The Perfume Library

Ambré (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Baldessarini · 2007

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Baldessarini Ambré Eau de Toilette is a warm oriental for men, with a fruity, sweet opening settling onto a leathery, woody base. The top pairs whisky, mandarin orange and red apple, so the fruit sweetness carries a boozy warmth. Violet and leather lead the heart, and the base of ambergris, labdanum and oak wood pulls it towards a spicy, gourmand depth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and night, though it also works for daily wear. Half of voters read it as masculine, and many call it classic. Baldessarini Ambré Oud and Widian London have a close profile.

Baldessarini (Eau de Cologne)

7.1

Baldessarini · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Cologne

Baldessarini Eau de Cologne is a men's scent that opens with spearmint, mandarin orange and bitter orange, then settles onto patchouli and sandalwood. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so the scent stays fairly close to the skin. Voters spread the seasons almost evenly, with fall and spring slightly ahead. Daily wear, leisure and office use are equally favoured, while evening and night out sit lower. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Citrus and green notes lead: spearmint adds coolness, while mandarin orange and bitter orange give a bright, fruity, lightly sweet start. In the heart, patchouli, clove and cumin bring spicy warmth. The base of balsamic notes, musk and sandalwood softens everything and dries down woody.

Ultimate (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Baldessarini · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Baldessarini Ultimate Eau de Toilette is a clearly masculine scent that links a fresh, floral start to a sweet, spicy and leathery base; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick it for fall and spring, with winter close behind and summer well back. It leans towards business and daily wear, and also suits leisure time and evenings out. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and voters mostly call its character masculine and classic. The top is mandarin orange, pink pepper and bergamot, while magnolia, jasmine and freesia add a soft floral heart. It dries down to patchouli, leather, amber, labdanum and frankincense, settling into a woody, resinous and earthy warmth.

Strictly Private (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Baldessarini · 2009

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Baldessarini Strictly Private Eau de Toilette is a sweet, gourmand fragrance for men, with spicy and woody accords around its base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring third and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, but also finds a place for leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with juniper, basil, pink pepper and bergamot, fresh and peppery. The heart of patchouli, rose absolute, balsam fir and vetiver turns woody and slightly resinous. The base of ambergris, crème brûlée, cedar and vanilla settles into a powdery, sweet warmth. Lanvin Avant Garde and Hermès L'Ambre des Merveilles have a close profile.

Secret Mission (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Baldessarini · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Baldessarini Secret Mission Eau de Toilette is a fresh, lightly sweet men's fragrance led by citrus and green tones, suited to everyday wear and milder seasons. Its longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it fits anyone who wants a quiet scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly find it masculine, followed by modern. Bergamot, cypress and basil give it a fresh, green opening. In the heart, cardamom, geranium and lavender add a spicy, slightly aromatic touch. Musk, cedar and oud settle it onto a soft, woody base. The sweet accord stays in the background, and a synthetic sheen is noticeable.

Del Mar (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Baldessarini · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Baldessarini Del Mar Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent that suits spring and summer days, from daily wear to the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. Daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. It reads masculine, with some votes for classic and modern. It has been discontinued. The top opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and black pepper, where citrus freshness is sharpened a little by spice. The heart brings cinnamon, cardamom and Atlas cedar, warm, spicy and woody. The base of vetiver, ambergris, patchouli and frankincense adds a smoky, green depth. Green and synthetic touches round out the aquatic feel.

Nautic Spirit (Eau de Toilette)

6.1

Baldessarini · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Baldessarini Nautic Spirit Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic and citrusy men's scent, with a fruity sweetness set against a spicy, woody base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads masculine, with a good share calling it modern. Passion fruit, seawater and mango open sweet and bright. In the heart, curry leaf, cardamom and ginger add a spicy warmth. Patchouli, sandalwood and musk settle into a soft, woody base. Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) and Versace Versace pour Homme Dylan Blue (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Signature

7.2

Baldessarini · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Baldessarini Signature is a men's fragrance built on citrus and green freshness, deepened by spice and leather. It opens with bergamot, apple and pink pepper, with cypress adding a green coolness. In the heart, fougère notes, patchouli and Akigalawood® push it towards a woody, spicy character. The base of leather, cypriol, amber and labdanum leaves a sweet, leathery warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most read it as masculine and modern. Micallef Studio Green Spice and Montblanc Explorer Extreme have a close profile.

Cool Force (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Baldessarini · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Baldessarini Cool Force Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the office. Both longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays present through the day without pushing itself on others. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business come up most as occasions. It reads mostly masculine and modern. It opens with myrtle, Brazilian rosewood, cardamom and bergamot, a fresh, slightly spicy start. In the heart, aquatic notes, neroli and clary sage add a watery freshness. The base of sandalwood, patchouli, cedarwood and musk leaves a soft, woody finish. Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Cool and Baldessarini Cool Force Sport have a close profile.

Del Mar Seychelles Edition

7.2

Baldessarini · 2009

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Baldessarini Del Mar Seychelles Edition is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly find its character masculine. The top opens with angelica, black pepper and watermelon, giving a fruity, green freshness. In the heart, tobacco, sage and nutmeg add a spicy tone. The base of suede, gaiac wood and oak wood settles it onto a woody, leathery footing, while aquatic and synthetic accords run through the blend. Davidoff Echo and Ralph Lauren Polo Blue have a close profile.

Cool Force Sport

6.5

Baldessarini · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Baldessarini Cool Force Sport is a fresh men's scent that pairs the fruity brightness of bergamot, pear and mandarin orange with aquatic notes. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, sport, daily wear and business all come up as fitting occasions. More than half of voters read it as masculine. Bergamot, pear, mandarin orange and cardamom open it, while aquatic notes, neroli, rosemary and aldehydes carry the cool feel through the heart. Musk, sandalwood, cedarwood and patchouli anchor it in a woody base. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy. Replay Your Fragrance! for Him (Eau de Toilette) and Jimmy Choo Jimmy Choo Man Ice have a close profile.

Baldessarini Black

7.3

Baldessarini · 2019

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Baldessarini Black is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that opens with basil, ice accord and pink pepper before deepening into myrrh, patchouli and suede. The opening is green and cool, with basil and the ice accord, while pink pepper adds spice. In the heart, myrrh, geranium and patchouli turn it earthy, resinous and slightly smoky. Tonka bean sweetens the base, and labdanum and suede leave a woody, leathery warmth. Most voters find it masculine, and some call it both classic and modern. Longevity and sillage are moderate. It leans towards fall and winter, and works in spring too. It suits daily wear, leisure time and evenings out.

Private Affairs (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Baldessarini · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Baldessarini Private Affairs Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that moves from a fresh, spicy opening of nutmeg, juniper and bergamot through lavender and geranium to a woody, leathery base; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter for it, with summer getting a smaller share. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with citrusy bergamot alongside spicy nutmeg and juniper. Lavender and geranium soften the heart, and the base of walnut, cedar, leather and sandalwood settles into a woody, earthy, slightly sweet ground. The overall impression is fresh, with a synthetic edge.

Ambré Oud

7.1

Baldessarini · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Baldessarini Ambré Oud is a men's fragrance with a sweet, spicy and leathery character, and although it has been discontinued, it suits darker autumn and winter evenings. It opens with whisky barrel, red apple and mandarin orange, a fruity sweetness. In the heart, violet, patchouli, oud and leather come forward, the floral side deepening into woody and animalic tones. The base of labdanum, oakmoss and amber leaves a resinous, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine. Its profile is close to Mancera Aoud Exclusif and Roja Parfums O - The Exclusive Parfum.

Del Mar Marbella Edition

7.0

Baldessarini · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Baldessarini Del Mar Marbella Edition is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits daily wear from spring through autumn; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer, spring and fall, while winter gets few votes. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted settings. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. It opens with salty notes and grapefruit, and the fresh, citrus and green accords lead. Cardamom and cedar in the heart add a spicy, woody touch, and ambergris and vetiver settle it into a calm, earthy base. Dolce & Gabbana The One Grey and Profumi di Pantelleria Dammuso have a close profile.

Bella

7.3

Baldessarini · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Baldessarini Bella is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that softens citrus and aquatic notes with rose and gardenia. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither lingers for long nor fades quickly. Most voters pick it for daytime and leisure, with office wear also well represented. It is mostly seen as feminine and modern. It opens with mandarin orange, pink grapefruit, blackcurrant and pot marigold, giving a bright, fruity-sweet start. Rose, rose absolute and gardenia carry the floral heart. The base of aquatic notes, musk and orcanox closes it on a clean, watery note.

Ambré Eau Fraîche

6.7

Baldessarini · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Baldessarini Ambré Eau Fraîche opens with bergamot, watermelon and aromatic notes, then turns warmer and leathery, a fresh scent aimed at men. The top pairs bergamot with watermelon for a cool, lightly fruity start. In the heart, sage, apple and nutmeg add a green, spicy edge. The base of amber, patchouli and leather brings a woody weight, so the scent moves from fresh to warm. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and most votes call it masculine and modern. Montblanc Explorer Extreme and Baldessarini Signature have a close profile.

Uomo

6.5

Baldessarini · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Baldessarini Uomo is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens with citrus and spice, moves into a floral heart and settles on a woody base; it suits daily and office wear. The top is built on bergamot, cardamom, ginger and black pepper, a bright, slightly sharp start. In the heart, iris, jasmine and lily of the valley add a soft, powdery floral layer. In the base, sandalwood, musk, tonka bean and amber sweeten it and dry it down into a warm, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Leisure, business and daily wear are split almost evenly. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Penhaligon's No. 33 and Benetton Hot have a close profile.

Bella Absolu

7.0

Baldessarini · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Baldessarini Bella Absolu is a fresh women's fragrance that links the brightness of mandarin orange and pink grapefruit to a floral heart of rose and gardenia. It opens with mandarin orange, pink grapefruit, blackcurrant and pot marigold, so citrus and fruit come first. In the heart, rose, rose absolute and gardenia add a soft floral note. The base of aquatic notes, musk and orcanox keeps it aquatic and lightly sweet, with a green touch in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though both rest on only a few votes. Most voters place it in daily wear, leisure and office use, and fewer pick it for evenings or nights out. Light and fresh, it is easy to wear through the day.

Del Mar Caribbean Edition (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Baldessarini · 2007

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Baldessarini Del Mar Caribbean Edition Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's scent whose fruity sweetness softens the edges. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. It reads masculine. It has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and blackcurrant. Sage, cardamom and pepper add a spicy heart, and cedar and amber settle into a woody, sweet base. A synthetic edge is part of the overall impression.

Bella Lilac Diamond

7.1

Baldessarini · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Baldessarini Bella Lilac Diamond is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance that joins a fresh fruity opening of mango, sweet violet and raspberry to a floral heart of jasmine, rose and magnolia. The top notes of mango, sweet violet and raspberry give a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, jasmine, rose and magnolia bring out the floral side. The base of vanilla and brown sugar carries the scent into a gourmand sweetness with a creamy softness, while coniferous woods stay quietly underneath. A synthetic edge also shows among the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though few people have voted, so these figures are only a rough guide. It suits those who like sweet, fruity, floral scents and is made for women. Perfumes with a close profile include Arabiyat Blueberry Musk and Rabanne Fame (Eau de Parfum).

Bella Mare

7.3

Baldessarini · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Baldessarini Bella Mare is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance in which citrus and floral notes are softened by a sweet touch. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without filling a room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. There is no vote data on seasons or occasions. It opens with bergamot, pink pepper and pear, then moves into a heart of peony, honeysuckle and marine notes that keeps it floral and airy. The base of salty notes, sandalwood and cedarwood adds a woody footing. Bond No. 9 Sag Harbor and Bond No. 9 Hamptons have a close profile.

Uomo Mare

7.2

Baldessarini · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Baldessarini Uomo Mare is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic fragrance for men, with a clean, open-air feel. It opens bright with salt, lemon and bergamot. In the heart, lavender, marine notes and geranium settle into a green, lightly spicy balance. The base of moss, cedar and sandalwood anchors it in woody, earthy tones. It stays fresh from start to finish and never turns sweet. Issey Miyake L'Eau Bleue d'Issey pour Homme and Creed Himalaya have a close profile.

Baldessarini · 2026