The Perfume Library

Lana

8.2

M8 Moods · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

M8 Moods Lana pairs the brightness of orange, grapefruit and bergamot with the sweetness of caramel and vanilla, making a gourmand floral aimed at women. Lana's longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out, and can also work at the office. Voters mostly find it feminine and modern. The citrus opens bright and fruity. In the heart, caramel meets jasmine and rose, turning the scent sweeter and giving the floral a creamy feel. Vanilla, white musk and sandalwood in the base keep that softness going. The sweet, gourmand side outweighs the rest, while the citrus stays lively in the background.

Puro

8.1

M8 Moods · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

M8 Moods Puro is built on white musk, amber, cedarwood and musk, giving a fresh, powdery, creamy scent. It is made for women and sits closest to daytime and office wear. It opens with white musk on its own, then amber and cedarwood arrive in the heart, sweetening the scent while setting it on a woody base. Musk carries the base, and the floral, powdery side ends in a soft creaminess. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters pick it for daily wear, leisure and work, and its season votes are spread across all four, with spring slightly ahead. About half of voters call it feminine. Ex Nihilo Iris Porcelana and Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM have a close profile.

Alloro

8.0

M8 Moods · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

M8 Moods Alloro is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits fall and winter days. It opens with cinnamon and clove, which give a spicy warmth. In the heart, cedar, caramel, cashmere and wood build a woody, creamy base. At the bottom, vanilla, ambergris, patchouli and white musk soften it into a powdery, gourmand sweetness. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind. It leans towards evenings and leisure time. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters most often call it feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. Réminiscence Vanille Santal and Réminiscence Tonka have a close profile.

Fiorito

7.0

M8 Moods · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

M8 Moods Fiorito is a fresh, citrusy floral with a fruity sweetness and a soft, creamy powder, and it reads as an easy, feminine everyday scent. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with evenings in the background. Voters tend to call it feminine and modern. It opens bright with lemon, mandarin orange and orange. In the heart, peach, rose and jasmine soften the citrus and add a fruity sweetness. The base of white musk and vanilla settles into a powdery, creamy finish, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Sospiro Dolce Melodia and Bourjois La Magnétique have a close profile.

Mare Mosso

7.8

M8 Moods · 2016

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

M8 Moods Mare Mosso is a unisex scent that sets the spicy freshness of thyme and aniseed against aquatic notes. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it also works in autumn, while winter is rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, with some votes for evening and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and masculine and feminine votes are split evenly. It opens with thyme and aniseed, spicy and lightly fresh. The heart brings green notes and aquatic notes, keeping the scent green and watery. In the base, white musk, precious woods, patchouli and vanilla settle it into a woody, sweet, creamy finish. Carthusia A'mmare (Eau de Parfum) and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Dream Sea have a close profile.

Lemoncello

7.6

M8 Moods · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

M8 Moods Lemoncello is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent led by lemon, mugwort and black pepper, and it sits close to everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure, daily wear and the office, with evening and night-out shares far smaller. It suits anyone who wants a light, clean trail through the day. Lemon, mugwort, black pepper and basil give the opening a sharp, spicy freshness. The heart brings green notes, petitgrain and white blossoms forward. In the base, white musk, moss, cedarwood and ylang-ylang sweeten it and pull it towards a soft, creamy floral feel. The Merchant Of Venice Esperidi Water and Mancera Lemon Line have a close profile.

Dolce

6.8

M8 Moods

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

M8 Moods Dolce is a sweet, creamy and fruity gourmand unisex perfume that leans towards casual and daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters pick it mostly for leisure and everyday use, and less often for evenings or nights out. It reads as neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. It opens with orange, pineapple, grenadine and plum, a bright, sugary fruit layer. In the heart, coconut milk, marshmallow and cashmere wood turn it soft and creamy. The base of musk, vanilla, patchouli and sandalwood leaves a warm, sweet finish. Parfümerie Brückner Un Peu Sucré and Adidas Get Comfy (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Fumoso

8.0

M8 Moods · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

M8 Moods Fumoso is a smoky, resinous and woody unisex scent, with a sweet, spicy side that softens the dry wood. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, so even a single spray makes itself known. It suits those who want a rich, lasting wear, and it sits equally well on men and women. The rating is high, though based on few votes. Its profile is close to Profumum Roma Patchouly and Atelier des Ors Larmes du Désert. The top holds frankincense, lemon and saffron; the lemon adds a brief brightness before giving way to a spicy, resinous structure. In the heart, cedarwood, sandalwood and oud form a woody core. The base of musk, amber and patchouli leaves an earthy, powdery and sweet warmth.