The Perfume Library

Yuzu / 柚子 (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

J-Scent · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

J-Scent Yuzu / 柚子 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green-leaning unisex fragrance built almost entirely around citrus. The top holds orange, lemon, bergamot and thyme, while lime, grapefruit and yuzu carry the citrus through the heart. In the base, rose and mandarin orange tilt it towards the floral and fruity, with a faint spicy edge staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lemon Fresca and Acca Kappa Green Mandarin have a close profile.

Roasted Green Tea / ほうじ茶 / Hōji-cha (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

J-Scent · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

J-Scent Roasted Green Tea / ほうじ茶 / Hōji-cha Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs coconut, peanut and jasmine in a sweet, green, earthy gourmand style. It opens with coconut, peanut and dried kelp, and the heart brings jasmine, mint and winter green. The base settles into clover, vanilla, cedarwood and iris. The fresh, green side is softened by a creamy, sweet backdrop, while the spicy and woody touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for the office. Feminine and modern are the most common descriptions, though a fair share of voters find it masculine.

Yawahada / 和肌 (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

J-Scent · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

J-Scent Yawahada / 和肌 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery unisex floral that suits spring and summer days and everyday wear. It opens with green notes and pear, with milk, jasmine, rose and rice powder at the heart. Amber, sandalwood and musk soften the base into a gentle woody warmth. The fresh, green side carries the floral heart, while the powdery, creamy texture keeps the sweetness in check. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and leisure wear lead. Although it is unisex, most votes read it as feminine. Thomas Sabo Charm Club - Forever and Avon Tasha (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Hanamizake / 花見酒 (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

J-Scent · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

J-Scent Hanamizake / 花見酒 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around ginjō sake, pear and cherry blossom. It wears at a moderate level for both lasting power and sillage, leaving neither a faint skin scent nor a room-filling trail. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, then the office, and less often in the evening or for a night out. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. The top pairs ginjō sake with pear, apple, raspberry and green notes for a fruity freshness. Cherry blossom, lily of the valley and rose add a soft floral heart. Cedarwood and musk anchor the sweetness in a clean, woody base. Its profile is close to Tom Tailor Woman and Channoine Vernoora.

Paper Soap / 紙せっけん / Kamisekken (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

J-Scent · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

J-Scent Paper Soap / 紙せっけん / Kamisekken Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery unisex scent in which aldehydes meet lavender, rose and lily of the valley. It opens with aldehydes, then moves into a heart of lavender, geranium, rose and lily of the valley. Musk and jasmine in the base settle it onto a creamy, powdery ground. The overall impression is fresh, floral and distinctly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office settings lead the occasions. It reads somewhat feminine, though it is classed as unisex.

Koiame / 恋雨 (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

J-Scent · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

J-Scent Koiame / 恋雨 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, apple and peach for a fruity brightness, sharpened by green notes and blackcurrant. The heart is led by jasmine, magnolia and water lily, with rose and violet sitting further back. In the base, musk, cedarwood and mossy notes soften it and dry it down with a creamy sweetness. Aquatic and green tones run throughout. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. It is unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Annayake Natsumi and Floris Fleur have a close profile.

On a Cloud / 入道雲

7.2

J-Scent · 2023

Fresh · Green · Sweet

J-Scent On a Cloud / 入道雲 is a unisex fragrance that sets the cool of peppermint against the softness of milk and vanilla, fresh yet gourmand. It opens with peppermint, cool and green. In the heart, vanilla and sugar sweeten it, and milk in the base leaves a creamy, powdery softness. The balance between fresh and sweet keeps it light rather than heavy. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few voters have rated them so far. It suits those who want a scent that is noticeable through the day without filling the room. Zeromolecole Lalao and d'Annam Matcha Soft Serve have a close profile.

Sumo Wrestler / 力士 / Rikishi (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

J-Scent · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

J-Scent Sumo Wrestler / 力士 / Rikishi Eau de Parfum opens fresh, then settles into a sweet, spicy and powdery floral-woody character, and it is unisex. It begins with aniseed, eucalyptus and orange for a cool lift. At the heart, orange blossom, heliotrope, cinnamon and violet build a powdery, sweet floral layer. The base of labdanum, sandalwood, patchouli and jasmine leaves a resinous, woody warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Masculine and feminine votes are split evenly, so it reads as something in between. Its profile is close to Amouage Opus III and Téo Cabanel Alahine.

Ramune / ラムネ (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

J-Scent · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

J-Scent Ramune / ラムネ Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that sets lemonade and mint coolness over a floral, sweet base. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Voters place it mostly in daily and leisure wear, with business and evening use also mentioned. It reads between masculine and feminine. It opens with bergamot, lemonade, spearmint and peppermint, while raspberry adds a fruity touch. The heart turns soft and floral with water lily, magnolia and rose. Vanilla and musk sweeten the base, and cedarwood and sandalwood leave a light woody trace. Fragonard Étoile and Chipie Chipie / Princesse Chipie have a close profile.

Tender Peach / アオイモモ

6.6

J-Scent · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

J-Scent Tender Peach / アオイモモ is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that sets peach and rose against a soft base of musk and sandalwood. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it suits those who want a scent that stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. It is positioned as a feminine fragrance. It opens with lime, lemon and green notes for a bright start. In the heart, rose, tuberose and peach build a floral, fruity sweetness. In the base, musk, sandalwood and raspberry turn that sweetness soft and powdery. Jeanne en Provence Jasmin Secret and Prada Tainted Love have a close profile.

Verdant Whisper / 森息

7.2

J-Scent · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

J-Scent Verdant Whisper / 森息 is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that leans towards leisure and daytime wear. It opens with green notes, galbanum, lemon and lime, giving a sharp, cool, citrusy greenness. In the heart, hyacinth, lily of the valley and mugwort add a soft floral layer, and the spicy accord becomes more noticeable here. The base of cedarwood, musk and oakmoss settles the scent onto a woody, earthy footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays present without being heavy. Most voters pick leisure and everyday wear, with business next; evening gets few votes. It suits men and women alike. Penhaligon's Quercus and Floris Cefiro (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Agarwood / 沈香 / Jinkō (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

J-Scent · 2017

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

J-Scent Agarwood / 沈香 / Jinkō Eau de Parfum is a woody, smoky unisex fragrance that sets cedarwood, vetiver and patchouli against the warm spice of cinnamon and orange zest. It opens with cinnamon and orange zest giving a spicy warmth. In the heart, cedarwood and vetiver lead, and the scent turns green and earthy. The base of musk, sandalwood, patchouli and amber settles into a resinous, smoky ground, while the chypre and oriental accents soften the woody character. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these are only a rough guide. It reads calm and composed on both men and women. Lush Exhale and Alexandre.J -E- 3 have a close profile.

Hanamachi / 花街 (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

J-Scent · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

J-Scent Hanamachi / 花街 Eau de Parfum opens with ylang-ylang, lemon and bergamot, then moves to a heart of iris, rose and violet: a fresh, floral unisex scent. Lemon and bergamot bring brightness at first, softened by ylang-ylang. In the heart, iris, rose, violet, jasmine and heliotrope form a powdery floral bouquet, while aquatic and fruity accents keep it light. The base of oud, peach, cherry leaf, musk and vanilla leaves an earthy, gently sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the number of votes is small, so this is a tentative reading. Fresh yet powdery, it suits men and women alike. Korres Heliotrope | Ylang-Ylang | Citron and Mel Merio True Diamond have a close profile.

Cafe

6.9

J-Scent · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

J-Scent Cafe is a unisex fragrance that joins a floral, gourmand character to a sweet, powdery side. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays on the skin for a long time without projecting far. The vote count is small, so these figures give only a rough idea. It opens with lemon, coffee and orange. In the heart, orange blossom, violet and lily of the valley add a soft floral touch. The base of cedarwood, vanilla and musk settles it into a creamy, sweet finish. Aubade Le Parfum and Jeroboam Insulo have a close profile.

Black Leather / 黒革 / Kurokawa (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

J-Scent · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

J-Scent Black Leather / 黒革 / Kurokawa Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a smoky, leathery character against fresh citrus. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these figures are only a hint. With no season, occasion or character votes, there is nothing reliable to say about when it suits best. It reads as unisex, sitting between masculine and feminine. Xerjoff P.18 and Bvlgari Bvlgari Black have a close profile. The top pairs bergamot with leather, the bergamot giving a fresh, citrusy start. Tobacco and jasmine lead the heart. In the base, oakmoss, musk, vanilla and amber build an earthy, resinous and faintly sweet foundation. Green, spicy, woody and fougère accords run through it as well.

Shaft of Light / 光芒 / Kōbō (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

J-Scent · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

J-Scent Shaft of Light / 光芒 / Kōbō Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent that sets bright citrus against creamy white flowers. It opens with bergamot, lemon and grapefruit, softened by orange blossom. The heart gathers magnolia, gardenia, jasmine and rose into a floral bouquet. The base of musk, amber, sandalwood and vanilla turns sweet and creamy, while patchouli and oakmoss add a chypre edge. Green and fruity touches run through the whole. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though only a small number of votes stand behind those ratings. It suits anyone, man or woman, who wants something fresh and floral. Ô Féminin and Xanadu have a close profile.

Wood Flake / 木屑 (Eau de Parfum)

6.3

J-Scent · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

J-Scent Wood Flake / 木屑 Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green woodiness with a sweet, creamy backdrop. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate: it neither fills a room nor fades quickly. With few votes so far, those ratings are tentative. Being unisex, it suits anyone looking for a calm woody scent without a gendered lean. The top notes of cedarwood and hinoki cypress set up a cool, resinous wood. In the heart, rose and vetiver add a floral and green touch. The base of vanilla, musk, sandalwood and gaiac wood sweetens it and turns it powdery and creamy. Ex Nihilo Iris Porcelana and Santa Maria Novella Fieno have a close profile.

Honey & Lemon / はちみつとレモン (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

J-Scent · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

J-Scent Honey & Lemon / はちみつとレモン Eau de Parfum is a unisex fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with the sweetness of honey, in a fruity, gourmand style. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means this is only a rough picture. Being unisex, it suits men and women alike. The top opens with orange, lemon and peach, giving a bright, juicy fruit impression. Rose and jasmine in the heart soften that freshness. In the base, musk, sandalwood and honey sweeten the dry-down and settle it into a warm, lightly gourmand finish.

Rakugan / 落雁 (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

J-Scent · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

J-Scent Rakugan / 落雁 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet fruity unisex fragrance with a citrus lift and a gourmand, resinous side. It opens on strawberry, apple and apricot, a juicy, sugared fruit start. In the heart, maple, peach, benzoin and rose bring a resinous sweetness that softens the fruit. The base settles into vanilla, tonka bean, cedarwood and iris, leaving a warm gourmand finish over a light woody floor. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the ratings come from a small number of votes. It reads as neither masculine nor feminine and suits anyone who likes sweet, fruity scents. Paris Corner Khair Fusion and Lattafa Pride Happy Brush have a close profile.

Hisui / ヒスイ (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

J-Scent · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

J-Scent Hisui / ヒスイ Eau de Parfum is a unisex floral-citrus scent that joins a bright opening of bergamot and blackcurrant to orange blossom and jasmine. The top notes of bergamot, lemon, mandarin orange and blackcurrant give a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, orange blossom, ylang-ylang, jasmine, tuberose and lily of the valley bring the floral side forward, while the green accord keeps it cool. The base of musk, oakmoss, sandalwood, amber and patchouli settles it into a soft chypre and oriental finish. Its longevity is rated good, though only a few people have voted, so treat that as a first impression. The citrus opening and floral heart keep it close to an everyday scent, balanced enough to suit men and women alike. Ted Lapidus Création and Abaco Odelia have a close profile.

Hydrangea / 紫陽花 / Ajisai (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

J-Scent · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

J-Scent Hydrangea / 紫陽花 / Ajisai Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery unisex fragrance with a floral and green character. The top notes of leaf green, hyacinth and violet give a cool, green, floral start. In the heart, lily of the valley, iris, jasmine and rose carry the bouquet on, while aquatic and fruity touches keep it light. Cedarwood and musk in the base close the sweet, powdery profile with a soft woodiness. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though with few votes this is only a rough guide. Its fresh floral build leaves it open to both women and men. Chloé Innocence and Ramón Monegal Impossible Iris have a close profile.

Hakka / 薄荷 (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

J-Scent · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

J-Scent Hakka / 薄荷 Eau de Parfum is a unisex fragrance that opens with the cool snap of mint, leaf green and bergamot. The opening is fresh and green, with bergamot adding a citrus lift. In the heart, iris, lily, lotus and jasmine bring a soft floral note, and the aquatic and creamy sides keep it smooth rather than sharp. Cedarwood, musk and amber leave a warm, woody base underneath. The overall impression is clean and fresh, with a slightly synthetic edge. Pascal Morabito My Diamond and Trussardi Musc Noir have a close profile.

J-Scent · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

J-Scent · 2026

Green · Fruity · Spicy