The Perfume Library

Cologne à la Française

7.7

Institut Très Bien

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Institut Très Bien Cologne à la Française is a fresh, citrus and powdery cologne that opens with citron, lemon and bergamot. It is presented as a women's fragrance and has been discontinued. The opening is all citrus: citron, lemon, sweet lime, grapefruit and bergamot lead from the first spray. In the heart, vervain, magnolia, white lavender and rosemary add a green, floral lightness. Neroli, iris and benzoin settle underneath, leaving a soft, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters place it mostly in leisure, business and daily wear, and rarely for evenings or nights out. Feminine is the most common character vote, though a fair number call it masculine. Cologne à la Russe and Acqua di Parma Acqua Nobile Magnolia have a close profile.

Cologne à la Russe

7.7

Institut Très Bien

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Institut Très Bien Cologne à la Russe is a fresh, citrus-led women's perfume that opens on sweet lime, bergamot and lemon; it has been discontinued. The top is sweet lime, bergamot, lemon and citron, bright and crisp from the start. In the heart, orange blossom, rosemary and lavender add a green, lightly spicy edge. The base of abelmoschus, neroli, benzoin and iris softens everything into a sweet, powdery, woody finish. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Its fresh, citrusy build suits warm days and anyone who likes light, clean scents. Institut Très Bien Cologne à l'Italienne and Cologne à la Française have a close profile.

Très Russe (2017)

8.0

Institut Très Bien · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Institut Très Bien Très Russe is a unisex scent that links a fresh opening of lemon, lavender and bergamot to a warm, resinous base of cinnamon, patchouli and benzoin; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters find the longevity high. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, and also works at the office. Voters read it as nearly evenly masculine and feminine. Citrus and lavender give a fresh start, and ylang-ylang softens it. In the heart, vervain, orange blossom and tonka bean absolute add a floral, powdery side. In the base, cinnamon, labdanum and patchouli bring out the spicy, oriental and resinous character. Lubin Kismet and Guerlain Shalimar Philtre de Parfum have a close profile.

Cologne à l'Italienne

7.1

Institut Très Bien

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Institut Très Bien Cologne à l'Italienne is a fresh, green cologne led by bergamot, lemon and bitter orange; it is unisex and has been discontinued. It opens with a bright citrus cluster of bergamot, sweet lime, lemon, bitter orange and citron. In the heart, orange blossom, maté, lavender and rosemary add a green, lightly spicy note. Iris and benzoin close it with a soft, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so those ratings are tentative. Its light, fresh build suits everyday wear, and it is not tied to either gender. Institut Très Bien Cologne à la Russe and Cologne à la Française have a close profile.

Institut Très Bien · 2016

Floral · Green · Sweet

Institut Très Bien · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Institut Très Bien · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Green

Institut Très Bien · 2006