The Perfume Library

31 perfumes

Cèdre Figalia

Atelier Materi · 2024

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Atelier Materi Cèdre Figalia is a fresh, lightly spicy unisex scent that sets the green of fig leaf against the dry woodiness of cedarwood. It opens bright and a little sharp with bergamot, basil and Jamaican pepper. In the heart, maté, spinach and fig leaf bring out the green side, and the base of cedarwood, dry woods and fig milk settles into a creamy, woody softness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are split evenly, so it sits comfortably between the two. Its profile is close to Frau Tonis Parfum № 44 Feige and Profumum Roma Ichnusa.

Encens Roi

8.0

Histoires de Parfums · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Histoires de Parfums Encens Roi is a unisex scent with a sweet, spicy and resinous character, smoky and woody underneath. It opens with Roman chamomile, Peruvian pepper tree and frankincense, while saffron, Atlas cedar and pimento bring spice to the heart. In the base, vanilla, cistus, cocoa and oud sweeten the smoky resin and soften its edges. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. It suits evenings, leisure time and nights out, and reads somewhat masculine. Les Folies du Parfum Nemea and Versace Ambre Nectar have a close profile.

Néroli Hasbaya

8.1

Atelier Materi · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Materi Néroli Hasbaya is a unisex scent that sets fresh citrus and sweet florals on a powdery, creamy base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend it for fall, spring and winter, with summer a less common pick. It is placed most often in the evening and on nights out, followed by leisure time. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine and modern, though a fair share call it masculine. Neroli, pistachio and bitter almond open it fresh with a faint gourmand edge. In the heart, damask rose absolute and orange blossom absolute add floral warmth. Musk, Indian sandalwood and Peru balsam then settle it into a woody, creamy, sweet base. Xerjoff Pikovaya Dama and Prada Infusion d'Amande have a close profile.

Burgundy Oud

8.3

Atelier Materi · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Atelier Materi Burgundy Oud is a unisex fragrance with a woody, spicy character, setting a floral and fruity sweetness against oud and leather. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits near the middle of the gender line. It opens with Guatemala cardamom, bergamot and French blackcurrant bud absolute, which give a spicy, fruity start. In the heart, geranium, magnolia and davana add a soft floral note. Oud, amyris and leather take over in the base, and it settles into a warm, woody and leathery finish.

Rose Ardoise

7.4

Atelier Materi · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Atelier Materi Rose Ardoise is a fresh, spicy unisex scent that pairs Turkish damask rose and French Rosa centifolia with leather and vetiver. It opens with Peruvian pepper tree and nutmeg, and the heart brings sage together with the two roses. Ambroxan, leather and vetiver form the base; the floral side sits on this woody, leathery ground, so the impression is dry and clean rather than sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and office. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though both get votes, so it sits comfortably in between.

Ambre Papier

7.5

Atelier Materi · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Atelier Materi Ambre Papier is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent built around pimento, mandarin and myrrh. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters place it in the evening and night out, with leisure, daily and business wear further behind. Votes for feminine and masculine character are close, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. The top notes of Caribbean pimento, Italian red mandarin orange and Madagascar pepper give a spicy, fruity opening. Myrrh, saffron and jasmine absolute sit in the heart, while benzoin and tonka bean absolute carry the base into a creamy, powdery, sweet resin, with vetiver adding a leathery dryness.

Cuir Nilam

7.6

Atelier Materi · 2023

Floral · Green · Fruity

Atelier Materi Cuir Nilam is a leathery, smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. A green, spicy opening of cardamom and violet leaf softens into leather and rose at the heart. Patchouli and tobacco settle underneath, giving an woody, earthy, smoky leather base, with fruity and floral touches kept in the background. Most voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Fall and winter dominate, with spring a distant third, and night outs and evenings lead the occasions. Voters lean toward calling it masculine, though it is cut as unisex. Tom Ford Ombré Leather 16 and Lattafa Ana Abiyedh Leather have a close profile.

1902 - Lierre & Bois

7.1

Berdoues · 2017

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Berdoues 1902 - Lierre & Bois is a fresh, green unisex scent with woody and spicy touches; it has been discontinued. It opens with cardamom and pink pepper, a spicy lift. In the heart, ivy and galbanum bring the green side forward while cedar sets a woody base. The drydown softens into white musk, iris and amber, and the synthetic accord adds a cool, clean feel. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. It leans towards leisure, work and daily wear, and masculine and feminine votes are level, so it sits between the two. The Dua Brand Pursuit of Happiness and Richouli Blessed have a close profile.

1902 - Musc & Néroli

7.0

Berdoues · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Berdoues 1902 - Musc & Néroli is a unisex scent that moves from a fresh, citrusy start into a powdery, woody musk. Mandarin orange, bergamot and pink pepper give the opening a bright, lightly spiced lift. In the heart, orange blossom and freesia add a soft floral note, while juniper cools it a little. White cedar, patchouli and musk take over at the base, and the scent settles into a sweet, powdery, clean woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and leisure leading and office use close behind. Most voters read it as feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. Tocca Colette and Guerlain Eau de Cashmere have a close profile.

Black Oregano

7.2

Atelier Materi · 2025

Green · Spicy · Woody

Atelier Materi Black Oregano is a unisex scent that sets the green, spicy freshness of oregano, rosemary and cardamom against dark base notes of leather, oud and patchouli. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is a tentative picture. There are no season or occasion votes, but the woody, smoky, leathery build suggests a dense scent suited to cooler weather. It reads as unisex. It opens with cardamom, Peruvian lime and rosemary, green and spicy. In the heart, Australian sandalwood, Haitian vetiver and oregano lay down a woody, earthy footing. The base of leather, patchouli, oud and labdanum absolute leaves a resinous, smoky warmth. Olivier Durbano Black Tourmaline and Carner Drakon have a close profile.

Mirage Exotique

8.0

Les Nobles Essences · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Les Nobles Essences Mirage Exotique is a fruity, sweet unisex scent built around passion fruit, rose and vanilla. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, with most voters scoring both high, though the number of votes is small, so read this with caution. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on either a man or a woman. It opens with passion fruit, saffron and mandarin orange, bright and lightly spicy. The heart of rose, coconut and mango keeps the floral and fruity sweetness going. The base of amber, vanilla, cedarwood and sandalwood settles into a warm, woody ground. My Geisha Carnal Rose and Les Folies du Parfum Tigris have a close profile.

Summer Edition: V* B

6.8

Berdoues · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Synthetic

Berdoues Summer Edition: V***** B**** is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose spicy and woody sides are softened by a powdery touch. Longevity and sillage both come across as moderate, so it is noticeable through the day without filling a room. The number of ratings is small, so this is a loose reading. It dates from 2020 and has been discontinued. Brazilian orange carries the bright citrus side, while Russian clary sage adds a spicy tone. Paraguayan gaiac wood lays down a woody, slightly powdery base. A synthetic edge also shows among the accords. The notes read as one whole rather than in layers. Berdoues Croisière: Capri and Atelier Cologne Gaïac Eternel have a close profile.

Tonka Kumaru

7.1

Atelier Materi · 2026

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Atelier Materi Tonka Kumaru is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around roasted venezuelan tonka bean and vanilla resinoid. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. The sample of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads equally open to men and women. It opens with bergamot, cardamom and bitter almond, a lightly spiced, fresh start. In the heart, cedar leaf, hay absolute and roasted barley add a dry, green, woody touch. The base of vanilla resinoid, tonka, musk and amber turns creamy and sweet. Widian Yasat and French Avenue Liquid Brun have a close profile.

Croisière: Koh Phi Phi

7.7

Berdoues · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Berdoues Croisière: Koh Phi Phi is a fresh, green floral that pairs sweetness with a creamy softness, and it sits comfortably as a unisex scent. Indian tuberose, Tahitian vetiver and Comorian ylang-ylang make up the composition, which reads as a single whole rather than a sequence of stages. The fresh, green side lightens the florals, while the sweet and creamy accords give the tuberose and ylang-ylang a soft, rounded texture. It has been discontinued. Yves Rocher Plein Soleil (Eau de Parfum) and Diptyque Eau Mohéli have a close profile.