The Perfume Library

31 perfumes

Deep Slumber Mountain

Barnaby Black

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Barnaby Black Deep Slumber Mountain is a unisex scent that smells of cool, green, smoky forest, suited to relaxed leisure wear in the milder seasons. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though summer has a fair following. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Campfire smoke joins Virginia pine and red spruce, while soil, moss and lichen give it the weight of a damp forest floor. Fraser fir resin and mountain hemlock needle keep it resinous and cool, and fresh, spicy accents lighten the woody core.

Pine Barrens (Cologne)

8.2

Barnaby Black

Green · Spicy · Woody

Barnaby Black Pine Barrens is a green, woody unisex scent that suits fall and relaxed days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Masculine and feminine votes are close, which fits its unisex character. Pine needle, pitch pine resin and charred oak lead, while the forest accord and air accord give it an open woodland feel. Blackberry bramble, goldenrod, northern bayberry and sweetfern run alongside, adding to the spicy, earthy and smoky side.

Desert Resin (Cologne)

8.1

Barnaby Black

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Barnaby Black Desert Resin (Cologne) is a resinous, smoky unisex scent led by pinyon pine, sagebrush and tar. The notes sit on one level rather than unfolding in stages: pinyon pine and Utah juniper bring a fresh, green sharpness, cedar and creosote ground it in woody, earthy tones, and tar adds a smoky, leathery edge. Sweet and spicy tones stay in the background and soften the dry, scrubland feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though summer and spring have their share. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits in the middle of the gender line. D.S. & Durga El Cosmico and Juniper Ridge Caruthers Canyon have a close profile.

Canyon Rift (Cologne)

7.7

Barnaby Black

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Barnaby Black Canyon Rift (Cologne) is a fresh, green unisex scent built around ponderosa pine, lemon zest and Douglas fir; it has been discontinued. The pine and fir give a resinous forest feel, while lemon zest adds a bright citrus lift. Arborvitae and Californian incense cedar frame it in wood, and moss leaves an earthy, faintly smoky background. Sweet and spicy touches soften the green character. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and stays light. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and mostly wear it for leisure and evenings. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads comfortably either way. Atkinsons The Big Bad Cedar and Tom Ford Italian Cypress have a close profile.

Knuckles Down Lonesome

8.3

Barnaby Black

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Barnaby Black Knuckles Down Lonesome is a unisex fragrance with a green, earthy and resinous forest feel, best suited to leisure time and fall. The notes read as a single piece: oakmoss and mushrooms leave a damp, earthy trace, while fir needle and spruce keep it fresh and resinous. The forest accord strengthens the green side, and spices add a little warmth to the woody base. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and summer. Leisure and evening are the most chosen occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated weak. More voters call it masculine, though a good share see it as feminine. Mad et Len Humus and Alkemia In a Northern Wood have a close profile.

Mojave Strange

7.9

Barnaby Black

Fresh · Floral · Green

Barnaby Black Mojave Strange is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent that suits spring and autumn days, with an outdoorsy feel. Arizona juniper and blue spruce give it a resinous, woody backbone. Wild flowers and spicy notes soften it, while Ericameria nauseosa adds a green, earthy edge. The overall impression is clean and dry, closer to a forest than a bouquet. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it is chosen most for leisure and work. More voters call it masculine, but a good share read it as feminine. Olympic Rainforest and Nemat Hina 500 have a close profile.

Dark Woods

7.8

Barnaby Black

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Barnaby Black Dark Woods is a unisex scent built on tangerine, cypress, moss and ginger, where fresh, green notes are balanced by citrus and spice; it has been discontinued. The sweetish citrus brightness of tangerine runs through the whole scent. Cypress and moss set a green, woody and earthy base, while ginger adds a spicy warmth. Resinous and faintly gourmand touches keep it from turning too cool. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It reads as unisex, neither clearly masculine nor feminine. Victorinox Swiss Army Forest and Organic Perfume Girl Woodland have a close profile.

Ancient Wood

7.9

Barnaby Black

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Barnaby Black Ancient Wood is a fresh, green woody scent that sets the resinous coolness of juniper and cypress against the dry depth of leather and cedar, worn by anyone. The scent reads as one piece, led by juniper. Utah juniper, alligator juniper and Californian juniper leaf give it a green, lightly spicy forest air, while Nootka cypress and cedar hold that air in a woody frame. Bristlecone pine resin adds a resinous warmth and leather brings a dry, leathery edge. Tonic water lends a citrusy, crisp sparkle that softens the heavier woods. It suits those who like green, woody, resinous fragrances. Bottega Veneta pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Première Note Cedar Atlas have a close profile.

Mescalito

8.2

Barnaby Black

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Barnaby Black Mescalito is a smoky, resinous and woody unisex scent built on copal resin, pinyon pine and Palo Santo. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base sequence. Pine and Palo Santo lay down a woody, green ground, and copal resin adds a sweet, resinous warmth to it. Birch tar draws a smoky, leathery edge, black pepper brings a spicy bite, and mezcal gives the blend a gourmand, earthy tone. The overall impression is dry and forest-like, with sweetness and smoke held in balance.