The Perfume Library

25 perfumes

White Noise

Roads · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roads White Noise is a fresh unisex scent that softens bright citrus with a powdery, creamy floral heart and a sweet edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings named most often. Although it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with grapefruit, lemon and green apple, with aquatic notes and mandarin orange adding to the freshness. The heart brings rose, jasmine, tuberose and iris, giving a floral, powdery layer. In the base, cedarwood, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten and soften the scent.

Cloud 9 (2014)

7.2

Roads · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roads Cloud 9 is a unisex scent that blends chamomile, jasmine and vanilla into a soft, fresh and sweet whole; it has been discontinued. Chamomile leads at the start, then jasmine, lily of the valley, hedione and geranium build a floral heart. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood, musk and amber sweeten it and settle into a powdery softness, while a citrus touch and a little spice keep it airy. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Though unisex, it mostly reads feminine. Dana Baby Soft (Cologne) and Roads Lights have a close profile.

This Weekend

6.9

Roads · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roads This Weekend is a fresh, green unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with a floral heart and a gentle sweetness, leaning towards leisure and everyday wear. The top notes of mandarin orange, bergamot and orange give a bright citrus start. In the heart, jasmine sambac, tuberose and rose absolute add a soft floral layer. Vanilla, patchouli and cedarwood sweeten the base and settle it onto a light woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters suggest spring, summer and fall, with winter a minority pick. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Voters lean towards a feminine reading, though it is classed as unisex. It has been discontinued. Chopard Sparkling Love and Lubin Mandarino have a close profile.

Clockwork

6.3

Roads · 2014

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Roads Clockwork is a unisex fragrance that sets a green, spicy character on a sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine. It opens with lemon, bergamot zest, black pepper and nutmeg, fresh and spicy. Violet leaf, fir balsam and cedarwood then bring a green, resinous woodiness. Vetiver, amber, vanilla and oakmoss dry it down into an earthy, smoky, slightly sweet base. L'Occitane en Provence Eau de Vetyver and Panouge Cedarstorm have a close profile.

Harmattan

6.9

Roads · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roads Harmattan is a unisex woody-oriental that sets a sweet, spicy and smoky structure against a floral heart. It opens with honey, red fruits and coriander, where the sweetness is checked by spice. The heart of geranium, leather, jasmine, violet and rose builds a floral body, with the leather adding a firmer edge. The base of amber, vetiver, oud and frankincense brings a resinous, earthy, smoky depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer gets only a small share. It leans towards evenings and leisure wear, and also suits nights out. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine.

Supernova

6.8

Roads · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roads Supernova is a fresh, lightly spicy and woody unisex scent in which citrus meets green notes; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage sit between moderate and weak, so it stays quiet and close to the skin. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with office use not far behind. Masculine and feminine votes are almost even; the scent sits between the two. It opens with bergamot, lemon, grapefruit and mandarin orange, while green notes and rosemary add a herbal freshness. In the heart, cardamom, ginger and cognac bring a spicy warmth. At the base, oakmoss, cedarwood and musk settle it onto a soft, woody floor.

Neon

6.7

Roads · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Roads Neon is a fresh, floral unisex scent with a clear fruity and sweet side. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and has been tried at the office too. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though with few votes so far this is a first impression. Its profile is close to Chopard Cašmir (Eau de Parfum) and Bettina Barty Lila Vanilla. The top opens bright and fruity with bergamot, peach and osmanthus. Geranium, jasmine absolute and lily of the valley bring a soft floral heart. In the base, amber, vanilla and patchouli sweeten it and settle into a powdery, woody warmth.

Graduate 1954

6.8

Roads · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Roads Graduate 1954 is a powdery, green-tinged floral built around jasmine, tuberose and rose, made for women and now discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and see it as a scent for nights out and evenings. Voters mostly call its character feminine and classic. It opens with aldehydes, mandarin orange and bergamot, which give it a fresh lift alongside lily of the valley and clove. The heart is a sweet bouquet of jasmine, tuberose, heliotrope and ylang-ylang. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and moss keep it on a woody, chypre footing. Estēe Lauder Beautiful and Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs have a close profile.

Lights

5.4

Roads · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roads Lights is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and autumn, with fresh citrus and florals resting on a sweet, powdery base; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon zest and bergamot zest for a bright lift, while ylang-ylang and jasmine add a floral edge. In the heart, clove brings spice, and rose and violet leaf soften it with a floral touch. The base of vanilla, amber and sandalwood settles into a sweet, woody, resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters suggest spring and autumn, with leisure and business settings leading and evening wear close behind. Roads Cloud 9 and Renier Perfumes Anacaona have a close profile.

Bitter End

6.5

Roads · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roads Bitter End is a unisex scent where fresh, citrusy and green tones meet a floral heart. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a light trail. Voters place it in daytime, leisure and office wear, and it is light enough for sport too. It opens with apple, galbanum, neroli and bergamot, with black pepper adding a faint spice, for a fresh, green start. In the heart, violet, jasmine, tuberose and rose open a floral layer. The base of musk, moss, cedarwood and amber closes it on a sweet, synthetic footing.

Past | Presence

7.1

Roads · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roads Past | Presence is a unisex scent that opens with bergamot and smoky Lapsang Souchong tea, then softens them with jasmine. The top is bergamot and Lapsang Souchong tea: a fresh, green, citrusy start with a thin thread of smoke. Jasmine in the heart adds a gentle floral note, and tonka bean and musk in the base sweeten it, settling onto a woody, earthy floor. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters place it in daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening and night out chosen less often. Le Labo Limette 37 and Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Escape to Panarea have a close profile.

Afropolis

6.1

Roads · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Roads Afropolis is a unisex scent that pairs the cool edge of citrus fruits, gin and juniper with the green, earthy depth of vetiver and oakmoss. It opens on citrus fruits, gin, juniper and mint, fresh, green and lightly spicy. In the heart, blond woods, iris, marine notes and oakmoss bring out the aquatic and powdery sides. The base of vetiver, Kashmiri musk, ebony and ambergris settles into a woody, faintly sweet finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It leans neither masculine nor feminine. Lattafa Atlas and Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Cool have a close profile.

Big Sky

6.0

Roads · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Synthetic

Roads Big Sky is a unisex scent that opens with citrus and floral freshness, then moves towards a woody, resinous and slightly smoky character. Orange blossom, lemon blossom and citrus fruits keep the opening bright and clean. In the heart, patchouli, geranium, papyrus and oud take over, and the floral side gives way to something drier, earthier and smoky. In the base, myrrh, sandalwood, vanilla, ambergris and cashmeran soften everything into a warm, resinous, oriental finish. A synthetic sheen runs through the whole impression. Its profile is close to Houbigant Oud Or and Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud.

I Am Dance

6.3

Roads · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Roads I Am Dance is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent, with a fruity streak that keeps it bright. It opens with marine notes, mandarin orange and lemon, a cool and sparkling start. In the heart, apple and pineapple bring a fruity sweetness, while lavender adds a fougère edge. The base of cedarwood, ambergris and patchouli rests the scent on a warm, woody footing. The overall impression is fresh, lightly spicy and somewhat synthetic, with nothing heavy or powdery about it.

Cloud 9 (2017)

7.3

Roads · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Roads Cloud 9 is a unisex scent that sets a fresh floral opening on a creamy, powdery and sweet base. Orange blossom, bergamot and lily of the valley give it a bright start. In the heart, violet, iris and rose lean the floral character towards powder. Vanilla, heliotrope and musk soften the base and close it with a gourmand sweetness, while a faintly synthetic sheen stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though with few votes this is only a first impression. It suits women and men alike, reading neither clearly masculine nor feminine. Collistar Profumo di Armonia and Ulric de Varens I Love You have a close profile.