The Perfume Library

13 perfumes

Custo Man

Custo Barcelona · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Custo Barcelona Custo Man is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance in which citrus and flowers meet on a green, lightly sweet base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, nights out and daily wear. Most voters find it masculine and modern. It opens with neroli, juniper, bergamot and lemon for a fresh, citrusy start. The heart of vervain, black pepper and orange blossom adds a floral, spicy turn. In the base, musk, benzoin, tonka bean and cistus settle it into a powdery, sweet warmth. Kilian Prelude to Love Invitation and Guerlain Cologne du Parfumeur have a similar profile.

Pure Custo Barcelona Man

5.8

Custo Barcelona · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Custo Barcelona Pure Custo Barcelona Man is a fresh men's fragrance that pairs tangerine, lemon and bergamot with cardamom and coriander; it has been discontinued. It opens with citrus and neroli, while amber and cedar give the freshness a light woody footing. Cardamom and coriander bring spice to the heart. In the base, tonka bean sweetens the scent, and frankincense, musk and patchouli keep it soft and woody. The overall impression is fresh, slightly floral and fruity. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close and unshowy. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Voters call it masculine and modern. Carolina Herrera Chic for Men and Jaguar Era have a close profile.

Custo Woman

7.9

Custo Barcelona · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Custo Barcelona Custo Woman is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance in which bitter orange, lemon and pink grapefruit are softened by white peony and orange blossom. It opens bright rather than sharp, with bitter orange, lemon, pink grapefruit and bergamot. The heart turns floral and gently sweet through white peony and orange blossom, with woodland strawberry and blackcurrant adding a juicy fruit note. Musk, patchouli and amber settle underneath as a warm, slightly earthy base. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office best. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and the character reads feminine and modern. It has been discontinued. Pana Dora Forever Love and Louis Vuitton Sun Song have a close profile.

Pure Custo Barcelona Woman

5.9

Custo Barcelona · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Custo Barcelona Pure Custo Barcelona Woman is a fresh, citrusy floral with fruity and sweet touches, made for women and easy to wear by day. It has been discontinued. Ginger, bergamot, lemon and sage open it bright and sharp. Violet, exotic fruits and pink pepper bring a soft floral and fruity heart. Vanilla, musk and woods in the base sweeten the scent and calm it down. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the occasions it leans towards. The floral-fruity profile reads feminine.

Glam Star

6.0

Custo Barcelona · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Custo Barcelona Glam Star is a fresh, fruity and sweet women's fragrance built around tangerine, bergamot and raspberry and strawberry sorbet. Glam Star came out in 2012 and has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few votes back this up, so take it with caution. The fruity, sweet character suits everyday wear. It opens with tangerine, bergamot and pear brandy for a bright citrus start. In the heart, raspberry and strawberry sorbet and blackcurrant push it towards a fruity, gourmand side, softened by jasmine and musk. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, cedar and patchouli settles the sweetness onto a woody footing. Montale Intense Cherry and Jaguar Classic Gold have a close profile.