The Perfume Library

Chypre Azural

7.6

Les Indémodables · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Indémodables Chypre Azural is a fresh unisex chypre that most voters place in summer and spring, and in easy daytime wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays present without pushing itself on a room. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office, and rarely for winter. Opinion is split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. Tarocco orange and tarragon give it a fresh, green, citrusy lift. Egyptian Rosa centifolia absolute adds a soft floral touch, while Sicilian cedar, ambergris and Indonesian patchouli anchor the chypre character on a woody base. The overall impression is clean, lightly fruity and touched by spice.

Fougère Emeraude

7.8

Les Indémodables · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Les Indémodables Fougère Emeraude is a unisex scent that softens the fresh, green fougère of French lavender and clary sage with mimosa and tuberose. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind and winter the least chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine and sits close to both. Lavender and clary sage build a cool, green, slightly spicy fougère frame. Mimosa and Indian tuberose add a floral, powdery, creamy softness on top, and Venezuelan tonka bean absolute brings a light sweetness to the whole.

Cuir de Chine

7.5

Les Indémodables · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Les Indémodables Cuir de Chine is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with green, sweet and leathery touches. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend autumn and spring, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either. The notes read as a single layer: Chinese osmanthus and Egyptian jasmine absolute bring a floral, fruity sweetness, French clary sage adds freshness and green, and Turkish light tobacco absolute gives a spicy, leathery dryness. The leather accord never overwhelms the flowers; it frames them with a soft backdrop. Osmanthus Interdite and Inlé have a close profile.

Oriental Velours

7.0

Les Indémodables · 2016

Floral · Green · Sweet

Les Indémodables Oriental Velours is a unisex scent where Somalian myrrh, Haitian vetiver and spruce meet a floral veil, giving a woody, resinous character. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: Somalian myrrh and Haitian vetiver lay a resinous, earthy and faintly smoky base, while spruce adds a green coolness. Green bourbon vanilla softens the sweetness at the edges, and Jasminum auriculatum brings a floral tone. The spicy, oriental side stays present throughout. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for leisure time and evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes lean slightly masculine, yet it reads as unisex. Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum and Xerjoff Java Blossom have a close profile.

Escale en Haïti

7.2

Les Indémodables · 2020

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Les Indémodables Escale en Haïti is a fresh, green and spicy unisex scent built around Haitian vetiver and Macedonian juniper berry. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. It reads more masculine than feminine to those who voted, though it works as unisex. An earthy, green vetiver leads, while juniper berry adds a fresh, slightly resinous lift. La Réunion pink pepper brings the spice, Somalian myrrh adds woody depth, and Venezuelan tonka bean rounds it with a little softness. L'Atelier Français des Matières Vetiver de Pierre and Essential Parfums Mon Vetiver have a close profile.