The Perfume Library

Talc

8.3

IUNX · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

IUNX Talc is a powdery, creamy unisex scent built around ambrette seed and white iris; it has been discontinued. The notes are ambrette seed, white iris, rice absolute and white cedar. Powdery and creamy accords dominate, with a fresh, floral feel alongside them. Sweetness and spice stay in the background and soften the scent, while white cedar gives it a light woody frame. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters point to spring, summer and fall, with daily wear and the office leading the occasions. It reads somewhat more feminine than masculine. Mugler Over the Musk and Aerin Ambrette de Noir have a close profile.

L'Ether

8.2

IUNX

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

IUNX L'Ether is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, airy feel against floral, spicy and resinous woods with a smoky edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin and leaves a soft trail. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer chosen less often. It leans towards leisure, work and daytime wear, and it works in the evening too. Voters are almost evenly split on whether it reads masculine or feminine. Sandalwood and rose run through the scent together, while Omani white frankincense and myrrh add a resinous, smoky depth. The woody side is spiced rather than harsh and softened by the floral note. The fresh accord keeps the whole thing dry and clean.

Splash Forte

7.5

IUNX · 2004

Green · Gourmand · Spicy

IUNX Splash Forte is a unisex scent led by cardamom, black caraway and coffee, reading green, spicy and woody. Splash Forte has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a handful of voters weigh in, so treat that as a rough guide. As a unisex scent it suits anyone. Cardamom, black caraway and nutmeg form a spicy backbone. Coffee adds a gourmand warmth, while laurel and chinchona bark bring a green edge. Cedarwood and musk give it a soft, woody base.

IUNX · 2004

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

IUNX · 2012

Spicy · Woody · Oriental