The Perfume Library

Pomelo Assoluto

8.5

Gritti · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Gritti Pomelo Assoluto is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits warm spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear while staying easy enough for the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though plenty of voters call it feminine. It opens with honey pomelo, grapefruit and marine notes for a cool start. The heart brings rose, magnolia and black tea as a soft floral base, with juniper berry, pink pepper and cardamom adding spice. Ambergris, white musk and woody notes carry it into a sweet, clean finish. Montale Aoud Forest and Sospiro Vibrato have a close profile.

Rush

7.5

Gucci · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Gucci Rush is a feminine scent that sets a fresh, floral line against a sweet, fruity, powdery tone, and it suits evenings and nights out best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters spread across all four seasons, with fall slightly ahead, and night out and evening are the most chosen occasions. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with peach, freesia and gardenia, and the heart holds jasmine, rose and coriander. In the base, patchouli, vanilla and vetiver take over, settling the sweetness onto a woody ground with a touch of spice.

Infusion d'Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Prada · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Prada Infusion d'Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, powdery men's scent built around Tunisian neroli, Iris pallida and vetiver; it has been discontinued. Citrus and green accords keep it clean and light. Tunisian neroli brings a floral freshness, while Iris pallida adds a soft, powdery touch. Cedarwood and vetiver form a woody frame, and Siam benzoin with Somalian frankincense add a sweet, spicy warmth. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. It is chosen most in spring and summer, and leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it masculine. Prada Infusion d'Iris (Eau de Parfum) (2007) and Prada Infusion d'Iris Cèdre have a close profile.

Vétiver Extraordinaire

8.0

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Vétiver Extraordinaire is a masculine scent that sets the woody body of Haitian vetiver and cedarwood against fresh bitter orange and bergamot. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it also wears easily in summer. Daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it classic. It opens with bitter orange, pink pepper and bergamot, fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, Haitian vetiver, cedarwood and sandalwood build a woody, earthy line, softened by cashmeran. In the dry-down, musk and oakmoss hold the green, earthy tone at the base.

Eau de Rhubarbe Écarlate

8.0

Hermès · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermès Eau de Rhubarbe Écarlate is a fresh, green-leaning unisex scent that suits spring and summer days best. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes tilt towards feminine, though it reads fine as unisex. Rhubarb sits at the centre, wrapped in a fresh, citrusy, green feel. West Indian lantana adds a soft floral touch, and white musk gathers everything on a clean, lightly sweet base. The fruity side stays light and never turns heavy. Prada Infusion de Rhubarbe and The Different Company Bergamote / Divine Bergamote have a close profile.

Good Girl Gone Bad (Perfume)

7.0

Kilian · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad is a fresh, sweet floral built around orange blossom, tuberose and jasmine, and it leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with orange blossom, May rose absolute and osmanthus absolute, and the heart of tuberose, narcissus and jasmine deepens the floral line. White cedar and amber settle it onto a woody base. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and sweet, with a soft powdery, creamy edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions. Most find it feminine. Gritti Adèle and Attar Collection The Queen of Sheba have a close profile.

Wanted (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Azzaro · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Azzaro Wanted Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with Nigerian ginger and Calabrian lemon, then moves into cade juniper wood and cardamom. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though it also wears easily in summer. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, with some votes for the office and evenings. It reads masculine and modern. The opening is fresh and citrusy, driven by ginger and lemon. In the heart, cade juniper wood and Guatemala cardamom add a woody, spiced turn. In the base, Brazilian tonka bean sweetens the scent while Haitian vetiver gives it a dry woody footing. Azzaro Azzaro pour Homme Ginger Lover and Montblanc Legend Red have a close profile.

Silver Musk (Extrait de Parfum)

8.0

Nasomatto · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Extrait de Parfum

Encelade

7.5

Marc-Antoine Barrois · 2022

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Marc-Antoine Barrois Encelade is a unisex scent where rhubarb, vetiver and cedar lead, with leather and a sweet touch of sandalwood and tonka bean. Rhubarb brings a fresh, green and slightly fruity tartness, while vetiver and cedar ground it in a woody base. Leather adds a smoky, leathery edge, and tonka bean and sandalwood soften it with sweetness. Spicy and synthetic tones also run through the accords. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evening, night out and leisure wear. More voters find it masculine, though it reads as unisex.

Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca

7.5

Guerlain · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca is a fresh, green, citrusy scent that reads as a light, easy fragrance for warm days. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily wear, leisure and work as the usual settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin. Votes lean feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with clover and lemon, while curly mint and green tea carry the freshness through the heart. In the base, lily of the valley, pear blossom and cyclamen add a soft floral touch, with the spicy accord staying in the background. Roger & Gallet Thé Vert and Yves Rocher Nature (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Soleil Neige (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Tom Ford · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Soleil Neige Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy floral that turns powdery, creamy and sweet, and it suits spring and summer days and everyday wear best. Bergamot, orange blossom, rose absolute and Jasminum grandiflorum concrete form the floral core. Benzoin and labdanum add sweetness and warmth, while the musky notes keep it soft, powdery and creamy. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Voters lean feminine, though it is unisex and reads that way too. Une Nuit Nomade Murmure des Dieux (2018) and Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

White Suede (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Tom Ford · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford White Suede Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets suede, rose and thyme against the spicy warmth of saffron and frankincense. Suede and musk lay a soft, slightly powdery base close to the skin, while rose and lily of the valley add a floral freshness. Thyme and saffron bring a crisp, spicy edge, and tea lightens the air. Sandalwood, amber and frankincense tie it together in a sweet, creamy and faintly smoky woodiness. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and place it in daily wear, leisure and business settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though the unisex profile suits men as well. Mendittorosa Nettuno and Andrea Maack Smart have a close profile.

Coach for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Coach · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Coach for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent led by green Nashi pear, kumquat and bergamot, suited to everyday wear and the warmer months of spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings, and it reads mostly masculine and modern. It opens with green Nashi pear, kumquat and bergamot, fresh and fruity. In the heart, geranium, coriander and cardamom add a light spiciness. As it dries, ambergris, Haitian vetiver and suede give it a soft, woody base, while aquatic and sweet touches run throughout. Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men Gold and La Rive Extreme Story have a close profile.

Colonia Oud / Colonia Intensa Oud (Eau de Cologne Concentrée)

8.0

Acqua di Parma · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Acqua di Parma Colonia Oud / Colonia Intensa Oud is a men's scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings, opening with citrus and settling into a woody, smoky base; it has been discontinued. Italian orange and Calabrian bergamot give a fresh, citrusy opening. In the heart, Haitian amyris, Russian coriander and oud bring a spicy, resinous, earthy character. The base of Indonesian patchouli, musk, Atlas cedar and sandalwood dries down woody, slightly leathery and smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions, though leisure and daily wear also find a place. Most see it as masculine and classic. Amouage Epic Man and Creed Royal Oud have a close profile.

Bloom (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Gucci · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green floral led by jasmine and tuberose, aimed at women and leaning towards spring and everyday wear. Jasmine and tuberose form the core of the scent. Rangoon creeper and musk soften those flowers, so the freshness and green notes sit over a sweet, powdery, creamy texture. A slightly synthetic brightness also runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated good by voters. Most pick spring, then summer, and few choose winter. Daily and leisure wear collect the most votes, with office use close behind. Most voters call it feminine. Il Profvmo Gardenia Royal and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Forever have a close profile.

Cardinal

8.0

Heeley · 2006

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Heeley Cardinal is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter best, opening fresh before turning resinous, smoky and woody. Pink pepper and linen give a clean, lightly spiced start. In the heart, frankincense and labdanum add resinous warmth, while patchouli, ambergris and vetiver build an earthy, smoky base. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring wears it well too. It is chosen most for evenings, leisure time and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It leans masculine but sits comfortably on anyone. Grauton Parfums Quarzgrau and Heeley Eau Sacrée have a close profile.

Concentré d'Orange Verte

8.0

Hermès · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hermès Concentré d'Orange Verte is a fresh, green unisex scent led by orange and basil, leaning towards casual daytime wear and warmer weather. Orange gives a bright, citrusy lift, while basil adds a green, lightly spicy edge. Cedar and patchouli lay a woody base, and amber softens it slightly. The overall impression is fruity and crisp. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither lingers for long nor disappears quickly. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it suits leisure, daily use and the office. Votes split fairly evenly between masculine and feminine, so it moves easily between the two. Nobile 1942 Estroverso and Comptoir Cologne Bois de Cèdre / Cedar Wood have a close profile.

Fleur Narcotique (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Ex Nihilo · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral unisex scent that moves from the fresh, fruity opening of peach, lychee and bergamot into a heart of peony, orange blossom and jasmine. Most voters pick spring and summer; daily wear and leisure lead, and it also works at the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Half of voters find it feminine, and many call it modern. Peach, lychee and bergamot come first, fresh, fruity and citrusy. Peony, orange blossom and jasmine then bring the floral side forward and the scent turns sweeter. Woody notes, musk and moss lay a soft base underneath. Afnan Perfumes La Fleur Bouquet and Attar Collection Azora have a close profile.

The Ghost in the Shell

7.5

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Etat Libre d'Orange The Ghost in the Shell is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent built on yuzu, jasmine absolute and moss. It leans towards daily wear and leisure time. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next and winter trailing behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters call its character modern and feminine more often than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with yuzu, Aqual™ and hexyl acetate, a bright, juicy citrus start. The heart brings jasmine absolute, Mugane™ and a sensual skin accord, adding a soft floral, powdery and creamy touch. The base of moss, Orcanox and vinylguaiacol dries this clean feel down into a synthetic, skin-like finish.

Escentric 02

7.5

Escentric Molecules · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Escentric Molecules Escentric 02 is a fresh, citrus-and-green unisex scent with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes are split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with juniper berry, bergamot, mandarin orange and lime for a bright citrus start. The heart brings freesia, pink pepper, ginger and orris root, a floral and lightly spicy turn. In the base, vetiver, tonka bean and ambroxan settle it onto a soft, woody footing.

Bleu de Chanel L'Exclusif

7.5

Chanel · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Chanel Bleu de Chanel L'Exclusif is a fresh yet warm men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Most voters pick autumn and winter, followed by spring, while summer gets few votes. It leans towards nights out and evenings, but also finds a place at work and in daily wear. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters call it masculine and modern. Its fresh, citrusy feel meets a sweet, spicy and woody base, with resinous and leathery tones alongside. Labdanum, leathery notes, New Caledonian sandalwood and amber notes give it a warm, slightly sweet body. Rayhaan Nocturno Elixir and Loewe 7 Anónimo have a close profile.

Series 3: Incense - Kyoto

8.0

Comme des Garçons · 2002

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Kyoto is a smoky, resinous unisex scent built around frankincense, vetiver and patchouli. The notes read as one piece: frankincense resin, the earthy side of vetiver and patchouli, and the dry woody air of cypress and Virginia cedar. Coffee and amber soften that edge, and the accords carry a fresh, green touch as well. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works in the evening too. Most voters find it masculine. Pierre Guillaume Monsieur and Le Labo Vetiver 46 (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

APOM

7.5

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, floral character against a sweet, powdery and creamy softness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next. It sits closest to daily, leisure and business wear, while evening and night out come second. Most voters call it feminine, though it reads as a unisex fragrance. Ylang-ylang, orange blossom absolute and true lavender absolute give it a fresh, floral front. Vanilla sweetens it, labdanum and cedarwood add a warm woody touch, and white musk leaves a powdery, creamy base.

Aqva pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Bvlgari · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari Aqva pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy, aquatic men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days, and towards work and leisure hours. Its longevity and sillage are moderate; most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business, while winter and nights out get far fewer votes. It mostly reads as masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. It opens with petitgrain and mandarin orange for a bright citrus lift. In the heart, Neptune grass and santolina add a green, aquatic feel, and the base of mineral amber and clary sage settles it onto a woody, lightly spicy footing. The overall impression is clean, cool and a little synthetic. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo (2020) (Eau de Parfum) and Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2020 have a close profile.