The Perfume Library

Pain Nouveau

7.9

Son Venïn · 2025

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Son Venïn Pain Nouveau is a unisex scent where green meets sweet, suited to spring and autumn days and to casual or office wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither fills a room nor fades from the skin quickly. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, while summer matters less. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and voters mostly call its character modern. It opens with bergamot, black pepper and fig leaf, a green, lightly spiced freshness. In the heart, orange blossom, mimosa and bread bring a gourmand, powdery softness. The base of bourbon vanilla, sandalwood and ambrox settles into a creamy, woody warmth.

Encens Lavande / Incense Lavender

6.8

Compagnie de Provence · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Compagnie de Provence Encens Lavande / Incense Lavender is a unisex scent that sets lavender and cardamom in the heart against frankincense and sandalwood in the base; it has been discontinued. It opens with aniseed and citrus fruits, fresh and lightly sweet. In the heart, lavender and cardamom come forward, bringing floral and green tones with a spicy edge. The base of frankincense, sandalwood and white musk settles into a woody, resinous, slightly smoky finish. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet presence. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Serge Lutens Encens et lavande and Shay & Blue Suffolk Lavender have a close profile.