The Perfume Library

Armani Privé - Bleu Turquoise

8.0

Giorgio Armani · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Bleu Turquoise is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, aquatic feel with floral, spicy and faintly smoky touches. It opens with salty notes, frankincense and black pepper, and the heart gathers Jasminum auriculatum absolute, cypriol and ylang-ylang. In the base, vanilla, moss and sandalwood sweeten the scent and settle it onto a creamy, woody ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear while also fitting nights out and the office. Voters split between masculine and feminine. Lorenzo Pazzaglia Dream Sea and Keiko Mecheri Embruns have a close profile.

Cipresso di Toscana

7.5

Acqua di Parma · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Cipresso di Toscana is a unisex fragrance built on cypress, pine needle and balsam fir, a green, resinous forest feel brightened by orange and lavender; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and almost none choose winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and sits comfortably at the office too. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and it reads mostly masculine, followed by classic. It opens with star anise, orange and elemi resin, fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, Provençal lavender, clary sage and petitgrain add a clean, herbal lift. The base of pine needle, cypress and balsam fir dries down woody and resinous. Ineke Idyllwild and Bravanariz Cologne Rosemary / Silvestre have a close profile.

1872 for Men

8.0

Clive Christian · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clive Christian 1872 for Men is a green, woody fougère that opens on bergamot, grapefruit and lavender; it is made for men and leans towards spring and summer days. The top is led by bergamot, grapefruit, lavender and rosemary, with nutmeg and pepper adding spice and peach and pineapple a soft fruity touch. In the heart, jasmine and clary sage bring a floral, green transition. The base settles on cedar, patchouli and amber, giving the scent a warm, woody footing. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Gucci Nobile (Eau de Toilette) and Hugo Boss Boss Sport (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Aventus for Her

7.0

Creed · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Aventus for Her is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance that pairs green apple and citrus with a floral, fruity heart. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Voters mostly call its character feminine, with some finding it modern. It opens on green apple, lemon, bergamot and pink pepper. The heart of rose, ylang-ylang, pineapple and peach adds a fruity sweetness. It settles on a woody base of patchouli, cedarwood, sandalwood, musk and ambergris. Al Haramain L'Aventure Femme and Shiseido Zen (2007) (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Oud for Happiness

7.5

Initio · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Initio Oud for Happiness is a woody, spicy and sweet unisex scent that most voters pick for autumn and winter, and for evenings and nights out. Indian oud and cedarwood form a woody backbone, while ginger adds spice and vanilla and musk carry a creamy sweetness. Bergamot brings a fresh citrus lift that lightens the weight, though the oriental character leads overall. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It also suits leisure time, and summer is the least favoured season. Sospiro Ensemble and Giorgio Armani Armani Code (2021) (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Sublime Vanille

8.5

Creed · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Creed Sublime Vanille is a unisex scent that links the brightness of lemon and bergamot to the soft sweetness of jasmine and Bourbon vanilla. It opens fresh and citrusy with lemon and bergamot. In the heart, jasmine and Bourbon vanilla take over, turning the scent sweeter and more gourmand. Tonkin musk and tonka bean settle it into a powdery, creamy base, with a spicy edge staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters point to spring, fall and summer, with winter a little behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Khadlaj Empire Victor and Parfümerie Brückner L'Or de Vanille have a close profile.

1881 pour Femme (1995) (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Cerruti · 1995

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Cerruti 1881 pour Femme is a fresh, floral scent with a light sweetness and a powdery softness, suited to daytime wear. It has been discontinued. It opens with freesia, mimosa and violet, and the heart deepens the floral side with jasmine and orange blossom. Woody notes sit underneath; a spicy touch and a creamy, powdery sweetness give it a soft finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and business wear leading, and most find it feminine. Jeroboam Boha and Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano IX: Violetta have a close profile.

Bottega Veneta pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Bottega Veneta · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Bottega Veneta pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a clearly masculine scent that pairs citrus freshness with a green, spicy, leathery woodiness. Most voters recommend fall and spring, though winter has its share of fans. It leans towards office and daily wear, and also works for leisure and evenings. Longevity and sillage are moderate. More than half of voters call its character masculine, and some find it classic. Calabrian bergamot, juniper and Siberian stone pine open cool and clean. The heart adds a spicy warmth through labdanum, pimento, clary sage and balsam fir resin. Indonesian patchouli and leather leave a dry, woody base. Afnan Perfumes Supremacy Noir and Moresque Ubar 1992 have a close profile.

Cool Water Woman

6.5

Davidoff · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Davidoff Cool Water Woman is a fresh, aquatic floral that pairs citrus with a light fruity sweetness, and it suits easy, everyday wear. It opens with bergamot and citrus notes alongside pineapple, melon, quince and blackcurrant, with water lily and lotus adding a cool, watery edge. The heart turns softly floral with jasmine, May rose, lily of the valley and honey. Musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla sweeten the base gently. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and sport are the leading occasions. Close to half of voters read it as feminine. Toni Gard Seaside Woman (Eau de Parfum) and Spirit Spirit of Fizzy Tangerine have a close profile.

Asad Zanzibar / اسد

6.5

Lattafa · 2024

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Lattafa Asad Zanzibar is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, softened by sweet, gourmand tones. It opens with black pepper and sea lavender, and the heart brings iris, coconut water and salt. In the base, frankincense and vanilla sweeten it and settle it onto a creamy, powdery footing. The accords also carry fruity and spicy touches. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. It reads masculine and modern. Valentino Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia and Zara Immortal Vanilla have a close profile.

Torino23

7.0

Xerjoff · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Torino23 is a unisex fragrance that sets the brightness of bergamot and cardamom against a floral heart of neroli, jasmine and tuberose. It opens with bergamot, cardamom, rose and nutmeg: a fresh, citrusy start with a light spice. In the heart, neroli, ylang-ylang, jasmine and tuberose bring out the green and floral side. The base of musk, patchouli, cedarwood and amber settles into a woody, sweet and creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It is mentioned most for leisure and daily wear, and also works for the office and evenings out. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits comfortably between the two.

360° Red for Men

7.5

Perry Ellis · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Perry Ellis 360° Red for Men is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance where lime, bergamot and orange meet a touch of spice. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and business. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and its character reads clearly masculine. It opens with citrus up front, while cinnamon, nutmeg and clove add a spicy edge. Lavender and coriander seed sit in the heart, and vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli settle it onto a woody base. The overall impression is fresh, lightly sweet and aquatic. Calvin Klein Crave and Armaf Tag-Him (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Kenzo Homme (2022) (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Kenzo · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

Kenzo Homme (2022) pairs marine notes with leather and patchouli for a fresh, aquatic and lightly sweet fragrance for men, leaning towards spring and summer daywear. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter trailing behind. Daily and leisure wear come first, though business and evening also draw votes. Voters mostly find it masculine, and modern as well. Mugler A*Men Pure Leather and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Absolu Instinct have a close profile. It opens with marine notes that feel cool and aquatic. Leather in the heart adds a spicy, leathery frame. In the base, patchouli sets a woody footing and softens the sweetness. The overall impression is fresh, with a synthetic edge, and modern.

Daisy (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Marc Jacobs · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral, lightly sweet women's scent built around woodland strawberry, violet and gardenia, and it suits daily wear in spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for daily and leisure use, with office wear close behind. Voters mostly call its character feminine and modern. The top opens with woodland strawberry, violet leaf and red grapefruit, a fruity and green freshness. In the heart, gardenia, violet and jasmine form a floral core. The base of vanilla, musk and blond woods finishes it soft, powdery and gently sweet. Tocca Florence (Eau de Parfum) and La Perla Divina (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Boss Bottled Night (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Hugo Boss · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Night Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral scent for men, with sweet, spicy and woody touches. It opens with lavender and birch leaf, then moves into African violet, cardamom and jasmine in the heart. The base of salmwood, sandalwood and musky notes sets a soft, woody ground. Aquatic and fruity tones keep it fresh, while the sweetness stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and reads masculine and modern. s.Oliver So Pure Men (Eau de Toilette) and Eisenberg Diabolique (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Gaultier Divine

7.0

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier Divine is a fresh, sweet feminine scent that sets salt, white blossoms and lily against a meringue base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind, and it leans towards leisure, night-out and evening wear. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Fresh, aquatic accords open with salt, then white blossoms and lily form a floral heart. The meringue in the base pulls it towards a gourmand, creamy sweetness, with a synthetic sheen running through it. Kilian Love Don't Be Shy Extreme and Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid Intense have a close profile.

Fleurs d'oranger

7.5

Serge Lutens · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Serge Lutens Fleurs d'oranger is a fresh, floral scent that sets orange blossom beside white rose and Egyptian jasmine, with a sweet, lightly spicy edge. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter well back. It is worn for leisure and daily use as readily as for evenings out. Most votes call it feminine, though it is described as unisex. Three floral notes, orange blossom, white rose and Egyptian jasmine, carry the whole composition. Citrus and fresh accents brighten the flowers, while fruity and sweet tones soften them and a spicy accord keeps the sweetness in check. Hermès Jour d'Hermès Absolu and Houbigant Orangers en Fleurs (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Cargo de Nuit

8.5

Prada · 2015

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Prada Cargo de Nuit is a fresh, sweet unisex scent with a soft powdery, creamy feel, suited to casual days and the office. Longevity and sillage both rate as good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter not far behind. Leisure, daytime and business are the most chosen occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are almost even, so it leans neither way. It opens with musk and aldehydes over mineral and woody notes. Ambroxan and coumarin form the base. The fresh, synthetic start turns sweeter, with a woody, spicy side coming through.

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Yellow Dream

7.5

Valentino · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Yellow Dream is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening of Italian mandarin orange, pineapple and key lime with a sweet, spiced body. Citrus and pineapple give a bright first impression. In the heart, Provençal lavender, Madagascan geranium, cinnamon and gingerbread turn it sweeter and spicier. Bourbon vanilla and Virginia cedar settle that sweetness onto a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Kilian Born to be Unforgettable / Bad Boys Are No Good But Good Boys Are No Fun and Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Stronger With You Freeze have a close profile.

Boss Bottled Parfum

7.5

Hugo Boss · 2022

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Parfum is a woody scent for men that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a spicy, smoky, leathery body. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen season. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet it also finds a place at work and in daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine. Mandarin orange and frankincense make the first impression fresh and lightly sweet. At the heart, orris concrete and fig tree root soften it. In the base, leathery notes and cedarwood take over, and the dry-down feels woody, smoky and leathery. Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Elixir and Fendi Fan di Fendi pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Sel Marin

7.5

Heeley · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Heeley Sel Marin pairs Italian bergamot and lemon with iodine and algae, giving a fresh, aquatic unisex scent. It opens with the bright citrus of bergamot and lemon. In the heart, iodine and algae bring a salty, green, aquatic edge. Cedar, birch and vetiver form a woody, slightly spicy base underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters find it masculine, though it works as a unisex scent. Milano Fragranze Naviglio and Le Jardin Retrouvé Mousse Arashiyama have a close profile.

Un Jardin sur la Lagune

7.0

Hermès · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Hermès Un Jardin sur la Lagune is a fresh, floral and aquatic unisex scent that sets a green garden against a sea breeze. Madonna lily and magnolia form the floral backbone, with pittosporum adding a green edge. Sea breeze cools it down while woody notes hold it steady underneath. Sweet, creamy facets soften the profile, and the spicy and synthetic touches stay in the background. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter barely registers. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters read it as more feminine, though it works as unisex too.

La Danza delle Libellule (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Nobile 1942 · 2012

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Nobile 1942 La Danza delle Libellule Eau de Parfum sets the freshness of apple and bergamot against the sweet warmth of cocoa, cinnamon and vanilla, a fruity, gourmand scent made for women. It wears with moderate sillage and good longevity. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and place it mostly in leisure and daily wear. Its character reads feminine and modern. Apple and bergamot give a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, cocoa and cinnamon add a spicy, gourmand touch. Musk, vanilla and cedarwood settle into a creamy, powdery, sweet base. Acqua di Parma Mandorlo di Sicilia and I Am Sicily Mandorlo di Sicilia (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

LV Lovers

7.5

Louis Vuitton · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Louis Vuitton LV Lovers is a fresh, green and spicy men's fragrance built around bergamot, ginger and galbanum with sandalwood and cedarwood, suited to spring and summer days. As a whole it reads citrusy and green. Bergamot adds brightness, galbanum a green crispness, and ginger a spicy warmth. Sandalwood and cedarwood ground that freshness in a woody, creamy base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with few choosing winter. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. In character votes, masculine and modern lead. Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Cypress and Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Santal Dān Shā have a close profile.