The Perfume Library

28 perfumes

Bench. for Her (2017)

Bench. · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bench. for Her (2017) is a floral, sweet and gourmand women's fragrance that sits close to everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters point to daily, leisure and business settings, with night out and evening getting fewer votes. It reads feminine, and its value for money is rated well. Bitter orange comes first, followed by a floral heart of rose and jasmine. In the base, vanilla, sugar and almond sweeten it, while patchouli, sandalwood and musk give it a woody, powdery, creamy footing.

An Urban Original 2 for Her

6.6

Bench. · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bench. An Urban Original 2 for Her is a fresh, citrusy and fruity women's floral with a light sweetness; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It is classed as feminine. Mandarin orange, apple and bergamot give a bright, fruity start. In the heart, lily, magnolia, orange blossom and jasmine bring a floral softness and the sweetness. Musk and sandalwood in the base smooth it into a gentle finish. Tom Tailor Free To Be for Her and Loewe Agua Miami Beach have a close profile.

24/7 for Her

5.4

Bench. · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bench. 24/7 for Her is a fresh, fruity women's scent led by citrus and aquatic tones, closest to everyday and leisure wear. It has been discontinued. Most voters point to leisure and daytime wear, with some votes for sport and business, while evening comes last. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it leaves a light trace rather than a lasting one. It opens with grapefruit, kumquat and pear, which give it a bright, slightly sweet fruit freshness. Rose and mimosa add a soft floral heart, and amber and sandalwood settle it onto a warm, woody base. Zara Zara Woman Fruity and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Unlimited have a close profile.

24 Hour Life for Her

6.1

Bench. · 2015

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Bench. 24 Hour Life for Her is a women's fragrance built around orange blossom, jasmine and iris, sweetened by vanilla and chocolate; it has been discontinued. Orange blossom sits at the top, and the heart of jasmine and iris gives it a floral frame. In the base, vanilla and chocolate pull the scent towards a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Aquatic, fruity and synthetic touches run quietly alongside the floral accord. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. With its sweet floral build, it reads clearly feminine. Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum and Rabanne Fame (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

An Urban Original 2 for Him

5.8

Bench. · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Bench. An Urban Original 2 for Him opens with lemon, bergamot and violet, and settles into a floral, sweet and powdery men's fragrance. The top notes are lemon, bergamot, violet, aniseed, melon and apple, so it starts fruity and fresh. Lavender, patchouli, jasmine and rose lead the heart, with grapefruit alongside. In the base, musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla sweeten it into a powdery, gourmand warmth. Voters rate its longevity as moderate and its sillage as weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. It is a men's fragrance from 2013 and has been discontinued. Rochas Rochas Man and Joop! Le Bain have a close profile.

Bench. for Him (2017)

5.6

Bench. · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bench. for Him (2017) is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening of mint, lemon and bergamot with a sweet, woody base of tonka bean and amber. The top notes of mint, lemon, apple and bergamot give a bright, fruity start. Lavender, jasmine and rose add a soft floral heart. In the base, tonka bean, musk, moss, sandalwood and amber sweeten the scent and settle it on a woody footing, with a synthetic edge among the accords. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak, though few have rated it. It reads as masculine and has been discontinued. Jo Malone Nashi Blossom and Tous Tous H₂O have a close profile.

Urban Jungle for Her

7.5

Bench. · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bench. Urban Jungle for Her is a sweet, fruity women's fragrance built around almond, blackcurrant and vanilla. It opens with almond, blackcurrant and forest fruits, a sweet and juicy start. At the heart, jasmine, tuberose and iris add a floral layer, with the powdery and creamy sides coming forward. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, coffee and cocoa brings an oriental warmth. The overall feel is sweet, soft and slightly synthetic. Longevity is rated good, while sillage stays moderate, so it is a scent that sits fairly close. It is made for women. With few votes so far, these impressions are tentative. Weil Passion Essence and Lattafa Qimmah for Women have a close profile.

24 Hour Life for Her Remixed

6.4

Bench. · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bench. 24 Hour Life for Her Remixed is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance with a green edge and a sweet, creamy tone; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a feminine scent. It opens bright with lemon, bergamot and green leaves, softened by rosebud. The heart of violet, lily, jasmine, rose and mimosa gives it a garden-like floral character. Vanilla, musk, sandalwood and amber sweeten the base and settle it into a creamy warmth.

Sound for Her

7.1

Bench. · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bench. Sound for Her is a women's fragrance in which a fresh, fruity opening softens into a sweet, powdery gourmand character. Bergamot, blackcurrant, pear and orange blossom lead, while jasmine sambac and iris give the heart a floral turn. The base of vanilla, praliné, tonka bean, musk and patchouli settles into a creamy, sweet bed, with a slightly synthetic sheen running through it. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means this is only a rough guide. It suits those who like a young, sugary feminine scent. Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum and La Rive Queen of Life have a close profile.

Shine for Him

6.0

Bench.

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bench. Shine for Him is a men's fragrance that opens on cinnamon, cardamom and rose and settles into vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli, its fresh, spicy side softened by a sweet warmth. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak, though the sample is small; the scent stays close to the skin and may need refreshing through the day. With no season or occasion votes, all that can be said is that it is made for men. The opening pairs cinnamon and cardamom with a softening rose. The heart of jasmine, aniseed and lavender is floral and aromatic. The base rests on vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli, with musk, vanilla and amber rounding it into something sweeter. The overall feel is fresh, citrusy and lightly aquatic. Versace Blue Jeans and Amouage Ciel Man have a close profile.

Shine for Her

7.6

Bench.

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bench. Shine for Her is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance built on citrus and flowers. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage good, though the small number of ratings makes these readings tentative. It is classed as a women's perfume. It opens with pink pepper, mandarin orange, pear and blackcurrant, bright and fruity. Cyclamen, rose and lily then bring a soft floral heart. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, amber and patchouli dries down sweet and woody. Michael Kors pour Femme and Borsari 1870 Rosa e Pepe have a close profile.

Identity for Her

7.9

Bench. · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bench. Identity for Her is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that sets raspberry, plum and cherry over vanilla and musk; it has been discontinued. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with business and evening close behind and night out a little further back. It is made as a women's scent. The top is fruity and bright with raspberry, plum and cherry. Iris, orchid and freesia soften the heart with a floral touch. Vanilla, musk and amber sweeten the base and close it on a gourmand warmth. Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy and Kenneth Cole White have a close profile.

Motion for Him

5.8

Bench. · 2019

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Bench. Motion for Him is a woody fragrance for men that pairs a fresh, aquatic character with sweet, fruity touches. It opens with apple, orange blossom and bergamot, so the first impression is bright and fruity. In the heart, lavender and geranium keep that freshness going while cinnamon and clove add a spicy warmth. The base settles on vetiver, cedar and sandalwood, with vanilla softening the sweetness. A synthetic note runs through the accords too. It is positioned as a masculine scent. Its sillage is rated weak, meaning it leaves only a light trail, though only a few people have voted, so that reading is tentative. The profile suits calm, everyday wear. It shares a close profile with Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) and La Rive New Ride.