The Perfume Library

32 perfumes

Amber Absolutely

Fort & Manlé · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Fort & Manlé Amber Absolutely is a sweet, resinous and lightly smoky unisex scent built around amber, benzoin and honey. It is warm and dense from start to finish: amber, benzoin and labdanum form a resinous base while honey sweetness leads. Rose and plum add a soft floral and fruity layer, and blackcurrant sharpens the fruit a little. Cedarwood and vetiver give it a woody frame, and musk keeps everything smooth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either side. Franck Boclet Tobacco and Lattafa Mohra have a close profile.

Bojnokopff / Mr. Bojnokopff's Purple Hat

7.8

Fort & Manlé · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Fort & Manlé Bojnokopff / Mr. Bojnokopff's Purple Hat is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters recommend autumn and winter; evenings and nights out lead, with leisure wear close behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is made as a unisex scent. Dark chocolate and vanilla carry the sweetness, while oud and cedarwood build a woody, resinous body. French lavender softens that heavy texture a little. Gourmand, spicy and smoky accords dominate. Roberto Cavalli Oud al Qasr and Lattafa Oud Mood have a close profile.

Charlatan

7.5

Fort & Manlé · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Fort & Manlé Charlatan is a floral, sweet gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and rarely suits the office. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. The top opens with pear and chocolate, a fruity sweetness. In the heart, Damask rose, Moroccan jasmine and black truffle form a floral body while vanilla keeps it sweet. The base of sandalwood, amber and osmanthus leaves a woody, smoky, spicy warmth.

Fatih Sultan Mehmed

8.0

Fort & Manlé · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Fort & Manlé Fatih Sultan Mehmed is a unisex scent that sets red apple, rose and oud against the sweet warmth of benzoin and vanilla. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters point to fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It feels fresh, floral and fruity at once: red apple and bergamot brighten it, while rose and iris add a soft floral touch. Underneath runs a sweet, spicy, resinous oriental thread, with benzoin, frankincense, patchouli and cedarwood building a woody base that musk and ambergris smooth out. Fort & Manlé Süleyman Le Magnifique and Kemi Aqua Regia have a close profile.

Harem Rose

7.8

Fort & Manlé · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Fort & Manlé Harem Rose wraps Damask rose in vanilla, benzoin and amber, a sweet, resinous rose that suits both men and women. Damask rose sits at the centre, surrounded by the creamy sweetness of benzoin and vanilla. Amber and woods build a warm, oriental base, while vetiver and musk keep it dry and soft, and the cashmere note smooths the surface. Beside the floral character there is a light spiciness. Most voters find both the longevity and the sillage good. Autumn and winter lead, with spring close behind, and night out and evening are the most suggested occasions. Votes lean somewhat feminine, yet it reads comfortably on anyone. Those after a close profile may also look at V Canto Kashimire and Kemi Solis.

Süleyman Le Magnifique

7.3

Fort & Manlé · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Fort & Manlé Süleyman Le Magnifique is a men's fragrance where red apple, cinnamon and tuberose meet in a sweet, spicy oriental mood; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most read it as masculine, though some find it feminine, so its lines are not strictly drawn. Red apple and cinnamon lead with a spicy sweetness, while rose and tuberose add a soft floral edge. Amber, benzoin and vanilla bring a resinous warmth, with patchouli, vetiver and amyris forming a woody base. Turkish galbanum and musk stay in the background.

Maduro

7.5

Fort & Manlé · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Fort & Manlé Maduro is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a sweet, spicy and smoky base; it has been discontinued. It opens with basil, pineapple, red apple and cinnamon leaf, fresh and fruity at once. In the heart, honey, Bourbon vanilla, beeswax and Damask rose sweeten and soften it. The base is led by tobacco, patchouli, vetiver, benzoin and amber, drying down woody, resinous and smoky. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even, so it sits comfortably on either side. Fort & Manlé Amber Absolutely and Vilhelm Parfumerie Chicago High have a close profile.

Confessions of a Garden Gnome

7.3

Fort & Manlé · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Fort & Manlé Confessions of a Garden Gnome is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent, and it has been discontinued. It opens with pink pepper, yuzu, coriander and Sicilian bergamot, which give it a spicy, bright start. The heart of lily of the valley, rose, violet leaf and mango stays floral, green and lightly fruity. The base of ambergris, Virginia cedar, birch, white musk and amber leaves a soft, woody ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. On character, feminine gets the most votes, with masculine a clear second. Jeanne en Provence Un Matin dans la Roseraie and Nilafar du Nil Lake Mariout have a close profile.

Late Harvest

7.5

Fort & Manlé · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Fort & Manlé Late Harvest is a unisex scent where leather, cherry tobacco and rose form a sweet, smoky blend. Late Harvest is a scent for autumn and winter, the two seasons most voters pick. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, and also suits leisure time. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is made as a unisex perfume. The notes read as one whole rather than a sequence of stages. Leather and cherry tobacco carry the weight, while rose and rosewood soften that edge. Vanilla and cedarwood give it a sweet, woody base. The accords also bring out fruity, spicy and resinous sides. Danse Sauvage and Burberry Hero Elixir de Parfum have a close profile.

Forty Thieves

7.8

Fort & Manlé · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Fort & Manlé Forty Thieves opens with petitgrain, bergamot and pink pepper and settles into oud, vanilla and sandalwood, a sweet, spicy unisex scent that has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads comfortably on either side. The opening is bright with citrus and pepper. The heart of papyrus, labdanum, orange blossom, honey and rose builds a floral sweetness. In the base, oud, vanilla, sandalwood, balsam and amber leave a resinous, smoky, powdery warmth. Its profile is close to Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Safari Extreme and Lubin Sinbad.

Kolonya

8.6

Rasei Fort. · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rasei Fort. Kolonya is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent in the spirit of a cologne, softened by floral and green touches. It has been discontinued. Bergamot, blood orange and pink grapefruit carry the citrus side, while neroli, jasmine and orange blossom add a floral softness. Lavender and rosemary give it a green, airy feel, and sandalwood, oakmoss and amber lay down a woody, slightly resinous base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It is voted more masculine than feminine, yet reads as unisex. Galimard Sportissimo and Xerjoff Torino23 have a close profile.

Honiara

7.8

Fort & Manlé · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fort & Manlé Honiara is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance that balances its floral and fruity sides with a woody backbone. Honiara's longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and also picks up votes for business and evening. It sits between masculine and feminine, with no clear gender lean. The notes read as a single whole: bergamot and citrus fruits carry the freshness, while melon and frangipani add a floral, fruity sweetness. Juniper and pine bring a cool, resinous edge; oakmoss and patchouli strengthen the woody side, and vanilla and ambergris soften it.

Impressions de Giverny

7.5

Fort & Manlé · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Fort & Manlé Impressions de Giverny pairs a fresh opening of bergamot, yuzu and red apple with a floral heart of neroli, rose and tuberose; it is unisex and has been discontinued. The opening is bright and fruity, with bergamot, yuzu and red apple. At the heart, neroli, orange blossom, rose and tuberose lead, fig leaf and violet leaf add a green edge, and mango sweetens the mix. The base of musk, benzoin and ambergris settles the florals onto a soft, powdery footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters place it in daily wear and leisure, with business settings close behind. Being unisex, it suits men and women alike. Penhaligon's Gardenia and Élisire Érose have a close profile.

All the Queen's Men

7.4

Fort & Manlé · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Fort & Manlé All the Queen's Men is a unisex fragrance with a sweet, gourmand character, its fruity and spicy face resting on a woody, resinous base. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring far behind. Night outs and evenings lead, while leisure and daily wear get fewer votes. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it leans comfortably in either direction. Honey, vanilla and rum sweeten the scent, and dried fruits add a fruity texture to that sweetness. Cinnamon brings a spicy warmth, while woods and fir balsam add a resinous, woody depth. The notes don't separate into stages; it reads as one dense, warm whole from start to finish. Les Eaux Primordiales Ambre and The Dua Brand Collateral Damage have a close profile.

The Oud Caravan

9.1

Rasei Fort. · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Rasei Fort. The Oud Caravan is a spicy, resinous unisex scent in which smoky oud, leather and warm woods take the lead. Thai and Cambodian oud meet sandalwood, leather and frankincense, while saffron, clove and pepper add a spicy warmth. Rose and tea soften the edges a little, benzoin and vanilla bring sweetness, and patchouli stays in the background as an earthy depth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as strong, though the vote count is small, so this is only a rough guide. It suits people comfortable with dense, oriental and animalic tones, and it reads equally well on men and women. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad and Montale Aoud Legend have a close profile.

Under Which Rivers Flow

8.3

Fort & Manlé · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Fort & Manlé Under Which Rivers Flow is a unisex scent that sets orange blossom, neroli and rose over vanilla, oud and patchouli; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and floral-fruity, with orange blossom, neroli and Sicilian bergamot, sweetened by apricot and red apple. In the heart, rose, jasmine sambac and labdanum come forward, while sandalwood and benzoin add a resinous warmth. The base dries down into vanilla, oud, patchouli and musk, with an animal, powdery and spicy character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though only a few people have voted, so those figures deserve some caution. Dense, sweet and animal, it can be worn by men and women alike. Senyokô La Tsarine and Roja Parfums Kuwait have a close profile.

Ismi

8.3

Rasei Fort. · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Rasei Fort. Ismi is a unisex scent built around saffron, bay leaf and iris, pairing bright citrus with sweet spice. The citrus accord comes from bergamot, orange and neroli, while apricot and tea add a soft fruitiness. Tonka bean, beeswax and musk carry the sweetness, and patchouli and tobacco give the resinous, oriental side. Saffron and bay leaf bring the spice, with iris adding a fine floral line. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings should be read with caution. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on both men and women. Amouage Beloved Man and Side Story Pillow Talk have a close profile.

Meráki

8.4

Fort & Manlé · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Fort & Manlé Meráki is a floral, sweet unisex scent built around jasmine, osmanthus and honey. Jasmine and rose draw the floral frame, while peach and apricot add a soft fruitiness and honey brings a warm sweetness. Sandalwood and patchouli give a woody base, and coriander adds a spicy touch. The accords also include powdery, creamy and slightly animal sides, and the whole leans oriental in its warmth. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It reads comfortably on both men and women. Meráki has been discontinued; Merchant Of Venice Arabian Myrrh and Initio Rehab have a close profile.

Cielito Lindo

8.0

Rasei Fort.

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rasei Fort. Cielito Lindo is a unisex scent that sets the sweetness of tonka bean, vanilla and caramel against rose, spicy notes and labdanum; it has been discontinued. The sweet, gourmand side leads: vanilla, caramel and tonka bean form a soft, sugary base. Rose adds a gentle floral touch, while the spicy notes and labdanum bring an oriental, resinous warmth. Sandalwood and vetiver give it a woody depth, and tequila leaves a fresh, citrusy lift within all that sweetness. It reads as mostly oriental and gourmand; Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial and Florascent Oud Caramel have a close profile.