The Perfume Library

Kilian · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kilian Roses on Ice is a cool, fresh unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, pairing cucumber and lime with a floral heart. It opens with cucumber, juniper berry and lime, giving a green, aquatic, citrusy freshness. In the heart, Rosa centifolia adds a soft floral touch while the spicy side stays in the background. Sandalwood and musk smooth the base as it dries down. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads comfortably either way. Fragrance World Icy Roses and Arran After the Rain have a close profile.

Citrus Riviera

7.2

bdk Parfums · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

bdk Parfums Citrus Riviera is a unisex scent that sets citrus and flowers inside a fresh, green, watery accord. It opens with fig, Italian mandarin orange, Moroccan neroli and Italian lemon. In the heart, Moroccan orange blossom absolute, jasmine and strawberry pull the citrus towards something floral and lightly fruity, while eucalyptus adds a green coolness. The base of patchouli, vetiver, tonka bean absolute and white musk softens it into an earthy, powdery ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office and sport also chosen. The largest share of voters reads it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Biotherm Eau Pure and Jo Malone Fig & Lotus Flower have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Nettare di Sole

Guerlain · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nettare di Sole is a fresh, feminine fragrance that softens a citrusy, floral brightness with honey and a creamy sweetness. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage: neither heavy nor faint. Most voters pick summer and spring, while autumn and winter trail far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings, and night and evening hardly figure. Most voters find it feminine. Calabrian bergamot and aquatic notes give it a cool, open start. Jasmine sambac, magnolia and rose build a floral base, and honey adds a warm, creamy sweetness to it. The aquatic side doesn't flatten the sweetness, and the sweetness doesn't drown the freshness. Acqua di Parma Magnolia Infinita and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Eau & Magnolia have a close profile.

Sel de Vétiver

The Different Company · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Different Company Sel de Vétiver is a fresh, citrusy scent that softens the earthy side of vetiver with an aquatic coolness and a faintly salty, easygoing feel. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though as a unisex scent it wears easily on anyone. Grapefruit and cardamom give a clean, lightly spiced opening. The heart holds Haitian vetiver, geranium and lovage, and the base brings sea salt, iris and ylang-ylang. Green and woody tones are balanced by the aquatic feel. Diptyque Vetyverio and Clarins Eau Ressourçante share a close profile.

Art of Universe

Lattafa Pride · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lattafa Pride Art of Universe is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that softens the brightness of bergamot, mandarin orange and mint with pear and orange blossom. It opens bright and cool with bergamot, mandarin orange, mint and ginger. In the heart, pear and orange blossom add a fruity, lightly sweet softness, while aquatic and synthetic tones sit behind the freshness. The base of musk, amber and cedarwood settles it onto a warm, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and leisure leading, and business and sport also fitting. It reads masculine and modern, though some voters find it feminine. Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman and Zara Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes have a close profile.

Pace

7.1

Jaguar · 2016

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Jaguar Pace is a fresh, green and aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, everyday wear and sport. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate; most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets the fewest votes. Daily wear, leisure, sport and office use lead, and a night out sits far behind. It reads masculine and modern. The top opens with rosemary, black pepper and green apple, giving a fresh, green and lightly spicy start. In the heart, cashmeran, iris and French lavender soften that mood. Patchouli, amber and crystallised moss settle it onto a woody base. Gritti Super Nova and Coach Coach Blue have a close profile.

Bvlgari pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

Bvlgari · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance with an aquatic, spicy touch and a woody base. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and neroli, softened by tea and lavender. In the heart, cardamom, pepper and iris add a spicy, slightly powdery note. Cedar, vetiver and oakmoss ground the base in a woody, earthy way, while amber and musk leave a soft finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Business, daily wear and leisure are the main occasions, and most voters read it as masculine and classic. Bvlgari pour Homme Extrême and Bogner Bogner Man (1990) have a close profile.

Absolute Sport

La Rive · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

La Rive Absolute Sport is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer, sport and leisure. Most voters pick summer and spring, with sport, leisure and daily wear leading the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it may need a refresh during the day. Many voters read it as masculine, and some call it modern. It opens with mandarin orange, orange, marine notes and aldehydes, which keep it light and lively. The heart adds pepper, cedarwood and neroli, bringing a little spice and wood without covering the citrus. The base of vetiver, tonka bean, vanilla and white musk sweetens it and settles into a creamy warmth.

Higher (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Dior · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Dior Higher Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most common occasions. It reads masculine and modern, and it is rarely chosen for nights out. It opens with pear, citrus notes, peach and basil, which give a fresh, fruity, slightly green feel. In the heart, cypress, spices and rosemary add a drier, spicier edge. Musk and pear tree wood soften the base into a woody finish, with aquatic and sweet touches along the way. Dior Higher Limited Edition Black and Kappa Marino have a close profile.

Foconero (Extrait de Parfum)

Tiziana Terenzi · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Foconero Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, spicy unisex scent that sets citrus, green notes and a sea-breeze feel over a woody base, suited to warm days outdoors. It opens with Italian lemon, Italian bergamot and lime alongside thyme, juniper and lavender, giving a bright, green first impression. In the heart, hyacinth, cardamom, sea salt and ozone add an aquatic edge. It settles into Indian patchouli, sandalwood, Cuban cedar and oakmoss, which bring a woody, earthy depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads more masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Parfums de Marly Sedley and Creed Himalaya have a close profile.

Cool Water Parfum

Davidoff · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Davidoff Cool Water Parfum is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, daily or office settings. It opens with Primofiore lemon and Madagascan pink pepper, the lemon's brightness carrying a light spice. Haitian vetiver leads the heart, and sandalwood sits underneath, softening the scent with a warm woodiness. Aquatic, fruity and sweet accords balance the fresh character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a close trail rather than a loud one. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Polo est. 67 and Diesel Only the Brave share a close profile.

Baie 19 (Eau de Parfum)

Le Labo · 2019

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Eau de Parfum

Le Labo Baie 19 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green unisex scent built around green leaves, juniper berry and cade juniper wood. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and also fits the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. The scent as a whole is fresh and aquatic, with green leaves giving a cool edge. Cade juniper wood and juniper berry add a spicy, woody thread. Patchouli and petrichor bring a damp, earthy feel, softened by musk and ambrox. A faintly synthetic sheen runs through it.

Wavechild

Room 1015 · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Room 1015 Wavechild is a fresh, citrusy and lightly sweet unisex scent that leans towards summer and spring days. It opens bright with lemon, orange and mandarin orange, while coconut and watermelon in the heart add a soft, fruity, aquatic feel. The base of ambergris, cocoa and amberwood settles it into a creamy, sweet finish. Most voters pick summer, with spring second, and it is mostly worn for leisure and daily use. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters call it feminine or modern more often than masculine. Perfumes with a close profile include The Dua Brand Wave Rider and Scentido Melon Mirage.

Kaaf / كاف

7.9

Ahmed Al Maghribi · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ahmed Al Maghribi Kaaf / كاف is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with red fruits, Sicilian orange, lavender and watermelon, and the citrus and aquatic accords keep it cool. Jasmine and lily of the valley add a soft floral touch in the heart, while white musk, ambroxan and sandalwood settle the sweetness onto a woody base. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and sport are the leading occasions. Although unisex, most voters read it as masculine and modern.

Black Sea

8.0

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Black Sea is a fresh, floral and marine unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It lasts very strongly and projects strongly. Most voters pick summer and spring; autumn follows, while winter is the least chosen season. It suits leisure and daytime wear, and also gets votes for evenings and the office. It reads more masculine than feminine, with a modern feel. It opens with aquatic notes, salt and bergamot, kept bright by myrtle liqueur and ozone. Orange blossom and ylang-ylang add a soft floral note at the heart, while black sea salt and marine notes hold the salty air. The base of white musk, algae, oakmoss, patchouli and ambergris settles into a green, woody finish.

Le Mâle Eau Fraîche Popeye Edition

7.7

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Eau Fraîche Popeye Edition is a fresh men's fragrance that most voters pick for spring and summer, leaning towards daily and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily use, with business and sport not far behind. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with mint, neroli and aldehydes, giving a bright, citrusy freshness, while sclarene and sage add a green touch in the heart. In the base, tonka bean, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten it and settle it onto a creamy, woody footing. Aquatic and fruity facets run through the blend.

Invictus Aqua (2016)

Rabanne · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Rabanne Invictus Aqua is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with grapefruit zest, yuzu zest and pink pepper, then marine notes and violet leaf give it a cool, aquatic heart. Ambergris, gaiac wood and woods set a woody base underneath. Fruity and sweet accords soften the edges, and a synthetic sheen runs through it. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and sport best. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and it reads masculine and modern. Rabanne Invictus Aqua (2018) and Armaf Sapphire have a close profile.

Especially Escada

7.0

Escada · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Escada Especially Escada is a fresh, floral women's fragrance whose aquatic and fruity touches keep it close to everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays near the skin without growing heavy. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings it suits best. Voters mostly find its character feminine and modern. It opens with ambrette seed and pear, the pear adding a light fruity sweetness. In the heart, aquatic notes, ylang-ylang and rose meet: the watery coolness is softened by a floral roundness. Musk sits in the base and closes it with a clean, soft trail.

Acqua di Giò Elixir

Giorgio Armani · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Elixir is a masculine aquatic fragrance that sets the freshness of nutmeg, bergamot and green mandarin orange against violet leaf and a firm leather base. It opens with nutmeg, bergamot and green mandarin orange, giving a citrusy, lightly spicy freshness. In the heart, violet leaf absolute and calone bring a green, watery air. The base of Guatemala patchouly and leather sets a woody, leathery ground that makes the scent deeper and more grown-up. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office, and it reads masculine and modern. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Sport and Memo Paris Ocean Leather have a close profile.

Artisan Blu

7.4

John Varvatos · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

John Varvatos Artisan Blu is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, bitter orange, basil and French lavender, with chayote adding a cool edge. Florentine iris and orange blossom absolute turn the heart floral, while cedarwood and patchouli lay a woody base underneath. Aquatic and fruity touches and a light spiciness round it out. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters pick summer and spring. It leans towards daily wear, leisure, sport and the office, and less towards evening or nights out. Most voters read it as masculine. Creed Royal Water and Creed Silver Mountain Water have a close profile.

Wild Bluebell (Cologne)

Jo Malone · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Jo Malone Wild Bluebell Cologne is a fresh, green floral that suits spring and summer days, from daily wear to the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer; daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads mostly feminine. It opens with green leaves, bluebell and clove. In the heart, lily of the valley, wild rose and persimmon add a soft floral and lightly fruity touch. White musk sits at the base. Aquatic and sweet touches balance the freshness.

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