The Perfume Library

145 perfumes

Nombre Noir / ノンブルノワール (Parfum)

Shiseido · 1982

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Shiseido Nombre Noir / ノンブルノワール is a chypre-style women's fragrance that opens with bergamot and aldehydes, moves into a floral heart of rose, jasmine and orris root, and settles on vetiver, sandalwood and amber. The opening is bright and spicy, with bergamot, rosewood, aldehydes, coriander and marjoram. The heart turns floral and powdery, built on carnation, osmanthus, jasmine, rose and orris root. The base is woody and warm, with vetiver, sandalwood, honey, benzoin and musk, and a faintly animal edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the ratings rest on few votes. It is classed as a women's perfume and has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Lanvin Arpège and Jean Patou Sublime.

Saso / 沙棗 (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Shiseido · 1987

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Shiseido Saso / 沙棗 Eau de Parfum is a powdery, green-tinged floral that opens with lemon, hyacinth and aldehydes and moves into jasmine, violet and iris; it is made for women and has been discontinued. The top is led by lemon, hyacinth, aldehydes and bergamot, with green and fruity notes alongside. In the heart, jasmine, violet, iris and rose carry the floral character. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, benzoin and musk settles into a woody, powdery ground, while civet leaves a faint animal trace. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters split almost evenly across all four seasons, and it is chosen most for daily wear and leisure, with business and evening votes close behind. Le Galion Sortilège and Avon Soft Musk have a close profile.

Inouï (Eau de Parfum)

8.6

Shiseido · 1976

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Shiseido Inouï Eau de Parfum is a green, chypre-leaning women's fragrance that opens on juniper, galbanum and lemon. The top notes are juniper, green notes, galbanum, lemon and peach, so the first impression is fresh, citrusy and lightly fruity. Jasmine and freesia soften the heart with floral tones, while thyme and pine needle add a spicy, green edge. In the base, myrrh, cedar, civet, musk and oakmoss turn it woody, resinous and slightly animalic. Voters find its longevity strong, though the number of votes is small. The green, chypre structure keeps it on a composed, feminine line. Alliage and Diorella have a close profile.

Rosarium / ばら園 / Bara-en (Eau de Parfum)

6.3

Shiseido · 1986

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Shiseido Rosarium / ばら園 / Bara-en Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery floral built entirely around roses, made for women. It reads less like a single rose than a rose garden: Rosa gigantea, tea rose, damask rose, dog rose and Rosa roxburghii. The notes have no top, heart and base split and come across as one whole. A light fruity sweetness and a soft powdery feel sit alongside the fresh floral core. Longevity is rated strong, while sillage stays moderate, so it lasts a long time on skin without filling the room. It suits those who love rose in a simple, feminine form. Dior Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet (2014) and Chloé Roses de Chloé have a close profile.

Ever Bloom Sakura Art Edition

6.9

Shiseido · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Shiseido Ever Bloom Sakura Art Edition is a fresh, floral scent with a light fruity-sweet touch, made for women and built around a soft, blossom-garden impression. Cherry blossom and black cherry lead, with Bulgarian rose, orange blossom and cyclamen rounding out the floral side, while cedarwood leaves a faint woody trace behind. The accords add an aquatic freshness and a powdery, creamy softness; the sweetness stays restrained. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the votes are few, so treat those ratings as approximate. It suits those who want a fresh floral perfume. El Nabil Baby Musc (Extrait de Parfum) and Prada Candy Kiss (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.