The Perfume Library

33 perfumes

Vanilla Oud

Vertus · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Vertus Vanilla Oud is a unisex fragrance whose sweet, gourmand character sits on a spicy, woody oriental base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. More voters call it masculine, but a fair share see it as feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with bergamot, rhubarb, saffron and apple. The heart carries amber, oud, rose and jasmine. In the base, vanilla, caramel and tonka bean sweeten it, while sandalwood and cedar add a woody depth. The sweetness is softened by a creamy warmth. Tom Ford Noir Extreme and Joop! Le Bain have a close profile.

Narcos'is

7.7

Vertus · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Vertus Narcos'is is a unisex scent built around coffee, mandarin orange and ginger, with a fresh, citrusy and gourmand character. It opens with coffee, rhubarb, mandarin orange and cardamom, where citrus and spice meet a slightly green freshness. In the heart, ginger, amber and mango soften the sweetness, and vetiver, peach and ambergris leave a woody, fruity finish. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong. Fall and spring lead, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings, and masculine and feminine votes sit close together. Fragrance World King and Giorgio Armani Eau d'Arômes have a close profile.

Monarch

8.4

Vertus

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Vertus Monarch is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy and green character against the warmth of spice and resin. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though it also wears in summer and winter. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time, and works for evenings too. More than half of voters read it as masculine, with a classic feel. Pepper, juniper and lemon keep the opening crisp and bright. The heart brings cypress, jasmine and clove, where the green and spicy sides become clearer. In the base, moss, musk, woody and balsamic notes soften it onto a warm footing. Its profile is close to Truefitt & Hill Apsley and Victorinox Swiss Army Forest.

Sole Patchouli (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Vertus

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Vertus Sole Patchouli Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that softens the green, powdery and earthy sides of patchouli with a sweet touch. It opens with patchouli, green notes and iris, which read fresh and floral. Mimosa comes in at the heart while patchouli carries on as the backbone. In the base, marshmallow sweetens the scent and civet adds depth, with woody and spicy tones sitting behind them. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is worn most for evenings, leisure and nights out. Nearly half of voters find it masculine. Lattafa Vintage Castle and Armaf Bois Luxura have a close profile.

Amber Elixir

8.3

Vertus · 2015

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Vertus Amber Elixir is a unisex fragrance that opens with rum, grape and dried fruits, then deepens into amber, saffron and labdanum. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close without vanishing. It can be worn by men and women alike. Black pepper and davana add spice to the fruity sweetness at the top. In the heart, amber, saffron and cedar lead, softened by cashmere. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood and musk leaves a sweet, woody, powdery and resinous finish.

1001

8.8

Vertus · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Vertus 1001 is a unisex fragrance that runs floral and sweet, with spicy and powdery touches leaning it towards the oriental side. It opens with saffron, cardamom and ginger for a spiced warmth, while bergamot and lime lighten it slightly. In the heart, damask rose absolute, iris and violet take the lead, giving the floral side a soft, powdery feel. In the base, amber, sandalwood, vanillin and musk sweeten it and settle it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and over half of voters find the longevity high, though the small number of votes keeps that picture tentative. Being unisex, it suits both men and women. Guerlain Samsara (Eau de Parfum) and Amouage Lyric Woman (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Eau de Cyan

7.6

Vertus

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Vertus Eau de Cyan is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on aquatic notes, sage, cypress and galbanum. The top is cool and green, with aquatic notes, sage, cypress and galbanum leading. Jasmine, gardenia and kelp bring a soft floral touch in the heart. The base of musk, amber, oakmoss, patchouli and woody notes settles the scent on an earthy, woody ground, with synthetic and animalic shades staying in the background. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters lean towards leisure and daily wear, though business, evening and night-out also get votes. It reads as unisex, suiting men and women alike. Nishane Boszporusz and Bon Parfumeur 104 Orange Verte Jacynthe Lierre have a close profile.

Bois et Cuir

7.8

Vertus · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Vertus Bois et Cuir is a unisex scent that sets a fresh grapefruit and bergamot opening against a dark base of leather, oud and sandalwood. It opens fresh, green and fruity with grapefruit, bergamot, apple and clary sage. The heart brings lavender, cedar, patchouli and jasmine, and the base is led by leather, oud and vanilla, with oakmoss and fir balsam making it resinous and smoky. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. Most voters pick spring and fall; leisure and daily wear lead, with evening and night out also getting votes. It suits men and women alike, fresh yet leathery.

XXIV Carat Gold

7.1

Vertus · 2015

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Vertus XXIV Carat Gold is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green character over a woody, earthy and faintly smoky base. Aldehydes, pink pepper and juniper give a fresh, spicy opening. In the heart, vetiver, iris and cypress build a green, earthy feel; in the base, sandalwood, musk and balsamic notes settle it into a soft, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though few people have voted, so those ratings are tentative. It sits comfortably on men and women alike and carries a synthetic freshness. Chanel Sycomore and Korloff Écorce d'Argent have a close profile.

Chaos

6.7

Vertus · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Vertus Chaos is a unisex scent built on a fresh, citrusy core, with floral and aquatic layers added over it. Voters rate its longevity as very strong and its sillage as strong, though both ratings rest on only a few votes. There are no votes on seasons or occasions. Marine notes and lemon open it bright and airy. Towards the heart, jasmine, patchouli and white blossoms bring a floral softness. The base of woody notes, ambergris and oakmoss settles it onto a green, dry footing. Jacques Fath Vers Le Sud and Giardini di Toscana Blu Mare have a close profile.

Oud Noir

7.6

Vertus · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Vertus Oud Noir is a unisex fragrance that opens with rhubarb, plum and saffron and settles into oud, vanilla and patchouli, with a fresh, green and woody character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good; most voters rate the lasting power highly. It is unisex, reading neither clearly masculine nor feminine. The number of votes is small, so these impressions are only indicative. The top notes of rhubarb, plum and lemon give a fresh, fruity start, with saffron adding spice. In the heart, geranium, rose and iris bring a floral softness while cedar lays a woody base. In the base, oud, vanilla and patchouli take over. The accords are fresh, floral, green and spicy.

Sérénade

8.2

Vertus · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Vertus Sérénade pairs mandarin orange, bergamot and grapefruit with a vetiver, labdanum and oakmoss heart, giving a fresh, green unisex scent. Longevity is rated strong and projection good, though the small number of votes makes these figures a tendency rather than a firm measure. It reads comfortably on both men and women. It opens with citrus, mango and juniper berry, then vetiver, musk and oakmoss settle it onto a woody, earthy footing. In the base, magnolia, patchouli, osmanthus and lavender add a powdery, creamy softness, while aquatic and spicy touches stay in the background.

Ombre

8.1

Vertus

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Vertus Ombre is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that opens with oregano and bergamot and deepens into cedarwood, patchouli and oud. Oregano and bergamot give a bright start. In the heart, cedarwood, patchouli, labdanum and vanilla take over, and the sweetness is balanced by a resinous, earthy base. At the bottom, oud, musk and sandalwood join woody notes, while smoky, animal and leathery tones make this warm texture heavier. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so take that as a first impression. Its dense, warm character sits closer to cooler weather. Montale Oudrising and Amouage Interlude Man have a close profile.

Night Dose

7.3

Vertus · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Vertus Night Dose is a unisex fragrance that lays a sweet, spicy, woody oriental line over a floral and fruity body. The top is saffron, grape, mirabelle plum and apple, so the fruit comes first. In the heart, damask rose absolute, jasmine, heliotrope and peach add a soft, powdery, creamy floral feel. The base of tonka bean, cedar, tobacco and amber closes it with a sweet, woody warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. It reads as unisex, suited to both men and women. Boucheron Jaïpur (Eau de Toilette) and Gritti Alexandra have a close profile.

Paradox

7.7

Vertus · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Vertus Paradox is a unisex fragrance that sets a heart of jasmine, rose and lily of the valley against the warmth of vetiver, sandalwood and vanilla. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. No clear lean towards a season or occasion shows, and it doesn't point to either men or women. It opens fresh with green, spicy and fruity notes. In the heart, jasmine, rose and lily of the valley give a floral weight, while pepper adds a spicy edge. Vetiver and sandalwood lay a woody base underneath, and vanilla and labdanum sweeten it into a powdery, creamy warmth. Guerlain Nahema and Tom Ford Champaca Absolute have a close profile.

Rose Prive

7.4

Vertus · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Vertus Rose Prive is a unisex rose scent whose floral, powdery side is softened by spice and fruit, then settled onto a woody, resinous base. The top is bright and spicy, with ginger, saffron, lemon, apple and honeydew melon. At the heart, rose, jasmine, lily and iris carry the floral weight, while cedar and amber add a woody depth. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood, benzoin and raspberry sweeten and soften the whole. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a small number of voters have weighed in. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and suits anyone who likes a rich rose. Alexandre.J Rose Oud and Les Parfums de Rosine Poussière de Rose have a close profile.

Royal Orris

8.3

Vertus

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Vertus Royal Orris is a powdery floral unisex scent that opens with mandarin orange and violet and carries iris and jasmine in its heart. The top pairs mandarin orange, violet and clove with sweet notes, so the citrus is softened by a touch of spice. In the heart, jasmine, heliotrope and iris bring out the powdery, floral side. The base of musk, benzoin, vetiver and woody notes settles it onto a sweet, earthy, woody ground. Eisenberg Diabolique and Tom Ford Violet Blonde share a close profile.

Fresh Orient

7.9

Vertus · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Vertus Fresh Orient is a unisex scent that pairs citrus and green-leaf freshness with a floral heart. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and blackcurrant, bright and lightly fruity, while green leaves add a leafy edge. In the heart, lily, magnolia and jasmine bring a soft floral note, smoothed by cashmere. The base settles on vetiver and cedar for a woody footing, with musk and amber finishing it warm and gentle. Aquatic and faintly spicy touches keep the whole composition airy. Its profile is close to Kenzo 10:10 AM in Sicilia and Marc O'Polo Pure Morning Woman.

Auramber

8.0

Vertus

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Vertus Auramber is a woody, resinous unisex scent built around amber, smoke and animalic notes, and it has been discontinued. The top opens with amber, animalic notes and smoke, then moves into dry woods and more amber in the heart. Patchouli, labdanum and amber form the base. The overall feel is spicy, oriental and earthy, with the smoky and animal sides giving it a dark, heavy character. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small. The structure suits both men and women. In profile it sits close to Al Haramain Oudh Patchouli and Tom Ford Tobacco Oud Intense.