The Perfume Library

Royal Leather

7.9

Charriol · 2012

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Charriol Royal Leather is a men's fragrance that carries a leathery, smoky and spicy streak beneath a sweet, fruity surface; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and more than half of voters read its character as masculine, with some calling it classic. It opens on a spicy start of pink pepper, ginger and saffron. In the heart, leather, iris and dried fruits build a sweet, earthy body. Cedarwood, sandalwood and amber leave a warm, woody base. Yves Saint Laurent Noble Leather and Davidoff Horizon Extreme have a close profile.

Fleur de Cristal (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Lalique · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Lalique Fleur de Cristal Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and powdery women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with Calabrian bergamot and pink pepper for a citrusy freshness, while jasmine sambac starts the floral side. In the heart, stephanotis and lily of the valley move it into a green, powdery lightness. Australian sandalwood, amber and cashmeran sweeten and soften the base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most see it as feminine.

Perle Rare Gold

7.9

Panouge · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Panouge Perle Rare Gold is a floral, sweet women's perfume with a powdery, creamy and slightly leathery edge. It opens with cactus blossom and pink pepper, so the spice is noticeable from the first spray. In the heart, ylang-ylang, vanilla and hedione build a creamy floral body. The base of frankincense, suede, amber and musk softens and sweetens the scent, letting the leathery, powdery side come forward. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, then winter, and it is used mainly for leisure, work and daily wear, with some votes for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. Aedes de Venustas Cierge de Lune and Dries Van Noten Camomille Satin have a close profile.

Perle Rare

7.3

Panouge · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Panouge Perle Rare is a feminine fragrance that opens with osmanthus, pear and neroli and settles into a floral heart of orange blossom, jasmine and rose. Most voters recommend it for fall, spring and winter, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also suits leisure and daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most votes call its character feminine. In the top, pear and osmanthus give a fruity, sweet start that neroli brightens. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine and rose build the floral core. The base of cashmeran, patchouli and sandalwood brings a woody, spicy and powdery warmth. Boucheron B (Eau de Parfum) and Calvin Klein Secret Obsession have a close profile.

The Fabulous Collection - Fabulous Bukhara

7.9

Dali Haute Parfumerie · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dali Haute Parfumerie The Fabulous Collection - Fabulous Bukhara is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. The notes read as a single whole: spices, honey and benzoin give it a warm, dense sweetness. Dried fruits and tonka bean push that sweetness towards the gourmand side, while rose adds a soft floral touch and ebony a woody depth. The accords come together in an oriental style. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter; evenings and nights out come first, though it also works for leisure. In the character votes feminine leads, but a good share call it masculine. Charriol Infinite Celtic Ultimate and Boadicea the Victorious Intense have a close profile.

Pure Cedrat

7.6

Azzaro · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Azzaro Pure Cedrat is a fresh men's fragrance that most voters place in summer and spring and in easy daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Votes gather mostly around daily wear, followed by leisure and business settings. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. The scent is built on citrus: citron, mandarin orange, grapefruit and bergamot give a bright, fruity first impression. Cedar adds a green, spicy coolness, and musk softens the whole and keeps it balanced.

Dali Wild

7.1

Salvador Dali · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Salvador Dali Dali Wild is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around tuberose, yuzu and gardenia; it has been discontinued. It opens with tuberose, yuzu and gardenia, the yuzu brightening the flowers with a green, fruity freshness. In the heart, jasmine sambac, magnolia and musk soften the floral core and add a creamy sweetness. Zebrano wood, mahogany and okoumé form a woody, lightly spicy base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Winter, spring and fall lead while summer trails behind; daily wear comes first, followed by leisure and evening. Most voters find it feminine. Tom Daxon Magnolia Heights and Anfas Salam have a close profile.

Par Amour

6.5

Clarins · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Clarins Par Amour is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that sits well in daytime and office wear, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily and business wear lead the occasions, though it carries a sweetness that can work in the evening too. It opens with pink pepper, blackcurrant and cassia, fresh and lightly spicy. The heart of vanilla, Turkish rose and cardamom turns floral and sweet, and the base of labdanum, sandalwood, benzoin and amber settles into a woody, powdery, oriental warmth.

Pure Vetiver

6.3

Azzaro · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Azzaro Pure Vetiver is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance, now discontinued, with a calm character that suits daytime and the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and business come up most often as the occasions for it. Few choose it for night or evening. The top has cardamom, grapefruit, ginger and pepper, so it opens spicy and bright. In the heart, mugwort, lavender and marine notes keep it green and clean. Vetiver leads the base, giving it an earthy, woody footing. Hermès Terre d'Hermès and L'Artisan Parfumeur Vétiver Écarlate have a close profile.

Perle Rare Homme Black Edition

6.5

Panouge · 2016

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Panouge Perle Rare Homme Black Edition is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of basil, bay leaf and lime over a sweet base of tonka bean and amber. It opens green, fruity and crisp with basil, bay leaf, apple and lime. In the heart, marine notes, juniper berry and Provençal lavender bring out the aquatic and spicy sides. The base turns sweeter with tonka bean and amber, while oakmoss and gaiac wood give it a dry, woody edge. A synthetic touch runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. Its fresh, aquatic character suits everyday wear, and it reads as masculine. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf for Men and La Rive Brave have a close profile.

Eau de Fath

7.0

Jacques Fath · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jacques Fath Eau de Fath is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a fruity, lightly sweet side that suits spring and summer days, work and everyday wear. It has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with business and daily wear leading. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Mandarin orange, pink pepper and blackcurrant open on a fresh, faintly spicy fruit note. The heart of lily, heliotrope and orange blossom adds a soft floral touch, and benzoin, iris and musk settle it into a sweet, powdery, woody base.

Thé Blanc (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Solinotes · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Solinotes Thé Blanc Eau de Parfum joins a fresh opening of cardamom and bergamot to a green heart of white tea and sage, and sits close to everyday wear as a unisex scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without filling a room. Voters pick it most for daily wear, leisure and the office, with a fair number choosing it for sport. Night out and evening come well behind. It opens with bergamot and cardamom, citrusy and lightly spicy. In the heart, sage and white tea bring a green, aquatic, clean feel. At the base, osmanthus softens it towards floral and powdery, and white musk closes it with a plain cleanness. Jil Sander Ultrasense and Caudalie Eau des Vignes have a close profile.

Perle Rare Rose

6.8

Panouge · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Panouge Perle Rare Rose is a floral, sweet and powdery women's fragrance built around rose, orange blossom and iris; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, with leisure and daily wear also getting votes. It reads feminine. Galbanum and mandarin orange give a green, bright start. In the heart, rose, orange blossom and iris take over, forming a powdery, creamy floral softness. In the base, benzoin, vanilla and tonka bean deepen the sweetness, while cedar, vetiver and white musk add a dry, clean footing.

Eau Ensoleillante

7.0

Clarins · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clarins Eau Ensoleillante is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that most voters pick for summer and spring, and it suits leisure and daily wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and suits anyone who wants something light. Leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions, with office use not far behind; few choose it for evenings or nights out. It opens fresh and fruity with watermelon, mandarin orange and grapefruit. The heart brings a soft floral note from ylang-ylang, mimosa and chamomile. Patchouli, tonka bean and linden blossom sweeten the base and dry it down to a lightly spicy, woody finish. Sospiro Vibrato and L'Erbolario Accordo Arancio have a close profile.

Yuzu

6.6

Solinotes · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Solinotes Yuzu is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, with green and floral touches that keep it light and clean. It opens on bergamot, lemon and grapefruit, then moves into mandarin orange, yuzu and white blossoms that push the citrus in a fruity, floral direction. Oakmoss and patchouli sit underneath and keep the green side grounded. A synthetic edge also shows among its accords. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick it for daily wear, followed by leisure and sport, with office use further back. Creed Zeste Mandarine Pamplemousse and J-Scent Yuzu have a close profile.

Bright Visit

6.0

Azzaro · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Azzaro Bright Visit is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with green and aquatic tones, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a quiet trail. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office; sport and evenings out come well behind. It opens with starfruit, citrus notes, blackcurrant and pink pepper, fruity and lively. The heart of basil, tarragon, aquatic notes and reed turns green and watery, and musk, cedar and ambergris settle it into a soft, woody base. Dior Higher (Eau de Toilette) and Afnan Perfumes Olmeda have a close profile.

Agua Verde

6.1

Salvador Dali · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Salvador Dali Agua Verde is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens with fig and grapefruit and moves into a heart of nutmeg, vetiver and jasmine; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage both rate on the weak side, so it wears close to the skin and stays quiet. The number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. The top is fruity and citrusy, with fig and grapefruit giving a bright start. In the heart, nutmeg adds spice, vetiver a green depth and jasmine a light floral touch. Sandalwood and amber then settle it into a soft, woody base.

The Fabulous Collection - Fabulous Korynthia

8.0

Dali Haute Parfumerie · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Dali Haute Parfumerie The Fabulous Collection - Fabulous Korynthia is a unisex oriental that sets a floral, sweet body against spicy, resinous and woody depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters place it in nights out and evenings, with leisure and business wear getting some votes too. Masculine and feminine character votes are equal, so it doesn't lean to either side. Rose, amber, oud and vanilla make up the notes, and it reads as one whole rather than a sequence of stages. The floral side of the rose turns sweeter with vanilla and amber, while the oud brings a woody, earthy tone and a spicy, powdery, resinous backdrop. Those after a close profile could also look at The LAB Fragrances Rose Oud and Massimo Dutti Red Evening.

La Femme de Fath

6.8

Jacques Fath · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jacques Fath La Femme de Fath is a women's fragrance that pairs the fresh opening of pink pepper, orange and bergamot with a floral heart of jasmine, rose and peach; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters place it equally in daytime, leisure and business wear, with evening and night-out use trailing behind. It opens with citrus and the spicy freshness of pink pepper. In the heart, jasmine and rose are softened by the fruity sweetness of peach, and the base of moss, patchouli and vetiver dries down on a powdery footing. The overall feel is floral, fruity and sweet, with a slightly synthetic edge.

The Fabulous Collection - Fabulous Srinagar

7.6

Dali Haute Parfumerie · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dali Haute Parfumerie The Fabulous Collection - Fabulous Srinagar is a unisex scent that gathers a floral, fruity sweetness on a creamy, powdery base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though few voters have weighed in, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is unisex and sits comfortably on either men or women. Kulfi, plum, rose comfit and lychee lead, giving a sweet, gourmand fruit-and-floral character. Musk and vanilla soften that sweetness, while Mysore sandalwood lays a woody, resinous warmth underneath. Spicy and oriental touches stay in the background. Widian Black II and Initio Blessed Baraka have a close profile.

Perle Rare Homme

6.7

Panouge · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Panouge Perle Rare Homme is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic fragrance for men, suited to warm days and easy everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor vanishes quickly. It is clearly aimed at men, though the powdery, creamy side softens it. It opens with pineapple, bergamot and kumquat for a fruity brightness. Green tea and rose take over in the heart, and white musk, sandalwood and crystal amber settle it into a soft, powdery base. Une Nuit Nomade Nothing but Sea and Sky and Puma Create Man (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Monsieur de Fath

7.5

Jacques Fath · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Jacques Fath Monsieur de Fath is a men's fragrance that softens bright citrus with spice and a sweet, woody base, and it leans towards easy daily wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick it for daytime, office and leisure wear, with night out and evening trailing behind. It reads masculine. It opens on tangerine, lemon and pink pepper, then cedarwood, vetiver and ginger give it a dry, spicy backbone. Vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean bring sweetness and softness to the base. The fresh, citrusy and fruity feel is balanced by that woody ground. Creed Aventus Cologne and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Perle Rare Grey

6.2

Panouge · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Panouge Perle Rare Grey opens with bergamot, blackcurrant and star anise and settles onto oud and leather, a fresh but resinous scent made for men. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin and unfolds slowly. The number of voters is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as a masculine fragrance. The opening is fruity and fresh from bergamot and blackcurrant, with star anise adding spice. In the heart, jasmine sambac, mint and narcissus bring a soft floral note. The base of oud, leather, frankincense and musk is resinous, leathery and woody, while powdery and creamy touches soften the sweetness. Louis Vuitton Matière Noire and Gucci Gucci Première (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Sansibar for Her

5.5

Sansibar

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Sansibar Sansibar for Her is a feminine scent that pairs the fruity freshness of peach and blackcurrant with jasmine and praliné. The top notes of peach and blackcurrant open fruity and fresh, while jasmine carries the floral heart. In the base, cedarwood lays down a woody ground and praliné pulls the scent towards a sweet, gourmand side. Spicy, earthy and smoky shades sit quietly in the background of the accords. Zara Gourmand Addict and Michael Kors Glam Jasmine have a close profile.