The Perfume Library

Bois de Paradis

7.4

Parfums DelRae · 2002

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Parfums DelRae Bois de Paradis is a unisex scent in which fig, Gallic rose and spices settle onto a resinous, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with citrus notes, then fig, blackberry bud, Gallic rose and spices take the heart. In the base, balsam, woods, frankincense and amber soften the fruity sweetness, with floral and gourmand sides and a faint smokiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, followed by winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine than masculine, though a good share call it masculine.

Panache

7.2

Parfums DelRae · 2010

Citrus · Floral · Green

Parfums DelRae Panache pairs a bright opening of magnolia, bergamot and pink pepper with the warmth of jasmine, oak wood and vetiver, making a floral-woody unisex scent; it has been discontinued. Citrus and magnolia come first, while pink pepper and rum add a light spiciness and sweetness. In the heart, jasmine and honeysuckle carry the floral side over a woody base of oak wood and vetiver. Amber and white honey soften the base with a sweet, powdery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Voters lean somewhat feminine, though a good share call it masculine.

Eau Illuminée

6.4

Parfums DelRae · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums DelRae Eau Illuminée is a fresh, green unisex fougère that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with basil and bergamot, bright and citrusy. The heart brings wild herbs and French lavender, adding a spicy, green edge. In the base, oakmoss, labdanum, iris and tonka bean settle it onto a woody, lightly sweet footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing itself on a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it reads as truly in between. Its profile is close to Maison Margiela At the Barber's and Halston 1-12 (Cologne).

Mythique

7.6

Parfums DelRae

Floral · Green · Spicy

Parfums DelRae Mythique opens with mandarin orange, Italian bergamot and ivy, then moves into jasmine sambac conrete, peony and Iris pallida: a floral-green scent for women, now discontinued. Bright citrus and the cool green of ivy come first. In the heart, jasmine sambac conrete and peony add a soft floral note, while Iris pallida brings a powdery air. The base of Indonesian patchouli, ambrette and sandalwood settles the scent onto a woody, earthy and faintly smoky ground, with a spicy edge staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. Daytime wear and the office are the most common settings, and evening is not far behind. Most voters read it as feminine. Perfumer H Velvet and L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha have a close profile.

Amoureuse

7.2

Parfums DelRae · 2002

Floral · Green · Sweet

Parfums DelRae Amoureuse is a floral scent for women that sets a heart of tuberose, lily and jasmine against the warmth of honey and sandalwood. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters call it feminine. Fall and spring lead slightly, though the seasons are spread fairly evenly; it is chosen most often for evenings and daily wear. It has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange and cardamom, a lightly spiced freshness. The heart brings a dense floral core of tuberose, lily and jasmine, and the base of honey, sandalwood and oakmoss gives those flowers a woody, slightly green footing. A powdery, faintly animal edge runs through it. Dzintars I Love Magic and Jean Patou 1000 (Parfum) have a close profile.

Coup de Foudre

7.0

Parfums DelRae · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums DelRae Coup de Foudre is a fresh floral scent that sets bright citrus against a green, powdery bouquet, and it leans clearly feminine. Most voters pick spring and summer, and its longevity is rated good with moderate sillage. It suits leisure and daily wear, and it also works for the office. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. It has been discontinued. It opens with pink grapefruit, Italian lemon and bergamot, with pink pepper adding a light spice. The heart is led by May rose absolute, purple peony, magnolia and Egyptian jasmine absolute. In the base, vetiver, white moss, musk and Venezuelan tonka bean soften it and add a touch of sweetness. Green and fruity facets run through it.

Début (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Parfums DelRae · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Parfums DelRae Début Eau de Parfum is a fresh scent for women that pairs bergamot, green leaves and lime with a floral heart of linden blossom and lily of the valley; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, green leaves, lime and ylang-ylang, bright, citrusy and green from the first moment. In the heart, cyclamen, linden blossom and lily of the valley add a soft floral layer. The base of musk, vetiver and sandalwood settles it onto a woody ground, with spicy and animal touches staying in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most votes go to leisure, daily wear and the office, with night out and evening drawing fewer. Light and clean, it reads as a daytime scent.

Émotionnelle

6.0

Parfums DelRae · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums DelRae Émotionnelle is a fresh, citrusy floral with green and aquatic touches and a fruity sweetness, made for women and now discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a few voters have weighed in. There is no season or occasion data; it reads as a feminine perfume. It opens bright and juicy with mandarin orange, bergamot and melon. The heart of violet leaf, jasmine and rose is floral and green, while prune adds a soft, fruity sweetness. Vetiver, cedarwood, clove and amber settle into a woody, spicy, slightly powdery base. Creme 21 Original Homburger Glückswasser and Galimard A Contre-Jour have a close profile.

Parfums DelRae · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral