The Perfume Library

Ambre Platine

7.7

Lorga Parfums · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Lorga Parfums Ambre Platine is a creamy, resinous unisex scent that pairs floral sweetness with a gourmand, spicy warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. Being unisex, it reads comfortably on both women and men. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange for a light freshness, while almond and tonka bean bring sweetness from the start. In the heart, rose absolute, pink pepper and cinnamon build a spicy floral core. The base leans on vanilla, caramel, white musk, amberwood and patchouli, settling into a soft, creamy sweetness. Les Eaux Primordiales Vanille and Henrik Vibskov Type D have a close profile.

Moroccan Iris

7.7

Lorga Parfums · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lorga Parfums Moroccan Iris is a sweet, powdery floral for men and women, built around Moroccan cherry, jasmine, violet and orris butter. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though only a few people have rated it, so those figures are a rough guide. It sits comfortably on either gender, drawing its weight from sweetness and powder. It opens with the fruity sweetness of Moroccan cherry, while jasmine and violet bring a soft floral heart. In the base, orris butter lays down a powdery, creamy bed, with cinnamon adding spice and cedarwood a woody warmth. The overall impression is a gourmand, slightly oriental floral.

Musc Palawan

6.5

Lorga Parfums · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Lorga Parfums Musc Palawan is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, aquatic and fruity face with a powdery, creamy sweetness underneath. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this impression is tentative. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and suits anyone. Bergamot and lime keep the opening bright. In the heart, marine notes, exotic fruits and ylang-ylang bring a floral, watery fruitiness. In the base, white musk, honey and vanilla soften and sweeten it, leaving a powdery, creamy trail. Marc Gebauer Amorist and Gas Bijoux Ensoleille Moi have a close profile.

Santal Sugar

5.8

Lorga Parfums · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Lorga Parfums Santal Sugar is a fruity, sweet unisex fragrance in which lychee, coconut and Indian sandalwood lead. It opens with lychee and bergamot, a light, fruity start. In the heart, coconut, raspberry and violet soften the sweetness and make it creamy. The base of tonka bean absolute, Indian sandalwood and crème brûlée leaves a gourmand, woody warmth. The scent stays sweet from start to finish, with the sandalwood quietly balancing it underneath. Kilian Angels' Share Paradis and The Dua Brand Lokum [Turkish Delight] have a close profile.

Cuir Affiné

7.7

Lorga Parfums · 2020

Synthetic · Gourmand · Spicy

Lorga Parfums Cuir Affiné is a unisex scent built on leather and smoke, softened by gourmand touches. It opens with bergamot, then tuberose absolute, milk and hazelnut cream give the heart a creamy, sweet turn. Tobacco absolute and suede form the base, and the spicy, woody, animal accords run through the dry-down. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the sample is small, so those ratings are not conclusive. It sits comfortably on both men and women, a dense, characterful scent. Zara S4ND4LW00D and Maison Margiela Jazz Club have a close profile.

Oud Yssée

6.8

Lorga Parfums · 2020

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Lorga Parfums Oud Yssée is a spicy, woody unisex scent built around milk coffee, Laotian oud and sandalwood. The top is milk coffee, which gives the opening a creamy, lightly sweet start. In the heart, immortelle absolute, rose absolute and cinnamon lead; the cinnamon sharpens the spicy side while the rose and immortelle soften it. The base holds Laotian oud, sandalwood and vanilla. Smoky, leathery and animal accords form the darker side of the scent, and the vanilla and creamy texture balance that edge. Initio Side Effect and Tom Ford Noir Extreme Parfum have a close profile.

Rose d'Encens

6.5

Lorga Parfums · 2020

Floral · Spicy · Smoky

Lorga Parfums Rose d'Encens is a unisex fragrance with a floral, spicy and smoky character, built around rose and frankincense. It opens with blackcurrant, bergamot and raspberry, a bright, fruity start. At the heart, rose absolute meets frankincense, and the floral side deepens into smoke and spice. In the base, tonka bean absolute, vanilla and labdanum absolute sweeten and soften the scent, leaving a warm, resinous trail. Created by Alice Dattée in 2020, it shares a close profile with Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Tonka and Lesquendieu Davana.

Nectar Cacheté

7.9

Lorga Parfums · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Lorga Parfums Nectar Cacheté is a fruity, sweet gourmand with an oriental warmth, written for men and women alike. Its sillage is rated strong, so it carries well around you, though with few votes this is only a rough guide. No clear season or occasion stands out, and it reads as unisex rather than leaning to either side. It opens on candied fruits and date. The heart brings honey, saffron, jasmine absolute and iris, softening the sweetness with floral and spiced touches. The base of tobacco absolute, sandalwood, leather and vanilla settles it into a warm, smoky ground. Sãlum Delicious Bay and Maison Magistral Golden Boa have a close profile.