The Perfume Library

Megara

7.6

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Maison Alhambra Megara is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent that leans towards leisure and daily wear. It opens with bright bergamot and lemon. The heart brings a watery coolness from algae, hedione and calone, with a green, slightly synthetic edge. The base settles into a woody floor of musk, ambroxan and cedar, with spicy and oriental touches staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick leisure and daily wear, while some also choose a night out or the office. Ayat Qamar and Fragrance World Aqua Pura have a close profile.

Free Wave for Him (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Hollister · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Hollister Free Wave for Him Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening of ginger, pink pepper and finger lime on a woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it is chosen mainly for leisure and daily wear; it reads masculine and modern. It opens with ginger, pink pepper and finger lime, spicy and bright. In the heart, oakmoss, white iris and algae bring an aquatic feel. Driftwood, cedarwood and ambergris leave a woody, slightly sweet base. Hugo Element and Dior Sauvage have a close profile.

Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère

6.9

Rochas · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Rochas Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère is a floral, sweet and spicy scent built around saffron, oud and frankincense; it has been discontinued. Saffron and spices give it a warm, spicy edge, while oud and frankincense set it on a resinous, smoky base. Patchouli and woods add a dry, earthy depth, and the floral notes soften the weight. The algae note stays in the background. The overall feel is sweet and oriental. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate. It is chosen most in fall and winter, with spring close behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as feminine.

Eau Cendrée (Eau de Toilette)

8.7

Jacomo · 1970

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Jacomo Eau Cendrée Eau de Toilette is a green, woody and earthy men's fragrance built around oakmoss, juniper and mint; it has been discontinued. Oakmoss and juniper carry the weight, with mint adding coolness. Sandalwood, cistus and cypress form a woody, resinous base, while green pepper and pimento give a spicy edge. Algae and hay deepen the green side, and bergamot lends a sweet, fruity lift. Animal and leathery tones appear among the accords. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. Leisure, evening and business are the occasions it is chosen for. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. Boss Number One and Zoologist Sloth have a close profile.

Abbrivio

7.0

Tiziana Terenzi · 2023

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Tiziana Terenzi Abbrivio is a unisex fragrance that pairs the freshness of blackcurrant, Brazilian orange and Italian strawberry with the sweetness of coumarin and tonka bean. Abbrivio's longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure and night-out wear; voters read it as more feminine, though it works as unisex. The top opens fruity and fresh with blackcurrant, orange and Italian strawberry. In the heart, coumarin, sugar cane and tonka bean sweeten it, while algae and ambergris add an aquatic touch. The base of patchouli, Atlas cedar and sandalwood lays down a woody, powdery foundation.

Swim/SX

6.7

Pierre Guillaume · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Pierre Guillaume Swim/SX is a fresh, aquatic and floral unisex scent built around ylang-ylang, algae and musk. It reads as a single piece: ylang-ylang brings a creamy, floral softness, algae carries the watery air, and musk lays a powdery, lightly sweet base. Rosewood and okoumé add a woody line behind the freshness, along with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Its character splits between feminine and masculine. Kenzo Kenzo Homme (Eau de Toilette Marine) and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Fermo pesca

8.6

Zanini · 2026

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Zanini Fermo pesca is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, aquatic start against a green, woody and smoky base, with strong resinous and earthy sides. The notes read as one whole: jasmine sambac, gardenia and citron carry the freshness, while algae and aloe add a watery edge. Myrrh and several ouds, Papua, Indonesian and Borneo, come forward, and the animal and spicy accords deepen this dark, resinous side. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and most voters find it lasts a long time. It does not lean masculine or feminine, and suits anyone who wants something bolder. Close in profile are D.S. & Durga Siberian Snow and Statik Olfactive Into the Wild.

Soul Sea

7.2

LPDO · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

LPDO Soul Sea is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent built on sea breeze, lotus and bergamot, and it leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with sea breeze, lotus and bergamot, cool and clean. In the heart, pepper and white blossoms add a soft floral touch and a little spice, while algae keeps the marine feel going. The base of cedarwood, woods and amber settles it on a woody, lightly sweet footing, with a synthetic edge showing among the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, though many also call it modern. Les Perles D'Orient Deep Sea and Mercedes-Benz Man Blue have a close profile.

Bleu Abysse

6.7

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Parfums de Rosine Bleu Abysse is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that pairs aquatic and green tones with a floral heart. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays present without filling a room. Most voters place it in spring and summer, and it is picked mostly for leisure, work and daily wear. It leans a little more masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. It opens with blackcurrant, elemi resin and bergamot for a bright, fruity-citrus start. Rose and mineral notes form the heart, and the base of vetiver, oud, frankincense, patchouli and algae adds an earthy, resinous depth. The overall feel is cool and not too sweet, with a synthetic edge.

Othoca

6.2

Acqua di Sardegna · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Acqua di Sardegna Othoca is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, aquatic character with green, spicy and woody touches, and it suits spring and autumn days. Longevity and sillage both rate as good, though only a small number of votes stand behind those ratings. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer not far behind. Leisure, nights out and evenings are the most common occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. Marjoram, bergamot and red thyme open with a herbal, spicy freshness. The heart holds juniper, algae, costus and lavender; the algae brings the watery feel, while lavender and costus add a powdery softness. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood and amber settle the scent into a warm, woody finish.

Stromboli

6.0

Zeromolecole · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Zeromolecole Stromboli is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent with a green, lightly sweet character that leans towards easy, everyday wear. Mint and citrus fruits open it brightly, while artemisia adds a green, slightly spicy edge. Algae, marine lichen and Irish moss give it a watery depth, and the floral and sweet accords soften that freshness, with a faintly synthetic sheen in places. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, with sport not far behind. Masculine and feminine votes are level, which fits the unisex label. Mizensir Anticonformiste and Eight & Bob Cap d'Antibes have a close profile.

Preludio

6.1

Gritti · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Gritti Preludio is a unisex scent with a fresh, aquatic and lightly sweet character, backed by a woody streak. It opens with marine notes, Sicilian lemon and French lavender, clean and bright. In the heart, sandalwood, pine and tobacco pull it towards a woody, slightly spicy side. The base of musk, ambergris and algae keeps the sea-air feel going, with floral and fruity touches mixed in. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so treat that with caution. Voters lean towards leisure, business and daily wear, with some picking evening and sport. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, an easy everyday scent. Pierre Cardin Bleu Marine pour Elle and Jacques Zolty Flowersea have a close profile.

Primal Waters - ADH: Aroma de Hormiguero

7.8

Santi Burgas · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Santi Burgas Primal Waters - ADH: Aroma de Hormiguero is a fresh, green and earthy unisex scent, a chypre frame given the feel of a damp forest. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Spring, summer and autumn draw almost equal votes, while winter trails behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. On character, masculine leads slightly, though a fair share call it feminine. Oakmoss, fir balsam, galbanum and vetiver lead the scent, while mastic adds a resinous touch and mushrooms and geosmin an earthy one. Petitgrain and artemisia bring a citrusy, spicy freshness, and patchouli deepens the woody base. Algae and formic acid give it an unusual, damp-greenery feel.

Odyssey Ba Ha Mas

7.9

Armaf · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Armaf Odyssey Ba Ha Mas is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, citrusy and aquatic character, touched by fruit. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, and most voters lean towards daily and leisure wear, with some also picking nights out and evenings. Value for money is rated highly, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It opens with salt, algae, melon, Granny Smith apple and pear, giving a cool, juicy fruit impression. In the heart, water lily, aquatic notes and oakmoss keep that freshness going, while frankincense adds a little depth. The base of cedarwood, musk and amber settles into a soft woodiness, and sugar sweetens it slightly.

Kraken

6.5

iPiccirilli · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

iPiccirilli Kraken is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, aquatic character against a green, citrusy and faintly smoky backdrop; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though few votes back these ratings, so they are only a rough guide. Being unisex, it suits both men and women. The top opens with Paraguayan petigrain, cade juniper, bitter orange and guava, with aquatic notes adding coolness. The heart holds Bourbon geranium, basil and marine notes. In the base, vetiver, leather, patchouli and salt give it an earthy, leathery and slightly animalic depth. Detaille Osmose and V/siteur Thousand Lakes have a close profile.

sylt man eau de toilette

7.1

Sylt · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sylt sylt man eau de toilette is a men's scent in which thyme, basil and citrus meet a green, briny freshness. It wears at moderate strength, with moderate longevity and projection. Voters lean towards spring and summer, with winter the least chosen. It is placed mostly at work, in leisure time and for daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it classic. The top holds thyme, basil, mandarin orange, lemon and algae, with citrus and green accords leading at first. In the heart, lily of the valley, rose and orchid soften it into something floral and creamy. The base of ambergris, cedarwood and musk settles the aquatic freshness onto a woody footing. Creed Green Irish Tweed and Castle Forbes Keig have a close profile.

Wad

5.7

Van de Zotte · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Van de Zotte Wad is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent built around pine, seagrass and algae. Citrus and green accords carry the coolness of bergamot and pine. Seagrass, algae and sisal give it a salty, dry texture, while oud and ambergris form a woody, slightly smoky base. Clary sage and nutmeg add a spicy touch. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are best read with caution. Without a gendered lean, it suits anyone looking for a cool, outdoorsy scent. Lalique Encre Noire Sport and Creed Himalaya have a close profile.

Antalya

8.5

Gritti · 2010

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Gritti Antalya is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent whose green, woody and slightly smoky side sets it apart from typical sea fragrances. It opens with the coolness of myrtle, seawater, angelica and sea salt. In the heart, tobacco, immortelle and algae pull that freshness towards an earthy, smoky tone. The base of amber, oakmoss and cedarwood settles it into a calm, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and nearly half of voters score them high, though the number of votes is small. It doesn't lean on gender and can be worn by anyone. Spiritwoods Nemophilist and TALE Parfum Water Me have a close profile.

Art 02 - Voglie Di Mare (2014)

6.4

Profumi d'Art X Armaf · 2014

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Profumi d'Art X Armaf Art 02 - Voglie Di Mare is a fresh, aquatic and lightly spicy unisex scent built around juniper, cardamom and pink pepper; it has been discontinued. The top is made of juniper, cardamom, pink pepper, algae and fir, which reads cool, green and a little peppery. Water lily, sea daffodil and cyclamen soften the heart, and ambergris sits at the base. Overall it feels fresh and fruity, with a sweet, woody trace underneath. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick leisure first, followed by daily wear and the office. Mexx Diversity Man (Eau de Toilette) and Adidas Energy Drive have a close profile.

Vanille Bleue

6.9

Les Néréides · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Les Néréides Vanille Bleue is a unisex scent that sets vanilla against a salty, aquatic backdrop, reading fresh, sweet and powdery with a sea-air feel. It opens with mineral notes and Cascalone®, a fresh, slightly metallic start. In the heart, algae, vanilla and heliotrope bring the sweetness and a powdery floral softness. The base of moss, sandalwood, salty notes and Ambrox closes it with a woody, warm saltiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. The number of votes is small, so this reading is tentative. Calvin Klein Reveal and Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Bleu Turquoise have a close profile.

Assan

6.9

Siam 1928 · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Siam 1928 Assan is a discontinued unisex fragrance with a fresh, citrusy character that leans towards leisure and everyday wear. Voters pick Assan most often for leisure, then for daytime and business, with evening and night-out use close behind. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. It does not lean masculine or feminine and reads as unisex. It opens with bergamot, petitgrain, lavender and galbanum in a fresh, green, citrusy start, with ozone adding to the airiness. The heart brings jasmine, ylang-ylang, orange blossom, frankincense and styrax, adding a floral, spicy and resinous depth. The base of labdanum, cedar, sea salt and algae leaves a woody, aquatic and faintly smoky trail.

Ar

7.9

Aller Perfumes · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aller Perfumes Ar is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, citrusy and aquatic character, softened by green and floral touches. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings, while sport and evening come further behind. It is not tied to one gender and sits easily on both men and women. The opening of bergamot, grapefruit, green tea and marine notes is bright and airy. In the heart, iris, lilac and oakmoss add a floral, green tone. The base of cedarwood, vetiver and musk leaves a woody, creamy footing. Liquides Imaginaires Sirenis and Oak Ursprung have a close profile.

Fleur de Gingembre

6.7

Ligne St Barth · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ligne St Barth Fleur de Gingembre is a unisex fragrance that opens on lime leaf, mandarin and lemon and turns green and aquatic around Caribbean ginger; it has been discontinued. Three citrus notes lead: lime leaf, mandarin orange and lemon. The heart brings algae, thyme and Caribbean ginger, which add an aquatic, green tone and a light touch of spice. Musk, amber and cedar soften the base and dry it down. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and slightly fruity. Longevity is rated moderate, and voters give it a score a little above the middle. Its fresh character suits warm days, and it reads comfortably on both men and women. Xerjoff Torino21 and Elizabeth Arden Green Tea (Eau Parfumée) have a close profile.

Meeresbrise

7.8

Adenauer 1876 · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Adenauer 1876 Meeresbrise is a fresh, aquatic unisex fragrance built around citrus, melon and marine notes. The top opens with citrus notes, melon, algae and marine notes, with the melon softening the sea-like chill. In the heart, lotus, water lily and blond woods move it towards something watery and lightly floral. The base of amber, white musk and driftwood dries down woody and clean. Longevity is moderate, though the sample of votes is small, so that reading is tentative. Its fresh, aquatic profile suits both men and women. Bath & Body Works On the Horizon and Acqua dell'Elba Essenzamare have a close profile.