The Perfume Library

Muschio Bianco (Eau de Cologne)

7.1

Acca Kappa · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

Acca Kappa Muschio Bianco Eau de Cologne is a clean, unisex cologne where citrus and lavender rest on a soft, powdery musk. It opens with lemon, juniper and bergamot for a bright citrus lift. In the heart, lavender, cardamom and aldehydes take over; cardamom adds a light spice and the aldehydes a powdery sheen. The dry-down settles into white musk, cedarwood and amber, which soften it into a woody, slightly sweet base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads comfortably on either. English Laundry Signature and Câline Infinite Navy have a similar profile.

Vaniglia Fior di Mandorlo

7.6

Acca Kappa · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Acca Kappa Vaniglia Fior di Mandorlo is a floral, sweet gourmand scent, powdery and creamy, made mainly with women in mind. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays with you for a long time without filling the room. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works in the evening too. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with jasmine and Italian bergamot, and almond blossom and vanilla lead the heart. In the base, tonka bean, sandalwood, amber and musk settle it into a powdery, creamy, warm sweetness. A spicy touch tempers the softness slightly. Gaultier² and Jeroboam Insulo have a close profile.

Black Pepper & Sandalwood

6.8

Acca Kappa · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acca Kappa Black Pepper & Sandalwood is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh citrus opening with a spicy, woody body and a slightly sweet edge. It opens with Italian bergamot and Canadian fir balsam for coolness, while saffron, nutmeg and Indonesian clove add spiced warmth. Black pepper, oud and Damask rose lead the heart, and sandalwood, patchouli and Virginia cedar settle it onto a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind; leisure and daily wear come first, with evening and office use also fitting. It reads more masculine than feminine, though many voters see it as feminine too. Penhaligon's Endymion and Bond No. 9 B9 have a close profile.

Tilia Cordata

7.6

Acca Kappa · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acca Kappa Tilia Cordata is a fresh, green women's fragrance that sets bright citrus against the soft, powdery floral side of linden blossom, and it suits spring and summer days and relaxed, everyday settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and business get the most votes, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with neroli, petitgrain, bergamot and lemon for a bright citrus start. In the heart, linden blossom, jasmine, magnolia and rose keep the florals fresh and green. Tonka bean, cedarwood, white musk and amber leave a lightly sweet, woody and powdery base.

Green Mandarin (Acqua di Colonia)

6.4

Acca Kappa · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acca Kappa Green Mandarin (Acqua di Colonia) is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits summer and spring days. It opens with lemon, mandarin orange, bergamot and orange in a bright citrus cluster. Rose and jasmine add a soft floral heart, and musk sweetens the base slightly. Green and fruity tones keep it fresh, with a spicy trace staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits in balance between the two.

1869 (Eau de Cologne)

6.3

Acca Kappa · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Cologne

Acca Kappa 1869 Eau de Cologne is a men's fragrance that opens on fresh, spicy cardamom and geranium leaf, moves through iris and leather, and settles into a sweet base. The top notes, cardamom and geranium leaf, give a fresh, green and lightly spicy start. In the heart, iris, leather and violet leaf add a soft floral touch. Vanilla and amber in the base sweeten it and close on a woody warmth. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without announcing itself. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it is chosen mainly for daily wear, leisure and the office. Most see it as masculine. Pegador Cloud Chaser and Eight & Bob Cap d'Antibes have a close profile.

Calycanthus

7.1

Acca Kappa · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acca Kappa Calycanthus is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, and suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither projects far nor vanishes quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Voters read it as feminine and modern, and it sits more in daytime than in evening or night-out wear. It opens with plant juice, neroli and bergamot, a green, citrusy and bright start. In the heart, jasmine, peony, cyclamen and calycanthus form a floral core. In the base, orange blossom honey, musk and peach soften it and give a fruity sweetness. Molinard Fleur d'Oranger and Memo Paris Inlé have a close profile.

Dolce Treviso

8.0

Acca Kappa · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Acca Kappa Dolce Treviso is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits fall and winter best, with coffee, cocoa and vanilla reading like a dessert plate. It opens with musk, caffè macchiato and vanilla blossom. Cocoa, tiramisu and coffee form the heart, and Tahitian vanilla, benzoin and heliotrope settle it into a creamy, spicy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evenings also fitting. More voters call it feminine, though it reads comfortably on anyone. Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict and Ministry of Gourmand Tiramisu Speculoos have a close profile.

Mimosa

7.4

Acca Kappa · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acca Kappa Mimosa is a fresh, powdery floral for women that leans towards spring and summer days and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily, leisure and business settings leading. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most character votes call it feminine. Mimosa and heliotrope set a floral, powdery frame. Bergamot and citrus fruits freshen it, with a green touch alongside. Almond and sandalwood add a sweet, woody softness. Kappa Acqua and Jo Malone Mimosa & Cardamom (Cologne) have a close profile.

Mandarin & Green Tea (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Acca Kappa · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Acca Kappa Mandarin & Green Tea Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around Italian bergamot, mandarin orange and green tea. It opens with Italian bergamot, mandarin orange, grapefruit and orange, bright and fruity. Green tea and rose at the heart soften that sparkle, and musk in the base leaves a calm, clean finish. A green, lightly spicy touch runs through the whole. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear, sport and the office. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly even, in line with its unisex character. Nishane Wūlóng Chá and Azzaro Pure Cedrat have a close profile.

Šfarìa

7.6

Acca Kappa · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acca Kappa Šfarìa is a fresh, green unisex scent built around elemi resin, fir balsam and pine. Šfarìa wears with moderate sillage and good longevity. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits the office. It reads neither clearly feminine nor masculine, sitting somewhere between the two. It opens with elemi resin, bergamot and lemon, giving a bright citrus freshness. In the heart, fir balsam, pine, Peru balsam and artemisia form a green, resinous, slightly spicy woodland feel. Patchouli, benzoin and sandalwood sweeten the base and settle it into a creamy woodiness. Arquinesia Mystic and The Body Shop Widdringtonia have a close profile.

Blue Lavender

6.7

Acca Kappa · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acca Kappa Blue Lavender is a fresh, green, lavender-led women's fragrance, and it has been discontinued. It wears close to the skin: longevity is moderate and sillage weak. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office the most mentioned settings. Voters lean towards feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with rosemary, frankincense and pink pepper, which give a citrusy, lightly spicy freshness. The heart is French and Provençal lavender, with violet adding a powdery softness. In the base, woody notes, white musk and amber sweeten it slightly and settle into a warm finish.

LiboCedro (Eau de Cologne)

6.7

Acca Kappa · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Cologne

Acca Kappa LiboCedro Eau de Cologne is a fresh, citrusy men's scent with green and spicy touches that suits daytime wear, though it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and clove, where the citrus freshness meets a spicy edge. Rose and sage in the heart add a green, lightly powdery side. Musk and cedarwood in the base settle it onto a woody footing. The overall impression is clean and fresh, with a slightly synthetic brightness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind and winter well back. It leans towards daily, leisure and office wear, and most see it as masculine and classic. Acca Kappa Libocedro & Salvia and Ard Al Zaafaran Crystal Black have a close profile.

Giardino Segreto

7.0

Acca Kappa · 2013

Floral · Green · Sweet

Acca Kappa Giardino Segreto is a powdery women's fragrance whose floral and green character is softened by sweet, spicy and woody tones. It opens with pink pepper, ylang-ylang and coriander. In the heart, clove, jasmine and two roses, Grasse rose absolute and Royal William rose, build the floral core. The base of musk, vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli sweetens the scent and settles it onto a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters suggest spring and fall, with winter and summer picked less often. It is chosen mostly for leisure time and nights out, and half of the voters find it feminine. Widian Hili and Miro Secrets have a close profile.

Giallo Elicriso

7.1

Acca Kappa · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acca Kappa Giallo Elicriso is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with green and woody sides softened by aquatic notes, and it suits relaxed daytime wear. It opens with aquatic notes, citron and violet leaf, giving a clean, lightly green first impression. In the heart, everlasting flower, white pepper and nutmeg add a spicy warmth. Vetiver, benzoin and cedarwood set it on a woody, slightly sweet base. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a measured trail rather than a loud one. Most voters pick it for daily wear and leisure, with business settings next. It is positioned as a masculine scent. Creed Green Irish Tweed and Acqua di Parma Bergamotto di Calabria have a close profile.

Cedro (Eau de Cologne)

6.8

Acca Kappa · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Cologne

Acca Kappa Cedro Eau de Cologne is a fresh cologne for men that suits spring and fall, leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind and winter well back. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with business use next. It reads masculine. As a whole it is fresh, citrusy and green. Lemon, bergamot and petitgrain bring the brightness, and sage strengthens the green side. Cardamom and clove add a spicy warmth, while cedarwood gives a woody base. An aquatic coolness runs through it.

Glicine (Eau de Cologne)

7.2

Acca Kappa · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Cologne

Acca Kappa Glicine Eau de Cologne is a fresh, floral scent with a fruity and sweet side, made for women and light like a classic cologne. The top is exotic fruits, melon, Italian bergamot and Sicilian lemon, so it opens bright and fruity. The heart builds a floral body from lilac, magnolia, wisteria and white lily. In the base, musk, sandalwood, vanilla and amber soften and sweeten it, leaving a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick it for business and daily wear, with leisure close behind. It has been discontinued. RP Majestic and Montale Diamond Flowers have a close profile.

Sakura Tokyo

7.4

Acca Kappa · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acca Kappa Sakura Tokyo is a light, floral women's fragrance that opens with neroli and nashi pear, then moves into cherry blossom and water lily. The top notes, neroli and nashi pear, bring a fresh citrus and fruity opening. The heart of water lily, cherry blossom, rose and freesia builds a soft garden of flowers. In the base, musk, sandalwood and heliotrope smooth it out; the accords lean powdery, creamy and sweet, with a faint green edge in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen settings, followed by the office. It reads as a gentle, youthful feminine scent.

Myscent 150

7.5

Acca Kappa · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Acca Kappa Myscent 150 is a unisex scent that opens with fresh bergamot and softens it with frankincense, orris concrete, amber and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters spread their picks fairly evenly across the four seasons, with autumn slightly ahead. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and is chosen less often for evenings and nights out. On character, feminine edges ahead, followed by masculine and modern. Bergamot gives a citrusy, fresh start. In the heart, frankincense adds a resinous, smoky tone while orris concrete brings a powdery softness. The base turns sweeter with amber, vanilla and benzoin, and vetiver sets a woody ground beneath them. A spicy edge runs alongside. Aimée de Mars Bois 21 and Farmacia SS. Annunziata Ambra Nera have a close profile.

Volata

7.5

Acca Kappa · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Acca Kappa Volata is a unisex scent that joins a fresh, spicy start to a sweet, powdery, creamy woodiness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling the room. Most voters pick it for leisure, daily wear and the office, and it also finds a place in the evening and on nights out. It opens with cardamom, pink pepper, ginger and bergamot, fresh with a slight bite. In the heart, lavender and iris add a floral, powdery touch, softened by tonka bean. Patchouli, vetiver and vanilla then build a woody, sweet and creamy base. Prada Amber pour Homme and Ted Lapidus Poker Face have a close profile.

Ode

7.8

Acca Kappa · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Acca Kappa Ode is a men's fragrance that links a spicy opening of ginger and saffron to a floral, powdery heart of Florentine iris, rose and cistus, all resting on a woody base. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good by those who voted, though the number of votes is small, so treat that with some caution. It reads masculine. The top has ginger, saffron, strawberry and cumin: a fresh, spicy start with a touch of fruitiness from the strawberry. The heart turns powdery and floral with iris, rose and cistus. The base of vetiver, patchouli, oud and cedarwood adds a woody, oriental footing. Le Labo Rose 31 and M. Micallef Rose Aoud have a close profile.

Idillio

7.8

Acca Kappa · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Acca Kappa Idillio is a sweet, spicy floral unisex scent that opens with rose, chamomile and sage and settles onto patchouli, sandalwood and amber. Longevity and projection are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so the ratings are best read with some caution. There are no season or occasion votes, so it's not possible to say when it suits best; as a unisex scent, it doesn't lean masculine or feminine. The top is rose, chamomile and sage. In the heart, patchouli, everlasting flower and sandalwood lead, with Virginia cedar and amberwood forming a woody backdrop. The base of leather, musk, amber, vanilla and tonka bean sweetens it and ties it to a smoky, resinous warmth. Jovoy Psychédélique and Hervé Gambs Hôtel Particulier have a close profile.

White Fig & Cashmere

7.0

Acca Kappa · 2024

Acca Kappa White Fig & Cashmere is a creamy, woody unisex scent built around fig milk, fig leaf and fig itself. It opens with fig milk, grapefruit and fig leaf, a green, milky and lightly fresh start. In the heart the fig meets cedarwood and coconut, giving a dry woody frame and a softly sweet creaminess. The base of cashmere wood, white musk and sandalwood leaves a soft, clean and warm trail. Heavenly Aroom Fig (Perfume Oil) and Berdoues 1902 - Figue Blanche have a close profile.

Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro

7.0

Acca Kappa · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Acca Kappa Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro is a unisex scent that sets the bitter edge of citrus against spice and resin. The top notes of bitter orange, lemon and bergamot set the first impression, while pink pepper adds a light peppery warmth. In the heart, elemi resin, jasmine and patchouli bring a soft floral side with a resinous, earthy depth. The base of cedarwood, amber, gaiac wood and oakmoss settles the scent into a dry, woody finish. Jardin de France Jardins des Hespérides - Ouranos Eau Céleste and L'Erbolario Ginepro Nero (Profumo) have a close note and accord profile.