The Perfume Library

Soie Malaquais

8.1

Dries Van Noten · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dries Van Noten Soie Malaquais is a unisex perfume that sets a floral, fruity core against sweet, gourmand and creamy tones. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. On character, feminine leads the votes, with modern second. It opens with blackcurrant and bergamot, a fruity start. At the heart, silk and Rosa centifolia bring a soft floral turn. The base of vanilla, chestnut and cocoa sweetens it and dries down creamy and gourmand. Burberry Goddess (Eau de Parfum) and Diesel Loverdose Red Kiss have a close profile.

Camomille Satin

7.6

Dries Van Noten · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Dries Van Noten Camomille Satin is a unisex perfume that lays a powdery, creamy softness over a floral, sweet core. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring close behind. It suits leisure and daytime wear as well as evenings out, and its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards reading it as feminine and modern. Petitgrain and chamomile open with a greenish freshness. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, lavender absolute and Turkish rose absolute build the floral body. Vanilla, galbanum and musk sweeten the base and close it with a creamy, slightly leathery softness.

Sur Ma Peau

7.9

Dries Van Noten · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dries Van Noten Sur Ma Peau is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy brightness with a sweet, powdery and creamy softness, and it sits closer to relaxed everyday wear. Most voters recommend spring and fall, with summer and winter a little further behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions picked most often. Longevity is good and sillage moderate; most voters read its character as feminine, with a share calling it modern. Mandarin orange and bergamot give the scent a bright citrus lift. Cinnamon and pink pepper add spice, while orange blossom brings a soft floral note. Vanilla, tonka bean and Siam benzoin make it sweet, creamy and resinous, and Haitian vetiver balances that sweetness from behind.

Fleur du Mal

7.8

Dries Van Noten · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dries Van Noten Fleur du Mal is a floral, fruity scent with a sweet, creamy and slightly leathery side, described as unisex. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though evening and office get votes too. Voters tend to read it as feminine and modern. It opens with peach juice, a sweet and juicy fruit note. Jasmine and Chinese osmanthus form a soft floral heart. The base of amber and suede leaves a creamy, lightly leathery warmth. Christian Louboutin Le Cuir and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir have a close profile.

Rock the Myrrh

7.9

Dries Van Noten · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Dries Van Noten Rock the Myrrh is a resinous, smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and nights out lead the occasions, though it also works for leisure time. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with cypress and pink pepper, then moves to Indonesian patchouli and myrrh. Suede, Siam benzoin and labdanum settle into a sweet, leathery warmth at the base. The overall feel is sweet, spicy, woody and earthy.

Vanille Camouflage

7.6

Dries Van Noten · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Dries Van Noten Vanille Camouflage is a unisex scent that ties the green freshness of fig and galbanum to the creamy sweetness of Tahitian vanilla and benzoin. Fig, galbanum and cypress give the top a light, green start. In the heart, mastic absolute, ylang-ylang and sandalwood add a floral, resinous softness. The base settles into amberwood, two vanillas and benzoin, sweet, creamy and woody, with the vanilla kept in check by the green tones rather than taking over. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together, so it moves comfortably in both directions. Bon Parfumeur 301 Santal Ambre Cardamome and E. Coudray Ylang-Ylang have a close profile.

Santal Greenery

7.5

Dries Van Noten · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dries Van Noten Santal Greenery is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. Leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, and it reads as modern. It opens with bergamot and grapefruit for a bright citrus lift. In the heart, violet leaf, fig leaf and fig add a green, lightly fruity note, before white musk and Australian sandalwood soften it into a creamy, woody base. Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Cologne and Mizensir Cologne de Figuier have a close profile.

Neon Garden

7.1

Dries Van Noten · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dries Van Noten Neon Garden is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It lasts well and projects moderately, making itself felt without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the settings that come up most. Votes on whether it reads masculine or feminine are almost evenly split, which fits its unisex profile. It opens with spearmint and peppermint, a cool, bright start. In the heart, French carrot seed and orris root add a powdery, floral softness, with spicy and synthetic touches running alongside. Musk and ambroxan close it on a clean, warm base.

Havana Gold

7.9

Dries Van Noten · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Dries Van Noten Havana Gold is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as a unisex scent. The top opens with liquorice, star anise and mandarin orange; benzoin, tobacco absolute and cinnamon form a sweet, resinous warmth in the heart. The base settles on leather, cypriol and roasted tonka bean, woody, leathery and smoky. For a close profile, see The Dua Brand Golden Swirls of Tobacco and Amouage Journey Man.

Velvet Violet

7.1

Dries Van Noten · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Dries Van Noten Velvet Violet is a floral, sweet unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Pink pepper, violet leaf and clary sage open with a spicy, slightly green start. In the heart, roasted sesame absolute and roasted barley add a sweet, toasted warmth. It dries down to a woody, resinous and powdery base of vetiver, benzoin resinoid and roasted tonka bean. Most voters find both its longevity and its sillage good. Autumn and winter lead the season votes, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. Feminine gets the most votes for character, though a fair share see it as masculine.

Jardin de l'Orangerie

7.1

Dries Van Noten · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Dries Van Noten Jardin de l'Orangerie is a unisex scent where citrus and white florals meet on a creamy, sweet base with a woody edge. It opens on bitter orange bud, and the heart of ylang-ylang and jasmine sambac sets the floral tone. In the base, sandalwood, milk and orange blossom soften the fruity sweetness into something creamy and warm. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading, though evening and office also get votes. Just over half of voters read it as feminine. Chanel Gabrielle Chanel (Eau de Parfum) and Zara Ylang Supreme have a close profile.

Cannabis Patchouli

6.9

Dries Van Noten · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dries Van Noten Cannabis Patchouli is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening against an earthy, woody body. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer not far behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and it also works for the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. It opens with bergamot and cedar leaf, then moves into a heart of cannabis, clary sage and patchouli. Citrus and green notes pick up a spicy, resinous edge. Haitian vetiver and musk settle it on a woody, earthy base.

Mystic Moss

7.7

Dries Van Noten · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dries Van Noten Mystic Moss is a fresh, green and earthy unisex scent built around green mandarin orange, cardamom and oakmoss. The top notes of green mandarin orange, clary sage and cardamom open bright with a light spicy edge. Algae and geranium carry the green character through the heart. Vetiver, patchouli, frankincense and oakmoss settle it onto a woody, earthy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen occasions. It leans somewhat masculine in votes, yet reads as unisex. Mancera Vetiver Sensuel and Parfums de Marly Perseus have a close profile.

Raving Rose

7.2

Dries Van Noten · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bitter Splash

7.6

Dries Van Noten · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dries Van Noten Bitter Splash is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, and suits casual days and leisure time best. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets the fewest votes. Leisure, daytime and office are the occasions named most often. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it sits in the middle rather than leaning either way. It opens with cypress and grapefruit, fresh and slightly bitter. Carrot seed, orris root and geranium then turn it powdery and floral. The base of vetiver, cedarwood and leather lays down a woody, faintly leathery floor, with the green and fruity touches staying in the background.

Voodoo Chile

7.1

Dries Van Noten · 2022

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Dries Van Noten Voodoo Chile is a green, woody unisex scent that suits fall and spring days, with an easy, casual feel. It opens on cannabis and rosemary, green and spicy. At the heart, mastic and Indonesian patchouli turn resinous and earthy, while fruity and sweet accords soften the edges. The base settles on Virginia cedar and New Caledonian sandalwood. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. April Aromatics Precious Woods and Obvious Un Patchouli have a close profile.

Rosa Carnivora

7.3

Dries Van Noten · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dries Van Noten Rosa Carnivora is a fresh, green, lightly spicy rose scent that most voters place in spring and summer. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling the room. Leisure, work and daytime wear lead, with evenings not far behind. It is unisex, though voters mostly read it as feminine, followed by classic. It opens with pink pepper, Rosa centifolia and damask rose, the pepper sharpening the rose against a green freshness. In the heart, floral notes and Haitian vetiver give it a woody backbone. The base of Indonesian patchouli and cistus dries down powdery and creamy. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Nude and Diptyque Orphéon (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Orange Smoke

6.8

Dries Van Noten · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dries Van Noten Orange Smoke is a unisex scent that sets the fresh citrus of mandarin orange, petitgrain and neroli over jasmine and orange blossom, with a faint smokiness. It opens with mandarin orange, petitgrain and neroli, bright and fruity. In the heart, jasmine, frankincense and orange blossom bring a sweet, creamy softness, while the resinous, smoky edge of frankincense keeps the sweetness in check. Myrrh and musk form the base, and the scent dries down warm and smooth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it is mentioned most for leisure, daily wear and the office. Masculine and feminine votes are almost even, so it reads as truly unisex. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Nerolia and Evody Fleur d'Oranger have a close profile.

Crazy Basil

7.6

Dries Van Noten · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dries Van Noten Crazy Basil is a fresh, green, citrusy unisex fragrance that opens on mandarin orange, basil absolute and bergamot. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily and leisure wear best, with business settings not far behind. The largest share of voters reads it as masculine, though it is a unisex scent. Basil and citrus give the top a lively, green start. The heart of geranium, rosemary and Provençal lavender adds a spicy, herbal touch. The base of cedarwood, hinoki wood, amber and musk settles it onto a woody ground. A synthetic edge runs through it too. Câline Absolute Blue and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.