The Perfume Library

Forever Amber

7.8

Technique Indiscrète

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Technique Indiscrète Forever Amber is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, built on sweet, resinous and gourmand tones. It opens with bergamot and orange blossom, then moves into apple and jasmine at the heart. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and amber gives it a creamy, sweet footing, while frankincense and patchouli add a resinous, slightly smoky depth and white musk softens it. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening, leisure and night-out wear leading. Votes for feminine and masculine are nearly even, so it reads as truly unisex. Parfums de Marly Layton and Afnan Perfumes 9pm have a close profile.

Safran Nobile

7.6

Technique Indiscrète

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Technique Indiscrète Safran Nobile is a spicy-floral scent built on saffron, cardamom and jasmine, sweetened by vanilla and benzoin. It opens with orange and lemon, which add a light freshness. In the heart, cardamom, aniseed and saffron bring a spicy warmth that jasmine softens. Benzoin, vanilla and patchouli dominate the base, leaving a sweet, powdery, resinous and woody gourmand finish. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out. It reads mostly feminine, though a fair number of voters find it masculine. Evody Note de Luxe and Moresque Seta have a close profile.

Délivre Moi

6.4

Technique Indiscrète

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Technique Indiscrète Délivre Moi is a sweet, powdery floral that suits fall and winter days, and it is sold as a women's perfume. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is worn mostly for leisure and evenings out. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with eucalyptus and aniseed, then moves into a floral heart of geranium, jasmine and heliotrope. The base brings musk, cypress, almond and honey, and the gourmand, creamy and resinous accords soften and sweeten it. Buly La Nymphe au Scorpion and Etro Heliotrope (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Santa Subita

6.8

Technique Indiscrète

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Technique Indiscrète Santa Subita is a warm, sweet and resinous woody scent for women, built around sandalwood, cedar and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. It opens with the bright citrus of orange, lemon and bergamot. In the heart, sandalwood, cedar and patchouli set an earthy, woody base. The base of tree moss, vanilla, musk and benzoin sweetens it and settles into a powdery, faintly smoky warmth.

My Burning Secret

6.7

Technique Indiscrète · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Technique Indiscrète My Burning Secret is a masculine fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on a spicy, woody base, and it leans towards easy daily wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters split between spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. Daytime, leisure and business settings come first, while evening and night out are chosen less. Most voters read it as masculine. Bergamot and lemon open it brightly. The heart of lavender and geranium adds a floral, green touch. In the base, clove, vetiver, pine and amber dominate, softened by tonka bean and musk. Creed Vetiver Geranium and Floris 1976 have a close profile.

Monarchy

7.3

Technique Indiscrète · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Technique Indiscrète Monarchy is a masculine fragrance that pairs the freshness of bergamot and lemon grass with the soft warmth of musk and sandalwood. It opens fresh with bergamot and lemon grass. The heart is floral, built on rose, lavender, geranium and clover, softened by cashmere and lily of the valley. The base of musk, sandalwood, vanilla and amber leaves a powdery, creamy sweetness, with woody and spicy touches. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters favour spring, fall and summer, and see it for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most read it as masculine, though a feminine side shows.

Omnipresence

6.4

Technique Indiscrète · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Technique Indiscrète Omnipresence is a unisex scent that links a fresh, fruity opening of red apple, pineapple and pear to a soft floral heart of iris and lily of the valley. The juicy, sweet fruits lead at the start, and in the heart iris and lily of the valley soften that sweetness with a floral touch. The base of vanilla, white cedar and musk settles the scent on a lightly powdery, warm footing. The overall impression is fresh, sweet and a little synthetic. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding anyone. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is used most for leisure and daily wear. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Maison Margiela Springtime in a Park and Le Monde Gourmand Açai Baie have a close profile.

Paname Paname

6.4

Technique Indiscrète

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Technique Indiscrète Paname Paname is a women's fragrance built around green mandarin, bergamot and jasmine, where citrus and florals meet in a sweet, slightly spicy style. It opens with green mandarin, bergamot and cumin: fresh citrus with a light spicy edge. In the heart, lotus, jasmine and apple pie pull the florals towards a fruity, sweet side. The base of vetiver, moss, chypre accord, white musk and amber sets it on a warm, oriental and faintly animalic ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters don't tie it to one season: fall, spring and summer sit close together, with winter a little behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for work and evenings. Most voters find it feminine.

Plaisir d'Amour

6.9

Technique Indiscrète

Fresh · Floral · Green

Technique Indiscrète Plaisir d'Amour is a fresh, green floral with a chypre backbone, calm and measured in character, and made for women. It opens with kumquat and bergamot, then moves into jasmine, rose, blue lily-of-the-valley and orange blossom. The base of chypre accord, vetiver, musk and patchouli keeps it dry, with spicy and green touches holding the florals back from sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters spread across fall, spring and summer almost evenly, and across daily, business and evening wear. Most voters find it feminine. Sisley L'Eau Rêvée d'Isa and Jean Couturier Coriandre have a close profile.

Indiscrète

6.4

Technique Indiscrète

Fresh · Floral · Green

Technique Indiscrète Indiscrète is a fresh, floral perfume whose green, fruity side is softened by a sweet, powdery creaminess, with a feminine character. It opens fresh with mandarin orange and bergamot. Rose, jasmine and tuberose carry the floral heart. The base of caramel, woody notes, chypre accord and white musk settles into a powdery, creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen occasions. More than half of voters find it feminine.

Eau d'Anvers

6.6

Technique Indiscrète

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Technique Indiscrète Eau d'Anvers is a floral, spicy unisex scent that opens on apple blossom and orange blossom and turns sweeter with honey, tobacco and Bourbon vanilla. The top pairs apple blossom with orange blossom, while the heart brings together rose, honey, tobacco, Indonesian patchouli and spices. The base of Bourbon vanilla, musk, myrrh and Spanish cistus leaves it creamy, resinous and oriental in its sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Votes lean feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Peosym Lost Wonderer and Ormonde Jayne Kashmir have a close profile.

Fleur de Papier

7.3

Technique Indiscrète · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Technique Indiscrète Fleur de Papier is a sweet, powdery floral unisex scent, warmed by spice and resin into a soft oriental feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Season votes are spread almost evenly across all four, with fall just ahead. Leisure and evening wear lead, and it also suits daily and office use. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine. It opens with orange blossom and floral notes. In the heart, rose, jasmine, clove and spices add a gentle warmth to the flowers. Vanilla, benzoin and cedar settle the base into something creamy, resinous and woody. Serge Lutens Santal blanc and Technique Indiscrète Centenaire have a close profile.

Centenaire

6.5

Technique Indiscrète

Fresh · Floral · Green

Technique Indiscrète Centenaire is a fresh, green floral that dries down soft, powdery and lightly sweet, with an unisex character. The top pairs floral notes with leaves, so it opens green and airy. In the heart, rose and jasmine meet powdery notes and the creamy touch of hazelnut. The base of cedar, musk, vanilla and amber sets a woody, resinous and sweet ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily and office wear. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though the feminine share is sizeable, so it sits between the two. Houbigant Essence Rare and Gebauer & Gebauer By Appointment have a close profile.

Eau de Bruxelles

7.1

Technique Indiscrète

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Technique Indiscrète Eau de Bruxelles is a unisex scent that sweetens bright citrus with fruit, spice and leather over a woody base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter. It is chosen mainly for leisure and daily wear, with evening and office use close behind. Most voters find it masculine, though a sizeable share read it as feminine. It opens with Sicilian lemon and Calabrian bergamot. In the heart, apple and peach add a fruity sweetness, while cinnamon and black pepper bring spice. The base of Atlas cedar, vetiver, patchouli and leather settles into a woody, slightly powdery foundation.

Hildegarde / Carmel Snow

6.8

Technique Indiscrète

Fresh · Floral · Green

Technique Indiscrète Hildegarde / Carmel Snow is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer. It opens with petitgrain, lime and bergamot forming a bright citrus base, while orange blossom and peach soften it with a fruity sweetness. In the heart, violet, lily of the valley and saffron lead, with herbs adding a green edge. The base of cedar, Haitian vetiver and amber brings woody depth, and candied fruits keep a gourmand sweetness going. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate. Most pick spring and summer; it suits leisure and daily wear best, with evening and office also chosen. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it modern or classic. Yardley Lily of the Valley and Loewe Gala de Día have a close profile.

Veloutine

6.8

Technique Indiscrète

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Technique Indiscrète Veloutine is a fresh, powdery floral where violet and rose meet red fruits. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin as a soft scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, office and daily wear. It is mostly seen as feminine. It opens with red fruits and violet leaf, then moves into a floral heart of violet and rose. The base of salicylate, leather and musk adds some depth to the sweet, powdery structure, while a synthetic sheen keeps the freshness going. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Rosa and Jil Sander Simply (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Sanguis Terrae

7.8

Technique Indiscrète

Green · Spicy · Woody

Technique Indiscrète Sanguis Terrae is a unisex fragrance built on frankincense, myrrh and cedar, giving it a resinous, smoky, woody character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, with longevity the stronger of the two. Voters choose it most for leisure and evening wear, and it also has a place in daytime and night-out settings. It reads as neither masculine nor feminine. It opens with green tea and plants, a green and fresh start. The heart of frankincense, cedar and myrrh brings in the resin and smoke. In the base, amber, vetiver, patchouli and honey turn it creamy, earthy and gently sweet, while the spicy accord stays in the background.

Lavandor

7.5

Technique Indiscrète

Fresh · Floral · Green

Technique Indiscrète Lavandor is a fresh, fougère-style unisex scent that sets sage and Italian lemon against three different takes on lavender. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so the scent sits close to the skin and does not leave a trail for long hours. Its fresh, green, fougère build reads as calm everyday wear, and it sits equally well on men and women. It opens with sage and Italian lemon. The heart is lavender absolute, lavender and Provençal lavender, where the floral and green sides lead. The base of woody notes, musk and fougère notes dries down to a spicy, clean finish.

Jérusalem

7.6

Technique Indiscrète · 2017

Spicy · Woody · Smoky

Technique Indiscrète Jérusalem is a spicy, woody unisex scent with smoky and leathery shades that lean towards a chypre character. The top opens with orange, bergamot and lemon for a bright citrus start. Towards the heart, patchouli, clove and star anise bring a spicy, earthy side, while sandalwood and cedar set it on a woody footing. In the base, charred wood and olive wood add a smoky edge, softened by tree moss, vanilla and benzoin, which bring in a sweeter warmth. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are best read with caution. The scent sits comfortably on anyone, leaning neither clearly masculine nor feminine. Technique Indiscrète Santa Subita and Grès Quiproquo have a close profile.

Sainte Extase

7.5

Technique Indiscrète

Green · Spicy · Woody

Technique Indiscrète Sainte Extase is a woody, spicy unisex scent that sets green notes and cistus beside vetiver and cedar. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and sits comfortably on any skin. The top opens with green notes and wild flowers. In the heart, Spanish cistus and clove add spice and resin. The base of Haitian vetiver, Texas cedar, precious woods and tree moss gives it a woody, slightly smoky, powdery footing. Maria Candida Gentile Exultat and Inspiritu Lux have a close profile.

Daffodil

7.4

Technique Indiscrète

Fresh · Floral · Green

Technique Indiscrète Daffodil opens with aldehydes and moves into a floral heart of narcissus, giving a fresh, green unisex scent. The top is aldehydes, bright and clean. In the heart, floral notes and narcissus take over, and the perfume shows its floral and green sides. Green notes and woody notes sit in the base and give it a dry, woody footing. Fruity and sweet tones run through the accords, along with powdery and creamy touches; a synthetic, lightly spicy edge accompanies the floral structure without breaking the fresh feel. Yves Rocher Diamella and Avon Moonwind have a close profile.

Technique Indiscrète · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Technique Indiscrète

Fresh · Floral · Green

Technique Indiscrète

Floral · Sweet · Spicy