The Perfume Library

34 perfumes

White Leather

Bella Bellissima · 2011

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Bella Bellissima White Leather is a unisex scent that opens fresh and fruity, then settles into a sweet, smoky, leathery base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the ratings come from a small number of voters. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. Guava blossom, cedar leaf and green notes lead the opening. Rose, orris root, patchouli and oud form the heart. In the base, leather, amber and vanilla sweeten the scent, while sandalwood and moss give it a woody footing. Spicy and oriental touches run through the accords.

Vetiver Spice

7.3

Bella Bellissima · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bella Bellissima Vetiver Spice is a fresh, spicy unisex scent built around green cardamom and Java vetiver. The top holds green cardamom, citrus notes and violet; the heart brings cypress, Java vetiver and absinth. In the base, amber, Haitian vanilla, leather and frankincense sweeten the scent and tie it to a smoky, powdery woodiness. Moss, cashmere and gaiac wood round out the texture. Longevity is good and sillage is moderate. Voters rate it equally suited to daytime, leisure and business, with evening wear also in the mix. The cardamom freshness keeps it easy for everyday use.

Precious Amber

7.0

Bella Bellissima · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Woody

Bella Bellissima Precious Amber is a unisex scent that pairs the sweetness of honey and date with the resinous, smoky warmth of amber, frankincense and oud. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin for a long time without filling the room. The rating sample is still small, but its dense, heavy character sits more comfortably in cooler weather. It opens sweet, with bitter orange, honey and date. In the heart, rose, jasmine, iris, patchouli and oud come forward, while gaiac wood and papyrus build a smoky, earthy ground. In the base, cedar, sandalwood, frankincense, leather and amber turn the floral sweetness into something woody and animalic. Dior Oud Ispahan and Penhaligon's Oud de Nil have a close profile.

Orris Florentina

6.9

Bella Bellissima · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bella Bellissima Orris Florentina is a powdery, creamy and sweet unisex scent in which Florentine orris butter, vanilla and raspberry take the lead. Calabrian bergamot gives it a fresh start. In the heart, leather, suede and orris butter lay down a soft, powdery base. Tahitian vanilla and raspberry sweeten the end, and the floral and fruity sides blend into a gourmand warmth. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these figures are tentative. It suits anyone who wants a soft, sweet scent that reads on both men and women. Burberry Her and Ariana Grande Thank U, Next have a close profile.

Ruby / Ruby Oud

8.2

Bella Bellissima · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Bella Bellissima Ruby / Ruby Oud is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance built around saffron, red chili and oud. It opens with heliotrope, red chili and saffron, a warm spiced start. The heart brings myrrh, oud, patchouli, jasmine sambac and tobacco, giving the scent a woody, resinous character. The base holds vetiver, sandalwood, labdanum, vanilla and amber; vanilla and amber add sweetness while vetiver brings an earthy edge. The overall impression is oriental: sweet, spicy and smoky. Thameen Carved Oud and Tom Ford Oud Wood Parfum have a close profile.