The Perfume Library

Whisky, 1969

7.7

Thin Wild Mercury · 2018

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Thin Wild Mercury Whisky, 1969 is a unisex fragrance with a spicy, woody character, shaded by creamy and resinous touches. It opens with cardamom and pink pepper, and raspberry, nutmeg and ylang-ylang sit in the heart. In the base, cedarwood, bourbon whiskey and amber come forward, and the oriental, earthy side settles in as it dries down. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good, with most voters scoring both highly, though the vote count is small. Its warm, spicy build leans neither masculine nor feminine. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Adopt' Oud Ambre have a close profile.

Laurel Canyon, 1966

8.0

Thin Wild Mercury · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Thin Wild Mercury Laurel Canyon, 1966 is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against a green, earthy edge. It opens with grapefruit, orange and terpenes, which read as a sharp, fresh citrus. In the heart, clove, petitgrain, Italian cannabis and jasmine sambac bring a floral, spicy and green mix. The base of ambergris, patchouli and birch tar settles it onto a woody, earthy footing. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays close to the skin but remains noticeable through the day. The number of votes is small, so this is best read with caution. There are no season or occasion votes, but the fresh citrus over an earthy base sits comfortably on both men and women.

Zuma, 1975

6.2

Thin Wild Mercury · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Green

Thin Wild Mercury Zuma, 1975 is a unisex fragrance built on bergamot, coriander and aquatic notes, with a citrus, green and floral character. Its longevity is rated as good, though that rests on only a small number of votes. Chypre and spicy accords balance the freshness with some depth, and it reads comfortably on both men and women. It opens with bergamot and coriander, fresh and lightly spiced. In the heart, aquatic notes and jasmine sambac add a floral coolness. The base of sandalwood, vetiver, ambrette and musk settles it onto a soft, woody foundation.

Chelsea Staircase

6.8

Thin Wild Mercury · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Thin Wild Mercury Chelsea Staircase is a unisex fragrance where citrus and floral notes meet a sweet, slightly synthetic, gourmand touch. It opens with lemon and Earl Grey tea, a bright, faintly bitter start. The heart brings fabric, honey and sunflower: honey adds a soft sweetness, sunflower a floral warmth, and fabric a clean, synthetic feel. Musk and metal sit in the base, while spicy, woody, resinous and earthy accords add a leathery depth in the background. Vero Profumo Onda (Eau de Parfum) and Screaming Mandrake Perfumes Arcane have a close profile.

Girl of the Year

6.9

Thin Wild Mercury · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Animal

Thin Wild Mercury Girl of the Year is a powdery, smoky and leathery unisex scent built around lipstick, frankincense, leather and orris root; it has been discontinued. It opens with lipstick and frankincense: the lipstick gives a powdery, faintly fruity face, while the frankincense adds a resinous depth. In the heart, smoke and leather take over, bringing out the leathery, smoky side of the scent. The base of orris root, sandalwood and fur settles into a powdery, sweet warmth with an animal edge. Edward Bess Last Night and Rituals Vintage Leather have a close profile.

Chateau, 1970

7.3

Thin Wild Mercury · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Thin Wild Mercury Chateau, 1970 is a unisex scent that opens with citrus and sets a floral, spicy heart over a soft woody base. The top pairs French citrus fruits with nutmeg: a bright citrus lift at first, with the warm spice of nutmeg right beside it. In the heart, rose carries the floral side while woody notes add a dry depth. The base settles on linen and musk, so the dry-down turns clean, soft and close to the skin. The citrus, floral, spicy and woody accords sit together in a calm, balanced whole. Sigil Scent Anima Mundi and Tijon LaSavane have a close profile.

Sheep Meadow

6.0

Thin Wild Mercury · 2023

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Thin Wild Mercury Sheep Meadow is a green, sweet gourmand that sets a grassy freshness against a creamy, powdery warmth, and it is cut for anyone, as a unisex perfume. It opens with lavender and blueberry jam: one herbal and fresh, the other dark and sugary. The heart holds almond, denim and chocolate; almond and chocolate pull the scent towards a creamy, powdery sweetness while denim adds a cool edge. The base of vetiver and amyris gives a woody, earthy footing, softened by tonka bean absolute. Spicy and faintly smoky touches stay in the background, and the green side runs through the whole scent. bdk Parfums Velvet Tonka and Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Amande have a close profile.

Thin Wild Mercury · 2023

Spicy · Woody · Smoky

Thin Wild Mercury · 2020