The Perfume Library

Muschio Oro

6.9

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Santa Maria Novella Muschio Oro is a unisex scent that opens fresh and floral and settles into a powdery, creamy, sweet musk base, leaning towards spring and autumn days. White blossoms come first, and the heart of iris, neroli, ylang-ylang and lily of the valley adds a soft floral body, while a citrus touch and a hint of spice keep it lively. As it dries, musk, cedarwood, vanilla and tonka bean leave a sweet, creamy, slightly animalic warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and everyday and leisure wear lead, though it also works in the evening. Votes split between feminine and masculine, which fits its unisex character. Xerjoff Lua and Chanel Paris - Venise have a close profile.

Opoponax

7.4

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Verbena

7.3

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Magnolia (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Santa Maria Novella · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Santa Maria Novella Magnolia Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and green scent that suits spring and summer days best, with a creamy sweetness underneath. It opens with geranium and white rose. The heart builds the floral body from champaca absolute, southern magnolia and jasmine sambac absolute. Amber and musk soften the base into a creamy sweetness, with a spicy touch lingering behind. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Though sold as unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Harry Lehmann Maiglöckchen and Nishane Ambra Calabria have a close profile.

Vetiver (Eau de Cologne)

8.0

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Cologne

Santa Maria Novella Vetiver Eau de Cologne is a fresh, green and earthy men's scent that ties a citrus opening to a woody, resinous base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter less favored. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as masculine, and some as classic. It opens with lemon, petitgrain and jasmine, light and airy. In the heart, bitter orange blossom and rose soften the green, earthy vetiver. Patchouli and oakmoss carry a dry, woody base, and vanilla adds a faint sweetness at the end. Detaille Aéroplane and Montale Vetiver Patchouli have a close profile.

Lavanda Imperiale

7.7

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Santa Maria Novella Lavanda Imperiale is a fresh, green unisex scent with lavender at its heart, bergamot and ylang-ylang above it and sage underneath. Bergamot and ylang-ylang open with a citrusy, lightly floral brightness. Lavender takes over in the heart, and sage in the base pulls the scent towards a woody, spicy line. The overall impression is fresh, green and slightly powdery. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads balanced between the two. Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Jardin du Nil and Majouri Noor Neroli have a close profile.

Cinquanta

7.7

Santa Maria Novella · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Santa Maria Novella Cinquanta is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around orange blossom, tiaré and gardenia. Longevity and sillage are both moderate; voters rate them a little above average, though the number of votes is small. There is no season or occasion data, so it is hard to say when it suits best. It is classed as unisex. The top has orange blossom, tiaré and gardenia, over fresh, citrus and green accords. In the heart, green tea, cashmere and woody notes calm the floral side. The base of amber, musky and woody notes sweetens and softens it. Téo Cabanel Hegoa and Starck Peau d'Ailleurs have a close profile.

Quercia

6.5

Santa Maria Novella · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Santa Maria Novella Quercia is a fresh, woody unisex scent built on lavender, patchouli, vetiver and oak wood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though some call it classic and others modern. Lavender opens it fresh and green. In the heart, patchouli and vetiver add an earthy, spicy depth. Oak wood settles into the base as a dry, woody floor, while the floral and powdery facets stay in the background and soften the whole.

Ambra (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Santa Maria Novella · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Santa Maria Novella Ambra Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens with citrus freshness and settles into a resinous, sweet and woody warmth. Bergamot gives a light, bright start. In the heart, amber and myrrh take over and pull the scent towards a spicy, oriental tone. Sandalwood and patchouli build a woody base underneath; the sweetness stays in view, yet the fresh edge never disappears entirely. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it suits evenings best, followed by leisure and daily wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits comfortably between the two. Prada Amber pour Homme Intense and Evody Bois Secret have a close profile.

Incenso

7.3

Santa Maria Novella · 2024

Green · Spicy · Woody

Santa Maria Novella Incenso is a unisex scent that pairs a green, spicy start with a woody, resinous and smoky body, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Cardamom and pink pepper give the opening a lively, spicy edge. In the heart, cypriol and frankincense build a resinous, smoky mood, while vetiver carries the green, woody line into the base. The overall impression is dry and serious, far from sweet. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters choose it most for evenings and nights out, with leisure and daily wear close behind. It reads equally at home on men and women.

Ginestra

7.6

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ottone

8.0

Santa Maria Novella · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Santa Maria Novella Ottone is a men's fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with spice and smoky wood in an earthy, green chypre character; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and green with rose, bergamot and petitgrain. In the heart, clove, cinnamon, oregano and pepper pull it towards a dry, spicy side. The base of frankincense, sandalwood and cedarwood leaves a woody, smoky, earthy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, though summer and winter also get votes. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and works in the evening too. It reads mostly masculine and classic. Nobile 1942 Pontevecchio and Marni Marni have a close profile.

Zagara

7.2

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Santa Maria Novella Zagara is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green with lavender, mint and bergamot, then moves into a floral heart of carnation and Bourbon geranium. The top is led by lavender, mint, galbanum and bergamot, with rosemary and Paraguayan petigrain adding to the cool greenness. In the heart, carnation and Bourbon geranium bring a soft, lightly spicy floral note, while oakmoss grounds the base in a woody, powdery finish. The overall impression is fresh and citrusy, with a faint sweetness underneath. Most voters pick summer and spring, and business, leisure and daily wear are the leading occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays present through the day without filling a room. Walden Perfumes Castles in the Air and La Perla Grigioperla have a close profile.

Gaggia

7.5

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rosa

6.1

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Santa Maria Novella Rosa is a fresh, floral unisex rose scent that leans towards spring and summer. It opens with rose, bergamot and neroli, with citrus and green accords keeping it light and lively. In the heart, jasmine, Rosa centifolia and violet fill out the floral core with a powdery softness. The base of patchouli, vanilla and musk sweetens it slightly and closes on a spicy warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. It is mentioned most for leisure and daily wear, and it also fits the office. Geo. F. Trumper Ajaccio Violets and Floris Chypress have a close profile.

Acqua

7.8

Santa Maria Novella · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Santa Maria Novella Acqua is a fresh, floral and aquatic unisex fragrance with a soft fruity and powdery touch. Pear gives the opening a fruity brightness. Toward the heart, lotus and freesia bring a watery floral feel, and the green and sweet tones soften it. Musk in the base leaves a clean, powdery trace. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. Voters lean toward leisure, daily wear and the office, with some picking it for sport or evenings. It suits anyone wanting a light, uncomplicated scent. Close in profile are The Body Shop Lotus Petal and Rituals Soleil d'Or.

Iris (Eau de Cologne)

6.5

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

Gardenia (Eau de Cologne)

7.5

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Cologne

Santa Maria Novella Gardenia Eau de Cologne is a fresh, floral unisex cologne with a green, powdery side. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. There are no season or occasion votes, so there is little more to say about when it suits; it reads as unisex. It opens with lemon grass and bitter orange blossom, bright and green. The heart of lilac, gardenia and broom is floral and powdery. Benzoin in the base leaves a resinous, lightly spicy warmth.

Caprifoglio

6.5

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Santa Maria Novella Caprifoglio is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against a green, floral backdrop, with a touch of sweetness and spice. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. The votes are few, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. The top notes of jasmine, bergamot and lemon open fresh. In the heart, honey adds sweetness while ylang-ylang, magnolia and lotus soften it into a floral center. The base of benzoin and oakmoss dries it down to something earthy and gently sweet. Dior J'adore L'Eau and Santa Maria Novella Mughetto have a close profile.

Eva

6.4

Santa Maria Novella · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Santa Maria Novella Eva is a unisex scent that pairs a bright opening of Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and bitter orange with a spicy, woody body. The citrus notes give a fresh, sharp start. In the heart, pepper, nutmeg and Virginia cedar pull that freshness onto a dry, spicy footing. Tobacco and Java vetiver sit at the base, while the floral and oriental accords stay in the background and add a touch of warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither disappears on skin nor fills a room. The votes are few, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Sitting between masculine and feminine, it suits anyone who likes fresh citrus alongside spice. Its profile is close to Cerruti 1881 Black and Yves Saint Laurent Myslf.

Sandalo (Eau de Cologne)

5.8

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Cologne

Santa Maria Novella Sandalo Eau de Cologne sets the freshness of lemon and bergamot against a woody base of sandalwood, patchouli and benzoin, and is aimed at men. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though only a few people have voted. It wears close and light, as a cologne usually does. It opens fresh and citrusy with lemon and bergamot. Rose and thyme in the heart add a green, spicy edge. In the base, patchouli, benzoin and sandalwood pull the scent towards woody, earthy and slightly smoky ground.

Tuberosa

8.2

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Santa Maria Novella Tuberosa is a unisex floral led by tuberose, jasmine and ylang-ylang, deepened by spice and resin. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the vote count is small, so treat that as a rough guide. Voters lean towards evening and nights out, with daily wear and the office further behind. The top opens fresh and floral with ylang-ylang, jasmine and bitter orange blossom. In the heart, tuberose meets black pepper and clove for a spicy warmth. The base of sandalwood, styrax, benzoin and cedar lays down a sweet, powdery, resinous and woody ground, with an animal edge running through it. Anna Zworykina №3 and Dior New Look 1947 have a close profile.

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Floral · Green

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Floral · Green