The Perfume Library

Une Pistache

7.5

Obvious · 2023

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Obvious Une Pistache is a green, sweet gourmand that turns creamy and powdery with a light spiciness, suited to daytime and relaxed settings and worn by anyone. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it also works at the office. Though sold as unisex, most voters read it as feminine, and a good share call it modern. The top opens with cardamom, Tunisian neroli and carrot, then moves into pistachio milk, heliotrope and frankincense at the heart. Musk, cashmeran and sandalwood settle underneath, giving the scent a soft, woody base. The green, spicy start slides towards a creamy sweetness. Zara Majestic Green and Téo Cabanel Café Cabanel have a close profile.

Milk & Matcha / Un Été

6.9

Obvious · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Obvious Milk & Matcha / Un Été is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy opening over a creamy, sweet base, and it leans towards easy daily wear. Mandarin orange, ginger and clementine open bright and lightly spicy. Moving into the heart, maté, matcha and orange blossom absolute bring a soft green and floral touch. The base of vanilla, tonka bean absolute and Peru balsam settles the scent into a gourmand, creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and place it in leisure time or daytime wear. Voters mostly read its character as feminine and modern. The Dua Brand Tangy Matcha Latte and Chabaud Orangerie Musicale have a close profile.

Une Verveine

7.7

Obvious · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Obvious Une Verveine is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, with lemon and bergamot over a green, spicy backdrop. It opens with Italian lemon, Italian bergamot, lemon vervain and French mugwort, a sharp but green freshness. In the heart, juniper berry, cardamom and ginger add a spicy warmth, while sweet and creamy accords soften the citrus. Haitian vetiver and Habanolide® settle it onto an earthy, clean base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Feminine and masculine readings are close, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. Those after a similar profile could also look at Affinessence Gingembre-Latte and Le Jardin Retrouvé Verveine d'Été.

Une Vanille

7.1

Obvious · 2020

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Obvious Une Vanille is a sweet, gourmand and creamy vanilla with a powdery, lightly spicy edge, a soft unisex scent for both daytime and evening. It wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage, staying close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evening. Although unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with Venezuelan tonka bean absolute, with Bourbon vanilla absolute at the heart and Muscenone® and Globalide® in the base. The result is a sweet, creamy, powdery vanilla with a synthetic and spicy undertone. Matière Première Vanilla Powder (Eau de Parfum) and Gritti Vanilla Tanà have a close profile.

Un Bois

7.1

Obvious · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Obvious Un Bois is a fresh, woody unisex scent built on black pepper and Italian bergamot, with Virginia cedar and Ambroxan at its center. It opens with the citrus brightness of bergamot against the spicy edge of black pepper. Virginia cedar and Ambroxan take over in the heart, and the base of Indian papyrus, Malaysian gurjum balsam and Haitian vetiver leaves a dry, slightly green woody footing. A synthetic note among the accords gives it a clean, modern feel. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Voters lean toward calling it masculine, though it is unisex. Acqua di Parma Cedro di Taormina and Gallivant Berlin have a close profile.

Un Musc

7.0

Obvious · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Obvious Un Musc is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and sits easily in daily and office settings. It opens with Italian bergamot and Madagascan ginger, bright with citrus and a touch of spice. In the heart, Persian galbanum adds a green edge while Haitian vetiver and Indian amyris lay down a woody base. The base lists Globalide®, Muscenone®, Helvetolide® and Ambrettolide, and the accords lean synthetic and powdery. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine. Obvious Un Bois and Prada Infusion de Vétiver (2015) have a close profile.

Scoville

6.1

Obvious · 2024

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Obvious Scoville is a fresh, spicy unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and relaxed, off-duty wear. It opens with chili, black pepper and Sichuan pepper, and the fresh and green accords keep that spice from turning harsh. Priprioca in the heart adds an earthy touch. In the base, vanilla, musk and woody notes soften the scent and sweeten it slightly, so a gourmand side comes forward later. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear ahead of other occasions. It leans a little masculine, though plenty of voters call it feminine. Unǐka 1 - 3 Poivres and Kerosene Dirty Flower Factory have a close profile.

Un Patchouli

7.3

Obvious · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Une Figue

7.4

Obvious · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Obvious Une Figue is a fresh, green-leaning unisex scent that most voters place in summer and spring. It opens bright and airy with French rosemary, eucalyptus, Mexican yellow tangerine and Italian bergamot. Fig leads the heart, kept both fruity and aquatic by Corsican immortelle absolute and marine notes. The base settles on Virginia cedar, Haitian vetiver and Haitian amyris, giving a woody, slightly creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, while evenings and nights out come well behind. Opinion splits between masculine and feminine, so it reads truly unisex. Kenzo Kenzo Homme (Eau de Toilette Intense) and Miller Harris Hydra Figue have a close profile.

Une Rose

6.3

Obvious · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Obvious Une Rose pairs bright citrus with a sweet floral rose, giving a fresh, lightly spicy unisex scent. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though a fair number call it modern. The top opens with Mexican yellow tangerine, Florida grapefruit and Italian bergamot. At the heart, Bulgarian rose absolute and Egyptian geranium form a floral core. The base brings Indian cardamom and Indian pink pepper, adding a spicy finish. Fruity and sweet touches soften the whole. Obvious Une Fleur d'Oranger has a close profile.

Un Poivre

6.8

Obvious · 2020

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Obvious Un Poivre is a fresh, spicy unisex scent that suits spring and autumn, and works for daytime, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer not far behind. It is chosen most for leisure, daily wear and work. Though unisex, voters lean towards reading it as masculine. It opens with Indian black pepper, French caraway and Indian pink pepper, a spicy, fresh start. In the heart, Ceylonese cinnamon, Madagascan ginger and Egyptian violet leaf absolute add a green, slightly sharp edge. Haitian vetiver and Indian amyris in the base leave a woody, earthy, faintly smoky finish.

Une Fleur d'Oranger

6.6

Obvious · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Obvious Une Fleur d'Oranger is a fresh unisex orange blossom scent that most voters pick for spring and summer, leaning towards daytime and leisure wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close and doesn't overwhelm. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Voters call it feminine more than anything else, though a fair share also read it as masculine. It opens with Spanish bitter orange, Spanish orange and Italian bergamot, which keep the citrus in front. In the heart, Tunisian neroli and petitgrain add a green, floral touch. The base of orange blossom absolute and Madagascan ginger sweetens and spices it slightly.

Frida's Thorns

7.3

Obvious · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Obvious Frida's Thorns is a unisex scent that pairs floral and fruity sides with a gourmand sweetness, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it shines in the evening and on nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. It reads more feminine than masculine, though some voters call it masculine or modern. It opens with raspberry and pear, giving a fresh fruity sweetness. The heart holds chocolate, rose and Mexican cocoa, with the rose turning the gourmand sweetness towards the floral. Patchouli and vanilla close it in the base, leaving a woody, powdery, warm sweetness. Dsquared² Potion for Woman and Benefit Under My Spell Noelle have a close profile.

Kakigori - White Crush

6.8

Obvious · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Obvious Kakigori - White Crush is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for daily and leisure wear. It opens with clean notes and pink pepper, then moves to Rose Essential™ and orris concrete in the heart. Tonka bean absolute and white musk soften the base. The fresh, floral structure is rounded off by a sweet, creamy, gourmand touch, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters lean towards daily, office and leisure use, with evening and night out well behind. It reads more feminine and modern than masculine, though some voters call it masculine. Juliette Has A Gun Musc Invisible and Fascent Radical Softness have a close profile.

Kakigori - Dulce de Leche

6.9

Obvious · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Obvious Kakigori - Dulce de Leche is a creamy, sweet gourmand that moves from a spicy start to a woody finish, worn by anyone. Cardamom, hazelnut and black pepper give the opening a spicy, nutty edge. In the heart, sesame absolute and dulce de leche take over, and the sweetness turns soft and creamy. Gaiac wood, vanilla and sandalwood settle it onto a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. Jousset Parfums Accident à La Vanille and Rituals Santal Signature have a close profile.

Un Oud

7.2

Obvious · 2022

Citrus · Green · Synthetic

Himalayan Spell

7.3

Obvious · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Obvious Himalayan Spell is a unisex scent that opens on saffron, raspberry and black pepper and settles into a base of suede, leather and oud, pairing a fruity sweetness with a smoky edge. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the vote counts are small, so those ratings are tentative. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its character tips masculine, with a fair number calling it modern. Up top, the spice of saffron and black pepper is softened by the sweet, fruity raspberry. In the heart, cedar, nagarmotha and jasmine build a woody, earthy ground with a floral touch. In the base, Oud Assafi™, suede and leather take over, and the animal, smoky side grows heavier. Tom Ford Tuscan Leather (Eau de Parfum) and Pantheon Nerone have a close profile.

Malfa Walls

7.4

Obvious · 2024

Citrus · Green · Sweet

Obvious Malfa Walls is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of Sicilian orange and Sicilian mandarin orange against the smoky depth of leather, oud and cade juniper. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though those ratings rest on only a small number of votes. It is not tied to one gender and suits men and women alike. It opens with citrus and thyme, while blackcurrant liqueur adds a rounded sweetness. In the heart, sage and frankincense form a resinous, green transition. The base leaves a leathery, smoky, woody floor of leather, oud and cade juniper, softened by the sweet and spicy accords. Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Desert Oud and Boucheron Oud de Carthage have a close profile.

Kakigori - Plum Cream

7.4

Obvious · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Obvious Kakigori - Plum Cream is a fruity, sweet unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and daily wear lead the occasions. It sits evenly between masculine and feminine, and voters mostly call it modern. The fruity, gourmand side comes from davana and rum absolute. The heart holds cistus absolute, immortelle absolute and umeboshi, while cypriol, oak wood and Saffiano™ in the base pull it towards spicy, woody and leathery tones. A creamy sweetness softens it all. Parfums de Marly Eragon and Amouage Sindbad have a close profile.

Une Amande

6.2

Obvious · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Obvious Une Amande is a floral, sweet unisex scent that opens with heliotrope, almond blossom and pink pepper, with orange blossom and jasmine in the heart. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine, and suits anyone who likes a soft, creamy style. The opening is heliotrope and almond blossom lifted slightly by pink pepper. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine, sandalwood and almond come forward, and the accords read floral, powdery and creamy with a synthetic edge. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, benzoin and musk settles it into a sweet, soft woodiness. Jil Sander Softly and Nature Blossom Milky Almond have a close profile.

Obvious · 2026