The Perfume Library

Alkemi

7.4

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2009

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Laboratorio Olfattivo Alkemi is a sweet, smoky, woody unisex scent built around amber and patchouli, with frankincense and myrrh in the heart. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Votes for masculine and feminine are equal, so it reads as truly in between. It opens with ylang-ylang and amber. In the heart, Indonesian patchouli, Atlas cedar, Somalian frankincense and myrrh form a woody, resinous core. The base of amber, sandalwood, cashmere wood and vanilla softens it into a warm, gourmand sweetness. Daniel Josier Ambre Tabac and Franck Boclet Amber have a close profile.

Cozumel

7.3

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2009

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Laboratorio Olfattivo Cozumel is a men's fragrance that ties the freshness of bergamot and Thai basil to the sweet warmth of blond tobacco and amber. Cozumel lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer ahead of winter. It leans towards business, leisure and daily wear. Votes lean masculine, though a good number call it feminine. It opens with bergamot, aromatic notes and Thai basil, fresh and green. In the heart, blond tobacco, clary sage, amber and Indian hemp sweeten it and add a spicy, powdery edge. The base of frankincense, sandalwood, cedarwood and tonka bean dries down woody and creamy. Guerlain L'Homme Idéal (Eau de Parfum) and Montana Claude Montana have a close profile.

Pontevecchio W (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Nobile 1942 · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Nobile 1942 Pontevecchio W Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy scent that softens into a powdery, creamy floral, written for women. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and coriander, a green, citrus freshness with a spicy edge. The heart of iris, Bulgarian rose and Jasminum auriculatum builds the floral core, and a base of white musk, amberwood and Indian sandalwood settles it into a woody, sweet creaminess. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, with some calling it classic. Loewe 001 (Eau de Cologne) and Flora Danica Flower Muse have a close profile.

Vanilla²

7.5

Maison Tahité · 2020

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Maison Tahité Vanilla² is a sweet, creamy and powdery gourmand vanilla, offered as a unisex scent that suits leisure time and evenings in fall and winter. It opens with vanilla blossom, then the heart brings together talcum, vanilla and praliné in a sweet, powdery creaminess. Benzoin and more vanilla form the base, and the gourmand character, with its slightly synthetic edge, carries through to the dry-down. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring second and summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and while just over half of voters read it as feminine, it is offered as unisex. Molinard Vanille and Chabaud Lait de Vanille have a close profile.

Tonkade

7.8

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2020

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Laboratorio Olfattivo Tonkade is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings, nights out and leisure time are the most named occasions. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably on anyone. It opens with dried fruits, cardamom and neroli, with tonka bean already present from the first moments. Atlas cedar, patchouli and cashmeran then build a woody base in the heart, while vanilla softens it with a creamy sweetness. Frankincense, musk and woods carry the spicy warmth into the base. Pigmentarium Erotikon and Chris Collins Sweet Taboo have a close profile.

Chypre 1942 (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Nobile 1942 · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Nobile 1942 Chypre 1942 Eau de Parfum is a feminine chypre in which bergamot, mandarin orange and orange blossom brighten a heart of jasmine, Damask rose and tuberose. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most favor fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. Evening and night-out wear lead, though daily and business use also get votes, and most call its character feminine and classic. It opens with fresh citrus, then the florals take over, softened by benzoin. In the dry-down, patchouli, oakmoss, amber, tonka bean and vanilla build a sweet, powdery, woody base, and the chypre accord holds everything together.

Ambra Nobile (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Nobile 1942 · 2010

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Nobile 1942 Ambra Nobile Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and resinous oriental-woody scent, a unisex perfume that suits evenings and cooler weather. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, spring comes next, and summer gets the smallest share. It leans towards night outings and evenings, though leisure and daytime wear are not out of the question. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it sits between the two. The top opens with amber, neroli and bergamot, and the heart brings labdanum, patchouli and everlasting flower. In the base, sandalwood, Haitian vetiver, tonka bean and cedarwood settle it into a woody, powdery and sweet finish.

Noblige

7.0

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Laboratorio Olfattivo Noblige is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of bergamot, Provençal lavender and lemon against the powdery softness of iris and vanilla. It opens fresh, citrusy and slightly green with bergamot, Provençal lavender and lemon. In the heart, ambrette seed, iris, neroli and lavender add a soft, powdery floral note. The base of vanilla, white musk and tonka bean sweetens it, while iris keeps the powdery character going. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is favoured for leisure, daily wear and the office, with evening and night out well behind. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it leans neither way. Schlossparfumerie Wolff & Sohn Stuttgart L'Esprit Vert and Carthusia Essence of the Park have a close profile.

Muschio Nobile (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Nobile 1942 · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Nobile 1942 Muschio Nobile Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral unisex scent softened by a powdery, creamy sweetness; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and summer wear is also common. It leans towards daily, leisure and office use, and the largest share of voters finds its character feminine. It opens with pepper, carrot seed, white tea and bergamot, fresh and lightly spicy. Jasmine, iris and white blossoms lead the heart, with white musk rounding them off. In the base, sandalwood, amber and benzoin sweeten it and leave a creamy, woody finish. Iris Poudre and Panthea have a close profile.

Casta Diva (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Nobile 1942 · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Nobile 1942 Casta Diva Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with ylang-ylang alongside green notes, then moves into a floral heart of neroli, frangipani, Egyptian jasmine and osmanthus. The base of musk, vanilla and ambergris softens everything, leaving a sweet, powdery, creamy trail with a fruity touch in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most mentioned settings. Its character reads mainly feminine. Les Eaux Primordiales Magnolia and Guerlain Mayotte have a close profile.

Anonimo Veneziano (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Nobile 1942 · 2006

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Nobile 1942 Anonimo Veneziano Eau de Parfum is a citrus-opening, floral and sweet scent with a powdery, resinous and woody feel, made for women and best suited to fall evenings. The top notes of orange, bergamot and red mandarin orange give a bright citrus opening. In the heart, ylang-ylang, damask rose and water lily build a floral core. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, labdanum and vanilla carries it into a warm, sweet, resinous finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with night out and evening the leading occasions. Most see it as feminine. Hermès 24, Faubourg (Eau de Parfum) and Chanel Coco Noir (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Pontevecchio (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Nobile 1942 · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Nobile 1942 Pontevecchio Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy scent for men that settles onto a woody, resinous and slightly smoky base. Mandarin orange, bergamot and frankincense open green and bright. In the heart, rose, jasmine, Florentine iris and geranium build a floral layer, while rosewood and cedarwood pull it toward wood. Sandalwood, vetiver and patchouli add an earthy depth at the base, and musk softens it all. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans toward daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Etro Shaal Nur and Beaufort Acrasia have a close profile.

Levante (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Nobile 1942 · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Nobile 1942 Levante Eau de Parfum is a fresh yet sweet unisex scent that suits spring and autumn days and relaxed, casual hours. It opens with marine notes and white blossoms, while patchouli, sandalwood and cedar form a woody heart. The base of caramel, vanilla, white musk and benzoin pulls it toward a creamy, gourmand sweetness, balanced by the aquatic, floral freshness. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Most read it as feminine, though some see it as masculine. Jo Milano Game of Spades Moon and Molinard Vanille Patchouli have a close profile.

Vanillade

7.5

Maison Tahité · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Maison Tahité Vanillade is a sweet, creamy vanilla scent that suits autumn and winter, and it is made for both women and men as a unisex perfume. It opens lightly and freshly with almond blossom, coconut blossom and citrus zest. In the heart, vanilla blossom and vanilla take over, and the gourmand and powdery sides become clear. In the base, patchouli, musk and benzoin set the vanilla on a warm, creamy footing, with the spicy accord staying in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, and very few pick summer. It leans towards leisure and evening wear; most voters find it feminine, though it reads as unisex. Tauer Perfumes and Quintesscent Terra have a close profile.

Patchouli Nobile (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Nobile 1942 · 2009

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Nobile 1942 Patchouli Nobile Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent with a sweet, spicy and woody character, backed by earthy, smoky and resinous sides. Most voters pick fall, then winter; spring follows closely and summer is the least chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daily and office wear are also possible. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, while a fair share find it feminine. It opens with frankincense, white pepper and lemon, with fresh notes adding a light lift. The heart brings patchouli, cistus, gaiac wood and jasmine. In the base, tonka bean, amber, sandalwood, oakmoss and labdanum settle it onto a sweet, resinous, earthy ground.

Essence Noble (2015)

8.3

Le Galion · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Le Galion Essence Noble is a unisex fragrance built around sage absolute, leather and green mandarin orange, with a fresh, citrusy, chypre character. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. Leisure, evening and business settings get similar votes. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine, and a fair share call it classic. Perfumes with a close profile include Parfums de Marly Lippizan and Etat Libre d'Orange Je Suis un Homme. Lemon and green mandarin orange give it a fresh, citrusy start, while sage absolute adds a green, spicy edge. Leather and styrax bring a leathery, resinous depth, with an animal side coming through. Patchouli, moss and cedarwood sit underneath as a woody, chypre base.

Need_U (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Laboratorio Olfattivo Need_U Eau de Parfum is a clean, floral unisex scent that pairs citrus freshness with a sea-air feel, and it suits spring and summer days. It opens with Italian lemon and pink pepper: the lemon brings brightness while the pepper adds a light spice. In the heart, white blossoms and jasmine carry the freshness on alongside spindrift. Sandalwood, ambroxan and white musk form a soft, woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and lean towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are close. Jil Sander Pure and bdk Parfums Sel d'Argent have a similar profile.

Rosamunda

7.2

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Laboratorio Olfattivo Rosamunda is a sweet, powdery rose weighed down by spice and wood; made for women, though some voters find it masculine too. It opens with saffron and rose leaf; at the heart sit Turkish rose absolute, Bulgarian rose and patchouli. The base holds sandalwood, musk, oud, ambergris and cedar. A floral sweetness is layered with spicy, woody and earthy weight. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine and classic.

Lavanda Nobile

7.7

Nobile 1942 · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nobile 1942 Lavanda Nobile is a discontinued unisex fougère that keeps lavender fresh and powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a close, steady trail. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. It leans masculine in character, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. It opens with Scottish lavender lifted by bergamot, lemon and cardamom. The heart holds lavender absolute, Provençal lavender, marine notes and gaiac wood. In the base, tonka bean, amber and oakmoss soften it into a powdery warmth.

Grass Tickles

7.0

ASMR Fragrances · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

ASMR Fragrances Grass Tickles is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with cucumber, aquatic notes, grass and galbanum, giving a cool, watery and leafy impression. In the heart, white blossoms, jasmine and fig leaf soften that greenness. The base of blond woods, cedarwood and musk dries down clean and woody. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. It is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either. Hugo Boss Hugo Woman and Maison Margiela When the Rain Stops have a close profile.

Yummy Tingles

6.6

ASMR Fragrances · 2022

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

ASMR Fragrances Yummy Tingles is a sweet, creamy gourmand with a synthetic sheen and a faint spicy edge, a unisex scent for relaxed leisure wear in fall and winter. Most voters place it in autumn and winter, mainly for leisure and then for evenings. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and while most voters read it as feminine, it also feels modern. Butter and milk set a soft, creamy tone at the start. Brioche and caramel take over in the heart, and vanilla carries that warm sweetness smoothly into the base. Chabaud Lait Concentré and Chabaud Lait de Vanille have a close profile.

Slime Satisfaction

7.0

ASMR Fragrances · 2022

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

ASMR Fragrances Slime Satisfaction is a unisex scent with a sweet, gourmand and distinctly synthetic character, softened by powdery and creamy sides. It opens with glue and almond, moves to modeling clay and hawthorn at the heart, and rests on vanilla. A spicy touch cuts the sweetness slightly, while vanilla and almond keep the whole thing soft and creamy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and very few choose summer. It is chosen most for leisure time, with evenings also suiting it. Voters lean toward feminine, though masculine and modern votes are present too. Pacifica Silver Moon and b.fresh Vanilla Bean Dream have a close profile.

Acqua Nobile (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Nobile 1942 · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Nobile 1942 Acqua Nobile Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that sets neroli, Sicilian mandarin orange and bergamot against a softer base of orange blossom and sandalwood. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither overwhelms people nearby nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. It opens bright and lightly spicy with neroli, Sicilian mandarin orange, cardamom and bergamot. In the heart, myrrh, geranium and orange blossom add a floral, green side. The base of labdanum, sandalwood, leather, patchouli and tonka bean settles it into a woody, slightly sweet finish. Prada Amber pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Roberto Cavalli Just Cavalli Wild Blue have a close profile.

Bonfire Whisper

6.5

ASMR Fragrances · 2022

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

ASMR Fragrances Bonfire Whisper is a woody, spicy unisex scent that sets the bite of pepper and chili against the smoky warmth of cedarwood and cade juniper. The top notes are pepper, chili and elemi resin, so it opens sharp and spicy. In the heart, moss, cashmere wood and bark move it towards a dry, slightly green woodiness. In the base, cedarwood and cade juniper keep the smoky feel going while ambergris softens it. A resinous, synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. It reads more masculine to most, though a good share find it feminine. Tom Ford Black Lacquer and Comme des Garçons Blackpepper have a close profile.