The Perfume Library

62 perfumes

Oxford

Roberto Ugolini · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Roberto Ugolini Oxford is a unisex scent that sets a bright citrus freshness against a green, spicy thread on a woody base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest autumn and spring, though winter and summer have their share. It leans towards office and daily wear and sits easily in leisure hours too. Half of those who voted call it masculine, and a good number find it classic. It opens with grapefruit and orange, and the heart holds geranium leaf with pepper and pink pepper. In the base, sandalwood, vetiver and patchouli form a woody, earthy floor, while styrax and vanilla soften it with a resinous sweetness and cedarwood adds dryness. Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and New Brand Volcano have a close profile.

Spring in Bome

7.9

Hima Jomo · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hima Jomo Spring in Bome is a fresh, green unisex scent that balances floral and earthy sides, and it suits spring and summer days. It opens with galbanum, tarragon, mastic and Himalayan hedychium, a green and slightly spicy freshness. In the heart, iris, peach blossom, tuberose and geranium leaf soften that freshness with a floral touch. The base of vetiver, papyrus, spikenard and moss settles it onto a resinous, earthy footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly even, which fits a scent open to both.

2 - Citrus, Wood, Suede Leather

7.4

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions 2 - Citrus, Wood, Suede Leather is a unisex scent that pairs fresh citrus with a leathery, woody sweetness. Lemon and Calabrian bergamot open brightly, and in the heart geranium leaf, rose and blossoms lay a soft floral layer over the citrus. The base builds a woody, leathery ground from suede, sandalwood and patchouli, while vanilla, tonka bean and benzoin sweeten it into something creamy and powdery. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter has a fair share too. Leisure, evening and business wear are favoured about equally; most voters read it as masculine, with a smaller group finding it feminine. Parfums de Marly Darley and Mazzolari Hartley have a close profile.

Brooklyn

7.4

Bond No. 9 · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bond No. 9 Brooklyn is a unisex scent that pairs fresh, green citrus with a woody, leathery base, with a restrained character suited to everyday wear. It opens with cardamom and grapefruit, a spicy freshness. In the heart, juniper berry, geranium leaf and cypress wood add a green, dry feel. Cedarwood, gaiac wood and leather dominate the base, and the scent settles into a woody, leathery line. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as masculine. Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa and Molton Brown Re-Charge Black Pepper share a close profile.

Allegro con Brio

7.4

Calé Fragranze d'Autore · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Green

Calé Fragranze d'Autore Allegro con Brio is a unisex scent that opens with mugwort, geranium leaf and clary sage in a fresh, green way, then moves into a spicy floral heart of clove, coriander and rose. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and work are its most chosen settings. It reads more feminine than masculine to most voters. The top is green and fresh, led by mugwort and geranium leaf. Clove and coriander add spice in the heart, while lily of the valley and rose bring a soft floral touch. Tonka bean, patchouli and musk make the base sweet, woody and powdery.

Series 7: Sweet - Nomad Tea

7.4

Comme des Garçons · 2005

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Comme des Garçons Series 7: Sweet - Nomad Tea is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green tea character against a lightly sweet, smoky base. The top notes of artemisia and corn mint open cool and herbal. In the heart, green tea and geranium leaf carry the greenery forward. The base of sugar, smoky notes and woody notes softens it; the gourmand and spicy sides stay in the background, and the sweetness never takes over. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters link it most with spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though a fair share also see it working at the office. Masculine and feminine votes come out level. Perfumes with a close profile include Saint d'Ici Une Mandarine pour Mon Homme and Keiko Mecheri Paname.

Sorrel & Lemon Thyme

8.0

Jo Malone · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Jo Malone Sorrel & Lemon Thyme is a fresh, lightly spicy unisex scent that pairs citrus with herbal green; it has been discontinued. Lemon, petitgrain and bitter orange give it a cool, sharp citrus opening. Towards the heart, lemon thyme, rosemary and sorrel come forward and the scent turns herbal and green. In the base, moss and geranium leaf carry that greenness on in an earthy way. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and doesn't overwhelm. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, work and daily wear. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it reads as genuinely in between. Emerald Thyme and Verveine (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Fiore di Portofino

7.6

Moresque · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Moresque Fiore di Portofino is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards summer and spring days. It opens bright and green with basil, neroli, Italian lemon and Sicilian orange. The heart softens into geranium leaf, Florentine iris and mimosa, and the base of Haitian vetiver, musk and amber settles it onto a creamy, warm footing. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate. Most pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads somewhat more feminine than masculine to voters, though both camps are represented. Jo Malone Basil & Neroli (Cologne) and Diptyque Citronnelle & Géranium have a close profile.

The Aoud

7.4

Mancera · 2011

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Mancera The Aoud is a unisex scent where oud, leather and cedar form a smoky, resinous core, lifted by spice and rose. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens with white pepper, cinnamon and clove, their warm spice eased by bergamot. Rose, saffron and geranium leaf give the heart a floral softness. The base rests on oud, leather, cedar and sandalwood, smoky and woody, with white musk smoothing it.

2 - Agua Geranium

7.2

Claus Porto · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Claus Porto 2 - Agua Geranium is a fresh, green unisex fougère, with citrus brightness, geranium leaf and earthy woods that suit easy everyday wear. Longevity and projection are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well back. It is chosen mainly for daily, leisure and business wear. Most voters read it as masculine or classic. It opens with bergamot, lavender and angelica root, a bright start. In the heart, rose, geranium leaf and clove add a floral and spicy side. The base of moss, patchouli and vetiver sets an earthy, woody ground, softened by tonka bean and musk. Etro New Tradition and Gravel American Dream have a close profile.

Aethereus

7.0

Bois 1920 · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bois 1920 Aethereus is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, setting citrus and flowers on a sweet vanilla base; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, lemon and bergamot for citrus freshness, while coconut sorbet and bamboo add a green, fruity lightness. The heart brings tuberose, ylang-ylang and white rose, soft and floral. In the base, tonka bean, vanilla and cedarwood sweeten the scent and leave a woody, slightly powdery trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and evening wear leading. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Slightly more voters call it feminine than masculine, though both groups are sizeable, so it sits between the two. Ulrich Lang Anvers 2 and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia have a close profile.

Aoud Sandroses

8.1

Mancera

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mancera Aoud Sandroses is a unisex scent that sets a spicy, floral and leathery character on a woody base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, with most voters giving each a high mark, though the number of votes is small. Think of it as a rich, full-bodied perfume that leaves a clear trail. Its unisex profile suits both men and women. It opens with chili and saffron, which give a warm, spicy start. In the heart, jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang form a floral layer, while patchouli and geranium leaf add an earthy, slightly green edge. The base of musk, leathery notes, oakmoss and sandalwood settles the scent into something woody, powdery and faintly smoky.

Teeb / تيب

6.5

Blend Oud · 2013

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Blend Oud Teeb is a unisex scent where mint, green apple and lavender lead, settling onto a woody, earthy base of moss, vetiver and pine needle. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters place it in leisure and business settings, and it suits daily wear too. Its fresh, aquatic side also finds a place in evenings and nights out. Being unisex, it reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine. It opens with mint, green apple and lavender, cool and green. In the heart, geranium leaf, clary sage and clove add a spicy edge. In the base, moss, vetiver, pine needle and patchouli carry it toward a woody, resinous and earthy finish.

Granverde

7.7

Venetian Master Perfumer

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Venetian Master Perfumer Granverde is a unisex fougère that pairs a fresh opening of lemon and bergamot with a green heart of thyme, basil and sage. Lemon, bergamot, geranium leaf and Siberian stone pine give it a cool, citrusy, green start. In the heart, thyme, basil, sage, coriander and lavender add an herbal, spicy character. Patchouli, sandalwood, vetiver and black pepper settle it onto a dry, woody base, with a slightly fruity touch showing through along the way. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and business, while sport, night out and evening come lower. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine, which fits its unisex profile. Azzaro pour Homme L'Eau and Creed Bois du Portugal have a close profile.

Lhasa Rose 1924

8.0

Hima Jomo · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hima Jomo Lhasa Rose 1924 is a unisex perfume that sets rose in a fresh, green and smoky frame, reading cooler and drier than a classic rose scent. It opens with bergamot, pink pepper and geranium leaf, a citrusy, spicy and green freshness. In the heart, Tibetian incense, Rosa centifolia and damask rose take the lead, softened by ambergris. The base of Indian sandalwood, musk and oud settles it onto a woody, resinous floor. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Votes are few, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits wearers of any gender, especially those who want rose without heavy sweetness.

Become

6.9

Argentum

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Argentum Become is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent built around Italian bergamot, geranium leaf and Indian sandalwood. Bergamot brings a citrus lift and geranium leaf adds a green edge. Spices and rosewood pull it towards a dry, woody side, while Indian sandalwood and Indonesian patchouli give it an earthy base. The notes read as one blend rather than separate layers. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and summer, then fall, with winter chosen less often. Daily wear and leisure lead, and it is also considered fit for the office. Hermès Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Perfumer H Vetiver have a close profile.

Wild Thistle

7.9

Burberry · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Burberry Wild Thistle is a fresh, green and floral unisex fragrance that suits anyone who likes a clean, leafy scent. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without leaving a heavy trail. The number of ratings is small, so this is only a rough guide. Green leaves, geranium leaf and galbanum lead the scent, while floral notes soften the green and round it out. The overall impression is cool, fresh and natural. Avon Forest Lily and ānti Le Jardinier have a close profile.