The Perfume Library

73 perfumes

Le b. (2007)

agnès b. · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

agnès b. Le b. is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole: jasmine and orange blossom set a floral base, while lemon leaf and watermelon seed add a green, aquatic freshness. Fresh, citrus and floral accords lead, the fruity and sweet side comes through gently, and powdery and woody touches stay in the background. Its longevity is rated moderate. Voters pick leisure and daily wear most often, followed by business, with night out and evening far behind. It is described as a women's fragrance. Germaine Monteil L'Eau de Monteil and La Via del Profumo Oasis have a close profile.

Opôné (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Diptyque · 2001

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque Opôné Eau de Toilette is a unisex fragrance that sets spice, resin and earth inside a floral frame, giving a dark, woody scent; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong. There is no information on sillage, season or occasion, so none is claimed here. It is labelled unisex and does not lean clearly masculine or feminine. The notes read as one whole. Saffron, cumin and liquorice bring a spicy, faintly sweet streak, while leather, smoke and gaiac wood anchor it in a woody, resinous base. Turkish rose carries the floral side and softens the rest. An earthy feel runs through the whole.

Bonte's Bloom

5.2

Honoré des Prés · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Honoré des Prés Bonte's Bloom is a fresh, green women's fragrance that sets citrus leaf and sage against a powdery, earthy floral heart; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated weak, so it suits a light scent you refresh through the day rather than one that lingers. Only a small number of voters have rated it, but the impression is of a soft, quiet trail. Paraguayan citrus leaf and sage give it a green, slightly spicy, clean feel. Sunflower and Moroccan chamomile pull it towards a floral, faintly earthy side, while orris butter adds a powdery softness. The overall effect is fresh and natural.

Tilleul pour la Nuit

6.8

d'Orsay · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

d'Orsay Tilleul pour la Night, or rather Tilleul pour la Nuit, pairs linden blossom with chamomile and thyme absolute in a fresh, green feminine scent; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, though few votes back this, so treat it with caution. It suits those who want something light that stays close to the skin, with a feminine lean. It opens with chamomile and petitgrain, fresh and slightly bitter. In the heart, linden blossom and thyme absolute set up a floral, spicy balance. In the base, acacia wood and beeswax sweeten it and settle it onto a soft, woody footing. d'Orsay Tilleul (1995) and Harry Lehmann Lindenblüte have a close profile.

Audacious

7.7

Nars · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Nars Audacious is a sweet, floral women's fragrance built around frangipani, frankincense and ylang-ylang. Its longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level: it neither fills a room nor fades quickly. With few votes so far, these ratings are only a rough guide. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Floral leads the accords: frangipani and tiaré, together with ylang-ylang, form a sweet, creamy bouquet. Frankincense and sandalwood add a spicy, smoky woodiness to that sweetness. White musk and white cedar leave a soft, powdery base. LesNez Manoumalia and Berdoues Fleur de Tiaré & Ylang have a close profile.

Splash Forte

7.5

IUNX · 2004

Green · Gourmand · Spicy

IUNX Splash Forte is a unisex scent led by cardamom, black caraway and coffee, reading green, spicy and woody. Splash Forte has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a handful of voters weigh in, so treat that as a rough guide. As a unisex scent it suits anyone. Cardamom, black caraway and nutmeg form a spicy backbone. Coffee adds a gourmand warmth, while laurel and chinchona bark bring a green edge. Cedarwood and musk give it a soft, woody base.