The Perfume Library

Icarus 347

8.1

Maison Noir · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Maison Noir Icarus 347 is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter gets very few votes. Leisure, daily and business use lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean masculine, with modern in second place. Armaf Odyssey Aqua and Polo Deep Blue have a close profile. The top is melon and green apple, so it opens fresh, citrusy and aquatic. In the heart, raspberry, red apple and patchouli sweeten the fruit over a green backdrop. The base of tonka bean, moss and ambroxan leaves a soft, synthetic trail.

Alter Ego 786

7.8

Maison Noir · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Maison Noir Alter Ego 786 is a woody, resinous unisex scent that deepens sweet fruit with spice, smoke and leather, and it suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with raspberry liqueur, cinnamon and saffron, a sweet, fruity and spicy start. In the heart, sandalwood, cedarwood and Bourbon geranium set that sweetness on a woody footing. The base of Woodleather®, labdanum and oud pulls it towards smoky, leathery and resinous ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings or nights out; spring and summer trail far behind. Though unisex, more voters read it as masculine. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Oud (Eau de Parfum) and Gucci Gucci Intense Oud have a close profile.

Quandoley 805

7.7

Maison Noir · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Noir Quandoley 805 is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that opens on olive oil, cistus and pink pepper and settles into oud, benzoin and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring in third place and summer well behind. It leans towards night outs and evenings, with leisure wear close behind. Most voters read it as feminine, followed by modern. It begins with olive oil, cistus and pink pepper, then frankincense, ylang-ylang and styrax carry the heart into a smoky, resinous direction. The base is led by oud, benzoin and vanilla, drying down to a gourmand, spicy sweetness softened by floral and fruity tones.

Somnia 517

6.7

Maison Noir · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Noir Somnia 517 opens with Italian bergamot, moves into a floral heart of jasmine and frangipani, and settles into a sweet vanilla and black amber base, as a unisex scent. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets worn for leisure. On character, feminine leads, with masculine a clear second. The top is bergamot, the heart holds Spanish cistus, frangipani and jasmine, and the base brings black amber, cashmere wood and vanilla. The floral and fruity core softens into a sweet, gourmand, creamy base, while spicy, woody and resinous touches add warmth in the background. Ex Nihilo The Irreverents and Agonist Say Yes have a close profile.

Vertigo 236

7.0

Maison Noir · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Maison Noir Vertigo 236 is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on mint, lemon and saffron. The coolness of mint and lemon meets the spicy touch of saffron. In the heart, ambrox and clary sage soften that freshness, while vetiver, patchouli and musk settle it onto a woody base. The overall impression is citrusy, green and clean. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Votes lean masculine, though some call it feminine. Roger & Gallet Cédrat and Pomellato 67 Artemisia have a close profile.

Volantis 685 / Elysian 685

6.8

Maison Noir · 2022

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Maison Noir Volantis 685 / Elysian 685 is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy core against a leathery, woody body. Saffron opens with a spicy note. The heart holds white leather, iris and jasmine, where the leather firms up the powdery side of the flowers. The base of ambrox, cedarwood and praliné adds a sweet, oriental warmth over a woody frame. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in second place and summer barely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as neither strictly. Niche 4 All Amber Saffron and Asabi № 2 Intense have a close profile.

Bohemia 265

6.6

Maison Noir · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Maison Noir Bohemia 265 is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy and spicy character on a woody base. It opens with cardamom, red thyme and bergamot, giving the top a green, bright feel. In the heart, oregano, white cedarwood and cashmere wood bring the woody side forward. In the base, amberwood and vetiver keep it dry while praliné and tonka bean sweeten it slightly. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, and pick leisure and daily wear, with office use also present. In the character votes, the masculine side outweighs the rest. Room 1015 Yesterday and Cartier Roadster have a close profile.

Icarus 967

7.4

Maison Noir · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Maison Noir Icarus 967 is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that pairs green and red apple with pink pepper, patchouli and vetiver. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so those scores deserve a cautious reading. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens with green apple and pink pepper, fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, red apple, raspberry, lavender and patchouli balance the fruity sweetness with a woody depth. The base of vetiver, musk and tonka bean softens and sweetens the finish, while citrus, green and synthetic touches run through the whole.

Rosaeterna 163

7.5

Maison Noir · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Maison Noir Rosaeterna 163 is a unisex fragrance that deepens rose with oud and patchouli, setting its floral and spicy sides on a woody base. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so it stays noticeable for a long time after application. It has no gendered lean and sits comfortably on a man or a woman. The top opens with lavender, pink pepper and bergamot, bringing freshness and a light spice. The heart holds rose absolute, cistus and tonka bean, while the base of oud, patchouli and benzoin leaves a warm, woody, slightly animalic trail. It suits those who like strong-lasting oriental scents. Guerlain Héritage and Le Labo Rose 31 have a close profile.

Maison Noir · 2026