The Perfume Library

Rouge Cardinal

8.0

Hervé Gambs · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Hervé Gambs Rouge Cardinal is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best; it has been discontinued. Patchouli, frankincense, Bourbon vanilla, orange blossom and cocoa absolute sit together here. The sweetness comes from the vanilla and cocoa, while frankincense and patchouli pull it towards a resinous, earthy and faintly smoky tone. Spicy and powdery touches soften the woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night out and evening lead the occasions, with leisure behind them. Though unisex, slightly more voters read it as masculine. Profumum Roma Patchouly and Chopard Amber Malaki have a close profile.

Ombre Sauvage

7.9

Hervé Gambs · 2015

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Hervé Gambs Ombre Sauvage is a unisex scent built around tonka bean, birch wood and Bourbon vanilla, with pink pepper and Haitian vetiver beside them; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, with summer well behind. It is worn for evenings, nights out and leisure time. It leans masculine for most voters, though a fair number find it feminine. The scent reads fresh and green, with a spicy, woody, smoky body over it. Birch wood and cedarwood give it a dry, resinous frame, while tonka bean and Bourbon vanilla soften that frame with a powdery, oriental sweetness. Pink pepper adds a light bite of spice and vetiver carries the green side.

Infusion Noire

6.8

Hervé Gambs · 2015

Floral · Green · Sweet

Hervé Gambs Infusion Noire is a spicy, woody unisex scent built around star anise, pimento and nutmeg, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and the occasions that lead are evening, leisure and a night out. Voters read it as more masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. The scent is spicy and woody throughout: star anise, pimento, nutmeg and pepper set a warm frame, with cedar adding a dry woodiness. Sage and lavender bring a green, lightly floral freshness. Sweet, powdery, resinous and smoky accents soften the sharper side and add an earthy depth.

Hôtel Riviera

7.6

Hervé Gambs · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hervé Gambs Hôtel Riviera is a unisex scent built on mint, mandarin orange and bergamot, with a fresh, citrusy feel. It wears at a moderate strength with moderate projection. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions it gets the most votes for. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it sits comfortably between the two. Mint and bergamot keep the first impression cool and green, while mandarin orange adds a fruity sweetness. Orange blossom softens it towards floral and creamy, and cedarwood leaves a light woody, spicy base underneath. Nishane Tempfluo and Le Couvent Eau Aimable have a close profile.

Bois Dahman

7.3

Hervé Gambs · 2015

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Hervé Gambs Bois Dahman is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent built around saffron, sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla. The notes read as one whole: sandalwood and amber lay a woody base, Bourbon vanilla sweetens it, and saffron adds spice. Frankincense and birch bark bring a resinous, slightly leathery edge, while the powdery side softens the sharper turns. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure and evening wear, and it also goes out at night. Votes for masculine and feminine character are close, so it sits between the two. Jo Malone Saffron and Dorin Bureau du Roi have a close profile.

Domaine du Cap

6.9

Hervé Gambs · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hervé Gambs Domaine du Cap is a unisex fragrance that suits spring and autumn days and relaxed, casual moments, with a fresh, green and woody character. Most voters pick it for spring and fall, and for leisure and daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though it is described as unisex. Thyme, basil, wild fennel and rosemary lead, giving a fresh, green, spicy herbal feel. Cedarwood puts a dry woodiness beneath them, while citrus and creamy accords soften the edges. Louis Vuitton LV Lovers and Heeley Cologne Officinale have a close profile.

La Baie des Anges

7.1

Hervé Gambs · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hervé Gambs La Baie des Anges is a unisex scent that pairs ylang-ylang and jasmine with the brightness of grapefruit and the softness of vanilla. It is a floral, citrusy fragrance: ylang-ylang and jasmine build a creamy, powdery base, while grapefruit adds a fresh, fruity lift. Vanilla pushes the sweetness towards gourmand, and rhubarb adds a faint spicy edge. A slightly synthetic sheen runs through the accords. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille and Kenzo 7:15 AM in Bali have a close profile.

Jardin Privé

7.1

Hervé Gambs · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hervé Gambs Jardin Privé is a unisex scent where Japanese green tea, mandarin orange and bergamot set a fresh, citrusy, green tone. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor disappears quickly. Voters pick it most for leisure and evenings, and it also finds a place in business and daily wear. It reads light and doesn't lean toward either gender. Mandarin orange and bergamot give a bright citrus lift, while Japanese green tea pulls it toward a calm, green side. Patchouli and vetiver form a woody, lightly spicy base underneath. The overall impression is clean, open and natural. Louis Vuitton Orage and Goutal Eau de Monsieur (2013) have a close profile.

Iris Royal

7.5

Hervé Gambs · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Hervé Gambs Iris Royal is a unisex fragrance suited to evenings and nights out, leaning towards autumn and winter, that pairs powdery iris with spice and resin for a warm, dry character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with evening and night-out wear leading. Votes for masculine and feminine are level, so it doesn't belong clearly to either side. Italian iris, French saffron and Honduras styrax dominate, while Calabrian bergamot adds a citrus lift. Bourbon vanilla and Spanish labdanum bring a sweet, resinous warmth, and Texas cedar keeps it dry, woody and faintly leathery.

Hôtel Particulier

7.1

Hervé Gambs · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Hervé Gambs Hôtel Particulier is a sweet, woody floral with a powdery, resinous warmth and a faint smokiness, suited to fall and winter evenings. Its notes are amber, sandalwood, rose, tonka bean and vanilla. Rose carries the floral side, vanilla and tonka sweeten it, and amber with sandalwood gives it a woody, oriental base. Spicy and earthy touches keep the sweetness from turning heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure time and evenings out. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads as unisex. Carven Paris Bangalore and O'Driù Peety have a close profile.

Pink Évidence

7.1

Hervé Gambs · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Hervé Gambs Pink Évidence is a fresh, floral women's perfume with a soft, sweet, powdery and creamy feel. The notes read as a single whole: yuzu and hawthorn berry bring the freshness, jasmine and ylang-ylang form the floral core, and iris with violet adds a powdery, creamy softness. It is sweet without being heavy, and the overall impression is gentle and clean. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. It is made for women. The vote count is small, so this picture is still tentative. Monotheme Extrait d'Iris and Dior Dioramour have a close profile.

Cœur Couronné

6.6

Hervé Gambs · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Hervé Gambs Cœur Couronné is a unisex fragrance in which a fresh, floral opening turns into a caramel-and-vanilla sweetness. Jasmine, neroli and rose lead the top, with davana in the heart. Caramel and bourbon vanilla settle in the base, softening the scent into something sweet and creamy with a gourmand edge. Fruity and spicy touches stay in the background over a powdery, lightly resinous base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the small number of votes means these figures are tentative. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. Asabi № 3 Intense and Pantheon Trastevere have a close profile.

Coup de Grâce

6.6

Hervé Gambs · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hervé Gambs Coup de Grâce is a unisex scent that softens a fresh, floral opening with spice, wood and a creamy sweetness. The top notes are Damask rose, violet and white lilac, which read as a green, fresh floral bouquet. Vetiver and saffron in the heart add a dry, spicy edge, and amber and sandalwood in the base settle it into a creamy, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a few people have voted. Most voters place it in the evening, leisure and night-out occasions, and it also works for the office. Jo Malone Orris & Sandalwood and Nishane Tuberóza X have a close profile.

Tonka Majestic

7.9

Hervé Gambs · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Hervé Gambs Tonka Majestic is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent with a spicy, woody side. Tonka bean absolute and cocoa absolute set the sweetness, while rum adds a boozy warmth. Ceylonese cinnamon leaves a spicy trace, labdanum gives resinous depth, and patchouli lays an earthy, woody base. The overall impression is powdery, dense and warm. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though few votes back this up, so treat it as a rough guide. It reads unisex. Ramón Monegal Cuirelle and Obvious Un Patchouli have a close profile.

Oud Plaza

6.9

Hervé Gambs · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Hervé Gambs Oud Plaza is a sweet, woody unisex fragrance built around Cambodian oud, Haitian vetiver and Indonesian patchouli. The scent reads as one whole rather than a sequence of stages. Oud, vetiver and patchouli form a woody frame, while Malay gurjun balsam and amber add a resinous warmth. Bourbon vanilla brings the sweetness, and Atlas cedar with Indian papyrus lays a dry wood texture over it. Spicy, smoky and slightly animal tones give it a dark, oriental feel. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so this is only a rough guide. With its dense, heavy build, it suits men and women equally.

Hervé Gambs · 2020

Floral · Green · Sweet

Hervé Gambs · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hervé Gambs · 2019

Hervé Gambs · 2019

Hervé Gambs · 2019