The Perfume Library

Brin de Peau

7.6

Parfumeurs du Monde · 2020

Floral · Green · Sweet

Parfumeurs du Monde Brin de Peau is a unisex scent that softens a floral and green character with sweet, spicy and powdery shades, suited to calm days from spring through autumn. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer, autumn and spring, with winter chosen far less. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings, and feminine and masculine votes sit close together, leaving it somewhere in between. It opens with almond, turmeric and bergamot. Jasmine, mimosa and cedar form the heart, balancing the floral side with a woody base. In the dry-down, benzoin, tonka bean, tobacco and hay bring a sweet, creamy, earthy warmth. Balmain Bronze and Chérigan Iris Coffee have a close profile.

Petite Fumée

7.2

Parfumeurs du Monde · 2021

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Nam Chaa

6.8

Parfumeurs du Monde · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfumeurs du Monde Nam Chaa is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that most voters pick for spring and summer, and that suits leisure time and the working day alike. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding the room. Voters split almost evenly between calling it feminine and masculine, which fits its unisex character. It also gets worn in autumn, and less often in winter. The top notes of bergamot, grapefruit and lemon give a bright citrus opening, with ginger and coriander adding a spicy edge. In the heart, jasmine and champaca carry the floral side while black tea and maté absolute bring the green. In the base, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten it slightly, and cedar and vetiver add a dry, woody footing.

Androgyne 16020

6.4

Parfumeurs du Monde · 2021

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Parfumeurs du Monde Androgyne 16020 is a unisex scent that suits leisure hours and evenings, moving between bright citrus and a leathery, smoky depth. It opens with cardamom, yuzu and mandarin orange, a bright citrus with a light spiciness. At the heart, violet, leather and juniper berry lead and push it towards green and smoky. The base of vetiver, birch tar and oakmoss dries down leathery, resinous and earthy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick it for leisure and evening, with daytime and business wear close behind. Although it is sold as unisex, most voters read it as masculine. Memo Paris Irish Leather and Humięcki & Graef Askew share a close profile.

Les Larmes d'Aden

6.9

Parfumeurs du Monde · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Parfumeurs du Monde Les Larmes d'Aden is a unisex scent that links the bright opening of neroli and citron to the resinous warmth of frankincense and myrrh. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has its share too. It leans towards leisure, business and daytime wear, and it holds up in the evening as well. Citrus, floral and sweet accords lead. Neroli, beeswax absolute and citron open bright with a faintly honeyed edge. In the heart, frankincense, galbanum and jasmine set the floral side on a resinous footing. Myrrh, blue ginger and labdanum close it with a spicy, creamy warmth.

Makeda

7.2

Parfumeurs du Monde · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Green

Parfumeurs du Monde Makeda is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against the sweet warmth of vanilla and resin. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, business and evening wear. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably in between. The top opens green and spicy with mastic, mandarin orange, bergamot and pink pepper. Orris butter, osmanthus and rose give the heart a soft floral touch. The base of labdanum, vanilla, tobacco and sandalwood settles into something sweet, woody and resinous. Ormonde Jayne Black Gold and Meo Fusciuni Encore du Temps have a close profile.

Tundzha

6.4

Parfumeurs du Monde · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfumeurs du Monde Tundzha is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of lavender, grapefruit and mandarin orange against a warm base of sandalwood, vanilla and frankincense. It opens fresh and citrusy with lavender, grapefruit and mandarin orange, while peach and blackcurrant soften it with a little fruit. Damask rose, ylang-ylang and geranium add a floral, green layer in the heart. The base of frankincense, vanilla, patchouli, sandalwood and vetiver settles it into something sweet, woody, powdery and faintly smoky. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so treat those ratings loosely. It sits comfortably on both men and women and suits everyday wear.

Tjärn

7.0

Parfumeurs du Monde · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Parfumeurs du Monde Tjärn is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a smoky, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a restrained but noticeable trail. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer close behind, and it suits leisure time and the office. Voters split evenly between masculine and feminine, which puts it in between. The top is black pepper, melon, cardamom and lemon, spice and fruit with a cool edge. In the heart, birch tar and Virginia tobacco add smoke, softened by raspberry and geranium. Vetiver, benzoin, patchouli and oakmoss settle into a woody, resinous base.

Agua Nativa

7.2

Parfumeurs du Monde · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Parfumeurs du Monde Agua Nativa is a unisex fragrance that moves from a fresh opening of orange, mint and grapefruit through a spicy heart of geranium, cinnamon and clove to a base of vetiver and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the small number of votes makes these ratings only a rough guide. Being unisex, it doesn't lean toward one gender. The opening is dominated by citrus and green freshness: orange, grapefruit, mint and basil keep it bright. In the heart, geranium, cinnamon, clove and chili add spice, while Palo Santo brings a smoky edge. The base settles into an earthy, woody ground of vetiver and patchouli, with vanilla sweetening it slightly.

Kashi

6.6

Parfumeurs du Monde · 2016

Floral · Green · Fruity

Parfumeurs du Monde Kashi is a unisex scent that opens on fennel, black pepper and orris root and settles into the sweet warmth of patchouli, liquorice and vanilla. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the votes are few, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It isn't tied to one gender and suits both daytime and evening wear. The opening is spicy with a light green edge from fennel and black pepper, while yellow hibiscus and orris root push it towards floral and powdery. In the heart, peach and liquorice add sweetness, and patchouli and amber bring an earthy, resinous depth. The base dries down woody and gourmand, with vanilla, white musk, sandalwood and ylang-ylang.

Tsingy

7.2

Parfumeurs du Monde · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfumeurs du Monde Tsingy is a unisex scent that links a sharp opening of lime and pink pepper to a soft heart of ylang-ylang and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it leaves no heavy trail and is felt mostly close by. There is no season or occasion data to lean on, but it reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere between. The top of lime, kaffir lime, mandarin orange and pink pepper gives a fresh, citrus and lightly spicy start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, frangipani, basil, tonka bean and vanilla build a floral, green and sweet creaminess. The base of vetiver, elemi resin and patchouli leaves an earthy, resinous floor. Parfumeurs du Monde Tundzha and Dries Van Noten Sur Ma Peau have a close profile.

Izwe

6.8

Parfumeurs du Monde · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Green

Parfumeurs du Monde Izwe is a unisex fragrance in which citrus and green accords rest on a floral, woody body. It opens with grapefruit, mandarin orange and bitter almond, and buchu adds a green edge to that fresh start. In the heart, jasmine, rose and geranium bring a soft floral note, while davana and sage lend a fruity, spicy tone. The dry-down settles on vetiver, patchouli and labdanum, a woody, earthy and resinous base that tonka bean sweetens slightly. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays on skin for a long time without projecting far. The number of votes is small, so this reading is tentative. Blackbird Broken Glass and Galimard Napoléon 1815 have a close profile.

Val d'Orcia

7.5

Parfumeurs du Monde · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfumeurs du Monde Val d'Orcia is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with floral, green and creamy tones. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on both men and women. The top notes of cypress, lemon, orange and lime open bright and crisp. In the heart, jasmine, magnolia and everlasting flower add a soft floral layer. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, myrrh and tonka bean leaves a sweet, creamy, resinous warmth. Its profile is close to Filippo Sorcinelli Lentezza Carezza and Roja Parfums Serenity Blend.

Osmanthus Noir

8.6

Parfumeurs du Monde · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Parfumeurs du Monde Osmanthus Noir is a unisex scent where fruity sweetness sits on a floral heart, edged with spice and resin. Its longevity is rated good by those who voted, though the number of votes is small, so the picture isn't settled. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on both men and women. Bergamot, wine lees and apricot open it with a fruity brightness. In the heart, Turkish rose, olive and osmanthus build a floral, slightly earthy base. In the base, maté, Indian sandalwood and Peru balsam carry it into a leathery, resinous, sweet warmth.

Terre de Soleil

7.2

Parfumeurs du Monde · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Green

Parfumeurs du Monde Terre de Soleil is a unisex fougère that reads green, earthy and spicy, with a warm, resinous side reminiscent of dried hay. Lavender, yuzu and mugwort open fresh and slightly bitter. In the heart, oregano, immortelle, fig tree and orris root soften it toward spicy and floral tones. Vetiver, labdanum and hay settle into an earthy, woody, faintly sweet base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate; most voters say it lasts a long time on skin, though the number of votes is small. Rania J. Lavande 44 and Emir Flame have a close profile.

Albédo

7.1

Parfumeurs du Monde · 2023

Floral · Green · Fruity

Parfumeurs du Monde Albédo is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, green character with a sweet, woody and resinous base. The top is floral, with ylang-ylang, mandora and orange blossom, while Bourbon geranium adds a green edge. Rose and Namibian myrrh lead the heart. In the base, New Caledonian sandalwood, green vanilla and tonka bean sweeten and soften the scent, and hyraceum adds an animalic depth. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few votes back that, so it is not settled. It sits comfortably on men and women alike, neither clearly masculine nor feminine. Ramón Monegal Faïsa and Bogue MEM have a close profile.

Parfumeurs du Monde · 2019

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Parfumeurs du Monde · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Parfumeurs du Monde · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy