The Perfume Library

07 Tanoke

8.0

Odin New York · 2011

Green · Spicy · Woody

Odin New York 07 Tanoke is a green, spicy and smoky woody scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings; it is unisex and has been discontinued. Ginger, bitter orange and black pepper open sharp and spicy. Towards the heart, gaiac wood, frankincense and nutmeg bring a resinous, smoky woodiness. Sequoia, black musk and patchouli settle it onto an earthy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading. It reads masculine to most, though some find it feminine. Rook Perfumes Forest and Comme des Garçons Ganja have a close profile.

10 Roam

7.7

Odin New York · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Odin New York 10 Roam is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that opens on saffron and pepper leaf and settles into frankincense, ebony and coconut milk. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and also suits nights out and the office. Voters find it a little more masculine, but a sizeable share call it feminine. Saffron and pepper leaf give it a spicy opening, with coffee blossom and white gingerlily in the heart. In the base, frankincense and ebony bring a resinous, smoky woodiness, while coconut milk softens it with a creamy sweetness.

01 Sunda / 01 Nomad

7.5

Odin New York · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Odin New York 01 Sunda / 01 Nomad is a fresh, citrusy and woody unisex scent that opens with Himalayan cedar leaf, bergamot and juniper berry. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, with summer and winter not far behind. It sits close to leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and voters split almost evenly between calling it feminine and masculine. It opens with cedar leaf, bergamot and juniper in a fresh, citrusy way. In the heart, palmarosa, heliotrope and black pepper add a floral, spicy softness. It settles into a powdery, creamy, lightly sweet wood of grey musk, Indian sandalwood and tonka bean. Zara Nude Bouquet and Amouage Sunshine Man have a close profile.

11 Semma

7.6

Odin New York · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Odin New York 11 Semma is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with chili and myrrh, and clove and cinnamon carry the spice through the heart. The base of tobacco, tonka bean and sandalwood sweetens and softens it, leaving a resinous, powdery woodiness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. It reads somewhat more masculine. Royal Crown Tabac Royal and Guerlain Tobacco Honey have a close profile.

03 Century

7.5

Odin New York · 2009

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Odin New York 03 Century is a woody, sweet-spicy unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter days. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter for it, with spring a distant third. It is worn for evenings and nights out as readily as for daily and office wear, and voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though a sizeable share call it feminine. The top has horse mint, cypress and silver birch, the heart is vetiver, patchouli and myrrh, and the base holds amber, oakmoss and black musk. The result is a powdery, resinous, earthy wood with a smoky, spicy thread, softened by sweetness. Heeley Eau Sacrée and Cerruti 1881 Signature have a close profile.

02 Owari

7.5

Odin New York · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Odin New York 02 Owari is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens on bergamot, grapefruit leaf and Japanese mandarin orange. Bright citrus leads at the top. In the heart, amyris, cubeb and neroli add a green, lightly spicy and floral touch, and the base of cedarwood, amber and Tonkin musk settles it onto a soft, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads somewhat more masculine than feminine, though plenty of voters call it feminine. Al Haramain Neroli Canvas and Roger & Gallet Bois d'Orange have a close profile.

04 Petrana

7.2

Odin New York · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Odin New York 04 Petrana is a green, powdery floral with a fresh, slightly earthy feel, sitting comfortably between masculine and feminine. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It leans towards daytime, work and leisure, and votes on its character split closely between feminine and masculine. It opens with coriander, pink pepper and blackcurrant, a fresh, spicy and lightly fruity start. In the heart, heliotrope, violet leaf absolute and black iris build a floral, green and powdery texture. Orris root, white musk and vetiver in the base settle it on a woody, earthy footing.

09 Posala

7.2

Odin New York · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Odin New York 09 Posala is a sweet, floral and gourmand scent that pairs peach and pear blossom with orange blossom, star jasmine and bourbon whiskey; it has been discontinued. It opens on peach and pear blossom, then moves into orange blossom, star jasmine and bourbon whiskey. The base of benzoin, amber, perique tobacco and purple iris turns it resinous, powdery and creamy. The overall impression is fruity sweetness with a little spice behind it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer a distant fourth. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though leisure and daily wear get votes too. It is unisex, but more voters read it as feminine. Victoria's Secret Vanilla Amber Bourbon and Monolab White Star have a close profile.

06 Amanu

7.3

Odin New York · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Odin New York 06 Amanu is a unisex perfume that links the green, citrusy opening of galbanum, blood orange and mastic to a floral-woody heart of cedar leaf and jasmine sambac. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office in equal measure. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a sizeable group finds it feminine. The opening pairs the sharp green of galbanum with the fruity freshness of blood orange, while mastic adds a resinous backdrop. In the heart, cedar leaf turns the green toward wood, and jasmine sambac and magnolia add soft floral notes. The base of moss, musk and amberwood settles into an earthy, warm woodiness.

08 Seylon

7.3

Odin New York · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Odin New York 08 Seylon is a unisex scent that sets a fresh opening of bergamot, yuzu and bitter orange against an earthy, woody base of vetiver and oakmoss. Citrus leads, then elemi resin, vermouth and nutmeg bring a spicy, resinous depth to the heart. As it dries, vetiver, benzoin and oakmoss take over, and the scent moves from green towards smoky and earthy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and place it in leisure and business settings. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, though it is a unisex scent.

00 Auriel

8.0

Odin New York · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Odin New York 00 Auriel is a unisex scent that sets floral, fruity and spicy sides on a woody, resinous, smoky base; it has been discontinued, but it suits autumn and spring days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter. Leisure and evening wear lead, with business and night-out use close behind. Voters split between masculine and feminine, so it sits truly in the middle. It opens with coriander, blackcurrant and Malabar pepper, a fruity spice. In the heart, jasmine sambac, lily of the valley and rose absolute add a soft floral note. The base of sandalwood, oud, patchouli and labdanum leaves a sweet, resinous, smoky warmth. Dior Oud Ispahan and Floris A Rose for... have a close profile.

12 Lacha

7.3

Odin New York · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Odin New York 12 Lacha is a unisex scent that pairs black pepper, nutmeg and saffron with suede and patchouli for a spicy, smoky, earthy feel. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring is a fair second, and summer is rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though leisure and work wear are also voted. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads open to either. Black pepper, nutmeg and saffron open spicy and sweet. Suede and carnation add a leathery, floral warmth in the heart. Patchouli, sandalwood and musk settle it into a woody, resinous, slightly smoky base.

Vert Reseda

7.6

Odin New York · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Odin New York Vert Reseda is a green, fresh floral for women that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with galbanum and reseda in a crisp, green start. Wild peony and gardenia bring the floral heart forward. In the base, sandalwood and white frankincense add a soft, creamy, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close and calm. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine.

Milieu Rosa

6.2

Odin New York · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Odin New York Milieu Rosa is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around blackcurrant, raspberry and Moroccan rose, and it sits closest to everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have rated either. Voters pick it mostly for daytime, leisure and business settings, with evening and night out further behind. It is described as a women's fragrance. The top carries blackcurrant, raspberry, Moroccan rose and mimosa, giving a citrusy, fruity and green freshness. In the heart, jasmine, geranium and May rose widen the floral side. The base of Turkish rose otto, vetiver and amberwood settles it onto a powdery ground. Tommy Girl Brights and Avon 015 have a close profile.

Efflora

7.2

Odin New York · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Odin New York Efflora is a fresh, floral women's fragrance opening on Turkish rose, tangerine and neroli. In the top, Turkish rose meets citrus; in the heart, geranium, jasmine sambac absolute and lavender give the floral texture a green, lightly spicy edge. Vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli weigh most in the base, while oak wood absolute and white moss dry it down onto a woody, earthy footing. Both longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so the scent stays close to the skin without becoming loud. With few votes so far, that reading is tentative. Its citrusy, green character suits warmer weather. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. Herrera for Men and L'Eau du Caporal have a close profile.