The Perfume Library

10 perfumes

Insomny

Michel Klein · 1996

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Michel Klein Insomny pairs coffee, caramel and vanilla with ginger and spices, a sweet gourmand scent sold as a women's perfume and now discontinued. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. They place it mostly in the evening and on nights out, though it also suits leisure time. It is classed as feminine. The sweet, gourmand side leads: coffee and caramel softened by vanilla and musk, with ginger and spices adding a little warmth. Tea and passion fruit bring a fruity lift. Floral, woody and powdery touches stay in the background. Mon Parfum and Nikita have a close profile.

Cher

8.4

Michel Klein · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Michel Klein Cher is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around sandalwood, iris and rose. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it neither stays close to the skin nor fills a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards office and daily wear, and works for evenings too. The notes read as a single whole: iris and rose draw a floral frame, while sandalwood adds a woody warmth. There is a fresh, fruity edge, rounded out by a sweet, powdery and slightly resinous side. Abaco Bless and Bvlgari Ma'magnifica have a close profile.

Rendez-Vous

6.4

Michel Klein · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Michel Klein Rendez-Vous is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that sets water hyacinth and rose absolute against the softness of sandalwood and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet presence. Few people have rated it, so this is only a rough guide. It is classed as a women's fragrance. The notes read as one blended whole. Water hyacinth and cyclamen give it an aquatic, fresh floral feel, and rose absolute adds depth. Sandalwood lays a woody base, while vanilla brings sweetness and a powdery softness, with a fruity touch running through. Dior Dior Addict (Eau de Toilette) and Laura Biagiotti Essenza di Roma have a close profile.

Comedie Michel Klein

6.0

Michel Klein · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Michel Klein Comedie Michel Klein is a fresh, floral women's fragrance whose fruity sweetness is balanced by a woody base. It opens bright and sweet, with cherry, pear, peach and red berries recalling a basket of fruit. In the heart, lily of the valley, iris, jasmine and freesia bring a floral freshness, while carnation adds a light spicy touch. Musk, cedar and oakmoss settle the scent onto a woody base, and a synthetic feel runs through it. Its longevity is rated moderate, so it suits those who want a light, youthful scent for daytime. It is made for women. Oriflame Paradise and Montblanc Individuel have a close profile.