The Perfume Library

George Sand

7.7

Nicolas de Barry · 2005

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Nicolas de Barry George Sand is a men's fragrance that sets a bright opening of Sicilian lemon and bergamot against a warm woody-oriental body of rose, patchouli and sandalwood. The top notes of Sicilian lemon and bergamot give a sharp citrus lift. In the heart, rose, patchouli and sandalwood lead, with the floral side balanced by spicy and woody tones. The base of musk, amber and oud settles into a sweet, powdery, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on few votes. The rich structure suits cooler weather and evening wear best. The Fragrance Kitchen Arabia and Arabian Oud Woody have a close profile.

Louis XV

6.9

Nicolas de Barry · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolas de Barry Louis XV is a men's fragrance where citrus and white flowers lead, with a fresh, green edge over a sweet, powdery and slightly spicy background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. With no season or occasion votes, nothing more can be said about when it suits beyond its being a men's scent. It opens with bitter orange blossom, neroli and orange for a bright citrus lift. The heart is dense with rose, hyacinth, gardenia, narcissus and jasmine. Amber sits underneath, closing the scent with a resinous, faintly woody and animal warmth. Nicolas de Barry Madame de Pompadour and Al Haramain Best have a close profile.

La Reine Margot

7.5

Nicolas de Barry · 2008

Floral · Green · Spicy

Nicolas de Barry La Reine Margot is a women's perfume that wraps jasmine in amber and musk, setting a floral heart on a warm, faintly smoky base. The scent is built almost entirely around jasmine, which appears in both the top and the heart, while amber and musk soften it underneath. Beside the floral accord, green and spicy tones come forward; oriental, resinous and earthy facets add a warm depth. Animal and smoky touches push the jasmine well beyond a simply sweet floral, and the chypre character gives it a more grown-up feel. It is marketed as a feminine fragrance. Perfumes with a close profile include Montale Intense Roses Musk and Khaltat Hob 1.

Sissi Imperatrice

6.1

Nicolas de Barry

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolas de Barry Sissi Imperatrice is a fresh, soft fragrance for women that pairs citrus brightness with powdery florals. It opens with a light, airy bergamot. In the heart, iris and violet take over, giving the scent a powdery, floral softness. Vanilla adds a gentle sweetness at the base, and green and woody touches settle it onto a calm foundation. The overall impression is clean, floral and lightly sweet. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Figue-Iris and Gucci The Virgin Violet have a similar profile.

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