The Perfume Library

Alambar

7.7

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2009

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Laboratorio Olfattivo Alambar is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure wear close behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. It opens with amber, cocoa and bergamot, then cinnamon and vanilla join in the heart, while amber carries through to the base. The result is sweet and gourmand, with a spicy, resinous and woody warmth underneath, and a powdery, slightly smoky edge. Rare Beauty Amber Vanilla and Akro Dark have a close profile.

Emilie

7.9

Cerchi Nell'Acqua · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Cerchi Nell'Acqua Emilie is a sweet, fruity and woody women's fragrance built around patchouli, leather and pepper. Berries give it a sweet, gourmand first impression, while pepper adds a spicy edge to that sweetness. Patchouli and woods set it on an earthy, oriental base, with leather leaving a slightly rough, leathery note in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and spring in second place. Most voters find it feminine. Mugler A*Men Pure Leather and Saint Hilaire Oud Ultime have a close profile.

Potiche

7.8

Les Voiles Dépliées · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Voiles Dépliées Potiche is a unisex scent that opens with a fresh citrus lift and settles into a powdery, creamy, sweet floral; it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Evening and daily wear lead, and it also works for business and leisure. More than half of voters find it feminine. Bergamot gives it a fresh, citrusy start. The heart is heliotrope, mimosa and lilac, which bring a powdery, creamy softness. In the base, musk and vanilla close it on a gourmand sweetness, with a light spicy note running through.

Eau Saharienne

7.6

Les Voiles Dépliées · 2011

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Les Voiles Dépliées Eau Saharienne is a spicy, woody and resinous unisex scent, with smoky and earthy touches that give it a dry, warm desert feel. It opens with maté, hyssop and black pepper, then moves into a woody, resinous heart of frankincense, myrtle, cedarwood and sandalwood. The base of myrrh, benzoin, labdanum and amber settles it into a warm, slightly leathery and animalic tone. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it suits both. Rania J. T. Habanero and Sospiro Misterioso have a close profile.

Peau d'Ange

7.5

Cerchi Nell'Acqua · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Cerchi Nell'Acqua Peau d'Ange is a sweet, powdery floral that suits autumn and winter days best. White tulip and orchid set a floral base, while vanilla and milk turn it creamy and gourmand, and musk softens everything into a smooth, skin-like finish. It reads as a soft, milky flower with a distinctly synthetic texture. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays close without overpowering. Most pick autumn and winter, and lean towards leisure time and evenings. It reads as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Nest Golden Nectar and Fragrance World Creme of Clouds have a close profile.

Volumna

7.1

Sigilli · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sigilli Volumna is a floral, fruity women's perfume with a sweet, gourmand and powdery turn, suited to evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear, though it also works for leisure time. Mango, blackcurrant and hibiscus give the opening a juicy, fruity lift. In the heart, almond milk and coconut soften the rose, tuberose and poppy. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and musk settles into a sweet, powdery trail. Its profile is close to Oriental Style Minoo and Câline Rouge Intense.

Electra

7.6

Sigilli · 2011

Green · Spicy · Woody

Sigilli Electra is a green, woody and resinous unisex scent that opens with sage and amber and deepens into benzoin, leather and patchouli. Sage and amber sit in the top, while benzoin, woods, leather and amber form the heart. The base of musk, patchouli, labdanum and frankincense settles the scent onto an earthy, smoky ground. The spicy and powdery sides stay in the background, and the leathery accord softens the edges. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring also getting a fair share. It suits nights out, evenings and leisure time. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine. Marc Gebauer Air Tiger and Linari Fuoco Infernale have a close profile.

Armònia

7.7

Cerchi Nell'Acqua · 2013

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Cerchi Nell'Acqua Armònia is a discontinued unisex fragrance that opens with citrus and dries down to leather and woods, best suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon, a bright, slightly sweet citrus layer. In the heart, woods, coriander and patchouli add a spicy, earthy dryness. The base of ambergris and leather pulls the scent towards a leathery, animalic, resinous tone. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and see it as a night-out or evening scent. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine. Chanel Le Lion de Chanel and Histoires de Parfums 1740 have a close profile.

Isotta

7.3

Cerchi Nell'Acqua · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cerchi Nell'Acqua Isotta is a unisex scent that pairs fresh citrus with a soft, floral and powdery character. In Isotta, citrus fruits and peach skin give a fruity brightness, while iris and violet carry it onto a powdery, floral base. Amber, sandalwood, musk and vanilla sweeten the scent and add woody warmth. Green and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a small number of votes back this. Most voters pick spring, then autumn, and it suits daytime, office and evening wear. Most see it as feminine, with a share calling it classic. Chanel Chance (Eau de Parfum) and Penhaligon's Artemisia (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Pyrgos

7.6

Sigilli · 2010

Fresh · Green · Gourmand

Sigilli Pyrgos is a unisex scent that most voters place in autumn, then summer and spring, and that suits leisure and daily wear; it reads fresh, green and spicy. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure and everyday use, and it also finds a place at the office. It sits evenly between masculine and feminine, with an equal number of votes for each. It opens with orange, bergamot, fennel and lavender, a fresh and green start. In the heart, cinnamon, aniseed and oregano add a spicy warmth, and the base holds aniseed and cinnamon. Gourmand and woody accents soften the fougère feel. Truefitt & Hill Grafton (Cologne) and Ashé Omi Ewé have a close profile.

Khanbaliq

8.0

Sigilli · 2013

Floral · Green · Fruity

Sigilli Khanbaliq is a unisex fragrance that sets spice, resin and green pine against a floral, smoky background. It opens with coriander, cinnamon, bitter orange and ginger, sharp and spicy. The heart brings clove, pine, fir and plum, with peony softening the woodland feel into something floral. Violet and ambergris settle at the base, and the scent turns warm, a little animalic and smoky. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, though leisure wear gets a fair share too. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. Tauer Perfumes № 12 - Eau d'Épices and Jean-Charles Brosseau Ombre Orientale have a close profile.

Ea

6.3

Sigilli · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Sigilli Ea is a fresh, watery floral made for women, light enough to wear through an ordinary day. Most voters place Ea in daily and leisure wear, with business settings a smaller share; evening and sport come up less. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling the room. It opens with wild daffodil, quince and water lily, then moves to orchid and aquatic notes in the heart. Musk and patchouli settle underneath as a soft, lightly woody base. Fresh, floral and aquatic accords lead, with a synthetic edge alongside. Clean Rain and Kismet Olfactive Nymphéas have a close profile.

Bayadère

7.8

Les Voiles Dépliées · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Les Voiles Dépliées Bayadère is an oriental, resinous women's perfume with a floral, sweet and spicy character, best suited to evenings in the cooler months. It opens with orange and spices, then moves into a dense floral heart of rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and carnation. The base of opoponax, patchouli, benzoin and vanilla sets a warm, resinous, sweet foundation, while the chypre touch keeps the sweetness in check. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure and daily wear further behind. It reads feminine. Honoré Payan Ophélie and Real Time Life in Motion have a close profile.

Cream

6.0

Les Voiles Dépliées · 2017

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Les Voiles Dépliées Cream is a unisex scent that opens with citrus and settles into a creamy, sweet vanilla with a powdery, gourmand feel. Lemon and orange give the top a bright, fruity lift. In the heart, vanilla and sugar take over and the scent turns distinctly sweet. In the base, gourmand notes keep that creamy, powdery mood going, while a synthetic edge stays in the background among the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few votes back this up, so it is not a firm verdict. It suits men and women alike who like a soft, sweet style. Zara A Sweet Pastry in Paris and Tipton Charles Orange Vanilla have a close profile.

Thu

7.7

Sigilli · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Sigilli Thu is a fresh, green and spicy fougère for men, built on lavender over a powdery, woody base. Thu wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and projection, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and autumn, summer follows, and winter is the least chosen season. Leisure and the office come first, with everyday wear close behind. It opens with aniseed and lavender, fresh and lightly spiced. In the heart, sage and giant fennel add a green, herbal note. In the base, musk softens them, while giant fennel and lavender carry on to the end.

Gato

7.7

Les Voiles Dépliées · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Les Voiles Dépliées Gato is a fruity, sweet unisex scent that sets lime and strawberry over vanilla and sandalwood. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays with you through the day without filling the room. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with evening use close behind. It reads comfortably on both men and women. It opens with the tartness of lime against the sweetness of strawberry. In the heart, floral notes and vanilla soften it into a creamy, gourmand direction. The base of sandalwood and musk dries down powdery and woody, with a slightly synthetic sheen over the fruit.

E Star Five / E*5

7.9

Cerchi Nell'Acqua · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cerchi Nell'Acqua E Star Five / E*5 is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, easy to wear for leisure or at the office. Italian lemon and Calabrian bergamot give it a bright citrus feel, while Sicilian petitgrain and Provençal lavender add a green freshness. Cinnamon and clove bring a spicy warmth, and Indian sandalwood, vetiver and patchouli settle it on a woody, chypre base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter gets very few votes. Leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though it works as a unisex scent. Sisley Eau du Soir and Creed Viking have a close profile.

L'Exotique

7.1

Cerchi Nell'Acqua · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cerchi Nell'Acqua L'Exotique is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent led by citrus and green notes, suited to relaxed days and the office. Lemon zest, mandarin orange, orange zest and bergamot give it a bright citrus top line. Green notes cool it down, while ambergris leaves a soft, resinous trace underneath. Its floral and lightly fruity side, together with sweet, gourmand touches, softens the sharpness. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. It is chosen most for leisure, daily wear and the office, with some votes for sport and evenings. It reads equally well on anyone. Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim and Velixir Poseidon have a close profile.

Tuscia

7.2

Sigilli · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Sigilli Tuscia is a fresh, floral women's perfume with green and powdery touches, and it suits spring and daytime wear best. Most voters recommend it for spring, fall and summer, while winter gets fewer votes. Daily and leisure wear lead, with evening and night out not far behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the vote count is small, so treat those ratings with some caution. Spices open it, floral notes form the heart, and musk settles at the base. The fresh, floral character is softened by green, sweet and woody tones, with a powdery edge. Michael Kors Gold Collection - Rose Radiant Gold and Calvin Klein Cotton Musk have a close profile.

Athunis

7.5

Sigilli · 2010

Green · Spicy · Woody

Sigilli Athunis is a green, woody men's fragrance with earthy and smoky edges and a serious, dry character. Its longevity is rated strong, while the sillage stays moderate, so it sits close rather than filling a room. Only a few people have rated it, so these impressions are tentative. The profile reads clearly masculine. It opens on cedarwood, and vetiver joins the cedar in the heart. The base holds musk and more vetiver. Green and spicy accents sit over the woody body, while earthy, smoky and animal tones give it a rough, dry edge.

Tyrsenoi

7.1

Sigilli · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Sigilli Tyrsenoi pairs marine and ozonic notes with broom, tobacco and poppy, making a fresh, floral fragrance for men. Its longevity is rated strong, while its sillage is moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. It is classed as a masculine scent. It opens with marine and ozonic notes that give an aquatic, green freshness. In the heart, broom, tobacco and poppy add a floral, lightly spicy turn. It settles into herbaceous notes and musk, with sweet, woody and animal accords staying in the background. Gandini Note di Sale and Liquides Imaginaires Sirenis have a close profile.

Le Bain de Minuit

7.3

Cerchi Nell'Acqua · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Cerchi Nell'Acqua Le Bain de Minuit is a unisex scent that pairs a fruity, sweet character with a woody undertone. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though both ratings rest on only a few votes. Being unisex, it suits men and women alike. No clear lean towards a particular season or occasion shows up. Cherry and strawberry open on a juicy, sweet note. In the heart, mandarin orange and cedarwood add a woody weight and a touch of spice to the fruit. Amber and woods dry the scent down onto a warm, woody base. Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men (Eau de Parfum) and Hermès Eau de Mandarine Ambrée have a close profile.

Oli

7.8

Ecuación Natur(a)l · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ecuación Natur(a)l Oli is a unisex fragrance that pairs the brightness of citrus with a resinous, smoky depth. It opens with hyssop, citrus notes and black pepper, which read fresh, green and lightly spicy. In the heart, green tea, myrtle and frankincense come forward while vetiver and patchouli lay a woody base. Myrrh, benzoin, labdanum and amber carry the base into a warm, resinous, oriental finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. It suits men and women alike. Liquides Imaginaires Sancti and Byredo Encens Chembur have a close profile.

Yubris

7.0

Cerchi Nell'Acqua · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cerchi Nell'Acqua Yubris is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent with a green, woody backdrop. Yubris is rated as lasting well, with moderate sillage. Voters place it mostly in leisure and business settings, then daily wear and sport; few pick it for a night out. It reads equally comfortable on men and women. The top opens with rosemary, grapefruit, lime and lemon, and the heart brings freesia, coriander, bergamot and marine notes. In the base, cedarwood, patchouli, ambergris, clary sage and musk settle it onto a woody, lightly spicy ground.