The Perfume Library

46 perfumes

L'eau de Kasaneka / 重ね香

Menard · 2004

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Menard L'eau de Kasaneka / 重ね香 is a powdery feminine scent, floral and sweet at its core, with spicy and woody touches. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits daytime wear and evenings out. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read it as clearly feminine. It opens with basil, orange, bergamot and ginger, while cardamom and nutmeg add spice. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, heliotrope and rose form a floral core. The base of vanilla, musk, cedarwood and sandalwood sweetens it and settles into a powdery, woody softness.

L'eau de Ryokuei / 緑映

5.7

Menard · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Menard L'eau de Ryokuei / 緑映 is a fresh, floral unisex scent that opens on osmanthus, green notes and fruity notes. The top pairs osmanthus with green, fruity and aquatic notes, giving a citrusy, watery freshness. In the heart, rose, jasmine, violet, lily of the valley and gardenia build a floral layer. Sandalwood, ambergris and white musk soften the base and leave a powdery trace, with a slightly synthetic edge among the accords. Longevity is rated moderate, so it is not a scent that lasts all day. Its light, fresh build suits easy everyday wear for men and women alike. Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) and Annayake Pour Elle Light have a close profile.

Authent / オーセント

8.4

Menard · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Menard Authent / オーセント is a floral women's fragrance built around rose, violet and orange blossom, softened by ambrette seed. The notes are not split into top, heart and base, so it reads as a single whole. The floral accord leads, with fruity and sweet tones adding a gourmand softness, while spicy and woody touches keep the sweetness in check. Violet and ambrette give it a powdery, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it is a scent that stays close rather than filling a room, though the low number of votes makes this a rough guide. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. Bud Parfums Nurture and Benchaâbane Majesty have a close profile.