The Perfume Library

Sexual Healing

7.8

Art Meets Art · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Art Meets Art Sexual Healing is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that opens with honey and ginger, deepens into tobacco absolute and dries down on vanilla and ambroxan. Most voters recommend it for fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Opinion on whether it reads masculine or feminine is split almost evenly. Honey and ginger give the top a sweetness edged with spice. In the heart, tobacco absolute adds a smoky depth, while vanilla leaves a creamy, gourmand warmth in the base and ambroxan softens it. The result is a sweet, oriental scent with its spice and smoke kept in balance. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) and Lattafa Khamrah Qahwa share a close profile.

Besame Mucho

7.0

Art Meets Art · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Art Meets Art Besame Mucho is a unisex scent that suits spring and autumn days best, pairing a fresh, citrusy start with a leathery, woody base. Most voters pick it for autumn and spring, and leisure, nights out and daily wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither stays too close to the skin nor fills the room. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. The top notes of frankincense, pink pepper and red mandarin orange open fresh, spicy and citrusy. In the heart, blackcurrant, ambrette and iris add a fruity, floral, powdery softness. The base of black leather, Indian sandalwood and Atlas cedar settles into a woody, leathery finish.

Like a Virgin

6.4

Art Meets Art · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Art Meets Art Like a Virgin is a feminine fragrance that sets a floral heart of freesia, rose and peony over a fresh aquatic opening. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it sits comfortably in leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with aquatic notes, and the floral heart that follows feels fresh and powdery. Amber and musk sweeten the base, adding a creamy, lightly woody warmth, with a slightly synthetic sheen running through it. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Fleur Musc and Clean Blonde Rose have a close profile.

Like A Virgin Unplugged Edition / Like A Virgin Limited Edition

6.8

Art Meets Art · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Art Meets Art Like A Virgin Unplugged Edition / Like A Virgin Limited Edition is a feminine floral that links a bright opening of freesia and bergamot to the soft sweetness of vanilla and milk. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and the office. Most voters call its character feminine. Freesia and bergamot give the top a floral, lightly fruity start. Morrocan orange blossom sits in the heart. Vanilla and milk carry the base into a sweet, creamy finish. Zara Radiant Vanilla and Korres L'Eau de Parfum I have a close profile.

I Put A Spell On You

6.6

Art Meets Art · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bohemian Rhapsody

7.1

Art Meets Art · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Art Meets Art Bohemian Rhapsody is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around blackcurrant bud, tuberose and rose absolute; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters pick it mostly for daily and leisure wear, with business use close behind, and it also sees evening and night-out wear. The scent reads as one piece rather than a progression: a fresh, green floral. Tuberose and rose form the floral core, aldehydes add brightness, and blackcurrant bud brings a green, fruity edge. Patchouli and vetiver give it an earthy depth, while musk rounds it off with a powdery, creamy softness. Sweet and spicy touches stay in the background. Rue Broca R U Serious Her and Huygens Les Roses have a close profile.

Lilac Wine

5.5

Art Meets Art · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Art Meets Art Lilac Wine is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, powdery and lightly spicy texture. The top holds plum, lavender and violet: the plum brings sweetness, while lavender and violet keep it floral and powdery. In the heart are cognac, freesia and sage, with cognac adding warmth and sage a spicy, herbal edge. The base of moss, cedarwood and musk settles it onto a soft, woody footing. A synthetic facet runs through the accords as well. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small. It is a light-handed scent that carries easily through the day and suits both women and men.