The Perfume Library

Sandalsun

7.3

Hermetica · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Hermetica Sandalsun is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent with a creamy, powdery character, and it suits autumn and winter days best. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays on you for a long time without filling the room. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, with spring second and summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. It opens with bergamot and hazelnut. In the heart, Bourbon vanilla, heliotrope and cocoa bring out the sweetness. The base holds Indian sandalwood, musk and myrrh, a woody, spicy foundation that softens the sugar. Parfums de Marly Althaïr and Zara Sand Desert at Sunset Intense have a close profile.

Jade888

5.8

Hermetica · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hermetica Jade888 is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards warm seasons and easy daily wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily use and the office come up most often as occasions. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Votes lean feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with pear, galbanum and lily of the valley, a fresh, green and lightly fruity start. In the heart, orris concrete, ginger and clary sage add a floral, spicy touch. Cedarwood, ambrette seed absolute and musk soften the base as it dries. The accords also carry a synthetic edge. Montale Fantastic Basilic and Le Labo Citron 28 have a close profile.

Source¹

5.7

Hermetica · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Hermetica Source¹ is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Bergamot gives it a bright citrus lift, softened by fruity and spicy accords. Amber, myrrh and woody notes lay a warm, dry base underneath, while musk keeps everything smooth. Despite the fresh feel, there is a synthetic edge too. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, neither tight to the skin nor far-reaching. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits between the two. Zara Dry Land and Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) have a close profile.

Amberbee

7.0

Hermetica · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hermetica Amberbee is a sweet, gourmand and resinous unisex scent led by cinnamon, caramel and vanilla. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it is also worn for leisure. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. More voters read it as feminine, but a fair number call it masculine. It opens with cinnamon, red fruits and bergamot, so spice and fruity sweetness arrive together. In the heart, caramel, amber and vanilla pull it in a creamy, gourmand direction. The base of opoponax, sandalwood and Peru balsam leaves a resinous, woody warmth.

Rosefire

6.9

Hermetica · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hermetica Rosefire is a unisex scent that opens with Damask rose absolute, clove and violet, then softens into vanilla, amber and tonka bean. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it leans towards night outs, evenings and leisure. Most see it as feminine, though a fair number call it modern. It opens fresh, floral and green, with clove adding a thin line of warmth over the rose. In the heart, date and everlasting flower absolute bring a fruity sweetness. The base of davana, amber, vanilla and tonka bean dries down creamy and sweet. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Roberto Ugolini Loafer and Mancera Jardin Exclusif have a close profile.

Verticaloud

6.6

Hermetica · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Hermetica Verticaloud is a unisex scent that opens with mandarin orange, rose and nutmeg and settles into vetiver, oud and amber, holding a fresh side and a spicy one together. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it is also worn for leisure. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. The opening is brightened by mandarin orange and rose, with nutmeg adding spice. Violet leaf absolute and cinnamon form the heart. The base of vetiver, cypriol, amyris, oud and amber leaves a woody, resinous, slightly leathery sweetness. Afnan Rare Carbon and Mancera Black Gold have a close profile.

Patchoulight

6.7

Hermetica · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hermetica Patchoulight is a unisex scent built around black pepper, orris concrete and Indonesian patchouli, with a fresh, green, floral character. A spicy black pepper opening gives way to a heart of orris concrete, violet leaf absolute and rose, which reads powdery and green. The base of musk, benzoin and Indonesian patchouli sweetens it and settles it onto an earthy, woody ground. Fruity and synthetic touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, and towards leisure and evening wear. Most call it feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Cacharel Eden and Tocca Violette have a close profile.

Vertical Ambers - Vaninight

7.3

Hermetica · 2018

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Hermetica Vertical Ambers - Vaninight is a sweet, gourmand and spicy amber scent, unisex and best suited to autumn and winter evenings. It wears with good longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads comfortably either way. Amber and vanilla absolute form the core, with tonka bean absolute and almond adding a creamy sweetness. Black pepper and pink pepper bring spice, sandalwood gives a woody base, jasmine and mimosa add a soft floral touch, and rum deepens the warmth. Synthetic and leathery tones keep the sweetness from turning syrupy.

Emerald Stairways - Spiceair

5.2

Hermetica · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hermetica Emerald Stairways - Spiceair is a unisex fragrance that sets the fresh, green side of bergamot and petitgrain against cinnamon and cedar. Citrus and greenery lead: bergamot and petitgrain bring freshness, while pineapple adds a sweet brightness. Cinnamon contributes a spicy warmth, and moss and cedar ground the scent in a woody, earthy base. Ambroxan leaves a clean, synthetic texture. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most voters read its character as masculine.

Cedarise

7.0

Hermetica · 2018

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Hermetica Cedarise is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, spicy opening of elemi resin, cardamom and black pepper with a woody base of Virginia cedar and vetiver. Cedarise suits the in-between seasons best: most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office, and its longevity is rated good with moderate sillage. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine. It opens with cardamom and black pepper over the bright resin of elemi. Geranium and violet leaf absolute bring a green heart. The base settles into patchouli, moss, Virginia cedar and vetiver, leaving it earthy and woody. Jo Malone English Oak & Hazelnut and Essential Parfums Patchouli Mania have a close profile.

Dry Waters - Multilotus

5.8

Hermetica · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hermetica Dry Waters - Multilotus is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around lotus, jasmine sambac absolute and fig leaf. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, though it is sold as unisex. Lotus and jasmine draw a floral frame, while fig leaf and green notes add coolness. Watermelon gives a light fruity sweetness and bergamot supports the bright feel. Sandalwood, musk and amber settle it into a powdery, creamy softness. Parfums de Marly Palatine and Roberto Ugolini Giardino di Boboli have a close profile.

Emerald Stairways - Greenlion

6.5

Hermetica · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hermetica Emerald Stairways - Greenlion is a fresh, green unisex scent that most voters place in spring, summer and autumn, for leisure and business wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the small number of ratings makes that a rough guide. Most voters pick spring, and winter is the least chosen season. It leans somewhat masculine, but feminine and modern readings appear too. The scent as a whole reads fresh, green and floral. Bergamot, basil and green notes carry the bright side, while green mango and rose sweeten it slightly. Cardamom and pink pepper add spice, and cedarwood, sandalwood, patchouli and amber form a woody base. Leather, Bourbon vanilla and cashmeran stay in the background. Cartier Déclaration d'Un Soir and Ben Sherman Icon have a close profile.

Bloomtea

6.5

Hermetica · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Hermetica Bloomtea is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around green tea, Damask rose absolute and white musk, leaning towards spring and summer days. The top opens with clary sage, white lavender and green tea, fresh with a light spicy edge. In the heart, Damask rose absolute, pear, geranium and heliotrope add a floral, fruity sweetness. Moss, white musk and tonka bean close it on a soft, creamy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Ojar Solar Flair and Boucheron Iris de Syracuse have a close profile.

Dry Waters - Megaflower

6.4

Hermetica · 2018

Floral · Green · Fruity

Hermetica Dry Waters - Megaflower is a floral unisex fragrance built around jasmine, ylang-ylang and neroli, with sweet, spicy and woody sides. The flowers lead: jasmine, ylang-ylang and orange blossom absolute form the core. Bergamot and mandarin orange add some freshness, while plum brings a soft fruitiness. Madagascan cinnamon adds a spicy touch, and vanilla, tonka bean and musk pull the scent towards sweet, creamy and powdery. Sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver give it a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is chosen more often for evenings and nights out. Half of the voters read it as feminine, though it can be worn as a unisex scent. Guerlain Mayotte and Parfums de Marly Sedbury have a close profile.

Redmoon

7.0

Hermetica · 2019

Citrus · Sweet · Synthetic

Hermetica Redmoon is a unisex fragrance that opens with bright bergamot, mandarin orange and pink pepper, then deepens into iris, saffron and moss. The top is bergamot, mandarin orange and Peruvian pink pepper, a citrus opening with a light spice. The heart brings iris, jasmine absolute, saffron and maté. In the base, moss, benzoin, myrrh and vetiver settle the scent onto a sweet, woody, smoky ground, with leathery and chypre touches running through it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though few people have voted, so these ratings are tentative. It is unisex and reads comfortably on either men or women. Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Elixir and Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey share a close note and accord profile.

Figfever

5.9

Hermetica · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hermetica Figfever is a fresh, green unisex scent led by mandarin orange, bergamot and fig leaf. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot, blackcurrant and lily of the valley, a citrusy, fruity brightness. In the heart, fig leaf brings out the green side, while cinnamon and cardamom add a sweet spice. The base of vetiver, patchouli and moss settles it onto a woody, creamy footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin, though the small number of votes makes these figures tentative. It suits men and women alike. M. Micallef DesirToxic and Al Ambra Green Forest have a close profile.

Peonypop

6.5

Hermetica · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermetica Peonypop is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh raspberry and grapefruit opening with a floral heart of peony, Bulgarian rose and magnolia. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though few people have rated it, so these figures are only a rough guide. The fresh, floral build leans towards easy everyday wear, and it suits both women and men. Raspberry and grapefruit bring a fruity, citrusy brightness at the start. In the heart, peony, Bulgarian rose, magnolia and osmanthus absolute form a floral, slightly powdery centre, kept light by aquatic and green touches. Cedarwood, vetiver and musk give it a woody base. Burberry Sport for Women and hej:pure Pure Flower have a close profile.

Eterniris

7.1

Hermetica · 2020

Floral · Green · Fruity

Hermetica Eterniris is a unisex scent that sets a floral, green character against spice and a leathery, woody base. It opens with orris concrete, raspberry and bergamot, where a powdery floral side meets a fruity brightness. In the heart, black pepper and saffron add a spicy warmth while rose and lily of the valley keep the floral thread going. The base of oud, cypriol and leather gives it a dark, woody, leathery floor. The green and powdery tones never quite disappear. Hermès Kelly Calèche (Eau de Toilette) and Zara Mystical Metal have a close profile.

Darkoud

6.3

Hermetica · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Hermetica Darkoud is a unisex fragrance that opens with saffron, cardamom and bergamot and deepens into patchouli, Assam oud and myrrh, its floral and spicy side softened by sweetness. Its sillage is rated as good by those who voted, though the small number of votes means this is not a firm picture. It is described as unisex, and its woody, oriental build suits those who like warmer, denser scents. The top is a spicy start of saffron, cardamom and bergamot. In the heart, geranium, tuberose absolute and rose absolute add a floral layer, while the base of patchouli, Assam oud and myrrh sets a woody, sweet, oriental ground. Tom Ford Oud Voyager and Birkholz Amber Intense have a close profile.

Tonkandy

6.4

Hermetica · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hermetica Tonkandy is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance that opens with bergamot, cinnamon leaf and black pepper and settles into bourbon vanilla absolute and tonka bean. The opening pairs the brightness of bergamot with the spice of cinnamon leaf and black pepper. In the heart, fudge, geranium and davana take over; the fudge pushes the scent towards the gourmand side while geranium adds a floral touch. The base of bourbon vanilla absolute, musk and tonka bean dries down soft and sweet. Fruity and synthetic tones also run through the accords. Maison Margiela On a Date and Maison Berliner Pomme Tonka have a close profile.

Appear

7.2

Hermetica · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Hermetica Appear is a unisex scent that pairs citrus and fruity brightness with a floral, sweet body, with gourmand and woody undertones. It opens with mandarin orange and green apple, a fresh and fruity start. The heart is floral, built on iris, jasmine, gardenia and lily of the valley; pear keeps the fruit going, black pepper adds a spicy touch, and vanilla and tonka bean make it creamy and sweet. The base of cedarwood and Madagascan vetiver adds a woody balance, while caramel brings a gourmand sweetness at the end.

Hermetica · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hermetica · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermetica · 2020

Green · Fruity · Gourmand