The Perfume Library

Mentha Religiosa

7.7

Roos & Roos · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Roos & Roos Mentha Religiosa is a unisex fragrance that pairs peppermint, frankincense and cedarwood, opening fresh and green and settling into a resinous, woody base. The top of bergamot, petitgrain and peppermint gives a cool, green start. In the heart, frankincense, iris and heliotrope add a powdery, resinous softness; at the base, cedarwood, white musk and patchouli leave an earthy, slightly smoky, woody finish. Sweet and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. Carthusia 1681 and Rania J. Lavande 44 have a close profile.

A Capella

7.7

Roos & Roos · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roos & Roos A Capella is a clean, fresh scent for women that sets citrus and green-leaf brightness on a lightly powdery floral base. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange, cooled by dew drop. In the heart, ivy and violet leaf bring a green note while rosebud keeps the floral side soft and slightly sweet. White woods leave a woody, powdery base underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and most voters read it as feminine. Veronique Gabai Mimosa in the Air and Creed Fleurissimo have a close profile.

Sympathy for the Sun

7.3

Roos & Roos · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roos & Roos Sympathy for the Sun is a fresh, green women's fragrance that joins the brightness of lemon and bergamot to the soft floral side of jasmine and peony. Citrus leads: lemon and bergamot give it a bright, airy feel. Jasmine and peony build a floral base, while salt adds a slightly sharper coolness. Oakmoss and woods bring a dry, faintly powdery depth, and the sweet, creamy side stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and wear centres on daily, leisure and office settings. It reads feminine, with a modern feel too. Sisley L'Eau Rêvée d'Eliya and Kenzo Summer by Kenzo have a close profile.

White Song

7.6

Roos & Roos · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roos & Roos White Song is a sweet, powdery floral oriental built around almond blossom, ginger flower and night-blooming jasmine; it is made for women and has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings, nights out and leisure time are the most named occasions. It mostly reads as feminine. It opens with almond blossom and ginger flower, light and floral, before night-blooming jasmine takes over the heart. Amber and spices sweeten the base and give it an oriental warmth. Fueguia 1833 Msheireb and Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge have a close profile.

Song for a Queen

7.4

Roos & Roos · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roos & Roos Song for a Queen is a floral, sweet fragrance with a powdery, creamy vanilla warmth, suited mostly to evenings and the cooler months. It opens with jasmine and bergamot, and the heart of osmanthus, orange blossom and heliotrope softens the floral side. The base of vanilla, white musk, cashmere wood and benzoin settles into a sweet, resinous, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions and summer well behind. It reads feminine. Guerlain L'Heure de Nuit and French Avenue Francique 107.9 have a close profile.

Oud Vibration

7.6

Roos & Roos · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roos & Roos Oud Vibration is a floral, spicy and woody scent built around oud, Bulgarian rose absolute and cardamom, described as unisex and suited to cooler-season evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with business and daily wear chosen less often. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it sits in the middle on gender. Cardamom and raspberry open it with a spicy fruitiness. In the heart, geranium absolute, Bulgarian rose absolute and clove form a floral, spiced body. The base of sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli and oud leaves a woody, resinous and animalic warmth, softened by a sweet undertone.

Woods in Love / In the Wood for Love

7.1

Roos & Roos · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roos & Roos Woods in Love / In the Wood for Love is a unisex fragrance that sets a bright citrus freshness against powdery violet and a woody base. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and orange blossom, fresh and lightly floral. Violet and orris absolute in the heart turn it soft and powdery. Vetiver, patchouli and cedar bark underneath give it a woody, slightly spicy footing. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure and office wear. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Korres Anafi and Benamôr Iris Suprema have a close profile.

I Love My Man

7.2

Roos & Roos · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roos & Roos I Love My Man is a floral, sweet scent, with fruity and spicy touches over a powdery, creamy woodiness. It is a discontinued perfume made for women. Bulgarian rose and Rosa centifolia set the floral heart, cinnamon adds spice, and tonka bean brings sweetness and a creamy softness. Sandalwood gathers these into a woody, resinous base, with a faintly synthetic edge behind them. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is mostly worn for leisure and daily use. Half of voters call it feminine, and a share also read it as classic. Givenchy Dahlia Divin Le Nectar de Parfum and Comptoir Sud Pacifique Éclats d'Amandes have a close profile.

Pale Blue Eyes

7.4

Roos & Roos · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Roos & Roos Pale Blue Eyes is a fresh, powdery floral for women, best suited to spring days and relaxed daily wear. It opens with mandarin orange and blackcurrant bud, then moves into violet absolute and tuberose absolute at the heart. Sandalwood, vetiver and cashmeran sit underneath. The fresh, fruity first impression softens into something sweet and creamy. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most voted occasions, and most see it as feminine in character. Parfums de Marly Delina and Birkholz Lovely Memories have a close profile.

Bloody Rose

6.4

Roos & Roos · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Roos & Roos Bloody Rose is a floral scent for women, built on ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac and orange blossom, sweetened by praliné and patchouli. The white florals lead. Praliné pushes the scent towards a sweet, slightly fruity side, while patchouli adds a woody depth underneath. Fresh and powdery accords soften it, and the spicy and oriental touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters suggest spring and fall, and it also works in summer. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, with evening and office use getting votes too. Most voters find it feminine. Mango Hédonisme and Grès Lumière Noire have a close profile.

La Favorite

6.8

Roos & Roos · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Roos & Roos La Favorite is a floral, spicy and woody unisex scent with an oriental character, and it leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and it suits evenings and nights out best, though it can also be worn by day or at the office. Most voters read it as feminine, yet it is offered as a unisex scent. Rose Wardia® forms the floral core, while saffron and pink pepper add a spicy warmth. Patchouli and oud give it a woody, earthy depth, and white musk softens everything into a powdery tone. The fresh accord stays in the background, with a faint animal edge as it settles.

Nymphessence

7.5

Roos & Roos · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roos & Roos Nymphessence is a fresh, floral-fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer, relaxed leisure hours and easy daytime wear. The scent reads as a whole: citrusy and fresh, with mandarin orange, pear and woodland strawberry adding a fruity sweetness. Jasmine absolute, freesia and magnolia form the floral core, while cedar, oakmoss and ambrox give it a woody, lightly powdery, creamy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mentioned most for leisure, work and daytime. Most see it as feminine, and some as modern. Violet Tanagra and Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de Mandarine have a close profile.

Malamata

7.5

Roos & Roos · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Roos & Roos Malamata is a unisex fragrance that opens with the cool, sharp greenness of mastic, peppermint and galbanum before settling onto a floral, earthy base. The opening of mastic, peppermint, galbanum and violet leaf is fresh and green. In the heart, lily of the valley and rose add a soft floral note, while absinthe wormwood and sage bring a spicy, herbal edge. The base of ambergris, hay, musk and patchouli leaves a warm, earthy trail. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the vote counts are small, so treat these ratings with caution. Voters place it mostly in leisure, daily and office wear, with evening and night out further behind. It reads as an easy, restrained scent with no lean toward either gender.

Globulus

7.7

Roos & Roos · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Roos & Roos Globulus is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Eucalyptus and eucalyptus acorn open cool and airy. In the heart, Guatemala cardamom, sage and spearmint push it in a spicy, herbal direction. Crystallised moss and Cascalone® leave a calm, aquatic base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it wears comfortably either way. Miller Harris Mìneir and Arquinesia Sea Breeze have a close profile.

Purple Leather

6.9

Roos & Roos · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Roos & Roos Purple Leather is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent built around cardamom, saffron and leather. It opens with cardamom, bergamot and cinnamon, a spicy freshness. Saffron, cypress and leather form the heart, and cedar, sandalwood, patchouli and oud settle it onto a woody, smoky base, with the sweetness staying in the background throughout. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure time. Roberto Ugolini Casentino and Benjamin Barber Romulus have a close profile.

Smoke and Mirrors

6.7

Roos & Roos · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Roos & Roos Smoke and Mirrors is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that brings spice, resin and wood together. It opens with aromatic notes and osmanthus, then moves into a heart of tonka bean, tobacco, myrrh and honey, which gives it a sweet, resinous weight. White musk and Atlas cedar dry down underneath, laying a leathery, woody base beneath the oriental accord. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so that reading is tentative. Its dense, warm build suits cooler weather and evenings, and it leans neither masculine nor feminine. Boucheron Oud de Carthage and Amouage Journey Man have a close profile.

Les Larmes de Tirésias

6.4

Roos & Roos · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Roos & Roos Les Larmes de Tirésias is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet body with spice, leather and a touch of smoke. It opens with juniper berry and pink pepper, giving a dry, spicy edge at first. In the heart, caramelized fig, frankincense and orange blossom come forward: the fig's sweetness merges with the floral side and turns creamy and soft. The base of leather, vanilla and amberwood takes over, balancing the sweetness with a leathery, smoky ground while the woody side dries it down. The overall feel is warm and characterful. Parfums de Marly Athalia and Penhaligon's Eau the Audacity have a close profile.

Bel Absinthe

6.3

Roos & Roos · 2022

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Roos & Roos Bel Absinthe is a unisex fragrance that sets a green, sweet character against a woody, spicy backdrop. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. Being unisex, it suits men and women alike. It opens with chamomile and absinthe wormwood, which give it a green, faintly bitter edge. In the heart, Dreamwood™, Helvetolide® and Muscenone® form a soft, woody body. The base of Cetalox® and Indonesian patchouli settles this into a warm, earthy footing, while sweet and synthetic tones run through the whole. Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Patchouli and Pino Silvestre Underwood have a close profile.

Comme Une Fleur

6.6

Roos & Roos · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Roos & Roos Comme Une Fleur is a fresh, floral women's scent that pairs petitgrain and orange blossom with cashmere wood and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Petitgrain and orange blossom give the scent a bright, lightly green floral character. Cashmere wood and patchouli set it on a woody, earthy footing, while ambergris softens the spicy edge. The fresh accord stays in balance with the floral side. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. The vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits women who like a plain, natural floral.

Angelica Florae

7.0

Roos & Roos · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Roos & Roos Angelica Florae is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a spicy streak. The top notes bring star anise and angelica seed, giving a green, fresh opening. In the heart, pink pepper and black pepper add a spicy warmth while jasmine absolute carries the floral side. The base returns to angelica seed alongside patchouli; woody, powdery and creamy touches soften the whole, with fruity and sweet tones staying in the background. Hermès Twilly d'Hermès Eau Poivrée and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Fleur Musc (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Roos & Roos · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand

Roos & Roos · 2021

Roos & Roos · 2023

Floral · Green · Spicy