The Perfume Library

44 perfumes

English Pear & Freesia (Cologne)

Jo Malone · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia (Cologne) is a fresh, fruity unisex cologne built around Williams pear and white freesia. The juicy sweetness of the pear is softened by the floral lightness of white freesia, with a green freshness running throughout. Amber, patchouli and woods sit underneath as a warm, woody base that stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is a quiet scent that stays close. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is sold as unisex. Diptyque 34 Boulevard Saint Germain and Nishane Karagoz have a close profile.

Ofrésia

6.8

Diptyque · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Green

Diptyque Ofrésia is a fresh, green, floral unisex fragrance built on carnation and white freesia, lightly spiced with black pepper and gaiac wood. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it suits best. It reads mostly feminine, though some call it classic or modern. As a whole it smells fresh, green and floral. Carnation and white freesia bring a sweet, creamy softness, black pepper adds a dry touch of spice, and gaiac wood gives a woody base.

Swan Princess

7.6

The Vagabond Prince · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Vagabond Prince Swan Princess is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and easy daytime wear. It opens with citron and bergamot, lifted by the green tones of violet leaf absolute and cyclamen. The heart brings white freesia, mimosa, Moroccan rose absolute and violet, giving a powdery, creamy floral feel. Musk, heliotrope, moss and cedarwood soften the base and leave it lightly woody. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick spring, with autumn and winter not far behind. It sits closest to daily, leisure and business wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Fragonard Mimosa and Sospiro Pasticcio have a close profile.

CK One Summer 2014

7.1

Calvin Klein · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2014 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits summer and spring; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and the occasions that lead are leisure, daily wear and sport. Votes split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, which puts it somewhere in between. It opens with melon, lime, grapefruit and lemon. The heart holds cypress, white freesia and tequila, and in the dry-down sugar, cedar and coconut water soften it and add a gentle sweetness. The overall impression is fresh, aquatic and green, with the fruity and sweet sides staying in the background.

Green Garden

7.5

Birkholz

Fresh · Floral · Green

Birkholz Green Garden is a fresh, green floral made for spring and summer days, easy to wear for daily life, leisure and the office. The top opens with English rose and bamboo, where the fresh and green accords lead. In the heart, jasmine, white freesia and rose carry the floral character. The base of musk, sandalwood and white amber sweetens it and closes on a soft, woody note. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the leading occasions. Though it is unisex, half of the voters find it feminine. Christian Louboutin Loubikiss and Lalique L'Amour (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Mitsio Vanille

7.8

Les Sœurs de Noé · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Les Sœurs de Noé Mitsio Vanille is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that pairs vanilla and vanilla orchid with the floral brightness of lilac and white freesia. It opens light and floral with bergamot, ambrette and white freesia. At the heart, lilac and vanilla orchid take over and the scent softens into a creamy, gourmand sweetness. The base of driftwood, musk and vanilla sets down a woody, powdery floor, while the spicy accord keeps the sweetness in check. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters recommend spring, autumn and winter, with summer well behind. It is chosen most for leisure and business settings. Voters mostly read it as feminine. Gentle Fluidity (Gold) and Muse Poudrée have a close profile.

Arctic Jade

7.3

Agonist · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Agonist Arctic Jade is a unisex scent that moves from a fresh opening of cranberry, Brazilian orange and white freesia through raspberry and jasmine to a vanilla-tinged base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with fall close behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though a sizeable share call it masculine. It opens with fruity cranberry and orange softened by white freesia. The heart of raspberry, jasmine absolute, ylang-ylang and white cedar is floral with a light woody frame. In the base, patchouli, ambrette, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten it into a powdery, creamy warmth. An aquatic, synthetic sheen runs throughout.

Hufflepuff

8.2

House of Sillage · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

House of Sillage Hufflepuff is a sweet, creamy, gourmand unisex scent built around coconut cream, peach and vanilla, with citrus, floral and fruity touches. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though winter has a fair share too. It leans towards leisure time and evenings. More than half of the voters read it as feminine, while some call it modern. It opens with coconut cream, peach and Italian lemon, a fresh but soft start. In the heart, white freesia, jasmine sambac and gardenia lay down a floral layer. The base is led by Bourbon vanilla and Virginia cedar, leaving the scent sweet and creamy.

Peach Skin

7.8

Phlur · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Phlur Peach Skin is a fresh, sweet unisex scent built around peach skin, bellini and plum. It opens with bergamot, bellini, peach skin and plum, a fruity brightness. At the heart, white freesia, vanilla orchid and jasmine nectar add a soft floral touch. The base of sandalwood, amber and coconut caramel pulls it towards a creamy, sweet finish, with a synthetic edge among its accords. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as moderate, so it suits lighter, everyday wear. Xerjoff Torino24 and Zara Hibiscus / Zara Bloom 03 - Hibiscus have a close profile.

Believing

7.1

Phuong Dang · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Phuong Dang Believing is a fresh, floral unisex scent in which citrus brightness meets marine notes over a soft woody base. It opens with bergamot, lemon, yuzu and grapefruit, pulled toward green by water hyacinth and herbaceous notes. The heart is floral and airy, with marine notes, Turkish rose, jasmine and lilac. Vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and musk settle it into a smooth, woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and summer, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Voters lean slightly feminine, though a good share call it masculine. Creed Silver Mountain Water and Tom Ford Azure Lime have a close profile.

Clean Reserve Avant Garden - Muguet & Skin

7.0

Clean · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Clean Reserve Avant Garden - Muguet & Skin is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards leisure and everyday wear. Most voters pick it for relaxed days, daytime and the office, while evening and sport get far fewer votes. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. The vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Cardamom and white freesia bring the freshness, and jasmine, heliotrope and lily of the valley give the heart a soft floral feel. In the base, musk, praliné, Ambrox and patchouli turn it sweet, creamy and slightly woody, close to skin.

Prima Rugiada

6.8

Profumi del Forte · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Profumi del Forte Prima Rugiada is a fresh, green unisex scent led by galbanum, cardamom and Calabrian bergamot. The top is galbanum, cardamom, pink pepper and lemon, with aldehydes and mint keeping the opening crisp. In the heart, aquatic notes, jasmine absolute, rose and violet add a floral, lightly powdery softness, while tomato leaf holds on to the green character. The base of Atlas cedar, oakmoss absolute and vetiver dries down into a woody, earthy ground. Citrus, spicy and powdery accords round it out. Bvlgari Eau Parfumée au Thé Blanc and Solinotes Thé Matcha have a close note and accord profile.