The Perfume Library

34 perfumes

Brummel (Eau de Cologne)

De Ruy · 1975

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

De Ruy Brummel Eau de Cologne is a fresh, green and woody fougère built around green lemon, lavender and thyme, and it reads mainly as a masculine scent. It opens with green lemon, orange leaf, thyme, sage and lavender in a crisp herbal-citrus mix. Pepper, cinnamon and geranium add a spicy warmth in the heart, and vetiver, sandalwood, tobacco and oakmoss settle it into an earthy, woody base. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as weak. Seasonal votes are fairly even, with summer slightly ahead, and it is mostly suggested for daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters call its character masculine and classic. Chanel Platinum Égoïste and De Ruy Brummel Premium have a close profile.

Impacto (Eau de Cologne)

7.4

De Ruy · 1988

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Cologne

De Ruy Impacto Eau de Cologne is a fresh, green and woody fragrance for men, led by lavender, mint and citrus. It opens with the cool bite of lavender, mint, basil and bergamot, softened by mandarin orange and sage. The heart of geranium, lily of the valley and carnation adds a spicy, slightly sweet turn. In the base, cedarwood, patchouli, oakmoss and amber give it a smoky, fougère depth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, which suits a cologne that is easy to reapply through the day. It reads masculine. Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir and Knize Forest have a close profile.

Zinnia

7.5

De Ruy · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

De Ruy Zinnia is a chypre fragrance for women that wraps bright citrus in green, floral and lightly sweet tones. It opens with bergamot, neroli and mandarin orange, fresh and sparkling. In the heart, lily of the valley, rose and jasmine add a soft floral layer. Patchouli and amber in the base sweeten it slightly and ground it in a chypre character. It is classed as a feminine scent. Voters find both longevity and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. Floris Chypress and Guerlain Muguet 2014 have a close profile.