The Perfume Library

Ninfeo Mio

7.5

Goutal · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Goutal Ninfeo Mio is a unisex scent that sets the fresh citrus of Sicilian lemon, citron and bitter orange against green fig. It opens with three citrus notes that feel bright rather than sharp. In the heart, green fig and galbanum add a fruity, green side. Lemon tree wood and mastic in the base leave a dry, spicy and woody edge as the scent settles. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a light trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is rarely chosen. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, which puts it somewhere in between. Goutal Eau d'Hadrien and Sospiro Basso have a close profile.

Ambre Fétiche (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Goutal · 2007

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Goutal Ambre Fétiche Eau de Parfum is a sweet, resinous and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. Evening and night out are the favoured occasions. Voters split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with frankincense, labdanum and styrax, then moves into benzoin, iris and geranium. Patchouli, Russian leather and vanilla form the base. The sweetness is tempered by woody, powdery and smoky tones, with a leathery, animal warmth in the background.

Nuit et Confidences

8.0

Goutal · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Goutal Nuit et Confidences is a floral, gourmand scent that sets bright Italian bergamot and mandarin over orchid, frankincense and black pepper, and settles into creamy vanilla and tonka bean. It opens with a bright citrus lift from Italian bergamot and Italian mandarin orange. In the heart, orchid, frankincense and Madagascan black pepper add a spicy, faintly smoky edge to the floral core. The base of musk, Bourbon vanilla and Brazilian tonka bean turns it powdery, creamy and sweet. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions, though it also works for leisure. It reads mostly feminine. Aerin Tangier Vanille and Acca Kappa Vaniglia Fior di Mandorlo have a close profile.

Songes (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Goutal · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Goutal Songes Eau de Toilette is a sweet, floral scent for evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued and most voters find it feminine. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind; it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out, and less at the office. Most voters call it feminine, and some see it as classic. The scent is built on white flowers: jasmine sambac, tiaré, frangipani and ylang-ylang absolute. Bourbon vanilla absolute and benzoin add sweetness and a gourmand side, while cinnamon, cumin and black pepper bring an oriental, spicy warmth, and patchouli deepens the powdery feel.

Mandragore

7.0

Goutal · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Goutal Mandragore is a fresh, spicy unisex scent built around spearmint, star anise and ginger, suited to spring and summer days. It has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Votes lean feminine, though a good share call it masculine. As a whole it reads fresh and green: spearmint and bergamot bring the lift, while star anise, black pepper and ginger add a spicy warmth. Citrus, floral and fruity touches are softened by a woody base. Goutal Mandragore Pourpre and Berdoues 1902 - Gingembre Vert have a close profile.

Mandragore Pourpre (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Goutal · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Goutal Mandragore Pourpre Eau de Toilette is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh citrus lift with green, spicy and earthy tones; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and rosemary open it fresh and green, star anise and black pepper add spice, and heliotrope brings a soft floral touch. Patchouli and frankincense set a woody, earthy base, with a fruity note running through it. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so many read it as sitting in between. Goutal Mandragore and Nicolaï Cologne Sologne have a close profile.

Duel (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Goutal · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Goutal Duel Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green scent that settles into a leathery, earthy wood; it is classed as masculine and has been discontinued. It opens with petitgrain and maté, giving a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, absinth and orris root add a floral, slightly spicy touch, while musk, leather and gaiac wood anchor the base in a woody, earthy foundation. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a low profile. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall a close third. It is chosen mostly for daily wear, leisure and business. Most voters read it as masculine, though a share also find it feminine.

Bois d'Hadrien

7.7

Goutal · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Goutal Bois d'Hadrien is a fresh, green unisex scent that pairs lime with cypress wood and Siberian stone pine; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters recommend spring, summer and fall, with winter picked far less often. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, which puts it between the two. It opens on the citrus brightness of lime, and ivy adds a green note in the heart. In the base, cypress wood and Siberian stone pine give a woody frame, while spices warm that dry, cool air slightly.

Nuit Etoilée (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Goutal · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Goutal Nuit Étoilée Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green scent that sets the brightness of orange and peppermint against the resinous warmth of immortelle and fir balsam. It opens with orange and peppermint for a cool citrus feel, while angelica seed pulls it towards green and lightly spicy. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, mastic and caraway join floral and spicy tones. The base of immortelle, tonka bean and fir balsam sweetens the scent and settles it into a woody, resinous finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, though autumn is not far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Though it is a women's perfume, a share of voters find it masculine. Goutal Nuit Étoilée Eau de Toilette and Xerjoff Kobe have a close profile.

Rose Pompon (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Goutal · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Goutal Rose Pompon Eau de Toilette is a floral women's scent that sets rose in a fresh, green, lightly fruity frame, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with blackcurrant, raspberry and pink pepper, so the first impression is bright and fruity. The heart is led by Taif rose, Bulgarian rose, Rosa centifolia and peony, with the sweetness kept soft. The base of white musk, patchouli and cedar lays a clean, faintly woody floor under the rose. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the leading occasions. Most see it as feminine, and some call it modern. Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris and Bond No. 9 Hudson Yards have a close profile.

Quel Amour!

6.9

Goutal · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Goutal Quel Amour! is a fresh, fruity and floral women's scent that most voters link to spring and summer, daily wear and leisure time; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters place it in spring and summer first, with fall a distant third, and favour daytime, leisure and office settings. Most read it as feminine, while some call it modern or classic. Red fruit leads the scent: cranberry, sour cherry, red currant, peach and pomegranate, with geranium adding a floral freshness and ambergris a soft depth. The fresh, sweet fruit character dominates, softened by a powdery touch. Esprit Jeans Style Woman and Stella McCartney Stella Nude have a close profile.

Les Absolus d'Annick Goutal - Vanille Charnelle

7.6

Goutal · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Goutal Les Absolus d'Annick Goutal - Vanille Charnelle is a sweet, creamy vanilla softened by a floral touch, suited to autumn and winter days and to evenings and nights out. It has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a distant last. Night out, evening and daily wear draw similar support. Most voters call it feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Vanilla absolute and tonka bean build a sweet, gourmand base; ylang-ylang adds a soft floral note, while pepper brings a spicy edge. Powdery, woody and faintly smoky tones keep the sweetness from turning sugary. Amouage Vanilla Barka and Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille have a close profile.

Ambre Sauvage Absolu

7.8

Goutal · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Goutal Ambre Sauvage Absolu is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, spicy start with a resinous, earthy base, giving it a warm, smoky and slightly powdery character. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasion votes. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits evenly between the two. Lavender and pink pepper open with a spicy, lightly aromatic touch. In the heart, iris adds a powdery softness and vanilla brings sweetness. The base of papyrus, labdanum, styrax and patchouli sets a woody, resinous, earthy ground. Goutal Ambre Fétiche (Eau de Parfum) and Lubin Akkad have a close profile.

Tea & Rock'n Roll

7.8

Voyages Imaginaires · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Voyages Imaginaires Tea & Rock'n Roll is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the office. Both its longevity and its sillage sit at a moderate level: it neither fills a room nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn well behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings it leans towards most. Votes on character split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with maté and bergamot, a fresh, green citrus, and lime in the heart keeps that mood going. Leather and tonka bean come in at the base, and the scent settles into a spicy, woody, leathery tone.

Comme un Gant

7.3

Voyages Imaginaires · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Voyages Imaginaires Comme un Gant is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around coconut, Nepalese sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla. The creamy sweetness of coconut meets vanilla, while sandalwood gives it a woody, powdery base. Guatemala cardamom adds a light spice, and Haitian vetiver brings a dry, woody note that keeps the sugar in check. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and fewer choose summer. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and it can also work at the office. More voters call it feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine.

Chat Perché

7.4

Goutal · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Goutal Chat Perché is a fresh, green floral that a powdery, creamy softness rounds out, and it is worn as a unisex scent. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading and office use not far behind. Voters lean towards reading it as feminine. It opens on lemon blossom. In the heart, nasturtium and sweet pea give it a floral, green character. White musk in the base leaves it powdery and creamy, while the sweet and spicy accents stay in the background.

Les Absolus d'Annick Goutal - 1001 Ouds

7.1

Goutal · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Goutal Les Absolus d'Annick Goutal - 1001 Ouds is a smoky, spicy unisex scent built around rose and oud, best suited to fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Rose and oud move together here: the floral side is softened by sweetness, while birch and gaiac wood lay down a smoky, woody base. Pepper adds a spicy edge, myrrh brings resinous, oriental warmth, and papyrus leaves a dry texture in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is mentioned most often for evenings and nights out. Votes on its character split between masculine and feminine, which fits its unisex label. Hind Al Oud Hind and Guerlain Santal Pao Rosa have a close profile.

Le Grand Jeu

7.6

Voyages Imaginaires · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Voyages Imaginaires Le Grand Jeu is a floral gourmand for women, where tuberose and gardenia meet a soft, sweet vanilla. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. It reads as a feminine perfume. The longevity and sillage ratings rest on few votes, so treat them as a rough guide. It opens with coconut milk, adding a creamy, fruity sweetness. In the heart, tuberose and gardenia lead, wrapped in a powdery softness. Vanilla in the base carries the sweetness into a warm, gourmand finish. Fueguia 1833 Tinta Roja and Bvlgari Baciami have a close profile.

Néroli

8.1

Goutal · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Des Lys

7.1

Goutal · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Goutal Des Lys is a fresh, green floral that pairs lily with ivy and a light fruity sweetness, aimed at women. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the small number of ratings means these figures are only a rough guide. No clear season or occasion stands out. The perfume has been discontinued and sits on the feminine side. Lily forms the floral centre, while ivy adds a green, cool, aquatic edge. Blackcurrant brings a fruity sweetness that softens the flower. The scent reads as one whole from start to finish.

Azahar

7.2

Voyages Imaginaires · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Green

Voyages Imaginaires Azahar is a feminine scent that pairs bright citrus with a green, floral heart before settling into a sweet, creamy finish. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange for a sparkling citrus lift. In the heart, petitgrain and tuberose bring out the green and floral side. The base of marshmallow, vanilla and orange leaf softens everything, and sweetness and creaminess take over. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the small number of ratings means these should be read with caution. It suits those who want a light, clean floral. Maria Christofilis Fleur09 and Celine Un Été Français have a close profile.

La Couleur de la Nuit

7.5

Voyages Imaginaires · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Voyages Imaginaires La Couleur de la Nuit is a men's fragrance that sets the fresh, green tone of lavender and geranium against the woody depth of fir balsam. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the small number of ratings means these figures are tentative. It is classed as a men's perfume. It opens on lavender, with geranium and bergamot in the heart. The base holds fir balsam, patchouli and vanilla, the vanilla lightly sweetening a woody, earthy foundation. Fresh, green and spicy facets also come through in the accords. Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche pour Homme and Harry Lehmann Lavendelblüte have a close profile.

L'Échappée Sauvage

7.8

Voyages Imaginaires · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Voyages Imaginaires L'Échappée Sauvage is a women's fragrance where citrus and green tones meet a fresh, floral and slightly sweet character. The top opens with bergamot, lemon, fig and pink pepper, giving a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, narcissus and almond add a floral, creamy softness. The base settles on gaiac wood, cedar, tonka bean and clary sage, which bring woody, spicy and sweet warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. With its fresh, citrusy build it leans towards everyday wear and reads as a feminine scent.

Goutal · 2006