The Perfume Library

20 perfumes

401 - Lavender & Juniper

N.C.P. · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

N.C.P. 401 - Lavender & Juniper is a fresh, green and woody fougère that leans towards spring and summer and suits relaxed, everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither shouts nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick summer, spring and fall, with winter well behind. Leisure, daily and office wear lead the occasions. It is labelled unisex, though voters most often read it as masculine. It opens with juniper, citrus notes and fresh notes. In the heart, sage, sandalwood and iris carry it from green towards woody and lightly floral. Hay and musk soften the base, with a spicy touch in the background. Parfums de Marly Galloway and Technique Indiscrète Lavandor share a close profile.

601 - Amber & Gaiacwood

8.1

N.C.P. · 2017

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

N.C.P. 601 - Amber & Gaiacwood is a unisex scent built on cedarwood, sandalwood, gaiac wood, amber and vanilla, reading woody, sweet and faintly smoky. Cedarwood comes first, and in the heart sandalwood and gaiac wood set the woody ground. Amber and vanilla sweeten the base and add a creamy softness. The fresh and spicy touches stay in the background, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It suits daily wear as well as work and evenings, and voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly unisex.

701 - Leather & Vetiver

7.7

N.C.P. · 2017

Green · Sweet · Spicy

N.C.P. 701 - Leather & Vetiver is a unisex scent with a leathery, smoky character, shaded by green and earthy tones. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring is close behind, and summer gets little support. Leisure, nights out, work and evenings share the occasions fairly evenly. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Leather, patchouli and cedarwood lead. In the heart, vanilla adds sweetness while moss deepens the green, earthy side. The base of musk and vetiver settles into a powdery, woody softness. Histoires de Parfums Noir Patchouli and Xerjoff Laylati / Afgano Puro have a close profile.

501 - Iris & Vanilla

7.7

N.C.P. · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

N.C.P. 501 - Iris & Vanilla is a powdery, creamy floral-gourmand where iris and vanilla meet in a soft, sweet balance, cut for both men and women. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, and it also suits the office. It reads more feminine than masculine, though some voters call it modern. Iris and violet open the scent with a powdery floral note, and floral notes carry that into the heart. Caramel and vanilla take over the base, and the whole settles into a creamy, sweet warmth. Carbaline Talco / Talc and Mazzolari Vaniglia have a close profile.

703 - Tonka Bean & Moka

7.6

N.C.P.

Fresh · Sweet · Gourmand

N.C.P. 703 - Tonka Bean & Moka is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh opening with a creamy, gourmand sweetness built around coffee and caramel. Lavender and lemon open it brightly, then coffee, sandalwood and leather take over in the heart, giving a leathery, slightly spicy edge. The base of tonka bean, caramel and musk settles into something creamy and sweet. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, with business and evening also getting votes. Being unisex, it reads comfortably on both men and women.

702 - Musk & Amber

7.8

N.C.P.

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

N.C.P. 702 - Musk & Amber is a powdery, floral unisex scent that sets a creamy base of musk and vanilla against the brightness of bergamot and fresh notes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Voters pick winter, autumn and spring in equal measure, with summer trailing behind. It is chosen most for daily wear, leisure and work, and less for evenings or nights out. It opens with bergamot, fresh notes and aldehydes for a clean lift. Lily of the valley and jasmine add a soft floral heart, and the base of vanilla and musk dries down sweet, creamy and powdery, with a slightly synthetic edge.

101 - Clementine & Violet Flower

7.4

N.C.P. · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

N.C.P. 101 - Clementine & Violet Flower is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around mandarin orange and violet leaf. Strength and longevity sit at a moderate level, and the sillage is moderate too. It reads unisex, so it suits anyone and leans towards easygoing everyday wear. It opens with citrus notes and mandarin orange, giving a fresh, fruity first impression. In the heart, violet leaf adds a green, floral tone, with aquatic and powdery touches alongside. In the dry-down, tonka bean and musk sweeten and soften it. Masakï Matsushïma M and Dsquared² Potion Blue Cadet have a close profile.

201 - Apple & Driftwood

7.5

N.C.P. · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

N.C.P. 201 - Apple & Driftwood is a unisex scent that pairs the fresh, fruity note of apple with jasmine and white blossoms, with a green, aquatic edge. Apple leads the opening, and as it moves towards the heart, jasmine and white blossoms add a soft floral layer. In the base, musk and herbs keep it clean, green and lightly spicy. The overall impression is fresh, floral and close to water. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though only a few people have rated them. With no season or occasion votes, a firm recommendation is hard to give, but its fresh build reads comfortably on both men and women. Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers Summer Air and Elizabeth Arden Green Tea (Eau Parfumée) have a close profile.

Olfactive Facet 707 - Oud & Patchouly

8.5

N.C.P.

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

N.C.P. Olfactive Facet 707 - Oud & Patchouly is a unisex scent that joins a spicy saffron and cardamom opening to the woody, smoky depth of patchouli, sandalwood and oud. The top notes are saffron, cardamom and woods, giving a spicy, fresh start. In the heart, patchouli and sandalwood build an earthy, powdery base layer. The base of oud, musk and amber dries down warm, resinous and smoky. Voters find both its longevity and sillage strong, and most rate its longevity high. With its oriental, woody character it suits those who like dense, characterful fragrances, and as a unisex scent it can be worn by anyone.

704 - Incense & Musk

8.2

N.C.P.

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

N.C.P. 704 - Incense & Musk is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that leans towards evenings and relaxed days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters pick it most for leisure and evening, with a night out and the workday following behind. It reads equally at home on men and women. The top opens with spices and leather, a warm and leathery first impression. Frankincense and musk form the heart, giving the resinous, smoky side. Oriental notes in the base carry the sweetness and woody warmth through. Chopard Black Incense Malaki and Montale Oud Edition have a close profile.

301 - Jasmine & Sandalwood

8.0

N.C.P. · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Woody

N.C.P. 301 - Jasmine & Sandalwood is a fresh, creamy floral-woody scent that pairs jasmine with sandalwood, made for men and women alike. It opens on jasmine, and white blossoms in the heart carry the floral note forward while softening it. Sandalwood settles underneath, adding a creamy, woody base. The fresh accord keeps the flowers light, while the fougère accord gives this simple floral-and-wood pairing a clean, slightly masculine edge. It suits anyone who likes jasmine and sandalwood kept simple. Zielinski & Rozen Sandalwood, Jasmine and Pacifica Waikiki Pikake have a close profile.

705 - Leather & Oud

8.8

N.C.P.

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

N.C.P. 705 - Leather & Oud is a spicy, smoky unisex scent that opens with cinnamon, saffron and cedarwood and gives leather and oud the lead. The opening is dry and spiced, with cinnamon, cedarwood and saffron side by side. In the heart, patchouli, leather and oud take over, making it woody, earthy and resinous. At the base, amber, vanilla and musk soften the edges and leave a warm, lightly sweet finish. Its sillage is moderate, though the small number of votes makes that a loose guide. The oriental build suits cooler weather and evenings better, and it leans neither masculine nor feminine. Kajal Warek and Zara Exclusive Oud have a close profile.