The Perfume Library

37 perfumes

1988: Ozone, Mastery, Modernity

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions 1988: Ozone, Mastery, Modernity is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent with a salty, slightly synthetic sea-air character. It opens with citrus and fresh notes. In the heart, ozone, seawater and sea salt lead, with woody notes giving this coolness a backbone. The base settles into woody notes, white musk and spices; the musk softens everything while the spices stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear and leisure, with business settings not far behind. Its clean, airy build sits comfortably on both men and women. Simone Andreoli Silver Marble and Jafra Navîgo Ocean Homme have a close profile.

XS Extrême

7.3

Rabanne · 2000

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Rabanne XS Extrême is a synthetic, spicy and woody fragrance for men, with a smoky, leathery edge; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Half of the voters find the lasting power high, though the vote count is small, so this is only a rough guide. It reads masculine. It opens with bergamot, petitgrain and mint, and watermelon, juniper and rose lead the heart. The base of oakmoss, musk, cedar and leather dries down earthy, smoky and leathery. Chiseled Face Midnight Stag (Eau de Parfum) and Montale Greyland have a close profile.

Springfield (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Springfield · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Springfield Eau de Toilette is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance led by citrus and green notes, leaning towards daily wear and the office; it has been discontinued. It opens with tarragon, grass, green lemon and bergamot, giving a crisp, herbal first impression. In the heart, nutmeg, geranium and exotic fruits add a soft floral and fruity touch. The base of patchouli, amber and sandalwood settles it onto a woody, resinous footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for daily, leisure and business wear, with evening use trailing behind. Montana Montana Homme and Rochas Globe share a close profile.

1968: Floral, Origin, Natural

7.9

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions 1968: Floral, Origin, Natural is a fresh, floral unisex scent, lightened by green and aquatic touches. It opens with green, floral and fresh notes. In the heart, rose and tuberose deepen the floral side, while spices and aromatic notes add a slight edge. In the base, vanilla, musk and woody notes soften it and give it a warm footing. A fruity touch and a somewhat synthetic sheen can also be sensed throughout. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Its fresh, floral build suits anyone, regardless of gender. Its profile is close to Rasasi Fighting Temptation Blue and Jacques Fath Vers Le Sud.

2010: Oriental, Heritage, Tradition

6.9

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions 2010: Oriental, Heritage, Tradition is a unisex scent built around saffron, spices and dark woods. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, both a little above the middle of the scale. Few people have voted so far, so this is a tendency rather than a firm verdict. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and sits comfortably on either. It opens with woody, aromatic and floral notes alongside cedar, a light frame. In the heart, saffron, spices, balsamic notes and resins add a warm, sweetish weight. The base of musk, dark woods and sweet notes leaves a soft trail. The floral and sweet accords are balanced by spicy and woody ones, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

Paco Energy

7.3

Rabanne · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Rabanne Paco Energy is a fresh, lightly spicy unisex scent in which citrus meets a green, woody base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Being unisex, it sits equally well on men and women. The top opens with grapefruit, bitter orange and juniper berry, softened by neroli. In the heart, cyclamen and grass add a green freshness. The base settles into musk, cedar and vetiver. Davidoff Adventure Eau Fraîche and Roger & Gallet Cédrat have a close profile.

Flore (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Carolina Herrera · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Carolina Herrera Flore Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and floral scent for women, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing can be said about those. It opens with aldehydes, green notes, bergamot and fruity notes, giving a fresh, green start. The heart is a floral bouquet of jasmine, iris, rose, lilac and lily of the valley. The base of woody notes, iris, sandalwood and musk settles into a creamy softness. Dior Lily and Jean Patou Un Amour de Patou (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Zara for Him

7.7

Zara · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Zara for Him is a fresh, citrus-led fragrance for men, with a sweet fruity side running through it. It opens with berries, lime and bergamot, so brightness and fruit sweetness arrive together. The heart brings nutmeg and gin tonic, which keep the scent lightly spicy and crisp. The base of amber, musk and cedar settles it into a warm, woody, soft footing, with gourmand and oriental accents adding to the sweetness. Zara Zara Man Uomo and Arabian Oud Amiri have a close profile.