The Perfume Library

White Smoke

7.9

Perfumer H · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Perfumer H White Smoke is a unisex scent that pairs Turkish tobacco, amber and oud in a sweet, smoky, resinous mood, best suited to fall and winter evenings. The notes read as one whole: Turkish tobacco and oud lay a woody, smoky base, vanilla and Siam benzoin sweeten it, and cinnamon leaf adds spice. Roman chamomile, geranium and orris absolute bring a soft floral touch, while the oriental and resinous side of the accords leads. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, leisure and night-out wear leading. It leans slightly masculine, though a sizeable share of voters call it feminine. Its profile is close to Jovoy Psychédélique and Mendittorosa Id.

Rain Wood

8.0

Perfumer H

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Perfumer H Rain Wood is a unisex scent with a fresh, green and woody character, lifted by a touch of spice and resin that keeps it cool and natural. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays present around you without pushing. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter getting a smaller share. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office; more voters call it masculine, but a good number say feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. Angelica and galbanum set a green, airy tone, and water lily softens that greenness. Juniper wood and Virginia cedar wood form the woody frame, while frankincense, myrrh and elemi resin add a resinous depth. Indonesian patchouli gives it an earthy ground.

Rain Cloud

7.5

Perfumer H · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dust

7.7

Perfumer H · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Perfumer H Dust is a powdery, creamy and sweet unisex scent with a floral, resinous side, leaning towards spring and autumn days. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, though winter is not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine, but some find it masculine. The scent reads as one soft, warm whole: Italian iris absolute and orange blossom absolute carry the floral powder, while vanilla and benzoin absolute add the sweet, creamy tone. Frankincense and opoponax bring a resinous depth, and raspberry leaf leaves a light fruity touch. White musk rounds everything off.

Ink

7.6

Perfumer H · 2016

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Incense Water

8.1

Perfumer H

Fresh · Floral · Green

Perfumer H Incense Water is a unisex scent that sets the coolness of bergamot and French lavender against Somalian frankincense, in a fresh, smoky register. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer and winter further behind. It sits close to leisure and business wear, and feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it reads as truly unisex. Perfumer H Saffron and Jo Malone Hinoki & Cedarwood have a close profile. It opens with bergamot and French lavender, fresh and green. In the heart, saffron, Roman chamomile and Egyptian geranium add a floral, lightly spicy softness. It dries down onto Somalian frankincense, cedarwood, Pacific sandalwood and amber, a woody, resinous, faintly sweet base.

Heliotrope

8.5

Perfumer H · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Green

Perfumer H Heliotrope is a unisex scent built around heliotrope, vanilla absolute and amber, sweet and powdery with a bright citrus lift. Mandarin orange, Italian bergamot and Tunisian neroli give it a citrus sparkle, while Chinese iris absolute and white musk pull it towards a creamy, powdery floral. Vanilla absolute and amber add a gourmand sweetness, and Somalian frankincense leaves a faint resinous, smoky trace. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and lean towards leisure and daily wear. The largest share of votes calls it feminine, though it reads comfortably unisex. Perfumer H Musk and L'Amande Iris Supremo have a close profile.

Charcoal

7.4

Perfumer H · 2016

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Perfumer H Charcoal is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green start with a smoky, earthy woodiness. Cade juniper and juniper wood form the backbone, while galbanum adds a sharp green edge and Spanish cistus absolute and Persian elemi bring a resinous warmth. Cedarwood keeps it dry, with spicy and leathery tones staying in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and few choose summer. It leans towards leisure time and evenings, and while voters read it as mostly masculine, it works as unisex. Memo Paris Irish Leather and Liquides Imaginaires Buveur de Vent have a close profile.

Salt

7.5

Perfumer H · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Perfumer H Salt is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a green, aquatic character, kept steady by spicy and woody touches. As a whole it smells bright, airy and slightly bitter. Italian bergamot and coriander bring the sparkle, while cardamom and white sage push the green, spicy side forward. Patchouli and orris root add a light woody depth beneath the freshness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, yet works as unisex. Polo Blue Parfum and Hermès Épice Marine have a close profile.

Moss

8.0

Perfumer H · 2016

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Perfumer H Moss is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, green character with a woody, earthy base, reading like damp forest air. Siberian stone pine needle, tree moss and Irish moss carry the cool green side, while Sicilian bergamot, grapefruit and Italian mandarin zest add a bright citrus lift. Patchouli, Haitian vetiver and amber give it an earthy, resinous depth, and French lavender softens the spicy edge. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it moves easily between both. Claus Porto 1 - Agua Vetiver and Profumum Roma Thundra have a close profile.

Rhubarb

7.6

Perfumer H · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Perfumer H Rhubarb is a fresh, green unisex scent in which citrus and rhubarb lead. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the occasions named most often. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Sicilian lemon, rhubarb and red fruits set a bright, fruity side. Rosemary and juniper wood add a green, spicy edge, which Turkish rose water and Tunisian orange blossom absolute soften. Atlas cedar and Haitian vetiver give it a woody base.

Angelica

8.1

Perfumer H · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Perfumer H Angelica pairs angelica root, grapefruit and bitter orange in a fresh, green, citrusy scent, sharpened with black pepper and rosemary, and it suits men and women alike. The scent reads fresh and green throughout. Grapefruit and bitter orange give a sharp citrus edge, joined by green notes, while French lavender and rosemary add a herbal coolness. Black pepper brings a dry spice, and Texas cedar supplies a woody base, with ambrette seed and Persian elemi softening things in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. Dior Granville and Acqua di Parma Colonia C.L.U.B. have a close profile.

Pear

7.7

Perfumer H · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Perfumer H Pear is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent led by white pear, tangerine and Sicilian lemon; it has been discontinued. The fruity freshness of pear is brightened by Italian bergamot and tangerine. Chamomile and violet leaf add a green, floral touch, while white iris and white musk bring a powdery softness. Sandalwood, rosewood and Bourbon vanilla form a woody, lightly sweet base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. More voters call it feminine than masculine. Its profile is close to Clive Christian 1872 for Women and Rancé 1795 Eau de France.

Dandelion

7.8

Perfumer H · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Smoke

7.8

Perfumer H · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Perfumer H Smoke is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Cade juniper and birch tar set the smoky character, while benzoin, cistus and Somalian frankincense add a resinous warmth. Cardamom and Russian coriander seed carry the spicy side, and Turkish rose lends a soft, sweet floral touch. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure time and evenings. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits truly in the middle. Miller Harris La Fumée and J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Trance have a close profile.

Leather

7.7

Perfumer H · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Perfumer H Leather is a unisex scent where oakmoss, cade juniper and birch tar build a leathery, smoky frame, lifted by cardamom and lavender. The scent reads as a single whole: smoky and leathery accords lead, while bergamot and lavender add a fresh, green edge. Cardamom brings spice, and Virginia cedar and sandalwood give a woody warmth, while Chinese iris absolute and Turkish rose soften the harder tones with a floral touch. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters place it in fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most voters call it masculine, though a good share see it as feminine. Aramis Modern Leather and Atkinsons 24 Old Bond Street have a close profile.

Tobacco

7.8

Perfumer H · 2019

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Perfumer H Tobacco is a male-leaning scent built around black tobacco, amber and spices, where fresh, green and smoky facets are softened by a sweet warmth. It starts green and earthy: common sage, herbs and Italian bergamot bring freshness, while patchouli and tree moss lay a smoky, woody base. Amber, labdanum and tonka bean add a sweet, resinous warmth, and the spices and mandarin orange keep it from turning heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. Leisure, evening and business wear are split almost evenly. Miller Harris Feuilles de Tabac and Mancera Hindu Kush have a close profile.

Bergamot

7.9

Perfumer H · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Perfumer H Bergamot is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent, where bergamot and lemon sit on a green, spicy and woody base. Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian lemon carry the scent, framed by the green, lightly floral touch of Paraguayan petigrain and Tunisian neroli. French lavender and clove add spice, juniper wood and frankincense give it a dry, woody depth, and Venezuelan tonka bean softens the edges. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards business, leisure and daily wear. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly unisex. Its profile is close to Perfumer H Bergamot Limited Edition and Atelier Cologne Bois Blonds.

Grey

8.2

Perfumer H · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Perfumer H Grey is a unisex fragrance led by Calabrian bergamot, Argentinian lemon and grapefruit, with a fresh, citrusy, green character; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a calm, close trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, work and daily wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it reads as open to either. Bright citrus notes meet juniper, rosemary, lavender and angelica, which add a cool, herbal edge. Tunisian neroli brings a soft floral touch, black pepper adds a little spice, and musk gathers it all on a clean base. Phebo Zimbro and Atelier Cologne Bois Blonds have a close profile.

Steam

8.1

Perfumer H · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Perfumer H Steam is a unisex scent that pairs the fresh side of citrus and green notes with spice and smoky wood, leaning towards spring and summer daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, business and daily wear leading the occasions. On character, masculine and feminine votes sit close together, with a modern feel on top. As a whole it reads bright, with grapefruit, Italian mandarin orange and green tea, firmed up by black pepper and coriander. Sandalwood, Virginia cedar wood and birch tar give it a woody, smoky base. Kenneth Cole Vintage Black (Eau de Toilette) and Sober Kyōto have a close profile.

Patchouli

8.0

Perfumer H · 2018

Floral · Green · Spicy

Perfumer H Patchouli is a unisex scent that sets the sharp green of Persian galbanum, juniper wood and black pepper against the earthy depth of Indonesian patchouli. It opens green and spicy with galbanum, juniper wood and black pepper, while Iris tingitana absolute adds a smooth floral edge. In the heart, angelica seed and ylang-ylang absolute soften the sharpness. Indonesian patchouli, Virginia cedar and amber dominate the base, settling the scent into a woody, resinous, earthy ground. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters split close to evenly between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't pull firmly in either direction.

Fig

7.7

Perfumer H · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Perfumer H Fig is a fresh, green unisex scent built around fig, green leaves and petitgrain water. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, work and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for masculine and feminine are evenly split, so it leans neither way. Fresh, citrus and green accords lead, with the fruity side of the fig balanced by the coolness of the leaves. Black pepper adds a light spice, while frankincense and Atlas cedar give a woody, smoky base. Musk and Turkish rose soften it. L'Artisan Parfumeur Navegar and Olibanum. Yuzu have a close profile.

Lemon Tree

7.7

Perfumer H · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Perfumer H Lemon Tree is a fresh, citrus-led unisex fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Sicilian lemon zest, bergamot and green mandarin orange give it a bright citrus feel. Green leaves, neroli and jasmine water push that brightness in a green, floral direction, while French lavender and Spanish rosemary add a spicy freshness. Virginia cedar, musk and Bourbon vanilla sit in the background as a soft, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Votes for feminine and masculine character are close. Dior Cologne Royale and Chanel Eau de Cologne have a close profile.

Mist

7.8

Perfumer H · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Perfumer H Mist is a green, powdery unisex fragrance built around Provençal lavender absolute, Italian bergamot and French absinthe; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, with votes split almost evenly. Lavender and bergamot open fresh and aromatic, with absinthe adding a green edge. The heart of pink pepper, cinnamon leaf and Chinese geranium turns spicy and floral. In the base, Venezuelan tonka bean, musk, vanilla and amber sweeten and soften it.