The Perfume Library

8 perfumes

Silk

Jalaine Fragrances · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Jalaine Fragrances Silk is a unisex scent that pairs marine notes with vanilla and ambergris, moving from a fresh, aquatic start to a sweet, powdery base. It is a strong wearer: longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so take those ratings as indicative only. It reads comfortably on both men and women. Marine notes give the opening a fresh, aquatic feel. Vanilla in the heart sweetens it and adds a creamy, gourmand softness. Ambergris settles into a woody, powdery warmth at the base, while floral and oriental touches stay in the background. Robberto Antonio Aqua Homme and Burberry Amber Heath have a close profile.

Patchouli

8.7

Jalaine Fragrances · 2005

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Jalaine Fragrances Patchouli is a unisex scent that softens Tunisian patchouli with musk and vanilla. It reads as a single piece: the earthy, woody character of patchouli is wrapped in vanilla's sweetness, while musk settles it onto a powdery, faintly animalic base. Fresh and fruity touches stay in the background, and the spicy, resinous side adds warmth. A gourmand, oriental feel carries the whole. With so few notes, the composition presents patchouli in a sweet frame without weighing it down. Essenzialmente Laura Ebano and Al Haramain Dubai Tower have a close profile.