The Perfume Library

78 perfumes

Indigo Suede

Lunio · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Lunio Indigo Suede opens with mandarin orange and Virginia cedar and settles into Russian leather, patchouli and amber, a fresh yet smoky unisex scent that has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the vote count is small, so these impressions are tentative. Its unisex character sits comfortably on either men or women. The opening of mandarin orange, musk and Virginia cedar is fresh and citrusy. The heart brings lavender, jasmine sambac absolute and apple, while smoky notes cast a darker shadow over that fruity, floral core. In the base, Russian leather, patchouli and amber take over, and the scent dries down leathery, woody and warm. Its profile is close to Câline Signature Steel and Tonino Lamborghini Invincibile.

Taraq

6.6

nBitor

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

nBitor Taraq is a unisex oriental that pairs a fruity, sweet side with spice, oud and leather. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so those impressions are tentative. It carries no gender lean and sits comfortably on anyone. It opens with plum, saffron and dried fruits, sweet and spicy. Oud, leather, rose and dried date form the heart, and patchouli, musk, amber and sandalwood settle into a resinous, earthy, woody base.

Santalla / La Esencia de Sta. Eulalia

7.3

The Perfumery

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Perfumery Santalla / La Esencia de Sta. Eulalia is a fresh, woody unisex scent that opens with cardamom, bergamot and pink pepper and carries jasmine and patchouli at its heart. Citrus and green apple keep the opening bright, while cardamom and pink pepper add a spicy edge. In the heart, jasmine, violet and frankincense bring a floral, powdery softness, and patchouli with ginger adds an earthy depth. The base settles on teakwood, sandalwood and vetiver. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters place it mostly in leisure, business and daily wear. On character, masculine leads slightly, with feminine close behind. nBitor Santalla and Armaf Odyssey Wild One have a close profile.

Ar

7.9

Aller Perfumes · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aller Perfumes Ar is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, citrusy and aquatic character, softened by green and floral touches. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings, while sport and evening come further behind. It is not tied to one gender and sits easily on both men and women. The opening of bergamot, grapefruit, green tea and marine notes is bright and airy. In the heart, iris, lilac and oakmoss add a floral, green tone. The base of cedarwood, vetiver and musk leaves a woody, creamy footing. Liquides Imaginaires Sirenis and Oak Ursprung have a close profile.

Through the Sun

7.7

Mystery, Modern Mark · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mystery, Modern Mark Through the Sun is a unisex fragrance that softens a fresh, citrusy character with floral and green touches. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so that impression is tentative. There are no season or occasion votes, but the fresh character and unisex profile sit close to everyday wear. It opens with green notes, bergamot and lemon. In the heart, rose and papyrus pull that freshness in a floral direction. The base of vetiver, cedarwood and amber sets a woody, lightly sweet and creamy ground, with fruity and gourmand tones staying in the background.

Orquidea

7.6

Daniel Josier

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Daniel Josier Orquidea is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that pairs black orchid, ylang-ylang and French jasmine with vanilla, dark chocolate and amber; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though few people have rated it, so those verdicts are tentative. It reads unisex, and its dense, sweet build sits more comfortably in cooler weather. It opens with blackcurrant, black truffle and citrus notes alongside the florals. Spices and black orchid lead the heart. The base carries the sweetness through vanilla, dark chocolate and amber, while patchouli, vetiver and frankincense add a woody, resinous, slightly smoky depth.

Cherry Fever

8.5

Lunio · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Lunio Cherry Fever is a unisex scent that pairs a fruity, sweet, gourmand character with a smoky, resinous woodiness; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and with leather and oud in the mix it reads rich and weighty, suiting anyone who likes sweet scents. Ratings are high, though the number of votes is small. The top holds heliotrope, cinnamon and oud. In the heart, rose absolute, leather and black cherry come forward: the cherry carries the fruity sweetness while leather and rose soften it. The base of patchouli, Siam benzoin and amber settles into a powdery, creamy warmth, with woody and smoky edges throughout.

Tangy Caper

7.4

Daniel Josier · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Daniel Josier Tangy Caper is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent with a spicy, woody backbone. It opens with bell pepper, mint, southernwood and honey pomelo, then moves into artemisia, fennel, pink pepper and orange, which keep the green and spicy side going. The base of musk, sandalwood and woody notes softens and dries it down. The overall impression is bright and sharp, with a synthetic edge among its accords. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. It suits men and women alike and reads as an easy everyday wear. Its profile is close to D'Qar New York and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette).

Heart Attack

7.7

Daniel Josier · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Daniel Josier Heart Attack is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy and green character over a spicy, woody base. Heart Attack is rated good for both longevity and sillage, and a little over half of those who rated longevity call it high. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. The top opens with green pear, mandarin orange and lime alongside aldehydes, while pepper and chili add heat. The heart brings frankincense, cypress and sage, giving a resinous, green depth. The base of patchouli, cedar, musk and sandalwood settles it into a woody, slightly powdery finish.

Bois d'Iris

7.3

Daniel Josier

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Daniel Josier Bois d'Iris is a powdery, woody and lightly smoky unisex scent built around iris, patchouli and sandalwood in the heart. The top notes bring frankincense, bergamot, pine, artemisia and nutmeg, so it opens spicy and resinous. In the heart, iris adds a soft powdery quality while patchouli and sandalwood lay a woody base. The base of vetiver, tobacco leaf, musk, vanilla and amber leaves a sweet, smoky warmth. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It sits comfortably on both men and women, balanced between floral and woody. Oriflame Amber Elixir Night and Amouage Lyric Woman (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Taraq

7.6

The Perfumery

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

The Perfumery Taraq is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that opens on plum, dried fruits and saffron and moves into oud, rose and leathery notes. At first, the sweetness of plum and dried fruits meets the spicy warmth of saffron. In the heart, oud, rose, leathery notes and dried date come forward, and the fruity, sweet side rests on a woody, resinous and earthy footing. In the base, musk, amber, sandalwood and patchouli soften and deepen the scent. Voters rate its longevity as strong, though the number of votes is small. Its oriental build and dense character point towards cooler weather and evening wear. Being unisex, it does not lean to either men or women. Those after a close profile can also look at nBitor Taraq and Byredo Accord Oud.

The D's-Tinguished

7.6

Mystery, Modern Mark · 2023

Floral · Aquatic · Sweet

Mystery, Modern Mark The D's-Tinguished is a floral, spicy unisex scent that opens on osmanthus, cardamom and pink pepper and settles into leather and tonka bean. The top notes of osmanthus absolute, cardamom and pink pepper give a spicy floral start. In the heart, jasminum auriculatum, orris concrete and tuberose turn the florals powdery and creamy. The base of leather, tonka bean and Atlas cedar leaves a woody, sweet finish, while aquatic and synthetic accords add a cool edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the small number of votes makes this a loose guide. As a unisex scent it doesn't read clearly masculine or feminine. Gisada Titanium and Yves Saint Laurent Caban have a close profile.

Santalla

7.2

nBitor

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

nBitor Santalla is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, spicy opening of cardamom, bergamot and pink pepper on a woody base of sandalwood and teakwood. The top is cardamom, bergamot, pink pepper, green apple and lemon, giving a citrus-led freshness with green and fruity edges. In the heart, jasmine and violet add a floral softness, while patchouli, frankincense and ginger bring spice and a touch of smoke. Teakwood, sandalwood and vetiver gather it all into a woody base. Perfumes with a close profile include The Perfumery Santalla and Marni Marni.