The Perfume Library

12 perfumes

Vermeil (2021)

Bienaimé · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bienaimé Vermeil is a powdery, sweet floral built around raspberry, iris, rose and violet; it is labelled unisex, though it leans feminine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring, autumn and winter, with summer trailing behind. It sits best in leisure, work and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic. It opens with aldehydes and carrot seed, then raspberry, iris, rose and violet form a fruity-floral heart. In the base, tolu balm, sandalwood, white musk and heliotrope soften it into something creamy, sweet and lightly spicy. Bienaimé La Vie en Fleurs and Guerlain French Kiss have a close profile.

La Vie en Fleurs (2021)

8.1

Bienaimé · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bienaimé La Vie en Fleurs is a powdery, creamy floral that layers violet, peony and rose over mandarin orange and raspberry, and it is described as unisex. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, and less for evenings or nights out. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though a fair share call it classic. Mandarin orange and sweet, fruity raspberry come first. Violet, peony and rose then form a floral heart. In the base, iris, white musk and heliotrope settle it into a powdery, creamy warmth. Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Lipstick Rose and Guerlain French Kiss have a close profile.

Jours Heureux (2021)

8.0

Bienaimé · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Powdery

Bienaimé Jours Heureux is a floral, sweet and powdery unisex scent built around almond, rose and vanilla. It opens with almond. In the heart, carnation, geranium, violet and rose form a floral veil. Vanilla, tonka bean and white musk settle the base into a soft, creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and the office. Half of voters read it as feminine, and a fair share call it classic. Téo Cabanel Rendez-Vous and Solinotes Lavande have a close profile.

Fleurs d'Été (2023)

7.9

Bienaimé · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Bienaimé Fleurs d'Été is a unisex floral that pairs a fresh opening of bergamot and bitter orange with the sweet, creamy warmth of white chocolate and vanilla. Bergamot, bitter orange and white lilac give it a bright, fresh start. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine and Madagascan ylang-ylang build the floral body, while white chocolate pushes it towards a gourmand feel. The base of vanilla, almond and heliotrope adds a powdery sweetness, and white musk and Australian sandalwood settle it into a soft, creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear. Although it is sold as unisex, half of the voters find it feminine. Collistar Profumo di Armonia and Molinard Vanille Fruitée have a close profile.

Monsieur

7.8

Bienaimé · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bienaimé Monsieur is a fresh, green men's fragrance that links the bergamot and ginger opening to a dry woody base of cedar and vetiver. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter less favoured. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, and the votes read it as masculine and classic. It opens with citrusy bergamot sharpened by ginger. The heart of vervain, nutmeg and geranium adds a floral, green layer, with the nutmeg bringing a spicy touch. Cedar and vetiver then settle it into a dry, woody finish.