The Perfume Library

Les Fantaisies Parfumées - Ballade Verte

7.4

Manuel Canovas · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Manuel Canovas Les Fantaisies Parfumées - Ballade Verte is a green, floral perfume with a sweet, woody backdrop, suited to women and to spring and summer days. The top notes of violet leaf, galbanum and ginger give a green, spicy freshness, while rose and ylang-ylang add a soft floral touch. In the heart, sandalwood, cedar, resins and oud build a woody, slightly earthy depth. White musk and vanilla leave the base powdery and sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the leading occasions. It reads mainly feminine, though some voters also call it classic or modern. Balmain Ivoire and Hermès Calèche Eau Délicate have a close profile.

Les Fantaisies Parfumées - Anse Turquoise

6.3

Manuel Canovas · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Manuel Canovas Les Fantaisies Parfumées - Anse Turquoise is a fresh, citrusy floral with a watery, green edge, made for women. Its longevity is rated moderate, though only a few people have voted, so that is a first impression at best. There is not enough information to say which seasons or occasions it suits. It opens with the brightness of lemon, bergamot, orange and grapefruit, while caramel and vanilla sweeten it. The heart is floral, with jasmine, rose, tuberose and magnolia, and sandalwood and cinnamon add a woody, spicy touch. In the base, oakmoss, labdanum, white musk and ambergris settle it into a soft, resinous finish.

Les Fantaisies Parfumées - Route Mandarine

7.4

Manuel Canovas · 2007

Citrus · Floral · Green

Manuel Canovas Les Fantaisies Parfumées - Route Mandarine is a sweet, slightly powdery feminine scent in which citrus sits over a floral and spicy base. The top is a bright citrus mix of mandarin orange, lemon, orange and bergamot, with clove and cinnamon adding spice. In the heart, jasmine, neroli and rose bring a soft floral note, while vetiver and sandalwood lend a green, woody edge. The base of vanilla, musk and benzoin sweetens it and gives it an oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though few votes back these ratings. It is described as a feminine perfume. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle (Eau de Parfum) and Emanuel Ungaro Senso (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Manuel Canovas · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Manuel Canovas · 2007

Citrus · Floral · Green