The Perfume Library

26 perfumes

Epic Man

Amouage · 2009

Green · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Epic Man is a clearly masculine fragrance that sets a spicy, resinous and woody character on a leathery, smoky base. Saffron, cardamom, cumin and pink pepper open it hard and spicy, while frankincense and myrrh add a resinous weight. The base leans on patchouli, oud, leather and cedarwood, with castoreum and musk finishing it in an animalic, earthy warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Zimaya Icon and Amouage Opus VII - Reckless Leather have a close profile.

L'Instant Magic (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Guerlain · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain L'Instant Magic Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral perfume for women, softened by a sweet, creamy, gourmand touch. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter close behind and summer less favoured. It suits daily wear as well as the office and evenings out, and it reads feminine and modern. Bergamot opens it brightly, while freesia and rose set the floral heart. In the base, woods, almond and white musk settle it into a powdery, creamy, slightly sweet finish. Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Plissée and Paul & Joe Blanc have a close profile.

Orchidée Vanille

8.3

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Van Cleef & Arpels Orchidée Vanille is a sweet, gourmand-leaning unisex floral that most voters place in fall and winter. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it reaches those close to you without filling the room. Most voters choose fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It spreads across daily wear, leisure and evenings, and in character votes the feminine side leads. Mandarin orange and lychee open it fresh and fruity. In the heart, bitter almond, Bulgarian rose and violet add a soft, powdery floral feel. The base carries vanilla absolute and tonka bean for a creamy sweetness, with cedar steadying it slightly and a spicy touch in the background. Lolita Lempicka Le Parfum and Keiko Mecheri Datura Blanche have a close profile.

Mon Précieux Nectar

8.3

Guerlain · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Mon Précieux Nectar is a floral, sweet and powdery fragrance with a creamy, gourmand feel and a distinctly feminine character. Petitgrain and bitter almond open it, and jasmine and orange blossom lead the heart. Vanilla, sandalwood and white musk dominate the base, with gaiac wood and frankincense adding a woody, oriental depth. A fruity touch softens the sweetness throughout. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evening wear come up most. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. Dior Pure Poison Elixir and Ex Nihilo Scarlet Sands have a close profile.

Cruel Gardénia

7.5

Guerlain · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Cruel Gardénia is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, easy to wear through the day. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. It leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear, and is picked less often for evenings and nights out. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with Damask rose, peach and neroli, fresh and lightly sweet. In the heart, ylang-ylang, gardenia and white musk add a creamy, powdery softness. The base of sandalwood, tonka bean and vanilla dries down woody and sweet, with a green touch running through.

Iris Rose

7.4

E. Coudray · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

E. Coudray Iris Rose is a powdery floral for women that most voters place in spring and summer, an easy fit for daytime and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters rate it equally suitable for daily wear, leisure and business, with evening and night out further behind. Most call its character feminine, and some find it classic. It opens with Bulgarian rose, violet leaf and orris absolute, fresh and powdery in feel. In the heart, orris butter, Bulgarian rose absolute and heliotrope make it creamier and softer. The base of patchouli, vanilla, blond woods, white musk and tonka bean sweetens it and settles it on a woody footing.

Luban

7.3

Widian · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Widian Luban is a unisex scent that sets a floral, sweet body against spice, resin and a woody depth. It opens with cardamom, Italian bergamot and pink pepper for a lightly spiced freshness, while strawberry softens it with fruity sweetness. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, Turkish rose absolute and gardenia bring the floral side forward. The base of white musk, oud, cedar and tonka bean leaves a creamy, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it suits either. Rochas Moustache (Eau de Parfum) and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Dark Florum have a close profile.

Rose Rebatchi

7.3

Maison Rebatchi · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Maison Rebatchi Rose Rebatchi is a unisex fragrance that opens fruity and fresh, then pairs Damask rose and Turkish rose absolute with the powdery softness of orris butter. Raspberry, peach and apple give it a sweet, juicy start, while pink pepper and saffron add a light touch of spice. At the heart, the roses and orris butter take over, making it floral and powdery. The base brings leathery notes, cedarwood, white musk, ambergris and sandalwood, leaving a warm, leathery-woody dry-down. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most common occasions. Most voters find it feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Kenzo Flower in the Air (Eau de Parfum) and Goutal Quel Amour! have a close profile.

Rose Prana

7.2

Anima Vinci · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Anima Vinci Rose Prana is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets May rose against vetiver and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without filling a room. It reads comfortably on both men and women. There is no season or occasion data, so that is as far as its wear can be described. It opens with vervain, pink pepper and violet leaf, which give a fresh, green, lightly spicy start. May rose takes the heart, and the base of vetiver, white musk, oakmoss and patchouli settles it into a woody, powdery, creamy finish.