The Perfume Library

Irida - Cyclades

6.4

FiiLiT · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

FiiLiT Irida - Cyclades is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh citrus brightness with a green, resinous woodiness. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though the feminine vote is close behind. Lemon petitgrain, neroli and bergamot open it bright; rose, cashmeran and mastic sit in the heart. Myrrh, patchouli, papyrus, violet and ambroxan settle it onto a woody, resinous base.

Saudade - Amazonia

7.0

FiiLiT · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

FiiLiT Saudade - Amazonia is a unisex scent that sets fresh citrus and green notes against a lightly spicy, floral and woody base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear. In character it reads somewhere between masculine and feminine. The opening brings Brazilian orange, citrus fruits, green notes and chili, with spices and Paraguayan petigrain alongside. The heart turns to passion fruit, passion flower and cabreuva. In the base, Venezuelan tonka bean, Paraguayan gaiac wood and Peru balsam close it with a woody, powdery, resinous warmth. Lorenzo Villoresi Theseus and LM Parfums Vol d'Hirondelle have a close profile.

Kadō - Japon

7.1

FiiLiT · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

FiiLiT Kadō - Japon is a unisex scent that opens fresh with orange, yuzu and tea, then turns floral with jasmine and cherry blossom. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, while winter is the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. The largest share of voters find it feminine, though plenty also call it modern or masculine. Citrus and tea lead at the top, and jasmine, maté and cherry blossom bring a soft floral heart. Vetiver and frankincense anchor the base with a green, lightly spicy footing. The overall impression is fresh, a little sweet and powdery.

Tehani - Polynésie

6.4

FiiLiT · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

FiiLiT Tehani - Polynésie is a unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, with citrus and coconut opening into a floral, sweet, tropical mood. It opens with citrus notes and coconut, while ylang-ylang and tiaré add a soft floral heart. In the base, vanilla, patchouli and sandalwood pull it toward a creamy, gourmand and lightly woody side, with fruity and spicy touches staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is worn mostly for leisure and work days. It reads more feminine than masculine, though it stays unisex. Perfumes with a close profile include F•Inity No•Limit and Jean Couturier Vanilla Exotica.

Mazhar - Atlas

6.9

FiiLiT · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

FiiLiT Mazhar - Atlas is a unisex scent that takes a fresh citrus opening of neroli, petitgrain and bitter orange into an orange blossom heart and a soft tonka and cedar base. It opens with neroli, petitgrain, mandora and bitter orange, a green, fruity freshness. Orange blossom carries the floral heart, then tonka bean adds sweetness and cedar a plain woody finish, with a light spicy edge running through. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn not far behind, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca and Adolfo Dominguez Azahar have a close profile.

Mušhuššu - Babylonia

7.5

FiiLiT · 2019

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

FiiLiT Mušhuššu - Babylonia is a spicy, resinous unisex scent built around pepper, frankincense and oud, with a smoky, woody character. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer well behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and while more voters read it as masculine, a good share call it feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with pepper, elemi resin and frankincense, a fresh, slightly green spice. Nutmeg and curly mint in the heart soften that edge. The base of oud, labdanum, frankincense and sandalwood settles into a smoky, leathery, resinous wood. Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Ouarzazate and Zara Mountain Woody Forest have a close profile.

Tumbao - Cuba

6.7

FiiLiT · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

FiiLiT Tumbao - Cuba is a unisex fragrance that sharpens fresh citrus with spice and tobacco, easy to wear day to day in any season. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither projects from across the room nor vanishes quickly. Most voters pick fall, then spring, with winter and summer a little behind. Daily, business and evening wear are voted almost equally. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with grapefruit, lemon and bergamot, while Thai ginger adds an edge. Cardamom and water jasmine form the heart. The base of amberwood, vetiver, tobacco and rum leaves a sweet, woody warmth, and red chili carries a spicy trace underneath. The accords are fresh, citrusy and spicy.

Surya - Bali

7.3

FiiLiT · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

FiiLiT Surya - Bali is a unisex floral that sets ylang-ylang, jasmine and tuberose against the creamy warmth of vanilla and sandalwood. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters link it most with spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. It opens with bergamot, lime and pink pepper for a bright start, while elemi resin adds a resinous note. The heart is a floral blend of ylang-ylang, jasmine, tuberose and frangipani. The base settles into frankincense, patchouli, vanilla and sandalwood, with cumin adding spice and tonka bean and benzoin adding sweetness. Bon Parfumeur 301 Santal Ambre Cardamome and Téo Cabanel Alahine have a close profile.

Waka - Madagascar

6.4

FiiLiT · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

FiiLiT Waka - Madagascar is a unisex fragrance that moves from a fresh, green opening into a spicy, resinous base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring, fall and summer. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters are split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. The top opens with Thai ginger, bergamot and mandarin petitgrain, a bright start. Palmarosa, geranium, jasmine and cinnamon in the heart add a floral, spicy turn. In the base, vanilla, Siam benzoin, patchouli and sandalwood settle the scent onto a warm, woody, resinous ground.

Camina - Provence

6.4

FiiLiT · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

FiiLiT Camina - Provence is a fresh, green and powdery unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Opinion on whether it reads masculine or feminine is almost evenly split. It opens with green mandarin orange, fig, basil and lavender, then moves into a floral, powdery heart of mimosa, May rose and iris. Pine, oak wood, cedar and cypress settle underneath as a woody base.

Joli Cœur - La Réunion

7.9

FiiLiT · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Ice - Boréal

7.1

FiiLiT · 2021

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

FiiLiT Ice - Boréal is a unisex scent built around oakmoss, cedar and eucalyptus, with a fresh, green and lightly aquatic character. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though with few votes, so those ratings are tentative. Voters lean towards it for business, daily wear and leisure, and less for sport or evenings out. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. The fresh, aquatic and green accords lead. Bergamot and eucalyptus bring the coolness, while geranium deepens the green side. Black pepper adds a spicy edge, and oakmoss, cedar and gurjum balsam settle it onto a dry, woody base.

Amante - Andalucía

7.5

FiiLiT · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

FiiLiT Amante - Andalucía is a fresh, green unisex scent built around lemon petitgrain, neroli and fig leaf. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a strong trail. Voters place it mostly in daily wear, leisure and the office, with night and evening use further behind. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably on either side. Citrus and neroli give it a bright, floral freshness, while fig leaf adds a green, lightly fruity note. Mandora softens the mix and vetiver supplies an earthy balance underneath. Jo Malone Fig & Lotus Flower and Zara Vibrant Leather Summer have a close profile.

Patchilai - India

7.5

FiiLiT · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

FiiLiT Patchilai - India is a unisex woody-resinous scent where patchouli, frankincense and benzoin lead, with fresh, floral and spicy touches around them. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so that picture is tentative. Voters place it mostly in leisure time, then nights out and evenings, with daily wear and the office close behind. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. Patchouli and frankincense build an earthy, resinous base, softened by benzoin. Cardamom brings spice and amyris reinforces the woody side, while bergamot and elemi resin keep it fresh. Ylang-ylang adds a floral note and sesame stays in the background. Galimard Musc Royal and Mayhap L'Autre Moi have a close profile.

Le Temps des Songes - Australia

7.7

FiiLiT · 2022

Floral · Green · Spicy

FiiLiT Le Temps des Songes - Australia is a green, floral unisex scent built around osmanthus, tea tree and blue cypress. The notes read as a single whole: eucalyptus and tea tree give it a fresh, green side, while blue cypress and Australian white sandalwood frame it in dry wood. Osmanthus and boronia soften the floral side, and the spicy and powdery accords smooth its edges. The overall impression is herbal and woody, with the flowers staying in the background. Papillon Artisan Perfumes Angélique and Colekt La Chambre have a close profile.

Rose Désir - Damas

7.1

FiiLiT · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

FiiLiT Rose Désir - Damas is a floral, gourmand unisex fragrance that sets a rose heart on a spicy, sweet base. The top notes of bergamot, mandarin orange and pink pepper open bright with a slight bite. The heart is led by Bulgarian, Egyptian and Turkish roses, framed by geranium, cardamom and nutmeg, which add a spicy, faintly green edge. In the base, saffron, sesame, rum and vanilla sweeten the scent and lend it an oriental warmth. Rose stays in front, but the sweet and spicy supporting notes pull it away from a classic floral and toward the gourmand.

FiiLiT · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral