The Perfume Library

Tales from Zanzibar

8.6

Memoirs of a Perfume Collector · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Memoirs of a Perfume Collector Tales from Zanzibar is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy fruitiness with a creamy sweetness, and it suits spring and summer days best. It opens bright and cooling with mint, red mandarin orange, lime and pink pepper. In the heart, coconut, blackcurrant and guava build a sweet, creamy fruit accord. The base of candied fruits, ambergris, musk and oud settles it onto a soft, woody ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, and can carry into the evening. Masculine and modern votes run close, with a fair share calling it feminine. Mes Bisous Passion Island and Molinard Figue have a close profile.

A Night in Marrakesh

7.8

Memoirs of a Perfume Collector · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Memoirs of a Perfume Collector A Night in Marrakesh is a spicy, resinous unisex scent suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, sitting in between. It opens with Moroccan bergamot, cardamom and almond, with vetiver alongside. In the heart, cinnamon, saffron, ginger, coffee and Moroccan rose build a spicy, sweet floral warmth. It settles into honey, amber, patchouli and Cambodian oud, woody and resinous.

Origins of the Collector

8.3

Memoirs of a Perfume Collector · 2022

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Memoirs of a Perfume Collector Origins of the Collector is a unisex woody, spicy scent built on caramel, espresso and patchouli at its heart, softened by amber and vanilla. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. It is described as unisex. Frankincense sits on top, with caramel, espresso and patchouli in the heart. In the base, amber, vanilla, ambrette, Peru balsam and musk sweeten and soften the whole. The overall feel is spicy, resinous and earthy, with a smoky edge. Etro Patchouly (Eau de Toilette) and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

Beyond the Pashtun Summit

8.2

Memoirs of a Perfume Collector · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Memoirs of a Perfume Collector Beyond the Pashtun Summit is a unisex scent built around hashish, oud and leather, sweet, spicy and smoky in character. It opens with hashish, pomegranate and davana, a fruity sweetness set against a smoky backdrop. The heart of labdanum, naswar, cistus absolute and poppy adds a resinous, spicy warmth. Oud, leather, sandalwood and deer musk in the base deepen the woody, leathery side. Voters find both its longevity and sillage strong, so it lingers on skin and fills the air around you. Its dense, oriental build suits cooler weather and evenings, and it sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. Byredo Tobacco Mandarin and Clive Christian C: Woody Leather have a close profile.

Memoirs of a Perfume Collector · 2022

Aquatic · Woody · Animal

Memoirs of a Perfume Collector

Floral · Sweet · Woody

Calms · 2025

Scent Social · 2021