The Perfume Library

Lethe

8.0

Ulrich Lang · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Ulrich Lang Lethe is a unisex scent that links a fresh opening of bergamot and lavender to a sweet, creamy base of vanilla, tonka bean and amber. Lethe has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though winter and summer still draw a fair share. Leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes, while evening and night out trail behind. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads open to both. Bergamot and lavender start it off fresh. In the heart, cedarwood, cashmere wood and water lily build a woody, powdery and lightly floral backdrop. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, musk and amber sweetens it and carries it into a creamy warmth, with a spicy touch lingering in the background.

Nightscape

7.6

Ulrich Lang · 2009

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Apsu

7.3

Ulrich Lang · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Ulrich Lang Apsu is a fresh, green, water-like unisex fragrance with a floral heart and a light spicy edge. It opens with coriander, bergamot, green notes and violet leaf for a crisp start. The heart brings waterlily, jasmine and iris, while pimento and white tea keep it spicy yet soft. White musk, amber, frankincense and cedarwood settle the base into a calm, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits between the two. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Kenzo Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

17 Nandan Road

7.6

Ulrich Lang · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ulrich Lang 17 Nandan Road is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex fragrance, light and easygoing, best suited to spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, leaving a soft trail without pushing itself on the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen most for leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, though it reads as unisex. It opens with green leaves, Sicilian lemon and bergamot for a bright freshness. In the heart, osmanthus and iris add a floral, slightly creamy softness. The base of suede, musk, cedarwood and ambrox settles the scent onto a woody, gently sweet footing. Altaia By Any Other Name and Roja Parfums Isola Verde have a close profile.

Anvers

7.2

Ulrich Lang · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ulrich Lang Anvers is a fresh, green men's fragrance that suits fall and spring best; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, though it also works for daytime and the office. It reads as masculine. It opens with bergamot, mint, basil and mandarin orange, bright citrus with a herbal edge. In the heart, jasmine, violet and honey add a soft floral note. The base settles on moss, woods and leather, giving it an earthy, woody footing.

Anvers 2

7.5

Ulrich Lang · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ulrich Lang Anvers 2 is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on lime, bergamot and black pepper and moves toward jasmine and vetiver; it has been discontinued. The top pairs lime, bergamot, lemon and rhubarb for a bright, slightly tart start, while black pepper and cypress add a spicy, green edge. In the heart, jasmine, mimosa and lily bring a soft floral note over a woody frame of vetiver and cedarwood. The base of musk, amber, tonka bean and vanilla sweetens it and dries down powdery and warm. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter a distant fourth. Leisure, daily wear and business come up most often. Most see it as masculine. Chanel 1932 and Jil Sander Background have a close profile.

Lightscape

7.0

Ulrich Lang · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ulrich Lang Lightscape is a unisex fragrance that opens with a fresh, green trio of galbanum, Sicilian lemon and violet leaf. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it sits comfortably in leisure, daily and office settings. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Slightly more voters read it as feminine, though a good share call it masculine. The green, citrusy freshness of the top gives way to a powdery floral heart of violet, cyclamen, iris and rose, with cedarwood adding a dry, woody edge. In the base, tonka bean brings a light sweetness, while musk and cashmere wood form a soft foundation.

Suncrest

7.1

Ulrich Lang · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ulrich Lang Suncrest is a unisex scent that softens citrus and fruit freshness with a light floral, creamy sweetness. The top is blackcurrant, yellow peach and Sicilian lemon, a fruity and bright start. In the heart, lily of the valley and jasmine add a soft floral touch, while cedarwood, ambroxan and Dreamwood™ settle into a clean, woody base. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters point to summer and spring, with leisure, daily wear and the office as the leading occasions. It reads more feminine to most voters, though some call it masculine. Orange Flamingo by Marc Gebauer and Maison Asrar Belgravia have a close profile.

Aperture

6.4

Ulrich Lang · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Ulrich Lang Aperture is a unisex scent that most voters place in autumn and winter, pairing a peppery, floral character with a woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets worn in the evening and on nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens sharp and spicy with aldehydes, white pepper, black pepper and pink pepper. The heart brings together jasmine, lily of the valley, cedarwood and tobacco, so the floral side is balanced by woody, smoky tones. The base of vetiver, musk and amber settles into a sweet, earthy, slightly animalic ground.

Ulrich Lang · 2008

Fruity · Synthetic · Spicy

Ulrich Lang · 2005