The Perfume Library

adr_ett

8.0

Nomenclature · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Nomenclature adr_ett is a fresh, powdery and creamy unisex scent built around iris and tonka bean. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, office and leisure wear, with evenings and nights well behind. Most voters read it as feminine, though a strong modern streak keeps it open to anyone. Iris, Helvetolide® and pink pepper give it a fresh, floral powderiness. Tonka bean and vanilla sweeten it and pull it towards a creamy softness, while ambergris adds a woody, synthetic edge. Zadig & Voltaire Girls Can Say Anything and Jacques Fath Irissime have a close profile.

shi_sõ

7.2

Nomenclature · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nomenclature shi_sõ is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and suits leisure time, daytime and the office. In shi_sõ, vervain, spearmint, ivy and shiso come forward, while blackcurrant and cardamom add a fruity, lightly spicy touch to the green. The accords read fresh, citrusy and floral, with a bright synthetic edge and woods staying in the background. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so they come across together as one cool, green impression. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter gets only a small share. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, which fits its unisex label. Lacoste Essential (Eau de Toilette) and Burberry Mr. Burberry Indigo have a close profile.

psy_cou

7.6

Nomenclature · 2019

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Nomenclature psy_cou is a unisex scent that sets saffron, cardamom and coffee beside juniper berry and frankincense, giving a fresh, green and spicy character. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it leans neither way. A fresh, green feel runs through it, with saffron, cardamom, coffee and juniper berry forming a spicy core. Frankincense, oud and Ecuadorian palo santo ground it in woody, smoky tones, while coumarin adds a sweet, synthetic softness.

Minted

7.3

Nomenclature · 2022

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Nomenclature Minted is a unisex scent where Moroccan mint, lemon grass and bergamot build a fresh, green and lightly sweet character. The coolness of the mint and the sharp, grassy edge of lemon grass come first, with bergamot brightening the whole. Jasmine and violet add a soft floral touch, while maté tea lends a dry, leafy note. Atlas cedar and papyrus sit quietly underneath as a woody base, and brown sugar keeps the sweetness light. Most voters pick summer and spring. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office, and is chosen less for evenings. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and votes split between feminine and masculine, so it reads as truly shared. Close in profile are to summer Triple Tea and Whïnd Pomello Mint Tea Leaves.

iri_del

6.9

Nomenclature · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Nomenclature iri_del is a powdery, floral and fresh unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, and suits daytime and office wear. It reads as one whole rather than a sequence: iris aldehyde and orris concrete give a powdery, creamy floral heart, while ambrette seed and woody notes set it on an earthy footing. Bergamot keeps it light and fresh, and amber softens the overall texture. The accords also carry a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and doesn't crowd a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a good share see it as masculine, which fits the unisex label. Aaron Terence Hughes Aura and Régalien Ceremony Flu have a close profile.

fluo_ral

7.6

Nomenclature · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

orb_ital

7.5

Nomenclature · 2015

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Nomenclature orb_ital is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, sweet character with a spicy, woody and faintly smoky backdrop. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it suits best. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though plenty of voters see it as feminine. The scent is built from frankincense, violet, pepper and rhubarb, with Hindinol® and Orbitone® in the mix. It reads as a single piece: the freshness of rhubarb and pepper is softened by powdery, sweet violet, while the smoky, woody frankincense stays in the background. There is a synthetic sheen to it as well. Zara San Francisco and Gucci The Heart of Leo have a close profile.

efflor_esce

7.4

Nomenclature · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nomenclature efflor_esce is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Bergamot, bitter orange and neroli give it a bright, green sparkle, while tuberose and osmanthus soften it with a creamy, lightly sweet floral texture. Paradisone® adds a clean, slightly synthetic edge to the whole. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters recommend it for spring and summer. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. More voters call it feminine, though a good number read it as masculine. Sana Jardin Berber Blonde and Celine Un Été Français have a close profile.

Aloeae

7.6

Nomenclature · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nomenclature Aloeae is a fresh, green unisex scent built around cardamom, aloe vera and Italian bergamot. Aloeae wears lightly: its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick it for daily wear and leisure, with business settings the next most common choice. It reads as neither distinctly masculine nor feminine, and suits men and women alike. Ceylon tea, white tea and bamboo set a green, airy base, while Italian bergamot adds citrus brightness and Italian peppermint a cool edge. Cardamom brings a light spicy note, softened by cashmere wood and musk. The overall impression is fresh, slightly sweet and clean. Thameen Bohemian Infusion and Arte Profumi A'mare have a close profile.

holy_wood

7.5

Nomenclature · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Nomenclature holy_wood is a unisex scent that pairs a woody, floral body with fresh, lightly spicy and leathery touches. Jasmine sambac, rose and Bulgarian rose shape the floral side, while sandalwood and Clearwood™ give it a woody base. Suede adds a soft leather note and pink pepper a light spice. The notes read as one piece rather than in layers, and the overall feel stays fresh with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is rated good, and so is sillage. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Being unisex, it suits both men and women. Jennifer Lopez One and Montale Pure Love have a close profile.

Wood Dew

6.2

Nomenclature · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Nomenclature Wood Dew is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, floral and green character, softened by a fruity sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than leaving a heavy trail. It is unisex and sits comfortably on anyone. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as a whole. Peach nectar and Nashi pear bring the fruity sweetness, while matcha adds a green freshness. Violet, peony and Turkish rose form the floral, powdery side, and Palo Santo, Australian sandalwood and white musk give it a woody base.

Pink Ivory

7.4

Nomenclature · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nomenclature Pink Ivory is a fresh, powdery floral that softens its citrus brightness with a light sweetness, and it is unisex in character. Bergamot and carrot seed give it a fresh, slightly green feel. Violet and orris root bring the powdery floral side, sugar adds a gentle sweetness, and white amber and cashmere settle it onto a soft, faintly synthetic base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so the scent stays fairly close to the skin. Being unisex, it suits men and women alike. Those after a similar profile may also look at Creed Fleurissimo and Nicolas de Barry Sissi Imperatrice.

para_íso

6.3

Nomenclature · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Nomenclature para_íso is a green, floral unisex scent that reads fresh and slightly synthetic, suited to the office and relaxed daytime wear. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a calm presence. Voters place it mostly in leisure and business settings, then daily wear, with evening and night out further behind. It sits comfortably on both men and women. Jasmine, iris and Lilyflore® build a floral frame, which white tea lightens and freshens. Cedarwood adds a woody floor underneath, while Quincester® brings a fruity touch. The overall impression is clean, green and restrained. Trussardi Musc Noir and Chanel Chance Eau Vive (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Neo Rose

6.4

Nomenclature · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Nomenclature Neo Rose is a unisex scent with a fresh, floral character, touched by green and spicy notes. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. No clear season or occasion stands out, and it is best thought of as sitting between masculine and feminine. Turkish rose, jasmine and freesia form the floral core; bergamot and black tea brighten it, and pink pepper adds a light spice. White woods and patchouli give a woody, earthy base, while the synthetic accord lends a clean, modern feel. Tous 1920 The Origin and Diptyque Eau Capitale share a close profile.

lumen_esce

6.2

Nomenclature · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Nomenclature lumen_esce is a unisex perfume with a fresh, floral character, where rose and jasmine meet a touch of spice and earth. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. It suits men and women alike and fits calm, everyday wear. The vote count is small, so this is only a first impression. As a whole, bergamot brings freshness to a floral heart of jasmine sambac, freesia and Bulgarian rose. Violet leaf adds a green coolness, while patchouli lays a woody, earthy base underneath. A synthetic sheen also runs through the accords. Nomenclature Neo Rose and Lalique Perles de Lalique have a close profile.

Nomenclature · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nomenclature · 2021

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Nomenclature · 2025