The Perfume Library

28 perfumes

Burst!

Universal Flowering

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Universal Flowering Burst! is a unisex fragrance that smells fresh and citrusy, with a green, fruity side leading the way. Burst! reads as one piece rather than a progression: yuzu and apple skin bring a bright, slightly sharp fruit note, while rhubarb pulls it towards green. Limestone and pencil shaving set it on a dry, woody, mineral base, and musk adds a soft, powdery, creamy touch. A faint sweet, gourmand edge sits underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, so it neither disappears quickly nor fills a room, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. It sits comfortably on women and men alike as an easy everyday scent. Berdoues Verveine Yuzu and L'Erbolario Rabarbaro have a close profile.

Daddy

8.3

Universal Flowering

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Universal Flowering Daddy is a unisex scent with a green, woody character, leaning earthy and smoky. Its longevity is rated good, while sillage is moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. The green, woody and leathery feel keeps it dry and calm, without leaning toward either gender. It opens with black pepper and gaiac wood, and the heart is dominated by hinoki cypress and cep. Oakmoss, vetiver and benzoin build an earthy base, with the benzoin sweetening it slightly. Spicy and resinous touches stay in the background. Montana Graphite and Salle Privée Concorde have a close profile.

Saffron Flour

8.0

Universal Flowering

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Universal Flowering Saffron Flour is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent whose spicy and powdery sides sit on a creamy base. Saffron sets the spicy line, while horchata and butter pull the scent towards something creamy and edible. Rose water softens the sweetness a little and ambrette adds a powdery texture. The notes have no top, heart and base split and read as a single whole. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though few people have rated them, so those values are only a rough guide. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on any skin. Berdoues Vanille & Safran and Jo Malone Scarlet Poppy have a close profile.

Poems One Through Twelve

8.1

Universal Flowering · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Universal Flowering Poems One Through Twelve is a unisex scent that pairs opoponax with sweetened condensed milk, balanced by ginger and vetiver. The body of the fragrance is sweet, gourmand and creamy: the condensed milk brings a soft, milky richness, while opoponax adds a resinous, powdery depth. Ginger lends a spicy warmth, and vetiver draws it together with a dry, woody line that keeps the sweetness in check. The notes read as one whole rather than a sequence of stages. The perfumer is Courtney Rafuse; Maison Margiela Whispers in the Library and Yves Saint Laurent Magnificent Gold have a close profile.

Holy Hell

7.6

Universal Flowering · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Universal Flowering Holy Hell is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with fruity sweetness and a distinctly synthetic texture. It opens with melon and Moroccan neroli, so juicy fruit and a clean floral note sit side by side. In the heart, violet, choya nakh, suntan lotion and plastic bring a powdery, creamy and openly synthetic feel. The base of ambergris, driftwood and vetiver adds a woody, earthy and slightly spicy foundation. The result reads less like a classic floral and more like a modern, sun-warmed beach-bag scent.

Venus in Tuberose

7.9

Universal Flowering

Fresh · Floral · Green

Universal Flowering Venus in Tuberose is a unisex scent that sweetens tuberose with raspberry ice cream and cream soda, with a fresh, green edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a clear trail where it is sprayed without filling a room. The vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It does not lean masculine or feminine, and its fresh, sweet character suits either. Tuberose and hibiscus form the floral backbone, while raspberry ice cream and cream soda add a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Grass and lime zest balance that sweetness with a green, fresh line. The accords also include a synthetic note, so it reads as a bright, fruity floral rather than a natural bouquet.

Heliotrope Milkbath

7.0

Universal Flowering

Floral · Sweet · Animal

Universal Flowering Heliotrope Milkbath is a unisex scent that sets a floral, powdery sweetness on a creamy base. Heliotropin and candied apricot carry the sweetness, while almond milk softens it into something creamy. Ambrette and musk build a warm, powdery bed, and civet adds an animal edge that keeps the whole from turning too sugary. The notes read as one blend rather than a sequence of stages. Floral and sweet accords lead, with the animal accord staying in the background. The Dua Brand Lovebound and Eris Parfums Mother's Milk have a close profile.

Death of a Ladies Man (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Universal Flowering · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Universal Flowering Death of a Ladies Man Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that runs green and floral, pairing a fresh side with a powdery one. Galbanum and basil give it a sharp, green liveliness, while violet wraps that greenery in a soft, powdery floral tone. Mastic adds a resinous depth, and the spicy and sweet touches stay in the background among these four notes. The notes aren't split into stages; the scent reads as one piece, green, fresh and lightly sweet from start to finish. Maria Candida Gentile Lady Day and Hiram Green Vivacious have a close profile.