The Perfume Library

13 perfumes

Basalt

Helène d'Arcy · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Helène d'Arcy Basalt is a women's fragrance that sets a floral, fruity core against a sweet, powdery and woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen mostly for daytime and office wear, less for evening or nights out. It opens with green leaves, apple and bergamot, a fresh, fruity start. White lily, jasmine and ylang-ylang fill the heart with a floral weight. In the base, vanilla, cedarwood, white musk and sandalwood sweeten it and settle into a powdery, woody warmth.

Active

6.3

Helène d'Arcy

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Vintage

6.3

Helène d'Arcy · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Helène d'Arcy Vintage is a fresh, fruity floral for women, suited to light daytime and leisure wear, and it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading and business use not far behind. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a soft scent. It reads feminine. Grapefruit and raspberry open it fresh and lightly sweet. At the heart, rose and violet bring a floral, powdery softness, and woods ground it at the base. The gourmand sweetness stays light while the fresh side leads.

Enjoué

6.1

Helène d'Arcy · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Helène d'Arcy Enjoué is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance built on citrus, green leaves and flowers; it has been discontinued. It opens with a bright citrus lift of orange, apricot, bergamot and lemon, cooled by green leaves. The heart of freesia, rose, geranium and orange blossom adds a soft floral note. In the base, musk and cedarwood gather the sweetness onto a woody ground. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and reads light. Most voters pick spring and summer. It is chosen mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office. Linari Eleganza Luminosa and Al Haramain Neroli Canvas have a close profile.

Remember

5.4

Helène d'Arcy

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Emotions

7.1

Helène d'Arcy

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aubage

7.1

Helène d'Arcy

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Helène d'Arcy Aubage is a fresh, floral women's fragrance, softened by a sweet, powdery and lightly woody tone. Aubage lasts a moderate time and projects weakly, so it stays close to the wearer rather than filling a room. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. It has been discontinued. Citrus notes bring the freshness, jasmine and violet build the floral core, and iris adds a powdery softness. A spicy accord stays in the background. Monotheme Extrait d'Iris and LR Antigua have a close profile.

Falling

6.5

Helène d'Arcy · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Helène d'Arcy Falling is a sweet, powdery floral built on citrus and fruity tones, made for women and since discontinued. The notes are ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose, pepper and orange blossom. With no top, heart and base split, it reads as a single whole: the flowers lead, citrus and fruity tones lighten them, and the pepper adds a spicy edge. Gourmand and oriental sides, along with woody and powdery touches, keep the scent soft and sweet. Its profile is close to Dior Hypnotic Poison Eau Sensuelle and Guerlain Fall Flowers.