The Perfume Library

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Marbert Woman

Marbert · 1987

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Marbert Woman is a floral, sweet chypre that leans towards autumn and winter and suits evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, favour evening and night-out wear, and also see room for office and daily use. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic. It opens with bergamot, lemon, fruity and green notes and rosewood. In the heart, ylang-ylang, rose, jasmine and iris build a floral core, while patchouli and sandalwood give it a woody footing. The base of vanilla, benzoin, moss and Russian leather dries down sweet, powdery, smoky and animalic.

Nùr Eau Fine (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

soOud · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

soOud Nùr Eau Fine Eau de Parfum pairs chamomile, cedar and Russian leather in a powdery scent that balances floral and leathery sides, made for women. Chamomile and lemon give it a light, fresh start, while apricot adds a fruity sweetness. Russian leather and cedar settle that sweetness onto a woody, smoky base, and Bourbon vanilla brings a powdery, resinous softness. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. Jacques Zolty Sparkling Sand and Kemi Luna have a close profile.

Ambre à Sade

7.1

Nez à Nez · 2009

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Nez à Nez Ambre à Sade is a feminine scent that sets a fruity, gourmand sweetness against spice, wood and leather; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure and daily wear following. Most voters read it as feminine. The top is blackberry, caramel, strawberry and woodland strawberry. In the heart, cinnamon tree, Virginia cedar and raspberry add spice and wood to the sweetness. The base of Russian leather, vanilla, tonka bean and patchouli settles warm and leathery. Stéphane Humbert Lucas Venom Incarnat and French Avenue Veneno Scarlet have a close profile.

Nùr Parfum Nektar (Extrait)

7.8

soOud

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

soOud Nùr Parfum Nektar is an Extrait de Parfum for women that sets a sweet, gourmand core against leathery, smoky and resinous tones, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick it for evening or a night out, while leisure wear gets fewer votes. Its dense build suits crowded, cooler evenings. Apricot and lemon give a fruity sweetness, while chamomile and orris root pull it towards a powdery, floral softness. Bourbon vanilla and musk lay a creamy base, and Russian leather, frankincense, cedar and tree moss add a smoky, resinous, woody depth.

As Dark Things Are Meant to be Loved

7.7

Alkemia · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Alkemia As Dark Things Are Meant to be Loved is a dark, oriental scent that lays smoke, resin and leather over a sweet, gourmand base, made for women. Longevity is rated good while sillage stays moderate, so it sits close to the skin and is noticed up close. Its spicy, woody character leans towards cooler weather and evening wear. Temple frankincense, bakhoor and Lapsang Souchong tea build a smoky, resinous ground, with Russian leather and oud adding a hard edge. Coconut, coffee and tonka bean sweeten that edge, while patchouli and black amber deepen the darkness. Tiziana Terenzi Chimaera and Birkholz Berlin Soul have a close profile.

Semiramis (Parfum de Toilette)

8.2

Sans Soucis · 1980

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Sans Soucis Semiramis (Parfum de Toilette) is a floral, sweet women's fragrance with an oriental lean, softened by spice, wood and powder; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, lemon and rosewood, and its heart brings together vetiver, patchouli, jasmine, iris and rose. Russian leather, sandalwood, benzoin and vanilla dominate the base, drying down creamy, powdery and warm. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters place it in night-out and evening wear, though daytime use gets votes too. It reads clearly feminine. Xerjoff Star Musk and Marbert Marbert Woman have a close profile.

Sophia (Cologne)

7.7

Coty · 1981

Floral · Green · Sweet

Coty Sophia (Cologne) is a spicy, resinous and faintly smoky floral oriental, presented as a women's fragrance with a dense, warm character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. The vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing can be said about those. It opens with orange and bergamot brightened by aldehydes, with spices close behind. The heart builds a floral core of rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and iris, kept spicy by cinnamon and clove. In the base, vanilla, musk, sandalwood and Russian leather dominate, leaving a sweet, powdery, leathery finish. Estēe Lauder Cinnabar and Yves Rocher Ispahan have a close profile.

Kéora (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Jean Couturier · 1983

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Jean Couturier Kéora Eau de Toilette is a floral oriental for women, opening with bright neroli and bergamot, moving through rose, iris and jasmine, and settling into a vanilla-and-resin base. The top is citrusy, with neroli, bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon, softened by rosewood. The heart is a powdery floral of rose, iris, jasmine and lily of the valley. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and benzoin add a sweet, resinous warmth, while patchouli, vetiver, civet, Russian leather and ambergris bring earthy, leathery and animal depth. Spicy and sweet shades run through it. It has been discontinued. Raphaël 4711 Raphaël 1 and Marbert Marbert Woman have a close profile.

L de Loewe (1972) (Eau de Toilette)

8.7

Loewe · 1972

Citrus · Floral · Green

Loewe L de Loewe (1972) is a green floral and leathery chypre that most voters place in daytime and office wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Daytime, business and evening use lead the votes, and it reads mostly feminine and classic, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. It opens with galbanum, neroli, green notes and bergamot, fresh and sharp. The heart builds a floral body of lily, rose, magnolia and iris. The base of vetiver, Russian leather, moss and sandalwood leaves a dry, woody, leathery chypre foundation.

Chicane (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Jacomo · 1971

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Jacomo Chicane Eau de Toilette is a 1971 women's fragrance that opens with fresh aldehydes and fruit, moves into a floral heart and settles into a powdery, woody, leathery base; it has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is a women's fragrance with a classic, composed character. The top brings fruity notes, aldehydes, lemon and bergamot for a fresh start. The heart is a floral blend of May rose, jasmine, carnation, lily of the valley and ylang-ylang. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood, tonka bean and musk, alongside Russian leather and ambreine, carry it to a sweet, powdery, earthy finish.

Alada

7.1

Myrurgia · 1979

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Myrurgia Alada is a fresh citrus and green chypre for women, built on a spicy, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with lime, mandarin orange, lemon and green notes, with peach softening the edges. The heart turns floral, with jasmine, cyclamen and carnation, while spices and pine keep the green character going. The base settles into a dry, woody chypre floor of oakmoss, cedarwood and myrrh, with musk and Russian leather adding warmth and a leathery edge. The overall feel is fresh, green and chypre. Rochas Eau de Rochas and Chanel Cristalle have a close profile.