The Perfume Library

Cucumber

7.3

Marc Jacobs · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Marc Jacobs Cucumber is a fresh, green and aquatic unisex scent that pairs cool cucumber with bamboo and lotus leaf; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring for it, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a light trail without filling the room. Voters see it as more feminine than masculine, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with bamboo, cucumber and lotus leaf, a clean, watery greenness. Linden blossom, freesia and lily of the valley then add a soft, slightly sweet floral note. The base of musk and white woods closes it in a plain, synthetic-clean way. Bon Parfumeur 802 Pivoine Lotus Bambou and Neil Morris Fragrances Rainflower have a close profile.

Eau de New York

7.5

Bond No. 9 · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Eau de New York is a fresh, floral unisex scent in which grapefruit, mandarin orange and bergamot meet green notes; it has been discontinued. It opens with citrus and aquatic notes, while bitter orange leaf and green notes add a cool edge. In the heart, jasmine, neroli and gardenia bring a soft floral touch, and basil leaves a faintly spicy trace. The base of white woods, musk and vetiver settles the scent onto a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Dior Diorella (Eau de Toilette) and Molinard Les Amoureux de Peynet have a close profile.