The Perfume Library

16 perfumes

1: Alkemist Pepper / Alkemist 1758

Binet-Papillon · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Binet-Papillon 1: Alkemist Pepper / Alkemist 1758 is a unisex scent led by cade juniper, pepper and patchouli, with a green, smoky character. Cade juniper and pepper give it a spicy, smoky spine, while elemi resin and styrax soften that line with resinous warmth. Cistus, patchouli and vetiver form a dry, woody base, and petitgrain and violet add a green, lightly floral freshness. As a whole it smells dry and serious, with sweetness staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated as good, though only a small number of votes stand behind this. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and can be worn by anyone. Chapel Factory Heresy and Arte Profumi Ecclesiæ have a close profile.

10: Malt Night-Fighter / Guerrier de la Nuit

7.1

Binet-Papillon · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Binet-Papillon 10: Malt Night-Fighter / Guerrier de la Nuit is a unisex scent that sets carnation and mandarin orange against the smoky warmth of smoked tea and malt. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Nothing is known about preferred seasons or occasions; the scent is made for men and women alike. It opens with the citrus of mandarin orange and the spicy floral note of carnation. In the heart, ylang-ylang and violet soften the floral side. The base of smoked tea and malt settles into a smoky, woody, creamy ground, with resinous and leathery shades alongside.

7: Rose Impolie

6.8

Binet-Papillon · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Green

Binet-Papillon 7: Rose Impolie is a unisex scent that roughens rose with citrus and spice, leaning green and fruity more than sweetly floral. It opens with the sharpness of yuzu and pepper. At the heart, rose meets blackcurrant, giving a floral note with a fruity edge. In the base, ginger and myrrh settle it onto a spicy, lightly powdery footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though those ratings come from only a small number of voters. Its green, citrusy build reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Ginger Piccante and Caudalie Thé des Vignes have a close profile.

8: Myrrh Blood-Drop / Goutte de Sang

8.3

Binet-Papillon · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Binet-Papillon 8: Myrrh Blood-Drop / Goutte de Sang is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent, with a woody, oriental character that dominates. Saffron and mandarin orange open it, bringing spice and a slight tartness. In the heart, patchouli and frankincense thicken the scent, and oud and myrrh leave a sweet, resinous depth at the base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. Its resinous, oriental build suits those who want a dense, warm fragrance. Horseball Oud Version and Creed Oud Zarian have a close profile.

3: Cologne Curieuse / Singe Curieux

7.0

Binet-Papillon · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Binet-Papillon 3: Cologne Curieuse / Singe Curieux is a unisex scent that pairs the bright citrus of mandarin orange and bergamot with the green, aromatic air of lavender and cypress. It opens fresh and lively with mandarin orange and bergamot. In the heart, cypress and lavender come forward, turning the scent greener with a light spicy, woody edge. In the base, elder and white musk settle it onto a soft, powdery ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. The fresh, citrusy build suits everyday wear and reads comfortably on both men and women. Its profile is close to Geo. F. Trumper GFT and Santa Maria Novella Lavanda Imperiale.

2: Ambre Demi-Deuil

8.0

Binet-Papillon · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Binet-Papillon 2: Ambre Demi-Deuil opens with liquorice and bergamot and deepens into patchouli, amber and myrrh, a sweet, resinous unisex scent. The top pairs liquorice with bergamot, which lightens the sweetness slightly. In the heart patchouli and amber lead, and in the base musk, myrrh and sandalwood soften everything. The overall impression is a floral, spicy, powdery sweetness wrapped in woody and creamy tones. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. Most voters find the longevity high. It sits comfortably on both men and women. Narciso Rodriguez For Her L'Absolu and Initio Rehab have a close profile.

9: Patchouli Monarque

7.9

Binet-Papillon · 2015

Floral · Green · Sweet

Binet-Papillon 9: Patchouli Monarque is a sweet, earthy unisex scent built around patchouli and vetiver in the heart. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and most voters give longevity a high mark. It does not lean masculine or feminine, so it suits anyone. Heliotrope and immortelle open with a floral, green start. Patchouli and vetiver set an earthy core. Amber and labdanum in the base sweeten it and bring a resinous, creamy warmth, with spicy and oriental touches in the background.

6: Cuir Grand Tigre

7.2

Binet-Papillon · 2017

Floral · Green · Sweet

Binet-Papillon 6: Cuir Grand Tigre is a unisex scent that pairs a leathery, spicy core with a creamy floral softness. It opens with coriander and prickly pear, which give a green, earthy start. At the heart, black pepper and tuberose meet: the spicy edge is smoothed by a creamy floral side. In the base, oud and leather set a woody foundation, while vanilla sweetens and rounds it off. The overall impression is a sweet, woody-spicy character with green and floral touches, led by leather. Boadicea the Victorious Enthrone and Prada Paradigme Le Parfum have a close profile.

12: Kombawa Cloudless / Sans Nuages

6.8

Binet-Papillon · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Binet-Papillon 12: Kombawa Cloudless / Sans Nuages is a fresh, citrusy floral that opens on frankincense and kaffir lime and settles into a soft, lightly spiced flower scent, with a unisex character. The top is frankincense and kaffir lime: a citrus brightness set against a cool, resinous note. In the heart, jasmine and hyacinth open up the floral side, and the scent turns softer and a little greener. The base is white musk and gaiac wood; the musk gives a clean, smooth ground while the gaiac wood adds a light woody depth. The spicy accord never takes over and stays in the background, leaving the fresh feel intact.

15: Jungle Tobacco / Tsin-Tsin Tobacco / Reine de la Jungle

7.2

Binet-Papillon · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Binet-Papillon 15: Jungle Tobacco / Tsin-Tsin Tobacco / Reine de la Jungle is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that pairs blond tobacco with iris and tonka bean. The top notes are heliotrope and cardamom: the powdery sweetness of heliotrope opens with a touch of cardamom spice. In the heart, blond tobacco leads and iris adds a soft, powdery edge. The base of tonka bean and oud closes it with a resinous, woody and oriental warmth. The overall impression is sweet-leaning, spicy and lightly smoky. Its profile is close to Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Royal Crown Tabac Royal.