The Perfume Library

Helmut Lang (2000) (Eau de Cologne)

8.2

Helmut Lang · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Helmut Lang Helmut Lang is a eau de cologne for men that sets a fresh, floral character against sweet, spicy and woody touches; it has been discontinued. It opens with lavender and rosemary for a clean start. The heart of rose, jasmine, lily of the valley and heliotrope brings a powdery, creamy floral softness. Patchouli, cedar, sandalwood and musk anchor it in a warm, woody and slightly animalic base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office best. Most read it as masculine, though some find it feminine or classic. Helmut Lang Helmut Lang (Parfum) and Santa Maria Novella Muschio have a close profile.

Helmut Lang (2014) (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Helmut Lang · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Helmut Lang (2014) Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent built around amber, sandalwood and orange tree, sitting between fresh and woody; it has been discontinued. Rosemary and lavender add an aromatic freshness, while patchouli and cedarwood lay down a woody base. Amber and sandalwood sweeten and soften it, with powdery and creamy accords at the edges and spicy and animal touches adding depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and it sits most easily in leisure and daily wear, though it also works for the office and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, yet it is still treated as unisex. Mazzolari Hartley and Prada L'Homme Intense have a close profile.

Cuiron (2014)

8.0

Helmut Lang · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Helmut Lang Cuiron is a fresh, spicy unisex scent that sets leather and suede against bright bergamot, mandarin orange and pink pepper; it has been discontinued. Cuiron has no top, heart and base to speak of: the notes read together as one. Bergamot and mandarin orange keep the citrus fresh, while pink pepper and cassia add spice. Leather and suede form a soft, leathery floor beneath them, and woods and resins bring a dry, slightly smoky depth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Zara Vibrant Leather Éclat de Bergamote and bdk Parfums Crème de Cuir have a close profile.

Cuiron pour Homme (2002) (Eau de Cologne)

8.1

Helmut Lang · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Helmut Lang Cuiron pour Homme pairs bright citrus freshness with a smoky, leathery edge, reading masculine and classic; it has been discontinued. Most voters call it masculine and place it in fall and winter, with spring next. Evening, daily and business wear draw nearly equal votes. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Mandarin orange and bergamot give a fresh, fruity start. The heart carries plum and woody notes, and the base settles on leather and musk. Spicy, earthy and smoky tones add roughness, while animal and resinous touches weigh down the finish.

Helmut Lang

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Helmut Lang · 2001

Fresh · Aquatic · Green