The Perfume Library

Cuir Blanc

7.6

Evody · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Evody Cuir Blanc is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral side with a powdery, sweet leather; it has been discontinued. It opens with the cool green of violet leaf. In the heart, amber and iris soften it and turn it powdery. The base holds Russian leather and white musk, and the scent dries down spicy, woody and slightly synthetic in a leathery way. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter third. Evening, night out, daily, leisure and business all draw similar shares. Votes lean feminine, though a good number call it masculine. Juliette Has A Gun Metal Chypré and Prada L'Homme Intense have a close profile.

Ambre Intense

7.7

Evody

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Evody Ambre Intense is a sweet, spicy unisex amber and wood scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Bay leaf gives a spicy first impression. The heart holds sandalwood, patchouli and frankincense, while amber and opoponax in the base sweeten it and carry it into a warm, resinous finish. Overall it reads gourmand, earthy and slightly smoky. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. Profumum Roma Patchouly and Evody Noir d'Orient have a close profile.

Bois Secret

7.6

Evody

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Evody Bois Secret is a unisex scent that opens fresh and settles into a sweet, spicy, woody warmth; it has been discontinued, but its character suits fall and winter days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions, though daily and business wear get a fair share too. Masculine votes lead, but feminine votes are far from negligible, so it sits between the two. Black pepper and bergamot give a fresh, slightly sharp start. In the heart, nutmeg and sandalwood set the spice on a woody base. Tonka bean sweetens the base, patchouli adds an earthy depth, and amber finishes it with a resinous, powdery warmth.

Rêve d'Anthala

7.1

Evody · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Evody Rêve d'Anthala is a floral, gourmand unisex scent that opens with mandarin orange and petitgrain and sweetens into jasmine, orchid and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Fall and spring lead, with winter and summer close behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. Mandarin orange and petitgrain give a fruity, slightly bitter opening. In the heart, orchid and jasmine add a soft floral note. Siam benzoin, vanilla and amberwood settle it onto a powdery, sweet and woody base. Ulric de Varens Varens Original - French Sweets and ID Parfums Siam Flamboyant have a close profile.

Note de Luxe

7.4

Evody

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Evody Note de Luxe is a floral, sweet fragrance with gourmand, powdery and resinous touches; it is classed as unisex, though most voters find it feminine. It opens with bergamot and lemon, then settles into a floral heart of rose, jasmine and iris. Vanilla leads the base, with patchouli, balsam and elemi resin wrapping it in a spicy, woody, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; it leans toward evenings and nights out, and also suits leisure and daily wear. It has been discontinued. Fragonard Rêve Indien and Guerlain Shalimar Philtre de Parfum have a close profile.

Musc Intense

7.3

Evody · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Evody Musc Intense is a fresh, powdery unisex scent, with a floral, creamy softness and a light sweet, spicy edge; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh with Italian bergamot, elemi resin and ambrettolide. In the heart, petitgrain and Thai ginger carry both brightness and a little spice. The base of Virginia cedar, sandalwood and musk settles the scent onto a woody, creamy ground. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily wear and the office. Around half of voters read it as feminine, while a smaller share finds it masculine.

Fleur d'Oranger

7.0

Evody

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Evody Fleur d'Oranger is a fresh, citrusy orange blossom scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued, and as a unisex fragrance it works for both daily wear and the office. It opens with mandarin orange and bergamot, bright and citrus-led. In the heart, petitgrain, neroli and orange blossom take over, with the floral side kept fresh by green and slightly fruity touches. The base of ambroxan, musk and cedarwood sets the scent on a woody, powdery footing, with the sweetness staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the leading occasions. Voters mostly find it feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Givenchy Eau de Givenchy and Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile have a close profile.

Pomme d'Or

6.4

Evody · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Evody Pomme d'Or is a unisex scent in which lime and bergamot open into a fresh, green, fruity air and settle on oakmoss and cedarwood; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick it for business and daily wear, and it is also worn for leisure and sport. Votes on character split closely between feminine and masculine, with feminine slightly ahead. Lime and bergamot bring a citrus freshness first. In the heart, lotus and juniper berry add a floral, green touch, while oakmoss and cedarwood form a woody base. The overall impression is clean and light, with a slightly synthetic edge. Rituals Soleil d'Or and Escentric Molecules Escentric 02 have a close profile.