The Perfume Library

Ninfeo Mio

7.5

Goutal · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Goutal Ninfeo Mio is a unisex scent that sets the fresh citrus of Sicilian lemon, citron and bitter orange against green fig. It opens with three citrus notes that feel bright rather than sharp. In the heart, green fig and galbanum add a fruity, green side. Lemon tree wood and mastic in the base leave a dry, spicy and woody edge as the scent settles. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a light trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is rarely chosen. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, which puts it somewhere in between. Goutal Eau d'Hadrien and Sospiro Basso have a close profile.

Ambre Fétiche (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Goutal · 2007

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Goutal Ambre Fétiche Eau de Parfum is a sweet, resinous and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. Evening and night out are the favoured occasions. Voters split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with frankincense, labdanum and styrax, then moves into benzoin, iris and geranium. Patchouli, Russian leather and vanilla form the base. The sweetness is tempered by woody, powdery and smoky tones, with a leathery, animal warmth in the background.

Eau d'Hadrien (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Goutal · 1981

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Goutal Eau d'Hadrien Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green citrus scent, unisex and closer to daytime wear. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot, citron and Sicilian lemon; in the heart, Italian green mandarin orange and juniper berry push that brightness towards green and spice. The base of musk, ylang-ylang and cypress holds it on a lightly floral, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daytime, leisure and office wear best. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly even. Hermès Un Jardin en Méditerranée and Eau d'Italie Jardin du Poète have a close profile.

Nuit et Confidences

8.0

Goutal · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Goutal Nuit et Confidences is a floral, gourmand scent that sets bright Italian bergamot and mandarin over orchid, frankincense and black pepper, and settles into creamy vanilla and tonka bean. It opens with a bright citrus lift from Italian bergamot and Italian mandarin orange. In the heart, orchid, frankincense and Madagascan black pepper add a spicy, faintly smoky edge to the floral core. The base of musk, Bourbon vanilla and Brazilian tonka bean turns it powdery, creamy and sweet. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions, though it also works for leisure. It reads mostly feminine. Aerin Tangier Vanille and Acca Kappa Vaniglia Fior di Mandorlo have a close profile.

Encens Flamboyant (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Goutal · 2007

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Goutal Encens Flamboyant Eau de Parfum is a resinous, smoky unisex scent that opens on frankincense and black pepper. Frankincense and black pepper lead, while frankincense resin, nutmeg and cardamom add a spicy warmth in the heart. Fir balsam, church frankincense and mastic settle into a woody, earthy base. Fresh and green accents lighten the weight, leaving an oriental touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and leisure wear stand out. It leans masculine in votes, though a sizeable share reads it as feminine. Robert Piguet Casbah and L'Artisan Parfumeur Timbuktu have a close profile.

Eau du Sud

7.3

Goutal · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Goutal Eau du Sud is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with lime, bergamot and peppermint, with galbanum adding a sharp green edge. Basil and lemon vervain carry that freshness through the heart. In the base, vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss give it a dry, woody, chypre-style footing. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, in line with its unisex character. Balmain de Balmain and Eau de Campagne have a close profile.

Petite Chérie (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Goutal · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Goutal Petite Chérie Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green, fruity floral that suits spring and summer days and reads as a feminine scent. It opens with pear, grass and peach: a juicy fruit sweetness kept in check by a green, cut-grass freshness. Musk rose takes over in the heart and brings out the floral side. Vanilla and white musk soften the base, drying down with a light sweetness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mainly for daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters describe its character as feminine and modern.

Nuit Étoilée (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Goutal · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Goutal Nuit Étoilée Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets bright citrus against resinous, woody notes of fir and pine; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and fresh with orange, citron and peppermint. In the heart, Siberian stone pine and fir balsam take over, pulling the scent towards a green, resinous feel. Everlasting flower and angelica leave a soft, sweet and lightly spicy base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Votes for feminine and masculine sit fairly close, so it reads somewhere in between. Goutal Nuit Étoilée Eau de Parfum and Xerjoff Kobe have a close profile.

Sables

7.7

Goutal · 1985

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Goutal Sables is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance with a woody, earthy side, leaning towards autumn and winter. It opens with mandarin orange and bergamot, then moves into oakmoss, Madagascan pepper and jasmine at the heart. The base brings Corsican immortelle, vanilla, Indian sandalwood and amber, settling into a resinous, sweet and earthy finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, with leisure and evening wear leading. Most read it as masculine, and some as classic. Yves Saint Laurent Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Jovoy Psychédélique have a close profile.

Songes (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Goutal · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Goutal Songes Eau de Toilette is a sweet, floral scent for evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued and most voters find it feminine. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind; it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out, and less at the office. Most voters call it feminine, and some see it as classic. The scent is built on white flowers: jasmine sambac, tiaré, frangipani and ylang-ylang absolute. Bourbon vanilla absolute and benzoin add sweetness and a gourmand side, while cinnamon, cumin and black pepper bring an oriental, spicy warmth, and patchouli deepens the powdery feel.

Mandragore

7.0

Goutal · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Goutal Mandragore is a fresh, spicy unisex scent built around spearmint, star anise and ginger, suited to spring and summer days. It has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Votes lean feminine, though a good share call it masculine. As a whole it reads fresh and green: spearmint and bergamot bring the lift, while star anise, black pepper and ginger add a spicy warmth. Citrus, floral and fruity touches are softened by a woody base. Goutal Mandragore Pourpre and Berdoues 1902 - Gingembre Vert have a close profile.

Vanille Exquise

7.4

Goutal · 2004

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Goutal Vanille Exquise is a sweet, gourmand perfume for women, built around Polynesian vanilla absolute and benzoin. It opens with angelica root, which adds a light spiciness. In the heart, almond milk softens the scent and gives it a creamy fullness. The base carries benzoin and vanilla sweetness, with gaiac wood adding a woody depth. It settles into a powdery, oriental finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and is also worn in the evening and at work. Half of voters read its character as feminine. Givenchy Pi (Eau de Toilette) and Parfums de Marly Althaïr have a close profile.

Étoile d'une Nuit

7.9

Goutal · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Goutal Étoile d'une Nuit is a floral, fruity women's fragrance whose sweetness is softened by a powdery, creamy texture. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and its use is spread evenly across daily wear, leisure, evening and business. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern. It opens with blackberry, Italian mandarin orange and Italian bergamot. Egyptian jasmine, iris and rose form a floral heart. Cashmere wood, musk and vanilla leave it creamy and sweet at the base.

Les Nuits d'Hadrien

7.2

Goutal · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Goutal Les Nuits d'Hadrien is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with artemisia, Sicilian bergamot and green mandarin orange, a sharp, green freshness. In the heart, juniper, caraway, cypress and basil add a spicy, woody feel. In the base, patchouli, amber, musk and vanilla soften that coolness and sweeten it slightly. Longevity and sillage are rated weak. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily and business settings. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. Montana Montana Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Floris 1976 have a close profile.

Tenue de Soirée

7.3

Goutal · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Goutal Tenue de Soirée is a powdery, sweet floral for women, best suited to evenings and nights out. It opens bright and lightly spicy with Italian bergamot, pink pepper and freesia. The heart turns soft and powdery with water lily, iris and violet. Musk, praliné and patchouli sweeten and settle the base, while fruity and synthetic tones run through the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer a distant last. Evening and night out lead the occasions, and half of voters call its character feminine. Jimmy Choo Iris Crush and Aigner Iconista have a close profile.

Grand Amour (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Goutal · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Goutal Grand Amour Eau de Parfum pairs a fresh, green opening with a powdery, sweet bouquet of flowers, and reads clearly feminine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has a fair following. Daytime and evening wear are split almost evenly, and the scent is mostly seen as feminine, with some calling it classic. Galbanum and blackcurrant bud give a cool, green start. In the heart, hyacinth, honeysuckle and white lily form a floral core. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and amber bring a woody, sweet warmth, while spicy and slightly leathery touches stay in the background.

Myrrhe Ardente (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Goutal · 2007

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Goutal Myrrhe Ardente Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent built on myrrh, benzoin and tonka bean into a warm, resinous blend; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring second and summer well behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings, leisure time and nights out. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens on myrrh, then moves into gaiac wood and beeswax, giving it a woody, smoky turn. The base of benzoin, tonka bean and more myrrh keeps it sweet and spicy, with an earthy warmth underneath. Armani Privé Myrrhe Impériale and Ambre Cello have a close profile.

Le Chèvrefeuille

7.2

Goutal · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Goutal Le Chèvrefeuille is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with lemon petitgrain, bringing a citrusy, green brightness. Jasmine and honeysuckle carry the floral heart, and narcissus softens the base. The overall impression is fresh and lightly sweet. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters find it feminine. Diptyque Olène and Montale Jasmin Full have a close profile.

Musc Nomade

6.9

Goutal · 2008

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Goutal Musc Nomade is a unisex scent that opens fresh and settles into a sweet, powdery, resinous texture with woody and spicy edges. Papyrus gives the opening a clean, dry feel. Angelica and ambrette carry the heart, and patchouli, tonka bean and labdanum then ground it in a sweet, resinous, faintly smoky base. The accords also include animal and synthetic shades, which the scent keeps soft. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters spread across all four seasons, with fall slightly ahead. Daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often. Feminine and masculine votes come out almost even. Goutal Ambre Sauvage Absolu and Juliette Has A Gun In the Mood for Oud have a close profile.

Mandragore Pourpre (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Goutal · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Goutal Mandragore Pourpre Eau de Toilette is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh citrus lift with green, spicy and earthy tones; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and rosemary open it fresh and green, star anise and black pepper add spice, and heliotrope brings a soft floral touch. Patchouli and frankincense set a woody, earthy base, with a fruity note running through it. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so many read it as sitting in between. Goutal Mandragore and Nicolaï Cologne Sologne have a close profile.

Duel (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Goutal · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Goutal Duel Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green scent that settles into a leathery, earthy wood; it is classed as masculine and has been discontinued. It opens with petitgrain and maté, giving a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, absinth and orris root add a floral, slightly spicy touch, while musk, leather and gaiac wood anchor the base in a woody, earthy foundation. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a low profile. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall a close third. It is chosen mostly for daily wear, leisure and business. Most voters read it as masculine, though a share also find it feminine.

Bois d'Hadrien

7.7

Goutal · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Goutal Bois d'Hadrien is a fresh, green unisex scent that pairs lime with cypress wood and Siberian stone pine; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters recommend spring, summer and fall, with winter picked far less often. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, which puts it between the two. It opens on the citrus brightness of lime, and ivy adds a green note in the heart. In the base, cypress wood and Siberian stone pine give a woody frame, while spices warm that dry, cool air slightly.

Le Mimosa

6.9

Goutal · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Goutal Le Mimosa is a fresh, green floral that turns powdery and lightly sweet, suited to spring and summer and to easygoing daytime wear. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine, with some calling it modern and others classic. It has been discontinued. Mimosa and iris form a floral, powdery core, with peach adding a fruity sweetness and aniseed a faint spice. Sandalwood and white musk soften the flowers from behind. The green and fresh accords keep it light rather than heavy. Miller Harris Cœur de Fleur and Lolita Lempicka Mon Eau have a close profile.

Un Matin d'Orage (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Goutal · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Goutal Un Matin d'Orage Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy floral with a green, lightly spiced edge, suited to daytime wear in spring and summer. It opens with lemon, ginger and shiso, where the citrus brightness meets a green, faintly spicy note. The heart of jasmine sambac and magnolia adds a soft floral body, and ylang-ylang with gaiac wood sweetens the base slightly, drying down with a fruity warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it reads best for daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening and night out more in the background. More than half of voters call it feminine. Dior J'adore L'Eau and Goutal Le Jasmin have a close profile.