The Perfume Library

Vanille Bourbon

7.6

Il Profvmo · 2004

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Il Profvmo Vanille Bourbon is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that pairs heliotrope, orchid and tiaré with amber and rosewood. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen least. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Although it is classed as unisex, most voters read it as feminine. The scent is a floral built on a citrus lift. Heliotrope and orchid give a powdery, creamy sweetness, while tiaré keeps the floral side in front. Rosewood and amber add a spicy, woody warmth, and citron leaf lightens the sweetness. The gourmand side leads without feeling heavy. Trussardi Inside and Profumum Roma Alba have a close profile.

Patchouli Noir / Patchouly Noir

8.0

Il Profvmo · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Il Profvmo Patchouli Noir / Patchouly Noir is a sweet, gourmand patchouli with an earthy, smoky core, best suited to fall and winter evenings, and worn by anyone. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or a night out; it also works for leisure time. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine, with votes split almost evenly between the two. Patchouli, cocoa and vanilla lead, with the sweetness resting on an earthy, smoky base. Cedarwood adds a woody frame, while mint and poppy loosen this dark blend a little. The spicy and resinous sides give it an oriental weight. Kilian Straight to Heaven, White Cristal and Réminiscence Patchouli have a close profile.

Chocolat

6.8

Il Profvmo · 1997

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Il Profvmo Chocolat is a feminine gourmand where cocoa and vanilla sweetness meets jasmine and mandarin orange. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen by few. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Cocoa and vanilla carry the scent, giving it a warm, sweet, powdery gourmand feel. Mandarin orange adds a fruity lift, jasmine softens it with a floral touch, and nutmeg leaves a light spice. Woody and earthy tones stay in the background. Givenchy Organza Indian Jasmin Millésime 2006 and Lancôme Hypnôse (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Musc Bleu

7.2

Il Profvmo · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Il Profvmo Musc Bleu is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that sets the brightness of neroli against a floral heart of ylang-ylang and cyclamen. Neroli leads, then ylang-ylang, black geranium and cyclamen build a floral heart. Indian sandalwood softens the base. The overall feel is fresh and floral, with some sweetness, a powdery texture and a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen settings. Though unisex, most votes read it as feminine. Jil Sander Style Pastels Blush Pink and Montale White Musk (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Touaregh

7.8

Il Profvmo · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Il Profvmo Touaregh opens on citrullus and settles into bell pepper and lokum, a fresh yet sweet scent for men that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine. After the citrullus opening, the heart of bell pepper, lokum and nutmeg gives it a green, sweet and spicy character. Patchouli, cedarwood and vetiver form a woody base, while the oriental and floral touches stay in the background.

Aria di Mare

6.8

Il Profvmo · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Il Profvmo Aria di Mare is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Votes lean slightly feminine, though the scent reads unisex. The notes read as one whole: marine notes, bamboo sprout and Java tea bring the coolness, while tiaré, acacia and floral notes add a soft floral touch. Herbaceous notes leave a green trace, and white musk sets a sweet, powdery base underneath.

Fleur de Bambù

7.3

Il Profvmo · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Il Profvmo Fleur de Bambù is a fresh, green and powdery feminine scent built around bamboo sprout, bamboo blossom and mint. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly call it feminine, followed by modern. Bamboo sprout and bamboo blossom form a green, lightly floral core, with mint adding freshness. Patchouli and cedarwood give it a woody base, while vanilla and poppy sweeten it and add a creamy, powdery softness. Phaedon Coton Egyptien and Câline Infinite Navy have a close profile.

Pioggia Salata

6.8

Il Profvmo · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Il Profvmo Pioggia Salata is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office named most often. Votes on character split between feminine and masculine. Salty notes and ozonic notes set the main line; musk rose, white oleander and wild flowers add a soft, slightly powdery floral touch. Laurel and palm tree wood bring a green, woody side, while the sweetness stays in the background. Salvatore Ferragamo Oceani di Seta and Urban Scents BER CAVOK have a close profile.

Coquelicot

7.4

Il Profvmo · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Il Profvmo Coquelicot is a fresh, green floral with citrus, fruit and a powdery sweetness, leaning towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, while autumn and winter stay in the background. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine. Bamboo leaf and melon give a cool, juicy opening. Himalayan blue poppy brings a soft floral heart, and amber sweetens the base and closes it with a powdery warmth. Chanel Chance Eau Tendre and Lanvin Éclat d'Arpège have a close profile.

Caramella d'Amore

7.3

Il Profvmo · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Il Profvmo Caramella d'Amore is a feminine perfume built around pistachio, popcorn and strawberry cotton candy, with a fresh, powdery sweetness. It has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business settings close behind. Voters read it as feminine and modern. Pistachio opens it with a light nutty note. In the heart, white iris, popcorn, caramelized nuts and strawberry cotton candy give a sweet, creamy gourmand feel. In the base, moss, white violet and vanilla soften that sweetness and settle it into a powdery floral finish.

Chocolat Amère

7.0

Il Profvmo · 2000

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Il Profvmo Chocolat Amère is a sweet, gourmand scent that pairs cocoa with jasmine and rose; it has been discontinued. Ginger, nutmeg and galbanum open on a spicy, slightly green note. In the heart, cocoa, jasmine and rose take over, with the floral side softening the cocoa's sweetness. Frankincense and sandalwood leave a woody, powdery, smoky warmth at the base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure time. Though marketed as masculine, voters read it as feminine and masculine in almost equal measure. Criminal Elements Glimmer and Trussardi Python have a close profile.

Cannabis

6.4

Il Profvmo · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Il Profvmo Cannabis is a unisex scent built on hemp and hemp flower with amber, where a fresh, green character is softened by a sweet, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin for a long while without filling the room. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and leisure time, yet it also works for daytime and the office. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. The notes form a single whole: hemp and hemp flower make up the core, and amber adds a sweet, resinous warmth beneath. Fresh, floral and green accords come through first, while spicy, woody, powdery and creamy shades round them off.

Nuda

6.2

Il Profvmo · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Il Profvmo Nuda is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that settles into a floral, powdery and slightly animal base with a sweet, spicy character; it has been discontinued. It opens with red berries, grape and blackberry, with honey sweetening the fruit. In the heart, opium, iris and peach give a soft, powdery floral feel. The base of pistachio, oakmoss, ginger and musk closes it with an oriental, faintly animal warmth. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most named occasions, and most voters read it as feminine.

Café Vert

7.1

Il Profvmo · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Il Profvmo Café Vert is a men's fragrance that pairs citrus and floral notes with a green freshness and a coffee base; it has been discontinued. Pink grapefruit and mandarin orange give it a cool, fruity opening. In the heart, jasmine, geranium and cyclamen add a floral, green touch. Coffee in the base closes it on a gourmand, lightly woody note, with a spicy trace alongside. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine character. Roger & Gallet Thé Vert and Acqua di Parma Chinotto di Liguria have a close profile.

Ambre d'Or

7.6

Il Profvmo · 2004

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Il Profvmo Ambre d'Or is a sweet, spicy, resinous unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Mandarin orange brightens the opening, while datura and corn rose lead the heart. The base holds honey, rosewood and myrrh. Gourmand and oriental accords carry the sweetness, with spicy, woody and resinous tones adding depth and a faint animal note under the powdery surface. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evening and night-out wear. Voters read it as slightly more feminine, though a good share call it masculine. Serge Lutens Miel de bois and Pierre Guillaume Ambre Céruléen have a close profile.

Amour

6.8

Il Profvmo · 1998

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Il Profvmo Amour is a floral, fruity perfume with a sweet, powdery and slightly gourmand feel, made for women. It opens on mandarin orange and peach, fruity and sweet. The heart of lily, iris, freesia and lily of the valley turns floral and powdery, and musk softens everything underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily wear and leisure time; it reads clearly feminine. It has been discontinued. Perfumes with a close profile include mark. Hollywood Pink and Paris Bleu Mondaine.

Mandarine

6.9

Il Profvmo

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Il Profvmo Mandarine is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with lychee; Moroccan mint and mandarin orange lead the heart, and Atlas cedar sits underneath. The accords run fresh, citrus and green, with floral and fruity sides keeping the sweetness and light spice in the background. The overall impression is a bright, lively mandarin with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close and easygoing. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. More voters call it feminine, though a sizeable share read it as masculine.

Cortigiana

7.0

Il Profvmo · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Il Profvmo Cortigiana is a sweet, powdery women's fragrance that sits most comfortably in spring and in daytime wear. It opens with black cherry and floral notes, then moves into vanilla and almond at the heart for a gourmand sweetness. Iris and herbs in the base steady that sweetness on a powdery, lightly spicy footing; overall it reads floral and fruity. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters place it in spring or summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters call it feminine. Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire and Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Ginger

6.1

Il Profvmo · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Il Profvmo Ginger is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and suits daily and leisure wear. It opens with citron, moves to ginger in the heart and settles on white cedar. Fresh, citrus and green accords lead, with floral and fruity touches, a light sweetness and some spice alongside, and a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, which puts it in between. Dior Dior Homme Sport and Banana Republic Slate have a close profile.

Nymphea

7.2

Il Profvmo · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Il Profvmo Nymphea is a fresh, citrusy and watery floral that suits spring and summer days; it is unisex and has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it modern or classic. The notes read as one whole: water lily, lotus and bamboo give an aquatic, green coolness. Orange and peach add a fruity sweetness, while fig brings a soft green touch. Jasmine, rose and lily of the valley form the floral base, and white honey pulls the scent towards the powdery, sweet side.

Lysander

7.3

Il Profvmo · 2017

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Il Profvmo Lysander is a fresh, green men's fragrance built around water mint, juniper berry and Java vetiver, leaning towards spring and summer days. Water mint brings the cool opening, and juniper berry in the heart adds a green, slightly fruity edge. Java vetiver settles underneath as a woody base. Alongside the fresh and aquatic accords, sweet, spicy and creamy touches soften the sharper edges. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the occasions it fits best. It reads masculine and classic. Hugo Boss Elegant Vetiver and Bentley Become have a close profile.

Aventure

7.4

Il Profvmo · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Il Profvmo Aventure is a men's fragrance that sets citrus and green freshness against spice and a leathery edge; it has been discontinued. It opens with starfruit, absinth and lemon, bright and slightly sharp. The heart of jasmine, frankincense, lavender and white pepper balances floral with spicy. Vetiver, leather and ambergris settle into a woody, leathery base, with a touch of sweetness running through. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards fall and spring, and towards leisure and business settings. Most voters find it masculine. Atkinsons The British Bouquet and Creed Aberdeen Lavander have a close profile.

Othello

7.1

Il Profvmo · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Il Profvmo Othello is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of Sicilian lemon, mandarin orange zest and passion fruit over a smoky, resinous base of oud and rose honey. The citrus and fruit lead at first; in the heart, silver birch, patchouli, queen-of-the-night and Omani frankincense add a green, floral and resinous turn. In the base, oud, ivy and rose honey pull it towards woody, slightly oriental and smoky. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and business settings. Most voters find it masculine and classic. Agatho 195 a.C. and Parfums de Marly Shagya have a close profile.

Gardenia Royal

7.3

Il Profvmo · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Green

Il Profvmo Gardenia Royal is a fresh, powdery floral led by gardenia and tuberose, made for women and now discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure come up most often as occasions. It reads feminine and classic. Gardenia and peony open it, jasmine and tuberose fill the heart, and musk sits at the base. Fresh, floral and green accords dominate, while fruity and sweet touches soften it and leave a powdery trail. Its profile is close to Christian Louboutin Loubikiss and Gucci Bloom (Eau de Parfum).