The Perfume Library

76 perfumes

oudTouch

Franck Olivier · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Franck Olivier oudTouch is a unisex oriental that pairs a floral, sweet body with spicy, resinous and smoky tones. Orange, raspberry and toffee open with a fruity sweetness. The heart brings patchouli, violet, frankincense, jasmine absolute and rose, while vanilla, musk and amber in the base soften it onto a warm footing. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its character reads mostly masculine and classic. It shares a close profile with Mancera Aoud Exclusif and Fragrance Du Bois Oud Noir Intense.

oudVanille

7.9

Franck Olivier

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Franck Olivier oudVanille is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that sets raspberry and orange against a warm base of vanilla, benzoin and labdanum. It wears strong, with strong longevity and sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and night-out wear. It reads somewhat masculine, though many vote it feminine. It opens fruity with raspberry and orange. The heart turns floral, spicy and woody with rose, cardamom, patchouli and sandalwood. The base settles into a gourmand, smoky, oriental warmth of vanilla, cistus and benzoin.

Sun Java White for Men

7.7

Franck Olivier · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Franck Olivier Sun Java White for Men is a fresh citrus fragrance for men, led by orange, bergamot and mandarin orange, with a light sweetness and a powdery side that suit spring and summer days. It opens with orange, bergamot, mandarin orange, grapefruit and lemon in a bright citrus mix, while blackcurrant adds a soft fruity edge. In the heart, sage, mint and rosemary bring an herbal freshness, with black pepper and patchouli staying in the background. Musk and amber close it on a sweet, powdery, creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly read it as masculine, followed by modern.

blackTouch

7.9

Franck Olivier · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Franck Olivier blackTouch is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens with citrus and spice and settles into a woody, earthy base. The opening is led by bergamot, grapefruit, cardamom and spices. In the heart, geranium leaf sits with orange blossom, jasmine and magnolia, adding a soft floral touch. The base is dominated by vetiver, cedar and patchouli, with musk and vanilla sweetening the woods slightly. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and the perfume leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure. It reads masculine and classic. Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Pascal Morabito Bois & Vetiver have a close profile.

Amber

7.8

Franck Olivier

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Pure Addiction

7.8

Franck Olivier · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Franck Olivier Pure Addiction is a unisex scent built on jasmine, saffron, cedar and ambergris, reading fresh and floral. Jasmine carries the floral side, while saffron adds a spicy warmth. Cedar and ambergris give it a woody base. The fresh, citrusy feel is joined by sweet, gourmand and oriental shades, with a slightly synthetic brightness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters also rate its value for money highly. Being unisex, it suits both women and men. Armaf Club de Nuit Uńtōld and Zimaya Al Fouz have a close profile.

Sunrise Vetiver

8.1

Franck Olivier · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Franck Olivier Sunrise Vetiver is a fresh, green men's fragrance that sets bright citrus against earthy, woody vetiver, and it suits spring and autumn days at work or at leisure. It opens with vervain, Italian lemon, bergamot and Brazilian orange for a bright citrus lift. In the heart, Sri Lankan cardamom, nutmeg and rosemary add a spicy, slightly herbal note. The base of Haitian vetiver, iris, white amber and sandalwood settles into a softly sweet, woody and earthy finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it carries comfortably into summer too. It is chosen mostly for business and leisure. Frédéric Malle Vétiver Extraordinaire and Le Galion Vetyver have a close profile.

Eau de Passion Men Intense

7.8

Franck Olivier

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Franck Olivier Eau de Passion Men Intense is a fresh, aquatic men's scent led by citrus and green tones. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, and they rate its value for money favourably. It reads masculine and sits close to everyday wear. It opens with coriander, bergamot, tangerine and lemon in a cool citrus flash, with mint and aniseed adding a lift. The heart of vetiver, patchouli, lavender and clove brings an earthy, spicy fougère feel. Moss and amber settle it onto a woody, lightly sweet base. Coty Aspen for Men and Zara Navy Black have a close profile.

Eau de Passion Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Franck Olivier

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Franck Olivier Eau de Passion Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green fougère for men. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening and night out chosen less often. Its light, open character reads as a daytime scent. It opens with Italian lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange, with pineapple adding a fruity softness and mint a cool edge. The heart of vetiver, sage and lavender builds a green, aromatic core, while clove adds a spicy touch. Amber, moss and musk form the base. Calvin Klein Eternity for Men and Loewe Esencia Sport have a close profile.

blueTouch

7.5

Franck Olivier · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Franck Olivier blueTouch is a fresh, lightly sweet and woody men's fragrance with a citrus and aquatic character. The top is mandarin orange, lemon, bergamot and red fruits, bright and fruity from the first spray. In the heart, galbanum, patchouli, sage and vetiver build a green, woody base, with melon adding some sweetness. Musk, amber and moss soften the dry-down. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it is neither heavy nor loud. Voters pick everyday wear most often, followed by leisure, sport and the office, while evening and night out trail behind. It reads as a balanced, easygoing men's scent. Afnan Turathi (Blue) and Armaf Club de Nuit Milestone have a close profile.

Franck Olivier

6.8

Franck Olivier

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Franck Olivier is a feminine scent for daytime and office wear, with a floral and fruity character that settles into a sweet, woody finish. It opens with blackcurrant, plum, peach and grapefruit, giving a fruity brightness. The heart builds a floral body from ylang-ylang, jasmine, heliotrope and rose, with the heliotrope softening it towards powder. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and white musk rounds it off in a sweet, woody, powdery line. Most voters pick it for daily wear, leisure and work, with fewer votes for evening and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes on this is small. Laura Biagiotti Venezia and La Rive Moon have a close profile.

Sun Java for Men / Sun Java Prestige for Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Franck Olivier

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Franck Olivier Sun Java for Men / Sun Java Prestige for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and sweet men's fragrance that opens on mandarin orange, bergamot and orange. The top holds mandarin orange, bergamot, orange and peppermint, while watermelon and geranium in the heart add a soft, fruity, slightly green touch to the citrus. It then turns sweeter with vanilla, musk and amber, and Brazilian rosewood gives that sweetness a woody footing. The overall impression is fresh and fruity, with an oriental warmth underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are only a rough guide. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Niche 4 All Fruity Musk and Harry Lehmann Orange have a close profile.

Sun Java Intense

8.0

Franck Olivier · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Franck Olivier Sun Java Intense is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on bergamot, mandarin orange and peppermint, with spice in the heart and tobacco and wood underneath. The opening of bergamot, mandarin orange, orange and peppermint is bright and cool. In the heart, geranium, saffron, rose, frankincense and pepper bring in spice. The base of musk, tobacco, rosewood, amber and cedar sets it on a woody, slightly leathery footing, while aquatic and fruity touches soften the mood. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a small number of votes back that up. Value for money is rated high. It reads as a men's fragrance. Armaf Aura Fresh and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

nightTouch

6.8

Franck Olivier · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Franck Olivier nightTouch is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance whose floral and fruity sweetness is balanced by a woody base. It opens bright and juicy with pineapple, bergamot, grapefruit and cardamom, while aldehydes sharpen that freshness a little. The heart brings a soft floral touch from jasmine, apple, geranium and violet, with nutmeg adding a spicy note. In the base, moss, vetiver, patchouli and amberwood settle it onto a calm, woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. Jaguar Classic Gold and Versace Jeans Couture Man share a close profile.

Excellence

8.2

Franck Olivier · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Franck Olivier Excellence is a men's fragrance built on sandalwood, iris and frankincense, giving a woody, powdery body, with black pepper and cedarwood adding a spicy edge. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it leaves a clear but not overwhelming trail. Voters choose it most for leisure and daily wear, with evening, night out and business receiving similar support. The blend reads as a whole: a fresh, floral air meets a sweet, creamy softness. Iris gives a powdery texture, sandalwood and cedarwood lay the woody base, frankincense adds a faint smoky tone, and black pepper brings the spice. Prada L'Homme Absolu and Gucci Love at your Darkest have a close profile.

Sun Royal Oud

8.1

Franck Olivier

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Franck Olivier Sun Royal Oud is a unisex fragrance with a floral, sweet core, shaded by spicy and woody tones. It opens on lemon, with rose, patchouli and white woods in the heart. Vanilla sits at the base, and over time the scent settles into a warm, gourmand, oriental feel. The floral side is balanced by spice, while sweetness stays in front. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters give each a high score. The number of votes is small, so this reflects a limited sample. It also scores well for value for money. Evody Note de Luxe and Louis Varel Extreme Rose have a close profile.

Sunrise for Men

6.9

Franck Olivier · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Franck Olivier Sunrise for Men is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on bergamot, lavender and myrtle. Its longevity is rated moderate, though the sample is small, so that is only a rough guide. It is made for men and its clean, light character suits everyday wear. Bergamot and lavender lead at the start, with myrtle adding a green edge. In the heart, violet leaf, jasmine and clary sage bring a soft, floral, powdery feel. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood and amber sweetens the scent and settles it on a woody footing, with spicy and faintly smoky touches in the background. Curve Curve Black and Chopard 1000 Miglia have a close profile.

Passion Men

7.0

Franck Olivier

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Franck Olivier Passion Men is a men's fragrance that joins a fresh, citrusy opening of pink pepper, bergamot and green apple to a spicy, sweet base. It opens with pink pepper, bergamot, mandarin orange and green apple, fresh, green and fruity. Cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg bring spice to the heart, while peppermint and cypress add coolness. Vanilla, tolu balm and sandalwood then sweeten the base into a powdery, woody, resinous finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters rate them in the middle. Fresh citrus alongside sweet spice makes it a men's scent suited to everyday wear. Max Deville Cartago Sport and Ted Baker Skinwear Ten for Men have a close profile.

Sun Java White for Women

7.9

Franck Olivier · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Franck Olivier Sun Java White for Women is a fruity, floral fragrance for women, opening on mandarin orange, peach and melon and moving into a heart of jasmine and orange blossom. The top notes of mandarin orange, peach, melon, coconut and blackcurrant give it a fresh, aquatic start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine and orange blossom bring out the floral side. The base turns sweeter and creamier with tonka bean and vanilla, with a powdery softness, while patchouli, sandalwood and musk add a light woody depth. La Rive Beauty and Kappa White have a close profile.