The Perfume Library

L'Enfant Terrible

7.3

Jovoy · 2011

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Jovoy L'Enfant Terrible is a spicy, woody unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. The top opens dry and spicy with nutmeg, cumin and coriander, alongside herbaceous notes. In the heart, date sweetness meets cedar, orange tree wood and sandalwood, while green and fruity accords soften the woody core. Musk sits underneath, with a warm, oriental, slightly animalic and resinous feel in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost equal, so it reads truly in between. Perfumes with a close profile include L.T. Piver Cèdre and Serge Lutens Arabie.

Dhajala

7.7

Xerjoff · 2007

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Xerjoff Dhajala is a citrusy, floral and sweet unisex scent built around orange blossom, bergamot and rose. The top opens with orange blossom, bergamot, orange and galbanum, so citrus freshness comes first. In the heart, pink pepper, rose and jasmine add a floral, lightly spicy layer. The base of vanilla, musk and amber sweetens the scent into a resinous, gourmand warmth. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage moderate. Most pick fall and spring, and it leans towards night out and evening wear. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued.

Flagrant Délice

7.1

By Terry · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

By Terry Flagrant Délice is a fresh, gourmand-leaning feminine scent that sets bright citrus against the soft sweetness of fig, milk and tonka bean. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and office days, and is chosen less for evenings and nights. About half of voters read it as feminine. Bergamot, almond and mandarin orange open it bright and lightly sweet. In the heart, fig, fruity notes and milk soften the scent. Red currant, white musk and tonka bean then settle into a sweet, powdery, faintly woody base.

Vetiver (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Etro · 1989

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Etro Vetiver Eau de Toilette is a green, earthy woody fragrance with a smoky, spicy edge, aimed at men; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh and green with sagebrush, bergamot, clary sage and petitgrain. In the heart, gaiac wood, iris and bourbon vetiver bring out the woody, earthy side, and tobacco flower with amber adds a resinous warmth in the base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it suits daytime, leisure and office wear. Most see it as masculine and classic. Le Labo Vetiver 46 and D.S. & Durga Cowboy Grass have a close profile.

Anice

7.1

Etro · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Etro Anice is a fresh, spicy unisex scent that suits relaxed everyday wear from spring through autumn; it has been discontinued. The top opens with bergamot, star anise and rosewood, giving a citrus and green start. In the heart, fennel and caraway keep the spiciness going while jasmine and iris add a soft floral touch. The base of vanilla, musk and amber sweetens it and leaves a gourmand warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters tie it mostly to leisure and daily wear, with no strong lean towards any one season. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it reads as truly unisex. Etro Via Verri and Guerlain Eau de Shalimar have a close profile.

Lumière d'Épices

6.9

By Terry · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

By Terry Lumière d'Épices is a discontinued women's fragrance that sets the brightness of blood orange zest, grapefruit and bergamot against orange blossom and spice. It opens on citrus: blood orange zest, grapefruit and bergamot keep it fresh. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, Indian jasmine sambac and rose build a floral base, while dry woods and spices dry it down. Cedarwood, nutmeg and clove close it with a woody, spicy warmth, and the overall impression is sweet, lightly powdery and fruity. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with evening and night out leaning slightly ahead of daytime use. More than half of the voters read it as feminine, and it sits closer to a classic style than a modern one.

Rêve Opulent

6.8

By Terry · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

By Terry Rêve Opulent is a fresh, floral and fruity perfume built around white peach, plum and jasmine sambac. It opens with white peach, plum and mandarin orange, giving a fruity brightness. The heart turns floral with jasmine sambac, gardenia, Egyptian jasmine and rose. Vanilla and musk in the base sweeten it and close on a soft, powdery note, with a faint spicy touch in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads clearly feminine, with a modern side too. Isabey Fleur Nocturne and Dolce & Gabbana Rose the One have a close profile.

Ispazon

6.8

Parfums de Marly · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Parfums de Marly Ispazon is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens on lime, thyme and laurel; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though it also wears comfortably in summer. It leans towards leisure, office and daily use; close to half of voters call it masculine, and most of the rest call it classic. It opens with lemon and orange citrus alongside thyme and laurel, a fresh and spicy start. In the heart, lily of the valley and cedarwood build a green, woody base. Musk, amber and vanilla close it in the base with a soft, resinous sweetness.

Dhofar

7.8

Xerjoff · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Xerjoff Dhofar is a green, woody unisex fragrance led by grapefruit, sage and lavender; it has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit, lemon and bergamot, while sage and coriander add a spicy edge. In the heart, orange blossom, rose and lavender meet the green freshness of pine and galbanum. The base of patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla dries down resinous, earthy and slightly smoky. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Season votes spread almost evenly across the year, with fall and spring just ahead. It suits leisure time and nights out, and most voters read it as masculine.

Modoc

7.4

Xerjoff · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Modoc is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on bergamot, orange and lavender and softens into vanilla and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. The top notes bring bergamot, orange, lemon and grapefruit for citrus brightness, while sage and basil add a herbal coolness. In the heart, lavender, rose absolute and iris give it a floral, powdery side. The base of vetiver, patchouli, vanilla absolute and Australian sandalwood settles it into a woody, sweet finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It mostly reads as masculine. Dior Dior Homme Cologne (2007) and Histoires de Parfums 1725 have a close profile.

Si Do

6.6

Réminiscence · 2008

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Réminiscence Si Do is a powdery, floral women's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with a fruity, gourmand sweetness; it has been discontinued. It opens with Italian lemon, Sicilian bergamot and orange in a bright citrus layer. In the heart, clove and ylang-ylang add a spicy, floral note, while Iris tingitana and cedarwood lay down a dry, powdery base. In the drydown, vanilla, musk, peach and pear soften it into something sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, work and daily wear. Its character reads clearly feminine.

Sol La

6.4

Réminiscence · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Réminiscence Sol La is a fresh, citrusy women's scent that suits spring and summer and relaxed, everyday moments; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Close to half of voters call it feminine, and it reads as both modern and classic. It opens with Sicilian bergamot, French lavender, orange and pine over fresh, citrus and green accords. In the heart, ylang-ylang adds a soft floral touch, and in the base Bourbon vanilla sweetens it toward a powdery, gourmand tone while Indonesian patchouli grounds it lightly. Trussardi District of Nolo and Fresh Sugar have a close profile.

Undea des Îles (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Orens Parfums

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Orens Parfums Undea des Îles Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot and raspberry against oud, rose and vanilla, with a sweet, spicy character. Its longevity and sillage rate as good, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are tentative. It is described as unisex, and there is not enough information to say which season or setting it suits best. Bergamot and raspberry give the opening a fruity, fresh lift. In the heart, ginger, oud and rose form a floral, woody and spicy blend, while vanilla and musk in the base soften the sweetness and leave a warm, oriental ground. Resinous, smoky and leathery tones also run through the accords. LPDO Excentrique Oud and Juliette Has A Gun Another Oud have a close profile.

M.INT · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Shu Uemura · 2008

Chacok · 2001

Citrus · Floral · Oriental

Hanorah · 2012