The Perfume Library

16 perfumes

Kruger

Aqualis · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Aqualis Kruger is a sweet, spicy and powdery unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with nights out and evenings leading the occasions. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits genuinely in between. It opens with bergamot and pink pepper, and the heart holds patchouli, Turkish rose, saffron and papyrus. In the base, tonka bean, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten and soften it, settling the floral side onto an oriental, resinous, faintly leathery ground. Dior Ambre Nuit and Jo Malone Saffron have a close profile.

Namaqualand

7.4

Aqualis · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Aqualis Namaqualand is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, pairing bright citrus with white florals and a sweet, woody base. It opens on bergamot, mandarin orange and orange blossom; in the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac and tuberose absolute add a rounded floral weight. The base of Bourbon vanilla, sandalwood, tonka bean and musk settles it into a creamy, powdery, sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with evening, nights out and leisure wear leading. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Ex Nihilo Honoré Delights and Xerjoff Ibitira have a close profile.

Brenton

7.3

Aqualis · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aqualis Brenton is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance built on mandarin orange and bergamot, with sea salt giving it an aquatic edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. Voters lean towards leisure, daily wear and the office, while night-out and evening use come further behind. It reads as neither strongly masculine nor feminine. Mandarin orange, sea salt and bergamot open bright, with the aquatic and citrus accords clearly in front. In the heart, geranium and orange blossom add a soft floral touch. The base of musk, tonka bean, amber, vanilla and cedarwood sweetens it slightly and settles it on a woody footing. Its profile is close to Versace pour Homme and Lanvin L'Homme.

Canvas

7.2

Aqualis · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Aqualis Canvas is a unisex floral built around ylang-ylang, freesia and rose, resting on a sweet, creamy base of vanilla and white musk. It wears at a moderate strength with moderate projection, though those ratings come from few voters and should be read loosely. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it is voted for most. It opens with pink pepper and bergamot adding a light spice and freshness to the florals. The heart is a soft, powdery bouquet of rose, mimosa, jasmine sambac and iris. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and white musk bring a creamy sweetness, while Haitian vetiver and tobacco dry it slightly so it never turns sugary.

Egoli

7.4

Aqualis · 2022

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Aqualis Egoli is a unisex scent that darkens the brightness of Brazilian orange and Bulgarian lavender with Laotian oud and Haitian vetiver. It opens with fruity orange alongside lavender, while tuberose and Indian jasmine sambac add a soft floral layer. At the heart, amber, Singapore patchouli and Atlas cedar build a woody, spicy base. Haitian vetiver, oud and musk then bring out the earthy, smoky and leathery-animal side. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few have voted. Voters pick it most for evenings, leisure time and nights out, and less for daytime or the office. CRA-YON Continental and olakala Oudysseus have a close profile.

Blom

6.5

Aqualis · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aqualis Blom is a fresh, floral unisex fragrance that most voters pick for spring and summer, and that leans towards everyday wear. It opens with neroli, bergamot, grapefruit and blackcurrant, giving a citrusy, lightly fruity freshness. In the heart, magnolia, rose and jasmine bring the floral side forward, softened by powdery notes. The base of Bourbon vanilla, white musk and amber sweetens it and settles it on a warm footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Daily wear, leisure and business are the favoured occasions, with night and evening votes trailing. Autumn is also considered suitable, while winter is the least chosen season. Scentception Admire. The Beauty of Italy and Initio Musk Therapy have a close profile.

Orion

7.3

Aqualis · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Aqualis Orion is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, sweet heart against spice, wood and oriental warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though the small number of votes means this should be read with caution. Voters lean towards evenings and nights out, then leisure time; daily and office wear trail behind. It opens with red berries, Turkish rose absolute and Egyptian jasmine, a floral and sweet start. The heart brings patchouli, sandalwood, tobacco, saffron and oud, adding a spicy, woody depth. The base of cedarwood, animalic notes, musk, Bourbon vanilla and amber dries down warm and sweet. Birkholz Amber Intense and Kajal Jihan have a close profile.

Utopia (Parfum)

6.1

Aqualis · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Aqualis Utopia (Parfum) is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, fruity opening of dried apricot and blood orange with a floral heart of jasmine, rose and osmanthus. Pink pepper and clary sage add a light touch of spice and freshness at the start. In the heart, jasmine, rose and peony bring the floral side forward. The base settles on vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli, while Bourbon vanilla and amber close it with a creamy, sweet warmth. A synthetic edge runs through the accords as well. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though that view rests on few votes. Voters place it mostly in leisure, evening and daily wear, with a place for nights out too. It reads equally well on anyone. Rabanne Fame Parfum and Carolina Herrera CH Beauties have a close profile.

Kalahari

6.7

Aqualis · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Aqualis Kalahari is a unisex scent that takes a floral, sweet core and deepens it with spice, resin and smoke. It opens with rum, saffron and raspberry, a spicy, fruity warmth. In the heart, vetiver, frankincense and rose absolute bring a floral side hardened by resin and earthy tones. The base of Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean, leather, cedarwood, labdanum and benzoin settles into a sweet, leathery, smoky bed. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. It leans towards evening, leisure and night-out wear; its dense, oriental character sits back in calmer daytime hours. It draws no gender line and can sit on a man or a woman. Parfums MDCI Cuir Garamante and Zimaya Ilham al Oud have a close profile.

Coda (Parfum)

6.4

Aqualis · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Aqualis Coda is a unisex fragrance that joins a fresh, floral opening to spice and sweetness, then settles into a woody depth. The top is fruity and bright, with bergamot, blackcurrant and red berries, while cinnamon brings in the spice. At the heart, jasmine, saffron and labdanum add a floral, resinous warmth; the base of oud, musk and amber sets the scent on a woody, sweet footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though these views rest on few votes. Most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, while daily wear and the office follow close behind. Montblanc Individuel (Eau de Toilette) and Naseem Love Me Now! have a close profile.