The Perfume Library

125 perfumes

Désirée

Rancé 1795 · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rancé 1795 Désirée is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits daily wear, leisure time and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than leaving a strong trail. Most voters pick it for daytime, relaxed days and work, with evening and night out chosen less often. The top notes of passion fruit, grapefruit, rose and pink pepper give a fruity, fresh opening sharpened by a light spice. Jasmine and gardenia bring a soft floral heart. White musk, amber and cedarwood settle the scent into a warm, woody base. Jo Malone Sweet Lime & Cedar and Hermès Eau de Pamplemousse Rose have a close profile.

Panama 2.0 (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Panama 1924 · 2018

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Panama 1924 Panama 2.0 Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance built around saffron, birch and whisky, with a spicy, woody and lightly smoky character. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of ratings is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a men's scent. Saffron, birch and davana open it, with whisky, white blossoms and black pepper in the heart. White musk, oak barrel, vanilla and amber form the base, adding a sweet, creamy, powdery softness. Floral and green touches stay in the background behind the spice and smoke.

Cæsar (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Renato Balestra · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Renato Balestra Cæsar Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrus-green men's fragrance that turns spicy and woody as it settles. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close without vanishing. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, though it is worn across all four seasons. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and business, with evenings and nights further behind. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. The top notes of bergamot, pomegranate, clary sage, myrtle and calamus open green and bright. In the heart, mastic, black pepper, chili and cypress bring spice and resin. Cedarwood, patchouli and musk in the base give it a woody, slightly animal footing.

October 1st, 6 pm - Belvedere, Villa Borghese - Rome

7.4

Made in Italy - Emotional Olfactive Landscapes · 2009

Floral · Aquatic · Green

Made in Italy - Emotional Olfactive Landscapes October 1st, 6 pm - Belvedere, Villa Borghese - Rome pairs the brightness of mandarin orange and bergamot with iris, frankincense and a woody base, in a floral, aquatic unisex scent. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a quiet trail. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring close behind. It leans towards leisure time and evenings, and it also suits the office. It opens with elemi resin, mandarin orange and bergamot, a fresh citrus lift. The heart brings rum, aquatic notes, iris and frankincense, where the floral and green sides soften into powder. Cedarwood, patchouli and vetiver form the base, drying down to an earthy, smoky, resinous finish.

June 15th, 10 am on Porticciolo Beach, Chia - Sardinia

6.2

Made in Italy - Emotional Olfactive Landscapes

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Made in Italy - Emotional Olfactive Landscapes June 15th, 10 am on Porticciolo Beach, Chia - Sardinia is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent that sits close to relaxed, everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin, though with few votes that impression is not firm. Voters pick it mostly for leisure and daytime, with business and sport trailing behind. It opens with tea, davana and lemon leaf, a light, green, citrus start. In the heart, mastic, honeysuckle and broom add a soft floral touch with a hint of spice. Ambrette seed, vetiver and cedarwood then settle it onto a woody base. Fruity and synthetic tones run through the accords. Burberry Sport for Women and Cerruti 1881 Sport have a close profile.

Luxury Overdose

6.7

Absolument Parfumeur · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Absolument Parfumeur Luxury Overdose is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and spring and suits evenings best, pairing a sweet, floral heart with a spicy, woody base. It opens with mandarin orange and pink pepper, with ivy adding a green edge. At the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac and orange blossom lead. Patchouli, sandalwood, amber and vanilla then dry it down into a powdery, creamy, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick evening and night out, though business and leisure wear also get votes. More voters read it as feminine, but some find it masculine. Korloff Majestic Tuberose and Widian Hili have a close profile.

Archimede

7.7

Onyrico · 2021

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Onyrico Archimede is a unisex fragrance that moves from a fresh, green start into a spicy, woody and lightly smoky base, with sweetness and earthiness held in balance. Sicilian lemon and pink pepper lead the top, joined by angelica root, pistachio and frankincense, which add a green, resinous depth. At the heart, jasmine and pimento build a spicy, floral core. In the base, vetiver and cedarwood give a woody, earthy footing, while tonka bean and vanilla leave a soft sweetness. Voters don't tie it to one setting: leisure, daily wear, business, evening and nights out are all chosen about equally. Being unisex, it can sit comfortably on either a masculine or a feminine skin.

Aqva Nvntia

7.3

I Profumi di d'Annunzio · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

I Profumi di d'Annunzio Aqva Nvntia is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens with citrus fruits and neroli and carries mint and flowers at its heart. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable close to the skin without filling a room. It suits men and women alike and fits easily into everyday wear. Citrus and neroli bring the first freshness. In the heart, mint, orange blossom, jasmine, rose and lavender add a floral, green, lightly spicy layer. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, white musk, benzoin and amber sweetens it and settles into a powdery, woody warmth. Parfums de Marly Darley and Calvin Klein Eternity (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Günther

6.1

Profumi di Pantelleria · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Profumi di Pantelleria Günther is a fresh, citrusy men's scent, with an aquatic and green character over a woody, spicy backdrop. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though both ratings rest on only a few votes. It is categorised as a masculine fragrance. The top opens with French lavender, watermelon and lemon, giving a cool, lively first impression. The heart brings tobacco, green tea, sandalwood and French pine, and the base settles into borage, musk and amber. Its profile is close to Davidoff Cool Water and Ralph Lauren Polo Sport.

Joyann

7.5

Profumi di Pantelleria · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Profumi di Pantelleria Joyann is a fresh, creamy women's fragrance in which citrus and white flowers meet a green, powdery backdrop, suited to spring and summer days and relaxed evenings. The top is white rose, white narcissus, wisteria and Sicilian lemon, the lemon keeping the florals bright. In the heart, vetiver, cedarwood, jasmine and patchouli build a woody frame, and ambergris with white musk softens the base into a creamy, powdery finish. Longevity is rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with evening and leisure the most named occasions. It reads clearly feminine. Calé Fragranze d'Autore Roboris and E. Marinella Malìa have a close profile.

Sharisme Insensé

7.8

Rancé 1795 · 2019

Citrus · Aquatic · Green

Rancé 1795 Sharisme Insensé is a citrusy, spicy and smoky men's fragrance in which bergamot, frankincense and black pepper meet leather and mastic. The top opens fresh, green and slightly fruity with bergamot, clary sage, blackcurrant and juniper berry. In the heart, marine notes and maritime pine add an aquatic coolness while leather and mastic bring a smoky, resinous tone. The base settles on musk, vanilla, patchouli and Virginia cedar, woody and earthy. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few have voted. It reads masculine, and its leather and resin tones sit closer to cooler weather. Zara LTH/02 Leather Freestyle and Moresque Ubar 1992 have a close profile.

Rubino (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Roccobarocco · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Roccobarocco Rubino Eau de Toilette is a floral-fruity women's scent that sets bright citrus over a powdery, sweet and woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, pink grapefruit, mandarin orange and nectarine in a bright fruity burst, with davana adding a little depth. Peony and pittosporum bring a soft floral heart. In the base, patchouli, musk, cashmere wood, cedarwood, vanilla and amber settle the scent into a sweet, powdery, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the small number of votes means this is only a rough guide. The fruity freshness and gentle base lean towards everyday wear. Birkholz Visions of Venice and Dolce & Gabbana Rose the One have a close profile.

GlorioU.S.

5.9

Zippo Fragrances · 2016

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Zippo Fragrances GlorioU.S. is a men's scent that sets the brightness of grapefruit, lemon and bergamot against the warmth of chocolate, tobacco and leather. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it neither fades quickly nor projects loudly. There are no season or occasion votes to lean on, but it reads as masculine. The top opens fresh and slightly green with grapefruit, lemon, bergamot, star anise and peppermint. At the heart, chocolate, tobacco and leather push it towards a gourmand, leathery side. Black musk, woods, amber and vanilla then settle it into a creamy, sweet finish. Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb and Acqua del Garda Intenso d'Agrumi have a close profile.

Alma - Misterious Oud

7.6

La Martina · 2014

Green · Spicy · Woody

La Martina Alma - Misterious Oud is a unisex oriental with a green, spicy and smoky character, built on resinous and woody layers. It opens green and fresh with elemi resin, galbanum and bergamot, while cinnamon and pink pepper add a spicy edge. The heart of cypriol, styrax and labdanum turns resinous, smoky and earthy. In the base, vanilla and amber sweeten it, gaiac wood and Haitian vetiver keep it woody and dry, and musk leaves a soft finish. It has been discontinued; Amouage Reception and Mancera Hindu Kush have a close profile.