The Perfume Library

Millésime Impérial

7.9

Creed · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Creed Millésime Impérial is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh and citrusy with blackcurrant, violet leaf and bergamot, then moves into marine notes and iris. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Voters tend to find it more masculine, though it reads as unisex. The opening is fruity and bright, with blackcurrant and bergamot in front and violet leaf adding a green coolness. In the heart, marine notes and iris give it an aquatic feel. The base of cedarwood, musk and sandalwood settles it into a soft, woody finish, with a faint spicy touch in the background.

Tuxedo (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Yves Saint Laurent · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, opening fresh and settling into a sweet, spicy, woody warmth. Most voters wear it in autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is the least chosen season. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. It leans masculine in character, though some voters call it classic or modern. It opens clean and fresh with violet leaf, bergamot and coriander seed. In the heart, black pepper, lily of the valley and rose add a soft floral touch. Bourbon vanilla, ambergris and patchouli sweeten the base and carry it into an oriental warmth.

Club de Nuit Sillage (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Armaf · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Armaf Club de Nuit Sillage Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent with a fresh, citrusy and aquatic character, softened by green and floral touches. It sits close to daily wear: most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daytime and office settings come up most. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and many voters read it as masculine or modern. It opens with the brightness of lime, bergamot, lemon and ginger, while violet leaf and blackcurrant add a green, fruity edge. The heart of jasmine, iris and rose brings a floral softness, and the base of ambroxan, musk, cedar and sandalwood dries down to a woody footing.

Bleecker Street

7.6

Bond No. 9 · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Bleecker Street is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, leisure and everyday wear, with fresh, green and sweet sides together. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter is the least chosen season. In character votes the masculine reading leads, with modern and feminine readings also present. It opens with thyme, violet leaf and blackcurrant, a fresh, green and slightly tart start. Towards the heart, cinnamon adds spice, jasmine a soft floral note and cedarwood a woody frame. In the base, patchouli, amber and suede settle in; vanilla and caramel add sweetness, while oakmoss brings an earthy weight.

Ébène Fumé (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Tom Ford · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Ébène Fumé Eau de Parfum is a smoky, leathery unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, followed by classic. Leather, cade juniper wood and gaiac wood stand out. Black pepper absolute and Palo Santo add a spicy, smoky edge, while resins, cistus absolute and ebony give a sweet, earthy depth. Rose and violet leaf soften the heavy texture slightly.

Tempo

7.9

Diptyque · 2018

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Diptyque Tempo is a green, spicy unisex scent built around maté absolute, pink pepper and clary sage. Bergamot and violet leaf give it a fresh, green lift, while pink pepper and clary sage add a spicy edge. Indonesian patchouli carries the woody, earthy side, and there is a resinous streak in the mix. The notes don't unfold in stages; the scent reads as one whole from start to finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though as a unisex scent a fair number call it feminine. Memo Paris Irish Leather and Byredo De Los Santos have a close profile.

Ege / Αιγαίο

7.5

Nishane · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Nishane Ege / Αιγαίο is a fresh, green unisex scent that pairs citrus and aquatic coolness with a spicy edge, and it suits warm weather and easygoing days best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. On character it leans masculine, with a modern streak. It opens with violet leaf, aniseed and yuzu, which gives an immediate cool bite. Mint, basil and green cardamom in the heart keep it green and lightly spiced. Liquorice and frankincense in the base soften it into a faintly sweet, resinous finish.

French Defense

8.1

Mind Games · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mind Games French Defense is a sweet, floral and spicy unisex scent that leads with black cherry, cognac and saffron. Black cherry and cognac give it a fruity, gourmand sweetness. Saffron and patchouli add a spicy warmth, while rose absolute, mimosa and chamomile build the floral side. Amber settles everything onto a resinous, creamy base, and cedarwood and blond woods give it a woody frame. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it reads as truly unisex. Memoize Caritas and Jeroboam Gozo have a close profile.

Aswan

8.4

Widian · 2021

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Mixed Emotions

7.1

Byredo · 2021

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Byredo Mixed Emotions is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and autumn, and suits leisure time and daytime wear. It opens with maté and blackcurrant, a fruity freshness that quickly turns green. In the heart, Ceylon tea and violet leaf keep it dry and leafy. The base of papyrus and birch wood adds a woody, slightly smoky footing, while the sweet and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter the least chosen season. It sits easily in daytime and office settings. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Bibbi Ghost of Tom and Olibanum. Maté have a close profile.

Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42

7.5

Kayali · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kayali Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42 is a sweet, creamy gourmand scent from head to toe, with floral and fruity touches softening the sugar; it is presented as unisex. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest spring, autumn and winter, with summer a little behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and is rarely picked for the office. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. The top is led by vanilla cream, candied pear and marshmallow, with ylang-ylang and violet leaf adding a floral edge. The heart brings chewing gum, jelly bean, white caramel and jasmine. In the base, vanilla, praliné and tonka bean keep the sweetness going, while sandalwood and musk give it a soft footing.

Hummingbird

7.6

Zoologist · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zoologist Hummingbird is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent, its fruity sweetness softened by a creamy base. Lilac, violet leaf, apple and pear lead the opening, with citrus notes and cherry adding brightness. In the heart, peony, honey and honeysuckle carry a sweet floral character. Musk, blond woods and cream leave the base soft and smooth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also suits the office. About half of voters read it as feminine. Zara Number 3: Lilas Japonika and Suddenly Fragrances Lovely share a close profile.

The Original / Eight & Bob

7.4

Eight & Bob · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eight & Bob The Original / Eight & Bob opens with pink pepper, cardamom and lemon and settles into vetiver, sandalwood and amber, a fresh, woody unisex scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though many also call it classic or modern. The opening pairs lemon, cardamom and pink pepper for a citrus-spice start. In the heart, violet leaf adds a green, floral touch, while labdanum and dry woods warm the body. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and amber turns woody, powdery and creamy with a gentle sweetness. Dior Escale à Pondichéry and Parfums de Marly Darley have a close profile.

Fièvre Verte / L'Heure Verte

7.9

Kilian · 2021

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Kilian Fièvre Verte / L'Heure Verte is a unisex scent built around absinth, violet leaf and liquorice absolute, with a green, fresh character softened by sweetness. Absinth opens it, and at the heart violet leaf and liquorice absolute add a soft sweetness to the green. The base of vetiver, patchouli, sandalwood and woods gives it a woody, earthy floor, with a spicy edge running alongside. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer least favoured. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and voters read it as more masculine than feminine. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Triumph Elixir and WienerBlut Panasch have a close profile.

Vétiver Fatal

7.4

Atelier Cologne · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Atelier Cologne Vétiver Fatal is a unisex fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, suited to daytime and office hours. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Daily wear, leisure and business come up most often, while few voters choose winter. It reads somewhat more masculine than feminine, though the gap is small. It opens with bergamot, bitter orange and lemon, a fresh citrus start. In the heart, fig, orange blossom absolute and violet leaf add a fruity, lightly sweet, green touch. The base of vetiver, cedar and oud is woody and spicy. Atelier Cologne Cédrat Enivrant and Mind Games Blockade have a close profile.

Atlantic Ambergris II

8.6

Areej Le Doré · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Areej Le Doré Atlantic Ambergris II is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, aquatic feel with floral, spicy and resinous depth; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen least. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine, though some call it classic. It opens with bergamot, cardamom and Russian pine, a cool and clean start. In the heart, jasmine sambac, ylang-ylang, white champaca, clove and nutmeg bring floral, spicy warmth, sweetened by Irish white ambergris and tonka bean absolute. The base of opoponax, labdanum and oakmoss settles into a resinous, woody ground.

Panorama

7.1

Olfactive Studio · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Olfactive Studio Panorama is a unisex scent where citrus and green notes sit on a fresh, spicy, woody-resinous base, and it leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with fig leaf, bergamot and lemon for a bright start, while wasabi and bamboo leaf add a sharp, green edge. Cardamom, grass and galbanum carry the greenery through the heart, and vanilla, patchouli and labdanum soften the base into a resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, business and daily wear leading the occasions. It reads slightly more masculine, though a good share of voters call it feminine. Santa Maria Novella Alba di Seoul and Truefitt & Hill Apsley have a close profile.

Eau de Cartier (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Cartier · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Cartier Eau de Cartier Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose green, floral side is held together by a soft woody note. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without announcing itself. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter hardly figures. Daily wear, leisure and work are the settings it leans towards. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either side. The notes read as one piece: bright yuzu meets the green, lightly floral character of violet and violet leaf. Cedarwood and amber add a thin woody, spicy depth beneath that freshness. The result is clean, simple and never heavy. Les Parfums de Rosine La Cologne de Rosine and Knize Knize Two have a close profile.

Iris Debonair

7.4

Creed · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Creed Iris Debonair is a fresh, floral unisex scent where powdery and creamy tones are balanced by a touch of spice. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters pick it most for fall and spring, with summer well behind; evening, leisure and business wear draw close to equal support. Masculine and modern are the leading character votes, with feminine not far behind. It opens with bergamot, cardamom, pink pepper and absinthe wormwood, a bright, spicy start. Violet leaf, true lavender and fig make up the heart, and French iris pallida, ambrette and amberwood settle it onto a powdery, woody, creamy base.

Chameleon

7.2

Zoologist · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zoologist Chameleon is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with fruity sweetness, and it suits spring and summer days and relaxed time off. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon and pink pepper, while mango and starfruit add a juicy fruit note. In the heart, jasmine, frangipani and coconut bring a soft, creamy floral feel, with saffron and clove adding a trace of spice at the edges. It settles into a sweet, woody base of vanilla, sandalwood and amber, with vetiver and musk keeping it grounded. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes lean feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Parfums d'Elmar Leilani and Skylar Coconut Cove (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Chypre Mousse (2013)

7.4

Oriza L. Legrand · 2013

Green · Spicy · Woody

Oriza L. Legrand Chypre Mousse smells like a forest floor: a green, earthy, woody chypre that is unisex. It opens with corn mint, wild fennel and green shoot, then turns cool and leafy in the heart with oakmoss, galbanum and violet leaf. The base sets down an earthy, resinous floor of labdanum, humus, mushrooms and vetiver, while roasted chestnut and leather deepen its dry, spicy character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and evening wear. It leans masculine, with a strong classic feel. Santi Burgas Primal Waters and Puig Vetiver de Puig have a close profile.

Sicilian Leather

7.8

Memo Paris · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Memo Paris Sicilian Leather is a woody, leathery unisex scent that sets a fresh opening of cardamom, citron and bergamot over gaiac wood and white leather. It opens with cardamom, citron, bitter orange, Italian bergamot and coriander seed, a fresh, spicy citrus start. Violet leaf and fir balsam bring a green note to the heart. The base is led by gaiac wood, Atlas cedar, patchouli and white leather, and it dries down woody and leathery. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well back. It is chosen for leisure, nights out and evenings, and most voters read it as somewhat masculine. Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa and Bond No. 9 Brooklyn have a close profile.

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)

7.4

Montale

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Montale White Musk Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that sets white musk and Bourbon geranium beneath ylang-ylang and violet leaf. Ylang-ylang and violet leaf give the opening a floral freshness, white musk takes over in the heart, and Bourbon geranium rounds out the base. The sweet, creamy and powdery accords weigh most, with a clean, synthetic edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer close behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters read it as feminine. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc (Eau de Parfum) and Juliette Has A Gun Musc Invisible have a close profile.