The Perfume Library

Poets of Berlin

7.5

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2017

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Vilhelm Parfumerie Poets of Berlin is a unisex scent built on lemon, blueberry and bamboo, with a green, fruity character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, with winter getting the fewest votes. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for the office and evenings. Voters read it as more feminine and modern than masculine. The notes come across as one whole rather than a top-to-base progression. Lemon and blueberry give a fruity freshness, while bamboo brings out the green side. Haitian vetiver and wild iris add a woody footing. Spicy, creamy and sweet accords soften the green edge and add a gourmand touch.

Dear Polly (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and green scent with a fruity, faintly smoky side, suited to everyday wear. Apple and bergamot open it with a bright, fruity lift. Ceylon tea softens the heart, and oakmoss, black amber and musk anchor the base. Sweet and spicy touches settle over a woody, slightly smoky ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work come up most. It reads mainly feminine, though some find it modern or masculine. The Dua Brand Morning Love Letter and Creed Aventus have a close profile.

Mango Skin

7.2

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Vilhelm Parfumerie Mango Skin is a fruity, sweet unisex scent with a fresh, floral side, and it suits spring and summer days best. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear come up most often as occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine, and some call it modern. It opens with mango, blackberry and black pepper, where the fruit sweetness is checked by a light peppery edge. The heart brings jasmine, black lotus and wild iris for a soft floral note. Vanilla, sugar and patchouli settle it onto a sweet base, and the synthetic accord keeps the overall feel bright and smooth. Lattafa Sublime and Blossom Beauty Ibiza Nights have a close profile.

Morning Chess (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess Eau de Parfum is a masculine scent that sets a citrusy, green freshness against a leathery, smoky texture, and suits spring and autumn days. It opens with bergamot, bringing a citrus lift with a faint fruity edge. In the heart, Tuscan leather and galbanum take over: the leather meets the sharp green galbanum and gives the scent a smoky, earthy feel. Patchouli and black amber settle underneath, leaving a woody, sweet and slightly spicy warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and leisure and business settings lead, with evening wear also possible. It reads masculine. Nishane Hacivat and Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly have a close profile.

Basilico & Fellini (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Vilhelm Parfumerie Basilico & Fellini Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and lightly sweet unisex scent that leans towards easygoing spring and summer days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling the room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, which suits its unisex character. It opens with basil and dragon fruit, green, cool and slightly fruity. In the heart, wild fig and violet add a floral, sweet softness. The base of green hay and vetiver settles it on a dry, grassy ground, with the spicy accord sitting quietly behind the greenery.

Black Citrus

7.7

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Vilhelm Parfumerie Black Citrus is a fresh, green unisex scent that ties Calabrian bergamot and cardamom to the smoky woodiness of vetiver and birch. Most voters pick it for spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, work and everyday wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share call it classic. It opens with bergamot and cardamom, citrus set against spice. Violet and maté in the heart add a soft green note. The base of vetiver, birch and Indonesian patchouli settles into a smoky, resinous, woody ground. Etro ManRose and Amouage Search have a close profile.

Room Service

7.3

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Vilhelm Parfumerie Room Service is a fresh, citrusy and floral perfume built around mandarin orange nectar, blackberry and violet. The top pairs mandarin orange nectar with blackberry for a fruity, sweet start. Violet, bamboo and pink orchid carry the floral and green character in the heart. Black amber, musk and sandalwood settle the scent into a woody, creamy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. Byredo Mojave Ghost and Giardino Benessere The Bianco have a close profile.

Stockholm 1978

7.4

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Vilhelm Parfumerie Stockholm 1978 opens on black pepper, almond and lemon, a fresh, green and spicy unisex scent that suits spring and autumn and easygoing daytime wear. The first impression pairs the bite of black pepper with soft almond and bright lemon. In the heart, geranium and rosemary add a floral, green note. The base of black amber, moss and patchouli settles into a woody, powdery and creamy finish, and the sweetness never takes over. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Voters read it as masculine more often than feminine, though a fair share call it feminine, so it sits fairly evenly between the two. Parfums de Marly Darley and Mazzolari Hartley have a close profile.

Moon Carnival

6.8

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival is a fresh, floral and sweet unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, for daily wear and leisure time. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with autumn and winter further behind. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Although it is labelled unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot, passion fruit and pink freesia, a fresh and fruity start. Tuberose, orchid and gardenia make up the floral heart. In the base, marshmallow and tonka bean turn it creamy and sweet, while vetiver keeps that sweetness in check. Anomalia Sabrage and Montale Sweet Flowers have a close profile.

Darling Nikki

7.2

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Vilhelm Parfumerie Darling Nikki is a spicy, lightly sweet unisex scent that moves between fresh citrus and smoky leather. The top notes of Sicilian mandarin orange, black pepper and blackcurrant open bright, fruity and sharp. In the heart, carrot seed, black lotus and saffron add a floral, spicy softness. The base of leather, tonka bean and wood smoke sweetens the scent and settles with a smoky character. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend fall and spring, though winter has a solid following too. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Voters mostly read it as feminine, but some find it masculine, in keeping with its unisex label.

Fleur Burlesque

7.4

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Vilhelm Parfumerie Fleur Burlesque is a creamy, powdery floral that sets a fresh, sweet side on a woody, spicy base, and reads as a feminine scent. It opens with jasmine and gardenia, the flowers arriving creamy and slightly powdery. Sandalwood in the heart softens the scent and adds a woody depth, while amber at the base brings warmth and sweetness. A spicy touch keeps the sweetness from turning sugary. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters find it feminine; spring leads, with the other seasons close behind. Evening and night out are the most chosen occasions, with leisure and daily wear also getting votes. Michael Kors Sexy Amber and Zara Fields at Nightfall have a close profile.

The Oud Affair

7.7

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Vilhelm Parfumerie The Oud Affair is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with butter, wild honey and ginger, a creamy sweetness checked by spice. Tobacco takes the heart, and oud with vanilla leaves a woody, resinous warmth underneath. The overall impression is gourmand and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings. More voters call it masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Zara Warm Black and S.T. Dupont Perfect Tobacco have a close profile.

A Lilac A Day

7.7

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Vilhelm Parfumerie A Lilac A Day opens with freesia and blue lilac, then carries a fresh, floral and green character with a touch of sweetness; it is a feminine scent that has been discontinued. Freesia and blue lilac lead the opening. In the heart, jasmine and galbanum add a sharp green note to the flowers. In the base, rose and black amber soften the scent and sweeten it slightly, with a spicy, woody undertone behind the fresh floral accords. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead, though office and evening use also get votes. Most voters find it feminine. Yves Rocher Vie privée and Balmain Ivoire have a close profile.

125th & Bloom / Harlem Bloom

7.5

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Vilhelm Parfumerie 125th & Bloom / Harlem Bloom is a unisex scent that pairs damask rose and violet with suede and ebony, a fresh, floral character settling onto a leathery base. It opens with saffron and angelica seed, giving a spicy, green, slightly fruity first impression. In the heart, damask rose and violet add a sweet floral note, while suede and ebony ground the scent in a woody, leathery base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it reads as truly unisex. Régime des Fleurs Himitsu Violets / Himitsu and Daniel Josier Green Leather have a close profile.

Purple Fig

6.9

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Vilhelm Parfumerie Purple Fig is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring days and relaxed, leisure hours best. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, while winter gets the fewest votes. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, and some also find it fits the office. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. It sits between masculine and feminine, with votes split fairly evenly. It opens with angelica seed and Sichuan pepper, which add a light spicy edge. The heart brings galbanum, green fig and jasmine absolute, so the green, fruity side melts into a soft floral note. Cashmere wood and vetiver settle underneath as a woody, creamy base. Miller Harris Lumière Dorée and Harry Lehmann Feige have a close profile.

Dirty Velvet

7.6

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2016

Green · Fruity · Spicy

Vilhelm Parfumerie Dirty Velvet is a unisex scent that sets a green, fruity opening over a spicy, woody and faintly animal base, and it suits fall and leisure time best. Honey pomelo gives a fruity sweetness at first. In the heart, tobacco leaf and fig build a green, creamy mood. In the base, sandalwood and vetiver form a woody, earthy ground, while salt pulls it towards something dry and lightly salty. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex.

Chicago High

7.4

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Vilhelm Parfumerie Chicago High is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that pairs champagne with tobacco and leather. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, and it is also worn for leisure. On character it leans masculine, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. Champagne, bergamot and pineapple open bright and fruity. Tobacco and honey then sweeten the heart. Patchouli, leather and amber leave an earthy, resinous warmth at the base. Fruity and sweet accords lead, with spicy and animal tones in the background. Elie Saab Cuir Patchouli and Sonoma Scent Studio Tabac Aurea have a close profile.

Faces of Francis

7.3

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Vilhelm Parfumerie Faces of Francis is a unisex scent that pairs sweet, gourmand tones with a spicy, woody, oriental character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters find the staying power strong. Votes spread across leisure, a night out and daily wear, so it isn't tied to one setting. Being unisex, it reads comfortably on both men and women. It opens with saffron and aldehydes. In the heart, roasted pistachio adds sweetness while juniper wood and driftwood give a woody footing. The base of vetiver, oud, styrax, ambergris and cypriol dries down warm, resinous and spicy.

Smoke Show

7.4

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2015

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

Vilhelm Parfumerie Smoke Show is a unisex scent that pairs a spicy opening of pink pepper and saffron with a smoky, resinous depth of rose, leather and oud. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and reads mostly masculine, though many find it feminine. Pink pepper and saffron open the scent. Rose and leather form the heart, where the floral side gets a leathery edge. Vetiver, oud and cedarwood leave a woody, smoky, resinous base.

Sparkling Jo

7.2

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Vilhelm Parfumerie Sparkling Jo is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a fruity sweetness and a light touch of spice, leaning towards spring and summer days. Juniper, champagne and bergamot give the top a light, bright opening. In the heart, ambrette, ginger and Williams pear come forward: the pear adds a soft fruitiness, the ginger a gentle spice. Musk, ambergris and oak wood build a woody, slightly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. It suits daily wear and leisure time, and works at the office too. It reads comfortably on both men and women.

London Funk

6.4

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Vilhelm Parfumerie London Funk is a fresh, green, woody unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and daytime wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling the room. Some voters also wear it in autumn, while winter gets very few votes. Most voters read it as masculine, though it remains a unisex scent. It opens with juniper, cardamom, basil and bergamot, which give it a fresh, citrusy, spicy start. In the heart, driftwood and blackcurrant bud come forward, and the base of maté, sandalwood, ambergris, cedarwood and vetiver settles into a woody foundation. Lattafa Emeer and Clive Christian Town & Country have a close profile.

To My Father

8.0

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Vilhelm Parfumerie To My Father is a sweet, smoky men's fragrance in which whisky, oak and leather carry the weight. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out, leisure and evening are the occasions it leans towards. It is classed as a men's fragrance. It opens with bitter orange, ambrette seed and davana, which give a fruity brightness. Juniper, whisky and cabreuva form the heart, and oak, white oud and leather pull the base towards woody, resinous and smoky tones. Sweet, gourmand touches soften the spicy, oriental character. Borntostandout Smokin' Gun and Atelier Cologne Gold Leather have a close profile.

Opus Kore

7.0

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Vilhelm Parfumerie Opus Kore is a citrusy, fruity floral for women, sweet at its core with a light spicy and woody edge. It opens bright and slightly sour with açaí and Sicilian lemon. The heart turns floral and fruity with violet leaf, pink magnolia and raspberry blossom. Sandalwood, amber and musk settle underneath, giving a warm, softly sweet, woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It is positioned as a feminine fragrance. Tiziana Terenzi Gumìn and Nishane Vain & Naïve have a close profile.

Body Paint

7.0

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Vilhelm Parfumerie Body Paint is a unisex chypre that pairs a fresh, citrusy, green character with spice and a smoky, woody depth. It opens with pear juice, lemon and green pepper, while red chili adds a sharp edge to that fruity freshness. Clove and nutmeg carry the spice through the heart, and oakmoss, cedar and ambroxan settle the scent onto a woody, slightly synthetic base. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good; the sample is small, but most votes on longevity fall on the high side. Its fresh, spicy build reads as masculine and feminine alike. Giorgio Armani Eau pour Homme (2013) and Creed Spice and Wood have a close profile.