The Perfume Library

Naxos

8.9

Xerjoff · 2015

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Xerjoff Naxos opens with the fresh lavender, lemon and bergamot, then settles into the sweet, gourmand warmth of honey, tonka bean and vanilla, in a unisex style. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring not far behind, while summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and fewer voters pick it for the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine, so it sits somewhere in between. The top is bright with citrus and lavender. In the heart, jasmine sambac, cinnamon, honey and cashmere add a sweet, spicy softness. The base of tonka bean, tobacco and vanilla dries down creamy and woody. The citrus freshness gives way over time to a gourmand sweetness.

Lost Cherry (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Tom Ford · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Lost Cherry Eau de Parfum is a sweet, fruity and gourmand unisex scent, with cherry and almond resting on a warm, creamy base. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next and summer far behind. Night outs and evenings lead, while the office comes last. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Cherry liqueur, bitter almond and black cherry give it a dark, syrupy opening. In the heart, griotte syrup, Turkish rose and jasmine sambac add a soft floral layer. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood and cedar form a woody frame, while roasted tonka bean and Peru balsam sweeten the dry-down and finish it creamy and warm.

Ombré Leather (2018) (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Tom Ford · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tom Ford Ombré Leather is a leathery, smoky unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. On character it leans masculine, though it is worn as a unisex fragrance. It opens with saffron, cardamom and jasmine sambac. The heart turns to black leather, vetiver and patchouli, where the leathery, woody and smoky side comes forward. In the base, white moss and amber sweeten and soften it, with the floral and spicy touches sitting in the background.

Orphéon (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Diptyque · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Diptyque Orphéon Eau de Parfum is a unisex fragrance built around Jasmine sambac, Turkish damask rose and mastic, with a floral, green and woody character. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. It leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters read it as feminine more often than masculine. A fresh, green floral base carries a sweet, spicy warmth. Jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang lead the floral side, while galbanum adds green and juniper berry adds spice. Honeycomb and tonka bean bring sweetness, and cedarwood, vetiver and patchouli give a woody, creamy, powdery ground.

Tilia

8.1

Marc-Antoine Barrois · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Marc-Antoine Barrois Tilia is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Linden tree, jasmine sambac and heliotrope form a floral core, kept light by green and fresh accords. Broom and ambroxan add a soft, creamy texture, while vetiver and woody notes give it a quiet base. The sweetness is restrained and the overall feel is clean, with a slightly synthetic edge. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, though it reads as unisex too. Monkoku Velvet Leaf and Le Galion Tilleul have a close profile.

Oceania (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Roja Parfums · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Oceania Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent built around rosemary, mandarin orange and thyme. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business use close behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean masculine on character, though it reads as unisex. It opens with rosemary, thyme and bergamot, which give a green, spicy freshness. Violet and jasmine soften the heart with a floral touch. Vetiver, sandalwood and vanilla then settle it into a woody, creamy base.

Guidance (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Amouage · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Guidance Eau de Parfum is a unisex fragrance with a floral, sweet and spicy character, shaded by fruity and powdery touches. The top holds frankincense, pear and hazelnut, with the pear and hazelnut adding a soft, fruity, gourmand edge. The heart of saffron, osmanthus, rose and jasmine sambac builds a floral, spicy core. In the base, ambergris, sandalwood, vanilla and cistus settle it into a woody, creamy, oriental sweetness. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, while summer is chosen less. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and also suits leisure time. More than half of voters read it as feminine.

Mahina

8.6

Parfums d'Elmar · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums d'Elmar Mahina is a unisex citrus-floral scent that opens with blood orange, mandarin orange and lemon and moves into jasmine sambac and peony. Mahina leans towards summer and spring, the two seasons most voters pick. It suits leisure and daily wear best, though it also works for business and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, with modern and feminine votes close behind. The top is bright and fruity from blood orange, mandarin orange and lemon. In the heart, jasmine sambac and peony bring a soft floral note while the sweetness stays in the background. Woods and musk form the base, leaving a clean, woody finish under the fresh opening. Coach Coach Floral and Gucci Flora by Gucci Glorious Mandarin have a close profile.

Le Jardin de Monsieur Li

7.5

Hermès · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermès Le Jardin de Monsieur Li is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent built around jasmine sambac, bergamot and kumquat, suited to spring and summer days. Citrus and fruity brightness leads: bergamot and kumquat soften against the floral side of jasmine sambac. The stone note adds a cool, mineral quality beneath. The notes aren't split into layers, so it reads as one light, green-tinged garden impression. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions chosen most. Voters lean feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Monotheme Bergamotto and Lubin Mandarino have a close profile.

Moonlight in Heaven

7.8

Kilian · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kilian Moonlight in Heaven is a fresh, creamy unisex scent that suits spring and summer, and feels most at home in leisure and everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter a distant choice. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters see it as fitting leisure, daytime and the office, while nights out and evenings come further behind. Most read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine or modern. Lemon, grapefruit and pink pepper open it bright and citrusy. The heart of coconut milk, jasmine sambac, rice and mango turns floral, fruity and creamy-sweet. Vetiver and roasted tonka bean in the base soften that sweetness and dry it down. Pana Dora Forever Love and Aigner Cara Mia Ti Amo have a close profile.

Kaya

8.9

Parfums d'Elmar · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Parfums d'Elmar Kaya is a floral, fruity and sweet unisex scent that suits evenings and nights out, leaning towards fall and spring. It opens with apple, raspberry and strawberry alongside Calabrian bergamot, a bright and slightly tart fruit mix. White blossoms and jasmine sambac soften it in the heart, and the base of amber, vanilla, tonka bean and rum turns it warm, creamy and gourmand, with Indonesian patchouli and woody notes adding a touch of dryness. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, with summer further behind. It reads somewhat more feminine and modern, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. Anfas Ishq and Emil Élise Melting Lust have a close profile.

1A-33 (2012)

7.7

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin 1A-33 (2012) is a fresh unisex scent where citrus and flowers meet over a green, lightly spicy backdrop, leaning towards spring and summer days and relaxed daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. On character, feminine gets somewhat more votes, though a fair number of voters read it as masculine. Red pepper and mandarin orange give a bright, slightly spicy opening. In the heart, jasmine sambac, linden blossom and magnolia bring a sweet floral note. Iris and cedarwood leave a dry, woody base. Kenzo Le Monde est Beau and Xerjoff Renaissance have a close profile.

Guidance 46

8.4

Amouage · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Amouage Guidance 46 is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that opens with pear, hazelnut and frankincense and moves into a floral, spicy heart of osmanthus, jasmine sambac and saffron. The pear's fruity brightness is softened by hazelnut and bitter almond at the start, while pink pepper and rose water add a light touch of spice and flowers. The heart is led by osmanthus, jasmine sambac, rose and saffron. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla, ambergris and ambrette settle it into a creamy, woody, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, with a good share calling it modern. Amouage Guidance and The Dua Brand The Guide 46 have a close profile.

Popped Cherry

8.3

The Dua Brand · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

The Dua Brand Popped Cherry is a sweet, fruity, gourmand unisex scent led by black cherry, cherry liqueur and griotte syrup. Cherry appears in three guises, joined by bitter almond and roasted tonka bean, which push it towards a creamy, spicy sweetness. Jasmine sambac and Turkish rose add a soft floral touch, while sandalwood, cedarwood and Haitian vetiver set a woody base. There is a synthetic edge among the accords too. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as strong. Most pick autumn, winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. It reads mostly feminine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine or modern.

Jasmins Marzipane

7.9

Lancôme · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Lancôme Jasmins Marzipane is a floral, sweet unisex scent in which jasmine sambac and Jasminum grandiflorum are softened by almond wood and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, then fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is offered as unisex. A fresh, floral jasmine sits on a woody base of sandalwood and cashmere wood. Almond wood and Bourbon vanilla add a creamy, gourmand sweetness, while musk keeps everything powdery and soft. The notes don't unfold in stages; the scent stays whole from start to finish. Laura Mercier Vanille (Eau de Toilette) and Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere have a close profile.

Tabac Rose

7.6

bdk Parfums · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

bdk Parfums Tabac Rose is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, setting a sweet, floral heart against a smoky edge. It opens with plum, Turkish rose absolute, chocolate and Madagascan cinnamon, so the fruity, gourmand side comes forward at once. At the heart, jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang form a full floral body, with iris adding a powdery softness. The base of vanilla, labdanum and Balkans tobacco absolute turns sweet, while patchouli gives it a woody, smoky floor. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and see it mostly for evenings and nights out. It leans feminine in the votes, though a fair share call it masculine. Fort & Manlé Charlatan and Bond No. 9 Andy Warhol have a close profile.

Passeggiata in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

7.7

Trussardi · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Trussardi Passeggiata in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is a unisex fragrance for fall and winter days, pairing gourmand sweetness with a floral heart. It opens with coffee, cinnamon and hazelnut, spicy and roasted-sweet together. At the heart, tuberose absolute, coconut and jasmine sambac add a creamy, floral softness. The base of white musk, vanilla absolute and cedarwood dries down into a powdery, woody sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. Voters most often call it feminine, though it also draws masculine votes and sits comfortably as a unisex scent.

Matsukita

8.2

Clive Christian · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clive Christian Matsukita is a fresh, woody unisex scent that opens on bergamot, nutmeg and pink pepper, with jasmine and gaiac wood at its heart. The opening is citrusy and spicy, the brightness of bergamot warmed by nutmeg and pink pepper. In the heart, Chinese jasmine, jasmine sambac, maté and gaiac wood bring a floral, green character with a smoky edge. The base of musk, woods, amber and balsam fir absolute softens it and settles into a woody finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters favour spring and fall, and leisure and evening wear come up most often. Although it is unisex, most voters read it as masculine.

Bodacious

8.5

Boadicea the Victorious · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Boadicea the Victorious Bodacious is a unisex perfume with a fruity, sweet and gourmand character, deepened by spice and a woody base. It opens with clove, cherry, cognac, almond and pepper, where the fruit's sweetness is checked by spice. In the heart, heliotrope, jasmine sambac and Moroccan rose pull it towards a floral, creamy side. Vanilla, tonka bean, amber and tobacco keep the sweetness going in the base, while vetiver and sandalwood lay a woody floor beneath them. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend autumn and winter; it suits evenings and nights out, and is rarely chosen for the office. Some voters read it as feminine, others as masculine. Ahmed Al Maghribi Royal Cherry and Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Cherry have a close profile.

Oesel

8.0

Xerjoff · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Oesel is a fresh, floral unisex scent that sets orange blossom, lemon and Bulgarian rose over patchouli and cedarwood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with lemon and orange blossom for a bright citrus feel, backed by Paraguayan petigrain's green edge. The heart brings Bulgarian rose, acacia and jasmine sambac in a soft floral layer. In the base, patchouli, cedarwood, tobacco flower and amber carry it into a sweet, spicy, powdery, creamy woodiness.

Tonka

7.9

Réminiscence · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Réminiscence Tonka is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance built around tonka bean, vanilla and honey; it has been discontinued. It opens with aniseed, bergamot and clove, which bring both freshness and spice. In the heart, jasmine sambac, honey and almond soften it into a creamy sweetness. White musk, vanilla and tonka bean dominate the base, and the scent settles into a powdery, woody warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Xerjoff Naxos and Dior Fève Délicieuse have a close profile.

Dubai - Ajyal

8.2

The Spirit of Dubai · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Ajyal is a unisex scent with a fresh, citrusy and floral character that leans towards spring and summer. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon, grapefruit and mint, while green notes and rhubarb pull it towards green. In the heart, jasmine, mimosa and ylang-ylang form a floral layer. The base turns sweeter and softer with vanilla, amber and white musk, and cedarwood leaves a woody trace. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season; it suits leisure and daily wear best, though evenings and nights out also feature. Masculine and modern are the leading character votes. Xerjoff Renaissance and Davidoff Relax (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Sundazed (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Byredo · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Sundazed Eau de Parfum is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent built on citrus and white florals, suited to everyday wear in warm weather. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most votes read it as feminine, though it is described as unisex. It has been discontinued. Mandarin orange and Californian lemon give it a bright citrus start. Jasmine sambac and neroli add a soft floral heart, and white musk dries down on a creamy, slightly synthetic base. A fruity sweetness stays in the background. Emir Orange & Neroli and Xerjoff Erba Pura have a close profile.

Joyeuse Tubéreuse

8.1

Guerlain · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Joyeuse Tubéreuse is a green, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, and most voters place it in daily and leisure wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Spring comes first, then summer, then autumn, with winter the least chosen. It sits easily in daytime, office and leisure settings. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with green notes for freshness. The heart of tuberose, jasmine sambac and lily forms a floral core, with a powdery, creamy softness alongside. In the base, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten it while vetiver keeps it dry and earthy.