The Perfume Library

Chance (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Chanel · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Chance Eau de Parfum is a fresh, lightly sweet and powdery women's fragrance where citrus and green notes meet a floral heart, and it suits daily wear. It opens with hyacinth, iris, pineapple and pink pepper, which give it a fresh, green and fruity feel. In the heart, jasmine and citrus fruits carry the floral side forward. The base of patchouli, vetiver, vanilla and musk closes it on a woody, powdery note with a soft sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and the office leading the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Xerjoff Accento and Sospiro Accento Viola have a close profile.

Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme (2012) (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Dolce & Gabbana · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy fougère for men, suited to spring and summer days and to casual or office wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind; few choose winter. Leisure, daytime and business use lead, while evening and night out sit further back. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and neroli, which give a bright, fresh citrus start. In the heart, lavender, sage and pepper add a green, spicy fougère feel. In the base, tobacco, tonka bean and cedarwood sweeten it slightly and settle it onto a woody ground. Dolce & Gabbana Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme (1994) and Guerlain Frenchy Lavande / Le Frenchy have a close profile.

Luna (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Penhaligon's · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Penhaligon's Luna Eau de Toilette is a fresh floral for women that moves from bitter orange, lemon and bergamot through rose and jasmine to ambergris, musk and fir balsam. Citrus leads the opening, and juniper berry adds a green, slightly spicy edge to that brightness, while rose and jasmine soften it into a floral heart. In the base, ambergris, musk and fir balsam leave a clean, resinous finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often. Most voters read its character as feminine.

Polo (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Ralph Lauren · 1978

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Polo Eau de Toilette is a woody, chypre-leaning men's fragrance that opens green with coriander, basil and bergamot and settles into oakmoss, cedar and leather. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next; it is worn mostly for leisure, daily use and evenings, and business is also a common choice. Voters see it as masculine and classic. The top is fresh, green and spicy, with coriander, basil, bergamot and tarragon. Carnation, leather, pine and pepper stand out in the heart. The base of cedar, oakmoss, vetiver and tobacco makes it earthy, smoky and dry. Ralph Lauren Polo Crest and Aramis Havana have a close profile.

Colonia Intensa (Eau de Cologne)

7.7

Acqua di Parma · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Cologne

Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa Eau de Cologne is a fresh, citrus-led cologne made for men, sharpened with spice, green notes and a woody, leathery depth. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it works as a light companion through the day. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. It is mostly described as masculine and classic. It opens bright and lightly spicy with Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot, ginger and cardamom. Myrtle, artemisia and neroli bring a green, airy middle. In the base, cedarwood, leather and patchouli take over, while musk and benzoin soften that woody, leathery floor.

Buongiorno

8.4

Acqua di Parma · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Buongiorno is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent built around spearmint, petitgrain and lemon. It opens with spearmint, basil and rosemary, a green, lightly spicy freshness brightened by lemon and petitgrain. Lavender and mandarin orange leaf soften the greenery in the heart, and white musk, amber and cedar leaf settle into a clean, faintly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It tilts slightly masculine but reads as unisex. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Bergamote Calabria and Xerjoff Torino21 have a close profile.

Invasion Barbare

8.1

Parfums MDCI · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parfums MDCI Invasion Barbare is a masculine fougère that is fresh and green, softened by spice and sweet vanilla. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It draws votes across a wide range of occasions, from a night out to business and daily wear. Voters mostly describe it as masculine and classic. The top notes of violet leaf, grapefruit and bergamot give a fresh opening. In the heart, lavender, cardamom, ginger and white thyme add a spicy, herbal touch. The base of musk, Bourbon vanilla and patchouli leaves a sweet, powdery, woody finish. The Dua Brand Invasion of the Barbers and Mauboussin Mauboussin Homme have a close profile.

Aqua Universalis (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Eau de Toilette is a clean, fresh and lightly powdery unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business settings come up most often. It reads as both feminine and masculine, with the feminine vote slightly ahead. Sicilian lemon and Calabrian bergamot give it a bright citrus start, softened by lily of the valley and mock-orange into a floral, green lightness. Musk and woods form a plain, powdery, woody base underneath, while the aquatic accord keeps the whole thing clean.

Aqua Media Cologne Forte

7.8

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte is a fresh, green, citrusy unisex scent built around Calabrian bergamot, vervain and matcha. Most voters recommend summer and spring, with autumn far behind. Daily wear, leisure, work and sport lead, while evenings and nights out are rarely chosen. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays light yet noticeable. Voters call it masculine more often than feminine, though the two are close, which puts it somewhere in between. Bergamot and vervain give a clean citrus feel, while matcha and fennel add a green, slightly fruity edge. The aquatic side deepens the coolness, and musk and hedione smooth everything into one soft blend. The result is crisp, dry and unsweetened.

Bvlgari Man Wood Essence (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Bvlgari · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Bvlgari Man Wood Essence Eau de Parfum opens with coriander and Italian citrus zest, then settles into cypress, gaiac wood and cedar: a fresh, green, woody fragrance for men. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes, and half of voters find it masculine. Coriander and citrus zest give the opening a bright, lightly spicy start. In the heart, cypress and gaiac wood bring a green, woody feel. Virginia cedar wood and Siam benzoin absolute sweeten and soften the base. Baldessarini Secret Mission and Parfums de Marly Percival have a close profile.

Un Jardin à Cythère (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Hermès · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Hermès Un Jardin à Cythère Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it carries no strong gender lean. Olive wood, dry grass and pistachio read together. There is a fresh, citrusy lift, with the green side led by dry grass, while pistachio sweetens the scent and adds a creamy softness over a spicy, woody base of olive wood. Elegant Vetiver and Essentia Puglia Ulivo Nobile have a close profile.

Apex (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Roja Parfums · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Apex Eau de Parfum is a masculine fragrance that sets fresh citrus against a green, spicy woodiness, with a classic fougère and chypre feel. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Voters mostly call its character masculine and classic. It opens with mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot, then softens through pineapple, jasmine and cistus. In the dry-down patchouli, tobacco, juniper berry and labdanum take over, while frankincense and oakmoss add a resinous, green depth. The Dua Brand Predator and Nicolaï New York Intense have a close profile.

English Pear & Freesia (Cologne)

7.2

Jo Malone · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia (Cologne) is a fresh, fruity unisex cologne built around Williams pear and white freesia. The juicy sweetness of the pear is softened by the floral lightness of white freesia, with a green freshness running throughout. Amber, patchouli and woods sit underneath as a warm, woody base that stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is a quiet scent that stays close. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is sold as unisex. Diptyque 34 Boulevard Saint Germain and Nishane Karagoz have a close profile.

En Passant

7.8

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle En Passant is a fresh, floral and lightly green unisex scent, suited to spring and summer days when you want something clean and quiet. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it fits daily wear, leisure and the office best. Nearly half of voters still read it as feminine, so its character leans that way. Lilac carries the floral side, while cucumber absolute adds an aquatic, green freshness. Rice and wheat sweeten it slightly and give a powdery softness, and cedar and white musk keep it on a clean, calm base.

A'mmare (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Carthusia · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Carthusia A'mmare Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens with bergamot, salt and rosemary, fresh and marine in feel, and leans towards spring and summer days. Bergamot, salt and rosemary come first, then mint and aquatic notes keep the coolness going. The scent reads citrusy, aquatic and green, with a touch of spice. The base of gaiac wood, patchouli, cedarwood and white musk dries down woody, with a soft creamy edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it is picked mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Masculine votes edge ahead of feminine, but both are well represented, so it reads as unisex. Son Venïn Pur 02 and Parfums de Marly Sedley have a close profile.

Fiero

7.8

Casamorati · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Casamorati Fiero is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that most voters pick for spring and summer, suited to leisure time and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it masculine and classic, and it is also seen as an office choice, while evening and night-out wear are picked less often. Winter is the least chosen season, which suggests its coolness sits more easily in warm weather. The top opens with lemon grass, Calabrian lemon, blood orange and bergamot in a bright citrus burst. In the heart, tarragon, mint and thyme add a green, spicy edge. The base settles into a dry, woody footing of nutmeg, Mysore sandalwood and vetiver. Hervé Gambs Jardin Privé and Histoires de Parfums 1828 have a close profile.

Sycomore (2016) (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Chanel · 2016

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Sultan Vetiver

7.9

Nishane · 2014

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Nishane Sultan Vetiver is a unisex scent that puts the earthy, smoky side of vetiver in a green, spicy frame. It opens with bergamot and Peruvian pepper tree for brightness, while absinth adds a green, bitter edge. In the heart, Java, Bourbon and Haitian vetivers meet tonka bean and neroli, which soften them. The base of Brazilian vetiver, leather and amberwood sets a woody, leathery floor. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Most voters read it as masculine or classic. Its profile is close to Hermès Bel Ami Vétiver and Goutal Vétiver.

Epic Woman (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Amouage · 2009

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Epic Woman Eau de Parfum opens with cumin, pink pepper and cinnamon, then moves into rose and jasmine over oud and frankincense: a floral, woody scent with a spicy edge. Epic Woman lasts very strongly and projects well. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. It is sold as a women's perfume, though some voters read it as masculine. The top notes put cumin, pink pepper and cinnamon up front. The heart of geranium, jasmine, rose and tea adds a floral, green layer. The base of orris root, amber, sandalwood, patchouli, oud and vanilla settles it into an earthy, smoky, resinous warmth. Amouage Epic 56 Woman and Majda Bekkali Mon nom est rouge have a close profile.

Hawas Black / هوس

7.8

Rasasi

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Rasasi Hawas Black is a men's fragrance that pairs fresh citrus and fruit with a green, earthy, lightly smoky woodiness. Bergamot, pineapple and grapefruit give it a bright, fruity opening. In the heart, cedarwood, jasmine and patchouli lead, and the scent turns green and spicy. The base of woody notes, amber and oakmoss dries down earthy and smoky. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evening. It reads masculine and modern. Its profile is close to Nishane Hacivat and The Dua Brand Ottoman Breeze.

Sailing Day

6.9

Maison Margiela · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Maison Margiela Sailing Day is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that suits summer and spring days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer, with spring second; leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions, while evening gets very few votes. On character, masculine edges ahead, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. The opening of juniper, aldehydes and marine notes is crisp and salty. Coriander, orris absolute and rose add a soft floral touch in the heart. In the base, red algae, ambergris and orcanox keep it aquatic and green, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

Erolfa

7.4

Creed · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Erolfa is a fresh, aquatic and green men's fragrance that opens on citrus and basil, and it sits most comfortably in spring and summer. The top is led by bergamot, lemon, orange and basil, with melon and cumin adding a slightly fruity and spicy edge. In the heart, pepper and ginger keep the spice going while jasmine softens the floral side. The base settles on sandalwood, cedarwood, oakmoss and musk, giving it a woody foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads masculine and classic. Acqua di Giò pour Homme and Floris JF have a close profile.

Fat Electrician

7.3

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2009

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Etat Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician is a men's fragrance that sets a dry, spicy opening of elemi resin and black pepper against a sweet, resinous base of myrrh and vanilla. Elemi and black pepper give the opening a peppery edge, while cedarwood and vetiver build a woody, earthy heart. In the base, opoponax, myrrh and vanilla absolute turn it creamy and sweet. The overall impression is a woody resin, tempered by green and smoky tones, with a slightly synthetic feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evening. Most read it as masculine, though some call it feminine. Le Couvent Valparaiso and Montblanc Black Meisterstück have a close profile.

Baiser Volé (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Cartier · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Cartier Baiser Volé Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green lily scent for women that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for daily, leisure and office settings. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens on lily pistil, moves to lily at the heart and settles on lily leaf, so the whole composition is built around a single flower. Fresh and floral accords meet a green, leafy edge, while sweet and powdery touches soften it. Cartier Baiser Volé Parfum and Cartier Baiser Fou have a close profile.