The Perfume Library

30 perfumes

Alhambra

Antonio Visconti

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Antonio Visconti Alhambra is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. It opens with rose, bergamot and coriander, then deepens into opoponax, saffron and patchouli at the heart. The base brings oud, benzoin and myrrh, so the sweet gourmand tones rest on a woody, smoky, earthy footing with a soft powdery edge. Most voters pick winter and fall, and favour it for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits in between. Etro Ambra and Guerlain Rose Nacrée du Désert have a close profile.

Temps d'Hiver

7.8

Antonio Visconti

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Antonio Visconti Temps d'Hiver is a sweet, powdery floral that sets rose and ylang-ylang against the warmth of vanilla, benzoin and tonka bean. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though some wear it by day or at work. It reads clearly feminine. It opens with rose, rosemary and carnation; in the heart, Bulgarian rose, ylang-ylang, lily of the valley and galbanum build a floral core. The base of Peru balsam, vanilla, benzoin, heliotrope and tonka bean sweetens it into a gourmand, oriental warmth, with spicy and woody touches in the accords.

Fleur de Nuit

7.7

Antonio Visconti

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Antonio Visconti Fleur de Nuit is a floral, sweet and spicy women's scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters mostly read it as feminine and classic. Mandarin orange, bergamot and chili open with a spicy lift. In the heart, tuberose, Turkish rose and carnation form the floral body. The base of vanilla, honey, oud and patchouli adds a sweet, smoky, resinous warmth. Kilian Cruel Intentions Tempt Me and Yves Saint Laurent Opium have a close profile.

Bois de Gayac

7.8

Antonio Visconti

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Antonio Visconti Bois de Gayac is a spicy, resinous and smoky woody unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. The top is fresh and fruity, with orange, mandarin orange and pink pepper. The heart holds Mysore sandalwood, saffron and cistus. The base brings myrrh, frankincense, oud and gaiac wood, and the scent settles into an earthy, leathery, lightly powdery woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine are close.

Coeur de Vanille

7.7

Antonio Visconti

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Antonio Visconti Coeur de Vanille is a sweet gourmand for women, built on vanilla, cocoa and hazelnut and balanced by spice and woody notes. It opens with nutmeg, clove and pink pepper, with vanilla bringing the sweetness in from the first moment. In the heart, vetiver, cedarwood and gaiac wood set the scent on a woody, slightly smoky footing. The base is dominated by cocoa, hazelnut and vanilla, leaving a powdery, resinous and warm oriental gourmand. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. It mostly reads as feminine. Its profile is close to Maison Margiela By the Fireplace and Maison Mona di Orio Les Nombres d'Or - Vanille.

Rebel

7.8

Antonio Visconti

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Antonio Visconti Rebel is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits fall and winter days. Rebel's longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings. It tilts slightly masculine, though a fair share of voters find it feminine, so it sits somewhere in between. It opens with rose, ylang-ylang, heliotrope and mandarin orange in a sweet floral entrance. The heart is patchouli, sandalwood and cedarwood, where the woody, earthy side takes over. As it dries, benzoin, frankincense and myrrh leave a resinous, smoky warmth. Its profile is close to Profumum Roma Patchouly and Xerjoff Groove Xcape.

Terre de Feu

8.0

Antonio Visconti

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Antonio Visconti Terre de Feu is a unisex scent with a spicy, sweet and smoky character, setting floral and woody tones side by side. The top opens with clove, carnation, mandarin orange and citron, pairing spice with citrus. In the heart, jasmine, pine and cedarwood turn the floral side woody. The base of tobacco, vanilla, vetiver, Tonkin musk and angelica dries down sweet, powdery and resinous. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Evening, daily wear and nights out lead the occasions. On character, feminine edges ahead with masculine close behind. Antonio Visconti Tabarom and M. Micallef Gaïac have a close profile.

Black Tear

7.9

Antonio Visconti

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Antonio Visconti Black Tear is a sweet, spicy floral-fruity unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. It opens with blackcurrant absolute, lemon and green apple for a citrusy brightness, with black pepper adding a slight edge. At the heart, jasmine, honey and tuberose build a floral sweetness, and apricot softens it in a fruity direction. The base of tobacco absolute, vanilla and vetiver settles into a creamy, powdery, smoky warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and night out and evening are the favored occasions. It is voted feminine more than anything else, with masculine and classic close behind. Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie and Ramón Monegal Siesta have a close profile.

Akaba

6.8

Antonio Visconti

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Antonio Visconti Akaba opens with mugwort, patchouli and lemon before settling into sandalwood, oud and cedar, a smoky, leathery unisex scent. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the ratings come from only a few voters, so they are a guide rather than a verdict. It reads as unisex and suits those who like heavy, woody fragrances. It begins fresh and slightly bitter with mugwort, patchouli and lemon. In the heart, Mysore sandalwood, oud and cedarwood build the woody body. The base of vanilla, Tonkin musk and tobacco adds a sweet, smoky floor, with spicy, resinous and animal accords running through the warmth. Al Haramain Oudh Patchouli and Tiziana Terenzi Ursa have a close profile.

Foliage

6.7

Antonio Visconti · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Antonio Visconti Foliage is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a fruity, sweet character and a light powdery side. It opens with currant, pink pepper, bergamot and mandarin orange, a bright mix of fruit and spice. Peony, jasmine absolute and Rosa centifolia absolute carry the floral heart. Grey musk and frankincense soften the base, while the smoky and synthetic touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, though summer and winter get votes too. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and suits evenings and nights out as well. Les Eaux Primordiales Rose and Etat Libre d'Orange Archives 69 have a close profile.

Rose Sauvage

7.3

Antonio Visconti

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Antonio Visconti Rose Sauvage is a women's perfume in which Bulgarian rose and bergamot lead, sweetened by vanilla and ambergris. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate. The number of ratings is small, so these figures are best read as a hint rather than a firm verdict. It is described as a feminine scent, and its sweet, powdery build suits cooler days. Bergamot, mandarin orange, carnation and Bulgarian rose give it a fresh, fruity opening. The heart holds tonka bean, iris, patchouli and jasmine, where the sweet, powdery side gains weight. In the base the rose returns, and vanilla, ambergris and tuberose carry it into a gourmand, resinous warmth. Spicy and oriental touches sit over a chypre frame. Pascal Morabito Perle Royale and Mauboussin Mauboussin have a close profile.

Tabarom

7.4

Antonio Visconti

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Antonio Visconti Tabarom is a men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings, a sweet, spicy and woody scent. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is suggested mainly for evenings and nights out, with some votes for daily wear and business. Summer gets very few votes. It opens with cinnamon, carnation and mandarin orange, so spice and citrus arrive together. Towards the heart, jasmine, heliotrope, patchouli and cedarwood add a floral, powdery side. In the base, Mysore sandalwood, pine and cypress build a woody, resinous ground, while tobacco and Tonkin musk leave a smoky, soft trail. Antonio Visconti Terre de Feu and Royal Crown Tabac Royal have a close profile.

La Divina Tubereuse

7.3

Antonio Visconti

Floral · Green · Sweet

Antonio Visconti La Divina Tubereuse is a women's perfume that opens with neroli and bergamot and sets iris and tuberose at its heart, with a floral, green and woody character. The opening is light and fresh, built on neroli and bergamot. In the heart, iris and tuberose lead, and the floral accord is softened by green and powdery shades. The base of woods, sandalwood and vetiver rests the scent on a sweet, oriental and earthy ground, with a faint animal trace in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. It is positioned as a feminine perfume. The number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. Guerlain Mahora and Massimo Dutti Souffle Marais have a close profile.

Extrait de Cedrat

6.8

Antonio Visconti

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Antonio Visconti Extrait de Cedrat is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh with citrus and spice, then settles onto a woody, earthy base. The opening is bright with citron, mandarin orange and bergamot, while basil adds a green, spicy edge. In the heart, patchouli, iris and cedar leaf pull the scent towards the earth. The base is led by sandalwood, oud, oakmoss and cedarwood, with thyme keeping the spicy mood alive. The fougère structure keeps it dry and woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of ratings is small, so these values are best taken with caution. Being unisex, it reads comfortably on both men and women. Creed Bois du Portugal and Terre del Garda Tassoni 225 have a close profile.

Fleur de Lys

7.7

Antonio Visconti

Fresh · Floral · Green

Antonio Visconti Fleur de Lys is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green flower bouquet on a powdery, slightly animalic chypre base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though with few votes these ratings are tentative. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. It opens bright and lightly spicy with bergamot, mandarin orange, orange blossom and aniseed. In the heart, galbanum, Bulgarian rose, violet leaf, lily and tuberose deepen the green floral character. The base of narcissus, violet, jasmine and ambergris settles into something powdery, soft and woody.

Le Sens du Plaisir

7.5

Antonio Visconti

Floral · Spicy · Oriental

Antonio Visconti Le Sens du Plaisir is a powdery, spicy floral oriental built around neroli, rose and vanilla; it is made for women and has been discontinued. It opens with neroli, bergamot and angelica, fresh with a slightly bitter edge. Rose and jasmine fill out the floral heart. The base settles into vanilla, ambergris and iris, a warm, powdery and smoky bed with a chypre touch. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the small number of votes makes these figures tentative. It reads feminine, and its dense oriental build suits cooler weather and evenings. Guerlain Shalimar (Eau de Parfum) and Guerlain Eau de Shalimar have a close profile.

Rose Suprême

7.6

Antonio Visconti

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Antonio Visconti Rose Suprême is a fresh, powdery floral built around Bulgarian rose, presented as a feminine perfume. It opens with Bulgarian rose, bergamot and iris together, the citrus lightening the rose. In the heart, vetiver and violet lay down an earthy, green base. The base of jasmine, vanilla, heliotrope and rose ends sweet and powdery, with spicy, resinous and chypre touches among its accords. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though few people have voted so far, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The scent reads feminine.

Oud Maharaji

8.3

Antonio Visconti · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Antonio Visconti Oud Maharaji is a unisex scent led by oud and frankincense, with leather and resin softened by a sweet warmth. It opens with currant absolute, coriander and leather, a spicy, leathery start. In the heart, oud, frankincense, cedarwood and Florentine iris absolute build a woody, resinous body, with the iris adding a floral softness. The base of myrrh, vanilla absolute, a second oud, gurjum balsam and ambergris settles into a sweet, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though the votes are few and all point the same way. It suits those who want a dense, full-bodied scent, on men and women alike. My Geisha Overdose and Montale Oud Edition have a close profile.