The Perfume Library

10 perfumes

Nuances de Peau

Galerie Noémie

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Galerie Noémie Nuances de Peau is a sweet, floral gourmand scent, powdery and soft, that sits close to the skin and is aimed at women. It opens on cocoa, and vanilla blossom in the heart pulls the sweetness towards the floral side. Cedar and musk dry down underneath, setting it on a woody, powdery base. Fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters suggest fall, winter and spring. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with a place at the office too. Most votes read it as feminine. Galerie Noémie Expeau and Monotheme Vanilla Blossom have a close profile.

Rouge Passion

7.4

Galerie Noémie · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Galerie Noémie Rouge Passion pairs a citrus freshness with a floral, sweet and spicy gourmand base, and is made for women. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Fall and winter lead, though all four seasons get votes. It is chosen mostly for daily wear and leisure, with a place at the office too. It opens on lemon and rum, a fresh, lightly boozy start. The heart holds red rose and red chili, where the floral side warms without turning harsh. A base of musk and candied ginger settles into a sweet, powdery, oriental softness.

Bleu & Or

6.8

Galerie Noémie · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Galerie Noémie Bleu & Or is a fresh, floral and aquatic women's fragrance that suits daytime wear and the milder seasons; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer chosen least. Daily wear and the office lead the occasions. The top opens cool with marine notes, watery fruits and mandarin orange. In the heart, blackcurrant bud, jasmine sambac and lotus add a soft floral layer. The base of tonka bean, patchouli and benzoin sweetens it and settles into a powdery, lightly woody finish. Eisenberg Tentation (Eau de Parfum) and Annayake Tomo Fresh have a close profile.

Éveil Fraîcheur

6.2

Galerie Noémie

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Galerie Noémie Éveil Fraîcheur is a fresh, green women's fragrance built around grass, floral notes and sandalwood. It opens with grass, which carries an aquatic, citrus-leaning freshness. In the heart, floral notes meet cedarwood: the flowers soften the scent while the cedar gives it a dry, woody spine. The base of sandalwood and musk then moves it from crisp air to a warm, smooth woodiness. Green and woody accords define its character. Birkholz Pacific Drive and Tom Ford Sole di Positano Acqua have a close profile.