The Perfume Library

25 perfumes

Quartz

Molyneux · 1977

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Molyneux Quartz is a fresh chypre where citrus and green notes meet florals and wood; it is classed as a women's fragrance and leans towards spring and summer daytime wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mainly for daily, work and leisure wear. Most see it as feminine, with classic as the next most common impression. It opens with grapefruit zest, bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon in a bright citrus layer. The heart brings honeysuckle, jasmine, rose and iris for a soft floral touch. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss leaves a dry, woody chypre foundation. Chanel Cristalle and Rochas Eau de Rochas have a close profile.

Vivre (1971) (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Molyneux · 1971

Fresh · Floral · Green

Molyneux Vivre is a fresh, green and woody chypre made for women, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards daytime wear but also suits evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, and a good share call it classic. The notes read as one whole: aromatic woods and spices give it a dry, woody base, while tropical plants add a green freshness. Bitter orange keeps it lively, and Bulgarian rose and tea blossom soften the floral side. Jean-Louis Scherrer and Guy Laroche Fidji have a close profile.

Quartz pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Molyneux · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Molyneux Quartz pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with spice and a woody depth beneath the brightness. It opens bright and crisp with grapefruit and yuzu. Pepper, cardamom and nutmeg add a spicy warmth in the heart. Musk, leather, sandalwood and cedar settle it onto a woody, slightly powdery base, with green and floral touches running through. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so treat that as a rough guide. It reads masculine. Those after a similar profile could also look at Aigner Aigner pour Homme and Iceberg Effusion Woman.

Initiation

7.9

Molyneux · 1990

Floral · Green · Fruity

Molyneux Initiation is a discontinued women's fragrance, a floral, spicy chypre that leans towards autumn and spring and suits evenings and nights out. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter third. It is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings, though it also finds a place in daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters call it feminine and classic, and only a few read it as masculine. It opens with mimosa and ylang-ylang in a floral start. The heart holds rose, jasmine and spicy notes. In the base, amber, Indonesian patchouli, vanilla and Mysore sandalwood build a woody, sweet and powdery ground, and animalic musk adds depth to it.

Gauloise (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Molyneux · 1980

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Molyneux Gauloise Eau de Toilette is a women's chypre that pairs citrus and green freshness with floral, spicy and resinous sides; it has been discontinued. Rose and ylang-ylang form a floral core, while Provençal helichrysum and nutmeg add a dry, spicy edge. Sandalwood and frankincense give it a woody, smoky depth, and opoponax and ambrette seed absolute soften the blend. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, though spring and summer also get a fair share, and it is worn mostly in the evening and for leisure. Bogue AG and Zakir Gafur Summer Tales have a close profile.

Captain Molyneux (1994) (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Molyneux · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Molyneux Captain Molyneux (Eau de Toilette) is a masculine fougère that sets a fresh opening of bergamot, lemon and lavender over a base of cedarwood and moss; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters place it equally in daytime, leisure and business settings, with evening chosen less often. It reads clearly masculine. It opens fresh and green with bay leaf, aldehydes and citrus. The heart adds a spicy edge through cinnamon, carnation and geranium, while clary sage and spruce deepen the woody side. The base of cedarwood, moss and tonka bean settles dry, earthy and slightly leathery. Dunhill Edition and Azzaro pour Homme share a close profile.

Captain Molyneux (1975) (Eau de Toilette)

8.6

Molyneux · 1975

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Molyneux Captain Molyneux is a fresh, spicy and smoky men's fragrance, a fougère built from green and woody tones. It has been discontinued. Ceylonese cinnamon and Zanzibar clove give it a spicy warmth, while thyme, rosemary and Provençal lavender add an aromatic, green streak. Scots pine and Lebanon cedar bring a resinous woodiness, and Bourbon vetiver with Indian sandalwood settles it on a dry, smoky base. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the sample is small, so this view rests on few votes. With its classic fougère character and masculine bearing, it suits everyday wear. Chanel Platinum Égoïste and Police Original have a close profile.