The Perfume Library

47 perfumes

Iris Doré

Korloff · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Korloff Iris Doré is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of citrus and lavender on a powdery iris and woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and reads more masculine than feminine, though many voters see it as feminine. The top opens fresh with bergamot, grapefruit and lavender. Pink pepper, iris and juniper in the heart add a spicy, powdery note. Vanilla, sandalwood and Haitian vetiver soften it into a creamy, woody finish.

No Ordinary Man

7.9

Korloff · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Korloff No Ordinary Man is a men's fragrance that pairs the fresh, spicy opening of black pepper, star anise and bergamot with a woody base of leather and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Autumn and spring lead, with winter and summer further behind. Business, daily and leisure wear dominate, while evening and night out are chosen less. Close to half of voters call it masculine, and the rest describe it as classic or modern. It opens with black pepper, star anise, bergamot and yuzu, fresh and spicy. In the heart, hazelnut, white violet and myrrh add a floral, lightly sweet softness. The base of patchouli, leather, vetiver and musk settles it into a woody, leathery footing, with a green edge running through.

Silver Wood

7.8

Korloff · 2016

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Korloff Silver Wood is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that opens on lavender, cinnamon and cardamom and holds fig and nutmeg at its heart; it has been discontinued. The top is lavender, cinnamon and cardamom: the lavender reads green and fresh, while cinnamon and cardamom add spice. In the heart, fig brings a fruity sweetness and nutmeg adds warmth. The base of patchouli, Brazilian rosewood and labdanum settles into a woody, powdery, creamy finish, with a light gourmand touch. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick winter and fall, then spring, while summer comes last. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and it also works in an office. Most voters call its character masculine. S.T. Dupont Noir and Al Wataniah Massad share a close profile.

Kn°1 / Kn°I

7.6

Korloff · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Korloff Kn°1 / Kn°I is a fresh, aquatic and green floral made for women, with a light, everyday character. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it leaves a presence without lingering heavily. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters most often call it feminine and modern. It opens with blackcurrant, pineapple and mint, a bright, fruity start. The heart of lily of the valley, peony and freesia brings the floral side forward, and white cedar, amber and musk settle it onto a calm, soft base. Its clean, slightly synthetic air has a profile close to Carner Marbella and Marc Jacobs Rain.

Black Vetiver

8.3

Korloff

Fresh · Floral · Green

Korloff Black Vetiver is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, green opening on a woody, spicy base; it has been discontinued, but it suits fall and spring days well. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling a room. Most voters pick fall, then spring. Leisure and evening wear lead, and it sits comfortably at the office too. Pepper, cardamom and bergamot give a spicy freshness at the start. In the heart, orris butter adds a powdery, creamy softness and frankincense a resinous depth. Vetiver dominates the base, while musk and amber sweeten it slightly and settle it into a warm woodiness.

Écorce d'Argent

7.8

Korloff · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Korloff Écorce d'Argent is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, green character with a woody, earthy base. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. There are no season or occasion votes, but the fresh accords suit everyday wear. Pink pepper and bergamot open it with a citrusy, lightly spicy start. In the heart, cypress and vetiver add a green, smoky edge. Sandalwood and musk soften the finish into a warm, woody close. Vetiver fans may find a close profile in Givenchy Vetyver and Creed Original Vetiver.

Cuir Mythique

7.8

Korloff · 2019

Green · Spicy · Woody

Korloff Cuir Mythique is a green, smoky and leathery unisex scent, and it has been discontinued. It opens with juniper, pine and mandarin orange, a cool and resinous start. In the heart, galbanum, ginger and iris carry on the green and spicy tone. The base of smoky notes, ink and leather settles into a woody, earthy and slightly animalic ground. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though few have voted. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine; its rough, leathery character sits comfortably as unisex. Zoologist King Cobra and Le Frag Grimmtale have a close profile.

Addiction Pétale

7.5

Korloff · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Korloff Addiction Pétale is a unisex fragrance that opens with mandarin orange, rose and Minneola tangelo in a fresh, floral and fruity mood. The top notes lean on mandarin orange, rose and Minneola tangelo. In the heart, lily of the valley, orange blossom, bergamot and jasmine build the floral side. The base of palmarosa, cedar, amber and white musk dries down sweet, lightly spicy and a little synthetic. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. With its fresh, floral character it suits both men and women and wears easily through the day. Mancera Roses Greedy and Majouri Sweet Ambrette have a close profile.

Royal Oud

6.6

Korloff

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Korloff Royal Oud is a spicy, woody and resinous oriental fragrance for men. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good; voters place it mostly in the evening and on nights out, then in leisure time. It also finds a place at work and in daily wear, though the weight leans towards the evening. It opens with nutmeg, rose absolute and frankincense. In the heart, oud, labdanum and patchouli build an earthy weight. In the base, sandalwood, amber, vanilla and musk soften it, leaving a powdery, creamy and slightly animalic warmth. Korloff Royal Oud Intense and Michele Bianchi Carskij Oud have a close profile.

Korloff Gold

6.9

Korloff · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Korloff Gold is a floral, fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, creamy, powdery feel; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the small number of ratings means this is only a rough guide. The character reads clearly feminine. It opens with strawberry, gardenia and coconut blossom, where fruity sweetness sits beside white florals. The heart of frangipani, tiaré and jasmine turns it more floral and creamy. In the base, cedarwood, musk and vanilla carry the sweet, powdery softness, with the cedarwood lightly steadying it. It shares a close profile with Burberry Her Elixir de Parfum and Léonard Eau de Balahé.

Ultimate Man

7.8

Korloff · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Korloff Ultimate Man is a discontinued fragrance for men that sets a fresh, aquatic character against a sweet, spicy and woody base. Its longevity and projection are rated good, though only a small number of votes back this up, so treat the ratings with caution. There are no season or occasion votes, but the fresh, sweet profile suggests easy everyday wear. It reads masculine. The top has melon, bergamot, pink pepper and elemi resin, and the heart brings geranium, lavender, apple and sage. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, vanilla and cashmeran sweeten and soften the dry-down, so the fruity, fresh opening settles into something creamy and woody. Versace Eros Parfum and Parfums de Marly Layton have a close profile.

Rose Oud

8.4

Korloff · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Woody

Korloff Rose Oud is a woody floral unisex fragrance that sets bright citrus against the warm, oriental side of rose and oud. It opens with citrus fruits and myrtle, and the heart brings pink pepper, oud, saffron and rose forward. In the base, castoreum, cashmere wood and gaiac wood settle it onto a deep, woody footing. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. It sits comfortably on both men and women. Bois 1920 Sacro e Profano and Ormonde Jayne Belle de Nuit have a close profile.

Plaisir Gourmand

7.1

Korloff · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Korloff Plaisir Gourmand is a unisex fragrance that sets a sweet, creamy gourmand character against floral, powdery and woody tones. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good by those who voted, though the vote count is small, so the picture is tentative. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. Dior Dior Homme Intense and Armaf Futura La Homme have a close profile. It opens with amber and cocoa, a warm and sweet start. In the heart, iris adds a powdery softness while chocolate keeps the gourmand side going. The base of oakmoss and cedar dries it down to a woody, drier footing, and a spicy touch takes the edge off the sweetness.

Korlove

7.2

Korloff · 2021

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Korloff Korlove is a powdery, woody women's fragrance that softens citrus and fruit with a creamy, vanilla-led sweetness. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. The vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is classed as a women's perfume. It opens with heliotrope and blossoms, then moves to lily of the valley, orange and blond woods at the heart. The base is vanilla, moss and musk; sweetness leads, while the moss and woods give it a fougère edge. Carbaline Talco & Muschio / Talc & Musk and Rave Now Women have a close profile.

Un Soir à Paris…

7.1

Korloff · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Korloff Un Soir à Paris… is a floral, gourmand perfume for women, pairing jasmine, rose and white peach with a sweet, powdery base; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as feminine. Coriander, bergamot and grapefruit open it bright and lightly spicy. The heart brings jasmine absolute, white peach and rose absolute, where the floral and fruity sides come forward. In the base, patchouli, marshmallow and tonka bean sweeten it and close on a creamy, oriental warmth. Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto Le Parfum and Lancôme La Nuit Trésor à la Folie have a close profile.

Korloff in White

6.6

Korloff · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Korloff in White is a fresh, green men's fragrance built around violet leaf, bergamot and cardamom. It opens with violet leaf, bergamot and cardamom, where the citrus brightness is softened by a green tone and a light spice. The heart of lavender, orange blossom and clary sage moves into a floral, fougère-style middle. The base of cedarwood, tonka bean, musk and cashmeran settles the scent on a woody, creamy footing. The overall impression is clean and fresh, with a distinctly synthetic edge. It is a profile aimed at men and leans towards easy everyday wear. Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Colonia and Dunhill Dunhill Edition (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.