The Perfume Library

119 perfumes

Rose Blossom

Police · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Police Rose Blossom is a floral, fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, powdery, gourmand streak; it has been discontinued. Mandarin orange and pear open bright and juicy. The heart brings gardenia, jasmine sambac and heliotrope into a soft floral cloud, while liquorice adds a faintly spicy edge. The base settles on vanilla, amber and musk for a creamy, sweet footing, with Virginia cedar and patchouli drying it down a little. A synthetic note runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though from only a small number of votes. With its sweet, oriental, powdery character it reads clearly feminine. Acqua di Portofino R'osa and Madonna Truth or Dare have a close profile.

Miss Beat

5.8

Police · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Police Miss Beat is a women's fragrance that leans floral and fruity, with a sweet, lightly powdery character; it has been discontinued. The top notes are blackcurrant, coconut blossom and lily of the valley. In the heart, white peach, heliotrope and rose come forward. Vanilla, amberwood and cashmere wood in the base soften it into a woody, sweet finish, while the spicy and synthetic touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads feminine and suits those who like sweet, floral scents. Lancôme Trésor and Dior Dolce Vita have a close profile.

Instinct

7.6

Police

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Police Instinct is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that opens with grapefruit, black pepper and bergamot and settles into patchouli and vetiver. The top notes bring a citrus brightness from grapefruit and bergamot, with black pepper adding a spicy edge. In the heart, cedarwood and geranium give a green, dry feel. Patchouli and vetiver in the base ground it in an earthy finish. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Louis Vuitton Orage and Boucheron Singulier have a close profile.

Super[Pure]

7.0

Police · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Police Super[Pure] is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and Bigarane™. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so treat that as tentative. It reads light and clean, with no clear lean towards masculine or feminine. In the top, bergamot, mandarin orange and Bigarane™ lead, backed by aquatic and green accords. The heart of osmanthus, Mugane™ and black tea adds a soft floral touch. In the base, davana, Maderal™ and driftwood settle it onto a woody footing.

Original (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Police · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Police Original Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance built around lavender, rosemary and bergamot. It opens with blood orange, bergamot and basil for a bright citrus lift, softened a little by apple blossom. The heart is a classic fougère frame of lavender, rosemary and sage, with juniper and fig leaf keeping it green and spicy. The base settles into sandalwood, cedarwood and tonka bean for a woody warmth, rounded off by musk and cashmere. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick it for work and daily wear, with leisure close behind. It reads as a clean, masculine fougère with an easy, everyday manner. Zippo Fire Phoenix and Pal Zileri Cerimonia pour Homme have a close profile.

Sweet Girl

5.9

Police · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Police Sweet Girl is a gourmand women's fragrance that wraps a fresh, floral frame in a sweet, fruity coat. It opens with orange, blackcurrant and bergamot, which give a juicy, fruity freshness. In the heart, jasmine and cyclamen build a floral base while caramel sweetens the whole scent noticeably. The base of patchouli, cashmere wood and orcanox leaves a woody, slightly spicy warmth. Overall it carries a bright, synthetic feel that moves between sweet and fresh. Harry Lehmann Sucre and Grandeur Berry Blast have a close profile.

Potion for Him

7.9

Police · 2022

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Police Potion for Him opens with elemi resin, rhubarb and black pepper, moves into frankincense, cannabis and hazelnut, and reads as a woody, fresh-sweet scent for men. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good by those who voted, though the vote count is small, so the picture is tentative. It reads as masculine. The opening is bright and green, with rhubarb and elemi lifting it and black pepper adding spice. In the heart, frankincense and cannabis bring a smoky, earthy side while hazelnut softens it with sweetness. The base settles on cedarwood, amber and sandalwood, leaving a warm, woody finish.

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7.0

Police · 2014

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Potion Arsenic

7.7

Police · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Police Potion Arsenic is a sweet, spicy and floral women's fragrance, its fruity and powdery side set against a woody, resinous base. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. No season or occasion votes are available, but the sweet, oriental build reads as feminine. The top opens with almond, cinnamon and coconut, sweet and spicy from the start. The heart of purple orchid, ylang-ylang and tobacco adds a soft floral note with a dry edge. In the base, myrrh, patchouli and tonka bean settle it into something resinous, earthy and warm.

Rich Girl

5.4

Police · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Police Rich Girl is a women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a sweet, powdery floral heart and a vanilla-woody base. It opens with raspberry sorbet, Calabrian bergamot and pink pepper, a fruity brightness sharpened by a touch of spice. The heart of violet, orange blossom and jasmine sambac turns softly floral, with the powdery, creamy side coming forward. Vanilla, amberwood and sandalwood settle it into a sweet, warm, woody base. Aquatic and synthetic touches keep the whole airy. Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her! and Lacoste Eau de Lacoste have a close profile.

My.Avatar for Man

7.1

Police · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Police My.Avatar for Man is a fragrance for men that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with the sweetness of cocoa and rum. It opens with Guatemala cardamom, resins and Italian lemon, so spice, freshness and citrus sit side by side. In the heart, orange blossom, black salt and artemisia add a floral, green touch. The base of cocoa bean, gaiac wood and rum sweetens the scent and leaves a gourmand, woody finish, with aquatic and powdery shades in between. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few voters have weighed in, so treat that as a rough guide. Value for money is rated high. Made for men, it suits someone who likes freshness and sweetness in balance. Perfumes with a close profile include Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Mâle and Pino Silvestre Selection - Perfect Gentleman.

The Legendary Scent for Woman / Legend for Woman

7.8

Police · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Police The Legendary Scent for Woman / Legend for Woman is a women's fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity character with a sweet, spicy and woody base. It opens with bergamot, blackcurrant and red berries, a fresh and fruit-led start. In the heart, rose, jasmine, magnolia and orange blossom form a floral bouquet, with amber adding an oriental warmth. The base of patchouli, cashmere wood and vanilla dries down woody and softly sweet. A slightly synthetic sheen runs through the accords.

Potion Power

6.5

Police · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Police Potion Power is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that moves into a floral and sweet body. It opens with bergamot, lavender and orange blossom, while cinnamon and aromatic notes add a light touch of spice to that fresh start. In the heart, jasmine, violet and Cripps Pink apple bring a floral, fruity softness, with amber and the solar note adding warmth. The base of tonka bean, vanilla orchid and white musk turns sweeter and powdery, and precious woods give it a woody backbone. The overall impression balances aquatic freshness with sweetness. Otto Kern Signature Man and Montblanc Individuel have a close profile.

Cosmopolitan

7.9

Police · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Police Cosmopolitan is a fresh, citrusy and woody men's fragrance that pairs the brightness of bergamot and lemon with lavender and mint. The top is made of bergamot, lemon, clary sage, mint and lavender, with spicy notes adding a touch of warmth to the coolness. In the heart, geranium, ylang-ylang, jasmine and lily of the valley bring a soft floral layer. The base leans on sandalwood, amber, vanilla and cedarwood, while tonka bean and musk sweeten it and give it a creamy, slightly animalic footing. The fresh character carries through, and the sweet, woody side gradually takes over.