The Perfume Library

29 perfumes

Obelisk (Eau de Parfum)

MCM · 1985

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

MCM Obelisk Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy floral-oriental built on jasmine, ylang-ylang and rose over sandalwood, vanilla and musk; it has been discontinued. Obelisk wears strong, with strong longevity and sillage. Most voters place it in fall and winter, for evenings and nights out, and most describe its character as feminine and classic. The top opens with bergamot, peach, citrus fruits and the green edge of galbanum. The heart turns floral with ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose, while thyme adds a spicy note. In the base, sandalwood, moss, ambergris and vanilla carry it into a woody, smoky, sweet warmth, with animal and resinous accords in the background. Its profile is close to DKNY Donna Karan (Eau de Parfum) and Calvin Klein Obsession (Eau de Parfum).

MCM (2021) (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

MCM · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

MCM Onyx

6.5

MCM · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

MCM Onyx is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, suited to daily wear, leisure and the office. It opens with pink pepper, grapefruit and Nigerian ginger, a spicy freshness. In the heart, violet leaf, basil and French lavender add a green, lightly floral edge. Haitian vetiver, tonka bean and Clearwood™ settle the scent onto a woody, sweet base, while aquatic and synthetic touches run through the whole. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next, and they read it as masculine and modern. Jaguar Classic Electric Sky and Armaf Sapphire have a close profile.

Success (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

MCM · 1986

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

MCM Success Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that pairs bright orange and bergamot with honey, vanilla and leather; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, bergamot and lemon for a fresh citrus lift, quickly sweetened by rose, honey and tobacco. In the heart, vetiver, jasmine, iris and cedar build a floral and woody backbone. The base leaves a resinous, smoky and faintly animal warmth of honey, vanilla, leather, amber and musk. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and classic. Fendi Uomo and Ungaro pour L'Homme II have a close profile.

1900 (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

MCM · 1991

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

MCM 1900 Eau de Toilette is a powdery, oriental women's fragrance in which sweet fruit and white flowers meet over a spicy, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with plum, kumquat and peach, which give a fruity sweetness. In the heart, lily of the valley, queen-of-the-night, jasmine, white rose and orange blossom form a rich floral cluster. Oriental spices and precious woods settle underneath, making the base warm and woody. Most voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Autumn and winter lead the season votes, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Revlon Charlie Red and Calvin Klein Secret Obsession have a close profile.

MCM Ultra

7.0

MCM · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

MCM Ultra is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, floral and fruity character, sweet and powdery underneath, and it leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it is neither loud nor quick to fade. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often as occasions. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. It opens with blackcurrant, apple and pink pepper, fresh with a light spicy edge. In the heart, apricot nectar, jasmine sambac and tuberose bring a floral, creamy softness. The base of amber, moss, cedarwood and tonka bean sweetens it and dries down warm and powdery.

Mighty Bear

7.7

MCM · 2025

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

MCM Mighty Bear is a unisex fragrance that pairs the fresh, resinous opening of bergamot and elemi resin with the sweet, creamy warmth of sesame, tonka bean and vanilla. It opens with bergamot and elemi resin, a citrusy and lightly spicy start. Sesame and patchouli blossom lead the heart, and in the base tonka bean, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten the scent and settle it into a creamy woodiness. The oriental, resinous side runs through the whole wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter; evenings and nights out lead, though it also finds a place in daily wear. Nishane Santalové and Georges Rech Oriental Dream have a close profile.

Blue Paradise

7.1

MCM · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

MCM Blue Paradise is a fresh, powdery chypre in which citrus and green notes open onto a floral body; it is described as a women's fragrance and has been discontinued. Mandarin orange, bergamot and galbanum give a fresh, green start, while peach and blackcurrant soften it with a fruity sweetness. In the heart, jasmine, iris, rose and hyacinth build a floral, powdery feel, and musk, sandalwood and oakmoss leave a woody, chypre base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Mülhens Janine D. and Cartier So Pretty have a close profile.

Twenty Four Evening (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

MCM · 1993

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

MCM Twenty Four Evening Eau de Toilette is a spicy oriental for men, where lemon and bergamot meet cinnamon, tobacco and a leathery base. It opens bright and sharp with lemon, bergamot, pepper and lavender. In the heart, cinnamon and tobacco come forward, softened by jasmine and rose. As it dries, vetiver, leather and amber take over, settling into a sweet, woody warmth with a faint animal edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out. It has been discontinued. Ungaro pour L'Homme II and MCM Success have a close profile.

MCM Crush

7.1

MCM · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

MCM Crush is a fruity, sweet floral with a powdery, woody softness, made for women. Pink pepper, apricot nectar, pear and blackcurrant give the opening a bright, juicy fruit feel. In the heart, May rose absolute, magnolia and white peony lead, and the scent turns softly floral. At the base, ambrette, cashmere wood and Virginia cedar settle into a woody, powdery ground. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and leisure wear come first, with business a fair third. Its profile is close to Christina Aguilera Woman and Guess Seductive (Eau de Toilette).

Daring Dragon

7.9

MCM · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

MCM Daring Dragon is a unisex scent that sets fresh citrus and white florals against a green, woody base with a soft sweetness. It opens with bergamot, yuzu and clementine, a bright and clean citrus layer. In the heart, lily of the valley, tea blossom and almond blossom bring out the floral and green sides. Vanilla adds a creamy sweetness underneath, while cedarwood and sandalwood keep the base woody. Longevity is good and sillage is moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure and daily wear, with business settings also high on the list, and some choose it for nights out. Chloé Chêne and Essential Parfums Fig Infusion have a close profile.

Charming Pup

7.1

MCM · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

MCM Charming Pup is a floral, sweet unisex scent that suits spring and autumn days best. It opens with orange, lemon and bergamot, a fresh citrus layer. In the heart, iris, rose and carrot seed make the floral side powdery and soft. The base of cedarwood, tonka bean and vetiver leaves a spicy, woody and creamy finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. French Avenue Thunder and Mes Bisous Balle Rouge have a close profile.

MCM Diamond

7.3

MCM · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

MCM Diamond is a unisex fragrance that balances fruity, gourmand sweetness with spice, smoke and wood. It opens with cappucino, Italian bergamot and juniper. In the heart, Provençal lavender, heliotrope and plum add a sweet, powdery softness. The base of oud Firbest, Brazilian tonka bean and Australian sandalwood settles into a woody, smoky, slightly leathery foundation. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. Its sweet, spicy build is easier to wear in cooler weather. It suits men and women alike. Atelier Cologne Gold Leather and Dior Tobacolor have a close profile.

Jolly Rabbit

6.9

MCM · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

MCM Jolly Rabbit is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that leans towards leisure and everyday wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure, daytime and the office, with night and evening use a smaller share. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine and sits comfortably on either. It opens with orange, lemon and red currant, bright and fruity. Jasmine, neroli and ginger in the heart add a soft floral note and a touch of warmth. The base of ambrox, gaiac wood and vetiver gives it a woody, green footing. The overall impression is lightly sweet and clean, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Björk & Berries Never Spring and Armaf Venetian have a close profile.

MCM Cosmic Star

6.5

MCM · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

MCM Cosmic Star is a women's fragrance that pairs coconut water, pear and white chocolate, setting a fresh floral character against a gourmand sweetness. It opens with coconut water, lily of the valley and pear, fresh and fruity. In the heart, white iris, gardenia and freesia carry the floral side while white caramel softens it with sweetness. The base of white chocolate and vanilla adds a creamy warmth, and white musk and oakmoss settle that sweetness onto a woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though few votes back these ratings, so they are only a rough guide. The balance of sweet and fresh keeps it close to an easy everyday scent, and it reads clearly feminine. Montale Wild Pears and Simone Andreoli Pacific Park have a close profile.

Zen Elephant

6.2

MCM · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

MCM Zen Elephant is a unisex scent that sets the fresh, citrusy opening of freesia, grapefruit and kelp against a chypre base of cedarwood and oakmoss. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Voters place it mostly in daily and leisure wear, then at the office, with some votes for evenings and nights out. The top notes of freesia, grapefruit and kelp open fresh, aquatic and fruity. The heart of cardamom, magnolia and truffle moves into spicy, floral and earthy territory. In the base, cedarwood, ambrox and oakmoss give a woody chypre footing with a creamy, faintly animal trace. Zara Zara Men Tokyo Takeshita Harayuku and Jean Patou Voyageur have a close profile.

Twenty Four Morning

7.4

MCM · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

MCM Twenty Four Morning Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's fragrance that sets a bright opening of mandarin orange, basil and lemon over a warm base of cedar, tonka bean and amber; it has been discontinued. The opening is led by mandarin orange, basil, lemon and bergamot, with lavender and rosemary adding a green, herbal edge. In the heart, geranium, clary sage and coriander come forward, and the base of tonka bean, cedar and amber softens it into a woody dry-down. The overall impression is fresh, green and aquatic. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so the ratings are tentative. Its light, airy build suits daytime wear. Davidoff Cool Water and Coty Universo have a close profile.

Rouge (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

MCM · 1984

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

MCM Rouge Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy opening settling into a spicy, oriental base, made for women and now discontinued. It opens with exotic fruits, passion fruit and citrus fruits. In the heart, cinnamon and clove add a spicy warmth. The base of amber, vanilla, musk, Indian sandalwood, Virginia cedar and Indonesian patchouli softens it into a woody, sweet oriental finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though with few votes these readings are tentative. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. The pairing of a bright fruity start with a spiced base suits those who want something light yet warm. Goutal Les Nuits d'Hadrien and Nicolaï Eau d'Été have a close profile.

MCM

7.3

MCM

Floral · Green · Fruity

MCM MCM is a floral, fruity women's fragrance that opens with watermelon, mandarin orange and passion fruit before moving into jasmine, rose and tuberose; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated moderate, though that rests on only a few votes. It is positioned as a women's fragrance, with no clear lean towards a particular season or occasion. The opening is fresh and sweet, with watermelon, fruits and mandarin orange softened by mimosa and passion fruit. The heart turns floral with Egyptian jasmine, Moroccan rose and tuberose. The base of sandalwood, musk and vanilla closes it on a woody, sweet warmth, while green and spicy shades stay in the background. George Gina & Lucy White Apple and Tamaris Joyful have a close profile.

Darling Doxie

6.6

MCM · 2025

Citrus · Green · Spicy

MCM Darling Doxie is a unisex scent that sets citrus and green freshness against a spicy, resinous and woody depth, with smoky and leathery touches. Most voters pick fall and winter; spring follows, while summer is rarely chosen. Leisure, nights out and evenings are the leading uses. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are still tentative. It opens with lemon, pink pepper and nutmeg for a bright, spicy start. Ylang-ylang, chamomile and styrax form the heart. Sandalwood, cedarwood and vetiver settle into a woody base. Fragrance Du Bois Oud Rouge Intense and Sama Loup des Steppes have a close profile.