The Perfume Library

Monstera | Xinú (no. 4)

8.5

Xinú · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xinú Monstera | Xinú (no. 4) is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that sets citrus and floral tones against a fruity backdrop. White datura, orchid and monstera fruit lead the scent, while monstera and Cymbopetalum penduliflorum add its green, earthy side. The notes read as a single whole rather than in layers. Spicy and woody touches steady the freshness without hardening it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters choose it for leisure and daily wear, though a fair number also suggest it for the office and sport. It is most often called modern, with masculine and feminine votes evenly matched. Mancera Vetiver Sensuel and Atkinsons 44 Gerrard Street have a close profile.

Copāla | Xinú (no. 2)

8.5

Xinú · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Xinú Copāla | Xinú is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Copal resin and mesquite tree give it a resinous, woody core, Mexican vanilla softens and sweetens it, and pink pepper adds a spicy warmth. It reads as one smooth whole rather than separate stages. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings, leisure time and nights out leading the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Demeter Fragrance Library Mesquite and Majouri Silky Sandalwood have a close profile.

OroNardo | Xinú (no. 5)

8.3

Xinú · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Xinú OroNardo | Xinú is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Mock-orange, Mexican tuberose, queen-of-the-night, oleander and tagetes sit together here. A fresh, green floral character leads, softened by sweet and creamy tones, while a spicy touch stays in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evenings also possible. Most votes read it as feminine, though it is a unisex scent. Perfumes with a close profile include Profumum Roma Tagete and Valmont Verde Erba I.

Aguamadera | Xinú (no. 1)

8.3

Xinú · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Xinú Aguamadera | Xinú is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent with an aquatic, woody backbone. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, so it neither whispers nor fills a room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads comfortably on both men and women. Agave and lime give it a bright, slightly sharp green freshness. Cedar and gaiac wood lay a woody ground beneath that brightness. The creamy accord softens the citrus edge, and an aquatic wetness runs through the blend.

Ummo (no. 3)

8.2

Xinú · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Xinú Ummo (no. 3) is a unisex fragrance led by juniper, tobacco absolute and honey, balancing sweetness with a smoky edge. Juniper and cedarwood give it a dry, woody frame, while tobacco absolute and honey sweeten and soften it. Nicotiana alata blossom, liquidambar and tonka bean absolute add a resinous, creamy warmth. The accords pair fruity and sweet tones with spicy, animal, earthy and leathery ones. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are a rough guide. It is a heavy, warm profile that sits comfortably on any skin. Clive Christian X Tabac and Rasasi Dhanal Oudh Nashwah share a close profile.

Xinú · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral