The Perfume Library

Nirvana Bourbon

8.0

Elizabeth and James · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Elizabeth and James Nirvana Bourbon is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance where woody and smoky tones melt into a creamy warmth, suited to fall and winter evenings. Oak wood, tuberose and bourbon vanilla build the scent as one whole from start to finish. The vanilla carries the sweetness and creamy texture, the oak wood adds a dry, smoky base, and the tuberose brings a soft floral touch to the spicy, oriental feel. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading, though it also works for leisure and daytime. Sold as a women's fragrance, almost as many voters find it masculine as feminine, so the gender line is soft. Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Vanilla Planifolia and Mancera Aoud Vanille have a close profile.

Nirvana Rose

8.1

Elizabeth and James · 2016

Floral · Green · Spicy

Elizabeth and James Nirvana Rose is a floral, green scent built on geranium, vetiver and May rose, made for women and suited mostly to evenings and the cooler months. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place in daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine. The rose sits in a floral and green frame: geranium adds a green, lightly spicy edge, while vetiver lays down a woody, earthy base. A touch of oriental warmth softens the rose, yet the scent stays dry and natural throughout.

Nirvana Black (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Elizabeth and James · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet scent with a gourmand, powdery side that suits fall and winter evenings. Sandalwood, violet and vanilla read together as one whole. The violet's powdery floral note turns creamy and gourmand with the vanilla, while sandalwood holds it on a woody, lightly spicy footing. It has an oriental warmth, with a synthetic edge in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It was released as a women's perfume; voters call it feminine more often than anything else, though a fair share also see it as masculine. Zadig & Voltaire This Is Love! pour Elle and Yves Rocher My Shiny Vanilla have a close profile.

Nirvana White (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Elizabeth and James · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Elizabeth and James Nirvana White Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters link it with spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure time and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters read it as feminine. A fresh, floral character leads: peony and lily of the valley bring a green lightness, while musk softens them and settles into a gently sweet, powdery base. Vivienne Westwood Cheeky Alice and Bvlgari Voile de Jasmin have a close profile.

Nirvana Amethyst

7.8

Elizabeth and James · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Elizabeth and James Nirvana Amethyst is a feminine fragrance built on honeysuckle, tobacco and cedarwood, leaning floral and sweet. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. It reads mostly as feminine, though some voters call it classic. As a whole it is floral and sweet, with spicy and smoky touches that add a warm, slightly dark edge. Honeysuckle carries the floral side, while tobacco and cedarwood form a dry, woody base. Lush Lush x Lazy and Zara 430 Blue have a close profile if you want to compare.

Nirvana French Grey

7.4

Elizabeth and James · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth and James Nirvana French Grey is a fresh, lightly sweet women's scent that suits spring and summer days, casual wear and the office. Neroli, musk and lavender sit together here. Citrus and green accords keep it bright and clean, while the floral and powdery side softens it and adds a touch of sweetness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer; leisure, daily wear and business are the most mentioned settings. Most voters find it feminine. Prada Un Chant d'Amour and Celine Rimbaud have a close profile.