The Perfume Library

50 perfumes

Chocolat Bàmbola

Il Profvmo · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Il Profvmo Chocolat Bàmbola is a fresh, floral perfume for women that turns sweet and gourmand as it settles; it has been discontinued. It opens with mango and papaya, which give it a fruity brightness. Cherry blossom and chocolate form the heart, bringing the floral side toward something sweeter and more gourmand. Blue wattle sits at the base. Aquatic and green touches keep the whole thing light rather than heavy. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine.

Macadam

7.0

Il Profvmo · 2003

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Il Profvmo Macadam is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that suits fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening, daily wear and leisure leading the occasions. Most see it as feminine. Peony, dragon fruit, jasmine and rose open it with a floral, fruity sweetness. Myrrh and woods sit in the heart, while ambergris, patchouli and sandalwood carry it into a woody, spicy, powdery warmth with a gourmand, oriental feel. Chopard Cašmir and Mugler Alien Liqueur de Parfum have a close profile.

Chocolat Frais

6.8

Il Profvmo · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Il Profvmo Chocolat Frais is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent that most voters place in fall, with spring and winter close behind; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure and daily wear, with evening not far behind. On character, feminine leads, though a fair share of voters read it as masculine. It opens with almond blossom, apple and absinth, then moves to cocoa, white peach, starfruit and pomegranate. Heliotrope and woods sit underneath. Fresh and fruity at the front, it also has sweet, gourmand, powdery and woody sides. Hugo Boss Boss Nuit pour Femme Intense and Avril Lavigne Forbidden Rose have a close profile.

Myrrhe Noble

8.1

Il Profvmo · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Il Profvmo Myrrhe Noble is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex fragrance with a powdery, woody, oriental side, leaning towards fall and winter days. The top opens with mandarin orange, heliotrope and pink pepper: the mandarin adds brightness while heliotrope brings a soft, powdery touch. The heart is driven by Sichuan pepper, cinnamon and saffron. In the base, vanilla, gaiac wood and myrrh sweeten the scent and settle it into a warm, resinous woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits comfortably on either side. Dior Ambre Nuit and Orientica Oud Saffron have a close profile.

Imprinting

6.7

Il Profvmo · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Il Profvmo Imprinting opens with grapefruit, bergamot and bitter orange in a fresh citrus burst that moves into a green, floral heart; it is classed as a men's fragrance and has been discontinued. Grapefruit, bergamot, bitter orange and lemon lead the top. In the heart, jasmine, white tea and orange blossom soften the citrus, while olive adds a green edge. Vetiver and musk close it on a lightly woody base, with fruity and spicy touches staying in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it sits close to the skin as a quiet scent. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and name leisure, business and daily wear. It reads mostly masculine and classic. Creed Neroli Sauvage and Sisley Eau de Sisley 3 have a close profile.

Voile Blanche

7.3

Il Profvmo · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Il Profvmo Voile Blanche is a fresh, floral unisex scent in which jasmine and magnolia meet the cool touch of sea daffodil and bamboo leaf. Hoya and jasmine give the florals a white, lightly powdery face, while flax, sand and sepiolite add a dry, earthy base. The aquatic and green sides keep it airy rather than heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding anyone. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mainly for daily wear, work and leisure. Feminine leads the character votes, though a fair share call it masculine. Slumberhouse Eki and Heretic Spectral Grace have a close profile.

Rose Secrète

7.0

Il Profvmo · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

Vetiver de Java

7.5

Il Profvmo

Citrus · Floral · Green

Il Profvmo Vetiver de Java is a green, earthy men's fragrance that leans towards fall and spring and suits daily wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with citrus, then vetiver takes the heart, with woods underneath. Citrus, green and earthy accords dominate, while woody and floral touches round out the chypre feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter last. Daily wear, leisure and business get the most votes. Manscaped Refined and John Varvatos Artisan Pure have a close profile.

Romeo

7.3

Il Profvmo · 2018

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Il Profvmo Romeo is a fresh, green fougère softened by sweet, spicy and resinous touches, written for men. It opens with rosemary, which gives it a herbal, airy start. Virginia tobacco brings sweetness and spice at the heart, and galbanum leaves a green, resinous, woody dry-down. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it fills the space around you without announcing itself. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and suits the office too. It reads masculine and classic. Soma Parfums Mossy Bridges and Salle Privée Monochrome have a close profile.

Quai des Lices

7.6

Il Profvmo · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Il Profvmo Quai des Lices is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, green citrus against a sweet, gourmand warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Voters spread it across all four seasons, leaning slightly towards winter and fall, and it suits leisure, evening and daytime wear. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it pulls neither way. Malayan lime opens with a bright citrus freshness. In the heart, mimosa, Bunge's pine and eucalyptus build a floral, green and cool feel. In the base, Virginia tobacco and Indonesian patchouli sweeten it and leave a woody, resinous warmth.

Encens Epice

5.9

Il Profvmo · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Il Profvmo Encens Epice is a unisex scent that sets a resinous, spicy frame under a fresh, floral and aquatic air; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind; leisure and daily wear lead, and it also fits the office. It opens with balsamic notes, moves into spices and tobacco at the heart, and settles on woods and frankincense. Fresh, floral, aquatic and green accords lead, softened by sweet, powdery and woody sides. Cuba Cuba Red and Rasasi Afshan have a close profile.

Silvana

7.4

Il Profvmo · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Il Profvmo Silvana is a fresh, floral women's scent softened by a powdery, creamy feel. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither projects far nor fades quickly. No single season dominates, as votes split almost evenly between autumn, spring, winter and summer. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and sits further back for evenings and nights out. Florentine iris sets a powdery base at the top, and white musk in the heart rounds it into something creamy and clean. Pink pepper in the base adds a light spice and a faint smoky edge, while the sweetness stays measured.

Citron Sauvage

4.9

Il Profvmo · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Il Profvmo Citron Sauvage is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent in which lemon's sharpness is softened by honey and spice. It has been discontinued. Citrus notes and lemon lead the top, giving a bright, fruity first impression. Floral notes sit in the heart beside the lemon. In the base, spices and honey sweeten it, and it dries down to a lightly gourmand, spicy tone. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as weak, so it stays fairly close to the skin. The vote count is small, so these impressions are tentative. The Body Shop Bergamot and Demeter Fragrance Library Tangerine (Cologne) have a close profile.

G 11

6.4

Il Profvmo · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Il Profvmo G 11 is a fresh, masculine scent where citrus and green notes sit on a woody base, leaning towards casual everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, then business and evening settings. It opens with lemon, bergamot and green notes, while lavender, neroli and tobacco flower form the heart. The base is led by vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss, softened by white musk. Aquatic and spicy touches stay in the background of the freshness. Zara Virtuous Oud and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Songe de Tulipe

7.3

Il Profvmo · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Black Dianthus

5.3

Il Profvmo · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Il Profvmo Black Dianthus is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green edge against a smoky, earthy base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin without filling a room. The number of ratings is small, so this impression is tentative. Being unisex, it suits men and women alike. Black cherry brings a fruity note, while belladonna and black thyme push the scent towards green and spicy. Smoky and woody notes sit beneath them and give it a resinous, earthy depth. The accords lean on a fougère structure with a floral touch.

Brise de Lavande

6.0

Il Profvmo

Fresh · Floral · Green

Il Profvmo Brise de Lavande is a fresh, aromatic unisex scent built around lavender and vervain with a marine touch; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling a room. The vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Being unisex, it suits men and women alike. It opens with aromatic and marine notes, moves to vervain, coriander and lavender at the heart, and rests on woods. The result reads fresh, green and floral, with coriander adding a spicy edge and the woods giving a dry, woody base. Sweet and animal facets stay in the background. L'Occitane en Provence Lavande de Haute-Provence and Plantes & Parfums Lavande Altitude have a close profile.

Ambre Nocturne

8.1

Il Profvmo · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Il Profvmo Ambre Nocturne is a unisex oriental that pairs a sweet, gourmand character with floral and spicy accents over a woody base. Most voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. It is recommended mainly for evenings and nights out, but a fair share of voters also wear it for business and daily use. The scent is built from amber, patchouli and belle de nuit flower. The sweet, creamy warmth of amber is balanced by earthy, smoky patchouli, while the floral side stays in the background. Resinous and spicy touches keep the overall mood dark and dense. Serge Lutens Ambre sultan and Jo Malone Amber & Patchouli (Cologne Intense) have a close profile.