The Perfume Library

Darley

7.8

Parfums de Marly · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums de Marly Darley is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a spicy, woody base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, with autumn and summer close behind and winter trailing. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure, and nearly half of voters call it masculine. Bergamot, lemon and mint bring the initial coolness. The heart of orange blossom, lavender, rosemary, cinnamon and rose adds green, floral and lightly spicy touches. In the base, patchouli, sandalwood, amber and tonka bean soften it into a powdery, creamy, sweet woodiness.

Oud Save the Queen (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Atkinsons · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Atkinsons Oud Save the Queen Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral oriental with spicy, woody and resinous sides, best suited to evenings and the cooler months. It opens with bergamot and Earl Grey tea, then clove, jasmine and orange blossom form a spicy, floral sweetness in the heart. Gaiac wood and oud lay a woody, resinous base, and the scent dries down warm and sweet. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer plays little part. It leans towards evening and night-out wear. Votes lean feminine, though some read it as masculine. Floris Honey Oud and Penhaligon's Oud de Nil have a close profile.

Boucheron (1988) (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Boucheron · 1988

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Boucheron (1988) is a floral, sweet and spicy women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is suggested most often for evenings and nights out. It reads classic and clearly feminine. It opens with orange blossom, apricot, mandarin orange and bergamot. In the heart, iris, tuberose and jasmine build a floral body. At the base, vanilla, amber, sandalwood and tonka bean settle it into a sweet, woody, powdery finish. Chloé Chloé (1975) and Hermès 24, Faubourg have a close profile.

Chatoyant

7.0

Rouge Bunny Rouge · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rouge Bunny Rouge Chatoyant is a women's fragrance that pairs bright citrus freshness with a floral, gently sweet base. Longevity is rated good, while sillage is moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of ratings is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. It opens with bergamot and lemon for a fresh lift. The heart is a floral bouquet of orchid, jasmine, rose and lily of the valley. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla, cedarwood and musk soften it into a powdery, woody sweetness, with fruity and spicy touches among the accords.

Oriental Dream

6.2

Angel Schlesser · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Angel Schlesser Oriental Dream is a sweet, woody and powdery men's fragrance that opens with bergamot, tangerine and blackcurrant and settles into vanilla, amber and patchouli; it has been discontinued. The opening is fresh and fruity, built from bergamot, tangerine, orange and blackcurrant, with galbanum adding a green edge. In the heart, lavender, jasmine and African orange blossom bring a soft floral touch. The base turns sweeter with vanilla and amber, while sandalwood, cedar and patchouli give it a warm, resinous woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters lean towards leisure, nights out and evenings. Although it is marketed for men, nearly as many voters find it feminine as masculine, so it sits between the two. Rochas Man and Joop! Thrill Man have a close profile.

Gabriela Sabatini · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Brocard · 2021

Saint James · 2004

Synthetic · Spicy · Powdery

LabSolue

Boucheron · 2010