The Perfume Library

17 perfumes

Blue Hope

Xerjoff · 2014

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Xerjoff Blue Hope is a unisex scent that opens on citrus and settles into a sweet, powdery, creamy gourmand character. Mandarin orange and bergamot give a bright citrus opening. In the heart, jasmine, saffron and cedar add a floral, spicy, lightly woody turn. The base of vanilla, musk and castoreum softens everything into a fruity, sweet, powdery creaminess. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Though unisex, voters lean towards reading it as feminine. Mauboussin Mademoiselle Twist and Nina Ricci Vénus (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Notre-Dame 15.4.2019

7.3

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2020

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Filippo Sorcinelli Notre-Dame 15.4.2019 is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter, with a woody, spicy and resinous character and a smoky edge. It opens on amber, sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver, which build a woody, smoky base softened by tonka bean and moss. In the heart, ambrette, geranium and lily of the valley add a floral note. The base keeps the spicy, resinous mood going with frankincense, ginger and iris. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it is unisex. Pirouette Mosaic and Filippo Sorcinelli Santa Casa have a close profile.

Akasha

7.3

FreeShape

Floral · Green · Spicy

FreeShape Akasha is a floral, resinous unisex scent that opens with smoky notes, elemi resin and Calabrian bergamot. Bergamot and artemisia give a green, slightly bitter freshness at first, while smoky notes and elemi lay a resinous shadow beneath. In the heart, chamomile, cardamom, pimento and shiso build a spicy-floral picture. The base of myrrh, styrax, black tea and labdanum ties it all to an earthy, woody warmth. Akasha's longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, night-out and evening wear. It sits between masculine and feminine, as a true unisex.

11:11

8.4

FreeShape

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

FreeShape 11:11 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens with bergamot, lime and ginger. Artemisia and guava sit alongside them in the top, so a fruity sweetness is balanced by a green, aquatic freshness. In the heart, aquatic notes, mint and cardamom lead, softened by night-blooming jasmine and lemon blossom. The base of orris root, vetiver, amber and musk with precious woods gives it a calm, woody footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and most voters score longevity high, though the number of votes is small. Montblanc Starwalker (Eau de Toilette) and Aramis Aramis Always have a close profile.

Il Piacere

7.7

I Profumi di d'Annunzio · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

I Profumi di d'Annunzio Il Piacere is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, floral start on a sweet, creamy and woody base. The top is maté, jasmine and neroli, so it opens fresh and floral with a fruity sweetness alongside. In the heart, gaiac wood, rose and sandalwood give the floral side a woody depth. The base is musky notes, which settle into a powdery, creamy softness with a touch of gourmand and oriental warmth, and a faint animal tone in the background.

OM

7.9

FreeShape

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

FreeShape OM is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh and floral, then moves toward a sweet, woody and spicy character. The top holds ylang-ylang, gardenia, ginger and bergamot, so floral freshness meets a touch of spice. The heart builds a powdery bouquet of damask rose, jasmine, lily of the valley and iris. In the base, sandalwood, oud and vanilla take over, while musky notes soften everything into a creamy, resinous warmth. An oriental thread runs through the whole composition. Its profile is close to Amouage Reflection 45 and Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Iris Poudre.

Palissandro & Nobiltà

6.6

Olivares & Ribero · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Olivares & Ribero Palissandro & Nobiltà is a unisex fragrance that pairs bright citrus freshness with a green, woody base. It opens with Ivory Coast lemon, lime and bergamot, and mint adds a cool edge to that fresh start. In the heart, ylang-ylang and tiaré bring a soft floral touch. The base of ambroxan, sandalwood and vetiver settles the scent into a dry, woody line, with spicy and synthetic shades among the accords. The overall impression is fresh, green and lightly floral. Nicheend Saturn and Soma Parfums Serene have a close profile.