The Perfume Library

Terram

8.1

D:SOL MMXVI · 2020

Green · Sweet · Spicy

D:SOL MMXVI Terram is a green, woody and resinous unisex scent that suits fall and winter days. Terram's longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes next, and summer is rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. It sits between masculine and feminine, tilting slightly masculine. The top notes of coriander, galbanum and pink pepper give it a green, spicy start. In the heart, fir balsam absolute, frankincense and benzoin add a resinous, softly sweet warmth. Patchouli, cedarwood and vetiver in the base settle it into an earthy, smoky woodiness. Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli and Maison Margiela Autumn Vibes have a close profile.

Herbes

7.7

D:SOL MMXVI · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

D:SOL MMXVI Herbes is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent built around lemon, star anise and spearmint, leaning towards spring and summer and relaxed everyday wear. The top notes are lemon, orange, star anise and spearmint, so citrus and green freshness lead, with a spicy edge from the anise. In the heart, orange blossom, tuberose and mimosa turn it floral and slightly fruity. Cedarwood, musk and sandalwood form a calm, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Votes on character split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Hermès Un Jardin en Méditerranée and Miller Harris Tangerine Vert have a close profile.

Tesoro

7.5

D:SOL MMXVI · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

D:SOL MMXVI Tesoro is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, leisure time and daytime wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, autumn follows, and winter is rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with bitter orange, bergamot and grapefruit, a fresh citrus with a slightly bitter edge. The heart of jasmine, petitgrain and pink pepper adds a floral, green line, with the spice kept light. The base of white musk, leather and vetiver settles into a creamy, woody, faintly leathery ground. Fruity and sweet touches run through it.

Cistus

7.7

D:SOL MMXVI · 2024

Floral · Green · Spicy

D:SOL MMXVI Cistus is a floral, green and resinous unisex scent that leans towards fall, winter and spring. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, while summer sits well behind. Leisure and evening wear come up most often. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. The top notes of geranium, buchu, artemisia and bergamot open green and spicy. In the heart, cistus, Turkish rose absolute and elemi resin build a floral, resinous body. The base of frankincense, ambergris and papyrus leaves a woody, earthy, lightly smoky finish.

Sombra

6.1

D:SOL MMXVI · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

D:SOL MMXVI Sombra is a unisex scent where citrus and spice sit on a warm base of rose, leather and resin, balanced between sweet and woody. It opens bright with yuzu, clementine and mandarin orange, while Nepalese sichuan pepper and pink pepper quickly sharpen that freshness with spice. In the heart, Turkish rose absolute meets saffron, nutmeg and geranium, keeping the floral side spicy and sweet. The base of vetiver, leather, Laotian oud and tolu balm adds an earthy, leathery, resinous depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. It reads more masculine than feminine, with a good number calling it modern. Montale Nepal Aoud and Rasasi Faqat Lil Rijal have a close profile.

Isleta

8.4

D:SOL MMXVI · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

D:SOL MMXVI Isleta is a unisex scent that opens with green mandarin orange, bergamot and juniper leaf, then moves into fig and jasmine sambac. It starts fresh and citrusy, with juniper leaf and monarda adding a green, lightly spicy edge. In the heart, fig and jasmine sambac bring a soft, fruity and floral feel, kept light by white tea and clary sage. The base settles on sandalwood, amyris and patchouli, giving it a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It reads as fresh and easy rather than heavy, and it suits men and women alike. Its profile is close to Alterra Natural Spirit Eau Fraîche and Strangers Parfumerie Oliver.

Ládano

7.9

D:SOL MMXVI · 2025

Floral · Green · Sweet

D:SOL MMXVI Ládano is a unisex scent where sweet and resinous notes are roughened by animal and smoky tones, with floral and spicy sides alongside. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as fairly good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Most voters pick winter and fall, and leisure and evening wear lead. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean clearly to one side. It opens with cinnamon leaf, hedychium, hawthorn and celery seed, a spicy, green and floral start. The heart brings sweetness through immortelle, vanilla, honey and liquorice. In the base, civet, labdanum absolute, styrax and papyrus settle it onto a resinous, earthy, smoky ground. Parfum d'Empire Tabac Tabou has a close profile.

D:SOL MMXVI · 2026

Fresh · Aquatic · Green