The Perfume Library

Quintessence

8.1

Manos Gerakinis · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Manos Gerakinis Quintessence is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent whose resinous, smoky character suits evenings in the cooler months. It wears well, with good longevity and projection. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings, and masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. It opens with clove, saffron and black pepper for a spicy start. Vanilla, davana and benzoin bring sweetness and resin in the heart. Cedarwood, oud, amber and patchouli settle into a woody, smoky base. Penhaligon's The Blazing Mister Sam and Serge Lutens Ambre sultan (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Rose Poetique

7.7

Manos Gerakinis · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Manos Gerakinis Rose Poetique is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent that pairs damask rose with saffron, raspberry and vanilla, and it suits spring and autumn, relaxed days and evenings out best. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, then winter, with summer a distant last. Leisure, night out and evening are the occasions that lead. It reads mostly feminine to voters, though it is also treated as unisex. The top notes are saffron, raspberry and rhubarb; the heart brings together labdanum, damask rose and vanilla. In the base, musk, cashmere wood, patchouli and sandalwood give it a woody, resinous, oriental footing. Fruity sweetness softens the rose while the spice stays in the background.

Sillage Royal (2017)

7.4

Manos Gerakinis · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Manos Gerakinis Sillage Royal is a sweet, woody unisex scent that opens on cardamom, turmeric and saffron and deepens into smoke, oud and Persian rose. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out and evening lead the occasions. It leans masculine in character, though it is unisex. Cardamom, turmeric and saffron give a spicy opening. In the heart, smoke, Persian rose and oud add a floral, smoky weight. Musk, amber, cedarwood and patchouli leave a sweet, resinous and earthy base.

Sillage Galant (2017)

8.1

Manos Gerakinis · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Manos Gerakinis Sillage Galant is a spicy, woody unisex scent that opens on saffron, bergamot and oud and settles toward sandalwood and leather; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters wear it mostly for leisure and daytime, with some choosing it for evenings and nights out. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. The top pairs saffron and bergamot with oud. In the heart, rice, jasmine, cardamom and geranium add a floral, powdery softness. The base of sandalwood, musk, leather and patchouli gives it a woody, resinous, earthy ground.

Sillage Suave (2017)

7.7

Manos Gerakinis · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Green

Manos Gerakinis Sillage Suave is a unisex fragrance that opens with citrus and green notes and settles into a powdery, woody base, with floral and resinous touches; it has been discontinued. The top notes of bergamot, lemon, pink pepper and galbanum give a bright, green, lightly spicy start. In the heart, iris and gaiac wood come forward, while angelica and galbanum keep the green tone going, and the iris adds a powdery softness. The base of oud, musk, sandalwood and cedarwood brings it down to a woody, creamy finish. It has no leaning towards either gender, balancing fresh citrus against a warm woody base. Harry Lehmann HL.22 and Ministry of Oud Oud Royal have a close profile.