The Perfume Library

Hyde

7.6

Hiram Green · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Hiram Green Hyde is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, smoky and leathery with a sweet softness running through it. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and leisure wear leading and night outings close behind. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Lemon and bergamot give a brief bright opening, then the heart moves to birch tar and sweet acacia. The base holds labdanum, vanilla and oakmoss. The overall impression is sweet, spicy and woody, with animal, resinous and smoky tones adding a leathery depth.

Slowdive

7.7

Hiram Green · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hiram Green Slowdive is a floral, sweet and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and see it for evenings, nights out and leisure time. Some find it feminine and others masculine, so it sits between the two. It opens with orange blossom and neroli. The heart brings tuberose, honey, beeswax, dried fruits and tobacco flower, and the floral side turns sweet, creamy and gourmand. Resins in the base leave a spicy, oriental trail. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu and Tauer Perfumes Vanilla Absolue have a close profile.

Arbolé / Arbolé Arbolé

7.4

Hiram Green · 2016

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Hiram Green Arbolé / Arbolé Arbolé is a unisex scent where patchouli, sandalwood and cedarwood open into vanilla and tonka bean, green and sweet in character. Patchouli opens on an earthy, green footing. In the heart, sandalwood and cedarwood give a woody, creamy texture. In the base, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten the scent, while spicy, resinous and powdery touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine character are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either. Réminiscence Patchouli (Eau de Toilette) and Alverde Wunderwelt have a close profile.

Moon Bloom

7.7

Hiram Green · 2013

Floral · Green · Sweet

Hiram Green Moon Bloom is a floral, creamy unisex scent built on ylang-ylang, jasmine absolute and tuberose absolute, softened with coconut. The flowers lead: ylang-ylang, jasmine and tuberose carry the scent from start to finish. Coconut adds a creamy sweetness, while leaves bring a green freshness. Tropical spices and resins sit underneath, giving it a slightly spicy, warm and faintly animal edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and towards evening and night-out wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is marketed as unisex. Carnal Flower and Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Tubéreuse have a close profile.

Arcadia

7.5

Hiram Green · 2022

Floral · Green · Sweet

Hiram Green Arcadia is a unisex fougère that pairs a floral, green character with spice, resin and wood, leaving an earthy finish. Arcadia's longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads as neither one nor the other. Jasmine and rose carry the floral side, while lavender and bergamot give it the green, fougère feel. Spices, patchouli and resins add an earthy depth. Tonka bean brings sweetness, and New Caledonian sandalwood softens the woody base. Davidoff Zino (Eau de Toilette) and Goutal Eau de Lavande have a close profile.

Shangri La (2014)

8.0

Hiram Green · 2014

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Hiram Green Shangri La is a floral, fruity chypre that softens bright citrus with peach and spice, sweet yet balanced; it has been discontinued. It opens on citrus notes, and the heart brings peach, jasmine, iris, rose and spices together. The sweet, fruity side melts into the florals, while vetiver and oakmoss underneath give it a classic chypre backbone and a faint animal warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is most often matched to nights out and evenings. Though unisex, the largest share of votes calls it feminine. Guerlain Royal Extract and Esteban Classic Chypre have a close profile.

Vetiver

7.8

Hiram Green · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hiram Green Vetiver is a green, earthy unisex vetiver that opens with citrus fruits and ginger and puts Java and Haitian vetiver at its centre; it has been discontinued. It begins fresh and lightly spicy, with citrus fruits and ginger. At the heart, Java vetiver and Haitian vetiver take over, giving a green, woody, earthy feel with a faint smoky edge. Ambrette seed and cedarwood keep that dry, woody character going in the base, rounding it off softly. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it wears calmly and close. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Though unisex, more votes read it as masculine. Dior Vétiver and Heeley Vetiver Veritas have a close profile.

Vivacious

7.4

Hiram Green · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hiram Green Vivacious is a fresh, green, powdery floral with a spicy, sweet edge, suited to daily wear and leisure; it has been discontinued and is classed as unisex. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, then fall and summer, with winter trailing. It is mentioned most for leisure and daily wear, with evenings close behind. About half of voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. It opens with bergamot for freshness. The heart holds carnation and violet, where the spicy and powdery sides come through. Amber in the base softens and sweetens it, while the green, fresh character stays on top of that warmth.

Shangri La (2022)

7.5

Hiram Green · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hiram Green Shangri La (2022) is a floral and spicy unisex chypre in which oakmoss, jasmine and cinnamon lead. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Autumn is the most-voted season, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though masculine and classic both draw a fair share. The notes are read together rather than as top, heart and base. Jasmine, rose and iris build a floral, powdery ground. Cinnamon and spices warm it, while peach, lemon, bergamot and orange add a fruity, sweet lift. Oakmoss and vetiver carry the chypre character. Hiram Green Shangri La (2014) and Guerlain Mitsouko have a close profile.

Philtre

7.4

Hiram Green · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Hiram Green Philtre is a unisex floral that leans towards autumn and winter, and suits leisure time as well as evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Leisure, evening and night out are almost evenly split, while few choose it for the office. Voters read it as more feminine and classic, but a fair number call it masculine. Jasmine and rose lead a floral character, with green stems keeping it fresh. Carnation, clove and black pepper add a spicy warmth, while vanilla and resins sweeten it and push it in an oriental direction. Harry Lehmann Nelke and Les Voiles Dépliées Bayadère have a close profile.

Dilettante

7.3

Hiram Green · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hiram Green Dilettante is a fresh, green citrus scent with a softly kept floral side, made for anyone; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, though it also works in fall. It leans towards leisure, evening and nights out; voters read it as somewhat more feminine, yet it stays unisex in feel. Petitgrain and orange build the fresh, green face of the scent, while orange blossom adds a creamy, floral softness. Resins leave a spicy, sweet warmth behind. Citrus dominates and the fruity sweetness stays in the background. L'Artisan Parfumeur Fleur d'Oranger and Le Labo Fleur d'Oranger 27 have a close profile.

Voyage 2019

8.1

Hiram Green · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Hiram Green Voyage 2019 is a unisex scent that sets citrusy, floral sweetness inside a spicy, resinous oriental frame; it has been discontinued, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it is also worn for leisure. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, yet a fair share call it masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. Citrus fruits and lotus give the whole scent a fruity, floral brightness. Amber and vanilla sweeten it, softening it with a warm, resinous, spicy edge.

Tryst

7.1

Hiram Green · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hiram Green Tryst is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, suited to leisure and daily wear: a fresh, green, citrusy orange blossom. Green buds and orange zest give it a fresh, citrusy start, while neroli and orange blossom absolute carry the floral side. Resins add sweetness and a spicy touch over a softly creamy base. Longevity is moderate and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter a distant choice. Feminine gets the largest share of character votes, though a fair number call it masculine. Dilettante and Nicolaï Fleur d'Oranger have a close profile.

Lustre

6.5

Hiram Green · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hiram Green Lustre is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that pairs iris and citrus notes with Bulgarian rose and frankincense; it has been discontinued. The notes aren't split into top, heart and base, so it reads as a single whole from start to finish. Iris lays down a powdery footing, citrus notes add freshness, Bulgarian rose softens the floral side, and frankincense brings a light spicy warmth. A green edge runs through it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and evening wear leading. Most voters find it feminine, though some call it classic or masculine. Parfums de Marly Galloway and Veronique Gabai Lumière d'Iris have a close profile.

Ultra

7.9

Hiram Green · 2025

Floral · Green · Spicy

Hiram Green Ultra is a floral unisex scent with a green, spicy edge, deepened by leather and resins, and it leans towards autumn and evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, while summer gets the smallest share. It is chosen mostly for evening and nights out, and also worn for leisure. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, with a classic feel ahead of modern. The floral core of ylang-ylang, jasmine, neroli and narcissus is joined by hay, tobacco, leather and resins. Blossom nectar keeps it creamy and soft, while green and animal tones come forward. Hiram Green Moon Bloom and Harry Lehmann Jasmin have a close profile.

Voyage

7.7

Hiram Green · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Hiram Green Voyage is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine, so it sits comfortably on either side. Citrus notes lighten the opening, then amber and suede form the heart. Vanilla in the base sweetens it. The accords are floral, spicy, woody and resinous, joined by a leathery touch in an oriental line.