The Perfume Library

Black Amber

8.2

Rephase · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Rephase Black Amber is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits evenings and nights out, with a fruity opening settling into a woody, amber base. Plum, pear, lemon and bergamot give a fresh, fruity start. At the heart, cinnamon, honey and oud build a sweet-spicy warmth, framed by sandalwood and cedarwood. The base keeps the sweetness going with vanilla and amber, while vetiver and patchouli add a dry, earthy weight. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters pick it most for evenings and nights out, with leisure and daily wear further behind. It reads as equally wearable on men and women, with a clear gourmand and oriental character.

Mystic Oud

6.8

Rephase · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Rephase Mystic Oud is a floral, spicy oriental whose sweetness is balanced by woody and leathery depth, and it is unisex. It opens with saffron and nutmeg spice alongside the soft floral tones of rose, jasmine and gardenia. The heart brings gurjum balsam, oud, ambergris and cypriol forward. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, frankincense and oakmoss form a woody, smoky floor, with oud continuing here too. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. Most voters pick evening and night out, with leisure and daily wear well behind. Its dense, warm build sits comfortably on men and women alike. Ojar Stallion Soul and Ishtara Assyria have a close profile.

Ocean Wave

7.1

Rephase · 2019

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Rephase Ocean Wave is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that suits leisure time and everyday wear. It opens cool and green, with ozone, eucalyptus and thyme, while myrtle and Moroccan rosemary add an herbal depth. In the heart, iris, rose and jasmine soften the profile and clove adds a light spice. The base of musk, amber and cedarwood settles it into a woody, slightly sweet finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick it for leisure, daytime and office wear, with night and evening use further behind. Profumum Roma Acqua di Sale and Gandini Note di Sale have a close profile.

Ginger Wood

4.8

Rephase · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Rephase Ginger Wood is a fresh, floral and spicy unisex scent built around pink pepper, lemon and ginger. It opens sharp and bright with pink pepper, lemon and buchu. The heart lays down a floral base of jasmine, carnation and violet, with peach adding a fruity sweetness and ginger carrying the spice. Amberwood and musk soften the base, and the overall impression is fresh, sweet and slightly synthetic. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. It suits men and women alike, with a bright, lightly sweet character. Lancôme Trésor in Love and Maison Margiela On a Date have a close profile.

Bloom Café

7.0

Rephase · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rephase Bloom Café is a unisex fragrance that carries a floral, fruity sweetness into gourmand territory with coffee and spice. Lime, bergamot, grapefruit and white grape give the top a fresh, fruity lift. In the heart, jasmine and rose meet almond, cinnamon and coffee, which turns the scent sweet and spiced. The base settles on vanilla, musk and talcum for a soft, powdery floor, with patchouli and gaiac wood adding a light woody touch. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. It reads as unisex, not leaning toward either men or women.