The Perfume Library

16 perfumes

Symphonie

La Manufacture · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

La Manufacture Symphonie is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh citrus opening with a sweet, resinous, faintly smoky woodiness. Frankincense, Italian bergamot and grapefruit lead. Cardamom and Provençal lavender add a spicy freshness in the heart, and the base of patchouli, vanilla and white cedar dries down creamy and sweet. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards nights out, leisure and evenings. More voters call it masculine, though it reads as unisex.

Admirabilis

8.6

La Manufacture · 2017

Citrus · Green · Fruity

La Manufacture Admirabilis opens with violet leaf, bergamot and elemi resin, a fresh green start that settles onto a base of vetiver and patchouli in this unisex fragrance. Admirabilis wears with good longevity and good sillage. Most voters place it in spring and fall, with evening, night out and leisure the leading occasions. It leans masculine in character, though it reads as unisex. The top is bright and green, with violet leaf, bergamot, mandarin orange and green notes. Clove and cedarwood add a spicy, woody touch in the heart. The base of vetiver, patchouli, frankincense and amber dries down earthy, resinous and slightly smoky.

Impatiente / Cologne Impatiente

7.1

La Manufacture · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Manufacture Impatiente / Cologne Impatiente is a unisex scent that carries the fresh citrus of mandarin orange, grapefruit and bergamot into the green, woody tone of mint and vetiver. The citrus notes come first: mandarin orange, grapefruit and bergamot give the scent a bright base. Rhubarb and mint add a green coolness, while pot marigold brings a light floral, powdery softness. Vetiver and woods settle this freshness onto a dry, woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so the picture is tentative. It reads equally suited to men and women, and its light, clean character sits close to everyday wear. Veronique Gabai Mimosa in the Air and Roger & Gallet Bambou have a close profile.

Rare / Cologne Rare

6.7

La Manufacture · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

La Manufacture Rare / Cologne Rare is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent built around Italian bergamot, rhubarb and Egyptian basil. The notes are not split into top, heart and base, so the scent reads as a single whole. Bergamot and rhubarb give it a fruity brightness, while Egyptian basil adds a green, spicy edge. Haitian vetiver, patchouli and woody notes sit beneath that brightness as a dry, earthy base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits those who like a light, clean and green scent, and it leans neither clearly masculine nor feminine. L'Orchestre Parfum Electro Limonade and Goldfield & Banks Bohemian Lime have a close profile.

Cuir Éternel

7.8

La Manufacture · 2020

Green · Fruity · Sweet

La Manufacture Cuir Éternel is a unisex scent built on leather, cedar and violet leaf, with a green, woody character rounded off by a leathery note. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though those ratings rest on only a few votes. There is no clear lean towards a season or occasion, but as a unisex scent it sits comfortably on both men and women, reading neither strongly masculine nor feminine. Leather and cedar form the backbone, while violet leaf adds a green freshness to the woody, leathery structure. The accords also carry fruity and sweet sides, with a spicy touch softening the edges. James Bond 007 Quantum (Eau de Toilette) and Marc-Antoine Barrois Encelade have a close profile.

Rêve Ottoman

8.4

La Manufacture · 2019

Floral · Spicy · Woody

La Manufacture Rêve Ottoman is a unisex scent built around sandalwood, saffron and rose. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though only a small number of voters have rated it. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and sits comfortably on anyone. Saffron and rose bring a floral, spicy warmth, while sandalwood grounds it in a woody, resinous base. Earthy and oriental tones stay in the background and give the blend a dark, soft depth.

Cashmere / Cologne Cashmere

8.0

La Manufacture · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

La Manufacture Cashmere / Cologne Cashmere is a unisex scent built on bergamot, amber and gaiac wood, where fresh citrus is softened by a sweet, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin and is easy to wear. Only a few people have rated it, so these ratings are a rough guide. Being unisex, it suits both men and women. The notes read as one whole: the bright, fresh citrus of bergamot comes first, amber adds sweetness and a creamy softness, and gaiac wood sets a woody, slightly spicy base behind them. A fruity touch runs through it too. M96D Date and Zara Radiant Bloom have a close profile.

Noble / Cologne Noble

6.3

La Manufacture · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

La Manufacture Noble / Cologne Noble is a fresh, green unisex scent built around mandarin orange, coriander and iris. Mandarin orange carries the citrus, while coriander, Guatemala cardamom and nutmeg add a spicy edge. Iris and Slovene oakmoss ground it in a green, woody base, with musk leaving a soft trace behind. It is a dry, airy fougère with a slightly fruity touch. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than announcing itself. It suits men and women alike. Jo Malone 154 and Yves de Sistelle Santino have a close profile.

Suede Elixir

7.7

La Manufacture · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

La Manufacture Suede Elixir is a sweet, spicy leather scent with fruity and smoky touches, warm and oriental in character and worn by anyone. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters score them high. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are a first impression rather than a firm verdict. It opens with cinnamon, adding a sweet, spicy warmth, and cistus in the heart pulls that warmth toward a woody, animal side. As it settles, leather comes forward at the base; the fruity sweetness recedes while the smoky, leathery side takes over. Its profile is close to Tom Ford Tuscan Leather (Eau de Parfum) and Elie Saab Cuir Absolu.

Précieuse / Cologne Précieuse

6.1

La Manufacture · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Manufacture Précieuse / Cologne Précieuse is a fresh, green unisex cologne built around basil, neroli and bergamot. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, though only a few votes back that up, so treat the figures as tentative. It reads as light and clean, and it doesn't lean toward masculine or feminine. Bergamot brings a citrus brightness, basil adds a green, lightly spicy edge, and neroli softens the floral side. Rose oxide gives that floral note a cool, dewy feel, while white musk keeps the whole thing clean and smooth. Jo Malone Basil & Neroli (Cologne) and Guerlain Un Dimanche à la Campagne have a close profile.

BôHaras

8.2

La Manufacture · 2019

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

La Manufacture BôHaras is a unisex scent with a sweet, spicy character, pairing gourmand and leather tones with a green touch. The notes read as one whole rather than in separate layers: amber, cardamom and leather. Amber gives the scent a warm, creamy base, cardamom adds a spicy, slightly green edge, and leather brings a leathery, oriental depth. The sweetness leans gourmand, while the green and synthetic accords soften it and give it a more modern feel. It suits anyone, men or women, who wants a warm, spiced fragrance. Its profile is close to Essenzialmente Laura Cuoio Imperiale and Giorgio Armani Armani Code Profumo.