The Perfume Library

Addiction

7.7

Words · 2016

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Words Addiction is a unisex scent that centres on cinnamon, vanilla and clove, with a smoky base of birch and myrrh; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, leisure and night-out wear lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit almost level, so it leans neither way. Heliotrope keeps the opening soft. The heart of cinnamon, vanilla and clove gives a sweet, spicy, gourmand feel. In the base, birch, gaiac wood and myrrh form a woody, resinous, smoky floor, deepened by styrax. Maison Margiela By the Fireplace and Atelier des Ors Rouge Sarây have a close profile.

Bye Baby

7.2

Words · 2016

Citrus · Sweet · Synthetic

Words Bye Baby is a woody, smoky unisex scent for leisure hours and evenings out; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters pick it most for leisure, with nights out and evenings close behind. It sits comfortably on both men and women, without leaning clearly to either side. It opens with amber and Java vetiver, then cedarwood, sandalwood and ebony build a woody core in the heart. In the base, musk, cistus and labdanum add a resinous, slightly animal warmth. Citrus and sweet accents soften the woody, smoky structure.

The Best

8.0

Words · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Words The Best is a woody-oriental unisex fragrance that lays spice, smoke and leather over a sweet, gourmand base; it has been discontinued. It opens on oud, then moves into leather, whisky and frankincense at the heart. Sandalwood, musk, Virginia cedar and patchouli settle in the base. The overall impression is sweet and resinous, with a smoky, animalic, leathery edge behind it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are tentative. Its dense, heavy build suits cooler weather. It is unisex, fitting anyone who likes oriental, woody scents. Montale Oud Edition and Lattafa 24 Carat Pure Gold have a close profile.

Single

8.0

Words · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Words Single is a sweet, spicy oriental unisex scent with a woody, powdery character; it has been discontinued. It opens on amber. Patchouli, tonka bean and Peru balsam sit in the heart, settling into sandalwood, labdanum, musk, vanilla and gaiac wood at the base. A creamy, resinous softness runs through it, with the sweetness coming from vanilla and tonka bean. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. It has a warm, full profile that can sit on men and women alike. Laura Mercier Ambre Passion and Hermès L'Ambre des Merveilles have a close profile.