The Perfume Library

II

7.8

Trudon · 2017

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Trudon II is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent built around green leaves, bitter orange, juniper and pine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as open to both. It opens with green leaves and bitter orange, which give it a cool edge. Juniper and pine form the heart, adding a spicy, resinous, forest-like feel. Cedar and frankincense settle underneath as a smoky, woody base. Perfumer H Wood Land and Zara Mountain Woody Forest have a close profile.

Mortel

8.0

Trudon · 2017

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Trudon Mortel is a spicy, resinous unisex scent with a smoky, woody character, leaning towards fall and winter days. It opens with the sharp warmth of black pepper and pimento; in the heart, Mystikal® and Somalian frankincense add a resinous depth. In the base, cistus absolute, myrrh and benzoin soften and sweeten it, while the fresh accord lightens the weight. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits leisure time and evenings, and voters read it as more masculine. Arte Profumi Samharam and Lorenzo Villoresi Incensi have a close profile.

Médie

7.7

Trudon · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Trudon Médie is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose green and woody character carries a faint smokiness, leaning towards daily wear and the warmer seasons. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily and business wear leading the occasions. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level. Votes for masculine and feminine character are close, so it reads comfortably on either side. The top notes are mandarin orange and grapefruit, bright and cool. In the heart, jasmine sambac and cypress add a floral, green line. The base of frankincense and vetiver dries down woody and slightly smoky. Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte and Histoires de Parfums 1828 have a close profile.

Révolution

7.0

Trudon · 2017

Green · Spicy · Woody

Trudon Révolution is a woody unisex fragrance with a green, earthy character, overlaid with spice, resin and smoke. It opens with elemi resin, and angelica carries the green, spicy tone through the heart. The base of cade juniper, cedar and papyrus settles into a smoky, dry woodiness. It reads cool, resinous and earth-toned rather than sweet. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure time and evenings out. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Aēsop Hwyl and Lalique Encre Noire à L'Extrême have a close profile.

Olim

7.5

Trudon · 2017

Floral · Green · Sweet

Trudon Olim is a unisex scent that sets a floral, green opening on a spicy, resinous and earthy base, and it suits fall and winter evenings best. The top notes are iris, bergamot and lavender: iris adds a powdery softness, lavender a green freshness. Pink pepper and clove bring spice to the heart. In the base, myrrh, patchouli and benzoin absolute sweeten the scent and pull it towards a warm, woody, resinous and earthy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling the room. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it sits most comfortably in the evening or on a night out. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, which places it somewhere in between. Atelier des Ors Iris Fauve and Téo Cabanel Alahine have a close profile.

Bruma

7.3

Trudon · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Trudon Bruma is a green, powdery women's fragrance that sits most easily in spring and fall, and moves between a workday and a free afternoon. Most voters recommend spring and fall, and business, leisure and daily wear draw similar votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it reaches those close by without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. A fresh, green opening comes from galbanum and lavender. In the heart, iris and violet pull it toward a powdery, floral side. Leather and labdanum in the base add a sweet, creamy, slightly spicy depth.

Aphélie

7.2

Trudon · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Trudon Aphélie is a green, floral women's fragrance that opens on rose and ivy and settles into moss, sandalwood and tonka bean. Rose and ivy lead the top, giving a fresh, green start. In the heart, blackcurrant bud and moss carry that green character forward. The base of sandalwood and tonka bean turns it woody, spicy and creamy. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. It is chosen most in spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and business are the leading occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. Chloé Cedrus and Andrée Putman Figue en Fleur have a close profile.

45°

8.1

Trudon · 2025

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Elae

6.6

Trudon · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Trudon Elae is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, easiest to wear on leisure days and in daily use. It opens with apple and Moroccan neroli, a fresh and green start. In the heart, ylang-ylang and Egyptian jasmine fill out the floral side with a creamy softness. Australian sandalwood and Siam benzoin lay a woody, sweet and powdery base underneath. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a close trail without overwhelming the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, though daytime and evening wear both come up. Most voters read it as feminine, and some as modern. Its profile is close to Jeroboam Unue and Kilian Voulez-vous coucher avec Moi.

Mortel Noir

8.1

Trudon · 2023

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Trudon Mortel Noir is a unisex scent that links a spicy opening of Madagascar pepper, ginger and cardamom to a resinous, smoky depth of frankincense and myrrh. It opens fresh and spicy with pepper, ginger, bergamot and cardamom. In the heart, frankincense and Virginia cedar take over; in the base, myrrh, cedar, labdanum and benzoin settle it onto a resinous, woody foundation, with a green touch staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. The character is unisex, and the woody, smoky build wears most comfortably in cooler weather. Liquides Imaginaires Sancti and Amouage Lineage have a close profile.

Isla

7.4

Trudon · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Trudon Isla is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that leans towards warm weather and easygoing days. Half of the voters pick summer, and a good share choose spring. It suits leisure and daily wear best, and it can also work in an office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it doesn't read as clearly one or the other. The top opens with bergamot, grapefruit, cardamom and two kinds of petitgrain; in the heart, bergamot blossom, mint and rosemary pull that freshness towards green and spice. The base of musk, amber and two vetivers softens it and settles it onto a calm, woody footing.

Carmen

7.7

Trudon · 2026

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Trudon Carmen is a smoky, woody unisex fragrance that sets leather, clove and tobacco against a bright opening of bergamot and grapefruit. Carmen is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a distant third. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure time. It reads equally well on men and women. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and rum, fresh with a touch of sweetness. The heart brings clove, leather, tobacco and oak wood, which add a spicy, smoky warmth. Moss, patchouli and labdanum settle underneath, leaving an earthy, resinous, powdery chypre feel. Naomi Goodsir Cuir Velours and LM Parfums Cicatrices have a close profile.

Vixi

5.9

Trudon · 2023

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Trudon Vixi is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, daily wear and the office, with a fresh, green and woody character. Most voters pick spring and summer for Vixi, while autumn and winter stay in the background. It suits daily wear, leisure time and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated as moderate. Some voters read it as masculine and others as feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with cardamom and Italian petitgrain, which give it a spicy, green freshness. The heart holds Balkans sage and Nepalese sandalwood, with aquatic and fresh accords still present. It dries down on Virginia cedar and Jasminum auriculatum, softening the woody side. A synthetic sheen runs through the overall impression.

Absolu

6.4

Trudon · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Trudon Absolu is a unisex scent that opens with saffron, cardamom and mandarin orange, moves through orange blossom absolute and frankincense, and rests on cedar and gaiac wood. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, while summer sits well behind. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, and is also seen as suitable for evenings and the office. The opening pairs the spicy warmth of saffron and cardamom with the citrus of mandarin. In the heart, orange blossom, frankincense and iris give a floral, powdery feel. Cedar, gaiac wood and tonka bean lay down a woody base with a little sweetness and a creamy texture. The overall impression is fresh and slightly green.

Midnight Omen

7.1

Trudon · 2025

Floral · Green · Fruity

Trudon Midnight Omen is a unisex chypre that moves from a soft opening of peony, mandarin orange and orris root into a leathery, woody heart. The top notes are peony, mandarin orange, orris root and saffron, giving a floral, fruity and powdery start. In the heart, cashmeran, sandalwood, leather and violet pull the scent toward woody and leathery ground. The base of amberwood, moss, musk and patchouli settles into something sweet, earthy and smoky, with a green edge that rounds out the chypre character. Ahmed Al Maghribi Ignite Oud and Brooklyn Soap Company Purple Ink have a close profile.

Mystique

7.1

Trudon · 2025

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Trudon Mystique is a unisex scent led by leather, oud and spice, with a smoky, resinous, woody character. It opens with leather, cedar and saffron, which give it a dry, spicy start. In the heart, oud, sandalwood and papyrus build a woody core, with green and earthy shades staying at its edges. The base of amber, ebony and patchouli leaves a resinous, smoky warmth, while fruity and sweet accords soften the harder lines a little. Animal and leathery touches give it a dark, oriental feel. Zara Exclusive Oud and Mancera Black to Black have a close profile.