The Perfume Library

Porcelain Pulse

7.9

Roan · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roan Porcelain Pulse is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh and green, then softens into tea, flowers and a warm hay-like base. The top holds carrot, rhubarb, pear, cardamom and black tea, with citrus and fruity accords keeping the start lively. In the heart, Darjeeling tea, peony, lily and dried apricot turn it sweeter and creamier. The base of vetiver, tobacco, musk, hay and amber leaves an earthy, lightly gourmand finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: present without being loud. The balance of fresh and sweet suits men and women alike. Laboratory Perfumes Gorse and Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream have a close profile.

Mountain Memories

7.7

Roan · 2024

Floral · Green · Fruity

Roan Mountain Memories is a unisex scent that sets a floral, green character against earthy, woody and leathery depths. Its longevity is rated good, though the small number of votes makes that a tentative read. It sits comfortably on either a man or a woman. It opens with pink pepper, oolong tea and blackcurrant bud, giving a lightly spiced, green and fruity start. Narcissus and jasmine bring the floral heart forward. In the base, gaiac wood, leather, patchouli and oakmoss settle it onto an earthy, woody, leathery footing.

Current Culture

7.5

Roan · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roan Current Culture is a unisex scent that opens on bergamot zest, pink pepper and white gingerlily, then settles into a green, floral heart of peony, matcha and neroli. The opening is bright and citrusy: bergamot zest gives freshness, pink pepper adds a light bite and white gingerlily brings a floral breath. In the heart, peony and neroli soften the floral side while matcha adds a green, earthy tone. The base of moss, musk and red algae leaves an aquatic, fougère-leaning finish, and the whole stays fresh and green from start to end. There is no information on its longevity, sillage or seasons, but its character suits those who like a crisp, natural-smelling fragrance. Alkemia Night Sky Gathering Poems and Giorgio Armani Air di Gioia have a close profile.

Roan · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet