The Perfume Library

Curious (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Britney Spears · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Britney Spears Curious Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days and everyday or leisure wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with lotus, pear and magnolia, which give it an aquatic, fresh feel. Towards the heart, pink cyclamen, jasmine and tuberose bring out the floral side. Sandalwood, vanilla and blond woods soften the sweetness at the base and leave a light warmth. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it is picked most for daytime and leisure. Most see it as feminine, though a good share call it modern. Britney Spears Fantasy In Bloom and Sugababes Tease have a close profile.

Sex Sea

8.0

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Sex Sea is a fresh unisex scent that sets citrus and sea air against a green, lightly sweet backdrop. It opens with pink grapefruit, yuzu, bergamot and mandarin orange, while mint and pink pepper add coolness and a touch of spice. In the heart, ozone, marine notes and fig come forward, framed by green, woody cedarwood and oakmoss. The base settles into patchouli, salt and algae, leaving a salty, earthy trail. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with evening and business also getting votes. It leans slightly masculine in the voting, though a fair share call it feminine. Jul et Mad Aqua Sextius and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Artik Sea have a close profile.

Guerlain Homme L'Eau

7.9

Guerlain · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Homme L'Eau is a fresh, watery men's fragrance built on citrus and green notes, easy to wear by day and in warm weather; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and the most chosen settings are daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Half of voters find it masculine, and a good share call it modern. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and lime, while peppermint and rum add a slightly sharper edge. Pelargonium forms a floral, green heart. In the base, vetiver, patchouli and cedar settle the scent into a dry, woody finish.

Bvlgari Man Rain Essence

7.1

Bvlgari · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bvlgari Man Rain Essence is a light, fresh men's fragrance with a citrusy, aquatic character. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close without pushing itself on the room. Most voters read it as masculine, with a good number calling it modern. Green tea and orange open it fresh and green. In the heart, white lotus and crystal musk add a soft, powdery floral touch. Amber and gaiac wood leave a woody base underneath. Clean Cotton T-Shirt and Anja Rubik Original have a close profile.

Valentino Uomo Acqua

7.5

Valentino · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Valentino Uomo Acqua is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens with citron, green tomato and mandarin orange; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. It reads masculine and modern. The opening is fresh, aquatic and green. In the heart, neroli, clary sage and orris absolute add a floral, powdery softness. The base of vanilla, vetiver, white leather and musk sweetens it slightly and keeps it steady. Sober Okinawa and Prada Luna Rossa (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Marbella

7.6

Carner · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Carner Marbella is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that reads light and airy, built on floral, green and aquatic accords. It opens with Bulgarian rose, blackcurrant and pink pepper. In the heart, peony, green tea and jasmine soften it, and the base of musk, amber and peach adds a quiet, slightly sweet footing. A fruity, somewhat synthetic brightness runs through the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most. Voters mostly find it feminine, though it sits comfortably as a unisex scent. Moschino Funny! and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gioia (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Beyond Paradíse

7.0

Estēe Lauder · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Estēe Lauder Beyond Paradíse opens with blue hyacinth, bergamot and orange blossom, a fresh, aquatic floral made for women and now discontinued. The opening of blue hyacinth, jabuticaba, philodendron and bergamot feels green and juicy. Honeysuckle, jasmine and orchid bring the floral side forward in the heart, and Natal plum blossom, ambrette seed and zebrano wood settle it onto a lightly sweet, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. It reads mainly feminine and modern. Estēe Lauder Beyond Paradíse Blue and Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

CK All

7.1

Calvin Klein · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein CK All is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: noticeable up close, but it doesn't fill a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere in between. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and grapefruit blossom for a bright citrus start. In the heart, seawater and lily lead, while rhubarb and Paradisone® add a light fruity, floral touch. Vetiver, musk and amber soften it as it dries down. Carner Sal y Limón and Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Allure Homme Sport Cologne Sport

7.6

Chanel · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Chanel Allure Homme Sport Cologne Sport is a fresh, citrus-led men's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens on orange, mandarin orange, bergamot, lemon and grapefruit, with aldehydes and neroli brightening that first layer. The heart holds spices and elemi resin, and the base settles into tonka bean, cedar, vetiver and white musk. The overall impression is fresh, aquatic and lightly green, with fruity and spicy touches over a woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick summer or spring, and leisure, sport, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. It reads masculine and modern. Chanel Allure Homme Sport (Eau de Toilette) has a close profile.

I-I Terralba

7.4

Masque · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Masque I-I Terralba is a unisex scent where citrus and green notes lead, cooled by aquatic and spicy touches. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter far behind. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a good share of voters call it feminine. The top opens fresh with green tangerine, lemon and clary sage. In the heart, curry leaf, thyme, myrtle and everlasting flower bring a spicy, herbal feel. The base settles on juniper, cedarwood, mastic and cypress, woody and resinous. Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Acqua and Atelier des Ors Riviera Lazuli have a close profile.

Artisan Acqua

7.5

John Varvatos · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

John Varvatos Artisan Acqua is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, and most voters recommend it for summer and spring. It sits closest to leisure, daily wear and the office, and it also works for sport. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, though many also call it modern or classic. It opens with mandarin, tangelo and mastic for an aquatic freshness, while galbanum adds a green edge. The heart builds a spicy, herbal frame from basil, lavender and coriander, softened by geranium and jasmine sambac. Moss, patchouli and fir balsam leave a woody base underneath.

Beach Hut Woman

7.2

Amouage · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Amouage Beach Hut Woman is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance that ties mineral notes and bergamot to ylang-ylang and driftwood; it has been discontinued. It opens cool and clean with mineral notes and bergamot. Ylang-ylang adds a soft floral touch at the heart, while driftwood brings a dry woodiness. Cashmeran and patchouli settle into an earthy, resinous base, with green and spicy tones staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also fits the office. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. Angela Ciampagna Nox and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Black Sea have a close profile.

Tiffany & Love for Him

6.7

Tiffany & Co. · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Love for Him is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office are the occasions it leans towards. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with a fresh, spicy mix of mandarin orange, ginger and cardamom. In the heart, cypress, geranium, lavender and juniper add an aromatic, green touch, and vetiver, sandalwood and blue sequoia form a woody base. Aquatic and citrus accords dominate, with a slightly synthetic brightness alongside. Téo Cabanel Jaspé and Givenchy Gentlemen Only Casual Chic have a close profile.

Dragonfly (2017)

7.6

Zoologist · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Zoologist Dragonfly is a fresh, floral and aquatic unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters call it feminine more than anything else, though a fair number see it as masculine. The top notes of rain water, lemon and peony give a cool opening. In the heart, iris, lotus and cherry blossom bring a soft floral side. In the base, sandalwood, musk and amber sweeten it and settle it into a powdery, woody finish, with green and fruity touches in the background.

Kokain Seemann

6.8

Rammstein · 2021

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Rammstein Kokain Seemann is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance with green and spicy touches, built around a sea-shore feel. It opens with birch leaf, absinth and elemi resin, then moves into nuoc cham, algae and sea salt. Sand and crystal musk sit underneath. The overall impression is clean, slightly synthetic and woody, like a salty coastline. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is used mostly for leisure and daily wear. About half of voters read it as masculine. Rammstein Kokain Seemann Reloaded and Nautica Life have a close profile.

You Fleur

7.6

Glossier · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Glossier You Fleur is a fresh, floral scent that leans towards spring and summer days and everyday wear, with a feminine character. Salt sits at the top, followed by a heart of cashmeran, ylang-ylang, osmanthus and apricot skin. The fresh, floral and aquatic accords lead, while fruity and sweet touches soften them, and powdery and creamy textures stay in the background. Ambrox forms the base. Longevity and sillage are moderate: noticeable through the day without filling the room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily and leisure wear. Most describe its character as feminine and modern. The Dua Brand Dearest Fleur and Initio Power Self have a close profile.

Classic 8.0 / 8.0

7.3

Zara · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Zara Classic 8.0 / 8.0 is a fresh, floral and aquatic men's scent that suits spring and summer days and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business settings lead the occasions. It mostly reads as masculine and modern. The top carries violet, melon and peppermint, with lily of the valley and aquatic notes in the heart. Musk, cedarwood and amber settle underneath as a soft woody base, while green and fruity touches add a light sweetness. Adidas Pure Lightness and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Dirty (Perfume)

7.4

Lush · 2004

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Lush Dirty is a men's perfume with a fresh, herbal and earthy character built on tarragon, spearmint and oakmoss, and it suits spring and summer days. Green, herbal notes lead: tarragon and spearmint bring coolness, while thyme and lavender add a spicy edge. Oakmoss and sandalwood ground it in an earthy, woody base. The aquatic and fresh accords keep it light, with no sweetness or powdery softness. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions that come up most. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Issey Miyake L'Eau Bleue d'Issey pour Homme and Aēsop Karst have a close profile.

Bentley for Men Silverlake

8.2

Bentley · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Bentley for Men Silverlake is a fresh men's fragrance that sets the coolness of peppermint and lemon against a spicy, aromatic heart of pink pepper and lavender. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it also wears in fall. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters call it masculine, though many also find it modern. It opens with a cool burst of peppermint and lemon. In the heart, pink pepper, violet leaf absolute and lavender pull this toward a spicy, green tone. White musk and amberwood settle the base into a soft woody finish. The overall feel is fresh, citrusy and aquatic. M. Micallef Gntonic and Aura Perfume Menthe Froide have a close profile.

Black (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Kenneth Cole · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Kenneth Cole Black Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and aquatic men's scent built around water mint, ginger and mandarin orange, best suited to spring and summer days and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter is the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and business are the leading occasions, and voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. Montblanc Starwalker and Azzaro Chrome have a close profile. The top opens cool and lightly spiced with water mint, ginger, basil and mandarin orange. In the heart, nutmeg, frankincense, cedar and lotus give it a woody backbone. The base of violet leaf, musk and amber softens it and leaves a clean, synthetic finish.

Pacific Drive

7.7

Birkholz · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Birkholz Pacific Drive is a unisex fragrance where citrus and green leaves meet a fresh, aquatic feel, with a floral and woody side. It opens with sage, lemon and green leaves, a cool, sharp start. In the heart, orange blossom and magnolia soften things while cedarwood adds a dry, woody frame. The base of musk, amber and patchouli stays in the background and leaves a light warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. It leans masculine in how it reads but works as unisex. Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Eau de Magnolia and Lattafa Suqraat have a close profile.

Omnia Paraiba

7.1

Bvlgari · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bvlgari Omnia Paraiba is a fresh, lightly sweet and aquatic women's fragrance that softens citrus and fruit with a floral heart; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with fall chosen far less. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often, while night and evening get little mention. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. It opens with Curaçao bitter orange and passion fruit, a fresh and fruity start. Brazilian gardenia and passion flower lead the heart. Cocoa bean and vetiver keep a touch of sweetness in the base and settle it on a faintly earthy footing.

Fahrenheit Cologne

7.4

Dior · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Fahrenheit Cologne is a fresh men's fragrance that pairs Sicilian mandarin orange, lemon and Calabrian bergamot with aquatic notes. The citrus leads, with French violet adding a floral touch and Haitian vetiver and Virginia cedar forming a woody base. Nutmeg and caraway bring a spicy edge, while Indonesian patchouli stays in the background. The overall feel is green, aquatic and slightly leathery. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine. Maison Francis Kurkdjian masculin Pluriel and Memo Paris Ocean Leather have a close profile.

Sultani / سلطاني

8.7

Arabian Oud · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Arabian Oud Sultani is a fresh, lightly sweet men's fragrance that opens with citrus and spice, then moves through a floral heart into a woody, sweet base. Sultani wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn behind them and winter well back. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted settings. Voters call its character masculine and modern. The top of tangerine, bergamot, mint, cardamom and pink pepper is bright and gently spicy. In the heart, freesia, lily of the valley and damask rose add a soft floral note. The base of ambergris, white musk, patchouli and sandalwood sweetens it and settles it on a woody footing.