The Perfume Library

19 perfumes

Eau Gourmande - Crème de Pistache

Laura Mercier · 2010

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande - Crème de Pistache is a sweet, gourmand fragrance that suits autumn and winter days, evenings out and leisure time; it has been discontinued. It opens with white orchid, bergamot and fruit nectar, a light fruity start. In the heart, pistachio, hazelnut, praliné and caramel dominate, while dark chocolate and almond deepen the sweetness. The base settles into cream, vanilla and honey, with patchouli and woody notes staying in the background. It also has a spicy, powdery side. Most voters recommend it for fall and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. About half of voters read it as feminine. Mugler La Rose Angel and Aquolina Blue Sugar have a close profile.

Almond Coconut (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Laura Mercier · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Laura Mercier Almond Coconut Eau de Toilette is a sweet, creamy women's scent that leans towards spring and summer and relaxed, everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure, daily wear and office use leading the occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. More than half of voters call it feminine, and some also find it modern. The character is floral and gourmand: ylang-ylang, jasmine and heliotrope set a floral base, while almond and coconut milk turn it creamy and sweet. Vanilla, tonka bean and musk leave a soft, powdery trail, with rosewood staying in the background.

Vanille (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Laura Mercier · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Laura Mercier Vanille Eau de Toilette is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance that pairs vanilla with a floral, powdery softness; it has been discontinued. Vanilla appears in three forms here: bourbon vanilla, vanilla liqueur and vanilla orchid. Heliotrope and daylily add a powdery, floral touch to the sweetness, while amber, sandalwood and musk lay a warm, woody base. The overall impression is gourmand, creamy and soft. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it suits daily wear, leisure time and the office. Most voters find it feminine.

Ambre Vanille (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Laura Mercier · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Laura Mercier Ambre Vanille Eau de Toilette is a sweet, creamy, powdery gourmand built around vanilla, amber and brown sugar, described as unisex and now discontinued. The notes carry no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as a single whole. Vanilla and brown sugar bring the sweetness, while almond pushes it towards a creamy feel. Tangerine adds a light fruity touch and tiger orchid a soft floral note. Amber and sandalwood form a warm, lightly spiced oriental base underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it also suits evenings out. Most voters find it feminine.

Ambre Passion

8.0

Laura Mercier · 2005

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Laura Mercier Ambre Passion is a sweet, resinous amber built around vanilla, labdanum and tonka bean, made for women; it has been discontinued. It opens with vanilla, geranium and labdanum. In the heart, tonka bean, patchouli and amber settle the scent onto a soft, creamy base. Cedar, musk and sandalwood add a woody warmth underneath. The overall feel is gourmand, spicy and powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings, nights out and leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine. Histoires de Parfums Ambre 114 and Words Single have a close profile.

Lumière d'Ambre

7.8

Laura Mercier · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Laura Mercier Lumière d'Ambre is a floral, sweet fragrance for women, resting on a powdery, lightly spicy amber warmth; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer well behind. Leisure, business and evening use are voted almost evenly. About half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with lotus, pink pepper and mandarin orange, light and bright. In the heart, jasmine, rose and vanilla orchid build a sweet floral core. The base of ambroxan, musk and amber softens everything into a powdery, resinous warmth.

Eau Gourmande - Tarte au Citron

7.0

Laura Mercier · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande - Tarte au Citron is a fresh, sweet lemon-dessert scent for women, suited to leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters place it in leisure, daily and evening wear, with some choosing it for the office. It opens with lemon, lemon zest and bergamot for a bright citrus start, softened by sour cream and meringue. Jasmine, neroli and aniseed sit in the heart. In the base, pastry, vanilla, musk and blond woods turn it creamy and gourmand, leaving a fruity, slightly synthetic sweetness.

Eau Gourmande - Crème Brûlée

6.6

Laura Mercier · 2006

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande - Crème Brûlée is a sweet, creamy gourmand scent for women, true to its name, and it has been discontinued. The notes come as one flat list: caramel, French vanilla, sugar and white musk. Caramel and vanilla give a rounded, sugary sweetness, while white musk sets it on a soft, powdery base. There is a synthetic edge too, and the whole reads like a warm, dense dessert. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards leisure, daytime and evening wear. Its profile is close to Prada Candy (Eau de Parfum) and Giardini di Toscana Bianco Latte.

L'Heure Magique

7.4

Laura Mercier · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Laura Mercier L'Heure Magique is a fresh, floral women's fragrance softened by spice, wood and powder; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters spread it almost evenly across fall, spring and summer, with winter picked least. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. It opens with bergamot and jasmine sambac. The heart brings white rose bud, pink geranium and spices. In the dry-down, Kashmiri musk, sandalwood and amber settle it onto a woody, powdery base.

Eau de Lune

6.7

Laura Mercier · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Laura Mercier Eau de Lune is a fresh, floral women's fragrance whose fruity sweetness is softened by a powdery texture; it has been discontinued. It opens with ylang-ylang, violet and mandarin orange, joined by white blossoms. In the heart, rose, white peach and orange blossom bring a floral, fruity sweetness. In the base, musk, orris root and amber dry it down on a powdery, woody footing. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet presence. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure come up most often. Avon Gold and Fragonard Émilie have a close profile.

Eau Gourmande - Fresh Fig

7.0

Laura Mercier · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande - Fresh Fig is a fresh, fruity floral scent with a soft woody base, made for women and now discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close without vanishing quickly. It suits those who want an easy, light everyday scent. Black fig and citrus notes open it with freshness. In the heart, blackcurrant and ylang-ylang tie the fruit to the floral side. In the base, musk, sandalwood and vanilla soften and sweeten the scent. Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Vocalise and Nishane Zenne have a close profile.

Tea Menthe Citron

8.1

Laura Mercier · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Laura Mercier Tea Menthe Citron is a light, fresh perfume for women with a citrusy, green character; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is classed as a feminine fragrance. Mint and tea give it a cool lift, cardamom adds a spicy edge, and cedarwood sets a dry, woody base underneath. The citrus and green accords keep the whole composition crisp. Roger & Gallet L'Homme Cèdre and Givenchy Désobéissant have a close profile.

Neroli

8.1

Laura Mercier · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Laura Mercier Neroli is a fresh floral for women that pairs a bright opening of lemon zest and bitter orange with a heart of neroli, jasmine and peony; it has been discontinued. Lemon zest and bitter orange lead, and the heart turns softly floral with freesia, neroli, peony and jasmine. The base of sandalwood, musk, vanilla and amber sweetens the scent and settles it on a lightly powdery, woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Its fresh, citrusy, floral build suits everyday wear. Balenciaga Cristobal Eau de Cristobal and Yardley Baroque have a close profile.

Nuits Enchantées

8.1

Laura Mercier · 2008

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Laura Mercier Nuits Enchantées is a sweet, gourmand and spicy oriental for women, built on a woody, resinous base; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and lightly spiced with orange and cardamom. In the heart, rose and tuberose add a soft floral note, pimento and ginger keep the spice going, and cedar and gaiac wood form a woody frame. The base leans gourmand with Bourbon vanilla, amber and coffee, while vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and musk balance that sweetness with a dry, warm woodiness.