The Perfume Library

27 perfumes

MEΘEXIS

Manos Gerakinis · 2022

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Manos Gerakinis MEΘEXIS is a unisex gourmand where fruity and spicy notes are softened by a creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and evening and leisure wear lead the occasions. More voters call it feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. It opens with blackcurrant, fig and dried fruits. In the heart, cinnamon, honey, vanilla and cocoa add a sweet, spicy warmth. Vetiver, benzoin and cedarwood form a woody, resinous base.

Immortelle

7.7

Manos Gerakinis · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Manos Gerakinis Immortelle is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. It is rated as strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and leisure are the most named occasions. Feminine and masculine readings sit side by side, with the feminine slightly ahead. It opens with clove and cinnamon, which give a spicy warmth. Into the heart, immortelle, milk and brown sugar come forward, making the sweetness floral, creamy and gourmand. The base of benzoin, patchouli and sandalwood settles into a resinous, earthy and woody ground.

Anthem

7.1

Manos Gerakinis · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Manos Gerakinis Anthem is a unisex fragrance that opens citrusy and spicy, then turns sweet and woody, and it suits spring and autumn evenings best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and night out, leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. It leans a little more masculine than anything else, though votes for classic and feminine are close behind. It starts with nutmeg, saffron, cinnamon and lemon, where the spice meets the citrus. In the heart, ylang-ylang, rose, vanilla and labdanum add a floral, sweet warmth. The base of patchouli, amber, sandalwood, oakmoss, musk and oud settles into a woody, resinous foundation. Lattafa Oud Mood Reminiscence and Roja Parfums Aoud have a close profile.

Pivoine

7.3

Manos Gerakinis · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Manos Gerakinis Pivoine is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around red apple, peony and rose, and it leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with red apple, bringing a fruity, sweet freshness. In the heart, peony, rose, jasmine and carnation form the floral core. Suede in the base leaves a soft, leathery ground, while sweetness and freshness stay present throughout. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede and A'pieu Lovely Peony have a close profile.

Quintessence

8.1

Manos Gerakinis · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Manos Gerakinis Quintessence is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent whose resinous, smoky character suits evenings in the cooler months. It wears well, with good longevity and projection. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings, and masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. It opens with clove, saffron and black pepper for a spicy start. Vanilla, davana and benzoin bring sweetness and resin in the heart. Cedarwood, oud, amber and patchouli settle into a woody, smoky base. Penhaligon's The Blazing Mister Sam and Serge Lutens Ambre sultan (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Rose Poetique

7.7

Manos Gerakinis · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Manos Gerakinis Rose Poetique is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent that pairs damask rose with saffron, raspberry and vanilla, and it suits spring and autumn, relaxed days and evenings out best. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, then winter, with summer a distant last. Leisure, night out and evening are the occasions that lead. It reads mostly feminine to voters, though it is also treated as unisex. The top notes are saffron, raspberry and rhubarb; the heart brings together labdanum, damask rose and vanilla. In the base, musk, cashmere wood, patchouli and sandalwood give it a woody, resinous, oriental footing. Fruity sweetness softens the rose while the spice stays in the background.

Sillage Royal (2017)

7.4

Manos Gerakinis · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Manos Gerakinis Sillage Royal is a sweet, woody unisex scent that opens on cardamom, turmeric and saffron and deepens into smoke, oud and Persian rose. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out and evening lead the occasions. It leans masculine in character, though it is unisex. Cardamom, turmeric and saffron give a spicy opening. In the heart, smoke, Persian rose and oud add a floral, smoky weight. Musk, amber, cedarwood and patchouli leave a sweet, resinous and earthy base.

Omen

7.1

Manos Gerakinis · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Synthetic

Manos Gerakinis Omen is a spicy, leathery unisex scent that suits fall and spring days, evenings out and relaxed hours. It opens with saffron, apple and bay leaf, a fruity and spicy start. In the heart, jasmine, buchu and fir balsam add a floral, resinous turn. The base is led by leather, oud, amber and tonka bean, with ambergris and musk softening this woody, oriental and animalic foundation. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and few choose summer. Evening and night-out wear stand out. In character votes, the masculine side leads. Rasasi Junoon Leather for Women and Raïs Palais du Raïs have a close profile.

SEΛENE

7.4

Manos Gerakinis · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Manos Gerakinis SEΛENE is a unisex fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with a floral, lightly sweet heart and a green edge. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, grapefruit zest and petitgrain, bright and crisp. The heart brings orange blossom, jasmine sambac and violet, with praliné adding a soft sweetness. The base settles into sandalwood, musk, ambergris and Virginia cedar, calm and woody. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few people have voted so far. The fresh, floral build reads as neither strictly masculine nor feminine. It suits spring and summer days when you want something light that still leaves a trail. Nuxe Prodigieux Néroli - Le Parfum and Loewe Aire Sutileza Elixir have a close profile.

Imperial Malt

6.7

Manos Gerakinis · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Manos Gerakinis Imperial Malt is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent in which malt whisky, vanilla and plum take the lead. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is hard to say when it suits best. Being unisex, it can be worn by anyone. It opens with coconut water, brown sugar and dark chocolate, then turns sweeter in the heart with vanilla, plum and malt whisky. The base of vetiver, leather, patchouli and firewood adds an earthy, spicy, smoky footing. The fruity and gourmand side dominates, with a synthetic sheen alongside.

Sillage X

7.2

Manos Gerakinis · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Manos Gerakinis Sillage X is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, spicy opening of black pepper, lemon and bergamot over vetiver and leather. At the start, black pepper, cardamom and fennel seed bring their spice alongside the citrus of lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange, giving a fresh, green beginning. In the heart, vetiver, leather, iris and cedarwood come forward and the leathery side grows clearer. The base of tonka bean, moss, amber, patchouli and musk softens it and ends on an earthy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so this is only a rough guide. Its fresh, spicy build suits everyday wear. Anyone after a close profile could also look at D. R. Harris Windsor and Davidoff Adventure.

Wild Tuberose

7.4

Manos Gerakinis · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Manos Gerakinis Wild Tuberose is a fresh, green floral unisex fragrance led by tuberose and jasmine sambac. It opens with green leaves, bergamot and sugar, then moves into a floral heart of jasmine sambac, tuberose and magnolia. The base of frankincense, patchouli, cedarwood and sandalwood adds a woody foundation; the sweetness stays light and the green, fresh feel runs through to the end. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are tentative. It reads equally well on men and women, floral without turning heavy. Roads This Weekend and Pierre Guillaume Gardénia Grand Soir have a close profile.

Sillage Galant (2017)

8.1

Manos Gerakinis · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Manos Gerakinis Sillage Galant is a spicy, woody unisex scent that opens on saffron, bergamot and oud and settles toward sandalwood and leather; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters wear it mostly for leisure and daytime, with some choosing it for evenings and nights out. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. The top pairs saffron and bergamot with oud. In the heart, rice, jasmine, cardamom and geranium add a floral, powdery softness. The base of sandalwood, musk, leather and patchouli gives it a woody, resinous, earthy ground.

Amandus

7.8

Manos Gerakinis · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Manos Gerakinis Amandus, a 2025 unisex release, is a sweet, fruity and powdery gourmand, warmed by spicy and woody touches. It opens with date, sugar, almond and salted caramel, which gives an immediately rich, sugary first impression. In the heart, hazelnut and toffee keep that sweetness going, while frankincense and blossoms ease the weight a little and add a spicy, slightly smoky depth. The base settles on musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla, leaving a soft, creamy, powdery and woody warmth. Primera Perfumes La Dolce Vita and Eisenberg Le Péché (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Sillage Suave (2017)

7.7

Manos Gerakinis · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Green

Manos Gerakinis Sillage Suave is a unisex fragrance that opens with citrus and green notes and settles into a powdery, woody base, with floral and resinous touches; it has been discontinued. The top notes of bergamot, lemon, pink pepper and galbanum give a bright, green, lightly spicy start. In the heart, iris and gaiac wood come forward, while angelica and galbanum keep the green tone going, and the iris adds a powdery softness. The base of oud, musk, sandalwood and cedarwood brings it down to a woody, creamy finish. It has no leaning towards either gender, balancing fresh citrus against a warm woody base. Harry Lehmann HL.22 and Ministry of Oud Oud Royal have a close profile.