The Perfume Library

28 perfumes

Sun (Perfume)

Lush · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Lush Sun is a fresh, citrusy fruity scent that leans sweet, with a light spicy and woody backdrop, and it is offered as a unisex perfume. Mandarin orange and orange lead, mimosa softens them, and sandalwood lays a warm, woody floor underneath. The notes read as a single piece, and the spicy touch keeps the sweetness from turning sugary. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so expect a light scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear, sport and office come up far more than evening. On character, feminine votes edge ahead, with masculine and modern close behind. Hové Valiant and Hermès Eau de Mandarine Ambrée have a close profile.

All Good Things (Perfume)

7.7

Lush · 2014

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Lush All Good Things is a unisex perfume that sets citrus and fruit brightness against a sweet, gourmand warmth, with a woody, spicy edge. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, with a fair share choosing it for nights out. Voters read it as feminine more often than not, but a sizeable group finds it masculine. The notes read as one whole rather than in layers: rose and Canary Islands juniper meet the sweetness of tonka bean absolute and the dry woodiness of cedarwood. The citrus and fruity accords give it a bright start, while powdery and lightly smoky tones soften it. Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille and Diptyque Bois Corsé have a close profile.

Sikkim Girls (Perfume)

7.2

Lush · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Lush Sikkim Girls is a floral-oriental scent led by jasmine and tuberose and sweetened with vanilla; it is unisex and has been discontinued. Jasmine, tuberose and frangipani form a floral core, while vanilla softens them and adds a sweet, powdery warmth. Spicy and woody accords stay in the background and give the scent an oriental depth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. Its profile is close to Zara Amber in Bloom and Dior Hypnotic Poison Elixir.

Death & Decay (Perfume)

7.3

Lush · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Lush Death & Decay is a floral and sweet unisex scent built on ylang-ylang, jasmine absolute and rose, rounded out by tonka bean absolute. The scent reads as one floral whole: jasmine and ylang-ylang lay down a creamy, powdery base, and rose softens it. Tonka bean absolute adds a gourmand sweetness, while woody and animal accords give that sweetness some depth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest spring, fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads feminine to most voters, though it is presented as unisex. Le Couvent Solano and Ajmal Sandal Rose have a close profile.

Dear John (Perfume)

7.2

Lush · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Lush Dear John is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, green character with a woody, spicy and lightly smoky feel, and it sits close to everyday wear. Dear John wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage, and most voters pick it for daytime, leisure and the office. Seasons are evenly split, with spring slightly ahead of fall, winter and summer. The largest share of voters call it masculine, though it reads as unisex. Pine, lime and coriander give it a fresh, green air. Clove adds spice, while coffee and vetiver pull it towards a smoky, earthy tone. Cedarwood gives the whole a woody, resinous backbone.

Love (Perfume)

6.3

Lush · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lush Love is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, for leisure and everyday wear. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, while winter is chosen least. Leisure, daily and business settings lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters read it as feminine and modern. The scent is fresh and citrusy: bergamot and lemon grass give it lift, and apple adds a fruity sweetness. Rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang form a floral heart of the blend, while cinnamon adds a light spicy warmth. Overall it reads synthetic and gourmand, leaning on a candy-like sweetness.

Kerbside Violet

6.8

Lush · 2014

Floral · Green · Sweet

Lush Kerbside Violet is a green, powdery floral unisex scent that most voters pick for spring, and for daily and leisure wear. Violet leaf absolute gives it a cool, green edge, while jasmine absolute and ylang-ylang pull it towards a sweet floral side. Rosewood adds a woody base, and the earthy and powdery accords keep the scent dry and natural rather than purely sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. After spring, fall and summer follow, with winter well behind. Voters lean slightly feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Lush Death & Decay (Perfume) and Une Fleur de Cassie have a close profile.

Vegan Leather Jacket (Perfume)

6.6

Lush · 2024

Green · Spicy · Woody

Lush Vegan Leather Jacket is a unisex perfume with a smoky, leathery character set on a green, earthy base. Oakmoss and vetiver give it a damp, woody, earthy feel. Tobacco absolute and clove push the spicy, smoky side, while Brazilian tonka bean absolute softens that roughness and adds a resinous warmth. Green, spicy and leathery accords all come through. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is an early impression. It suits anyone who likes a unisex scent that leans towards leather, smoke and earth.

Dad's Garden Lemon Tree

6.6

Lush · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Lush Dad's Garden Lemon Tree is a fresh, green unisex scent built around lemon, lime and bergamot. Citrus leads: lemon, lime and bergamot give a sharp, fruity brightness, while lavender softens it towards a fougère feel. As a whole it reads fresh and green, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light scent. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is suggested for leisure, daily wear, the office and sport, rarely for evenings or nights out. Gendarme Carrière and Yves Rocher My Green Summer have a close profile.

25:43

7.2

Lush · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lush 25:43 pairs the fresh citrus of lemon grass, lime and litsea cubeba with ylang-ylang and vanilla, and is sold as a women's fragrance. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. Most voters point to summer, followed by fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure time and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. The scent is fresh and citrusy throughout, with a green edge. Floral ylang-ylang softens that brightness, while tonka bean and vanilla add a fruity, gourmand sweetness. Spicy and powdery touches stay in the background, along with a slightly synthetic sheen.

V

7.4

Lush · 1995

Floral · Green · Spicy

Lush V is a unisex scent that pairs violet and cedarwood with clove, sitting between floral and woody. Violet brings a powdery, green floral note, and cedarwood balances it with a dry woodiness. Clove adds a spicy warmth, while Ghanaian ylang-ylang lends a creamy softness. Resinous, earthy and faintly leathery shades stay in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It reads equally well on men and women. Profumum Roma Luci dell'Est and Acca Kappa Libocedro & Salvia have a close profile.

Icon (Perfume)

7.7

Lush · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Lush Icon is a unisex perfume that pairs sandalwood with mandarin orange, brightened by bergamot and orange blossom and deepened by myrrh. The citrus keeps it fresh and lively, carried by the bergamot and mandarin orange. Sandalwood and myrrh lay a woody, resinous, slightly smoky and earthy base under it, while orange blossom softens the spicy, oriental side. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Being unisex, it suits men and women alike. Acqua di Parma Colonia Mirra and Profumum Roma Olibanum have a close profile.

Bond Street 1972

8.3

Lush · 2024

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Lush Bond Street 1972 is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, green character with a resinous, smoky backdrop. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, with longevity seen as the stronger of the two, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on both men and women. The scent is built from green notes, galbanum and frankincense. The green notes and galbanum give it a sharp, fresh, plant-like edge, which the frankincense softens with a resinous, smoky tone. A spicy accord adds a little warmth to the greenery.

Keep It Fluffy

6.9

Lush · 2004

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Lush Keep It Fluffy is a powdery, sweet floral for women, easiest to wear in relaxed leisure time and during the day. Voters pick it most for leisure and everyday use, and it also finds a place at the office, in the evening and on nights out. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. It is positioned as a feminine perfume. The notes read as one whole: ylang-ylang, Pakistani rose absolute and jasmine absolute build a floral frame, while lemon grass adds a light freshness. Vanilla absolute and orris root pull it towards a creamy, powdery, gourmand sweetness, with a synthetic tone among the accords. Montale Orchid Powder and Fragonard Vanille (2020) have a close profile.

Exhale (Perfume Oil)

8.9

Lush

Green · Spicy · Woody

Perfume Oil

Lush Exhale is a green, earthy woody perfume oil for anyone, with smoky and spicy edges; it has been discontinued. Cedarwood, sandalwood and vetiver form a woody backbone. Amber and musk soften it and add a resinous warmth. The green, earthy side leads, while the smoky and spicy tones stay in the background. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage good. It reads as unisex rather than masculine or feminine. Lush Breath of God and Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli have a close profile.

The Voice of Reason

5.2

Lush · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Lush The Voice of Reason is a unisex scent that sets spice, smoke and leather over a sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued. It reads as a single whole: sandalwood and false sandalwood form a woody spine, tonka bean sweetens it, and rose softens the edges. Espresso and cigarette add a smoky, roasted edge. Among the accords, the sweet, spicy and resinous sides lead, while the animal and leathery tones stay in the background and keep the scent dark and warm. It suits anyone who likes sweetness and smoke together.

B Scent (Perfume)

7.0

Lush · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lush B Scent is a fresh, floral unisex perfume that sets citrus brightness against a green, lightly spicy streak. Grapefruit carries the bright side of the scent, while fennel adds a green, faintly spicy tone. Jasmine absolute and rose absolute form the floral core; together they soften the whole and give it a powdery touch. The overall impression is clean and lively, with a freshness that keeps the flowers from turning heavy. Its profile is close to Angela Flanders Jasmine and Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Jardin du Nil.

The President's Hat

8.2

Lush · 2014

Gourmand · Spicy · Woody

Lush The President's Hat is a woody, resinous unisex scent built around oakmoss, cistus and vanilla absolute. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though only a few votes stand behind those ratings, so they are best read with caution. It suits men and women alike, with a mainly woody, spicy character. Oakmoss and patchouli lay an earthy base, while myrrh and cistus add a resinous warmth. Vanilla absolute softens that dryness with a gourmand sweetness, and smoky and leathery shades stay in the background.

Dad's Garden Chamomile & Honeysuckle

6.9

Lush · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lush Dad's Garden Chamomile & Honeysuckle is a unisex scent built from honeysuckle, Roman chamomile, lavender and orange blossom. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. The sample of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. Overall it reads as a fresh, citrusy floral. Honeysuckle and orange blossom carry the floral side, while chamomile and lavender add a green, clean edge. A cool aquatic touch runs through it, with a faint spicy and animal trace underneath.

Time of the Season

8.3

Lush · 2024

Citrus · Spicy · Woody

Lush Time of the Season is a unisex scent that pairs citrus with woody and earthy tones, with a spicy, slightly smoky edge. The notes read as one whole rather than as separate layers. Grapefruit and neroli give it a bright, citrusy freshness, while orange blossom absolute softens it. Sumatran patchouli lays down a woody, earthy base, and the spicy and smoky accords stay in the background. The result carries an oriental warmth without turning heavy. L'Occitane en Provence Néroli and Lush Blue Skies and Fluffy White Clouds have a close profile.