The Perfume Library

Chocolat Irisé

7.9

Annette Neuffer · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Annette Neuffer Chocolat Irisé is a gourmand, powdery floral that opens with citrus and settles into cocoa and vanilla, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evenings and leisure time leading the occasions. It reads mostly feminine. It opens on mandarin and bergamot, then rose, jasmine and orris root build a floral, powdery heart. The base of cocoa absolute, patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla turns sweet, earthy and woody.

Narcissus Poeticus

7.9

Annette Neuffer · 2007

Citrus · Floral · Green

Annette Neuffer Narcissus Poeticus is a floral scent built around narcissus, rose and tuberose, moving from a citrusy, green opening into a sweet, creamy base. The top notes of bergamot, galbanum and neroli give it a bright, green start. At the heart, narcissus absolute, rose otto and tuberose lead. In the base, tonka bean, cocoa and vanilla sweeten it and add a creamy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, then fall, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most see it as feminine, with a classic feel.