The Perfume Library

Câline · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Câline Absolute Blue is a green, aquatic fragrance for men that opens on lavender, mint and bergamot, and suits anyone who likes a clean, fresh smell. At the start lavender and mint lead, while rosemary and sage add a green, lightly spicy edge and bergamot carries the citrus. In the heart, neroli, geranium and jasmine soften that freshness, and the base of amber, cedarwood, oakmoss and musk settles into a woody foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear, sport and the office. It reads masculine and classic. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and La Rive Distant Wave have a close profile.

Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau

Guerlain · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau pairs a bright opening of neroli, citrus notes and bergamot with the soft sweetness of jasmine, tonka bean and vanilla, a fresh, powdery scent made for women. The top is neroli, citrus notes and bergamot, clean and bright. Jasmine brings a soft floral heart, and tonka bean and vanilla carry the base towards a sweet, gourmand finish. Behind the fresh, citrusy accords sit a spicy, oriental touch and a powdery close. It has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer; it leans towards daytime and leisure but also gets votes for work and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine. Dior Hypnotic Poison Eau Secrète and Guerlain Eau de Shalimar have a close profile.

Le 3ᵉ Homme (Eau de Toilette)

Caron · 1985

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Caron Le 3ᵉ Homme Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning men's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with a green, powdery fougère structure. It opens with mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot, a fresh, sharp citrus layer. In the heart, clove, coriander and lavender bring a spicy, floral warmth. Vetiver and oakmoss close it out on a woody, green base with a touch of sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most describe it as masculine and classic. Houbigant Duc de Vervins and Estēe Lauder Lauder for Men (Cologne) have a close profile.

Blockade

Mind Games · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Mind Games Blockade is a unisex fragrance that opens with bergamot and ginger, turns fruity-green with mango and tomato leaf, and settles on suede and oud. The top is Calabrian bergamot, ginger and Madagascan pink pepper, with mango skin and tomato leaf adding a fruity, green edge. In the heart, star anise and lavender bring a spicy coolness, softened by mango blossom and cyclamen. The base of suede, oud, Ambrostar and patchouli is woody and slightly sweet. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It leans towards spring and summer, with winter the least chosen, and suits daily wear and leisure, with business close behind. Voters tend to read it as masculine and modern. Banana Republic Midnight Hour and Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Man have a close profile.

Menthe Fraîche

Heeley · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Heeley Menthe Fraîche is a green, fresh unisex scent in which mint and citrus set a cool tone from start to finish, suited to light, clean wear in summer and spring. Spearmint, Sicilian bergamot and peppermint open sharp and cool. In the heart, green tea and lotus soften that freshness and add a light floral touch. White cedar and white musk keep the base clean and gently woody. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It sits between masculine and feminine. L'Artisan Parfumeur Thé pour un Été and Issey Miyake L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Eau Fraîche have a close profile.

Luna Rossa Ocean Le Parfum

Prada · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Prada Luna Rossa Ocean Le Parfum is a fresh men's fragrance that sets lemon against saffron's spicy warmth and an oak wood base. Lemon leads the opening, saffron adds a spicy note in the heart, and oak wood with Amber Xtreme™ settles the base into a woody, lightly sweet finish. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and aquatic, with a bright synthetic edge and a touch of spice. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. Leisure, business and daily wear lead, though evenings and nights out work too. About half of voters call it masculine, and a good share find it modern. Zadig & Voltaire This Is Really Him! and Marc Jacobs Bang Bang have a close profile.

Almaz

Kajal · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kajal Almaz is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot and mandarin against the sweet, creamy warmth of iris, raspberry and Bourbon vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Leisure, a night out and daily wear lead the occasions. Voters mostly read it as feminine and modern, though a fair share call it masculine. The top opens fresh and fruity with bergamot, Amalfi lemon and blackcurrant. Iris, heliotrope, raspberry and Turkish rose add a soft floral heart. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and brown sugar leave a gourmand sweetness, kept creamy by musk and sandalwood. V Canto Stricnina and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Tulua

Kinetic Perfumes · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kinetic Perfumes Tulua is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh with Amalfi lemon, green mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot, then carries milk ice cream and jasmine at its heart. Tulua lasts well and projects moderately, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen mainly for leisure and daily wear. Masculine and modern votes are tied, with feminine close behind, which fits its unisex build. The citrus leads at first, then milk ice cream and amber add a creamy, sweet softness while jasmine and magnolia carry the floral side. In the base, cedar, vetiver and ambergris dry the sweetness down onto a clean, woody floor. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and slightly synthetic. Carner Bo-Bo (Eau de Parfum) and Byredo Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Signature / Aedes de Venustas

Aedes de Venustas · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aedes de Venustas Signature / Aedes de Venustas is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent built around honeysuckle, green apple and tomato leaf. Green apple, red berries and rhubarb give it a tart, fruity brightness, while tomato leaf pulls that side towards green. Honeysuckle brings a soft floral note and hazelnut stays in the background, with frankincense and vetiver adding a woody, lightly smoky base. 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. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads as in between. Perfumer H Rhubarb and Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay (Cologne) have a close profile.

Pino Silvestre (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Pino Silvestre · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Pino Silvestre Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and woody men's fragrance that leans towards spring, fall and summer, for daytime and leisure wear. It opens with the fresh citrus of bergamot, lemon and bitter orange. In the heart, juniper berry, thyme, clary sage, French lavender, lavender and clove build a green, spicy fougère feel. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber and cedarwood settles it onto a woody, resinous footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and wear centres on leisure, daily and business settings. It reads masculine and classic. Lorenzo Villoresi Uomo (Eau de Toilette) and Geoffrey Beene Bowling Green (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

24 Old Bond Street

Atkinsons · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atkinsons 24 Old Bond Street is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that opens with cardamom and juniper berry and moves into cade juniper, Earl Grey tea and Turkish rose. The top notes of cardamom and juniper berry give a spicy, bright start. In the heart, cade juniper, Earl Grey tea and Turkish rose build a green, floral balance, with the sweetness staying in the background. Whisky in the base closes it on a warm, woody note. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters read it as masculine. Etat Libre d'Orange Above the Waves and Liquides Imaginaires Phantasma have a close profile.

Pomélo Paradis

Atelier Cologne · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Pomélo Paradis is a unisex scent where Florida grapefruit and Calabrian mandarin orange meet green blackcurrant bud. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and voters are split between reading it as feminine or masculine. It opens with grapefruit, mandarin and blackcurrant bud. The heart turns lightly floral and cool with orange blossom, Bulgarian rose and Japanese mint. It dries down to a soft, sweet base of Haitian vetiver, Florentine iris and amber.

Yerbamate

Lorenzo Villoresi · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lorenzo Villoresi Yerbamate is a fresh, woody unisex scent built on green, herbal notes such as maté, tea, tarragon and mint. It opens with citrus, tarragon, mint and ylang-ylang, while green notes and aromatic herbs keep it crisp. In the heart, maté, tea, hay and lavender carry the herbal theme. The base settles on vetiver, patchouli and tree moss, giving a woody, slightly powdery footing, with sweetness and spice kept in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Lorenzo Villoresi Theseus and Tauer Perfumes L'Air des Alpes Suisses have a close profile.

1725

Histoires de Parfums

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Histoires de Parfums 1725 is a fresh, woody fougère for men that links the brightness of lemon, bergamot and grapefruit to the spicy coolness of lavender and star anise. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer and winter less favoured. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and suits evenings and the office too. Most voters read it as masculine. Citrus notes give it a lively, fresh start. In the heart, lavender and star anise pull it in a floral, spicy direction. As it dries, a base of cedar and sandalwood is softened by the sweet, powdery warmth of vanilla, almond and amber. Profumo di Firenze Spigo and Xerjoff Modoc have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Intense

Issey Miyake · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Intense is a men's fragrance that links a fresh opening of yuzu and orange to the spicy warmth of cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon. The citrus opening is built from yuzu, orange, bergamot and mandarin orange zest, giving it a fresh, green feel. In the heart, cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon and saffron bring the spice, while blue lotus and camphor cool it down. The base of frankincense, papyrus, benzoin and ambergris settles into a woody, lightly smoky finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. About half of voters call it masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. Baldessarini Del Mar (Eau de Toilette) and Liquides Imaginaires Sancti have a close profile.

Love Story (Eau de Parfum)

Chloé · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Chloé Love Story Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with neroli and cape gooseberry, giving a citrusy, lightly fruity freshness. In the heart, stephanotis and orange blossom absolute bring the floral side forward, softened by green and sweet tones. In the base, petitgrain and cedarwood settle the scent onto a woody, powdery footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine.

Soleil de Jeddah

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2013

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Soleil de Jeddah is a citrusy, floral unisex scent that sets the brightness of Italian lemon, osmanthus and chamomile against Florentine iris and Russian leather. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, then spring and winter, and it is chosen most often for nights out and evenings. It sits evenly between masculine and feminine. Lemon, osmanthus and chamomile open with a fresh, fruity brightness. In the heart, amber, Florentine iris and earthy notes soften and deepen it. The base brings Florentine orris butter, Russian leather and Bourbon vanilla, settling into a sweet, resinous, leathery warmth. Byredo 1996 - Inez & Vinoodh (Eau de Parfum) and Louis Varel Extreme Mukhalat have a close profile.

Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert (Eau de Cologne)

Bvlgari · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

Bvlgari Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert Eau de Cologne is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days best. It opens with the citrus brightness of Italian bergamot, and green tea in the heart softens it into a calm, leafy mood. In the base, tonka bean and beeswax take over, and the scent dries down slightly powdery, spicy and woody. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a quiet trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office. More voters read it as feminine, though it stays unisex. Voyages Imaginaires Tea & Rock'n Roll and Robert Piguet Chaí have a close profile.

Cocoon

Marc Gebauer · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Marc Gebauer Cocoon is a unisex fragrance that opens with grapefruit, bergamot and elemi resin and carries a salty, aquatic air. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading and business use close behind. On character, the masculine side leads slightly, though many voters also call it modern. Grapefruit and bergamot give the top a fresh citrus bite, while elemi resin adds a faint resinous edge. In the heart, ambroxan, iris and salt lend a bright, aquatic and synthetic feel. Sandalwood and cashmeran settle underneath as a woody base. Armaf Club de Nuit Milestone (Eau de Parfum) and Issey Miyake L'Eau Majeure d'Issey have a close profile.

Awake

Akro · 2018

Citrus · Green · Sweet

Akro Awake is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter days best, pairing Brazilian coffee and lemon with green cardamom and vetiver. It opens with coffee and lemon together: the roasted, slightly sweet side of the coffee is lifted by the freshness of the citrus. In the heart, green cardamom adds a spicy, green note, and vetiver lays a dry, woody base. Citrus, green and sweet lead the accords, while the gourmand and creamy facets stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, followed by spring; few choose summer. It is mostly suggested for leisure and evening, and it also works at the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Caron Aimez-Moi Comme Je Suis and Azzaro The Most Wanted (Eau de Parfum Intense) have a close profile.

H24 Herbes Vives

Hermès · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hermès H24 Herbes Vives is a fresh, green men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer; it also works in autumn, while winter is rarely chosen. It is mostly picked for leisure and daily wear, and it sits comfortably in an office too. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, and most voters read it as masculine and modern. The scent is built on three notes without a top-to-base split: herbs, pear sorbet and Physcool®. Citrus and green accords lead, the pear sorbet adds a fruity coolness, and the herbs give it a slightly spicy, green edge. The overall impression is cool, clean and a little synthetic.

Still (Eau de Parfum)

Jennifer Lopez · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Jennifer Lopez Still Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days, daytime and the office; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and everyday, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and the character reads mostly feminine and modern. It opens with Earl Grey tea, mandarin orange and rice wine, giving a citrusy, green freshness. Orange blossom, freesia and honeysuckle form the floral heart. Sandalwood, orris root and amber settle it onto a woody, powdery, slightly sweet base. Altaia Yu Sōn and Élisire Élixir Absolu have a close profile.

Malabah (Eau de Parfum)