The Perfume Library

Santal-Basmati

7.6

Affinessence · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Affinessence Santal-Basmati is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand character on a woody, powdery base. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer least favoured. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and also suits the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it doesn't lean strongly either way. Basmati rice and Mysore sandalwood lead, giving a creamy, lightly spicy sweetness softened by the woody backdrop. Iris adds a powdery touch, while cashmeran and patchouli bring a warm, earthy depth.

Cèdre-Iris

8.0

Affinessence · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Affinessence Cèdre-Iris is a resinous, powdery woody unisex scent that most voters place in fall, spring and winter. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. Leisure, evening and business wear are almost evenly split. In character it sits between feminine and masculine. As a whole it runs on a woody, resinous line: Virginia cedar, Atlas cedar and Texas cedar build the dry frame, while gaiac wood adds a smoky edge. Florentine iris absolute brings a soft, powdery floral touch, and benzoin adds a sweet, creamy warmth. Frankincense and myrrh round it out with spicy, resinous depth.

Vanille-Benjoin

7.5

Affinessence · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Affinessence Vanille-Benjoin is a sweet, gourmand vanilla scent with a creamy, powdery and resinous warmth, made for anyone. Tahitian vanilla absolute and Bourbon vanilla absolute form the core. Tonka bean and Siam benzoin turn that sweetness creamy and resinous, while Atlas cedar and ambroxan add a woody base and Chinese toon brings a spicy touch. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear; voters read it mostly as feminine, though some find it masculine. Maison Margiela Whispers in the Library and Mendittorosa Daymon have a close profile.

Cuir-Curcuma

7.6

Affinessence · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Affinessence Cuir-Cuircuma is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent built around leather, turmeric and sandalwood. Cuir-Curcuma earns good ratings for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Evening, leisure and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads more masculine to most voters, though a fair share see it as feminine. Leather and turmeric set the main line of the scent. Sandalwood and patchouli lay a woody, earthy foundation, while myrrh adds a resinous depth. Latte macchiato brings a creamy sweetness that softens the spicy, leathery edge. The overall impression is warm, oriental and full.

Patchouli-Oud

7.1

Affinessence · 2015

Green · Spicy · Woody

Affinessence Patchouli-Oud is a green, earthy and smoky woody-resinous scent, classed as unisex and leaning towards fall and winter. Patchouli and oud lead, while Java vetiver and tree moss give it a dry, green, earthy feel. Cistus, labdanum and frankincense add a warm, resinous, lightly spicy side; gaiac wood deepens the smoky tone and elemi resin sharpens the green edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Half of voters find it masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Lalique Encre Noire à L'Extrême and Mancera Hindu Kush have a close profile.

Musc-Ambre Gris

7.3

Affinessence · 2017

Green · Spicy · Woody

Affinessence Musc-Ambre Gris pairs patchouli, Haitian vetiver and ambergris with black musk, giving a green, woody unisex scent. Maté and white truffle give it a green, earthy edge, while patchouli and Haitian vetiver set that against a woody base. Black musk and ambergris add an animal, powdery and slightly resinous warmth. The spicy side stays in the background, so the whole reads dry and natural. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter close behind and summer well back. Leisure, daily wear and evenings lead, and some choose it for the office. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though it works as unisex. Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Patchouli and Jovoy Incident Diplomatique have a close profile.

Combava-Cédrat

8.0

Affinessence · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Affinessence Combava-Cédrat is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent with a green, spicy edge, and it sits closest to daytime wear. Calabrian citron and Indonesian kaffir lime carry the citrus, while mint adds a cool green note. Cardamom brings a light spice, and woods gather it all on a dry, woody base. The overall feel is fresh and green, slightly creamy, with a somewhat synthetic edge. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Masculine and modern are the most common character votes. Le Labo Cedrat 37 has a close profile.

Gingembre-Latte

8.1

Affinessence · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Affinessence Gingembre-Latte is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy, green core with a sweet, creamy softness. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Voters pick it most often for leisure, with night out and business close behind. Madagascan ginger and Peruvian pink pepper add a spicy warmth, while lemon grass and green tea keep it fresh and green. Milk lends a creamy softness, and Brazilian maté and blackcurrant bud back up the green side. Patchouli stays in the background. Its profile is close to Obvious Une Verveine and Nishane Colognisé.

Affinessence · 2024

Floral · Green · Fruity

Affinessence · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Affinessence · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green