The Perfume Library

48 perfumes

Orris

Commodity · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Commodity Orris is a fresh, floral unisex scent that sets the powdery, creamy side of Italian iris against pink pepper, bergamot and vanilla. It opens with pink pepper, coriander seed and Italian bergamot, with carrot seed adding a spicy, green freshness. In the heart, lily of the valley and tea blossom bring a light floral touch while Atlas cedar and patchouli lay a woody base. Vetiver, vanilla and iris lead the base, and the scent softens into something powdery, lightly sweet and creamy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a close trail rather than a loud one. Most voters pick summer, spring and fall, with winter less favoured. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though modern and masculine votes are there too.

W*****y / Whiskey

7.8

Commodity · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Commodity W*****y / Whiskey is a gourmand men's fragrance whose fruity, sweet side rests on spice and a woody, leathery base. It opens with violet, blackcurrant and plum, fruity and lightly sweet. In the heart, lavender, patchouli, davana and saffron add a spiced depth. Vanilla sweetness in the base blends with the woody, leathery warmth of mahogany, cedar and American oak as it dries down. Most voters place it in fall and winter, with spring next, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine. Byredo Rouge Chaotique and Parfums de Marly Eragon have a close profile.

Spice

7.4

Commodity · 2026

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Commodity Spice is a spicy gourmand unisex scent that sets clove, pimento and cardamom against sweetened condensed milk and cinnamon sugar. The top is built from clove, pimento, cardamom, nutmeg and saffron. In the heart, sweetened condensed milk and cinnamon sugar make it creamy and sweet. Tonka bean and sandalwood in the base soften the spices and leave a warm, woody finish. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Evening and night out are the most chosen occasions, with leisure and daily wear taking the remaining votes. Tom Ford Noir Extreme and Casamorati Italica have a close profile.

Velvet+

6.4

Commodity · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Commodity Velvet+ is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance built around amber, saffron and roasted almond. Amber and saffron open it, while labdanum and roasted almond in the heart make it creamy and resinous. Patchouli and smoke in the base set that sweetness on a woody, smoky footing. The overall impression is oriental: warm, dense and soft. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for feminine and masculine character sit close together, so it leans both ways. Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan and Xerjoff Black Moonlight have a close profile.

Juice+

6.6

Commodity · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Commodity Juice+ is a fruity, floral unisex scent that pairs strawberry and raspberry with rhubarb, Bulgarian rose and cyclamen. It opens on strawberry and raspberry, a sweet, juicy fruit layer. In the heart, cyclamen, Bulgarian rose and rhubarb add a floral note that softens the sweetness. Patchouli, vetiver and amberwood leave a woody base, and spicy and synthetic accents run through its character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Commodity Juice and Perroy PinkFire have a close profile.

Mimosa

7.3

Commodity · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Commodity Mimosa is a fresh, citrusy floral with a green, lightly sweet side, and it reads as feminine and easy to wear through the day. It opens bright with blood orange, lemon and mandarin orange. In the heart, orange blossom and jasmine carry the floral side while pepper adds a faint spice. The base of orris root, blond woods and musk dries down powdery, creamy and softly woody. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the moments it suits best. Voters mostly call its character feminine, then modern. Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile and Antiqua Firenze Fico Fiorentino have a close profile.

Velvet-

7.1

Commodity · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Commodity Velvet- is a floral, sweet unisex scent that suits fall and winter, with spice and powder gathered around rose and vanilla blossom. Clove opens with a spicy edge, then rose and vanilla blossom take over the heart. Musk softens the base. The overall impression is creamy and powdery; the oriental side deepens the sweetness, and a smoky tone sits quietly behind it. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without disappearing. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with leisure, evening and night out leading the occasions, though business and daily wear get votes too. It reads more feminine than masculine to most, with a fair share of masculine votes. Knize Lady Knize (Eau de Parfum) and Maison Mona di Orio Les Nombres d'Or - Musc have a close profile.

Gin

7.0

Commodity · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Commodity Gin is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance with a light spicy edge, suited to daytime and relaxed wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. The top is juniper berry, grapefruit juice and lime. Ginger leaf, freesia and labdanum soften the heart, and musk, oak and patchouli build a woody base. The fougère structure keeps the whole thing fresh and dry.

Tonka

7.5

Commodity · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Commodity Tonka is a sweet, gourmand and powdery unisex scent that suits fall and winter best; it has been discontinued. The top notes are almond, cardamom and davana, with the almond's sweetness balanced by cardamom's spice. Lotus and magnolia add a soft floral heart. The base of Venezuelan tonka bean absolute, Peru balsam absolute, Australian sandalwood and Siam benzoin turns it creamy, resinous and woody. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. Voters see it as somewhat more feminine, yet many call it masculine, so it sits between the two. Tom Ford Santal Blush and Carner El Born have a close profile.

Nectar

7.7

Commodity · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Commodity Nectar is a fresh unisex scent built on citrus and green accords, with a light sweet touch. Bergamot, honey pomelo and Italian mandarin orange give it a bright citrus opening. In the heart, honeysuckle and neroli add a soft floral note, with cedarwood keeping it steady. Vetiver, musk and orange blossom form the base, and the scent turns slightly sweeter without losing its fresh character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters pick it most for leisure, work and daily wear, and less for evenings or nights out. It sits comfortably on both men and women as an easy everyday scent. Les Néréides Étoile d'Oranger and Nuxe Prodigieux Néroli - Le Parfum have a close profile.

Leather

7.3

Commodity · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Commodity Leather is a unisex scent built around black leather, juniper and myrrh, sweet, smoky and spicy in character. It opens with juniper wood, oregano and black leather. In the heart, Canary Islands juniper, myrrh and cocoa absolute add a sweet softness. The base settles into labdanum, cedarwood, Haitian vetiver and styrax. Overall it reads woody, resinous and earthy, with a leathery, animal side in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen more for evenings, leisure and nights out. Spring and summer get fewer votes. Masque I-II Montecristo and John Varvatos Dark Rebel have a close profile.

Tea

7.5

Commodity · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Commodity Tea is a feminine fragrance where citrus and green freshness softens into tea and floral notes before turning sweet and woody; it has been discontinued. It opens with honey, mandarin orange, Egyptian basil and blackcurrant, giving a bright, lightly fruity freshness. In the heart, Damask rose, tonka bean and oolong tea add a creamy, spicy softness. The base of patchouli, Indian sandalwood, Kashmiri musk and tobacco dries down woody. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters see it fitting daily wear, work, leisure and evenings about equally, with no clear seasonal lean. It reads feminine. Sospiro Vibrato and Sisley L'Eau Rêvée d'Aria have a close profile.

Magnolia

6.9

Commodity · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Commodity Magnolia is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that sets bright citrus and green tones on a creamy, sweet base. It opens with water lily, pink grapefruit, green notes and eucalyptus for a clean start. The heart turns to magnolia, rose, ylang-ylang, geranium and violet, giving a garden-like floral feel. In the base, musk, amber and vanilla soften and sweeten it, while oakmoss and sandalwood leave a woody trace. Longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the vote count is small, so treat that as a rough guide. Voters mostly choose it for leisure, daily wear and the office, and it also works for evenings and nights out. Renier Perfumes Anacaona and New Notes Queen of the Sea have a close profile.

Bois

7.6

Commodity · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Commodity Bois is a fresh, floral unisex scent that opens on angelica, pink pepper and pimento and settles into vanilla, Australian sandalwood and cedarwood. Its sillage is rated moderate, though few votes back that up. With no gender lean, it sits comfortably on anyone's skin. The opening of angelica, pink pepper and pimento is green and lightly spicy. In the heart, jasmine, freesia and orchid bring a floral, powdery softness. The base turns sweet and creamy with vanilla, framed by Australian sandalwood and cedarwood. Guerlain Angélique Noire and Jul et Mad Lys Nobilis have a close profile.

Spice-

7.9

Commodity · 2026

Synthetic · Gourmand · Spicy

Commodity Spice- is a unisex gourmand-spicy scent where saffron and pimento lead, softened by sweetened condensed milk and cinnamon sugar. It opens with saffron and pimento, giving a dry, warm spice. In the heart, sweetened condensed milk and cinnamon sugar pull it towards a creamy, sugary side. The base of Helvetolide® and ambroxan settles into a woody, clean, slightly synthetic floor. The overall impression is gourmand and spicy, with the edges rounded off by the milky note. Its profile is close to Commodity Spice+ and Commodity Spice.