The Perfume Library

Jicky (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Guerlain

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Jicky Eau de Parfum is a fougère that sets fresh citrus against sweet, spicy and animalic tones, and it is mostly seen as a women's fragrance. It opens with bergamot, lemon, mandarin orange and rosemary. In the heart, lavender, rose, jasmine and orris root give it a floral, powdery character. In the base, vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood sweeten and soften it, while civet leaves an animalic trace. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn first, then spring, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. Most voters find it feminine, while others read it as classic or masculine.

Squid

7.6

Zoologist · 2019

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

Zoologist Squid is a salty, inky unisex scent that suits spring through autumn and relaxed, off-duty hours best. Squid opens fresh and aquatic, with frankincense, salicylate and pink pepper on top. The heart holds opoponax, salty notes and drawing ink, with a sweet, resinous and slightly smoky layer over them. The base of benzoin, ambergris and musk softens everything and closes on an animal warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and summer, with winter chosen by fewer. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, while business and sport get few votes. Most voters read it as masculine, though modern and feminine each draw a sizeable share. Mirus Fine Fragrance Driftwood and Fragonard Santal Cardamome have a close profile.

2. Nawab of Oudh Intensivo

8.8

Ormonde Jayne · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ormonde Jayne 2. Nawab of Oudh Intensivo is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral start with a spicy, woody, oriental base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind. Evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions, while daily and business wear aren't far off. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. It opens with cardamom, bergamot and orange absolute alongside green notes. The heart carries magnolia, rose and orchid for the floral side, with cinnamon and pimento adding spice. In the base, oud, vetiver and labdanum settle into a warm, sweetish woodiness, softened by musk and ambergris. Ormonde Jayne 2. Nawab of Oudh Parfum has a close profile.

Feu

8.1

French Avenue · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

French Avenue Feu is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, citrusy and fruity character, leaning towards spring and summer days and relaxed, everyday wear. It opens with mango, rhubarb, ginger and lemon, a bright and juicy start. In the heart, jasmine, violet, pink pepper and praliné add a sweet, creamy softness. The base of cedarwood, tonka bean, ambergris and moss rounds it off. Overall it sits between fresh and sweet, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear. Voters call it masculine or modern slightly more often, though a fair share find it feminine. Arabiyat Prestige Kohl Luminous and Lattafa Opulent Dubai have a close profile.

Spirito Fiorentino

7.6

Tiziana Terenzi · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Tiziana Terenzi Spirito Fiorentino is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, with a sweet, spicy character balanced by leathery woods. It opens with orange, jasmine, purple lily and Italian saffron. In the heart, magnolia, ylang-ylang and ambergris carry the floral sweetness along. The base is led by Tuscan leather, sandalwood, amber and birch, and the accords also include smoky and oriental tones. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, rarely for the office. Voters tend to read it as masculine. Its profile is close to Lattafa Maahir and Montale Arabians.

Luna (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Penhaligon's · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Penhaligon's Luna Eau de Toilette is a fresh floral for women that moves from bitter orange, lemon and bergamot through rose and jasmine to ambergris, musk and fir balsam. Citrus leads the opening, and juniper berry adds a green, slightly spicy edge to that brightness, while rose and jasmine soften it into a floral heart. In the base, ambergris, musk and fir balsam leave a clean, resinous finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often. Most voters read its character as feminine.

Supremacy Collector's Edition

8.2

Afnan Perfumes · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Afnan Perfumes Supremacy Collector's Edition is a men's fragrance that sets the fresh, fruity opening of apple, bergamot and pineapple on a smoky, woody ground of birch and oakmoss. It opens with apple, bergamot, pineapple and white blossoms, a fresh, citrusy start with a sweet fruit edge. In the heart, birch, orange blossom and amber bring floral and spicy tones together with a smoky streak. The base of musk, oakmoss and ambergris dries down woody and soft. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters suggest spring, summer and fall, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Half of the voters call it masculine, and many find it modern. Zimaya Sharaf the Club and Creed Aventus have a close profile.

Lune Féline (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Atelier des Ors · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Atelier des Ors Lune Féline Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand scent with a spicy, resinous and slightly smoky warmth, worn as a unisex fragrance. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. More voters call it feminine, but a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with pink pepper, cardamom and cinnamon for a spicy warmth. In the heart, ambergris, styrax and cedarwood build a woody, resinous base. At the bottom, Tahitian vanilla, musk and Peru balsam soften and sweeten it. L'Occitane en Provence Cèdre Encens / Eau des Baux and Birkholz Berlin Fever have a close profile.

Apex (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Roja Parfums · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Apex Eau de Parfum is a masculine fragrance that sets fresh citrus against a green, spicy woodiness, with a classic fougère and chypre feel. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Voters mostly call its character masculine and classic. It opens with mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot, then softens through pineapple, jasmine and cistus. In the dry-down patchouli, tobacco, juniper berry and labdanum take over, while frankincense and oakmoss add a resinous, green depth. The Dua Brand Predator and Nicolaï New York Intense have a close profile.

Writer

7.7

Cyrus · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Cyrus Writer is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, pairing an aquatic, fruity lightness with a sweet, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and is mostly seen as masculine and modern. It opens with lemon, mandarin orange, green apple and lavender for a bright start. In the heart, elemi resin and Egyptian geranium soften the edges. As it dries, vetiver, white musk, ambergris and patchouli leave a woody, slightly sweet trail. Armaf Hunter Intense (Eau de Toilette) and Calvin Klein Eternity for Men Air have a close profile.

Sailing Day

6.9

Maison Margiela · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Maison Margiela Sailing Day is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that suits summer and spring days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer, with spring second; leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions, while evening gets very few votes. On character, masculine edges ahead, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. The opening of juniper, aldehydes and marine notes is crisp and salty. Coriander, orris absolute and rose add a soft floral touch in the heart. In the base, red algae, ambergris and orcanox keep it aquatic and green, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

Dune (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Dior · 1991

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Dior Dune Eau de Toilette is a powdery, floral scent that opens fresh and settles into something sweet, spicy and woody, with a feminine, classic character. It opens bright with peony, aldehydes, mandarin orange and bergamot. The heart is floral, built on ylang-ylang, lily, jasmine and rose, and the base turns sweeter and softer with vanilla, benzoin and musk, while patchouli and oakmoss add a woody depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and summer, and it suits evenings as well as daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, with classic the next most common description.

Pomelo Assoluto

8.3

Gritti · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Gritti Pomelo Assoluto is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits warm spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear while staying easy enough for the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though plenty of voters call it feminine. It opens with honey pomelo, grapefruit and marine notes for a cool start. The heart brings rose, magnolia and black tea as a soft floral base, with juniper berry, pink pepper and cardamom adding spice. Ambergris, white musk and woody notes carry it into a sweet, clean finish. Jul et Mad Aqua Sextius and Balenciaga Rosabotanica have a close profile.

Coach for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Coach · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Coach for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent led by green Nashi pear, kumquat and bergamot, suited to everyday wear and the warmer months of spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings, and it reads mostly masculine and modern. It opens with green Nashi pear, kumquat and bergamot, fresh and fruity. In the heart, geranium, coriander and cardamom add a light spiciness. As it dries, ambergris, Haitian vetiver and suede give it a soft, woody base, while aquatic and sweet touches run throughout. Tommy Hilfiger Tommy New York and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Cologne Bleue have a close profile.

Cardinal

8.0

Heeley · 2006

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Heeley Cardinal is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter best, opening fresh before turning resinous, smoky and woody. Pink pepper and linen give a clean, lightly spiced start. In the heart, frankincense and labdanum add resinous warmth, while patchouli, ambergris and vetiver build an earthy, smoky base. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring wears it well too. It is chosen most for evenings, leisure time and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It leans masculine but sits comfortably on anyone. Heeley Eau Sacrée and Matthew Williamson Incense have a close profile.

Aventus for Her

7.0

Creed · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Aventus for Her is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance that pairs green apple and citrus with a floral, fruity heart. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Voters mostly call its character feminine, with some finding it modern. It opens on green apple, lemon, bergamot and pink pepper. The heart of rose, ylang-ylang, pineapple and peach adds a fruity sweetness. It settles on a woody base of patchouli, cedarwood, sandalwood, musk and ambergris. Armaf Le Parfait pour Homme and The Nose Behind Suits have a close profile.

Gold Man

7.6

Amouage · 1983

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Gold Man is a floral, spicy and woody men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring; evening and night out lead the occasions, while summer comes last. It reads masculine and classic. The top holds Omani cistus, Omani green frankincense and lily of the valley. Myrrh, jasmine and iris sit in the heart, with patchouli, cedarwood and civet in the base. Resinous, powdery, animal and chypre accords make it a dense, oriental scent. Amouage Gold Woman and Lancaster Lancaster have a close profile.

Jubilation 40

8.5

Amouage · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Jubilation 40 is a spicy, smoky men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. It is rated strong in longevity and good in sillage; most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and classic, and it is rarely chosen for summer heat. It opens with rosemary, blackcurrant and orange for a fruity lift. The heart carries cinnamon, clove and rose for spice and sweetness, with frankincense adding a resinous depth. Oud, patchouli and cedarwood settle into a woody, smoky base. Amouage Jubilation XXV Man and Monkoku Silent Moon have a close profile.

Mortal Skin

8.0

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Mortal Skin opens with cardamom, saffron and blackberry and settles into labdanum and ambergris, a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters read it as slightly more masculine than feminine, though many call it feminine. The opening pairs the spice of cardamom and saffron with the fruity sweetness of blackberry. In the heart, opoponax, sandalwood and iris add a woody, powdery softness. The base of labdanum, musk and ambergris carries it into a warm, resinous drydown with smoky and leathery touches.

Freefall - Etruscan Water

8.0

Francesca Bianchi · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Francesca Bianchi Freefall - Etruscan Water is a fresh, green chypre in which bergamot, grapefruit and green mandarin meet oakmoss and vetiver. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it suits evenings and leisure time. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though it is a unisex fragrance. The citrus notes give it a bright start, petitgrain and basil push the green side, and jasmine and orris root add a soft floral touch. Caraway brings spice, while labdanum and ambergris lend a resinous, animal depth. Oakmoss and vetiver keep it on an earthy, woody base.

Under My Skin

7.8

Francesca Bianchi · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Francesca Bianchi Under My Skin is a unisex scent where leather, spices and carnation lead, wrapped in sweet, resinous and powdery tones. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it doesn't settle into one gender. Leather and spices sharpen with black pepper and carnation, while tonka bean, vanilla and Peru balsam sweeten it into a creamy warmth. Bulgarian rose and orris butter add a powdery, floral side, and castoreum and musk bring an animal depth. Perfumes with a close profile include Francesca Bianchi Freefall - Lost In Heaven and Paris Corner Atoof.

PHI - Une Rose de Kandahar / Collectible PHI - Une Rose de Kandahar

8.1

Tauer Perfumes · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tauer Perfumes PHI - Une Rose de Kandahar is a rose-centred, sweet and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with bitter almond, cinnamon, bergamot and apricot, a spicy, fruity start. In the heart, Afghan rose and Bulgarian rose absolute meet tobacco absolute and Bourbon geranium. Tonka bean, vanilla and ambergris sweeten the base, while patchouli and vetiver add a woody floor; overall it reads powdery, resinous and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine character are close, which fits its unisex label. Guerlain 180 Ans de Créations and Stendhal Ambre Sublime have a close profile.

Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Kenzo · 1991

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Kenzo pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic scent with green and floral touches, made for men, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Half of voters call its character masculine. It opens with bergamot, lemon and clary sage alongside green notes for a bright start. In the heart, ozone, jasmine and juniper come forward. Cedar, moss and musk in the base settle it onto a woody footing.

Wood Whisper (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Ojar · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ojar Wood Whisper Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy woody unisex scent that softens fruity plum and rose with cashmere wood, sandalwood and vanilla. Plum and rose lead the opening; in the heart, violet joins cashmere wood and sandalwood, giving the scent a woody body. The base of ambergris, musk, white amber and vanilla takes over and dries down into a sweet, creamy warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits evenings, nights out and leisure time. Voters lean slightly feminine, with masculine close behind, so it works in either direction.