The Perfume Library

Goldmund

7.9

Huygens · 2019

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Huygens Goldmund is a citrusy, spicy unisex fragrance that sets the freshness of thyme and orange against the warm sweetness of cinnamon, cistus and vanilla. Goldmund is rated as long-lasting with good sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure, evening and night out lead the occasions. On character it reads slightly more feminine than masculine, but the two sit close, so it works on either side. Thyme and orange open it: the citrus gives an early lift, while the herbal thyme keeps it a little earthy. Cinnamon and cistus add a spicy, resinous warmth in the heart. Peru balsam and vanilla soften the base, settling into an oriental, woody finish. Le Couvent Ambra and Wolkenseifen Mystique have a close profile.

Les Roses

7.9

Huygens · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Huygens Les Roses is a fresh, floral rose scent opening on bergamot, damask rose and pink pepper, and it reads as unisex. At first the citrus brightness of bergamot meets damask rose, with pink pepper adding a light spice. In the heart, rose absolute leads, while blackcurrant bud brings a green, fruity edge and musk a creamy softness. Patchouli and amber sweeten the base and give it a warm footing. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so this is a tentative reading. It suits anyone wanting a rose that sits comfortably on any skin. Widian Lily and Lancôme La Nuit Trésor à la Folie have a close profile.

Moon River

7.6

Huygens · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Huygens Moon River is a fresh unisex scent that ties citrus and floral tones to a powdery, lightly sweet woodiness. It opens with neroli and orange, giving a bright citrus feel. In the heart, geranium and pepper add a floral note with a spicy edge, while the fruity sweetness stays in the background. It dries down onto maté and cedar, settling into a powdery, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. It suits men and women alike and leans towards easy everyday wear. Its profile is close to Prada L'Homme and Dior Pure Poison.

Le Parfum Originel

7.5

Huygens · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Huygens Le Parfum Originel is a unisex gourmand that opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and almond and warms into vanilla, tonka bean absolute and benzoin. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though some voters find both strong. Its sweet, spicy and woody build reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine, sitting comfortably in unisex territory. Bergamot and mandarin give the opening a bright citrus lift, softened by almond. In the heart, pepper, vetiver and vanilla come forward, with spice and dry woodiness balancing the sweetness. The base of tonka bean absolute, patchouli and benzoin leaves a warm, resinous, gourmand trail. Parfums de Marly Oajan and Bois 1920 La Vaniglia have a close profile.

La Cologne

7.7

Huygens · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Huygens La Cologne is a fresh, green unisex cologne that opens with coriander, basil and citrus fruits. In the top, coriander and basil lend a spicy, herbal edge to the brightness of the citrus. The heart leans on lavender and sage, with jasmine absolute adding a soft floral touch to that herbal line. In the base, patchouli, vanilla and tonka bean warm and sweeten the scent slightly, yet the overall impression stays clean and fresh. Citrus and spicy accords run alongside it. Hermès Eau de Basilic Pourpre and Lorenzo Villoresi Acqua di Colonia have a close profile.