The Perfume Library

Ambre 114

8.1

Histoires de Parfums · 2008

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Histoires de Parfums Ambre 114 is a sweet, spicy amber scent: resinous, powdery and woody in its warmth, worn as a unisex fragrance. It opens with nutmeg and thyme, which give it a spicy start. In the heart, cedar, patchouli, vetiver and sandalwood build a woody, earthy base, with rose and geranium softening it slightly. In the base, amber, vanilla, benzoin and tonka bean sweeten the scent into a gourmand, powdery warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. Franck Boclet Patchouli and Berry Cœur Noir have a close profile.

1740

8.0

Histoires de Parfums · 2008

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Histoires de Parfums 1740 is a spicy, leathery men's fragrance suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer a distant last. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and less for daily wear. Voters mostly read it as masculine and classic. It opens with bergamot and davana, then coriander, cardamom and patchouli add a spicy heart. The base is led by labdanum, cedar, immortelle, vanilla, birch and leather, so the scent turns sweet, smoky and earthy, with a resinous warmth. Marc Gebauer Air Tiger and Dior Leather Oud have a close profile.

1899

8.0

Histoires de Parfums · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Histoires de Parfums 1899 is a floral, spicy men's fragrance that opens on bergamot, black pepper and juniper and settles into vanilla and amber. The opening is bright but sharp, with Italian bergamot, black pepper and juniper. In the heart, Florentine iris, orange blossom and cinnamon bring a powdery floral side softened by spice. The base of vetiver, vanilla and amber leaves a sweet, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring follows closely, and summer is the least chosen season. It is worn most for leisure and evenings. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share read it as feminine. Dior Dior Homme Intense has a close profile.

This is not a Blue Bottle 1.2 / Ceci n'est pas un Flacon Bleu 1.2

7.7

Histoires de Parfums · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Histoires de Parfums This is not a Blue Bottle 1.2 / Ceci n'est pas un Flacon Bleu 1.2 is a fresh, green, floral unisex scent built around ivy, pink pepper and lily of the valley, leaning towards spring and summer days. It opens with ivy and pink pepper, green with a light spice. The heart of lily of the valley, ylang-ylang and lilac forms a floral frame. It dries down to sandalwood, vanilla and white musk, turning powdery, creamy and slightly sweet, with fruity and synthetic touches among the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Feminine leads the character votes, though a fair share call it masculine.

1725

7.6

Histoires de Parfums

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Histoires de Parfums 1725 is a fresh, woody fougère for men that links the brightness of lemon, bergamot and grapefruit to the spicy coolness of lavender and star anise. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer and winter less favoured. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and suits evenings and the office too. Most voters read it as masculine. Citrus notes give it a lively, fresh start. In the heart, lavender and star anise pull it in a floral, spicy direction. As it dries, a base of cedar and sandalwood is softened by the sweet, powdery warmth of vanilla, almond and amber. Deco Ernest and Canali Winter Tale have a close profile.

1889 - Moulin Rouge

7.7

Histoires de Parfums · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Histoires de Parfums 1889 - Moulin Rouge is a floral, sweet fragrance that blends spice, fruit and a powdery animal warmth, with a clearly feminine character. It opens with mandarin orange, plum and cinnamon, a fruity sweetness warmed by spice. Absinth and damask rose lead the heart, and fur, iris, patchouli and musk settle into a powdery, leathery, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, with summer a small minority. It is chosen mostly for evening and nights out, while daily and office wear come further behind. About half of voters call it feminine, and a good share find it classic. Givenchy Organza Indécence and Givenchy Very Irrésistible L'Intense have a close profile.

1828

7.7

Histoires de Parfums · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Histoires de Parfums 1828 is a fresh, citrusy and green masculine scent led by Italian lemon, mandarin orange and vetiver. The top notes of Italian lemon, mandarin orange, grapefruit and eucalyptus open bright and cool. Nutmeg and black pepper add spice in the heart, while vetiver, frankincense and Atlas cedar set a woody base, with patchouli and Siberian pine cone keeping it green. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without fading quickly. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Most votes call it masculine and classic. Welton Ryokucha and Hervé Gambs Jardin Privé have a close profile.

1969

7.2

Histoires de Parfums · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Histoires de Parfums 1969 is a sweet unisex scent where peach, coffee and chocolate meet a floral, spicy heart. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick it for fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with peach and fruits, a sweet fruity start. The heart of rose, white blossoms, clove and cardamom balances floral and spicy tones. In the base, coffee and chocolate bring the gourmand side, while patchouli and white musk soften it into a smooth finish.

1826

7.5

Histoires de Parfums · 2001

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Histoires de Parfums 1826 opens with mandarin orange and bergamot, warms with cinnamon, ginger and violet, and rests on vanilla and amber: a floral-spicy perfume for women. The top is bright with mandarin orange and bergamot, then cinnamon and ginger bring spice to the heart, softened by violet and white blossoms. The base of frankincense, patchouli, vanilla, amber and white musk settles into a sweet, powdery, slightly smoky warmth, with earthy and woody tones keeping the sweetness in check. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it suits daily and leisure wear best, with business and evening close behind. Most voters read it as feminine.

Noir Patchouli

7.3

Histoires de Parfums

Floral · Green · Spicy

Histoires de Parfums Noir Patchouli is a woody, spicy and earthy unisex scent built around patchouli, leather and vanilla. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer well back. It is most often matched with evenings and nights out, though it also suits leisure time. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly in between. Coriander and cardamom add spice at the top, and patchouli is there from the first moment. In the heart, floral notes and juniper berry join it with a green edge. The base settles into leather, moss and vetiver, while musk and vanilla soften the dryness. The overall feel is resinous, leathery and slightly sweet. Guerlain Patchouli Ardent and Nishane Shem have a close profile.

1804

7.1

Histoires de Parfums · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Histoires de Parfums 1804 is a floral, spicy women's fragrance that sets the fruity sweetness of peach, tiaré and pineapple against the warmth of vanilla and benzoin. It opens fresh and fruity with Corsican peach, tiaré and Hawaiian pineapple. In the heart, Moroccan rose, lily of the valley and Jasminum auriculatum carry the floral side while clove and nutmeg add spice. The base of vanilla, benzoin, sandalwood and white musk dries down sweet, woody and warm. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, though it also wears comfortably in summer. It is chosen most often for leisure and evenings. Votes lean clearly feminine, though some call it masculine.

This is not a Blue Bottle 1.1 / Ceci n'est pas un Flacon Bleu 1.1

6.5

Histoires de Parfums · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Histoires de Parfums This is not a Blue Bottle 1.1 / Ceci n'est pas un Flacon Bleu 1.1 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens on orange and aldehydes. Orange and aldehydes give the top a bright, clean start. In the heart, geranium and honey add a floral, sweet softness. Musk, amber and patchouli form a woody, lightly spicy base. Overall it reads fresh, fruity and a little synthetic. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters suggest spring, fall and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Most voters find it masculine, though a good share call it feminine.

Tubéreuse 3 Animale

7.8

Histoires de Parfums · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Histoires de Parfums Tubéreuse 3 Animale is a unisex fragrance for fall and winter evenings, setting tuberose against a sweet, animalic and smoky base; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with kumquat and neroli, while tuberose sits at the centre from the start. In the heart, herbs and plum deepen the sweet floral character with a fruity edge. The base brings blond tobacco and immortelle, and the scent dries down spicy, woody and smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. It reads more feminine than masculine. Those after a close profile could also look at Dior Poison (Esprit de Parfum) and bdk Parfums Tabac Rose.

This is not a Blue Bottle 1.3 / Ceci n'est pas un Flacon Bleu 1.3

7.2

Histoires de Parfums · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Histoires de Parfums This is not a Blue Bottle 1.3 / Ceci n'est pas un Flacon Bleu 1.3 is a fresh, spicy floral with a leathery, woody base, made for men and women alike. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer a little behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it favors neither. It opens on blood orange. In the heart, saffron and rose add a spicy, floral tone. Leather and patchouli settle into a woody base. Its profile is close to Montale Aoud Moon and Parle Moi de Parfum Saffron Wood/91.

Édition Rare - Veni

7.5

Histoires de Parfums · 2013

Floral · Green · Sweet

Histoires de Parfums Édition Rare - Veni is a unisex scent that holds sweet and green, spice and resin together, giving a gourmand, oriental body a floral touch. It opens with cardamom absolute, galbanum, cinnamon and lavender side by side, a green and spicy start. In the heart, gaiac wood, saffron and carnation come forward. The base turns sweet with caramel and vanilla, while benzoin and resins leave a warm, dense trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night out. It reads somewhat masculine, though it is a unisex perfume. Penhaligon's Halfeti and Roja Parfums Amber have a close profile.

1876

7.0

Histoires de Parfums · 2001

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Histoires de Parfums 1876 is a floral, spicy fragrance for women, chosen most often for autumn and spring. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: present through much of the day without being loud. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter. It suits leisure, evenings and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it classic. It opens fresh and fruity with bergamot, lychee and orange. The heart turns spicy, with Moldovan rose and iris alongside cinnamon, cumin and carnation. The base leaves a sweet, powdery, woody warmth from vanilla, sandalwood and white musk.

Édition Rare - Ambrarem

7.2

Histoires de Parfums · 2011

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Histoires de Parfums Édition Rare - Ambrarem is a sweet, spicy, resinous and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with pink pepper and elemi resin, and the heart brings oud, orris absolute and saffron forward. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, sandalwood, amber and castoreum absolute carry the sweetness into a warm, leathery, animal and smoky finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out rather than summer heat. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share read it as feminine. Lattafa Oud Mood Elixir and Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Ambre Doré have a close profile.

Blanc Violette

7.1

Histoires de Parfums · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

Histoires de Parfums Blanc Violette is a fresh, floral and powdery women's scent that leans towards spring and summer, and towards daytime and office wear. It opens with bergamot, iris and violet; violet continues in the heart alongside star anise and ylang-ylang. The base of vanilla, white musk, sandalwood and rice powder softens and sweetens it. A green freshness sits over a powdery, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine. Its profile is close to Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile (Eau de Parfum) and Dior Remember Me.

Édition Rare - Pétroleum

7.5

Histoires de Parfums · 2011

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

Histoires de Parfums Édition Rare - Pétroleum is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that sets oud, rose and leather against the animal warmth of patchouli and civet absolute. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. The top holds oud, orange, bergamot and aldehydes, with the orange and bergamot lightening the first moments before amber, rose and oud take over in the heart. The base is led by leather, patchouli, white musk and civet absolute, settling into a woody, earthy, leathery character.

7753

7.4

Histoires de Parfums · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Histoires de Parfums 7753 is a fresh, green and floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, and suits leisure and everyday wear best. Italian bergamot, Indian prickly ash, ivy and galbanum open it with a citrusy, green brightness. In the heart, tuberose, heliotrope and prickly pear add a soft, slightly fruity floral note. Vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss form a woody base, with creamy and sweet shades sitting quietly behind. Most voters pick spring and summer, though fall is not far behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most call it feminine, but some read it as classic or modern. Perfumes with a close profile include Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream and Ruth Mastenbrœk Amorosa.

1873

6.2

Histoires de Parfums · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Histoires de Parfums 1873 is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daytime and office wear more than evenings or nights out. Half of voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. It opens with a bright mix of orange, lemon, bergamot and grapefruit. Orange blossom, violet and lavender bring a soft floral heart. In the base, vanilla, caramel and white musk sweeten and smooth the scent, while green and spicy shades stay in the background. Claus Porto 4 - Agua Clementina and Acca Kappa Green Mandarin have a close profile.

Tubéreuse 1 Capricieuse

7.4

Histoires de Parfums · 2010

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Histoires de Parfums Tubéreuse 1 Capricieuse is a floral, oriental women's fragrance that sets tuberose in a sweet, spicy and faintly leathery frame. It opens with bergamot, tuberose and saffron together; in the heart, ylang-ylang and iris pull the floral structure in a powdery direction. Tuberose carries on into the base, where cocoa and suede make the scent sweet, soft and warmly animalic. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. More than half of voters read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine.

Édition Rare - Rosam

7.3

Histoires de Parfums · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Histoires de Parfums Édition Rare - Rosam is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, pairing rose with oud over a sweet, spicy base. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings or nights out; summer is rarely chosen. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. It opens with citrus notes and rose, then rose absolute, saffron and frankincense lead the heart. Patchouli, amber, oud and sandalwood in the base make it woody, resinous and slightly smoky. The floral sweetness is balanced by spicy and earthy tones. Tom Ford Oud Fleur and Montale Fantastic Oud have a close profile.

Tubéreuse 2 Virginale

6.9

Histoires de Parfums · 2010

Floral · Green · Fruity

Histoires de Parfums Tubéreuse 2 Virginale is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days and evenings out. Tuberose appears in the top, the heart and the base, with cherry and mandarin orange adding a fruity brightness at the start. In the heart, frangipani, jasmine and tiaré widen the floral picture. The base of vanilla and patchouli sweetens it and settles into a woody, powdery ground, softened by blond woods. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and night out, evening and leisure are the most chosen occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Attri Sham and Kenzo Jeu d'Amour L'Élixir have a close profile.