The Perfume Library

14 perfumes

The Hedonist

Cult of Scent · 2014

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Cult of Scent The Hedonist is a leathery, smoky unisex fragrance built on Russian leather, castoreum, frankincense and woods. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of ratings means this is only a rough guide. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. Russian leather and castoreum form a leathery, animalic backbone. Frankincense adds a resinous, smoky layer, while the woods give an earthy, woody base. Spicy and synthetic touches stay in the background, leaving a dry, dark leather scent. Le Labo Cuir 28 and Tauerville Incense Flash have a close profile.

Sweet Libertine

6.6

Cult of Scent · 2009

Floral · Green · Sweet

Cult of Scent Sweet Libertine is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, green character against sweet, spicy and smoky tones. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good by those who have voted, though the number of votes is small, so this is an early impression rather than a firm verdict. Being unisex, it suits both men and women equally well. Ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose form a floral core, while woods and frankincense add a woody, smoky depth beneath them. Sweet and spicy accords come forward alongside the flowers, and the green and animal tones give the scent a sharper, slightly synthetic edge.