The Perfume Library

Wackelwasser Dark

7.4

Wackelwasser · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Wackelwasser Dark is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, citrusy opening to the sweetness of malt and caramel. Both longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither fills a room nor fades quickly. Most voters suggest spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and reads slightly more masculine than feminine. The top notes are ginger, lemon, bergamot and cardamom, giving a bright, spicy and slightly green start. In the heart, black orchid and jasmine add a soft floral touch. The base turns sweet with malt and caramel, while cedarwood and musk give it a woody footing. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Le Labo Citron 28 and Tom Daxon Sicilian Wood have a close profile.

Wackelwasser Light

7.7

Wackelwasser · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Wackelwasser Light is a fresh, lightly spicy unisex scent where citrus and florals lead, and it suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are evenly split, which puts it somewhere in between. The top opens with pepper, mandarin orange, orange fizz, lemon balm and ginger, giving a bright, citrusy first impression with a touch of spice. In the heart, jasmine sambac, neroli and rose add a soft floral layer, and cedarwood, musk and amber settle it onto a woody base. The fruity and synthetic accents give it a modern feel.