The Perfume Library

Gold

7.5

Perfumer H · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Perfumer H Gold opens fresh and citrusy, then settles into a floral, green and resinous warmth; it is a unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. The top notes are Spanish bitter orange, Italian bergamot and Argentinian lemon, giving a bright, sharp start. In the heart, French lavender, angelica root and geranium add a green, slightly herbal edge. The base of patchouli, frankincense and cinnamon leaf brings a spicy, woody, resinous warmth, softened and sweetened by neroli and opoponax. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with office use also named. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it leans toward neither side.

Suede

7.8

Perfumer H · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Perfumer H Suede is a fresh, floral unisex scent that settles into a soft, leathery finish. It opens with Tunisian neroli, cucumber peel and violet leaf, a cool, green start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, orange blossom and sweet acacia turn the floral side creamy and sweet. The base of Siam benzoin, musk and white suede softens everything into a leathery, powdery warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters read it as feminine more than anything else, though it stays unisex. Lengling No 1 - El Pasajero and Eris Parfums Belle de Jour have a close profile.

Rain Moss

7.5

Perfumer H · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Perfumer H Rain Moss is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that suits autumn and spring days; it has been discontinued. The top opens with white cyclamen, lavender, Persian galbanum and rose, which read fresh, floral and green. In the heart, French angelica, patchouli, Russian clary sage and moss pull it towards earthy and spicy ground. Haitian vetiver, birch tar and cedar leave a woody, faintly smoky base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Though unisex, most voters find it masculine.

Saddle

7.7

Perfumer H · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Perfumer H Saddle is a woody, resinous unisex scent that sets Egyptian jasmine and orange blossom over amber, benzoin and vanilla absolute. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring is not far behind, and summer takes a small share. Evening wear leads slightly, though daily, leisure and night-out use draw similar votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Masculine and feminine votes are level, with a lean towards the classic. Floral and spicy accords sit over a smoky, leathery, earthy base. Jasmine and orange blossom carry the floral side, while amber, benzoin and vanilla add a warm, sweetish resin. Indonesian patchouli brings dry earthiness, and Italian bergamot with aldehydes adds a light lift.

Velvet

7.4

Perfumer H · 2015

Floral · Green · Spicy

Perfumer H Velvet is a discontinued unisex chypre that sets powdery florals against green, earthy and smoky tones. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer trailing behind. It is chosen most often for evenings and leisure time. Though unisex, most voters read its character as feminine. Violet absolute, iris and rose absolute form a floral, powdery frame. Persian galbanum and angelica root add a green, slightly spicy edge. Labdanum, Indonesian patchouli and frankincense bring woody, earthy and smoky depth.

Petitgrain / Petit Grain

7.6

Perfumer H · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Perfumer H Petitgrain / Petit Grain opens with Florida orange, Italian bergamot and Sicilian lemon, a fresh, green unisex scent that suits warm days. After the bright citrus top, the heart turns floral with Tunisian neroli and orange blossom absolute, while Paraguayan petigrain keeps a green edge. The base of white musk, Spanish rosemary and Haitian vetiver settles the freshness into something calm, slightly spicy and woody. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are nearly even, so it sits comfortably between the two. Perfumer H Neroli and Miller Harris Le Petit Grain have a close profile.

Water Lily

6.9

Perfumer H · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Perfumer H Water Lily is a fresh, green unisex scent built around green leaves, green mandarin and citrus zest. Bergamot and orange blossom add a soft floral touch, while black pepper leaves a light spicy edge. Watermelon brings a cool, faintly sweet fruitiness, and vetiver and moss ground the green freshness in something earthy. Most voters pick spring and summer. Leisure and daily wear lead, and it also suits the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex.

Flower No.1

7.2

Perfumer H

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Perfumer H Flower No.1 is a fresh, floral unisex scent that sets Egyptian jasmine, Indian tuberose and Turkish rose beside citrus and sandalwood. Italian bergamot and lemon give it a bright start, while orange blossom and the white florals add a creamy, sweet layer on top. Bourbon vanilla, musk and cashmeran leave a soft, lightly woody warmth underneath. Fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters recommend it most for spring and fall, lean towards leisure and evening wear, and most read it as feminine, with classic next. Its profile is close to Initio Atomic Rose and Tauer Perfumes L'Eau.

Orange Leaf

8.1

Perfumer H · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Perfumer H Orange Leaf is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent built around Valencia orange and green leaves. It lasts and projects at a moderate level. Voters place it equally in daily wear, leisure and office use, with evening and night out also getting a share of votes. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it doesn't lean clearly to one side. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base: green leaves and Valencia orange sit alongside Paraguayan petigrain and petitgrain water absolute. Virginia cedar gives a woody footing, while frankincense and Persian elemi add a resinous edge to the greenness. Egyptian basil and angelica seed reinforce the herbal side.

Rose Pink

7.4

Perfumer H · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Perfumer H Rose Pink is a fresh, floral unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters wear it for leisure, daytime and the office, with evenings and nights less common. Voters tend to read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Pink rose and Tunisian orange blossom form the floral core, brightened by Sicilian lemon. Honey, Bourbon vanilla and raspberry sweeten it, and white musk leaves a soft, powdery base. Green and spicy touches stay in the background.

Cologne

8.0

Perfumer H · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Perfumer H Cologne is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent, with the brightness of bergamot and bitter orange resting on a woody base. The citrus comes from bergamot and bitter orange, while the green side is built from spearmint, galbanum and blackcurrant bud. Vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss add a dry, lightly spicy woodiness, so the scent stays clean and crisp throughout. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably between the two. Miller Harris Le Petit Grain and Diptyque L'Eau des Hespérides have a close profile.

Powder

7.4

Perfumer H · 2017

Floral · Green · Fruity

Perfumer H Powder is a unisex scent that softens the powdery floral character of violet leaf and orris absolute with orange blossom and vanilla. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters spread it across all four seasons, with spring just ahead. It leans towards daily, leisure and business wear, and is picked less often for evenings and nights out. The powdery, floral side dominates. Violet leaf and orris give a green, slightly earthy powder, while orange blossom and rose carry the flowers. Bergamot and mandarin add a fresh, fruity touch, and vanilla, tonka bean and musk settle into a soft, sweet base.

Wood Land

7.9

Perfumer H · 2023

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Perfumer H Wood Land is a fresh, green woody unisex scent built around sandalwood, cedar and juniper wood. Bitter orange and eucalyptus bring coolness, while black pepper adds a spicy edge. Frankincense gives a resinous backdrop and moss an earthy, faintly smoky one, so the woods stay dry and calm beneath the freshness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Votes spread almost evenly across all four seasons, and most voters pick leisure and business settings. Its profile is close to Marc Gebauer Berserker and Le Labo Vetiver 46.

Rose with Insect

7.7

Perfumer H · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Perfumer H Rose with Insect is a unisex scent that keeps its rose fresh, wrapped in green, fruity and woody tones. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office are the most common choices. Rose, bergamot, Italian mandarin orange and peach give it a fresh, lightly sweet fruitiness. Oakmoss, vetiver and cedarwood set that on a green, woody base, while cardamom and angelica root add a touch of spice. Salvatore Ferragamo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Etro Shantung have a close profile.

Cucumber

7.5

Perfumer H · 2020

Fresh · Green · Gourmand

Perfumer H Cucumber is a cool, green unisex scent that sets the freshness of cucumber against a woody base. The scent is built around cucumber, with lemon zest adding a sharp lift and watermelon a light, watery sweetness. Irish moss brings a green, damp air, while cedar and vetiver pull it towards dry wood and earth. Fresh and green accords lead, and the spicy and gourmand touches stay in the background. The fougère structure gives it a clean, tidy feel. It has been discontinued. Jo Malone Cypress & Grapevine and Al Rehab Sponsor have a close profile.

Indian Wood

7.5

Perfumer H

Green · Spicy · Woody

Perfumer H Indian Wood is a unisex scent built around Indian sandalwood, cedarwood and cashmeran, with a green, spicy edge. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as a single whole. Indian sandalwood and cedarwood form a woody backbone, while frankincense adds resinous depth. Indian cardamom and pepper bring a spicy sharpness that bitter orange lightens a little. Bourbon vanilla and musk give it a soft, creamy ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling the room. It suits men and women alike who want an earthy, woody fragrance. Georges Rech Homme and Franck Boclet Ashes have a close profile.

Frankincense

8.0

Perfumer H · 2016

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Perfumer H Frankincense is a resinous, smoky unisex scent built around Somalian frankincense, myrrh and labdanum absolute. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Voters place it mostly in daily, leisure and business settings, with some picking it for evenings and nights out. It opens with angelica seed, Persian elemi and coriander seed, giving a fresh, green and spicy start. In the heart, myrrh, Egyptian geranium and Somalian frankincense form the resinous, smoky core. The base of labdanum absolute, Siam benzoin and Atlas cedar settles it into a woody, warm finish. Olibanum. Sacra and Trudon Mortel Noir have a close profile.

Vetiver

8.0

Perfumer H · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Perfumer H Vetiver is a fresh, citrusy and earthy unisex scent built around bourbon vetiver, Italian bergamot and cedar. Bergamot, grapefruit and bitter orange give it a bright citrus start. Under them, Haitian and bourbon vetiver bring an earthy, woody base, deepened by cedar and Indonesian patchouli. Galbanum and moss add a green coolness, while French lavender and Java nutmeg draw a lightly spicy edge. Amber, musk and Venezuelan tonka bean soften it and leave a warm footing. It suits men and women alike, and anyone who likes the clean, natural side of vetiver. Hermès Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Creed Original Vetiver have a close profile.

Atlas

7.8

Perfumer H · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Perfumer H Atlas is a unisex scent that pairs the fresh citrus of bitter orange, grapefruit and juniper berry with the resinous woodiness of frankincense and Atlas cedar. It has been discontinued. Bitter orange and grapefruit give it a sharp, green citrus feel. Juniper berry and cypress leaf pull that freshness towards the woods. Frankincense and elemi resin add a little smoke and spice, and Atlas cedar ties everything together with a dry woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters lean most towards business wear, then daily and leisure use, with some votes for night out and evening. The fresh, woody character sits comfortably on men and women alike. Tauer Perfumes Cologne du Maghreb and Acqua di Parma Crystal Incense have a close profile.

Snowdrop

8.0

Perfumer H · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Musk

8.1

Perfumer H · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Perfumer H Musk is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, powdery softness. Mandarin orange, Italian bergamot and Paraguayan petigrain give it a bright citrus freshness, while Tunisian neroli and heliotrope lead that freshness toward a floral, powdery side. Chinese iris absolute deepens the powder, and white musk keeps the whole blend smooth and soft. Vanilla absolute and Siam benzoin add sweetness, and Virginia cedar gives it a light woody, spicy backbone. The result is a clean, warm, gently sweet musk. Perfumer H Heliotrope and Le Galion Snob have a close profile.

Saffron

7.4

Perfumer H · 2016

Floral · Green · Sweet

Perfumer H Saffron is a unisex scent built around saffron and sandalwood, with a spicy, woody character softened by sweet and powdery touches. The scent is organised around saffron, sandalwood and papyrus; cedarwood strengthens the woody frame while Bourbon vanilla brings sweetness. Italian bergamot and Egyptian geranium leaf add a floral, green freshness, and Somalian frankincense draws a resinous, faintly smoky backdrop. The overall impression is warm, dry and powdery, with the spice kept in the background rather than dominating. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as a single whole. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. Tauer Perfumes № 04 - Rêverie au Jardin and Perfumer H Incense Water have a close profile.

Grapefruit

8.0

Perfumer H · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Perfumer H Grapefruit is a fresh, green unisex scent led by grapefruit, lemon and orange; it has been discontinued. The citrus notes come first: grapefruit, lemon and orange make it bright and lively. Rhubarb adds a green, slightly spicy edge, while rose softens the sharpness. Cedarwood and vetiver give it a dry, woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though only a few people have voted. As a unisex scent it suits anyone after a clean, cheerful citrus. Olfactive Studio Flash Back and Chanel Paris - Édimbourg have a close profile.

Pepper / Pink Pepper

8.2

Perfumer H · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Perfumer H Pepper / Pink Pepper is a fresh, spicy unisex scent where green and citrus touches meet a powdery, resinous base. Black pepper and pink pepper set the spicy tone, while coriander and carrot seed add a green edge. Frankincense and Persian elemi bring a resinous warmth, with Virginia cedar and gurjum balsam forming a woody frame. Cashmeran and irone soften it with a powdery feel, and the smoky and synthetic accords sharpen its character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It sits comfortably on both men and women without filling a room. Fir of the Light by JMP Artisan Perfumes and Coreterno Freakincense have a close profile.