The Perfume Library

21 perfumes

The Calling

Phuong Dang · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Phuong Dang The Calling is a unisex woody-oriental scent where sweet, spicy and gourmand sides lead, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out come up most often as the occasion. It reads more masculine than feminine to most, though it is unisex. The top opens spicy and fruity with green mango, cardamom, lavender and pink pepper. Cinnamon, saffron and gaiac wood warm the heart, and the base of vanilla, caramel, chocolate and tobacco settles it into something sweet, dry and woody.

Vigor

8.0

Phuong Dang · 2018

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Phuong Dang Vigor is a discontinued unisex fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; it is chosen most for nights out and evenings, and it also works for leisure. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. The top has bitter orange, juniper, vermouth, pear and cardamom, moving through caraway, pine and lavender in the heart. Myrrh absolute, vanilla, Haitian vetiver and tonka bean weigh most in the base. A spicy, green, woody start settles into a resinous, smoky, creamy sweetness.

Leather Up

7.7

Phuong Dang · 2016

Floral · Green · Fruity

Phuong Dang Leather Up is a unisex scent with a leathery, floral character, softened by green, spicy and resinous touches and suited to autumn and evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, while summer stays well behind; evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Voters read it as masculine more often than not, though it works as a unisex fragrance. It opens with saffron, mandarin orange and whisky, then moves into mimosa, Moroccan rose, leather and suede at the heart. The base of tree moss, patchouli, labdanum and oud dries down into a woody, resinous warmth.

Craving

8.2

Phuong Dang · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Phuong Dang Craving is a sweet, spicy, gourmand unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. The top pairs bergamot and yuzu with cardamom, cinnamon and black pepper; in the heart, plum, black tea, coffee and toast push it firmly into gourmand territory. It dries down onto myrrh, sandalwood, cedar and patchouli, a woody, resinous, slightly smoky base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out come first, followed by leisure. Votes lean masculine, though a good share call it feminine, which fits the unisex label. Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia III and Robert Piguet V. Intense have a close profile.

Vermillion Promise

7.4

Phuong Dang · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Phuong Dang Vermillion Promise is a unisex scent that ties a floral, fruity opening to a sweet, resinous base of honey, benzoin and labdanum. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards night outs, evenings and leisure time. Voters read it as more feminine, though some find it masculine. The top notes of bergamot, yuzu and apple open fresh, with rum adding warmth. In the heart, jasmine absolute, lily and iris form a floral layer, while clove brings spice. The base of honey, benzoin and labdanum absolute dries down sweet, resinous and softly woody. Morph Arles and Bois 1920 Astratto have a close profile.

Cryptic

7.8

Phuong Dang · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Phuong Dang Cryptic is a unisex chypre that sets rose, peony and orris concrete on oakmoss and musk, with a floral, green edge. It opens with aldehydes, suede, carrot and magnolia, which read crisp, fresh and slightly powdery. In the heart, Moroccan rose absolute, Turkish rose and peony come forward, while orris concrete adds a powdery softness to the petals. The base of oakmoss, oak wood, amber and musk dries down woody and faintly sweet. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters spread their picks fairly evenly across the four seasons, with night out and evening the most chosen occasions, and leisure wear close behind. Some voters call it feminine and others masculine, so it sits genuinely in between. Yves Rocher Magnolia and Penhaligon's Artemisia have a close profile.

Untamed Oud

7.8

Phuong Dang · 2016

Floral · Green · Fruity

Phuong Dang Untamed Oud is a smoky, spicy oud with a sweet, animal and resinous side, and it reads as unisex. It opens with tar, rum and cumin, while coriander seed adds a spicy edge to that rough start. In the heart, narcissus absolute, honey and rose turn it floral and sweet, with apple and clove adding fruity and spicy touches. The base of oud, ambergris, vanilla absolute and tobacco settles into a warm, woody, smoky and animal trail. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, so it leaves a clear trace on the skin. Its dense, warm build suits men and women who like heavy oriental and oud fragrances.

Believing

7.1

Phuong Dang · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Phuong Dang Believing is a fresh, floral unisex scent in which citrus brightness meets marine notes over a soft woody base. It opens with bergamot, lemon, yuzu and grapefruit, pulled toward green by water hyacinth and herbaceous notes. The heart is floral and airy, with marine notes, Turkish rose, jasmine and lilac. Vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and musk settle it into a smooth, woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and summer, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Voters lean slightly feminine, though a good share call it masculine. Creed Silver Mountain Water and Tom Ford Azure Lime have a close profile.

Liquid Red

7.7

Phuong Dang · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Phuong Dang Liquid Red opens with champagne, bergamot and aldehydes, then moves into violet, iris and rose, making a fresh, floral, green unisex scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, with longevity especially strong. Most voters pick fall and spring, followed by winter, while summer gets a smaller share. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and it is also chosen for nights out. The top is bright, with champagne, bergamot and aldehydes, while artichoke and whisky add a dry, slightly sharp edge. In the heart, violet, iris and rose lead, and suede gives a soft, powdery feel. The base of mahogany, vanilla and musk sweetens the scent and turns it creamy and woody.

Obscure Oud

7.9

Phuong Dang · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Phuong Dang Obscure Oud is a unisex scent that sets oud and patchouli against the fruity brightness of clementine and fig leaf, leaning sweet and spicy. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, then winter, and it suits evenings, nights out, leisure and the office. It opens with clementine, kumquat, green mango and cardamom, fruity and lightly spiced. The heart brings clove, fig leaf, apricot and frankincense. The base of oud, patchouli, amber and cedarwood turns woody, resinous and creamy. Parfums d'Elmar Elixir d'Amour and Widian Sahara have a close profile.

Déjà Vu

7.9

Phuong Dang · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Phuong Dang Déjà Vu opens with peach, red berries and hyacinth, and reads as a fresh, floral unisex fragrance. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the small number of votes makes this only a first impression. As a unisex scent it sits comfortably on both men and women, with a fresh, floral character. Fresh, floral and aquatic accords lead. Peach and red berries add a fruity brightness, while hyacinth brings a floral lift. The heart joins ozonic and marine notes with magnolia, mimosa absolute and ylang-ylang. In the base, vanilla absolute, tree moss and musk sweeten the scent and close it with a creamy softness.

Raw Secret

7.1

Phuong Dang · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Phuong Dang Raw Secret is a unisex fragrance where citrus and flowers meet in a fresh, lightly spicy mood. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and ginger; red pepper and tea add a slight edge to the bright start, while aldehydes lift the freshness. In the heart, white blossoms, jasmine absolute and lily of the valley take over, and the scent turns soft, floral and powdery. Amber and sandalwood leave a warm, woody base. Green and fruity touches run through the accords as well. Tom Daxon Sicilian Wood and Fragonard Concerto (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.