The Perfume Library

Summer Hill (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Crabtree & Evelyn · 1988

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Crabtree & Evelyn Summer Hill Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Freesia, lily and orange blossom form a floral core, while white blossoms and peach sweeten it. Woody notes stay in the background and add a light dryness. The overall impression is fresh, slightly green and powdery. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily or leisure wear, though it also works at the office. It reads clearly feminine. Cerruti 1881 pour Femme and Avon Flower by Cynthia Rowley have a close profile.

Night Garden - Kashmir Musk

7.9

Crabtree & Evelyn · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Crabtree & Evelyn Night Garden - Kashmir Musk is a floral, spicy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with ginger, cardamom and pink pepper for a spiced edge, softened a little by bergamot. Jasmine, rose and iris bring a floral, powdery heart, while vanilla pulls it towards something creamy and sweet. It settles on gaiac wood, sandalwood, patchouli and grey musk, a woody base with a faintly animalic side. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it shows up mainly for nights out and evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Though unisex, voters read it as more feminine than masculine. Rasasi Daarej pour Homme and Rasasi Tasmeem Men have a close profile.

Somerset Meadow (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Crabtree & Evelyn · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Crabtree & Evelyn Somerset Meadow Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with dew drop, bergamot, blackberry bud and ivy, so citrus and green tones lead. In the heart, water lily, peony and plum blossom add a light floral, fruity touch. Willow, musk and tree moss soften the green character at the base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, which makes it a quiet scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mostly for daily wear, office and leisure. It mostly reads feminine. The Body Shop British Rose and Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Summer have a close profile.

Evelyn Rose (2003) (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Crabtree & Evelyn · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Crabtree & Evelyn Evelyn Rose is a fresh, green floral with a light fruity touch, written for women, suited to spring and summer days, and now discontinued. Rose, jasmine, peony and violet build a floral garden feel. Green notes and lily of the valley keep it airy, while peach adds a soft, fruity sweetness. Overall the fresh, green side leads and the sweetness stays in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. Fragonard Rose de Mai and Fragonard Violette have a close profile.

Nantucket Briar (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Crabtree & Evelyn · 1985

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Crabtree & Evelyn Nantucket Briar Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green floral with a sweet, lightly spicy and powdery side, made for women and suited to everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further back. Daily and leisure wear lead, while office and evening use are not far behind. Most see it as feminine, though a fair number call it classic. It has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, carnation and citrus notes for a fresh start. The heart of peony, hydrangea, jasmine and eglantine rose gives it a floral, garden feel. In the base, amber, vanilla, spices and patchouli sweeten it and settle it into something warm and slightly woody.

Sandalwood

7.1

Crabtree & Evelyn · 1976

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood is a fresh, woody men's scent built on citrus fruits, lavender, amber and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters spread across all four seasons almost evenly, with spring a hair ahead. Daily wear and office use lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. It opens fresh, citrusy and green, and lavender adds a soft floral touch in the heart. In the base, amber and sandalwood sweeten it and leave a woody, lightly spicy warmth. L'Occitane en Provence Lavande de Haute-Provence and Lancôme Ôff Now have a close profile.

Sienna

7.9

Crabtree & Evelyn · 1991

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Crabtree & Evelyn Sienna is a fresh, green men's fragrance built on citrus fruits, green notes, spices and leather; it has been discontinued. The scent reads as one piece: citrus brightness meets green notes, while spices and leather give it a dry, leathery base. Fruity, woody and powdery tones sit among the accords, and the overall impression is a classic fougère for men. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer and winter further behind; it leans towards daily and leisure wear, and suits evenings and the office too. Most voters find it masculine. Avon Windscape for Him and Guy Laroche Eau Folle have a close profile.

Rosewater (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Crabtree & Evelyn · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Crabtree & Evelyn Rosewater Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that sets Turkish rose and Rosa centifolia against peach and violet leaf; it has been discontinued. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are its main occasions. It reads feminine. The top opens green and fresh with violet leaf, peach and white peony. The heart turns to a floral garden of rose, lily of the valley and lilac. Vanilla, musk and sandalwood sweeten the base and leave a soft, powdery finish. Fragonard Pois de Senteur and Bvlgari Voile de Jasmin have a close profile.

Night Garden - Persian Thé

7.7

Crabtree & Evelyn · 2013

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Crabtree & Evelyn Night Garden - Persian Thé is a spicy, sweet and woody unisex fragrance that has been discontinued. It opens with cinnamon, ginger and cardamom for a warm, spiced start. The heart brings black tea, nutmeg and patchouli blossom, and the base of Atlas cedar, amber and labdanum settles into a resinous, slightly smoky finish. Fresh and fruity accents soften the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though it is worn from daytime to evening. Votes for feminine and masculine are nearly even, so it sits comfortably in between. Mancera Red Tobacco and Xerjoff Zefiro have a close profile.

West Indian Lime

7.3

Crabtree & Evelyn · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Crabtree & Evelyn West Indian Lime is a fresh, citrus-led men's scent with a green edge, best suited to daily wear and warmer weather. It has been discontinued. It opens with a bright citrus layer of lime, mandarin orange and lemon. The heart turns spicy and herbal with nutmeg, coriander and rosemary. Patchouli, sandalwood and iris settle it onto a woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. Most votes call it masculine, with classic and modern votes as well. Dior Granville and Creed Bois du Portugal have a close profile.

Iris (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Crabtree & Evelyn · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Crabtree & Evelyn Iris Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and powdery women's scent that sets violet, orris root and jasmine against bright bergamot and currant; it suits daytime wear, though it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and currant, which give it a fruity freshness. The heart turns floral and powdery with violet, jasmine and orris root. The base of patchouli, cedarwood, vetiver, sandalwood and musk adds a green, woody and slightly earthy footing, with the sweetness staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions, while evening and night out are chosen less often. Myrurgia Triangle and Escada Loving Bouquet have a close profile.

Night Garden - Assam Oudh

7.3

Crabtree & Evelyn · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Crabtree & Evelyn Night Garden - Assam Oudh is a unisex scent that sets bright, fresh citrus against a smoky, woody oud core; it has been discontinued. It opens with blood orange, candied lemon and bergamot, a sparkling and lightly sweet citrus. In the heart, peony adds a soft floral note while oud and pepper bring a spicy, smoky depth. Vetiver and patchouli settle it onto an earthy, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits nights out, daily wear and leisure time alike. It sits between masculine and feminine. Roja Parfums H - The Exclusive Parfum pour Homme and Kemi Aqua Regia have a close profile.

Lavender (2011) (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Crabtree & Evelyn · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Crabtree & Evelyn Lavender is a fresh, green unisex lavender with a citrusy, floral side; it has been discontinued. Lavender and lemon lead, while violet leaf adds a cool green edge. Jasmine softens the floral side, and tonka bean and musk hold the spicy, woody fougère character on a warm base. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen occasions, with business not far behind. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Crabtree & Evelyn Lavender (Solid Perfume) and Harry Lehmann Lavande de Provence have a close profile.

Caribbean Island Wild Flowers / India Hicks Island Living - Spider Lily

7.6

Crabtree & Evelyn · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Crabtree & Evelyn Caribbean Island Wild Flowers / India Hicks Island Living - Spider Lily is a fresh women's fragrance for daytime and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a quiet trail. Voters pick it mostly for daytime, leisure and business settings, while sport comes last. Bergamot and mandarin orange open the scent with citrus alongside a sea breeze, giving it an aquatic, green freshness. In the heart, night-blooming jasmine, passion fruit and spiderlily add a soft floral and fruity layer. Driftwood, tolu balm and plum form the base and sweeten it slightly.

Night Garden - Ottoman Rose

7.5

Crabtree & Evelyn · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Crabtree & Evelyn Night Garden - Ottoman Rose is a floral women's fragrance that sets rose among spice, fruit and a sweet oriental base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, though only a few voters have rated them. Nothing is known about preferred seasons or occasions, but the dark, sweet build sits closer to cooler weather. The top opens with rose, blackberry, tangerine, white pepper and nutmeg: a fruity brightness followed quickly by spice. The heart carries Taif rose and ylang-ylang, with clove leaf and saffron blossom keeping the spice going. The base settles into amber, sandalwood, vanilla and leather, which read woody, powdery and leathery. Xerjoff Opera and Franck Muller Aeternitas have a close profile.

Nomad

6.5

Crabtree & Evelyn · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Crabtree & Evelyn Nomad is a fresh, green men's scent that pairs lemon tree and green tea with a touch of spice and wood; it has been discontinued. Lemon tree and green tea open the scent clean and bright. In the heart, clove, bamboo and ginger add a spicy, green edge, while sandalwood, cedar and teakwood settle it onto a woody base. The fresh, green side leads, and the sweetness stays in the background. Most voters suggest spring and summer, and daytime and leisure wear come up most often. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays quiet and close to the skin. Most voters read it as masculine.

Lily (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Crabtree & Evelyn · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Crabtree & Evelyn Lily Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent built around green tea, bergamot and hyacinth; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick leisure and daily wear, with the office next. It reads feminine. It opens with green tea, bergamot and mandarin orange, light and a little fruity. In the heart, green notes, hyacinth, lily of the valley and rose give it the feel of a garden. Musk, sandalwood and moss leave a soft woody base. Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) and Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Himalayan Blue

7.4

Crabtree & Evelyn · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Crabtree & Evelyn Himalayan Blue is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance suited to daytime and the office; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with orange leaf, mandarin orange and lemon. In the heart, black tea, pink pepper and ginger add a light spice, while rose, wild flowers and champaca soften it with a green, floral touch. Patchouli, leather and sandalwood settle underneath as a woody base. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and business. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza and Boadicea the Victorious Lavish have a close profile.

Wisteria (2012)

7.9

Crabtree & Evelyn · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Crabtree & Evelyn Wisteria (2012) is a fresh, green floral built around apple blossom, wisteria and jasmine, made for women and now discontinued. It opens with a fruity brightness from apple blossom, mandarin orange and nashi pear. The heart is floral: jasmine, wisteria and gardenia, softened by Comorian ylang-ylang, with galbanum adding a green edge. In the base, sandalwood, cashmere wood and musk leave a calm warmth, while white pepper adds a faint dryness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the votes are few, so treat those ratings as tentative. The fresh, green character suits daytime wear and reads feminine. Its profile is close to Issey Miyake A Scent Soleil de Néroli and Givenchy Only Givenchy.

Indian Sandalwood

6.7

Crabtree & Evelyn · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Crabtree & Evelyn Indian Sandalwood is a fresh, powdery men's scent that sets bergamot and lavender over a woody base of sandalwood, vetiver and cedarwood; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter close behind and summer well back. Leisure, business and daily wear lead, while evening is chosen less often. It opens with elemi resin, cypress and bergamot, which give a citrusy, green and fresh start. In the heart, lavender, ylang-ylang and cinnamon add a soft floral note with a touch of spice. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and cedarwood settles into a creamy, earthy, woody finish. Grossmith Betrothal and Floris Vetiver have a close profile.

Black Absinthe

6.6

Crabtree & Evelyn · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Crabtree & Evelyn Black Absinthe is a men's fragrance that pairs the fresh, spicy air of anise and cardamom with a sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters pick it most for leisure, daily wear and the office, while evenings and nights out come second. It opens with star anise, cardamom, fennel blossom, absinth and bergamot, fresh and spicy. The heart brings artemisia, liquorice, orange blossom and French lavender, giving it a green, floral side. In the base, tonka bean, oak wood and sandalwood sweeten it and settle it into a woody finish, rounded out by vetiver and musk.

Lily of the Valley (1970) / Muguet

7.5

Crabtree & Evelyn · 1970

Fresh · Floral · Green

Crabtree & Evelyn Lily of the Valley / Muguet is a fresh, green and sweet floral built around lily of the valley, jasmine and rose; it has been discontinued. Citrus fruits add a light brightness in front of the lily of the valley. In the heart, jasmine and rose fill out the floral body and sweeten it, while musk at the base softens everything. The overall impression is clean, green and gentle, like a small flower garden. It is described as a feminine scent. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without announcing itself. The number of votes is small, so this reading rests on a limited sample. Molinard Muguet (Eau de Parfum) and Guerlain Muguet 2012 have a close profile.

Wisteria (2003) (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Crabtree & Evelyn · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Crabtree & Evelyn Wisteria is a fresh, green-tinged and powdery floral made for women, leaning towards relaxed everyday wear. It opens with clover and violet, a light green freshness. In the heart, wisteria, lilac and honeysuckle form the floral body; the sweet, powdery and creamy sides of the accords dominate, while a spicy trace stays in the background. Musk and sandalwood soften the base. Longevity is rated good, though this rests on only a few votes. Most voters pick leisure and daytime wear, with office use another common choice. It has been discontinued. Jean Patou Vacances and Sylvaine Delacourte Florentina have a close profile.

Venetian Violet Flower Water

7.1

Crabtree & Evelyn · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Crabtree & Evelyn Venetian Violet Flower Water is a fresh, fruity and powdery women's fragrance built around Italian violet, peach and white peony; it has been discontinued. It opens with raspberry, mandarin orange and lychee, a bright, sweet fruit start. In the heart, Italian violet, peach and white peony add a soft floral touch. The base of iris, cedarwood and musk settles it onto a powdery, creamy ground, while the citrus and sweet accords leave a light gourmand tone. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though with few votes this is only a hint. Its light build suits everyday wear. Lattafa Hayaati Florence and H&M Pink Dawn have a close profile.