The Perfume Library

Incense

7.7

Matthew Williamson · 2007

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Matthew Williamson Incense is a resinous, smoky and earthy fragrance whose woody, spicy build is lifted by a fresh touch, and it leans towards autumn and winter. Its notes are just patchouli, labdanum and frankincense. The smoky resin of the frankincense and the earthy patchouli carry the scent, while labdanum adds an oriental warmth. Spicy and woody tones give it body, and the fresh accord keeps it from turning heavy. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn from daytime through to the evening. Made for women, it is still read by some voters as having a masculine side. It was released in 2007 and has been discontinued.

Warm Sand

6.2

Matthew Williamson · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Matthew Williamson Warm Sand is a fresh, lightly sweet women's scent that leans towards leisure and daily wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick it for leisure and daytime, with the office not far behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without dominating. Sandalwood, musk and ginger sit together. A fresh, citrusy feel is sweetened by floral and spicy touches, while the woody, creamy side gives it a soft, slightly oriental base. Parle Moi de Parfum Milky Musk/39 and Maison Crivelli Santal Volcanique have a close profile.

Jasmine Sambac

7.8

Matthew Williamson · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Lotus

6.8

Matthew Williamson · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Matthew Williamson Lotus is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance that sets a floral heart against citrus and green tones; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and blackcurrant give it a bright, fruity start. Lotus and magnolia settle that freshness onto a soft floral base. The sweetness stays in the background, while the green side keeps the scent clean-looking. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a close, quiet trail rather than a strong one. Its light build suits daytime wear and sits closest to a feminine style. With no heavy weight to it, it is easier to carry in warm weather. Monotheme Nymphaea and Missoni Missoni Colori - Giallo have a close profile.

Matthew Williamson

5.8

Matthew Williamson · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Matthew Williamson by Matthew Williamson is a sweet, spicy women's fragrance that sets the brightness of neroli, bergamot and lime against rose and jasmine; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh and citrusy with neroli, bergamot and lime, while ginger and cardamom add a light spice. The heart builds a floral body from rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and gardenia, softened by a powdery touch of orris root. The base sweetens into cinnamon, heliotrope and vanilla, closing warm and lightly spiced. Overall it reads fresh, floral and fruity, with the sweetness kept in check by the spice. Isabey La Route d'Emeraude and Korres Heliotrope | Ylang-Ylang | Citron have a close profile.

Matthew Williamson · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral