The Perfume Library

Jardin du Poète

7.4

Eau d'Italie · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau d'Italie Jardin du Poète is a fresh, green, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Grapefruit, basil and bitter orange keep the opening bright and crisp. Into the heart, angelica, immortelle and pink pepper add a floral, lightly spicy turn, and cypress, musk and vetiver settle into a dry, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and understated. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Atelier Materi Poivre Pomelo and Goutal Eau d'Hadrien have a close profile.

Baume du Doge

7.5

Eau d'Italie · 2008

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau d'Italie Baume du Doge is a spicy, resinous and gourmand unisex scent, sweet and smoky in feel, suited to cooler seasons; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring a distant third. It leans towards evenings and leisure time, and is also chosen for nights out. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. Cardamom, cinnamon and orange open on a spicy, lightly fruity note. In the heart, frankincense, saffron and myrrh bring a resinous, smoky feel. Benzoin, vetiver and vanilla sweeten the base and settle it on a woody footing.

Paestum Rose

7.3

Eau d'Italie · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau d'Italie Paestum Rose sets Turkish rose, osmanthus and frankincense between a peppery opening and a resinous, woody base; it is unisex and has been discontinued. The opening is fresh and sharp, with coriander seed, black pepper and pink pepper. In the heart, Turkish rose and osmanthus lead, and frankincense warms the floral side with resin. The base of papyrus, wenge wood and myrrh settles into something sweet, woody and lightly smoky. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and evening wear come up most often. Feminine gets slightly more votes than masculine, though both draw a real share, so it sits somewhere in between.

Bois d'Ombrie

7.1

Eau d'Italie · 2006

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau d'Italie Bois d'Ombrie is a unisex scent built around leather, vetiver and patchouli, green, woody and smoky in character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Most read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with carrot, calamus and cognac, and the heart holds leather, iris and copaiba balsam. The base is vetiver, patchouli, tobacco and opoponax. A green, spicy start settles into an earthy, resinous, leathery woodiness. Jovoy Private Label and Tom Ford Patchouli Absolu have a close profile.

Sienne L'Hiver

6.8

Eau d'Italie · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau d'Italie Sienne L'Hiver is a fresh, green floral that suits the cool days of spring and autumn, and as a unisex scent it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it sits comfortably in leisure, daily and office wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are split evenly, so it reads as truly in between. It opens with geranium, fern and violet, giving a green, fresh start. Iris, frankincense and white truffle bring a powdery, earthy softness at the heart. Gaiac wood, hay and labdanum settle into a woody, faintly smoky and lightly sweet base.

Acqua Decima

7.5

Eau d'Italie · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau d'Italie Acqua Decima is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits the warmth of summer and spring. It opens with mint, mandarin orange and lemon for a cool, bright start. In the heart, neroli, hedione and petitgrain add a light floral and green touch, with an aquatic feel supporting the freshness. Vetiver and white woods dry it down onto a soft, woody base. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin without leaving much of a trail. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, which places it in between. Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea and Heeley Oranges and Lemons have a close profile.

Au Lac

6.8

Eau d'Italie · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau d'Italie Au Lac pairs bitter orange leaf, fig leaf and water lily with a floral heart of jasmine sambac and osmanthus, making a fresh scent aimed at women. It opens green and aquatic, with a citrus note keeping things light. In the heart, jasmine sambac, osmanthus and rosebud sweeten the floral side, while cedarwood, mineral amber and papyrus settle it onto a powdery, lightly woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most see it as feminine. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) and Lancôme Ô Oui! have a close profile.

Morn to Dusk

7.3

Eau d'Italie · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau d'Italie Morn to Dusk is a sweet, powdery floral for women, with gourmand and creamy touches that give it a soft, easygoing feel. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither dominates nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, while summer has few takers. It is chosen mainly for leisure, with evening and night out following. Half of the voters find it feminine. It opens with lily of the valley and bergamot; Bourbon vanilla takes over in the heart and sweetens the scent. Musk and cedarwood soften the base, leaving a powdery, creamy finish. The fruity and spicy sides stay in the background.

Eau d'Italie

6.1

Eau d'Italie · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau d'Italie by Eau d'Italie is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer. It opens with frankincense, blackcurrant bud and bergamot; at the heart, mineral notes, magnolia and tuberose bring a floral, green touch. The base of patchouli, sweet clover, amber and musk settles it into something woody and earthy, while aquatic and fruity tones keep it light. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and reads quiet. It suits daily wear, leisure time and the office best. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine. Hugh Parsons Notting Hill (Eau de Parfum) and Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Graine de Joie

7.5

Eau d'Italie · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau d'Italie Graine de Joie is a unisex scent where fruity and floral sides, balanced by a fresh sweetness, rest on a woody base. It opens with pomegranate and red berries, fruity and fresh. In the heart, freesia adds a light floral touch while praliné softens and rounds the sweetness. In the base, musk and cedarwood dry it down onto a woody, clean footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Its character is mostly read as feminine, though it keeps a unisex profile. It shares a close profile with Birkholz First Spring and Chloé Chloé (2007) Eau de Parfum.

Magnolia Romana

6.8

Eau d'Italie · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau d'Italie Magnolia Romana opens with cypress, basil and lemon leaf and carries magnolia and lotus at its heart: a fresh, green unisex scent that has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and place it in daily and office wear. Longevity and sillage are moderate; the vote counts are small, but it reads as a scent that stays close rather than filling a room. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. At the start, cypress, basil and lemon leaf give a citrusy, green and lightly spicy freshness. In the heart, aquatic notes, lotus and magnolia add a floral, watery softness. The base of cedar, hay and white musk dries down woody and faintly sweet.

Un Bateau pour Capri

6.4

Eau d'Italie · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau d'Italie Un Bateau pour Capri is a fresh, citrusy floral made for women, light and suited to spring and summer days. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the settings that come up most. Evening and night out rarely do. It opens on peony, freesia and peach, with an aquatic, fruity freshness. Jasmine sambac, heliotrope and Rosa centifolia form the floral heart. Musk, cedar and woody notes settle underneath, leaving a powdery, lightly sweet finish.

Mystic Sunset

8.0

Eau d'Italie · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau d'Italie Mystic Sunset is a creamy unisex scent that balances floral and fruity sweetness with spice and wood. It opens with osmanthus and blackcurrant, where the floral and fruity sides come through clearly. Jasmine and saffron follow in the heart and add a spicy warmth. In the base, sugar cane keeps the sweetness going while cedarwood lays down a woody ground. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. It is unisex and sits comfortably on skin of any gender. Its profile is close to Asabi № 2 Intense and Thomson Carter Rouge Avenue.

Rosa Greta

7.6

Eau d'Italie · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau d'Italie Rosa Greta sets lychee and white tea against damask rose and rosebud, giving a fresh, floral and lightly fruity scent for women. Voters place it mostly in daily, leisure and business wear, with evening and night out further behind. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. It reads as feminine. Lychee and white tea open the scent with a juicy, clean feel. At the heart, damask rose and rosebud lead and carry a green freshness. Ambrox and cedarwood settle the base into something woody and creamy. Chopard Happy Chopard - Felicia Roses and Boadicea the Victorious Enduring have a close profile.

Easy To Love

7.0

Eau d'Italie · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau d'Italie Easy To Love is a unisex scent that pairs fig and white currant in a fresh, green, floral frame. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, so it stays close without vanishing quickly, though the number of ratings is small and these figures are only a rough guide. It reads as unisex rather than leaning masculine or feminine. It opens with fig and white currant, giving a fruity freshness. In the heart, honey and white peony soften it and add a light sweetness. The base of ambrette seed and tonka bean leaves a warm, smooth trail.

Fior Fiore

7.6

Eau d'Italie · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau d'Italie Fior Fiore is a fresh, floral unisex scent, with green and aquatic touches lightening a jasmine heart that turns a little fruity and creamy. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. There are no season or occasion votes, but the fresh character sits close to easy everyday wear. It does not lean clearly masculine or feminine and suits either. It opens with pear and lily of the valley, a light, green-tinged freshness. The heart is jasmine sambac and jasmine, where the floral side turns sweeter and gains a creamy softness. Ambrette seed in the base leaves a faintly animal, slightly gourmand warmth. Philosophy Falling In Love (Eau de Toilette) and Tommy Hilfiger The Girl have a close profile.

Eau d'Italie · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau d'Italie · 2020

Floral · Green · Sweet