The Perfume Library

137 perfumes

Cologne à l'Italienne

Institut Très Bien

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Institut Très Bien Cologne à l'Italienne is a fresh, green cologne led by bergamot, lemon and bitter orange; it is unisex and has been discontinued. It opens with a bright citrus cluster of bergamot, sweet lime, lemon, bitter orange and citron. In the heart, orange blossom, maté, lavender and rosemary add a green, lightly spicy note. Iris and benzoin close it with a soft, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so those ratings are tentative. Its light, fresh build suits everyday wear, and it is not tied to either gender. Institut Très Bien Cologne à la Russe and Cologne à la Française have a close profile.

Sensual Musk

7.3

Judith Williams · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Judith Williams Sensual Musk is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance with a spicy, powdery edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays present without filling a room. Its oriental, gourmand build suits cooler weather, though there is no clear vote on season or occasion. It is presented as a women's perfume. It opens with clove, cardamom and cinnamon warmth, brightened by bergamot and lychee. Orange blossom and iris soften the heart with a powdery note. The base turns sweet with caramel, chocolate and tonka bean, deepened by patchouli and musk.

Varens Original - Italian Romance

7.0

Ulric de Varens · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ulric de Varens Varens Original - Italian Romance is a fresh, citrus-led floral for women with a green edge; it has been discontinued. It opens on lime and bergamot, bright and slightly sharp. At the heart, orange blossom and lily of the valley soften that brightness and bring the floral side forward. The base of resins, patchouli and woody notes adds a chypre-like depth with a light spicy touch, while a fruity nuance stays in the background without dulling the freshness. Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lemon Fresca have a close profile.

27 Février 1950

7.1

Pozzo di Borgo · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Pozzo di Borgo 27 Février 1950 is a fresh, green men's fragrance in which citrus and spice sit on a chypre base. Voters place it mostly in sport, leisure, daily and business settings. It reads masculine and works as a light, airy companion through the day. It opens with myrtle, bergamot, Corsican rosemary and mint, sharpened by Corsican citron and lemon leaf. In the heart, Provençal lavender and neroli lead, while boxwood leaf keeps the green tone going. The base settles into patchouli, oakmoss and green tea, with Corsican fig leaf carrying the greenery. Astier de Villatte Eau Fugace and Goutal Eau de Monsieur (2013) have a close profile.

Varens Original - Spring Tea

6.3

Ulric de Varens · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ulric de Varens Varens Original - Spring Tea is a fresh, green women's fragrance that sets citrus and florals around tea; it has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit and orange, a bright citrus with a slightly bitter edge. In the heart, green tea and floral notes bring a clean, green tone. The base of musk, cedar and moss lays down a woody footing while the fresh character carries through to the end. Composed by Pierre Bourdon and released in 2008. L'Occitane en Provence Thé Vert and L'Artisan Parfumeur Thé pour un Été have a close profile.

La Fin d'un Été

7.0

Pierre Bourdon · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pierre Bourdon La Fin d'un Été is a fresh, floral-fruity women's fragrance that opens with ginger and bergamot and carries watermelon, jasmine and plum in its heart; it has been discontinued. The opening sets the spicy bite of ginger against the citrus of bergamot, giving the scent a fresh start. In the heart, watermelon and plum bring a soft fruitiness while jasmine and lily of the valley carry the floral side. The base lays down a woody footing of vetiver and patchouli, softened by musk and amber. The fresh, citrusy character runs through to the end, with spice and wood staying in the background. Mes Bisous A Wondrous Flight and Floris 1976 have a close profile.

Irresistible Iris

5.9

Judith Williams · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Judith Williams Irresistible Iris pairs the fresh fruitiness of lychee and melon with a powdery floral heart of iris and rose, a sweet scent made for women. The top opens with lychee, melon and clove, the fruit's coolness balanced by a light spice from the clove. In the heart, rose, freesia, magnolia, iris and peony form a floral bouquet, with the powdery side of the iris softening it. The base of vanilla, musk, sandalwood and peach sweetens the scent and dries down warm. Its longevity is rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so that is only a first impression. With its fresh, sweet and floral character, it reads as a feminine fragrance.

Majestic Lily

6.1

Judith Williams · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Judith Williams Majestic Lily is a fresh, green women's fragrance that opens with galbanum, fig leaf and neroli and moves into lily and gardenia. Its longevity is rated good, though that rests on only a few votes. Nothing is known about its seasons, occasions or sillage; it is classed as a women's perfume. In the top, galbanum, fig leaf and neroli give a green, fresh start. The heart of lily, gardenia and bitter almond builds a floral body. The base of tuberose, sandalwood and patchouli leaves a woody, lightly sweet and powdery trail. Fruity, spicy and chypre accords sit alongside. Yves Rocher Magnolia and Hayari Broderie have a close profile.

GF Ferré Bluemusk

7.1

Gianfranco Ferré · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gianfranco Ferré GF Ferré Bluemusk is a unisex fragrance that pairs the fresh fruit of pineapple, melon and blackcurrant with the softness of musk and jasmine. It opens with pineapple, melon, blackcurrant and mandarin orange, with musk already in the background. In the heart, jasmine, violet and lavender add a floral, slightly green touch, and the musk carries on. The base of ambergris, patchouli, vetiver and mahogany sets everything on a woody, earthy footing. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy, aquatic and lightly spicy. It has been discontinued. Created by Pierre Bourdon in 2007, it has a profile close to Meo Fusciuni Isola and Morreale Uraso.