The Perfume Library

Vêpres Siciliennes

7.8

Parfums MDCI · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums MDCI Vêpres Siciliennes is a fresh, citrus-and-floral women's fragrance with a fruity, sweet side. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business and evening also getting votes. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it classic or modern. The top opens with orange, mandarin orange and grapefruit, sharpened by pepper and cardamom. In the heart, jasmine, orange blossom and rose build a floral core. The base sweetens and softens with vanilla, peach and musk, leaving a powdery trail.

Caravelle Épicée

7.7

Frapin · 2007

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Frapin Caravelle Épicée is a warm unisex scent where spice, sweetness and smoky wood meet, leaning clearly towards the spicy and gourmand side. It opens with coriander and nutmeg for a spiced start. In the heart, gaiac wood, pimento, pepper and thyme add a woody, earthy warmth. The base of sandalwood, tobacco, patchouli and ambergris settles into something sweet, resinous and smoky. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as unisex. Une Nuit Nomade Suma Oriental and Tauer Perfumes Sundowner have a close profile.

Passion Boisée

7.7

Frapin · 2007

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Frapin Passion Boisée is a unisex scent where sweet, spicy citrus sits on a woody, leathery, earthy base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening not far off, and it mostly reads as masculine. It opens with nutmeg and tangerine, a spicy, fruity start. Cedar, oakmoss and rum form the heart, and it settles into leather and patchouli, which give it a warm, earthy, woody depth. Aigner In Leather Man and Mancera Cedrat Boise have a close profile.

Esprit de Fleurs

7.1

Frapin · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Frapin Esprit de Fleurs opens with grapefruit, tangerine and bergamot and settles into a jasmine and rose heart, a fresh unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer; it has been discontinued. The citrus notes give a bright, slightly green freshness at first. In the heart, jasmine and rose come forward, with basil and pepper adding a light spice and red berries a fruity sweetness. Vetiver, cedar, vanilla and orris root carry the base, dry and softly powdery. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. Kiton Napoli and Salvador Dali Eau de Dali have a close profile.

Mitchell and Peach · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cofinluxe · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral