The Perfume Library

Hypnotizing Fire (Parfum)

8.3

The Harmonist · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

The Harmonist Hypnotizing Fire is a unisex gourmand scent in which a floral, sweet core is warmed by spice, resin and smoke. It opens with a spicy trio of clove, pepper tree and Jamaican allspice. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, praliné and patchouli come forward, the rose softened by a sweet, creamy backdrop. Benzoin, Bourbon vanilla and oud form the base, and the scent dries down resinous, woody and slightly smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It leans slightly masculine in votes, though a sizeable share reads it as feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side.

Moon Glory

7.5

The Harmonist · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Harmonist Moon Glory is a floral and fruity unisex scent with a sweet, creamy, lightly gourmand character, easy to wear for leisure hours and evenings out. It opens with Comorian ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac and Chinese lychee, the flowers softened by the fruit's sweetness. In the heart, Laotian honey, queen-of-the-night and French Guayan passion flower take over. Hinoki wood, Peru balsam and Australian sandalwood set it on a woody, spicy base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, summer is not far behind, and winter is the least chosen season. It works for daytime as well as evening. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, though it is a unisex fragrance. Perfumes with a close profile include The Dua Brand Popped Cherry and Jimmy Choo Illicit.

Yin Transformation (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

The Harmonist · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Powdery

Eau de Parfum

The Harmonist Yin Transformation Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that links the freshness of mandarin orange and bergamot to the powdery softness of Bulgarian rose and iris. It opens bright with mandarin orange, bergamot and pink pepper. In the heart, maté tea, Bulgarian rose and Calypso orchid add a soft floral layer. The base of white musk, sandalwood and iris settles into a fresh, floral, powdery profile with a creamy feel. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, though as a unisex scent it suits anyone.

Royal Earth (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

The Harmonist · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

The Harmonist Royal Earth Eau de Parfum is a fresh unisex scent built around ambrette, neroli and Florentine iris, with a powdery, woody character. Carrot seed and angelica seed give the opening a dry, earthy edge, while heliotrope and neroli bring a soft floral heart. Vetiver, sandalwood and tonka bean settle into a creamy, lightly sweet woodiness at the base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without trailing far behind. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is worn across daily, leisure and business settings. Voters read it as more feminine and classic. Kenneth Cole for Her and Guerlain Eau de Lingerie have a close profile.

Sun Force

7.5

The Harmonist · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

The Harmonist Sun Force is a unisex scent that runs sweet and spicy, setting floral and woody sides against a warm, resinous core. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters spread across all four seasons almost evenly, with spring and autumn a little ahead. It leans towards night outs and leisure time. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly level, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with Bulgarian rose, saffron and Hawaiian pomelo: the rose and saffron give a spicy brightness, and the pomelo lifts it slightly. In the heart, frankincense, cardamom and honey build a sweet, resinous warmth. The base of musk, benzoin and sandalwood leaves a creamy, soft footing. The overall impression is a full-bodied, rounded oriental.

Guiding Water

6.8

The Harmonist · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Harmonist Guiding Water is a fresh, watery unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, with citrus, floral and green touches keeping it light. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. In character votes, feminine leads, with modern and masculine readings also present. It opens with ozonic notes, aquatic notes and watermelon for a cool start. In the heart, cyclamen, lotus and jasmine add a soft floral layer. In the base, white musk, lily and pink pepper settle it into a creamy, clean finish. Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo pour Femme and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Lotus have a close profile.

Metal Flower (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

The Harmonist · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

The Harmonist Metal Flower Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around rose oxide and orange blossom. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It reads mostly feminine, though some call it classic or modern. It opens with aldehydes, rose oxide and orange blossom, a cool, slightly green brightness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, Bulgarian rose and May rose form the floral core. Patchouli and white musk soften the base, and the overall feel is fresh, lightly sweet and fruity, with a spicy, synthetic edge.

Sacred Water

6.8

The Harmonist · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

The Harmonist Sacred Water is a fresh, floral and aquatic unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and easy everyday wear. It opens bright and lightly spicy with citron, mandarin orange and ginger. The heart turns to magnolia, laminaria and orange blossom, a soft, green-tinged floral, with the aquatic and fruity accords coming forward. Cedar, ambergris and amyris settle underneath as a woody base, while the sweetness stays in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. It reads more feminine than masculine to voters, though a fair share call it masculine or modern. French Avenue Pinnace Oryn and Escada Joyful have a close profile.

Golden Wood

7.6

The Harmonist · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

The Harmonist Golden Wood is a sweet, woody unisex scent that suits fall and spring days best. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and few choose summer. It leans towards leisure and evenings out, and works at the office too. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, elemi resin and barley malt, fresh, citrusy and lightly sweet. Cabreuva, oak and beeswax form a woody heart. The base of amber, roasted tonka bean and birch settles into something resinous, warm and sweet.

Matrix Metal

6.9

The Harmonist · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Harmonist Matrix Metal is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets nutmeg, cardamom and metallic notes against white tea and vetiver. It opens with spicy nutmeg and cardamom beside cool metallic notes. The heart of cyclamen, white tea and vetiver adds a floral, green lightness. The base of sequoia, white musk and sandalwood turns it powdery, creamy and softly sweet. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes split closely between feminine and masculine.

Desired Earth

7.1

The Harmonist · 2016

Fresh · Green · Sweet

The Harmonist Desired Earth opens with violet leaf, ambrette and shiso leaf, and carries immortelle and single malt whisky at its heart: a fresh, earthy unisex scent. The green freshness of violet leaf and shiso leaf leads at first, softened by ambrette. In the heart, immortelle, single malt whisky and black pepper add a spicy, faintly sweet depth. The base of tolu balm, patchouli and cade juniper wood settles it onto a resinous, woody, earthy ground. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and leisure and evening wear come up most often. Votes split fairly evenly between masculine and feminine readings, so it sits comfortably between the two. WienerBlut Panasch and Bibi Bigler Cembra have a close profile.

Magnetic Wood

7.1

The Harmonist · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Harmonist Magnetic Wood is a unisex scent that opens fresh with citrus and green notes, moves through powdery florals and settles on a woody base. The top is bright and green, with bergamot, osmanthus and green mandarin orange. At the heart, narcissus, iris and mimosa bring a powdery, creamy softness, while a spicy touch stays in the background. The base of gaiac wood, cedar and sandalwood gathers it all onto a dry, woody ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close without overwhelming the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading and business and evening also getting votes. Voters tend to read it as feminine and modern. Atelier Vesper Elea and Mizensir Bois Iridescent have a close profile.

Velvet Fire

7.4

The Harmonist · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Harmonist Velvet Fire is a unisex scent built around myrtle, saffron and tobacco, balancing a fresh, green side with spice. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, though a fair share pick winter. It leans towards leisure, daily and business wear, and votes split evenly between masculine and feminine. The top notes of myrtle, cypress and clary sage open green and airy. Saffron, neroli and tobacco in the heart add a spicy, floral warmth. The base of oud, tonka bean and cistus settles into a woody, creamy sweetness. Tom Ford Fougère d'Argent and Mancera Fig Me Up have a close profile.

Florae Nebulae

8.6

The Harmonist · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

The Harmonist Florae Nebulae is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity-floral character with a sweet, gourmand warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a small number of votes. Its unisex build suits men and women alike. It opens with bitter orange, bergamot and pink pepper, a fresh and lightly spicy start. In the heart, apricot, Bulgarian rose and datura bring a floral, fruity sweetness. Musk, amber and vanilla in the base soften it into a warm, gourmand finish.

Oud Nebula

8.4

The Harmonist · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

The Harmonist Oud Nebula is a unisex woody-resinous fragrance that darkens a sweet, floral core with spice, smoke and leather. It opens with laurel, Bulgarian rose and saffron: the rose brings the floral side, the saffron the spice. In the heart, leather, sandalwood and tonka bean make it creamy and softly sweet. Oud, cedar and amber form a smoky, resinous base. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong, though the number of votes is small. Its dense, dark character suits cooler weather and evenings. It doesn't lean masculine or feminine. Lattafa Qaa'ed and Swiss Arabian Nawaf have a close profile.