The Perfume Library

Hartley

8.4

Mazzolari · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mazzolari Hartley is a unisex scent that pairs the brightness of bergamot and lemon with the aromatic lavender and rosemary, settling onto a woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. Office, daily wear and evenings out all draw similar support. Voters mostly call its character masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Bergamot and lemon open fresh and citrusy. In the heart, lavender, rosemary and jasmine add a floral, spicy touch. Cedarwood, sandalwood and patchouli dry it down woody, powdery and slightly creamy-sweet. Parfums de Marly Darley and Casa del Perfume Canario Nubio have a close profile.

Patchouly / Patchouli (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Mazzolari

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Mazzolari Patchouly / Patchouli Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand character over an earthy, resinous base. Patchouli leads at the start, with spices following in the heart. Amber and honey in the base soften the scent and deepen its sweetness. A woody, oriental feel dominates, while the earthy side stays present. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer rarely gets a vote. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters split evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably between the two. Jo Malone Amber & Patchouli (Cologne Intense) and Tauer Perfumes Au Coeur du Désert have a close profile.

Nero (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Mazzolari · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Mazzolari Nero Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and fruity scent that moves into a sweet, spicy and smoky character, aimed at men. Both its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next and winter well behind. Business, leisure and daily wear lead, though evenings and nights out also get votes. Most voters read its character as masculine. It opens with bergamot, pineapple, apple and blackcurrant, a bright fruity freshness. In the heart, jasmine, rose, birch and patchouli pull it toward a floral, smoky tone. Vanilla, amber and musk in the base soften it and make it sweeter.

Lui

7.8

Mazzolari

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Mazzolari Lui is a men's fragrance with a sweet, spicy and woody character, leaning oriental and deepened by animal, smoky and leathery shades. Patchouli leads the opening. The heart is built from sandalwood, cedarwood and floral notes, while spices and citrus notes sit in the base. Resinous and earthy undertones soften the sweetness and give the whole a heavy, warm feel. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out best, with far fewer picking it for the office. It reads masculine and classic. Vapormundum Electri and Harry Lehmann Singapore Patchouly have a close profile.

Vaniglia

8.0

Mazzolari · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Mazzolari Vaniglia is a gourmand, powdery unisex scent in which vanilla and caramel sweetness is softened by orchid. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and winter, and it is worn mostly for leisure and evenings. It reads mainly feminine, though it works as a unisex scent too. It opens on vanilla, caramel sweetens the heart, and orchid adds a soft floral touch at the base. The accords are sweet, creamy and powdery, leaving a warm, sugary impression overall. Les Parfums de Grasse Vanille Caramel and Ligne St Barth Vanille West Indies share a close profile.

Ferdinando

8.7

Mazzolari

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mazzolari Ferdinando is a unisex fragrance that sets bright citrus against honey, spice and warm woods, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and night-out and evening wear lead the occasions. It reads somewhat more masculine to voters, though it works across genders. Lemon zest, orange and mint give a fresh opening. In the heart, jasmine, honey, geranium and nutmeg bring a floral, spicy sweetness. The base of oud, patchouli, tonka bean and cedarwood leaves a creamy, woody, oriental warmth. Régalien Antidote and Acqua di Parma Zafferano have a close profile.

Lei

7.6

Mazzolari

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Mazzolari Lei is a women's perfume that sets a bright opening of lemon and Calabrian bergamot against a sweet, gourmand heart of cocoa, vanilla and patchouli. In the top, lemon and Calabrian bergamot give the scent a fresh first impression. The heart turns to laudanum, cocoa, patchouli and vanilla, where it sweetens and picks up a spicy, resinous warmth. In the base, vetiver, Texas cedar and sandalwood lay down a woody, slightly earthy foundation, softened by powdery and animal tones. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. Most find it feminine, though a good number call it classic. Histoires de Parfums Ambre 114 and Nóvaya Zaryá Patchouli Magique have a close profile.

Alessandro

7.6

Mazzolari

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Mazzolari Alessandro is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits cold-weather evenings. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It is unisex, yet most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic. It opens on bitter almond, moves into a heart of honey and vanilla, and rests on a chypre accord. The mood is sweet, spicy and powdery, with an oriental warmth and a faintly synthetic edge.

Mazzolari

7.9

Mazzolari

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Mazzolari is a men's fragrance where green and woody top notes meet a citrus heart, settling on sandalwood and vetiver in the base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, though spring, winter and summer follow not far behind. Business, evening and leisure wear are about equally favoured. It mostly reads as masculine and classic. It opens with green and woody notes, freshened by the citrus heart, and dries down to sandalwood and vetiver. Alongside the fresh, green and citrus accords there are spicy, resinous, earthy and smoky tones. Its profile is close to The Scottish Fine Soaps Company Vetiver & Sandalwood and Givenchy Vetyver.

Vetiver

7.6

Mazzolari

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mazzolari Vetiver is a fresh, green citrus fragrance for men, opening on lemon, bergamot and orange and settling into vetiver and nutmeg. It lasts well and projects moderately, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and autumn, though winter and summer are not far behind. It leans towards leisure and office wear, with evening use possible too. Most voters read it as masculine, and some as classic. The citrus top is bright and clean. In the heart, vetiver brings the green, woody side while nutmeg adds spice. Tobacco in the base dries it down and gives a slightly animal, warm depth.

Augusto

7.8

Mazzolari · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mazzolari Augusto is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy character with green, floral and lightly sweet touches. It is rated as long-lasting with good sillage. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits evenings and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, while some find it classic. It opens with mint, orange and bergamot for a bright citrus start. Lavender, rosewood and geranium bring a floral, green heart. Sandalwood and amber leave a woody, creamy, slightly sweet warmth at the base, with the chypre and spicy sides staying in the background.

Ambra

7.1

Mazzolari

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mazzolari Ambra is a sweet, resinous and powdery oriental unisex scent, with a warm, soft feel that suits fall and winter evenings best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes next, and summer gets very few votes. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, with business and daily wear following. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. Amber and Bourbon vanilla build a sweet, warm base, while Indian sandalwood and Indonesian patchouli make it woody and earthy. Chinese ginger adds spice, and Indonesian jasmine and chamomile bring a soft floral touch. Mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot add a fruity brightness that keeps the sweetness from feeling heavy.

Sofia (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Mazzolari · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Mazzolari Sofia Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy floral that balances its sweetness with a powdery, woody base, and it reads as a feminine scent. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, though autumn is close behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, while office and daily wear are not ruled out. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with orange blossom. The heart pairs jasmine absolute with patchouli, which gives the floral side an earthy depth. In the base, cedar adds a dry, woody line while rose honey softens and sweetens the whole. Elie Saab Le Parfum (Eau de Parfum) and Givenchy Ange ou Démon Le Secret Elixir have a close profile.

Carolina

6.9

Mazzolari

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mazzolari Carolina is a fresh, green floral built around tuberose with fruity and floral notes, made with women in mind. Tuberose carries the floral core, while the fruity notes add sweetness. The scent reads fresh and green, with a creamy softness underneath and a faint spicy, animalic trace staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer gets votes too. It is worn mostly for nights out and evenings, and voters describe its character as feminine and classic.

Musk (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Mazzolari

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Mazzolari Musk Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery musk with a soft floral and sweet side, easy to wear in daily life. It is unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. It opens with spices, then white musk takes the heart. The base settles into powder. Among the accords, fresh, floral and sweet are clear; spicy and animal tones stay in the background, and there is a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, though fall and winter get votes too. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Narciso Rodriguez Essence Eau de Musc and Ulric de Varens Cotton Musk have a close profile.

Alchemico

8.0

Mazzolari · 2015

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Mazzolari Alchemico is a green, spicy and smoky unisex scent that opens with pepper, cypress and rose and settles on frankincense and vetiver. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is worn for leisure, daily use and evenings, and some wear it to the office. Votes lean somewhat masculine, yet it is described as unisex. Those after a close profile could also look at Sammarco Vitrum and Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Kyoto. The opening of pepper and cypress is fresh and green, with rose softening it. In the heart, frankincense adds a resinous, smoky note while geranium keeps the green thread going. Amber and vetiver in the base turn it woody and warm.

Bergamotto Mediterraneo

7.5

Mazzolari

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mazzolari Bergamotto Mediterraneo is a fresh, floral unisex citrus scent built around bergamot, mandarin orange and Sicilian lemon. It opens with three bright citrus notes. In the heart, orange blossom, petitgrain, violet and jasmine carry that freshness into a green, floral texture. Musk stays in the background at the base and softens the scent, while sweet, fruity and lightly spicy touches balance the citrus. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards work, daily wear and leisure. Its character splits almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Fragonard Fleur d'Oranger and Le Labo Fleur d'Oranger 27 have a close profile.

Oriente

7.4

Mazzolari · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Mazzolari Oriente is a unisex oriental that mixes sweet, spicy and woody tones, and it leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick winter and fall, with few choosing summer. It suits leisure time, evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters read it as slightly more feminine, though many call it masculine. Rose and mandarin orange open the scent, then patchouli and cedar give it a woody core. Amber, Indian sandalwood and white musk take over the base, turning the floral sweetness into a warm, resinous, faintly smoky finish. Mancera Black Line and El Nabil Amber of Yemen have a close profile.

Marina (Eau de Parfum)

6.1

Mazzolari

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Mazzolari Marina Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards leisure time and everyday wear. The top is built on mandarin orange, blood orange, bergamot and neroli, with lavender alongside the citrus. The heart brings rose, iris, patchouli and honey, which sweeten it and add a green, aquatic feel. In the base, myrrh, tonka bean, vanilla, sandalwood and powdery notes soften everything. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close and unshowy. Voters pick leisure, daily and business settings most often, while evening and sport come well behind. Truefitt & Hill Clubman and Cacharel Eau d'Eden have a close profile.

Le Rose (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Mazzolari

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Mazzolari Le Rose Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent built on a simple line of rose, Indian sandalwood and white musk. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: neither a whisper nor a room-filler. Voters spread across seasons and settings; spring and summer edge ahead, but autumn and winter are not far behind, and daily wear, leisure and evening all sit close together. Rose leads at the start, Indian sandalwood settles the heart into a soft, woody base, and white musk closes it with a powdery cleanness. The sweet and spicy accents stay in the background while the fresh floral character dominates. Dior Dior Addict Eau Sensuelle and Bronnley Rose have a close profile.

Fleurs d'Oranger (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Mazzolari · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Mazzolari Fleurs d'Oranger Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy floral with green and fruity edges that turns sweet as it settles, and it suits easy daytime wear. The top is Brazilian orange, Sicilian lemon and Calabrian bergamot, with Turkish rose adding a floral touch to that brightness. In the heart, Texas cedar and Indian sandalwood give the scent a woody footing. The base of Bourbon vanilla, white musk, tonka bean and amber softens it and makes it sweeter. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. It is voted mostly as feminine. Xerjoff Erba Pura and Mancera Lemon Line have a close profile.

Oud (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Mazzolari · 2014

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Mazzolari Oud Eau de Parfum opens on oud, rose and chamomile and settles into patchouli, leather and sandalwood, a smoky, leathery unisex scent. Most voters find it long-lasting and rate its sillage as good. It leans towards autumn and winter and comes forward in the evening and on nights out, though daily and leisure wear are not rare either. It is classed as unisex. Oud, rose and chamomile make up the top. The heart holds birch, cedar and carnation, and the base rests on patchouli, leather and sandalwood. A floral start gives way to a spicy, woody, resinous and earthy body, with animal and smoky tones adding weight as it dries. Dior Oud Ispahan (Eau de Parfum) and Dior Leather Oud have a close profile.

Elena (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Mazzolari · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Mazzolari Elena Eau de Parfum is a floral, gourmand women's scent that moves from orange blossom and osmanthus through sweet vanilla and amber to a base of musk and vetiver. Elena has moderate longevity and weak sillage, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. It is positioned as a women's fragrance and suits those who want a soft, near-skin trail. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing more specific can be said about when to wear it. It opens fresh and floral with orange blossom and osmanthus. In the heart, vanilla and amber turn it creamy and sweet. The base of musk, precious woods and vetiver adds a woody, powdery foundation.

Zagara

6.2

Mazzolari

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mazzolari Zagara is a fresh, citrusy floral for women, with green and fruity touches that keep it light and easy for daytime. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn a distant third. It leans towards work and everyday wear, and works just as well for leisure. Longevity is rated moderate, though that rests on only a few votes. Orange blossom opens, floral notes form the heart and white musk sits at the base. Spicy and woody accents stay in the background while the fresh, citrus and floral character leads. Guerlain Un Dimanche à la Campagne and Mugler Mugler Cologne have a close profile.