The Perfume Library

18 perfumes

Eau Dynamisante

Clarins · 1987

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clarins Eau Dynamisante is a fresh, citrusy and green women's fragrance that settles into a spicy, lightly woody line, and suits everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear rather than evenings. More voters call it feminine, though a good number see it as masculine. The top opens with lemon, orange, coriander and caraway, a citrus softened by spice. Cardamom, carnation and rosemary follow in the heart, adding a green, floral touch. Patchouli stays in the background at the base, leaving a woody footing.

Eau des Jardins

6.8

Clarins · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clarins Eau des Jardins is a fresh, citrusy and green women's fragrance led by bergamot, grapefruit and curly mint. It opens bright with bergamot, grapefruit, orange and lemon, with curly mint adding a cool edge. The heart turns green and lightly fruity through blackcurrant and bay leaf, softened by rose and patchouli. Vetiver, musk and cedarwood set it on a woody base, while the sweetness stays in the background. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it feminine.

Eau Ressourçante

7.3

Clarins · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clarins Eau Ressourçante is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, everyday wear. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is worn through the day, at leisure, for sport and at work. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. It opens with cardamom and basil, giving a spicy, green freshness. In the heart, iris and clary sage add a soft floral turn, and benzoin leaves a woody, lightly sweet base. The aquatic and citrus accords keep it airy. Roger & Gallet Feuille de Thé / Thé Fantaisie and Etro Pegaso have a close profile.

Eau Extraordinaire

7.3

Clarins · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clarins Eau Extraordinaire is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, and most voters recommend summer and spring. It is picked for leisure, daily wear and the office, and rarely for nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. Citrus fruits and jasmine lead the scent, while red ginger adds spice and patchouli and cedarwood give it a woody base. It feels fresh and green, softened by fruity and sweet tones. Marbert Homme and Bond No. 9 Bleecker Street have a close profile.

Par Amour

6.5

Clarins · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Clarins Par Amour is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that sits well in daytime and office wear, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily and business wear lead the occasions, though it carries a sweetness that can work in the evening too. It opens with pink pepper, blackcurrant and cassia, fresh and lightly spicy. The heart of vanilla, Turkish rose and cardamom turns floral and sweet, and the base of labdanum, sandalwood, benzoin and amber settles into a woody, powdery, oriental warmth.

Par Amour Toujours (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Clarins · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Clarins Par Amour Toujours Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy floral with a fruity, sweet touch, light and feminine in feel. It has been discontinued. It opens with pink pepper and blackcurrant. Rose otto sits at the heart, and the base of grapefruit and raspberry dries down sweet and fruity. The overall impression is bright, floral and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. Its light build suits everyday wear, and it reads feminine. Dior Rouge Trafalgar and Fragonard Mélodie share a close profile.

Eau Ensoleillante

7.0

Clarins · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clarins Eau Ensoleillante is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that most voters pick for summer and spring, and it suits leisure and daily wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and suits anyone who wants something light. Leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions, with office use not far behind; few choose it for evenings or nights out. It opens fresh and fruity with watermelon, mandarin orange and grapefruit. The heart brings a soft floral note from ylang-ylang, mimosa and chamomile. Patchouli, tonka bean and linden blossom sweeten the base and dry it down to a lightly spicy, woody finish. Sospiro Vibrato and L'Erbolario Accordo Arancio have a close profile.

Elysium

7.7

Clarins · 1993

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Clarins Elysium is a sweet women's fragrance that links a fresh, fruity start of honeydew melon, dewberry and papaya to a floral heart of jasmine and ylang-ylang; it has been discontinued. The top is led by honeydew melon, dewberry, linden blossom and papaya, so the scent opens fresh and fruity. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, freesia, rose and lily of the valley build a floral garden feel. The base of musk, sandalwood, osmanthus and cedar softens the sweetness and leaves a lightly resinous, woody floor. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin with a reasonable trail. Elysium is presented as a women's perfume, and Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds and Sapphires and Paris Hilton Paris Hilton have a close profile.