The Perfume Library

Isola Blu (Parfum) / Oligarch (Parfum)

8.7

Roja Parfums · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Isola Blu / Oligarch is a unisex perfume that opens with fresh lemon, bergamot and lavender, softened by jasmine and orange blossom, and rests on vanilla and cedarwood. Lemon, bergamot and lavender lead the top, while orange blossom, jasmine and coconut in the heart take the edge off the citrus. In the base, vanilla, cedarwood and amber stay in the background and settle the scent on a woody, green footing. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters recommend summer and spring, with leisure, daily wear and business the leading occasions. Voters lean towards a masculine character. Roja Parfums Oligarch (Eau de Parfum) and Avapari Blue Lime have a close profile.

Imperium (Extrait de Parfum)

8.2

Electimuss · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Extrait de Parfum

Electimuss Imperium Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot and coriander over a heart of tuberose, rose and jasmine, then closes on oud and Bourbon vanilla. It opens fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy with bergamot and coriander. The heart builds a floral core from tuberose, saffron and rose, while oud, Bourbon vanilla and amber sweeten the base and settle it into a creamy, woody finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. It leans masculine, with many also calling it modern. Xerjoff Torino23 and Nusuk Al Mukhtalif have a close profile.

Cassiopea (Extrait de Parfum)

8.0

Tiziana Terenzi · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Cassiopea Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, sweet unisex scent that sets blackcurrant and passion fruit against the powdery florals of lily of the valley and lily. The top is fern, blackcurrant, passion fruit and lemon, a fruity and fresh start. In the heart, lily of the valley, narcissus, lily and tea rose build a floral core. The base of musk, tonka bean and sandalwood settles into a soft, creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads mostly feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Marc Gebauer Amorist and Tiziana Terenzi Kirkè have a close profile.

Amorist

7.8

Marc Gebauer · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Marc Gebauer Amorist is a fresh, floral and sweet unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, blackcurrant and magnolia, then moves into a floral heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine and lily. Musk, patchouli and vanilla settle underneath, giving it a powdery, creamy, sweet base, with a fruity touch running through the softness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure and daily wear best, though night out and business get votes too. Most voters read it as feminine, but some find it masculine. Initio Lift Me Up and Parfums de Marly Palatine have a close profile.

Fathom V

7.9

Beaufort · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Beaufort Fathom V opens with aquatic notes, juniper and blackcurrant and settles onto moss and vetiver, a fresh, green unisex scent. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer not far behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure, and evening and daily wear follow. Opinion is split between masculine and feminine, so it leans neither way clearly. The opening of aquatic notes, juniper, green leaves and blackcurrant is cool and green. In the heart, jasmine and lily add a soft floral touch, while pepper and cumin bring a spicy edge. The base of vetiver, black moss, Atlas cedar and salt turns earthy, woody and faintly salty.

La Résidence Seathalasso / Seathalasso (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Douglas · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Douglas La Résidence Seathalasso / Seathalasso Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and the occasions chosen most often are leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a light, close trail rather than a strong one. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with bergamot, apple and lily, and the citrus and aquatic feel is clear from the start. In the heart, jasmine, lilac and orange blossom add a soft floral note, backed by sweet and powdery touches. Cedarwood and white musk leave it clean and calm at the base. Marc O'Polo Lake Night and Farmacia SS. Annunziata Bergamundi 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.

Miami South Beach

7.0

The Nose Behind · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

The Nose Behind Miami South Beach is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. It opens with davana, rum, carrot and clary sage, with cedarwood and lily at the heart. The base is dominated by vanilla, honey, raspberry and coconut sweetness, while amber, oud and tobacco add an oriental, resinous and slightly animalic depth. The overall impression is fruity sweetness over spicy wood. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen for evenings, nights out and leisure, with few votes for office or daily wear. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine. Gianni Campagna Vento Canale and Widian Gold I have a close profile.

Douce amère

7.7

Serge Lutens · 2000

Floral · Green · Sweet

Serge Lutens Douce amère is a unisex scent that softens a floral, green character with sweet, spicy and woody tones. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and it also works for daytime and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. Jasmine, tiaré and lily build a floral base, while tagetes and tiarella add a green edge. Cinnamon and aniseed bring spicy, lightly sweet warmth, and absinth gives that sweetness a sharper side. Cedar and musk leave a woody, powdery depth.

Original Musk Blend No. 1

7.3

Kiehl's · 2004

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Kiehl's Original Musk Blend No. 1 is a unisex scent that sets a floral, sweet character on a powdery, woody musk base. It opens with bergamot and orange blossom, while rose, ylang-ylang, neroli and lily fill the heart with flowers. Tonka bean, patchouli and musk in the base sweeten it and add a spicy, faintly animal warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and summer is the least chosen season, which fits its warm build. It suits leisure time and evenings; voters call it more masculine and classic than not, yet it wears comfortably on men and women alike. Carrement Belle Also / So and Joop! Joop! Femme have a close profile.

Passage d'Enfer

7.4

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

L'Artisan Parfumeur Passage d'Enfer is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral start with a smoky, resinous woodiness. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind. It is chosen most for leisure and daytime, and it also gets votes for work and evenings. Voters read it as both feminine and masculine, with no clear split between the two. Rose and ginger give it a fresh, lightly spicy opening. In the heart, lily, frankincense and oud come forward, and the floral side takes on a resinous, smoky edge. In the base, sandalwood, benzoin, cedar and white musk soften it and settle it onto a woody ground.

Andromeda (Extrait de Parfum)

7.3

Tiziana Terenzi · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Andromeda Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity opening with a creamy, sweet base. The top notes of grass, bergamot and water jasmine give it a fresh, green start, while damask rose, peach and pear nectar bring a soft, fruity floral heart. In the base, vanilla, milk and coconut sweeten it and settle it into a powdery, creamy finish. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Feminine leads the character votes, though a fair share call it masculine. Maison Alhambra Anarch and Le Galion La Rose have a close profile.

White Musk (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

The Body Shop · 1981

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

The Body Shop White Musk Eau de Parfum is a unisex fragrance that wraps a powdery, creamy musk in a fresh, floral and sweet frame. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. It is chosen across all four seasons in similar measure, with spring and fall slightly ahead, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most votes call its character feminine, while modern and classic follow close behind. Lily, musk and ylang-ylang come first, and rose and jasmine in the heart deepen the floral side. In the base, vetiver, patchouli and amber add a light woody, spicy footing, while iris adds to the powdery softness. What remains is a clean, creamy, musk-led scent.

Levar del Sole

7.2

Casamorati · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Casamorati Levar del Sole is a unisex scent in which lemon, orange and bergamot meet apple and Indian rose, settling into the sweetness of caramel and tonka bean. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure time and nights out. Voters split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably between the two. The top is bright with citrus and apple, with green notes and Indian rose alongside. In the heart, lily, jasmine and violet bring a soft floral touch while cardamom adds a little spice. The base turns creamy and sweet with caramel, benzoin and tonka bean, kept in check by musk and oakmoss.

Panda (2017)

7.0

Zoologist · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zoologist Panda is a unisex scent that pairs the fresh, green floral side of lily, osmanthus and magnolia with bamboo and tea, settling into a faintly animalic base. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and winter getting few votes. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though some voters also choose it for the office or evening. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes split closely between masculine and feminine, so it sits in between. The top opens with mandarin orange and apple brightness woven through the flowers, while bamboo, iris and earthy notes in the heart bring out the green side. In the base, civet, musk, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten and soften it, leaving a warm, slightly animal finish.

Vanille Galante

6.4

Hermès · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hermès Vanille Galante is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and fall, leaning towards leisure and daily wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. It has been discontinued. Fresh, floral and green accords set its character, with a sweet, gourmand, powdery softness over them. Vanilla, lily and ylang-ylang come forward, spices and green notes keep the sweetness in check, and sandalwood gives a woody base. Van Cleef & Arpels Lys Carmin and Keiko Mecheri Paname have a close profile.

Lys 41 (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Le Labo · 2013

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Le Labo Lys 41 Eau de Parfum is a creamy, floral scent led by jasmine, tuberose absolute and lily, made for both men and women and leaning towards spring and summer days. It reads as one whole floral. Jasmine, tiaré, tuberose absolute and lily form a soft, powdery bouquet, while Bourbon vanilla and musk sweeten it and give it a creamy base. Woods add a green, woody backbone beneath the flowers. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading. Nearly half of voters see it as feminine. Sparkling White Diamonds (Eau de Toilette) and Woods of Windsor True Rose have a close profile.

Vanilla Skin (Hair & Body Mist)

7.8

Phlur · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Phlur Vanilla Skin is a sweet, gourmand hair and body mist that leans towards fall and winter days; it is presented as unisex. It opens with pink apple, pink pepper and sugar, then softens into lily, jasmine and cashmere wood at the heart. Sandalwood, oud, benzoin and vanilla take over the base, leaving a sweet, creamy, powdery vanilla with a light spicy, woody edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it suits daily and leisure wear best, though it also works for evenings and nights out. Half of the voters find it feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Byrokko Vanilla Delight and The Dua Brand Layers of Vanilla have a close profile.

CK All

7.1

Calvin Klein · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein CK All is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: noticeable up close, but it doesn't fill a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere in between. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and grapefruit blossom for a bright citrus start. In the heart, seawater and lily lead, while rhubarb and Paradisone® add a light fruity, floral touch. Vetiver, musk and amber soften it as it dries down. Carner Sal y Limón and Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

La vierge de fer

7.4

Serge Lutens · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Velvet Whisper

6.9

House of Thêom · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

House of Thêom Velvet Whisper is a unisex scent that links a fresh, citrusy opening to a floral, fruity and powdery sweetness, and it suits relaxed daytime wear. Mandarin orange, bergamot zest and rhubarb make the first moments bright and lively. In the heart, orange blossom, lily and peach soften the scent into a creamy sweetness. Vetiver, musk and amber lay a quiet base underneath. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters read it as more feminine and modern than masculine. Bugatti Fashion Bellissima and Jennifer Lopez Glow have a close profile.

Lys Sølaberg

6.8

Maison Crivelli · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Maison Crivelli Lys Sølaberg is a unisex scent built on tobacco absolute, roasted oak absolute and lily, with a fresh, floral and woody character that suits spring and autumn best. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer and winter further behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. Tobacco and roasted oak set the woody, lightly spicy base, deepened by oakmoss and labdanum. Quince and lily add a fruity, floral freshness on top of that. Powdery and creamy accords soften the blend and turn it sweeter. Comme des Garçons Concrete and Pesade In Hindsight have a close profile.

Passionate

7.9

Boadicea the Victorious · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Boadicea the Victorious Passionate is a unisex fragrance that most voters place in fall and winter evenings, pairing a sweet floral character with an oriental base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage good. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Voters read it as feminine more often than not, but a fair share call it masculine. The top is citrus fruits, the heart is rose, jasmine and lily, and the base holds oud, sandalwood, vanilla and patchouli. The floral and fruity side gives way over time to a gourmand sweetness and a spicy, resinous woodiness. Boadicea the Victorious Intense and Dior Oud Ispahan (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Tellus

6.8

Liquides Imaginaires · 2015

Green · Spicy · Woody

Liquides Imaginaires Tellus is a green, woody unisex scent built around cashmeran, Indonesian patchouli and earthy notes, and it has been discontinued. It opens with cashmeran, Indonesian patchouli and earthy notes. In the heart, lily, costus and moss add a damp, green feel. The base of ambroxan, fir balsam and cistus settles into a resinous, woody finish, with spicy and animal accords staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Pineward Fanghorn II and Byredo De Los Santos have a close profile.