The Perfume Library

156 perfumes

Debaser (Eau de Parfum)

D.S. & Durga · 2015

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

D.S. & Durga Debaser Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green fruity scent that pairs creamy fig with a light woody base, leaning towards relaxed daytime wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter a distant fourth. Leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Votes on masculine versus feminine are almost evenly split, so it reads comfortably unisex. It opens with bergamot, leaf green and pear stem, a juicy, crisp start. In the heart, fig, iris and coconut milk soften the green and add a creamy sweetness. The base of moss, white musk, blond woods and tonka bean dries down woody and slightly powdery. Arquinesia Fig and Diptyque Philosykos have a close profile.

Osmanthus

7.3

The Different Company · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Different Company Osmanthus is a fresh, citrusy unisex floral that suits spring and summer days. It opens with orange, mandarin orange and bergamot, bright and juicy. At the heart, Chinese osmanthus, leaf green and rose make it floral, green and a little fruity. The base of castoreum, pink pepper and musk settles it into a sweet, powdery finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Tocca Bianca and Acca Kappa Green Mandarin have a close profile.

Bahiana

7.7

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Bahiana is a fresh, sweet unisex scent that pairs Caipirinha lemon and Brazilian orange with coconut and amber. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Though unisex, more voters read it as feminine than masculine. Citrus leads, with lemon and orange in the top. The heart of rosewood, elemi resin, leaf green and gaiac wood adds a green, woody, lightly spicy turn. Coconut, amber and musk in the base close it on a fruity sweetness.

Bergamote / Divine Bergamote

7.2

The Different Company · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Different Company Bergamote / Divine Bergamote is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with Calabrian bergamot and ginger, the bright citrus given a light spicy edge. Leaf green and orange blossom in the heart push it towards a green, floral character. White musk and rhubarb form the base, leaving a fruity, lightly sweet and woody trace as it settles quietly. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and reads as a light scent. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, business and leisure wear are the occasions it fits best. Votes on whether it is masculine or feminine split almost evenly. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Bergamote Calabria and Laboratorio Olfattivo Limone have a close profile.

The Lobster

7.2

Moth and Rabbit · 2016

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Moth and Rabbit The Lobster opens with green notes, lily of the valley and cypriol, a watery, earthy and woody unisex scent. Green notes and lily of the valley give it a fresh, aquatic start, while cypriol adds a spicy edge. The heart brings leaf green, cedarwood and aquatic notes forward. The base of myrrh, humus, moss and animalic notes pulls it toward an earthy, slightly synthetic character. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans toward leisure and daily wear. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads as truly unisex. Dsquared² He Wood and Moth and Rabbit Parasite have a close profile.

Make Someone Happy

8.0

Annette Neuffer · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Green

Annette Neuffer Make Someone Happy is a unisex scent that opens bright with citrus, green and floral notes and settles into a sweet, resinous, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter next, and see it as a leisure or evening perfume. It leans feminine in the votes, though a fair share call it masculine. Mandarin orange, bergamot and leaf green give it a sparkling start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, rose otto and orange blossom build a floral, sweet body. At the base, Bourbon vanilla, Siam benzoin and Hawaiian sandalwood soften it into a warm, spicy finish. Moroccan Amber and Vibrato have a close profile.

Amyitis

7.5

Maison Mona di Orio · 2008

Floral · Green · Spicy

Maison Mona di Orio Amyitis is a unisex scent that pairs a green, spicy opening with a powdery floral and woody body; it has been discontinued. Caraway, leaf green, savory and pimento give it a dry, herbal start. In the heart, cedarwood, violet, gaiac wood and iris come forward, keeping the floral side powdery and woody. In the base, moss, opoponax, saffron and amber soften it onto a warm footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and wear is spread across daytime, leisure and evening. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Caron Violette Précieuse and Shiseido Zen have a close profile.

Dot

7.4

Comme des Garçons · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Comme des Garçons Dot is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with leaf green, bitter orange and pepper, so citrus and greenery meet a slight peppery edge. Osmanthus absolute and frankincense soften the middle into something floral, and amberwood settles it on a dry base. The overall impression is fresh and floral, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daytime, leisure and office wear. It leans feminine in the votes, though a fair number read it as masculine.

Colorado

7.8

American Perfumer · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Green

White Gold

7.1

Ormonde Jayne · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ormonde Jayne White Gold is a unisex scent that links a fresh opening of mandarin orange, pink pepper and bergamot to orchid and jasmine; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. With its fresh, sweet profile it suits both men and women. The top notes of mandarin orange, pink pepper, bergamot and leaf green give a citrusy, green, lightly spicy start. At the heart, orchid, jasmine, freesia and orris butter add a floral, powdery layer. In the base, vetiver, amber, tonka bean and Bourbon vanilla sweeten it and settle it onto a creamy, woody footing.

Dragon Fruit (Cologne)

5.4

Demeter Fragrance Library · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Demeter Fragrance Library Dragon Fruit (Cologne) is a fresh, fruity unisex scent built around dragon fruit, citrus zest and leaf green. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as weak, though the number of votes is small, so these impressions are not a firm measure. Its light build suits a scent you spray on to refresh during the day and keep close to the skin. It reads as unisex. The notes come across as one whole: the sweet fruitiness of dragon fruit meets the bright edge of citrus zest and leaf green, while floral and woody notes stay in the background and soften it. A synthetic touch runs through the accords, in a sweet, fresh fruit profile. Miro Jeans and Nike 150 Blue Fantasy have a close profile.

Hydrangea / 紫陽花 / Ajisai (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

J-Scent · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

J-Scent Hydrangea / 紫陽花 / Ajisai Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery unisex fragrance with a floral and green character. The top notes of leaf green, hyacinth and violet give a cool, green, floral start. In the heart, lily of the valley, iris, jasmine and rose carry the bouquet on, while aquatic and fruity touches keep it light. Cedarwood and musk in the base close the sweet, powdery profile with a soft woodiness. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though with few votes this is only a rough guide. Its fresh floral build leaves it open to both women and men. Chloé Innocence and Ramón Monegal Impossible Iris have a close profile.

Poplars and Planes (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

DSH Perfumes · 2020

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

DSH Perfumes Poplars and Planes Eau de Parfum is a green, resinous unisex scent built around green mandarin, poplar bud and Bulgarian rose absolute. It opens with green mandarin, petitgrain and leaf green, while pine needle absolute adds a sharp, woody edge. The heart centres on rose, beeswax and hay absolute, with poplar bud and oak wood keeping it green. The base turns sweet, earthy and slightly smoky through tolu balm, labdanum, patchouli and oakmoss. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. DSH Perfumes Seve de Pin and The Voices of Trees have a close profile.

Seve de Pin

7.3

DSH Perfumes · 2014

Fresh · Green · Sweet

DSH Perfumes Seve de Pin is a fresh, green and resinous unisex scent built around poplar bud, leaf green and pine resin. Its longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level, though the votes are few, so these ratings are tentative. It is unisex and wearable by anyone. It opens with the bright, bitter greenness of lemon, green mandarin and mugwort. In the heart, elemi and pinyon pine resin join pine needle and pull the scent towards woody, resinous ground, with rose staying in the background. The base of labdanum, frankincense and honey sweetens it and adds an earthy warmth.

Hakka / 薄荷 (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

J-Scent · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

J-Scent Hakka / 薄荷 Eau de Parfum is a unisex fragrance that opens with the cool snap of mint, leaf green and bergamot. The opening is fresh and green, with bergamot adding a citrus lift. In the heart, iris, lily, lotus and jasmine bring a soft floral note, and the aquatic and creamy sides keep it smooth rather than sharp. Cedarwood, musk and amber leave a warm, woody base underneath. The overall impression is clean and fresh, with a slightly synthetic edge. Pascal Morabito My Diamond and Trussardi Musc Noir have a close profile.