The Perfume Library

Parfum d'Habit

7.9

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier · 1988

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Parfum d'Habit is a woody, leathery men's fragrance built around blackcurrant bud absolute, frankincense and leather. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with night outs and evenings leading, though leisure and business wear also get votes. Voters mostly find it masculine, then classic. It opens with blackcurrant bud absolute, lemon petitgrain and bergamot, giving a fruity freshness. In the heart, frankincense, patchouli and geranium bring a resinous, earthy feel. The base of leather, vanilla, sandalwood and ambergris softens into a powdery, smoky warmth. Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Cuir Fétiche has a close profile.

Velvet Bergamot

7.0

Dolce & Gabbana · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Bergamot is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that opens on bergamot and blackcurrant bud absolute, and it leans towards everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Voters place it evenly across daily, leisure and business wear, with only a small share choosing evening or night out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though these ratings rest on few votes. Most voters read it as masculine, while some hear a feminine side. The top pairs bergamot with blackcurrant bud absolute for a fresh, green, fruity start. In the heart, clary sage, petitgrain and orange blossom add a floral softness, with spicy and creamy touches. Vetiver and ambrette seed settle the base into a woody finish. Le Labo Limette 37 and Le Labo Bergamote 22 have a close profile.

Ricardo Sibelo · 2022