The Perfume Library

Cipresso di Toscana

7.5

Acqua di Parma · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Cipresso di Toscana is a unisex fragrance built on cypress, pine needle and balsam fir, a green, resinous forest feel brightened by orange and lavender; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and almost none choose winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and sits comfortably at the office too. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and it reads mostly masculine, followed by classic. It opens with star anise, orange and elemi resin, fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, Provençal lavender, clary sage and petitgrain add a clean, herbal lift. The base of pine needle, cypress and balsam fir dries down woody and resinous. Hima Jomo Winter in Manaslu and Molton Brown Bushukan (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Kropp Och Själ

8.0

Pana Dora · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pana Dora Kropp Och Själ is a sweet, spicy floral unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and recommend it for evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. The masculine reading outweighs the others, yet it stays unisex. The top is spicy and fruity, with cardamom, bergamot, blood orange, saffron and ginger. Orange blossom, jasmine, iris and patchouli lead the heart. The base of vanilla, amber, cedar and musk settles into a sweet, woody, creamy oriental feel. Widian Sahara and Pana Dora Oud Republic have a close profile.

Ocean of a Midnight Moon

7.6

Simone Andreoli · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Simone Andreoli Ocean of a Midnight Moon is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent in which lemon, grapefruit and bergamot meet marine and ozonic notes. It wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with a fit for the office too. Most voters read its character as masculine. It opens with lemon, grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin orange, while petitgrain pulls that freshness towards green. In the heart, mint, myrtle and juniper berry add a cool, spicy edge. The base of oakmoss, suede, patchouli and driftwood settles it onto a woody ground. Giardini di Toscana Blu Mare and Linari Mare Pacifico have a close profile.

Murkwood

8.1

Pineward · 2020

Green · Spicy · Woody

Pineward Murkwood is a green, smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter days, and seems made for leisure hours and evenings out. Murkwood's longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. Leisure and evening wear lead. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it works as unisex. Balsam fir and hemlock fir dominate, giving a cool, green forest feel. Frankincense and myrrh add a resinous depth, while moss lays down an earthy floor. Lapsang Souchong tea brings a spicy, smoky edge. Profumum Roma Olibanum and Diptyque L'Eau Trois have a close profile.

Finale (2025)

8.1

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Finale pairs red pepper, nectarine liqueur, tobacco and benzoin in a fruity, sweet unisex scent that spice and resin keep from turning syrupy. Finale's longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind. Nights out and evenings lead the occasions, while leisure and daily wear follow. Though unisex, voters read it as somewhat more masculine. It opens with red pepper's spice against the fruity sweetness of nectarine liqueur, with davana adding a light side note. In the heart, datura, benzoin and tobacco carry the scent into a gourmand, resinous warmth. In the base, balsam fir, gaiac wood and vetiver lay a woody foundation. Véronique Nyberg composed it.

In the Woods

7.4

eSENSielle · 2014

Fresh · Green · Spicy

eSENSielle In the Woods is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent with a faintly smoky, forest-floor feel, suited to spring and autumn days. It opens with Canadian hemlock, galbanum and juniper, while pink pepper and cistus add spice and resin over the cool green. In the heart, black pepper, mint and Siberian stone pine build an earthy greenery, softened by elemi resin and geranium. The base settles into labdanum, balsam fir, cedarwood and amber, leaving a woody, resinous trail. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It reads more masculine than feminine, though many voters see it as feminine. Miller Harris Vetiver Insolent and Chanel Sycomore (2016) have a close profile.

Olympic Rainforest

7.6

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Olympic Rainforest by Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes is a unisex scent that carries the damp, green, earthy air of a rainforest. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Masculine and feminine readings sit side by side, so it has no clear gender lean. Oakmoss, mushrooms and earthy notes build a moist, mossy ground. Balsam fir, black spruce, Lawson cypress and cedar leaf add a cool, resinous, woody edge. Fresh, green and floral accords, helped by wild flowers and rhododendron, lighten that weight.

Black Vines

7.4

Kerosene · 2014

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Kerosene Black Vines is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent built around fig, star anise and cinnamon; it has been discontinued. It leans towards winter and fall, which most voters pick, and suits evenings, nights out and leisure time best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly in between. The scent carries a green, fruity feel from fig and ivy. Star anise and cinnamon add spice, while balsam fir and frankincense give a resinous, woody and smoky base. Tonka bean, Peru balsam and vanilla pull it towards a gourmand sweetness.

Agar Ébène

7.7

Hermès · 2018

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Yours Deeply / Deeply

7.4

MariaL · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

MariaL Yours Deeply / Deeply is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent built around cinnamon, benzoin and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Although unisex, voters lean towards reading it as feminine. The notes read as a whole: cinnamon, cumin and carnation carry the spice, while benzoin and vanilla add sweetness. Patchouli, oud and gaiac wood form a woody base, and birch tar with frankincense brings a smoky, resinous edge. Orange lightly brightens the dense structure. Pierre Guillaume 26 Isparta and Eau d'Italie Baume du Doge have a close profile.

Pine Forest

7.8

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Green · Spicy · Woody

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Pine Forest is a green, woody and resinous unisex scent that voters place mostly in fall and winter; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters name leisure and evening wear, with office and daily use also getting a share. It leans masculine in character, though a fair number of voters call it feminine. It opens with balsam fir, black pepper and Templin. In the heart, Peru balsam, coriander, clove and juniper wood build a spicy, resinous body. The base of oakmoss, styrax and labdanum absolute pushes it towards an earthy, smoky finish. The overall feel is of a cool, dry forest.

№ 04 - Rêverie au Jardin

6.7

Tauer Perfumes · 2007

Floral · Green · Sweet

Tauer Perfumes № 04 - Rêverie au Jardin is a unisex scent where lavender, galbanum and orris root build a green, powdery floral garden that warms into vanilla and woods; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evenings also fitting. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits between the two. It opens with lavender, balsam fir, galbanum and bergamot, fresh, green and slightly spicy. The heart of orris root, rose and frankincense adds a powdery, resinous softness. The base of vanilla, ambergris, sandalwood and cedarwood dries down sweet, smoky and woody.

White Forest (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Björk & Berries · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Björk & Berries White Forest Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs rhubarb, blackcurrant and balsam fir, leaning fresh and floral. It wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. More voters call it feminine, but a good share see it as masculine, so it sits in between. It opens with rhubarb, orange and blackcurrant, fruity and bright. In the heart, violet and pink freesia add a soft floral note, while balsam fir and birch bring a resinous, woody coolness. The base of vetiver, cedarwood and tonka bean sweetens it and settles it into a warm woodiness. Perfumes with a close profile include Parfums de Marly Carios and Montblanc Individuel (Eau de Toilette).

21 30 E Pegwell / 51° 19’ 9”N 1° 21’ 30”E

7.9

Dulcie / Haeckels · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dulcie / Haeckels 21 30 E Pegwell / 51° 19’ 9”N 1° 21’ 30”E is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets lemon, bergamot and juniper berry beside celery seed and star anise. Orange and lemon brighten the citrus side, while fennel, curly mint and Provençal lavender carry the coolness into green territory. Black pepper and buchu add a spicy, slightly fruity edge, and balsam fir, gaiac wood, Indian patchouli and vetiver give it a woody, earthy footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure, work and daily wear; most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Mancera Vetiver Sensuel and Etro Lemon Sorbet have a close profile.

Sword Dancer

7.9

Haute Fragrance Company · 2018

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Haute Fragrance Company Sword Dancer is a green, spicy unisex scent built around Calabrian bergamot, cardamom and juniper; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and few see it as an office scent. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with bergamot, cardamom and juniper, a green, spicy freshness. In the heart, rum, artemisia and labdanum add a fruity sweetness and some resin. The base of vetiver, balsam fir, Somalian frankincense and sandalwood dries down woody and smoky. Wazamba and Indigo Smoke share a close profile.

La Tsarine

7.6

Senyokô

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Senyokô La Tsarine is a warm, dense unisex scent that blends floral, spicy and animal tones, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out; masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it doesn't sit clearly on either side. It opens with saffron, honey, clary sage and blackcurrant, sweet and spicy at once. The heart is a dense floral one built on narcissus, tuberose and jasmine absolute, with cumin and dried fruits adding spice and fruit. The base of gaiac wood, sandalwood, civet and castoreum turns woody, resinous and animalic. Fort & Manlé Under Which Rivers Flow and Mendittorosa Rituale have a close profile.

The Holy Mountain (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Apoteker Tepe · 2015

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Apoteker Tepe The Holy Mountain Eau de Parfum is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that most voters place in autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest it for evenings and leisure time, and very few pick it for summer. More voters find it masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine. The scent is dominated by woody and smoky tones. Balsam fir, aged wood and gaiac wood build the woody side, while pine smoke and Lapsang Souchong tea carry the smoke. Labdanum and frankincense add a resinous warmth, with green and earthy shades sitting in the background.

Vétiver

7.1

Fragonard

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Fragonard Vétiver is a fresh, green woody scent for anyone, though most voters read it as masculine. Strength and longevity are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. It has a classic feel. Grapefruit and neroli open it brightly, while frankincense and elemi resin add a resinous depth. At the heart, vetiver, leather and balsam fir build an earthy, green woodiness; cedarwood, benzoin and musk soften the base. Olfactive Studio Autoportrait and Roberto Ugolini Oxford have a close profile.

Snoqualmie

7.7

Pineward · 2024

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Pineward Snoqualmie is a unisex fragrance that fits best in fall and spring, with a fresh, green, woody forest character. The notes read as a single whole: balsam fir, Douglas fir, larch and tamarack build a cool, conifer-like freshness, while Virginia cedar and sandarac settle it onto a resinous, earthy base. Fresh and green accords lead, and a spicy touch keeps the woodiness lively rather than heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling a room. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind. Leisure is the most chosen occasion, followed by evening, night out and business. It leans slightly masculine, though a good share of voters find it feminine.

Ligno

7.1

Jeroboam · 2019

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Jeroboam Ligno is a unisex scent that opens with saffron, sage and bergamot and settles into patchouli, tonka bean and musk, with a green, spicy character on a woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean towards fall, winter and spring over summer, and pick evening, leisure and night out most often. Over half of voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. The top notes pair saffron and sage with bergamot for a green, spicy start. In the heart, ambergris, rose, balsam fir and cistus add a resinous, smoky depth. The base brings earthy patchouli, with tonka bean and musk adding a sweet warmth. Leathery and animal tones stay in the background. Molinard Cuir and Jeroboam Miksado have a close profile.

No̱ 8 (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Fischersund · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Fischersund No̱ 8 Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and easygoing daytime wear, with a fresh, citrusy and green character. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't pull firmly in either direction, and many also call it modern. The notes read as one whole: bergamot and grapefruit, birch leaf, balsam fir and Sitka spruce build a fresh, green, resinous base. Honey, amber and orange cake sweeten it slightly, while fresh laundry leaves a clean trace. Fzotic Five Squared and Mancera Kumkat Wood have a close profile.

Sleepy Hollow

8.6

Folkwinds · 2024

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Folkwinds Sleepy Hollow opens with apple brandy, spices and patchouli and deepens into oakmoss and oud, a green, spicy unisex scent that has been discontinued. The opening holds apple brandy, spices, night-blooming jasmine and patchouli. In the heart, musk wool, oakmoss, leaves and balsam fir come forward. The base settles into oud, styrax, beeswax and hay. Green, fruity, sweet and resinous accords meet in an earthy chypre character. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions. More voters read it as masculine, though some call it feminine. Serge Lutens Chypre rouge and Molinard Chypre d'Orient have a close profile.

Lavender & Wool

7.6

Linda Landenberg · 2017

Floral · Green · Sweet

Linda Landenberg Lavender & Wool is a unisex scent that voters place mostly in fall and winter, softening lavender with milk and chocolate. Lavender appears in three forms here: Provençal lavender, French lavender and lavender absolute. Cardamom, cumin and black pepper add a spicy warmth, while balsam fir, Virginia cedar and patchouli build a green, earthy base. Milk and chocolate pull the scent toward creamy sweetness, and clary sage rounds out the fougère feel. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Fall and winter lead, with spring not far behind. It suits leisure time, evenings and daytime wear. Opinion is split on whether it reads masculine or feminine.

Palladium

8.6

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Floral · Green · Spicy

Palladium by Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur is a dense, smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. It opens with Amalfi bergamot and lemon brightening the start, but Arabian myrrh, Turkish galbanum and Indian pink pepper soon take over, giving a green, spicy, resinous character. In the heart, Borneo oud, patchouli, English leather and American tobacco push the floral side into the background. The base of Russian birch tar, Indian oud and civet absolute settles into a smoky, animal, earthy finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall; it leans towards evening and leisure wear, with night-out use also common. The character tilts a little masculine but reads as unisex. Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Outback and Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex have a close profile.