The Perfume Library

89 perfumes

Imperial Valley (Eau de Parfum)

Gissah · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Gissah Imperial Valley Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that pairs Italian bergamot and pink pepper with oud, settling into a woody, leathery finish. The top notes are Italian bergamot, davana and pink pepper, giving a bright, citrusy and slightly spicy start. In the heart, oud, white amber and Cape snow bush bring out the sweet, oriental side. The base of Haitian vetiver, leather and musk anchors it in a woody, leathery foundation. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Votes lean slightly towards fall and spring, though summer and winter are not ruled out, and evenings, nights out and daily wear all fit. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Anfar Vague and The Dua Brand Valley of Imperial have a close profile.

La Luna

8.4

Gissah · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Gissah La Luna is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that pairs apricot, frankincense and berries with cotton candy and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. It opens with apricot, frankincense and berries, then moves into a heart where gaiac wood and sandalwood give the cotton candy a woody footing. In the base, patchouli, ambergris and tonka bean turn it creamy, smoky and oriental, with spicy and synthetic touches in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it reads as truly in between.

Mavro

8.7

Gissah · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Gissah Mavro is a men's fragrance that sets the freshness of bergamot, lemon and grapefruit against the sweet, spicy warmth of praliné and saffron, and it leans towards daily wear. It opens with bergamot, lemon, grapefruit and pink pepper: citrusy, fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, praliné and saffron sweeten the scent and soften the fruity side. Patchouli, tonka bean and cedarwood leave a woody, sweet base. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and few choose winter. Daily wear, leisure, nights out and the office lead the occasions. Voters describe its character as masculine and modern.

Capri

7.8

Gissah · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Gissah Capri opens with marine notes, Italian lemon and blue ginger, a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that settles on a base of vetiver, frankincense and amber. The opening is led by marine notes and Italian lemon, with blue ginger adding a light spicy edge. In the heart, patchouli, apple and Indian sandalwood push the scent towards a fruity, sweet side while the aquatic feel lingers. Vetiver, Somalian frankincense and amber give the dry-down a woody depth. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as very strong, and they see good value for the money. It reads as comfortable on anyone, men and women alike. Those looking for a close profile may also try Lattafa Fakhar Lattafa Men and Afnan Turathi (Blue).

Hudson Valley

8.1

Gissah · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Gissah Hudson Valley opens with saffron and black grape, softens into rose and settles on patchouli and ambergris, a unisex scent that reads fresh, fruity and sweet. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong, so it stays on skin for a long time and carries well around the wearer. It suits men and women alike. It dates from 2020. Up top, saffron's spicy warmth meets the fruity sweetness of black grape. The rose in the heart adds a soft floral touch, and patchouli with ambergris gives the base an oriental depth. Its profile is close to Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo (Eau de Parfum) and Byredo Reine de Nuit.

Sava

8.8

Gissah · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Gissah Sava is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance built around orange blossom, raspberry, cinnamon and Bourbon vanilla. Voters rate Sava's longevity and sillage as very strong, and most give both high marks. It stays on skin for a long time and carries well into the room. The profile is unisex, open to men and women alike. It opens with orange blossom and raspberry, a light, fruity sweetness. In the heart, cinnamon, praliné and orris root add spice, cream and a soft powdery touch. The base of Bourbon vanilla, amber and sandalwood settles into a warm, resinous, woody finish. Parfums de Marly Althaïr and Kilian Angels' Share have a close profile.

Akoya

8.6

Gissah · 2024

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Gissah Akoya is a unisex fragrance that opens with fresh orange, berries and bergamot, turns sweet with jasmine, caramel and lavender, and rests on patchouli and sandalwood. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, though these ratings rest on a small number of votes. There is not enough information on seasons or occasions to place it at a particular time of year. Being unisex, it suits men and women alike. The top notes of orange, berries and bergamot give a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, jasmine, caramel and lavender bring out the sweetness. The base of patchouli, sandalwood and Woodleather® sets a woody, leathery, oriental ground. Initio Wild Rush and Bujairami Date Night have a close profile.

Tango

8.6

Gissah · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gissah Tango is a fresh, gourmand women's fragrance that links a bright opening of mango, orange and honey pomelo to the sweetness of vanilla and caramel. In the top, mango, orange and honey pomelo give a citrusy, fruity and fresh start. In the heart, jasmine adds a soft floral touch while vanilla and caramel pull the scent towards a creamy, sweet side. In the base, sage, amber and cedarwood settle that sweetness onto a woody, slightly spicy ground. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong; every voter rates both highly, though the number of votes is still small. With its sweet, fruity build it reads as a feminine scent. Bujairami Fuego and Lattafa Ajayeb Dubai Portrait have a close profile.