The Perfume Library

Histoire d'Amour (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Aubusson · 1984

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Aubusson Histoire d'Amour Eau de Toilette opens with bergamot and osmanthus and moves into orange blossom, ylang-ylang and jasmine, a floral chypre made for women. The opening of bergamot, osmanthus, basil and tangerine brings a light fruity brightness. In the heart, orange blossom, ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose and narcissus build the floral body. The base of patchouli, oakmoss absolute, amber, honey and sandalwood settles into a powdery, resinous, earthy warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads feminine and classic. Halston Halston and Prada Prada have a close profile.

Adlon Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Berlin Cosmetics · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Berlin Cosmetics Adlon Homme Eau de Toilette is a masculine chypre that moves from a fresh, citrusy start into leathery, woody and powdery depths; it has been discontinued. It opens with lavender, juniper, bergamot and mandarin orange, while thyme, rosemary and fennel add a spicy, herbal edge. In the heart, violet, blackberry, raspberry and mountain honey turn it fruity and sweet. The base dries down to leather, cedar, oakmoss and vanilla, with patchouli and musk rounding out a woody, slightly creamy foundation. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the few votes make that a rough guide. It reads as masculine. Jil Sander Simply (Eau de Parfum) and L'Artisan Parfumeur Mûre et Musc (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Balmain · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral