The Perfume Library

26 perfumes

Wunderwelt

Alverde · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Alverde Wunderwelt opens with cinnamon, lavender and orange and settles on tonka bean, amber and vanilla: a sweet, spicy, woody women's fragrance that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, and value for money is rated high. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with leisure and daily wear leading the occasions. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. The opening pairs orange and lavender with cinnamon for a bright but warm start. In the heart, cedarwood, patchouli and sandalwood add a dry, woody footing. The base of tonka bean, amber and vanilla turns it powdery, creamy and resinous.

Oriental Touch

6.9

Alverde · 2011

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Alverde Oriental Touch is a sweet, powdery women's fragrance in which citrus and fruity tones settle into a warm vanilla base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters recommend autumn, followed by winter and spring. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and sits comfortably at the office too. It reads feminine. Bergamot and ylang-ylang come first, with melon adding a fruity freshness in the heart. As it dries, sandalwood, tonka bean and vanilla take over, leaving a woody, spicy, gourmand sweetness. Nishane Santalové and Guerlain Plus Que Jamais have a close profile.

Tagtraum

7.4

Alverde · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Alverde Tagtraum is a floral women's fragrance led by geranium and rose, softened by vanilla and tonka bean. It leans towards everyday wear: most voters pick it for daily and leisure use, and a fair number suggest it for the office. Spring gets the most votes, with the other three seasons close together. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with geranium and rose in a floral entrance. In the heart, cedarwood, lily of the valley and iris settle that floral line onto a woody, powdery base. At the bottom, vanilla, hawthorn and tonka bean pull it towards a sweet, creamy finish, with fruity and spicy touches in the background. Lubin epidOr (2017) and Givenchy Dahlia Noir (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Sonnenseite

7.3

Alverde · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Alverde Sonnenseite is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance led by orchid, frangipani and orange blossom. Most voters pick it for summer and spring, and it is suggested mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most see it as feminine, and some call it modern. The floral side is built from orchid, frangipani and orange blossom, with a powdery, creamy softness. Pink pepper and ginger add a light touch of spice, while the citrus and fresh accords keep it lively without weighing it down. The overall feel is sweet and bright. Jo Malone Frangipani Flower and Tom Ford Soleil Neige (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Lemon Love

5.9

Alverde · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Alverde Lemon Love is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance, with lemon and bergamot brightness softened by a floral rose. As a whole it reads fresh and citrus-led. Lemon and bergamot carry the sparkle while rose adds a floral softness; fruity and sweet accords, with a gourmand and powdery touch, round off the sharpness. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters choose summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear and leisure, with office use not far behind. Most voters call it feminine. It has been discontinued.

Glücksoase

6.0

Alverde · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Alverde Glücksoase opens on mandarin orange and lemon, moves through green tea and cardamom, and is a fresh citrus-floral scent for women; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters mostly find it feminine, with some calling it modern or classic. The top is bright citrus from mandarin and lemon. Bergamot, green tea and cardamom add a green, lightly spiced middle. Orange blossom and lily in the base make it floral and slightly sweet. Xerjoff 1986 and The Body Shop Fuji Green Tea have a close profile.

Sweet Harmony

5.9

Alverde · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Alverde Sweet Harmony is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and fall, leisure and daytime wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with peach and cardamom, and the heart gathers rose, iris and jasmine. Sandalwood and vanilla sit at the base, so the fruity sweetness settles into a gourmand, powdery softness with a light spicy and woody warmth. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin as a quiet trail. Spring and fall lead the seasons, with summer and winter chosen by fewer. Leisure and daily wear come first, with office use not far behind. It reads as a women's scent. Guerlain Attrape Cœur and M. Micallef Glamour have a close profile.

Freudensprung

6.3

Alverde · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Alverde Freudensprung is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance built around lemon, bergamot and lily, softened by vanilla and forest raspberry; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits anyone after a light scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick leisure and daily wear, and some also choose it for the office. It reads feminine. It opens with lemon, bergamot and almond, and the heart brings lily, peach and rose forward. Patchouli, forest raspberry and vanilla sit underneath. The fresh, floral character gradually turns sweeter, powdery and creamy, with the gourmand side staying in the background.

Flower Dream

5.7

Alverde · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Alverde Flower Dream is a feminine scent that joins the fresh, fruity opening of mandarin orange and pistachio to a floral heart of cardamom and rose; it has been discontinued. The top notes are mandarin orange and pistachio, which give a fresh, green and lightly sweet fruit impression at first. In the heart, cardamom adds a spicy warmth while rose brings a soft floral note. Cedarwood in the base settles it onto a woody, powdery foundation. Overall it reads as a clean, green-tinged floral that balances sweet and spicy. Its profile is close to Miller Harris Figue Amère and L'Erbolario Fico / Fig.