The Perfume Library

18 perfumes

Noir Epices

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Noir Epices is a spicy, woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with orange and geranium, a fresh, citrusy start. At the heart, nutmeg, pepper, clove and cinnamon bring the spice forward. Patchouli and sandalwood settle it onto a woody, oriental base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine character sit close together. Diptyque L'Eau de L'Eau and The Merchant Of Venice Fenicia have a close profile.

Bois de Paradis

7.4

Parfums DelRae · 2002

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Parfums DelRae Bois de Paradis is a unisex scent in which fig, Gallic rose and spices settle onto a resinous, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with citrus notes, then fig, blackberry bud, Gallic rose and spices take the heart. In the base, balsam, woods, frankincense and amber soften the fruity sweetness, with floral and gourmand sides and a faint smokiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, followed by winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine than masculine, though a good share call it masculine.

Eau Illuminée

6.4

Parfums DelRae · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums DelRae Eau Illuminée is a fresh, green unisex fougère that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with basil and bergamot, bright and citrusy. The heart brings wild herbs and French lavender, adding a spicy, green edge. In the base, oakmoss, labdanum, iris and tonka bean settle it onto a woody, lightly sweet footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing itself on a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it reads as truly in between. Its profile is close to Maison Margiela At the Barber's and Halston 1-12 (Cologne).

Amoureuse

7.2

Parfums DelRae · 2002

Floral · Green · Sweet

Parfums DelRae Amoureuse is a floral scent for women that sets a heart of tuberose, lily and jasmine against the warmth of honey and sandalwood. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters call it feminine. Fall and spring lead slightly, though the seasons are spread fairly evenly; it is chosen most often for evenings and daily wear. It has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange and cardamom, a lightly spiced freshness. The heart brings a dense floral core of tuberose, lily and jasmine, and the base of honey, sandalwood and oakmoss gives those flowers a woody, slightly green footing. A powdery, faintly animal edge runs through it. Dzintars I Love Magic and Jean Patou 1000 (Parfum) have a close profile.

Début (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Parfums DelRae · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Parfums DelRae Début Eau de Parfum is a fresh scent for women that pairs bergamot, green leaves and lime with a floral heart of linden blossom and lily of the valley; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, green leaves, lime and ylang-ylang, bright, citrusy and green from the first moment. In the heart, cyclamen, linden blossom and lily of the valley add a soft floral layer. The base of musk, vetiver and sandalwood settles it onto a woody ground, with spicy and animal touches staying in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most votes go to leisure, daily wear and the office, with night out and evening drawing fewer. Light and clean, it reads as a daytime scent.

Shiloh

7.5

Hors Là Monde · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hors Là Monde Shiloh is a fresh, green chypre-leaning fragrance classed as masculine, and it has been discontinued. It opens bright with herbs, green notes, lemon and bergamot. The heart of Virginia cedar, rose and woods turns woody and floral. In the base, oakmoss, patchouli and sandalwood give the chypre backbone, while vanilla and musk sweeten it and add a powdery softness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business come up most often, evening and night out less so. Caron Nocturnes and Floris Royal Arms Diamond Edition have a close profile.

Madagascan Jasmine

7.4

Grandiflora · 2015

Floral · Green · Sweet

Grandiflora Madagascan Jasmine pairs a floral, green character with a sweet, creamy and slightly animalic base, and is presented as a women's perfume. Mango and tropical fruits give it a sweet opening. At the heart, Madagascan jasmine leads, joined by white blossoms and green leaves. In the base, musk, smoky notes and roasted cocoa pull it towards something creamy and warm. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Votes lean towards leisure and evening wear, with daytime and business use close behind. Rogue Jasmin Antique and Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Tubéreuse have a close profile.

Émotionnelle

6.0

Parfums DelRae · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums DelRae Émotionnelle is a fresh, citrusy floral with green and aquatic touches and a fruity sweetness, made for women and now discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a few voters have weighed in. There is no season or occasion data; it reads as a feminine perfume. It opens bright and juicy with mandarin orange, bergamot and melon. The heart of violet leaf, jasmine and rose is floral and green, while prune adds a soft, fruity sweetness. Vetiver, cedarwood, clove and amber settle into a woody, spicy, slightly powdery base. Creme 21 Original Homburger Glückswasser and Galimard A Contre-Jour have a close profile.

Wood of Life

7.0

Anima Vinci · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anima Vinci Wood of Life is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh opening of bergamot, grapefruit and Thai ginger against a woody base of vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli. The top keeps the citrus fresh and green, with mint and mandarin orange, while ginger adds a slight bite. In the heart, clove and cinnamon bring spice, and rose and ylang-ylang soften it with a floral touch. The base turns woody and earthy with vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli; vanilla sweetens it, and leathery notes and musk stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. It reads as suitable for both men and women. Armaf Club de Nuit Man and Rose d'Homme have a close profile.

Agua Nativa

7.2

Parfumeurs du Monde · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Parfumeurs du Monde Agua Nativa is a unisex fragrance that moves from a fresh opening of orange, mint and grapefruit through a spicy heart of geranium, cinnamon and clove to a base of vetiver and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the small number of votes makes these ratings only a rough guide. Being unisex, it doesn't lean toward one gender. The opening is dominated by citrus and green freshness: orange, grapefruit, mint and basil keep it bright. In the heart, geranium, cinnamon, clove and chili add spice, while Palo Santo brings a smoky edge. The base settles into an earthy, woody ground of vetiver and patchouli, with vanilla sweetening it slightly.