The Perfume Library

Noir

7.6

Pascal Morabito

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Pascal Morabito Noir is a sweet, spicy, woody-resinous women's fragrance suited to autumn and winter evenings. It opens with frankincense and apple, a fruity sweetness met by a faint resinous smoke. In the heart, cinnamon, iris and oud bring spice and wood. The base of amberwood, vanilla and leather dries down sweet, gourmand and leathery. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings or nights out; summer days suit it poorly. Though sold as a women's fragrance, voters split almost evenly between calling it masculine and feminine. Pink Sugar Black Sugar and Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Cuir Majesté have a close profile.

Or Black (1981) (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Pascal Morabito · 1981

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Pascal Morabito Or Black opens with bergamot, pepper and leather and settles on vetiver, amber and oakmoss, a dark masculine scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Bergamot's freshness is quickly hardened by pepper, with leather close behind. In the heart, sage, benzoin and cistus add a resinous, smoky depth. The base of vetiver, amber, Tonkin musk and oakmoss deepens the earthy, animal, chypre character, while the spicy, woody frame runs throughout. Nina Ricci Phileas and Lancôme Balafre Brun have a close profile.

Or Noir

7.7

Pascal Morabito · 1980

Floral · Green · Fruity

Pascal Morabito Or Noir is a floral chypre for women, built on white flowers like jasmine, rose and gardenia over patchouli and moss. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits daytime as well as evening, and its character is mostly seen as feminine and classic. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and aldehydes, a bright, slightly fruity start. The heart gathers jasmine, rose, gardenia, ylang-ylang, iris and lily of the valley into a powdery, green and sweet bouquet. Patchouli, amber and moss settle underneath, giving the base a woody, spicy and faintly animal feel.

Black Agent

7.7

Pascal Morabito

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Pascal Morabito Black Agent is a men's fragrance that opens with pepper, rose and bergamot and dries down to vetiver, frankincense and musk, with a sweet, spicy character. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes third and summer lags far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, while some find it classic or feminine. The opening sets pepper and bergamot beside rose. In the heart, clove and tuberose add a floral, spicy note and tonka bean sweetens it. In the base, vetiver, frankincense and musk settle it into a resinous, earthy and slightly smoky woodiness. Fragonard Encens Fève Tonka and Dsquared² Potion Royal Black have a close profile.

Or Black (2014)

7.8

Pascal Morabito · 2014

Green · Spicy · Woody

Pascal Morabito Or Black is a green, spicy men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and spring, and suits leisure and daytime wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself noticed without filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. The top opens with cardamom, rosemary, lemon and mugwort, a fresh, green and spicy start. Lavender and violet sit in the heart, while musk, cedar and patchouli in the base pull it towards woody, earthy and smoky ground. Resinous and leathery accents round out the fougère character.

Pure Perle

7.6

Pascal Morabito

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pascal Morabito Pure Perle is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that suits spring and fall, for leisure and daily wear. It opens with pear blossom and bergamot, with heliotrope and gardenia in the heart. The base holds musk, sandalwood, cedarwood and tonka bean. The floral and fruity side softens into a powdery, gourmand sweetness, with a synthetic sheen running through it. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and towards leisure, daily and office wear. Most call it feminine, and some call it modern. Intimissimi Innocente and Ulric de Varens Mini Pink have a close profile.

Bois & Or

6.9

Pascal Morabito

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Pascal Morabito Bois & Or is a spicy, resinous and woody men's scent that suits fall and spring days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, and most voters pick fall and spring, with winter a smaller share. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters mostly call it masculine, though a good number read it as feminine. Thyme and saffron open it with spice, then rose and frankincense bring a floral, resinous heart. Oud and woody notes settle into a smoky, sweet, slightly powdery base.

Lady in Red

7.1

Pascal Morabito

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Pascal Morabito Lady in Red is a sweet, powdery floral-oriental for women, pairing star anise and liquorice with an orange blossom and jasmine heart. It opens with star anise and liquorice, a spicy, slightly gourmand start. Orange blossom and jasmine carry the floral heart, while sandalwood, musk, vanilla and oakmoss settle it into a woody, powdery, sweet base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind. It is worn mostly for evenings and nights out, and also for leisure. Jeanne Arthes Guipure & Silk and Monotheme Jasmin Noir / Black Jasmine have a close profile.

Bois & Vetiver

7.4

Pascal Morabito

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pascal Morabito Bois & Vetiver is a men's fragrance that sets a green, earthy, woody firmness against a fresh, citrusy core. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and cardamom: citrus freshness with a light spice. In the heart, geranium and jasmine add a soft floral touch and bring out the slightly sweet side. The base of musk and vetiver dries down to a green, earthy woodiness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a quiet trail. Voters don't tie it to one season: fall, summer and spring are almost level, with winter behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most named occasions. Most voters find it masculine.

Perle d'Argent

6.9

Pascal Morabito

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Pascal Morabito Perle d'Argent is a women's fragrance that softens a fresh, floral character with a powdery, lightly sweet touch of fruit and wood. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate: it neither stays close to the skin nor fills a room. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter has a fair following too. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. It opens with bergamot and patchouli, and iris, rose and sandalwood sit at its heart. Plum and vanilla sweeten the base. The result is a fresh, powdery, woody floral. Guerlain Eau de Lingerie and Lalique Azalée have a close profile.

Bois & Pluie

7.4

Pascal Morabito

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Pascal Morabito Bois & Pluie is a fragrance for men that sets a fresh, sweet feel against woody, spicy and earthy tones. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor disappears quickly. Most voters suggest fall and spring, with a fair share choosing winter and fewer picking summer. It is mentioned most for daily wear, leisure and the office, and some also find it suitable for evenings. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a good number read it as feminine. Sandalwood and amyris build a woody base. Patchouli adds an earthy depth, while coffee deepens the sweet, slightly oriental side. The fresh accord keeps that warmth from feeling heavy, and a creamy softness runs alongside.

Grey Quartz

8.2

Pascal Morabito · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pascal Morabito Grey Quartz is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening against a green, spicy and leathery base, and it suits daytime wear in spring, summer and fall. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, and a good share call it classic. Bergamot, mandarin orange and lavender open bright. In the heart, carnation, nutmeg and violet leaf add a floral, spicy green touch. Vetiver, patchouli and leather form a woody, lightly leathery base. Cerruti 1881 Riviera and Emanuel Ungaro Apparition Cobalt have a close profile.

Perle Précieuse

7.7

Pascal Morabito

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Pascal Morabito Perle Précieuse is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a fruity, sweet edge, suited mostly to light daytime wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, while autumn and winter trail behind. Daily and leisure wear lead, with business use close behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays present without filling the room. The top opens with pear blossom, mandarin orange and rhubarb leaf, bright and lightly fruity. Water lily, rose and tuberose bring a soft floral heart. White woods, vanilla and musk settle the base into something powdery, creamy and gently sweet.

Perle pour Elle

7.3

Pascal Morabito

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Pascal Morabito Perle pour Elle is a sweet, powdery floral-oriental built around vanilla, with a soft gourmand character that suits women. It opens on vanilla, with vanilla blossom in the heart. In the base, amber, musk and woody notes warm the scent and settle it onto a smooth footing. The floral and woody sides balance the sweetness, while a faint synthetic sheen stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and also gets votes for daytime and business. Created by Vincent Ricord, its profile is close to I Coloniali Angel Musk and Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier² (2005).

Dogon

7.5

Pascal Morabito

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pascal Morabito Dogon is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance, woody and resinous, with a soft powdery, creamy side. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, winter is not far behind, and summer is the least favoured. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and suits the office too. It reads masculine, though some voters find it feminine. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and black pepper, fresh with a slight bite. In the heart, elemi resin, tobacco and lavender come forward. In the base, tonka bean, cedar, amber and musk sweeten and soften it, drying down warm and powdery.

Gold Edition Oud

7.6

Pascal Morabito

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Pascal Morabito Gold Edition Oud is a spicy, smoky oud scent that leans towards evenings and nights out, and is classed as a men's fragrance. Voters pick night outs and evenings far more often than office or daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. In the character votes masculine leads, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. Rose opens with a floral touch. In the heart, cedar, sandalwood, patchouli and oud build a woody, smoky body, and saffron and frankincense bring spice and resin to the base. The overall picture is sweet, oriental and slightly animalic. Just Jack The Dark and Tom Ford Oud Fleur have a close profile.

Perle Royale

7.3

Pascal Morabito

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Pascal Morabito Perle Royale is a powdery, gourmand women's fragrance that pairs a sweet floral-fruity heart with a fresh opening. It opens with orange blossom, mandarin orange and elemi resin, light and fresh with a citrusy lift. In the heart, jasmine, iris and plum bring floral and fruity sweetness, and the base of patchouli, vanilla and praliné settles it into a warm, gourmand, slightly oriental finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, while also working for evenings and the office. Al Haramain Dazzle Intense and Van Cleef & Arpels Oriens have a close profile.

Purple Ruby

6.8

Pascal Morabito · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Pascal Morabito Purple Ruby is a fresh, fruity-sweet floral for women, leaning towards leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither lingers for long nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick leisure, followed by daytime and office use, while evening and night out come lower. It opens with raspberry, apple and orange blossom for a fresh fruit note. The heart brings jasmine, gardenia, peony and strawberry blossom, adding a soft floral feel. In the base, vanilla and caramel sweeten it, while musk and blond woods leave a powdery finish. Lancôme Trésor Midnight Rose and Emir Pear Potion have a close profile.

Perle Verte

8.0

Pascal Morabito

Fresh · Floral · Green

Pascal Morabito Perle Verte is a fresh, green floral with sweet, spicy and woody sides, made for women. Its longevity and sillage are rated good; most voters suggest it for leisure, daytime and office wear, with evening and night out less common. It opens with plum, peach, freesia and green notes. In the heart, clove, cardamom and orange blossom add a spicy warmth. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, cedarwood and sandalwood sweetens it and settles it on a woody footing, softened by musk.

Red Amber

8.0

Pascal Morabito · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Pascal Morabito Red Amber is a men's fragrance that leans towards autumn, setting citrus and spice over a sweet amber base. Most voters pick autumn, with spring next. It is mostly worn for daily use and leisure, though some choose it for evenings too. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and it reads masculine. It opens with pepper, mandarin orange and apple, fresh and fruity. The heart adds chili, elemi resin and geranium, spicy and resinous in feel. The dry-down settles on vetiver, woods, tonka bean and amber, sweet and woody.

Passion Mediterranee - Beach

6.3

Pascal Morabito · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Pascal Morabito Passion Mediterranee - Beach is a fresh, citrus-led unisex fragrance with an aquatic touch; it has been discontinued. Tangerine and Sicilian lemon set the tone, bringing a fruity brightness. Cardamom and nutmeg add a spicy edge, while sandalwood and gaiac wood form a woody base. A synthetic facet also shows in the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and stays light. Most voters point to leisure and daily wear, with some votes for sport and business. Replay Replay for Him! (Eau de Toilette) and Bvlgari Aqva pour Homme Atlantiqve have a close profile.

My Diamond

6.9

Pascal Morabito

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pascal Morabito My Diamond is a fresh, citrus-tinged floral for women, with a light green edge and a creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: neither a trail-leaver nor a quick fade. It is classed as a women's perfume. It opens with bergamot and lotus for a bright start. Rose, jasmine and freesia build a floral heart. Sandalwood, amber and musk soften the base into a creamy, lightly woody finish, while the fresh, green air never quite leaves. Lalique Electrum and Carolina Herrera 212 have a close profile.

Pluie de Perles

7.2

Pascal Morabito

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pascal Morabito Pluie de Perles is a floral, sweet and powdery fragrance for women, with a fruity edge that suits everyday wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters spread their picks almost evenly across daily, leisure, business and evening wear, with night out slightly behind. It has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, then moves into a powdery floral heart of iris and violet. Patchouli and vanilla sweeten the base, giving it a gourmand, woody warmth, while spicy and oriental touches stay in the background. Perfumes with a close profile include By Terry Ombre Mercure Extrême and Nicolas de Barry Sissi Imperatrice.

Gold Diamond

7.6

Pascal Morabito

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Pascal Morabito Gold Diamond is a feminine perfume that opens with citrus and settles into a sweet, powdery, creamy floral. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters see it working across the day: evening, daily wear, nights out, leisure and the office. Evening leads slightly, but no occasion falls clearly behind. It reads as feminine. Citrus fruits and mandarin orange give the top its freshness. In the heart, orange blossom, heliotrope and ylang-ylang bring a warm floral note. The base of tonka bean, musk, sandalwood and patchouli sweetens the scent and gives it a powdery, creamy footing, with spicy and gourmand shades behind it.