The Perfume Library

Knize Forest (Toilet Water)

7.2

Knize · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Knize Forest is a 1993 men's fragrance from Knize, a fresh, green fougère that opens with orange, petitgrain and lavender and settles onto vetiver and oakmoss. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters call it masculine and classic. The citrus notes shine first, then sage, basil, rosemary and oregano bring a spicy, herbal edge in the heart. Geranium and rosewood soften that greenness. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, sandalwood and amber lay down a woody, earthy footing. Drakkar Noir by Guy Laroche and Creed Bois du Portugal have a close profile.

Knize Ten Golden Edition

7.8

Knize · 2000

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Knize Ten Golden Edition opens with petitgrain, rosemary and lemon, then sinks into a dark leather and castoreum base; this men's fragrance has been discontinued. The top is petitgrain, rosemary, lemon, orange and bergamot, so it starts fresh and citrusy. In the heart, sandalwood, cinnamon, iris and rose build a floral, spicy bridge. The base is led by vanilla, moss and leather, and the accords read woody, powdery, smoky and leathery. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions. It is seen as masculine and classic. Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Cuir Fétiche and Marbert Man (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Knize Two (Toilet Water)

7.0

Knize · 1978

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Knize Two is a men's scent that leans towards spring and summer and daytime or leisure wear, pairing the freshness of lemon and green leaves with a floral heart and a woody base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so the scent stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall not far behind and winter chosen least. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. Though classed as masculine, a share of voters find it feminine, and many call it classic. It opens with lemon, galbanum, neroli and green leaves, a fresh and sharply green start. Jasmine, violet, lily of the valley and rose bring a soft floral heart. The base of cedarwood, amber, patchouli, musk and oakmoss settles it onto a woody, spicy footing.

Knize Sec (Toilet Water)

6.7

Knize · 1987

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Knize Sec is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that sets citrus, sage and lavender over frankincense and a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it sits fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It reads mostly masculine and classic. It opens with a citrus freshness. In the heart, sage, frankincense and lavender dominate, with floral and resinous touches softening them. The base dries down to woods and white musk, with earthy, smoky and leathery shades staying in the background. Guy Laroche Drakkar Essence and Zara Wood Noir have a close profile.

Belle Epoque (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Knize · 2000

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Knize Belle Epoque Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets the soft, sweet fruit of apricot, peach and pineapple against a floral heart of rose, jasmine and tuberose. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It is favoured mostly for nights out and evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine and classic. It opens with ginger, mandarin orange and the fruits. Rose, orchid and jasmine dominate the heart, giving a powdery floral texture. In the base, vanilla, cocoa, sandalwood and musk sweeten it and close on a woody warmth. Hervé Léger Hervé Léger and Chopard Cašmir have a close profile.

Lady Knize (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Knize

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Knize Lady Knize Eau de Parfum is a classic feminine scent that blends floral, sweet and spicy tones with an oriental, powdery side. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter third. Daytime, nights out and evenings draw about the same support, and it also works at the office. Voters call it feminine and classic. It opens on rose. Coriander and clove bring spice to the heart, while sandalwood and musk in the base soften it into something woody, powdery and faintly animalic. The chypre and oriental accords keep the sweetness in check.