The Perfume Library

Black Tie

7.3

Washington Tremlett

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Washington Tremlett Black Tie is a men's fragrance that leans towards evenings and nights out, moving from a fresh, spicy opening to a sweet, powdery and woody finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, with spring and winter not far behind; evening and night out are the favoured occasions, while daily and business wear get few votes. More voters find it masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine. It opens with nutmeg, saffron, sage and galbanum, a spicy, green and fresh start. Geranium, tuberose and rose bring a floral softness to the heart. In the base, vanilla, musk, patchouli and sandalwood dry down sweet, powdery and earthy. Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Woman and Amouage Lyric Man have a close profile.

Iris Absolute

7.5

Washington Tremlett · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Washington Tremlett Iris Absolute is a powdery, creamy floral with a clear sweetness and a feminine character, leaning towards autumn and winter evenings. It opens with jasmine and rose. The heart brings together iris, lily of the valley, heliotrope and more jasmine, turning the floral texture soft and powdery. In the base, tonka bean, vanilla and white musk settle the scent onto a creamy, sweet footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer a distant fourth. It suits evenings, nights out and leisure time. Most votes call it feminine and classic. Silvia Monti Iniezione di Morfina and Tesori d'Oriente Muschio Bianco share a close profile.

Royals Heroes 1805

6.8

Washington Tremlett

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Washington Tremlett Royals Heroes 1805 is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits leisure time and evenings across most of the year. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange, which bring a bright citrus lift. In the heart, aniseed and clove add a spicy warmth. The base of cedarwood, tonka bean and patchouli settles into a sweet, powdery, resinous finish, with fruity and floral touches staying in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean slightly towards autumn and spring without ruling out summer, and pick it most for leisure and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Korloff for Men and Aaron Terence Hughes Maverick have a close profile.

Clove Absolute

6.9

Washington Tremlett · 2009

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Washington Tremlett Clove Absolute opens with lime and lemon, moves into clove, rose and heliotrope, and settles on vanilla absolute and frankincense: a sweet, spicy fragrance made for women. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads mostly as feminine, with some voters calling it classic. The opening is bright with citrus, then the spice of clove is softened by the floral sweetness of rose and heliotrope. In the base, vanilla absolute adds a gourmand warmth over resinous frankincense and cistus and woody patchouli. The overall feel is sweet, smoky and oriental.

My Fair Lady

7.1

Washington Tremlett

Fresh · Floral · Green

Washington Tremlett My Fair Lady is a fresh, floral and green women's fragrance built around mandarin orange, orange, Bulgarian rose and violet. Mandarin orange and orange give the scent a fruity, sweet brightness. Bulgarian rose and violet carry the floral side, while amber adds a soft, woody and powdery warmth underneath. The green and fresh accords keep the sweetness from turning heavy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Charles Jourdan Inspiration (Eau de Toilette) and Stella McCartney Stella (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

MPH

7.8

Washington Tremlett · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Green

Washington Tremlett MPH is a fresh, green men's fragrance with a spicy, woody edge, suited to spring and autumn days and to business or leisure settings. Most voters recommend spring, autumn and summer, while winter picks are a small minority. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and also works for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling the room. It opens fresh with citrus notes and bergamot, and pepper and lavender take over in the heart. Oakmoss and patchouli settle underneath, giving it an earthy, woody fougère feel.

Notting Hill Carnival

6.3

Washington Tremlett · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Washington Tremlett Notting Hill Carnival is a women's fragrance that opens with lime and bergamot and dries down to frankincense, labdanum and leather, sitting between fresh and spicy. The top notes, lime and bergamot, give a citrus freshness. In the heart, ginger, laurel, coriander and pink pepper add a spicy, earthy tone. The base of frankincense, labdanum and leather leaves a woody, leathery and slightly animalic trail. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a women's scent and suits those who want citrus freshness alongside the firmness of leather. Bud Parfums If and Zara Oud Vibrant Leather have a close profile.

Hampstead Water

7.0

Washington Tremlett · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Washington Tremlett Hampstead Water is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance, with a cool green character and a light fougère feel. It opens with bergamot, orange and lavender, a bright and airy start. Water mint in the heart keeps the green tone going, while the floral and lightly spicy sides stay in the background. Leather and musk in the base settle it onto a soft, leathery footing. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the sample is small, so this is only a rough guide. It reads masculine, and its fresh build suits everyday wear. Pino Silvestre Pine Gems Essence and Milton-Lloyd The Man Cobalt have a close profile.

Neroli Absolute

7.0

Washington Tremlett · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Washington Tremlett Neroli Absolute is a fresh, citrusy floral for women, a green and lightly spicy take on neroli. It opens with lemon, petitgrain and Italian rosemary, which give a bright, green freshness. In the heart, ylang-ylang and Tunisian neroli bring the floral side forward with a soft, fruity touch. Vanilla and white musk in the base round the flower off without making it heavy. Longevity is rated moderate, so it may need a refresh during the day. Its fresh build suits warm weather. Mugler Cologne and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia have a close profile.

Chelsea Garden

6.9

Washington Tremlett · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Washington Tremlett Chelsea Garden is a fresh, floral women's fragrance, with a fruity, sweet side set against a woody base. It opens with cardamom and rose, the cardamom adding a spicy coolness over the rose. In the heart, jasmine carries the floral thread while cedarwood gives the scent a dry, woody backbone. The base brings ambergris, gaiac wood, patchouli, Moroccan rose and musk; the scent turns sweeter and softer, settling into a warm, woody finish. A faintly synthetic touch runs through the accords.

Washington Tremlett · 2016

Masculine

Washington Tremlett · 2012