The Perfume Library

18 perfumes

Royal Leather

Charriol · 2012

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Charriol Royal Leather is a men's fragrance that carries a leathery, smoky and spicy streak beneath a sweet, fruity surface; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and more than half of voters read its character as masculine, with some calling it classic. It opens on a spicy start of pink pepper, ginger and saffron. In the heart, leather, iris and dried fruits build a sweet, earthy body. Cedarwood, sandalwood and amber leave a warm, woody base. Yves Saint Laurent Noble Leather and Davidoff Horizon Extreme have a close profile.

Royal White

8.0

Charriol · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Charriol Royal White is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Daily wear, leisure and the office are the occasions voters choose most. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find a feminine side to it. The top is grapefruit and rhubarb, the heart patchouli, violet and rose, and the base vetiver, oud and oakmoss. A fresh, green citrus opening passes through a floral middle and settles into a woody, spicy base.

Charriol pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Charriol · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Charriol pour Homme Eau de Parfum is a spicy, woody men's fragrance that suits fall and spring best, and works well for evenings out. Black pepper and cinnamon give it a spicy edge, while Haitian vetiver and black leather lay a woody, leathery base underneath. Jasmine absolute and amber add a soft floral sweetness, and the scent moves between fresh and powdery. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is chosen for nights out and evenings, though it also wears well for leisure. Half of voters call its character masculine. Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Dark Leather and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Royal Gold (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Charriol · 2011

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Charriol (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Charriol · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Charriol Eau de Parfum is a sweet, fruity and gourmand women's scent built around amber, mango and vanilla orchid. Mango gives a juicy sweetness, while vanilla orchid and tonka bean turn it warm and gourmand. Patchouli and frankincense add a woody, resinous depth, frangipani and orange blossom carry the floral side, and juniper berry adds a light spicy edge. Longevity and sillage are rated as good, though few have voted. Most voters place it in the evening, followed by leisure and nights out. It reads clearly feminine, with an oriental sweetness.

Royal Platinum

8.1

Charriol · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Charriol Royal Platinum is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance built around Persian saffron, chili and oud. It opens sharp and spicy with Persian saffron and chili. The heart brings together Somalian frankincense, Damask rose and leather, where the floral side is overshadowed by a leathery, resinous feel. Oud, benzoin and amber in the base sweeten it and tie it to an oriental warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. With its spicy, smoky and sweet structure it reads masculine. Chopard Black Incense Malaki and Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Cuir Noir have a close profile.

Imperial Saphir

7.8

Charriol · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Charriol Imperial Saphir is a floral, sweet women's fragrance, rounded out with spice, wood and a powdery warmth. Freesia, frankincense and bergamot give the top a fresh but full start. In the heart, jasmine, rose and orchid carry the floral side, while the fruity and gourmand accords sweeten it. The base of patchouli, musk and sandalwood dries down woody, earthy and faintly smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are not conclusive. Its oriental, sweet build points towards cooler days and evening wear. Those looking for a close profile may also look at Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb (Eau de Parfum) and Ricarda M. High Society.

Imperial Ruby

7.9

Charriol · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Charriol Imperial Ruby is a women's fragrance that moves from a fresh fruity opening of cherry, bergamot and watermelon into a floral, woody heart of rose, violet leaf and sandalwood. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Only a few people have voted, so these ratings are tentative. Cherry and watermelon give the top a sweet, juicy fruitiness, and bergamot keeps it bright. In the heart, rose and violet leaf add a soft floral touch while sandalwood lays a woody base under the sweetness. The base of musk, cedarwood and ambergris leaves a warm, powdery trail. Ex Nihilo Iris Porcelana and Bvlgari Bvlgari pour Femme (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Charriol pour Homme Sport

6.4

Charriol · 2010

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Charriol pour Homme Sport is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance with a green, fruity side. It opens with mandarin orange, cardamom and coriander: the mandarin brings brightness, while cardamom and coriander add a spicy edge. The heart of sage, bell pepper and holly turns green and slightly sharp. In the base, frankincense, vetiver and cedar settle the scent onto a woody footing, with sweet and powdery touches in the background and a faintly synthetic sheen. Created by Philippe Bousseton in 2010, it has a profile close to Givenchy pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Jaguar Fresh Man.