The Perfume Library

28 perfumes

Inside Out (Eau de Parfum)

The Gate · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

The Gate Inside Out Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet unisex scent that moves from passion fruit, mandarin orange and Thai basil into vanilla ice cream; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. The top opens fruity and bright with sorbet, blackcurrant bud, passion fruit and mandarin orange. In the heart, frangipani and magnolia give a floral body, while rosemary, absinth and absinthe wormwood add a spicy, herbal edge. The base closes creamy and gourmand with vanilla ice cream.

First Sight (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

The Gate · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

The Gate First Sight Eau de Parfum is a fresh unisex scent that opens on lemonade, pear sorbet and curly mint before turning green with elderflower and sage; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes split closely between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. The opening is cool with cocktail, lemonade and citrus fruits, the pear sorbet softening it with a little sweetness. In the heart, elderberry and elderflower meet sage, pushing the scent towards green and spicy. Cedarwood and musk leave a soft, woody base. Parfums de Marly Greenley and Clean Citron Fig have a close profile.

Precious Moment (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

The Gate · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

The Gate Precious Moment Eau de Parfum is a gourmand-leaning unisex scent that balances floral and fruity sweetness with spice and wood; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to fall and winter, then spring, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out, though leisure and office wear get votes too. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with cardamom and dried fruits. In the heart, tuberose, tobacco flower and saffron blossom build a sweet floral core, while patchouli in the base adds a woody, oriental depth. Kenzo Jungle L'Éléphant and Bond No. 9 Chinatown have a close profile.

Memories (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

The Gate · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

The Gate Memories Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets the sweet fruit of black cherry and black raspberry against dark tobacco and frankincense; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring follows closely, and summer gets the smallest share. It leans towards evenings and nights out. It doesn't settle on one side: masculine and feminine votes are nearly equal. It opens with a fruity, sweet black cherry and black raspberry. In the heart, frangipani, dark tobacco and frankincense add a spicy, smoky, resinous depth. Tonka bean and maple syrup bring a gourmand sweetness to the base. Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia III and Amouage Vanilla Barka have a close profile.

Golden Hour

8.5

The Gate · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Gate Golden Hour is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, fruity opening of mango, coconut and bergamot with the creamy sweetness of sandalwood and vanilla. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters give each a high score. It is recommended most often for leisure and nights out, with daily wear and evenings not far behind. The top holds berries, lemon and exotic fruits alongside the mango and coconut. In the heart, peony and jasmine add a floral softness while sandalwood and cedarwood give it body. The base of vanilla, amber and white musk dries down sweet and creamy. Zara Tender Amber and OUAI Melrose Place (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Silent Symphony

7.3

The Gate · 2025

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Secret Encounter (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

The Gate · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

The Gate Secret Encounter Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets spice, wood and leather against a sweet, floral and fruity core. It opens with ginger, pink pepper and davana, and the heart holds sage, jasmine sambac, leather and tonka bean. The base rests on cedarwood, patchouli, vanilla and amber. A fruity sweetness is balanced by spicy and leathery notes, and the woody base ties it together with a soft warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits men and women alike. Byredo Bibliothèque and Xerjoff Muse share a close profile.

Ivory Temptation (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

The Gate · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

The Gate Ivory Temptation Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that pairs white peach and mandarin orange with rose and ylang-ylang in the heart; it has been discontinued. The top is white peach, mandarin orange, nectarine and cardamom, a fruity sweetness quickly tempered by spice. In the heart, ylang-ylang, rose, orange blossom, cinnamon and clove add a floral, spicy warmth. The base of sandalwood, vetiver, tonka bean and Kashmiri musk settles into a woody, powdery, oriental finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so treat that as tentative. Its sweet, powdery character suits men and women alike. Joop! Joop! Homme and Azzaro Oh la la have a close profile.

Sous Les Nuages (Extrait de Parfum)

8.9

The Gate · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Extrait de Parfum

The Gate Sous Les Nuages Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, green fougère that sets the coolness of peppermint, bergamot and rosemary on a woody base. It opens bright and airy with peppermint, rosemary, bergamot, yuzu and lemon. The heart brings pink pepper, ginger and thyme for spice, softened a little by jasmine and rose. The base is dry and woody, built on gaiac wood, cedarwood, nagarmotha and mossy notes, with musk and amber warming it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so treat these with caution. It is unisex, leaning neither clearly masculine nor feminine. Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir and Acqua di Parma Colonia C.L.U.B. have a close profile.

Oud Tonic (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

The Gate

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

The Gate Oud Tonic Eau de Parfum is a unisex woody scent that sets bright citrus against spice, smoke and leather; it has been discontinued. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level, and most voters rate its longevity as high. Its unisex build reads comfortably on both men and women. Mandarin orange, juniper berry and lime zest give it a fresh opening, with pear blossom softening the edge. In the heart, vetiver, saffron and clove form a spicy backbone. The base leans on cedar, black leather and oud, while musk rounds off a smoky, powdery, woody finish.

Le Grand Bleu (Extrait de Parfum)

8.3

The Gate · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Extrait de Parfum

The Gate Le Grand Bleu Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that carries a bright opening of grapefruit, pineapple and bergamot down into a sweet base of vanilla, caramel and tonka bean. The top pairs grapefruit, davana, pineapple, bergamot, ginger and apple, so citrus and fruit lead while ginger adds a light spice. Magnolia and rose give the heart a soft floral touch. In the base, musk, vanilla and caramel sweeten the scent, while patchouli and vetiver keep a woody balance. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the votes are few, so treat that with caution. The fresh, citrusy build makes it easy to wear day to day, and it sits comfortably on both men and women. Sospiro Vibrato and Creed Aventus Cologne have a close profile.

Snow Flakes

7.3

The Gate · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Gate Snow Flakes is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with floral and green shades alongside a fruity opening. It has been discontinued. It opens with blackcurrant, mandarin orange, pineapple and bergamot, giving a fruity, citrus-bright freshness. In the heart, rose, jasmine, patchouli and birch lend a floral and green depth. The base of musk, oakmoss, vanilla and ambergris softens everything, leaving a woody, lightly sweet trail. Aquatic and spicy touches stay in the background, and a synthetic sheen runs through it. Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man and LPDO Cretus have a close profile.

Pure OUDDiction (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

The Gate

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

The Gate Pure OUDDiction Eau de Parfum is a smoky, woody unisex scent built on oud, patchouli and vetiver; it has been discontinued. It opens with cannabis, cardamom, maté and sage, which read fresh, green and spicy. In the heart, suede, hay and fir balsam lay a leathery, resinous and slightly sweet ground. The base brings oud, patchouli, vetiver, musk and smoky notes together in an earthy, woody character. Its accords sit close to a fougère line. Roberto Ugolini Derby and Marc Gebauer Berserker have a close profile.