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.

Eau de Soleil Blanc

8.1

Tom Ford · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ninfeo Mio

7.5

Goutal · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Goutal Ninfeo Mio is a unisex scent that sets the fresh citrus of Sicilian lemon, citron and bitter orange against green fig. It opens with three citrus notes that feel bright rather than sharp. In the heart, green fig and galbanum add a fruity, green side. Lemon tree wood and mastic in the base leave a dry, spicy and woody edge as the scent settles. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a light trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is rarely chosen. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, which puts it somewhere in between. Goutal Eau d'Hadrien and Sospiro Basso have a close profile.

Eau d'Hadrien (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Goutal · 1981

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Goutal Eau d'Hadrien Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green citrus scent, unisex and closer to daytime wear. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot, citron and Sicilian lemon; in the heart, Italian green mandarin orange and juniper berry push that brightness towards green and spice. The base of musk, ylang-ylang and cypress holds it on a lightly floral, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daytime, leisure and office wear best. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly even. Hermès Un Jardin en Méditerranée and Eau d'Italie Jardin du Poète have a close profile.

Safran Colognisé

8.0

Nishane · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nishane Safran Colognisé is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus and fruit with the spicy warmth of saffron and pink pepper, leaning towards spring and summer days and everyday wear. It opens with passion fruit, citron and pink grapefruit, which give a sparkling, fruity freshness. At the heart, saffron, pink pepper and magnolia turn it floral and spicy. Ambergris, musk and leather in the base soften the sweetness with a leathery depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it suits leisure, daytime and business settings. Character votes lean masculine, though it works as a unisex scent.

Clémentine California

7.3

Atelier Cologne · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Atelier Cologne Clémentine California is a fresh, green citrus scent, led by Italian clementine and citron with mint adding a cool edge. The citrus turns sweet and fruity, while mint and juniper berry give it a lightly spicy, airy side. Provençal cypress and Haitian vetiver sit behind as a woody frame without weighing it down. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. It is unisex, with feminine and masculine votes almost level. Caron L'Anarchiste and Atelier Cologne Vétiver Fatal have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Vétiver d'Hiver / Vétiver Babylone

8.0

Giorgio Armani · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Vétiver d'Hiver / Vétiver Babylone is a fresh, green unisex scent in which citrus and spice meet on a base of vetiver. Despite the name, it isn't a winter perfume: most voters pick summer and spring, while autumn and winter trail far behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office are the occasions it is most often matched with. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though a good number call it feminine. Bergamot, citron and mandarin orange give the opening a bright, fruity citrus lift. Green cardamom, coriander and pink pepper add spice in the heart. Vetiver, patchouli and aniseed lay a woody, earthy base underneath. The result is fresh, green and lightly spicy. Cartier Déclaration Cologne and Adolfo Dominguez Agua Fresca have a close profile.

Nuit Étoilée (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Goutal · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Goutal Nuit Étoilée Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets bright citrus against resinous, woody notes of fir and pine; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and fresh with orange, citron and peppermint. In the heart, Siberian stone pine and fir balsam take over, pulling the scent towards a green, resinous feel. Everlasting flower and angelica leave a soft, sweet and lightly spicy base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Votes for feminine and masculine sit fairly close, so it reads somewhere in between. Goutal Nuit Étoilée Eau de Parfum and Xerjoff Kobe have a close profile.

Britannia (2016)

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums Britannia is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against a floral, sweet and spicy body; it has been discontinued. It opens with a fresh bunch of mandarin orange, tangerine, bergamot and citron. In the heart, May rose, jasmine, violet and peach bring a soft floral-fruity layer. The base turns sweet and spicy with vanilla, cocoa, cinnamon and clove, while sandalwood, musk and ambergris keep it on a powdery, creamy ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets votes for office and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, with a good share calling it classic. Roja Parfums Danger and Roja Parfums Love have a close profile.

Cedro di Taormina

7.6

Acqua di Parma · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Cedro di Taormina is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn and winter far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings it suits best. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read it as leaning masculine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with citron, petitgrain and basil, giving a fresh, green citrus start. Lavender and black pepper in the heart add a spicy edge. In the base, Virginia cedar brings a woody line, softened by Haitian vetiver and labdanum. Burberry The Beat for Men (Eau de Toilette) and Clive Christian 1872 Basil have a close profile.

Sicilian Leather

7.8

Memo Paris · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Memo Paris Sicilian Leather is a woody, leathery unisex scent that sets a fresh opening of cardamom, citron and bergamot over gaiac wood and white leather. It opens with cardamom, citron, bitter orange, Italian bergamot and coriander seed, a fresh, spicy citrus start. Violet leaf and fir balsam bring a green note to the heart. The base is led by gaiac wood, Atlas cedar, patchouli and white leather, and it dries down woody and leathery. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well back. It is chosen for leisure, nights out and evenings, and most voters read it as somewhat masculine. Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa and Bond No. 9 Brooklyn 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.

Tangerina

8.0

Gritti · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Gritti Tangerina is a fresh unisex citrus scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, everyday moments. Most voters pick it for summer and spring, and it is put forward for leisure, daytime and office wear. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays present without filling the room. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits somewhere in between. It opens with Italian mandarin orange, its leaf and zest, plus citron and lemon, giving a bright, green citrus. Coriander, jasmine and ginger in the heart add a light spicy edge, and caramel, ambergris and musk in the base soften it and add a gentle sweetness.

Essence de Blanc

7.9

French Avenue

Fresh · Citrus · Green

French Avenue Essence de Blanc is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with a green, woody backdrop and a touch of spice. The top is Calabrian bergamot, citron and Sicilian orange, a sparkling citrus opening. In the heart, Ceylonese cinnamon and Nigerian ginger add spice while Tunisian neroli softens it. The base of gaiac wood, ambroxan, Chinese black tea and frankincense settles into a fresh, woody, slightly creamy dry-down. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Riiffs Celesto Turquoise and Bujairami Hectic have a close profile.

Sex Sea

8.0

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Sex Sea is a fresh unisex scent that sets citrus and sea air against a green, lightly sweet backdrop. It opens with pink grapefruit, yuzu, bergamot and mandarin orange, while mint and pink pepper add coolness and a touch of spice. In the heart, ozone, marine notes and fig come forward, framed by green, woody cedarwood and oakmoss. The base settles into patchouli, salt and algae, leaving a salty, earthy trail. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with evening and business also getting votes. It leans slightly masculine in the voting, though a fair share call it feminine. Jul et Mad Aqua Sextius and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Artik Sea have a close profile.

2 Wood

7.7

Dsquared² · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Synthetic

Dsquared² 2 Wood is a fresh, citrusy and woody unisex fragrance built around citron, pink pepper and silver fir. It opens with citron, Primofiore lemon and pink pepper, a fresh, slightly spicy citrus start. The heart brings silver fir, Nootka cypress and Haitian vetiver, giving it a woody frame. The base of musk, vulcanolide and vegetal amber settles into a creamy, soft finish, with a faintly synthetic sheen in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with few choosing winter. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and reads more masculine and modern than feminine. Dior Dior Homme (2020) (Eau de Toilette) and Juliette Has A Gun Ex Vetiver have a close profile.

A London Dandy / The Dandy

7.4

Penhaligon's · 2024

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Penhaligon's A London Dandy / The Dandy is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings, opening with citrus and settling into a smoky, woody base. The top is raspberry, bergamot and citron, which gives a fruity, sweet brightness. In the heart, oak wood, cedarwood and whisky lead, pushing the scent towards a spicy, gourmand side. Clearwood™, Ambrox and patchouli in the base firm up the woody, smoky structure. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for its character lean masculine and classic. Mugler A*Men Pure Malt and Nishane Hacivat have a close profile.

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.

FM The Perfume

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums FM The Perfume opens with bergamot, lemon and citron and settles into a warm, floral-spicy unisex scent built on amber, labdanum and sandalwood. The citrus top gives way to May rose, Grasse jasmine and orange blossom, softened by peach. The base adds vanilla, oakmoss, castoreum and frankincense, giving a sweet, powdery, smoky and leathery depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters find it masculine than feminine.

Pegaso

7.0

Etro · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Etro Pegaso is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, easy to wear through the day and at the office. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. It opens with citron, bergamot and neroli for a bright start. Pepper, iris and basil bring a green, spicy heart. In the base, cedarwood, cistus and benzoin settle it into a soft, woody finish. Courrèges Colognes Imaginaires - 2060 Cedar Pulp and Givenchy Eau de Givenchy (2018) have a close profile.

Perseveranza

6.3

Xerjoff · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Xerjoff Perseveranza is a unisex scent that pairs a citrusy, green freshness with a spicy, woody backbone. It opens with pimento, citron and ginger, a bright, lively start with a faint fruity edge. In the heart, vetiver, elemi resin and clove pull that freshness towards something earthier and spicier. At the base, cistus, styrax and tonka bean soften everything and add a resinous warmth. Most voters recommend it for spring, fall and summer, with winter a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though evening and office use also get votes. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, and many call it modern. Those after a close profile could also look at The Dua Brand Spirit of Perseverance and Sospiro Mezzo.

Swan Princess

7.6

The Vagabond Prince · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Vagabond Prince Swan Princess is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and easy daytime wear. It opens with citron and bergamot, lifted by the green tones of violet leaf absolute and cyclamen. The heart brings white freesia, mimosa, Moroccan rose absolute and violet, giving a powdery, creamy floral feel. Musk, heliotrope, moss and cedarwood soften the base and leave it lightly woody. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick spring, with autumn and winter not far behind. It sits closest to daily, leisure and business wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Fragonard Mimosa and Sospiro Pasticcio have a close profile.

Paradis Perdu

7.2

Frapin · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Frapin Paradis Perdu is a fresh, woody unisex scent that sets bright citrus against a green, earthy backdrop. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and grapefruit in a sharp citrus layer. In the heart, galbanum, basil and vine bring out the green side, while elemi resin adds a faint resinous touch. In the base, vetiver, labdanum and moss pull the scent toward something woody, earthy and slightly smoky. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter far less favoured. It leans toward leisure, daily wear and the office. On character, masculine edges ahead, with feminine close behind. Tom Ford Italian Cypress and Olfactive Studio Autoportrait have a close profile.