The Perfume Library

23 perfumes

Profumo di Armonia

Collistar · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Collistar Profumo di Armonia is a powdery, softly sweet floral for women, built around violet, iris and rose at its heart; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure, office and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine. The top notes of orange and bergamot give it a fresh start. In the heart, violet, iris and rose set a floral, powdery line. The base of white musk, almond and vanilla leaves a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Guerlain L'Instant Magic (Eau de Parfum) and Téo Cabanel Rendez-Vous have a close profile.

Vetiver Forte

7.2

Collistar · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Collistar Vetiver Forte is a green, fresh men's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with a spicy, woody base. It opens with Italian bergamot and Italian lemon, while nutmeg and cardamom add a spicy warmth from the first moments. The heart brings lavender, clary sage and tobacco, and the scent then settles onto gaiac wood, Haitian vetiver and cashmeran. The overall impression is fresh, green and slightly sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring, summer and fall, with winter a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Iceberg Twice Cyan and Zara Extreme 12.0 have a close profile.

L'Incenso

7.7

Collistar · 2017

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Collistar L'Incenso is a resinous, spicy and smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings best. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, night out and leisure the most mentioned occasions. Voters lean toward masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with black pepper, then turns to a resinous warmth built on labdanum, frankincense and styrax. Patchouli and gaiac wood lay an earthy, woody base underneath. Fresh and sweet accents soften the spicy, smoky structure. Matthew Williamson Incense and Atelier des Ors Larmes du Désert have a close profile.

L'Ambra

7.6

Collistar · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Collistar L'Ambra is a unisex woody-oriental scent in which a floral, sweet body is deepened by spice, resin and a touch of smoke. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and is also worn for leisure. It reads neither clearly feminine nor masculine, sitting somewhere between the two. It opens on Bulgarian rose absolute. In the heart, sandalwood, cashmere wood and patchouli lay down a woody base. The base of amber, frankincense, musk and benzoin adds a sweet, resinous warmth. Its profile is close to Profumum Roma Patchouly and Mugler Miroir Miroir - Miroir des Voluptés.

Acqua Attiva (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Collistar · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Collistar Acqua Attiva Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent, a light and breezy option for sport, leisure and workdays. Voters lean towards sport, leisure and business settings, with daily wear close behind and night outings far less favoured. Both longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a calm, close trail. It is marketed to men. The top notes of grapefruit, bergamot, lemon blossom and freesia give a bright, floral-citrus opening. Cardamom and eucalyptus in the heart add a cool, spicy edge. The base of vetiver, musk and oakmoss dries down woody, slightly earthy and powdery.

Acqua Wood

7.3

Collistar · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Collistar Acqua Wood is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, spicy opening of lemon leaf, bergamot and black pepper on a woody base. It opens bright with lemon leaf and bergamot, while black pepper adds a light sharpness. The heart brings a floral, creamy softness through lavender, clary sage, labdanum and Ambrox. In the base, gaiac wood, cedarwood, sandalwood and musk move it toward a woody, slightly sweet finish, with aquatic and green touches keeping it fresh. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known up close without filling a room. It is described as a men's scent, and its fresh, woody build suits everyday wear. Initio Rehab and Montagne Parfums Eden have a close profile.

Profumo dei Sensi

7.5

Collistar · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Collistar Profumo dei Sensi is a women's fragrance that pairs citrus freshness with a floral, fruity sweetness. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of voters is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It opens with bergamot, plum, red currant and lychee, giving a fresh fruity start. In the heart, jasmine, rose and peony add a soft floral note, while pepper and lemon tree wood bring a light touch of spice and wood. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and musk settles into a powdery, warm finish. Joop! Berlin (Eau de Toilette) and Nina Ricci Love In Paris have a close profile.

Profumo della Felicità

6.8

Collistar · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Collistar Profumo della Felicità opens with lotus, grapefruit and mandarin orange, a fresh, citrusy floral made for women. The top is lotus, grapefruit and mandarin orange, bright and fruity from the first spray. In the heart, pink pepper, red currant and peony add a light spice and a sweet fruit note. The base of osmanthus, musk and vetiver settles the scent into something soft and powdery. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall chosen less often. Daytime, leisure and office wear lead the votes, while evening and sport get few. Yves Saint Laurent Elle Edition Limitée 2012 and Lancôme Miracle have a close profile.