The Perfume Library

Secrets d'Essences - Vanille Noire

7.2

Yves Rocher · 2010

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essences - Vanille Noire is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance led by vanilla, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and nights out lead the occasions, though daily wear gets a fair share of votes too. It reads feminine. As a whole the scent is sweet and gourmand, with Tahitian, Ugandan and Bourbon vanilla absolutes leading. Mandarin orange and orange blossom lift that sweetness slightly, mimosa adds a powdery softness, and cedarwood gives a woody, faintly smoky base. A spicy, oriental warmth runs alongside.

Comme une Evidence L'Eau de Parfum

6.5

Yves Rocher · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yves Rocher Comme une Evidence L'Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and powdery floral chypre built on petitgrain, violet leaf and jasmine absolute, suited to spring and summer days. It opens with petitgrain, violet leaf and bergamot, giving a green, airy start. In the heart, jasmine absolute, lily of the valley and damask rose absolute soften the floral side. Patchouli and moss in the base complete the chypre structure, and a powdery feel comes forward as it dries. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the leading occasions. It reads feminine, with a classic streak. Yves Rocher Comme une Evidence L'Eau de Toilette and Comme une Evidence Elixir de Parfum have a close profile.

Secrets d'Essences - Voile d'Ambre (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Yves Rocher · 2005

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essences - Voile d'Ambre Eau de Parfum is a sweet, resinous women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn for evenings and nights out as well as for daily use. Most voters read its character as feminine. It opens with green mandarin and cardamom, which give a lightly spiced freshness. In the heart, myrrh, frankincense and opoponax build a smoky, resinous warmth. Bourbon vanilla sweetens the base, while patchouli and sandalwood leave a woody, powdery floor.

Cuir de Nuit (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Yves Rocher · 2019

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Yves Rocher Cuir de Nuit Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy and powdery gourmand that suits women, especially on fall and winter evenings. Papua New Guinean vanilla and Ivory Coast cocoa form its sweet, creamy core. Coffee darkens the gourmand side, while Mauritian pink pepper adds a light touch of spice. Woody and leathery accents temper the sweetness and give it an oriental feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and leisure the most common settings. Most voters read it as feminine.

Moment de Bonheur

6.9

Yves Rocher · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yves Rocher Moment de Bonheur is a fresh, floral scent whose green and fruity sides are softened by a light sweetness, and it sits close to everyday wear. The notes gather around May rose and geranium, while patchouli and cedarwood give the floral side a woody footing. A powdery touch runs through the accords, so the whole reads clean and airy. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, which makes it a quiet scent that stays near the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It reads feminine.

Secrets d'Essences - Neroli

7.3

Yves Rocher · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essences - Neroli is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, office and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads as feminine, with some votes for modern and classic. Petitgrain, bitter orange and bergamot open bright and slightly bitter. In the heart, neroli and orange blossom absolute carry the floral side, while musk softens the base. Fresh and green accords dominate, with sweet and powdery touches in the background. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca and Prada Infusion de Mandarine have a close profile.

So Elixir (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Yves Rocher · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Yves Rocher So Elixir Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet fragrance for women, with spice, wood and a faint smokiness running through it. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring also suggested. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet sits comfortably in daily and office wear too. Most voters read it as feminine. Bergamot opens it brightly. In the heart, jasmine sambac absolute and damask rose build a floral core, while patchouli, frankincense and tonka bean absolute settle the base into something sweet, woody and powdery. Fruity and oriental touches stay in the background. John Galliano Eau de Parfum and Judith Leiber Night have a close profile.

Naturelle

6.7

Yves Rocher · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Rocher Naturelle is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance built around apple, Egyptian jasmine and peach blossom, suited to spring and summer days. It opens with apple, then Egyptian jasmine and peach blossom fill the heart with florals and a soft fruity note. Citrus, aquatic and green accords keep it airy. Amber, Virginia cedar and musk sit underneath and settle it onto a warm, smooth base. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it fits daily wear, leisure, the office and sport. Over half of voters read it as feminine. Esprit Urban Nature for Women and Nautica Blue Sail have a close profile.

Secrets d'Essences - Tendre Jasmin

6.7

Yves Rocher · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essences - Tendre Jasmin is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around Jasminum grandiflorum and citrus; it has been discontinued. It opens with Jasminum grandiflorum alongside orange, mandarin orange and lemon. In the heart, orange blossom absolute and Jasminum grandiflorum absolute deepen the floral side, while jasmine sambac absolute and mimosa absolute settle the base into a sweet, powdery softness. A green touch keeps the air fresh. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and office use leading. It reads feminine. Le Couvent Lysandra and Jeanne en Provence Tubéreuse & Néroli have a close profile.

So Elixir Purple

7.0

Yves Rocher · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Rocher So Elixir Purple is a sweet, floral scent with fruity and spicy touches over a woody, earthy base, made for women. Most voters pick it for fall and winter, with spring close behind and summer the least chosen. It has been worn from daytime to nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, and most voters describe it as feminine and modern. Tuberose and bergamot lead the scent, while benzoin adds sweetness and warmth, and patchouli and vetiver give it a woody, earthy depth. The oriental, spicy side keeps the floral, fruity core from feeling light. Juliette Has A Gun Moon Dance and Dolce & Gabbana 10 La Roue de La Fortune have a close profile.

Ispahan (1977) (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Yves Rocher · 1977

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Yves Rocher Ispahan (Eau de Toilette) is a warm, spicy women's fragrance suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Over half of voters call it feminine, and a third call it classic. It opens with bergamot, orange and aldehydes for a light brightness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose, cinnamon and clove build a floral, spicy core. The base of tolu balm, sandalwood and benzoin settles into a sweet, resinous, powdery and slightly smoky warmth.

Monoï Eau des Vahinés (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Yves Rocher · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Hoggar (2005) (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Yves Rocher · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Yves Rocher Hoggar is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built around bergamot, cedarwood and tonka bean. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with the citrus brightness of bergamot. Cedarwood gives the heart a woody frame, and tonka bean in the base sweetens and softens the finish. Fruity and spicy touches come through along the way, and the whole stays fresh with a light oriental feel.

Un Matin au Jardin - Muguet en Fleurs / Lily of the Valley

7.1

Yves Rocher · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Rocher Un Matin au Jardin - Muguet en Fleurs / Lily of the Valley is a fresh, green, floral scent for women. It has been discontinued, but it suits light everyday wear. Lily of the valley sits at the center, with green notes adding a dewy leaf freshness. Lemon and bergamot bring a citrus brightness, while pink pepper sharpens the sweet floral mood slightly. The impression is clean, garden-like and gently sweet. Longevity and sillage are weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Most call it feminine.

Nature (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Yves Rocher · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Yves Rocher Nature Eau de Toilette is a women's fragrance that sets the freshness of mint and mandarin orange on a green, chypre base of oakmoss and juniper. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure time and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. Mint and mandarin orange give it a fresh, citrusy start. Lily of the valley adds a soft floral heart. Oakmoss and juniper leave a green, lightly spicy chypre feel underneath.

Quelques Notes d'Amour L'Eau de Parfum

6.7

Yves Rocher · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Rocher Quelques Notes d'Amour L'Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets a floral, sweet heart against spice and wood. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards daily wear and leisure time, with some votes for business and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine. The notes come together as a single layer: damask rose absolute and bergamot give a floral start, and pink pepper adds spice. Benzoin sweetens it into a gourmand warmth, while cedar, amyris, gaiac wood and patchouli build a woody, slightly powdery base.

Secrets d'Essences - Rose Absolue (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Yves Rocher · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essences - Rose Absolue Eau de Parfum is a women's fragrance that sets rose in a sweet, spicy and powdery frame; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Votes spread almost evenly across the four seasons, with spring and fall just ahead. It sits close to evening, daily wear and nights out, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with cinnamon, which adds a warm spice. Rose forms the heart, carrying the floral and fruity side. In the base, patchouli and tonka bean sweeten it, and the gourmand and oriental accords come forward in the dry-down, ending on a powdery note.

Secrets d'Essences - Iris Noir (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Yves Rocher · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essences - Iris Noir Eau de Parfum is a powdery, earthy women's fragrance that opens with coriander and bergamot and settles into patchouli, tonka bean and orris butter; it has been discontinued. The top notes of coriander and bergamot give a fresh, lightly spicy start. In the heart, patchouli and tonka bean come forward, turning the scent sweeter, woody and oriental. The base of ambrette seed and orris butter lays down a powdery, earthy finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer trailing behind. It leans towards evening and nights out, though daily and office wear are possible. Around half of voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Héritage and Tom Ford White Patchouli have a close profile.

Secrets d'Essences - Accord Chic

7.4

Yves Rocher · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essences - Accord Chic is a feminine scent built around benzoin, iris and frankincense, with a sweet, powdery and faintly smoky character. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick autumn, though spring and winter follow closely. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office about equally, and about half of voters read it as feminine. Benzoin and iris set a sweet, powdery, creamy base. Frankincense and elemi resin add a resinous, slightly smoky depth, while pink pepper brings a spicy warmth. The overall impression is floral, woody and oriental.

Verte Envolée

7.6

Yves Rocher · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Rocher Verte Envolée is a fresh, citrusy and green women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Lemon and bergamot give it a bright, crisp front, while black tea adds a dry, green tone beside the citrus. Rosa centifolia softens the floral side without weighing the scent down, staying in the background. Longevity and projection are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and office settings lead the occasions. It reads feminine. Two perfumes with a close profile are The Body Shop Fuji Green Tea and Stenders Evergreen.

So Elixir Bois Sensuel

7.5

Yves Rocher · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Yves Rocher So Elixir Bois Sensuel is a sweet, woody women's fragrance built on vanilla absolute, patchouli and orris absolute. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as one piece from start to finish. Vanilla leads with gourmand and sweet accords, patchouli adds a woody, spicy depth, and orris brings a floral, powdery softness. It has an oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend it for fall and winter, with evening and leisure the most named occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Mugler Alien Essence Absolue and Juliette Has A Gun Lipstick Fever have a close profile.

Cuir Vétiver

7.7

Yves Rocher · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Yves Rocher Cuir Vétiver is a green, woody men's fragrance built around Haitian vetiver and Caribbean sandalwood. The notes read as a single whole: Haitian vetiver and cedarwood form a woody, earthy frame, while Caribbean sandalwood wraps it in a creamy softness. Tonka bean absolute adds a sweet touch, citrus and green accords keep it fresh, and the spicy and leathery tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. About half of voters find it masculine. Hiram Green Vetiver and Comme des Garçons Series 4: Cologne - Vettiveru have a close profile.

Sel d'Azur (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Yves Rocher · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Yves Rocher Sel d'Azur Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits summer and spring days. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a light but noticeable trail. Though it reads mostly feminine, a fair share of voters find it masculine. The scent reads as one piece: Italian lemon and grapefruit zest give a bright citrus feel, while salty notes add an aquatic touch. Cedar and vetiver hold it on a green, woody base. The overall impression is clean, cool and slightly synthetic.

Cléa (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Yves Rocher · 1980

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Yves Rocher Cléa Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent, rounded out with sweet, powdery and woody tones. Ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose, gardenia and lily of the valley make up the floral bouquet. Sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver ground it in a woody, earthy base, while vanilla adds sweetness and ginger a light spice. Chypre and oriental accents run through it as well. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, with votes for business and evening too. Most voters call it feminine, and a good share find it classic. Gucci Rush and Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio have a close profile.