The Perfume Library

25 perfumes

Wilde

Jardins d'Écrivains · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jardins d'Écrivains Wilde is a fresh, green and woody fougère for men that opens on grape and bergamot, softened by fig and tea, and suits spring and summer days. Most voters place it in spring, summer and fall, with winter far behind. Leisure and office wear get the most votes, and it works for daily use too. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though some see it as feminine or classic. The top pairs grape with bergamot, giving citrus freshness with a touch of sweet fruit. The heart of carnation, tea and fig turns it floral and green. Oakmoss and vetiver dry it down onto a woody, earthy base. Caron Le 3ᵉ Homme and Ermenegildo Zegna Italian Bergamot have a close profile.

George

7.1

Jardins d'Écrivains · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Jardins d'Écrivains George is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall, then winter, and it is mentioned most for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters read it as slightly more masculine, though a good share call it feminine. It opens with bergamot and neroli, a fresh citrus-floral start. Coffee, heliotrope and tobacco then bring warmth, sweetness and smoke to the heart. Myrrh, Peru balsam and white musk settle into a resinous, woody, earthy base. Sfumato Arcanum and Beaufort Acrasia have a close profile.

La Dame aux Camélias

7.3

Jardins d'Écrivains · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jardins d'Écrivains La Dame aux Camélias is a fresh, floral and lightly powdery women's fragrance built around camellia, violet and rose; it has been discontinued. It opens with vervain, cardamom and orange blossom, which give a citrusy, green and slightly spicy freshness. The heart turns floral and powdery with camellia, violet and rose. In the base, tonka bean adds sweetness, musk softens it, and Canary Islands juniper brings a woody depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it suits leisure and daytime wear best. Half of the voters read it as feminine. Labeau L'Eau d'Iris and Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile have a close profile.

Orlando

7.5

Jardins d'Écrivains · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Jardins d'Écrivains Orlando is a spicy, resinous unisex scent that leans towards fall and evening wear. It opens with ginger, pink pepper and orange, then clove, patchouli and amber warm the heart. Peru balsam, gaiac wood and musk settle at the base. The overall feel is woody, powdery and earthy, with fruity and floral touches softening the spice. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, with spring and winter not far behind. It suits evenings and nights out as well as leisure time. It reads slightly masculine, though many find it feminine. Sarah Kern La Panthère and Miller Harris L'Air de Rien have a close profile.

Marlowe

7.1

Jardins d'Écrivains · 2015

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Jardins d'Écrivains Marlowe is a floral, woody and smoky men's fragrance built on oakmoss, tuberose and leather. Oakmoss and leather lay a dry, firm base, while tuberose and osmanthus soften it with a floral touch. Labdanum, elemi resin and myrrh add a resinous, spicy warmth, and musk smooths everything together. Most voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Fall and spring lead, with winter not far behind, and it is mostly suggested for evenings and leisure time. Voters mostly see it as masculine. Marina Barcenilla Black Osmanthus and Amouage Myths Man have a close profile.

Junky

6.4

Jardins d'Écrivains · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jardins d'Écrivains Junky opens with hemp, galbanum and Brazilian rosewood, then sets powdery violet and iris over a woody base: a fresh, green unisex scent. It lasts well and projects moderately, so it is noticed up close without filling the room. Most voters point to spring and fall, and it is picked most often for leisure and evenings. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, with votes split evenly between the two. The start is green and sharp, led by hemp and galbanum. In the heart, violet, iris and gardenia make it floral and powdery. The base of cashmeran, vetiver, cedar and moss gives it a woody floor, while frankincense and opoponax add a resinous, lightly smoky shade.

Gigi

6.8

Jardins d'Écrivains · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jardins d'Écrivains Gigi is a fresh, green floral: orange blossom and neroli meet cut grass, then settle into a powdery, creamy warmth, and it suits spring and summer days for those who want a feminine scent. It opens with orange blossom, neroli and grass, light and green. In the heart, jasmine and tuberose widen the floral side, while blackcurrant adds a fruity touch. White musk and sandalwood soften everything into a powdery, creamy base. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for leisure, work and daily use. It reads clearly feminine. Dior Milly-la-Forêt and Van Cleef & Arpels First Jasmin de Chine have a close profile.

Ajar

7.2

Jardins d'Écrivains · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jardins d'Écrivains Ajar is a fresh, green floral worn by anyone, built around pear, orchid and sandalwood. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close without disappearing. The vote count is small, so this is a tentative reading. It opens with pear and bergamot, a fruity freshness, then orchid and jasmine bring the floral heart forward. In the base, sandalwood, oakmoss and frankincense settle it into a woody, powdery and slightly smoky ground, with a sweet, creamy softness running through. Penhaligon's The Inimitable William Penhaligon and Serge Lutens La Religieuse have a close profile.

Howl

8.1

Jardins d'Écrivains · 2018

Floral · Green · Sweet

Jardins d'Écrivains Howl is a unisex scent where the green freshness of lavender meets the warm sweetness of tonka and cinnamon, leaning floral and spicy. The top notes are Provençal lavender and thyme, giving a green, herbal start. In the heart, tonka bean, geranium and cinnamon come forward and the scent turns gourmand and creamy. Musk, patchouli and amber settle it onto a soft, woody base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. The number of votes is small, so that reading is tentative. Its unisex character makes it easy to wear day to day. Perfumes with a close profile include J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Bachanal and Birkholz Vanilla Vibes.