The Perfume Library

Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Byredo · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Bal d'Afrique Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often, and the largest share of voters reads it as feminine, followed by modern. It opens with neroli, lemon and bergamot for a citrus freshness, while tagetes and buchu lean it slightly green and floral. The heart of jasmine, violet and cyclamen is floral with a light sweetness. Atlas cedar, vetiver, musk and amber leave a woody, creamy warmth underneath.

A Midsummer Dream

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus over a floral, green heart and dries down between sweet and woody. It opens with lemon, bergamot, mandarin orange and grapefruit, with aldehydes sharpening the sparkle. In the heart, cyclamen, orange blossom and May rose lead while geranium adds a green edge. The base of vanilla, cedarwood and vetiver sweetens the scent and settles it on a woody footing, with pink pepper adding a light touch of spice. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead, with evening and business close behind. Voters read it as mostly masculine, though it stays unisex in spirit. Roja Parfums Madison pour Homme and The Dua Brand Enchantment have a close profile.

Muschio Bianco / White Musk

7.2

Tesori d'Oriente

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Tesori d'Oriente Muschio Bianco / White Musk is a fresh, powdery and sweet floral built around ylang-ylang, rose and white musk, and it is unisex. It opens with lily of the valley and ylang-ylang, then keeps its floral line in the heart with jasmine, freesia, cyclamen and clove. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and white musk leave it creamy and softly sweet. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters more often read it as feminine.

Lillipur

7.6

Tiziana Terenzi · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tiziana Terenzi Lillipur is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with lemon and star anise over Omani frankincense and Roman wormwood, a spicy, resinous start. The heart brings Ceylonese cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, thyme and galbanum forward. It dries down to patchouli, benzoin and amber on a sweet, earthy, smoky base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions; summer is the least chosen season. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads fairly evenly between the two. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Atelier des Ors Larmes du Désert have a close profile.

Eau de Memo

8.0

Memo Paris · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Memo Paris Eau de Memo is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with coriander, mandarin orange and bergamot, a bright citrus start. In the heart, cyclamen, Egyptian jasmine absolute and green tea add a soft floral and green note, while orris concrete, musk and leather leave a spicy, lightly leathery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. It suits leisure, work and daily wear, and votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Washington Tremlett Hampstead Water and Maison de L'Asie Nanyang have a close profile.

Blockade

8.2

Mind Games · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Mind Games Blockade is a unisex fragrance that opens with bergamot and ginger, turns fruity-green with mango and tomato leaf, and settles on suede and oud. The top is Calabrian bergamot, ginger and Madagascan pink pepper, with mango skin and tomato leaf adding a fruity, green edge. In the heart, star anise and lavender bring a spicy coolness, softened by mango blossom and cyclamen. The base of suede, oud, Ambrostar and patchouli is woody and slightly sweet. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It leans towards spring and summer, with winter the least chosen, and suits daily wear and leisure, with business close behind. Voters tend to read it as masculine and modern. Atelier Cologne Vétiver Fatal and M. Micallef DesirToxic have a close profile.

Missing Person (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Phlur · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Phlur Missing Person Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent where musk, neroli and sandalwood come together as a soft, clean floral, leaning towards everyday wear. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light scent. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. It suits daily and leisure wear best, and it also fits the office. Voters tend to read it as feminine and modern. It opens with musk, bergamot and jasmine, while cyclamen, neroli and orange blossom add a floral softness in the heart. The base settles into Australian sandalwood, blond woods and white musk. The overall impression is fresh, sweet and powdery, with a creamy woodiness in the background. Les Eaux Primordiales Mimosa and Jōvan Musk for Women have a close profile.

One Umbrella for Two

7.7

Floraïku · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Floraïku One Umbrella for Two is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that suits fall and spring days. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead. Votes lean towards a feminine character, though modern and masculine votes are also present. It opens with French blackcurrant absolute and puffed rice, fruity and gourmand. Cyclamen and genmaicha add a soft floral heart, and vanilla, cedarwood, woody notes and musk leave a creamy, powdery finish.

Capri Forget Me Not (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Carthusia · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Carthusia Capri Forget Me Not Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against a green, floral backdrop, leaning towards spring and summer and relaxed daily wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it makes itself felt without filling the room. Feminine votes lead on character, though masculine votes are not far behind. It opens with lemon, lime, orange and mandarin orange in a bright citrus burst. The heart turns fresh and green with mint, eucalyptus and buchu, softened by fig and violet. The base brings floral and fruity sweetness through jasmine, hyacinth and peach, with vanilla wrapped around it.

Eau de Lierre

7.3

Diptyque · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Diptyque Eau de Lierre is a fresh, green unisex scent built around pink pepper, galbanum, Brazilian rosewood and cyclamen. The green accord leads: galbanum gives a sharp, juicy leaf note, and pink pepper adds a light flick of spice. Cyclamen keeps the floral side soft, while Brazilian rosewood sets a woody, earthy ground beneath it, so the scent stays cool and natural throughout. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it sits close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, which fits its unisex character.

Iperborea

7.3

Lorenzo Villoresi · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lorenzo Villoresi Iperborea is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and suits daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daytime, leisure and office use lead the occasions. About half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with peach, mandarin orange and orange for a citrusy, fruity freshness, softened by green notes and lily of the valley. Magnolia and mimosa bring the floral heart forward. In the base, jasmine, orange blossom and musk dry down towards a powdery, creamy softness, with aromatic woods giving a light woody backdrop.

Rain [Reserve Blend] (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Clean · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Clean Rain [Reserve Blend] Eau de Parfum is a fresh, rain-washed unisex scent that opens on water lily, cucumber and bergamot and leans towards spring and summer days. The top notes of water lily, cucumber and bergamot give a crisp, citrusy, aquatic start. In the heart, cyclamen, white blossoms and lily of the valley add a soft floral touch. Haitian vetiver, musk and patchouli leave a woody, green base underneath. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most named occasions. It reads slightly more feminine than masculine, though many voters call it masculine. Agua de Baleares Formentera Mujer and Monotheme Tropical Bamboo have a close profile.

Dubai - Bahar (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

The Spirit of Dubai · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Bahar Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that rests its fruity sweetness on a warm, woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen for daily wear, leisure and the office. Masculine gets the most character votes, followed by modern and feminine. The top opens bright with mandarin orange, bergamot, grapefruit and pineapple. Rose, jasmine and sandalwood form the heart, and vanilla, amber and musk sweeten the dry-down. Nabeel Ocean and Nabeel Golden Beach have a close profile.

Tilleul (1995)

7.9

d'Orsay · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

d'Orsay Tilleul is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex scent, a light linden blossom for daytime in warm weather, though it has been discontinued. The top is angelica, lemon leaf and watermelon, which reads cool, green and faintly fruity. In the heart, linden blossom, cyclamen and more lemon leaf bring out the floral side. The base of beeswax, hay and acacia wood sweetens it a little and settles it on a woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though it wears as a unisex scent too. Close in profile are d'Orsay Tilleul Friction de Nuit and Detaille Paradisii.

Spongebob Squarepants - Patrick

9.6

Petite Beaute

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Petite Beaute Spongebob Squarepants - Patrick is a unisex scent that opens fresh and juicy with seagrass, freesia and apple. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, with the large majority of voters scoring them high. It reads as light and playful rather than tied to either gender. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing can be said about those. The top notes bring seagrass, freesia, marine notes, citrus notes and apple. In the heart, cyclamen, rose, peppermint and water lily add a floral coolness. The base of moss, sandalwood, vetiver and white musk settles into a soft, powdery, creamy footing. The accords lean fresh, aquatic, fruity and sweet.

Black Tulip

7.6

Shay & Blue · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Shay & Blue Black Tulip is a floral, gourmand unisex fragrance built around black tulip, plum and white chocolate. It opens with snowdrop and cyclamen, then moves into plum and black tulip for a fruity floral heart. Woods and white chocolate form the base, bringing a sweet, creamy, powdery softness, while woody and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Nearly half of voters find it feminine. Carner Tardes and Dior Hypnotic Poison have a close profile.

Musc Bleu

7.2

Il Profvmo · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Il Profvmo Musc Bleu is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that sets the brightness of neroli against a floral heart of ylang-ylang and cyclamen. Neroli leads, then ylang-ylang, black geranium and cyclamen build a floral heart. Indian sandalwood softens the base. The overall feel is fresh and floral, with some sweetness, a powdery texture and a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen settings. Though unisex, most votes read it as feminine. Jil Sander Style Pastels Blush Pink and Montale White Musk (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Aoud Extraordinaire

7.0

Roja Parfums · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums Aoud Extraordinaire is a sweet, fruity and floral unisex scent, with grapefruit, apple and pear on top and oud and vanilla settling underneath. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters point to spring and fall, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Voters read it as feminine more often than anything else, followed by modern and masculine. The top notes of grapefruit, apple, pear and peach bring a fruity brightness. In the heart, red rose, jasmine and orange blossom add a soft floral layer. The base turns woody, creamy and warm with oud, leather, vanilla and amber, while cotton candy and toffee push the sweetness further.

Verdigris

7.4

Kinetic Perfumes · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kinetic Perfumes Verdigris is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with orange, lime and bergamot in a bright citrus layer, softened a little by jasmine. In the heart, calone brings an aquatic coolness, nutmeg and coriander add spice, and rose and violet lend a floral touch. The base rests on a green, woody ground of oakmoss, patchouli and cedar, smoothed by musk and ambergris. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, while some call it modern. Acqua di Giò pour Homme and CK One have a close profile.

Hanuman

8.7

Boadicea the Victorious · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Boadicea the Victorious Hanuman is a unisex scent that pairs a bright opening of blackcurrant, bergamot and lemon with the soft woodiness of cedar and sandalwood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, though it can also be worn at night. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it sits evenly between the two. The top notes of blackcurrant, bergamot, lemon and Sicilian blood orange open fresh, fruity and citrusy. In the heart, cyclamen, osmanthus, magnolia and neroli add a soft floral note. In the base, cedar, amber, sandalwood, vetiver and musk settle it onto a sweet, creamy, woody footing.

Tilleul Friction de Nuit

7.7

d'Orsay · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

d'Orsay Tilleul Friction de Nuit is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon leaf, angelica and lemon water, giving a citrusy, green freshness. At the heart, linden blossom and cyclamen bring out the floral side. In the base, black locust, mint, vervain and hay sweeten it slightly and leave a powdery, spicy, woody trail. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. More voters call it feminine, though it reads as unisex. d'Orsay Tilleul and Acca Kappa Tilia Cordata have a close profile.

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.

Sakura

7.4

Ormonde Jayne · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ormonde Jayne Sakura is a unisex scent that sets cherry blossom, rose and freesia against fresh citrus and green notes, with a light sweet, powdery finish. Most voters recommend spring and summer, while few pick winter. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters call it feminine. The top gathers bergamot, lime, mandarin orange, coriander seed and pink pepper. In the heart, cherry blossom, rose, freesia and osmanthus form a floral garden. Musk, sandalwood and vanilla in the base soften it into a creamy warmth.

Vanilla Oud

8.2

Vertus · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Vertus Vanilla Oud is a unisex fragrance whose sweet, gourmand character sits on a spicy, woody oriental base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. More voters call it masculine, but a fair share see it as feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with bergamot, rhubarb, saffron and apple. The heart carries amber, oud, rose and jasmine. In the base, vanilla, caramel and tonka bean sweeten it, while sandalwood and cedar add a woody depth. The sweetness is softened by a creamy warmth. Tom Ford Noir Extreme and Joop! Le Bain have a close profile.