The Perfume Library

Zehra

8.2

Aureum Botanica

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Aureum Botanica Zehra is a unisex scent where a citrusy, floral start turns sweet, spicy and resinous; it has been discontinued. Lemon zest and dried apricot give it a bright, fruity edge. Turkish rose and jasmine carry the floral side, with cinnamon adding spice. Pistachio brings a soft gourmand note, while amber and frankincense build a warm, resinous oriental base. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate. Fall, spring and summer draw close to equal votes, with winter a little behind. Leisure, daily wear and evening are the occasions it leans towards. Xerjoff Dhajala and Hermès Elixir des Merveilles have a close profile.

Hanae

8.1

Aureum Botanica · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aureum Botanica Hanae pairs the fresh, green character of yuzu, juniper and green tea with the florals of chamomile, geranium and May rose; it is unisex and has been discontinued. Citrus and green lead the scent: yuzu and juniper bring freshness, while green tea keeps it calm. Chamomile, geranium and May rose soften the floral side, and apricot adds a light fruity touch. Frankincense gives it a resinous, faintly smoky and powdery depth, with the spicy side staying in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has its share too. It is worn for leisure, nights out and the office. Feminine and masculine votes are almost equal, so it truly reads as unisex. Lush Black Pearl and Maison Margiela (untitled) have a close profile.

Monet

8.8

Aureum Botanica

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Aureum Botanica Monet is a floral, sweet unisex fragrance built around cognac, jasmine and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Cognac, espresso and apricot give it a gourmand warmth, while blackcurrant adds a fruity brightness to the sweetness. Jasmine and Gallic rose carry the floral side, and sandalwood settles the scent onto a woody, spicy base. Since the notes have no top, heart and base split, it reads best as a single blend from start to finish. Most voters choose Monet for leisure and evening, with night out close behind; business and daily wear come further back. It suits men and women alike, and shares a close profile with Lush Cocktail (Perfume) and Hanae Mori Hanae.

Aureum Botanica · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aureum Botanica · 2017

Floral · Gourmand · Spicy