The Perfume Library

Goutte de Mercure / Ombre Mercure

7.5

By Terry · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

By Terry Goutte de Mercure / Ombre Mercure is a sweet, powdery floral built around violet leaf, iris and vanilla. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. It reads feminine, though a good share of voters also call it classic. It opens with violet leaf, green and light. The heart weaves jasmine, ylang-ylang, iris, violet and orris root into a powdery floral. In the base, sandalwood, benzoin, vanilla and patchouli settle it into a sweet, resinous, earthy warmth, with spicy and oriental touches rounding it out.

Délectation Splendide

8.0

By Terry · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

By Terry Délectation Splendide is a sweet, spicy gourmand floral that suits autumn and winter evenings, and it is made for women. Aniseed, kahili ginger and pepper give the opening a spicy warmth, with lemon briefly lifting it. In the heart, Moroccan rose meets almond, tonka bean and praliné, pushing the scent towards a powdery, creamy sweetness. In the base, benzoin, Bourbon vanilla and cinnamon keep the sweetness going, while Indonesian patchouli and musk stay in the background. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter; evening and night out lead, with leisure and daily wear close behind. Most voters call it feminine. Alexandre.J Imperial Peacock and M. Micallef Mon Parfum Cristal have a close profile.

Parti Pris

7.4

By Terry · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

By Terry Parti Pris is a feminine scent that sets a sweet, floral body against a smoky, resinous warmth; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place in daily and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine, with a classic side too. It opens with orange blossom absolute and tuberose, a bright floral start. In the heart, ylang-ylang and Turkish rose absolute soften it. The base builds a woody ground from Turkish tobacco, vetiver and sandalwood, while vanilla and tolu balm add sweetness, and frankincense and labdanum bring a resinous, slightly smoky warmth.

Terryfic Oud

7.4

By Terry · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

By Terry Terryfic Oud is a perfume for autumn and winter evenings, with a sweet, spicy character set against a woody, resinous base; it has been discontinued. Raspberry, Calabrian bergamot and red berries give the opening a fruity sweetness. In the heart, rose, iris, saffron and cumin push it towards a spicy, floral side. As it settles, oud, patchouli, labdanum and Atlas cedar come forward, and smoky, animal tones run through the whole scent. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. It is classed as a women's perfume, yet voters read it as feminine and masculine in equal measure.

Rouge Nocturne

7.8

By Terry · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

By Terry Rouge Nocturne is a floral, sweet fragrance softened by spice, wood and powder, leaning towards evenings and nights and reading as feminine. Its longevity and sillage are rated as moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place. Night out and evening are the occasions chosen most often. Most see it as feminine and classic. Amber, Turkish damask rose and Indonesian patchouli sit together in the scent. The rose carries the floral side, while amber adds sweetness and oriental warmth. The patchouli brings an earthy, woody depth, and spice and powder soften both. Alkemia Ambre II: Terrae and Prada Midnight Train have a close profile.

Flagrant Délice

7.1

By Terry · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

By Terry Flagrant Délice is a fresh, gourmand-leaning feminine scent that sets bright citrus against the soft sweetness of fig, milk and tonka bean. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and office days, and is chosen less for evenings and nights. About half of voters read it as feminine. Bergamot, almond and mandarin orange open it bright and lightly sweet. In the heart, fig, fruity notes and milk soften the scent. Red currant, white musk and tonka bean then settle into a sweet, powdery, faintly woody base.

Rose Infernale

7.5

By Terry · 2014

Floral · Spicy · Woody

By Terry Rose Infernale is a woody floral that darkens rose with spice, resin and smoke, sold as a women's fragrance. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it can also be worn for leisure. Most voters find it feminine, but a fair share call it masculine. The scent reads as one whole: Turkish damask rose sits at the centre, with the warm spice of Indonesian nutmeg beside it. Haitian vetiver lays a dry, woody base, and Somalian frankincense adds a resinous, smoky depth. The floral side is shadowy rather than sweet, with an oriental feel. Carner Volcano and Givenchy Fantasque have a close profile.

Lumière d'Épices

6.9

By Terry · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

By Terry Lumière d'Épices is a discontinued women's fragrance that sets the brightness of blood orange zest, grapefruit and bergamot against orange blossom and spice. It opens on citrus: blood orange zest, grapefruit and bergamot keep it fresh. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, Indian jasmine sambac and rose build a floral base, while dry woods and spices dry it down. Cedarwood, nutmeg and clove close it with a woody, spicy warmth, and the overall impression is sweet, lightly powdery and fruity. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with evening and night out leaning slightly ahead of daytime use. More than half of the voters read it as feminine, and it sits closer to a classic style than a modern one.

Rêve Opulent

6.8

By Terry · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

By Terry Rêve Opulent is a fresh, floral and fruity perfume built around white peach, plum and jasmine sambac. It opens with white peach, plum and mandarin orange, giving a fruity brightness. The heart turns floral with jasmine sambac, gardenia, Egyptian jasmine and rose. Vanilla and musk in the base sweeten it and close on a soft, powdery note, with a faint spicy touch in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads clearly feminine, with a modern side too. Isabey Fleur Nocturne and Dolce & Gabbana Rose the One have a close profile.

Soleil Piquant

7.6

By Terry · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

By Terry Soleil Piquant is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, with a floral heart softened by a sweet, creamy base. It opens bright with sea breeze, mandarin orange and bergamot, while orange blossom brings the floral side in right away. In the heart, almond blossom, iris and neroli lead, and the spicy, fruity touches show up here too. Vanilla adds sweetness in the base, and patchouli and vetiver settle it onto a dry, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn trailing behind. It is used mostly for business, leisure and daily wear, and it also gets votes for evening and night out. Voters find it clearly feminine. Xerjoff Nero70 and Les Eaux Primordiales Néroli have a close profile.

Bleu Paradis

6.6

By Terry · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

By Terry Bleu Paradis is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's fragrance that suits spring and summer, and sits most comfortably in leisure and everyday wear. It opens with lychee, bringing a fruity, citrusy freshness, while rose and cedar in the heart balance the floral and woody sides. Amber and musk in the base soften and sweeten the finish. Aquatic and green touches stay light. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with very few choosing winter. It is seen as better for daytime, work and leisure, and reads as feminine. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) and Montblanc Lady Emblem L'Eau have a close profile.

Terryfic Oud L'Eau

7.2

By Terry · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

By Terry Terryfic Oud L'Eau is a spicy, woody unisex scent that sets oud, rose and saffron on a warm base of amber and patchouli. The notes read as one piece: oud and cedarwood build a woody, smoky backbone, while saffron and rose add a spicy, floral warmth. Bergamot, tangerine and lavender lighten the density a little. The overall feel is sweet, powdery and resinous. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets votes for daily wear. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Votes for masculine and feminine are split evenly, so it sits truly in between. Lattafa Opulent Oud and By Terry Terryfic Oud Extrême have a close profile.

Fruit Défendu

7.2

By Terry · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

By Terry Fruit Défendu is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance in which mango and pineapple are brightened by bergamot. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and it reads mostly feminine, followed by modern. The top notes of mango, pineapple and bergamot give a citrusy, sweet fruit opening. Towards the heart, pink pepper and Turkish rose add a soft floral touch, while green and gourmand shades stay in the background. In the base, white musk closes the fruity flow on a light, clean footing. Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Pétales and Monotheme Orange Flowers have a close profile.

Terryfic Oud Extrême

7.8

By Terry · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

By Terry Terryfic Oud Extrême is a unisex scent that sets the woody core of oud and cedarwood against the spicy floral touch of saffron and rose. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour evenings and nights out. Slightly more voters find it masculine than feminine, though many hear it as feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. As a whole it reads woody, spicy and resinous. Oud and patchouli give it an earthy, animal depth, which amber softens with warmth. Bergamot and red fruits add a light fruity brightness. Arabian Oud Oriental Oud and Evody Desert Nocturne have a close profile.

Thé Glacé - Aqua Parfum

7.8

By Terry · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

By Terry Thé Glacé - Aqua Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, now discontinued, whose tea, green and floral notes suit spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together, so it reads comfortably on either. Black tea, maté and grapefruit set a cool, slightly bitter frame, while lemon vervain and lavender push it towards green. White blossoms and musk soften the whole, and camphor leaves a crisp, icy trace. Aquatic and fruity accords sit behind it, joined by a light spicy, creamy touch.

Ombre Mercure Extrême

8.2

By Terry · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

By Terry Ombre Mercure Extrême is a floral, sweet women's fragrance for autumn and winter evenings, with a powdery, resinous and slightly smoky character. It opens with violet and bergamot, and iris at the heart adds a soft, powdery feel. Amber, patchouli and vanilla in the base sweeten it and add spicy, earthy depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions, though it also works for leisure. It reads mainly feminine. Pascal Morabito Pluie de Perles and Fragonard Rêve Indien have a close profile.

Be Mine

7.1

By Terry · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

By Terry Be Mine is a sweet-leaning women's fragrance that links a fresh, fruity opening to a floral, spicy and leathery body, and it sits closest to fall and winter evenings. Raspberry and Madagascar pepper open with sweet fruit met by a light spice. In the heart, Damask rose absolute, iris and Damask rose form a floral centre. Indonesian patchouli, leather and saffron carry the base into an oriental warmth. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though from a small number of votes. It shares a close profile with Louis Vuitton Mille Feux and Molton Brown Rose Dunes.