The Perfume Library

3 perfumes

Book

Commodity

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Commodity Book is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent built on bergamot, Virginia cedar and rosewood, and it suits spring and fall, casual and daytime wear best. The top notes open cool with bergamot and eucalyptus, while Virginia cedar and rosewood lay down a woody frame. In the heart, amyris, amber and Nootka cypress add a spicy, earthy depth. The base of musk, velvet and sandalwood settles everything onto a soft, creamy ground. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. It leans slightly masculine, though a good share of voters call it feminine. Zoologist Elephant and Frassaï El Descanso have a close profile.

Rain

7.2

Commodity · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Commodity Rain is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening of rain accord, lemon vervain, green notes and bergamot with a floral, watery heart. The top is rain accord, lemon vervain, green notes and bergamot. Freesia, lotus and jasmine soften the heart into something floral. The base of woods, aquatic notes, musk and amber keeps the aquatic, green character while turning slightly sweet, with a synthetic, clean-air edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Votes lean feminine, though a good share call it masculine.

W*****y / Whiskey

7.8

Commodity · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Commodity W*****y / Whiskey is a gourmand men's fragrance whose fruity, sweet side rests on spice and a woody, leathery base. It opens with violet, blackcurrant and plum, fruity and lightly sweet. In the heart, lavender, patchouli, davana and saffron add a spiced depth. Vanilla sweetness in the base blends with the woody, leathery warmth of mahogany, cedar and American oak as it dries down. Most voters place it in fall and winter, with spring next, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine. Byredo Rouge Chaotique and Parfums de Marly Eragon have a close profile.