The Perfume Library

Roots of Kente

7.6

twentysecondofmay · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

twentysecondofmay Roots of Kente is a unisex gourmand that suits autumn and winter evenings, with a sweet, creamy character. It opens with aldehydes and brown sugar. In the heart, coconut milk, cocoa, heliotrope and African tonka bean build a round, creamy sweetness. The base of vanilla, amber, labdanum, musk and Indian sandalwood adds a woody, slightly smoky warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters are split between calling it feminine and masculine. Commodity Milk+ and Ellis Brooklyn Vanilla Milk have a close profile.

Bee's Home

7.5

twentysecondofmay · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

twentysecondofmay Bee's Home is a unisex fragrance with a floral, sweet, gourmand character, deepened by spice and resin. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest autumn and spring, though winter and summer are not far behind. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, and is rarely picked for the office. Though unisex, voters read it as most feminine. It opens with Brazilian mandarin orange and frankincense. The heart of honey, Bulgarian rose and Jasminum auriculatum gives it a floral, creamy sweetness. The base of myrrh, Ceylonese cinnamon, sandalwood, vanilla and amber leaves a spicy, woody, resinous warmth.

Sunbeds & Daydreams

7.0

twentysecondofmay · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

twentysecondofmay Sunbeds & Daydreams pairs pear, honey and marine notes in a fresh, floral, lightly sweet unisex scent that suits spring and summer. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also works at the office. Voters mostly call it feminine, with a good share calling it modern. It opens with pear and a solar note. In the heart, honey, marine notes and Jasminum auriculatum turn the freshness sweet and creamy. The base of cashmere wood, amber, musk and ambroxan stays soft and unheavy.

Frosted Flame

6.9

twentysecondofmay · 2025

Floral · Spicy · Woody

twentysecondofmay Frosted Flame is a unisex scent that sets the softness of Bourbon vanilla and powdery notes against the warmth of cinnamon and oud. It opens with Bourbon vanilla, musk and powdery notes, while ylang-ylang, jasmine and Egyptian mimosa add a floral softness in the heart. The base of Madagascar pepper, cinnamon and Indonesian oud settles into a spicy, resinous and woody warmth. The overall impression is powdery, sweet and oriental. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, so it lasts a long time and is noticed around you. It sits in the middle between masculine and feminine. Memo Paris Amber and Annayake Miyako have a close profile.

Skin to Skin

7.0

twentysecondofmay · 2026

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

twentysecondofmay Skin to Skin opens with coconut water, aldehydes and fabric softener, and reads as a powdery, creamy, clean-laundry unisex scent. Most voters find both its longevity and sillage strong, so it is more than a quiet skin scent and leaves a trail around you. Votes gather around leisure, daily wear and the office, with evening and night out further behind. It reads equally well on men and women. Fresh, aquatic accents come from the coconut water and aldehydes, while the fabric softener adds a soapy cleanness. In the heart, Morrocan orange blossom, orris root and ambrette seed absolute bring a sweet, powdery softness. The base of skin accord, cashmere wood and white musk settles into a creamy, skin-like finish. Maison Margiela Bubble Bath and Berdoues Musc Blanc & Lin have a close profile.