The Perfume Library

12 perfumes

Continental

CRA-YON · 2021

Spicy · Woody · Animal

CRA-YON Continental is a spicy, smoky unisex fragrance led by leather, oud and frankincense, dark and resinous in character. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and very few choose it for daily wear. Its dense, heavy character suits men and women alike. The top opens with cypress, orange, mint and ylang-ylang. The heart darkens with frankincense and leather, while lemon grass and coriander add spice. The base settles into oud, cedar, vetiver, sandalwood, amber and musk. The overall impression is woody, earthy and animalic. Boadicea the Victorious Mayfair and Dior Leather Oud have a close profile.

Vanilla CEO

7.7

CRA-YON · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

CRA-YON Vanilla CEO is a floral, sweet and gourmand unisex scent that suits fall and spring best, for daily and office wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: present without being heavy. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter. Daily, business and leisure wear lead, while evening and night out sit further back. Voters tend to read it as feminine or modern. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, orange blossom and cyclamen, a bright floral-citrus start. Vanilla orchid at the heart turns it creamy and sweet. Woody notes and amber form a warm, spicy base. Birkholz Vanilla Vibes and Zara 01 Irresistible/Magnetic/Delicious have a close profile.

Art Life

7.3

CRA-YON · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

CRA-YON Art Life opens with bright bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon, then moves into a heart of rose, neroli and fig; it is a fresh, green unisex scent. Citrus leads at first: bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and grapefruit. In the heart, rose, neroli, lily and fig soften it with a sweet, creamy floral note. The base of vetiver, cedarwood and tonka bean settles into a woody, earthy and lightly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Voters split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver and Memo Paris Jannat have a close profile.

Caramel Days

7.0

CRA-YON · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

CRA-YON Caramel Days is a sweet, creamy unisex scent led by caramel, vanilla and cocoa. Italian mandarin orange and Brazilian orange add a bright fruity edge, while Egyptian jasmine, heliotrope and frangipani bring a soft floral side. Coconut and cocoa deepen the gourmand character, and ambroxan lays a smooth, synthetic texture under the sweetness. Its sillage is moderate, though that rating rests on few votes. With its sweet, gourmand build it suits cooler days, and it reads equally well on men and women. Initio Can't Get Enough and Andrea Maack Jest have a close profile.

Ami Amie

6.0

CRA-YON · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

CRA-YON Ami Amie is a unisex fragrance that balances a floral, fruity sweetness with spicy and woody warmth. It opens with bergamot, plum, mandarin orange and raspberry, a bright and juicy fruit mix. In the heart, cardamom, jasmine and tuberose build a floral body, softened by ylang-ylang and lotus. The base of vanilla, amber, patchouli, chocolate and sandalwood settles into a sweet, resinous and woody warmth. Voters rate its longevity as good, though the sample is small, so this is only a first impression. It reads as open to both men and women and sits close to those who like sweet floral scents. The Dua Brand Arabian Nights and Rasasi Qasamat Morhaf have a similar profile.

The High Road

7.6

CRA-YON · 2022

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

CRA-YON The High Road Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens green with fig leaf, sage and cannabis, then settles onto vetiver and cedarwood. The green accord leads: fig leaf and sage bring coolness, while cannabis adds a dry, earthy edge. In the heart, coconut, lily and violet pull the scent towards a fruity, sweet and creamy side with a soft powdery touch. The base of vetiver, musk, cedarwood and amber builds a warm, woody floor, and the fougère structure shows up there. Floris Santal Intense and Byredo Mojave Ghost (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Sand Service

7.1

CRA-YON · 2020

Fresh · Synthetic · Spicy

CRA-YON Sand Service is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, spicy opening on a powdery, woody and leathery base. Cardamom and violet leaf open it with a spicy, slightly green freshness. In the heart, iris and papyrus pull it towards a dry, powdery line. The base of amber, sandalwood, cedarwood and leather settles into a woody, leathery character, while the synthetic accord gives it a sharp, clean edge. Emir Rich Santal and Le Labo Santal 33 (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.