The Perfume Library

Molecule 01 + Black Tea

7.5

Escentric Molecules · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Aqua Celestia Forte

8.0

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Forte is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent, with green and aquatic touches that suit spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it reads comfortably either way. The notes read as one whole: key lime and Italian petitgrain bring a bright citrus, and English peppermint keeps it cool. Egyptian jasmine and Provençal mimosa add floral softness, blackcurrant bud adds a green, fruity edge, and musk leaves a creamy base.

Havana (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Aramis · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Aramis Havana Eau de Toilette is a green, spicy and woody men's fragrance with a classic feel, though it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter ahead of summer. It is worn for leisure, daily use and evenings, and most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. It opens fresh and green with basil, tarragon, bergamot and mandarin orange, sharpened by caraway and aldehydes. In the heart, jasmine and lily of the valley add a soft floral note while tobacco and cinnamon bring spice and smoke. The base of vetiver, leather, amber and vanilla dries down woody, resinous and slightly earthy. Polo and Rochas Globe have a close profile.

Amabile

6.0

Xerjoff · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Amabile is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, and most voters pick it for leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters choose spring first, then summer and fall, with few picking winter. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either side. The top opens with Amalfi lemon, Calabrian bergamot and green apple, so citrus and fruit come first. In the heart, jasmine, orange blossom, cardamom and pink pepper add a floral freshness with a little spice. The base of patchouli, green vanilla, Atlas cedar and white musk softens it into a creamy, woody finish with a touch of sweetness.

44 Gerrard Street

8.0

Atkinsons · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atkinsons 44 Gerrard Street is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, and suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn well behind and winter rarely chosen. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine. It opens with eucalyptus, ginger and lemon, bringing coolness and a light spice. In the heart, orchid, jasmine absolute and rose add a soft floral layer. The base of musk, amber and cashmere wood dries down woody and gently sweet, with green and fruity touches rounding off the freshness.

Valentino Donna Born in Roma Green Stravaganza

7.0

Valentino · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Valentino Donna Born in Roma Green Stravaganza is a fresh, green floral with a light fruity, sweet touch, aimed at women. Most voters place it in spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office best. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read its character as feminine and modern. Lapsang Souchong tea opens it, jasmine absolute forms the heart, and vanilla rests at the base. The floral side is kept bright by green and fresh accords, while the vanilla lends a soft sweetness. Rabanne Olympēa Absolu and Zara Orchid (2016) share a close profile.

Gntonic

7.5

M. Micallef · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

M. Micallef Gntonic is a fresh, citrusy and green scent sold as a men's fragrance, and it suits spring and summer days. It opens with pink pepper, peppermint, lime and ginger, with bitter orange adding a slightly sharp edge. Nutmeg, orange blossom and cedar soften the heart. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood and moss lay down a woody, green footing, and white musk and amber finish it with a clean warmth. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. It reads as masculine and modern. Lanvin Vetyver (Eau de Toilette) and Kenneth Cole Black (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Figuier Eden

7.5

Giorgio Armani · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Figuier Eden is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and business as the most common settings. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably on either. Bergamot, mandarin orange and red pepper open with a citrusy, lightly spicy freshness. The heart turns green and fruity with green fig, grass and tea. Iris tingitana and amber leave a woody, sweet base. Daniel Josier Under the Figtree and Fragonard Concerto (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Lavender Extrême

8.0

Tom Ford · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tom Ford Lavender Extrême is a unisex scent built on lavender, bergamot and tonka bean absolute, fresh yet leaning sweet; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good. Autumn and spring lead, with summer and winter further back. Leisure and evening wear come first, while business and daily use are not far behind. Votes on character split closely between masculine and feminine. Overall it reads as a fresh, green lavender, with bergamot brightening it and tonka bean adding a sweet, creamy, powdery softness. Floral and spicy shades stay in the background, along with a resinous depth. Zara Bergamot & Lavender and Lush Twilight (Body Spray) have a close profile.

Mint & Tonic

7.5

Atkinsons · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Atkinsons Mint & Tonic is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards warm seasons and easygoing daily wear. It opens with grapefruit, mint and lime, reading crisp, green and lightly fruity. Ginger and geranium add a spicy touch in the heart, and cedarwood, musk and vetiver settle into a dry, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is mostly chosen for leisure, daytime and office wear. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it sits comfortably on either.

Pinnace

8.0

French Avenue · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

French Avenue Pinnace is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring; it leans towards daily wear, leisure and sport, and it sits comfortably at the office too. Voters mostly call it masculine or modern, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens with grapefruit and orange for brightness. In the heart, mint and blackcurrant add a green, fruity note while the aquatic side keeps things cool. Musk and ambroxan in the base soften it, and it dries down with a light sweetness. Armaf Odyssey Aqua and Khadlaj Island Dreams have a close profile.

004 Gin Mandarine Musc

8.0

Bon Parfumeur · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bon Parfumeur 004 Gin Mandarine Musc is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a spicy edge, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange. In the heart, nutmeg, ginger and juniper berry add a spicy, slightly green tone. As it dries, tobacco and patchouli stay in the background while tonka bean and white musk sweeten and soften the scent. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is used for leisure, daily wear and the office. It leans masculine, though a good share of voters find it feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. Carthusia Mediterraneo and Creed Aventus Cologne have a close profile.

Lust In Paradise (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Ex Nihilo · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Ex Nihilo Lust In Paradise Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity-floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with pink pepper, and lychee and white peony take the heart. A fresh, green floral note meets a sweet, creamy fruit softness. The base of amber, white cedar and musk settles it into something warm and smooth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. About half of voters call it feminine, and a good share call it modern. The Dua Brand Lustful Paradise and Ex Nihilo Lust in Paradise par Reine Paradis have a close profile.

Soul of the Forest

7.5

Maison Margiela · 2016

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Maison Margiela Soul of the Forest is a green, woody and resinous unisex scent that suits spring and autumn days, and relaxed, everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then spring, and leisure and daytime lead the occasions. It sits between masculine and feminine, with some voters reading it one way and some the other. It opens fresh, green and lightly spiced with moss, blackcurrant bud and pimento. In the heart, cistus concrete, fir balsam and plant juice pull it towards a resinous, forest-like feel. Indonesian patchouli, frankincense and Atlas cedar leave an earthy, smoky warmth in the base.

Gucci by Gucci pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Gucci · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Gucci by Gucci pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that softens a citrus and aquatic freshness with floral and spicy notes; it has been discontinued. It opens with cypress, bergamot and violet, giving a citrusy, green freshness. Jasmine and tobacco in the heart add a floral, spicy touch. In the base, elemi resin, patchouli and amber settle the scent onto a woody, lightly sweet footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind and winter chosen least. It leans towards business and daily wear, and works just as well for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine, though some call it modern or classic.

Joyeuse Tubéreuse

8.0

Guerlain · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Joyeuse Tubéreuse is a green, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, and most voters place it in daily and leisure wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Spring comes first, then summer, then autumn, with winter the least chosen. It sits easily in daytime, office and leisure settings. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with green notes for freshness. The heart of tuberose, jasmine sambac and lily forms a floral core, with a powdery, creamy softness alongside. In the base, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten it while vetiver keeps it dry and earthy.

Love At First Sight

7.0

Une Nuit Nomade · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Une Nuit Nomade Love At First Sight is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, with lilac and passion fruit giving it a light, fruity lift. Lilac and jacaranda set a floral, green base, and passion fruit adds a fruity brightness. Acacia softens the blend, while ambroxan sits in the background and gives it a synthetic, creamy, lightly sweet texture. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Half of the voters read it as feminine, though it works as a unisex scent.

Balade Sauvage

8.0

Dior · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Balade Sauvage is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while autumn lags behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits in the middle of the gender line. The notes are fig tree, citrus fruits and marine notes. A fresh, aquatic character leads, softened by green and fruity touches. Floral, sweet and creamy tones, plus a faint spicy, woody trace, stay in the background.

Haramain Amber Oud Aqua Dubai

8.0

Al Haramain · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Al Haramain Haramain Amber Oud Aqua Dubai is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent built around bergamot, mandarin orange and green notes. It wears strong and projects well. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most named occasions. It reads closer to masculine and modern than feminine. The top of bergamot, mandarin orange and green notes opens bright. In the heart, pineapple, melon and blackcurrant add a fruity sweetness that amber softens. The base of galbanum, petitgrain, musk and vanilla settles into a calm, lightly sweet finish. Al Haramain Haramain Green Dubai and Armaf El Cielo share a close profile.

Chant d'Arômes (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Guerlain

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Guerlain Chant d'Arômes Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green chypre with a floral, powdery side, written for women and suited to spring and summer days and daytime wear. It opens bright with citrus fruits and honeysuckle. At the heart, gardenia, ylang-ylang and jasmine form a floral core. In the base, vanilla softens against sandalwood, while oakmoss absolute holds the chypre character, with a light spicy, woody tone in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business settings lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Lubin L de Lubin and Carven Ma Griffe have a close profile.

Chinotto di Liguria

7.5

Acqua di Parma · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Chinotto di Liguria is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with green, lightly sweet and floral sides that suits warm days; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither lingers for long nor fades quickly. Most voters pick summer and spring, while winter trails far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and it reads as masculine and feminine in similar measure, so unisex fits. It opens with chinotto and mandarin orange in front. In the heart, rosemary, geranium and cardamom add a green, spicy edge, and jasmine softens the floral side. Patchouli and musk settle it into a calm, lightly sweet base. Le Couvent Aqua Solis and Lancôme Benghal have a close profile.

Hugo Reversed

7.5

Hugo Boss · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hugo Boss Hugo Reversed is a fresh, lightly sweet and woody men's fragrance led by citrus and green tones, suited to daily wear and warm seasons. It opens with Calabrian bergamot and grapefruit, a bright, fruity citrus. In the heart, rosemary and Pamplewood® add a green, spicy and woody line. Haitian vetiver leaves a dry, woody base, while the sweetness and a synthetic edge stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is seen as fitting daily, leisure and business settings. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Platine Privé and Oscar de la Renta Gentleman have a close profile.

Pour Monsieur (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Chanel · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Pour Monsieur Eau de Parfum opens with lavender, petitgrain and mandarin orange and grounds that freshness with vetiver and oakmoss, a chypre made for men. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it neither fills a room nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter the least chosen. It leans towards office and daily wear, and works for evenings too. It reads masculine and classic. The opening is citrusy and green. Cardamom and nutmeg add spice in the heart, while vetiver, opoponax and vanilla bring light sweetness and a powdery softness underneath. Oakmoss carries the chypre character to the end. Acqua di Portofino and Caron Le 3ᵉ Homme have a close profile.

Autoportrait

7.5

Olfactive Studio · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Olfactive Studio Autoportrait is a fresh, woody unisex fragrance that opens on bergamot and elemi resin and settles into vetiver, cedarwood and oakmoss. Bergamot and elemi resin give the opening a citrusy, green and slightly spicy freshness. In the heart, musk, Siam benzoin and frankincense add a soft resinous layer. The base of vetiver, cedarwood and oakmoss leaves an earthy, faintly smoky woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and also gets votes for evening and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Mihan Aromatics Munlark Ash and M. Micallef Jewel for Him have a close profile.