The Perfume Library

32 perfumes

Civet

Zoologist · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Zoologist Civet is a unisex fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings, holding floral and animalic accords together. The top opens bright with lemon, bergamot and black pepper. Ylang-ylang, tuberose and linden blossom lead the heart. In the base, civet, Russian leather and oakmoss give it a leathery, woody, chypre character, while vanilla and labdanum sweeten it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. Charles of the Ritz Charles of the Ritz (Perfume) and DSH Perfumes Une Robe de Zibeline have a close profile.

Hummingbird

7.6

Zoologist · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zoologist Hummingbird is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent, its fruity sweetness softened by a creamy base. Lilac, violet leaf, apple and pear lead the opening, with citrus notes and cherry adding brightness. In the heart, peony, honey and honeysuckle carry a sweet floral character. Musk, blond woods and cream leave the base soft and smooth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also suits the office. About half of voters read it as feminine. Zara Number 3: Lilas Japonika and Suddenly Fragrances Lovely share a close profile.

Cloak Musk

6.2

Scent Trunk · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Scent Trunk Cloak Musk is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, floral character against aquatic and green tones, pairing snow flower with animalic musk for a clean yet slightly raw impression. Snow flower and rosemary bring coolness, while herbs and conifer needle add a green, resinous edge. Minerals and salt give it a dry, aquatic side, and animalic musk with tonka bean rests it all on a soft, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though few people have voted, so the ratings are tentative. It can sit comfortably on either men or women. Nobile 1942 Vespri Aromatico and Maiora Parfum Tempesta di Mare have a close profile.

Captured in Amber

7.6

En Voyage Perfumes · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

En Voyage Perfumes Captured in Amber is a unisex scent built on a sweet, resinous and smoky amber, with a gourmand, oriental character. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a first impression. It suits anyone after a warm, dense scent that doesn't lean masculine or feminine. Taken as a whole, spices, benzoin, patchouli and tonka bean lead, with dark chocolate and vanilla adding sweetness. Peru balsam and labdanum settle it into a soft, creamy base, while frankincense and myrrh bring a resinous, smoky depth and ambergris stays in the background.

Zelda

8.2

En Voyage Perfumes · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

En Voyage Perfumes Zelda is a floral perfume for women that pairs a fresh citrus opening with rich white flowers and a warm, resinous base. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, with summer chosen less often. It is worn for daily use, leisure and evenings alike. It opens green and bright with Persian galbanum and Italian bergamot alongside spices. In the heart, tuberose, gardenia, magnolia and May rose take over. The base of musk, amber, sandalwood and vanilla sweetens it into a creamy, woody warmth. Xerjoff Alexandria II and Bond No. 9 B9 have a close profile.

Café Cacao

7.9

En Voyage Perfumes · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

En Voyage Perfumes Café Cacao is a sweet, gourmand and creamy unisex scent built around cocoa, espresso and cream. The top opens with rose sugar, cardamom, vanilla and bergamot zest; cardamom adds a spicy edge while the bergamot lightens the sweetness a little. In the heart, milk, salt, cocoa, cream and espresso come together, and the salt keeps that sweet, creamy texture in balance. The base of Himalayan musk, ambergris and amber settles the scent into a soft, powdery warmth. The gourmand character leads, with spicy and powdery sides softening the sweetness. Perfumes with a close profile include Theodoros Kalotinis Tiramisu and Birkholz Satin Vanilla.

Indigo Vanilla

7.0

En Voyage Perfumes · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

En Voyage Perfumes Indigo Vanilla is a unisex gourmand with a floral sweetness set on a creamy, powdery base. Candied violet opens it with a floral, sugary first impression. At the heart, cocoa and cream soften the scent into something creamy with a faint spiciness. In the base, vanilla comes forward, wrapped in Tonkin musk and ambergris, while coniferous woods add a dry, woody edge to the sweetness. A powdery feel runs quietly through the whole composition.

Durango

7.8

En Voyage Perfumes

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

En Voyage Perfumes Durango is a fresh, green, citrusy men's scent with a dry, woody and slightly smoky side that recalls desert scrub. The top opens with citrus notes, sagebrush and pink pepper. In the heart come chaparral, salt and cactus blossom, and the base settles into vetiver, musk, woods and more salt. The fresh, floral side is balanced by a resinous, earthy and spicy backdrop. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Korloff Écorce d'Argent and Marc Jacobs Bang have a close profile.