The Perfume Library

Buongiorno

8.4

Acqua di Parma · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Buongiorno is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent built around spearmint, petitgrain and lemon. It opens with spearmint, basil and rosemary, a green, lightly spicy freshness brightened by lemon and petitgrain. Lavender and mandarin orange leaf soften the greenery in the heart, and white musk, amber and cedar leaf settle into a clean, faintly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It tilts slightly masculine but reads as unisex. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Bergamote Calabria and Xerjoff Torino21 have a close profile.

Arso

8.1

Profumum Roma · 2010

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Profumum Roma Arso is a green, smoky unisex scent built around leather, pine resin, frankincense and cedar leaf, suited to evenings in the cooler months. It reads as a single whole: a leathery, resinous backbone with the green, woody tones of cedar leaf alongside. Frankincense adds a smoky, spicy edge, while the sweet accord softens the firmness and an earthy depth stays in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and leisure the most mentioned uses, and summer rarely chosen. Most voters find it masculine. Bottega Veneta pour Homme Parfum and Atelier des Ors Cuir Sacré have a close profile.

Cuir Sacré

7.4

Atelier des Ors · 2015

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Atelier des Ors Cuir Sacré opens on cypress, cardamom and juniper berry and settles into vetiver, leather and cypriol, a fresh, smoky leather scent described as unisex. It starts with the green, spicy coolness of cypress, cardamom and juniper berry. In the heart, cedar leaf, saffron and frankincense build a resinous, woody base. At the bottom, vetiver, leather and cypriol leave an earthy, smoky, leathery trail. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and leisure wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. Memo Paris Irish Leather and Davidoff Wood Blend have a close profile.

Succus

7.5

Liquides Imaginaires · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Liquides Imaginaires Succus is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the workday; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and only a few choose winter. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and the character votes split evenly between masculine and feminine. The top notes include juniper, cedar leaf, rhubarb and mandarin orange, so it opens herbal and citrusy with a light sweetness. Black pepper and ginger add spice in the heart, and vetiver, Somalian frankincense and Texas cedar give it a woody base. A synthetic touch also runs through the accords.

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.

Orangea

7.5

Profumum Roma · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Profumum Roma Orangea is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, easy to wear for leisure, daytime and the office. Most voters pick spring and summer, while fall and winter trail well behind. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Voters split evenly between masculine and feminine. Bergamot and petitgrain give it a bright citrus feel, mint adds coolness, and cedar leaf brings a green, woody edge. Fresh, floral and green accords lead, with fruity and sweet touches kept light. Xerjoff Renaissance and Dior Escale à Parati have a close profile.

Un Air de Bretagne

7.3

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Artisan Parfumeur Un Air de Bretagne is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that leans towards summer and spring days. Neroli brings a bright, floral citrus edge, while algae absolute and cypress absolute add a green, sea-air freshness. Cedar leaf pulls it towards a spicy, woody line, and ambergris softens the whole. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It sits evenly between masculine and feminine. Roberto Capucci Lungomare and Creed Green Irish Tweed have a close profile.

Saltus

7.6

Liquides Imaginaires · 2015

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Liquides Imaginaires Saltus is a woody, green and resinous unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter, and it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits leisure time and evenings best. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Camphor and eucalyptus give it a cool, fresh edge. Cedar leaf adds green, sandalwood the woody body. Frankincense and styrax bring a resinous, slightly smoky depth, while animalic notes and tonka bean lay down a warm, earthy base.

Indigo Smoke

7.6

Arquiste · 2022

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Arquiste Indigo Smoke is a smoky, green and woody unisex scent built around Lapsang Souchong tea, pine tar and incense, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall, then winter, and evening and leisure wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Character votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with bergamot, bitter orange and vetiver alongside the smoky tea. In the heart, apricot and vanilla absolute sweeten it, while cassia and gaiac wood add spice and wood. The base of pine tar, incense and cedar leaf dries down smoky and resinous. Mancera Red Tobacco and Haute Fragrance Company Sword Dancer have a close profile.

Wild Desires

7.2

Birkholz

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Birkholz Wild Desires is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, citrusy start to a sweet, spicy and woody base. Citrus notes, green apple and bergamot give it a bright, fruity opening. In the heart, cinnamon, geranium and cedar leaf add a spicy warmth. As it settles, tonka bean, cedarwood and vanilla sweeten it and pull it towards a soft woodiness, with an aquatic edge lingering behind. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring, summer and fall, and for leisure, daily and business wear; fewer pick winter. Voters lean masculine on character, though it can also read as unisex. Birkholz Aqua Wissemara and Arabian Oud Ehsas Khas have a close profile.

Bois Sikar

7.0

Atelier des Ors · 2018

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Atelier des Ors Bois Sikar is a unisex scent where nutmeg, vetiver and frankincense build a woody, smoky frame. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. It reads closer to masculine, though many call it classic. The profile is spicy and woody. It opens with nutmeg, gaiac wood and precious woods, with vetiver, styrax and cedar leaf at the heart. The base of frankincense, tobacco absolute and cypriol adds resinous, earthy and leathery depth. Zara WO/02 Wood Street and Atelier des Ors Cuir Sacré have a close profile.

Luce

7.7

Meo Fusciuni · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Meo Fusciuni Luce is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent built around birch, leather and sandalwood. It opens with birch, leather and cedar leaf, a dry, smoky woodiness. In the heart, sandalwood, patchouli and tobacco add an earthy depth. The base of vanilla, benzoin and ambergris sweetens it and turns it resinous and oriental. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate. Most pick fall, then winter, with leisure and evening wear leading. More voters call it masculine, though a good share see it as feminine. Montale Fantastic Oud and M. Micallef Patchouli have a close profile.

Classic Myrrh

7.8

Von Eusersdorff · 2011

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Von Eusersdorff Classic Myrrh is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy and resinous character on a woody, smoky base, leaning towards autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Voters call it masculine more often than feminine, though the feminine share is sizeable. It opens with frankincense, cedar leaf and petitgrain; in the heart, sandalwood, violet and gaiac wood soften it. The base of cistus, patchouli and vetiver adds an earthy, smoky depth. Its profile is close to Profumum Roma Patchouly and Parfums de Marly Nisean.

Riviera Drive

7.5

Atelier des Ors · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Atelier des Ors Riviera Drive is a unisex fragrance that ties a fresh, green opening of marjoram, lemon and rosemary to the warm woodiness of cedar. It opens with marjoram, lemon and rosemary, so citrus and spicy greenery lead. In the heart, cedar leaf, patchouli and absinth pull that greenness in an earthy, faintly bitter direction. The base of cedarwood, musk and cashmeran settles it onto a soft woody floor. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. It leans slightly masculine, though many voters read it as feminine. Acqua di Parma Colonia C.L.U.B. and Roger & Gallet Jean Marie Farina Extra-Vieille (2012) have a close profile.

06 Amanu

7.3

Odin New York · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Odin New York 06 Amanu is a unisex perfume that links the green, citrusy opening of galbanum, blood orange and mastic to a floral-woody heart of cedar leaf and jasmine sambac. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office in equal measure. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a sizeable group finds it feminine. The opening pairs the sharp green of galbanum with the fruity freshness of blood orange, while mastic adds a resinous backdrop. In the heart, cedar leaf turns the green toward wood, and jasmine sambac and magnolia add soft floral notes. The base of moss, musk and amberwood settles into an earthy, warm woodiness.

Salvia

7.6

Olfactive Pharmacy · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Olfactive Pharmacy Salvia is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex scent that sets the brightness of sage on a woody base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: present without being loud, and not quick to vanish. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure, office and daily wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it sits comfortably between the two. The top opens bright with green notes, maté absolute, mandarin orange and bergamot. Lily of the valley, sage, clary sage and cedar leaf carry the greenery through the heart. In the base, tonka bean, cedarwood, musk and ambergris soften it into a woody, faintly sweet finish with a light spicy edge.

Cannabis Patchouli

6.9

Dries Van Noten · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dries Van Noten Cannabis Patchouli is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening against an earthy, woody body. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer not far behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and it also works for the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. It opens with bergamot and cedar leaf, then moves into a heart of cannabis, clary sage and patchouli. Citrus and green notes pick up a spicy, resinous edge. Haitian vetiver and musk settle it on a woody, earthy base.

Betula

7.3

Olfactive Pharmacy · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Olfactive Pharmacy Betula is a fresh, woody unisex scent that opens with green notes, bergamot and birch leaf, then moves into cedar leaf and vetiver. It opens cool and citrusy, with green notes, bergamot, birch leaf and citron. The heart adds a soft floral touch through cedar leaf, water jasmine, rose and oak wood absolute. The base is woody and slightly spicy, built on vetiver, birch tar and cedarwood, softened by musk and amber. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as a unisex scent too. Creed Royal Mayfair and Etro Via Verri have a close profile.

Harrods

7.6

Casamorati · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Casamorati Harrods is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green opening with a resinous, woody texture, sitting between citrus and a light sweetness. It opens with basil, rosemary and petitgrain, herbal and lively at first. In the heart, cypress, cedar leaf and orange blossom pull it toward a woody line, while myrrh, benzoin, frankincense and cypriol leave an earthy, spicy, slightly sweet resinous warmth underneath. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it is worn mainly for leisure, then evenings. Most voters read it as somewhat masculine, though it works as unisex. Its profile is close to Acqua di Parma Colonia Mirra and Fragonard Vétiver.

Topia

6.6

AtelierPMP - Perfume Mayr Plettenberg · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

AtelierPMP - Perfume Mayr Plettenberg Topia is a fresh, woody unisex scent that opens with blood orange, rhubarb and cedar leaf and settles onto vetiver and oak wood. Topia's longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick it for autumn and spring, with summer and winter less favoured. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and votes split closely between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't sit in one camp. The opening is citrus and green: bergamot, citron and blood orange with ginger and sage. The heart adds raspberry, cinnamon and frankincense for a fruity, spicy, resinous touch, while blond tobacco and maté bring a smoky edge. The base rests on vetiver, cedarwood, oak wood and musk.

Panasch

7.8

WienerBlut · 2012

Fresh · Green · Sweet

WienerBlut Panasch is a green, spicy unisex scent with a fresh, woody and slightly earthy character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer not far behind. It leans towards business and leisure wear, and while most voters read it as masculine, a fair number find it feminine. The top opens fresh and sharp with violet leaf, elemi resin, black pepper and pink pepper. The heart brings absinth, spruce balsam and vermouth, green and resinous. In the base, vetiver, tonka bean and patchouli dry down sweet and earthy. Kilian Fièvre Verte / L'Heure Verte and Anka Kuş Absinthe-Minded have a close profile.

Kingston Ferry

6.0

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Kingston Ferry is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, aquatic feel against a green, woody and faintly smoky ground. Firewood, driftwood and cedar leaf build the woody, resinous and smoky side. Seagrass carries the aquatic freshness, while heather and rhododendron bring a floral greenness; arbutus, blossoms and wild flowers round out the natural picture. The notes read as one whole. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It reads more masculine than feminine to most voters, though feminine votes are far from rare. Olympic Rainforest and Madrona have a close profile.

Rivages Noirs

6.4

Pierre Guillaume · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Pierre Guillaume Rivages Noirs is a fresh, spicy unisex fragrance in which ginger, cinnamon and saffron meet melon, leaning towards spring and summer and towards relaxed, everyday wear. The top is ginger, cinnamon, saffron, cardamom and melon, with the spices softened by the fruity freshness of the melon. Mediterranean cypress in the heart adds a green, aquatic note, and cedar leaf, vanilla and oakmoss in the base settle it into a woody, lightly sweet finish. Fresh, citrus and green accords lead, with a synthetic touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Voters read it as masculine more often than not, though it is classed as unisex. Aigner Clear Day for Men and Fragonard Valentin have a close profile.

Blow Up

7.4

Moth and Rabbit · 2015

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

Moth and Rabbit Blow Up is a unisex fragrance with a green, spicy and smoky character, its leathery, resinous side giving it a hard edge. It opens with paint, saffron and cardamom for a sharp, spicy start, while blackcurrant bud and absinth add a green edge. In the heart, Chinese cedar, cypriol, frankincense and myrrh build a woody, resinous base. The drydown leans on leather, labdanum, birch and amber, with civet absolute adding an animal weight. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters suggest fall, spring and winter, and leisure, evening and night out are the favoured occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine, though many voters see it as feminine. Olfattology Olifant and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.