The Perfume Library

Mystic Sugar

7.7

Coreterno · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Coreterno Mystic Sugar is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with orange, almond blossom and pineapple for a fruity brightness. In the heart, cocoa absolute, cardamom and ginger add a spicy warmth, softened by jasmine and tonka bean. The base of amber, vanilla absolute and sandalwood settles into a creamy, powdery, faintly smoky sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely unisex. Acca Kappa Vaniglia Fior di Mandorlo and Bon Parfumeur 402 Vanille Caramel Santal have a close profile.

Hardkor

7.7

Coreterno · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Coreterno Hardkor is a smoky unisex scent that pairs sweet fruit with leather and oud, best suited to fall and winter evenings. The top notes of grapefruit, mango, blueberry and passion fruit give it a fruity sweetness. Lily of the valley, jasmine and orchid add a soft floral heart. The base of frankincense, leather, patchouli, amber and oud sets a spicy, woody, smoky floor, which vanilla and white musk sweeten and soften. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most read it as masculine, though a good share find it feminine, in keeping with its unisex label. Mancera Intense Red Tobacco and French Avenue Azzure Aoud have a close profile.

Punk Motel

7.7

Coreterno · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Coreterno Punk Motel is a unisex scent that softens a fresh, floral line with a powdery, creamy sweetness, light enough to wear through the day. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding anyone. Most voters pick spring and summer as well as fall, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings named most often. Votes lean feminine, though it keeps a unisex character. It opens with white rose and bergamot: the rose adds floral softness, the bergamot a fresh brightness. Salicylate sits in the heart. In the base, ambrette seed, musk and vanilla take over, sweetening and settling into a powdery, creamy finish. The synthetic accord lends it a clean, polished feel. N.C.P. 702 - Musk & Amber and Shiseido Zen Essence have a close profile.

No Sleep

7.5

Coreterno · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Coreterno No Sleep is a fresh, floral unisex scent, softened by green and powdery touches. It opens with white rose, hyacinth and bergamot, then moves into lilac, violet and jasmine. Patchouli, vanilla and white woods settle underneath as a creamy, lightly sweet base, with a spicy edge staying in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Yardley English Lavender and Jean Patou Vacances have a close profile.

Psychedelicious

7.4

Coreterno · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Coreterno Psychedelicious is a fresh, floral unisex scent that opens with the fruity sweetness of mango, lychee and raspberry. The top notes of nutmeg, grapefruit, blackcurrant and pink pepper add a light spice and tartness to the fruit. The heart moves to a soft floral mix of peony, rose and magnolia. In the base, vanilla and sandalwood keep the sweetness going, while vetiver and ambergris give it depth. Overall it reads fresh, fruity and clearly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters spread across all four seasons in similar shares, with spring and fall slightly ahead. It suits daily wear, leisure, evenings, nights out and the office, and doesn't tie itself to one setting. Rabanne Olympēa Flora and La Fede Kiss of Rose have a close profile.

Oceanoir

6.9

Coreterno · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Coreterno Oceanoir is a unisex fragrance built on a fresh, aquatic citrus character with a light sweetness, suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter chosen far less. It is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office, with some room for evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, so it stays present through the day without overwhelming. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and bitter orange for a bright citrus lift, while kelp adds the watery note. In the heart, salt, saffron and blackcurrant bring a spicy, slightly sweet contrast to the floral tones. Sandalwood, vetiver, amberwood and pine balsam form a woody base.

Hypnorange

6.9

Coreterno · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Coreterno Hypnorange is a unisex scent that links a fresh opening of grapefruit, orange and bitter orange to the sweet, smoky depth of tobacco and vanilla. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, with summer further behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, and a modern character also stands out. The citrus opens softened by coconut, then tobacco and orange blossom take the heart. In the base, musk, black amber, benzoin and vanilla sweeten it and settle into a woody, lightly smoky warmth.

Hierba Nera

7.1

Coreterno · 2019

Green · Spicy · Woody

Coreterno Hierba Nera is a green, spicy and woody unisex fragrance, with resinous and smoky tones that give it a serious character. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and is also picked for nights out and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens with bergamot, nutmeg and marijuana, which bring the green and spicy side. In the heart, frankincense, amber, labdanum and elemi resin deepen it into something resinous and smoky, while cedarwood sets the woody frame. Oud, musk and oak weigh heaviest in the base, and Texas cedar and Atlas cedar keep it dry.

Freakincense

7.1

Coreterno · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Coreterno Freakincense is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, floral start against a resinous, smoky base, easy to wear through the day and across seasons. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, so it stays close rather than announcing itself. Spring and fall lead, with winter and summer not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. It opens with lime, violet and pink pepper, fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, cashmeran, frankincense and elemi resin bring out the resinous, smoky side. The base of patchouli, vetiver and labdanum leaves it earthy and deep. Heeley Cardinal and Chapel Factory Heresy have a close profile.

Godimenta

7.9

Coreterno · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Coreterno Godimenta is a unisex scent that pairs citrus and green-leaf freshness with ginger's spice and a lightly sweet, fruity touch. It opens bright and sharp with bergamot, lemon leaf, ginger and peppermint. In the heart, raspberry leaf, jasmine and rose bring a soft floral note, while metallic notes and silver fir balsam keep it green and cool. The base of cedarwood, woods, amber and musk settles into a warm, woody finish. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. It reads as modern, with masculine and feminine votes split evenly. Atkinsons 44 Gerrard Street and Sisley Izia have a close profile.

Night Idol

6.8

Coreterno · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Coreterno Night Idol is a unisex scent that opens with mango, honey and saffron and dries down to vanilla, oud and leather, sweet and smoky in character. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; summer suits it less. It is chosen for evenings, nights out and leisure, and less often for the office. Mango, honey and saffron give the top a fruity sweetness with a touch of spice. In the heart, iris, rose and jasmine add a soft floral layer. In the base, vanilla, oud, leather and patchouli take over, moving the scent from sweet toward a smoky, animalic warmth. Mancera Black to Black and Molinard Cuir have a close profile.

Catharsis

6.8

Coreterno · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Coreterno Catharsis is an earthy, sweet oriental where floral notes meet spice, leather and wood; it is unisex and leans towards autumn and winter evenings. It opens with neroli, clove and nutmeg, a floral and spicy start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, saffron and rose carry the sweetness while whisky adds a warm, slightly sharp edge. The base of cedarwood, leather, gaiac wood and oud settles the scent into a woody, leathery and earthy footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; evenings and nights out lead, though leisure and daily wear are possible too. It reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine. Montale Aoud Melody and Nishane Nefs have a close profile.

Ultralove

7.3

Coreterno · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Coreterno Ultralove is a dense gourmand built on a floral heart, sweet and fruity in character and worn by anyone, as a unisex scent. It opens with hazelnut, strawberry, praliné, coffee and milk, which make it sugary and creamy from the first spray. In the heart, jasmine and lily of the valley soften that sweetness with a floral touch. Vanilla, honey, sugar and tonka bean lead the base, while sandalwood and moss notes balance the weight. Synthetic and spicy touches add to the oriental side. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are a first impression rather than a firm measure. Its heavy sweetness suits cooler weather and evenings best. For a close profile, Rayhaan Kiss and Lattafa Ser Al Khulood Gold are worth a look.

Rose And Me

7.0

Coreterno · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Coreterno Rose And Me is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a spicy touch, equally wearable by women and men. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good by those who voted, though the number of votes is small, so this is only an early impression. With no season or occasion votes, it's hard to tie it to one particular time. It opens on black rose. In the heart, saffron, jasmine and geranium make a floral, spicy transition. The base of gaiac wood, musk, styrax, moss and patchouli gives it a woody, earthy footing. A synthetic edge among the accords adds a modern tone.

Café Mémoire

7.6

Coreterno · 2026

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Coreterno Café Mémoire is a unisex fragrance that sets a sweet, gourmand character against smoky, spicy and woody tones. Those who rated its longevity find it good, though the number of votes is small, so that reading is tentative. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is best not to pin it to one time of year; it is made for men and women alike. The top is led by roasted coffee, ash, bread and birch tar, softened by creamy notes. Toward the heart, brown sugar, milk, clove and nutmeg come forward, with patchouli and coffee alongside. The base closes on vanilla, tonka bean, frankincense and sandalwood, leaving a sweet, resinous and woody finish.

Discoflower

7.3

Coreterno · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Coreterno Discoflower is a unisex scent that pairs the freshness of orchid and nashi pear with a floral heart of jasmine and tuberose, softened by vanilla and musk. Its longevity is rated good, though only a few people have voted, so the picture is still rough. There aren't enough votes to say which seasons or occasions it leans towards, and with its unisex profile it sits comfortably on either a man or a woman. It opens with belle de nuit flower, orchid and nashi pear, light and juicy. The heart turns floral with pigeon orchid, jasmine absolute and tuberose absolute. The base settles into ambroxan, vanilla, musk and cherry blossom; a floral, sweet, powdery and creamy character dominates, while the synthetic and spicy touches stay in the background.

Coreterno · 2026