The Perfume Library

15.1 Hapyang

7.1

Pierre Guillaume · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Pierre Guillaume 15.1 Hapyang is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Ylang-ylang and magnolia form the floral core, while aldehydes add a bright, airy lift. Pear tree wood brings a soft fruity note, and vanilla and benzoin add sweetness and a creamy feel. Cedarwood and powder settle everything onto a slightly dry, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, and a good share call it modern.

Lune d'Eau

6.9

Pierre Guillaume · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mad About You

7.4

Pierre Guillaume

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pierre Guillaume Mad About You is a unisex fragrance that sets sour cherry and red fruits against a floral background, with a clear gourmand side. Sour cherry and red fruits come first, and the floral notes soften that fruity sweetness. Liquorice and black tea absolute add a spicy, faintly smoky depth, while kingwood gives it a woody frame. The overall impression is sweet, powdery and gourmand. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. Night outs, evenings and leisure time come up most often. Half of the voters read it as feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire and Dior Hypnotic Poison have a close profile.

21.1 Orchidivy

6.5

Pierre Guillaume · 2024

Floral · Green · Fruity

Pierre Guillaume 21.1 Orchidivy is a unisex floral that mixes green and fruity tones with sweetness, leaning towards spring and summer days and relaxed, casual wear. The top notes are ivy, tomato leaf and gardenia, giving a green, floral opening. Towards the heart, raspberry, tonka bean absolute and hay turn it fruity and sweet. Vanilla absolute in the base keeps that sweetness soft, and the accords also carry spicy and synthetic touches. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, while winter gets few votes. Leisure and daily wear are the most common occasions. Voters call its character modern, with a slight lean towards feminine. Its profile is close to Maison Héritage Blanche and Blood Concept A.

22.1 Tigre d'Eau

7.4

Pierre Guillaume · 2023

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Pierre Guillaume 22.1 Tigre d'Eau is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that suits summer and spring days best. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn not far behind. It is worn mostly for leisure, everyday use and the office. Opinion is split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, so it can go either way. It opens with pink grapefruit, coconut water and pink pepper: juicy, bright and lightly spicy. Tonka bean and chlorophyll follow in the heart, softening the sweetness with a green freshness. Salted caramel settles in the base and leaves a creamy sweetness.

10.1 Bouquet Massaï

5.9

Pierre Guillaume · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Pierre Guillaume 10.1 Bouquet Massaï is a fresh, floral unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for relaxed and everyday wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. It also wears in autumn, while winter is the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions; most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. As a whole it smells fresh, green and floral, with peony and magnolia softened by fruity notes. Tolu balm and sandalwood build a sweet, creamy, woody base, while coffee and cashmeran add a slightly synthetic depth. Byredo Mojave Ghost and Loewe Aura Pink Magnolia have a close profile.

Méditerraneo

7.9

Phaedon · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Phaedon Méditerraneo is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter hardly features. It suits leisure, work and everyday wear, and can also work in the evening. It reads mostly masculine, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. Calabrian lemon and mandarin orange set the bright tone, while Italian lavender and hay add a green, lightly sweet touch. Spices and cedar settle it onto a woody base.

Gardénia Grand Soir

7.2

Pierre Guillaume · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Pierre Guillaume Gardénia Grand Soir is a fresh, green floral that sets gardenia against a soft woody backdrop; it is classed as feminine and has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and office use also possible. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with green notes and bergamot for freshness. In the heart, gardenia meets sandalwood and the floral side turns a little sweeter. Musk sits quietly in the base and rounds the scent off softly.

14.2 Costume Liquide

7.6

Pierre Guillaume · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pierre Guillaume 14.2 Costume Liquide is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, whether at the office or at leisure. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, business and leisure come out almost evenly. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. As a whole it runs fresh, citrusy and green. Iris and violet leaf build a powdery, floral base, while basil and pepper add a spicy edge. Haitian vetiver brings a dry, woody tone, and peony softens the floral side. The fougère structure leaves a clean, orderly impression.

13.1 La Nymphe & Le Poète

6.3

Pierre Guillaume · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Pierre Guillaume 13.1 La Nymphe & Le Poète is a fresh, floral unisex scent that pairs violet and tea rose leaf with spices and orange tree wood. Overall it stays green and floral: violet and tea rose leaf bring a cool edge, while spices and cistus add a dry, slightly sharp tone. Orange tree wood forms a woody base, and the fruity and synthetic facets sit in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and wears quietly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions. Though unisex, it is most often read as feminine. Mancera Aoud Violet and Miro Miro Femme have a close profile.

Baptême Ambré

7.8

Phaedon · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Phaedon Baptême Ambré is a sweet, spicy and resinous oriental that wraps the warmth of amber and opoponax in a smoky edge, best suited to winter and autumn evenings. Amber and opoponax form the core, with cinnamon adding spicy warmth while rose and geranium bring a soft floral touch. Sweetness leads, but the resinous and smoky sides keep it in balance. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters read it as both feminine and masculine, so it works as a unisex scent. Lattafa Opulent Oud and Jovoy Psychédélique have a close profile.

5.1 Suede Osmanthe

6.9

Pierre Guillaume · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Pierre Guillaume 5.1 Suede Osmanthe is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral air with fruity sweetness and a creamy, leathery softness. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, with winter and summer close behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, and most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. Apricot and black tea give a sweet, fruity start, and aldehydes add a bright lift. Cashmeran, Suederal® and musk build a soft, creamy, suede-like base, and a synthetic texture keeps the whole thing clean and modern. Marc Jacobs Perfect and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Swim/SX

6.7

Pierre Guillaume · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Pierre Guillaume Swim/SX is a fresh, aquatic and floral unisex scent built around ylang-ylang, algae and musk. It reads as a single piece: ylang-ylang brings a creamy, floral softness, algae carries the watery air, and musk lays a powdery, lightly sweet base. Rosewood and okoumé add a woody line behind the freshness, along with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Its character splits between feminine and masculine. Kenzo Kenzo Homme (Eau de Toilette Marine) and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Noir Okoumé

7.3

Pierre Guillaume · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Pierre Guillaume Noir Okoumé is a smoky, woody unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter, and sits most easily in evenings and relaxed hours. As a whole, the scent is built around sandalwood, incense and myrrh. Iris adds a soft, powdery floral touch, while resins and woody notes bring a warmth that tips towards sweet. Oolong tea stays in the background of this heavy texture. Spicy, leathery and smoky tones darken the character. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer is the least chosen season. Leisure and evening wear lead, with night outings close behind. Voters split between masculine and feminine, and many also find it classic. Goutal Folie d'un Soir and Diptyque Kimonanthe have a close profile.

A une Madone

6.9

Pierre Guillaume · 2021

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Pierre Guillaume A une Madone is a unisex fragrance that sets Ugandan vanilla and sandalwood against the animal warmth of civet and castoreum, giving a sweet, creamy and smoky character. The notes read as one whole: vanilla and sandalwood lay a sweet, creamy base, with cardamom adding spice. Myrrh, styrax and gurjum balsam bring a resinous warmth, while gaiac wood strengthens the smoky, woody side. Civet and castoreum add an animal depth that weighs down the gourmand sweetness. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, night out and leisure wear lead the occasions. Voters see it as slightly more feminine than masculine, though it reads on both. Scents of Wood Vanilla in Bourbon and Words Addiction have a close profile.

Corps & Ames (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Pierre Guillaume · 2006

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Pierre Guillaume Corps & Ames Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent built on jasmine sambac, sandalwood and leather, balancing a floral side with a woody one; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters place it in autumn and winter, with spring a close second. Evenings, nights out and leisure time are the usual choices. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it sits comfortably between the two. The character is floral and spicy: jasmine sambac and lily of the valley carry the flowers, while sandalwood and patchouli lay a woody base. Leather and immortelle weigh that base down with a powdery, resinous, leathery warmth. Anatole Lebreton Armonia and Montale Aoud Purple Rose have a close profile.

Volupté Noire

6.4

Pierre Guillaume · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pierre Guillaume Volupté Noire is a unisex perfume with a sweet, fruity and floral character, leaning gourmand and oriental, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and nights out and evenings are the most chosen uses, with leisure wear close behind. Being unisex, it doesn't lean toward either gender. It opens with bergamot, davana and Medjoul date, which give a fruity sweetness. In the heart, white blossoms, acacia, jasmine and linden tree add a soft floral side. At the base, Euphorbia honey, musk, black oak and amber settle the scent onto a spicy, woody and warm foundation.

27 Limanakia

5.3

Pierre Guillaume · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Pierre Guillaume 27 Limanakia is a unisex fragrance that runs fresh and floral, with clear aquatic and green sides. Jasmine, tiaré and lily of the valley form a floral base, while artemisia and mineral notes add a green, cool edge. Cumin and labdanum bring a sweet, spicy warmth, and cashmere wood with Indonesian patchouli give it a woody, earthy depth. Most voters pick spring and summer, though autumn is not far behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daytime, and it is also worn to the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. More voters call it feminine, but masculine votes are substantial. Its profile is close to Fierce (Cologne) and Corallo.

La Nuit de L'Orchidée

7.4

Pierre Guillaume · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Pierre Guillaume La Nuit de L'Orchidée is a floral, sweet unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, with winter and spring close behind and summer far less favoured. Night out, business and evening wear are chosen in equal measure. Most voters find it feminine, though it stays a unisex scent. The notes are spices, leather, amyris and vanilla orchid. Floral and sweet accords lead, and the vanilla orchid adds a creamy, powdery softness. Spices and leather balance that sweetness with a smoky, leathery edge, while amyris lays a woody base.

Stælios

6.9

Pierre Guillaume · 2024

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Pierre Guillaume Stælios is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green character with spice, wood and leather. It opens with Ashanti pepper leaf and davana, and kingwood forms a woody spine in the heart. The base brings precious woods and Russian leather, and as it dries the leathery, woody side takes over. A synthetic note runs through the accords as well. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though winter has a fair share too. It leans towards nights out, leisure time and evenings. Created by Pierre Guillaume, it suits anyone, regardless of gender.

Paris Fidji

5.9

Pierre Guillaume · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pierre Guillaume Paris Fidji is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent where fruity sweetness is balanced by green and floral touches. Grapefruit juice and orange juice give it a bright, juicy face, while rum sweetens the citrus and adds a spicy warmth. Fiji sandalwood provides a creamy, woody base, and the green and floral tones keep the sweetness from turning heavy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. More voters call it feminine, but a good share also read it as masculine, so it sits comfortably on either side. Guerlain Guerlain Homme (Eau de Parfum) and Alexandre.J Mandarine Sultane have a close profile.

Verveine Figuier

6.8

Phaedon · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Phaedon Verveine Figuier is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. The top notes are vervain and fig leaf, giving a fresh, citrusy, green opening. Cedar and Glycyrrhiza glabra in the heart add a woody, lightly spicy turn. In the base, oakmoss and benzoin tie it into a creamy warmth, while the fruity side stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it reads as open to both. Adolfo Dominguez Agua Fresca Citrus Cedro and Sospiro Basso have a close profile.

29.1 À L'Heure des Catleyas

7.1

Pierre Guillaume · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pierre Guillaume 29.1 À L'Heure des Catleyas is a fresh, citrusy floral with a sweet, creamy, powdery side, suited to casual days and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick leisure, business and daily wear; evening and night out come lower. It reads unisex, neither clearly masculine nor feminine. It opens on citrus fruits, with cryptomeria, tiaré and cattleya orchid in the heart. Musk, tonka bean and sand settle underneath, and the fruity freshness turns into a creamy, slightly animal and synthetic warmth. Balmain Extatic Gold Musk and Monotheme Apothéose de Rose have a close profile.

29 Itabaïa

5.7

Pierre Guillaume · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Pierre Guillaume 29 Itabaïa is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a green, fruity side, suited to anyone wanting an easy warm-weather fragrance. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and business wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine. Lemon, grapefruit and bergamot make up its bright citrus core. Pineapple leaf and passion fruit add a green, fruity sweetness that vanilla softens, while jurema and woody notes sit quietly behind as a dry base.