The Perfume Library

Melipona

8.1

Nectar Olfactif · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Nectar Olfactif Melipona is a sweet, creamy and powdery unisex scent built around vanilla and amber, and it suits fall and winter days best. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without overwhelming the room. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring and summer well behind. It wears easily for leisure, daily use and evenings out. Half of those who voted read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Bourbon vanilla sets the sweetness straight away. In the heart, amber and cashmere wood give the scent a woody frame. The base settles into crystal amber, vanilla sugar and musk, keeping the gourmand sweetness soft, creamy and powdery, with spicy and synthetic touches in the background.

Suprême Nectar

7.9

Nectar Olfactif · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Nectar Olfactif Suprême Nectar is a sweet, gourmand and creamy unisex fragrance built around almond, honey and vanilla. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen about equally for leisure, evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it stays unisex. Amber and almond open on a sweet note. The heart holds honey, creamy notes and almond blossom, where the floral and powdery sides show. In the base, vanilla, musk, patchouli and sandalwood settle it into a woody, spicy and oriental warmth. Gaultier² and Initio Blessed Baraka have a close profile.

Etoile de Bali

7.5

Nectar Olfactif · 2024

Floral · Green · Fruity

Nectar Olfactif Etoile de Bali is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, green character with a sweet, powdery and creamy softness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest it for spring and fall, with summer next, and it leans towards leisure time and nights out, with daily wear close behind. It is unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. It opens on freesia, mandarin orange and bergamot, fresh and fruity. The heart turns to green notes, lily and honey, where the green keeps the florals crisp while honey sweetens them. Musk and sandalwood in the base leave a soft, creamy finish.

Secret du Nil

7.5

Nectar Olfactif · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nectar Olfactif Secret du Nil is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that opens on bitter orange, bergamot and bitter almond and moves toward honey and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though winter has a fair share too. It leans toward daily wear, leisure time and evenings. Although unisex, voters most often read its character as feminine. It opens with the fresh citrus of bitter orange, bergamot and bitter almond. In the heart, neroli and orange soften around roasted almond and honey. The base of musk, cedar, sugar powder and vanilla leaves a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Lattafa Ana Abiyedh and Xerjoff Blue Hope have a close profile.

Cerana

7.7

Nectar Olfactif · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nectar Olfactif Cerana is a unisex scent that sets the fruity sweetness of blackcurrant, mango and lychee on a warm, resinous base of rose and oud. It opens bright and juicy with blackcurrant absolute, mango and lychee. Rose absolute and Madagascan geranium bring a soft floral heart. In the base, labdanum absolute, Oud Assafi™ and musk turn it woody, creamy and resinous, with the spicy, oriental side coming forward. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, spring follows, and few choose summer. It reads equally well on men and women. Jean-Louis Scherrer Pop Delights 03 and Ormonde Jayne Arabesque have a close profile.

Ambre Cristal

7.1

Nectar Olfactif · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Nectar Olfactif Ambre Cristal is a unisex scent that ties the warm spice of pink pepper, cardamom and cinnamon to the sweet woodiness of tonka bean and sandalwood. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling the room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The top notes of pink pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg open spicy. In the heart, frankincense, leather, rose and saffron add a resinous, lightly smoky, leathery layer. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood, amberwood and oud settles into a sweet, woody finish. Parfums MDCI Cuir Garamante and Montale Oud Edition have a close profile.

Café Gourmand

7.6

Nectar Olfactif · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Musc Sensuel

6.4

Nectar Olfactif · 2026

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Nectar Olfactif Musc Sensuel is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that opens with passion fruit, neroli and plum and settles into vanilla, sugar and musk. Its longevity is rated moderate; a small share of voters find it high, though the number of votes is low. It is classed as unisex. There are no votes on season, occasion or sillage, so it is best described as a fit for anyone who likes sweet, powdery scents. The top notes of passion fruit, neroli and plum give a fruity lift. In the heart, lily of the valley, vanilla and sugar sweeten it further, and amber and musk form a creamy, powdery, faintly resinous base. The overall feel is a gourmand with a synthetic edge. La Rive Vanilla Touch and Lattafa Eclaire have a close profile.

Nectar Olfactif · 2026