The Perfume Library

14 perfumes

7ᵉ Sens / Septième Sens (Eau de Parfum)

Sonia Rykiel · 1979

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Sonia Rykiel 7ᵉ Sens / Septième Sens Eau de Parfum is a floral, woody chypre for women that leans towards autumn and winter evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or a night out, though spring is not far behind. Most read it as feminine and classic, while a fair share call it masculine. It opens on bergamot, jasmine, ylang-ylang, rose and aldehydes for a floral start. Plum, peach and honey in the heart pull it towards fruity and sweet. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli, amber, musk and moss adds a woody, resinous, animal depth, with coriander bringing a spicy touch.

Belle en Rykiel (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Sonia Rykiel · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Sonia Rykiel Belle en Rykiel Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that joins a fresh, fruity opening to a gourmand, spicy and powdery sweetness; it has been discontinued. Lavender, mandarin orange and red currant give a bright, fruity first impression. In the heart, frankincense, heliotrope and coffee bring floral powder together with a gourmand warmth. It settles on a sweet, woody, oriental base of amber, vanilla, mahogany and patchouli. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also fits office and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine. Jil Sander Jil (2009) and Lancôme Miracle Forever have a close profile.

Le Parfum

8.0

Sonia Rykiel · 1993

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sonia Rykiel (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Sonia Rykiel · 1997

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Sonia Rykiel Eau de Toilette is a floral women's fragrance that ties a fresh, fruity opening to a sweet, powdery, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with blackcurrant, mandarin orange, pineapple and passion fruit, a bright fruity start. Violet, honeysuckle, lily of the valley and cardamom bring a soft floral and spicy heart. The base of tonka bean, vanilla and sandalwood turns sweet and powdery, while patchouli and cinnamon add an earthy, spicy depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters suggest it most for daytime and evening, and it also suits leisure hours. Grès Ambre de Cabochard and Salvador Dali Le Roy Soleil (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Rykiel Woman (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Sonia Rykiel · 2003

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Sonia Rykiel Rykiel Woman Eau de Parfum opens with date, pink pepper and violet before settling into a sweet, spicy floral built on jasmine and Bulgarian rose; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters place it mostly in business and daily wear, then night out and evening. It is made for women. The top shows date, pink pepper and violet. The heart pairs jasmine and Bulgarian rose with black pepper and sunflower. In the base, musk, leather and amber tie the floral, sweet, powdery body to a woody, resinous, leathery warmth.

Rykiel Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Sonia Rykiel · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Sonia Rykiel Rykiel Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's fragrance where citrus and spice sit on a woody frame; it has been discontinued, and it suits spring and summer days. It opens with cardamom, mint, yuzu and grapefruit, cool and bright. The heart brings violet, nutmeg, cinnamon and cypress, adding a floral and spicy side. The base of cedarwood, sandalwood, fir balsam and amber gives it a warm, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. It fits daily wear, leisure and the office comfortably, thanks to its light touch. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme and Molton Brown Vetiver & Grapefruit have a close profile.

Rykiel Man

7.5

Sonia Rykiel · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Sonia Rykiel Rykiel Man is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built around grapefruit, bergamot and green leaves; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for daily and leisure wear, some for the office, and fewer for evenings or nights out. Its fougère and woody build reads clearly masculine. Grapefruit and bergamot brightness meets green leaves. Cardamom and pepper add a spicy edge, while sandalwood and vetiver lay a woody base. Vanilla and musk soften the sweetness slightly, and a synthetic sheen runs through the whole. Zara Black Tag and Acqua di Parma Note di Colonia II have a close profile.

Rykiel Homme Grey

7.2

Sonia Rykiel · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sonia Rykiel Rykiel Homme Grey pairs the brightness of yuzu, tangerine and green apple with the soft warmth of sandalwood and tonka bean; it is a men's fragrance that has been discontinued. It opens on citrus and fruit: yuzu, tangerine, green apple and orange leaf give it a fresh, faintly aquatic start. In the heart, cyclamen, rosewood and nutmeg add a floral and spicy turn. The base of sandalwood, tonka bean and musk settles it onto a woody, sweet and powdery ground. The overall impression is fresh yet gentle, a light masculine scent that never turns heavy.