The Perfume Library

09 Yuzu Ab Irato

6.5

Pierre Guillaume · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pierre Guillaume 09 Yuzu Ab Irato is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a green edge, an easy choice for warm weather. Most voters pick summer and spring, while winter sits well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor vanishes quickly. Masculine and feminine votes run close, which puts it somewhere in between. It opens with spearmint, myrtle and Japanese yuzu, a bright, sharp and fruity start. Hyacinth, hyssop, jasmine and magnolia soften the heart with a floral touch. Musk anchors the base, and the scent settles into a clean, slightly woody, somewhat synthetic finish. Le Labo Citron 28 and Absolument Parfumeur Absolument Absinthe have a close profile.

16.1 Bois Naufragé

7.2

Pierre Guillaume · 2010

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Pierre Guillaume 16.1 Bois Naufragé is a unisex scent built on carob tree, fleur de sel, ambergris and vetiver, pairing a fresh, aquatic feel with a green, woody base. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters wear it in spring, summer and fall, and fewer choose winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even, so it sits comfortably on either side. Fresh and aquatic accords lead, with green, fruity and sweet facets alongside. Carob tree and fleur de sel give it a salty, dry, lightly sweet character. Ambergris and vetiver add a woody depth underneath, while the powdery, creamy and spicy touches stay in the background.

Sunsuality

7.0

Pierre Guillaume · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pierre Guillaume Sunsuality is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, with a floral and fruity sweetness on top and a soft, creamy woodiness underneath. Kumquat brings the lively, slightly sharp side of citrus, and ginger adds a touch of warm spice to that freshness. Sandalwood settles the scent on a woody, creamy base. A somewhat synthetic brightness runs through the accords too. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common occasions. Votes lean feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Hermès Twilly d'Hermès (Eau de Parfum) and Matthew Williamson Warm Sand have a close profile.

Jangala

7.1

Pierre Guillaume · 2015

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Pierre Guillaume Jangala is a discontinued unisex fragrance with a fresh, aquatic and green character that suits spring and summer days best. Cardamom and Thai spices add a light spiciness over the freshness, while ozonic notes and eucalyptus keep the scent airy. Sandalwood, rosewood and vetiver build a woody base, and coconut and ginger lily pull it towards a creamy, sweet tone. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as in between.

24 Papyrus de Ciane

7.2

Pierre Guillaume · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Pierre Guillaume 24 Papyrus de Ciane is a green, earthy unisex scent that moves between fresh and smoky; it has been discontinued. It opens with galbanum and broom, giving a cool, herbal greenness. The heart holds green notes and frankincense, which adds a faint smoke and resin. In the base, musk and mousse de Saxe settle the scent onto a woody, earthy ground, while the floral and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. It reads slightly more masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. Heeley Hippie Rose and Lush Bond Street 1972 have a close profile.

Aube Pashmina

6.9

Pierre Guillaume · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pierre Guillaume Aube Pashmina is a fresh, green unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer; it has been discontinued. Orange jessamine, basil, rosemary, geranium and tomato leaf lead the notes, with blackcurrant adding a fruity touch. The accords gather around fresh, citrus and green, while the floral, spicy and woody sides stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Voters choose it mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, and far fewer for evenings or nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it reads as truly in between. Joop! What About Adam and Miller Harris Cassis en Feuille have a close profile.

Mécanique du Désir

7.5

Pierre Guillaume · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Pierre Guillaume Mécanique du Désir is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, leisure hours best. Mandarin orange, blackcurrant bud and violet leaf give it a fruity, green freshness, while aldehydes add a bright, synthetic edge. Gaiac wood and amber bring a woody, slightly smoky and spicy warmth that balances the sweetness, and musk softens the whole. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, a night out and evening are the leading occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so the scent sits between the two.

05 L'Eau de Circé

6.5

Pierre Guillaume · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pierre Guillaume 05 L'Eau de Circé is a fruity, sweet unisex scent in which honey, plum and osmanthus absolute lead. Mandarin orange and white peach bring a fruity freshness, while plum and honey turn it into a rich, gourmand sweetness. Orange blossom carries the floral side, with amber and sandalwood forming a warm, woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and evening wear come up most often. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. Viktor & Rolf Bonbon and Ghost Moonlight have a close profile.

23 Drama Nuuï

6.3

Pierre Guillaume · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Green

Pierre Guillaume 23 Drama Nuuï is a unisex scent that opens with spices, absinth and tea around a jasmine heart, with a green, floral and woody character; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend summer, spring and fall, with fewer choosing winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets votes for evening and office. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it classic. The top of spices, absinth and tea gives a fresh, green, lightly spicy start. Jasmine carries the floral side in the heart. In the base, musk and gaiac wood settle it onto a woody, powdery footing with an animal edge.

20 L'Eau Guerrière

7.8

Pierre Guillaume · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Pierre Guillaume 20 L'Eau Guerrière is a unisex scent built around chinchona bark, frankincense and oud, fresh at first but smoky underneath. The chinchona bark gives an cool, green, citrus-tinged start. In the heart, frankincense and oud form a resinous, earthy, woody core, with a little spice and smoke alongside. Animalic musk in the base softens that dry edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads more masculine to most voters, though a fair share call it feminine. Enter the Cobra by The Dua Brand and House of Orpheus 93 have a close profile.

17 Tubéreuse Couture

7.1

Pierre Guillaume · 2006

Floral · Green · Fruity

Pierre Guillaume 17 Tubéreuse Couture is a floral unisex scent that sets tuberose in a green, sweet and creamy frame. It opens with green jasmine and calamondin, lightly fruity and bright. At the heart, tuberose and vegetal milk take over, and the flower turns creamy and powdery. The base of cane sugar, ash and benzoin leads into a gourmand sweetness with a faint smoky dryness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and it suits evenings and nights out best. Most voters read it as feminine, though it stays open to unisex wear. Madonna Truth or Dare and Fragonard Reine des Cœurs have a close profile.

11.2 Spicematic

7.6

Pierre Guillaume · 2020

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Pierre Guillaume 11.2 Spicematic is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green start with spice, resin and wood. Spearmint and ginger give it a cool, sharp edge, while saffron adds spicy warmth. Virginia cedar, Siberian stone pine and frankincense build a woody, resinous and slightly smoky base, softened by musk. The accords also carry synthetic and leathery touches. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards spring and fall, with winter and summer further back. It sits close to leisure and business settings, and most voters read it as masculine. Comme des Garçons Artek - Standard and Zara Mountain Woody Forest have a close profile.

3.1 Arabian Horse

7.7

Pierre Guillaume · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Pierre Guillaume 3.1 Arabian Horse is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that sets flowers against an animalic, leathery side. Narcissus absolute and wild flowers sit beside the green feel of grass and plant juice. Amber and labdanum absolute sweeten it with a resinous warmth, while leather, animalic musk and horsehair add an earthy, leathery edge. The notes aren't split into layers, so it reads as one piece from start to finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring isn't far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes run close, which fits a truly unisex profile. Montale Nepal Aoud and Nishane Shem have a close profile.

Animal Mondain

7.5

Pierre Guillaume · 2020

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Pierre Guillaume Animal Mondain is a unisex scent that sets a green, fruity start against a sweet, spicy, woody and powdery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings, while also finding a place at work and for daily wear. Voters tend to read it as masculine or classic, though a fair number call it feminine. Pear leaf brings a green, fruity freshness that meets the sweet, spicy side of Turkish tobacco absolute. Mahogany wood adds a dry, woody warmth, and the powdery and resinous accords soften the whole.

Psychotrope

6.3

Pierre Guillaume · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Pierre Guillaume Psychotrope is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with green and aquatic shades and a touch of sweetness; it has been discontinued. It opens with violet and cyclamen, then moves to aquatic notes, Persian jasmine and leather in the heart. Musk and lilac wood sit in the base. The overall impression is clean, green and floral, with a fruity, slightly synthetic side and a leathery, woody backdrop. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall a close third and winter chosen by few. It leans towards leisure and daily wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it reads truly unisex.

20.1 Sorong

7.3

Pierre Guillaume · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Pierre Guillaume 20.1 Sorong is a spicy, resinous and smoky unisex fragrance built around kyara oud, saffron and benzoin; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind, and leisure and evening wear lead. The largest share of voters finds it masculine, but a good number read it as feminine. Oud, saffron and benzoin form a resinous, spicy backbone. Cistus, labdanum and patchouli add an earthy, leathery depth, while ginger and citrus fruits lift that weight slightly. Cypress and gaiac wood strengthen the woody side, and iris brings a powdery softness. Moresque Ubar 1992 and Goutal Ambre Fétiche have a close profile.

28 Peau d'Ambre

7.3

Pierre Guillaume · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Pierre Guillaume 28 Peau d'Ambre is a unisex amber scent, sweet and resinous, deepened by spice and smoke, and suited to cooler weather and evenings out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling the room. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer barely comes up. Leisure, evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably in between. Amber, benzoin and opoponax carry the centre, giving a soft, sweet, resinous warmth. Frankincense and fir balsam add a smoky, woody edge to that sweetness, while leather darkens the spicy feel.

Manguier Métisse

6.9

Pierre Guillaume · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pierre Guillaume Manguier Métisse pairs black tea, mango tree bark and frangipani in a floral, fruity and sweet unisex scent. The scent reads as a single piece, without a split into layers. Frangipani's floral side and a fruity sweetness lead, while black tea and mango tree bark steer that sweetness towards a gourmand, slightly spicy tone. A powdery softness and a synthetic gloss sit underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. Though classed as unisex, more than half of voters find it feminine. Davidoff Cool Water Sensual Essence and Harry Lehmann Frangipani have a close profile.

7.1 Grand Siècle Intense (2014)

7.7

Pierre Guillaume · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Pierre Guillaume 7.1 Grand Siècle Intense pairs a fresh opening of lemon leaf, bergamot and bitter orange with a vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss base, making it a unisex chypre that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't lean firmly to one side. It opens with lemon leaf and citrus, green and fresh. In the heart, cypress absolute, mint, hay and tobacco add a spicy, slightly dry edge. In the base, honey sweetens it, while vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss carry the woody, resinous chypre character. Detaille Aéroplane and Goutal Eau de Monsieur have a close profile.

Appelez-moi Seychelles / Paris Seychelles

6.6

Pierre Guillaume · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Pierre Guillaume Appelez-moi Seychelles / Paris Seychelles is a unisex, discontinued tropical floral that sets the greenness of galbanum and petitgrain against monoï, frangipani and coconut milk. It reads fresh, aquatic and green, with galbanum and petitgrain giving the sharp green edge while white blossoms, lily and frangipani carry the floral side. Coconut milk and monoï sweeten it and add a creamy softness, and ginger with black pepper brings a light touch of spice. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, work and everyday wear. Voters most often call it feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Comme des Garçons Series 10: Clash - Chlorophyll x Gardenia and Jacques Fath Curaçao Bay have a close profile.

07 Cologne Grand Siècle

7.5

Pierre Guillaume · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Pierre Guillaume 07 Cologne Grand Siècle is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex cologne-style scent; it has been discontinued, but it suits anyone after something clean and easygoing for daily wear. It opens with the bright snap of green mandarin orange. In the heart, ylang-ylang, mastic and boxwood add a green, lightly spicy texture around the citrus. Wheat and vetiver dry down underneath, so the fruity freshness settles onto a woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. It sits between masculine and feminine. Parfums de Marly Perseus and Parfumerie Particulière Blue Mandarine have a close profile.

06 L'Eau Rare Matale

7.3

Pierre Guillaume · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Pierre Guillaume 06 L'Eau Rare Matale is a smoky, earthy unisex scent built around sage, bergamot, Ceylon tea and vetiver; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and winter a weak choice. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. More voters call it masculine, though a good share read it as feminine. It opens with sage and bergamot, fresh, citrusy and green. In the heart, Ceylon tea and vetiver move it toward an earthy, spicy feel. The base of charred wood leaves a smoky, woody trail, softened by musk. Montblanc Explorer Infinite and Givenchy Vetyver have a close profile.

Hélioflora

7.1

Pierre Guillaume · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Pierre Guillaume Hélioflora is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It has no top, heart and base split and reads as a single piece. Apricot and rhubarb give it a fruity freshness, butterfly bush carries the floral side, and basil adds a spicy, green edge. Red sandalwood gathers it all into a soft woody sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Cartier La Panthère (Eau de Parfum) and Profumi di Pantelleria Tanit (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

30 Alphaora

6.9

Pierre Guillaume · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pierre Guillaume 30 Alphaora is a woody unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity side with sweet, spicy and earthy tones. Blood orange and dried fruits carry the sweet, fruity side, while blond tobacco and sage add a dry, spicy edge. Hinoki wood and tree moss set a woody, earthy base, and silk tree blossom brings a soft floral touch. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It draws the most votes for fall and winter, with spring and summer trailing behind, and it leans towards nights out and leisure time. Voters read it as slightly more feminine, though a fair share call it masculine.