The Perfume Library

18 perfumes

Esprit de Contradiction

Maison Matine · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Matine Esprit de Contradiction is a fresh, floral unisex scent where citrus and green notes meet spice and a woody backbone. Coriander, mandarin orange, lemon and black pepper open bright and slightly sharp. In the heart, ylang-ylang, ginger, orris root and clove balance floral softness with spice. The base settles into a dry, woody footing of cedarwood, musk, sage and vetiver, while an aquatic, green air hangs over the whole. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is seen as suiting leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it doesn't lean clearly to either side. Majouri 1982 and Eisenberg Eau Fraîche have a close profile.

Oud Al Sahraa

7.3

Berdoues · 2015

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Berdoues Oud Al Sahraa is a unisex scent built on Italian mandarin orange, Namibian myrrh and Malayan oud, moving from a fresh start into a resinous, woody character. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters point to fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though evening and business get votes too. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits in the middle on gender. It has been discontinued. Italian mandarin orange brings the freshness at the top. Namibian myrrh adds a soft, resinous heart, and Malayan oud carries the woody, smoky base. Sweet, spicy and oriental accents run through it as well. Ensar Oud Kelantan and Agar Aura Kelantan have a close profile.

Blue Fortune

6.4

Novellista · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Novellista Blue Fortune is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, casual and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it leaves a noticeable trail without being heavy, and it doesn't vanish quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter is rarely chosen. It's seen as a fit for the office and daily use, and leans somewhat masculine, though plenty of voters find it feminine. It opens with lime, juniper berry and calamus, a fresh, green, lightly spicy start. In the heart, jasmine and rose add a soft floral note, with nut grass keeping it green. The base of cedarwood, patchouli and elemi resin gives it a woody footing, with an aquatic, mildly sweet feel throughout. Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) and Wild Horses have a close profile.

Forbidden for Woman

7.5

Police · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Police Forbidden for Woman is a sweet, powdery feminine scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter and lean towards evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place in leisure and daily wear. It reads feminine. It opens with almond, lemon and almond blossom. The heart of caramel, jasmine sambac and heliotrope builds a floral sweetness, and sandalwood and vanilla settle it into a creamy, gourmand base. Carrement Belle Vanille and Initio High Frequency have a close profile.

Crazy Rich

5.9

Novellista · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Novellista Crazy Rich is a fresh, floral and green unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, easy to wear for daily use and at the office. Mandarin orange, green apple and violet leaf give a bright, fruity opening. Towards the heart, Bulgarian rose, jasmine sambac and geranium bring the floral side forward. In the base, musk, ylang-ylang and sandalwood soften the scent and add a light sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall, while winter stays in the background. It is chosen for daily wear, leisure and work, with evenings getting fewer votes. Most voters read it as feminine. L'Arc Aventure - Jasmin de Karnak and Esprit Dynamic Life for Her have a close profile.

Felicity

7.1

Oriflame · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Oriflame Felicity is a sweet floral-fruity women's fragrance that pairs pear, plum and lemon with a touch of cinnamon over vanilla and musk; it has been discontinued. It opens with pear, plum and lemon, and cinnamon adds a light spiciness to the fruit. The heart is floral, with orange blossom, freesia, lily of the valley and jasmine. In the base, musk, vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood turn it sweet, powdery and gourmand. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards daytime and leisure wear, and it can also work in the evening. Joop! Joop! Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Emanuel Ungaro Emanuel Ungaro for Her have a close profile.

Signature for Man

6.9

Replay · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Replay Signature for Man is a fresh, spicy, citrus-leaning men's fragrance built around pink pepper, cinnamon and bergamot. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so this is only a rough guide. It is positioned as a masculine scent, and no season or occasion clearly stands out. It opens with bergamot freshness warmed by pink pepper and cinnamon. The heart brings together nutmeg, cedarwood, geranium, rose and mint, where green and floral touches soften into a lightly sweet feel. Precious woods form a woody base. The overall impression is fresh, green and slightly synthetic. Acqua di Sardegna Woman and Zara Sole di Bergamotto have a close profile.

Malachite Flower / Малахитовый Цветок

8.2

Brocard

Fresh · Floral · Green

Brocard Malachite Flower / Малахитовый Цветок is a fresh, green floral for women, pulled together by a chypre character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest it for daily wear, leisure and the office, while evening and night-out use sit further back. It opens with hyacinth and green leaves, then moves into a crowded floral heart of magnolia, jasmine, rose and orange blossom. The base of vetiver, oakmoss, cocoa and vanilla softens it into a powdery, creamy, slightly spicy chypre. Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs L'Original (Eau de Toilette) and Penhaligon's Gardenia have a close profile.

The One And Only

7.9

Majouri · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Majouri The One And Only is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, opening on bergamot and lemon and moving into a spicy heart of nutmeg and rosemary. Longevity and sillage are both rated good by those who voted, though the number of votes is small, so that reading is tentative. It is classed as a men's fragrance. The top notes, bergamot and lemon, set a bright citrus start. In the heart, rosemary, lily of the valley and nutmeg add a floral, spicy turn. The base of musk, cedarwood and vanilla leaves it woody, sweet and powdery. Giorgio Armani Armani Code (2021) and Mazzolari Hartley have a close profile.

Montecristo Deleggend

8.0

Mille Centum · 2016

Citrus · Green · Sweet

Mille Centum Montecristo Deleggend is a men's fragrance that sets citrus against a green, spicy streak before turning sweet and woody at the base. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and pink pepper, a cool citrus with a slightly bitter edge. In the heart, geranium, elemi resin and black pepper carry on the green, spicy tone. The base settles on vetiver, cedarwood and patchouli for a woody footing, while tonka bean sweetens it and adds a soft, gourmand touch. It reads masculine overall. Police Instinct and Al Haramain Signature Blue have a close profile.