The Perfume Library

27 perfumes

Soir de Marrakech (Eau de Parfum)

Benchaâbane · 2004

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Benchaâbane Soir de Marrakech Eau de Parfum is a unisex evening scent that sets the freshness of lime against a sweet, spicy oriental core of vanilla, orange blossom and patchouli. Lime opens with a citrus edge, then the heart takes over: vanilla and orange blossom sweeten it, jasmine carries the floral side, and patchouli adds a woody depth. The base of musk, sandalwood and amber dries down powdery, resinous and warm. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions it leans towards, with leisure wear in third place. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though a fair share call it masculine. Gaultier² and Anné Pliska have a close profile.

Mogador

6.9

Benchaâbane

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Benchaâbane Mogador is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy brightness with a sweet, spicy and woody character. Most voters recommend Mogador for fall and winter, with spring close behind. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and is also chosen for daytime and the office. Voters split almost evenly between calling it masculine and feminine. Sandalwood, cedar, arborvitae, patchouli, cypress and vetiver build a woody frame. Ginger and nutmeg bring spice, while vanilla adds sweetness and a resinous warmth. The fresh, citrusy side lightens the heavier woods.

Les Jardins de Shérazade

7.3

Benchaâbane · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Benchaâbane Les Jardins de Shérazade is a women's perfume that sets orange blossom and lime against rose, jasmine and saffron, then settles into oud and vanilla. It opens fresh and citrusy with orange blossom and lime. At the heart, rose, jasmine and saffron build a floral, spicy texture. The base of oud, vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood turns it sweet, woody and powdery in an oriental way, with a faint animal note in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter the least chosen. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, and also gets votes for daytime and the office. Most voters find it feminine. Gucci Accenti and Chanel Coco Noir have a close profile.

Fès - Jardin d'épices

7.2

Benchaâbane · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Benchaâbane Fès - Jardin d'épices is a unisex scent that pairs star anise, cinnamon and cardamom with the freshness of lime. The spices lead: cinnamon, cardamom and ginger give a warm, lightly sweet feel, while lime lifts it. Cedar, cashmere wood and patchouli form a woody, slightly resinous base. Fresh and green touches keep the sweetness from turning heavy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter, and leisure and daily wear come first among occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though a good number find it feminine. Puig Quorum Silver and Birkholz Berlin Fever have a close profile.

Les Matins Bleus d'Agadir

7.2

Benchaâbane · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Benchaâbane Les Matins Bleus d'Agadir is a fresh, citrusy, green scent made for women, leaning towards spring and summer days. Lime and orange give it a bright, zesty lift, while green tea and bamboo add a cool, leafy edge. Lilac and acacia bring a light, sweet floral touch, and cedar with white musk forms a soft woody base. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daytime, leisure and office wear come up most often. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Votes lean feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Hermès Aroma d'Orange Verte and Astrophil & Stella Mellow Yellow have a close profile.

Côté Cour

7.6

Benchaâbane

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Benchaâbane Côté Cour is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet heart with spicy, woody and powdery touches; its oriental side stays soft and creamy rather than heavy. It opens light and fresh with lime, white tea and bergamot. In the heart, iris and rose set the floral tone while patchouli, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten and soften it. The base brings woody, musky, spicy and powdery notes together with amber, leaving a warm, creamy trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it suits leisure time as well as evenings and nights out. Votes lean slightly feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Guerlain Métalys / Metallica and Fragonard Rose Ambre have a close profile.

Cèdre Divin

7.2

Benchaâbane · 2012

Citrus · Green · Fruity

Benchaâbane Cèdre Divin is a woody, resinous unisex scent built around frankincense, Atlas cedar and white musk. It reads as a single piece rather than a progression: the dry woodiness of cedar meets the resinous, slightly smoky frankincense, while white musk lays a soft, powdery base underneath. Citrus and green accents add some freshness, and a sweet, fruity side softens the edges. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and pick leisure, daily and business wear as its settings. Most voters find it masculine, though a good share call it feminine. Essenzialmente Laura La Corte and Arabian Oud Kalemat Musk have a close profile.

Fleur d'Oranger

7.8

Benchaâbane

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Encens du Maroc

6.3

Benchaâbane · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Désir d'Orient

7.1

Benchaâbane

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Benchaâbane Désir d'Orient is a unisex scent built around amber, sandalwood and oud, softened by rose and frankincense, with a sweet, resinous, woody character. Its sillage is rated moderate, though few people have voted, so that rating is tentative. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing can be said about those. Its unisex build suits both men and women. Amber and sandalwood carry most of the weight, with cedar giving the woody frame. Rose adds a floral, powdery softness while frankincense brings a resinous warmth. Musk and oud add a spicy, faintly animal depth.