The Perfume Library

Black Sugar (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Korres · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Korres Black Sugar Eau de Toilette is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance that sets caramel and vanilla over a floral base. It opens with oriental lily, caramel and heliotrope, the flowers blended into a sugary softness. In the heart, rose, Brazilian rosewood and black sugar come forward and the scent turns a little spicy. The base of amber, vanilla and tonka bean closes it in a powdery, gourmand warmth. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring is not far behind, and summer is chosen least. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and it also works at the office. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. Fragonard Héliotrope Gingembre and Jo Malone Sweet Milk have a close profile.

White Tea

7.1

Korres · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Korres White Tea is a fresh, lightly sweet and powdery women's fragrance built on citrus and flowers, leaning towards spring and summer days and easy everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and they wear it mainly for daily use, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so expect a quiet scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters call its character feminine, though a fair number also see it as modern. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and neroli, with cyclamen alongside. The heart of jasmine, freesia, violet, peony and white tea gives it a floral centre. The base of moss, cedarwood and musk settles it on a soft, slightly woody and creamy ground. Its profile is close to Bvlgari Splendida Magnolia Sensuel and Elizabeth Arden White Tea Mandarin Blossom.

Avgoustos

8.0

Korres · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Korres Avgoustos is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and lavender, and suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring; daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits between the two. After the citrus and lavender, fig, lemon leaf and orange blossom form the heart, adding a green, fruity softness. In the base, cedarwood, musky notes and ambergris settle the scent into a woody, creamy finish. Hervé Gambs Hôtel Riviera and Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green have a close profile.

Cashmere Kumquat (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Korres · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Korres Cashmere Kumquat Eau de Toilette is a fresh, sweet feminine scent that pairs orange, mandarin orange and kumquat with jasmine and orange blossom. It opens with orange, mandarin orange and kumquat, then moves into a heart of jasmine, almond and orange blossom. The base of cashmere, cedarwood and vanilla turns it creamy and softly sweet, with a faint spicy edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear. It reads clearly feminine and modern.

Saffron | Amber | Cardamom

7.7

Korres · 2009

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Korres Saffron | Amber | Cardamom is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance built around cardamom, saffron and amber; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits daytime, leisure and office wear; more voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with cardamom, bergamot and cinnamon, then moves into a woody, spiced heart of saffron, carnation, cedar and sandalwood. Oud, vanilla and amber sweeten the base, which dries down resinous, earthy and warm.

Lefko

7.7

Korres

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Korres Lefko is a fresh, powdery floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, from daily wear to the office. Most voters pick spring and summer; daily wear, leisure and business are the most named occasions. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. It is unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Lily of the valley gives a fresh floral opening, and rose and peony soften it in the heart. In the base, musk, Indian sandalwood and powder settle it into a creamy, lightly sweet finish. The overall impression is clean, floral and powdery, with a synthetic edge among its accords.

Oceanic Amber (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Korres · 2020

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Eau de Toilette

Korres Oceanic Amber Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic scent with green and spicy sides, softened by a sweet, creamy touch, and it suits relaxed everyday wear. Amber sits at the top, peppermint in the heart and cardamom at the base. The coolness and watery feel lead, with the green side backing them up. The cardamom's spice keeps the sweetness in check, while the creamy texture rounds things off; a slightly synthetic sheen is noticeable too. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, though votes also lean modern. La Manufacture BôHaras and Zara Blueshape have a close profile.

Vetiver Root

6.8

Korres · 2010

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Korres Vetiver Root is a fresh, green and woody men's fragrance built around vetiver, cedarwood and lavender. It opens with green tea, cardamom and bergamot, a light, slightly spicy start. In the heart, vetiver, cedarwood and lavender take over and give it a green, earthy feel. In the base, amber and tonka bean soften the sweetness and set the woods on a warm footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads masculine, balanced between classic and modern. Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Sober Krypton No̱ 36 have a close profile.

Vanilla | Freesia | Lychee

6.8

Korres · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Korres Vanilla | Freesia | Lychee is a floral, fruity women's fragrance led by lychee, freesia and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Longevity and projection are both moderate. Most voters find it feminine, and seasonal votes are spread almost evenly across the year, with fall and spring slightly ahead. It suits leisure, daily wear, work and evenings alike. It opens with tea and bergamot. The heart carries lychee, peach, freesia and jasmine, softened by sandalwood. The base of vanilla, musk and patchouli leaves it sweet, gourmand and powdery. Korres Vanilla Freesia (Eau de Toilette) and La Rive In Woman have a close profile.

Water | Cedar | Lime

7.8

Korres · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Korres Water | Cedar | Lime is a fresh, citrusy and lightly aquatic men's scent that has been discontinued, suited to easy, everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It reads masculine, though it also feels modern. It opens with a bright citrus lift of mandarin orange, lime and orange. In the heart, cedarwood, pepper and vetiver add a green, spicy, woody turn. Gaiac wood, gurjum balsam and nutmeg dry it down at the base. Korres Kyma and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Yuzu have a close profile.

Pepper | Jasmine | Gaiac Wood | Passion Fruit

7.1

Korres · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Korres Pepper | Jasmine | Gaiac Wood | Passion Fruit is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity core with a sweet, gourmand warmth; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither lingers for long nor fades quickly. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and voters find it somewhat more feminine, though it reads comfortably as unisex. It opens with vanilla, aniseed and sandalwood forming a soft, sweet base. In the heart, jasmine, gaiac wood and passion fruit bring floral, woody and fruity sides together. The base keeps the sweetness going with peach and white chocolate, while green hop and pepper add a spicy edge. Alverde Sweet Harmony and Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto have a close profile.

Sikinos (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Korres · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Korres Sikinos Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic and floral unisex scent that opens on freesia, watermelon and bamboo, and suits spring and summer days. Watermelon and bamboo give it a juicy, green freshness, while freesia softens that with a light floral touch. The heart brings mimosa, lotus and salty notes, where the aquatic side becomes clearer. Musk, cedarwood and sandalwood settle it onto a slightly sweet, creamy, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the settings named most often. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex.

Mountain Pepper

6.3

Korres · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Korres Mountain Pepper is a citrusy, green and spicy men's fragrance that opens fresh and settles onto a woody base. Orange, bergamot and apple lead the top, with litsea cubeba and plum rounding out the fresh opening. The heart brings lavender, rosemary, coriander and pepper, while jasmine and rose soften the spicy greenery. Musk, amber, woods and moss form the base. The overall impression is fresh, lightly sweet and woody. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and few choose winter. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters find it masculine. Parfums de Marly Percival and Truefitt & Hill Sandalwood have a close profile.

Iris | Lily of the Valley | Cotton

6.9

Korres · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Korres Iris | Lily of the Valley | Cotton is a fresh, floral women's scent with green and powdery touches, calm and made for everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business settings come up most often. Most see it as feminine. It opens with lily of the valley, then moves to iris and rose in the heart. Cotton and musk soften the base. The scent goes from a fresh, green start to a powdery, clean finish, with spicy and woody shades kept in the background. Harry Lehmann Reseda and Birkholz Iris N' Wood have a close profile.

Bellflower

7.6

Korres · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Korres Bellflower is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon and pink pepper. In the heart, bellflower, violet and jasmine meet apple, peach and plum, which sweeten it, while cardamom and tea soften that sweetness. As it dries down, cedarwood, vetiver and musk lay a woody, powdery, creamy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as distinctly feminine, with a modern feel. Flavia B'Afric and Caudalie Parfum Divin have a close profile.

Paeonia | Vanilla | Amber | Pear

6.6

Korres · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Korres Paeonia | Vanilla | Amber | Pear is a floral-gourmand women's fragrance that links the fresh fruitiness of bergamot, pear and apple to the sweet warmth of vanilla and amber; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, pear and apple, bright and fruity. In the heart, peach, jasmine and rose add a soft floral note, while patchouli and sage keep it from turning too sweet. The base of sandalwood, musk, amber and vanilla settles into a sweet, woody and powdery finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the occasions it leans towards. Most see it as feminine. Spirit Spirit of Happy Moments and Lalique Azalée have a close profile.

Blue Sage

6.5

Korres · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Korres Blue Sage is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, suited to daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn well behind. Daytime, leisure and business come first, and sport is mentioned too. Most voters read its character as masculine and modern. It opens fresh and aquatic with grapefruit, lime, mint and lemon. The heart adds a spicy, green touch through nutmeg, sage, fir balsam and geranium. In the base, vetiver, patchouli and amber settle it onto a woody footing. Benetton Aim High and Kenzo Kenzo Homme Sport have a close profile.

Kyma

7.7

Korres · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Korres Kyma is a fresh aquatic fragrance for men that pairs lime, orange and mandarin orange with aquatic and marine notes. The opening is driven by the three citrus notes; in the heart, aquatic notes, pepper and marine notes turn that brightness cool and lightly spiced. Cedar, nutmeg and vetiver give the base a woody footing. The overall impression is fresh, green and fruity, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters read its character as both masculine and modern. Korres Water | Cedar | Lime and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Yuzu have a close profile.

Midnight Dahlia (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Korres · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Korres Midnight Dahlia Eau de Toilette is a floral and fruity scent with a sweet, gourmand turn, aimed mainly at women. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and stretches to evenings and nights out. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot, lychee and dahlia. In the heart, peony and raspberry carry the floral-fruity tone while cedarwood adds a dry, woody backbone. The base turns sweet with gourmand notes, patchouli and amber, giving it a spicy warmth. Viktor & Rolf Dancing Roses and Givenchy Rose Ardente have a close profile.

Vanilla Freesia (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Korres

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Korres Vanilla Freesia Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and sweet women's scent built around lychee, freesia and vanilla. It opens with lychee, tea and bergamot for a fruity freshness. In the heart, jasmine, freesia and peach soften the floral side. The base of vanilla, musk and patchouli settles into a creamy, gourmand sweetness with a light spicy touch. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It is worn mostly for leisure, daily use and work, and voters find it feminine and modern. Korres Vanilla | Freesia | Lychee and Grandeur Berry Blast have a close profile.

L'Eau de Parfum I

7.4

Korres · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Korres L'Eau de Parfum I is a floral, sweet women's fragrance with a gourmand, creamy side; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure time and nights out, with business and evening wear close behind. It reads feminine, with a modern feel. Freesia and bergamot give it a floral, fruity lightness, vanilla sweetens it and softens it into something creamy, and patchouli adds a woody, spicy depth. The overall impression stays warm and oriental. Balenciaga Cristobal and Lancôme La Nuit Trésor à la Folie have a close profile.

Black Pepper (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Korres

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Korres Black Pepper Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody men's scent in which citrus and a marine breeze meet spice. Lime, mandarin orange and lemon give the opening a bright citrus character. In the heart, marine notes, Provençal lavender and black pepper lead, and the aquatic air softens the pepper's edge. The base of musk, amber, cedar and cashmere wood sets down a woody, gently warm floor. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays noticeable without pushing itself on a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well back. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the usual settings, and most voters call it masculine. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò pour Homme and Zara Absolutely Dark have a close profile.

L'Eau de Parfum II

7.4

Korres · 2014

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Korres L'Eau de Parfum II is a green, sweet, woody-spicy men's fragrance; it has been discontinued, and voters place it mostly in the cooler seasons. The scent brings together sandalwood, cardamom, tobacco and vetiver. Green and sweet accords lead, with the spicy and woody side sitting behind them. A powdery, creamy softness rounds off the edges, and an oriental warmth runs underneath. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes close behind, and summer is the least chosen. It leans towards leisure, business and evening wear, and most voters read it as masculine. Zara Tobacco Temptation and Luviane Darzalas have a close profile.

Aegean Bronze

8.0

Korres · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Korres Aegean Bronze is a women's perfume that leans towards summer and spring, pairing fresh citrus with a sweet, creamy warmth. It opens with citron and Italian bergamot, bright and citrusy. In the heart, freesia and frangipani add a soft floral note alongside caramel sweetness. The base of vanilla, sand and musk leaves a creamy, slightly earthy ground, with the fruity and woody tones staying in the background. Most voters suggest summer and spring, and it sits closest to leisure and daily wear, with room for evenings out and the office too. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters read it as feminine and modern. Its profile is close to Marc Gebauer Private Garden and Berdoues Monoï & Coco.