The Perfume Library

African Rooibos

8.3

Chris Collins · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Chris Collins African Rooibos is a fresh, spicy and lightly smoky unisex scent built around black pepper, cardamom and rooibos tea. It opens with black pepper, cardamom and bergamot, a citrus freshness over dry spice. In the heart, orris butter and rooibos tea take over and the scent turns earthy and green. The base adds sweetness from tonka bean, while immortelle absolute and cedarwood leave a woody, smoky floor. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It suits daytime, the office and evenings alike. It reads mostly masculine, with a strong modern vote too. Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Korres Vetiver Root have a close profile.

Danse Sauvage

7.7

Chris Collins · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Chris Collins Danse Sauvage is a unisex fragrance that pairs fruity sweetness with spice, smoke and resin. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, leisure and night out come up most often. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it is unisex. It opens with plum, cognac and saffron, the plum and cognac giving a warm, fruity start. Toward the heart, chili, rose and pepper bring the spice. The base of cedarwood, oud and vanilla finishes woody, smoky and sweet. Parfums de Marly Habdan and Kerosene Blackmail have a close profile.

Harlem Nights

7.4

Chris Collins · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Chris Collins Harlem Nights is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that ties the spicy warmth of clove, nutmeg and rum to patchouli and jasmine. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Clove, nutmeg and rum open sweet and spicy. In the heart, patchouli, jasmine and iris add a floral, powdery softness. The base of musk, amber and sandalwood keeps it woody and resinous. Réminiscence Ambre and Benchaâbane Soir de Marrakech have a close profile.

Sweet Taboo

8.1

Chris Collins · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Chris Collins Sweet Taboo is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent built around cardamom, cinnamon, cocoa and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out. It leans slightly masculine in the votes, though it works as a unisex scent. It opens with cardamom, clary sage and cinnamon, a spicy start. Toward the heart, geranium, cocoa and coffee take over and the scent deepens into something gourmand. The base of musk, tonka bean, Siam benzoin and vanilla dries down creamy and woody-sweet. Ministry of Gourmand Tiramisu Speculoos and Laboratorio Olfattivo Tonkade have a close profile.

Lust - Oud Delice

9.1

Chris Collins · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Chris Collins Lust - Oud Delice opens on dark chocolate, hazelnut and walnut and settles into oud and sandalwood, a unisex scent where the sweet, gourmand side leads. The first impression is dark chocolate, hazelnut and walnut; the heart of cypriol, benzoin and orris concrete then adds a spicy, resinous, powdery softness. The base of Australian sandalwood, Oud Assafi™ and musk gives it a woody, creamy and faintly smoky footing, with the floral accord staying in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters score both high, though the number of votes is still small. The dense, sweet character suits cooler weather and evenings. It reads as unisex, equally at home on men and women. Carner El Born and Ralph Lauren Treasures of Safari - Amber have a close profile.

Vide Cor Meum

7.7

Chris Collins · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Chris Collins Vide Cor Meum is a resinous, smoky unisex scent that carries the freshness of bergamot and thyme through rose absolute, cedar and frankincense into the sweet warmth of Siam benzoin, amber and vanilla. It opens with bergamot and thyme giving a lightly spicy freshness. In the heart, cedar and frankincense build a woody, smoky body while rose absolute adds a soft floral touch. As it dries, Siam benzoin, amber and vanilla bring the sweetness forward, with the resinous feel still present. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen for leisure, evenings and nights out. Voters split between feminine and masculine, so it reads as truly unisex. Filippo Sorcinelli Santa Casa and Giardini di Toscana Christos have a close profile.

Lost In Paradise

7.1

Chris Collins · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Chris Collins Lost In Paradise is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around ylang-ylang, peach skin and coconut water. The scent unfolds as one piece. Ylang-ylang and wild orchid set a floral base, while peach skin adds a soft, fruity sweetness. Coconut water and marine notes bring an aquatic freshness, and musk leaves a creamy, powdery trace. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though only a few voters have weighed in. Voters point to leisure, evenings and nights out, with business and daily wear chosen less often. Kenzo Kenzo Homme Eau de Toilette Marine and DKNY Be Delicious Coconuts About Summer have a close profile.

Savant Manhattan Cherry

8.5

Chris Collins · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Chris Collins Savant Manhattan Cherry opens with whisky, davana and black cherry, giving a sweet, fruity, gourmand unisex scent. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong by those who have voted. Being unisex, it doesn't lean toward one gender and can sit comfortably on anyone. Whisky and davana meet the sweetness of black cherry at the start. In the heart, tonka bean, clove and cinnamon add a creamy, spicy warmth. Vetiver, patchouli, oak and Woodleather® then settle into a woody base. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal pour Homme Elixir and Parfums de Marly Eragon have a close profile.

Long Kiss Goodnight

7.5

Chris Collins · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Chris Collins Long Kiss Goodnight is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with spice, oud and resin, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It opens with saffron, passion fruit and coffee bean, so spice and fruity sweetness sit side by side. In the heart, Rosa centifolia, pink peony and frankincense add a soft floral note. The base of oud, vanilla and amber settles into a warm, woody, earthy and oriental finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and few choose summer. Nights out and evenings lead, with leisure wear also possible. Whïnd. Rose Saffron and Eutopie No. 3 have a close profile.

Renaissance / Renaissance Man

6.6

Chris Collins · 2017

Aquatic · Sweet · Gourmand

Chris Collins Renaissance / Renaissance Man is a unisex scent that ties the spicy sweetness of bergamot, ginger and cinnamon to tobacco and leather. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the vote counts are small. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure and daily wear following behind. The top has bergamot, marine notes and ginger. Towards the heart come sage, honey and cinnamon, giving a sweet, gourmand, spicy warmth. The base settles into tobacco, tonka bean and leather, and the scent turns woody, smoky and powdery. The aquatic accord adds a fresh edge to the sweet body.

Forbidden Apple Croque Moi

8.2

Chris Collins · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Chris Collins Forbidden Apple Croque Moi is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around red apple, cinnamon and Bourbon vanilla absolute. It opens with brown sugar, strawberry blossom and pink pepper alongside the red apple. In the heart, cinnamon, pomegranate, white rum and fenugreek turn it spicy and sweet. The base pairs Bourbon vanilla absolute with Haitian vetiver and fir balsam, settling into something creamy, powdery and lightly woody. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted. Voters point to leisure, evening and night-out wear, and some choose it for the office too. Being unisex, it doesn't lean masculine or feminine. Maison Margiela Coffee Break and Maison Tahité Floranilla have a close profile.

Oud Galoré

8.3

Chris Collins · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Chris Collins Oud Galoré is a unisex woody-oriental with a spicy, sweet and resinous character, its floral side softened by powder. It opens warm with cinnamon and Madagascan clove. In the heart, Egyptian geranium, iris and rose add a floral, powdery layer. It settles onto a resinous, smoky, woody base of oud, frankincense, sandalwood, cypriol and copaiba balsam. Voters find both its longevity and sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It suits anyone who likes a dense, sweet-spicy oud, regardless of gender. Al Haramain Barakah and Montale Oud Edition have a close profile.

Tokyo Blue

7.5

Chris Collins · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Chris Collins Tokyo Blue is a fresh, green floral with a touch of spice over a woody, powdery base, worn by anyone, as a unisex scent. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a first impression. No season or occasion votes are in, so it can't be pinned to one; it isn't split into a men's or women's scent and suits both. The top opens with bergamot, galbanum and ylang-ylang, the galbanum adding a sharp, green edge. In the heart, mimosa absolute, iris, orange blossom, rose and violet leaf form a powdery bouquet. Cedarwood and musk leave it on a soft, woody base. Ramón Monegal Impossible Iris and Floris Zinnia have a close profile.

African Rooibos Intens

6.9

Chris Collins · 2025

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Chris Collins African Rooibos Intens is a fresh, sweet and spicy unisex scent built around black pepper, cardamom and rooibos tea. It opens with black pepper, cardamom and bergamot, fresh and spicy. In the heart, orris butter, Bourbon vanilla absolute and rooibos tea turn it creamy and sweet. The base of ambroxan, tonka bean, immortelle absolute and cedarwood leaves a woody, slightly smoky footing. Voters rate its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It suits anyone wanting a unisex fragrance, and its sweet, spicy character sits well in cooler weather. Chris Collins African Rooibos and Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Villain

8.2

Chris Collins · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Chris Collins Villain is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh and green, then deepens into spice, resin and wood. It starts with grapefruit, pink pepper, rhubarb and smoked thyme, where citrus brightness is sharpened by spice. In the heart, ylang-ylang, artemisia and galbanum add a green edge. The base settles on vetiver, Akigalawood®, myrrh and tobacco, giving a woody, resinous finish. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. The fresh opening and smoky, resinous base suit both men and women. Atl. Oblique Lightfalls and Olivier Durbano Aram have a close profile.

Sunset in Tamarindo - Papaya y Mango

7.8

Chris Collins · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chris Collins Sunset in Tamarindo - Papaya y Mango pairs mango, papaya and mandarin orange with osmanthus and frangipani, a fresh, fruity-floral unisex scent. Longevity and projection are both rated good, though only a handful of voters have weighed in. There is no clear lean towards a season or occasion, and the scent is not tied to one gender. It opens with mandarin orange, mango, davana and papaya, fresh, citrusy and sweetly fruity. Osmanthus, frangipani and ylang-ylang bring a soft floral heart. The base of musk, vanilla and sandalwood root settles into a powdery, creamy warmth.

Citrus Grandis

6.1

Chris Collins · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chris Collins Citrus Grandis is a fresh, citrus-led unisex fragrance with a green, earthy edge that settles onto a woody base. It opens on a bright cluster of honey pomelo, yuzu and citron. In the heart, blackcurrant and vervain add a light fruity and floral softness to that freshness. The base builds a woody frame from vetiver, sandalwood and cedarwood, while elemi resin, frankincense and musk round it off with a resinous, soft warmth. The scent stays fresh and green from start to finish, never turning heavy or sweet.

Chris Collins · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Chris Collins · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand