The Perfume Library

Salt Caramel

7.4

Shay & Blue · 2014

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Shay & Blue Salt Caramel is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits fall and winter days, whether for leisure or an evening out. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next and summer the least favored. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with sea salt and caramel, and Caribbean tonka bean in the heart softens the sweetness. In the base, sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla leave it woody, powdery and creamy, with a light spicy edge running through.

Blood Oranges

7.7

Shay & Blue · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Shay & Blue Blood Oranges is a unisex scent that ties the fresh, sweet citrus of blood orange to nappa leather and charred wood. Blood orange leads, fresh, fruity and lightly sweet. In the heart, nappa leather softens that brightness, and the base of amber, charred wood and musk adds a spicy, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it sits between the two. Hermès Eau de Mandarine Ambrée and Sospiro Erba Leather have a close profile.

Black Tulip

7.6

Shay & Blue · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Shay & Blue Black Tulip is a floral, gourmand unisex fragrance built around black tulip, plum and white chocolate. It opens with snowdrop and cyclamen, then moves into plum and black tulip for a fruity floral heart. Woods and white chocolate form the base, bringing a sweet, creamy, powdery softness, while woody and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Nearly half of voters find it feminine. Carner Tardes and Dior Hypnotic Poison have a close profile.

Framboise Noire

7.3

Shay & Blue · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Shay & Blue Framboise Noire is a fruity, smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters don't place it firmly as feminine or masculine; it sits somewhere between the two. It opens with black raspberry and wild berries, giving a sweet, dense fruitiness. In the heart, white oud and Iris pallida pull that sweetness towards a woody, slightly powdery side. Musk and black woods close it in the base with a spicy, resinous, smoky finish. Juliette Has A Gun Another Oud and Oil Lab Hamango have a close profile.

White Peaches

6.9

Shay & Blue · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Shay & Blue White Peaches is a fresh, fruity unisex scent with a light sweetness, suited to spring and summer days and relaxed, casual wear. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Voters mostly find its character feminine and modern. It opens on white peach, and elderflower sorbet in the heart adds a cool, floral lightness. Silver birch settles underneath as a woody base. Sweetness sits over the fresh, floral and fruity accords, with a slightly synthetic shimmer in the background. Zara Shades of Lust and Steffen Schraut Steffen Schraut have a close profile.

Oud Alif (Fragrance Concentrée)

7.8

Shay & Blue · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Shay & Blue Oud Alif is a sweet, spicy woody-oriental that leans towards fall and winter evenings, and it is unisex. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring follows close behind, and few choose summer. It does best in the evening and on nights out, though it also works for leisure and the office. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. It opens with oud, moves into saffron and dark chocolate in the heart, and rests on patchouli and nappa leather. The result is sweet, spicy, resinous and smoky, with earthy and leathery tones alongside. Gucci The Voice of the Snake and Zara Exclusive Oud have a close profile.

Atropa Belladonna

7.3

Shay & Blue · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Shay & Blue Atropa Belladonna pairs blackcurrant, jasmine and patchouli in a fresh, floral and sweet unisex scent. It opens with the fruity brightness of blackcurrant. In the heart, jasmine and white narcissus add a soft, powdery floral note. Patchouli and Bourbon vanilla take over at the base, and the scent settles into a creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters read it as mostly feminine, with a fair share calling it modern. Marc Gebauer Amorist and Ellis Brooklyn Myth have a close profile.

Blueberry Musk

7.0

Shay & Blue · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Shay & Blue Blueberry Musk is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, fruity opening of blueberry and orange zest with a soft, powdery base of white musk. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a light trail without pushing itself on the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Among character votes, the feminine side leads, with modern next. It opens with blueberry and orange zest, sweet and bright. Magnolia and orange blossom bring a gentle floral softness in the heart. Cashmere wood and white musk then settle it into a creamy, powdery base.

Blackberry Woods

7.3

Shay & Blue · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Shay & Blue Blackberry Woods is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that sets blackberry, neroli and lemon leaf over a dry base of cypress wood. Blackberry leads at the start, giving the scent a sweet, fruity brightness. In the heart, neroli and lemon leaf add a citrusy, floral and green freshness. Cypress wood in the base balances the sweetness with a woody, slightly spicy foundation. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It is unisex, though most votes read it as feminine. Goutal Néroli and Rituals No. 10 Lemongrass & Neroli have a close profile.

Dandelion Fig

7.2

Shay & Blue · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Shay & Blue Dandelion Fig is a fresh, green unisex scent led by lemon grass, dandelion leaf and fig, suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, and masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it wears easily on either. It opens with lemon grass and dandelion leaf, a sharp, citrusy greenness. In the heart, juniper and tomato vine add an earthy, lightly spicy tone. Fig closes it in the base with a soft, fruity note. Floral and woody touches sit among the accords. Jil Sander Pure Man and Annayake Omizu for Him have a close profile.

Blacks Club Leather

7.4

Shay & Blue · 2014

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Shay & Blue Blacks Club Leather is a sweet, spicy and smoky leather scent, unisex, that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens on English leather, and brandy in the heart adds a warm, sweet turn. The base of firewood, mahogany and beeswax settles into a woody, resinous and smoky character, with an oriental sweetness running underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, mainly for evenings and nights out. It leans masculine for most voters, though a fair share read it as feminine. Two perfumes with a close profile are WienerBlut Palais Nizam and Annette Neuffer Maroquin.

Sicilian Limes

7.3

Shay & Blue · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Shay & Blue Sicilian Limes is a fresh, citrus-led scent with a light salty edge, suited to warm days and everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it fits daily, leisure and office wear best. It leans masculine in the votes but also draws feminine ones, so it reads as a true unisex. It opens with lime, citrus notes, margarita and sea salt, giving an aquatic, green freshness. Rosemary adds a lightly spicy herbal touch in the heart, and moss and cedarwood settle the scent onto a woody base. Birkholz Corsica - Baiser de la Mer and L'Occitane Bois Flotté have a close profile.

Watermelons

6.4

Shay & Blue · 2015

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Shay & Blue Watermelons is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, balancing its fruity sweetness with a light green edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Voters lean feminine, though some call it masculine, so overall it sits in between. It opens with green mandarin orange and watermelon, cool and lightly sweet together. The heart of honeysuckle, leaves and green tea keeps things green and airy. Vetiver anchors the base with a dry, woody finish. Svensk Parfym Fröjd and Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen Hamptons Style have a close profile.

Parfum Nashwa (Extract of Parfum)

7.9

Shay & Blue · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Shay & Blue Parfum Nashwa is a floral, sweet gourmand fragrance, with the creamy warmth of coconut and cocoa set on a woody base. It opens with neroli and bergamot, which bring the floral side first. In the heart, coconut and cocoa come forward and the scent turns sweeter and creamier. The base of musk and oud adds a spicy, woody floor, while fruity and oriental tones stay in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out; summer is the least chosen season. It is described as unisex, though voters lean towards a feminine character. It has been discontinued. Nejma Seven and Amado Arabian Rose have a close profile.

Cotton Flower

7.7

Shay & Blue · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Shay & Blue Cotton Flower is a fresh, powdery and creamy unisex scent that recalls clean laundry, and it suits spring and summer, daily and office wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business settings lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is made as a unisex scent. It opens on cotton flower, moves to iris in the heart and rests on cashmere wood. The fresh, floral start softens into powdery iris, and the cashmere wood finishes it on a woody, creamy base. The sweetness is light and the air has a synthetic cleanness. Berdoues Musc Blanc & Lin and Juliette Has A Gun Musc Invisible have a close profile.

English Cherry Blossom

7.2

Shay & Blue · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Shay & Blue English Cherry Blossom is a fresh, citrusy floral-fruity scent; it is sold as unisex, though voters read it as more feminine and pick it mostly for spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays with you through the day without feeling heavy. Most voters choose it for daily wear, leisure and the office, while evenings and nights come second. It reads as modern. The top opens bright with green mandarin orange, cherry blossom and bergamot. The heart adds a sweet, fruity side through black cherry, fig, honeysuckle and blackcurrant. Iris and cherry wood in the base close it softly, with green and lightly spicy tones running through.

Lilacs & Gooseberries

8.0

Shay & Blue · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Shay & Blue Lilacs & Gooseberries is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent built around lilac and gooseberry, suited to spring and summer days. Lilac opens on a floral, powdery note, and gooseberry in the heart adds a fruity, lightly green edge. In the base, white amber softens everything and sweetens the scent as it settles, keeping the freshness intact. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and it sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. Bella Des Lilac & Gooseberry and Guerlain Idylle (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Tallulahs Camellia

7.5

Shay & Blue · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Shay & Blue Tallulahs Camellia is a fresh, green and creamy floral with a light sweetness and a woody base, suited to spring and summer days. It opens with bluebell, green and airy. In the heart, gardenia and lily form a creamy floral core, while blond woods and white tea in the base soften it and settle it onto a lightly woody ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate, leaving a soft trail close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daytime and office wear leading. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Alkemia Midnight Garden and Furla Irresistibile have a close profile.

Amber Rose (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Shay & Blue · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Shay & Blue Amber Rose Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet unisex scent that pairs May rose with dulce de leche and white amber. The rose reads floral and fresh at first, then dulce de leche pulls the scent towards a creamy, sweet side. White amber leaves a woody, powdery warmth underneath; the sweetness never takes over, and the fresh floral side stays in view. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters place it in leisure and daytime wear, followed by the office, with evening and night out chosen less often. Guerlain Musc Outreblanc and Lancôme Rose on the Moon have a close profile.

Suffolk Lavender

7.8

Shay & Blue · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Shay & Blue Suffolk Lavender is a unisex scent that sets lavender against spices, frankincense and pine wood, fresh yet resinous; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and it sits fairly evenly between masculine and feminine. Lavender comes first and gives it a fresh, green feel. In the heart, spices, frankincense and melon join in: the melon adds a fruity sweetness, while the frankincense brings a resinous, slightly smoky depth. In the base, musk and pine wood soften it onto a woody footing. Serge Lutens Encens et lavande and Compagnie de Provence Encens Lavande have a close profile.

Amber Oud Ahad

7.7

Shay & Blue · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Shay & Blue Amber Oud Ahad is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring a distant third. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet it is also worn for leisure and daily wear. It opens with neroli, then red rose and orris absolute add a floral, powdery softness at the heart. In the base, amber, labdanum and oud take over, and the scent settles into a resinous, woody warmth with a hint of smoke. Jo Malone Violet & Amber Absolu and Brecourt Ambre Noir (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Scarlet Lily

6.7

Shay & Blue · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Shay & Blue Scarlet Lily is a fresh, green floral that softens its sweetness with a powdery, creamy feel, and it is unisex. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these read as first impressions rather than firm verdicts. With no gender lean, it sits comfortably on men and women alike. It opens with lotus, which gives it an airy lift. In the heart, ylang-ylang and Asian lily bring out the floral side, while amber carries the sweetness and the creamy texture into a soft dry finish. Demeter Fragrance Library Ylang Ylang (Cologne) and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Le Beau Parfum have a close profile.

Almond Cucumber

6.3

Shay & Blue · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Shay & Blue Almond Cucumber is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent built around cucumber and almond; it has been discontinued. It opens with cucumber, cool and watery. In the heart, almond blossom, heliotrope and mimosa add a soft, powdery floral note. The base of almond and almond wood turns it gourmand and sweet, while the fresh, aquatic and green sides keep that sweetness in check, with a slightly synthetic sheen in the background. L'Occitane en Provence Voyage en Méditerranée - Mimosa de L'Estérel and Acca Kappa Mimosa have a close profile.

Tonka Angelica

7.9

Shay & Blue · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Shay & Blue Tonka Angelica pairs heliotrope, osmanthus, angelica and tonka bean in a unisex scent that sits between fresh and sweet. Longevity and sillage are both moderate; the sample of votes is small, but voters rate each slightly above the middle. As a unisex scent, it doesn't lean toward either gender. It carries a floral, green freshness: heliotrope and osmanthus soften it, while angelica brings forward the green side. Tonka bean adds the sweetness and a powdery, creamy texture. Spicy, resinous and faintly smoky tones stay in the background. Jo Malone Mimosa & Cardamom and Karl Lagerfeld Karleidoscope have a close profile.