The Perfume Library

Givenchy III (1970) (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Givenchy · 1970

Fresh · Floral · Green

Givenchy III is a fresh, green floral chypre with a powdery, slightly earthy and spicy edge. It was made for women and has been discontinued. Voters favour it most in spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, while evening and office use are also mentioned. Longevity is good and sillage moderate; most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. It opens with aldehydes, gardenia, bergamot, peach and galbanum, bright and green. The heart turns floral and powdery with iris, narcissus, rose and jasmine. The base of vetiver, patchouli, oakmoss and myrrh settles into a dry, earthy chypre. Dior Miss Dior (Extrait de Parfum Original) and Nina Ricci Farouche (Parfum) have a close profile.

Saffira

6.7

La Rive · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Rive Saffira is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for women that most voters place in spring and summer. The top is bright with lemon, bergamot and orange. In the heart, violet, tropical fruits and jasmine bring a floral, fruity sweetness. The base settles on vanilla and sandalwood, which soften it into a woody ground, with white musk rounding things out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters see it mostly for leisure and daily wear, though some also pick it for nights out and evenings. Most call its character feminine, while a fair share find it modern or masculine.

Al Dirgham

7.7

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ard Al Zaafaran Al Dirgham is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent that sets citrus and marine notes on a woody base. Lemon, juniper and bergamot open it brightly, while marine notes, apple and ginger turn the heart fruity and slightly spicy. In the base, patchouli, musk, cedarwood and sandalwood build a woody frame, and tonka bean softens it into something creamy and sweet. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and sport leading the occasions. It reads as modern and leans masculine. Wacken Rain and Montblanc Starwalker Extreme have a close profile.

Sultani / سلطاني

8.7

Arabian Oud · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Arabian Oud Sultani is a fresh, lightly sweet men's fragrance that opens with citrus and spice, then moves through a floral heart into a woody, sweet base. Sultani wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn behind them and winter well back. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted settings. Voters call its character masculine and modern. The top of tangerine, bergamot, mint, cardamom and pink pepper is bright and gently spicy. In the heart, freesia, lily of the valley and damask rose add a soft floral note. The base of ambergris, white musk, patchouli and sandalwood sweetens it and settles it on a woody footing.

Stramonio

7.8

V Canto · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

V Canto Stramonio is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet core with spice, powder and woody warmth, suited to evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It leans towards evening and night-out wear, and also works for leisure. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Carnation, jasmine, orchid and saffron give it a floral opening, with the saffron adding a spicy edge. Towards the heart, ambergris, vanilla and musk rose turn it creamy and sweet. In the base, patchouli, oakmoss, musk and ebony set a woody, powdery floor. Balenciaga Cristobal and Anfas Ishq Special have a close profile.

Le Mâle Lover

7.5

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2024

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Lover is a fresh, sweet scent for men that softens its spice with a creamy woody base; it dates from 2024 and has been discontinued. It opens with finger lime and white pepper, so the first impression is bright with a slightly sharp spice. Ambergris sits in the heart, and woods and vanilla take over the base. The scent turns sweeter and settles into a creamy woodiness, with a synthetic sheen that never fully fades. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and fall, though summer isn't ruled out. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works for a night out too. Most voters call it masculine and modern. Le Labo Cedrat 37 and The Dua Brand Rust have a close profile.

Paula's Ibiza

7.6

Loewe · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Loewe Paula's Ibiza is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent in which citrus, green and floral tones rest on a warm, sweet base, and it suits summer and spring days. The top notes are galbanum, Madagascan mandarin orange and coconut water, giving a green, airy and slightly fruity start. In the heart, sea daffodil, driftwood and frangipani come forward. The base of Bourbon vanilla absolute, Indonesian patchouli and ambergris draws it into a creamy, sweet, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use following. On character, feminine leads, though masculine votes are not far behind. Diane von Furstenberg Sunny Diane and Comporta A Olhar Trancoso have a close profile.

Strictly Private (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Baldessarini · 2009

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Baldessarini Strictly Private Eau de Toilette is a sweet, gourmand fragrance for men, with spicy and woody accords around its base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring third and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, but also finds a place for leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with juniper, basil, pink pepper and bergamot, fresh and peppery. The heart of patchouli, rose absolute, balsam fir and vetiver turns woody and slightly resinous. The base of ambergris, crème brûlée, cedar and vanilla settles into a powdery, sweet warmth. Lanvin Avant Garde and Hermès L'Ambre des Merveilles have a close profile.

II-II Mandala

7.6

Masque · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Masque II-II Mandala is a warm, smoky unisex scent of spice, resin and wood that suits fall and winter days best. The top opens with nutmeg, frankincense and angelica. In the heart, clove, cinnamon and cardamom add spicy warmth, while cistus and cedar settle them onto a resinous, woody ground. The base dries down to sandalwood, myrrh and oakmoss, with ambergris softening the whole. A fresh, green edge runs through it, though the weight sits on the oriental side. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Fall comes first and winter second, and it is picked most for leisure and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits evenly between the two. Its profile is close to Stora Skuggan Silphium and Al Haramain Oriental Forest.

Fetish

8.0

Neil Morris Fragrances

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Neil Morris Fragrances Fetish is a unisex scent with a sweet, spicy and smoky character, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead, while the office sits well behind. More voters find it masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. The scent reads as a single whole: the resinous sweetness of benzoin and myrrh meets the woody body of oud and rosewood, with patchouli and leather adding an earthy, leathery smokiness. Musk and ambergris soften it into an animal, oriental warmth.

Un Zest de Rose

7.4

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Parfums de Rosine Un Zest de Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that softens bright bergamot and orange zest with May rose and green tea. It opens with bergamot, orange zest, lemon and dried fruits, a citrusy, lightly sweet start. In the heart, May rose, green tea and jasmine move the scent toward the floral and green side. The base of ambergris, maté and white musk leaves it soft and clean. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Just over half of voters read it as feminine. Manuel Canovas Les Fantaisies Parfumées - Pink Riviera and Monotheme Orange Flowers have a close profile.

Equistrius

7.5

Parfum d'Empire · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parfum d'Empire Equistrius is a powdery, leathery floral: violet and orris butter softened by the dry warmth of suede and sandalwood, worn by anyone. The scent is soft and powdery throughout. Violet, Florentine orris butter and rice powder build a creamy base, while suede and sandalwood add a dry, leathery and woody edge. Chocolate and ambrette keep the sweetness in the background, and ambergris rounds it off. Fresh and green touches show in the accords too. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office best. Votes lean towards a feminine character. Those after a close profile might look at Laboratorio Olfattivo Nirmal and Andrea Maack Smart.

Greyfruit

8.1

Grauton Parfums · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Grauton Parfums Greyfruit is a fresh, citrusy and lightly aquatic unisex scent that suits summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer, then spring, while winter is barely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most. In character it leans slightly masculine, with a modern feel. It opens with neroli, blood orange and bergamot carrying the citrus, while pink pepper, ginger and nutmeg add a light spice. In the heart, grapefruit, clary sage and mineral water give a juicy, cool feel. Musk and ambergris in the base soften the sweet, fruity line. The overall impression is clean, with a synthetic edge. Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim and Davidoff Cool Water Grapefruit & Sage have a close profile.

Tabac / Tobacco, Oud & Vanilla

8.0

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Aaron Terence Hughes Tabac / Tobacco, Oud & Vanilla is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Tobacco leads at the start, then damask rose and Bourbon vanilla soften it toward the heart, adding a creamy sweetness. In the base, Burmese oud, ambergris and cedar settle into a woody, resinous, smoky foundation. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with night out and evening the leading occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with a classic feel. Liis Bo and Carolina Herrera Gold Incense have a close profile.

Black Cube

8.3

Ramón Molvizar · 2010

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Ramón Molvizar Black Cube is a smoky, resinous and leathery men's fragrance in which spice, oud and sandalwood lead. It opens with mandarin orange zest, coriander, cardamom and pink pepper, spicy and fairly fresh. In the heart, oud, frankincense and vetiver dominate, while violet and white amber soften the edges. The base of musk, benzoin and cedar leaves it warm and woody. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and nights out and evenings are the leading occasions. Most voters read it as masculine. Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Muataq and Amouage Interlude 53 have a close profile.

Nuit de Musc

7.5

Câline · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Câline Nuit de Musc is a fresh, powdery fragrance for women, where a floral opening settles softly into creamy musk and a woody base. White blossoms, jasmine and orange blossom lead the top, while musk and cashmere in the heart give it a soft, creamy texture. Woods, ambergris and amber dry down with a light sweetness. The overall impression is clean, fresh and slightly synthetic, with a powdery feel. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads feminine and modern. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc and Phlur Missing Person have a close profile.

Mauboussin

7.6

Mauboussin · 2000

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mauboussin Mauboussin is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions, with leisure and daily wear close behind. Most voters call it feminine, and some see it as classic. Bergamot, plum and mandarin orange open it with fresh fruit. The heart carries peach, rose and jasmine in a floral vein. In the base, vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood sweeten it and settle into a powdery, resinous, woody warmth. Stendhal Ambre Sublime and Hervé Léger Hervé Léger have a close profile.

Walk The Sea

7.6

Kerosene · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Kerosene Walk The Sea is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent built around cedar and sea salt, softened by white blossoms and musk. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the settings named most often. Votes lean slightly feminine, though plenty call it masculine, so it sits comfortably on either. Overall it reads fresh and aquatic: sea salt sets the tone while cedar gives it a woody frame. White blossoms add a floral, lightly sweet softness, and musk and ambergris smooth everything onto an even base. A spicy touch is there too, but it stays in the background.

O - The Exclusive Parfum

7.8

Roja Parfums · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums O - The Exclusive Parfum is a floral, spicy and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens on bergamot, then the heart brings together Grasse jasmine, May rose, violet and raspberry for a sweet, fruity floral warmth. The base leans on oud, labdanum, vanilla and leather, drying down woody, animalic and oriental. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night out and evening wear lead the occasions. Voters read it as masculine more often than anything else, followed by feminine and classic. Roja Parfums Candy Aoud and Roja Parfums Kuwait have a close profile.

Miami

8.3

City Rhythm · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

City Rhythm Miami is a sweet, fruity unisex scent that opens with lime, coconut and saffron. The fresh, citrusy opening gives way to a heart of osmanthus, ylang-ylang, sugar cane and jasmine. In the base, ambergris, cedar, tonka bean, tobacco and rum bring a gourmand, creamy warmth with a spicy edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and nights out. Voters call it masculine and modern more often than feminine. Prisma Topaz and Amando Perez Endless Summer have a close profile.

Spellbound (1991) (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Estēe Lauder · 1991

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Estēe Lauder Spellbound is a sweet, powdery floral-oriental that suits autumn and winter evenings, with a feminine character; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange blossom, rosewood, coriander and pimento, a spicy floral start. Heliotrope, rose, tuberose and jasmine lead the heart, and a base of vanilla, benzoin, musk and cedar settles it into a resinous, woody, slightly animal warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; they call it feminine and classic. Dior Poison (Esprit de Parfum) and Chanel Coco (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Aura

7.2

Kinetic Perfumes · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kinetic Perfumes Aura is a fresh, fruity and floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, casual hours. It opens with pineapple, grapefruit and Calabrian bergamot for a bright fruity lift. In the heart, plum, raspberry and passion fruit meet jasmine and lily of the valley, with vanilla softening the mix. The base of caramel, musk and ambergris leaves a sweet, creamy trail. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and night out the leading occasions. Many read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Tiziana Terenzi Kirkè and Zimaya Fatima have a close profile.

Enslaved (Parfum)

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums Enslaved is a floral, sweet scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued and is considered a women's perfume. It opens with a short burst of bergamot, lime and lemon. In the heart, May rose, ylang-ylang, Grasse jasmine and orange blossom lead, while carnation and geranium add a spicy edge to the floral body. The base of vanilla, patchouli, labdanum and oakmoss carries it into a warm, powdery, resinous chypre character. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, with a classic feel. Roja Parfums Unspoken and Roja Parfums Amber Aoud have a close profile.

Zeus / Daddy

8.2

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Aaron Terence Hughes Zeus / Daddy is a fruity, sweet gourmand for men, given a woody, spicy depth. Bergamot and apple open with a fresh, slightly tart fruitiness. Toward the heart, tonka bean and nutmeg come forward and the scent softens into a creamy, spiced sweetness. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood, oud and benzoin carry the weight, while ambergris and patchouli keep this oriental body warm. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it sits most comfortably on nights out and evenings; summer is the weakest fit. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Aaron Terence Hughes Forbidden and Givenchy Gentlemen Only Absolute have a close profile.