The Perfume Library

Freefall - Etruscan Water

8.0

Francesca Bianchi · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Francesca Bianchi Freefall - Etruscan Water is a fresh, green chypre in which bergamot, grapefruit and green mandarin meet oakmoss and vetiver. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it suits evenings and leisure time. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though it is a unisex fragrance. The citrus notes give it a bright start, petitgrain and basil push the green side, and jasmine and orris root add a soft floral touch. Caraway brings spice, while labdanum and ambergris lend a resinous, animal depth. Oakmoss and vetiver keep it on an earthy, woody base.

From the Garden

7.2

Maison Margiela · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Margiela From the Garden is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither dominates the room nor vanishes quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear are the occasions it leans towards. It doesn't read as purely feminine or masculine, and has a modern feel. Green mandarin orange, grapefruit and blackcurrant open fresh and fruity. The heart brings tomato leaf greenery, Bourbon geranium and rose. Indonesian patchouli, white musk and crystallised moss give the base an earthy footing. Prada Infusion de Rhubarbe and Jo Malone English Oak & Redcurrant have a close profile.

Tulua

7.6

Kinetic Perfumes · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kinetic Perfumes Tulua is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh with Amalfi lemon, green mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot, then carries milk ice cream and jasmine at its heart. Tulua lasts well and projects moderately, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen mainly for leisure and daily wear. Masculine and modern votes are tied, with feminine close behind, which fits its unisex build. The citrus leads at first, then milk ice cream and amber add a creamy, sweet softness while jasmine and magnolia carry the floral side. In the base, cedar, vetiver and ambergris dry the sweetness down onto a clean, woody floor. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and slightly synthetic. Xerjoff Erba Pura and Xerjoff Erba Gold have a close profile.

I Am Trash – Les Fleurs du Déchet

7.0

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Etat Libre d'Orange I Am Trash – Les Fleurs du Déchet is a fresh, floral and fruity scent with a sweet, synthetic edge, suited to spring and summer and to everyday wear. It opens with bitter orange, apple and green mandarin orange, a bright, tart fruit note. In the heart, rose absolute and French strawberry bring out the floral and sweet side, while ISO-E-Super smooths it onto a soft, slightly synthetic base. Atlas cedar, Sandalore and Akigalawood® give the base a woody frame. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. It is unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Mugler Angel Nova and Dior Miss Dior Parfum have a close profile.

Freefall - Lost In Heaven

7.6

Francesca Bianchi · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Francesca Bianchi Freefall - Lost In Heaven is a unisex scent that sets a floral, spicy heart on a creamy, powdery, resinous base, and it suits evenings best. Jasmine, ylang-ylang and magnolia form the floral body, while cinnamon and cumin add a spicy warmth. Sandalwood, patchouli and tonka bean pull it towards a woody, sweet tone, and castoreum adds an animal depth. The overall impression is rich, powdery and oriental. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with evening and night-out wear leading and summer trailing. The feminine vote is slightly ahead, though the masculine vote is sizeable too. Dear Diary Desert Nights to Remember and Chanel Coco (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Oyédo

6.8

Diptyque · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Diptyque Oyédo is a fresh, green unisex scent for spring and summer days, pairing citrus with a light touch of sweet fruit and spice. In Oyédo, green mandarin orange and yuzu set up a bright, tart citrus feel. Raspberry sweetens it slightly, while thyme adds a green, spicy edge. The overall impression is clean and lively, balanced by a dry woody note. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it is mainly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the wearer without leaving a heavy trail. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly even, which fits its unisex character. Olfactive Studio Still Life and Jo Malone Yuzu Zest / Yuja have a close profile.

La Tosca (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Casamorati · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Casamorati La Tosca Eau de Parfum opens with Italian lemon and green mandarin orange, softened by rose, violet leaf and vanilla into a fresh, floral unisex scent. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter ahead of summer. It leans towards evening and leisure wear, and is also worn for nights out. Half of the voters read it as feminine, while others call it classic or modern. The opening is a bright citrus lift from lemon and green mandarin. At the heart, eucalyptus, Bulgarian rose and violet leaf add a floral, green touch. Musk, Bourbon vanilla, patchouli and amber sweeten the base and bring a powdery warmth, with fruity and spicy shades in the accords.

Osmanthus

7.5

Acqua di Parma · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Osmanthus is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Neroli and green mandarin orange give it a light, bright opening. In the heart, peony, ambrette and pink pepper add a soft floral note with a touch of spice. Osmanthus and patchouli lead the base; the fruity, sweet side is balanced by a creamy backdrop. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most. Feminine votes lead on character, though a good share call it masculine. Roger & Gallet Fleur d'Osmanthus and Huygens Les Roses have a close profile.

Les Nuits d'Hadrien

7.2

Goutal · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Goutal Les Nuits d'Hadrien is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with artemisia, Sicilian bergamot and green mandarin orange, a sharp, green freshness. In the heart, juniper, caraway, cypress and basil add a spicy, woody feel. In the base, patchouli, amber, musk and vanilla soften that coolness and sweeten it slightly. Longevity and sillage are rated weak. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily and business settings. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. Montana Montana Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Floris 1976 have a close profile.

Kologne Shield of Protection

7.8

Kilian · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Kilian Kologne Shield of Protection is a unisex scent built around bitter orange, mint and green mandarin orange, with a fresh, citrusy and green character. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and name leisure, daily wear and the office as the occasions it suits. On character, the masculine reading leads, though a fair number of voters find it feminine. The top opens bright with bitter orange, mint and green mandarin orange. Neroli and rosemary give the heart a soft, leafy turn. In the base, cedarwood, plant juice and cashmeran dry it down on a woody footing. Verites Santorini Sunset and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Freefall - Luxe Calme Volupté

7.5

Francesca Bianchi · 2021

Floral · Green · Fruity

Francesca Bianchi Freefall - Luxe Calme Volupté is a floral, green unisex scent built around ylang-ylang, sandalwood and iris. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, while office use is the least chosen. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a good share see it as masculine, so it sits fairly evenly between the two. Green mandarin, bitter orange and tropical fruits bring a fresh fruitiness, while galbanum and hyacinth add a green edge. Ylang-ylang and iris give a powdery, creamy floral heart, and opoponax, benzoin, sandalwood and vetiver supply a sweet, resinous, woody base.

Amber Teutonic

7.8

D.S. & Durga · 2018

Green · Sweet · Spicy

D.S. & Durga Amber Teutonic is a woody, pine-and-fir unisex scent that opens on green mandarin orange, cardamom and alpine cedar; it has been discontinued. It begins fresh and lightly spiced, with green mandarin orange and cardamom set against alpine cedar. The heart keeps the green, woody picture going with silver fir cone, European larch and geranium. In the base, musk, opoponax and European black pine make the finish sweet, resinous and earthy. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a sizeable share finds it feminine. January Scent Project Treebuoy and Franck Boclet Fir Balsam have a close profile.

Caftan

8.1

Yves Saint Laurent · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Yves Saint Laurent Caftan is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent with a smoky, powdery side. It has been discontinued. Bergamot, pink pepper and green mandarin orange open with a light freshness and some spice. In the heart, benzoin, frankincense and styrax bring a resinous, sweet, smoky warmth. Musk and cistus absolute soften the base into a powdery woodiness. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure wear behind them. Its character splits between masculine and feminine. Armani Privé Sable Fumé and Guerlain Bois d'Arménie have a close profile.

Ambre Nue

7.0

Atelier Cologne · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Atelier Cologne Ambre Nue is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that sets the brightness of green mandarin orange and Sicilian bergamot against the warmth of Ceylonese cinnamon and Siam benzoin. It opens with green mandarin orange, Egyptian tagetes and Sicilian bergamot, a fresh citrus start. In the heart, Ceylonese cinnamon and Siam benzoin add a spicy sweetness, and the scent drifts toward a gourmand, powdery side. It dries down on Spanish labdanum, Brazilian tonka bean and amber, with a woody, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans toward leisure and daily wear. Votes for feminine and masculine character are equal. Note 33 Aphrodisiaque and Xerjoff Dhajala have a close profile.

Malachite

8.2

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Alhambra Malachite is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent led by citrus and green notes. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Votes on character are close between masculine, modern and feminine. The top opens with blackcurrant, green mandarin orange and bergamot, and the heart brings pink pepper, jasmine and lavender. In the base, vetiver, musk and amber take over, settling into a soft, woody sweetness. Overall it reads fresh, floral and fruity.

Iris Poulsard

8.1

Danner & Flemming · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Danner & Flemming Iris Poulsard is a powdery, spicy unisex scent that pairs German orris butter and orris root with cardamom, cinnamon and clove. Cardamom and green mandarin orange give it a bright start, while German orris butter and German orris root bring the powdery, floral side forward. Raspberry adds a fruity sweetness and cinnamon absolute and clove deepen the spice. Patchouli, cedarwood and frankincense build a woody, slightly smoky base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits comfortably in between.

Viper Green

7.4

Ex Nihilo · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ex Nihilo Viper Green opens on galbanum, green mandarin and angelica root, giving a fresh, green, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer. Galbanum and angelica root give the opening a green, slightly bitter edge, which green mandarin brightens with citrus. The heart of jasmine sambac, Rosyfolia® and orris absolute adds a floral, powdery softness. Haitian vetiver and Indonesian patchouli ground it underneath. Most voters pick spring and summer, mainly for leisure, work and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though it works as unisex.

Infusion de Gingembre

7.9

Prada · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Prada Infusion de Gingembre is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent led by green mandarin orange and ginger. Green mandarin orange opens it brightly, while geranium and ginger in the heart add a spicy, green edge. Musk and vetiver in the base settle it onto a woody, lightly powdery footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters split evenly between masculine and feminine. Davidoff Adventure Eau Fraîche and Dunhill Amalfi Citrus have a close profile.

Orange de Bahia

7.7

Boucheron · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Boucheron Orange de Bahia is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, suited to leisure and daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while fall and winter trail far behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. It opens with green mandarin orange and orange. The heart holds fig leaf, rose absolute and coconut milk, so the citrus gives way to a floral, sweet and creamy softness. Amberwood and white cedar finish it on a woody base. Mugler Alien Eau Sublime and Fragrance Du Bois Wild Orange have a close profile.

Infusion de Rhubarbe

7.6

Prada · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Prada Infusion de Rhubarbe is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around green mandarin orange, rose and rhubarb. It opens with green mandarin orange, bright and leafy. Rose and rhubarb sit at the heart, where the floral and fruity sides are softened by a light sweetness. White musk leaves a clean, quiet base underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though many also call it modern. Hermès Eau de Rhubarbe Écarlate and Nina Ricci Bella have a close profile.

Blousy

7.1

Miller Harris · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Miller Harris Blousy is a unisex scent that sets a floral, fruity character on a sweet, spicy and powdery base; it has been discontinued, and it leans towards spring days. It opens spicy with cinnamon, coriander seed and pink pepper, brightened by green mandarin orange. In the heart, strawberry liqueur, violet, orris and rose come forward, and the scent turns sweet, floral and powdery. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood and vanilla leaves a creamy, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind. Leisure and daily wear lead, and it is also seen as fine for the office. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Calvin Klein Eternity Intense and Gisada Ambassador for Women have a close profile.

Volkamaria

7.0

WienerBlut · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

WienerBlut Volkamaria is a unisex scent that pairs citrus freshness with a powdery, sweet floral body and a faint smoky edge. The top is Calabrian bergamot and green mandarin orange, bright and fresh. In the heart, Florentine iris, French iris and Moroccan rose bring the floral, powdery side forward. The base of tonka bean and heliotrope sweetens and softens the whole. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Close to half of voters read it as feminine. Dior Miss Dior Chérie and Zara Nude Bouquet have a close profile.

Eau Divine

7.3

Divine · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Divine Eau Divine is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, with a light green and floral character. It opens with nutmeg, green mandarin orange, star anise and ginger, where citrus and spice keep each other in check. In the heart, orange blossom and violet leaf add a soft, green floral note. Musk, labdanum and white amber close it with a quiet warmth. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Votes for feminine and masculine are close. Nishane Wūlóng Chá and Sylvaine Delacourte Oranzo have a similar profile.

Eau de Mystique

7.6

Wesker · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Wesker Eau de Mystique is a floral, resinous unisex scent that opens with bright citrus and settles into honey and vanilla. The opening is led by green mandarin orange, Sicilian blood orange and Moroccan bitter orange blossom. The heart brings heliotrope, May rose, prune and labdanum, adding a spicy warmth to the fruity sweetness. Bourbon vanilla, honey and sandalwood weigh most in the base, while styrax and frankincense give it a smoky, resinous edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are level, so it sits between the two. Comme des Garçons Floriental and Robert Piguet V. Intense have a close profile.