The Perfume Library

Vanille Havane (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Les Indémodables · 2020

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Les Indémodables Vanille Havane Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent with a warm spicy and resinous edge, best suited to evenings in the cooler months. Vanilla and cocoa lead: Comorian vanilla and Colombian cocoa build a dense, sweet gourmand base, while Egyptian jasmine adds a soft floral touch. Spicy, woody and resinous accords keep the sweetness in check, and a smoky shade stays in the background. With no top, heart and base split, it reads as one warm, unified whole. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and night-out wear, less towards the office or daily use. Many voters find it masculine, though it reads as unisex.

Ambre Suprême

8.0

Les Indémodables · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Les Indémodables Ambre Suprême is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with aquatic, spicy and woody touches, and it suits a wide stretch of the year from spring to autumn. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer and winter a little behind. Leisure and evening are the most chosen occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so the scent leans neither way. It opens with Madagascan pink pepper, aldehydes, clary sage and Indian cardamom, a cool, spicy brightness. In the heart, Moroccan jasmine absolute, neroli and patchouli build a floral body. At the base, immortelle and ambergris settle it into a woody, animalic warmth. Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (Eau de Toilette) and Maison Anthony Marmin Imperial Ambergris have a close profile.

Chypre Azural

7.6

Les Indémodables · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Indémodables Chypre Azural is a fresh unisex chypre that most voters place in summer and spring, and in easy daytime wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays present without pushing itself on a room. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office, and rarely for winter. Opinion is split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. Tarocco orange and tarragon give it a fresh, green, citrusy lift. Egyptian Rosa centifolia absolute adds a soft floral touch, while Sicilian cedar, ambergris and Indonesian patchouli anchor the chypre character on a woody base. The overall impression is clean, lightly fruity and touched by spice.

Fougère Emeraude

7.8

Les Indémodables · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Les Indémodables Fougère Emeraude is a unisex scent that softens the fresh, green fougère of French lavender and clary sage with mimosa and tuberose. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind and winter the least chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine and sits close to both. Lavender and clary sage build a cool, green, slightly spicy fougère frame. Mimosa and Indian tuberose add a floral, powdery, creamy softness on top, and Venezuelan tonka bean absolute brings a light sweetness to the whole.

Rose de Jamal (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Les Indémodables · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Les Indémodables Rose de Jamal Eau de Parfum is a unisex fragrance that keeps rose in a fresh, green frame, with spice and wood alongside. Moroccan rose absolute leads, while Moroccan mint and French lavender add coolness and Moroccan geranium reinforces the green tone. Madagascan pink pepper brings a light spice, and Moroccan atlas cedar a dry woodiness. The overall impression is a floral but not sugary, airy rose. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business use close behind. Votes for feminine and masculine are level, so it reads as truly unisex.

Musc des Sables

7.9

Les Indémodables · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Les Indémodables Musc des Sables is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that pairs cinnamon, cardamom and Venezuelan tonka bean absolute with musk and Siam benzoin. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most often for evenings and leisure time. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it doesn't lean firmly to either side. Citrus, floral and powdery touches add a little brightness over the sweet, spicy core. Italian green mandarin orange and cardamom open it lively, while cinnamon, tonka and bitter almond keep it creamy and warm. Musk, ambergris, benzoin and patchouli leave a resinous, woody trail. Filippo Sorcinelli Opus 1144 and Serge Lutens Santal blanc have a similar profile.

Cuir de Chine

7.5

Les Indémodables · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Les Indémodables Cuir de Chine is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with green, sweet and leathery touches. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend autumn and spring, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either. The notes read as a single layer: Chinese osmanthus and Egyptian jasmine absolute bring a floral, fruity sweetness, French clary sage adds freshness and green, and Turkish light tobacco absolute gives a spicy, leathery dryness. The leather accord never overwhelms the flowers; it frames them with a soft backdrop. Osmanthus Interdite and Inlé have a close profile.

Iris Perle

7.1

Les Indémodables · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Oriental Velours

7.0

Les Indémodables · 2016

Floral · Green · Sweet

Les Indémodables Oriental Velours is a unisex scent where Somalian myrrh, Haitian vetiver and spruce meet a floral veil, giving a woody, resinous character. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: Somalian myrrh and Haitian vetiver lay a resinous, earthy and faintly smoky base, while spruce adds a green coolness. Green bourbon vanilla softens the sweetness at the edges, and Jasminum auriculatum brings a floral tone. The spicy, oriental side stays present throughout. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for leisure time and evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes lean slightly masculine, yet it reads as unisex. Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum and Xerjoff Java Blossom have a close profile.

Escale en Indonésie

8.1

Les Indémodables · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Indémodables Escale en Indonésie is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with floral and green touches that suits warm spring and summer days. Sicilian lemon and Calabrian bergamot bring the brightness, while Moroccan petitgrain adds a green edge. Egyptian jasmine absolute rounds this off with a soft floral note, and Australian sandalwood and Sumatran ambergris give it a woody, faintly animal depth. The aquatic and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. More voters call it masculine than feminine, but it sits comfortably on anyone. Acqua di Parma Mirto di Panarea and Milano Fragranze Naviglio have a close profile.

Patchouli Noisette

7.4

Les Indémodables · 2023

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Les Indémodables Patchouli Noisette is a woody, earthy unisex scent that pairs Sri Lankan and Indonesian patchouli with Italian hazelnut. Most voters pick fall and spring, though a fair number choose winter. It leans towards leisure and evening wear and also works for nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, which suits a unisex scent. Two patchoulis form the backbone: an earthy, woody base with green and spicy edges. The Italian hazelnut softens that dryness with a sweet, fruity note. The scent stays in one piece, with patchouli firmly in charge. Les Indémodables Immortelle Solaire and Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Patchouli have a close profile.

Café Arabesque

7.4

Les Indémodables · 2026

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Les Indémodables Café Arabesque is a sweet, gourmand and woody unisex scent built on coffee, resin and sandalwood, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Brazilian coffee, Siam Benzoin resinoid and New Caledonian sandalwood read together. The sweet, gourmand side leads, while spicy and resinous touches deepen it without letting it turn dry. The sandalwood lays a creamy, soft woody base underneath. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter; it sits comfortably in the evening, on nights out and in leisure time, and stays in the background in summer. Voters split between masculine, modern and feminine, so it doesn't lean firmly to one side.

Oranger Sirocco (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Les Indémodables · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Les Indémodables Oranger Sirocco Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy floral where orange blossom sweetness is warmed by spice, and it is worn by anyone. It is built on Laotian cinnamon, Moroccan orange blossom absolute and Moroccan petitgrain. The orange blossom brings a floral, fruity sweetness, the petitgrain keeps it fresh and citrusy, and the cinnamon adds a spicy, slightly woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next and winter well behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evenings also in the mix. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, which fits its unisex character.

Escale en Haïti

7.2

Les Indémodables · 2020

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Les Indémodables Escale en Haïti is a fresh, green and spicy unisex scent built around Haitian vetiver and Macedonian juniper berry. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. It reads more masculine than feminine to those who voted, though it works as unisex. An earthy, green vetiver leads, while juniper berry adds a fresh, slightly resinous lift. La Réunion pink pepper brings the spice, Somalian myrrh adds woody depth, and Venezuelan tonka bean rounds it with a little softness. L'Atelier Français des Matières Vetiver de Pierre and Essential Parfums Mon Vetiver have a close profile.

Immortelle Solaire

7.7

Les Indémodables · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Les Indémodables Immortelle Solaire is a sweet, resinous unisex scent built around Honduras styrax, French immortelle and Italian hazelnut. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, with winter and summer further back. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and voters call it both masculine and modern. The sweet, gourmand side comes from Italian hazelnut and Honduras styrax, while French immortelle brings the floral accord forward. Indonesian patchouli adds an earthy, woody base, and spicy, smoky and leathery touches keep it from turning too sugary. Robert Piguet Oud Divin and Les Indémodables Patchouli Noisette have a close profile.

Vanille Havane Coeur de Oud

8.7

Les Indémodables · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Les Indémodables Vanille Havane Coeur de Oud is a unisex fragrance that darkens a sweet, gourmand body with spice, resin and smoke; it has been discontinued. Comorian vanilla and Colombian cocoa build a sweet, gourmand base, while Cambodian oud adds a woody, resinous, smoky depth. Egyptian jasmine stays in the background and softens the edges. The spicy and animalic accords give it a heavy, oriental feel. Longevity is very strong and sillage strong, so a light hand is enough. Its dense, warm build suits cooler weather better. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on any skin. Les Indémodables Vanille Havane and Berdoues Oud Wa Vanillia have a close profile.

Vanille Havane Cuir des Abysses

9.0

Les Indémodables · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Les Indémodables Vanille Havane Cuir des Abysses is a sweet, smoky leather scent with a unisex character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though few people have voted, so treat that with caution. The dense build suits cooler weather, and it sits comfortably on anyone. The scent is warm and heavy: Russian leather forms a smoky, animalic frame, softened by Comorian vanilla and Colombian cocoa. Egyptian jasmine adds a faint floral smoothness behind them, while spicy, resinous and woody tones deepen it.

Parfum Secret Opus n°1

9.3

Les Indémodables · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Indémodables Parfum Secret Opus n°1 is a fresh, green unisex fougère, with citrus and floral touches softening its aromatic character. The notes read as a single whole: Egyptian jasmine absolute brings a soft floral note, while French lavender and French fennel add a green, aromatic freshness. Indonesian patchouli and Indonesian ambergris settle this into a woody, earthy base. Aquatic and fruity tones stay in the background, and a spicy thread gives the scent a dry edge. Being unisex, it can be worn as masculine or feminine alike. Its fresh character suits warm weather, yet the ambergris and patchouli give it enough depth for cooler days too. John Varvatos Artisan Blu and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Striking Lavender have a close profile.