The Perfume Library

Organza Indécence (1999) (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Givenchy · 1999

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Givenchy Organza Indécence is a sweet, spicy floral for women that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and nights out are the occasions it suits best. Most see it as feminine and classic. It opens bright and spicy with nutmeg, cardamom, bergamot and mandarin orange. The heart brings carnation, iris, rose and Ceylonese cinnamon, where the powdery floral side shows. In the base, patchouli, labdanum, sandalwood and oakmoss dry it down into a warm, woody, oriental and gourmand finish. Hervé Léger Hervé Léger and Trussardi Python have a close profile.

Cèdre

7.2

Esteban · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Esteban Cèdre is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh citrus opening with the dry, woody feel of cedar and leather; it has been discontinued. It opens with bright citrus fruits, then spices and rose come in at the heart. The base of leather, cedar and labdanum settles into a woody, resinous, leathery floor, while the floral side stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring; daily wear and leisure lead, with business settings also fitting. Most voters read it as masculine. Darkbeat Cuero and Première Note Cedar Atlas have a close profile.

Classic Chypre

6.9

Esteban · 2007

Citrus · Floral · Green

Esteban Classic Chypre is a unisex chypre that opens with bergamot and basil and settles into oakmoss, vetiver and patchouli. The perfume has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though these ratings rest on only a handful of votes and are not conclusive. There is not enough voting to say which seasons or occasions it suits; it is classed as unisex. The top notes, bergamot and basil, give it a citrusy, green start. In the heart, jasmine and rose add a floral softness while spices bring warmth. The base of vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss is woody and animalic, with vanilla sweetening it and adding a powdery tone.

Tiempe Passate

7.5

Antonia's Flowers · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Antonia's Flowers Tiempe Passate is a fresh-natured women's fragrance that sets citrus and floral notes on a sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated moderate, and only about one in five of those who rated it find it lasts long. With few votes behind it, that is more a tendency than a firm verdict. It is described as a feminine scent. Clementine and bergamot bring brightness, joined by the floral side of Montauk rose. Cedarwood gives the scent a woody frame, while amber adds a sweet, resinous, slightly oriental warmth. Spicy, powdery and creamy touches soften the blend.

1881 Intense pour Homme

7.0

Cerruti · 2008

Citrus · Green · Fruity

Cerruti 1881 Intense pour Homme is a masculine fragrance where citrus and green notes meet a woody, resinous base; it has been discontinued. It suits daytime and evening wear: voters lean towards daily use, followed by nights out and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the small number of votes makes these ratings tentative. Azzaro pour Homme and Cerruti 1881 pour Homme have a close profile. It opens with bergamot, juniper berry, cypress and fir resin for a cool, green start, with pink pepper and basil adding spice. Lavender, pine and patchouli lead the heart, with ylang-ylang lending some sweetness. The base settles into leather, oakmoss, sandalwood and mahogany, an earthy, woody finish softened by musk.

Esteban · 2008