The Perfume Library

23 perfumes

Perle Rare Ambre Carthage / L'Ambre de Carthage (2011)

Panouge · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Panouge Perle Rare Ambre Carthage / L'Ambre de Carthage is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. It opens with bergamot, birch wood and jasmine tea, then moves into Chinese osmanthus, cistus absolute and Indonesian patchouli. The base of musk, sandalwood, frankincense and amber gives it a resinous, woody, earthy warmth, while floral and sweet accords soften the smoke. Jovoy Psychédélique and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

Patchouli Figue

7.1

Panouge · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Panouge Patchouli Figue is a fruity, woody unisex scent that leans towards fall and spring; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it suits leisure and evenings best, while still working for the office and daily wear. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though it is made as a unisex scent. It opens with fig leaf, rhubarb and pear, a fresh, slightly tart fruit note. In the heart, jasmine and fig milk soften it into something creamy. The base of cocoa, cedar, amber and patchouli settles the sweetness onto a woody, earthy footing, with a spicy edge running through it.

Datura Amaretti

6.4

Panouge · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Panouge Datura Amaretti is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that opens with mandarin orange and cherry and settles on almond biscuit and cedar. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend fall and spring, with winter and summer taking a smaller share. It is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, and also suits evenings and the office. Over half of voters read it as feminine. The top notes of mandarin orange and cherry give a fruity first impression. In the heart, ylang-ylang and datura add a soft floral touch. The base of almond, almond biscuit, cedar and musk dries down creamy, powdery and lightly spicy. Première Note Aura Tonka and Borntostandout Dirty Rice have a close profile.

Absinthe Gaïac

7.2

Panouge · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Panouge Absinthe Gaïac is a unisex scent with a green, spicy and woody character, cool at first and softened by leathery, powdery touches. It opens with absinth and violet leaf, which give it a fresh, green air. In the heart, nutmeg, leather and rose bring spice and a floral side together. The base of vetiver, patchouli, gaiac wood, musk and amber settles it onto a woody, lightly sweet, oriental footing. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as masculine. Esteban Bois Velours and Mancera Black Gold have a close profile.

Cedarstorm

7.8

Panouge · 2013

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Panouge Cedarstorm is a woody, spicy, slightly smoky men's scent built around cedarwood, black pepper and amber; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh with bergamot and black pepper. In the heart, cumin, nutmeg and cedarwood form a spicy, earthy woodiness. The base of frankincense, amber and sandalwood leaves a sweet, resinous warmth, with green and smoky shades staying in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as masculine. Houbigant Bois Mystique and Police Potion for Him have a close profile.

Perle Rare Gold

7.9

Panouge · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Panouge Perle Rare Gold is a floral, sweet women's perfume with a powdery, creamy and slightly leathery edge. It opens with cactus blossom and pink pepper, so the spice is noticeable from the first spray. In the heart, ylang-ylang, vanilla and hedione build a creamy floral body. The base of frankincense, suede, amber and musk softens and sweetens the scent, letting the leathery, powdery side come forward. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, then winter, and it is used mainly for leisure, work and daily wear, with some votes for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. Aedes de Venustas Cierge de Lune and Dries Van Noten Camomille Satin have a close profile.

Perle Rare

7.3

Panouge · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Panouge Perle Rare is a feminine fragrance that opens with osmanthus, pear and neroli and settles into a floral heart of orange blossom, jasmine and rose. Most voters recommend it for fall, spring and winter, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also suits leisure and daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most votes call its character feminine. In the top, pear and osmanthus give a fruity, sweet start that neroli brightens. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine and rose build the floral core. The base of cashmeran, patchouli and sandalwood brings a woody, spicy and powdery warmth. Boucheron B (Eau de Parfum) and Calvin Klein Secret Obsession have a close profile.

Rose Agathe

5.4

Panouge · 2021

Floral · Green · Synthetic

Panouge Rose Agathe pairs Turkish rose absolute with black pepper, frankincense and leather, giving a floral but green, spicy and smoky unisex scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear; voters read it as feminine more often than not, though classic and masculine get a fair share too. It opens with elemi resin, metal and black pepper, sharp and angular. In the heart, Turkish rose absolute sits with geranium, frankincense and rose oxide, and the rose reads more green and smoky than sweet. The base of ebony, mineral notes, labdanum and leather settles into a dry, leathery floor. CinisLabs Leather Rum Geranium and Vapormundum Serpent have a close profile.

Perle Rare Le Rouge

7.9

Panouge · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Panouge Perle Rare Le Rouge is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance that softens a bright opening of bergamot, rhubarb and lychee with peony and rose. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and very few votes for winter. Leisure and daily wear lead, and it also suits a night out. It opens with the crispness of bergamot and rhubarb, joined by the fruity sweetness of lychee. In the heart, peony and rose add a soft floral feel while cedarwood gives a light woody frame. The base of vetiver, frankincense, musk and cashmeran settles into a powdery, sweet warmth. La Rive Poetique and Parfums de Marly Delina have a close profile.

Perle Rare Homme Black Edition

6.5

Panouge · 2016

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Panouge Perle Rare Homme Black Edition is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of basil, bay leaf and lime over a sweet base of tonka bean and amber. It opens green, fruity and crisp with basil, bay leaf, apple and lime. In the heart, marine notes, juniper berry and Provençal lavender bring out the aquatic and spicy sides. The base turns sweeter with tonka bean and amber, while oakmoss and gaiac wood give it a dry, woody edge. A synthetic touch runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. Its fresh, aquatic character suits everyday wear, and it reads as masculine. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf for Men and La Rive Brave have a close profile.

Perle Rare Rose

6.8

Panouge · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Panouge Perle Rare Rose is a floral, sweet and powdery women's fragrance built around rose, orange blossom and iris; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, with leisure and daily wear also getting votes. It reads feminine. Galbanum and mandarin orange give a green, bright start. In the heart, rose, orange blossom and iris take over, forming a powdery, creamy floral softness. In the base, benzoin, vanilla and tonka bean deepen the sweetness, while cedar, vetiver and white musk add a dry, clean footing.

Perle Rare Homme

6.7

Panouge · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Panouge Perle Rare Homme is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic fragrance for men, suited to warm days and easy everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor vanishes quickly. It is clearly aimed at men, though the powdery, creamy side softens it. It opens with pineapple, bergamot and kumquat for a fruity brightness. Green tea and rose take over in the heart, and white musk, sandalwood and crystal amber settle it into a soft, powdery base. Une Nuit Nomade Nothing but Sea and Sky and Puma Create Man (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Perle Rare Grey

6.2

Panouge · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Panouge Perle Rare Grey opens with bergamot, blackcurrant and star anise and settles onto oud and leather, a fresh but resinous scent made for men. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin and unfolds slowly. The number of voters is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as a masculine fragrance. The opening is fruity and fresh from bergamot and blackcurrant, with star anise adding spice. In the heart, jasmine sambac, mint and narcissus bring a soft floral note. The base of oud, leather, frankincense and musk is resinous, leathery and woody, while powdery and creamy touches soften the sweetness. Louis Vuitton Matière Noire and Gucci Gucci Première (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Perle Rare Nuit

7.2

Panouge · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Panouge Perle Rare Nuit is a women's fragrance that sets a fresh, green start over a smoky, leathery base. It has been discontinued. The top notes are iris, pink pepper and galbanum: the floral and green side comes first, with the pepper adding a spicy edge. In the heart, sage, sweetgrass, maté and juniper berry build a herbal, earthy feel. The base turns woody and smoky with birch and leather, while tonka bean and amber soften that dryness with a creamy, resinous sweetness.