The Perfume Library

Narjis

7.3

Rajani · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rajani Narjis is a unisex scent that sets orange, bergamot and narcissus against a vanilla and sandalwood base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters most often place it in leisure, business and evening wear. Most read it as feminine, though a fair share call it modern or classic. It opens with orange, angelica and bergamot, a fresh, green citrus start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, narcissus and osmanthus absolute bring a floral layer, while vanilla sweetens it and adds a creamy softness. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, iris and musk is woody and powdery, with a spicy, oriental edge running through it.

O-Fu-Jing

6.4

Rajani · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Rajani O-Fu-Jing is a unisex perfume that opens with citrus and settles into a resinous, smoky, woody base, with a sweet, floral side; it has been discontinued. The top is grapefruit, bergamot and gin tonic; in the heart, poppy, osmanthus and ylang-ylang bring a soft floral and fruity touch. In the base, vetiver, benzoin, cocoa, frankincense and ambergris turn it sweeter and dry it down warm, spicy and a little smoky. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and lean towards leisure and daily wear. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Tauer Perfumes Les Années 25 Bis and Mendittorosa Ithaka have a close profile.

Oltrenero

6.6

Rajani · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Rajani Oltrenero is a sweet, woody unisex scent that darkens rose with spice, resin and smoke. It opens fresh with sage, mandarin orange and bergamot. Turkish rose absolute sits at the heart, and the base brings cedarwood, ambergris, pink pepper, frankincense, patchouli and vanilla. The floral side rests on a spicy, resinous, smoky ground, and vanilla sweetens it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring second and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits between the two. Berlin Dream by Birkholz and Sinbad by Lubin have a close profile.

Ashanti

6.5

Rajani · 2019

Floral · Green · Synthetic

Rajani Ashanti is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, green core with spice and wood, and it leans towards leisure time and evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a small number of voters weigh in. Most see it as a leisure or evening scent, with some picking it for daytime and nights out. Opinion splits evenly on whether it reads masculine or feminine. It opens with bergamot and orange for a fresh start. Gardenia and tuberose carry the floral heart, and oud, patchouli and spices set a woody, spicy base, with a faintly synthetic edge. Its profile is close to Profumi Capri Capri Night and Santa Eulalia Aprilis.

Morocco

6.4

Rajani · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Rajani Morocco is a unisex scent where mint, saffron and dark woods lead into a sweet, spicy, woody character that suits evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the vote counts are small, so treat these as rough guides. Voters lean towards evening and night-out wear, which fits its warm, dense feel. It sits comfortably on both men and women. As a whole it reads sweet and oriental. Mint and saffron add a spicy lift, while rose and date soften it. Sandalwood, cedarwood and dark woods give it a woody backbone, and tobacco, rum and tea bring a smoky, resinous warmth.

Kyoto

6.7

Rajani · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Rajani Kyoto is a tea-centred unisex fragrance, with a floral and powdery body touched by fruity, spicy and leathery notes. It opens with black tea and mandarin orange, the mandarin lightly brightening the dry tea tone. In the heart, tea meets osmanthus and the scent turns softly floral with a hint of fruit. The base brings a leathery warmth from suede and labdanum, while hinoki cypress and juniper add a dry, woody-resinous edge. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are a first impression rather than a firm verdict. The balance of floral and leathery notes lets it sit comfortably on both men and women. Serge Lutens Daim blond and Yas Perfumes Rawdha have a close profile.

Surya

6.8

Rajani · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rajani Surya is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, green and floral character against a spicy, woody base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Few people have rated it so far, so these figures are only a rough guide. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on men and women alike. It opens with basil, artemisia and rosemary, a green and airy start. The heart brings cinnamon and cypriol for spice, while Damask rose, apple and lily of the valley add a soft floral layer. The base of gaiac wood, sandalwood, vanilla, white musk and ambergris closes it on a powdery, woody warmth.

Forte

6.3

Rajani · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rajani Forte is a unisex fragrance that sets bright citrus on a salty, woody base. It opens with lime, lemon and bergamot, while cedar leaf adds a slightly green edge. In the heart, ginger, salt and white blossoms bring a spicy, lightly floral turn. The base of vetiver, white musk and ambergris keeps it woody and clean. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, so it sits close to the skin and stays unobtrusive, though the number of votes is small. Its fresh, citrusy build suits everyday wear. Durance en Provence Citron Corsé and Abel White Vetiver have a close profile.

Rajani · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

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