The Perfume Library

20 perfumes

Longevity

Testament Collection

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Testament Collection Longevity is a unisex scent built on whisky, rum and cognac alongside tobacco and cedar, settling into sweet vanilla and sandalwood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. Opinion is split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, so it works either way. It opens with whisky, rum and cognac, with tobacco and cedar giving it a warm, smoky feel. In the heart, cinnamon and coriander add spice, softened by white blossoms and frankincense. The base of vanilla, benzoin, sandalwood and patchouli turns sweet and resinous.

Sang Noir

7.2

Testament Collection · 2019

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Testament Collection Sang Noir is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that sets an opening of saffron, nutmeg and cumin against the warm woodiness of oud, patchouli and sandalwood. The top notes bring saffron, nutmeg, cumin and clove for a spicy start. In the heart, sandalwood, patchouli, oud, cedarwood and vetiver build a woody, earthy body. The base sweetens with vanilla, rum and beeswax, while musk and ambergris hold that sweetness on a warm, dense footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, and it is also worn for leisure. It suits men and women who want a rich, oriental scent. Afnan Supremacy in Oud and Electimuss Jupiter have a close profile.

Sin Poetry (2018)

7.0

Testament Collection · 2018

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Testament Collection Sin Poetry (2018) is a unisex scent that opens with red pepper, black pepper and thyme and settles into a warm, resinous heart of vetiver, cinnamon and frankincense; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters pick it most for leisure and evenings, with nights out also well represented; it is chosen less often for the office. The top carries spice and a lemon zest freshness, while the heart of cinnamon, frankincense and myrrh pulls it towards resinous and smoky. In the base, labdanum, amber and musk keep the warmth, with cashmere wood and melon softening it slightly. The overall feel is spicy, woody and oriental.

No Shame

6.8

Testament Collection

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Testament Collection No Shame is a unisex scent that opens with orange, plum, gardenia and lily of the valley, then turns sweet with tonka bean and vanilla. The top pairs orange and plum with gardenia and lily of the valley, with leather alongside. In the heart, tonka bean, coconut and vanilla bring sweetness while rose, tuberose and jasmine keep the floral side going. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, black violet and cashmeran settles it onto a woody, powdery ground. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters spread evenly across leisure, night out, daily, business and evening wear, so the scent isn't tied to a single setting. Calvin Klein Secret Obsession and M. Micallef Floral have a close profile.

Exotic Leather

8.6

Testament Collection · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Testament Collection Exotic Leather is a sweet, spicy unisex scent where bergamot, saffron and coconut meet leather. The top is bergamot, mandarin orange, pineapple and saffron, which reads fresh, citrusy and lightly fruity. In the heart, coconut and jasmine add a soft floral sweetness while leather brings a smoky depth. Vanilla, amber and musk settle it into a warm, oriental base. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, so it stays on skin for a long time and carries well around you. It suits men and women alike. Bond No. 9 Sutton Place and Parfums de Marly Godolphin have a close profile.

Blind Date

7.2

Testament Collection

Floral · Green · Fruity

Testament Collection Blind Date is a floral-fruity unisex scent that opens with plum, honey pomelo and saffron, then sets rose and violet against a leathery heart. Plum and honey pomelo give a sweet fruit opening, while saffron and juniper berry sharpen it with a spicy edge. Rose, violet and carnation lead the heart, softened by vanilla, leather and coconut. The base of vetiver, tonka bean, raspberry, cashmere and sandalwood closes it sweet and balanced. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure and evening wear, with daily use and nights out close behind. It reads as neither masculine nor feminine.

Karma

8.9

Testament Collection · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Testament Collection Karma is a spicy, sweet unisex scent that opens on coriander, tobacco and ginger with cinnamon alongside. The top notes pair coriander and tobacco with ginger and cinnamon for a spicy start. In the heart, cocoa, aniseed, clove and vanilla pull it towards a creamy, gourmand sweetness. The base of amber, benzoin, dried fruits and oud dries down warm, resinous and faintly animalic. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It suits those who like rich, oriental, sweet fragrances and is not a light or fresh choice. Lou de Pre Amber Flame and François Delì Sweet Tobacco have a close profile.

Abuser

7.9

Testament Collection · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Testament Collection Abuser opens with rum, cognac and mandarin, then settles into a sweet, smoky, spicy unisex scent built on resins and wood. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good; the sample is small, but the lean on longevity is strong. With no season or occasion votes, nothing more specific can be said about when it suits, and as a unisex scent it doesn't tilt towards masculine or feminine. The first impression is the warm sweetness of rum and cognac, softened by mandarin and tangerine. In the heart, lavender, sage and rose come forward while jasmine and iris stay in the background. The base is led by oud, tobacco, labdanum and frankincense, drying down into a woody, resinous, smoky warmth. Zoologist Camel and Xerjoff Red Hoba have a close profile.

Cosmology

5.3

Testament Collection · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Testament Collection Cosmology is a unisex scent where rose, plum and raspberry set up a fresh, sweet, fruity-floral character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though only a small number of voters have rated it, so these figures are tentative. There is no clear lean towards a season or occasion, and it reads neither masculine nor feminine. It opens with rose, aniseed, plum, chamomile and raspberry, fresh and fruity. In the heart, clove, tuberose, heliotrope and jasmine thicken the floral side. The base of musk, vanilla, coconut and tonka bean adds a gourmand sweetness, while animalic notes and moss give it a synthetic, slightly sharp undertone.

No Privacy

6.1

Testament Collection · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Testament Collection No Privacy is a unisex scent that opens with a bright mix of cinnamon, grapefruit and lemon before moving into a floral heart and a sweet, woody base. The opening of cinnamon, grapefruit, lemon and coriander reads fresh, spicy and slightly fruity. In the heart, carnation, ylang-ylang, violet, rose and orchid bring the floral side forward, with green and synthetic touches running through the transition. The base is led by vetiver, patchouli, musk, oud and vanilla, while cedarwood, costus and amber settle the dry-down on a sweet, woody footing. It sits in a balance that suits both men and women.