The Perfume Library

21 perfumes

Bitter Sweet

George Gina & Lucy · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

George Gina & Lucy Bitter Sweet is a floral, sweet women's scent that opens on bergamot and black pepper, moves through black suede and jasmine, and settles into tonka bean and vanilla. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring in second place and summer a distant last. It is mostly placed in the evening and on nights out, though daytime and business wear also get votes. Most voters call it feminine, while a smaller group finds it masculine. It opens with bergamot's brightness meeting angelica seed and black pepper. In the heart, the leathery, smoky black suede is softened by powdery jasmine and heliotrope. The base turns gourmand and sweet with tonka bean, opoponax and vanilla. Lalique Le Parfum and Midnight in Paris have a close profile.

White Russian

7.1

George Gina & Lucy · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

George Gina & Lucy White Russian is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and spring and suits daily wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer a little behind. Daytime, leisure and office wear fit it best, while few choose it for evenings or nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. Red berries and apple blossom open it fresh and lightly sweet. In the heart, hibiscus, white rose and jasmine build a floral body. In the base, cashmere wood, musk and vanilla move it towards a powdery, gourmand sweetness with a soft woody edge. Naf Naf Fashion Instinct and Jette Joop By Night Jette have a close profile.

Night Star

6.7

George Gina & Lucy · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

George Gina & Lucy Night Star is a sweet, fruity-floral women's scent with a gourmand, powdery character. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter; it leans towards evening and nights out, though it also suits daily and office wear. Plum, nectarine and mandarin orange make up the fruity side, while white blossoms add a floral base. Tonka bean pushes the sweetness towards gourmand, and red pepper and cashmere wood bring a spicy, oriental warmth. A synthetic sheen runs through the accords. Mugler Angel (Eau de Parfum) and Chopard Wish (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Think Wild

5.7

George Gina & Lucy · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

George Gina & Lucy Think Wild is a fresh, sweet fruity-floral built around raspberry, blackcurrant and lychee, made for women. It opens with raspberry, blackcurrant, lychee and mandarin orange for a bright, juicy start. Rose, wild peach, jasmine and peony soften the heart into something floral. Vanilla, musk, amber and cedarwood sweeten the base and dry it down with a gourmand warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as feminine, followed by modern. Lychee Fizz and Kiss of Rose have a close profile.

George Gina & Lucy

6.4

George Gina & Lucy · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

George Gina & Lucy, a 2011 women's fragrance from George Gina & Lucy, opens with Nashi pear, green mandarin orange and pink grapefruit, and reads fresh, citrusy and floral. The opening of Nashi pear, green mandarin orange, pink grapefruit and blackcurrant sorbet is bright and fruity. In the heart, magnolia, gardenia, freesia and lily of the valley add a soft floral layer. Australian sandalwood, benzoin, musk and amber then sweeten the base into a gently gourmand finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters choose it for daytime and leisure wear, with office use the next most common pick. It reads feminine.

Magic Vega$

7.6

George Gina & Lucy · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

George Gina & Lucy Magic Vega$ is a sweet, fruity women's scent built on mandarin orange, vanilla and ginger; it has been discontinued. The scent has no top, heart and base split: the fresh fruitiness of mandarin orange meets the soft sweetness of vanilla, and ginger adds a spicy edge. It reads floral and powdery, with a clear gourmand side and a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters pick it most for evenings, business wear and nights out, with leisure and daily use not far behind. It reads feminine, and Dior Dior Bronze - Sweet Sun and Rabanne Million Gold Elixir have a close profile.

Wild Breeze

7.2

George Gina & Lucy · 2014

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

George Gina & Lucy Wild Breeze is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance with a light sweet, powdery side, suited to everyday and relaxed wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the ratings come from few votes and should be read cautiously. Most voters pick it for daily, leisure and business settings, and far fewer for evenings. A fair number also suggest it for sport. It opens with cardamom, marine notes and starfruit; cyclamen, hibiscus and tiaré add a soft floral heart. In the base, sand, musk and tonka bean sweeten the scent and leave a powdery warmth. Spicy and woody tones stay in the background.

Wild Gold

6.2

George Gina & Lucy · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

George Gina & Lucy Wild Gold is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens on Italian bergamot and pink pepper, with passion fruit adding a juicy, sweet edge. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so expect a light scent that stays close to the skin. The vote count is small, so this reads as a tendency rather than a firm verdict. It starts bright with citrus and fruit: bergamot, pink pepper, passion fruit and blackcurrant sorbet. In the heart, Mirabelle plum, wild rose, lily of the valley and star jasmine form a sweet floral bouquet. Siam benzoin, sandalwood and amber then settle it into a soft, warm base.

GGLovely

6.3

George Gina & Lucy · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

George Gina & Lucy GGLovely is a sweet, fruity-floral women's fragrance built around white peach, jasmine and cotton candy; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh and fruity with white peach, Kir Royal and bergamot. In the heart, jasmine, freesia and candied apple sweeten the floral side. The base of cotton candy, benzoin and sandalwood settles it into a soft, powdery, gourmand finish, with a synthetic edge running through it. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light scent. Its sweet, fruity character leans young and feminine. Korres Vanilla | Freesia | Lychee and Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Blue Cosmo

6.3

George Gina & Lucy · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

George Gina & Lucy Blue Cosmo is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with an aquatic, fruity side and a light, sweet, powdery finish. It opens with bergamot, raspberry and blackberry, which give a bright, fruity first impression. In the heart, lily of the valley, neroli and peach add a soft floral note. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and musk sweetens the scent and settles it into a woody, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Only a few people have rated it, so these figures are a rough guide. With its slightly synthetic, light character, it suits everyday wear. Liu•Jo Liu•Jo and David Beckham Intimately Women have a close profile.

Liquid Love

6.8

George Gina & Lucy · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

George Gina & Lucy Liquid Love is a feminine fragrance that opens fresh with mandarin orange and blackcurrant and settles into a sweet vanilla and caramel base. The top notes of mandarin orange, blackcurrant, grapefruit and bergamot give a bright, fruity start. In the heart, jasmine, coconut, apple and peach bring a floral, creamy softness. The base of musk, vanilla, caramel and tonka bean takes over, drying down gourmand, powdery and slightly woody. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. It is aimed at women, with a balance between fresh and gourmand. Girl Happens Gold Dust and Gritti Chantilly (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Code Orange

6.4

George Gina & Lucy · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

George Gina & Lucy Code Orange is a women's fragrance that pairs the freshness of orange with a fruity, sweet floral character. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes to draw on. It opens with orange, blackcurrant and green notes for a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, iris, jasmine, coconut and strawberry add a floral, gourmand softness. The base of patchouli, oakmoss, musk and vanilla settles it onto a powdery, woody and slightly earthy ground. Biotulin ART. and Paris Corner Whimsical have a close profile.

Summer Song

7.5

George Gina & Lucy · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

George Gina & Lucy Summer Song is a sweet, fruity and gourmand floral built around violet, rose and strawberry. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. It reads as a women's fragrance, though only a few people have rated it, so these impressions are tentative. Violet and galbanum open it, and the heart of rose, jasmine, heliotrope and strawberry gives a floral, fruity sweetness. The base of musk, cedar, vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean softens it and leans it toward gourmand. Sarah Kern Fleur Sauvage and Câline Madame Chérie have a close profile.