The Perfume Library

Eau des Missions

7.9

Le Couvent · 2011

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Le Couvent Eau des Missions is a sweet, creamy and slightly smoky unisex scent built around benzoin, vanilla and myrrh, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good, while its sillage stays moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear and can also pass in an office. More voters call it feminine, but a fair share see it as masculine. As a whole it reads sweet and gourmand: benzoin and vanilla give a creamy, powdery warmth, while myrrh and Virginia cedar add a spicy, smoky, woody dryness. Gotu Kola and Chinese camellia soften this dense texture in the background. Molinard Vanille Patchouli and Pierre Guillaume Myrrhiad have a close profile.

Tinharé

7.6

Le Couvent · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Le Couvent Tinharé is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a powdery, creamy gourmand warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It leans towards leisure time and evenings. More voters call it feminine, but a fair share see it as masculine, so it works for both. It opens with red mandarin orange, fresh and fruity. In the heart, jasmine and blond woods set a floral, woody base. Vanilla absolute takes over at the bottom and settles the scent into a sweet, creamy, lightly spicy warmth.

Porto Bello

7.6

Le Couvent · 2018

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Le Couvent Porto Bello is a unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter, for evenings and relaxed time out, built on citrus and spice over a sweet, smoky warmth. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring follows, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though the feminine votes are strong too, so it sits comfortably in between. It opens with orange zest, a bright, fruity citrus note. Davana in the heart adds a sweet, fruity softness. In the base, cognac and frankincense take over, leaving a creamy, resinous, woody warmth with a touch of smoke.

Theria

7.7

Le Couvent · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Le Couvent Theria is a unisex fragrance that opens with citrus and settles into a floral, spicy character with a powdery, creamy softness. Theria has moderate sillage and good longevity. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and is chosen less often for evenings and nights out. Voters read it as feminine more than anything, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with bergamot for a bright citrus touch. The heart holds narcissus absolute, cardamom and iris: the floral side is balanced by cardamom's spice, while the powdery softness of iris adds a creamy feel. Cedar lays a woody base underneath. Cartier Déclaration Eau de Toilette Fraîche and Chanel 1957 have a close profile.

Heliaca

7.6

Le Couvent · 2019

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Le Couvent Heliaca is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, sweet opening on a spicy, woody and resinous base. Bergamot gives a bright, fresh start. In the heart, cardamom and ginger bring the spice forward, with the sweetness sitting behind them. Oud in the base adds an oriental depth and a woody weight. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and it is worn for leisure, evenings and nights out. Most voters find it masculine, though a good share call it feminine. Yas Perfumes Taj and Xerjoff Zefiro have a close profile.

Valparaiso

7.7

Le Couvent · 2018

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Le Couvent Valparaiso is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter best, setting a green, woody character against a sweet resin. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring. It spreads fairly evenly across leisure, evening and daytime wear, and it sits comfortably at the office too. It leans masculine, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. It opens with spicy cardamom. In the heart, patchouli, frankincense and myrrh build a resinous, smoky mood. Virginia cedar and vetiver add an earthy, woody base, while the green and sweet accords soften it. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Elixir and Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Kyoto have a close profile.

Aqua Amantia

7.2

Le Couvent · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Couvent Aqua Amantia is a fresh, citrusy fragrance whose floral and fruity side is softened by a light sweetness, and it 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, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. It reads mainly feminine, with a modern character too. Grapefruit gives the opening a bright, slightly sharp freshness. At the heart, ambrette seed absolute and rhubarb bring floral, fruity and lightly spicy shades. Cedar sits underneath as a warm, woody base.

Solano

7.6

Le Couvent · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Le Couvent Solano is a unisex scent that opens on davana and turns to a sweet, floral, creamy ylang-ylang heart, settling on patchouli and tonka bean absolute. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to spring, with autumn and summer next and winter trailing. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, with evening and office also getting votes. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. Davana comes first, then ylang-ylang gives the heart a floral, creamy warmth. In the base, patchouli and tonka bean absolute take over, and the scent turns sweeter, drying down gourmand and powdery with a faint spicy edge. Prada La Femme Intense and Maison Margiela Lipstick On have a close profile.

Eau des Minimes

7.8

Le Couvent · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Couvent Eau des Minimes is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Blood orange, lemon and grapefruit lead the scent, while neroli and pansy add a soft floral touch. Rosemary and burdock bring a green, slightly spicy edge, and mallow and benzoin round off the brightness. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the favoured settings. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level. Penhaligon's Eau de Cologne and Geo. F. Trumper Eau de Cologne have a close profile.

Eau Aimable

7.0

Le Couvent · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Couvent Eau Aimable is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent with green and floral touches and a light spring-summer feel; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and office settings, while evening and night-out votes are fewer. More voters call it feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. In the scent, mandarin orange and bergamot bring the bright citrus side. Petitgrain and nasturtium add a green, lightly spicy edge, while dog rose and orange blossom soften it into a creamy, sweet floral. Le Labo Fleur d'Oranger 27 and Hervé Gambs Hôtel Riviera have a close profile.

Hattaï

7.6

Le Couvent · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Le Couvent Hattaï is a sweet, spicy and gourmand unisex fragrance built around red pepper, cocoa, cade juniper and cinnamon. It opens with the sharp warmth of red pepper; cocoa in the heart softens it and brings the gourmand side forward. The base of cade juniper and cinnamon settles into a woody, resinous, oriental spice warmth laid over the sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Some find it feminine and others masculine, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. Its profile is close to M2J Fragranza Pura Eleganza and Parfums de Marly Oajan.

Nubica

7.7

Le Couvent · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Le Couvent Nubica is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance with a powdery, creamy feel, leaning towards autumn and winter. Mandarin orange opens with a bright lift, and patchouli absolute in the heart adds an earthy, woody depth. The base is led by vanilla absolute and tonka bean, while the spicy, oriental side keeps the sweetness from turning flat. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, though it also works for daily and office use. More voters see it as feminine than masculine, but a good number read it the other way. For a close vanilla profile, Niche 4 All Vanilla Absolu and Amouage Vanilla Barka are worth a look.

Fort Royal

7.5

Le Couvent · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Le Couvent Fort Royal is a unisex fragrance where a fruity, sweet character leans on spice and resinous warmth, with a creamy, woody side that suits fall and winter evenings. The top notes are pink pepper and orange, pairing a spicy lift with a fruity freshness. Cistus in the heart adds a resinous depth. In the base, patchouli, benzoin absolute and vanilla take over, and the scent turns sweeter, settling into a creamy, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good, while sillage stays moderate. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and evening and leisure wear lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, which fits its unisex nature. Rochas Moustache (Eau de Parfum) and Carolina Herrera Peccato Nobile have a close profile.

Aqua Millefolia

7.6

Le Couvent · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Le Couvent Aqua Millefolia is a unisex scent that carries lemon and curly mint into the green character of verbena absolute and galbanum. The top notes are lemon and curly mint, giving a fresh, citrusy start. In the heart, verbena absolute and galbanum bring out the green side, and gaiac wood in the base adds a lightly spicy, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It sits evenly between masculine and feminine. Diptyque L'Eau des Hespérides and Chanel Paris - Édimbourg have a close profile.

Smyrna

7.3

Le Couvent · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Le Couvent Smyrna is a unisex scent built around bergamot, Turkish damask rose absolute and black pepper, settling onto a base of sandalwood and cedar. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters place it in autumn and spring. It suits daily wear, leisure time and evenings alike. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Bergamot gives the opening a fresh, lightly fruity edge. In the heart, Turkish damask rose absolute carries the floral side while black pepper adds a spicy bite. The base of sandalwood and cedar leaves a woody, powdery and faintly oriental warmth.

Kythnos

6.8

Le Couvent · 2019

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Le Couvent Kythnos is a fresh, green fougère with a spicy, earthy and slightly smoky side, leaning towards spring and autumn. Lavender comes first, and thyme in the heart adds a spicy, herbal edge. Vetiver in the base strengthens the woody, earthy side, while the smoky note stays in the background. The overall impression is dry and airy rather than sweet. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Though it is unisex, votes lean masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Roger & Gallet Open and Hermès Bel Ami Vétiver.

Santa Cruz

7.2

Le Couvent · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Le Couvent Santa Cruz is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, a light option for leisure and everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. Leisure and daily wear lead, with the office close behind. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither pushes itself on the room nor disappears quickly. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, as votes split almost evenly. It opens with grapefruit and bergamot, a fresh citrus with a slight bitter edge. Eucalyptus in the heart adds a cool, green tone, while sweet, fruity accents soften the freshness. Cedar in the base leaves a woody, lightly spicy finish. Azzaro Aqua Cèdre Blanc and Azzaro Pure Cedrat have a close profile.

Aqua Minimes

7.3

Le Couvent · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Le Couvent Aqua Minimes is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets the bright citrus of citron, mandarin orange and lemon against a woody base of cedarwood and vetiver. The top is all citrus: citron, mandarin orange and lemon. Litsea cubeba in the heart adds a spicy, slightly green edge, and cedarwood with vetiver settles underneath as a dry, woody floor. The overall impression is clean, lively and lightly spicy. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it moves easily between the two. Chanel Paris - Édimbourg and Florame Fraîcheur Boisée have a close profile.

Aqua Imperi

7.5

Le Couvent · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Couvent Aqua Imperi is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, and in easy daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it sits comfortably through a day, at the office or in leisure hours. Voters read it as slightly more masculine, though it doesn't feel out of place on women, and winter and night wear are rarely picked. It opens with bergamot, bright and citrusy. Provençal lavender takes the heart, carrying the green, lightly spicy fougère character. Myrtle closes it quietly in the base. Burberry High Tea and Nissaba Provence have a close profile.

Aqua Majestae

7.3

Le Couvent · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Couvent Aqua Majestae is a unisex scent that takes a fresh opening of Argentinian lemon and acacia through osmanthus down to cedar. The top pairs Argentinian lemon with acacia: the lemon gives a lively citrus freshness, while the acacia softens it with a floral touch. At the heart, osmanthus adds a fruity, creamy sweetness, and cedar lays a woody base underneath. The overall feel is fresh, green and lightly sweet. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together, which suits its unisex label. Boadicea the Victorious Hanuman and Ulrich Lang 17 Nandan Road have a similar profile.

Anori

7.4

Le Couvent · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Le Couvent Anori is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent built around cardamom, magnolia, spindrift and cedarwood. Cardamom opens with a spicy freshness, and magnolia brings a soft, green floral note to the heart. In the base, spindrift and cedarwood leave the scent both aquatic and woody, with a clean, light and slightly synthetic feel overall. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely unisex. Cartier Déclaration Haute Fraîcheur and Detaille Yachting have a close profile.

Ambra

8.0

Le Couvent · 2021

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Le Couvent Ambra is a sweet-leaning, woody unisex scent that sets a bright citrus note against resinous, spicy warmth. Amber, vanilla and Corsican immortelle absolute form the core of the scent. The sweetness leads, but the resinous and spicy accords give it depth without heaviness. Italian bergamot and cistus lift that warmth, and a citrus brightness stays in the background throughout. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, mainly for evenings and nights out, though some also wear it for work and daily use. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost equal, so it sits comfortably on either side.

Mimosa

8.0

Le Couvent · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Le Couvent Mimosa is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days and everyday wear. Bergamot gives a bright opening, then blue wattle absolute brings the floral, green heart. Cedar settles underneath as a woody base. The sweet, powdery and creamy accords soften it, with a faint spicy edge remaining. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Zara Bergamot & Lavender and Penhaligon's Violetta have a close profile.

Eau des Mâtines

6.9

Le Couvent · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Couvent Eau des Mâtines is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that pairs citrus and green leaf with the light sweetness of apple and pear blossom; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, apple and lemon. In the heart, basil, mint and fig leaf bring a green coolness, while pear blossom adds a soft, sweet floral note. Musk, woods and cedar stay in the background and settle the scent onto a simple woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. More voters call it feminine, though a good number see it as masculine. Zara Applejuice and Atelier des Ors Riviera Sunrise have a close profile.