The Perfume Library

Panama 1924 (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Panama 1924

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Panama 1924 Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance whose spicy, woody and powdery side gives it an easy, everyday character. It opens bright with lavender, mint, mandarin orange and lemon. The heart of cumin, Russian coriander, Ceylonese cinnamon, red thyme and rose adds a spicy, slightly sweet depth, and sandalwood closes it in the base with a woody, powdery softness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean about equally towards spring, fall and summer, with winter further behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions, and most voters read its character as masculine and classic.

Viva La Juicy La Fleur (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Juicy Couture · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy La Fleur Eau de Toilette is a sweet, gourmand feminine scent that pairs the fresh fruitiness of wild berries and mandarin orange with a floral heart of jasmine and gardenia; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen occasions. It reads as feminine and modern. It opens on wild berries and mandarin orange. In the heart, jasmine, gardenia and honeysuckle add a soft floral note. The base turns sweet with praliné, caramel and vanilla, while sandalwood and amber give that sweetness a warm footing. Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Eau de Parfum and Viva La Juicy Noir have a close profile.

Pure Pastel Mint (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Betty Barclay · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Betty Barclay Pure Pastel Mint Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters call it feminine and modern. It opens with currant, yuzu and pink pepper, giving a citrusy, fruity freshness. In the heart, cyclamen, rose tea and ylang-ylang add a soft floral note. Sandalwood and Sylkolide™ in the base carry it into a sweet, powdery, creamy finish.

So Pure Women (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

s.Oliver · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

s.Oliver So Pure Women Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's scent built around calamondin, apple and jasmine. It opens with calamondin, apple and ivy, which give a light, green and fruity freshness. In the heart, cashmere wood, jasmine and freesia add a soft floral touch. In the base, ambroxan, musk and sandalwood settle it into a powdery, creamy and slightly sweet woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. It reads feminine and modern, and voters rate its value for money well.

Dynamic Pulse (Eau de Toilette)

6.0

Adidas · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Adidas Dynamic Pulse Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days, sport and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Mint, citrus notes and fruity notes lead the scent. Aquatic and green accords keep it cool, while tonka bean adds a light sweetness and cedar and woody notes give it a dry base. Floral notes stay in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, with sport, daily and leisure wear leading, and masculine is the character that dominates. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Absolu and Al Rehab Silver have a close profile.

Sparkling White Diamonds (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Elizabeth Taylor · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Elizabeth Taylor Sparkling White Diamonds Eau de Toilette is a feminine scent that opens with a fresh floral trio of neroli, gardenia and lily. Neroli, gardenia and lily lead the top, while rose, jasmine and narcissus carry the floral heart. Amber, woods and musk settle underneath, giving a woody, creamy base. The overall impression is fresh, green and sweet, with a powdery touch. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and office wear dominate the occasions. Most call it feminine. It has been discontinued, but its profile is close to Lalique L'Amour and Amouage Ciel Woman.

Summer Festival (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Escada · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Escada Summer Festival Eau de Toilette pairs cherry blossom, jasmine and green mandarin orange in a sweet, fresh, powdery floral, a light women's scent for summer and spring days. It opens with cherry blossom, then moves into a floral, fruity freshness in the heart with jasmine and green mandarin orange. Sandalwood in the base settles it on a soft, creamy footing. The powdery, sweet side leads, with a slightly synthetic sheen. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, then for the office. It reads feminine and modern. Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina In Fiore (Eau de Toilette) and Rituals Morning Dew have a close profile.

Capucci de Capucci (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Roberto Capucci · 1987

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Roberto Capucci Capucci de Capucci Eau de Toilette is a chypre for women that pairs a fresh bergamot and lemon opening with a floral heart of rose, jasmine and tuberose, resting on vetiver and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters call it feminine and classic. Season votes spread almost evenly across spring, summer and fall, with winter a little behind, and leisure, evening and night out draw similar support. Its profile is close to Nina Ricci Nina (1987) and Van Cleef & Arpels First Eau de Toilette. The top opens with bergamot, lemon, peach and aldehydes, with green notes adding crispness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose and tuberose make a floral layer with a powdery softness. The base of vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss is dry, woody and faintly animal.

Silver (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Aigner · 1984

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Aigner Silver Eau de Toilette is a green, spicy and woody men's fragrance that opens with bergamot, lemon and juniper; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh with bergamot, lemon, fennel and green notes. In the heart, spruce, cedar and cinnamon lead, softened by jasmine and carnation. The base of frankincense, moss, labdanum and leather pulls it in an animal, resinous and smoky direction, with earthy and fougère touches among the accords. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters find it masculine and classic. Veejaga Hascish Men and Nina Ricci Phileas have a close profile.

The Golden Secret (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Banderas · 2011

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Banderas The Golden Secret Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance where apple liqueur, nutmeg and pepper meet. Longevity is rated weak and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It is worn mostly for evenings and nights out, and also for business; half of voters find it masculine. The fruity sweetness of apple liqueur is balanced by the warm spice of cumin and pepper, while nutmeg softens that spicy side. Cedar gives a woody base and leather a leathery one, with amber adding an oriental touch to the sweetness. Fresh and powdery accords stay in the background. Banderas The Secret and Zara Man Uomo have a close profile.

La Martina Hombre (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

La Martina · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

La Martina Hombre Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy green fragrance for men that deepens into spice, earth and wood; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, mandarin orange, bergamot and basil, which give a bright, green first impression. Thyme, cardamom, pepper and clove add a spicy edge in the heart, while cedar, vetiver, patchouli and musk settle it onto a woody, earthy, faintly leathery base. A sweet touch softens the citrus. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Most see it as clearly masculine. Nanadebary Green and Creed Bois du Portugal have a close profile.

So de la Renta (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Oscar de la Renta · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Oscar de la Renta So de la Renta Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent that suits spring and summer days, daytime and office wear; it has been discontinued. The top notes of kiwi, mango, clementine and watermelon give a juicy, bright start. Tuberose, peony, lotus and jasmine bring the floral side forward in the heart. Vanilla, musk and plum soften the base and sweeten it; fresh, citrus and aquatic accords dominate, while the green and powdery facets stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Its character is mostly seen as feminine and classic. Laura Biagiotti Laura (Eau de Parfum) and Ralph Lauren Lauren Style have a close profile.

Seven (Eau de Toilette)

4.5

James Bond 007 · 2015

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

James Bond 007 Seven Eau de Toilette is a men's scent that opens with mandarin orange, apple and bergamot, adds cinnamon, saffron and white pepper, and settles into caramel and vanilla. The top notes of mandarin orange, apple and bergamot give a fresh, fruity start. Cinnamon, saffron and white pepper bring spice to the heart. The base lays down a woody floor of mahogany, cedarwood and sandalwood, while caramel and vanilla sweeten it, with leather, amber and musk rounding things out. Overall it reads fresh, sweet and slightly synthetic. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Voters lean towards daily wear and leisure, with business settings close behind. Its profile is close to James Bond 007 Seven Intense and Carlos Santana Carlos Santana Men.

Aqua di Roma Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Laura Biagiotti · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Laura Biagiotti Aqua di Roma Uomo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall trailing behind. It is suggested for leisure, daily wear and the office, while night and evening get a small share. Most voters read it as masculine. It has been discontinued. It opens with rhubarb, watermelon, mint and grapefruit, a cool, fruity and green start, with cassia adding a faint extra note. In the heart, spices and pepper sharpen the freshness a little. The base of woody notes, amber and oakmoss softens it into a calm woodiness. Chanel Allure Homme Sport Cologne Sport and Czech & Speake Citrus Paradisi have a close profile.

Land (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Lacoste · 1991

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Lacoste Land Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and earthy men's fragrance that sets bright citrus against a woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, grapefruit and Sicilian lemon in a bright citrus layer, with lavender and galbanum adding a green edge. In the heart, juniper berry, bourbon vetiver and oakmoss absolute form a spicy, earthy core, and the base of benzoin, amber and musky notes leaves a soft warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Just over half of voters call it masculine, and many also describe it as classic.

Clear Day (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Aigner · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Aigner Clear Day Eau de Toilette is a fresh, fruity women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days, at the office or in daily wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither disappears nor fills the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter hardly features. Business, daily and leisure wear lead the occasions, and it is mostly seen as feminine. It opens with yuzu, mandarin orange, bergamot and red apple, a bright citrus start. In the heart, honeydew melon, peach, magnolia and rose add a soft fruity and floral note. The base of caramel, vanilla and musk turns sweet and powdery, while aquatic and green touches keep it fresh.

Genny (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Genny · 1987

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Genny's 1987 Eau de Toilette is a floral, green and chypre women's fragrance with a classic feel, best suited to evenings and the fall and winter months; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, aldehydes, coriander and orange blossom alongside green notes, giving a bright, lightly spicy start. Jasmine, iris, rose, geranium and lily of the valley form the floral heart. The base of musk, vetiver, moss, civet and patchouli sets a woody, animalic chypre foundation with a touch of sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Voters mostly call it feminine and classic. Jean Couturier Coriandre and Ultima II Maroc have a close profile.

Ungaro pour L'Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Emanuel Ungaro · 1991

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Emanuel Ungaro's Ungaro pour L'Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that ties the freshness of bergamot, lavender and lemon to a base of oakmoss and amber; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, lemon and petitgrain keeping the citrus bright, while lavender and green notes keep it sharp and fresh. In the heart, geranium, clary sage, rose, carnation and jasmine add a floral, spicy middle. The base of tonka bean, amber, oakmoss and musk settles it into a woody, earthy, slightly smoky fougère. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and also suits the office and daily wear. Most voters find it masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Lacoste Original and Moschino pour Homme.

Boss Spirit (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Hugo Boss · 1989

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss Spirit Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and spicy masculine chypre with a woody, leathery side; it has been discontinued. The top is sharp and herbal, with galbanum, tarragon, peppermint and aldehydes. Lavender and geranium soften that green edge in the heart. It settles into patchouli, leather and sandalwood, with amber adding a little warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer further behind. It leans towards leisure and nights out, and also fits business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Versace L'Homme and Aramis Devin have a close profile.

Olympēa Aqua (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Rabanne · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Rabanne Olympēa Aqua Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that pairs Calabrian bergamot and bitter orange leaf with a soft base of salted vanilla; it has been discontinued. Its sillage is moderate and its longevity good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot and bitter orange leaf, giving a citrusy, aquatic freshness. Kahili ginger adds a light spice in the heart. In the base, cashmere wood, salted vanilla and ambergris settle the scent into a powdery, creamy and gently sweet finish.

Belle Chérie (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Fragonard · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Fragonard Belle Chérie Eau de Toilette is a fresh, fruity and sweet women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither lingers for long nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and leisure leading the occasions. It reads feminine and modern. It opens with starfruit, cinnamon and mandarin orange, a fresh and lightly spiced start. In the heart, jasmine, lily of the valley and heliotrope add a floral, powdery softness. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood sweetens it and settles into a gourmand warmth.

Janine D. (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Mülhens · 1976

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Mülhens Janine D. Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green floral chypre, setting citrus and powdery flowers on a woody base; it was made for women and has been discontinued. It opens green and bright with hyacinth, galbanum and bergamot, while raspberry adds a light fruity touch. The heart is a powdery bouquet of iris, rose, jasmine, lilac and lily of the valley, which dries down into vetiver, oakmoss, sandalwood and amber, softened by musk. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. More than half of the votes call it feminine. Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs and Lanvin Clair de Jour have a close profile.

The Secret (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Banderas · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Banderas The Secret Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy character with a sweet, spicy and slightly leathery undertone. Grapefruit and mint bring coolness, while cinnamon and pepper add warmth alongside them. Apple liqueur gives a fruity sweetness, and tonka bean, musk, woods and leather settle it onto a powdery, woody, soft base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet daily and office wear also fit. It reads masculine and modern.

Luciano Pavarotti (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Luciano Pavarotti · 1994

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Luciano Pavarotti Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning men's scent that moves from a floral, green start into a spicy, resinous base; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, Sicilian lemon and neroli open fresh, while petitgrain and ivy add a green edge. In the heart, Damask rose, iris, clove and cedar lead, with patchouli and geranium adding an earthy depth to the floral layer. The base of amber, vanilla, tonka bean, honey and oakmoss sweetens it and pulls it towards a powdery, slightly smoky, leathery chypre feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evening and night out. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Moresque Amber Arabesque and Davidoff Zino (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.