The Perfume Library

Pacific Chill

8.4

Louis Vuitton · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Louis Vuitton Pacific Chill is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards warm weather, with most voters recommending summer and spring. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate: lighter than a room-filling fragrance, but more present than a skin scent. Leisure and daily wear come first, while sport and office use are also picked. Votes on character split between masculine and feminine without a clear winner, so it sits comfortably in between. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords dominate, softened by a green streak and a fruity sweetness. Lemon, orange and citron carry the brightness, while basil and peppermint push the green side. Fig and apricot add a light sweetness to the coolness.

PHI - Une Rose de Kandahar / Collectible PHI - Une Rose de Kandahar

8.1

Tauer Perfumes · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tauer Perfumes PHI - Une Rose de Kandahar is a rose-centred, sweet and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with bitter almond, cinnamon, bergamot and apricot, a spicy, fruity start. In the heart, Afghan rose and Bulgarian rose absolute meet tobacco absolute and Bourbon geranium. Tonka bean, vanilla and ambergris sweeten the base, while patchouli and vetiver add a woody floor; overall it reads powdery, resinous and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine character are close, which fits its unisex label. Guerlain 180 Ans de Créations and Stendhal Ambre Sublime have a close profile.

Jany

7.9

Sora Dora · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Sora Dora Jany is a unisex scent where roasted apple, apricot and peach meet a sweet, gourmand base, suited to evenings in the colder months. It opens with roasted apple, apricot and peach for a fruity sweetness. The heart adds puff pastry, osmanthus absolute, plum and Ceylonese cinnamon, giving it a spicy, creamy feel. Caramel, vanilla, almond and white musk dominate the base, and the scent settles into something soft and sweet. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and night out leading the occasions. Voters mostly call it feminine and modern. The Dua Brand Caramel Apple Turnovers and Sarah Baker Perfumes Peach's Revenge have a close profile.

Black Lacquer

7.7

Tom Ford · 2024

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Tom Ford Black Lacquer is a woody, spicy and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out are the moments it is chosen for. Its longevity and sillage are rated good; around half of voters read it as masculine, with modern next. As a whole the scent feels synthetic and smoky: vinyl and wood lacquer meet spicy black pepper and frankincense. Cedarwood, vetiver and fir needle build the woody side, while rum and apricot soften the edges and add a little sweetness. Zara WO/02 Wood Street and Montale Greyland have a close profile.

Jeux de peau

6.6

Serge Lutens · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Osmanthe Yunnan

7.6

Hermès · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermès Osmanthe Yunnan is a fresh, light unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, and it fits daily wear, leisure time and the office. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the wearer rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets very few votes. More voters call it feminine, though a good share read it as masculine. The top notes are tea and orange, giving a citrusy, fresh, green opening. In the heart, freesia and osmanthus add a soft floral touch. The base holds leather and apricot, where fruity and lightly spicy tones settle into a leathery finish. Lancôme Aroma Tonic and Memo Paris Moon Fever / Moon Safari have a close profile.

Borabora

7.2

Giardini di Toscana · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giardini di Toscana Borabora is a floral, fruity and sweet unisex scent with a creamy, gourmand streak, best suited to spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure is the occasion it leans towards most, with night out and daily wear close behind. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is a unisex fragrance. It opens with apricot, tiaré, ylang-ylang and jasmine, a floral-fruity start. In the heart, coconut milk and white musk soften it. The base of caramel, amber and vanilla leaves a sweet, creamy finish.

Jasmin des Anges (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Dior · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

No 7 - Sekushi (Extrait de Parfum)

7.6

Lengling · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Lengling No 7 - Sekushi Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness over a leathery, woody base, with a clear gourmand streak. Raspberry and apricot give it a bright fruit sweetness, and cotton candy carries that into a soft, gourmand feel. Lily of the valley and rosewood shape the floral side. Leather, patchouli, frankincense and musk anchor the sweetness in a spicy, woody depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer a distant fourth. It suits evenings, nights out and leisure time better than office hours. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex.

Isola Sol

7.4

Roja Parfums · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Isola Sol is a fresh, citrusy and fruity unisex scent that suits summer and spring days. It opens with bergamot, petitgrain, mandarin orange and lemon, softened by peach and apricot. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, coconut and neroli bring a floral, creamy sweetness. The base of sandalwood, ambroxan and musk leaves a woody, salty trail. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. In character votes it reads mostly feminine. Byredo Bal d'Afrique and Chanel Gabrielle Chanel have a close profile.

Cèdre Atlas

7.3

Atelier Cologne · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Atelier Cologne Cèdre Atlas is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against a green, woody base, and it suits daytime and relaxed occasions best. It opens with Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and French blackcurrant bud, a sharp and fresh start. In the heart, apricot adds a soft fruity touch while Atlas cedar and Egyptian jasmine bring woody and floral depth. The base of Haitian vetiver, Indian papyrus and white amber settles into a dry, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Votes lean somewhat masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine. Atelier Cologne Mandarine Glaciale and Bergamote Soleil have a close profile.

Rare Reef

7.7

Afnan Perfumes · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Afnan Perfumes Rare Reef is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and leisure best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and daily wear, leisure and sport lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine or modern. Grapefruit, orange, coriander and mint open it with a bright lift. Basil, violet leaf and apricot sit in the heart, while amberwood, fig and date add a sweet base. Fresh, aquatic and green accords dominate.

Dryad

8.0

Papillon Artisan Perfumes · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Green

Papillon Artisan Perfumes Dryad is a green, chypre-leaning unisex scent built around oakmoss, jonquil and galbanum, and it suits fall and spring best. Oakmoss and galbanum give it a green, earthy, woody backbone. Jonquil and narcissus add a floral side, while bergamot and citron bring citrus freshness and apricot softens the edges. Benzoin adds resinous warmth, and costus and vetiver lend a spicy, animal depth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and spring, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it doesn't lean toward one gender. Der Duft Pride and American Perfumer Chypre Noir have a close profile.

Royal Amber

8.6

Birkholz · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Birkholz Royal Amber is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mainly for nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex in spirit. It opens with bergamot, apricot and ginger, a fruity and spicy start. The heart brings lavender, rose and cardamom, where the floral side comes forward. In the base, gaiac wood, praliné and sandalwood settle it into a sweet, gourmand and woody finish.

Sayat Nova (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

Bortnikoff · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

Bortnikoff Sayat Nova Extrait de Parfum is a unisex gourmand-oriental scent that sets fruity sweetness over a smoky, resinous oud base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring well behind. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and far fewer choose it for the office or daily wear. Voters read it as more masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Narcissus and apricot give a fruity sweetness at first. Rum and vanilla then turn it into a warm, gourmand heart. In the base, oakmoss and the Bengal, Laotian and Thai oud add a woody, smoky depth. Bortnikoff Attar Sayat Nova and Atelier des Ors Rouge Sarây have a close profile.

Anamcara

7.5

Dusita · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dusita Anamcara is a fresh unisex scent that opens with citrus and settles into a floral, fruity heart, best suited to spring and summer and relaxed days. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, fall follows closely, and winter gets the smallest share. Leisure and daily wear lead, with evening and office use also named. It reads more feminine than masculine to most voters, though many call it modern. It opens bright with freesia, Tunisian orange blossom and Italian blood orange. The heart builds a floral body from jasmine sambac, tuberose and May rose, while peach and apricot add a soft fruity sweetness, with vanilla and tea staying in the background. The base leaves a woody footing of sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli and cedar.

Classic 1920

7.4

Bois 1920 · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bois 1920 Classic 1920 is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh and citrusy, with a green, floral heart softened by spice and sweetness. It begins with nutmeg, bergamot, basil and apricot: citrus and spice up front, a fruity sweetness behind. In the heart, juniper berry, osmanthus, lavender and rose add a floral, green softness. Vetiver and amber settle into a warm, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads closer to masculine, though a fair share hear it as feminine. Nicolaï L'Eau miXte and Al Haramain L'Aventure Blanche have a close profile.

Jasmin Bonheur

7.2

Guerlain · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Jasmin Bonheur is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around jasmine, with a green and lightly fruity side that suits spring and summer days. The notes read as one continuous accord: French, Calabrian and Indian jasminum grandiflorum and Indian jasmine sambac lead, rose and iris pull the floral texture towards powdery, and apricot adds a soft, sweet fruitiness. Fresh and green accords keep it light, while a creamy side rounds off the jasmine. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading, though office and night-out use also get votes. Although it is unisex, most voters find it feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include L'Artisan Parfumeur Drôle de Rose and Dior Rose Kabuki (Eau de Parfum).

Vibe

8.4

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Maison Alhambra Vibe is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, picked mostly for daily and leisure wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily wear, leisure and sport leading the occasions. Votes for a masculine and a modern character outweigh feminine ones. The top notes of lemon, mint, orange and coriander give a fresh, green, aquatic opening. The heart holds May rose, basil and apricot, and the base of date, fig and ambrette softens it into something fruity and sweet. Rayhaan Pacific Aura and Jo Milano Game of Spades Bonus have a close profile.

Bonne Nuit

8.0

Bishop · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Bishop Bonne Nuit is a sweet, spicy, gourmand unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings. It leans masculine in character, though a fair share of voters find it feminine, so it reads open to both. It opens fruity with apricot, saffron and apple. In the heart, whisky, cinnamon and honey add a spiced warmth, with oakmoss grounding it. The base dries down creamy and sweet with vanilla, amber and musk, while sandalwood gives it a woody backbone. Parfums d'Elmar Zaya and Welton L'Amour Absolu have a close profile.

Luna

7.6

Kemi · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kemi Luna is a floral, fruity unisex scent that opens on blackcurrant, mandarin orange and spicy notes and settles into bourbon vanilla and amber; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it pulls both ways. The top pairs the fruity brightness of blackcurrant, mandarin orange, apple and mango with spicy notes. In the heart, rose, jasmine and iris form a floral base, while cedarwood and Russian leather add a dry, smoky, leathery edge. The base of bourbon vanilla, musk and amber sweetens and warms it. Perfumes with a close profile include Parfums de Marly Godolphin and Guerlain Santal Royal.

Sindbad

7.9

Amouage · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Amouage Sindbad is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Both its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions that lead, with leisure wear not far behind. It reads somewhat more masculine than feminine, though many also call it modern. It opens with cardamom, ginger and tangerine for a spicy lift, while honey, mango and apricot turn that into a fruity sweetness. In the heart, davana, cappucino and black tea add a creamy, gourmand feel. The base keeps vanilla, tonka bean and labdanum sweet, while vetiver, cypriol and cedarwood give it a woody depth.

Wonderly

7.5

The House of Oud · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The House of Oud Wonderly is a unisex fragrance with a gourmand streak, pairing a floral and fruity sweetness with a powdery, creamy woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend it for fall, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Voters read it as feminine more than anything else, though many call it modern. It opens with apricot and goji berry, then African neroli, jasmine sambac and almond blossom make the heart floral and creamy. In the base, Bourbon vanilla keeps the sweetness going, while Egyptian myrrh, Mysore sandalwood and Virginia cedar settle it onto a woody, spicy ground. Carner Tardes and Acqua di Parma Vaniglia have a close profile.

Myrrhe & Délires

7.7

Guerlain · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Myrrhe & Délires is a unisex scent that pairs floral and fruity sweetness with spice, resin and smoke; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It suits evenings and daily wear, and works at the office too. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it carries no clear gender lean. Grapefruit, pink pepper, black pepper and pear open it with a bright, slightly sharp start. In the heart, myrrh, iris, rose and apricot build a sweet, powdery floral core. Patchouli and frankincense leave a resinous, smoky, woody base. Jovoy Sombres Dessins and Chanel Allure Sensuelle (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.