The Perfume Library

XIII Eau d'Ambre

6.6

RPL Maison

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

RPL Maison XIII Eau d'Ambre is a unisex scent built around grapefruit, blood orange and tonka bean, pairing citrus freshness with sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the small number of ratings makes this a loose guide. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with business use close behind. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens fresh and citrusy with grapefruit, blood orange and apple. The heart brings tonka bean, cedar leaf, freesia and patchouli, where the floral and woody sides come through. In the base, tobacco, sandalwood, vanilla and amber add a sweet, powdery, slightly smoky warmth. Its profile is close to Jennifer Lopez Deseo for Men and Hayari Only for Her (Eau de Parfum).

XV Oud Voyage

7.3

RPL Maison · 2013

Floral · Green · Fruity

RPL Maison XV Oud Voyage is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, resinous character with sweet, smoky and earthy shades, and it suits evenings and nights out best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though those ratings rest on only a few votes. Most voters pick evening and night out, with daily and leisure wear not far behind. It sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange, and the heart brings together rose, lily of the valley, patchouli and cedar. In the base, vanilla, benzoin, amber, frankincense and musk leave a sweet, resinous warmth as it dries. Green and fruity touches share space with spicy and animal ones.

XVII Patchouli Secret

7.4

RPL Maison · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

RPL Maison XVII Patchouli Secret is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, green opening against an earthy, smoky and leathery body. Black pepper and bergamot give a spicy, citrusy lift at the start. In the heart, tobacco and violet leaf come forward. The base is built on patchouli, leather and oakmoss, a woody and earthy foundation, with a touch of sweetness softening its edges. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so that reading is tentative. It suits anyone, man or woman, who likes green and smoky scents. Zara Intense Vibrant Leather and Chopard Noble Vetiver have a close profile.

XIX Rose Mystique

7.3

RPL Maison

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

RPL Maison XIX Rose Mystique is a unisex scent that sets rose, spice and oud over a fresh, fruity opening, ending sweet and resinous. It opens with cardamom, raspberry, bitter orange and davana, fresh, lightly fruity and spicy. In the heart, Damask rose, saffron, clove and styrax lead, while geranium and ylang-ylang soften the floral side. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, cistus, amber and oud dries down woody and oriental, with a faintly animalic trace. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though only a few people have voted. The profile suits those who like rose with oud and spiced oriental scents. Roos & Roos Oud Vibration and Khalis Oud Malaki have a close profile.

XX Brise Vénitienne

7.6

RPL Maison · 2018

Citrus · Green · Fruity

RPL Maison XX Brise Vénitienne is a unisex scent that ties a lively opening of lavender, bergamot and thyme to a woody base of cedarwood and vetiver, and it sits close to everyday wear. The opening of lavender, bergamot, thyme and grapefruit feels citrusy, green and lightly spicy. In the heart, cedarwood, sage and nutmeg pull it towards a dry, woody line. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, tonka bean, musk and moss close it with an earthy, softly sweet finish. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though both ratings rest on few votes. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, then business and evening settings. It leans neither masculine nor feminine and sits between the two. Miro Homme Sport and Nishane Hacivat share a close profile.

IX Ambre Ottoman

7.9

RPL Maison · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

RPL Maison IX Ambre Ottoman is a sweet, spicy, oriental unisex scent built around cinnamon, cardamom and patchouli. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good, so it is easy to notice on skin. It suits men and women alike, with a warm, serious character. It opens with cinnamon, cardamom and bergamot for a spicy warmth. At the heart, patchouli, vetiver, iris and rose add an earthy, powdery floral touch. In the base, tonka bean, vanilla and benzoin soften the sweetness, while leather and musk leave a woody, leathery depth.

XVIII Tubéreuse

7.8

RPL Maison · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

RPL Maison XVIII Tubéreuse is a unisex scent that opens with the fresh spice of cardamom, mint and ginger and moves into a floral tuberose heart. The top notes of cardamom, mint and ginger give a cool, green and spicy start. Tuberose leads the heart, with cedar and oak setting it on a woody footing. In the base, sandalwood and vetiver pull the sweet floral mood towards a dry, woody line. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote count is small, so the picture is tentative. The fresh, floral structure suits men and women alike. Heretic Amulet and Ormaie Les Brumes have a close profile.

XI Eau Riante (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

RPL Maison

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

RPL Maison XI Eau Riante Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent that softens into a powdery, resinous sweetness. It opens with petitgrain and bergamot, and the heart carries powder, lavender, orange blossom and frankincense. In the base, vanilla, benzoin and amber give it a creamy, sweet footing, while the spicy touch stays in the background. Voters place it equally in daytime, leisure and business wear, with night outings and evenings getting fewer votes. It suits anyone, with a light and clean character. RPL Maison XI (Eau de Cologne) and Tom Ford Lavender Extrême have a close profile.

RPL Maison

Fresh · Citrus · Green

RPL Maison

Fresh · Floral · Green

RPL Maison

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne