The Perfume Library

18 perfumes

L'Elégant

Parfums MDCI · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Parfums MDCI L'Elégant is a men's fragrance that sets a spicy opening of saffron, cardamom and black pepper against a sweet, woody base of sandalwood, honey and oud. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and evening and leisure are the most named occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters see it as masculine and classic. It opens with saffron, cardamom and black pepper. Towards the heart, iris, cumin and cinnamon add a powdery, spiced warmth, while honey sweetens it. In the base, tonka bean, musk and oud settle into a resinous, woody ground. Parfums MDCI Fêtes Persanes and Yas Perfumes Taj have a close profile.

Rêve de Miel - Eau Savoureuse Parfumante

7.8

Nuxe · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nuxe Rêve de Miel - Eau Savoureuse Parfumante is a sweet, floral and gourmand women's scent that leans towards fall and winter, leisure time and everyday wear. Most voters pick fall and winter, while spring and summer trail behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Nearly half of voters call it feminine, with some also finding it modern or classic. Its profile is close to Kajal Joorie and Rochas Mademoiselle Rochas Couture. It opens bright with bergamot, petitgrain and lemon. In the heart, orange blossom, rose and honey take over, and the floral side turns sweeter. Tonka bean and sandalwood in the base soften everything into a creamy, woody warmth.

Fleur de Coton

7.3

Solinotes · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Solinotes Fleur de Coton is a powdery, creamy unisex scent that opens with bergamot and rosebud and settles into a floral heart of jasmine, rose and violet. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither dominates a room nor disappears. Most voters choose it for leisure and daily wear, with evening and office use not far behind. Being unisex, it sits easily on men and women alike. The top pairs ozonic notes with bergamot, rosebud and rice powder for a fresh, soft start. The heart brings jasmine, rose and violet forward. In the base, vanilla, musk and white cedar sweeten it and leave a creamy, powdery finish.

Gaïac Mystique

7.5

Givenchy · 2015

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Givenchy Gaïac Mystique is a woody, powdery unisex scent built around iris, frankincense and gaiac wood, with tonka bean adding a sweet, creamy softness. Longevity and sillage both come across as moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so this is a first impression. Being unisex, it doesn't lean toward either gender. It has been discontinued. As a whole it has a fresh edge that gives way to sweet and spicy tones. Iris lays a powdery base, while frankincense and gaiac wood add a resinous, woody and slightly earthy weight, with leathery and oriental undertones rounding it out. Perfumes with a close profile include RP Belle Captive / Privé N°9 and Cartier L'Envol (Eau de Parfum).

Aquilone

8.8

Allegro Parfum

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Allegro Parfum Aquilone is a unisex scent that sets marine notes, mandarin orange and ozonic notes over a base of patchouli and oakmoss. Both the longevity and the sillage of Aquilone are rated strong, though only a small number of votes stand behind those ratings. It is unisex and doesn't lean toward either side. It opens with marine notes, mandarin orange and ozonic notes, with the citrus accord leading. In the heart, ambroxan, jasmine and rose add a floral, powdery softness, joined by sweet and creamy tones. Patchouli, oakmoss and labdanum ground the dry-down. Birkholz Nights in Noto and Bois 1920 Fondentarancio have a close profile.