The Perfume Library

Almaz

8.0

Kajal · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kajal Almaz is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot and mandarin against the sweet, creamy warmth of iris, raspberry and Bourbon vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Leisure, a night out and daily wear lead the occasions. Voters mostly read it as feminine and modern, though a fair share call it masculine. The top opens fresh and fruity with bergamot, Amalfi lemon and blackcurrant. Iris, heliotrope, raspberry and Turkish rose add a soft floral heart. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and brown sugar leave a gourmand sweetness, kept creamy by musk and sandalwood. V Canto Stricnina and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Santos (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Cartier · 1981

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Cartier Santos Eau de Toilette is a green, spicy and woody men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, and few suggest summer. It is mostly linked with evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place at work and in daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters call it masculine and classic. Basil, juniper and lavender open it. Towards the heart, vetiver, rosemary and pepper take over, and in the base vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli soften and sweeten it. The overall feel is green, earthy and lightly smoky. Kajal Sareef and Gucci Gucci pour Homme (2003) (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Tulua

7.5

Kinetic Perfumes · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kinetic Perfumes Tulua is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh with Amalfi lemon, green mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot, then carries milk ice cream and jasmine at its heart. Tulua lasts well and projects moderately, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen mainly for leisure and daily wear. Masculine and modern votes are tied, with feminine close behind, which fits its unisex build. The citrus leads at first, then milk ice cream and amber add a creamy, sweet softness while jasmine and magnolia carry the floral side. In the base, cedar, vetiver and ambergris dry the sweetness down onto a clean, woody floor. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and slightly synthetic. Carner Bo-Bo (Eau de Parfum) and Byredo Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Jil (2009)

7.5

Jil Sander · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jil Sander Jil opens with lavender, mandarin orange and pink pepper and softens into iris and lily, a fresh, floral women's fragrance that has been discontinued. The lavender's freshness meets the fruity brightness of mandarin at the start, while pink pepper adds a light touch of spice. In the heart, iris, lily and heliotrope bring a powdery, floral softness. Musk, amber and vanilla sweeten the base and leave a warm, slightly oriental trail. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring close behind, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Jil Sander Style and Giorgio Armani Armani Mania pour Femme have a close profile.

Pino Silvestre (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Pino Silvestre · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Pino Silvestre Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and woody men's fragrance that leans towards spring, fall and summer, for daytime and leisure wear. It opens with the fresh citrus of bergamot, lemon and bitter orange. In the heart, juniper berry, thyme, clary sage, French lavender, lavender and clove build a green, spicy fougère feel. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber and cedarwood settles it onto a woody, resinous footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and wear centres on leisure, daily and business settings. It reads masculine and classic. Lorenzo Villoresi Uomo (Eau de Toilette) and Geoffrey Beene Bowling Green (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Tasmeem Men

7.0

Rasasi

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Rasasi Tasmeem Men is a men's fragrance that opens fresh and settles into a sweet, powdery, woody character, with spice and flowers side by side. The top is mugwort, cardamom and cumin, a fresh and spicy start. In the heart, iris and rose add a soft, powdery, floral touch. The base of amber, patchouli, tonka bean, musk, sandalwood and vanilla takes over, sweetening gradually and drying down warm and oriental. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen less. It leans towards leisure, evening and night out, and also suits daily and office wear. Most voters find it masculine. Rasasi Daarej pour Homme and Gallivant Istanbul (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Interlude Woman (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Amouage · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Interlude Woman Eau de Parfum pairs rose absolute, jasmine and orange blossom with a warm base of oud, amber and vanilla, making a sweet, spicy, smoky floral oriental. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. In the character votes feminine comes first, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens bright with grapefruit, bergamot and ginger, a little sharp at the edges. The heart is rose absolute, jasmine and orange blossom, with opoponax and frankincense adding a resinous depth. In the base, amber, leather, oud and vanilla settle alongside oakmoss and animalic notes, and the scent turns sweeter while taking on a dark, smoky edge. Calvin Klein Obsession (Eau de Parfum) and Roja Parfums Musk Aoud have a close profile.

Pomélo Paradis

7.5

Atelier Cologne · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Pomélo Paradis is a unisex scent where Florida grapefruit and Calabrian mandarin orange meet green blackcurrant bud. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and voters are split between reading it as feminine or masculine. It opens with grapefruit, mandarin and blackcurrant bud. The heart turns lightly floral and cool with orange blossom, Bulgarian rose and Japanese mint. It dries down to a soft, sweet base of Haitian vetiver, Florentine iris and amber.

Alambar

7.5

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2009

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Laboratorio Olfattivo Alambar is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure wear close behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. It opens with amber, cocoa and bergamot, then cinnamon and vanilla join in the heart, while amber carries through to the base. The result is sweet and gourmand, with a spicy, resinous and woody warmth underneath, and a powdery, slightly smoky edge. Zara Red Temptation Vanille and L'Erbolario Méharées have a close profile.

Sacred Bond (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Reinvēnted · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Reinvēnted Sacred Bond Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that moves from a bright opening of bergamot, mandarin orange and raspberry to a sweet, creamy base of caramel and vanilla. The top is fresh and fruity, with bergamot, mandarin orange and raspberry. Gardenia, jasmine and rose soften the heart with a floral touch. In the base, caramel, vanilla and amber lead, while sandalwood, benzoin and white musk settle the sweetness into a creamy bed. The gourmand side is clear, and the floral and sweet accords carry the weight. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is chosen mainly for nights out, leisure and evenings. Voters call it feminine and modern. It has been discontinued. M8 Moods Lana and New Notes Latte di Cherry have a close profile.

1725

7.5

Histoires de Parfums

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Histoires de Parfums 1725 is a fresh, woody fougère for men that links the brightness of lemon, bergamot and grapefruit to the spicy coolness of lavender and star anise. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer and winter less favoured. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and suits evenings and the office too. Most voters read it as masculine. Citrus notes give it a lively, fresh start. In the heart, lavender and star anise pull it in a floral, spicy direction. As it dries, a base of cedar and sandalwood is softened by the sweet, powdery warmth of vanilla, almond and amber. Profumo di Firenze Spigo and Xerjoff Modoc have a close profile.

Soleil de Jeddah

8.0

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2013

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Soleil de Jeddah is a citrusy, floral unisex scent that sets the brightness of Italian lemon, osmanthus and chamomile against Florentine iris and Russian leather. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, then spring and winter, and it is chosen most often for nights out and evenings. It sits evenly between masculine and feminine. Lemon, osmanthus and chamomile open with a fresh, fruity brightness. In the heart, amber, Florentine iris and earthy notes soften and deepen it. The base brings Florentine orris butter, Russian leather and Bourbon vanilla, settling into a sweet, resinous, leathery warmth. Byredo 1996 - Inez & Vinoodh (Eau de Parfum) and Louis Varel Extreme Mukhalat have a close profile.

Still (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Jennifer Lopez · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Jennifer Lopez Still Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days, daytime and the office; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and everyday, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and the character reads mostly feminine and modern. It opens with Earl Grey tea, mandarin orange and rice wine, giving a citrusy, green freshness. Orange blossom, freesia and honeysuckle form the floral heart. Sandalwood, orris root and amber settle it onto a woody, powdery, slightly sweet base. Altaia Yu Sōn and Élisire Élixir Absolu have a close profile.

Safari (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Ralph Lauren · 1989

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Ralph Lauren Safari Eau de Parfum is a floral, green chypre with an earthy, woody depth, made for anyone who wants a feminine scent that isn't sweet. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It mostly reads as feminine and classic. Jil Sander Woman III and Halston Catalyst have a close profile. The top pairs aldehydes, blackcurrant, orange and galbanum, so fruity brightness meets a sharp green edge. The heart builds a floral body from rose, jasmine and orris root. The base of vetiver, patchouli, cedar and moss leaves an earthy, woody floor.

Malabah (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Penhaligon's · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's Malabah Eau de Parfum is a fresh citrus-and-spice women's scent that settles into a soft, powdery sweetness. It opens with Earl Grey tea, lemon and coriander, a bright and slightly tart first impression. In the heart, rose, iris, ginger, cardamom and nutmeg bring a floral note balanced by spice. The base of sandalwood, amber and musk closes it on a woody, sweet and powdery footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office best. Most voters read it as feminine. L'Erbolario Ibisco and Burberry Brit for Him (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

9.0

8.0

Zara · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Zara 9.0 is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance with a woody backbone; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Most see it as masculine, and some call it modern. Bergamot, coriander and juniper open fresh with a slight edge. Pepper, cardamom and iris in the heart add spice and a powdery softness. Vetiver, cedarwood and amber dry down woody, sweet and creamy. Zara Night pour Homme III and Valentino Valentino Uomo have a close profile.

Dubai - Ajyal

8.0

The Spirit of Dubai · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Ajyal is a unisex scent with a fresh, citrusy and floral character that leans towards spring and summer. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon, grapefruit and mint, while green notes and rhubarb pull it towards green. In the heart, jasmine, mimosa and ylang-ylang form a floral layer. The base turns sweeter and softer with vanilla, amber and white musk, and cedarwood leaves a woody trace. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season; it suits leisure and daily wear best, though evenings and nights out also feature. Masculine and modern are the leading character votes. Joop! Berlin (Eau de Toilette) and Tiziana Terenzi Rosso Pompei have a close profile.

Isra & Miraj

8.0

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Isra & Miraj is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits between the two. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, nutmeg and Ceylonese cinnamon, then softens and sweetens in the heart with heliotrope, vanilla and osmanthus absolute. The base holds Mysore sandalwood, leather, patchouli, oud, white musk and amber. A floral, woody, powdery structure carries a creamy, resinous warmth. Gallivant Istanbul (Eau de Parfum) and Grès Les Signes de Grès - État de Grâce have a close profile.

Christina Aguilera (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Christina Aguilera · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Christina Aguilera Christina Aguilera Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and sweet women's fragrance built around blackcurrant, fruit sorbet and peony. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it sits close without disappearing. Voters lean towards spring and autumn and mostly pick daily and leisure wear, and most call it feminine and modern, which makes it an easy daytime scent. It opens with blackcurrant and fruit sorbet, then plum, peony and jasmine take over the heart. Musk, amber and vanilla in the base soften the fruity-floral picture and leave a powdery, sweet trail. Engelsrufer Luna and Kylie Cosmetics Cosmic Kylie Jenner (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Ishq Special

9.0

Anfas

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Anfas Ishq Special is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity, sweet gourmand character with a spicy, powdery edge. It opens with saffron and jasmine; in the heart, raspberry and amber add a sweet, fruity warmth. The base of talcum, oakmoss and vanilla dries down to a powdery, creamy softness, and the oriental side comes through more clearly at this stage. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is mostly worn for evenings and nights out. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. Arabian Oud Madawi 40 Years Gold Edition and Xerjoff Ouverture have a close profile.

Havana (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Aramis · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Aramis Havana Eau de Toilette is a green, spicy and woody men's fragrance with a classic feel, though it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter ahead of summer. It is worn for leisure, daily use and evenings, and most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. It opens fresh and green with basil, tarragon, bergamot and mandarin orange, sharpened by caraway and aldehydes. In the heart, jasmine and lily of the valley add a soft floral note while tobacco and cinnamon bring spice and smoke. The base of vetiver, leather, amber and vanilla dries down woody, resinous and slightly earthy. Fendi Fendi Uomo (Eau de Toilette) and Ralph Lauren Polo (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

44 Gerrard Street

8.0

Atkinsons · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atkinsons 44 Gerrard Street is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, and suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn well behind and winter rarely chosen. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine. It opens with eucalyptus, ginger and lemon, bringing coolness and a light spice. In the heart, orchid, jasmine absolute and rose add a soft floral layer. The base of musk, amber and cashmere wood dries down woody and gently sweet, with green and fruity touches rounding off the freshness.

Fovere

8.0

Phil Julian · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Phil Julian Fovere is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets worn for leisure. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern, but a fair number find it feminine. It opens with bergamot, lavender, ginger and rum, with amber, jasmine, patchouli, tobacco and cedarwood at the heart. Musk, sandalwood, tonka bean and vanilla dominate the base, settling into a creamy, resinous, woody sweetness. Nusuk Ateeq / عتيق and Alghabra Eye of Seven Hills have a close profile.

All of Me (Eau de Parfum)

6.0

Narciso Rodriguez · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Narciso Rodriguez All of Me Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery floral for women that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the office. Tuberose, Rosa centifolia, white peony and black iris form a floral core, while Bourbon geranium adds a green freshness. Amber, sandalwood and white musk settle it onto a creamy, woody, slightly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business lead the occasions. Most voters find it feminine and modern. Guerlain Musc Outreblanc (Eau de Parfum) and Creed Wind Flowers have a close profile.