The Perfume Library

White

5.9

Undergreen · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Undergreen White is a fresh, floral unisex scent that opens with aldehydes, peppermint and coconut and carries orange blossom and jasmine at its heart; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office best. More than half of voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. It opens with aldehydes, peppermint and coconut, a fresh and lightly sweet start. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine and ylang-ylang bring out the floral side. Styrax, amyris, orris butter and tuberose absolute settle the base into a soft, powdery footing, while the fruity and spicy touches stay in the background.

Black

5.6

Undergreen · 2011

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Undergreen Black is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent, where gourmand sweetness is balanced by resin and wood. It has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening gets the most votes. It leans masculine in character, though it is a unisex fragrance. It opens with black pepper, ginger and cinnamon, giving a warm, spicy start. In the heart, tonka bean and coffee bring sweetness to the fore. The base of gaiac wood, birch bark, frankincense and oud dries down smoky, leathery and earthy.

Gold

6.1

Undergreen · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Undergreen Gold is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that balances fruity sweetness with spice and keeps a light, easygoing character. Gold has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it wears close to the skin and stays quiet. Voters pick it most for spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It opens with lime, lemon leaf and grapefruit for a cool citrus feel. In the heart, orange blossom, cardamom and ginger soften the sweetness with spice. The base of myrrh, labdanum and benzoin settles into a warm, resinous finish. Berdoues Citron Caviar and Phlur Tangerine Boy have a close profile.

Pink

5.2

Undergreen · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Undergreen Pink is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with fruity, gourmand sweetness; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of ratings is small, so these values are a first impression rather than a firm verdict. It opens with orange, elemi resin and lemon; strawberry, clove and rose lead the heart. In the base, praliné, caramel and vanilla sweeten the scent, while cedar dries it slightly. The overall feel is fruity, floral and spicy with a gourmand edge.