The Perfume Library

Assam of India

7.5

Berdoues · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Berdoues Assam of India is a unisex scent that pairs the brightness of French lemon with Indian tea and Mysore sandalwood. French lemon leads, giving a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, Indian tea adds a dry, lightly spicy and fruity touch, while Mysore sandalwood softens everything onto a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits evenly between the two. Etro Lemon Sorbet and Frama St. Pauls have a close profile.

Maasaï Mara

8.0

Berdoues · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Berdoues Maasaï Mara is a fruity, sweet unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. The notes read as a single whole: Egyptian chamomile, Spanish labdanum and South African buchu. A fruity, gourmand sweetness comes first, with a spicy, woody warmth alongside. The creamy, resinous side softens it and adds an oriental depth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. It leans somewhat feminine, though many voters call it masculine. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir (Eau de Parfum) and Zara Ambre Inspirant have a close profile.

Selva do Brazil

7.4

Berdoues · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Berdoues Selva do Brazil is a fresh, green unisex fragrance built around Paraguayan petigrain, Brazilian tonka bean and Argentinian gaiac wood. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine, with votes split almost evenly between the two. It opens with petigrain, citrusy, green and bright. In the heart, tonka bean softens things and keeps its sweetness in the background. Gaiac wood then leaves a woody, lightly spicy base, with a floral touch running through the whole scent.

Vânira Moorea

7.5

Berdoues · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Berdoues Vânira Moorea is a unisex fragrance that lays a sweet, creamy vanilla over a fresh, citrusy base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. In the character votes, the feminine side prevails, with modern not far behind. Tahitian vanilla, Brazilian orange and Paraguayan petigrain read as a single whole. The orange and petigrain bring freshness and a green, floral lightness, while the vanilla pulls it towards a fruity, gourmand, creamy sweetness. Berdoues Croisière: Bora-Bora and The Merchant Of Venice Arancia Brasile have a close profile.

Vanille & Safran

7.7

Berdoues · 2021

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Berdoues Vanille & Safran is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter days. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen least. It suits leisure and daily wear best, and also gets votes for the office and evenings. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and its character is mostly seen as feminine and modern. The scent is built from saffron, vanilla and white musk as one whole. The sweet, gourmand side dominates, softened by a creamy, powdery feel, while saffron adds a spicy edge. Giardini di Toscana Bianco Latte and Frais Monde Vaniglia e Muschio Bianco have a close profile.

Oud Al Sahraa

7.3

Berdoues · 2015

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Berdoues Oud Al Sahraa is a unisex scent built on Italian mandarin orange, Namibian myrrh and Malayan oud, moving from a fresh start into a resinous, woody character. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters point to fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though evening and business get votes too. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits in the middle on gender. It has been discontinued. Italian mandarin orange brings the freshness at the top. Namibian myrrh adds a soft, resinous heart, and Malayan oud carries the woody, smoky base. Sweet, spicy and oriental accents run through it as well. Ensar Oud Kelantan and Agar Aura Kelantan have a close profile.

Somei Yoshino

6.4

Berdoues · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Berdoues Somei Yoshino is a fresh, green floral with a soft, sweet and slightly fruity side, and it suits spring and summer days best. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with the green, herbal freshness of Japanese shiso. Indian jasmine sambac in the heart adds a sweet floral note, and Indonesian patchouli in the base grounds it lightly. The overall feel is fresh and clean, with a bright, synthetic sheen. Goutal Rose Pompon and Maison Margiela On a Date have a close profile.

Arz El-Rab

7.3

Berdoues · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Berdoues Arz El-Rab is a fresh, spicy unisex scent built on Chinese ginger, Iris tingitana and Virginia cedar; it has been discontinued. It opens with Chinese ginger giving a citrusy, spicy freshness. Iris tingitana adds a soft, powdery heart, and Virginia cedar sets a woody base underneath. The fresh and citrus accords lead, with spice and powder sitting behind them. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the top occasions. Character votes lean masculine. Atelier Cologne Iris Rebelle and Cartier Eau de Cartier Essence d'Orange have a close profile.

Hoja de Cuba

7.6

Berdoues · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Berdoues Hoja de Cuba is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex fragrance built around Turkish tobacco, Haitian vetiver and pimento; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits leisure time and evenings. Masculine leads the character votes, though a sizeable share also read it as feminine. The scent reads as a sweet tobacco overall. Turkish tobacco carries a gourmand, oriental warmth, pimento adds the spice, and Haitian vetiver sets a woody, earthy, smoky base. The resinous side softens the sweetness a little. Frapin Caravelle Épicée and Montale Boisé Vanillé have a close profile.

Péng Lái

6.7

Berdoues · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Berdoues Péng Lái is a fresh, sweet unisex scent built around Chinese osmanthus, Brazilian tonka bean and Siam benzoin, best suited to spring and summer days. Péng Lái wears at a moderate level for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it leans towards. It is unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. A floral, fruity freshness leads the scent, carried by the osmanthus. Tonka bean and benzoin sweeten it and add a creamy softness. There is also a synthetic edge among its accords.

Scorza di Sicilia

7.0

Berdoues · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Berdoues Scorza di Sicilia is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. Voters place it mostly in summer and spring, for daily wear, leisure and the office, while few choose it for evenings. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a calm trail on the skin. Votes on character split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, and it sits comfortably on either. Calabrian lemon opens it brightly, Virginia cedar forms the heart and Java vetiver gives the base a dry, woody footing. Beside the fresh, citrus character there are floral, green and fruity tones and a light spicy touch. Durance en Provence Pétillante Verveine and Atelier Cologne Grand Néroli have a close profile.

1902 - Pivoine & Rhubarbe

7.4

Berdoues · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Berdoues 1902 - Pivoine & Rhubarbe is a fresh, fruity floral that suits spring and summer days and everyday wear. It opens with lychee, grapefruit, blackcurrant and rhubarb, a citrusy, slightly tart freshness. Peony, magnolia and rose bring a soft floral heart, while cedar and amber sweeten and steady the base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. It is unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Berdoues Rose & Litchi and Givenchy Un Air d'Escapade have a close profile.

1902 - Freesia & Coton

7.0

Berdoues · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Berdoues 1902 - Freesia & Coton is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh opening of mandarin orange and bergamot with a clean floral heart of jasmine, cotton and freesia. The citrus notes give a bright, lively start. In the heart, freesia, jasmine and cotton take over, and the scent turns sweet, powdery and creamy. In the base, cashmere wood and musk keep it close to warm, clean skin. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays a soft presence around the wearer. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Voters mostly read it as feminine. Philosophy Amazing Grace and Phlur Soft Spot have a close profile.

Monoï & Tiaré (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Berdoues · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Berdoues Monoï & Tiaré Eau de Toilette is a sweet, fresh women's scent that leans towards summer and spring, easy to wear for leisure and daily use. Most voters pick summer and spring, while office and night-out wear sit further back. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly call its character feminine, with modern in second place. As a whole, the scent is floral, fruity and creamy. Monoï, tiaré and frangipani form the floral side, coconut milk and vanilla add a creamy sweetness, and benzoin softens it. Fruity and salty notes keep it fresh. Faynt Beach Bliss and Bvlgari Omnia Pink Sapphire have a close profile.

Guaria Morada

6.6

Berdoues · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Berdoues Guaria Morada is a fresh, floral and woody unisex scent built around Haitian amyris, Brazilian orange and Indonesian patchouli. Brazilian orange brings a fruity, sweet brightness, while Haitian amyris and Indonesian patchouli lay down a woody base. The floral and creamy accords soften it, so the whole reads light, fresh and slightly sweet. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office named most often as occasions. Just over half of voters find it feminine. Novellista Silk Destiny and Fabbrica della Musa Cristallo Bianco have a close profile.

Coco & Bergamote

7.3

Berdoues · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Berdoues Coco & Bergamote is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, pairing the sweet, creamy side of coconut water with bright bergamot. It has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some seeing it as an office scent too. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a light trail without filling the room. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, with modern a clear second. Bergamot and lemon open bright in the top. Coconut water and orange blossom follow in the heart, pulling the scent towards a fruity, creamy sweetness. Musk, vetiver and tonka bean settle it onto a soft base. Louis Vuitton Sun Song and Creed Virgin Island Water have a close profile.

Oud Wa Vanillia

7.6

Berdoues · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Berdoues Oud Wa Vanillia pairs Thai oud, Bourbon vanilla and Egyptian jasmine in a sweet, woody unisex scent that has been discontinued. The scent reads as one piece: vanilla sweetness and a gourmand side, balanced by the resinous, smoky and spicy depth of the oud. Egyptian jasmine adds a soft floral layer over this dense cover. The overall impression is warm and oriental. Longevity is rated good, while sillage stays moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading. Votes for feminine and masculine are fairly close, so it suits both. Les Indémodables Vanille Havane (Eau de Parfum) and Alkemia Fumé Oud à la Vanille have a close profile.

Violette

7.7

Berdoues · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Berdoues Violette is a fresh, green floral that pairs a powdery, creamy softness with a sweet, earthy undertone. It is described as unisex and has been discontinued. The scent rests on three notes: Italian iris, French violet leaf and Indonesian patchouli. Iris and violet leaf set the floral, powdery and green side, while patchouli lays down a woody, spicy and earthy base. Sweetness and a creamy texture soften the edges. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, business and evening wear get similar support. It reads mostly feminine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine.

Musc Blanc & Lin

7.6

Berdoues · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Berdoues Musc Blanc & Lin is a clean, soft feminine scent built around neroli, cotton flower and white musk. Neroli opens with a fresh floral lift, and cotton flower comes forward in the heart. Cashmere wood and white musk set the base, leaving it powdery, creamy and slightly sweet; the overall feel is fresh and clean, with a somewhat synthetic edge. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while autumn and winter stay in the background. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and is chosen less for evenings and nights out. Most votes call it feminine. Juliette Has A Gun Musc Invisible and Shay & Blue Cotton Flower have a close profile.

Azur Riviera

7.2

Berdoues · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Berdoues Azur Riviera is a unisex scent that most voters place in summer and spring, on relaxed everyday days. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither imposes itself nor vanishes quickly. Leisure, daily wear, sport and the office lead the occasions, while evenings stay in the background. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It has been discontinued. The scent is fresh and citrusy throughout, with floral and aquatic tones set against a green backdrop. Tunisian orange blossom and French jasmine carry the floral side, while French bladderwrack adds a briny, green coolness. Synthetic and lightly spicy touches keep the whole thing dry and modern.

Russkaya Кожа

7.0

Berdoues · 2016

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Berdoues Russkaya Кожа is a sweet, spicy leather scent with woody and resinous warmth, suited to cooler seasons and evenings, and unisex. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer trailing far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure. It doesn't settle clearly as masculine or feminine, since votes split almost evenly between the two. Sumatran benzoin, Spanish cade juniper wood and Guatemala cardamom form the core. Benzoin brings sweetness and resinous warmth, cade juniper wood adds a dry, leathery, woody edge, and cardamom supplies the spice. There is a synthetic sheen too; overall it reads as a sweet, dry, warm leather.

1902 - Figue Blanche

7.2

Berdoues · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Berdoues 1902 - Figue Blanche is a fresh, green unisex scent built on fig and fig leaf with citrus notes, best suited to spring and summer days. Fig leads here with both its fruity and its green side, and the fig leaf keeps that greenness from turning dry. Citrus notes brighten the whole, cedarwood adds a light woody base, and white musk brings a sweet, creamy softness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office all come up. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Molinard Figue and Chabaud Vert d'Eau have a close profile.

1902 - Ylang & Fleur de Sel

7.4

Berdoues · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Berdoues 1902 - Ylang & Fleur de Sel is a unisex fragrance that sets ylang-ylang and jasmine over spindrift and musk. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it sits comfortably at the office too. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a light trail through the day. Voters call it feminine more than anything else, with some seeing it as modern or masculine. The scent reads as a single piece: a fresh, aquatic base with a floral side built on ylang-ylang and jasmine. Musk and amber lend it a creamy, lightly sweet softness. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc (Eau de Parfum) and Ellis Brooklyn Salt have a close profile.

Monoï & Coco

7.1

Berdoues · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Berdoues Monoï & Coco opens with coconut, lemon and bergamot, then turns creamy around frangipani and tiaré: a fresh, fruity scent for women. The citrus brightness of lemon and bergamot meets the soft sweetness of coconut at the start. In the heart, frangipani and tiaré add a warm floral note, and the base of musk, sandalwood and vanilla settles everything into a smooth, creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some using it at the office. Its character is mostly described as feminine and modern.