The Perfume Library

Classic Collection: Aqua Composita - Umami

7.1

Florascent

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Composita - Umami is a sweet, floral women's scent built around yuzu, vanilla and osmanthus. It opens with yuzu and vanilla, and in the heart pimento, ginger and osmanthus add a spicy floral note. In the base, tonka bean and sandalwood soften it into a woody, powdery, gourmand sweetness, with an earthy tone staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring follows, and few choose summer. It is mostly linked to leisure and evening wear, and reads as feminine. Slava Zaïtsev Nikita and Byredo Seven Veils have a close profile.

Classic Collection: Aqua Aromatica - Thé Vert

7.7

Florascent

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Aromatica - Thé Vert is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards summer and spring. It opens with bergamot and lime for a bright citrus lift. Green tea takes the centre, with jasminum auriculatum and osmanthus adding a soft floral layer. Cedarwood and labdanum settle underneath, giving the scent a woody, lightly spicy base. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin and wears quietly. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together, so it reads as genuinely unisex. Its profile is close to M. Asam No. 1 and L'Artisan Parfumeur Thé pour un Été.

Classic Collection: Aqua Orientalis - Ksar / Casbah

7.2

Florascent

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Orientalis - Ksar / Casbah is a unisex scent that sets floral and spicy character on a woody, powdery oriental base. The top holds mimosa, black tea and cardamom, so floral softness meets the dry edge of tea and a touch of spice. Moroccan rose and rosewood lead the heart, and Indian spices with amber carry the base into a warm, powdery oriental feel. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Voters lean towards winter, fall and spring about equally, with summer trailing slightly. It suits leisure time and evenings best, and since feminine and masculine votes are close, it reads somewhere in between. Houbigant Rose du Désert and Vertus 1001 have a close profile.

Edition de Parfum - Nuoro

6.9

Florascent · 2014

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Florascent Edition de Parfum - Nuoro is a fresh, green men's fragrance that leans towards spring and fall and suits relaxed, leisure wear. It opens with the cool lift of cardamom and eucalyptus, then pink pepper and laurel bring a spicy, green heart. The base of Atlas cedar, fig leaf and mastic settles into a woody, resinous and earthy finish. Longevity and projection are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include Profumum Roma Victrix and Diptyque Tempo.

Classic Collection: Aqua Colonia - Patchouly

7.9

Florascent

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Colonia - Patchouly is a woody, spicy fragrance for men that leans towards autumn and winter. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin for a long time without filling the room. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and few choose it for summer. Voters mostly read it as masculine, then classic, though some find it feminine. Patchouli, sandalwood and palo santo build a woody, earthy, smoky base. Ginger and sage add a spicy, slightly herbal edge, while bergamot lightens the whole. Turkish rose softens it with a floral, sweet touch, and a resinous warmth runs alongside.

Classic Collection: Aqua Orientalis - Bahou

7.7

Florascent · 2008

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Orientalis - Bahou is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and leisure wear leading. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Half of voters read it as feminine and about a third as masculine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with saffron, clove and turmeric, and that spicy start turns to the resinous warmth of myrrh and opoponax in the heart. The base of oud, sandalwood and frankincense leaves an earthy, smoky woodiness. The overall feel is sweet and oriental. Amouage Interlude Man and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

Classic Collection: Aqua Colonia - Santal

7.0

Florascent

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Colonia - Santal is a warm, spicy and floral sandalwood scent that leans towards autumn and winter and reads mostly masculine. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring and summer well behind. It suits leisure time and evenings best, though business and daily wear also get votes. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters call it masculine, while some read it as feminine. It opens with Indian spices, cardamom and pimento for a spicy warmth. In the heart, jasmine sambac, davana and rose add a soft floral layer. Indian sandalwood anchors the base, leaving a creamy, woody, slightly resinous trail. Earthy and leathery touches round out the accords.

Classic Collection: Aqua Floralis - Rose

7.1

Florascent

Fresh · Floral · Green

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Floralis - Rose is a floral scent for women that pairs May rose and jasmine with the fruity freshness of apricot and orange. It opens bright and fruity, with apricot and orange adding a light sweetness. May rose and jasmine take over in the heart, kept airy by green and fresh tones. Sandalwood, dianthus plumarius and white blossoms settle underneath, giving the base a soft, powdery, woody footing. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is used mostly for leisure, business and daily wear. Most also read it as feminine. Guerlain Purple Fantasy and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Angélique Lilas have a close profile.

Classic Collection: Aqua Colonia - Vetyver

7.6

Florascent

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Colonia - Vetyver is a fresh, woody cologne for men that sets bright citrus on an earthy base of vetiver and spice. Bitter orange and grapefruit give the scent its bright face, while Zanzibar pepper, Thai ginger and clove add a dry, spicy edge. Tuscan cypress and vetiver bring a green, woody and slightly smoky depth. A floral touch stays in the background, and the fresh citrus side leads. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it suits leisure, work and daily wear. Most see it as masculine and classic.

Olong

7.5

Florascent · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Florascent Olong pairs the brightness of lemon and bergamot with oolong tea, making a fresh, green unisex scent. The top notes of lemon and bergamot give a citrus lift. Osmanthus then adds a soft floral touch, while oolong tea keeps the scent green and lightly spicy. Cistus and cypress leave a dry, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are equal, so it sits comfortably on anyone. Chanel Paris - Édimbourg and Dior Cologne Royale have a close profile.

Classic Collection: Aqua Colonia - Habanna

7.3

Florascent

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Colonia - Habanna is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, spicy character over a floral and woody base. It opens with pimento, rosewood and cardamom, spicy and fresh. In the heart, gardenia and orange blossom add a soft floral touch. The base of tonka bean, bruyère wood and oakmoss pulls it toward an earthy, smoky and slightly leathery finish. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. It reads as masculine and classic.

Quarzazate

7.7

Florascent · 2018

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Florascent Quarzazate is a men's fragrance that moves from a fresh, green start into a spicy, woody and smoky character. Cypress and frankincense open it; mint, saffron and pimento add a spiced warmth in the heart. The base of black tea, vetiver and resinous notes settles it onto an earthy, smoky footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and leisure wear. It mostly reads as masculine, though some find it classic. Atelier des Ors Cuir Sacré and Chanel Sycomore have a close profile.

Classic Collection: Aqua Floralis - 1er Mai

6.8

Florascent

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Floralis - 1er Mai is a fresh, green women's fragrance that sets green mandarin orange and galbanum against a floral heart of jasmine, rose and tuberose. It opens with green mandarin orange and galbanum, a citrusy, sharp green freshness. Jasmine and rose lead the heart, while tuberose and champaca carry the floral line into the base. Aquatic and fruity touches keep the whole thing light and airy. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most named occasions. It reads feminine. Adidas Adidas Woman (Eau de Toilette) and Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Classic Collection: Voyage à Fès

7.8

Florascent

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Florascent Classic Collection: Voyage à Fès is a unisex scent with a floral, spicy character, rounded out by sweet and woody sides. Pelargonium and Moroccan rose open it, then pimento, clove and Thai ginger bring a warm spiced heart. In the base, orris root, cedar and sandalwood settle it onto a woody, resinous ground, and the sweetness turns into an oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, though it also suits leisure, daytime and business settings. Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Orientalis - Tishka and M. Micallef Aoud have a close profile.

Classic Collection: Aqua Colonia - Du Soleil

6.2

Florascent

Fresh · Floral · Green

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Colonia - Du Soleil is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens with tarragon and sage and moves through cistus and cypress. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. The number of ratings is small, so these figures are a rough indication rather than a firm verdict. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Tarragon and sage give the opening a green, lightly spicy feel. In the heart, cistus and cypress bring out the floral and woody sides, and Italian myrtle and Atlas cedar close it with a dry woodiness. Florascent Olong and Myrurgia Agua de Coimbra have a close profile.

Classic Collection: Aqua Aromatica - Lavande

7.1

Florascent

Fresh · Floral · Green

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Aromatica - Lavande is a fresh, green and spicy unisex scent that pairs French lavender with sage and red thyme. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office use not far behind. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it reads in between. Sage and red thyme open it herbal and spicy. French lavender carries the floral, green heart. In the base, amber, cistus and tonka bean soften it with a woody warmth. Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Colonia - Du Soleil and Chapel Factory Erborista have a close profile.

Classic Collection: Aqua Floralis - Pivoine

7.1

Florascent

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Floralis - Pivoine is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards daytime and leisure wear. It opens with tangerine and Sicilian lemon, a bright citrus start. Aquatic notes and peony take over in the heart, giving it a green, watery feel. Jasmine and rose in the base keep the floral line soft, with a faint spicy touch among the accords. Most voters pick it for daily and leisure use, with business settings next. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Lollia In Love and Jacques Fath Green Water (1993) have a close profile.

Classic Collection: Aqua Orientalis - Ambre

7.7

Florascent · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Orientalis - Ambre is a unisex oriental floral that sets Bulgarian rose and jasmine sambac against the sweet, resinous warmth of benzoin, amber and vanilla. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind. Votes spread across daily wear, leisure, evenings and nights out, so it isn't tied to one moment. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. It opens with plum and bergamot, a fruity, fresh start. The heart carries the floral side in Bulgarian rose and jasmine sambac. The base of benzoin, amber and vanilla brings sweetness and resinous warmth, while spicy and woody touches stay in the background. Rochas Femme (2014) and Fragrance Du Bois Oud Noir Intense have a close profile.

Classic Collection: Aqua Composita - Citronnier

7.3

Florascent · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Composita - Citronnier is a fresh, citrus-led women's scent with a clear green streak, suited to leisure and daytime wear. It opens bright with Italian lemon and bergamot. Petitgrain and mandarin orange carry the green citrus into the heart, while basil and lemon blossom in the base add a mild spicy, slightly creamy softness. The chypre accord keeps it dry and clean rather than sweet. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Voters lean towards leisure, daily and office wear, and rarely pick evenings or nights out. Farfalla No Fake and Le Couvent Eau Aimable have a close profile.

Hana

6.7

Florascent

Fresh · Floral · Green

Classic Collection: Aqua Aromatica - Violetta

7.1

Florascent

Fresh · Floral · Green

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Aromatica - Violetta is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the office. Parma violet, jasmine and rose form the floral core, while raspberry adds a light fruity sweetness. Orris root brings a powdery softness, bergamot keeps it bright, and vetiver gives it a green, earthy footing. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and works as a quiet, discreet scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, work and daily wear leading the occasions. Myrurgia Triangle and Frapin Esprit de Fleurs have a close profile.

Kyoto Edition - Kokiku

6.3

Florascent · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Florascent Kyoto Edition - Kokiku is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, with a light floral and green character. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin with a quiet trail. Yuzu and kumquat open with a bright citrus lift. In the heart, white freesia, lychee and yellow tea rose add a soft floral and lightly fruity touch, and green tea at the base leaves a clean, green finish. The overall feel is fresh, with a hint of sweetness.

Classic Collection: Aqua Composita - M. Balode

7.4

Florascent

Floral · Green · Sweet

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Composita - M. Balode is a men's fragrance that sets a floral, green character against sweet, woody and earthy tones. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the vote counts are small, so those figures are tentative. Voters lean towards evening and night-out wear, and it also works for leisure time. It opens with tonka bean and hay; the heart holds geranium, beeswax, linaloe and oak wood. Patchouli and davana ground the base in an earthy, woody footing, while powdery and resinous touches soften the blend. Lazarus Douvos Rose 1845 and Hiram Green Arbolé / Arbolé Arbolé have a close profile.

Classic Collection: Aqua Aromatica - Regia

6.7

Florascent

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Aromatica - Regia is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits leisure time and everyday wear. Most voters place it in leisure, daytime and office settings, and some pick it for sport. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Sicilian lemon and bergamot open it, with bitter orange, neroli and rosemary in the heart, and blackcurrant and woody notes underneath. It moves from a fresh, green start through a floral middle to a lightly fruity, sweet finish, with spicy and woody tones in the background. Ferrari Bright Neroli and Woods of Windsor Bergamot & Neroli have a close profile.