The Perfume Library

Fleur des Fleurs / Une Nuit à Bali

7.0

Une Nuit Nomade · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Une Nuit Nomade Fleur des Fleurs / Une Nuit à Bali is a floral scent for women that most voters place in spring and summer, for relaxed, everyday wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and office use also in the mix. Voters mostly read it as feminine. It opens fresh and lightly spicy with saffron, grapefruit and bergamot. The heart is floral, built on wisteria, ylang-ylang and tuberose. In the base, oud, vanilla and sandalwood settle it into a sweet, woody, creamy finish.

Istanbul (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Gallivant · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Gallivant Istanbul Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens with the spicy trio of bergamot, red thyme and cardamom, moves through opoponax, lavender absolute and patchouli, and settles on a sweet base of vanilla and amber. Bergamot, red thyme and cardamom come first; opoponax, lavender absolute, patchouli and Egyptian geranium then add a resinous, floral depth. In the base, musk, sandalwood, tonka bean, amber and vanilla leave it powdery, creamy and sweetly oriental. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring follows, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it suits either. Astrophil & Stella Amberlievable and Hayari FeHom have a close profile.

Bal Musqué

7.5

Nez à Nez

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Nez à Nez Bal Musqué is a sweet, spicy floral that suits fall and winter evenings and reads as feminine. Liquorice and bergamot open it; in the heart, magnolia, rose and ylang-ylang form a floral base, while cinnamon and cherry pit add a spicy, gourmand edge. The base of musk, vanilla and tolu balm softens everything, and leather gives the woody, powdery feel a slight firmness. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage moderate. Most pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. Most voters see it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Stendhal Ambre Sublime and Dunhill Desire for a Woman have a close profile.

London (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Gallivant · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Gallivant London Eau de Parfum pairs a fresh, green floral character with a woody, leathery base, and it suits men and women alike as a unisex scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter comes last. Leisure and daily wear lead, with the office not far behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with cucumber and violet leaf absolute, cool and green. In the heart, orris root, rose and May rose absolute soften the floral side. The base builds a woody frame from cedarwood, patchouli and sandalwood, while leather and suede add a dry, leathery warmth in the dry-down. Ormonde Jayne 4. Montabaco (Parfum) and Jeanne en Provence Acqua have a close profile.

Tel Aviv

6.9

Gallivant · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gallivant Tel Aviv is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent where citrus and white flowers lead, with a green edge that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear come up most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. It opens with bergamot and clementine for a bright citrus lift, while blackcurrant bud absolute adds a green, fruity note. The heart is floral, built on jasmine sambac absolute, rose, ylang-ylang and freesia. In the base, benzoin and sandalwood settle it into a soft, powdery, creamy woodiness.

Marron Chic

7.1

Nez à Nez

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nez à Nez Marron Chic is a unisex gourmand that moves from a floral, fruity opening into the sweet, powdery warmth of cocoa and resin; it has been discontinued. The top is bright with citrus notes, kumquat and orange blossom. In the heart, iris, violet and cocoa bring a soft, sweet, powdery feel. The base of vetiver, labdanum and benzoin settles the scent on a woody, resinous and slightly earthy ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead. Over half of voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine.

Ambre à Sade

7.1

Nez à Nez · 2009

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Nez à Nez Ambre à Sade is a feminine scent that sets a fruity, gourmand sweetness against spice, wood and leather; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure and daily wear following. Most voters read it as feminine. The top is blackberry, caramel, strawberry and woodland strawberry. In the heart, cinnamon tree, Virginia cedar and raspberry add spice and wood to the sweetness. The base of Russian leather, vanilla, tonka bean and patchouli settles warm and leathery. Stéphane Humbert Lucas Venom Incarnat and French Avenue Veneno Scarlet have a close profile.

Berlin

6.4

Gallivant · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Atelier d'Artiste

7.7

Nez à Nez

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Nez à Nez Atelier d'Artiste is a unisex fragrance that opens on black grape, cognac and rum, with a fruity, sweet and smoky character. It has been discontinued. It begins with black grape, cognac and rum, a fruity, slightly boozy start. In the heart, juniper, patchouli and vetiver lay down an earthy, woody base, while raspberry adds a sweet fruit note. The base carries leather, tobacco and coffee for the smoky side, softened by vanilla and heliotrope. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either. Jovoy Pavillon Rouge and Tom Ford Black Orchid (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Murmure des Dieux (2016)

7.2

Une Nuit Nomade · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Une Nuit Nomade Murmure des Dieux is a unisex perfume that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, creamy base; it has been discontinued, but it suits spring and summer days and relaxed daily wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine or classic. The top opens with sesame, rice, cardamom and fennel, giving a spicy, green lightness. In the heart, frangipani, jasmine sambac, magnolia and tonka bean bring a floral, powdery softness. The base of vanilla, white musk and ambergris settles it into a creamy, sweet finish.

Vanithé

7.4

Nez à Nez

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nez à Nez Vanithé is a feminine scent built on Earl Grey tea, jasmine tea and vanilla, moving between fresh and sweet; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer not far behind and winter the least chosen season. It leans towards daily wear and the office, and less towards evenings. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens fresh, green and citrusy with rosemary, vervain and Earl Grey tea. Jasmine tea, gaiac wood and cedarwood form a woody heart. The base of vanilla, honey, tonka bean and benzoin sweetens it into a powdery, gourmand warmth.

Los Angeles (Eau de Parfum)

6.1

Gallivant · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Gallivant Los Angeles Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that sets bright pineapple and mandarin orange against a floral heart of narcissus absolute and tuberose. It opens with pineapple, mandarin orange, eucalyptus and clary sage, a fresh start with a light spicy edge. The heart turns floral with narcissus absolute and tuberose. In the base, musk, gaiac wood and heliotrope settle it into a powdery, woody and slightly sweet finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It leans towards leisure and nights out, and most voters read it as feminine.

Bois d'Enfants

7.1

Maison Rebatchi · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Maison Rebatchi Bois d'Enfants is a unisex fragrance that suits spring and summer days, with a fresh, green character softened by a touch of sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither dominates nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, autumn comes next, and winter is the least chosen season. Leisure time, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though it wears comfortably as unisex. It opens with bergamot, rose and pink pepper, bright and lightly spicy. In the heart, cedar, pine, iris, freesia and frankincense build a green, woody backdrop. At the base, sandalwood, vanilla, musk, raspberry and fir balsam sweeten and soften it. Nicolaï Rose Intense and Histoires de Parfums Vert Pivoine have a close profile.

Bouche Baie

6.7

Nez à Nez · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nez à Nez Bouche Baie is a floral, fruity gourmand: sweet, lightly powdery and feminine in character, best suited to fall and winter evenings. It has been discontinued. It opens with passion fruit, red currant and blackberry, with blackcurrant rounding out the fruit. In the heart, nectarine, orange blossom and jasmine bring a soft floral side. The base of coconut milk, honey and almond turns it gourmand, while raspberry keeps the fruit going. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out, and the feminine character leads the votes. Van Cleef & Arpels Oriens and Nicolaï Kiss Me Tender have a close profile.

Forêt de Bécharré

6.8

Nez à Nez

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Nez à Nez Forêt de Bécharré opens with grapefruit and liquorice, then moves through grass, cinnamon and hazelnut; it is a unisex scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes on character put masculine and feminine almost level, so it sits somewhere between the two. Grapefruit and liquorice give a fresh, faintly sweet start. In the heart, green grass blends with cinnamon, hazelnut and cedarwood into a spicy, woody warmth. The base of vanilla, ambergris and leather turns it sweeter, settling into a soft, powdery, leathery finish.

Rosier Ardent

6.8

Nez à Nez

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Nez à Nez Rosier Ardent is a spiced rose that suits fall and winter days; it has been discontinued and is regarded as a women's fragrance. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind and summer far behind. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and also works for leisure and daily wear. Most votes call it feminine, though a fair share see it as classic. It opens with cumin, pepper, cinnamon and cardamom, a dry, warm spice. Rose takes over in the heart and carries the floral side. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, resins and cedarwood settle it onto a woody, sweet, oriental footing.

Figues et Garçons

6.5

Nez à Nez

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nez à Nez Figues et Garçons is a fresh, green men's fragrance built around fig leaf, fig and kiwi; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure and daily wear as well as the office. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. The top notes of herbaceous notes, fig leaf, petitgrain and grass give a green, airy opening. Kiwi and fig in the heart add a soft fruitiness. Cedarwood, sandalwood and musk settle it onto a woody base, with citrus and spicy touches staying in the background.

Luisant Haze

7.3

Thomas De Monaco · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Thomas De Monaco Luisant Haze is a unisex fragrance with a floral, gourmand character that reads sweet and creamy. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and about half of those who voted find the sillage strong. It sits comfortably on either gender, and its soft, sweet build suits everyday wear as well as evenings out. Tuberose lays a floral base, while woodland strawberry and cotton candy pull it towards a fruity, sugary side. Cardamom and pink pepper add a light spice, and tonka bean absolute, white musk and Amber Xtreme™ keep the texture creamy and smooth. The overall impression sits between a synthetic sheen and full sweetness.

L'Hêtre Rêvé

7.2

Nez à Nez

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Nez à Nez L'Hêtre Rêvé is a discontinued fragrance for men that sets spicy, sweet and fruity tones against a woody base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. Expect a scent that stays fairly close to the skin. It opens with cinnamon, mandarin orange, star anise and clove, a spicy start with a light citrus edge. The heart of cedarwood, gaiac wood, sandalwood, vetiver and patchouli builds a woody, smoky backbone, while plum adds a fruity sweetness. Musk in the base softens everything and leaves a warm, animal, oriental finish.

J.R. J'ai l'air de ce que je suis.

6.7

d'Orsay · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

d'Orsay J.R. J'ai l'air de ce que je suis. is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent that opens on cardamom, clementine and Italian bergamot. The top is a bright, spicy citrus built from cardamom, clementine and Italian bergamot. In the heart, lilac, violet leaf, iris and French narcissus absolute add a green floral streak with a powdery, creamy softness. The base of musk, cedar, moss and sandalwood settles it onto a woody ground. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a quiet trail, though these ratings rest on few votes. It reads clean and light, and suits men and women alike. Perfumes with a close profile include Ermenegildo Zegna Florentine Iris and Fragonard Belle de Grasse.

Buenos Aires

6.6

Gallivant · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Gallivant Buenos Aires is a unisex scent that opens with a green, fruity freshness and settles into a sweet, leathery base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means those impressions are tentative. Voters choose it most for leisure, and it also suits daily and office wear, with evening and night-out use less common. It opens with Paraguayan petigrain and grape, giving a fresh, green fruitiness. Coral tree blossom and maté form the heart. In the base, dulce de leche, tonka bean and leather sweeten the scent, while synthetic and spicy touches soften the leathery depth.

Lime Absolue / FR! 01 | N° 06

6.9

Le Cercle des Parfumeurs Createurs · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Le Cercle des Parfumeurs Createurs Lime Absolue / FR! 01 | N° 06 is a fresh, green citrus scent, unisex and easy to wear through the day. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, though few people have rated them, so take that with some caution. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, then business and sport. It has a light, clean manner that doesn't lean masculine or feminine. It opens on lemon, lime and grapefruit. In the heart, lemon petitgrain, wisteria and fig wood add a green note. The base of fig milk, Haitian vetiver and sandalwood settles it into a woody, resinous footing. Campos de Ibiza Cedro and Buchoed Borealis have a close profile.

Songe à la douceur. C.B.

7.3

d'Orsay · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

d'Orsay Songe à la douceur. C.B. is a unisex scent that opens with clementine, bergamot and carrot seed, moves through leather and magnolia, and settles on vetiver, cedar and sandalwood. The opening is fresh and fruity, with clementine and bergamot brightness met by the dry, faintly spicy edge of carrot seed. At the heart, leather and magnolia take over, so the floral side carries a leathery shadow. The base builds a woody ground of vetiver, cedar and sandalwood, softened by ambroxan and white musk into something powdery and creamy. The overall feel sits between sweet and fresh, with a synthetic sheen. Etat Libre d'Orange Delicious Closet Queen and Zara Vibrant Brown have a close profile.

Masque · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity