The Perfume Library

Wood and Absinth

7.0

Mark Buxton Perfumes · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mark Buxton Perfumes Wood and Absinth is a men's fragrance that sets the green, spicy opening of absinth and clary sage against a woody, earthy base of cedarwood and vetiver. Absinth and clary sage open fresh and green. In the heart, jasmine and rosewood add a soft floral touch, while cedarwood and vetiver settle into a woody, resinous and earthy base. The overall feel is fresh and green, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine.

Emotional Drop / Emotional Rescue

7.3

Mark Buxton Perfumes · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mark Buxton Perfumes Emotional Drop / Emotional Rescue is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens with gooseberry, neroli and violet leaf absolute. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Around half of voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Gooseberry and neroli give the top a citrusy, fruity lift, while violet leaf adds the green edge. In the heart, orris, rose and blackcurrant blossom bring a soft floral note. The base of vetiver, fir balsam and sandalwood settles into an woody, earthy, slightly smoky finish.

Devil in Disguise

6.1

Mark Buxton Perfumes · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mark Buxton Perfumes Devil in Disguise has a fresh, green character, with citrus and floral tones carrying a touch of spice and earth, and it suits relaxed everyday wear. Rhubarb leaf and ginger open cool and lightly spicy. In the heart, neroli and magnolia bring the floral side, while musk, patchouli and vetiver settle it onto a woody, earthy base. Fruity touches and a slightly synthetic brightness also show up among its accords. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it leans towards. It is classed as a women's perfume, yet masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as in between. Sospiro Mezzo and Sospiro Vibrato have a close profile.

Black Angel

7.3

Mark Buxton Perfumes · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mark Buxton Perfumes Black Angel pairs citrus freshness with a powdery, resinous sweetness; it is classed as feminine and suits spring through autumn. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It sits comfortably across leisure, evening, daily and business wear, and most voters read it as feminine, though some call it masculine. Mandarin orange and ginger open fresh and spicy. In the heart, orris root and jasmine add a floral, powdery softness. Patchouli, amber and styrax close it with a woody, resinous, sweet trail. I Am Sicily Gelsomino and Birkholz Portraits of Portofino have a close profile.

Dreaming with Ghosts / Sleeping with Ghosts

6.9

Mark Buxton Perfumes · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mark Buxton Perfumes Dreaming with Ghosts / Sleeping with Ghosts is a unisex scent that sets quince and peony against leather and vanilla, moving from a fresh, green start into sweetness. It opens with quince and tagetes, giving a fruity, green freshness. In the heart, peony adds a soft floral note while leather lays a leathery trace beneath it. The base turns sweeter as vanilla takes over, with vetiver framing it in a dry, earthy line. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads as genuinely in between.

Spiritual Healing / Sexual Healing

7.1

Mark Buxton Perfumes · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mark Buxton Perfumes Spiritual Healing / Sexual Healing is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent built around blackcurrant bud and osmanthus. It opens with blackcurrant bud and davana, giving a fruity, green freshness. In the heart, osmanthus and elderberry absolute bring a sweet floral note, and in the base cistus absolute and castoreum settle it into a woody, spicy and powdery warmth. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter close behind, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Voters lean slightly feminine, though a good share call it masculine, so it sits between the two. Les Parfums de Rosine Rose Griotte and Givenchy L'Interdit (2002) have a close profile.

Free

7.6

Mark Buxton Perfumes · 2020

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Mark Buxton Perfumes Free is a spicy, woody and resinous unisex scent, with smoky and earthy facets that give it a dry, rugged character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and leisure wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share call it classic. It opens with black pepper, mandarin orange, cardamom and bergamot for a bright, spicy start, softened by pineapple and nutmeg. Freesia slips into the heart. The base rests on vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and labdanum, with benzoin and vanilla sweetening it and birch keeping the smoke. Neandertal Was and Heeley Eau Sacrée have a close profile.

English Breakfast

6.9

Mark Buxton Perfumes · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Mark Buxton Perfumes English Breakfast is a fresh, green unisex scent led by geranium, pepper and ginger; it has been discontinued. It opens with geranium, pepper, ginger, galbanum and orange: citrusy, spicy and distinctly green. Jasmine, rosewood and gardenia soften that edge in the heart. Fir, cedarwood and vetiver form a woody base, while labdanum, patchouli and benzoin add a light gourmand warmth. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office. Rasasi Oudh al Misk and Cartier Déclaration Cologne have a close profile.

Around Midnight

7.9

Mark Buxton Perfumes · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Mark Buxton Perfumes Around Midnight is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral start with a spicy, woody and smoky body; it has been discontinued. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. It reads equally comfortable on men and women. It opens with geranium, chamomile and pepper, with jasmine at the heart. In the base, styrax, cedarwood and patchouli take over, leaving a resinous, earthy and slightly powdery dry-down. The Merchant Of Venice Spicy (Eau de Toilette) and Gucci The Last Day of Summer have a close profile.

Hot Leather

6.8

Mark Buxton Perfumes · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mark Buxton Perfumes Hot Leather is a unisex scent that opens with citrus and settles into a leathery, woody, powdery base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it sits somewhere in between. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, coriander and citrus fruits, fresh and a little spicy. Jasmine and iris bring a floral, powdery softness in the heart. Cedarwood, patchouli and vanilla form a woody, earthy, lightly sweet base, with leathery and synthetic tones running through the whole.

A Day in My Life

7.3

Mark Buxton Perfumes · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mark Buxton Perfumes A Day in My Life opens with pink pepper, mandarin orange and rose, making a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits daytime and office hours. The pink pepper's spice and the mandarin's brightness meet rose at the start. Towards the heart, lily of the valley and rose absolute add a floral, green softness, while elemi resin brings a slightly resinous edge. In the base, cistus absolute, patchouli and sandalwood settle the scent onto a warm, woody foundation. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear and business are the leading occasions, followed by leisure. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Phlur Améline and Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza (Eau de Cologne) have a close profile.

Sounds & Visions

7.6

Mark Buxton Perfumes · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mark Buxton Perfumes Sounds & Visions is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot, mandarin orange and ginger against a dry, woody base of cedarwood and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter a minority choice. It is mostly chosen for business, leisure and daily wear. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. It sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens with citrus, pepper and cardamom, fresh and lightly spicy. Toward the heart, jasmine and rose add a soft floral note, while nutmeg and rosewood keep it from turning sweet. It dries down to cedarwood, sandalwood and gaiac wood, with the green and fruity tones staying in the background.

Message in a Perfume / Message in a Bottle

7.2

Mark Buxton Perfumes · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mark Buxton Perfumes Message in a Perfume / Message in a Bottle is a fresh, citrusy floral, with green and sweet sides settled on a woody base, and it reads as unisex. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so treat this as a rough guide. Voters place it mostly in daily wear, leisure and the office, with night out and evening trailing behind. It opens on ylang-ylang, magnolia and neroli, and the heart holds rose, orange blossom and jasmine sambac. The base of ambergris, civet absolute, cistus and sandalwood gives it a woody, faintly animal depth. Floris Gardenia and Penhaligon's Castile have a close profile.

Nameless

6.7

Mark Buxton Perfumes · 2008

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

Mark Buxton Perfumes Nameless is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, aquatic start with a spicy, sweet and woody body; it has been discontinued. Lavender, mandarin orange and neroli open on a bright note, with cardamom adding a light touch of spice. In the heart, coffee bean, jasmine and cinnamon turn it sweeter and warmer. The base of patchouli, cedar and ambergris settles into a woody, resinous ground, and cistus and precious woods lean it toward the oriental. Most voters pick Nameless for business, daily wear and leisure, with night out and evening named less often. It reads as a masculine scent for daytime rather than a showy evening one. Ambre Noir by Yves Rocher and Amouage Enclave have a close profile.

Why Not A Cologne

7.8

Mark Buxton Perfumes · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Mark Buxton Perfumes Why Not A Cologne is a fresh, green unisex scent that carries mandarin, bergamot and pineapple through jasmine sambac and neroli into a base of leather and vetiver. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without filling a room. It is unisex and can be worn by anyone. The ratings come from only a few votes, so they are a rough guide. It opens with mandarin, bergamot, pineapple and red apple, a bright citrus-fruity start, with basil adding a green edge. In the heart, jasmine sambac, neroli and rose bring a soft floral layer. The base settles on cedarwood, vetiver, moss and leather, woody and slightly spicy.

I Want

7.8

Mark Buxton Perfumes · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mark Buxton Perfumes I Want is a fresh, floral unisex scent led by peach, green apple and red berries. The top is fruity and bright, with peach, green apple, strawberry leaf, rhubarb and mandarin orange. The heart turns floral, built on jasmine, tuberose, neroli, magnolia, rose and iris. The base brings a woody, spicy depth through vetiver, cashmere wood, patchouli, musk, oud and vanilla, softened by ambergris and oakmoss. S.T. Dupont Miss Dupont and Ted Lapidus Création have a close profile.

Mark Buxton Perfumes · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mark Buxton Perfumes · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Creamy

Mark Buxton Perfumes · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Synthetic

Mark Buxton Perfumes · 2025