The Perfume Library

4.1 Le Musc & La Peau

8.0

Pierre Guillaume · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Pierre Guillaume 4.1 Le Musc & La Peau is a powdery, creamy unisex scent built around musk, vanilla and tonka bean, leaning towards daily wear and the warmer months. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daytime, leisure and office wear come well ahead of evening or night out. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin. Votes lean slightly feminine, though a good share call it masculine. Musk, vanilla and tonka bean form a soft, sweet base, with ylang-ylang adding a floral warmth. Cedar and amber give it a woody depth, while rosemary brings a touch of freshness and spice. The overall impression is clean, powdery and close to skin.

Aqaysos

7.9

Pierre Guillaume · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Pierre Guillaume Aqaysos is a unisex fragrance that sweetens a fresh opening of bergamot, lime and coriander with cocoa bean and musks, leaning towards spring and summer days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It is used mostly for leisure, work and everyday wear, and most voters read its character as masculine. It opens with bergamot, lime and coriander, bright and citrusy. In the heart, blackcurrant adds a fruity sweetness while Sichuan pepper leaves a spicy trace. The base of cocoa bean, animalic musk, white musk and woods softens everything and dries down warm and woody, while an aquatic, synthetic freshness carries through. Coach Coach for Men and Afnan Turathi (Blue) have a close profile.

19 Louanges Profanes

8.0

Pierre Guillaume · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Pierre Guillaume 19 Louanges Profanes is a sweet, powdery and creamy floral with a resinous, woody warmth, presented as a women's fragrance. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works for evenings too. Half of the voters read it as feminine. It opens with neroli and hawthorn, giving a bright floral start. In the heart, frankincense and white lily take over, the frankincense adding a resinous, spicy edge. Benzoin and gaiac wood sweeten the base and close it with a creamy, woody warmth.

21 Felanilla

7.7

Pierre Guillaume · 2008

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Pierre Guillaume 21 Felanilla is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Saffron and vanilla lead, giving a warm spice and a gourmand sweetness. In the heart, hay absolute and Florentine iris add a powdery, slightly earthy touch. Amber and banana wood settle the base into a woody, oriental ground. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays personal and is noticed mostly at close range. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are its most common occasions. Voters lean feminine on character, though it is classed as unisex.

10 Aomassaï

7.5

Pierre Guillaume · 2006

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Pierre Guillaume 10 Aomassaï is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, where a sweet gourmand side is balanced by smoky woods. It opens with coffee, caramel and roasted hazelnut, giving a dense, almost scorched sweetness. In the heart, frankincense, tolu balm, bitter orange and liquorice pull that sweetness towards spicy, resinous ground. In the base, hay, wenge wood and resins settle it into a woody, smoky finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, night out and leisure are the most named occasions. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it reads as truly unisex. Lattafa Raghba Wood Intense and LPDO Hash Intense have a close profile.

Myrrhiad

8.1

Pierre Guillaume · 2011

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Pierre Guillaume Myrrhiad is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that sets myrrh and vanilla beside black tea absolute and Glycyrrhiza glabra. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base. Vanilla and myrrh form the body: the sweetness is gourmand, the resin smoky and woody. Black tea absolute adds a spicy, slightly dry edge, with a powdery softness alongside. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions, though it also gets worn at leisure. Voters split almost evenly between feminine and masculine.

31 Tonka Bodykon

8.3

Pierre Guillaume · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Pierre Guillaume 31 Tonka Bodykon is a unisex gourmand-fruity scent built around tonka bean, vanilla and honey. Apple adds a fresh, sweet edge, while rum and pistachio bring a warm, creamy body. Benzoin and honey soften the mix into a powdery sweetness, with a spicy touch staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring follows, and summer is rarely chosen. It suits leisure time and evenings out, and leans slightly feminine. Aaron Terence Hughes Addicted and Tomavicci Gâteau à l'ananas have a close profile.

12.1 Un Crime Exotique

7.7

Pierre Guillaume · 2006

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Pierre Guillaume 12.1 Un Crime Exotique is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with star anise, cinnamon and masala chai. In the heart, gingerbread and osmanthus push it towards a gourmand, fruity sweetness. The base of maté, vanilla and Australian sandalwood settles into a woody, oriental finish. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a sizeable share finds it masculine, so it reads as open to both. Close in profile are The Dua Brand Angelic Elixir and Parfums de Marly Herod.

18 Cadjméré

7.4

Pierre Guillaume · 2007

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Pierre Guillaume 18 Cadjméré is a unisex fragrance that sets a fruity, sweet opening over a gourmand, woody and resinous base. The top is tangerine and plant juice: the tangerine bright and sugary, the plant juice keeping it slightly green and damp. In the heart, rosewood and Kenyan cypress resin add a dry, spicy woodiness. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and ambrette seed turns it powdery and creamy-soft. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure time and evenings, and the feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it doesn't read as belonging to one side. Its profile is close to Esteban Orientalissime and Profumum Roma Oxiana.

25 Indochine

7.7

Pierre Guillaume · 2011

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Pierre Guillaume 25 Indochine is a unisex oriental that sets the soft sweetness of honey and benzoin against spice and a smoky woodiness, with a clear gourmand side. It opens with Cambodian pepper and Sri Lankan cardamom for a spicy start. At the heart, Laotian honey and Thanaka wood bring the sweetness forward, and Siam benzoin lays a warm, resinous base underneath. The overall feel is sweet and gourmand, with a woody, smoky shadow behind it. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close without overwhelming. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading alongside leisure wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it leans neither way. Serge Lutens L'Innommable and Phaedon Tabac Rouge / Turkish Blend have a close profile.

Daimiris

7.6

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Laboratorio Olfattivo Daimiris is a sweet, spicy women's fragrance that opens on cardamom and saffron and settles into iris, suede and rum. The spicy opening of cardamom and saffron gives way to a powdery iris and a leathery suede at the heart, with rum adding a gourmand sweetness. Amber and musk leave a resinous, woody warmth in the base. The overall impression is floral and oriental, with a faint leathery edge. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out best, though leisure and daily wear also fit. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so while it is labelled a women's perfume, its reach is wider. Mugler Miroir Miroir - Miroir des Majestés and Chris Collins Harlem Nights have a close profile.

Monsieur

7.9

Pierre Guillaume · 2013

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Pierre Guillaume Monsieur is a woody, earthy men's fragrance that suits fall and winter days best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next; it leans towards evenings and nights out, though business and daily wear also get votes. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. The scent is built on sandalwood, cedar and vetiver, with patchouli and oakmoss absolute adding an earthy edge to the woody base. Frankincense absolute brings a resinous warmth, while papyrus absolute gives a dry, fresh greenness. The spicy and smoky sides stay in the background.

Poudre de Riz

7.3

Pierre Guillaume · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Pierre Guillaume Poudre de Riz is a fresh, powdery unisex scent built from rose, monoï, vanilla and powder. There are no separate layers here; the perfume reads as a single whole from start to finish. Rose sets a floral base, monoï pulls it towards a creamy, faintly tropical softness, and vanilla adds a gourmand sweetness. Powder wraps around all of it and gives the scent a clean, powdery face. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with fewer choosing summer. It is suggested mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Nearly half of voters find it feminine, though it can read as unisex too.

Le Musc & La Peau (Extrait de Parfum)

8.4

Pierre Guillaume · 2024

Fresh · Synthetic · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Pierre Guillaume Le Musc & La Peau Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, powdery feel on a creamy, woody base. Rosemary and milk open lightly and softly. In the heart, musk and ylang-ylang keep that creamy tone, while cedar, sandalwood and amber add woody warmth at the base. Spicy and synthetic touches run through the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters spread it across spring, summer and fall, mostly for daily wear, leisure and work. It leans slightly feminine, though many call it masculine. Pierre Guillaume 4.1 Le Musc & La Peau and Parle Moi de Parfum Milky Musk/39 have a close profile.

04 Musc Maori

6.7

Pierre Guillaume · 2004

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Pierre Guillaume 04 Musc Maori is a sweet, creamy unisex scent built around cocoa, vanilla and white musk. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though it can pass as unisex. Chocolate, milk, cocoa and tonka bean give it a gourmand warmth, sweetened further by vanilla and amber. White musk and powder set a soft, powdery base, while bergamot adds a light freshness. The overall feel is creamy, spicy and woody.

02 Cozé

7.3

Pierre Guillaume · 2002

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Pierre Guillaume 02 Cozé is a sweet, spicy gourmand built around blond tobacco, coffee and chocolate, suited to evenings and cooler weather. It reads as one dense, warm whole: tobacco, coffee and chocolate set up a rich sweetness that Bourbon vanilla softens. Pepper and chili add spice, while patchouli and ebony give an earthy, woody, smoky base. The Indian hemp stays in the background of this mix. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate, and most pick fall and winter. It is worn mostly for evenings, leisure and nights out. Most voters call it masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Mugler A*Men Pure Wood and Frapin Caravelle Épicée have a close profile.

14 Iris Oriental / Iris Taizo

7.2

Pierre Guillaume · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Pierre Guillaume 14 Iris Oriental / Iris Taizo is a floral, sweet unisex scent that most voters pick for fall and winter; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. It is worn for evenings, leisure time and nights out, though some voters also wear it daily or at work. Those who call it feminine slightly outnumber those who call it masculine, but the masculine vote is substantial. Guatemala cardamom opens with a spicy edge. The heart holds iris nectar, fig honey and oud, where the powdery floral side meets sweetness and a smoky, earthy woodiness. Amber and Mexican vanilla leave a warm, resinous finish. Cartier Oud & Ambre and Réminiscence Bois Étoilé / Oud have a close profile.

13 Brûlure de Rose

7.1

Pierre Guillaume · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pierre Guillaume 13 Brûlure de Rose is a feminine fragrance that pairs floral and fruity sweetness with a powdery, woody touch. It opens with rosewood and green leaves, a fresh and slightly sharp start. The heart is led by a rose day accord, while raspberry, amber and musk give the base a gourmand sweetness, grounded by sandalwood. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter close behind. It suits evenings and leisure time, and more than half of voters read it as feminine.

7.2 Morning in Tipasa

8.1

Pierre Guillaume · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Pierre Guillaume 7.2 Morning in Tipasa is a unisex scent that pairs bergamot and lemon grass with the sweetness of jujube honey and the cool edge of peppermint. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin without announcing itself. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the occasions it leans towards. Masculine and feminine votes sit almost level, so it reads as in between. The scent is fresh, citrusy and green throughout. Bergamot and lemon grass give a bright start, and peppermint cools it further. Jujube honey softens the citrus with a touch of sweetness, while stone pine adds a resinous, woody depth. A faint spicy note stays in the background.

Rouge Avignon

7.6

Phaedon · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Phaedon Rouge Avignon is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a gourmand, spicy warmth over a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while spring and summer trail behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out; more voters call it feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Rose, raspberry and ylang-ylang open it with a floral fruitiness. At the heart, hinoki wood, vetiver, cocoa and black truffle add a dark, woody depth. The base of musk, sandalwood and amber settles into a sweet, soft trail. Initio Blessed Baraka and Lattafa Nakahat Al Oud have a close profile.

11 Harmatan Noir

7.3

Pierre Guillaume · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pierre Guillaume 11 Harmatan Noir is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent built around mint tea, cedar and jasmine; it has been discontinued. It opens with mint tea, and the heart brings cedar, jasmine and salt. The base holds blossoms, woods and spices. Fresh and citrus accords dominate, with floral, aquatic and green sides rounding it out while the spicy and woody notes stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. Its profile is close to Hermès Voyage d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Issey Miyake A Scent.

Entre Ciel et Mer

7.3

Pierre Guillaume · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Pierre Guillaume Entre Ciel et Mer is a fresh, sea-tinged unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with white thyme, pear, leaves and lavender, which give a green, lightly fruity freshness. The heart turns salty and marine with algae absolute, lichen, ambergris and iodine. Tree moss and New Caledonian sandalwood settle it onto a woody, creamy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Tommy Hilfiger The Girl and Tiziana Terenzi Telea have a close profile.

Sucre d'Ébène

7.0

Pierre Guillaume · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pierre Guillaume Sucre d'Ébène is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits cold-season evenings and nights out. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening, leisure and night-out wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, though it wears comfortably as unisex. The scent is built on the warm sweetness of brown sugar and vanilla. Benzoin adds a resinous softness and orange blossom a floral touch, while hamamelis stays in the background. Powdery, spicy and woody sides show through in the accords. Roberto Cavalli Roberto Cavalli (2012) and Kilian Sweet Redemption The End have a close profile.

Oliban / Grisens

7.2

Phaedon · 2011

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Phaedon Oliban / Grisens is a resinous, smoky woody scent with a spicy, oriental warmth, made for anyone. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring and summer trailing behind. It is worn through the day, for leisure and at work, and into the evening. Voters lean slightly toward reading it as masculine. Frankincense sets the resinous, smoky tone at the start. Sandalwood then settles in and softens the texture. In the base, cedarwood and ambroxan finish the woody frame with a clean, synthetic edge. Yves Saint Laurent 24 Rue de L'Université and Abbott Sequoia have a close profile.