The Perfume Library

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.

Avgoustos

8.0

Korres · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Korres Avgoustos is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and lavender, and suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring; daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits between the two. After the citrus and lavender, fig, lemon leaf and orange blossom form the heart, adding a green, fruity softness. In the base, cedarwood, musky notes and ambergris settle the scent into a woody, creamy finish. Hervé Gambs Hôtel Riviera and Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green have a close profile.

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.

Vouloir être ailleurs. C.G.

8.2

d'Orsay · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

d'Orsay Vouloir être ailleurs. C.G. is a unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, an easy, fresh and green floral for daily and leisure wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear the most common uses and business wear close behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close without pressing on the room. Votes lean feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Lemon leaf opens it with freshness and a green edge, and linden blossom comes forward after. In the base, beeswax absolute, acacia wood and hay sweeten it a little and settle it on a woody footing. The overall impression is fresh, floral and soft. Its profile is close to d'Orsay Tilleul (1995) and d'Orsay Tilleul pour la Nuit.

The Iris Way

7.5

Astrophil & Stella · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Astrophil & Stella The Iris Way is a unisex scent that opens fresh and floral, then settles into a powdery, creamy sweetness suited to calm, easy daytime wear. The opening pairs elemi resin with lemon leaf for a bright, slightly green lift. In the heart, orris absolute sets a powdery floral tone while myrrh adds some depth. The base of vanilla, musk and amber turns the scent creamy, sweet and warm. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer further behind. It sits closest to daily, leisure and business wear. Half of voters find it feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Lattafa Shahd and Trussardi My Name have a close profile.

Thé Vert (1999) / Green Tea (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

L'Occitane en Provence · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Occitane en Provence Thé Vert / Green Tea is a unisex scent that opens on bergamot, green tea and lemon leaf and settles into a floral, woody trail; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits anyone who wants a light scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, while evening barely features. Some find it feminine, others masculine. It opens fresh, green and citrusy with bergamot, green tea and lemon leaf. In the heart, peony, jasmine, cardamom and tea add a soft floral and lightly spiced note. White cedar dries it down to a gentle woody base.

Blackberry Woods

7.3

Shay & Blue · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Shay & Blue Blackberry Woods is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that sets blackberry, neroli and lemon leaf over a dry base of cypress wood. Blackberry leads at the start, giving the scent a sweet, fruity brightness. In the heart, neroli and lemon leaf add a citrusy, floral and green freshness. Cypress wood in the base balances the sweetness with a woody, slightly spicy foundation. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It is unisex, though most votes read it as feminine. Goutal Néroli and Rituals No. 10 Lemongrass & Neroli have a close profile.

7.1 Grand Siècle Intense (2014)

7.7

Pierre Guillaume · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Pierre Guillaume 7.1 Grand Siècle Intense pairs a fresh opening of lemon leaf, bergamot and bitter orange with a vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss base, making it a unisex chypre that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't lean firmly to one side. It opens with lemon leaf and citrus, green and fresh. In the heart, cypress absolute, mint, hay and tobacco add a spicy, slightly dry edge. In the base, honey sweetens it, while vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss carry the woody, resinous chypre character. Detaille Aéroplane and Goutal Eau de Monsieur have a close profile.

Lilyn

7.4

Calaj · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Calaj Lilyn is a fresh, aquatic floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with jasmine, lemon leaf and basil, then softens in the heart into coconut, aquatic notes, ylang-ylang and tuberose. The base of kelp, milk, ambroxan and ambergris leaves a salty yet creamy, lightly sweet sea-air feel, with green and spicy touches staying in the background. Most voters pick spring and summer, mainly for leisure time and evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though many also call it modern. Diptyque Do Son and Gucci Bloom Acqua di Fiori have a close profile.

Jasmin & Bergamote

6.4

L'Occitane en Provence · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Occitane en Provence Jasmin & Bergamote is a unisex fragrance built around jasmine and bergamot, brightened by mandarin orange and lemon leaf. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits a light, easygoing wear. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure and business settings lead the occasion votes. On character, the feminine reading leads, with modern and masculine votes behind it. It opens with lemon leaf and mandarin orange in a fresh, citrusy start. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, Grasse jasmine and bergamot bring a floral, green character with fruity and sweet touches. Cedar and sandalwood settle underneath as a woody base.

Puro Neroli (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Officina delle Essenze · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Officina delle Essenze Puro Neroli Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around Tunisian neroli and orange blossom. It opens with lemon leaf and bergamot, a bright, green citrus start. Neroli and orange blossom bring a soft floral heart, and ylang-ylang with Indian sandalwood warm and round it out at the base. Fruity and spicy touches sit among the accords. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a good share see it as masculine.

Sunset Flowers

6.6

Montale · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montale Sunset Flowers is a unisex fragrance led by green apple, lemon leaf and chamomile, with honeysuckle and violet rounding out the floral side. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Feminine is the most common character vote, though a fair number call it masculine. The scent is fresh, citrusy and green. Green apple and lemon leaf draw a crisp frame, while chamomile and honeysuckle soften it into something floral. Red berries add a light fruity touch, and musk and amber keep it resting on a warm, gentle base.

Magnolia Romana

6.8

Eau d'Italie · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau d'Italie Magnolia Romana opens with cypress, basil and lemon leaf and carries magnolia and lotus at its heart: a fresh, green unisex scent that has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and place it in daily and office wear. Longevity and sillage are moderate; the vote counts are small, but it reads as a scent that stays close rather than filling a room. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. At the start, cypress, basil and lemon leaf give a citrusy, green and lightly spicy freshness. In the heart, aquatic notes, lotus and magnolia add a floral, watery softness. The base of cedar, hay and white musk dries down woody and faintly sweet.

Godimenta

7.9

Coreterno · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Coreterno Godimenta is a unisex scent that pairs citrus and green-leaf freshness with ginger's spice and a lightly sweet, fruity touch. It opens bright and sharp with bergamot, lemon leaf, ginger and peppermint. In the heart, raspberry leaf, jasmine and rose bring a soft floral note, while metallic notes and silver fir balsam keep it green and cool. The base of cedarwood, woods, amber and musk settles into a warm, woody finish. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. It reads as modern, with masculine and feminine votes split evenly. Atkinsons 44 Gerrard Street and Sisley Izia have a close profile.

Georges et Moi (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Sabé Masson · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Sabé Masson Georges et Moi Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs citrus and green-leaf freshness with a floral heart. Lemon leaf and bergamot give a bright, green opening. In the heart, rose, ylang-ylang and magnolia add a soft floral note, while ginger brings a touch of spicy warmth. Cedar and vetiver form a dry, woody base, and a creamy, lightly sweet texture rounds it all off. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it also works at the office. Xerjoff Torino23 and Guerlain Rouge Bonheur have a close profile.

Mandrine

7.1

Jo Loves... · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Loves Mandrine is a fresh, green unisex citrus led by bergamot, petitgrain and bitter orange. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen most for leisure and workdays. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits somewhere in between. It opens with bergamot, petitgrain, lemon leaf and bitter orange, bright and green. In the heart, star anise, thyme and parsley seed add a light spicy, herbal edge. In the base, ambroxan and benzoin soften the citrus and sweeten it slightly.

Citrus

7.2

L'Erbolario · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

L'Erbolario Citrus is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits daily wear, the office and relaxed leisure hours. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Voters place it in daily, business and leisure use, and some pick it for sport. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with pink grapefruit, yuzu, mandarin orange and blood orange in a bright citrus burst. The heart turns softly fruity with nectarine, pear and red apple, while pineapple and gardenia add a touch of sweetness. Blackcurrant leaf, lemon leaf and rosewood close it on a green, clean note.

Best Citrus Ever

7.7

The Dua Brand · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Dua Brand Best Citrus Ever is a unisex fragrance built around lemon, lemon leaf and neroli; it has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Being unisex, it suits both men and women. The scent is fresh and citrusy, with green and floral touches that lavender and iris soften into a powdery feel. Sandalwood, vetiver and labdanum give it a woody, lightly spicy base. The notes blend into one continuous impression. Henry Jacques Irois and Penhaligon's Douro Eau de Portugal have a close profile.

Nectar

6.9

Santa Eulalia · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Santa Eulalia Nectar is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that leans towards leisure time and easy daytime wear. In Nectar, vanilla absolute and coconut build a creamy, sweet base, while saffron adds a spicy warmth and lemon leaf a fruity lift. Lily of the valley pulls the scent towards a floral, powdery side. The overall impression is soft and gourmand, with a slightly synthetic edge. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most pick it for leisure and daily wear, though evening and office use also have a place. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Lush American Cream and Eau d'Italie Morn to Dusk have a close profile.

Vervena Vera

7.7

Benamôr · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Benamôr Vervena Vera is a unisex fragrance that sets the fresh, green side of citrus on a sweet base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither fills the room nor disappears quickly. Voters choose it most for leisure, daily wear and the office, and some also for sport. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. The opening of lemon leaf, mandarin orange and bergamot is bright and lightly spicy. Vervain carries the green note through the heart. At the base, vanilla, amber and benzoin soften the scent and sweeten it. Tom Ford Neroli Portofino (Eau de Parfum) and Jo Malone Earl Grey & Cucumber have a close profile.

Organ #6

7.8

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Filippo Sorcinelli Organ #6 opens with sage, cistus and sandalwood, then moves through lavender and juniper berry: a fresh, woody unisex scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer, and business and evening are the most named occasions. It leans masculine in character, though modern and classic votes are also substantial. The top notes of sage and cistus give a green, resinous start, softened by sandalwood. In the heart, lavender, juniper berry and nutmeg build a spicy, powdery fougère feel. The base of lemon leaf, bergamot and mandarin orange brings citrus forward and leaves the scent sweet and bright.

Gold

6.1

Undergreen · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Undergreen Gold is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that balances fruity sweetness with spice and keeps a light, easygoing character. Gold has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it wears close to the skin and stays quiet. Voters pick it most for spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It opens with lime, lemon leaf and grapefruit for a cool citrus feel. In the heart, orange blossom, cardamom and ginger soften the sweetness with spice. The base of myrrh, labdanum and benzoin settles into a warm, resinous finish. Berdoues Citron Caviar and Phlur Tangerine Boy have a close profile.

Talitha

7.4

Tiziana Terenzi · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Tiziana Terenzi Talitha is a unisex scent that opens on citrus and ties spice, flowers and leather to smoky woods. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, so it carries beyond the skin and spreads comfortably. The number of votes is small, so take that as a first impression. The top is bright with lemon leaf, Sicilian pink grapefruit, Calabrian bergamot and Amalfi lemon. In the heart, Bulgarian rose and ylang-ylang meet Ceylonese cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg, while Italian leather and ambergris add a leathery weight. The base settles into a woody, smoky floor of gaiac wood, Atlas cedar and vetiver. Nicolaï Cuir Cuba Intense and Adnan B. Noir have a close profile.

Intenso di Ginestra

6.8

Carthusia · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Carthusia Intenso di Ginestra is a unisex fragrance that opens with bergamot and neroli and settles into a floral heart of broom and jasmine absolutes. The opening is a fresh citrus lift of bergamot, neroli and lemon leaf. In the heart, broom absolute, jasmine absolute and tuberose turn it floral and creamy. The base of vanilla, musk and sandalwood softens the sweetness and leaves a warm footing, with a spicy touch staying in the background. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It reads as a fresh yet soft floral that sits comfortably on men and women alike. Galimard Gelsomino and L'Erbolario Iris have a close profile.