The Perfume Library

10 perfumes

Kisses Don't Lie

Kilian · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kilian Kisses Don't Lie is a fresh, floral scent softened by sweet, powdery shades and reads feminine; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer trailing behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also finds a place in daily wear. Most voters call it feminine and classic. It opens with Calabrian bergamot and Madagascan pink pepper, bright and lightly spicy. In the heart, Parma violet, violet leaf absolute, rosebud and May rose build the powdery floral core. Raspberry brings sweetness to the base, while Somalian myrrh and Indian papyrus add a woody, oriental ground. Gucci Accenti and Gucci Guilty have a close profile.

Crystal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

8.6

David Thibaud-Bourahla · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

David Thibaud-Bourahla Crystal d'Afrique Eau de Parfum opens with Thai ginger, Egyptian geranium and bergamot, softened by mimosa and neroli, and settles into cedar, myrrh and vanilla; it is a women's fragrance. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though only a small number of voters have rated it, so treat this as a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes to go on. It is presented as a feminine fragrance. Citrus, floral and green accords lead: ginger adds spice, geranium a leafy edge, bergamot freshness. In the heart, mimosa and neroli sweeten the floral side. The base of Atlas cedar, myrrh, frankincense and green bourbon vanilla turns woody, resinous, faintly smoky and gourmand. Rubini Tambour Sacré and Parfums DelRae Bois de Paradis have a close profile.

Ilaya

7.3

ID Parfums · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

ID Parfums Ilaya is a sweet, spicy floral for women that suits fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. Ginger and cardamom open with a spiced edge, while jasmine and ylang-ylang bring a soft floral heart. The base of Somalian frankincense, benzoin, Somalian myrrh and mocha leaves a resinous, smoky, gourmand warmth. A powdery, oriental feel runs alongside throughout. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure, evening and daytime wear get similar weight. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille and Penhaligon's The Bewitching Yasmine have a close profile.