The Perfume Library

Tabac Rouge / Turkish Blend

8.2

Phaedon · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Phaedon Tabac Rouge / Turkish Blend pairs Turkish tobacco absolute with honey, cinnamon and ginger in a sweet, spicy unisex scent. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, spring comes well behind and summer is rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure time. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: honey and cinnamon bring sweetness and ginger adds spice to the smoky body of the tobacco. Frankincense and Siam benzoin give a resinous, woody warmth, which musk and powdery notes soften. The overall impression is gourmand and oriental.

Rouge Avignon

7.6

Phaedon · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Phaedon Rouge Avignon is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a gourmand, spicy warmth over a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while spring and summer trail behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out; more voters call it feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Rose, raspberry and ylang-ylang open it with a floral fruitiness. At the heart, hinoki wood, vetiver, cocoa and black truffle add a dark, woody depth. The base of musk, sandalwood and amber settles into a sweet, soft trail. Initio Blessed Baraka and Lattafa Nakahat Al Oud have a close profile.

Oliban / Grisens

7.2

Phaedon · 2011

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Phaedon Oliban / Grisens is a resinous, smoky woody scent with a spicy, oriental warmth, made for anyone. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring and summer trailing behind. It is worn through the day, for leisure and at work, and into the evening. Voters lean slightly toward reading it as masculine. Frankincense sets the resinous, smoky tone at the start. Sandalwood then settles in and softens the texture. In the base, cedarwood and ambroxan finish the woody frame with a clean, synthetic edge. Yves Saint Laurent 24 Rue de L'Université and Abbott Sequoia have a close profile.

Sable Marocain / Morocco Sand

7.7

Phaedon · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Phaedon Sable Marocain / Morocco Sand is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is most often matched with evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. Cocoa and Moroccan labdanum build a sweet, resinous base, with ginger adding spice and citrus fruits a light lift. Gaiac wood and vetiver pull it towards an earthy, smoky woodiness, and a soft powdery note sits behind. Perfumes with a close profile include Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Esteban Tonka.

Lentisque / Spanish Bush

7.3

Phaedon · 2013

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Phaedon Lentisque / Spanish Bush is a green, resinous unisex scent, fresh and spicy with woody and earthy undertones. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with galbanum and mastic, giving a green, spicy start. The heart brings dry woods, labdanum and mastic absolute. It dries down to cedar, vetiver, ambergris and musk on a woody, earthy base.

Dzhari

7.2

Phaedon · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Phaedon Dzhari is a discontinued unisex scent that sets a sweet, fruity opening of Malaga wine, tonka bean and date against a loamy, woody base. Dzhari's longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, night out and leisure the leading occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. Up top, Malaga wine, tonka bean and date give a sweet, gourmand, fruity feel. Loam in the heart adds an earthy weight, while cashmeran, sandalwood and cedar in the base settle it into a woody, resinous, slightly smoky ground. The spicy, oriental side softens the sweetness.

Cendres de Thé

7.1

Phaedon · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Phaedon Cendres de Thé is a unisex fragrance that lays a smoky, spicy and woody shadow over a floral, green core. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are close, which puts it somewhere between the two. It opens with cardamom and smoky notes, and the heart holds rose, tea and camphor wood. In the base, musk, myrrh and cedar settle in, and the scent keeps its fresh, citrusy air while softening into a woody warmth.

Oriental Mint / Noir Marine

7.1

Phaedon · 2011

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Phaedon Oriental Mint / Noir Marine is a unisex scent led by Egyptian mint and cedar, pairing a fresh, aquatic feel with smoky, resinous depth from black tobacco, tolu balm and musk. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither lingers heavily nor fades fast. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with cool, green Egyptian mint. In the heart, cedar, geranium and pepper add a dry, woody, spicy layer over the mint. The base of black tobacco, tolu balm, ambroxan and white musk sweetens it and closes on a smoky, resinous warmth.

Rue des Lilas

7.4

Phaedon · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Phaedon Rue des Lilas is a fresh, floral unisex scent with a green, lightly powdery lilac character, best suited to spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither fills a room nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Lilac and lily of the valley lead, giving a green, fresh floral feel. Musk softens them into a powdery base, while Brazilian rosewood adds a woody, faintly spicy backdrop. The overall impression is clean, slightly sweet and calm.

Antigua

7.3

Phaedon · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Phaedon Antigua is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets citrus brightness against fruity-floral sweetness over a woody base. Most voters pick spring and summer for Antigua, and it also works in autumn; winter is the least likely season. It is worn mostly for leisure and daytime, and it suits the office too. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters lean slightly feminine, but it reads as unisex. It opens with lime, bergamot, grapefruit and guava, a bright mix of citrus and fruit. In the heart, fig leaf adds green freshness beside white peach and rose. The base dries down with vetiver, cedar and oakmoss, softened by musk and vanilla. Balenciaga Rosabotanica and Nicolaï L'Eau miXte share a close profile.

Black Vetiver

7.4

Phaedon · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Phaedon Black Vetiver is a fresh yet smoky men's fragrance built on Java and Jamaican vetiver, with tar and chili in support. The two vetivers carry the scent, giving it an earthy, woody backbone. Lemon leaf adds a green, citrusy brightness on top of that base. Tar brings a dark, smoky and resinous edge, while chili adds a light touch of spice. The result smells dry and clean rather than harsh. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter further behind. It leans towards business, leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine. Parfums de Marly Byerley and Hiram Green Vetiver have a close profile.

Pluie de Soleil / Burst Of Summer

6.6

Phaedon · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Phaedon Pluie de Soleil / Burst Of Summer is a fresh, citrusy and fruity unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot and lemon; in the heart, white peach, strawberry, freesia and pineapple build a sweet, fruity floral character. Vanilla and sandalwood in the base soften that sweetness. The overall feel is fresh and bright, with a somewhat synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads more feminine than masculine, yet keeps a modern lightness.

Pure Azure

6.9

Phaedon · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Phaedon Pure Azure is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, fruity softness. It opens with fig tree and orange blossom, then moves into jasmine, spices and vanilla at the heart. Tonka bean and salty notes sit at the base. The overall impression is fresh and floral, with sweet, lightly spicy, woody and powdery layers behind it. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters lean towards reading it as feminine, though some call it masculine. Câline Très Jolie and Andrea Maack Sharp have a close profile.

Sable & Soleil

6.9

Phaedon · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Phaedon Sable & Soleil is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads more feminine than masculine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. Citrus and aquatic accents keep it bright, while lemon blossom and jasmine add a light floral touch. The sweet, powdery, creamy side comes from vanilla, tonka bean, coconut milk and white musk, softened further by New Caledonian sandalwood and Egyptian geranium. Le Labo Neroli 36 and Maison Margiela Beach Walk have a close profile.

Poivre Colonial

7.2

Phaedon · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Phaedon Poivre Colonial is a unisex scent that pairs a sharp opening of grapefruit, pepper and nutmeg with the dry, earthy body of vetiver and cedar. It wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter further behind. It is chosen mostly for business, leisure and daily wear. More voters read it as masculine than feminine, though a good share call it feminine. The base is fresh, citrusy and green, with spice laid over it: the brightness of grapefruit and pepper is warmed by nutmeg. In the heart, vetiver, cocoa bean and cedar bring a woody firmness. Patchouli and oakmoss absolute settle it into a dry, earthy finish. Its profile is close to Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Guerlain Vetiver Extreme.

Coton Egyptien

6.7

Phaedon · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Phaedon Coton Egyptien is a unisex scent that sets musk and Egyptian cotton against the green, woody edge of galbanum and cedarwood. It reads fresh and clean overall. Musk and Egyptian cotton form a soft, powdery, creamy base; galbanum adds a green sharpness and cedarwood a plain woody dryness. Floral and lightly sweet tones sit in the background without pushing forward. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it is chosen mainly for leisure, work and daily wear, less for evenings or nights out. Voters tend to find it more feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Trussardi Musc Noir and Andrea Maack Soft Tension have a close profile.

Eau Simple de Concombre

5.9

Phaedon · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Phaedon Eau Simple de Concombre is a fresh, watery unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, and most voters pick summer, then spring. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It doesn't lean to one side: masculine and feminine votes are equal. Cucumber and watermelon bring the coolness, with mint and grass adding a green crispness. Freesia softens it towards the floral side. Synthetic materials such as Calone, Galaxolid and Adoxal give it a clean, aquatic feel. The scent stays fresh and green throughout. Marc Jacobs Rain and Jil Sander Sun Bath have a close profile.

L'Eau de Phaedon

7.3

Phaedon · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Phaedon L'Eau de Phaedon is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes lean feminine, though a good share read it as masculine. It carries a citrus and green freshness: mandarin orange and neroli give a bright start, while agave and aloe vera pull it toward a watery, green side. Jasmine adds a soft floral touch, and blond woods and musk make a dry, powdery, creamy base.

Double Patchouli / Patchouli Indonésien

8.2

Phaedon · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Phaedon Double Patchouli / Patchouli Indonésien is a unisex oriental that wraps the earthy, woody side of patchouli in sweet, resinous amber and soft musk. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most pick autumn and winter, with spring also fitting. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it works for leisure too. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it sits comfortably on either side. Patchouli leads the scent and carries it through. Amber adds sweetness and a resinous warmth, while musk lays a creamy, soft base underneath. Spicy and earthy tones stay in the background, and the whole reads dense and warm. Perfumes with a close profile include Or Liquide So Patchouli and Al-Jazeera 555.

Hesperys

6.6

Phaedon · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Phaedon Hesperys is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with petitgrain and lemon, bright and clean. The heart of lavender, rosemary, sage and chamomile adds a green, lightly spicy character, while orris butter softens it with a creamy touch. Patchouli and musk form a plain woody base underneath. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and see it as a leisure, daily or office scent. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly in between. Lorenzo Villoresi Acqua di Colonia and Nicolaï Cologne Sologne have a close profile.

Méditerraneo

7.9

Phaedon · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Phaedon Méditerraneo is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter hardly features. It suits leisure, work and everyday wear, and can also work in the evening. It reads mostly masculine, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. Calabrian lemon and mandarin orange set the bright tone, while Italian lavender and hay add a green, lightly sweet touch. Spices and cedar settle it onto a woody base.

Baptême Ambré

7.8

Phaedon · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Phaedon Baptême Ambré is a sweet, spicy and resinous oriental that wraps the warmth of amber and opoponax in a smoky edge, best suited to winter and autumn evenings. Amber and opoponax form the core, with cinnamon adding spicy warmth while rose and geranium bring a soft floral touch. Sweetness leads, but the resinous and smoky sides keep it in balance. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters read it as both feminine and masculine, so it works as a unisex scent. Lattafa Opulent Oud and Jovoy Psychédélique have a close profile.

Verveine Figuier

6.8

Phaedon · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Phaedon Verveine Figuier is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. The top notes are vervain and fig leaf, giving a fresh, citrusy, green opening. Cedar and Glycyrrhiza glabra in the heart add a woody, lightly spicy turn. In the base, oakmoss and benzoin tie it into a creamy warmth, while the fruity side stays 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. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it reads as open to both. Adolfo Dominguez Agua Fresca Citrus Cedro and Sospiro Basso have a close profile.

Ilanguara

6.2

Phaedon · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Phaedon Ilanguara is a unisex scent where a citrus and floral opening meets a sweet, creamy, resinous woodiness, and it suits fall and spring best. It opens with ylang-ylang and lemon, the floral side kept bright by the citrus. In the heart, copaiba balsam, frankincense, benzoin and almond add a soft, resinous, gourmand warmth. The base settles into sweet vanilla, framed by vetiver, gaiac wood and cedar. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure time and evenings, and is also seen as fitting for daytime and the office. Aimée de Mars Mythique Iris and Moresque Seta have a close profile.