The Perfume Library

Eau de Charlotte

7.0

Goutal · 1982

Fresh · Floral · Green

Goutal Eau de Charlotte is a fresh, green-floral scent that settles into a powdery, creamy sweetness, made for women. It opens with the green, fruity freshness of blackcurrant bud. In the heart, jasmine and three mimosa absolutes (Indian, Grasse and Moroccan) give a soft, powdery floral feel. The base of tonka bean, amber, cocoa and vanilla turns it gourmand, warm and creamy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead, with evening and night out further behind. Most voters find it feminine. Fragonard Belle d'Amour and Lattafa Pride Affection have a close profile.

L'Île au Thé (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Goutal · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Goutal L'Île au Thé Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for women that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it keeps a light, easy presence through the day. More voters call it feminine, though a fair share read it as masculine. It opens with mandarin orange and bergamot, giving a fresh, fruity citrus feel. Osmanthus absolute adds a soft, sweet floral heart. The base of tea absolute, maté and Virginia cedar leaves a green, spicy trace, and white musk rounds it off smoothly. Van Cleef & Arpels Néroli Amara and Nishane Wūlóng Chá X have a close profile.

Nuit Etoilée (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Goutal · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Goutal Nuit Étoilée Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green scent that sets the brightness of orange and peppermint against the resinous warmth of immortelle and fir balsam. It opens with orange and peppermint for a cool citrus feel, while angelica seed pulls it towards green and lightly spicy. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, mastic and caraway join floral and spicy tones. The base of immortelle, tonka bean and fir balsam sweetens the scent and settles it into a woody, resinous finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, though autumn is not far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Though it is a women's perfume, a share of voters find it masculine. Goutal Nuit Étoilée Eau de Toilette and Xerjoff Kobe have a close profile.

Rose Pompon (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Goutal · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Goutal Rose Pompon Eau de Toilette is a floral women's scent that sets rose in a fresh, green, lightly fruity frame, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with blackcurrant, raspberry and pink pepper, so the first impression is bright and fruity. The heart is led by Taif rose, Bulgarian rose, Rosa centifolia and peony, with the sweetness kept soft. The base of white musk, patchouli and cedar lays a clean, faintly woody floor under the rose. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the leading occasions. Most see it as feminine, and some call it modern. Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris and Bond No. 9 Hudson Yards have a close profile.

Quel Amour!

6.9

Goutal · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Goutal Quel Amour! is a fresh, fruity and floral women's scent that most voters link to spring and summer, daily wear and leisure time; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters place it in spring and summer first, with fall a distant third, and favour daytime, leisure and office settings. Most read it as feminine, while some call it modern or classic. Red fruit leads the scent: cranberry, sour cherry, red currant, peach and pomegranate, with geranium adding a floral freshness and ambergris a soft depth. The fresh, sweet fruit character dominates, softened by a powdery touch. Esprit Jeans Style Woman and Stella McCartney Stella Nude have a close profile.

La Violette

7.3

Goutal · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Green

Goutal La Violette is a fresh, floral and green women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, treating violet with a sweet, powdery softness. Violet leads at the start, and in the heart raspberry and Turkish rose add a fruity, sweet floral warmth. In the base, violet leaf leaves a cool green note, while the powdery accord softens the whole blend. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer; daily wear, leisure and office settings come first, with evening and night out further behind. It reads feminine. Marc Jacobs Daisy and Violet Pourpre d'Automne have a close profile.

Les Absolus d'Annick Goutal - Vanille Charnelle

7.6

Goutal · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Goutal Les Absolus d'Annick Goutal - Vanille Charnelle is a sweet, creamy vanilla softened by a floral touch, suited to autumn and winter days and to evenings and nights out. It has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a distant last. Night out, evening and daily wear draw similar support. Most voters call it feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Vanilla absolute and tonka bean build a sweet, gourmand base; ylang-ylang adds a soft floral note, while pepper brings a spicy edge. Powdery, woody and faintly smoky tones keep the sweetness from turning sugary. Amouage Vanilla Barka and Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille have a close profile.

Rose Splendide

7.2

Goutal · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Goutal Rose Splendide is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, with evenings and nights chosen less often. It reads feminine. Galbanum, magnolia and hyacinth open it green and floral. The heart holds rose, lily of the valley and pear, which adds a light fruity touch. Vanilla and musk bring sweetness and a soft, powdery finish. Fragonard Maman Cherie and Dior Forever and ever Dior have a close profile.

Ambre Sauvage Absolu

7.8

Goutal · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Goutal Ambre Sauvage Absolu is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, spicy start with a resinous, earthy base, giving it a warm, smoky and slightly powdery character. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasion votes. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits evenly between the two. Lavender and pink pepper open with a spicy, lightly aromatic touch. In the heart, iris adds a powdery softness and vanilla brings sweetness. The base of papyrus, labdanum, styrax and patchouli sets a woody, resinous, earthy ground. Goutal Ambre Fétiche (Eau de Parfum) and Lubin Akkad have a close profile.

Eau de Monsieur (2013)

7.7

Goutal · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Goutal Eau de Monsieur is a fresh, green men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, suiting daily wear, the office and leisure time. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange, bright and citrusy. The heart brings mint, cedar, juniper berry and geranium, a green and slightly spicy freshness. Vetiver, patchouli and sandalwood form a woody, chypre-like base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. Half call it masculine, and some find it classic. Giorgio Armani Eau pour Homme (2013) and Sisley Eau de Sisley 2 have a close profile.

Mon Parfum Chéri par Camille (Eau de Parfum)

6.2

Goutal · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Goutal Mon Parfum Chéri par Camille Eau de Parfum is a powdery, sweet floral with a soft, feminine character, built around plum and earthy notes; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out; longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, and some as classic. As a whole, it rests on the powdery floral line of heliotrope, iris and violet. Plum adds a fruity sweetness, while Indonesian patchouli gives a woody, earthy depth, with a spicy, oriental tone in the background.

Les Colognes - Vétiver

7.5

Goutal · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Goutal Les Colognes - Vétiver is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on citrus and settles into an earthy, woody dryness; it has been discontinued. Lemon comes first, followed by vetiver in the heart. Iris, rosemary and sage sit in the base, and their spicy, green edge keeps the scent dry and earthy. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and favour it for leisure, daily wear and the office. More voters call it masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. D. R. Harris No̱ 14 and Tom Ford Grey Vetiver (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Rose Absolue

7.8

Goutal · 1984

Fresh · Floral · Green

Goutal Rose Absolue is built almost entirely from rose: Damask, Turkish and Bulgarian roses on top, Moroccan, May and Egyptian roses in the heart, and it is described as a feminine perfume. The opening puts the three roses forward, a fresh, green floral softened by a light fruity sweetness. In the heart the rose varieties multiply and the scent turns powdery with a little spice. Tobacco is the only base note, adding a warm, woody edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter well behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most common choices, though evening and night out also get votes. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Its profile is close to Keiko Mecheri Mogador and Parfums MDCI Rose de Siwa.

Eau de Camille

7.3

Goutal · 1983

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Goutal Eau de Camille is a fresh, green feminine scent where honeysuckle and lilac meet cut grass, and it suits spring and summer days. The notes are honeysuckle, privet, lilac, grass and ivy, and they read as one whole rather than in stages. The green and floral sides lead, with a light citrus freshness behind them. A little sweetness and a soft powdery touch come through, while spice stays in the background. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and choose it for leisure, daily wear and the office. Its character reads feminine. It has been discontinued. Perfumes with a close profile include Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella and Monastère Notre-Dame Ganagobie Chèvrefeuille.

Heure Exquise

7.9

Goutal · 1984

Fresh · Floral · Green

Goutal Heure Exquise is a fresh, green and powdery floral chypre built around hyacinth, Florentine iris and Turkish rose in the heart. Bergamot opens it with a bright lift, then hyacinth, iris and rose take over: the hyacinth adds a green edge and the iris a powdery softness that tempers the rose. Sandalwood and vetiver form a dry, woody base, with sweet and spicy touches staying in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is worn from daytime through evening and leisure. Voters mostly find it feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. Balenciaga Balenciaga and Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs have a close profile.

Ce Soir ou Jamais (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Goutal · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Goutal Ce Soir ou Jamais Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, for daily and leisure wear. Pear in the top gives it a fruity freshness, while Turkish rose carries the floral heart. Ambrette seed softens the base; green, sweet and lightly spicy touches stay in the background as it settles into a powdery, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters find it feminine, with some calling it classic or modern. It is worn in the evening and on nights out too, but daytime leads. It has been discontinued. Goutal Rose Absolue and Parfums MDCI Rose de Siwa have a close profile.

Le Temps des Rêves

7.7

Goutal · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Goutal Le Temps des Rêves is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around bergamot, Moroccan neroli and Morrocan orange blossom. It opens with bergamot, Moroccan neroli and Morrocan orange blossom, giving a citrusy, green freshness. Myrtle sits at the heart, and the base of ambroxan, bran, snowdrop and sandalwood closes it on a woody, creamy softness, with a faint spicy edge behind. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. More voters call it feminine than anything else, though it is unisex. Guerlain Néroli Plein Sud and Dior Cologne Royale have a close profile.

Folie d'un Soir

7.6

Goutal · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Goutal Folie d'un Soir is a sweet, spicy floral-oriental for women that leans towards evenings and the cooler months of fall and winter. It opens with pink pepper and Turkish rose, then moves into a heart of frankincense, resins and myrrh that adds a smoky, resinous weight. The base of leather and cocoa settles the sweetness onto a woody, powdery ground with a leathery edge. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour evening and night-out wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most see it as feminine, with a classic feel as well. Its profile is close to Parfum d'Empire Cuir Ottoman and Parfums MDCI Cuir Garamante.

Vétiver

8.2

Goutal · 1985

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Goutal Vétiver is a fresh, green men's fragrance that settles into an earthy, smoky woodiness; it has been discontinued. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level, staying fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead, while evening and night out sit further back. Half of voters call it masculine, and some find it classic. It opens on Java vetiver, with spices in the heart. In the base, sandalwood, tonka bean and tobacco add a sweet, smoky warmth. The spicy, woody side gradually settles over the fresh green start. Chanel Sycomore and Hermès Vétiver Tonka have a close profile.

Passion (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Goutal · 1983

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Goutal Passion Eau de Parfum is a feminine fragrance that carries tuberose and Italian lemon into a floral heart of Egyptian jasmine and ylang-ylang, resting on oakmoss, patchouli and Bourbon vanilla; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer close behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and most voters call it feminine and classic. A floral, green character comes first. Tuberose opens bright with lemon, then jasmine and ylang-ylang deepen the florals. In the base, oakmoss and patchouli build a chypre frame, while vanilla adds sweetness and a powdery, lightly spicy warmth. Prada La Femme Intense and Van Cleef & Arpels Gem (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Chat Perché

7.4

Goutal · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Goutal Chat Perché is a fresh, green floral that a powdery, creamy softness rounds out, and it is worn as a unisex scent. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading and office use not far behind. Voters lean towards reading it as feminine. It opens on lemon blossom. In the heart, nasturtium and sweet pea give it a floral, green character. White musk in the base leaves it powdery and creamy, while the sweet and spicy accents stay in the background.

Les Colognes - Néroli

7.1

Goutal · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Goutal Les Colognes - Néroli opens on neroli and orange blossom, a fresh, citrusy unisex scent for daytime and warm weather; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead the occasions, with evening a small share. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and fades quickly. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. The top pairs neroli with orange blossom, and petitgrain in the heart adds a green, fresh edge to the citrus. In the base, heliotrope sweetens it slightly and brings a powdery softness, while white musk keeps everything clean and calm. Floral and green accords round out the profile.

Gardénia Passion

6.9

Goutal · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Green

Goutal Gardénia Passion is a feminine scent that sets white flowers in a fresh, green frame; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter picked by only a few. It doesn't lean on a single occasion, running from daily wear to evenings, and half of the voters call its character feminine. Petitgrain and mandarin orange open it with a bright lift. The heart holds tuberose, Tunisian neroli, jasmine and gardenia, where the floral side dominates. In the base, oakmoss, vanilla and labdanum settle it onto a woody, sweet, powdery ground, with green and fruity touches showing along the way.

Les Colognes - Eau d'Hadrien

7.6

Goutal · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Goutal Les Colognes - Eau d'Hadrien is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters wear it in spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light scent. Voters split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it reads both ways. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and grapefruit for a bright citrus lift. Petitgrain and cypress add a green, lightly woody tone in the heart, and musk, basil and rosemary soften the base. Beside the fresh and green sides, a faint sweet, powdery trace comes through.