The Perfume Library

Eau d'Hadrien (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Goutal · 1981

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Goutal Eau d'Hadrien Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green citrus scent, unisex and closer to daytime wear. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot, citron and Sicilian lemon; in the heart, Italian green mandarin orange and juniper berry push that brightness towards green and spice. The base of musk, ylang-ylang and cypress holds it on a lightly floral, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daytime, leisure and office wear best. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly even. Hermès Un Jardin en Méditerranée and Eau d'Italie Jardin du Poète have a close profile.

Petite Chérie (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Goutal · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Goutal Petite Chérie Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green, fruity floral that suits spring and summer days and reads as a feminine scent. It opens with pear, grass and peach: a juicy fruit sweetness kept in check by a green, cut-grass freshness. Musk rose takes over in the heart and brings out the floral side. Vanilla and white musk soften the base, drying down with a light sweetness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mainly for daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters describe its character as feminine and modern.

Sables

7.7

Goutal · 1985

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Goutal Sables is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance with a woody, earthy side, leaning towards autumn and winter. It opens with mandarin orange and bergamot, then moves into oakmoss, Madagascan pepper and jasmine at the heart. The base brings Corsican immortelle, vanilla, Indian sandalwood and amber, settling into a resinous, sweet and earthy finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, with leisure and evening wear leading. Most read it as masculine, and some as classic. Yves Saint Laurent Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Jovoy Psychédélique have a close profile.

Grand Amour (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Goutal · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Goutal Grand Amour Eau de Parfum pairs a fresh, green opening with a powdery, sweet bouquet of flowers, and reads clearly feminine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has a fair following. Daytime and evening wear are split almost evenly, and the scent is mostly seen as feminine, with some calling it classic. Galbanum and blackcurrant bud give a cool, green start. In the heart, hyacinth, honeysuckle and white lily form a floral core. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and amber bring a woody, sweet warmth, while spicy and slightly leathery touches stay in the background.

Ce Soir ou Jamais (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Goutal · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Goutal Ce Soir ou Jamais Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, for daily and leisure wear. Pear in the top gives it a fruity freshness, while Turkish rose carries the floral heart. Ambrette seed softens the base; green, sweet and lightly spicy touches stay in the background as it settles into a powdery, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters find it feminine, with some calling it classic or modern. It is worn in the evening and on nights out too, but daytime leads. It has been discontinued. Goutal Rose Absolue and Parfums MDCI Rose de Siwa have a close profile.

Gardénia Passion

6.9

Goutal · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Green

Goutal Gardénia Passion is a feminine scent that sets white flowers in a fresh, green frame; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter picked by only a few. It doesn't lean on a single occasion, running from daily wear to evenings, and half of the voters call its character feminine. Petitgrain and mandarin orange open it with a bright lift. The heart holds tuberose, Tunisian neroli, jasmine and gardenia, where the floral side dominates. In the base, oakmoss, vanilla and labdanum settle it onto a woody, sweet, powdery ground, with green and fruity touches showing along the way.

Eau du Ciel

7.1

Goutal · 1985

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Goutal Eau du Ciel is a fresh, floral scent that suits spring and summer days, leans feminine, and has been discontinued. Both its longevity and its sillage are moderate, so it stays with you through the day without feeling heavy. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: iris, linden tree and rosewood build a floral, green and woody base. White musk and beeswax wrap it in a powdery, creamy softness. Among the accords, citrus and sweetness slip in without breaking the fresh feel, while a spicy touch stays in the background.

Eau du Fier

7.7

Goutal · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Goutal Eau du Fier is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, green citrus opening against a smoky, earthy woodiness; it has been discontinued. It opens with osmanthus and bitter orange, then moves into black tea and clove at the heart. The base holds salty notes and birch tar, adding a spicy, resinous, slightly leathery depth. The fresh and smoky sides balance each other. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer and spring trailing behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and reads masculine.

Eau de Monsieur (1980)

7.7

Goutal · 1980

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Goutal Eau de Monsieur is a fresh, citrusy chypre for men, with a green, earthy and woody character; it has been discontinued. It reads fresh and citrusy, with green and spicy touches layered over it. Oakmoss, sandalwood and amber give the whole scent a woody, resinous and slightly earthy depth, and the chypre character stays dominant throughout. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, followed by summer and spring. It suits daily wear and the office best, and some voters also choose it for evenings.

Bonpoint · 1986

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette