The Perfume Library

20 perfumes

Maai

Bogue · 2014

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Bogue Maai is a floral, woody and animalic unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Both its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out rather than daytime or the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it doesn't pull firmly either way. Oakmoss, jasmine, tuberose and rose build a floral backbone. Sandalwood and rosewood set it on a woody base, while civet, castoreum and hyraceum add an animalic warmth. Siam benzoin brings a resinous sweetness, and the accords also show a chypre and earthy side. Nishane Shinanay and Chanel Antaeus (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

MEM

7.9

Bogue · 2017

Floral · Green · Fruity

Bogue MEM is a floral and resinous unisex scent that sets damask rose, ylang-ylang and amber against the animal warmth of civet and castoreum. In MEM, rose and ylang-ylang form a floral backbone, while mandarin orange and grapefruit add a fruity brightness and lavender and petitgrain a green freshness. Vanilla and benzoin sweeten it, amber and labdanum bring resinous warmth, and civet and castoreum give it an animal depth. Indian sandalwood and Himalayan cedar lay a woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Voters split between masculine and feminine, with a classic character also coming through. Krizia Krazy Krizia and Zoologist Dodo have a close profile.

LiTA

7.7

Bogue · 2020

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Bogue LiTA is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of grapefruit and coriander seed against the dark, smoky tones of patchouli, tobacco and vetiver. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, so it lingers on you and fills the space around you. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Voters lean towards reading it as masculine, though it stays unisex in character. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and coriander seed for freshness, while jasmine and gardenia add a soft floral touch. In the heart, patchouli, tobacco and cypress create an earthy, smoky mood. The base carries vetiver, frankincense, myrrh and benzoin for a resinous depth, sweetened by tonka bean and vanilla. Animal and leathery accents round out the profile.

O/E

7.5

Bogue · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bogue O/E is a fresh, green men's fragrance that suits spring and autumn and relaxed, leisure hours. As a whole it reads citrusy, resinous and woody: lemon, bergamot and grapefruit alongside juniper, pine, cypress, rosemary and thyme. Jasmine and neroli add a soft floral edge, while sandalwood and benzoin give it a warm, balsamic depth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, then summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, then business. Voters call it mostly masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza and Mazzolari Vetiver.

Douleur!

6.3

Bogue · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bogue Douleur! is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, suits leisure time and evenings, and has been discontinued. Spearmint, rosemary and lavender give it a fresh, herbal feel, while damask rose and melon add floral and fruity touches. Cotton candy, caramel and vanilla bring sweetness, and oakmoss, cedarwood and sandalwood set a woody base. Civet and acetate add an animal, synthetic edge. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, night out and evening wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits in between. Bond No. 9 Bleecker Street and Chabaud Fleur de Figuier have a close profile.

10

7.9

Bogue · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Green

Bogue 10 is a unisex chypre where citrus, florals and resins sit side by side, deepened by an animal edge; voters lean towards spring and fall, leisure and evening wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it masculine, though a good share hear it as feminine, so it sits near the middle of the gender line. It wears across all four seasons but leans towards spring and fall. Calabrian bergamot and mandarin petitgrain carry the citrus, while jasmine sambac, ylang-ylang, Damask rose and lily of the valley build a floral core. Fig leaf and Bourbon geranium add a green freshness, frankincense, benzoin and oud bring a woody, resinous depth, and civet adds an animal warmth.

Come

8.2

Bogue · 2025

Floral · Green · Spicy

Bogue Come is a unisex scent built around ylang-ylang, cade juniper and Sumatran benzoin, with an animal and smoky edge. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as one piece. A floral, green frame of jasmine and ylang-ylang meets woody, resinous juniper and benzoin; civet and smoke add a rough, leathery side, while honey and vanilla soften it a little. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead among occasions. It leans masculine in the votes, though some voters find it feminine. Jean-Charles de Castelbajac JCC No. 2 and Prissana Nimitr have a close profile.

Noun

8.1

Bogue · 2018

Floral · Green · Fruity

Bogue Noun is a unisex fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, with a floral and woody heart deepened by resin and spice; it has been discontinued. Ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose form a floral core, while bergamot and mandarin orange add a fruity lift and lavender and mint a green coolness. Beneath sit sandalwood, cedar, benzoin and vanilla, so the scent rests on a woody, creamy, sweet warmth, with black pepper and patchouli drawing a spicy, slightly smoky edge. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters recommend winter and fall, and it sits most comfortably on evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine character run close, so it truly reads as unisex. Les Bains Guerbois 1885 Bains Sulfureux and Dana Incognito have a close profile.

Douleur!2

6.7

Bogue · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Bogue Douleur!2 is a fresh, floral and slightly synthetic unisex scent that voters pair mostly with leisure time and nights out. Aquatic and metallic notes sit beside jasmine and rose, giving a cool, bright feel; mint candy and tea tree add a sweet, green edge. Oyster, civet and resins pull it towards an animalic, woody side. The notes aren't laid out in stages and are all smelled at once. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters suggest it for leisure and night outings, with evening following. Votes for masculine and feminine are equal, so it doesn't lean clearly either way.

AG

8.3

Bogue · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Green

Bogue AG is a unisex scent where juniper, cypress and oak meet green notes and resins, with a woody, earthy character that suits fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. Leisure, night out and evening are the leading occasions. It leans masculine in the votes, with a fair share calling it feminine. It has been discontinued. Citrus notes give it an open start, while juniper and cypress pull it towards a green, smoky line. Jasmine, rose, gardenia and ylang-ylang add a soft floral touch, and cedarwood, oak, moss, frankincense, amber and resins set it on a spicy, woody chypre base.

20

7.9

Bogue · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Green

Bogue 20 is a chypre-leaning unisex fragrance that sets jasmine sambac, damask rose and ylang-ylang against civet, patchouli and oud. Citrus, green and floral tones sit side by side: bergamot zest and mandarin petitgrain add freshness, while fig leaf and lavender draw a green edge. Underneath, black pepper brings spice, benzoin and vanilla add sweetness, and sandalwood and patchouli lay a woody base; civet gives the whole an animal depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, with most voters scoring longevity high, though the number of votes is small. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine, staying firmly unisex. Bogue 10 and Rogue Chypre-Siam have a close profile.

Il Dieci

8.0

Bogue · 2019

Citrus · Green · Fruity

Bogue Il Dieci is a unisex fragrance in which juniper, pine and citrus notes meet a resinous, woody warmth. Juniper, pine, cypress and fennel give the scent a green, spicy and slightly fruity tone, while the citrus notes keep that greenness fresh. Sandalwood and benzoin add a woody, resinous warmth, and beeswax softens the picture. Powdery and animal shades sit quietly in the background of the accords. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. It has a gender-neutral character that works on any skin. Although it has been discontinued, those looking for a close profile can look at Bogue O/E and Ars Mirabile Lato Oscuro.

Gardelia

8.9

Bogue · 2015

Floral · Woody · Oriental

Bogue Gardelia is a unisex floral oriental that sets heavy white flowers like tuberose, gardenia and jasmine on a woody, powdery, animalic base; it has been discontinued. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong by most voters, though the number of votes is small, so this is an early impression rather than a firm measure. The build is rich, which points to evenings and cooler weather, and it does not lean toward either gender. The floral side dominates: tuberose, jasmine, gardenia, magnolia, rose and frangipani form a dense, creamy bouquet. Cognac and civet add a warm, animalic depth, and geranium brings a faint green edge. Woody, resinous and powdery accords soften and darken the whole.

Gardelia (2025)

8.5

Bogue · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bogue Gardelia is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy floral brightness with a green, woody and slightly earthy side. Longevity is rated strong, and so is sillage. The notes read as one whole: coolness and sparkle come from the citrus, the soft creamy side from the flowers. It does not lean toward either gender and suits skin of any kind. Bergamot and yuzu give it a bright, fresh surface; rose, gardenia, ylang-ylang and osmanthus carry the floral part. Haitian and Sri Lankan vetiver with Siam benzoin add a green, earthy, resinous depth. The accords also show a chypre character, with touches of spice and an animal edge.

0,7738

8.5

Bogue · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Bogue 0,7738 is a sweet, resinous unisex scent in which ylang-ylang, jasmine, tuberose and osmanthus sit alongside citrus and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. A bright floral and citrus character leads: bergamot, yuzu and red mandarin orange give freshness, while neroli and rose back up the flowers. Beneath, benzoin, bourbon vanilla and cocoa bring sweetness, frankincense and labdanum a resinous warmth, and cedar and vetiver a woody base. The spicy, smoky and chypre accords add an edge to the blend. Though few people have voted, its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. It reads as neither masculine nor feminine. Rajani O-Fu-Jing and Bogue Noun have a close profile.