The Perfume Library

Roi Sans Equipage (Extrait de Parfum)

8.8

Henry Jacques

Fresh · Floral · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Henry Jacques Roi Sans Equipage Extrait de Parfum is a classic-leaning masculine scent that joins a fresh, green opening to the warmth of leather, tobacco and amber. It opens with bergamot, pepper and clary sage, fresh and spicy. In the heart, jasmine, patchouli and tobacco lead, the floral side resting on an earthy, resinous ground. The base of woody notes, leather and amber dries down warm and leathery. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. Leisure, business and evening wear all suit it. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur King Louis and The Dua Brand The Lonely King.

Blue Vanille (Extrait de Parfum)

8.3

Henry Jacques

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

Henry Jacques Blue Vanille Extrait de Parfum is a unisex, gourmand-leaning scent that sets creamy vanilla against tobacco and spice. African geranium, cardamom and spicy, aromatic notes open it, with woody notes and tobacco in the heart. White musk and vanilla in the base soften everything into a creamy, slightly powdery sweetness, while smoky and floral touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably between the two. Just Jack Tobacco Leaf and S.T. Dupont Perfect Tobacco have a close profile.

Et Pourtant (Extrait de Parfum)

8.3

Henry Jacques

Fresh · Floral · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Henry Jacques Et Pourtant Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, woody, masculine-leaning fougère that most voters place in fall and winter evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, with winter and spring following, and a share also wear it for business or daily use. Nearly half of those who voted for character call it masculine, with others pointing to a classic feel. It opens with lavender, aromatic notes and key lime, fresh and green. Lily of the valley, clary sage and Siam benzoin then add a floral, spicy, resinous softness. In the base, amber, leather and white musk settle into a creamy, leathery trail. Henry Jacques Roi Sans Equipage and Estēe Lauder Metropolis have a close profile.

Ambre Cuir de HJ (Extrait de Parfum)

8.2

Henry Jacques

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Henry Jacques Ambre Cuir de HJ Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent where sweet, powdery amber meets leather, resinous and slightly smoky, suited to evenings in the cooler months. It opens with orange blossom, Egyptian geranium and lavender, which give a bright floral lift. In the heart, frankincense, coriander seed and Florentine iris bring a spicy, powdery softness. The base of amber, opoponax and leather settles into a creamy, woody ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. It is mentioned most for evenings and nights out. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine. Its profile is close to Dior Homme Parfum and Parfums de Marly Athalia.

Myosotis (Extrait de Parfum)

8.9

Henry Jacques

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Henry Jacques Myosotis Extrait de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets ylang-ylang, jasmine and tuberose against the sweet, creamy warmth of vanilla and Siam benzoin. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, night out and evening are the occasions named most often. It reads feminine and classic. The floral accord leads from start to finish. Ylang-ylang, jasmine and hawthorn open it, followed by clove spice, orange blossom and tuberose. In the base, iris adds a powdery softness, while Siam benzoin and vanilla leave it sweet, resinous and creamy. Orlov Orlov Elixir and Dior New Look 1947 have a close profile.

Xantor (Extrait de Parfum)

8.2

Henry Jacques · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Extrait de Parfum

Henry Jacques Xantor Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens with bright citrus and spice and settles into a sweet, woody base. Bergamot, Sicilian lemon and Ceylonese cinnamon open it fresh, fruity and lightly spicy. Patchouli and Virginia cedar give the heart a woody, earthy footing, and vanilla and amber in the base soften everything and add sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick it for daily wear and leisure time, with business and evening use close behind. It reads masculine and modern for many, though a fair share also find it feminine.

Cascador (Extrait de Parfum)

8.0

Henry Jacques

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Henry Jacques Cascador Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, green citrus scent with a lightly sweet, powdery softness, and it reads as unisex. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen. It suits daily wear, leisure time and the office, and votes split closely between masculine and feminine. Bergamot, citrus notes and herbs open it fresh and green. Tea and Virginia cedar add a light woody touch in the heart. Musk and amber soften the base, bringing out the sweet, powdery side.

Musk Oil Black (Extrait de Parfum)

8.4

Henry Jacques

Floral · Spicy · Powdery

Extrait de Parfum

Henry Jacques Musk Oil Black Extrait de Parfum is a resinous, smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. Ylang-ylang and frankincense open it, benzoin and myrrh form the heart, and patchouli with Bourbon vanilla settles at the base. A floral opening gives way to a resinous, spicy heart and then a powdery, earthy, sweet dry-down. Its profile is close to Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur No. 15 and Note 33 L'Inévitable.

Fabien Absolute (Pure Perfume)

8.4

Henry Jacques

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pure Perfume

Henry Jacques Fabien Absolute (Pure Perfume) is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of bergamot, mandarin orange and green leaves against a woody base of oakmoss, musk and sandalwood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though both scores rest on few votes. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, with night out and evening trailing. The citrus and green notes give a bright, fresh start. In the heart, Brazilian palmarosa, violet and oud add a floral, spicy turn. Oakmoss, musk and sandalwood then settle it into a creamy, woody fougère feel.

Celima (Extrait de Parfum)

8.5

Henry Jacques

Citrus · Floral · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Henry Jacques Celima Extrait de Parfum is a floral, sweet and spicy women's fragrance in which coriander, bitter orange and ylang-ylang come first. It opens with coriander, bitter orange and rum, which give a green, citrusy and slightly sweet start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, carnation and Siam benzoin add a floral, resinous warmth. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and patchouli settles into a creamy, powdery, earthy oriental character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, with leisure wear also common. It reads as a women's fragrance, and its profile is close to Nicolaï Maharadjah and Enrico Gi Oud Nobile.

Oudh Imperial (Pure Perfume)

8.6

Henry Jacques

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Pure Perfume

Henry Jacques Oudh Imperial Pure Perfume is a dark, smoky and leathery oud scent with a resinous character, suited to men and women alike. It opens on oud, with leather and geranium in the heart. The base holds amber, patchouli and vanilla: vanilla and amber soften the edges, while patchouli adds an earthy depth. The overall feel is woody, spicy and oriental, with an animalic undertone. Voters find its longevity very strong and its sillage strong, though the number of votes is small. A dense scent like this needs only a light hand. Floris Leather Oud and Kajal Warek have a close profile.

Monsieur Bouquet (Pure Perfume)

9.1

Henry Jacques

Floral · Green · Spicy

Pure Perfume

Henry Jacques Monsieur Bouquet (Pure Perfume) is a dark, resinous, woody and leathery chypre-fougère made for men. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and nearly all who voted score them high, though the number of votes is small. There is no season or occasion preference to report, but the concentration suits those who do not want a light everyday scent. Pine needle and cinnamon leaf open it spicy and green. Leather, patchouli and benzoin then ground it in an earthy, resinous heart. Frankincense, musk and amber dry down at the base, with the floral accord softening the picture from the side.

Vert Galant (Extrait de Parfum)

8.1

Henry Jacques

Fresh · Floral · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Henry Jacques Vert Galant Extrait de Parfum is a men's fragrance where lavender is softened by sandalwood and amber, sitting between fresh and woody. A lavender opening leads into sandalwood and labdanum in the heart, while amber, musk and vanilla set a creamy, resinous base. Fresh and green touches are balanced by a spicy, woody line. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, winter and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It reads mostly masculine and classic. Le Blanc Lavande and Caron Pour Un Homme de Caron Millésime 2014 have a close profile.

Correspondance (Extrait de Parfum)

8.1

Henry Jacques · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Extrait de Parfum

Henry Jacques Correspondance Extrait de Parfum is a powdery, floral unisex scent in which rose, iris and hyacinth rest on the warmth of oud and vanilla. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind, while summer trails. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. It opens with hyacinth, iris and Damask rose, a fresh, powdery bouquet. In the heart, May rose, patchouli and apricot pull the florals in a fruity, earthy direction. In the base, oud, ambergris and vanilla sweeten it and dry it down with an oriental warmth. Hermès 24, Faubourg and Guerlain Patchouli Paris have a close profile.

Galileo

8.0

Henry Jacques · 2019

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Siskor de HJ (Extrait de Parfum)

8.3

Henry Jacques

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Extrait de Parfum

Henry Jacques Siskor de HJ Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, green, citrusy chypre-fougère for men, easiest to wear in spring and autumn. Most voters recommend spring, with autumn and summer not far behind. It is chosen most for leisure, daily wear and the office, though evenings and nights out work too. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and its character reads mainly masculine and classic. It opens fresh and citrusy with vervain, Italian bergamot and Sicilian lemon. Patchouli, lavender and jasmine form the heart, and frankincense, musk and amber in the base give it a spicy, warm depth as it dries.

Soudain L'Hiver (Pure Perfume)

8.4

Henry Jacques

Green · Spicy · Woody

Pure Perfume

Henry Jacques Soudain L'Hiver is a green, woody men's fragrance in Pure Perfume strength, opening on cedarwood, pine needle and spicy notes. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage good. It reads as masculine, with a dry, earthy, natural character; there are no season or occasion votes, so nothing more specific can be said about when it suits best. It opens with cedarwood, spicy notes and pine needle. In the heart, neroli, jasmine and Tunisian rosemary soften that austerity with a floral and herbal touch. The base of frankincense, moss and leather settles into a resinous, earthy, leathery finish, backed by chypre and fougère accords. Henry Jacques Monsieur Bouquet and Etat Libre d'Orange The Afternoon of a Faun have a close profile.

Fragrance (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

Henry Jacques

Fresh · Floral · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Henry Jacques Fragrance Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent that opens with ylang-ylang and aldehydes and moves into rose, carnation and cedar. Longevity is rated good and sillage strong, though both ratings rest on only a small number of votes. As a unisex scent, it suits men and women alike. The aldehydes and ylang-ylang give a bright, slightly green freshness at the start. In the heart, rose, carnation and cedar build a floral body. The base of labdanum, vanilla and iris turns it powdery, creamy and lightly sweet, in a chypre manner. Hermès Calèche Eau Délicate and Hermès Hiris have a close profile.

Mandala (Extrait de Parfum)

9.1

Henry Jacques

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Extrait de Parfum

Henry Jacques Mandala Extrait de Parfum is a spicy, smoky and leathery unisex scent, with a resinous, woody character that dominates. It opens with aromatic notes, lavender and clove, giving a spicy start. In the heart, opoponax, leather and oud come forward, and the scent turns smoky and animalic. The base settles into a woody, resinous ground of cedarwood, labdanum and sandalwood. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong, though the number of votes is small. As a concentrated, dense scent, it sits more comfortably in cool weather and in the evening. It suits men and women alike. Those after a similar profile may also look at Dior Leather Oud and Givenchy Oud Flamboyant.

Il y avait un Jardin… I

7.5

Henry Jacques · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Henry Jacques Il y avait un Jardin… I is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with a green, spicy edge. It opens with rosemary, bergamot, bitter orange and lemon; in the heart, orange blossom, lemon petitgrain, rosewood and lavender carry that freshness into a floral, green tone. The base of benzoin, sandalwood and cistus leaves a resinous, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and light. Most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, with some choosing it for sport and work. Nicolaï Cologne Sologne and Comme des Garçons Series 4: Cologne - Citrico have a close profile.

Chalain (Extrait de Parfum)

8.4

Henry Jacques · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Henry Jacques Chalain Extrait de Parfum opens with citrus and settles into a sweet, powdery, resinous oriental character, classed as a women's fragrance. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, nights out and evenings, though it also finds a place at work and for daily wear. Geranium, aromatic notes and citrus notes sketch a fresh frame at the start. In the heart, jasmine, iris and spicy notes add a floral, powdery softness. The base of vanilla, musk and opoponax carries it into a creamy, sweet warmth with a slightly animal edge. Guerlain Shalimar Philtre de Parfum and Robert Piguet Baghari (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Paccino (Extrait de Parfum)

8.9

Henry Jacques

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Henry Jacques Paccino Extrait de Parfum is a unisex fougère that opens green and fresh with sage, pine needle and rosemary, then softens with honey. The opening is led by sage, pine needle and rosemary, with a citrus freshness running over the green tones. In the heart, geranium and neroli come in, while honey lightly sweetens the herbal feel. The base of musk, cedar and oakmoss settles the scent into a dry, woody, earthy footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these figures are tentative. Its fougère structure and fresh character make it easy to wear on men and women alike, clean and airy. La Collina Toscana Leccio di Belvedere and Darkbeat Limae have a close profile.

Merveilleuse de HJ (Pure Perfume)

8.9

Henry Jacques

Floral · Green · Spicy

Pure Perfume

Henry Jacques Merveilleuse de HJ Pure Perfume is a floral, green and spicy chypre built around ylang-ylang, oriental rose and patchouli, positioned as a women's fragrance. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, so a light hand is enough with a perfume this concentrated. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing can be said about those. It opens with ylang-ylang, coriander and bergamot. The heart of clove, oriental rose and jasmine carries the floral side alongside the spice. In the base, patchouli, vetiver and opoponax add an earthy, oriental weight. Pygmalión Alfa and Clinique Aromatics Elixir (Perfume) have a close profile.

1995 (Extrait de Parfum)

8.3

Henry Jacques

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Henry Jacques 1995 Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, green fougère with citrus, spice and resin, anchored by a leathery base that keeps it unisex. The top opens with lavender, bergamot and basil, a bright, herbal and citrusy start. In the heart, juniper berry, fir balsam and cypress add a resinous, woodland feel. The base of patchouli, leather and tree moss weighs in last, turning the scent leathery and earthy. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote count is small, so treat that as a rough guide. The fresh, spicy character makes it easy to wear through the day, while the leather base gives it a slightly more mature edge. Azzaro pour Homme and Floris Elite have a close profile.