The Perfume Library

Wavechild

7.6

Room 1015 · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Room 1015 Wavechild is a fresh, citrusy and lightly sweet unisex scent that leans towards summer and spring days. It opens bright with lemon, orange and mandarin orange, while coconut and watermelon in the heart add a soft, fruity, aquatic feel. The base of ambergris, cocoa and amberwood settles it into a creamy, sweet finish. Most voters pick summer, with spring second, and it is mostly worn for leisure and daily use. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters call it feminine or modern more often than masculine. Perfumes with a close profile include The Dua Brand Wave Rider and Scentido Melon Mirage.

Sex and The Sea (Extrait de Parfum)

6.6

Francesca Bianchi · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Francesca Bianchi Sex and The Sea Extrait de Parfum is a floral, sweet unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure time and evenings out. Rose, iris and mimosa form a floral frame, while pineapple and coconut add a fruity, creamy sweetness. Vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood soften that sweetness, civet and ambergris bring an animal depth, and immortelle and myrrh add a spicy edge. A synthetic sheen runs through the blend. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen. More voters find it feminine than masculine, though a fair number read it as masculine. Gritti Anima and Sarah Baker Perfumes Jungle Jezebel share a close profile.

Zenne

7.9

Nishane · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Nishane Zenne is a fresh, floral and fruity unisex scent that opens on grapefruit, blackcurrant and rhubarb before moving into rose and sandalwood. The opening pairs grapefruit and blackcurrant with the tartness of rhubarb. At the heart, Turkish rose, gardenia and sandalwood take over, the flowers softened by wood. The base of ambergris, musk and vanilla sweetens the scent and closes it on a creamy warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is also chosen for nights out and leisure time. Although it is unisex, nearly half of voters find it feminine. Ralph Lauren Woman and Chanel Gabrielle Chanel have a close profile.

Ultraviolet Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Rabanne · 2001

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Rabanne Ultraviolet Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's scent built around Italian mint and Russian coriander, leaning towards spring, fall and daily wear. Italian mint and Russian coriander open it, with black pepper and ambergris in the heart. Patchouli and crystallised moss form the base. The fresh, green character is softened by fruity, sweet and spicy touches over a woody, powdery foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it suits leisure and daytime wear. Most voters find it masculine and modern.

Black Sea

8.0

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Black Sea is a fresh, floral and marine unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It lasts very strongly and projects strongly. Most voters pick summer and spring; autumn follows, while winter is the least chosen season. It suits leisure and daytime wear, and also gets votes for evenings and the office. It reads more masculine than feminine, with a modern feel. It opens with aquatic notes, salt and bergamot, kept bright by myrtle liqueur and ozone. Orange blossom and ylang-ylang add a soft floral note at the heart, while black sea salt and marine notes hold the salty air. The base of white musk, algae, oakmoss, patchouli and ambergris settles into a green, woody finish.

Danger pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Roja Parfums · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Danger pour Homme Eau de Parfum is a spicy fougère that opens on lemon, lavender and bergamot, carries jasmine and violet in the heart, and turns sweeter towards vanilla and tonka bean. The top of lemon, lavender, bergamot and tarragon is fresh and sharp. In the heart, Grasse jasmine and violet bring a floral, powdery softness. The base of oakmoss, leather, vetiver, cumin and clove sets a dry, woody foundation, which vanilla and tonka bean sweeten. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring; evening and night-out wear lead, though business and daily wear also suit it. It reads masculine and classic. Roja Parfums Danger Parfum Cologne and The Dua Brand Lethal have a close profile.

Bamboo (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Gucci · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Gucci Bamboo Eau de Parfum pairs a fresh bergamot opening with a floral heart of Casablanca lily, orange blossom and ylang-ylang, making a light, clean scent aimed at women. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and the office leading the occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Bergamot opens with a citrusy, slightly green freshness, then the flowers take over. In the base, ambergris, sandalwood and Tahitian vanilla sweeten it and settle it into a creamy, softly powdery, woody finish.

Wish Come True

8.0

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Wish Come True is a unisex scent where tangerine, jasmine and tuberose meet frankincense and Laotian oud, sweet and floral with a spicy, resinous side. Most voters point to fall and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is the least chosen season. It suits evenings and nights out, and leisure time too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. More voters call it feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: tangerine and bergamot brighten the creamy jasmine and tuberose. Frankincense and Laotian oud add a smoky, resinous depth, while vanilla, ambergris and Mysore sandalwood settle it into a sweet, powdery, woody warmth. Hassler Amorvero and Lubin Sinbad have a close profile.

Libre L'Absolu Platine

7.3

Yves Saint Laurent · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent Libre L'Absolu Platine is a fresh, floral women's fragrance set on a sweet, powdery and creamy base. It opens with Calabrian mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot and white lavender. The heart brings Provençal lavender, French lavender and Morrocan orange blossom. Bourbon vanilla, heliotrope and ambergris close it with a powdery, creamy sweetness, while the spicy touch stays behind the freshness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter and summer still draw a fair share. It is worn from daily use and the office to evenings out. Voters mostly find it feminine, and some call it modern. Yves Saint Laurent Libre (Eau de Parfum) and Diesel D have a close profile.

Issara

7.9

Dusita · 2016

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Dusita Issara is a green, fresh fougère for men and women, with spicy, woody and lightly powdery sides that suit leisure and daytime wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though it carries into summer too. Leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it reads open to both. It opens with clary sage and pine needle, cool and resinous. The heart brings vetiver, green notes and tonka bean, and the green turns a little sweeter. In the base, musk, oakmoss and ambergris settle it into a powdery, creamy, woody finish.

Invictus Aqua (2016)

7.5

Rabanne · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Rabanne Invictus Aqua is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with grapefruit zest, yuzu zest and pink pepper, then marine notes and violet leaf give it a cool, aquatic heart. Ambergris, gaiac wood and woods set a woody base underneath. Fruity and sweet accords soften the edges, and a synthetic sheen runs through it. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and sport best. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and it reads masculine and modern. Rabanne Invictus Aqua (2018) and Armaf Sapphire have a close profile.

Amber Cologne

8.2

Bortnikoff · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bortnikoff Amber Cologne is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus over a creamy, sweet amber base. It opens with pink grapefruit, bergamot and orange, with cardamom adding a light spice to the freshness. In the heart, jasmine sambac and sandalwood soften the scent into something floral and creamy. The base of ambergris, vanilla and oud leaves a warm, sweet, woody finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business and evening getting votes too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though the feminine vote is sizeable. Bortnikoff Oud Sinharaja and Acqua di Parma Zafferano have a close profile.

Ambre Précieux

8.0

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier · 1988

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Ambre Précieux is a sweet, resinous and spicy unisex scent in which vanilla, labdanum and ambergris stand out. It opens with lavender and myrtle, then softens into a heart of vanilla, nutmeg, labdanum and coumarin. Tolu balm, Peru balsam and ambergris form the base. The overall impression is sweet and gourmand, with a woody, powdery and slightly smoky warmth behind it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer rarely gets a vote. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine are equal, so it reads comfortably on either. Autour du Parfum Ambre Mystère and Omnia Profumi Ambra have a close profile.

Kokain Gold

7.8

Rammstein · 2021

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Rammstein Kokain Gold is a men's fragrance for fall and winter evenings, with citrus and spice set on a resinous, woody base; it has been discontinued. The top holds copaiba balsam, frankincense and Sichuan pepper, while citrus notes, turmeric and bitter orange make up the heart. A sweet accord softens the spicy, citrusy side. In the base, ambergris, poivrol and Madagascan vetiver pull the scent towards earthy, smoky and slightly leathery ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is mentioned most for evenings and nights out. Masculine is the character voted most often. Olfactive Studio Woody Mood and House of Orpheus 93 have a close profile.

Ambré (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Baldessarini · 2007

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Baldessarini Ambré Eau de Toilette is a warm oriental for men, with a fruity, sweet opening settling onto a leathery, woody base. The top pairs whisky, mandarin orange and red apple, so the fruit sweetness carries a boozy warmth. Violet and leather lead the heart, and the base of ambergris, labdanum and oak wood pulls it towards a spicy, gourmand depth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and night, though it also works for daily wear. Half of voters read it as masculine, and many call it classic. Baldessarini Ambré Oud and Widian London have a close profile.

Spectre Ghost

8.0

French Avenue · 2024

Citrus · Green · Sweet

French Avenue Spectre Ghost is a unisex scent that carries a bright citrus and green opening into gourmand sweetness and woody warmth. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure time. Voters read it as more masculine. Bergamot, green notes, pink pepper and ginger give it a fresh, spicy start. The heart holds Turkish rose, cardamom and blackcurrant. In the base, vanilla, patchouli, cedar and sandalwood sweeten it and settle into woody warmth. Benzoin and musk close it with a creamy softness. Nishane Ani and The Dua Brand Drowning in Vanilla have a close profile.

Russian Oud II

8.4

Areej Le Doré · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Areej Le Doré Russian Oud II is a unisex scent that sets a spicy, smoky, resinous oud over a sweet, gourmand base, suited to the evenings of the colder months. It has been discontinued. The top holds deer musk and ambergris; in the heart Indian oud and cocoa take over, giving the scent a dark, sweet depth. Cedar and resins sit at the base, and the woody, animal and oriental accords round out its heavy, warm side. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour evening and night-out wear. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it stays unisex in spirit. Areej Le Doré Russian Oud Attar and Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Qatar

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums Qatar is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, with a floral and sweet frame deepened by resin, spice and smoke. It opens with citrus notes, and the heart of violet, pear, peach, Grasse jasmine and May rose gives a fruity floral softness. In the base, vanilla, oud, patchouli, labdanum and styrax dominate, and the dry-down settles into a sweet, woody, smoky warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out. Voters read it as more masculine, though it also draws feminine votes. Roja Parfums Kuwait and Roja Parfums H - The Exclusive Black Tier have a close profile.

Sundowner

7.7

Tauer Perfumes · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Tauer Perfumes Sundowner is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent with a clear gourmand side. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is rarely chosen for summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as unisex. Tobacco absolute, cypriol and patchouli build a woody, earthy and smoky base. Cinnamon adds spice, while vanilla, tonka bean and cocoa absolute sweeten it towards gourmand. Orange zest and bergamot lighten the density a little. Resinous and oriental accords give the whole a warm depth. Von Eusersdorff Classic Patchouli and Réminiscence L'Incroyable Patchouli have a close profile.

Mercurial Cashmere (Extrait de Parfum)

7.8

Electimuss · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

Electimuss Mercurial Cashmere Extrait de Parfum is a floral, sweet unisex scent, where powdery, creamy and gourmand tones settle onto a woody base. It opens bright and spicy with bergamot, pink pepper and cardamom. The heart turns powdery and floral with tuberose, iris and violet, softened by ambergris. In the base, caramel, vanilla and tonka bean bring sweetness, while cashmere wood and musk keep it creamy and woody. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, with summer well behind. Night outs and evenings lead, and it also works for leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it modern or masculine. Electimuss MCX and Lengling Namui have a close profile.

Onyx Black

8.3

Pana Dora · 2025

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Pana Dora Onyx Black is a sweet, oriental unisex scent that sets bright citrus against the warmth of spice, resin and wood. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring some way behind and summer rarely chosen. Evenings and nights out lead, and leisure wear follows. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters read it as masculine more often than anything else, with modern next. It opens with nutmeg, cinnamon, saffron, bergamot and lemon, a spicy start with a citrus lift. Cypriol, frankincense and ambergris form the heart, and labdanum, cedar and fir resin sit underneath. Over time it settles into a sweet, resinous, woody warmth. Taif Al-Emarat Taif T05 and Al Wataniah Ghala have a close profile.

Lancaster (Eau de Toilette Concentrée)

8.3

Lancaster · 1987

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Lancaster Lancaster opens with lavender and bergamot and settles into sandalwood, frankincense and vanilla, a floral, spicy women's fragrance that has been discontinued. The top notes of lavender, bergamot, coriander and thyme give a fresh, herbal start. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose and mimosa bring out the floral side. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli and oakmoss lays down a woody, sweet, chypre foundation, with powdery and animal tones in the background. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with evening and daily wear close behind. Most describe the character as feminine and classic. Givenchy Ysatis and Emanuel Ungaro Diva have a close profile.

№ 09 - Orange Star

7.1

Tauer Perfumes · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tauer Perfumes № 09 - Orange Star is a unisex scent that ties the bright citrus of clementine and mandarin orange to the sweetness of vanilla and tonka bean. Clementine and mandarin orange lead, while lemon grass and orange blossom in the heart pull that fresh citrus in a floral direction. In the base, tonka bean, vanilla and ambergris soften it and make it sweeter. Fresh, fruity and sweet accords dominate; spicy, woody and resinous tones stay in the background. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads comfortably either way. Bond No. 9 Lafayette Street and Bottega Veneta Knot have a close profile.

Reveal

7.0

Calvin Klein · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Calvin Klein Reveal is a fresh, floral women's fragrance in which black, white and pink pepper meet a salty coolness; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters pick autumn, summer and spring in almost equal measure, with winter trailing. Daily wear, leisure and the office come first, and fewer choose it for evenings. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. It opens with peppers and salt, a spicy freshness. The heart holds ambergris, a solar note and Florentine iris, adding an aquatic, powdery softness. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood and cashmeran lay down a woody, lightly sweet floor. A synthetic sheen runs through it.