The Perfume Library

Lyric Man

7.8

Amouage · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Amouage Lyric Man is a fresh, green and lightly sweet masculine scent that sets bright citrus against spice, flowers and warm woods. It opens with a sparkling citrus lift of bergamot and lime. The heart brings orange blossom, rose, saffron, nutmeg and ginger, with angelica and galbanum adding a green edge. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, frankincense and musk softens everything into a powdery, oriental finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring; it leans towards night-out and evening wear, though it also works for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine. Penhaligon's Malabah and Lubin Black Jade have a close profile.

Myths Man

8.0

Amouage · 2016

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Myths Man is a smoky, leathery men's fragrance suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters mostly find it masculine and classic. It opens with chrysanthemum and iris in a floral entry. The heart of rose, elemi resin, vetiver and rum carries a spicy, woody warmth. In the base, labdanum, leather and ash give it a smoky, resinous depth.

Summer Flare

6.2

Novellista · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Novellista Summer Flare is a fresh, fruity and aquatic unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, leaving a soft trail through the day. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it remains unisex. The top brings melon, peach, grapefruit and spearmint for a cool, fruity freshness. In the heart, jasmine sambac, summer flowers and pink pepper add a gentle floral softness. The base of Texas cedar, white musk and vanilla sweetens it slightly and settles into a calm, woody ground. Essential Garden Joyful Rose and Mexx Waterlove Woman have a close profile.

Éclat de Joie

6.7

Plume Impression

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Plume Impression Éclat de Joie is a fresh, lightly spicy unisex scent that ties bright citrus to a green, powdery floral heart, and it suits daytime wear in spring and summer. It opens with mandarin orange, coriander and black pepper: the citrus is bright, the spice dry and a little sharp. In the heart, galbanum, jasmine and iris build a greenish, powdery floral texture. Vetiver and musk finish it on a soft, woody base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable close by without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and they place it in leisure, daily and business settings. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, which leaves it sitting in the middle on gender. Prada Infusion d'Iris and Balmain Ivoire have a close profile.

Sabil Nocturne (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Orens Parfums

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Orens Parfums Sabil Nocturne Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens with leather, iris and rosewood alongside mandarin orange, then turns resinous and smoky. It lasts well and projects moderately, though the ratings rest on few votes and should be read loosely. It is unisex, and its sweet, spicy build leans towards cooler weather. Mandarin orange and iris give a bright start next to the leather and rosewood. In the heart, vetiver, frankincense and elemi resin build a smoky, woody core. In the base, styrax, labdanum and musk sweeten it into a creamy, oriental warmth. Francesca Dell'Oro Page 29 and Ella K Parfums Mélodie de L'Altaï have a close profile.

M.INT · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Platinum Bar · 2016

Platinum Bar · 2016

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Qicunjiu

Platinum Bar · 2016