The Perfume Library

Chambre Noire

7.7

Olfactive Studio · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Olfactive Studio Chambre Noire is a unisex scent that opens on pink pepper and settles into sandalwood, leather and vanilla, balancing a fruity sweetness with a smoky, woody base. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. Evenings and nights out lead, though it also works for leisure. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Pink pepper sits at the top. The heart brings jasmine, plum, papyrus, frankincense and violet, with plum adding fruit and frankincense a resinous touch. The base of sandalwood, leather, musk, patchouli and vanilla weighs heaviest, leaving a sweet, earthy, leathery finish. Estēe Lauder Amber Mystique and Tom Ford Extreme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Lumière Blanche

7.3

Olfactive Studio · 2012

Fresh · Sweet · Gourmand

Olfactive Studio Lumière Blanche is a unisex scent with a fresh, sweet, gourmand character, where spice, powder and wood come together on a soft, creamy base. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage light, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear, with evening getting fewer votes. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. It opens with the warm spice of cinnamon, star anise and cardamom. In the heart, cashmeran, iris and almond milk turn it powdery and creamy. The base of white musk, tonka bean, sandalwood and cedarwood balances the sweetness with a calm, woody finish. Aaron Terence Hughes Homme and Câline Infinite Navy have a close profile.

Still Life

7.3

Olfactive Studio · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Olfactive Studio Still Life is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on yuzu, elemi resin and three kinds of pepper. Yuzu and elemi resin give the top a bright citrus lift, while Sichuan, black and pink pepper add spice. In the heart, star anise and galbanum bring a green, lightly sweet note. Rum, cedarwood and Ambrox set it on a soft, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. Heeley Zeste de Gingembre and Daniel Josier Under the Figtree have a close profile.

Autoportrait

7.5

Olfactive Studio · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Olfactive Studio Autoportrait is a fresh, woody unisex fragrance that opens on bergamot and elemi resin and settles into vetiver, cedarwood and oakmoss. Bergamot and elemi resin give the opening a citrusy, green and slightly spicy freshness. In the heart, musk, Siam benzoin and frankincense add a soft resinous layer. The base of vetiver, cedarwood and oakmoss leaves an earthy, faintly smoky woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and also gets votes for evening and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Mihan Aromatics Munlark Ash and M. Micallef Jewel for Him have a close profile.

Woody Mood

7.7

Olfactive Studio · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Olfactive Studio Woody Mood is a sweet, spicy woody unisex fragrance, with resinous, earthy and smoky shades that suit the cooler seasons. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes well behind, and summer is the least chosen. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out; masculine leads the character votes, though it reads as unisex too. It opens with bergamot, ginger and saffron, with clary sage alongside. In the heart, sequoia, black tea and frankincense build a woody, resinous body. The base of styrax, patchouli, cocoa and leather turns the sweetness towards a leathery warmth. Les Folies du Parfum Nemea and Amouage Interlude Man have a close profile.

Ombre Indigo / Olfactive Studio

7.3

Olfactive Studio · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Olfactive Studio Ombre Indigo is a unisex scent that leans sweet, pairing a floral and spicy side with a leathery, smoky, resinous depth. It opens with petitgrain, plum, tuberose absolute and saffron, so fruity sweetness and spice arrive together. In the heart, vetiver, leather, papyrus and frankincense bring a woody, smoky turn. Musk, benzoin and amber close it with a soft, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and still works for business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, but a good share find it feminine. Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Desert Oud and Fort & Manlé Amber Absolutely have a close profile.

Panorama

7.1

Olfactive Studio · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Olfactive Studio Panorama is a unisex scent where citrus and green notes sit on a fresh, spicy, woody-resinous base, and it leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with fig leaf, bergamot and lemon for a bright start, while wasabi and bamboo leaf add a sharp, green edge. Cardamom, grass and galbanum carry the greenery through the heart, and vanilla, patchouli and labdanum soften the base into a resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, business and daily wear leading the occasions. It reads slightly more masculine, though a good share of voters call it feminine. Santa Maria Novella Alba di Seoul and Truefitt & Hill Apsley have a close profile.

Still Life in Rio

7.4

Olfactive Studio · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Olfactive Studio Still Life in Rio is a unisex scent that opens with mandarin orange, mint and ginger and moves into a sweet, peppery heart of pink pepper and coconut water. The top notes of mandarin orange, mint, ginger, lemon and yuzu give a bright, citrusy start. In the heart, pink pepper, black pepper, coconut water and Jamaican chili bring spice while keeping a fruity sweetness. The base of white leather, rum and Brazilian copaiba balsam settles the scent onto a soft, creamy footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most picked settings. Masculine and feminine votes are tied, so it sits between the two. The Dua Brand Zest and Versace Eros Parfum have a close profile.

Flash Back

7.0

Olfactive Studio · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Olfactive Studio Flash Back is a fresh, fruity unisex scent led by citrus and green accords, suited to everyday wear in warmer weather. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter is barely chosen. It is favoured mostly for leisure, daily and office wear. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and while more voters call it masculine, a good share call it feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. The top opens bright with orange, rhubarb and grapefruit. In the heart, Granny Smith apple and pink pepper add a tart fruitiness and a touch of spice. The base settles into a woody footing of vetiver, cedarwood, musk and amber. Atkinsons Mint & Tonic and Perfumer H Grapefruit have a close profile.

Iris Shot

7.8

Olfactive Studio · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Olfactive Studio Iris Shot is a unisex scent that pairs the powdery floral side of iris aldehyde and orris concrete with sweet, spicy notes such as almond and cardamom. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, while summer plays a smaller part. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time. Although unisex, it reads more feminine than masculine to most voters. It opens with French blackcurrant bud absolute, iris aldehyde, cardamom and pink pepper. Almond, orris concrete and carrot seed form the heart. Virginia cedar, ambroxan and vetiver then settle into a woody base. The overall impression is floral, sweet, powdery and creamy.

Close Up

6.9

Olfactive Studio · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Olfactive Studio Close Up is a sweet, smoky unisex scent of sour cherry and spices that suits fall and winter days. Sour cherry, green coffee and spices open fruity and sweet. In the heart, Atlas cedar, Rosa centifolia, patchouli and white tobacco bring a woody, smoky edge. Musk, amber and tonka bean soften the base into a gourmand sweetness. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. Leisure, evening and nights out lead the occasions. Its character splits between feminine and masculine, with votes spread on both sides. Zara Amber Satin and LPDO Rubin Fumée have a close profile.

Chypre Shot

7.5

Olfactive Studio · 2018

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Olfactive Studio Chypre Shot is a unisex chypre built around coffee, black tea, patchouli and oakmoss, with green and sweet sides. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. It has no clear gender lean: votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. The top notes of cardamom, bergamot and saffron give a spicy, fresh start. In the heart, coffee and black tea add a sweet, gourmand depth, softened a little by Madagascar pepper and peony. The base settles into a woody, resinous ground of patchouli, labdanum, oakmoss and amber. Its profile is close to Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir and The House of Oud Just Before.

Flash Back in New York

7.3

Olfactive Studio · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Olfactive Studio Flash Back in New York is a unisex scent that sets cumin, saffron and Tuscan leather against a smoky base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure, business and evening wear, and voters tend to read it as masculine. The top opens fresh and spicy with cumin, linen, saffron and clary sage. In the heart, jasmine and violet add a soft floral touch while Tuscan leather brings out the leathery side. The base of vetiver, tonka bean, papyrus and birch smoke dries down woody and smoky. Bon Parfumeur 603 Cuir Encens Fève Tonka and Riggs Sceptre have a close profile.

Vanilla Shot

7.3

Olfactive Studio · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Olfactive Studio Vanilla Shot is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time, and the votes split fairly evenly between feminine and masculine, so it doesn't commit to one side. It opens with aldehydes, Russian coriander and saffron, which give a bright, spicy start. The heart holds dried fruits, Turkish rose and opoponax, and the base of Ugandan vanilla, caramel, Somalian myrrh and Siam benzoin settles into a resinous, powdery, richly sweet finish.

Leather Shot

7.0

Olfactive Studio · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Olfactive Studio Leather Shot is a sweet, spicy leather fragrance, smoky, powdery and woody, and worn as a unisex scent by both men and women. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring and winter, with summer far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with bitter orange, Guatemala cardamom and Iranian cumin, a spicy, slightly sharp start. At the heart, black tea, iris and leather come forward, and the base settles into Virginia cedar, sandalwood, driftwood and Haitian vetiver. Tom Ford Eau d'Ombré Leather and Parfums de Marly Athalia have a close profile.

Dancing Light

7.2

Olfactive Studio · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Olfactive Studio Dancing Light is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that sets mint, cardamom and bergamot against lavender and neroli. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. In the character votes feminine sits slightly ahead, with masculine close behind. It opens with mint, cardamom, bergamot and pink pepper, while pineapple and fig milk add a soft fruity edge. Lavender, jasmine and neroli give the heart a floral lift. The base dries down to amber, moss, sandalwood and cedar, with musk leaving a creamy trace. Miller Harris Lumière Dorée and Atelier Cologne Grand Néroli have a close profile.

Selfie

5.8

Olfactive Studio · 2015

Floral · Green · Sweet

Olfactive Studio Selfie is a spicy, sweet unisex scent built around star anise, cinnamon and maple syrup; it has been discontinued. It opens with star anise, ginger and elemi resin, then turns sweeter in the heart with cinnamon and maple syrup, while lily adds a soft floral touch. The base brings labdanum, sandalwood and suede together with patchouli and oakmoss. The overall impression is floral, green and resinous spice. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even, so it sits between the two.

Violet Shot

7.6

Olfactive Studio · 2020

Floral · Green · Sweet

Olfactive Studio Violet Shot is a unisex fragrance that sets Egyptian violet leaf absolute against the green freshness of mandarin and grass, then settles into patchouli and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter a fair way behind and summer last. It is chosen for leisure and daily wear as much as for evening and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though it works as unisex. It opens bright, green and lightly spicy with Calabrian mandarin orange, Madagascan pink pepper and grass. The heart is Egyptian violet leaf absolute and safraleine, a floral, powdery greenness. In the base, Indonesian patchouli, Bourbon vanilla and Spanish labdanum turn it sweeter, creamy, resinous and slightly leathery.

Rose Shot

7.3

Olfactive Studio · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Olfactive Studio Rose Shot is a fresh, citrusy rose that leans towards spring and everyday wear, and is described as unisex. It opens bright and peppery with Italian bergamot, Philippine elemi and Madagascan pink pepper. Turkish rose and white blossoms take over in the heart, with a green edge keeping it fresh. Atlas cedar, Paraguayan gaiac wood and tree moss form a woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and daily and leisure wear are the most common settings. More voters call it feminine, though it keeps a unisex feel. Cloon Keen Atelier Lá Bealtaine and Atelier Cologne Philtre Ceylan have a close profile.

Smoky Soul

7.9

Olfactive Studio · 2023

Floral · Green · Fruity

Olfactive Studio Smoky Soul is a unisex scent that sets a floral, green heart against smoky, earthy and leathery tones. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and evening wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans neither clearly masculine nor feminine, as votes split between the two. It opens with Chinese osmanthus absolute and Indian black pepper, spicy and slightly fruity. In the heart, Turkish rose, Ceylon tea and Jasminum auriculatum absolute pull the floral side towards green. The base of French kelp absolute, Java vetiver and Indonesian patchouli is woody and earthy. Diptyque Kyoto and Moth and Rabbit Melancholia have a close profile.