The Perfume Library

14 perfumes

Caelum

Hemcael

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Hemcael Caelum opens with mandarin orange, chocolate and rum and dries down into oud, vanilla and amber, a unisex scent where the sweet, gourmand side leads. It suits those who want a strong fragrance: voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, with longevity scoring 7.9 out of 10. There are no season or occasion votes to go on, so nothing can be said there; it sits evenly between masculine and feminine. The top pairs mandarin orange and peach with chocolate, rum and cinnamon, a fruity, spicy sweetness. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine and caramel turn the floral side creamy. The base of oud, sandalwood, vanilla, amber and oakmoss lays down a woody, oriental, slightly animalic floor.

Horruit

7.3

Hemcael

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Hemcael Horruit is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that opens with grapefruit, pineapple and Calabrian bergamot and settles into amber, caramel and woody notes. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It reads equally well on men and women. No season or occasion clearly stands out. The opening pairs the brightness of grapefruit and bergamot with the juicy sweetness of pineapple. In the heart, jasmine and lily bring a floral side that coconut softens into something creamy, with amber adding warmth. The dry-down leans on amber, woody notes and caramel, leaving a sweet, creamy and slightly synthetic feel. Khadlaj Island and Gritti Monica have a close profile.

Raris

7.6

Hemcael

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Hemcael Raris is a unisex scent built on oregano and liquorice, with vanilla and patchouli settling into a sweet, spicy character. It opens with oregano and liquorice, giving a spicy, lightly sugary start. In the heart, vanilla, patchouli and magnolia bring a gourmand, creamy, powdery sweetness. The base of ambergris, musk, cedarwood and sandalwood leaves a resinous, slightly smoky finish. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. It reads as neither strictly masculine nor feminine. Zadig & Voltaire This Is Us! and Kerosene Promises, Promises have a close profile.

Abel

7.5

Hemcael

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hemcael Abel is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a creamy texture and a slightly synthetic sheen. The top holds vanilla, orange and apple, so the first impression is sweet and fruity. In the heart, tagetes and jasmine carry the floral side. The base of vetiver, musk, oud and sweet notes softens everything and settles it onto a creamy footing. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the sample is small, so that reading is tentative. It leans neither masculine nor feminine and wears as a true unisex. Câline Madame Chérie and Avon Vanilla Soft Musk (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Otium

6.8

Hemcael · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Glacialis

7.6

Hemcael · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hemcael Glacialis is a unisex fragrance that pairs the sweetness of honey, caramel, vanilla and tonka bean with the warmth of amber and sandalwood. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage strong, though the small number of ratings means these are only a rough guide. The sweet, spicy build suggests it sits more comfortably in cooler weather. Gourmand and oriental traits lead: honey, caramel and milk give a creamy sweetness, cinnamon adds spice, and amber and oud lend depth. Jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang form a floral layer while apple brings a fruity lift. Overall it reads warm, sweet and dense. Xerjoff Alexandria II and Al Haramain Desert Rose have a close profile.