The Perfume Library

Wood Sage & Sea Salt (Cologne)

8.1

Jo Malone · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt (Cologne) is a fresh, green and aquatic unisex scent that pairs a salty breeze with the calm, lightly woody feel of sage. It opens with ambrette seed, moves into sea salt and mineral notes at the heart, and settles on sage. Citrus and a touch of sweetness soften it, while the spicy and woody sides stay in the background and give it a light dryness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it sits close to the skin and stays quiet. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as in between. Two perfumes with a close profile are The Dua Brand Herbs & Sea Salt and Tomas Arsov Sage | Seaweed | Salt.

Bois Doré

8.3

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré is a sweet, woody unisex scent that pairs vanilla and cedarwood with the creamy warmth of tonka bean absolute. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes well behind, and summer is chosen least. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet is also worn easily for leisure and daily use. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits in the middle of the gender line. It opens with mineral notes and pepper, dry and lightly spicy. In the heart, vanilla and cedarwood come forward, sweetening the scent and giving it a woody body. The base of tonka bean absolute and white musk settles into a gourmand, powdery, creamy softness. Bois d'Amande and Aaron Terence Hughes Homme have a close profile.

Cargo de Nuit

8.5

Prada · 2015

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Prada Cargo de Nuit is a fresh, sweet unisex scent with a soft powdery, creamy feel, suited to casual days and the office. Longevity and sillage both rate as good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter not far behind. Leisure, daytime and business are the most chosen occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are almost even, so it leans neither way. It opens with musk and aldehydes over mineral and woody notes. Ambroxan and coumarin form the base. The fresh, synthetic start turns sweeter, with a woody, spicy side coming through.

Eden-Roc

7.3

Dior · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Eden-Roc is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that sets citrus and salty sea air against jasmine, and it suits warm weather and easy daytime wear. Citrus fruits and sea salt give it a bright, juicy feel. Jasmine brings a floral note, maritime pine adds a green freshness, and mineral notes keep everything clean and dry. A creamy touch in the accords softens the edges. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits genuinely in the middle. Jil Sander Sun Sea Salt & Genista and Mancera French Riviera have a close profile.

L'Eau Froide

7.0

Serge Lutens · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Serge Lutens L'Eau Froide is a unisex scent that reads fresh and citrusy, with aquatic and green touches and a spicy, smoky trace behind them. Spices and pepper sharpen its coolness, frankincense draws a smoky backdrop, and the mineral notes give it a cold, clean feel. Sweet notes soften the structure slightly, while the woody accord stays in the background. A synthetic edge also shows among the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Votes on its character are split closely between masculine and feminine. Its profile is close to Parfums de Marly Percival and Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt.

Super Nova

7.7

Gritti · 2024

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Gritti Super Nova is a unisex scent with a fresh, aquatic and green character, given an edge by synthetic and spicy touches. It opens with green pepper, mineral notes and artemisia; ozone, oud and gun powder sit in the heart. Cashmeran, ambergris and metallic notes form the base. The accords read cool and clean, but the woody, spicy side keeps it from being a plain fresh scent. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes. On character, masculine and modern lead. Jaguar Pace and The Fragrance Engineers Oud Breeze have a close profile.

Bat (2015)

7.0

Zoologist · 2015

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Zoologist Bat is a unisex scent for leisure and evening wear, leaning towards fall and spring, that opens green and fruity and settles into a woody, resinous base; it has been discontinued. It opens with fruits, soil and banana, and the heart turns fig, tropical fruits, myrrh and resins into a sweet but earthy texture. Vetiver, sandalwood and leather lead the base, softened by tonka bean and musk. The overall impression is green, spicy, animalic and woody. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, while daily and office wear come last. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Zoologist Sloth and Zoologist Bat (2020) have a close profile.

Masa / ماسة

7.7

Lattafa Pride · 2023

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Lattafa Pride Masa / ماسة is a unisex scent built around mango, lemon and saffron, a fruity, sweet character kept lively by a fresh edge. Mango and lemon open bright and juicy, while saffron and pink pepper add a spicy bite. In the heart, orange blossom and osmanthus soften things, with ginger and violet leaf keeping it fresh. Amber, patchouli and suede form a woody, slightly leathery base. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Although unisex, most voters read its character as masculine. Montblanc Emblem Intense and Hugo Boss The Scent for Him (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Halfeti Cedar

7.6

Penhaligon's · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Penhaligon's Halfeti Cedar is a discontinued unisex fragrance that pairs saffron, cardamom and cedar in a sweet, spicy, woody style. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Though unisex, half of the voters find it masculine. It opens with saffron, cardamom, peach and rum. The heart holds dried fruits, immortelle, cinnamon and Virginia cedar. The base of Atlas cedar, patchouli, tonka bean, labdanum and vanilla carries it into a sweet, resinous, earthy woodiness, with fruity and oriental accords alongside. French Avenue Inej and Avapari Pure Amber have a close profile.

Night Flyer

8.0

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2020

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Night Flyer is a unisex scent that sets fig, sandalwood and leather against damp soil, with a green, fruity and woody character. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters recommend autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it is chosen mainly for leisure and evening wear. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as open to either. Fig, banana and tropical fruits give it a sweet, green fruitiness. Olibanum wood, sandalwood and resins build a woody, resinous base, while leather, musk and vetiver add an animalic, smoky edge. Damp soil and mineral notes bring a cool, misty feel. Zoologist Bat and Sonoma Scent Studio Tabac Aurea have a close profile.

La vierge de fer

7.4

Serge Lutens · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Armani Privé - Sable Or

8.7

Giorgio Armani · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Sable Or is a sweet, powdery unisex scent built around sandalwood, benzoin and iris; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, followed by spring, and it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: sandalwood and benzoin give it a woody, resinous warmth. Iris and violet add a powdery, floral softness, and vanilla and tonka bean push it towards a creamy sweetness. Mineral notes and the spicy, smoky accords keep it from turning too sugary. Guerlain L'Heure Bleue (Eau de Parfum) and Amouage Lustre share a close profile.

Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.11 - Moon Dust (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

MiN New York · 2014

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

MiN New York Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.11 - Moon Dust Eau de Parfum is a dry, smoky unisex scent built on carrot seed, coriander, tobacco and soil. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It leans towards winter and autumn, and towards evening and night-out wear, with leisure and business also getting votes. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex in character. The top opens with carrot seed, mineral notes and coriander. Ozone, tobacco and flintstone form the heart, giving it a dry, smoky feel. Soil, benzoin and black musk settle into a resinous, powdery, earthy base. Bohoboco Wild Carrot Oud and Naomi Goodsir Bois d'Ascèse have a close profile.

This is not a Blue Bottle 1.5 / Ceci n'est pas un Flacon Bleu 1.5

7.3

Histoires de Parfums · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Histoires de Parfums This is not a Blue Bottle 1.5 / Ceci n'est pas un Flacon Bleu 1.5 is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that opens on aldehydes, citrus and ozonic notes. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either. The top holds aldehydes, citrus and ozonic notes, with Kharismal® Super and floral notes in the heart. Ambroxan, Musk T® and mineral notes anchor the base. A light sweetness and a creamy softness sit over the fresh, citrusy character, with a synthetic sheen alongside.

Rising Sun

7.3

Shiseido · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Shiseido Rising Sun is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy, aquatic opening with a sweet, powdery and creamy floral body. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters recommend summer and spring. It is picked mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters tend to read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. It opens with marine notes, lemon and mineral notes for a cool start. Rose, ylang-ylang and jasmine absolute add a soft floral heart. In the base, musk, mirabelle plum, cashmeran and coconut leave a fruity, creamy, sweet finish. Maison Margiela Beach Walk and Le Labo Neroli 36 (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Opuluxe

7.8

Pana Dora · 2024

Floral · Green · Synthetic

Pana Dora Opuluxe is a unisex 2024 fragrance that sets a floral and green frame against a spicy, woody, leathery weight. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and leisure, night out and evening get equal shares. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it modern or feminine. It opens with basil, coriander and saffron, and the heart brings carnation, cinnamon, thyme and osmanthus forward. In the base, musk, castoreum, oakmoss, suede and sandalwood give it a warm, leathery, animalic depth. Nishane Mana and Spirit of Kings Intuition (Parfum) have a close profile.

Nφvae Vanilla

6.8

Atelier des Ors · 2025

Floral · Aquatic · Sweet

Atelier des Ors Nφvae Vanilla is a sweet, powdery vanilla scent for autumn and winter days, worn by anyone. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring in second place and summer well behind. Leisure, a night out and evening are the occasions named most often. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so the scent doesn't lean clearly either way. In the heart and base, vanilla dominates: vanilla, Bourbon vanilla and Bourbon vanilla absolute give it a sweet, gourmand, creamy body. Mimosa absolute adds a floral, powdery softness, while amberwood and musk form a woody base. Mineral notes at the top bring a faint aquatic, slightly synthetic freshness to all that sweetness.

Forlorn Embers & Black Reigns

8.3

Toskovat' · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Toskovat' Forlorn Embers & Black Reigns is a sweet, smoky gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings or nights out; it reads mostly masculine, though it stays unisex. It opens with mace, bourbon whiskey, marshmallow and chocolate, a sweet, spicy gourmand layer. In the heart, ash, truffle and pine tree cone add a smoky backdrop. The base of oak, mahogany and leatherwood leaves a woody, resinous warmth. Filippo Sorcinelli Notre Dame Notte di Natale and Pineward Glühwein have a close profile.

Sydney Rock Pool

6.5

Arquiste · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Arquiste Sydney Rock Pool is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent, with a floral, lightly sweet side that suits warm, relaxed days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick summer, with spring next, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are nearly even, so it reads comfortably either way. The top opens with Australian sandalwood, coconut shell and mineral notes. In the heart, frangipani and jasmine sambac add a soft floral touch while driftwood brings a woody shade. The base of kelp and sea salt gives it a salty, aquatic finish. Creamy and fruity tones keep the sweetness from turning heavy.

Bloody Smoke

7.3

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Bloody Smoke is a smoky, resinous unisex fragrance built around myrrh, frankincense resin and sandalwood. It opens with mineral and metallic notes beside elemi resin, while jasmine and lily of the valley soften that hard edge. The heart brings tonka bean and frankincense forward, and the base settles into myrrh, sandalwood, musk, vanilla and ambergris. Spicy, woody and earthy accords keep the sweetness in the background. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick autumn and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Ojar Encens Cuivre and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Incenso Notturno have a close profile.

Un Jardin sous la Mer

6.0

Hermès · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermès Un Jardin sous la Mer is a fresh, watery floral unisex scent that sits most comfortably in summer and spring. Its notes are tamanu, tiaré and mineral notes. A citrusy, aquatic freshness comes first; the floral side of the tiaré softens it, leaving a light sweetness and a woody trace behind. A synthetic accord adds a cool, mineral edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office use not far behind. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as balanced between the two. Hei Poa Tiaré and KIKO Turquoise - Tiare & Neroli have a close profile.

Principalities

8.4

Cæleste · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Cæleste Principalities is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green start with a smoky, earthy and spicy depth, suited to relaxed days and evenings out. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, so it lingers and makes itself known. Most voters pick fall, with spring and winter close behind. Leisure and evening wear lead; more voters call it masculine or modern than feminine. Almond biscuit, ylang-ylang and violet bring a soft, floral sweetness. Against them stand leather, ash, gun powder, metal and petrichor, which push it towards the smoky and earthy. Galbanum adds a green freshness, while saffron and chili carry the spice.

Empty Wishes Well

7.4

Toskovat' · 2022

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Toskovat' Empty Wishes Well is a green, earthy unisex scent that leans towards spring and fall and suits leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter trailing behind. It reads as modern and easy to wear through the day, sitting neither clearly masculine nor feminine. The top is metal and rust, giving a cool, mineral edge. In the heart, myrrh, sage, leaves and petrichor build a green, damp-earth feel. The base is dominated by soil, galbanum and two vetivers, with amyris and patchouli adding a woody floor. Overall it comes across as fresh, green, slightly smoky and spicy.

Sur La Plage / Peau Salée

7.3

Téo Cabanel · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Téo Cabanel Sur La Plage / Peau Salée is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that opens on coconut water and fleur de sel, with jasmine and frangipani softening it into something floral. The opening is coconut water and fleur de sel, which set the fresh, aquatic tone. Jasmine and frangipani bring a soft floral heart. The base of driftwood, mineral notes and tonka bean dries down sweet, creamy and woody. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though a fair number see it as masculine. Arquiste Sydney Rock Pool and Altaia Atacama have a close profile.