The Perfume Library

Ambilux / 50 ml d'Ambiguïté

7.4

Marlou · 2017

Floral · Spicy · Animal

Marlou Ambilux / 50 ml d'Ambiguïté is a unisex scent that sets a floral heart against spicy, resinous, smoky and leathery tones, with an earthy, rugged character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings, leisure time and nights out. Masculine leads the character votes with feminine close behind, so it sits somewhere between the two. As a whole, the soft floral side of ylang-ylang meets the spicy, animal edge of cumin and costus. Frankincense adds a resinous, smoky depth, and everlasting flower brings a dry, earthy note. The result is a dark, rugged floral rather than a sweet one. Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex and Bogue LiTA have a close profile.

Carnicure / L'Animal Sauvage

7.5

Marlou · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Marlou Carnicure / L'Animal Sauvage is a unisex scent built around sandalwood, civet and patchouli, with a strong floral and animal character. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. The notes sit together as one whole rather than in layers. Sandalwood and labdanum form a warm, woody base, while civet and musk add an animal, leathery weight. Violet and orange blossom soften it into a powdery, creamy, sweet floral side, and patchouli adds a spicy darkness.

Poudrextase

7.6

Marlou · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Marlou Poudrextase is a powdery, creamy unisex scent built around rose and rice powder, softened by civet and tonka bean. It runs floral and sweet: rose is wrapped in the powdery texture of rice powder, and tonka bean adds a creamy sweetness. Civet brings an animal warmth, while cypress keeps the spicy side dry and slim. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Voters call it feminine more often than masculine, though a good share see it the other way. Arte Profumi Jardin de Giverny and Chabaud La Nuit Danse have a close profile.

Corpalium

7.4

Marlou · 2022

Floral · Green · Synthetic

Marlou Corpalium is a powdery iris scent with animal and leathery undertones, green and earthy in feel, unisex and suited to autumn and winter evenings. Iris sets a powdery, floral base, while cedar and gaiac wood add a dry, woody depth. Fenugreek brings a spicy edge, ambrette softens it, and castoreum gives an animal, leathery warmth. A green, synthetic side stays in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead. More voters read it as masculine, though many find it feminine. Leather Iris and Peruvian Ambrette have a close profile.

Doliphor

6.1

Marlou · 2025

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Marlou Doliphor is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, sweet feel with a powdery, creamy musk texture, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. Cumin, carrot seed, musk and costus read as one whole rather than as separate stages. The fresh and sweet side leads, softened by powdery and creamy accords. Synthetic and animal touches stay in the background and add a little warmth. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Voters spread their picks fairly evenly across spring, fall and summer, and name daily and leisure wear most often. Serge Lutens Clair de musc and Initio Magnetic Blend 7 have a close profile.

Héliodose

7.7

Marlou · 2025

Floral · Green · Fruity

Marlou Héliodose is a unisex fragrance with a floral, green character, where sweetness sits right beside an animal edge. Tiaré builds the floral core, while galbanum adds a sharp green line. Indole and musk pull the scent towards a creamy, powdery and slightly animalic tone. Fruity and spicy accents stay in the background, and the sweetness is a side note rather than the main voice. Longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the small number of votes makes that reading tentative. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind, and winter is the least chosen season. Daily wear and leisure are the settings it leans towards most.