The Perfume Library

Gris Charnel (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

bdk Parfums · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

bdk Parfums Gris Charnel Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter, opening fruity and spicy before settling into a powdery, creamy woodiness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, then winter and spring, while summer comes last. It suits evenings, leisure and daily wear, and it can go to the office too. Voters read it as slightly more feminine, though plenty call it masculine. It opens with fig, cardamom and black tea: the fig brings fruity sweetness, the cardamom adds spice and the tea a dry edge. In the heart, Bourbon vetiver and orris absolute build a woody, powdery base. Tonka bean absolute and Indian sandalwood finish it in a creamy, sweet warmth.

Bvlgari Man In Black

7.9

Bvlgari · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Bvlgari Man In Black is a masculine scent that opens on rum and tobacco, then sets leather and wood against a smoky sweetness, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings or nights out; summer and the office are chosen far less. It mostly reads as masculine and classic. Rum and tobacco lead, and the heart deepens with tuberose, leather and orris absolute. The base of benzoin, gaiac wood and tonka bean leaves a sweet, gourmand, smoky warmth, with spicy, woody and oriental accords carrying the weight.

Sailing Day

6.9

Maison Margiela · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Maison Margiela Sailing Day is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that suits summer and spring days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer, with spring second; leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions, while evening gets very few votes. On character, masculine edges ahead, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. The opening of juniper, aldehydes and marine notes is crisp and salty. Coriander, orris absolute and rose add a soft floral touch in the heart. In the base, red algae, ambergris and orcanox keep it aquatic and green, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

Ambre Khandjar

7.7

Une Nuit Nomade · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Une Nuit Nomade Ambre Khandjar is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that links an opening of black plum and mandarin orange to the resinous warmth of labdanum, vanilla and benzoin. The top holds black plum and mandarin orange; the heart brings labdanum absolute, ylang-ylang, orris absolute and vanilla. It settles onto patchouli, sandalwood and benzoin. The overall impression is sweet, spicy and woody, with the fruity brightness fading back behind a resinous, smoky warmth. Longevity is strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan (Eau de Parfum) and Mancera Red Tobacco have a close profile.

Cristalle Eau Verte (Eau de Toilette Concentrée)

8.1

Chanel · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chanel Cristalle Eau Verte is a fresh, citrusy and green floral for women, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. It reads mostly feminine, with modern and classic sides in balance. Citrus fruits and green tones set the first impression, while jasmine absolute and magnolia soften it with a gentle floral texture. Orris absolute adds a faintly powdery depth, and a fruity freshness runs throughout. Kenzo Eau de Fleur de Magnolia and Acca Kappa Hibiscus have a close profile.

Citizen Queen

7.4

Juliette Has A Gun · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Juliette Has A Gun Citizen Queen is a feminine, floral and sweet scent with powdery, spicy and leathery shades; it has been discontinued. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend fall, winter and spring, while few pick summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets votes for daytime and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with aldehydes, bergamot and leather. The heart brings orange blossom, tuberose and orris, where the floral side weighs most. In the base, vanilla, benzoin, tonka bean and labdanum sweeten and warm it, while civet adds an animal depth.

Rien Intense Incense

7.6

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2014

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

Etat Libre d'Orange Rien Intense Incense is a smoky, leathery unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with black pepper and frankincense for a spicy, resinous start, then moves into orris absolute, cistus absolute and leather at the heart. The base of vetiver, tree moss and patchouli gives it an earthy, woody footing. Floral and animal touches don't soften the harder edges completely, but they are noticeable. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour evenings and nights out; summer and the office are rarely chosen. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is worn as a unisex scent.

Opus V - Woods Symphony

7.4

Amouage · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Opus V - Woods Symphony is a floral, woody and spicy unisex scent built around orris, rose and oud. The top pairs orris absolute with rum, while rose, jasmine and orris root concrete in the heart give it a floral, powdery core. The base brings oud, dry woods and civet, adding a sweet, resinous and animal warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is chosen less often for the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Chanel Coco (Eau de Parfum) and Hind Al Oud Pink Musk have a close profile.

Panthea

7.8

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Panthea is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around violet, jasmine and orris absolute, with a clearly powdery and creamy side. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with bergamot, pink pepper and white tea, a light, slightly spicy freshness. Violet, jasmine and orris absolute carry a powdery floral heart. White musk, sandalwood and tonka bean settle into a creamy, sweet softness at the base. Stéphane Humbert Lucas Panthea Iris and Chabaud La Nuit Danse have a close profile.

Iris des Champs (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Houbigant · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Houbigant Iris des Champs Eau de Parfum is a powdery floral led by orris and rose, softened by jasmine and ylang-ylang, and aimed at women. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall a close third and winter well behind. Daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Voters most often call it feminine, then classic. It opens with pink pepper, bergamot and lily of the valley, a fresh and slightly green start. In the heart, rose absolute, jasmine sambac absolute, orris absolute and orris butter form the powdery floral core, with ylang-ylang softening it. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, amberwood and musk leaves a sweet, creamy, lightly woody finish.

Rien

7.0

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2006

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

Etat Libre d'Orange Rien is a unisex scent built on black pepper, orris absolute, leather and vetiver, with a smoky, leathery and animal character. It opens with black pepper, safraleine and frankincense, a spicy, resinous start. In the heart, orris absolute, cistus absolute and leather turn the floral side hard and leathery. The base of vetiver, tree moss and patchouli dries down woody and smoky. Overall it feels dry and synthetic, with sweetness kept in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though it reads as unisex. Rien Intense Incense and Boudicca Wode have a close profile.

La Fin du Monde

7.5

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Etat Libre d'Orange La Fin du Monde opens on roasted sesame, popcorn and black pepper, a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent. The top notes are roasted sesame, popcorn and black pepper, so the gourmand and spicy sides come first. In the heart, freesia, cumin and orris absolute move it towards a powdery, floral line. The base of sandalwood, gun powder and ambrette seed adds a woody, smoky and creamy footing. The overall feel is sweet and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend fall and spring, with winter in third place. It is chosen most for leisure and daily wear. Voters lean slightly feminine, though masculine votes are not far behind. Sora Dora Lü Bu and Maison Margiela Coffee Break have a close profile.

Besos

7.6

Carner · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Carner Besos is a unisex scent that opens fresh and floral, then softens into something powdery, creamy and sweet. Madagascar pepper and Italian mandarin orange give it a bright, lively start. At the heart, orris absolute and Indian jasmine sambac absolute bring a powdery floral note. Musk, Siam benzoin and vanilla leave the base creamy and gently sweet, while the synthetic accord adds a clean, smooth feel. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall, with winter chosen least. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is sold as unisex. Philly & Phill Boudoir Belle / Rosa and Coreterno Punk Motel have a close profile.

Panthea Iris

7.9

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Panthea Iris is a powdery, creamy and lightly sweet unisex floral built around orris, violet and jasmine. The top notes of Italian bergamot, white tea, Italian mandarin orange and pink pepper open fresh with a light spice. In the heart, jasmine, violet and orris absolute form a powdery floral core. The base of orris butter, tonka bean absolute, white musk, sandalwood and patchouli settles it onto a creamy, sweet, woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and use is spread evenly across business, daily and evening wear. Voters most often call its character feminine, though it is marketed as unisex. Stéphane Humbert Lucas Panthea and Jovoy Touche Finale have a close profile.

Iris Prima

7.7

Penhaligon's · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Penhaligon's Iris Prima is a unisex scent that ties the bright bergamot and pink pepper to a powdery floral heart of orris absolute and jasmine sambac. It opens with bergamot, pink pepper and green amber, fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy. In the heart, orris absolute and jasmine sambac lead, while paradisone and hedione lift the floral picture. The base of benzoin, vanilla, sandalwood, vetiver and leather dries down powdery, woody and leathery, with a warm finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer not far behind. Daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Close to half of voters call it feminine, though the profile reads unisex.

Lipstick Fever

6.8

Juliette Has A Gun · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Juliette Has A Gun Lipstick Fever is a floral, fruity and sweet women's scent built on violet absolute, raspberry and vanilla absolute, suited to leisure and everyday wear. The top pairs violet absolute with raspberry, giving a floral and fruity, sweet start. Patchouli, orris absolute and cedarwood in the heart set a powdery, woody background. Vanilla absolute at the base settles it into a creamy, soft sweetness. A synthetic accord gives the sweet, powdery structure a modern edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters lean towards spring and fall, with leisure and daily wear ahead, though business and evening also get votes. Most voters read it as feminine. Mizensir For Your Love and Juliette Has A Gun MMMM... have a close profile.

Green Butterfly

8.0

Byron Parfums · 2022

Floral · Green · Sweet

Byron Parfums Green Butterfly is a powdery, creamy unisex scent that sets orris, jasmine and vanilla in a green floral frame. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a close, steady trail rather than a loud one. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. It opens with orris absolute, citrus fruits and orange blossom softened by chocolate. The heart brings jasmine, suede and vanilla forward, with aldehydes and white musk keeping it clean and powdery. Sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver settle the gourmand sweetness onto a woody base. Guerlain Le Plus Beau Jour de Ma Vie and Amouage Lilac Love have a close profile.

Vanille d'Iris (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Ormonde Jayne · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Vanille d'Iris Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet scent built around orris, jasmine and vanilla, described as feminine and since discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer and winter chosen less often. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead, and it can also work in the evening. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with pink pepper, coriander seed, carrot seed and Sicilian bergamot, a lightly spicy, bright start. In the heart, jasmine absolute, osmanthus, orris absolute and magnolia form a floral, powdery core. The base of vanilla, amber, musk, vetiver and cedarwood leaves it creamy, soft and woody-warm.

Rose Velours

8.0

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Velours is a unisex scent built on a powdery, sweet rose set in a fresh, lightly spiced frame. It has been discontinued. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most call it feminine, though classic and modern both draw votes. Bergamot and violet leaf open it fresh. Orris absolute, rose absolute and honey form the heart, sweetening the powdery rose. It dries to a warm, woody base of ambroxan, cedarwood and benzoin. Boucheron Place Vendôme (Eau de Parfum) and Chopard Infiniment (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Musk Deer

7.6

Zoologist · 2020

Floral · Green · Sweet

Zoologist Musk Deer is a creamy unisex scent where floral, green and woody character is softened by sweet, powdery and animal tones. Rose, cardamom and calamus open it, followed by labdanum absolute, patchouli, jasmine sambac absolute and Atlas cedar. In the base, Australian sandalwood, orris absolute and Laotian oud set down an earthy, resinous floor. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer a distant last. It leans towards leisure time and evenings, and since masculine and feminine votes are close, it reads as truly in between. Racyne La Terre, La Nuit and Hendley Perfumes Myst have a close profile.

Splendida - Iris d'Or

7.6

Bvlgari · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bvlgari Splendida - Iris d'Or is a fresh, powdery floral built around violet leaf absolute, heliotrope and orris absolute; it has been discontinued. It opens green, fruity and sweet, with violet leaf absolute, heliotrope and raspberry. In the heart, mimosa and orris absolute add a creamy, powdery floral softness. Sandalwood, tonka bean absolute and vetiver leave a woody, sweet base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer close behind. Daily wear, the office and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Ineke After My Own Heart and Bvlgari Splendida - Rose Rose have a close profile.

Dragonfly (2021)

7.5

Zoologist · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Zoologist Dragonfly is a fresh, floral and aquatic unisex scent, with green and powdery touches that recall a garden after rain. Grapefruit, ginger and basil open it lightly. Geranium, jasmine sambac and rose form the floral heart, with violet leaf adding green and orris a powdery softness. Rain water, moss and vetiver keep the base cool and earthy. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most common settings. It leans slightly feminine in votes, though a fair share call it masculine.

The Architects Club

7.9

Arquiste · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Arquiste The Architects Club is a unisex scent that carries a fresh, citrusy start into spice, wood and a lightly sweet creaminess. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It is suggested about equally for leisure, daily wear, evenings and the office, and the feminine and masculine votes sit close together. The top notes of lavender, lemon, bitter orange and juniper berry open green and fresh. In the heart, pink pepper, coriander seed and nutmeg add spice while orris brings a powdery softness. The base rests on vetiver, cedarwood and oak wood, with vanilla absolute sweetening it slightly. Byredo Gypsy Water (Eau de Parfum) and Profumum Roma Audace have a close profile.

Valentino Uomo Acqua

7.5

Valentino · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Valentino Uomo Acqua is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens with citron, green tomato and mandarin orange; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. It reads masculine and modern. The opening is fresh, aquatic and green. In the heart, neroli, clary sage and orris absolute add a floral, powdery softness. The base of vanilla, vetiver, white leather and musk sweetens it slightly and keeps it steady. Sober Okinawa and Prada Luna Rossa (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.