The Perfume Library

Capriccio

8.1

Somens · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Somens Capriccio is a unisex fragrance built around bergamot, pineapple and saffron, opening fresh, citrusy and fruity before settling into a woody base. The opening pairs bright bergamot and pineapple with a sweet fruit note, softened by cranberry and jasmine. Saffron and patchouli add a spicy touch in the heart. In the base, oakmoss, amber, musk and birch pull it towards a warm, woody finish. A sweet, synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall and winter close behind. Daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, while office and night out also fit. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Lattafa Sheikh Al Shuyukh Concentrated and Zimaya Sharaf the Club have a close profile.

Arena

8.0

Somens · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Somens Arena is a unisex scent built around rose, cardamom and oud, joining a floral and spicy side to a sweet, woody warmth. The top holds rose, artemisia and cardamom. The heart brings sage, amber, cypriol, iris and red fruits, where the scent turns sweeter and takes on a creamy, slightly animalic warmth. Oud, vanilla, woody notes and musk form the base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Its character tilts masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Rasasi Amber Oudh and Tiziana Terenzi Dubhe have a close profile.

Atlantis

7.8

Somens · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Somens Atlantis is a sweet, fruity unisex scent that sets wild berries, caramel and peach against a base of oud, vanilla and Peru balsam. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and nights out share the votes equally. Most voters read it as feminine or modern. The top is sweet, with wild berries, strawberry, peach and caramel. In the heart, saffron, leather and cypriol bring a smoky edge over the fruit. The base of oud, vanilla and benzoin settles into a warm, creamy trail.

Éclair

7.4

Somens · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Somens Éclair is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus over a creamy, sweet gourmand base, with a slightly synthetic, fruity sweetness. It opens with orange, neroli and lemon in a fresh citrus layer. Coconut, nuts and amber soften the heart, and in the base vanilla, creamy notes, sandalwood and benzoin turn the sweetness into a smooth, warm finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good by voters. Season votes spread almost evenly across winter, fall and spring, with summer getting fewer. Daytime, leisure and night-out wear draw similar support. Montale Bubble Forever and Montale Day Dreams have a close profile.

Seda

7.6

Somens · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Somens Seda is a fresh, floral unisex scent that opens with galbanum, mandarin orange and citrus fruits. In the top, galbanum's green sharpness is softened by mandarin orange and citrus fruits. The heart adds a fruity sweetness and a floral texture through blackcurrant and jasmine. Musk and cedar dry down at the base, leaving a creamy, lightly spicy warmth in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, though the other seasons draw nearly as many votes. It leans towards evenings and leisure time, and is also worn for business and daily use. Chanel Gabrielle Chanel and La Rive Destinée have a close profile.

Jade

7.8

Somens · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Somens Jade is a fresh, citrusy floral for anyone, with gardenia and bergamot at its heart and a woody base beneath. Jade's longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the votes are few, so take that as a first impression. The scent is unisex and leans neither masculine nor feminine. It opens with fruity and floral notes. In the heart, gardenia brings a creamy, powdery softness while bergamot adds a citrus lift. Sandalwood and cedar settle the base into a woody, lightly sweet finish. Dior Pure Poison and Dior Joy (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Onice

7.7

Somens · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Somens Onice is a unisex fragrance that opens with a fresh, citrusy and green brightness and settles onto a woody, lightly creamy base. The top notes are mint, orange and black pepper: a cool, spicy and lively start. Cashmere and elemi resin then soften the heart, adding a resinous, creamy texture. Musk and cedarwood dry down underneath, with sweet and synthetic touches lingering in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though with few votes these ratings are tentative. It suits men and women alike, with a profile that is neither heavy nor wholly light. Iceberg Twice Nero and Goldfield & Banks Wood Infusion have a close profile.

Aria

6.5

Somens · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Somens Aria is a unisex fragrance that opens with bergamot, lemon and pomegranate, then carries tea, fig and jasmine in its heart. Citrus and pomegranate lead, giving a bright, lightly fruity first impression. In the heart, tea, fig and jasmine pull the scent in a green, floral direction with a creamy softness. Vetiver, cedar and musk settle into a woody base, while the sweetness stays in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. The fresh, green character suits everyday wear and reads neither masculine nor feminine. Byredo Bal d'Afrique and Detaille Fleur de Peau have a close profile.

Somens · 2022