The Perfume Library

Understory

8.2

Gather Perfume

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Gather Perfume Understory is a unisex scent built around fir balsam, pine and rosemary, with a forest-air character that suits leisure hours and cooler seasons. The scent is fresh, green and resinous: fir balsam and pine carry a cool woodiness, while rosemary adds a herbal lift. Nutmeg brings a spicy, slightly smoky warmth, and amber and poplar sweeten the woody, earthy body a little. Rosewood leaf sits in the background, supporting the green side. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even. It has been discontinued. Panouge Cedarstorm and Gather Perfume Key have a close profile.

Ambreine (Perfume Extrait)

8.3

Gather Perfume

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Gather Perfume Ambreine is a sweet, resinous scent led by amber, sandalwood and vanilla, aimed at women yet not strictly gendered. Tahitian and Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean bring sweetness, while amber and sandalwood ground it in woody resin. Oud and orris root add a faintly smoky, earthy shade; bergamot and orange blossom lift it with a floral brightness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine. Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Private Black have a close profile.

The Witch (Perfume Extrait)

8.3

Gather Perfume · 2016

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Gather Perfume The Witch is a spicy, resinous unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter days. It reads as one blended whole: amber and saffron build a warm, spiced base, while black tea pulls it in a dry, slightly bitter direction. Red rose and osmanthus carry the floral side, and the smoky, leathery accords add a woody weight. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overpowering a room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure and evening are the occasions that come up most. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Lattafa Qaa'ed al Shabaab and Mancera Black Line have a close profile.

Soft Animal (Perfume Extrait)

8.1

Gather Perfume · 2021

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Gather Perfume Soft Animal is a unisex scent built around woods, champaca and animalic notes. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The perfume has been discontinued, and it suits men and women alike. The notes read as a single whole rather than in layers: woods, champaca and floral notes meet animalic notes softened by lactone and fur. Floral, woody and animal accords sit side by side, with spicy, resinous, smoky and leathery tones behind them and a chypre backbone. ATon Animalia and Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex have a close profile.

Key

8.3

Gather Perfume · 2019

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Gather Perfume Key is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent that recalls a conifer forest; it has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole: fir balsam, white fir, Douglas fir and cypress build a cool, resinous frame. Rosemary and mandarin orange add a green brightness, and nutmeg brings a touch of spice. Oakmoss and opoponax give it an earthy depth, while tonka butter softens the edges. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. It can be worn by anyone, and suits those who like natural, woodland-style fragrances.

Incense + Embers

7.8

Gather Perfume · 2013

Floral · Green · Sweet

Gather Perfume Incense + Embers is a floral, smoky and woody scent built around jasmine sambac, blond tobacco and Canary Islands juniper. The notes have no top, heart and base split; the scent moves as a single piece. Jasmine sambac brings a floral warmth, while blond tobacco and Canary Islands juniper add a smoky, resinous and earthy depth. Green and sweet facets soften it, and spicy and animal touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters place it in leisure and evening wear, and it leans neither clearly masculine nor clearly feminine. It came out in 2013 and has been discontinued.

Sastun

7.2

Gather Perfume · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Gather Perfume Sastun is a unisex scent built around oakmoss, juniper and galangal, pairing fresh, green tones with a woody, resinous base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage both come across as moderate: it neither dominates the room nor vanishes quickly. It reads as unisex, and since only a few people have rated it, these impressions are tentative, though the overall score is positive. The scent as a whole is fresh and green, with a citrus lift and a spicy edge. Juniper and lavender carry the freshness, while oakmoss and blue cypress add an earthy, woody weight. Sandalwood, fossilised amber and myrrh leave a warm, resinous undertone, and white sage rounds out the green air.

Heirloom Oak

8.2

Gather Perfume · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Gather Perfume Heirloom Oak is a sweet, spicy woody scent with resinous, smoky and slightly animal edges, worn by men and women alike; it has been discontinued. Oak wood and oud build the woody frame, while amber and vanilla sweeten it, and tonka bean and malt add a soft, dry sweetness. Immortelle absolute deepens the earthy, resinous side. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as one dense, oriental whole from start to finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters place it in leisure, evening and night-out wear, and office use comes last. Tom Ford Amber Absolute and Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Lakshmi's Touch

7.0

Gather Perfume

Floral · Green · Sweet

Gather Perfume Lakshmi's Touch is a floral and spicy fragrance for women, with its sweetness set against a woody, earthy base. It has been discontinued. Jasmine and damask rose build the floral side, while cardamom and holy basil add a spicy, green edge. Sandalwood brings a creamy, woody softness, cocoa deepens the sweetness, and patchouli gives an earthy, smoky depth. Oriental, resinous and animal tones also run through the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so this is only a rough guide. The scent leans feminine. Rasasi Faqat Lil Rijal and Anfar Attar Al Makkah have a close profile.

Sweater Stories

8.0

Gather Perfume · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Gather Perfume Sweater Stories is a sweet, smoky unisex scent built on coffee, chestnut and wool, recalling the warmth of a knitted sweater on a cold day. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are a first impression rather than a firm verdict. Unisex in feel, it suits anyone who wants a quiet scent that stays close. Coffee, chestnut and toast give it a sweet, spicy warmth. Embers and wool add a soft, smoky texture, while loam and the air accord keep it earthy and open. Woody and resinous tones sit in the background, and an animal edge deepens the character.

Bluegrass (Perfume Extrait)

7.9

Gather Perfume · 2014

Floral · Green · Sweet

Gather Perfume Bluegrass is a green, sweet and lightly smoky unisex scent of meadow grass, hay and wood; it has been discontinued. Sweetgrass, bluegrass, clover and hay give it the feel of a freshly cut meadow. Violet leaf and lavender tilt that green base towards floral and spicy, while sandalwood, vetiver, beeswax and tobacco add a resinous, earthy, smoky warmth. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. It is picked most for leisure, then evening, with daytime, nights out and the office close behind. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it reads as truly unisex.

The Healer

8.5

Gather Perfume · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gather Perfume The Healer is a fresh, green and lightly sweet unisex scent that sets grassy and tea-like notes against a floral, earthy base. Its longevity and projection are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. The fresh, green character gives it a calm, everyday feel that sits comfortably on anyone, regardless of gender. The notes read as one whole: sweetgrass, grass and tea bring a green freshness, while orange blossom absolute softens it with a floral sweetness. Roasted dandelion root and mitti attar add an earthy, faintly gourmand depth. Alkemia Awakening Desert and Nothing Perfume Ishi have a close profile.

Mellis

8.5

Gather Perfume · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Green

Gather Perfume Mellis is a floral, resinous unisex scent in which honey, vanilla and benzoin are balanced by the spice of cardamom and ginger. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base. Honey, vanilla and amber set a sweet ground; cardamom and ginger add spice, while citrus notes bring some lift. Almond blossom, magnolia and rose carry the floral side, and sandalwood with oud adds woody depth, with a faint green edge behind it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it sits close to the skin and leaves a soft trail. Voters pick it most for evening and leisure, with night out and daily wear following. It shares a close profile with Dear Diary Sakura Blossoms in Curitiba and Paraphrase Gilded.

Botany's Daughter

8.2

Gather Perfume

Fresh · Floral · Green

Gather Perfume Botany's Daughter is a unisex scent built around three kinds of lavender, set against bergamot and cardamom, with a fresh, floral and green character. Bulgarian lavender, French lavender and plain lavender dominate throughout. Bergamot brightens them, while cardamom adds a light spice. Linden blossom and ambrette soften the floral side, and myrrh gives it an earthy depth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though with few votes these ratings are still tentative. It reads clean and herbal, suiting men and women alike. Florame Lavande Envoûtante and Harry Lehmann L'Avion have a close profile.

Cacao Ceremony

7.2

Gather Perfume · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Gather Perfume Cacao Ceremony is a women's fragrance built around dark chocolate, vanilla and oud, pairing a sweet side with a smoky one; it has been discontinued. The scent blends floral, gourmand and woody accords. Dark chocolate and vanilla carry the sweetness, while wild rose and ylang-ylang add a soft floral touch. Palo Santo, frankincense and oud lay down a resinous, smoky base, and oakmoss with cedar firm it up with an earthy, woody tone. Its sillage is rated good, though that view rests on only a handful of votes. With its spicy, resinous character, it suits those who prefer smoky, weighty scents over purely sweet ones. Penhaligon's The Bewitching Yasmine and Lattafa Raghba Wood Intense have a close profile.

Samara

7.8

Gather Perfume · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Gather Perfume Samara is a fresh scent for women that sets the smell of rain and soil against cool citrus and green notes. The notes read as a single whole: the rain accord and soil set the ground, while melon rind adds a light fruity freshness. Lemon vervain, kaffir lime leaf and lemon blossom bring the citrus forward, and elm seed and violet leaf strengthen the green side. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though with few votes these ratings are tentative. Without season or occasion votes there is little to say about when to wear it, but its fresh, earthy profile suggests a calm everyday scent. Yves Rocher Fraîcheur Végétale de… Verveine and Chloé Verbena have a close profile.

Falling (Perfume Extrait)

8.1

Gather Perfume · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Green

Gather Perfume Falling is a unisex scent built around oakmoss, jasmine and sandalwood, earthy and floral in character. Voters rate its sillage as good, though there is not enough voting on longevity or seasons to say when it suits best. It reads equally comfortably on men and women. Citrus, floral and green accords meet a spicy, woody, resinous base. Bergamot and red mandarin orange add brightness and pink pepper adds spice, while patchouli, labdanum and oakmoss pull the scent towards earthy and smoky. Espresso and vanilla soften the edges.

Home

7.8

Gather Perfume · 2019

Floral · Green · Spicy

Gather Perfume Home is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, green character with earthy, woody and resinous tones; it has been discontinued. Jasmine and rose build a floral frame, while galbanum and holy basil add a green, lightly spicy edge. Patchouli, cedarwood and labdanum settle the scent onto an earthy, woody, resinous base. Valerian and spikenard bring an oriental, slightly herbal depth to the picture. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a close trail without crowding the room. Unisex in feel, it suits anyone who likes floral notes alongside a green, woody side. The sample of voters is small, but the overall rating is favourable.

Precipice

7.3

Gather Perfume · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gather Perfume Precipice is a sweet, spicy floral unisex scent built around ylang-ylang, jasmine and tuberose; it has been discontinued. White flowers meet osmanthus and orange blossom concrete, while benzoin, vanilla and labdanum add a resinous sweetness. Carnation absolute brings spice, and hay, gaiac wood and carrot seed sketch an earthy, woody backdrop. Grapefruit and davana give a faint fruity touch, and an animal note sits among the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It suits men and women alike, and fits those who enjoy rich, resinous florals. Its profile is close to Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Tropic of Capricorn and Zoologist Sloth.

Caesura

7.5

Gather Perfume · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gather Perfume Caesura is a unisex scent that sets juniper, bergamot and frankincense between fresh and spicy; it has been discontinued. In Caesura, bergamot and juniper bring a citrusy, green freshness, while cardamom and saffron add a spicy, faintly smoky edge. Sandalwood and cedarwood lay down a woody base, and frankincense and opoponax add resinous warmth. Jasmine softens the floral side, and maté backs up the green thread. Its sillage is rated moderate, though few people have voted. It reads as neither masculine nor feminine, with a sweet, oriental side. Penhaligon's The Inimitable William Penhaligon and Matca Oakmoss Tabac have a close profile.

Shakti

7.2

Gather Perfume

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gather Perfume Shakti is a fresh yet warm scent for women, led by blood orange, ylang-ylang and amber. The notes read as one whole rather than a top-to-base progression. Blood orange and spices bring a bright citrus and spice lift, while ylang-ylang adds a soft floral touch. Vanilla and amber sweeten and warm the composition, and cedarwood and tree moss give it a woody, earthy, green footing. The overall impression balances fresh, floral and oriental.

Vaganova

7.6

Gather Perfume · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Gather Perfume Vaganova is a feminine scent that sets a floral, sweet heart against spice, resin and an animalic warmth, giving it a dark, dense character from start to finish. It opens with pink grapefruit, rosewood and carnation, fresh yet already spiced. At the heart, jasmine, tuberose and freesia build the floral body, while honey and labdanum sweeten it and add a resinous depth. In the base, tobacco, beeswax and woods come forward, and the scent settles into a woody, oriental warmth. Serge Lutens Tubéreuse criminelle and Vero Profumo Rozy (Voile d'Extrait) have a close profile to Vaganova.

Autonoetic

7.7

Gather Perfume · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gather Perfume Autonoetic is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy lift with a floral, spicy and creamy warmth. Saffron, ginger and turmeric draw a spicy frame, while honeysuckle and ylang-ylang carry the floral side. Vanilla, butter and sandalwood lay down a soft, creamy base, and amber adds a resinous warmth. Henna and maté tea bring an earthy, faintly bitter depth. Powdery and animal touches stay in the background. The notes read as one whole rather than in separate layers. Oud Elite Elite Blend and Moresque Seta have a close profile to Autonoetic.

Georgia Morning

8.3

Gather Perfume · 2021

Floral · Green · Fruity

Gather Perfume Georgia Morning is a unisex scent that sets a fruity, gourmand sweetness over a floral and green base. Peach cake and shortcrust pastry give it the feel of a dessert just out of the oven, while chamomile, southern magnolia and lily bring a floral freshness to that sweetness. Fig leaf carries the green side and softens the gourmand edge. Creamy and lightly spicy accords keep it balanced, with a resinous touch staying in the background. The notes read together rather than in stages. Its profile is close to Mind Games French Defense and Zara Sensual Vanilla.