The Perfume Library

La Fumée Intense

7.8

Miller Harris · 2014

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Miller Harris La Fumée Intense is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that opens on elemi, frankincense and lavender and dries down to patchouli. The top is Persian elemi, Somalian frankincense and lavender; the heart brings chamomile, cardamom, coriander seed, Egyptian cumin and geranium, a spicy warmth over the resins. Patchouli anchors the base. The overall feel is woody, oriental and clearly smoky. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads truly unisex. It has been discontinued. Miller Harris La Fumée and Initio Oud for Greatness have a close profile.

Secret Gardenia

7.4

Miller Harris · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Miller Harris Secret Gardenia is a fresh, floral unisex scent that carries the brightness of yuzu and bergamot into gardenia and jasmine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overpowering. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. It opens with yuzu, nashi pear and bergamot, bright and citrusy. The heart brings together gardenia, ylang-ylang, jasmine and violet, with green and powdery shades softening the floral core. In the base, sandalwood, cedarwood and musk settle it into a woody, creamy, slightly sweet finish. Pierre de Velay Les Clochettes du Bonheur and Chloé Innocence have a close profile.

Figue Amère

7.2

Miller Harris · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Green

Miller Harris Figue Amère is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that sets the green coolness of fig leaf on a floral and woody base, and it suits spring and summer days. It opens with fig leaf, mandarin orange and bergamot, a green, citrusy freshness. In the heart, violet leaf, narcissus, angelica seed and rose add a soft, lightly spicy floral touch. Irish moss, cedarwood and amber settle underneath as a woody, faintly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads about equally masculine and feminine. It has been discontinued. Ramón Monegal Impossible Iris and Harry Lehmann Akazie have a close profile.

Fleurs de Bois

6.9

Miller Harris · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Miller Harris Fleurs de Bois is a fresh, green unisex chypre that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it sits closest to leisure, office and daytime wear, with evening and night out further behind. Votes for feminine and masculine are nearly even, so it reads right in between. Lemon and green mandarin orange give a bright citrus lift, while grass, galbanum and rosemary push the green side. Jasmine, rose and iris form the floral body. Oakmoss, patchouli and vetiver ground it in an earthy, woody base, and myrrh and sandalwood add a resinous warmth.

Tangerine Vert

7.5

Miller Harris · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Miller Harris Tangerine Vert is a unisex fragrance that pairs Sicilian mandarin orange, lemon and grapefruit in a fresh, green citrus; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are close, which puts it somewhere in between. It opens with the three citrus notes in front, then moves into a floral-green heart of orange, geranium and marjoram. In the dry-down, moss, cedarwood and musk add a light woody base. Fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Atkinsons Mint & Tonic and Roads Unsaid have a close profile.

Powdered Veil

7.1

Miller Harris · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Miller Harris Powdered Veil is a powdery, floral and sweet unisex scent, built on vanilla with a creamy warmth of musk and sandalwood. It opens with rhubarb, geranium and pink pepper, while orchid and floral notes lead the heart. In the base, bourbon vanilla absolute, musk, patchouli and New Caledonian sandalwood form a soft, woody, creamy ground. Sweetness dominates and the spice stays in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, yet as a unisex scent it sits comfortably on anyone. Houbigant La Belle Saison and Initio Rehab have a close profile.

Celadon

7.6

Miller Harris · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Miller Harris Celadon is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens cool, green and lightly spicy with tomato leaf, cardamom, Ceylon tea and vervain. The heart turns softly floral with lavender, tuberose, magnolia and rose. In the base, maté, moss, smoky notes and Virginia cedar settle it onto a woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office leading the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it reads comfortably either way. Maison Matine Into the Wild and Etat Libre d'Orange Above the Waves have a close profile.

La Fumée Ottoman

8.0

Miller Harris · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Miller Harris La Fumée Ottoman is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best, setting rose and spice on a smoky base; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits in the middle. The top holds Turkish rose, cardamom, bergamot and cumin; in the heart, patchouli, cedar and frankincense build a resinous, woody body. The base of fruits, rose, amber and ash adds sweetness and a smoky finish. The overall impression is sweet, spicy and earthy. Eutopie No. 3 and Kilian Incense Oud have a close profile.

Le Pamplemousse

7.9

Miller Harris · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Miller Harris Le Pamplemousse is a unisex scent that sets a fresh opening of grapefruit, rhubarb and melon over a woody base of vetiver, cedar and oakmoss; it suits spring and summer and has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and office are the most chosen settings, while evenings out rarely come up. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a sizeable share call it feminine, so it sits comfortably in between. The opening is green and fruity, with citrus, rhubarb and melon in front. In the heart, orange blossom, rosemary and sage add a spicy, herbal edge. The base of vetiver, cedar and oakmoss dries it down to a woody finish. Sospiro Basso and Tom Ford Grey Vetiver have a close profile.

Rose en Noir

7.6

Miller Harris · 2006

Floral · Green · Fruity

Miller Harris Rose en Noir is a female rose scent darkened with spice, raspberry and woods, floral but far from soft; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. Night outs and evenings lead, while leisure and daily wear sit close behind. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with raspberry, violet leaf and petitgrain, giving a fruity green edge. At the heart sits Turkish damask rose, warmed by black pepper and nutmeg. The base of patchouli, vetiver, tobacco and ambrette seed settles it into a woody, sweet, powdery finish. Rue Broca Penthouse Larvotto and Guerlain Nahema (Parfum) have a close profile.

Geranium Bourbon

7.0

Miller Harris · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

Miller Harris Geranium Bourbon is a fresh, green feminine fragrance that leans towards spring and autumn days and settles into a sweet, spicy warmth; it has been discontinued. Geranium and Turkish rose form a floral core, with currant and violet adding a fresh, lightly powdery edge. Pepper brings spice, while patchouli, amber and vanilla pull the scent towards a woody, resinous sweetness. The notes aren't split into top, heart and base, so it reads as a single whole from start to finish. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and leisure and evening wear come up most often. Most call it feminine, though a share also find it masculine, which suggests the earthy side softens any strict gender line.

Fleur du Matin

7.3

Miller Harris · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Miller Harris Fleur du Matin is a fresh women's fragrance that sets grapefruit and lemon leaf against green galbanum over a honeysuckle and jasmine heart; it has been discontinued. It opens with Sicilian grapefruit, lemon leaf and Persian galbanum, while French marjoram and Egyptian basil add a herbal, slightly spicy green edge to the bright citrus. The heart is honeysuckle, Egyptian jasmine and neroli, florals that stay fresh rather than sweet. The base of oakmoss, Atlas cedar and Siberian stone pine needle settles it into a woody, earthy footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Most find it feminine, though a fair share of voters read it as masculine.

Dance Amongst the Lace

7.3

Miller Harris · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Miller Harris Dance Amongst the Lace is a fresh, green unisex scent built around lime, spearmint and blackcurrant. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office best. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine: the votes split between the two. It opens with lime, cardamom and two kinds of mint, a cool citrus-spice impression. In the heart, blackcurrant, bergamot and fennel turn it fruity and green. The base of sandalwood, Haitian vetiver, myrrh and moss settles it onto a woody, earthy ground.

Cœur de Fleur

6.7

Miller Harris · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Green

Miller Harris Cœur de Fleur is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it modern. Jasmine, iris and mimosa form the floral core; peach and raspberry pull it towards a sweet, fruity tone, while sweet pea adds a green, fresh touch. Vanilla and amber stay in the background and keep it soft and powdery.

Myrica Muse

6.6

Miller Harris · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Miller Harris Myrica Muse is a fresh, floral and fruity unisex scent that leans towards spring and easy daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use following. Many read it as feminine, and a good share call it modern. Strawberry and tangerine open with pink pepper, while sweetgale keeps things fresh. In the heart, rose, jasmine and lily of the valley form a floral frame, with rum and patchouli adding depth to the sweetness. Sandalwood, vanilla and musk settle it into a sweet, creamy, woody finish. Unique'e Luxury Mangonifiscent and Babylon Berlin Liebe have a close profile.

Velvet Cherry

7.0

Miller Harris · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Miller Harris Velvet Cherry is a sweet, fruity and leathery unisex scent that wraps cherry in honey, vanilla and spice; it has been discontinued. It opens with saffron, almond, honey and amber, while the heart of cherry, violet, heliotrope and vanilla builds a sweet, powdery fruitiness. The base of leather, vetiver, patchouli and musk settles it onto a woody, earthy footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads open to both. Widian London (Extrait de Parfum) and Anfas Mada have a close profile.

Rêverie de Bergamote

6.8

Miller Harris · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Miller Harris Rêverie de Bergamote is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it lasts without filling the room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Many voters call it masculine, though it reads as unisex. It opens with bergamot, orange and tangerine, while basil and artemisia add a green, spicy edge. In the heart, lavender and rosemary set a fougère tone, softened by leather and geranium. The base settles into vetiver, moss, patchouli and sandalwood, woody and earthy. Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir and Lacoste Original share a close profile.

Craft & Glamour

7.6

Miller Harris · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Miller Harris Craft & Glamour is a unisex scent that opens fresh and floral and settles into a powdery, softly sweet woodiness; it has been discontinued. Rose absolute, bergamot, pink pepper and plum give the opening a fruity freshness with a light spicy edge. In the heart, sandalwood, cashmere wood and patchouli lay down a woody base. Musk, tonka bean, ambroxan and cistus carry the dry-down into a creamy, gentle sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, while few choose summer. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and office use also voted. Voters call it feminine and masculine in similar measure, so it sits comfortably in between. Room 1015 Sonic Flower and Gisada Ambassador for Women have a close profile.

Black Datura

7.1

Miller Harris · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Miller Harris Black Datura is a floral, resinous unisex scent that opens on ylang-ylang, tuberose and datura and moves into myrrh, incense and amber. The top pairs pink pepper with ylang-ylang, tuberose and datura for a creamy floral opening. In the heart, myrrh, incense, Peru balsam and labdanum turn it sweet and smoky. The base of musk, amber and Haitian vetiver settles into a soft, oriental finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Stéphane Humbert Lucas Crying of Evil and Al Haramain Oudh 36 have a close profile.

Brighton Rock

7.0

Miller Harris · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Miller Harris Brighton Rock is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around blood orange, iris and rose, and it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some voting for the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Though it is unisex, just over half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with blood orange, iris, geranium and rose, then moves into a heart of jasmine, magnolia, water lily and salty notes that feels floral and aquatic. The base of heliotrope, musk and sweets settles it into a creamy, sweet finish. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and fruity.

Soufflot

7.4

Miller Harris · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Miller Harris Soufflot is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built on chestnut, hazelnut and honey, with tobacco and smoky resin underneath. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't point to one gender. It opens with green mandarin orange lightening the sweet warmth of chestnut and hazelnut. In the heart, cinnamon leaf, jasmine and honey add a spicy, creamy sweetness. The base of leather, tobacco, labdanum and benzoin turns woody, smoky and resinous.

Oud Éclat

6.8

Miller Harris · 2021

Floral · Green · Sweet

Miller Harris Oud Éclat is a unisex scent that pairs oud and leather with a floral, resinous frame, and most voters pick it for autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters point to evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. A few more call it masculine than feminine, but the feminine vote is far from small, so it sits in between. It opens with cashmere wood, tagetes and oud. In the heart, floral notes meet fir balsam, ambrette and nutmeg, giving it a green, spicy side. The base of leather, moss, maltol and musk settles into something sweet, woody and leathery. Penhaligon's Halfeti and Montale Oud Edition have a close profile.

Terre de Bois

7.3

Miller Harris · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Miller Harris Terre de Bois is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, green character on a woody, earthy ground, and it suits spring and summer days and casual wear. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: not a skin scent, but not one that fills a room either. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it matters less in winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Half of the voters read it as masculine, while some find it feminine. Juniper, lemon vervain, galbanum and sage give it a green, citrusy freshness. Vetiver and patchouli pull it down into an earthy, woody base, spices and amber soften the edges, and cotton candy adds a faint sweetness. Close profiles include Hermès Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Ormonde Jayne Vetiveria.

No. 3 Veti Vert

8.1

Miller Harris · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Miller Harris No. 3 Veti Vert is a fresh, green, citrus-led men's scent that sets the earthy woodiness of vetiver inside a bright frame, and it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, lemon, grapefruit and petitgrain, a sharp and airy citrus layer. Nutmeg and lavender add a spicy warmth in the heart, and vetiver closes it with an earthy, smoky wood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without turning heavy. Most voters recommend spring, autumn and summer, with few choosing winter. Leisure, daily wear and business come up most often, and close to half of voters call it masculine. Guerlain Vetiver Extreme and Carven Vétiver (2008) have a close profile.