The Perfume Library

44 perfumes

724 (Eau de Parfum)

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian 724 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, creamy unisex scent that links the brightness of aldehydes and Calabrian bergamot to a floral heart of lily of the valley and jasminum grandiflorum absolute. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. On character, feminine and masculine votes sit close together. It opens bright and citrusy with aldehydes and bergamot. The heart brings lily of the valley, sweet pea, freesia and mock-orange, a floral garden feel. Indian sandalwood and white musk soften the dry-down into a creamy warmth. Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte and My Way (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Aqua Universalis (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Eau de Toilette is a clean, fresh and lightly powdery unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business settings come up most often. It reads as both feminine and masculine, with the feminine vote slightly ahead. Sicilian lemon and Calabrian bergamot give it a bright citrus start, softened by lily of the valley and mock-orange into a floral, green lightness. Musk and woods form a plain, powdery, woody base underneath, while the aquatic accord keeps the whole thing clean.

Roma Imperiale

8.1

Profumi del Forte · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Profumi del Forte Roma Imperiale opens fresh but settles into a sweet, floral body with spicy and woody touches; it is a unisex scent that has been discontinued. It lasts well and projects moderately. Voters lean towards spring first and autumn second, and their picks for daily wear through to evening are spread fairly evenly. More than half of voters read it as feminine, while the rest call it classic or modern. The top notes of neroli, bergamot and mandarin orange give a fresh opening, with cinnamon and coriander seed adding spice. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose and rose form a floral core. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and oakmoss sweetens the scent and leaves it powdery and woody.

Totally White/126

7.9

Parle Moi de Parfum · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parle Moi de Parfum Totally White/126 is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. About half of voters read it as feminine, though it is unisex. It is built from mock-orange, wisteria, hawthorn and lilac. The result is a fresh, green floral character, softened by a sweet, powdery and creamy feel.

Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte

6.2

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte is a fresh, floral unisex scent built on Calabrian bergamot and Bulgarian rose, softened by sweet pea and white musk. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, and it is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Some voters read it as masculine and others as feminine, so it sits comfortably in between. The citrus and aquatic side leads, with bergamot keeping the first impression bright. Rose and sweet pea add a gentle floral note, and mock-orange rounds it out. White musk settles everything onto a clean, powdery base. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis (Eau de Toilette) and 724 (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

22 Djhenné

7.1

Pierre Guillaume · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Pierre Guillaume 22 Djhenné is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet floral core with spicy, resinous and smoky shadings, with a gourmand edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter following behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost equal, so it sits right in the middle. It opens with grey lavender and horse mint. Cocoa bean and mock-orange form a sweet, powdery heart. Blue atlas cedar, wheat absolute and myrrh leave a woody, earthy, resinous base. Odin New York 03 Century and LM Parfums Cicatrices have a close profile.

Dancing Light

7.2

Olfactive Studio · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Olfactive Studio Dancing Light is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that sets mint, cardamom and bergamot against lavender and neroli. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. In the character votes feminine sits slightly ahead, with masculine close behind. It opens with mint, cardamom, bergamot and pink pepper, while pineapple and fig milk add a soft fruity edge. Lavender, jasmine and neroli give the heart a floral lift. The base dries down to amber, moss, sandalwood and cedar, with musk leaving a creamy trace. Miller Harris Lumière Dorée and Atelier Cologne Grand Néroli have a close profile.

South

6.8

Mendittorosa · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mendittorosa South opens with Egyptian basil, Italian bergamot and cyclamen, and reads as a fresh, green and floral unisex scent that suits relaxed days and daytime wear. Most voters point to spring and summer for South, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily use, and it also fits the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither lingers heavily nor disappears quickly. Voters read it as slightly more feminine, though a good share call it masculine. It begins with a green, airy mix of basil, bergamot and cyclamen. In the heart, mock-orange, fresh laundry and jasmine bring a clean, powdery floral feel. The base turns woody and warm with green hazelnut, Australian sandalwood and Indian sandalwood, while bread and carrot seed soften the texture.

Verde Erba I

6.8

Valmont · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Valmont Verde Erba I is a unisex fragrance built on mock-orange, papyrus and vanilla absolute, opening fresh and green and settling into a creamy sweetness; it has been discontinued. At the start, the floral and green side of mock-orange comes forward, giving a fresh feel. In the heart, papyrus grounds that greenery with a dry, calm backdrop. In the base, vanilla absolute takes over, softening and sweetening the scent and leaving a creamy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Its unisex character suits women and men alike. Its profile is close to Mizensir Solar Blossom and Le Couvent Aqua Nymphae.

OroNardo | Xinú (no. 5)

8.3

Xinú · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Xinú OroNardo | Xinú is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Mock-orange, Mexican tuberose, queen-of-the-night, oleander and tagetes sit together here. A fresh, green floral character leads, softened by sweet and creamy tones, while a spicy touch stays in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evenings also possible. Most votes read it as feminine, though it is a unisex scent. Perfumes with a close profile include Profumum Roma Tagete and Valmont Verde Erba I.

White Blossom Powder

7.6

Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit

Floral · Green · Fruity

Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit White Blossom Powder is a powdery, creamy white-floral built around tuberose, benzoin and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It suits leisure, nights out, daily wear and the office alike. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Tuberose, mock-orange and white blossoms form the floral core, and galbanum gives them a green edge. Benzoin, vanilla and beeswax sweeten the whole and make it creamy and soft. Cardamom adds a light spice, while cistus and patchouli provide a resinous, earthy ground.

Parfum de Peau (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Aime · 2022

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Aime Parfum de Peau Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that moves from a fresh, green start to a powdery, creamy woody base, with a little sweetness and spice in between. Almond leads at the opening, while mock-orange, freesia and white musk give the heart a soft, powdery feel. In the base, Indian sandalwood, Himalayan cedar and Haitian vetiver form a woody foundation, and ambroxan finishes it with a clean, slightly synthetic gloss. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it sits close to the skin and leaves a quiet trail. It reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine and wears comfortably on anyone. Givenchy Gentleman Society (Eau de Parfum) and Courrèges Hyper Musc have a close profile.

L'Âme Slave

6.5

State of Mind · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

State of Mind L'Âme Slave is a unisex fragrance that sets the freshness of lemon and bergamot against honey and vanilla sweetness, then settles into tea and woods. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so those readings are tentative; there is not enough input to say which seasons or occasions it suits. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. It opens with lemon and bergamot, a fresh citrus start, with mock-orange adding a light green touch. In the heart, ginger brings spice while vanilla and honey add sweetness. The base turns dry and woody, built on sobacha and pu-erh tea, sandalwood and birch, with Siberian stone pine giving it a resinous edge. Mith Thai Tea and Clive Christian L: Red Tea Vetiver have a close profile.

Persona

7.5

Colekt

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Colekt Persona is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around linden blossom, mock-orange and lilac. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, and close to half of voters find the sillage strong. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Being unisex, it suits both men and women. As a whole it reads fresh and floral. Citrus and aquatic accords add lightness, while green and fruity touches soften the flowers. Spicy, woody and earthy accords stay in the background and give it a little depth. Guerlain Guerlinade and Hermès Eau d'Orange Douce have a close profile.