The Perfume Library

14 perfumes

Iris Malikhân

Maison Crivelli · 2020

Floral · Green · Sweet

Maison Crivelli Iris Malikhân is a unisex scent that sets a powdery, creamy floral base against green and resinous touches, and it leans towards fall and spring. Orris butter and mimosa absolute build a powdery, creamy floral core, while galbanum absolute and cypress add a green, woody edge. Mastic and amber bring a resinous warmth, leather adds a faintly leathery note, and vanilla with musk sweetens and softens the whole. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. Leisure, evening and business wear are all named in similar measure. Voters split closely between feminine and masculine, so it sits in between. Jacques Fath Bel Ambre and Zara Imperial Purple have a close profile.

Intimate Elixir

7.5

Jesus del Pozo · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Jesus del Pozo Intimate Elixir is a sweet, woody and powdery unisex scent that pairs almond and sandalwood with vanilla. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer the least chosen. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also works for evenings. Voters read it as more feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Pink pepper and cypress open with a light, dry spice. Almond and gaiac wood sit in the heart, while sandalwood and vanilla settle into a soft, creamy sweetness at the base. It carries a floral, oriental air. Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her! and Carolina Herrera Good Girl Midnight have a close profile.

Oud Venture

6.7

Novellista · 2020

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Novellista Oud Venture is a unisex fragrance where oud and myrrh meet spice and wood, with a green and sweet side. It opens with osmanthus, saffron and cardamom, spicy and sweet. In the heart, papyrus, patchouli and gaiac wood lay a woody, earthy ground; in the base, oud, myrrh and black pepper settle into a resinous, creamy and slightly powdery warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with very few choosing summer; it is chosen about equally for leisure, daily wear and evenings out. Voters read it as masculine first, then classic. Robert Piguet Oud and Le Labo Oud 27 have a close profile.

Matahari di Bali

7.3

Berdoues · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Berdoues Matahari di Bali is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Italian citron opens bright, then softens into the sweet, resinous warmth of Siam benzoin at the heart. Haitian vetiver lays a woody, green base underneath. The floral touch stays in the background, leaving an overall impression that is clean and lightly sweet. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use not far behind. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a quiet trail through the day. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, which puts it comfortably between the two. Gucci 1921 and The Merchant Of Venice Vetiver Haïti have a close profile.

Terre d'Évasion

8.2

Inessance

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Inessance Terre d'Évasion is a fruity, sweet gourmand scent deepened by spice and resin, made for men. Most voters pick winter and autumn, with spring further behind. It suits evenings and nights out best, and also leisure time. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. The opening of bergamot, candied fruits and apple gives a fresh sweetness. The heart of cognac, cinnamon and plum carries a spiced, boozy warmth. In the base, tobacco, patchouli and benzoin settle into a woody, creamy and resinous finish.

Vibrant Leather Platinum

7.0

Zara · 2020

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Zara Vibrant Leather Platinum is a men's fragrance where a sweet, gourmand character meets a leathery, woody base, led by amber and gaiac wood. The scent is built from amber, gaiac wood and woody notes. Sweetness and a gourmand side come first, with spice and a powdery, creamy softness alongside. The leathery accord keeps the woody structure grounded without making it harsh. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, sitting at an average level of intensity. It is described as a masculine scent, and voters find it good value for the price. Gallagher Fragrances The Silk Series - Vanilla Silk and QueenB Royalty have a close profile.

Silver Breath

6.6

Karakash

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Karakash Silver Breath is a unisex fragrance that opens with cardamom, galbanum and artemisia, reading fresh, green and spicy. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so this is only a rough guide. With no gender lean, it sits comfortably on anyone's skin. The top notes of cardamom, galbanum and artemisia give a fresh, green start. In the heart, gaiac wood, patchouli and nutmeg add a spicy, earthy depth. The base of musk, cedarwood and vanilla softens the woody character and adds a little sweetness.

Amber Fusion

6.6

Karakash

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Karakash Amber Fusion is a unisex scent that opens with black pepper, bergamot and cardamom and dries down on amber and musk, pairing fresh citrus with spicy, woody tones. The top is black pepper, bergamot, cardamom and rose, where citrus brightness is sharpened by spice. In the heart, nutmeg, cedarwood, frankincense and cashmere wood build a woody frame. The base of vetiver, papyrus, musk and amber sweetens the scent and carries it into a creamy warmth. Alongside the fresh, floral and sweet accords, a synthetic edge can be felt. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though with few votes these figures are only a rough guide. It is unisex and sits comfortably on men and women alike. Xerjoff Torino23 and Penhaligon's Endymion have a close profile.

Mystic Desert

7.0

Karakash

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Karakash Mystic Desert is a unisex fragrance that sets spice, resin and leather in a sweet warmth, with a woody, oriental character. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so the rating deserves some caution. It is not tied to either gender. It opens with frankincense, saffron and rose, a resinous and spicy start. At the heart, patchouli, cypriol and leather build an earthy, leathery body. In the base, sandalwood, amber and musk soften and sweeten the whole. Floral and fruity touches stay in the background. Ishtara Assyria and Khadlaj Oud Noir have a close profile.