The Perfume Library

28 perfumes

Haiku

Mirko Buffini · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mirko Buffini Haiku is a unisex scent that opens with flax blossom, damask rose and white blossoms, then turns sweeter with vanilla and woody notes. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter close behind, and choose it for leisure, daily wear and the office. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It starts floral and powdery. Towards the heart, berries, orchid and vanilla give it a sweet, creamy, gourmand side, while cedarwood adds a woody line to balance it. White musk and amber leave a soft, warm base.

Haecceitas

7.6

Mirko Buffini · 2013

Citrus · Floral · Green

Mirko Buffini Haecceitas is a unisex scent that pairs the fresh floral note of orange blossom and freesia with the sweet, powdery warmth of marshmallow, iris and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with a place at the office too. It reads mostly feminine, though it also feels modern. Citrus, green and floral accords lead at the start. In the heart, marshmallow and iris soften it into a powdery, creamy sweetness. In the base, musk, vanilla and chypre accord settle the gourmand side onto a calm footing. Guerlain Mademoiselle Guerlain / La Petite Robe Noire Modèle 2 and Kyse Perfumes Glace à la Fleur d'Oranger have a close profile.

Saba

7.5

Mirko Buffini · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Mirko Buffini Saba is a unisex scent where lavender and coffee bean sit over a sweet, spicy and resinous base, with woody and gourmand tones leading. It opens with lavender and bergamot meeting the roasted edge of coffee bean. In the heart, liquorice, spicy notes and cedarwood come forward. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and amber turns it creamy and sweet, while patchouli keeps a woody depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night out, evening and leisure are the most named occasions. More voters call it masculine, though a good share see it as feminine. Phil Julian Fovere and Bond No. 9 New Haarlem have a close profile.

Ki

7.6

Mirko Buffini · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mirko Buffini Ki is a unisex scent that links a bright opening of bergamot and orange to a sweet, creamy heart of coconut, rose and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and just over half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot, orange and pink pepper, with sesame in the mix. In the heart, coconut, rose and magnolia bring a floral sweetness, and clove adds a spicy edge. Musk, amber and vanilla settle into a creamy, gourmand warmth.

Klito´

7.2

Mirko Buffini · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mirko Buffini Klito´ is a powdery, sweet floral for women, easiest to wear in spring and autumn. Most voters read it as feminine, and they suggest it mostly for leisure and work, then evenings. Both longevity and sillage are rated good, so it stays noticeable through the day without becoming heavy. It opens with bergamot and aldehydes, then turns floral at the heart with carnation, ylang-ylang, violet and rose. Vanilla, cedarwood and musk settle it onto a creamy, soft base. A fruity, sweet tone runs alongside, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

Moa´

7.6

Mirko Buffini · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Mirko Buffini Moa´ is a sweet, spicy floral-woody scent with powdery, creamy and oriental touches, unisex in character and best suited to fall and winter days. Most voters find its longevity good, while the sillage stays moderate. Fall and winter lead, with spring close behind; it is chosen most for leisure time and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with spices, nutmeg and cinnamon, and jasmine, lily of the valley and lavender bring a soft floral heart. In the base, cedarwood, sandalwood, cashmere wood and musk settle the sweet spice into a creamy, woody ground. Initio Rehab and Agent Provocateur Blue Silk have a close profile.

Moxi / Mo Xi

7.5

Mirko Buffini · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mirko Buffini Moxi / Mo Xi is a fresh floral unisex fragrance that opens with sake and bergamot, moves into rose and water lily, and dries down on amber, musk and sandalwood. The top notes of sake and bergamot make for a light, airy start. In the heart, rose and water lily lead, pulling the scent towards a floral, fruity sweetness. The base of amber, musk and sandalwood leaves a powdery, creamy, woody warmth, with a spicy touch and a slightly synthetic sheen among the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it most for daytime, leisure and the office, and less for evenings or nights out. Feminine is the most common character vote, with masculine and modern readings not far behind. La Rive Look of Woman and Xerjoff Jebel have a close profile.

Mu

7.6

Mirko Buffini · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mirko Buffini Mu is a unisex scent that opens with bergamot, nutmeg and violet leaf and rests on myrrh, tobacco and olive wood. At first the citrus of bergamot and the green of violet leaf lead, while nutmeg adds a sweet spiced touch. In the heart, pepper, black tea and cinnamon take over and the scent warms up. The base of myrrh, tobacco and olive wood lays down a resinous, smoky, woody ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and business wear. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it reads truly unisex. Gucci pour Homme II and Imbue have a close profile.

No. 31

7.8

Mirko Buffini · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Mirko Buffini No. 31 is a sweet, spicy unisex scent where chocolate, brandy and vanilla meet cinnamon. It opens with chocolate and brandy, lifted by citrus and lavender. The heart turns gourmand with vanilla, cinnamon and benzoin, while Bulgarian rose gives it a powdery, creamy floral edge. The base settles into woody, resinous ground built on vetiver, patchouli and amber, softened by white musk. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and leisure and evening wear lead. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either.

Gods

7.5

Mirko Buffini · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mirko Buffini Gods is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with spice, green notes and a woody, smoky, slightly leathery depth. Gods lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer close behind. Leisure, business and evening wear get similar votes. Voters call it masculine more often than anything else, though classic and feminine votes are not far behind. The top notes are bergamot, nutmeg and black pepper, so it opens bright and spicy. In the heart, vetiver, iris and suede bring out the green, floral and leathery side. The base of musk, cedarwood, frankincense and oakmoss settles it into something woody, resinous and faintly smoky.

Og

7.8

Mirko Buffini · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Mirko Buffini Og is a spicy, smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with black pepper and ginger, sharp and spicy. In the heart, frankincense and violet add a resinous, slightly powdery softness. Leathery notes and oud dominate the base, while sweet, woody and earthy accords keep that leathery foundation warm. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with night outs and evenings leading the occasions. It reads more masculine to most voters, though it is a unisex scent.

Kirk

6.7

Mirko Buffini · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mirko Buffini Kirk is a fresh, spicy and green men's fragrance, with leathery and smoky touches that give it a firm, fougère-chypre character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good; most voters score both high, though the number of votes is small, so these figures are tentative. It reads clearly masculine. The top opens with caraway, cumin, coriander, black pepper and blackcurrant, spicy with a slightly fruity edge. In the heart, lavender, jasmine and lily of the valley turn it floral and clean. The base of white musk, sandalwood, tree moss and leather settles into a woody, smoky floor. Aigner Statement and Givenchy Xeryus have a close profile.