The Perfume Library

Dezember

7.1

Erik Kormann · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Erik Kormann Dezember is a unisex scent that opens with lime, cardamom and pink pepper, then softens into rose and patchouli. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring close behind. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, with some votes for evening and office. Opinion is split between masculine and feminine. Citrus and green accents come first, with cardamom and pink pepper adding spice. The heart holds rose, gurjum balsam and elemi resin; patchouli, musk and Peru balsam settle it into a sweet, woody, earthy base.

September (2013)

6.7

Erik Kormann · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Erik Kormann September opens with grapefruit and orange, a fresh, fruity unisex scent that settles into musk and woody notes. Grapefruit and orange give the top a bright citrus feel. Amberketal and ISO-E-Super make up the heart, adding a synthetic, lightly spicy texture. The base of musk, javanol and Timberol® lays down a woody foundation, with the sweetness staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with fall close behind. It is picked mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Bvlgari Le Gemme Tygar and Dunhill Icon Racing have a close profile.

Abrakabarber

7.7

Erik Kormann · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Erik Kormann Abrakabarber is a fresh, smoky unisex fragrance that sets the coolness of pink pepper, juniper and galbanum against vanilla and leather. It opens with pink pepper, juniper, lime and galbanum, sharp and green. In the heart, osmanthus, Atlas cedar and smoke bring a woody, resinous feel. Vanilla, vetiver, leather and tonka bean sweeten and soften the base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business get the most votes. It reads more masculine than feminine. Féraud Nuit des Sens and Creed Royal Oud have a close profile.

Steampunk - Viola

7.0

Erik Kormann · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Erik Kormann Steampunk - Viola opens with violet and lime, a fresh, green-leaning unisex scent. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters suggest spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it doesn't lean to either side. Violet and lime come first, with floral notes, ylang-ylang and cashmeran in the heart. Cedarwood and elemi resin ground it in the base, giving a woody, resinous footing. Powdery, spicy and synthetic touches run through the accords.

Famagusta

7.3

Erik Kormann · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Erik Kormann Famagusta is a unisex chypre with a fresh, green character, setting floral lightness against a woody depth. It opens with sweet acacia. The heart holds tonka bean, oakmoss and vetiver, where the sweetness rests on a green, earthy base. In the base, patchouli, musk and cedarwood dry it down into a woody, spicy finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Feminine votes edge out masculine ones, though both are sizeable, so it sits between the two. Its profile is close to Sisley Soir de Lune and Balenciaga Balenciaga.

August

6.8

Erik Kormann · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Erik Kormann August is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a green floral streak; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with evenings and nights rarely chosen. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads comfortably both ways. It opens with petitgrain and mandarin orange keeping the citrus in front, while lily of the valley adds a soft floral note in the heart. In the base, ISO-E-Super and musk close it with a woody, slightly synthetic cleanness. Erik Kormann August (2013) and Xerjoff Renaissance have a close profile.

Eau de Froehliche

6.7

Erik Kormann · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Erik Kormann Eau de Froehliche is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter and suits leisure hours and evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind. Leisure, evening and night out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Slightly more voters call it feminine, though a good number see it as masculine. It has been discontinued. It opens with raspberry, cardamom and fruity notes, giving a fruity, spicy start. The heart of tonka bean, frankincense and orris butter adds a powdery, resinous softness. The base of tolu balm, vanilla absolute, patchouli and rosewood leaves a woody, slightly smoky, oriental warmth.

November

7.8

Erik Kormann · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Erik Kormann November is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that deepens into spice, resin and wood. It opens with iris, rosewood and cardamom, with frankincense adding a resinous edge. In the heart, cedarwood, fir balsam and heliotrope build a woody, powdery base. Benzoin, chocolate and tonka bean sweeten the dry-down, frankincense keeps the resin present, and a smoky note stays in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes are almost equal, so it suits both. Guerlain Bois d'Arménie and Andrée Putman Tan d'Epices have a close profile.

Juli

7.3

Erik Kormann · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Erik Kormann Juli is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with green mandarin orange and grapefruit for a bright citrus feel. In the heart, jasmine, fig leaf and mint carry a green freshness, while cedar and vetiver settle it onto a woody base. Fruity and lightly spicy touches run through it.

Eau de Froehliche No. 2

7.2

Erik Kormann · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Erik Kormann Eau de Froehliche No. 2 is a fresh, woody unisex scent that pairs bergamot and mint with rose, aniseed and frankincense; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a soft trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost even, so it doesn't lean either way. Bergamot and mint open on a fresh, citrusy note. In the heart, floral notes, rose and aniseed add a spicy, green edge. The base of gaiac wood, woods, frankincense and musk settles it into a resinous, slightly smoky woodiness. Clive Christian Matsukita and Etro ManRose have a close profile.

Eau de Froehliche No. 3

6.8

Erik Kormann · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Erik Kormann Eau de Froehliche No. 3 is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the office. It has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and name leisure and daily wear as the occasions it fits. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. It opens with lemon, blackcurrant and pink pepper. The heart brings melon, rose, rosemary and lychee, with geranium and leaves adding to the green side. As it dries, cashmeran, cedar and sandalwood form a woody, resinous and slightly smoky base. Lush Breath of God and Marc Gebauer Berserker have a close profile.

September

5.6

Erik Kormann · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Erik Kormann September is a unisex scent that softens the freshness of pink grapefruit and lemon grass with jasmine and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. It opens with vodka, pink grapefruit and lemon grass, giving a fresh, citrusy and slightly green start. Jasmine adds a soft floral note in the heart. Musk, amber and sandalwood sweeten the base and leave a woody, resinous trail. Voters find the longevity and sillage moderate. It is most often recommended for fall and spring, for leisure and daily wear. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it reads as truly unisex. Ard Al Zaafaran Dirham and Rasasi Arba Wardat have a close profile.

Steampunk - Aero

5.9

Erik Kormann · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Erik Kormann Steampunk - Aero is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards leisure and everyday wear. It opens with elderflower syrup, whose sweetness gives it a fruity, floral edge. Floral notes carry the heart, while vetiver and woody notes steady the base. The overall impression is fresh, green and slightly synthetic. Most voters pick it for leisure, daytime and the office, and fewer for evenings or nights out. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. The Woods Collection Green Walk and Marc-Antoine Barrois Tilia have a close profile.

August (2013)

6.7

Erik Kormann · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Erik Kormann August is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance led by galbanum, mandarin orange and coriander, and it leans towards easy daytime wear. It opens with galbanum, mandarin orange, coriander and neroli, a green, lightly spicy freshness. In the heart, lily of the valley, ISO-E-Super and fruits add a soft floral and fruity touch, and musk sits underneath. The accords also include synthetic and woody tones. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick leisure, daily wear and the office; evening and night out come further behind. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though many voters call it feminine. Agatha Ruiz de la Prada Flor and Wackelwasser Wackelwasser Light have a close profile.

Erik Kormann · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Woody