The Perfume Library

Balle Rouge

8.3

Mes Bisous · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Mes Bisous Balle Rouge is a creamy, women's-leaning scent that opens with bergamot, lemon and pink pepper, then moves into the powdery florals of rose and iris and the sweetness of vanilla and tonka bean. The bright citrus and pink pepper opening gives way fairly quickly to the heart of rose, iris and amber. The base of musk, patchouli, vanilla and tonka bean sets a sweet, creamy ground, while cedarwood adds a faintly dry edge that keeps it from turning too sugary. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters place it in spring and fall, and name night outs and leisure time as its main uses. Most read it as feminine, though a fair number call it modern. Volnay Perlerette and Jimmy Choo Iris Crush have a close profile.

A Wondrous Flight

7.7

Mes Bisous · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mes Bisous A Wondrous Flight is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, citrus character against green, floral and woody tones. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and grapefruit, a bright citrus start. In the heart, iris, ginger, jasmine and pink pepper add a floral and spicy side. The base of vetiver, leather, patchouli and mossy notes is woody and slightly earthy, softened by musk and amber. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick spring and summer, and name leisure and daily wear first, with business and evening also getting votes. Its character leans masculine and modern, though a fair share of voters find it feminine.

Passion Island

7.7

Mes Bisous · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Mes Bisous Passion Island is a tropical, fruity unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, suited to leisure days and evenings out. It opens with lemon, bergamot and lime for a fresh citrus lift, with ginger and pink pepper adding a slight bite. The heart is led by passion fruit, mango and pineapple, softened by nectarine and blackcurrant. In the base, cedarwood, sandalwood and patchouli form a woody footing, while vanilla, amber and musk close it on a creamy sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with fall and winter well behind. Votes for masculine and feminine are equal, so it reads as belonging to neither side.

Tobacco Flirting with Vanilla

7.1

Mes Bisous · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mes Bisous Tobacco Flirting with Vanilla is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with bergamot and cherry, which add a light fruity brightness. In the heart, lilac and cinnamon bring a floral and spicy turn. The base of vanilla, tobacco and vetiver takes over, and the sweet, gourmand and woody sides settle into a smoky warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, and see it for evenings, nights out or leisure time. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably between the two. Armaf Voyage Titan and Initio Narcotic Delight have a close profile.

Amberique

7.8

Mes Bisous · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Mes Bisous Amberique is a unisex scent that opens with grapefruit, cinnamon and pink pepper, moves into the sweet warmth of rum, cocoa and rose, and settles on resinous patchouli and amber. In the top, grapefruit gives a fresh brightness while cinnamon and pink pepper add spicy warmth. In the heart, rum and cocoa sweeten the scent and rose brings a soft floral touch. The base of patchouli and amber leaves an oriental, creamy, resinous trail. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to fall, followed by winter and spring, and it is picked most often for nights out and evenings. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads balanced between the two. Thameen Amber Room and Dior Ambre Nuit have a close profile.

Oud Hypnotique

8.0

Mes Bisous · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mes Bisous Oud Hypnotique is a sweet, oriental unisex fragrance that ties the spice of black pepper, saffron and cinnamon to Turkish rose and the dark woodiness of oud. It opens with black pepper, saffron and cinnamon forming a warm spice layer. In the heart, Turkish rose and grapefruit add a soft floral and fruity touch. The base of patchouli, vanilla and oud settles into an earthy, woody and sweet foundation. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters find it masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Ex Nihilo Midnight Special and Tom Ford Noir de Noir (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

One Night Only

7.3

Mes Bisous · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mes Bisous One Night Only is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green, then settles into a powdery, woody, lightly leathery base, suiting fall and spring evenings best. The top pairs violet leaf with cardamom for a green, spicy freshness. In the heart, iris, papyrus and cedarwood turn it dry, powdery and woody. Sandalwood adds a creamy softness at the base, with leather staying in the background as it finishes. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, followed by winter, and evening and night-out wear lead. It reads more masculine than feminine to most voters, though many call it modern. Le Labo Santal 33 (Eau de Parfum) and Abaco Labo have a close profile.

Out of Reach

7.5

Mes Bisous · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mes Bisous Out of Reach is a fresh, lightly sweet and woody unisex fragrance led by citrus and aquatic notes. Ginger, lemon and mandarin orange give it a bright opening, while pear ice cream and pink pepper add a fruity bite with a little sharpness. Toward the heart, freesia, aquatic notes and sea salt keep the coolness going. At the base, cashmere wood, sandalwood and amber form a woody footing, and vanilla absolute softens the whole thing with a gentle sweetness. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is still small, so these impressions are not yet settled. Its fresh build suits warmer weather, and as a unisex scent it reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine.

Mes Bisous · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand