The Perfume Library

№ 02 - L'Air du Désert Marocain (Eau de Toilette Intense)

8.5

Tauer Perfumes · 2005

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tauer Perfumes № 02 - L'Air du Désert Marocain (Eau de Toilette Intense) is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent, built around cumin, cistus and cedarwood. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out; summer is the least picked season. It reads masculine to many, though it is also treated as unisex. It opens with cumin, coriander and petitgrain for a spicy start. In the heart, jasmine and cistus add a resinous warmth. As it dries, cedarwood, vetiver and ambergris leave a woody, earthy, smoky base, with the sweetness sitting on top. Tauer Perfumes L'Air du Désert Marocain (Solid Perfume) and Proraso Wood and Spice have a close profile.

Au Coeur du Désert

8.5

Tauer Perfumes · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tauer Perfumes Au Coeur du Désert is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that opens with spices and citrus notes and settles into amber, patchouli and woody notes. The top is spices and citrus notes, with amber at the heart. The base brings woody notes, patchouli, balsamic notes and ambergris. The accords build a sweet, spicy, resinous oriental character, and earthy and smoky tones deepen it without making it harsh. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer comes last. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with daytime and office wear chosen less often. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Un Thé au Sahara and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

PHI - Une Rose de Kandahar / Collectible PHI - Une Rose de Kandahar

8.1

Tauer Perfumes · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tauer Perfumes PHI - Une Rose de Kandahar is a rose-centred, sweet and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with bitter almond, cinnamon, bergamot and apricot, a spicy, fruity start. In the heart, Afghan rose and Bulgarian rose absolute meet tobacco absolute and Bourbon geranium. Tonka bean, vanilla and ambergris sweeten the base, while patchouli and vetiver add a woody floor; overall it reads powdery, resinous and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine character are close, which fits its unisex label. Guerlain 180 Ans de Créations and Stendhal Ambre Sublime have a close profile.

№ 03 - Lonestar Memories

7.8

Tauer Perfumes · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tauer Perfumes № 03 - Lonestar Memories is a leathery, resinous and smoky unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with green geranium, carrot seed and clary sage, then deepens into cistus, jasmine and leather. Sandalwood, tonka bean, myrrh and vetiver form the base. The overall impression is sweet, spicy and earthy, with an animal warmth and a woody backbone. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and night out. In the character votes, masculine leads and classic comes second. Rasasi Faqat Lil Rijal and Parfums de Marly Kuhuyan have a close profile.

L'Air des Alpes Suisses

7.6

Tauer Perfumes · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tauer Perfumes L'Air des Alpes Suisses is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most pick spring, fall and summer, while winter stays in the background. Leisure, daily and business wear lead, with evening and night out chosen less. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. It opens with alpine herbs, an air accord and granite, which give a cool, crisp feel. Towards the heart, alpine lily, green, powdery and spicy notes build a floral, lightly sweet greenness. The base of larch, soil and beech leaves a woody, damp ground. Gebauer & Gebauer By Appointment and Lorenzo Villoresi Yerbamate have a close profile.

№ 06 - Incense Rosé

7.7

Tauer Perfumes · 2008

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Tauer Perfumes № 06 - Incense Rosé is a spicy, resinous and smoky unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter evenings. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Fall leads the season votes, followed by winter and spring, while summer sits well behind. Voters choose it mostly for evenings and nights out, and less for the office. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. The top opens with cardamom, wild rose, clementine and bergamot, citrusy and spiced. Orris root, castoreum and frankincense form the heart. In the base, patchouli, vetiver, myrrh and Texas cedar build a woody, smoky floor. Amouage Decision and Astier de Villatte Delhi have a close profile.

Sundowner

7.7

Tauer Perfumes · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Tauer Perfumes Sundowner is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent with a clear gourmand side. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is rarely chosen for summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as unisex. Tobacco absolute, cypriol and patchouli build a woody, earthy and smoky base. Cinnamon adds spice, while vanilla, tonka bean and cocoa absolute sweeten it towards gourmand. Orange zest and bergamot lighten the density a little. Resinous and oriental accords give the whole a warm depth. Von Eusersdorff Classic Patchouli and Réminiscence L'Incroyable Patchouli have a close profile.

№ 09 - Orange Star

7.1

Tauer Perfumes · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tauer Perfumes № 09 - Orange Star is a unisex scent that ties the bright citrus of clementine and mandarin orange to the sweetness of vanilla and tonka bean. Clementine and mandarin orange lead, while lemon grass and orange blossom in the heart pull that fresh citrus in a floral direction. In the base, tonka bean, vanilla and ambergris soften it and make it sweeter. Fresh, fruity and sweet accords dominate; spicy, woody and resinous tones stay in the background. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads comfortably either way. Bond No. 9 Lafayette Street and Bottega Veneta Knot have a close profile.

№ 05 - Incense Extrême

7.3

Tauer Perfumes · 2008

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

Tauer Perfumes № 05 - Incense Extrême is a unisex scent with a green, spicy and resinous character, leaning woody and smoky. Petitgrain and coriander open on a green, spicy note. In the heart, iris and frankincense bring a resinous, earthy feel. Dry woods and ambergris settle underneath, keeping it woody, smoky and oriental. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Tauer Perfumes № 02 - L'Air du Désert Marocain (Eau de Toilette Intense) and Robert Piguet Casbah have a close profile.

№ 01 - Le Maroc pour Elle

7.3

Tauer Perfumes · 2005

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tauer Perfumes № 01 - Le Maroc pour Elle is a warm, feminine oriental that sets a sweet floral heart against spice and resin. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters mostly find it feminine, though a fair share read it as masculine. It opens with mandarin orange and lavender. Jasmine and Moroccan rose give the heart a floral warmth. Atlas cedar and balsam then settle into a woody, resinous, earthy base, with a spicy sweetness running through it. Its profile is close to Tom Ford Arabian Wood and Goutal Sables.

Phtaloblue

6.9

Tauer Perfumes · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tauer Perfumes Phtaloblue is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean slightly masculine, though plenty call it feminine, so it sits in between. It also works in fall, while winter is the least chosen season. The top opens with bergamot, Sicilian lemon and Bulgarian lavender, with fennel adding a green edge. In the heart, orange blossom and rock samphire come forward. The base of cedar, amber and tonka bean sweetens and softens it. Aquatic and spicy facets run through it. Nikos Sculpture Homme and Chopard Heaven have a close profile.

L'Eau

7.8

Tauer Perfumes · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tauer Perfumes L'Eau is a unisex scent that sets fresh, sweet citrus on a powdery, woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable on skin without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. On character, feminine leads, with masculine a clear second. The top is lemon, orange and Italian bergamot; lemon blossom and iris soften it through the heart. Sandalwood, musk and ambergris leave a creamy, woody warmth underneath, while fruity and lightly spicy touches keep the sweetness balanced. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Femme (Eau de Parfum) and Etro Relent have a close profile.

№ 08 - Une Rose Chyprée

7.9

Tauer Perfumes · 2009

Citrus · Floral · Green

Tauer Perfumes № 08 - Une Rose Chyprée is a unisex fragrance that opens with citrus and spice, then sets rose on a green, resinous chypre frame; it has been discontinued. Clementine, bergamot and lemon zest give it a bright start, while laurel and cinnamon add a green, spicy edge. The heart is led by rose absolute, Bulgarian rose and Bourbon geranium. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, labdanum and oakmoss form a dry, woody, resinous floor, softened slightly by vanilla. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters read it as more feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Tauer Perfumes Golestan and Jazeel The Palace have a close profile.

Lonesome Rider

7.3

Tauer Perfumes · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Tauer Perfumes Lonesome Rider opens with bright bergamot and grapefruit and settles into a dry, smoky blend of pepper, clove, leather and vetiver; it is unisex and has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evening and leisure wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though a sizeable share finds it feminine. It starts with a fresh citrus lift from bergamot and grapefruit, with pepper and clove adding spice. In the heart, orris root, rose, castoreum and leather take over, with the floral side staying in the background and softening the leathery character. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and cedarwood gives it a dry, smoky, woody floor.

№ 14 - Noontide Petals

7.6

Tauer Perfumes · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tauer Perfumes № 14 - Noontide Petals opens fresh and citrusy, then settles into a powdery, sweet, resinous floral; it is a unisex scent suited to leisure and daytime. It wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters place it in spring and fall, though summer and winter get votes too. Leisure, daily and evening wear lead the occasions. Voters read it mostly as feminine, with a sizeable masculine minority. It has been discontinued. The top notes are aldehydes, bergamot and Bourbon geranium, a clean citrus start. The heart is dominated by tuberose, ylang-ylang, rose and jasmine. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood, frankincense and vanilla give the flowers a woody, smoky, resinous footing. Meo Fusciuni Viole Nere and Chanel 1932 have a close profile.

L'Oudh

7.7

Tauer Perfumes · 2018

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Tauer Perfumes L'Oudh is a unisex scent built around Laotian oud, castoreum, styrax and myrrh, with a smoky, resinous and animalic character. It stays dense and dark from start to finish. Oud, patchouli and Java vetiver lay an earthy base, while tobacco and castoreum add a leathery edge. Jasmine and rose absolute and Mysore sandalwood soften that edge a little, but the spicy, woody side always dominates. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is most often placed in the evening or on a night out. Many find it masculine. Amouage Opus XIII - Silver Oud and Nishane Afrika-Olifant have a close profile.

Golestan

7.6

Tauer Perfumes · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Tauer Perfumes Golestan is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot and lemon zest over orange blossom, tuberose and rose absolute. It opens with bergamot and lemon zest as a citrus lift, while cinnamon and ylang-ylang add a spicy, floral warmth. The heart builds a full floral body from orange blossom, tuberose and rose absolute. In the base, vanilla leads, with woods, ambergris, patchouli and cistus giving it a resinous, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is close behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out. It tilts somewhat feminine, but plenty of voters call it masculine. Roja Parfums Aoud and Xerjoff Esquel have a close profile.

Collectible ZETA - A Linden Blossom Theme

7.3

Tauer Perfumes · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tauer Perfumes Collectible ZETA - A Linden Blossom Theme is a fresh, floral and gently sweet unisex scent built around linden blossom; it has been discontinued. It opens with bright bergamot, orange and lemon. The heart is a floral bouquet of linden blossom, orange blossom, neroli, rose and ylang-ylang, with green and spicy touches behind it. The base of iris, sandalwood and vanilla settles into a powdery, woody softness with a little sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is used mostly for leisure and daily wear. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Acca Kappa Tilia Cordata and Tuttotondo Erbe Alpine have a close profile.

Attar AT

8.1

Tauer Perfumes · 2017

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Tauer Perfumes Attar AT is a woody, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It smells dense and dark from start to finish: Spanish cistus and Mysore sandalwood build a warm, resinous base, while Java vetiver pulls it towards earthy and smoky ground. Egyptian jasmine absolute adds a floral softness, but the leathery and animal tones stay close behind. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it works as unisex. Tauer Perfumes L'Oudh and Ajmal Mukhallat Al Shams have a close profile.

№ 07 - Vetiver Dance

6.4

Tauer Perfumes · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tauer Perfumes № 07 - Vetiver Dance is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring, fall and summer, for leisure and workdays alike; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter getting less. For occasions, leisure and business lead, and it reads more masculine than feminine, though many find it feminine. The top opens with grapefruit, black pepper and clary sage, giving a citrusy, spicy start. The heart holds vetiver, lily of the valley and damask rose, where the green, earthy side comes forward. The base of tonka bean, cedarwood, ambergris and labdanum settles into a woody, resinous, slightly smoky finish. Roberto Capucci Blu Water and Pascal Morabito Villa Ocre have a close profile.

№ 11 - Carillon pour un Ange

6.6

Tauer Perfumes · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tauer Perfumes № 11 - Carillon pour un Ange is a fresh, green floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer close behind, and it is worn most often for leisure and evenings. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. It opens with ylang-ylang, rose, lilac and lily of the valley in a floral start. The heart brings in jasmine and leather. In the base, moss, ambergris and woods set an earthy, woody floor. The overall feel is fresh and green, with an animal edge and some spice.

№ 04 - Rêverie au Jardin

6.7

Tauer Perfumes · 2007

Floral · Green · Sweet

Tauer Perfumes № 04 - Rêverie au Jardin is a unisex scent where lavender, galbanum and orris root build a green, powdery floral garden that warms into vanilla and woods; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evenings also fitting. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits between the two. It opens with lavender, balsam fir, galbanum and bergamot, fresh, green and slightly spicy. The heart of orris root, rose and frankincense adds a powdery, resinous softness. The base of vanilla, ambergris, sandalwood and cedarwood dries down sweet, smoky and woody.

Cologne du Maghreb (2010)

7.2

Tauer Perfumes · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Tauer Perfumes Cologne du Maghreb is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with grapefruit, clementine, mandarin orange and lemon, with bergamot alongside. In the heart, orange blossom and rosemary add a green, lightly spicy touch. The base of Atlas cedar, labdanum and rose gives a woody, resinous, faintly smoky footing. Kerosene Wood Haven and Mugler Hot Cologne have a close profile.

Pentachord White

7.1

Tauer Perfumes · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Tauer Perfumes Pentachord White is a powdery, sweet floral that sets soft violet and vanilla against a woody, faintly smoky base, and it is treated as unisex. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters place it in autumn, spring and winter, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evenings. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though the masculine share is sizeable. It has been discontinued. The notes are rosewood, violet, Bourbon vanilla, orris root and ambergris. Violet and orris root give a powdery floral softness, vanilla carries the sweetness, and rosewood and ambergris add a woody, earthy depth. Spicy and smoky touches stay in the background.