The Perfume Library

Jaïpur Homme (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Boucheron · 1998

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Boucheron Jaïpur Homme Eau de Parfum is a masculine fragrance that sets a fresh citrus opening against a sweet, spicy, powdery oriental base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets worn for leisure. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. It opens with lime, lemon and bergamot, brightened by cardamom. Towards the heart, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and jasmine come forward, with amber softening the sweetness. The base of clove, benzoin, patchouli and tonka bean leaves a woody, creamy trail.

Iris de Syracuse

8.2

Boucheron · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Boucheron Iris de Syracuse is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around black pepper, jasmine and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. Many voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Black pepper, mandarin orange and pear open it fresh, lightly spicy and fruity. In the heart, jasmine, heliotrope and orris concrete add a soft, powdery floral note. Patchouli lays a woody base, while vanilla and white musk sweeten it and leave a creamy finish. Boucheron Patchouli d'Angkor and Boucheron Vanille de Zanzibar have a close profile.

Boucheron (1988) (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Boucheron · 1988

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Boucheron (1988) is a floral, sweet and spicy women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is suggested most often for evenings and nights out. It reads classic and clearly feminine. It opens with orange blossom, apricot, mandarin orange and bergamot. In the heart, iris, tuberose and jasmine build a floral body. At the base, vanilla, amber, sandalwood and tonka bean settle it into a sweet, woody, powdery finish. Chloé Chloé (1975) and Hermès 24, Faubourg have a close profile.

Ambre d'Alexandrie

8.1

Boucheron · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Boucheron Ambre d'Alexandrie is a sweet, gourmand and resinous scent with a warm, smoky amber feel, worn by men and women alike. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer is rarely chosen. It is mostly linked to evenings and nights out, with leisure and daily wear also getting votes. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads open to both. It opens with bergamot and shisha vapor. In the heart, cistus and vanilla turn the fruity sweetness creamy and soft. The base of benzoin and ambergris carries the resinous, spicy and smoky mood through. Penhaligon's Legacy of Petra and Penhaligon's Kensington Amber have a close profile.

Jaïpur Bracelet

7.5

Boucheron · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Boucheron Jaïpur Bracelet is a fresh, green and floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, and towards office and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters read its character as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern. Violet leaf, basil and lemon vervain open it fresh, citrusy and green. Lily of the valley and hyacinth bring the floral heart, while cypress and iris set it on a woody, powdery base. Fruity and sweet touches soften it, with a spicy hint in the background. Chanel Chance (Eau de Parfum) and Givenchy Insensé (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Boucheron pour Homme (1989) (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Boucheron · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Boucheron pour Homme is a masculine chypre in which bergamot, lavender and oakmoss lead, setting fresh citrus against a powdery floral heart; it has been discontinued. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Spring and autumn get the most votes, with summer and winter slightly behind. Daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as masculine, and a share also call it classic. It opens with bergamot, orange, lemon and lavender for a fresh citrus feel, rounded by basil's green edge. The heart of lily of the valley, rose, jasmine and orris root adds a soft, powdery floral layer. The base of oakmoss, vetiver, sandalwood and tonka bean settles into a woody, lightly sweet finish. Boucheron pour Homme (Eau de Cologne) and Caron Nocturnes share a close profile.

Vanille de Zanzibar

8.0

Boucheron · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Boucheron Vanille de Zanzibar is a sweet, powdery unisex scent built around bourbon vanilla, with Peru balsam and heliotrope beside it. It opens with jasmine, pear and mandarin orange, a lightly fruity floral start. Bourbon vanilla leads the heart, and Peru balsam and heliotrope pull it towards a creamy, gourmand, slightly spicy character. White musk, sandalwood and patchouli soften the base and keep the sweetness warm rather than heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and most voters read it as feminine. Boucheron Iris de Syracuse and M. Micallef Note Vanillée share a close profile.

Place Vendôme (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Boucheron · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Boucheron Place Vendôme Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets a fresh floral character against sweet, spicy warmth. Jasmine and orange blossom carry the floral side, while pink pepper adds a spicy edge. Honey and benzoin sweeten the scent and give it an oriental softness, with cedarwood laying a woody, powdery base. A fruity touch stays in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office, and most voters call it feminine. Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile and Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Velours have a close profile.

Trouble

8.0

Boucheron · 2004

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Boucheron Trouble is a sweet, powdery feminine scent that softens the brightness of lemon and dyer's-broom with jasmine and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend it for autumn and winter, with spring in second place. It leans towards evenings and nights out, while daily and office wear sit further back. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most votes call it feminine, with classic next. It opens with lemon and dyer's-broom giving a citrus brightness. Jasmine brings the floral heart forward, and sandalwood and musk close it on a woody, powdery, gourmand sweetness. Spicy and oriental touches add warmth to that sweetness.

Fève Tonka de Canaima

7.8

Boucheron · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Boucheron Fève Tonka de Canaima is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around bitter almond and Venezuelan tonka bean, rounded out by vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair number see it as masculine. It opens with bitter almond and violet, then moves to patchouli, tonka bean and rose in the heart. The base of vanilla, labdanum and sandalwood softens everything into a creamy, powdery, woody warmth, with floral and spicy touches keeping the sweetness in check. Initio Psychedelic Love and Joop! Le Bain (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Quatre (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Boucheron · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Boucheron Quatre Eau de Parfum opens with currant, green mandarin orange and bitter orange before settling into a soft floral heart, and it suits women looking for a fresh daytime scent. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither overwhelms nor disappears. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. About half of voters read it as feminine, while some call it modern. The citrus notes give it a bright, fresh start. Bulgarian rose and jasmine sambac bring a floral softness to the heart, where the sweet and powdery accords come through. Cedarwood, musk and blond woods then leave a light woody base. Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co. and Yves de Sistelle Thallium have a close profile.

Orange de Bahia

7.7

Boucheron · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Boucheron Orange de Bahia is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, suited to leisure and daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while fall and winter trail far behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. It opens with green mandarin orange and orange. The heart holds fig leaf, rose absolute and coconut milk, so the citrus gives way to a floral, sweet and creamy softness. Amberwood and white cedar finish it on a woody base. Mugler Alien Eau Sublime and Fragrance Du Bois Wild Orange have a close profile.

Jaïpur (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Boucheron · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Boucheron Jaïpur Eau de Toilette is a feminine scent that opens with fresh fruit and settles into a sweet, powdery, woody floral bouquet; it has been discontinued. Plum, pineapple, apricot and peach give a lively fruity opening, with freesia leading into the florals. The heart is led by peony, jasmine, rose and orchid, while orris root adds a soft powdery touch. In the base, musk, amber, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten it and close on a warm, oriental-woody note. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Half of the character votes call it feminine. Elizabeth Arden Red Door Eau de Toilette and Salvador Dali Le Roy Soleil Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

Oud de Carthage

7.6

Boucheron · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Boucheron Oud de Carthage is a sweet, resinous and smoky unisex scent, with spicy, leathery and woody edges behind the sweetness. It opens with honey and frankincense: the honey brings sweetness, the frankincense a resinous, smoky air. In the heart, tonka bean and labdanum absolute soften that sweetness into an oriental warmth. Leather and oud dominate the base, and the scent dries down woody and leathery. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it can also be worn for leisure. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Desert Oud and Chopard Black Incense Malaki have a close profile.

Néroli d'Ispahan

7.9

Boucheron · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Boucheron Néroli d'Ispahan is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, suited to daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets very few votes; daytime, leisure and business are the most common occasions. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either. The top holds ginger, elemi resin and green cardamom, with pink pepper, neroli and cistus in the heart and ambrox, white musk and patchouli underneath. A fresh, green, spicy opening moves into a soft, creamy floral stage and settles into a woody, lightly sweet base. Xerjoff Torino23 and Tom Ford Venetian Bergamot have a close profile.

B (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Boucheron · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Boucheron B Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that pairs floral and fruity notes with a sweet, spicy, powdery warmth; it has been discontinued. It opens with neroli and apricot, a light, fruity brightness. In the heart, rose and patchouli take over, giving the floral side a slightly earthy depth. In the base, cedar, osmanthus and spices sweeten the scent with a woody, oriental warmth before it dries down powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. Most voters find it feminine. It is chosen most in fall and spring, with winter not far behind. Votes spread across daily wear through to evenings. Panouge Perle Rare and Dior Dolce Vita (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Quatre Absolu de Nuit

7.6

Boucheron · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Boucheron Quatre Absolu de Nuit is a sweet, powdery women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading and night-out use close behind. Most call it feminine, and some find it modern. It opens with pink pepper, bitter almond and Italian bergamot. At the heart, tonka bean, pear and jasmine build a sweet, fruity floral. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and woods turns creamy and woody. Its gourmand and spicy side is softened by a powdery veil.

Initial (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Boucheron · 2000

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Boucheron Initial Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against a spicy, powdery warmth; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is worn from daytime to evenings out. Most see its character as feminine and classic. The top opens with blackcurrant, tangerine and lily of the valley. The heart pairs rose and jasmine with cinnamon, pepper and patchouli. Almond honey, vanilla and amber in the base make it sweeter and softer as it settles.

Miss Boucheron

6.8

Boucheron · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Boucheron Miss Boucheron is a fresh, floral scent whose fruity sweetness is balanced by a powdery, faintly leathery woodiness; it has been discontinued, but it sits close to everyday wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. It reads as feminine, though many voters also call it modern. The top opens with pomegranate, bergamot and pink pepper, bright and lightly spicy. In the heart, cyclamen, rose and violet carry the floral side. The base of musk, cedarwood, blond suede and iris leaves a soft, powdery woodiness. Nicolaï Violette in Love and Ramón Monegal Impossible Iris have a close profile.

Boucheron pour Homme (2011) (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Boucheron · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Boucheron pour Homme is a fresh, green and citrusy men's fragrance that opens on vervain and bergamot, moves through basil and coriander, and settles on sandalwood and patchouli. The opening is bright and citrusy, with vervain and bergamot. In the heart, basil and coriander add a green, spicy touch, while sandalwood and patchouli ground the scent in a woody, earthy base. Fresh, floral and chypre accords run through the whole composition. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. It reads masculine and classic. Detaille Aéroplane and Sisley Eau de Sisley 2 have a close profile.

Santal de Kandy

7.5

Boucheron · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Boucheron Santal de Kandy is a unisex scent that sets the woody warmth of sandalwood and cedarwood against cardamom and black pepper, softened by jasmine and violet. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Fall and spring lead, though it is worn in all four seasons. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. It opens with cardamom and black pepper, then jasmine and violet turn the heart floral and powdery. In the base, sandalwood and cedarwood form a woody, creamy and slightly resinous floor. The overall impression is fresh and sweet with a spicy edge. Its profile is close to Profumum Roma Luci dell'Est and Lubin epidOr (2017).

Boucheron Fleurs

7.5

Boucheron · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Boucheron Fleurs opens with lemon, pear juice and mandarin orange, then moves into a floral heart of orange blossom and frangipani, a fresh and sweet scent made for women. The top is bright with citrus and fruit, while the heart of frangipani, orange blossom and Petalia® gives it a floral frame. Vanilla and benzoin in the base sweeten it and leave a powdery, creamy softness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, office and daily wear. Most see it as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern. Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Pin-Up and La Rive Charisme have a close profile.

Singulier

7.4

Boucheron · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Boucheron Singulier is a fresh, green men's fragrance built on citrus and lavender, a clean fougère that suits everyday wear. It opens bright with bergamot, grapefruit and juniper berry, then moves into an aromatic heart of lavender, geranium and clary sage. Vetiver, cedarwood and patchouli settle underneath as a woody, earthy base, with aquatic and spicy touches running through the blend. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring, fall and summer, while few choose winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions, and most voters read it as masculine. Police Instinct and Al Haramain Signature Blue have a close profile.

Tubéreuse de Madras

7.8

Boucheron · 2017

Floral · Green · Fruity

Boucheron Tubéreuse de Madras is a creamy, floral unisex scent built around tuberose, ylang-ylang and frangipani. It opens with passion fruit, violet leaf and orange blossom, which give it a fruity, green and fresh start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, tuberose and frangipani deepen the floral side. In the base, tuberose absolute softens into sandalwood and vanilla, and the scent dries down powdery, sweet and creamy. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter also get votes. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and suits evenings too. It reads mostly feminine, but it is a unisex perfume.