The Perfume Library – Page 22

Pure Blue

Perry Ellis · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Perry Ellis Pure Blue is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance whose aquatic and green side gives it a clean, light impression. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and apple, the tartness of the citrus softened by the fruit. In the heart, aquatic notes, cardamom and green notes keep the scent cool and watery, with the cardamom adding a faint touch of spice. The base of white moss, musk, blue amber and sandalwood sets down a woody, lightly sweet ground. The overall feel is a synthetic freshness, with green and fruity tones in the background.

Queen of Seduction

6.3

Banderas · 2016

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Banderas Queen of Seduction is a fresh, aquatic women's perfume that adds a fruity, sweet warmth to its watery frame. The top notes bring raspberry, aquatic notes and grapefruit, so fruit and coolness sit side by side. In the heart, pink pepper, peony, jasmine and iris add a soft floral touch. Suede, cedarwood and amber round it off at the base, and the accords also show a synthetic edge. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It reads as a light, feminine scent. Bruno Banani Made for Women and La Rive Glow have a close profile.