The Perfume Library

87 perfumes

Les Absolus d'Annick Goutal - 1001 Ouds

Goutal · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Goutal Les Absolus d'Annick Goutal - 1001 Ouds is a smoky, spicy unisex scent built around rose and oud, best suited to fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Rose and oud move together here: the floral side is softened by sweetness, while birch and gaiac wood lay down a smoky, woody base. Pepper adds a spicy edge, myrrh brings resinous, oriental warmth, and papyrus leaves a dry texture in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is mentioned most often for evenings and nights out. Votes on its character split between masculine and feminine, which fits its unisex label. Hind Al Oud Hind and Guerlain Santal Pao Rosa have a close profile.

Vent de Folie

6.6

Goutal · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Goutal Vent de Folie is a women's fragrance that brings blood orange, raspberry and blackcurrant together in a fresh, fruity floral; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the settings named most often, while night and evening are rarely chosen. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it modern. A citrusy, green freshness leads, with raspberry and blackcurrant adding a fruity sweetness. Sweet pea and pink geranium carry the floral side, and cedar bark gives a light woodiness. White musk and Hedione soften it all and leave a powdery finish. Aerin Iris Meadow and Sylvaine Delacourte Oscarine have a close profile.

Le Muguet

6.8

Goutal · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau du Ciel

7.1

Goutal · 1985

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Goutal Eau du Ciel is a fresh, floral scent that suits spring and summer days, leans feminine, and has been discontinued. Both its longevity and its sillage are moderate, so it stays with you through the day without feeling heavy. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: iris, linden tree and rosewood build a floral, green and woody base. White musk and beeswax wrap it in a powdery, creamy softness. Among the accords, citrus and sweetness slip in without breaking the fresh feel, while a spicy touch stays in the background.

Folavril

6.2

Goutal · 1980

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Goutal Folavril is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that pairs jasmine and mango with the sharp green of tomato leaf; it has been discontinued. The notes carry no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as a single whole from start to finish. Jasmine and exotic blossoms form the floral body, mango adds a soft fruity note, and tomato leaf keeps everything green and lively. Boronia lends the florals a faint spicy touch, while the citrus and fresh accords hold the brightness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads feminine and modern. Penhaligon's Luna and Heeley Verveine d'Eugène have a close profile.

Eau du Fier

7.7

Goutal · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Goutal Eau du Fier is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, green citrus opening against a smoky, earthy woodiness; it has been discontinued. It opens with osmanthus and bitter orange, then moves into black tea and clove at the heart. The base holds salty notes and birch tar, adding a spicy, resinous, slightly leathery depth. The fresh and smoky sides balance each other. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer and spring trailing behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and reads masculine.

Eau de Monsieur (1980)

7.7

Goutal · 1980

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Goutal Eau de Monsieur is a fresh, citrusy chypre for men, with a green, earthy and woody character; it has been discontinued. It reads fresh and citrusy, with green and spicy touches layered over it. Oakmoss, sandalwood and amber give the whole scent a woody, resinous and slightly earthy depth, and the chypre character stays dominant throughout. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, followed by summer and spring. It suits daily wear and the office best, and some voters also choose it for evenings.

Eau de Lavande

7.5

Goutal · 1981

Floral · Green · Sweet

Goutal Eau de Lavande is a unisex scent built around lavender, softened by spices, vanilla and tonka bean, with a floral, green and sweet character. Lavender leads, with spices adding a dry, warm edge, while vanilla and tonka bean bring sweetness and softness. The accords also point to green, woody and earthy sides, and the fougère feel stays strong. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by summer and spring, and it suits daily wear and the office best. Voters split evenly between masculine and feminine, which puts it somewhere in between. It has been discontinued.

Néroli

8.1

Goutal · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tubéreuse

8.4

Goutal · 1984

Fresh · Floral · Green

Des Lys

7.1

Goutal · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Goutal Des Lys is a fresh, green floral that pairs lily with ivy and a light fruity sweetness, aimed at women. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the small number of ratings means these figures are only a rough guide. No clear season or occasion stands out. The perfume has been discontinued and sits on the feminine side. Lily forms the floral centre, while ivy adds a green, cool, aquatic edge. Blackcurrant brings a fruity sweetness that softens the flower. The scent reads as one whole from start to finish.

Le Jasmin

6.0

Goutal · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Goutal Le Jasmin is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built on jasmine sambac, magnolia and ginger, and it has been discontinued. Jasmine sambac and magnolia carry the floral heart, while ginger adds a spicy spark. The accords lean fresh, aquatic and green, with a soft sweetness behind them. The notes don't unfold in stages; the scent reads as one whole bouquet from start to finish. It is positioned as a feminine fragrance. Its longevity is rated moderate, though few people have voted, so that reading is tentative. It suits those who want a light, clean floral. Goutal Un Matin d'Orage and Cartier Pur Magnolia have a close profile.

Rose Oud Absolu

7.9

Goutal · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Goutal Rose Oud Absolu is a unisex oriental built on floral and woody ground, with spice and earthy tones giving it an edge; it has been discontinued. Its sillage is rated good, though that rests on only a handful of votes. It wears without leaning masculine or feminine, in a plainly unisex way. There is no season or occasion information, so it is hard to say when it suits best. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base. Turkish rose carries the floral side, while oud and frankincense add a woody, earthy depth. Cardamom and coriander bring a spicy dryness, and a fruity touch softens the rose with some sweetness.