The Perfume Library

Rayon Vert

7.9

Bastille · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bastille Rayon Vert is a fresh, green unisex scent that pairs bergamot, lemon and neroli with aniseed, basil and fennel. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a calm trail through the day without feeling heavy. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even, which puts it somewhere in between. It opens with citrus and blackcurrant bud absolute running into a spicy greenness. The heart brings caraway, chamomile and angelica, while immortelle absolute, Virginia cedar and sandalwood settle it onto a woody base. The floral side stays in the background.

Hors-Piste

6.8

Bastille · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bastille Hors-Piste is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a green streak, suited to easygoing daytime wear. It opens with juniper, mandarin orange and orange, which read fruity and slightly synthetic. Pink pepper, ginger and maté add a spicy edge in the heart, and ambroxan, Kharismal® and cedar settle into a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits between the two. Loewe Solo Cedro and Sospiro Mezzo have a close profile.

14 Juillet

6.5

Bastille · 2024

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Bastille 14 Juillet is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand character against green, smoky and faintly leathery touches. It opens with tangerine and blackcurrant, while the fireworks note adds a bright, synthetic edge. In the heart, labdanum, violet leaf and cinnamon bring a spicy, lightly smoky turn, and the base of tonka bean, vanilla and benzoin settles it onto a soft, sweet footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it tends to be noticed up close without filling a room. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, and its green and gourmand sides let it move from day into evening. Monkoku Noir Vocalist and The Dua Brand Crater have a close profile.

Paradis Nuit

8.0

Bastille · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bastille Paradis Nuit is a unisex scent that opens fresh and floral, then softens into cocoa and sandalwood with a green, woody edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays on skin for a long time without projecting far. Voters also rate its value for money highly. It reads unisex and doesn't lean toward one gender. The top notes of neroli, petitgrain and French soap give a clean, lightly soapy opening. In the heart, Indian patchouli, Virginia cedar and sweet acacia lay down an earthy, woody base. In the base, New Caledonian sandalwood, cocoa and hay absolute sweeten it and bring it to a creamy, faintly smoky finish. Hermès Hiris and Celine Rimbaud have a close profile.

Un Deux Trois Soleil

7.1

Bastille · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Bastille Un Deux Trois Soleil is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against the sweetness of vanilla and tonka bean, with a light powdery touch. Bergamot, grapefruit and pink pepper open on a lively, slightly spicy citrus. In the heart, frankincense, bitter almond and heliotrope soften things, bringing out the floral and powdery side. The base of vanilla, benzoin and tonka bean leaves a gourmand sweetness and a resinous warmth. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate. Most pick fall and spring, a fair number choose winter, and summer gets only a small share. It leans towards daily wear and leisure, and works in the evening too.

Pleine Lune

7.0

Bastille · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bastille Pleine Lune is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent, where citrus brightness is softened by a powdery, creamy sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is noticeable through the day without dominating. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen occasions. It leans somewhat feminine, though a fair share of voters read it as masculine. The top notes of maté, matcha, bergamot and pink pepper open green and lightly spicy. In the heart, orange blossom, tuberose, neroli and jasmine bring a floral softness. The base of cedar, benzoin, sandalwood and tonka bean leaves a woody, sweet finish.

Demain Promis

6.4

Bastille · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bastille Demain Promis is a fresh, citrusy and lightly sweet unisex scent that most voters place in spring and in daytime wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. After spring, voters lean towards autumn and summer. It suits daily and leisure wear first, then the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with bergamot, cinnamon and cardamom, where citrus and spice run side by side. The heart of rose, lavender, milk and sage reads floral and green, with the milk adding a creamy softness. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli lay a woody ground, while tonka bean and cashmeran add sweetness. Lattafa Jasoor and Amouage Ciel Man have a close profile.

Bataille

5.7

Bastille · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bastille Bataille is a unisex fragrance that opens with a spicy mix of saffron, pink pepper and ginger, then softens into sage, Virginia cedar and tonka bean. The top pairs saffron and magnolia with pink pepper and ginger, giving a fresh, citrusy and spicy start. In the heart, sage and Virginia cedar set a green, woody ground. The base of tonka bean, Amber Xtreme™ and patchouli sweetens it and leads into a resinous warmth. The overall feel is fresh and green, with a slightly synthetic edge. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, though the vote count is small, so this is only a rough guide. Being unisex, it can read as either masculine or feminine depending on the wearer. David Beckham Botanical Resin and Lacoste Lacoste Original Parfum have a close profile.