The Perfume Library

French Riviera

7.9

Mancera · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mancera French Riviera is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that sets bright tangerine, orange and lemon against white musk and sea salt. It opens with tangerine, orange and lemon, sharpened a little by ginger and pepper. The heart brings tiaré, mimosa and vetiver for a floral, green middle, while spindrift and iodine add a salty, sea-air freshness. White musk and amber give the base a sweet, creamy finish, and sea salt carries the aquatic mood to the end. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business and sport also named. More voters call it masculine or modern than feminine, yet it suits anyone, whatever their gender.

Salina

6.8

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Laboratorio Olfattivo Salina is a unisex scent that sets a salty, fresh, citrusy sea-air feel over a green, lightly sweet base, and it suits spring and summer days and relaxed hours. It opens with sea salt, pine needle and lemon zest, giving a salty, green freshness. In the heart, lavender, vermouth, sand, spindrift and myrtle keep the aquatic mood going. In the base, cedar draws a woody frame while vanilla and white musk soften it and add a little sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use also possible. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads comfortably either way. Its profile is close to Parfums de Marly Percival and Azzaro Sport.

Dans le bleu qui pétille

7.5

Serge Lutens · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Serge Lutens Dans le bleu qui pétille is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and winter rarely chosen. It is favoured most for leisure and daily wear, and it also suits the office. In character votes the masculine side edges ahead, though the feminine share is far from small. As a whole it reads fresh and aquatic. Spindrift and laminaria give it a sea-like feel, while coriander seed adds a touch of spice. Green and sweet accords soften that coolness, and woody, resinous and smoky tones stay in the background. Gentle Fluidity (Silver) and Salina have a close profile.

Scilly Neroli

7.6

Atkinsons · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atkinsons Scilly Neroli is a fresh, citrusy unisex floral that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads neither clearly feminine nor masculine, sitting somewhere between. The scent is fresh, citrusy and aquatic, opening with spindrift and lemon petitgrain. Tunisian neroli and orange blossom absolute bring a soft floral heart, and patchouli and ambergris leave a woody, lightly sweet base.

Musc Pallas

7.5

Jovoy · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jovoy Musc Pallas is a fresh, floral unisex scent where sweet and powdery sides sit close together. Bergamot and ambrette open it, with peach, spindrift and iris in the heart. Tonka bean and musk in the base set it on a creamy, soft footing. The fruitiness stays light through the peach, while the synthetic tone gives it a clean feel. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it makes itself known without filling a room. Most pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though it works as a unisex pick too. Dior Miss Dior (2021) (Eau de Parfum) and Azzaro Twin Women have a close profile.

Soleil Tonka

7.5

Chambre52 · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Chambre52 Soleil Tonka Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, aquatic feel with creamy sweetness. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding anyone. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Voters tend to read it as feminine and modern. The scent comes across as a single whole: spindrift and coconut water give the coolness, tonka bean adds a sweet, creamy softness, and ambroxan sets a woody, slightly synthetic base. A floral touch shows up now and then. Téo Cabanel Sur La Plage / Peau Salée and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Coconut Fizz have a close profile.

801 Embruns Cèdre Pamplemousse

7.2

Bon Parfumeur · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Bon Parfumeur 801 Embruns Cèdre Pamplemousse is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with a bright citrus burst of mandarin orange, lemon and grapefruit. In the heart, spindrift, rosemary, pink pepper and nutmeg add a green, aquatic and lightly spicy edge. Cedar, cypress and white musk close it on a clean, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often as settings. More voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex. Heeley Note de Yuzu and Monotheme Aqua Marina have a close profile.

Need_U (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Laboratorio Olfattivo Need_U Eau de Parfum is a clean, floral unisex scent that pairs citrus freshness with a sea-air feel, and it suits spring and summer days. It opens with Italian lemon and pink pepper: the lemon brings brightness while the pepper adds a light spice. In the heart, white blossoms and jasmine carry the freshness on alongside spindrift. Sandalwood, ambroxan and white musk form a soft, woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and lean towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are close. Jil Sander Pure and bdk Parfums Sel d'Argent have a similar profile.

Big Sur Eucalyptus

7.2

D.S. & Durga · 2023

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

D.S. & Durga Big Sur Eucalyptus is a fresh, green unisex scent built around blue gum eucalyptus, rosemary and cardamom. It opens with blue gum eucalyptus, spindrift and woods, reading aquatic and airy. In the heart, rosemary and cardamom add a spicy, herbal edge, with magnolia softening it slightly. The base of leaves, cypress and eucalyptus acorn settles into a green, woody finish, with a faintly synthetic side among its accords. Sillage is moderate and longevity is rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is used mainly for leisure and daily wear. It leans a little toward masculine. Le Couvent Anori and Jaguar Pace have a close profile.

Anori

7.4

Le Couvent · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Le Couvent Anori is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent built around cardamom, magnolia, spindrift and cedarwood. Cardamom opens with a spicy freshness, and magnolia brings a soft, green floral note to the heart. In the base, spindrift and cedarwood leave the scent both aquatic and woody, with a clean, light and slightly synthetic feel overall. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely unisex. Cartier Déclaration Haute Fraîcheur and Detaille Yachting have a close profile.

Villa Lympia

6.4

Oriza L. Legrand · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Oriza L. Legrand Villa Lympia is a fresh, aquatic and green unisex scent built around maritime pine, mimosa and sea salt. It opens with maritime pine and mimosa; in the heart, sea salt, spindrift and rush give a salty, damp air. The base of linseed, immortelle and algae absolute settles it onto a lightly spicy, creamy and slightly synthetic footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads as truly unisex. Dior Eden-Roc and Jil Sander Sun Sea Salt & Genista have a close profile.

Ocean Relaxation

6.1

ASMR Fragrances · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

ASMR Fragrances Ocean Relaxation is a fresh, sea-breezy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days and relaxed, casual wear. It opens with oyster and marine notes, moves to spindrift and mineral notes in the heart, and dries down to lichen and white musk. Fresh and aquatic accords lead, while a sweet, creamy and lightly spicy side stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear; winter is rarely chosen. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads as in between. Valmont Sea Bliss and Tuttotondo Vela have a close profile.

803 Embruns Gingembre Patchouli

6.8

Bon Parfumeur · 2023

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Bon Parfumeur 803 Embruns Gingembre Patchouli is a fresh, aquatic and spicy unisex scent in which ginger and patchouli meet sea air. It opens with juniper berry, ginger and pink pepper, a sharp, spicy start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, spindrift and aniseed move it towards a salty freshness. The base of algae, patchouli and ambergris keeps the green, aquatic feel to the end. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and it reads more masculine than feminine. Its profile is close to Brise Marine and Beach Bizarre.

Hydra

6.2

Contes de Parfums · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Contes de Parfums Hydra opens with dried fruits, mint and watermelon, a fresh, watery unisex scent with aquatic and floral sides. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, and most pick it for leisure and daily wear, with office use also getting a share. It suits anyone who wants something light that doesn't weigh on the skin. It starts fruity and cool with dried fruits, mint and watermelon. Hyacinth and jasmine bring a soft floral heart. In the base, spindrift and white musk dry it down clean and aquatic, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Chambre52 Orencie and Clean Waterfall have a close profile.

Dialogue with Venus

6.9

Pierre Guillaume · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pierre Guillaume Dialogue with Venus is a floral, sweet unisex scent built around ylang-ylang, peach and vanilla. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Peach and ylang-ylang give it a floral, fruity feel, while vanilla pulls it towards a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Sandalwood and white musk add a powdery softness, and spindrift lightens the sweetness a little. The overall impression is modern and soft, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

1902 - Ylang & Fleur de Sel

7.4

Berdoues · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Berdoues 1902 - Ylang & Fleur de Sel is a unisex fragrance that sets ylang-ylang and jasmine over spindrift and musk. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it sits comfortably at the office too. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a light trail through the day. Voters call it feminine more than anything else, with some seeing it as modern or masculine. The scent reads as a single piece: a fresh, aquatic base with a floral side built on ylang-ylang and jasmine. Musk and amber lend it a creamy, lightly sweet softness. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc (Eau de Parfum) and Ellis Brooklyn Salt have a close profile.

Attique

7.5

Lubin · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lubin Attique is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that carries a floral and aquatic lightness with green touches, and it suits spring and summer days. It opens bright with spindrift, bergamot and lemon. In the heart, orange blossom and Egyptian jasmine lead while basil adds a green edge. The base of prickly pear, Virginia cedar and a solar note settles into a lightly sweet, creamy and woody ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads as genuinely in between. Odur Ervas and Organic Glam Citron have a close profile.

Kun Amo

7.3

Jeroboam · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jeroboam Kun Amo is a unisex fragrance that sets citrus and fruit freshness against a sweet, gourmand base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good by those who voted, with longevity at 7.9. The number of votes is small, so these scores are only a rough guide. Being unisex, it suits both women and men. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and almond. Toward the heart, pear, raspberry and jasmine add a fruity, floral sweetness, while spindrift keeps it fresh. Sugar, cedarwood and white musk then settle it into a soft, lightly woody, gourmand dry-down.

Borealis

4.8

Pineward · 2023

Aquatic · Green · Sweet

Pineward Borealis is a cold, forest-like unisex scent, built around pine needle, fir balsam and snow over a resinous, smoky woodiness. It has been discontinued. An aquatic, green freshness leads: spindrift, snow, peppermint and camphor bring the chill. Beneath them, frankincense, patchouli, sandalwood and ash lay down a resinous, earthy, smoky base, while deer musk and tree moss add an animal warmth. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, and suits anyone drawn to a winter-woods mood. Pineward Caravansary and Byredo M/Mink have a close profile.

Sculpture Mykonos

8.2

Nikos · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nikos Sculpture Mykonos is a unisex scent led by green lemon, bergamot and basil, freshened with spindrift. Citrus and green notes set an open, airy tone: green lemon and bergamot give a bright start, while basil and Mediterranean undergrowth add an herbal depth. Lavender and black pepper bring a light floral and spicy touch, vetiver gives a woody base, and the aquatic side keeps everything fresh throughout. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close without overpowering the room. Voters link it most with leisure and daily wear, and it also suits work and sport. Its fresh, light build fits the warmer hours of the day. L'Occitane en Provence Eau Captivante and Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Forte have a close profile.

Jasmin (2020)

7.2

Le Galion · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Le Galion Jasmin (2020) is a fresh, green floral built around jasmine, with a chypre and leathery frame, and it is unisex in character. It opens bright with orange blossom water absolute, Guinea orange and spindrift, while cumin and alpine cyclamen add a spicy, green edge. At the heart, jasmine absolute and jasmine sambac sit with narcissus, ylang-ylang and Casablanca lily. The base of patchouli, leather, vetiver and oakmoss gives it a woody, chypre footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits anyone, man or woman, who wants a jasmine-led scent with fresh florals set against a leathery chypre backbone. Le Galion Whip and Memo Paris Moroccan Leather have a close profile.

L'Entier

7.7

Robert Piguet · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Robert Piguet L'Entier is a unisex fragrance that ties a fresh, citrusy opening to a sweet, gourmand and woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters place it in spring, fall and summer, with leisure and evening wear leading. It reads neither clearly masculine nor clearly feminine, sitting somewhere in between. Bergamot and spindrift give the top an aquatic freshness. Clary sage, palmarosa, ambergris and iris form the heart. In the base, coumarin, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten the scent, while sandalwood and Laotian oud add a woody, slightly resinous depth.

Aquarose

5.3

Gallagher Fragrances · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Gallagher Fragrances Aquarose is a fresh, aquatic floral, unisex in style and leaning towards leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and projection are rated as good, though those ratings rest on few votes. Voters pick leisure first and daily wear next, which suggests an easy, casual character. Evening, night out and business get fewer votes. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere in between. Spindrift, bergamot and orange give it a bright, salty-fresh feel, while Turkish rose, May rose, jasmine and magnolia form the floral core. Patchouli, driftwood and Australian sandalwood add an earthy, woody base, and musk brings a creamy softness. Sweet and spicy touches are present, but the fresh, aquatic side leads.

Angel's Share

6.8

Pomare's Stolen Perfume

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Pomare's Stolen Perfume Angel's Share is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around rosella, Jamaican coffee, coconut and rum; it has been discontinued. It has a fruity, sweet streak: pineapple and coconut keep a sugary softness running through it, while sugar cane and rum push that sweetness toward the gourmand. Jamaican coffee and tobacco add a spicy, smoky depth, and soil and spindrift keep it earthy and airy at the same time. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level, so it is noticeable around you without filling a room. It reads as unisex, equally at home on men and women. Its smoky, gourmand build suits cooler weather best. Neil Jacquet El Malecón and Nishane Fan Your Flames have a close profile.