The Perfume Library

22 perfumes

Black Tourmaline (Eau de Parfum)

Olivier Durbano · 2007

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Olivier Durbano Black Tourmaline Eau de Parfum is a smoky, spicy unisex scent that ties frankincense, pepper and oud to smoked wood and leather. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading and leisure wear close behind. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is presented as unisex. The top is resinous and spicy, with frankincense, pepper, cumin, cardamom and coriander. In the heart, oud, precious woods, smoked wood and leather take over, turning the scent smoky and leathery. The base of patchouli, amber, musk and moss leaves an earthy, green-tinged finish. Tom Ford Patchouli Absolu and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

Jade (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Olivier Durbano · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Olivier Durbano Jade Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens on mint, star anise and green tea and settles into an earthy base of vetiver and patchouli. The top pairs mint, star anise, green tea and cardamom for a fresh, green, lightly spicy start. Chinese cassia, jasmine and iris carry the floral heart. The base of vetiver, patchouli, moss and amber is woody, resinous and a little smoky, with the sweetness kept in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly unisex. Moresque Divina Marchesa and Anfar Attar Al Makkah have a close profile.

Rock Crystal / Cristal de Roche (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Olivier Durbano · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Olivier Durbano Rock Crystal / Cristal de Roche Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green start on a resinous, woody and smoky base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure, daytime and evening wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. The top notes of orange blossom, cumin, coriander and cardamom give a spicy lift. Towards the heart, frankincense, myrrh and benzoin bring a resinous warmth. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss leave a dry, earthy, woody finish, with smoky and oriental tones sitting in the background.

Héliotrope (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Olivier Durbano · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Olivier Durbano Héliotrope Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets citrus freshness against resin, spice and wood, reading both floral and smoky. The top is bright with red mandarin orange, ginger and chili, while angelica, frankincense and elemi resin add a resinous weight. In the heart, heliotrope, saffron and magnolia bring a soft floral note. The base turns sweeter with sandalwood, myrrh and benzoin, settling into a warm, woody, smoky finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring also gets a fair share, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine character are close. Olivier Durbano Heliotrope (Extrait de Parfum) and Amouage Homage have a close profile.

Turquoise (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Olivier Durbano · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Olivier Durbano Turquoise Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that stays fresh and aquatic, deepened by resinous and woody touches. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Daily wear and leisure lead, and it sits comfortably at the office too. It leans slightly masculine, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. It opens with juniper, coriander, pink pepper and elemi resin, a cool, spicy and resinous start. In the heart, lily, lotus and kelp bring a floral, watery feel. In the base, honey, myrrh and ambergris soften it and settle it onto a warm ground. Elementals Water and Maria Candida Gentile Finisterre have a close profile.

Amethyst (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Olivier Durbano · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Olivier Durbano Amethyst Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets floral and fruity tones against a sweet, spicy and faintly smoky background. Bergamot, pepper, raspberry and wine grape give it a fresh, fruity opening. In the heart, jasmine and iris lead the floral side into a powdery softness, while frankincense adds a resinous weight. The base of musk, sandalwood and vanilla sweetens the scent and closes it with a woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and summer gets a fair share too. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads as open to both.

Prométhée (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Olivier Durbano · 2014

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Olivier Durbano Prométhée Eau de Parfum is a resinous, smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. The top leans on cistus, frankincense and nutmeg, with myrtle and fennel adding a green, spicy edge. In the heart, narcissus and Caucasian lily bring a floral, powdery side, while styrax and lavender absolute set them on a resinous floor. The base of vetiver, myrrh and labdanum dries down earthy, woody and faintly animal. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear stand out. It reads more masculine than feminine, though some voters call it feminine or classic. Its profile is close to Xerjoff Zafar and Amouage Gold Woman.

Lapis-lazuli - Pierre du Ciel

8.2

Olivier Durbano · 2016

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Olivier Durbano Lapis-lazuli - Pierre du Ciel is a unisex scent with a fresh, green character, balanced by spice, resin and earthy notes. Cypress, artemisia and clove, along with rose oxide and tea tree, open it cool and herbal. In the heart, thyme, iris, vegetal milk and dinkel wheat soften it and add an earthy calm. Vetiver, cedarwood and musk form a woody base, while elemi resin and tolu balm bring a resinous warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though the small number of votes makes this a tentative reading. Voters split it between leisure, night out, daily and evening wear, with fewer choosing it for the office. Fragonard Vétiver and Lalique Encre Noire (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Lapis Philosophorum / Philosopher's Stone (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Olivier Durbano · 2013

Citrus · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Olivier Durbano Lapis Philosophorum / Philosopher's Stone Eau de Parfum is a resinous, smoky and earthy unisex scent that opens with citrus and settles into a woody, leathery depth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. The number of ratings is small, so these impressions are only a rough guide. Its unisex build reads comfortably on both men and women. It opens with grapefruit, juniper, red wine and rum, while calamus and white truffle add an earthy weight. In the heart, menthol and Omani frankincense set a cool edge against the resin. The base is led by myrrh, opoponax and oakmoss, softened by musk.

Pink Quartz (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Olivier Durbano · 2010

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Olivier Durbano Pink Quartz Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent where pink grapefruit, saffron and Damask rose bring citrus and floral accords onto a resinous, smoky base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though both ratings rest on few votes. Voters pick it most for evening and leisure, with daily wear, a night out and business close behind. It reads equally well on anyone, unisex in character. The top opens with pink grapefruit, bergamot, ginger and saffron, while frankincense adds a resinous weight. In the heart, Damask rose and palmarosa form a floral backbone. The base of benzoin, myrrh and patchouli sweetens the scent and dries it down into an earthy, powdery, slightly smoky chypre. Zoologist Nightingale and Anna Zworykina Midwinter Moon have a close profile.

Citrine (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Olivier Durbano · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Olivier Durbano Citrine Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of pink pepper, ginger and Sicilian lemon against the resinous warmth of myrrh and beeswax. It opens with pink pepper, ginger, orange and Sicilian lemon, a spicy citrus burst with a faint resin edge from elemi. The heart brings mimosa, rosewood and gaiac wood, soft and floral-woody. The base of myrrh, beeswax, musk and ambergris settles it onto a smoky, resinous ground, and the overall impression stays fresh, green and woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close and noticeable without filling a room. Voters place it mostly in leisure, business and daytime wear, with evening a close follower. Its unisex build suits any wearer. Le Galion Cuir and Etro ManRose have a close profile.

Chrysolithe (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Olivier Durbano · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Olivier Durbano Chrysolithe Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets the spicy warmth of black pepper, ginger and cinnamon against the green, herbal side of sage and rosemary. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate. Most pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind, and it suits daytime settings such as work and leisure as well as evenings and nights out. It opens with black pepper, cumin, ginger and cinnamon for a spicy start, while vervain and hyssop add a fresh, green lift. The heart of jasmine, sage and rosemary brings a floral, herbal softness. In the base, vetiver, cedarwood, musk and ambergris form a woody, powdery and resinous finish.

Labradorite #13

7.3

Olivier Durbano · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Olivier Durbano Labradorite #13 is a unisex scent that opens with cardamom, palo santo and marjoram and dries down to oud, sandalwood and castoreum. In the top, cardamom brings a spicy lift, palo santo adds a smoky woodiness, and marjoram contributes a herbal edge. The heart holds ambergris, tuberose and frankincense: tuberose gives a creamy, powdery floral quality while frankincense adds resinous depth. The base gathers opoponax, musk, sandalwood, oud, castoreum and civet. The result reads sweet, oriental and earthy, with clear animal and leathery sides. It is a dense, dark character. Its profile is close to Serge Lutens Muscs Koublaï Khän and Slumberhouse Sixes & Sevens.