The Perfume Library

Hangover Meditation

6.4

Emil Élise · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Emil Élise Hangover Meditation is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent where an aquatic breeze meets fruity sweetness and a touch of spice, suiting spring and summer days. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon and apple, while cinnamon adds a light spicy edge. In the heart, orange blossom, cardamom, plum and marine notes come forward, so the aquatic and fruity sides run together. The base of musk, patchouli, amber and driftwood settles it onto a soft, woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. More voters read it as masculine, yet it stays modern and unisex in feel. Rasasi Hawas for Him and Afnan Turathi (Blue) have a close profile.

Walk The Sea

7.6

Kerosene · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Kerosene Walk The Sea is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent built around cedar and sea salt, softened by white blossoms and musk. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the settings named most often. Votes lean slightly feminine, though plenty call it masculine, so it sits comfortably on either. Overall it reads fresh and aquatic: sea salt sets the tone while cedar gives it a woody frame. White blossoms add a floral, lightly sweet softness, and musk and ambergris smooth everything onto an even base. A spicy touch is there too, but it stays in the background.

Horizon (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Guy Laroche · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Guy Laroche Horizon Eau de Toilette opens with aldehydes, sea salt and grapefruit, a fresh, green and aquatic fragrance for men that has been discontinued. The top notes bring coolness through aldehydes, sea salt, mandarin orange and mint. In the heart, pimento, black pepper and galbanum push it toward a spicy, green side. Moss, patchouli and sandalwood form a woody base, with a synthetic edge among the accords. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. A little over half of voters call it masculine, and some also read it as classic.

Silver (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Al Rehab

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Al Rehab Silver Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose aquatic and green side is softened by a touch of caramel. Citrus notes and floral notes keep the whole scent bright and airy. Caramel adds a sweet trace, musk and moss stay in the background, and woody notes give it a dry footing. Fresh, citrus and floral lead the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen occasions. Masculine leads the character votes, with feminine not far behind. Stenders Pure Pearl and Rasasi Kun Mukhtalifan for Women have a close profile.

He Wood Ocean Wet Wood

7.2

Dsquared² · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Dsquared² He Wood Ocean Wet Wood is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, aquatic character over a woody base; it has been discontinued, but it suits spring and summer days. It opens with seawater, ambergris and tarragon, then moves to a floral heart of violet leaf, violet and musk. The base of vetiver, patchouli, tonka bean and cedarwood dries it down into something woody and spicy, with green and synthetic touches running through. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Dsquared² He Wood and Voskanian Parfums Iris Boisé have a close profile.

Scilly Neroli

7.6

Atkinsons · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atkinsons Scilly Neroli is a fresh, citrusy unisex floral that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads neither clearly feminine nor masculine, sitting somewhere between. The scent is fresh, citrusy and aquatic, opening with spindrift and lemon petitgrain. Tunisian neroli and orange blossom absolute bring a soft floral heart, and patchouli and ambergris leave a woody, lightly sweet base.

Polo Blue Parfum

7.6

Ralph Lauren · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ralph Lauren Polo Blue Parfum is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn also common and winter well behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters call its character masculine and classic. It opens with pink pepper, mandarin orange and cardamom, both spicy and bright. The heart of vetiver, Provençal lavender, clary sage and jasmine adds a green, aquatic feel. In the base, oak wood, patchouli and frankincense settle it onto a woody footing.

Neroli Portofino Forte

8.1

Tom Ford · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Forte is a fresh, citrusy and green scent, described as unisex, and it has been discontinued. The top is lavender, basil, blood orange and bergamot, so it opens bright, aromatic and fruity. Orange blossom absolute and bitter orange tree absolute add a soft floral heart. In the base, oakmoss, suede and Italian coastal woods settle it onto a woody, lightly spicy footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Nikos Sculpture Mykonos and Ellis Brooklyn West have a close profile.

Salted Green Mango

7.3

Strangers Parfumerie · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Strangers Parfumerie Salted Green Mango is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent built around green mango, lime and salt. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it sits most easily in leisure and daily wear, with some seeing it as an office scent too. It leans masculine in character, though a fair number of voters read it as feminine. Green mango's tart fruit meets the citrus of lime and bergamot, while salt and kelp add an aquatic coolness. Chili leaves a light touch of spice, and guava leaf and petitgrain strengthen the green side. Sandalwood and vetiver give a woody base, softened by damask rose and magnolia.

Elysium pour Femme (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Roja Parfums · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Elysium pour Femme Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often, while evening and night out sit further back. Most voters read its character as feminine. The top opens with bergamot, peach, blackberry and mandarin orange, giving a fruity freshness. In the heart, geranium, violet, jasmine and peony lead the florals, with an aquatic feel alongside. The base of vanilla, cedarwood and sandalwood settles it into a creamy, lightly sweet, woody finish.

Ardenbeauty

7.0

Elizabeth Arden · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Elizabeth Arden Ardenbeauty is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and its character reads mostly feminine. Fresh, aquatic and green accords lead. The top holds green notes, Italian bergamot and rice blossom; in the heart, blue lotus, gold orchid, kahili ginger and lily add a floral weight. The base of Indian sandalwood, musk and white amber closes it with a soft, woody, powdery finish.

St. Barts for Men (Eau de Cologne)

7.9

Tommy Bahama · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

Tommy Bahama St. Barts for Men Eau de Cologne is a fresh, citrusy men's scent with a green, aquatic feel, suited to daily wear and leisure. It opens with musk and lime, and its heart carries guava and green notes, giving a fruity, slightly floral freshness. In the base, palm tree, musk and vanilla soften it, leaving a lightly sweet, creamy trail. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine. Puma Green Man (Eau de Toilette) and Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio Blue have a close profile.

Azure Royal

8.5

Ahmed Al Maghribi

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, easy to wear for daily use, leisure and the office. It opens with pear, orange and sweet notes that give a fruity freshness. Freesia and rose add a soft floral heart, and musk, cedarwood, ambroxan and ISO-E-Super settle it onto a clean, woody base. The fresh accord leads, with sweetness and a little spice in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and summer, and favour it for daily wear, leisure and work. It leans somewhat masculine, though it also reads as modern and unisex. Escada Especially Escada and Montale Rendez-Vous à Paris have a close profile.

Green Pearl

7.8

Thameen · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Thameen Green Pearl is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex scent that opens with apple, neroli and mandarin orange and leans towards spring and summer. The top notes are apple, neroli, mandarin orange and bergamot, giving a fruity brightness at the start. Pepper and tea in the heart add a spicy, slightly dry greenness. In the base, oakmoss, tonka bean and musk soften it, while the aquatic and green character carries through to the end. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter trails far behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office, and most voters read it as masculine. Its profile is close to The Nose Behind Kobe Gardens and Acqua di Hamburg Alster.

Angeli di Firenze / Angels of Florence

7.3

Santa Maria Novella · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Santa Maria Novella Angeli di Firenze / Angels of Florence is a soft, floral unisex scent that pairs a fresh, fruity opening of peach and orange with jasmine and marine notes. Peach and orange lead the top. Jasmine, blackcurrant and marine notes form the heart, where a green, aquatic freshness lightens the floral body. Sandalwood, musk and vanilla in the base sweeten the scent and leave it creamy and warm. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Nearly half of voters call it feminine, with modern and classic votes also present. Historiae Violette Impériale and La Rive Aqua Woman have a close profile.

Pluie sur Ha Long

7.6

Ella K Parfums · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Ella K Parfums Pluie sur Ha Long is a fresh, aquatic and floral scent that pairs the coolness of rain with a green, flowery softness, and it is classed as unisex. Rhubarb, pink pepper and nashi pear open green, lightly fruity and cool. In the heart, lotus, rose, water jasmine and magnolia add a soft floral note, while the sweet accord stays in the background. The base of musk, Ambrofix and Akigalawood® dries it down clean with a faintly woody finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the settings that lead. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters call it feminine, though it also reads as unisex. Floris Sirena and Giorgio Armani Ocean di Gioia have a close profile.

Kenzo World (Eau de Parfum)

6.2

Kenzo · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Kenzo World Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and aquatic scent built on peony, Egyptian jasmine and ambroxan, with a feminine but modern feel. It leans towards everyday wear: most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily use come first, with office wear close behind. Longevity is good, sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with peony, fresh and floral, then Egyptian jasmine takes over in the heart. Ambroxan dries it down at the base. Fruity and sweet touches stay light over an aquatic, synthetic backdrop.

L'Eau - The Energizing Fragrance of Lait Corporel

7.3

Biotherm · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Biotherm L'Eau - The Energizing Fragrance of Lait Corporel is a fresh citrus scent with a feminine lean, best suited to summer and spring days. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light veil. Most voters pick summer and spring, and see it as an easy fit for daily wear, leisure, the office and even sport. It reads as feminine and modern. The scent is fresh and aquatic overall. Mandarin orange, orange and bergamot carry the citrus brightness, while freesia adds a soft floral touch. Cedarwood sets a light woody base underneath, and the sweet, creamy accents keep the whole thing gentle rather than sharp.

Soleil d'Italie

7.7

Mancera · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mancera Soleil d'Italie is a fresh, citrusy, aquatic unisex scent that suits summer and spring days. It opens with cardamom, citrus fruits and pink pepper, then moves into aquatic notes, rose and patchouli. The base of cedar, white musk, ambergris and vetiver settles it onto a clean, woody footing, while floral and fruity touches soften the coolness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine character sit close together, so it reads comfortably on anyone. Chanel Chance Eau Fraîche and Balenciaga Rosabotanica have a close profile.

Gaultier Divine Le Parfum

7.1

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2024

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier Divine Le Parfum is a creamy, sweet feminine scent that softens ylang-ylang, lily and frangipani with coconut and benzoin. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters spread across all four seasons almost evenly, with fall and spring a hair ahead. Night out, leisure and evening lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. Floral dominates: ylang-ylang, lily, frangipani and Jasminum grandiflorum. Coconut and meringue add a sweet, creamy side, and heliotrope brings a powdery softness. Sea salt and the solar note give it an aquatic brightness, while amber and benzoin keep it warm. Gritti Éclectique and Valentino Born In Roma Intense have a close profile.

Kokain Seemann Intense

7.5

Rammstein · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Rammstein Kokain Seemann Intense is a unisex fragrance built on fresh, aquatic and citrus accords, with green tones and a spicy, synthetic edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and very few choose winter. It is named most often for leisure and daily wear, with business and sport also in the mix. Most voters read its character as masculine. It opens with grapefruit and marine notes for a fresh, salty first impression. In the heart, spirulina and fleur de sel carry the sea feel forward. The base of moss and ambergris leaves a green, synthetic-textured finish.

Splash

5.8

Joop! · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Joop! Splash is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance that opens with cassowary plum and coriander; it has been discontinued. It reads fresh and aquatic, with green and fruity touches. Cassowary plum and coriander lead at the top, while cardamom and seawater bring spice and water together in the heart. Labdanum and cedarwood settle into a sweet, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, with sport and business close behind. It is seen as masculine and modern. Diesel Only the Brave and Kenzo Kenzo Power have a close profile.

Boss Bottled Striking Lavender

6.6

Hugo Boss · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Striking Lavender is a masculine fougère built around lavender, fresh and green in character and suited to spring and summer days, whether at leisure or at work. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next and winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. About half of voters read it as masculine, while the rest call it modern or classic. It opens on white lavender, moves to French lavender in the heart and settles on moss, which gives the base a green, earthy footing. The accords lean fresh, floral and aquatic, with spicy and woody touches rounding out the fougère feel, plus a slightly synthetic sheen.

les dieux aux bains

8.0

Hellenist · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hellenist les dieux aux bains is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens with lemon, eucalyptus and juniper berry and suits warm-weather, everyday wear. The opening of lemon, eucalyptus and juniper berry is cool and sharp. In the heart, rosemary and aquatic flowers push it towards a green, watery feel. Patchouli, vetiver and ambroxan in the base round it off with a light earthy, woody touch, while a clean, synthetic note stays in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Its character reads as modern, balanced between masculine and feminine. Zara Waterlily Tea Dress and D.S. & Durga Rose Atlantic have a close profile.