The Perfume Library

Colonia Pura

7.4

Acqua di Parma · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura is a fresh, citrus-led scent that leans towards spring and summer and is classed as a men's fragrance. It opens with Italian bergamot, Italian orange and Paraguayan petigrain, a bright and slightly green citrus. In the heart, jasmine sambac absolute, French narcissus absolute and Russian coriander bring a floral, lightly spicy turn. The base of Virginia cedar, Indonesian patchouli and musk softens it onto a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. Etat Libre d'Orange Sous Le Pont Mirabeau and Kenzo Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Agarbathi

7.5

Penhaligon's · 2017

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Penhaligon's Agarbathi is a spicy, woody and smoky men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with palo santo, bergamot and pink pepper, a spicy freshness. At the heart, jasmine sambac absolute, frankincense and milk add a resinous, creamy softness. The base of suede, vetiver, fir balsam absolute and sandalwood dries down leathery and smoky, balanced by wood. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings, nights out and leisure time leading. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine. Yves Saint Laurent 24 Rue de L'Université and Amouage Purpose 50 have a close profile.

Need a Name

7.6

Francesca Dell'Oro · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Francesca Dell'Oro Need a Name is a men's fragrance that sets bright citrus against a green, woody backdrop, with a fresh, floral character overall. Mandarin orange, lemon and grapefruit open it with a sparkling citrus note, while cardamom adds a spicy edge. In the heart, Atlas cedar, jasmine sambac absolute, green leaves and black pepper give it a green, floral and woody face. The base of musk, vanilla and amber softens it and adds a light sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the vote counts are small, so treat those ratings with caution. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with few choosing winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, followed by the office. Voters split between masculine and feminine, with masculine slightly ahead.

Black Obsidian

8.2

Aurora Scents

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aurora Scents Black Obsidian is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on Italian mandarin orange, elemi resin and Italian bergamot. The citrus top notes give it a bright start, while elemi resin adds a slightly sharp, resinous edge. In the heart, pink pepper, jasmine sambac absolute and osmanthus bring a floral side that spice balances and sweetens. The base of Indonesian patchouli, Helvetolide®, Ambrox and moss settles it onto a green, woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are best read with caution. It is classed as a men's fragrance, and voters score its value for money highly. BMW Bergamood and Thameen Patiala have a close profile.

Incense Gold

7.6

Ermenegildo Zegna · 2016

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Ermenegildo Zegna Incense Gold is a men's fragrance that sets a floral, spicy core against woody, resinous and smoky accords; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin and lasts a long time without filling the room. Most voters find its staying power high. It is positioned as a masculine scent. The top opens fresh with Italian cypress, Calabrian bergamot and Italian lemon. The heart brings a soft floral layer of white blossoms, lotus and jasmine sambac absolute. In the base, frankincense, sandalwood, leather and saffron deepen it into something smoky and resinous. Mary Greenwell Fire and Byredo Bois Obscur have a close profile.

Nōse

Spicy · Woody · Animal

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