The Perfume Library

Cologne du Maghreb (2010)

7.2

Tauer Perfumes · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Tauer Perfumes Cologne du Maghreb is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with grapefruit, clementine, mandarin orange and lemon, with bergamot alongside. In the heart, orange blossom and rosemary add a green, lightly spicy touch. The base of Atlas cedar, labdanum and rose gives a woody, resinous, faintly smoky footing. Kerosene Wood Haven and Mugler Hot Cologne have a close profile.

Pentachord White

7.1

Tauer Perfumes · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Tauer Perfumes Pentachord White is a powdery, sweet floral that sets soft violet and vanilla against a woody, faintly smoky base, and it is treated as unisex. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters place it in autumn, spring and winter, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evenings. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though the masculine share is sizeable. It has been discontinued. The notes are rosewood, violet, Bourbon vanilla, orris root and ambergris. Violet and orris root give a powdery floral softness, vanilla carries the sweetness, and rosewood and ambergris add a woody, earthy depth. Spicy and smoky touches stay in the background.

Cologne du Maghreb (2021)

7.7

Tauer Perfumes · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tauer Perfumes Cologne du Maghreb is a unisex cologne that joins a fresh opening of bergamot, grapefruit and lavender to a floral heart of rose and orange blossom. Citrus leads at first: bergamot, grapefruit, clementine and lemon, with rosemary and clary sage adding a green, herbal edge. The heart brings Moroccan rose, neroli and orange blossom forward, and the base settles into a sweet, woody floor of labdanum, Java vetiver and Atlas cedar. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it is best enjoyed close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. It leans masculine in the votes, though a good share also call it feminine.

Heraud

7.4

Tauer Perfumes · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Tauer Perfumes Heraud is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that most voters place in autumn and winter, with evenings as its natural setting. Heraud opens with Ivory Coast cocoa absolute and bergamot, then moves into white blossoms, date and more cocoa at the heart. Cedarwood, vanilla orchid, musk and ambergris form the base. The accords read sweet, spicy, woody, powdery and creamy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Beyond autumn and winter, it suits evenings and nights out, and it is worn at leisure too. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a good share call it feminine. Aura Sublime and Mercedes-Benz Select Night have a close profile.

L'Air du Désert Marocain Noir

8.1

Tauer Perfumes · 2025

Citrus · Spicy · Woody

Tauer Perfumes L'Air du Désert Marocain Noir is a unisex scent that opens with citrus and settles into spicy, leathery, smoky depths, leaning towards autumn and winter evenings. Bergamot, lemon and petitgrain give the opening a bright edge, while spices add warmth. Jasmine, leather and labdanum lead the heart, and a base of vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood, ambergris and oakmoss grounds it in earthy, resinous, woody tones. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the favoured occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine, though many also call it modern. Yatagan and Bel Ami have a close profile.

№ 10 - Une Rose Vermeille

6.5

Tauer Perfumes · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tauer Perfumes № 10 - Une Rose Vermeille is a floral, gourmand women's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with rose and vanilla sweetness; it has been discontinued. Lemon, bergamot and lavender give it a fresh, citrusy start. The heart brings raspberry, violet and rose, a fruity, powdery floral. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood and ambergris sweeten it and dry it down to a warm, woody finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with leisure and daily wear leading and night outings close behind. Over half of voters find it feminine. Hanae Mori HM (Eau de Parfum) and Jil Sander Jil (1997) (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Rose Flash

7.9

Tauerville · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tauerville Rose Flash is a unisex rose-and-amber scent that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters wear it in fall and winter, in the evening or on a night out, while summer is the least chosen season. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters call it feminine, though some read it as masculine, so it can swing either way. The notes read as one whole rather than in layers: rose absolute gives a floral, fruity sweetness, and amber and woody notes carry it into a spicy, resinous, oriental warmth. The overall impression is sweet, full and warm.

Fruitchouli Flash

7.3

Tauerville · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Tauerville Fruitchouli Flash is a fruity floral unisex scent that moves from peach and apricot through rose and white blossoms to patchouli and musk; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer trailing behind. It is most often matched with leisure time and nights out, and votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with peach and apricot, sweet and fresh like ripe fruit. Rose and white blossoms take over in the heart and bring the floral side forward. In the base, patchouli and musk settle the scent into an earthy, lightly spicy warmth. Abaco Jamily and Hind Al Oud Rose have a close profile.

Sotto la Luna - Gardenia

6.6

Tauer Perfumes · 2014

Floral · Green · Sweet

Tauer Perfumes Sotto la Luna - Gardenia is a feminine floral that suits fall and spring evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind and summer the least chosen. Evening and night-out wear lead, though it also works for leisure. Most see it as feminine, and a fair share call it classic. It opens on gardenia bud, with rose and gardenia at the heart. In the base, jasmine, vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood bring a sweet, powdery, woody warmth. Beside the floral accord, green, spicy and resinous sides come through. Ajmal Evoke Silver Edition for Her and Guerlain Shalimar (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Sotto la Luna - Tuberose

7.5

Tauer Perfumes · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tauer Perfumes Sotto la Luna - Tuberose is a unisex scent made for evenings and nights, leaning towards autumn and winter, with a floral, sweet and spicy character; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick night out and evening, favouring fall and winter, though spring also gets a fair share. Most voters read it as feminine, while some call it masculine. It opens with cinnamon, clove, galbanum and geranium, spicy and slightly green. The heart builds a floral body from rose, jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang, and the base of patchouli, ambergris and more tuberose leaves a sweet, powdery, animal and earthy ground. Resinous and woody tones keep it warm. Its profile is close to Harry Lehmann Ambra and Estēe Lauder Cinnabar (1978) (Eau de Parfum).

Les Années 25

8.1

Tauer Perfumes · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Tauer Perfumes Les Années 25 is a unisex scent that carries the brightness of bergamot, petitgrain and orange into a powdery floral heart of Bulgarian rose and iris; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to fall and winter, though spring and summer are not far behind. Evening and leisure are the most named occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it leans neither way. The citrus and Kahili ginger opening softens into rose, iris and benzoin at the heart. The base of oakmoss, patchouli, sandalwood, vanilla and tonka bean leaves a sweet, resinous, slightly smoky trail. Jovoy Rouge Assassin and Roja Parfums Amber have a close profile to Les Années 25.

Amber Flash

7.4

Tauerville · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tauerville Amber Flash is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, and it has been discontinued. Benzoin, labdanum and vanilla form its backbone, with sandalwood and patchouli adding a woody depth, while cashmeran and ambreine bring a soft, powdery warmth. Spicy and animal tones weigh the sweetness down, giving it a dense oriental feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads balanced between the two. Réminiscence Ambre and Perris Monte Carlo Ambre Gris have a close profile.

Les Années 25 Bis

7.4

Tauer Perfumes · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Tauer Perfumes Les Années 25 Bis is a unisex scent that softens bright citrus and fruit with a floral, powdery and resinous base, leaning towards spring and fall; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and use is spread fairly evenly across business, leisure and evening. Votes lean feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with bergamot, lemon, orange and peach, bright and fruity. Ylang-ylang, iris and rose bring a floral, powdery softness at the heart. It settles into ambergris, patchouli, benzoin and vetiver, a sweet, woody and resinous warmth.

Miriam

7.9

Tableau de Parfums · 2011

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Tableau de Parfums Miriam is a floral, powdery chypre that suits autumn and winter evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with night out and evening use leading, though daytime and business wear get votes too. It reads mostly feminine, with a classic feel. Ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose form a floral frame. Violet, violet leaf and orris root add a powdery softness. Bergamot and orange bring citrus brightness, while sandalwood and vanilla leave a sweet, woody warmth. Geranium and lavender add a spicy, slightly aromatic edge.

Incense Flash

7.4

Tauerville · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Tauerville Incense Flash is a smoky, resinous and leathery unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter; it has been discontinued. Frankincense and leather form the core, wrapped in woods and ambergris. The accords lean spicy and woody, with an animal warmth and a smoky resin note coming forward. The notes read as one piece and the impression is dry rather than sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Birkholz Intimate Incense and Le Labo Cuir 28 have a close profile.

Patch Absolue

7.3

Tauer Perfumes · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tauer Perfumes Patch Absolue is a unisex scent that sets a floral, sweet body against spice, resin and earthy tones. It opens warm, with clove, cinnamon and spices alongside boozy notes. In the heart, patchouli, benzoin and white blossoms take over, and the scent turns creamy and resinous. Sandalwood, amber and vanilla build a sweet, woody base, where patchouli returns. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Voters read it mostly as masculine, followed by feminine and modern. Ameenah Amber and Tom Ford Oud Wood Parfum have a close profile.

Vanilla Absolue

8.2

Tauer Perfumes · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Tauer Perfumes Vanilla Absolue is a sweet, spicy unisex vanilla scent suited to autumn and winter evenings. It opens with geranium, spices and dried fruits, and vanilla, rose and tobacco sit at its heart. Coumarin, patchouli and labdanum leave a creamy, resinous warmth in the base. The overall feel is gourmand and oriental, with the sweetness balanced by floral and spicy tones. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads neither clearly feminine nor masculine, as the two get almost equal votes. Maison Scentique Ambra Nobile and Hiram Green Slowdive have a close profile.

Nexin

7.7

Tauer Perfumes · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tauer Perfumes Nexin is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green citrus brightness with a woody, powdery base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasion votes. It reads closer to masculine, though it draws feminine votes too, so it sits somewhere in between. Bergamot and lemon blossom give a bright citrus start, while orange blossom and rose soften it towards the floral. Geranium adds a green edge and orris root a powdery feel. Oakmoss, vetiver, cedar and sandalwood build a dry, woody body, which tonka bean, musk and ambergris sweeten and round off.

Pentachord Verdant

5.7

Tauer Perfumes · 2011

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Tauer Perfumes Pentachord Verdant is a unisex scent that pairs a green, earthy character with a sweet warmth; it has been discontinued. Leaves and soil come first, while tobacco smoke and leather add a dry, smoky depth. Amber softens and sweetens the rough edges, and the accords also carry spicy and woody tones. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. It leans masculine. Voronoi Deep Deep Down and Alkemia Esprit de la Terre have a close profile.

№ 12 - Eau d'Épices

7.1

Tauer Perfumes · 2010

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Tauer Perfumes № 12 - Eau d'Épices is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter days, pairing spice with citrus; it has been discontinued. It opens with red mandarin orange, clove and cinnamon, while coriander and cardamom keep the spicy side going. In the heart, orange blossom and jasmine add a soft floral note, and frankincense with orris root settles it onto a resinous, powdery footing. Vetiver, tonka bean, labdanum and ambergris leave a woody, slightly animalic and sweet warmth at the base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter; leisure and daily wear lead, with evening and night out close behind. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it sits somewhere in between. Aēsop Marrakech Intense (Eau de Toilette) and Sospiro Duetto have a close profile.

Patch Flash

7.6

Tauerville · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tauerville Patch Flash is a unisex scent built on spices, benzoin, leather, blossoms and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, evening and nights out. More of them read it as masculine than feminine, though the feminine share is far from small. The scent pairs a floral, sweet base with spicy, woody and resinous tones. Benzoin brings sweetness and resinous warmth, patchouli adds an earthy depth, and the leather and spices keep the whole thing dry and firm. J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin 20|20 and La Closerie des Parfums Patchouli Sichuan have a close profile.

Loretta

6.6

Tableau de Parfums · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tableau de Parfums Loretta is a feminine oriental scent that deepens a sweet floral and fruity heart with spice, smoke and leather. The opening is built on fruits, plum, rose and aldehydes. At the heart, orange blossom, tuberose and jasmine form a floral core, warmed by cinnamon and carnation. The base of patchouli, labdanum, ambergris and leather settles into a powdery, smoky, woody warmth. Longevity is very strong and sillage is rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind. It is favoured for night outs and evenings, and less often chosen for daily wear.

Rose Absolue

7.7

Tauer Perfumes · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Tauer Perfumes Rose Absolue is a unisex rose scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings, warming rose absolute with amber and resins. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading, though leisure and daily wear also get votes. It reads slightly more feminine than masculine, but a good share of voters call it masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. It opens with citrus notes, spices and berries brightening the rose. The heart holds rose absolute and floral notes, and the base of amber, resins, benzoin, ambergris and woods adds a sweet, woody, oriental warmth. Tauerville Rose Flash and Parfums DelRae Bois de Paradis have a close profile.

№ 21 - L'Air du Jardin Caché

6.6

Tauer Perfumes · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tauer Perfumes № 21 - L'Air du Jardin Caché is a fresh, green, powdery floral led by violet, rose and hyacinth, and it is described as unisex. It opens with bergamot and aldehydes, then moves into a floral heart of geranium, violet, rose and hyacinth. In the base, benzoin, musk and cedarwood soften the flowers into a sweet, creamy, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Voters tend to read it as somewhat more feminine.