The Perfume Library

16 perfumes

Original Musk Blend No. 1

Kiehl's · 2004

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Kiehl's Original Musk Blend No. 1 is a unisex scent that sets a floral, sweet character on a powdery, woody musk base. It opens with bergamot and orange blossom, while rose, ylang-ylang, neroli and lily fill the heart with flowers. Tonka bean, patchouli and musk in the base sweeten it and add a spicy, faintly animal warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and summer is the least chosen season, which fits its warm build. It suits leisure time and evenings; voters call it more masculine and classic than not, yet it wears comfortably on men and women alike. Carrement Belle Also / So and Joop! Joop! Femme have a close profile.

Vanilla & Cedarwood

6.9

Kiehl's · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Kiehl's Vanilla & Cedarwood is a sweet, woody unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter and suits everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Ugandan vanilla and cedarwood form the core, with amber deepening the sweetness and iris adding a soft, powdery, floral touch. Gourmand and spicy accents come forward, while a smoky hint keeps the woody side in balance. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is worn for daily, leisure and business settings. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine.

Fig Leaf & Sage

6.5

Kiehl's · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Kiehl's Fig Leaf & Sage is a fresh, green unisex scent built around fig leaf, sage and bergamot; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it is noticeable through the day without filling a room. Voters place it mostly in leisure, daily wear and the office, with evenings and sport trailing behind. It suits men and women alike. As a whole it reads green and citrusy. Fig leaf and sage give a cool, leafy feel, lemon and bergamot brighten it, and thyme adds a lightly spicy edge. Fruity and sweet touches soften the picture, with a woody base sitting quietly behind. Montblanc Explorer Infinite and Acqua di Parma Ginepro di Sardegna share a close profile.

Orange Flower & Lychee

6.7

Kiehl's · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kiehl's Orange Flower & Lychee is a fresh, fruity unisex scent built around Mexican orange, lychee, Moroccan rose and honey; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is rated for leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and is easy to wear around others. The overall impression is fresh and citrusy. Lychee and Mexican orange give a juicy, fruity brightness, Moroccan rose adds a soft floral note, and honey brings a sweet, lightly gourmand touch that rounds it out with a powdery feel.

Forest Rain

7.3

Kiehl's · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kiehl's Forest Rain is a fresh, green unisex scent led by citrus, and it has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate, so it stays with you without filling the room. With few votes behind this, it is a hint rather than a verdict. It sits comfortably on men and women alike, with an easy, everyday lightness. It opens with citrus fruits, giving a bright, fruity freshness. Lily of the valley in the heart adds a soft floral touch, and the green accord rounds out the rainy feel. In the base, musk and vetiver settle the scent onto a calm, faintly animal and synthetic ground.

Vetiver & Black Tea

6.2

Kiehl's · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nashi Blossom & Pink Grapefruit

7.4

Kiehl's · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kiehl's Nashi Blossom & Pink Grapefruit is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose fruity and floral side is softened by a light sweetness. Pink grapefruit and ginger set the bright tone, while pear blossom adds a soft, fruity-floral note. Soy milk and white musk settle that brightness onto a slightly creamy, clean base. The notes don't unfold in stages; the scent reads as a single piece from start to finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and wears lightly. These ratings come from only a small number of voters. It suits everyday wear and sits comfortably on men and women alike. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pera Granita and Bvlgari Omnia Pink Sapphire have a close profile.