The Perfume Library

Zoologist · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Zoologist Rabbit is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, green streak against a sweet, creamy, gourmand warmth. It opens with bergamot and apple, spiced by cinnamon, while leaf vegetables add freshness. At the heart, carrot, clover blossom, violet and jasmine absolute build a floral, garden-like feel. The base turns sweet with cake, vanilla and almond, softened by hay and musk. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and spring, and it is picked most often for leisure and daily wear. It reads as feminine and modern. J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Bachanal and Jacques Zolty Van-Île have a close profile.

Une Fleur de Cassie

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2000

Floral · Green · Sweet

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Une Fleur de Cassie is a floral, green and powdery unisex scent that leans towards autumn and spring evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It is favoured for evenings and nights out, and voters mostly read it as feminine and classic. Mimosa absolute, jasmine absolute and cassia blossom form the floral core, with rose rounding it out. Aldehydes add a green, slightly powdery edge, while sandalwood, musk and vanilla bring a sweet, woody, animal warmth. The spicy and earthy sides stay in the background.

L'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

Kenzo · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's scent that sets the bright coolness of yuzu and lemon against the soft, green texture of lotus and mint. Yuzu, lemon and green pepper lead the opening, while lotus and mint in the heart soften that freshness without dulling it. White musk and cedar leave a calm, lightly woody base. The accords read fresh, citrus and aquatic, with green, floral and faintly sweet touches in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, with evening a rare choice. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Heeley Menthe Fraîche and Rituals Soleil d'Or have a close profile.

Paris - Biarritz

Chanel · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bosque

Humięcki & Graef · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Humięcki & Graef Bosque is a fresh, green, floral unisex scent built around narcissus absolute, saffron and grapefruit. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It suits leisure and daily wear, and business too. Longevity is good and sillage moderate; feminine and masculine votes are almost even. Grapefruit and buffalo grass give it a fresh, green feel. Narcissus and primrose carry the floral side, while saffron adds a spicy edge. Vetiver and musk sit behind as a woody, slightly powdery base.

Eau Vitaminée

Biotherm · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Biotherm Eau Vitaminée is a fresh, light women's fragrance that pairs the bright citrus of orange, yuzu and grapefruit with white lily, freesia and jasmine. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and may need refreshing through the day. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most. It reads as feminine, with a modern feel. Citrus leads at the start, with a green, fruity freshness. Toward the heart, white lily, freesia and jasmine add a soft floral note while the sweetness stays in the background. Ambergris and patchouli anchor the base lightly. Zara Applejuice / Zara Day Collection: 05 - Applejuice (Eau de Toilette) and Fragonard Frivole (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Chypre Mousse (2013)

Oriza L. Legrand · 2013

Green · Spicy · Woody

Oriza L. Legrand Chypre Mousse smells like a forest floor: a green, earthy, woody chypre that is unisex. It opens with corn mint, wild fennel and green shoot, then turns cool and leafy in the heart with oakmoss, galbanum and violet leaf. The base sets down an earthy, resinous floor of labdanum, humus, mushrooms and vetiver, while roasted chestnut and leather deepen its dry, spicy character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and evening wear. It leans masculine, with a strong classic feel. Bravanariz Landscape Scents - Cala and Andrea Maack Coven have a close profile.

Demon Dancer

Ex Nihilo · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ex Nihilo Demon Dancer is a unisex fragrance that ties the freshness of peppermint, blood orange and bergamot to the soft fruitiness of orange blossom and blackcurrant. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, autumn comes third, and few choose winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evenings. Opinion is split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, and it is most often called modern. The top of peppermint, rhubarb, bergamot and blood orange opens fresh, green and citrusy. In the heart, orange blossom and blackcurrant add a floral, fruity sweetness. The base of musk, tonka bean and woody notes sweetens the scent and settles it into a creamy, woody backdrop. The overall impression is fresh and sweet, with a synthetic edge.

Lanvin L'Homme Sport (Eau de Toilette)

Lanvin · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Lanvin L'Homme Sport Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent that suits spring and summer days, sport and leisure. It opens with bergamot, lemon and petitgrain for a citrus lift, with pepper adding a light spice. Lavender and sage bring a green freshness in the heart, and moss, musk and patchouli settle it onto a woody base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure, sport and daily wear, and it can pass in an office too. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. It has been discontinued. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo (2024) (Eau de Parfum) and Guy Laroche Drakkar Bleu have a close profile.

Histoire d'Orgeat / Héliotrope / Do Ré

Réminiscence · 2008

Floral · Green · Fruity

Réminiscence Histoire d'Orgeat / Héliotrope / Do Ré wraps heliotrope and almond in the creamy sweetness of vanilla and tonka bean, a floral, gourmand scent for women. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads feminine, with some voters calling it modern and others classic. It opens with the green note of fig leaf. Towards the heart, heliotrope and almond come forward, turning the scent powdery and creamy. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and benzoin soften the sweetness while patchouli adds a woody depth. Agonist Vanilla Marble and Boucheron Fève Tonka de Canaima have a close profile.

Mandragore

Goutal · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Goutal Mandragore is a fresh, spicy unisex scent built around spearmint, star anise and ginger, suited to spring and summer days. It has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Votes lean feminine, though a good share call it masculine. As a whole it reads fresh and green: spearmint and bergamot bring the lift, while star anise, black pepper and ginger add a spicy warmth. Citrus, floral and fruity touches are softened by a woody base. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Libre (Eau de Toilette) and Yves Saint Laurent Saharienne (2011) have a close profile.

Paris - Paris

Chanel · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chanel Paris - Paris is a unisex fragrance where damask rose and patchouli meet on a fresh, green chypre base. Mandarin orange and lemon bring a bright citrus lift, while pink pepper adds a light touch of spice. The rose forms the floral centre, and the patchouli rounds it out with a soft, green depth. The overall impression is fresh, clean and balanced. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Many read it as feminine, others as classic. Van Cleef & Arpels Néroli Amara and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Ginger Piccante have a close profile.

Weekend for Women

Burberry · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Burberry Weekend for Women opens with mandarin orange, sage and reseda, then softens into violet root, iris and nectarine, a fresh, floral scent. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. It starts fresh and green with mandarin orange and sage. In the heart, violet root, iris and nectarine add a soft, powdery, lightly fruity floral feel. Musk, sandalwood and cedarwood give it a woody base, and sweet and synthetic tones run through the accords. Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers (Eau de Toilette) and Birkholz First Spring have a close profile.

Tabac Tabou

Parfum d'Empire · 2015

Floral · Green · Sweet

Parfum d'Empire Tabac Tabou is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, setting a sweet side against a smoky one. Tobacco and honey lead: the honey brings sweetness while the tobacco adds a dry, smoky edge. Wild herbs give a green freshness, and immortelle and narcissus draw a floral, slightly earthy background. The sensual skin accord adds an animal, leathery warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Voters read it as mostly masculine and classic, though a good number call it feminine. Histoires de Parfums Tubéreuse 3 Animale and Nicolaï Cuir Cuba Intense have a close profile.

Lilyphéa

Diptyque · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Diptyque Lilyphéa is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Cardamom and violet leaf absolute give it a spicy, green liveliness, while galbanum makes that greenness sharper and cooler. Bourbon vanilla absolute brings sweetness and a creamy texture that softens the fresh, aquatic character. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office more than evening or night. Most voters read it as feminine, though a modern character is also strongly voted. Lengling No 1 - El Pasajero (Extrait de Parfum) and Pierre Guillaume Appelez-moi Seychelles / Paris Seychelles have a close profile.

Murkwood

Pineward · 2020

Green · Spicy · Woody

Pineward Murkwood is a green, smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter days, and seems made for leisure hours and evenings out. Murkwood's longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. Leisure and evening wear lead. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it works as unisex. Balsam fir and hemlock fir dominate, giving a cool, green forest feel. Frankincense and myrrh add a resinous depth, while moss lays down an earthy floor. Lapsang Souchong tea brings a spicy, smoky edge. Slumberhouse Norne (2012) and Apoteker Tepe The Holy Mountain (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Aqua Fahrenheit

Dior · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Aqua Fahrenheit is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance built on citrus and green notes; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall a distant third and winter rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly call its character masculine, with modern in second place. Mandarin orange and grapefruit open it with bright citrus. In the heart, basil, mint and violet add a green, lightly floral turn, and vetiver and leather underneath give it a woody, leathery base. Memo Paris Ocean Leather and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Sport have a close profile.

Penguin

Zoologist · 2024

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Zoologist Penguin is a unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, pairing a fresh, aquatic character with spice and suede. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing into the room. Most voters point to leisure and daily wear, and it sits comfortably in the office too. Spring comes first, though votes spread across all four seasons. Most voters read it as masculine, yet it remains a unisex scent. It opens cool and clean with juniper berry, air and ice accords. Cistus absolute, pink pepper and saffron then bring a green, spicy warmth to the heart. In the base, musk, suede, sandalwood and Irish moss lay down a woody, faintly leathery floor, while a synthetic edge hums quietly throughout.

Baiser de Russie

Guerlain · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Baiser de Russie is a feminine scent that pairs a fresh, green start with a floral, sweet and powdery body, leaning towards spring and easy daytime wear. The top is bergamot, lemon, plum, pine needle and absinth, which gives a sharp, green freshness. Jasmine and cranberry form a floral heart with a slightly tart edge. In the base, caramel, vanilla and tonka bean turn it sweet, while sandalwood and white musk leave it creamy and powdery. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Une Ville. Un Parfum - 01 Moscow and Spirit Spirit of Delicate Blush have a close profile.

Good Fortune

6.5

Viktor & Rolf · 2022

Floral · Green · Fruity

Viktor & Rolf Good Fortune is a floral, creamy women's fragrance that links the green freshness of fennel and gentian to the sweetness of jasmine and Bourbon vanilla. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It is picked most for spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, and some as modern. It opens with fennel and gentian, giving a green, lightly spicy feel. Jasmine at the heart adds a soft floral note, and Bourbon vanilla underneath sweetens the scent and pulls it towards a creamy warmth. Fruity and synthetic touches stay in the background. Theodoros Kalotinis Jasmine of Athens and Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Intense have a close profile.

Bamboo Harmony

Kilian · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kilian Bamboo Harmony is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, and the scent works on either. It opens with petitgrain, neroli and bergamot, a bright citrus start. In the heart, citrus fruits, white tea and green mimosa add a floral, leafy lightness. Moss and fig leaf keep the base cool, and the scent dries down with a faint spicy edge. Heeley Oranges and Lemons, say the Bells of St. Clement's and Lostmarc'h L'Eau de L'Hermine have a close profile.

Cedro di Taormina

Acqua di Parma · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Cedro di Taormina is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn and winter far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings it suits best. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read it as leaning masculine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with citron, petitgrain and basil, giving a fresh, green citrus start. Lavender and black pepper in the heart add a spicy edge. In the base, Virginia cedar brings a woody line, softened by Haitian vetiver and labdanum. Etro Pegaso and The Merchant Of Venice Dalmatian Sage have a close profile.

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