The Perfume Library

Omizu for Him / お水

6.5

Annayake · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Annayake Omizu for Him / お水 (2020) is a fresh, citrus-and-green men's fragrance with a light floral touch, best suited to leisure and daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it makes itself felt without pushing into the room. Most voters recommend summer or spring, and leisure, daily wear and sport come up most often, with business use also possible. It reads mainly masculine, with some voters calling it modern or classic. It opens with bitter orange, grapefruit, pink pepper and cardamom, a bright, slightly spicy citrus start. Jasmine and fig bring a soft floral, faintly fruity heart. The base settles into white musk, amber, sandalwood, Atlas cedar and cashmeran, giving a woody footing. Salvador Dali Agua Verde and Tom Daxon Sicilian Wood have a close profile.

Mood for Art Woman

7.2

Annayake · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Annayake Mood for Art Woman opens with almond and coffee and settles on vanilla, tonka bean and cocoa, a sweet, gourmand scent for women. Almond and coffee come first, then orange blossom, tuberose and jasmine give the heart a floral turn. In the base, tonka bean, vanilla, sandalwood and cocoa soften the sweetness into a creamy, powdery woodiness. A fruity, slightly synthetic edge runs alongside. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions; it reads as feminine. Lattafa Qimmah for Women and Weil Passion Essence have a close profile.

Kimitsu for Her

6.2

Annayake · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Annayake Kimitsu for Her is a floral, fruity women's scent built around tuberose, pear and bergamot. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and daily wear and leisure are the occasions named most often. Most voters find it feminine, with some calling it modern. It opens with tuberose, pear, bergamot and rose. Orange blossom, red fruits and pink pepper form the heart. Musk, patchouli, amber and vanilla sweeten the base and dry it down creamy and warm, with a synthetic edge among the accords. Wolfgang Joop My Looks Woman 2020 and Câline Mon Paradis have a close profile.

Love for Her

5.8

Annayake · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Annayake Love for Her is a discontinued women's fragrance that most voters wear in spring and summer, for daytime and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it keeps close to the skin rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern or classic. It leans towards everyday wear, leisure and work, and is chosen less often for evenings and nights out. The character is fresh, floral and aquatic, with green and fruity touches. It opens with violet leaf and currant, then moves to a heart of magnolia, lily of the valley and lotus. The base of cedarwood, jasmine and white musk dries down with a light woody backdrop.

Love for Him

6.5

Annayake · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Annayake Love for Him is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that pairs watermelon, bergamot and grapefruit with marine notes; it has been discontinued. It opens fruity and juicy with watermelon, bergamot, bitter orange and grapefruit. In the heart, cardamom and nutmeg add a light spice while the marine notes keep the aquatic feel going. The base of cedarwood, patchouli and ambergris settles it on a woody, slightly sweet footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn trailing behind. Daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions, and it reads masculine and modern. Rabanne Invictus Eau de Toilette and Rabanne Invictus Aqua have a close profile.

Bonheur for Him

6.8

Annayake · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Annayake Bonheur for Him is a fresh, citrusy men's scent built around grapefruit, mint and red apple. It opens with the coolness of grapefruit and mint, softened by the light sweetness of red apple. In the heart, marine notes and cedarwood give it an aquatic, woody backbone. White musk and sandalwood in the base smooth it out and leave a clean trail. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most see it as masculine and modern. Its profile is close to Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Cologne Bleue and Montblanc Legend Spirit.

Mood for Harmony Woman

7.2

Annayake · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Annayake Mood for Harmony Woman is a fresh, floral and powdery women's scent built around violet leaf, red berries and iris. It opens with violet leaf, red berries and iris. The heart brings heliotrope, honeysuckle and balsamico vinegar, which keeps the sweetness in check. The base of vanilla, musk, rice powder and ambergris settles into a soft, sweet, powdery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and lean towards leisure, daily wear and the office, with evenings and nights chosen less often.

Omiyage for Her

7.8

Annayake · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Annayake Omiyage for Her is a powdery, creamy and sweet floral-gourmand scent that suits feminine, everyday wear. Heliotrope, iris and rose build a floral frame, while vanilla, tonka bean and coconut milk fill it with a soft, creamy sweetness. Sandalwood and white musk leave a powdery base underneath, and the fruity and oriental touches give the sweetness some depth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters find it feminine, and it is chosen about equally for spring, autumn and winter, less often for summer. Daily and leisure wear are the most voted occasions, with office wear close behind.

Tsukiyo for Her

7.6

Annayake · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Annayake Tsukiyo for Her is a floral-oriental women's fragrance that pairs a bright opening of mandarin orange and rose with a warm, resinous base of vanilla, ambergris and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and the votes spread across daily wear, evenings, nights out and the office. It reads as feminine. Mandarin orange, rose and bergamot open it, and the heart turns floral with a faint leathery edge from jasmine, peony and leathery notes. The base brings vanilla, ambergris, patchouli and styrax, adding sweetness with a powdery, spicy warmth.

Kagari for Him / かが

7.2

Annayake · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Annayake Kagari for Him is a spicy, leathery men's fragrance that opens with violet, nutmeg and pepper and settles into vetiver and vanilla. The top notes are violet, caraway, nutmeg and pepper, giving a fresh, spicy first impression. In the heart, opoponax, rose and leather come forward, and the floral and leathery sides blend together. The base of vetiver and vanilla leaves it woody, sweet and slightly powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it suits someone who prefers a scent that stays fairly close. Votes are spread evenly across daily, leisure and evening wear, with business and night out also getting a share.

Dojou for Her / 土壌

7.2

Annayake · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Annayake Dojou for Her / 土壌 is a women's fragrance that most voters pick for spring and summer, easy to wear for leisure, daytime and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. Autumn also gets a fair share of votes, while winter is the least chosen season. The character is fresh and floral, with a clear fruity and sweet side and a light spicy touch in the background. The top opens with blackcurrant, bergamot and pepper. Orange blossom and mimosa soften the heart, and the base of vetiver, sandalwood and vanilla settles into a sweet, woody, powdery finish. Guess Seductive and Montblanc Individuel have a close profile.

Mood for Tattoo Woman

6.8

Annayake · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Annayake Mood for Tattoo Woman is a fruity floral for women with a powdery, creamy sweetness, leaning towards spring and easy daytime wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It suits leisure, work and daytime, and voters mostly read it as feminine and modern. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, peach blossom and apple blossom, light and fruity. The heart is orange blossom, jasmine, tuberose and rose. In the base, musk, vanilla, sandalwood and amber settle it into a soft, sweet, creamy finish.

Kogaï for Him / 戸外

7.1

Annayake · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Annayake Kogaï for Him / 戸外 is a fresh men's fragrance that opens with pepper, elemi resin and cardamom over citrusy, aquatic accords. The top notes bring a spicy, resinous start. The heart holds apple, cypriol and geranium, and the base of sandalwood, moss, cashmere wood and cedar settles it onto a woody footing. The overall impression is fresh and green, with a faintly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure, daily wear and the office, and some choose it for sport. It is a men's fragrance. Azzaro Chrome Intense and Calvin Klein Truth Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Tomo Her Lotus / とも Lotus

7.3

Annayake · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Annayake Tomo Her Lotus / とも Lotus is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that pairs mandarin orange and woodland strawberry with lotus and pear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays with you through the day without feeling heavy. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, and some call it modern. It opens with mandarin orange and woodland strawberry giving a fruity brightness. In the heart, lotus brings a floral note while pear adds a juicy softness. The base of caramel and white peach sweetens it and leads to a powdery, creamy finish, with a woody touch in the background. Giorgio Armani Terra di Gioia and Bvlgari Petits et Mamans have a close profile.

Bonheur for Her

6.7

Annayake · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Annayake Bonheur for Her is a fresh women's perfume that pairs bright yuzu and pomegranate with a floral heart of magnolia, peony and lotus. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick it for leisure, daily wear and the office, and a smaller group suggests it for sport. Citrus and aquatic accords keep it cool. Pomegranate adds a light fruity sweetness, the flowers form a soft heart, and amber and musk leave a warm, woody finish. Versace Bright Crystal Absolu and CU Parfum CU Woman have a close profile.

Shiroi

7.2

Annayake · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Annayake Shiroi is a fresh floral for women that opens on mandarin orange, neroli and ylang-ylang and softens into white blossoms; it has been discontinued. The opening is bright with mandarin orange and neroli, while ylang-ylang adds a slightly sweeter edge. In the heart, May rose and white blossoms lead, and the floral side turns soft and powdery. Woods and musk in the base give a light woody, spicy footing, and the scent dries down without losing its fresh, floral character. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, work and leisure are chosen far more often than evening or a night out. Most voters read it as feminine. Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile Sublime and Yves Saint Laurent Capeline have a close profile.

Tomo Intense

7.6

Annayake · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Annayake Tomo Intense is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of lime, rosemary and bergamot with a sweet, woody heart of lavender and tonka bean. The top notes of lime, rosemary and bergamot give a bright start. In the heart, lavender, coriander, clary sage and blond tobacco add spicy and floral touches. In the base, tonka bean, patchouli, powder and teak sweeten the scent and settle it into a woody, powdery ground. The overall impression is fresh and green, with a sweet warmth underneath. Voters rate longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. The fresh-sweet balance and spicy lavender character make it feel close to an everyday scent. Montblanc Individuel and Guy Laroche Drakkar Intense have a similar profile.

Mood for a Dream Man

6.9

Annayake · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Annayake Mood for a Dream Man is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance, kept light with floral and green touches and leaning towards everyday wear. Most voters pick leisure and daily wear, with some choosing the office. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither stays too close to the skin nor fills a room. It is classed as a men's fragrance. It opens with coriander, rosemary and bergamot, a spicy, green freshness. In the heart, spindrift and cyclamen add a floral, watery air. The base of cedarwood, patchouli and moss settles it on an earthy, woody footing, while fruity and sweet accords soften the edges.

Mood for Colors Woman

7.6

Annayake · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Annayake Mood for Colors Woman is a fresh, citrusy floral softened by green and powdery touches, made for women and leaning towards everyday wear. It opens with grapefruit and quince, bright and lightly fruity. The heart brings hyacinth, iris, jasmine and tuberose into a floral garden feel, with the powdery side of the iris smoothing it. The base of cedar, amber and musk leaves a calm, lightly woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Most voters place it in daytime, leisure and office wear, with night and evening use further behind. Chanel Chance Eau Tendre (Eau de Toilette) and La Rive Glow have a close profile.

Tsukiyo for Him

6.6

Annayake · 2015

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Annayake Tsukiyo for Him is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men that settles into a sweet, woody, resinous base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads masculine and stays fairly close to the skin rather than projecting widely. It opens with black pepper, pink pepper and cypress, a fresh and spicy start. In the heart, nutmeg, benzoin and elemi resin sweeten it and add a soft resinous note. The base of vetiver, patchouli, sandalwood and white musk turns woody and powdery, with a slightly synthetic sheen as it dries.

Tomo Her Intense

8.0

Annayake · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Annayake Tomo Her Intense is a floral women's fragrance that links the fruity sweetness of lychee, rose and currant to the creamy warmth of vanilla, tonka bean and white musk. It opens with currant, rose, lychee, almond and bergamot. In the heart, heliotrope, black tea and jasmine give it a powdery floral character. The base of white musk, vanilla, iris, patchouli and tonka bean keeps the sweetness going, while the spicy and woody tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters pick it most often for evenings, though it is also worn for daytime, leisure and nights out. Annayake Tomo Her and Guerlain L'Heure de Nuit have a close profile.

Mood for Art Man

7.8

Annayake · 2023

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Annayake Mood for Art Man is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that opens on bergamot and cardamom and is softened by violet and lavender. The bergamot's brightness meets the spice of cardamom at the start. In the heart, mugwort, violet and lavender take over, adding a powdery, slightly creamy feel. Vetiver lays down a woody base, while tonka bean sweetens the finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so treat that as a rough guide. It reads as a masculine scent. Its profile is close to Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Câline Divine Hero.

Mood for a Dream Woman

7.0

Annayake · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Annayake Mood for a Dream Woman is a women's fragrance that opens with a fresh burst of lychee, mandarin orange and bergamot, moves into a plummy floral heart of frangipani, and settles on a vanilla base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, though the few ratings behind those scores make them tentative. It is written for women. In the top, lychee and mandarin bring a fruity freshness that bergamot sharpens slightly. The heart of frangipani, plum and lily of the valley is floral and soft. White musk, vanilla and amber leave a creamy, sweet warmth underneath. Parfums de Marly Delina and Dolce & Gabbana The One have a close profile.

Him

7.6

Annayake · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Annayake Him is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that pairs cardamom and grapefruit with lavender and vetiver. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither fills a room nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick leisure and daily wear, with sport and office use following. It is positioned as a masculine fragrance. It opens with cardamom and grapefruit, spicy and bright at once. In the heart, cashmere wood and Provençal lavender add a floral, woody and slightly powdery softness. Moss and vetiver settle into a green, earthy base.