The Perfume Library

Rose Tonnerre / Une Rose

7.8

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Rose Tonnerre / Une Rose is a fresh yet full-bodied floral that sets rose on an earthy, animal base, classed as a women's fragrance and suited to evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It is chosen most often for evening and night-out wear, and most voters read it as feminine, while some find it masculine or classic. Rose sits at the centre, with truffle, patchouli, castoreum and vetiver beside it. A fresh, green floral note is balanced by woody, spicy and earthy tones, and the animal side sweetens the rose while weighing it down.

Lys Méditerranée

7.4

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Lys Méditerranée is a fresh, floral and aquatic unisex scent, softened by green and powdery touches. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though some call it masculine. It opens with orange blossom. The heart pairs sea breeze with white gingerlily for a cool, floral feel. Musk closes it in the base, leaving a sweet, lightly spicy softness. Prada Un Chant d'Amour and Pull & Bear Phyllis have a close profile.

Tendre Poison (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Dior · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Dior Tendre Poison Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and it suits daily and leisure wear best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters call it feminine and classic. It opens with bergamot, tangerine and galbanum for a fresh, green start. The heart carries rose, tuberose, neroli and honey in a sweet floral mix. Vanilla, musk and sandalwood settle it onto a soft, powdery base. Dior Addict Eau Fraîche and Jil Sander Background have a close profile.

Davidoff (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Davidoff · 1984

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Eau de Toilette is a discontinued men's fragrance with a fresh, green and citrusy chypre character. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. It reads masculine and classic. It opens fresh with lemon, bergamot, lime and basil. The heart brings iris, jasmine, cedarwood and thyme. The base settles on vetiver, leather and patchouli, giving a woody, leathery footing.

Montana Parfum d'Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Montana · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Montana Parfum d'Homme Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning masculine fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with a spicy, woody and earthy body; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and projection are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, followed by spring, with summer well behind. It is worn from daily use and the office through to the evening, and voters mostly read it as masculine, with a share calling it classic. It opens with mandarin orange, pepper and nutmeg, so citrus and spice arrive together. In the heart, nasturtium, geranium, sandalwood and patchouli build a green, woody and earthy line. The base of musk, ambergris and civet leaves it smoky and leathery in a fougère mood. Jacques Bogart Bogart and Carven Le Vétiver have a close profile.

Gomma (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Etro · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Etro Gomma Eau de Toilette is a discontinued unisex scent that sets a fresh opening of bergamot, lavender and lemon on a woody base of vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli. The top holds artemisia, bergamot, lavender, tarragon and lemon, with caraway adding a spicy edge to the fresh, citrus start. In the heart, jasmine, rose, clove and ylang-ylang bring a floral softness. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla, birch and cedarwood moves it towards woody, powdery, resinous and slightly smoky ground, with animal and leathery accords in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. It reads more masculine and classic than anything else. Tauer Perfumes № 14 - Noontide Petals and Parfums de Marly Lippizan have a close profile.

C'est la vie! (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Christian Lacroix · 1990

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Christian Lacroix C'est la vie! Eau de Toilette is a sweet, powdery feminine scent in which white flowers like jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang meet fruity and spicy notes; it has been discontinued. Flowers lead: jasmine, tuberose, rose and orange blossom come first, while peach, pineapple and raspberry add a fruity sweetness. Aldehydes lend a light sparkle, and vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood pull it towards a woody, oriental warmth. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Nearly half call it feminine and some find it classic, so it suits a traditional, feminine style. Elizabeth Arden Red Door and Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio have a close profile.

Vendetta pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Valentino · 1991

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Valentino Vendetta pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a green chypre for men built around neroli, lavender and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. Neroli, lavender and vervain open fresh and bright. In the heart, clove, jasmine, geranium and bay rum add a spicy, floral warmth. Oakmoss, labdanum and patchouli settle into a woody, resinous and slightly smoky base, with animal and leathery touches rounding out the classic chypre feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind, and it is placed anywhere from a night out to the office. Most see it as masculine and classic. Robert Piguet Bandit and Jacomo de Jacomo have a close profile.

Montana Black Edition

7.7

Montana · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montana Black Edition is a fresh yet smoky men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter, opening with citrus and lavender before settling into a woody, leathery base. The top is led by lavender, mandarin orange, bergamot, cinnamon and pepper, with the spice giving the citrus some bite. The heart of rose, pine needle and sage adds a green, floral turn. In the base, leather, oakmoss, cedar and patchouli carry the weight, while vanilla and frankincense bring a resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it suits leisure and business settings best. It reads mostly masculine and classic. Krizia Uomo and Ralph Lauren Safari for Men have a close profile.

Havana Reserva

7.7

Aramis · 1996

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Aramis Havana Reserva is a spicy, smoky men's fragrance in which tobacco, leather and sandalwood are softened by a fresh citrus opening; it has been discontinued. It opens with coriander, tangerine and citrus notes, which give it a green, fresh lift. In the heart, cedar, jasmine, spices and vanilla turn it sweeter and add a powdery warmth. The base is led by tobacco, sandalwood, woody notes and leather, leaving a resinous, earthy, smoky trail. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though all four seasons get similar support, and it is chosen most often for evenings and leisure. More than half of voters call it masculine, and some also find it classic. Bvlgari Bvlgari Black and Tom Ford Bois Rouge have a close profile.

Parfum de Peau (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Montana

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Montana Parfum de Peau Eau de Toilette is a chypre-leaning women's fragrance that links spicy top notes and a floral heart to an animalic, resinous base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it stays on skin for a long time and carries well around the wearer. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind. Night out, evening and leisure are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly find it feminine, though a good share call it classic. It opens with tagetes, cardamom, pepper and ginger, which give a spicy edge, while blackcurrant adds a fruity note. The heart brings narcissus, carnation, tuberose and rose together as one floral block. In the base, musk, patchouli, amber and castoreum close it with a sweet, woody and animalic warmth.

Aura for Women

6.4

Jacomo · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jacomo Aura for Women is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit, mandarin orange and blackberry, giving a citrusy, fruity freshness that lychee and yellow freesia soften. In the heart, peony, honeysuckle and star jasmine bring out the floral side. The base of white musk, sandalwood and vanilla closes it with a powdery, lightly woody warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards business, leisure and daily wear. Its light character fits the daytime. Bien-Être L'Eau Parfumée des Familles and Ulric de Varens Musk Sexy have a close profile.

Trance (Eau de Parfum)

8.8

Ellen Betrix · 1988

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ellen Betrix Trance Eau de Parfum is a feminine oriental that sets amber, spicy notes and fruity notes in a sweet, floral frame. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage very strong, and although the vote count is small the direction is clear. It reads feminine and has been discontinued. The notes read as one blend: fruity sweetness rests on a floral base, while spice and amber add a warm, resinous depth. Woody, powdery and faintly earthy sides stay in the background. Zara Tropical Emerald and Stendhal Symbiose have a close profile.

Rykiel Homme Grey

7.2

Sonia Rykiel · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sonia Rykiel Rykiel Homme Grey pairs the brightness of yuzu, tangerine and green apple with the soft warmth of sandalwood and tonka bean; it is a men's fragrance that has been discontinued. It opens on citrus and fruit: yuzu, tangerine, green apple and orange leaf give it a fresh, faintly aquatic start. In the heart, cyclamen, rosewood and nutmeg add a floral and spicy turn. The base of sandalwood, tonka bean and musk settles it onto a woody, sweet and powdery ground. The overall impression is fresh yet gentle, a light masculine scent that never turns heavy.

Jean Luc Amsler · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Shiseido · 1992

Eau de Parfum