The Perfume Library

Tigre du Bengale

8.3

Malbrum · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Malbrum Tigre du Bengale is a dark unisex perfume that sets a sweet, spicy core against woody, resinous, smoky and leathery tones. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. It leans masculine in character, though a sizeable group reads it as feminine. Juniper and cardamom bring a spicy lift, while patchouli and labdanum ground it in earthy, resinous warmth. Burley tobacco and castoreum pull it towards smoke, leather and an animal edge, with myrrh adding depth. The overall feel is warm, sweet and dense.

Psychotrope

7.8

Malbrum · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Malbrum Psychotrope is a woody, resinous unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, with a sweet, spicy and smoky warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings, leisure time and nights out leading, while office and daily wear stay in the background. Votes for masculine and feminine character are close, so it reads as open to both. Sandalwood, cedarwood and cashmeran build the woody core, while frankincense and styrax add a resinous weight. Saffron and pimento carry the spice, and ambergris softens the sweetness. An earthy, smoky undertone runs through the whole scent.

Shameless Seducer

7.3

Malbrum · 2015

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Malbrum Shameless Seducer is a unisex scent that sets a floral, spicy character over a powdery, animalic base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer not far behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and it reads neither clearly feminine nor masculine, drawing close votes on both sides. Mimosa absolute and iris give it a floral, powdery tone, while cumin adds a spicy edge. Civet and musk bring a warm, animalic depth; citrus notes and aldehydes lift it slightly, and ambrette seed leaves a soft roughness. Woody and resinous tones stay in the background.

Wildfire

7.9

Malbrum · 2016

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Malbrum Wildfire is a spicy, woody and smoky men's fragrance built around patchouli, frankincense and black pepper. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it sits best at leisure, in the evening or on a night out. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. The scent moves as a single block. Black pepper, nutmeg and clove leaf carry the spice, while patchouli and frankincense lay a resinous, earthy base. Amber and vanilla sweeten that dryness, and the animal and smoky accords add depth.

Bagheera

7.5

Malbrum · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Malbrum Bagheera is a powdery, leathery unisex scent that suits fall and spring days best. Suede, leather and iris build a soft, powdery leather feel, with black violet adding a floral note. Blackcurrant bud and blackberry bring a fruity brightness, while cedarwood and papyrus give it a woody, faintly smoky base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Votes on character are split closely between feminine and masculine, so it reads comfortably either way. Miller Harris Leather Rouge and Laborynthia Sandalwood have a close profile.

Safariyah

6.2

Malbrum · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Malbrum Safariyah is a fresh, fruity floral with a creamy, sweet side and a woody base, made for both men and women. Red mandarin orange, lychee and neroli give it a bright, juicy fruit and flower character. Milk and musk soften that into a creamy sweetness, while sandalwood lays down a woody floor. The overall impression is clean and modern, with a slightly synthetic tone. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, work and daily wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine, with a strong vote for modern. Gritti Monica and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Summer Hammer have a close profile.

Paradiso Super

6.8

Malbrum · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Malbrum Paradiso Super is a unisex scent that runs fresh and floral, pairing fruity sweetness with a bright, synthetic edge, and it leans towards spring and summer days and relaxed daily wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind; winter gets the fewest votes. It is mentioned most for leisure and daily wear, and many also find it fitting for the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters call it feminine, though a fair number see it as masculine. As a whole, the scent carries the floral freshness of freesia and jasmine sambac absolute. Saturn peach and fig milk add a fruity, creamy sweetness, which tonka bean absolute softens. Cedar and ambroxan set a woody, spicy base underneath.

Here Comes the Son

7.0

Malbrum · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Malbrum Here Comes the Son is a unisex scent built on a floral, sweet core, softened by powdery, creamy and resinous touches. Tobacco absolute, sandalwood and benzoin form a warm, soft base, while orange blossom absolute and orris butter add a powdery floral note. Bergamot lifts it slightly, and labdanum absolute and muscone deepen the resinous, creamy side. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though only a small number of voters have weighed in. Most voters pick fall, with the other three seasons close behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure, then for nights out and business. Francesca Bianchi Unspoken Musk and Amado My Muse have a close profile.

Godspeed

7.1

Malbrum · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Malbrum Godspeed is a unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter, pairing a fresh, spicy side with a woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter; leisure and evening wear lead, with business and night-out use close behind. Nepalese pepper, pink pepper and black pepper give it a dry, spicy edge. Turkish rose absolute and carnation bring the floral side, while Virginia cedar, cashmeran and oakmoss build the woody ground. Frankincense and musk soften the smoky feel. Miller Harris Le Cèdre and Marylise Mirabelli Club 30's have a close profile.