The Perfume Library

Sillage

8.6

Kinetic Perfumes · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Kinetic Perfumes Sillage is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that opens with violet, oud and saffron and is softened by vanilla and ambergris. The top holds violet, oud and saffron, while frankincense, raspberry and jasmine form the heart. Ambergris, benzoin, suede, musk and vanilla settle in the base. The fruity and sweet accords lead, balanced by spicy, woody and leathery tones. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with office wear well behind. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine.

Tulua

7.6

Kinetic Perfumes · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kinetic Perfumes Tulua is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh with Amalfi lemon, green mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot, then carries milk ice cream and jasmine at its heart. Tulua lasts well and projects moderately, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen mainly for leisure and daily wear. Masculine and modern votes are tied, with feminine close behind, which fits its unisex build. The citrus leads at first, then milk ice cream and amber add a creamy, sweet softness while jasmine and magnolia carry the floral side. In the base, cedar, vetiver and ambergris dry the sweetness down onto a clean, woody floor. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and slightly synthetic. Xerjoff Erba Pura and Xerjoff Erba Gold have a close profile.

Unreal

7.4

Kinetic Perfumes · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Kinetic Perfumes Unreal is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of ginger, pepper and Amalfi lemon against leather and a dry vetiver and cedar base. It opens with ginger, pepper, juniper berry and Amalfi lemon, with white iris softening that sharp, spicy freshness. In the heart, rum, leather, benzoin and magnolia take over, and the leather gives the scent its leathery side. The base of vetiver, cedar, sandalwood and tonka bean settles into a woody, slightly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it is also chosen for leisure and nights out. It reads more masculine than feminine but stays unisex. Tiziana Terenzi Kaff and Penhaligon's Juniper Sling have a close profile.

Kayu

7.7

Kinetic Perfumes · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Kinetic Perfumes Kayu is a unisex fragrance that sets a creamy, powdery, woody body beneath a fresh, citrusy opening. Rosemary, vanilla and Italian mandarin orange give the first impression a bright but slightly sweet feel. In the heart, Omani frankincense, gaiac wood and Virginia cedar add a spicy, woody depth. The base softens it with powdery notes, tonka bean and musk, while Laotian and Thai oud stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though it suits both. Xerjoff Uden and Pierre Guillaume 4.1 Le Musc & La Peau have a close profile.

Aura

7.2

Kinetic Perfumes · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kinetic Perfumes Aura is a fresh, fruity and floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, casual hours. It opens with pineapple, grapefruit and Calabrian bergamot for a bright fruity lift. In the heart, plum, raspberry and passion fruit meet jasmine and lily of the valley, with vanilla softening the mix. The base of caramel, musk and ambergris leaves a sweet, creamy trail. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and night out the leading occasions. Many read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Tiziana Terenzi Kirkè and Zimaya Fatima have a close profile.

Verdigris

7.4

Kinetic Perfumes · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kinetic Perfumes Verdigris is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with orange, lime and bergamot in a bright citrus layer, softened a little by jasmine. In the heart, calone brings an aquatic coolness, nutmeg and coriander add spice, and rose and violet lend a floral touch. The base rests on a green, woody ground of oakmoss, patchouli and cedar, smoothed by musk and ambergris. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, while some call it modern. Acqua di Giò pour Homme and CK One have a close profile.

Insomnia

7.5

Kinetic Perfumes · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Kinetic Perfumes Insomnia is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy side against a spicy, leathery and woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Leisure and daily wear lead, with office wear not far behind. Around half of voters read it as masculine, though it wears as unisex. Fresh and aquatic accords open with lemon and juniper berry, while leather and tobacco add a spicy edge. The heart holds cypriol, marine notes and patchouli. In the base, woody notes, sweet notes and amber warm and soften it, with a slightly synthetic sheen running through. Kenzo Kenzo Homme and Fragonard L'Aventurier have a close profile.

L'Una

7.4

Kinetic Perfumes · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kinetic Perfumes L'Una is a unisex scent with a floral, fruity core, rounded out by spice, wood and leather and leaning sweet. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings, and its character splits between feminine and masculine. It opens with lemon, orange, saffron and bergamot. At the heart, lychee, plum, rose, violet and leather come forward, with nutmeg adding spice and lily of the valley a light floral touch. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, cedar, musk, vanilla and amber dries down woody and sweet. Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II and Omanluxury Paramour have a close profile.

Nel

7.3

Kinetic Perfumes · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kinetic Perfumes Nel is a fresh, floral and fruity scent with a sweet, creamy side, classed as feminine and best suited to spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with few choosing winter. Leisure time and nights out lead the occasions, and most voters call it feminine and modern. The top opens fruity and bright with rhubarb, apple, lychee and pot marigold. The heart turns floral with magnolia, rose and Grasse jasmine, while blackberry adds a juicy touch. In the base, vanilla, ambergris, oakmoss and cedarwood sweeten it into a soft, creamy finish. Parfums de Marly Meliora and Delina (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Mosaic

7.8

Kinetic Perfumes · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Kinetic Perfumes Mosaic is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. It opens with sugar, pink pepper, kumquat and bitter orange, while rhubarb and saffron add a spicy edge to that sweetness. The heart brings frankincense, cedarwood and caramel forward, and the base of vetiver, suede and oud gives it a woody, leathery, smoky footing. The overall impression is sweet, resinous and lightly powdery. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and nights out and evenings are the most named occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine, though some voters find it feminine. Amouage Interlude Black Iris and Amouage Purpose 50 have a close profile.

Néo Sillage

8.7

Kinetic Perfumes · 2026

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Kinetic Perfumes Néo Sillage is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a spicy, smoky and leathery base. Passion fruit, mango and bergamot give it a bright, juicy start, while saffron and violet add a spicy edge to that sweetness. The heart of frankincense, cardamom and suede turns drier and softer. In the base, leather, cedar, amber and tonka bean leave a creamy, smoky warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these figures are tentative. The fruity sweetness set against leather and smoke keeps it from reading clearly masculine or feminine; it sits evenly on whoever wears it. L'Ateliero Le Provocateur and Tom Ford White Suede (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Kinetic Perfumes · 2025