The Perfume Library

Memo Paris · 2016

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Memo Paris Russian Leather Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green fougère character with warm leather, and it leans towards fall and spring days. It opens with white thyme, cypriol and lily of the valley; in the heart, Provençal lavender, clary sage and rosemary build a herbal fougère line. The base holds vetiver, leather, patchouli and vanilla, where the leathery, woody side gradually takes over and the vanilla softens its edges. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it suits leisure, evening and daily wear, with business settings close behind. It reads mostly masculine, and many voters call it classic. Guy Laroche Drakkar Intense and Maria Candida Gentile Barry Lyndon have a close profile.

Eau de Campagne / Country Water

Sisley · 1976

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sisley Eau de Campagne / Country Water is a fresh, green and slightly earthy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed daily wear. Most voters recommend spring and summer, while few pick winter. Leisure, daily use and the office are the most named settings. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor disappears quickly. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost even, which places it between the two. It opens with galbanum, bergamot and lemon for a green freshness, kept going by wild grass and basil. In the heart, lily of the valley, geranium and tomato leaf join the floral and the green. As it dries, vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss lay a woody, earthy chypre base underneath.

Saint Julep

Imaginary Authors · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Imaginary Authors Saint Julep is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, suited to relaxed, everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither lingers heavily nor vanishes quickly. Leisure and daytime use lead, and it also appears at the office. Voters split almost evenly between calling it feminine and masculine, and some find it modern. The scent is fresh, citrusy and green. Tangerine and mint bring coolness, which the ice accord reinforces. Bourbon whiskey and sugar add sweetness, while southern magnolia gives a soft floral touch. Fruity and lightly spicy shades run alongside.

Eau de Pamplemousse Rose

Hermès · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Olibanum

Profumum Roma · 2006

Green · Spicy · Woody

Profumum Roma Olibanum is a smoky, earthy unisex scent where frankincense and myrrh give a resinous weight, softened by sandalwood and orange blossom. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards evening and leisure wear. Voters read it as masculine more often than feminine, but a good share still call it feminine. Frankincense and myrrh build a resinous, spicy backbone. Sandalwood fills it out with woody warmth, while orange blossom takes the edge off. The overall feel is green, earthy and smoky, and it reads dry rather than sweet.

Tabac Man (Eau de Toilette)

Mäurer & Wirtz · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Man Eau de Toilette pairs a fresh opening of mandarin orange, bergamot and lavender with a woody heart of vetiver, oakmoss and sandalwood; it is a citrusy, green-edged scent made for men. The top notes of mandarin orange, bergamot, green leaves and peppermint give it a bright start. In the heart, vetiver and oakmoss lead, while cardamom and patchouli add a spicy edge. In the base, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten it slightly, with the smoky, woody side lingering behind. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. It reads as masculine and classic. Novellista Deep Moon and Rabanne XS pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Intense/Dark/Exclusive

Zara · 2016

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Zara Intense/Dark/Exclusive is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, green character against sweet, fruity and spicy touches. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It leans towards evening and leisure wear, and it can also be worn day to day or at the office. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine. Bergamot and apple give it a fresh, fruity start, while mint and basil carry the green side. Black pepper adds a spicy edge, and cashmere wood and tonka bean set a woody, sweet base. A synthetic note runs through the accords too. Guess Seductive Homme Noir and Byredo Eleventh Hour (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Derby (2005)

Guerlain · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Derby is a chypre-leaning men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of orange and bergamot against a dark base of leather, patchouli and forest soil; it has been discontinued. The opening is led by orange and bergamot, giving it a bright citrus start. In the heart, spices, carnation and Indian woods add a floral and woody middle. The base of leather, patchouli and forest soil pulls the scent in an earthy, leathery direction, while the green side stays in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings, though it also suits work and daily wear. Half of voters call it masculine, and a third call it classic. Dior Diorling (2012) and Gucci Gucci pour Homme (1976) (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Diorella (Eau de Toilette)

Dior · 1972

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dior Diorella Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green chypre built around melon, lemon and bergamot, and it suits everyday wear. It opens with green notes, melon, lemon, basil and bergamot. In the heart, jasmine, peach and rose add a soft floral layer. The base of patchouli, oakmoss and vetiver closes it in a dry, woody chypre mood. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daytime, work and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, with a sizeable share calling it classic. Molyneux Quartz and Iceberg Iceberg (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Missoni Parfum pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)

Missoni · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Missoni Parfum pour Homme Eau de Parfum opens with spike lavender, pink grapefruit and lime, giving a fresh, green and woody men's scent; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick spring, summer and fall, with winter far behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office rather than nights out, and half of voters read it as masculine. The top is bright, with lavender and citrus leading. In the heart, ginger adds spice while jasmine and Mediterranean herbs keep it green. The base settles into birch, oak wood, sandalwood and patchouli for a dry, woody finish, softened by musk.

Lalique pour Homme Equus (Eau de Parfum)

Lalique · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Lalique pour Homme Equus Eau de Parfum is a green, woody men's fragrance that opens with cardamom, juniper berry and citrus zest. The opening is a spicy freshness from cardamom and juniper berry, brightened by citrus zest. In the heart, sequoia wood, mace and violet leaf turn it dry and green. Siam benzoin, vetiver and amyris dominate the base, leaving a resinous, earthy warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards business and leisure wear during the day. It reads masculine and classic. L'Erbolario Ginepro Nero (Profumo) and The Merchant Of Venice Asian Inspirations have a close profile.

Sel de Vétiver

The Different Company · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Different Company Sel de Vétiver is a fresh, citrusy scent that softens the earthy side of vetiver with an aquatic coolness and a faintly salty, easygoing feel. 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. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though as a unisex scent it wears easily on anyone. Grapefruit and cardamom give a clean, lightly spiced opening. The heart holds Haitian vetiver, geranium and lovage, and the base brings sea salt, iris and ylang-ylang. Green and woody tones are balanced by the aquatic feel. Diptyque Vetyverio (Eau de Toilette) and Tom Ford Grey Vetiver (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Pace

Jaguar · 2016

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Jaguar Pace is a fresh, green and aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, everyday wear and sport. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate; most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets the fewest votes. Daily wear, leisure, sport and office use lead, and a night out sits far behind. It reads masculine and modern. The top opens with rosemary, black pepper and green apple, giving a fresh, green and lightly spicy start. In the heart, cashmeran, iris and French lavender soften that mood. Patchouli, amber and crystallised moss settle it onto a woody base. Aramis Aramis Adventurer and Guy Laroche Drakkar Bleu have a close profile.

Burberry for Men (Eau de Toilette)

Burberry · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Burberry for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and spicy men's scent built around lavender, thyme and bergamot, suited to spring and daytime wear. It opens with lavender, thyme, bergamot and mint, a fresh citrus start. In the heart, geranium, sandalwood and moss carry the floral and green side, while cedarwood and amber settle the base into something woody and lightly sweet. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure. About half of voters find it masculine, and many also call it classic. Rabanne XS pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Mülhens Sumatra Rain (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Feuilles de Tabac

Miller Harris · 2000

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Aqua Allegoria Teazzurra

Guerlain · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Teazzurra is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are its main settings. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, and some as modern. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Figue-Iris and Guerlain Promenade des Anglais have a close profile. The top opens bright with Calabrian bergamot, yuzu and grapefruit. In the heart, Calabrian jasminum grandiflorum and violet add a soft, slightly powdery floral touch. Vanilla sweetens the base, while green tea keeps the green, clean feel.

III-I L'Attesa

Masque · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Masque III-I L'Attesa is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, floral character on a powdery, leathery base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is worn for daily use, leisure and business alike. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though a fair share call it classic. Italian bergamot, Moroccan neroli and champagne open it bright and airy. In the heart, orris root, tuberose and ylang-ylang add a creamy, floral softness. Leather, Mysore sandalwood and oakmoss in the base leave a woody, leathery depth.

White Linen (Eau de Parfum)

Estēe Lauder · 1978

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Estēe Lauder White Linen Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery floral built around jasmine, damask rose and lily of the valley, made for women and suited to daytime and office wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Daily, leisure and business wear lead, while night and evening sit further back. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters read it as feminine and classic. The top notes of jasmine, damask rose and lily of the valley open it floral. In the heart, orris root and violet add a soft, powdery layer, and vetiver, moss and amber ground it in a woody, chypre base. Fresh, citrus, green and spicy accords run through it. Mülhens Janine D. (Eau de Toilette) and Hermès Amazone (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Figment Man

6.5

Amouage · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Green

Amouage Figment Man is a men's fragrance that sets citrus and green freshness against spice, wood and animalic notes, with an earthy, resinous character; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. It opens with pink pepper, geranium and lemon, a fresh and slightly sharp start. In the heart, vetiver, sandalwood and animalic notes come forward, and the base settles into earthy notes, gaiac wood and labdanum. Prin Mriga / มฤค and Liquides Imaginaires Tellus have a close profile.

Jersey (Eau de Toilette)

Chanel · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Jersey Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent in which jasmine, rose and lavender sit on the soft sweetness of tonka bean and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Flowers lead: jasmine and rose read alongside the green freshness of grass and wild flowers. Lavender adds an aromatic coolness, tonka bean and vanilla a sweet softness, and musk a powdery base. The spicy and woody accents stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and very few choose winter. Daily wear, office and leisure come out ahead. Most voters call it feminine, while some find it classic or modern.

Fièvre Verte / L'Heure Verte

Kilian · 2021

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Kilian Fièvre Verte / L'Heure Verte is a unisex scent built around absinth, violet leaf and liquorice absolute, with a green, fresh character softened by sweetness. Absinth opens it, and at the heart violet leaf and liquorice absolute add a soft sweetness to the green. The base of vetiver, patchouli, sandalwood and woods gives it a woody, earthy floor, with a spicy edge running alongside. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer least favoured. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and voters read it as more masculine than feminine. Cartier Eau de Cartier Vétiver Bleu and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Triumph Elixir have a close profile.

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