The Perfume Library

Osmanthus

7.2

L'Erbolario · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Erbolario Osmanthus is a fresh women's fragrance that opens with citrus and settles into a floral, sweet finish, best suited to spring and summer days. Mandarin orange, bergamot and Sicilian lemon give it a bright citrus opening, with apricot adding a soft fruitiness and pink pepper a light touch of spice. In the heart, osmanthus absolute, Turkish rose and jasmine lead, rounded out by gardenia and orange blossom. Bourbon vanilla and benzoin carry the base toward a creamy, sweet finish, while patchouli stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the leading occasions. It reads mostly feminine, with a modern side too. By Terry Soleil Piquant and Xerjoff Decas have a close profile.

Tra i Ciliegi

6.6

L'Erbolario · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Erbolario Tra i Ciliegi is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, opening on citrus and settling into a powdery, creamy base. The top notes bring Italian mandarin orange, Sicilian orange and bergamot for citrus freshness, while cherry blossom adds a soft floral touch. In the heart, jasmine sambac and eglantine rose lead, wrapped in the creamy woodiness of Indian sandalwood. The base of musk, patchouli and tonka bean dries down powdery and sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and wears quietly. Most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and less towards evenings. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae Cologne Forte and Carner Bo-Bo (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Notte a Tangeri

7.7

L'Erbolario · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Erbolario Notte a Tangeri is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy start against a sweet, creamy warmth. Bergamot and tangerine give it a bright, slightly green freshness, while cardamom and angelica add a spicy edge. Heliotrope brings a floral, powdery softness, and vanilla and amber settle the scent onto a creamy, resinous, sweet base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though a fair share call it masculine. Fragonard Belle d'Amour and WA:IT Haru have a close profile.

Bouquet d'Argento

7.5

L'Erbolario · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Erbolario Bouquet d'Argento is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against a green, floral backdrop, leaning slightly sweet and woody. It opens with mint, mandarin orange, lemon and Calabrian bergamot in a sparkling citrus burst. In the heart, geranium, white rose and white tea add a soft floral layer, with pink pepper giving a light touch of spice. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and white musk sweetens the scent and settles it onto a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Votes lean somewhat feminine, though a good share call it masculine, so it reads as open to both. Xerjoff Renaissance and L'Erbolario Verde (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Citrus

7.2

L'Erbolario · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

L'Erbolario Citrus is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits daily wear, the office and relaxed leisure hours. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Voters place it in daily, business and leisure use, and some pick it for sport. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with pink grapefruit, yuzu, mandarin orange and blood orange in a bright citrus burst. The heart turns softly fruity with nectarine, pear and red apple, while pineapple and gardenia add a touch of sweetness. Blackcurrant leaf, lemon leaf and rosewood close it on a green, clean note.

Peonie

7.5

L'Erbolario · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Erbolario Peonie is a fresh, green floral for women, a bouquet softened by light spice and a woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office; few choose it for evenings or nights out. The top opens with peony, lily, jasmine, neroli and lilac. In the heart, tarragon, ginger and damson plum add a green, lightly spicy, fruity edge. The base of patchouli, American cedar, vetiver and tonka bean dries down woody, sweet and powdery. Floris China Rose and Rabanne XS pour Elle have a close profile.

Rosa Purpurea

7.5

L'Erbolario · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Erbolario Rosa Purpurea is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with mandarin orange, orange, bergamot and blackcurrant, which give it a fruity brightness. In the heart, red rose, rose absolute and violet lead, while orris concrete adds a powdery softness. Cedarwood, patchouli and white musk close it on a woody, creamy base, with green and sweet touches in the background. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter chosen less often. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin without pushing itself on a room. Its profile is close to Bvlgari Splendida - Rose Rose and Memo Paris Kedu.

Fiorichiari

7.1

L'Erbolario

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Erbolario Fiorichiari is a fresh floral for women, pairing the brightness of mandarin orange, grapefruit and bergamot with the softness of rose and apple blossom. Fiorichiari wears with good longevity and moderate sillage, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions, while few choose it for a night out. Citrus leads the top: mandarin orange, grapefruit and bergamot give it a bright opening. In the heart, clary sage and rose add a soft floral note. The base leaves a fruity sweetness from raspberry and apple blossom, with a green touch running through. L'Erbolario Primaverde and Caudalie Fleur de Vigne have a close profile.

Bacche Fiori Legni

7.0

L'Erbolario · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Erbolario Bacche Fiori Legni is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh and citrusy, then settles into spice and wood. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works at the office too. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. The top has hawthorn berry, grapefruit and orange blossom, which give a citrusy, fruity freshness. Cardamom adds spice in the heart. In the base, labdanum and cedarwood sweeten it and settle it into a woody, slightly creamy finish.

Tè & Cedro

7.3

L'Erbolario

Fresh · Citrus · Green

L'Erbolario Tè & Cedro is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent with a woody finish, best suited to summer and spring and to everyday or leisure wear. Mandarin orange and vervain give it a bright, fruity start. In the heart, geranium, tagetes, rose and tea push it towards green with a slightly spicy edge. Amber and cedarwood leave a soft woody base underneath. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and name leisure, business and daily wear as its occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are equal, which puts it right in the middle. Comptoir Cologne Bois de Cèdre and Roger & Gallet Bois d'Orange have a close profile.

Fico / Fig

7.3

L'Erbolario · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Erbolario Fico / Fig is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that suits daytime and office hours. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate: neither a skin scent nor one that fills the room. Voters pick everyday wear first, then leisure and work, while nights out and evenings come well behind. Mandarin orange and blackcurrant open it with a bright citrus lift. In the heart, fig and rose lead, the fruity and floral side softened by a green freshness. Coconut water and cedarwood settle the base into a creamy, lightly woody and powdery sweetness.

Melograno

7.4

L'Erbolario · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

L'Erbolario Melograno is a unisex scent where pomegranate, peach and plum meet in a sweet, gourmand fruity accord. It opens with a bright citrus start of lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange. In the heart, pomegranate, peach, plum and currant carry the fruity side, while pink pepper adds a touch of spice. The base of amber, moss and vanilla dries down creamy and woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Its sweet, fruity build suits both women and men. Pana Dora Moonlight and Goldfield & Banks Sunset Hour Dark Peach have a close profile.

L'Erbolario Uomo

6.9

L'Erbolario · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Erbolario Uomo is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance, suited to anyone who wants something light and easy for everyday wear. Longevity is moderate and sillage on the weak side, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Half the votes call it masculine, with some also calling it classic or modern. It opens with green mandarin orange, lime and bergamot for a bright citrus lift. In the heart, fruity notes, galbanum and water lily add an aquatic, green freshness. Cedarwood and copaiba balsam settle it onto a woody base with a slight spiciness. Creed Silver Mountain Water and Creed Green Irish Tweed have a close profile.

Accordo di Ebano (Profumo)

7.3

L'Erbolario · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Erbolario Accordo di Ebano is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards leisure and daytime wear. It opens with a bright citrus group of orange, lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange. In the heart, patchouli, lavender and black pepper add a spicy, green edge, softened by ebony and geranium. The base settles on oakmoss, sandalwood and amber, giving it a woody foundation. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters choose it for leisure and everyday wear, with the office the next most common pick. It reads clearly masculine. Lacoste Essential (Eau de Toilette) and Tom Daxon Sicilian Wood have a close profile.

Sandalo

6.8

L'Erbolario

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

L'Erbolario Sandalo is a spicy, resinous and smoky woody scent, classed as unisex though most voters read it as masculine. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and it also works at the office. It opens with cedarwood, lime, lemon and patchouli, where the citrus lifts the woods a little. The heart brings jasmine sambac, cinnamon, pine resin and clary sage, adding spice and resin. The base of labdanum, frankincense, myrrh, vetiver and malt settles into a smoky, oriental warmth.

Lavanda

7.3

L'Erbolario

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Erbolario Lavanda is a fresh, green unisex fougère that softens lavender with spice and wood, and it suits easygoing spring and summer days best. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter further behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and voters see it as both feminine and masculine, so it sits between the two. Provençal lavender, spike lavender, coriander, aniseed and basil lead the top. Clove, rose, geranium and clary sage give the heart a floral, spicy turn. In the base, sandalwood, oakmoss, amber and tonka bean settle it onto a woody, lightly sweet footing. Tom Ford Beau de Jour and Yves Saint Laurent Jazz have a close profile.

Amarena / Black Cherry

7.7

L'Erbolario · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

L'Erbolario Amarena / Black Cherry is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity feel with a sweet, powdery and creamy texture. Sour cherry and red apple carry the fruity side, while rose adds a soft floral touch. Vanilla and white musk settle the sweetness into a creamy, powdery base, and saffron lends a little warmth. The overall impression is gourmand but not heavy. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters suggest spring, though the other seasons get similar support. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as feminine, and many also call it modern.

Vetiver de la Reunion

7.0

L'Erbolario

Fresh · Citrus · Green

L'Erbolario Vetiver de la Reunion is a fresh, green men's scent that ties earthy vetiver to a light spicy edge; it has been discontinued. Voters place it mostly in leisure and business settings, with daily wear close behind. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays near the skin rather than filling a room. It opens with petitgrain, bergamot, coriander and black pepper, a citrusy freshness with a little spice. The heart brings cyclamen, cinnamon, iris and clary sage. In the base, sandalwood, vetiver and oakmoss set a woody, earthy ground. Le Galion Vetyver and Creed Original Vetiver have a close profile.

Fioriscuri

6.9

L'Erbolario

Floral · Green · Spicy

L'Erbolario Fioriscuri is a floral women's fragrance with green and powdery touches over a woody base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, though it also wears in summer. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters read it as feminine. Caron Violette Précieuse and Floris Zinnia have a close profile. It opens with blue iris, purple iris and red rose. In the heart, hyacinth, lily of the valley and ylang-ylang soften the florals, while tree moss and sandalwood settle into a woody base. The green and spicy accords keep the flowers slightly dry.

Tè Verde

7.0

L'Erbolario

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Erbolario Tè Verde is a unisex scent that sets green tea, rose and jasmine over a fresh citrus opening of grapefruit and bergamot; it has been discontinued. It is a light perfume: longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Voters point to daily wear, leisure and the office, and very few choose it for sport. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it does not lean clearly either way. It opens with vervain, petitgrain, basil, grapefruit and bergamot, a fresh, green and lightly spicy start. In the heart, rose, green tea, jasmine and lily of the valley add a soft floral layer, and amber and tree moss leave a woody base.

Neroli Neroli

6.0

L'Erbolario

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Erbolario Neroli Neroli is a fresh, citrus-led women's fragrance that suits daily wear and leisure time; it has been discontinued. It sits close to the skin: longevity and sillage are rated moderate to weak, so it stays quiet. Most voters choose it for leisure and everyday use, with the office not far behind. It opens with the cool lift of mint, bergamot, thyme and orange. The heart turns softly floral with neroli, jasmine and bitter orange blossom absolute, and musk and sandalwood close it gently at the base. The overall impression is fresh, green and lightly spicy. Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Jardin du Néroli and Dior Cologne Royale have a close profile.

Gelsomino Indiano

7.3

L'Erbolario · 2015

Floral · Green · Sweet

L'Erbolario Gelsomino Indiano is a floral women's fragrance that pairs gardenia and Jasminum auriculatum absolute with the sweetness of vanilla and tonka bean. The top opens fresh with Comorian ylang-ylang, lemon and bergamot. Gardenia leads the heart, while cinnamon and nutmeg add a spicy warmth to the flowers. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood turn it sweet, creamy and powdery, with green and animal shades staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, then for leisure.

Fiordaliso / Cornflower

7.3

L'Erbolario · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

L'Erbolario Fiordaliso / Cornflower pairs a fresh opening of mandarin orange and blackcurrant with a floral heart of rose and cornflower, in a light scent made for women. It wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick it for daily wear and leisure, with the office a close third. Its character reads clearly feminine. Fresh, floral and aquatic accords lead, with green and fruity touches alongside. Mandarin orange and blackcurrant give a lively, fruity brightness at first, then rose and cornflower form the floral heart. In the base, amber and vanilla soften it into a powdery, creamy sweetness. Chanel Allure (Eau de Parfum) and Judith Williams Judith's Secret have a close profile.

Acqua di Colonia del Ponte

6.8

L'Erbolario

Fresh · Citrus · Green

L'Erbolario Acqua di Colonia del Ponte is a fresh, green unisex cologne where citrus and green notes sit alongside lavender and tarragon. The top holds citrus and green notes, while the heart brings lavender, tarragon, artemisia and wild sage. Mastic in the base leaves a resinous, slightly woody dryness. The overall impression is a fresh, spicy fougère. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters suggest spring, autumn and summer, and it is picked for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Pino Silvestre Pino Silvestre (Eau de Toilette) and Castle Forbes 1445 have a close profile.