The Perfume Library

60 perfumes

Belle Captive / Privé N°9

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

RP Belle Captive / Privé N°9 is a powdery, sweet unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. It opens with iris and frankincense, and tonka bean and violet soften the heart. Sandalwood and benzoin dry down at the base. Floral, sweet and spicy accords sit under a woody, resinous, creamy warmth, so the overall impression is powdery and oriental. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and few choose summer. It leans towards evening and night-out wear, but also works for business and daily use. Voters read it as mostly feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Guerlain L'Heure Bleue (Eau de Parfum) and Amouage Reflection 45 have a close profile.

Baiser de la Fève / Privé N°6

8.0

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

RP Baiser de la Fève / Privé N°6 is a unisex scent built around violet, tonka bean and cocoa, leaning floral and gourmand, and suited mostly to fall and winter evenings. It opens with violet and bergamot; in the heart, jasmine and tonka bean soften the floral sweetness. Sandalwood and cocoa sit underneath. The overall impression is sweet, powdery and creamy, with a spicy, oriental warmth alongside. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also fits business and daily wear. Most voters read it as more feminine. Chabaud La Nuit Danse and Etro Heliotrope (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Poudre d'Escampette / Privé N°14

8.1

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

RP Poudre d'Escampette / Privé N°14 is a unisex scent that sets a powdery, creamy sweetness against a leathery, spicy edge. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards nights out, evenings and leisure time. Voters read it as feminine more often than masculine, with classic and modern votes close together. Tangerine and aldehydes open it bright. Patchouli and immortelle form the heart, and heliotrope, vanilla and suede settle underneath. The gourmand sweetness comes from the vanilla, the powdery softness from the heliotrope, while suede adds a leathery depth. Guerlain Cuir Béluga and Volaré Cuir Belga have a close profile.

Orientalisme / Privé N°3

8.2

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

RP Orientalisme / Privé N°3 is a sweet, spicy floral unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions; it also wears in spring, but rarely in summer. Votes on whether it reads masculine or feminine are split almost evenly. It opens with pink pepper and bergamot, and Moroccan rose and ambergris carry the heart. In the base, vanilla and woody notes leave a soft, powdery, creamy sweetness, with a light spiciness running through the whole scent.

Eau de Foudre Intense / Privé N°1 Intense

7.9

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

RP Eau de Foudre Intense / Privé N°1 Intense is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent built around myrrh, frankincense and iris. Pink pepper, juniper berry and elemi resin open it with a spicy edge. Myrrh, frankincense and iris form the heart; the iris adds a powdery softness while the resins bring a smoky air. Musk, woods, amber and resins settle into a sweet, woody base. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and it is chosen more often for evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either. Bon Parfumeur 302 Ambre Iris Santal and Morph Montmartre have a close profile.

Courir Le Monde / Privé N°15

7.8

Sweet · Spicy · Oriental

RP Courir Le Monde / Privé N°15 is a sweet, spicy and oriental unisex scent that suits autumn and winter days and evenings out. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes second and summer trails behind. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out, with office and daily wear also in the mix. Masculine and feminine votes split evenly, so it reads as truly unisex. Burberry Amber Heath and Gucci The Eyes of the Tiger have a close profile. Ambergris comes first, vanilla sweetness takes over in the heart, and cistus leaves a resinous warmth at the base. Powdery, creamy and animal tones sit among the accords, while the spicy side keeps the sweetness in check throughout.

Arboréal / Privé N°11

8.1

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

RP Arboréal / Privé N°11 is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy character with a floral and woody base. Lemon, bergamot and neroli open bright and clean. Jasmine and violet add a soft floral heart, and the powdery, creamy accords deepen that softness. In the base, vetiver, cedarwood and white musk dry the scent down into a clean, woody line, with a faint spicy edge behind it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters rate it highly and consider it good value for the price. Jovoy Les 7 Parfums Capitaux - Hesperidé and Rochas Moustache Original 1949 have a close profile.

Vie de Rêve

6.9

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

RP Vie de Rêve is a unisex scent that pairs citrus and fruity freshness with a floral, sweet body and a touch of spice. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays with you without filling the room. Voters pick it most for leisure, work and daily wear, and it also finds a place for evenings and nights out. It reads equally well on men and women, leaning toward neither. It opens with ginger, lychee and bergamot, bright and fruity. Into the heart, cocoa, Turkish rose and peony bring a floral, creamy softness, with the cocoa lifting the sweetness. Patchouli sits quietly in the base, grounding the scent. Overall it is fresh, sweet and slightly synthetic.

Joyaux d'Orient / Privé N°16

8.1

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

RP Joyaux d'Orient / Privé N°16 is a unisex oriental that sets a floral sweetness against spice and smoky wood, with a clear gourmand side. Jasmine and spices open with a floral and spicy pairing. In the heart, tonka bean and ambergris turn the sweetness into a soft, gourmand warmth. Balsam fir and cedarwood form a woody, slightly smoky base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is mentioned most for evenings, leisure time and nights out. It suits both men and women. Federico Mahora Pure Royal 910 and Les Perles D'Orient Passion Folle have a close profile.

Oud Bulgare / Privé N°4

6.3

Floral · Spicy · Woody

RP Oud Bulgare / Privé N°4 is a unisex oriental that pairs a floral, spicy rose with a resinous, woody oud. It opens on French cistus, and the heart brings patchouli, Bulgarian rose and saffron. The rose is sharpened by saffron's spice and patchouli's earthy edge. The base of cedar, sandalwood and oud takes over, drying down into a woody, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so treat these as indicative. Voters pick evening most often, with nights out and leisure close behind. Its dense, full build reads neither masculine nor feminine. M. Micallef Aoud and Czech & Speake Dark Rose have a close profile.

Santal Rouge

6.3

Fresh · Floral · Green

RP Santal Rouge is a unisex scent built around violet, cardamom, sandalwood and leather, with a green, floral side set on a woody, spicy base. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays on the skin for a while without filling the room. Being unisex, it can be worn by anyone. The number of votes is small, so this is a tendency rather than a firm verdict. The top notes are violet and cardamom, giving a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, papyrus, sandalwood and iris bring a green, creamy, floral texture. The base is leather and amber, settling into a woody, leathery warmth. A synthetic edge also runs through the accords. Le Labo Santal 33 (Eau de Parfum) and Emir Rich Santal have a close profile.

Rose Cerise

7.3

Fresh · Floral · Green

RP Rose Cerise is a fresh, floral unisex scent with a green, lightly sweet character. It opens with green notes, and the heart brings cherry blossom, jasmine and rose together into one floral whole. The base of mimosa, violet and white musk settles into a soft, powdery finish. The fruity and sweet sides stay in the background, with a slightly synthetic sheen alongside. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. As a unisex scent, it can be worn by women and men alike. Crabtree & Evelyn Evelyn Rose and Malizia My Sogno have a close profile.

So Oud

7.3

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

RP So Oud is a unisex fragrance that sets a fruity, sweet core against gourmand, spicy and leathery touches. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though both ratings rest on only a few votes. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. Red fruits and caramel give a sweet opening. In the heart, saffron, leather and peach come forward; the base of oud, vanilla, benzoin and patchouli settles into a woody, creamy, powdery finish. Somens Atlantis and Lattafa Hayaati Gold Elixir have a close profile.

Bella

7.8

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

RP Bella is a unisex perfume that sets the brightness of lemon and Italian bergamot against orange blossom absolute and Bourbon vanilla. It opens with lemon and Italian bergamot keeping the citrus side bright. In the heart, orange blossom absolute adds a soft floral note, while Indonesian patchouli puts an earthy counterweight beneath the sweetness. The base turns to amber and Bourbon vanilla, drying down into a creamy, gourmand sweetness with a light spicy edge. Its fruity texture and synthetic feel make it read as fresh and sugary at once. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium and Mugler Alien Goddess have a similar profile.

Poème Rouge / Privé N°2

6.2

Citrus · Floral · Green

RP Poème Rouge / Privé N°2 is a unisex fragrance built around Sicilian bergamot, Turkish rose and patchouli, with citrus and floral accords sitting on a green base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. As a unisex scent it doesn't lean toward either masculine or feminine. It opens with Sicilian bergamot and grapefruit, bright and citrusy. The heart brings Turkish rose, woodland strawberry and jasmine, adding a floral, fruity sweetness. The base of patchouli and oakmoss settles into a woody, green, slightly smoky ground. Au Pays de la Fleur d'Oranger Bergamote Boisée and Nishane Hacivat have a close profile.

Baiser Gourmand / Privé N°12

7.2

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

RP Baiser Gourmand / Privé N°12 is a unisex gourmand scent built around saffron, oud and praliné, settling into vanilla. Saffron opens with a spicy edge in the top. In the heart, oud and praliné sit side by side, so the woody depth is softened by a sweet, creamy texture. Vanilla takes over in the base, and the scent dries down into a warm, oriental sweetness. A synthetic side also shows among its accords. Its gourmand, spicy character suits those who like sweet oriental fragrances. It shares a close profile with Taif Al-Emarat Violet Oud and Arabian Oud Resala.

Malachite

7.2

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

RP Malachite opens with bitter orange and petitgrain, a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose floral and green tones settle onto a sweet, creamy base. Malachite wears at a moderate level in both longevity and sillage, though the number of ratings is small, so these values are only a rough guide. It is unisex, and its fresh, green character suits both men and women. Bitter orange and petitgrain lead the top. In the heart, jasmine sambac adds a soft floral touch while bitter orange lingers. In the base, lily, vanilla and benzoin sweeten the scent and carry it to a creamy finish. Riiffs Luxury Vert and Celine Un Été Français have a close profile.

Majestic

7.3

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

RP Majestic is a fresh, sweet, fruity unisex scent built around blackcurrant bud, pear and peach. The top notes bring together blackcurrant bud, pear, peach, raspberry and passion fruit, so it opens as a juicy, sugary fruit mix. Lily of the valley adds a soft floral heart. The base of musk, vanilla and sandalwood sweetens it and sets it on a woody footing, with patchouli and heliotrope staying in the background. A synthetic edge runs through the accords as well. Its sillage is moderate, though the number of votes is small, so that reading is tentative. As a unisex fragrance it suits men and women who want a bright, playful fruity-floral. Elevate Celui and Alghabra Rejoice have a close profile.

Neo Oud / Privé N°19

7.0

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

RP Neo Oud / Privé N°19 is a unisex scent built around frankincense, oud, amber and musk, pairing a smoky, woody core with a fruity, sweet softness. Frankincense opens, oud takes the heart, and amber and musk round off the base. The fruity and sweet side is held in check by spicy, powdery and leathery tones; the smoky woodiness never recedes, and a slightly synthetic sheen runs through it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though few have voted. Voters pick it most for leisure, a night out and evenings, with some choosing it for business and daily wear. It sits comfortably on both men and women. Narciso Rodriguez Amber Musc and Swiss Arabian Ghazi Oud have a close profile.

Brin de Folie / Privé N°8

7.9

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

RP Brin de Folie / Privé N°8 is a unisex scent that opens on strawberry, pear and blackcurrant, then moves into a floral heart of tuberose and ylang-ylang. Its longevity is rated good by voters, though with only a few votes this is an early impression at best. There is no season, occasion or character voting, so nothing can be said about when it suits best. It is classed as unisex. The fruity top reads sweet and juicy at first. In the heart, tuberose, ylang-ylang and jasmine bring the floral side forward. In the base, amber, patchouli and Bourbon vanilla settle it onto a creamy, sweet footing, and a synthetic tone among the accords colors the whole.

Sicilian Bergamot

7.3

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

RP Sicilian Bergamot is a unisex scent that opens with pink pepper and ginger and carries magnolia, ylang-ylang and gardenia at its heart. It starts fresh and lightly spiced with pink pepper and ginger. The heart turns floral with magnolia, ylang-ylang and gardenia, while the citrus and green accords keep those flowers bright. In the base, tonka bean sweetens the scent and adds a creamy softness, and cedar steadies it on a woody footing. Tom Ford Venetian Bergamot and Floraïku Cricket Song have a close profile.

Soleil d'Arabie

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Velours Noir

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Fabuleux

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy