The Perfume Library

Ghostdance

6.9

Ikiryō · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Ikiryō Ghostdance is a unisex scent built around blackberry, cocoa and tobacco, sweet and woody at once, and it leans towards fall and winter evenings. In Ghostdance, the fruity sweetness of blackberry meets cocoa, sugar and tolu balm for a gourmand feel. Tobacco, oud and whisky anchor that sweetness in a woody, spicy and slightly animalic base, while coumarin and musk add a creamy softness. Most voters pick it for fall and winter, and mostly for evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads truly unisex. Its profile is close to The Nose Behind Miami South Beach and Motif Olfactif Nectar Boisé.

agDlenawrikm

6.0

Ikiryō · 2022

Floral · Green · Sweet

Ikiryō agDlenawrikm is a green, powdery floral for women, with earthy and spicy touches that keep it from turning plainly sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean slightly towards autumn and spring, though winter and summer follow close behind. It is seen as suited to leisure, evenings, daily wear and the office alike, rather than tied to one setting. Damask rose and May rose set the floral core, while lily of the valley and white tea lighten it. Lemon and chrysanthemum add a green freshness, coriander brings a little spice, and patchouli with tree moss gives an earthy depth. White musk softens it all into a creamy base.

Handsome Devil

5.4

Ikiryō · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Candyman: Blackthorn

6.2

Ikiryō

Floral · Green · Fruity

Ikiryō Candyman: Blackthorn is a floral and green scent softened by a sweet, gourmand touch, classified as a men's fragrance. Jasmine and neroli form the floral core, blackthorn adds a fruity edge, and honey turns it towards gourmand sweetness. Spanish moss supplies a green, damp backdrop. The accords also carry a spicy hint and a synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters place it most often in leisure, night-out and evening wear, and it also works for business. Its profile is close to Bridgerton Dearest Rebel Vanilla and Sober Fiji.

Succubus

7.3

Ikiryō · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ikiryō Succubus is a women's fragrance that sets the fruity freshness of lychee, dragon fruit and melon over a woody base of cashmeran and cedar; it has been discontinued. The fruit leads: lychee, melon and mandarin orange, together with white wine, give a fresh, lightly sweet impression. Floral notes and immortelle pull it toward a green side. Cashmeran, cedar and frankincense add a woody, resinous depth, while vanilla and musk soften it into something creamy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. The vote counts are small, so these impressions are tentative. Suffolk Lavender by Shay & Blue and Archives 69 by Etat Libre d'Orange have a close profile.

The Blush of Dawn

5.5

Ikiryō · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Fugue

8.0

Ikiryō · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ikiryō Fugue is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, setting a sweet, fruity side against resin and smoky wood; it has been discontinued. Fugue's longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are split evenly, so it reads as open to both. Pineapple, blackcurrant and honeysuckle build a bright, sweet fruit-and-flower side. Rum and sugar beet deepen that sweetness, while benzoin and frankincense add resinous warmth. Castoreum leaves an animal trace, and Clearwood™ and ISO-E-Super give a woody, slightly synthetic base.

The Swan Maiden

7.5

Ikiryō · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Ikiryō The Swan Maiden is a fresh, floral women's fragrance softened by aquatic and green touches; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the votes are few, so these figures are only a rough guide. It reads as a feminine scent. Aquatic notes, ozonic notes and lotus bring coolness, while white rose and stephanotis form the floral core. Honey and cocoa keep the sweetness soft, and moss and vetiver add a green edge. Castoreum, ambroxan and ambergris give a woody, faintly animal and powdery base. Olibere Balinesque and Sigilli Tyrsenoi have a close profile.

These Sinful Three - Vanilla Opi-oud

7.5

Ikiryō · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ikiryō These Sinful Three - Vanilla Opi-oud is a sweet unisex scent led by gourmand and creamy tones, softened by floral and powdery touches; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though few votes back this up, so treat it with caution. It reads as unisex rather than leaning masculine or feminine. Magnolia and pink lotus set a floral base, while cream, crème brûlée and amaretto carry the sweet, gourmand side. Vanilla, musk and oud add an oriental depth to that sweetness, and the fresh and fruity accords keep it from turning heavy. Guerlain Terracotta / Terracotta Le Parfum and Rasasi Daarej pour Femme have a close profile.

Beija-Flor

7.3

Ikiryō

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Ikiryō Beija-Flor is a feminine fragrance that pairs the floral sweetness of jasmine and honeysuckle with the creamy softness of coconut and milk. Beija-Flor's notes are not split into top, heart and base; the scent reads as one whole from start to finish. Jasmine and honeysuckle set a floral frame, while coconut and milk fill it with a creamy, sweet surface. Floral and sweet accords lead, a creamy texture follows, and spicy and synthetic touches add a slight edge. Its profile is close to Chabaud Lait Concentré and Majouri Charming Tuberose.

Mardella

6.3

Ikiryō

Floral · Green · Sweet

Ikiryō Mardella is a warm, dense fragrance for women that weighs a floral heart down with sweet, spicy and smoky tones. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, with longevity scoring particularly high. The number of votes is small, so these figures are better taken as a first impression than a firm verdict. No season or occasion votes are in, but the heavy composition reads as a feminine scent. Ylang-ylang and narcissus form the floral side, while bergamot, cardamom and nutmeg add a spicy edge. Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean and tolu balm bring the sweetness; labdanum and frankincense give a resinous depth, and tobacco and deer musk leave a smoky, animal trace. Rosewood supplies a woody base.

Ad Noctum

8.0

Ikiryō · 2018

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Ikiryō Ad Noctum is a dark, woody men's fragrance with a sweet, resinous and smoky character; it has been discontinued. Amber, labdanum and fir balsam form a resinous base, which tonka bean and vanilla sweeten. Oud and ebony add an earthy, woody depth, while castoreum and musk bring an animal warmth. Brandy gives the sweetness a spicy, smoky edge. The overall impression is dense and heavy, with a synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and every voter on longevity rates it high. The number of votes is small, so these ratings should be read with caution. It reads as masculine, and its heavy build suits cooler weather and evenings.

Kashmiri

7.4

Ikiryō

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Ikiryō Kashmiri is a sweet, creamy gourmand scent warmed with spice, classified as a men's fragrance. Cardamom, masala chai and pink pepper form the whole of it. Cardamom and pink pepper carry the spicy side, while masala chai brings the sweet, creamy, dessert-like warmth. The notes read as one piece: soft, cosy and edible, with a light peppery edge. There is no woody or floral weight here; the gourmand accord leads and the spices keep it from turning heavy. Korloff Luxure Sensuelle and Ganache Parfums Snuggle have a close profile.

Strawberry Love Pop

7.1

Ikiryō · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ikiryō Strawberry Love Pop is a floral, fruity gourmand that reads sweet and slightly synthetic, and it suits anyone, men and women alike. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few people have voted. Voters place it mostly in leisure time, nights out and evenings. It has been discontinued, but it remains a unisex choice. Strawberry and tolu balm set the sweet core, softened by magnolia and floral notes. Pink pepper adds a little spice and frankincense a smoky edge, while white wine, angelica, belladonna and musk stay in the background. The scent reads as a single whole rather than in stages.

Dreamlover

5.2

Ikiryō · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ikiryō Dreamlover is a sweet, floral scent built around blood orange, ylang-ylang and jasmine, presented as a men's fragrance. Blood orange gives a fruity brightness, while ylang-ylang and jasmine take the floral side toward a creamy, powdery softness. Vanilla and amber add sweetness, and cedar and pimento set a woody, spicy backdrop. The overall feel is sweet with a slightly synthetic edge. Its sillage is rated good, and most voters say it leaves a strong trail, though the number of votes is small. Perfumes with a close profile include The Merchant Of Venice Venezia Essenza pour Femme and Pierre Guillaume 4.1 Le Musc & La Peau.

Bees and Butterflies: A Fragrant Fable

6.2

Ikiryō

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Wunderlust

6.9

Ikiryō

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ikiryō Wunderlust is a fresh, sweet fragrance for women, built around osmanthus, honey, orange and orange blossom. Citrus and floral accords lead: orange and orange blossom give it a bright, fruity lift, while osmanthus carries the floral side. Honey adds sweetness and a creamy softness. As a whole it balances between fresh and sweet, with a slightly synthetic edge. Leme 1434 Algarve and Demeter Fragrance Library Orange Blossom (Cologne) have a close profile.

These Miscegenic Three: Desdemona

7.5

Ikiryō · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ikiryō These Miscegenic Three: Desdemona is a sweet, fresh women's fragrance built around raisin, white chocolate and white peach; it has been discontinued. Most voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays with you for hours without leaving a heavy trail. Evening and night-out wear lead, with business and daily use close behind. Released in 2018, it is positioned as a women's scent. White chocolate and raisin give it a creamy, gourmand sweetness, while white peach softens that with fruit. White blossoms, white tea and white musk set a fresh, powdery base, and the accords add a spicy, synthetic edge. Its profile is close to M. Micallef Ananda Dolce and Nihan Extrait d'Amour.

In Perpetuum

7.3

Ikiryō · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Ikiryō In Perpetuum is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance built around amber, vanilla and white chocolate. Amber and vanilla form a sweet, creamy base, and white chocolate softens it further in a gourmand direction. Lily of the valley and white tea add a light floral touch, while solanum stays in the background. Spicy, woody and resinous accords keep the sweetness from turning into plain confectionery, leaving it warm and full. The whole reads soft and cosy, and it suits people who enjoy sweet, gourmand scents.

Candyman Creamsicle Incense

7.9

Ikiryō

Sweet · Spicy · Creamy

Ikiryō Candyman Creamsicle Incense is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, creamy character with a spicy, resinous and smoky backdrop. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base sequence. Tahitian vanilla and benzoin build a soft, sweet foundation, and osmanthus adds a floral brightness to it. Frankincense and tolu balm bring a resinous warmth, while opium lends a spicy, smoky shadow. The result is a sweetness that leans on its creamy texture yet stays from turning syrupy thanks to the smoky resin layer. Liis Bo and Laboratorio Olfattivo Vanagloria have a close profile.

Ikiryō

Floral · Green · Sweet

Ikiryō

Citrus · Floral · Green

Ikiryō · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ikiryō · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy