The Perfume Library

Pride

6.9

Der Duft · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Green

Der Duft Pride is a unisex chypre where citrus, floral and green accords sit on a woody, earthy base, a scent that suits both day and evening and leans towards autumn. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind. Leisure and evening wear come up most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. On character, masculine leads and feminine follows not far behind. Bergamot gives the scent a fresh citrus lift, while jasmine and narcissus bring the floral side and carrot seed adds a dry, green tone. Patchouli, moss, sandalwood, cashmeran and amber run through it with woody, resinous and earthy depth. Pierre Cardin Choc de Cardin and Papillon Artisan Perfumes Dryad have a close profile.

Cinematic

7.4

Der Duft · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Der Duft Cinematic is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around ylang-ylang, jasmine and cardamom. Citrus and green accords give it a bright feel, carried by lemon and petitgrain. Rose, carnation and jasmine form the floral core, while ginger and cardamom add a spicy edge. Vanilla and coumarin bring sweetness and a powdery, creamy softness, with amber, musk, cashmeran and moss as a woody base. Most voters recommend it for spring, fall and summer, with winter picked by far fewer. Leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably in between. Perris Monte Carlo Ylang Ylang Nosy Be and Burberry Body Tender have a close profile.

Monopteros

5.6

Der Duft · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Der Duft Monopteros is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent built around cardamom, coconut and cucumber. Cardamom, coconut, cucumber, neroli and rose form the core of the scent. Raspberry adds a fruity note, coffee and nutmeg bring a gourmand sweetness, and black pepper lends a spicy edge. Aldehydes give it a bright, synthetic sheen. The overall impression is clean and green, with the sweet and spicy sides kept in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads as truly unisex. Joop! All About Eve (Eau de Parfum) and Cartier Déclaration d'Un Soir have a close profile.

Act

6.6

Der Duft · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Der Duft Act is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, citrusy and green character, set on a woody, earthy backbone. Bitter orange and lime give it a bright citrus feel, while lavender and cypress pull that freshness in a green, spicy direction. Tobacco, moss and vetiver build a woody, earthy base, softened by musk and ambergris. Synthetic and animal tones also show up among the accords. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it leans towards leisure, daily and business wear. Though unisex, votes tilt masculine. Creed Original Vetiver and Ormonde Jayne Vetiveria have a close profile.

Grasse

7.2

Der Duft · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Der Duft Grasse is a powdery, creamy floral that stays fresh, green and citrusy, softened by a sweet side, and it is sold as a unisex scent. Most voters suggest spring and summer, and it is chosen for leisure, nights out and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it classic or masculine. It has been discontinued. Bergamot and aldehydes bring freshness, while jasmine, magnolia, iris and rose form a floral core. Fig and lotus add a green softness, and vanilla and patchouli leave a sweet, creamy backdrop. Lavender adds a spicy touch.

Bubble

6.1

Der Duft · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Der Duft Bubble is a fresh, floral and fruity unisex scent with a sweet lean; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and evening wear come up most often. It reads mostly feminine, with a modern side too. Blackcurrant nectar and champagne give it a sweet, fruity sparkle. Rose and chamomile add a soft floral touch, sandalwood and ambrette lay a woody base, and white musk ties it together with a clean, synthetic feel. A spicy tone stays in the background. Lanvin Éclat de Fleurs and Guerlain Eau de Lingerie have a close profile.

Match

7.5

Der Duft · 2021

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Der Duft Match is a unisex scent in which sandalwood, suede and cumin come forward, set in a fresh, green, woody frame. It lasts well and sits at a moderate projection, staying close rather than filling the room. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and office wear. It reads more masculine, though it wears easily as a unisex. Grapefruit and ginger bring a cool lift while black pepper and cumin add spice. Suede and vetiver give it a leathery, earthy base, and sandalwood, cedarwood and Karmawood® build the woody body. Ambroxan and orris butter add a synthetic, softly powdery edge. Bentley Momentum Unlimited and Montale Greyland have a close profile.

Canvas

6.1

Der Duft · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Der Duft Canvas is a fresh, green unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards spring, fall and summer, with winter well behind, and name leisure, daily wear and the office as the usual settings. They read it as equally masculine and feminine. The scent as a whole is fresh, floral and green. Rose, peony and geranium carry the floral side, while green apple, raspberry and rhubarb add fruit. Honey and liquorice sweeten it, pink pepper and basil bring a spicy, green edge, and vetiver and patchouli give it an earthy base.

Privilege

6.8

Der Duft · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Der Duft Privilege is a fresh, floral and aquatic unisex fragrance, softened by powdery and woody touches. Overall it smells green and clean: galbanum and vegetal notes bring coolness, while rhubarb and blackcurrant add a light fruity edge. Iris and lily of the valley build the powdery floral side, and cashmeran, cedarwood and musk give it a soft woody base. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. It leans slightly masculine in the character votes, though modern and feminine votes are well represented too. Duftanker Maritime Fresh Musk and Zara Extreme 8.0 have a close profile.

In Flagranti

6.1

Der Duft · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Der Duft In Flagranti is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with fruity sweetness, with green and gourmand shades running through it. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only indicative. It reads equally well on men and women, with no clear gender lean. The notes read as a single whole rather than separate layers: peach, apricot, strawberry and raspberry give a fruity sweetness, while caramel and vanilla pull it towards gourmand. Jasmine, tuberose, white lily and orange blossom form the floral body; galbanum and basil add a green, lightly spicy edge, and sandalwood, amber and musk leave a woody, creamy base. Armaf Odyssey Li'Chi Lush and Anomalia Sabrage have a close profile.

Playground

7.6

Der Duft · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Der Duft Playground is a fresh, floral unisex scent in which jasmine absolute, honeydew melon and Calabrian bergamot lead. The bergamot's citrus brightness meets the juicy sweetness of the melon, while marine notes add an aquatic touch. Jasmine absolute, tiaré and lily of the valley build the floral side, and cashmere wood, musk and white amber settle it onto a soft, lightly woody base. The fruity and sweet facets stay in the background behind the fresh character. Clinique Happy for Men and essence Like a Jump in the Pool have a close profile.