The Perfume Library

Cologne Céleste

7.3

Celine · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Celine Cologne Céleste is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent built around angelica, petitgrain and neroli. Lemon and neroli give it a bright start, while petitgrain strengthens the green side. Angelica keeps the line slightly dry, and ambrette with orris butter leaves a soft, powdery, creamy trace behind. The floral side never turns heavy, so the scent stays clean and light throughout. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine sit almost level, so it reads as truly unisex. Celine Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Celine Cologne Française have a close profile.

Génération Godard

6.5

Toskovat' · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Toskovat' Génération Godard is an unusual unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand side against a synthetic, smoky texture. It has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, and as a unisex fragrance it sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens with sour candy, then the heart brings together rose, cardboard, cola and popcorn. The base is held by labdanum, musk, cigarette, newspaper and ambrette. Beneath the fruity and sweet accords, a powdery, spicy and smoky edge remains.

Hommage à Shanghai

7.2

Adlon · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Adlon Hommage à Shanghai is a fresh, floral scent with a powdery, creamy softness, suited to daily wear and the spring months. Voters lean towards spring first, then autumn and summer, and mostly pick daily, leisure and office wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot, chamomile and nectarine, light and slightly fruity. Iris, freesia and ambrette in the heart add a floral, powdery softness. Vetiver, musk and cashmere settle into a woody, creamy base. L'Orchestre Parfum Mono Cachemire and Diptyque Fleur de Peau (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Silences (2004) (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Jacomo · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jacomo Silences is a green floral chypre built around Florentine iris, galbanum and rose, made for women and since discontinued. It opens with iris, narcissus absolute and galbanum in a cool, green frame, softened by rose and blackcurrant absolute. Bulgarian rose, pot marigold and lily of the valley carry the floral heart. The base settles on oakmoss, vetiver and sandalwood, giving an earthy, woody and slightly resinous ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead, with business use not far behind. Most voters read it as feminine, though many call it classic. Its profile is close to Weil de Weil and Miller Harris Fleurs de Bois.

Rose d'Isparta

8.0

Boucheron · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Boucheron Rose d'Isparta is a floral, sweet scent for women, deepened by spice, resin and a touch of smoke. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions, though it also works for leisure and business. Summer is rarely chosen. It opens with ginger, ambrette and Somalian frankincense. The heart holds Turkish rose, freesia, hawthorn, cinnamon and saffron, so the rose is wrapped in spice and resin. In the base, tonka bean, vanilla, amber, sandalwood and musk leave it sweet, woody and warm. Lattafa Oud Mood and Lattafa Opulent Oud have a close profile.

Oud Éclat

6.8

Miller Harris · 2021

Floral · Green · Sweet

Miller Harris Oud Éclat is a unisex scent that pairs oud and leather with a floral, resinous frame, and most voters pick it for autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters point to evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. A few more call it masculine than feminine, but the feminine vote is far from small, so it sits in between. It opens with cashmere wood, tagetes and oud. In the heart, floral notes meet fir balsam, ambrette and nutmeg, giving it a green, spicy side. The base of leather, moss, maltol and musk settles into something sweet, woody and leathery. Penhaligon's Halfeti and Montale Oud Edition have a close profile.

Killer Vavoom

7.8

Azman · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Azman Killer Vavoom is a unisex chypre-leaning scent where a sweet, gourmand floral side is balanced by spicy and leathery touches, best suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens with bergamot, chocolate and plum, sweet and fruity. The heart builds a floral body from iris, rose, jasmine, osmanthus and ambrette, and the base of oakmoss, patchouli, vanilla and leather leaves a woody, earthy, slightly animal warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with nights out and evenings leading and leisure wear behind them. Masculine and feminine votes sit almost level, so it reads as truly unisex.

Cuir de Russie

8.1

Anna Zworykina

Green · Spicy · Woody

Anna Zworykina Cuir de Russie is a unisex scent with a green, spicy and leathery character; its smoky, earthy side suits autumn and winter evenings. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out, and few choose it for the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. As a whole it recalls smoky, woody leather. Oakmoss, tar, tobacco and vetiver build a dry, earthy backbone, while patchouli, labdanum and castoreum add a resinous, animal depth. Jasmine and ylang-ylang soften that severity slightly, and galbanum brings a sharp green edge.

Mythique

7.6

Parfums DelRae

Floral · Green · Spicy

Parfums DelRae Mythique opens with mandarin orange, Italian bergamot and ivy, then moves into jasmine sambac conrete, peony and Iris pallida: a floral-green scent for women, now discontinued. Bright citrus and the cool green of ivy come first. In the heart, jasmine sambac conrete and peony add a soft floral note, while Iris pallida brings a powdery air. The base of Indonesian patchouli, ambrette and sandalwood settles the scent onto a woody, earthy and faintly smoky ground, with a spicy edge staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. Daytime wear and the office are the most common settings, and evening is not far behind. Most voters read it as feminine. Perfumer H Velvet and L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha have a close profile.

Musc Amarante

7.0

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Artisan Parfumeur Musc Amarante is a unisex scent that leans towards spring, autumn and relaxed daytime wear, with a fresh, green and earthy character. Beetroot and vetiver set an earthy, green base, bergamot brightens it and pink pepper adds a light touch of spice. Ambrette, musk and ambergris soften all of this into a floral, gently sweet warmth, while the woody side stays in the background. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and name leisure, daily and business wear as the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it sits close to the skin without crowding anyone. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Creed Original Vetiver and Xerjoff Golden Green have a close profile.

Legacy 1 / ليجاسي

7.9

Ayat

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lil Softie

7.5

Lore · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Lore Lil Softie is a unisex scent that leans towards daily and leisure wear, fresh and citrusy with a soft, sweet, creamy side. Most voters pick it for daytime and relaxed moments; spring and fall lead, with summer and winter trailing. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. The vote counts are small, so these impressions are tentative. Bergamot and pink pepper open it brightly, while milk and cereals soften them right away. Galbanum, jasmine and ambrette sit in the heart, and the base of musk, ambroxan and rice milk dries down creamy and gourmand. The fresh, fruity side stays balanced against the sweetness.

Besame Mucho

7.0

Art Meets Art · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Art Meets Art Besame Mucho is a unisex scent that suits spring and autumn days best, pairing a fresh, citrusy start with a leathery, woody base. Most voters pick it for autumn and spring, and leisure, nights out and daily wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither stays too close to the skin nor fills the room. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. The top notes of frankincense, pink pepper and red mandarin orange open fresh, spicy and citrusy. In the heart, blackcurrant, ambrette and iris add a fruity, floral, powdery softness. The base of black leather, Indian sandalwood and Atlas cedar settles into a woody, leathery finish.

Malaise of the 1970s / Sex Pistols

5.9

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Etat Libre d'Orange Malaise of the 1970s / Sex Pistols is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy feel with green, floral and spicy touches and a slightly synthetic edge, suited to easygoing spring and summer days. Lemon and aldehydes give it a bright, clean start, while heliotrope and plum add a soft floral and fruity side. Black pepper draws a spicy edge, and leather, patchouli and orcanox lay a dry, woody base. Ambrette smooths these parts together. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. It leans somewhat masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. Lacoste Match Point Cologne and Maison Rebatchi Cuir Tassili have a close profile.

Privilege

6.8

Der Duft · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Der Duft Privilege is a fresh, floral and aquatic unisex fragrance, softened by powdery and woody touches. Overall it smells green and clean: galbanum and vegetal notes bring coolness, while rhubarb and blackcurrant add a light fruity edge. Iris and lily of the valley build the powdery floral side, and cashmeran, cedarwood and musk give it a soft woody base. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. It leans slightly masculine in the character votes, though modern and feminine votes are well represented too. Duftanker Maritime Fresh Musk and Zara Extreme 8.0 have a close profile.

Voyage d'Ombre

8.1

Rituals · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Rituals Voyage d'Ombre is a fresh, green and woody men's fragrance built around bergamot, juniper and lavender. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Voters lean towards spring and autumn, then winter, though summer gets a share too. Daily wear, work, leisure and evenings all get equal support. It reads masculine. It opens with bergamot and juniper, a bright citrus-and-green start softened by violet and pear. Lavender and sage bring a spicy, herbal heart. The base settles into resinous frankincense and powdery ambrette.

Feuille

6.7

Miskeo · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Miskeo Feuille is a fresh, green, floral unisex scent led by pollen, mimosa absolute and chamomile, suited to spring and summer and relaxed days. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn a step behind. It is worn mostly at leisure and through the day, and it also fits the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are split evenly, so it sits between the two. Pollen, mimosa, chamomile, linden blossom and elderflower build a floral frame. Tomato leaf and violet leaf add a green edge, while weed and Corps Racine® bring an earthy feel. Ambrette softens the spicy, woody tones, and a synthetic side keeps the freshness forward.

Lágon

8.1

Lyora · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lyora Lágon opens with mint, basil and lime, giving a fresh, citrusy unisex scent. The top is cool and sharp with mint, basil and lime, backed by green and aquatic touches. Coriander, date and rose bring a soft floral and fruity turn in the heart. Ambrette and musk settle into a creamy base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick it for daily wear and leisure, with sport and business following. Its light, clean profile leans towards daytime.

Choco Loco

8.3

Borntostandout · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Borntostandout Choco Loco is a dense gourmand built around cocoa, cream and fudge, sweet, creamy and lightly spicy, and worn by anyone. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, so it is noticed on the skin and around you. The heavy sweetness suits cooler weather more comfortably, and it reads equally well on men and women. It opens on cocoa butter, cocoa liqueur and cocoa; at the heart cream, condensed milk, sugar and fudge lead, while ginger liqueur adds a faint spice. The base of marshmallow, vanilla absolute, brown sugar and biscuit dough settles into a soft, milky sweetness, with musk and ambrette staying in the background. Dirty Milk and Milk Tea Whirl have a close profile.

cyber-sex

5.2

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Filippo Sorcinelli cyber-sex is a unisex perfume that sets a bright opening of neroli, mandarin orange and juniper berry against the warmth of vanilla and cedarwood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, so it stays on the skin for a long time and also makes itself noticed around you. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. The top is fresh and citrusy, with neroli, mandarin orange, juniper berry and pink grapefruit. The heart brings a floral, green edge through cyclamen, spices, rosemary, lavender and almond blossom. It settles into a woody, sweet base of vanilla, cedarwood, vetiver and tonka bean, with spicy and animal tones in the accords. Sospiro Vibrato and Bogue Douleur! have a close profile.

Soleil Désire

6.9

LPDO · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

LPDO Soleil Désire is a fresh unisex scent in which citrus and floral notes meet a green, powdery cleanness. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear, the office and sport, rather than evenings. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. It opens with lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange, a bright citrus start. In the heart, pear sorbet, lily of the valley and clary sage add a fruity, floral and green lightness. The base of white musk, ambrette and benzoin softens everything and settles into a powdery warmth. Mary Greenwell Lemon and Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Urban Musk

7.5

Tom Ford · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Tom Ford Urban Musk is a fresh, floral perfume with a sweet, spicy, powdery musk beneath, read as more feminine by most voters; it has been discontinued. Jasmine, honey and plum form a sweet, floral base, while benzoin and frankincense add a resinous warmth. Caraway and white pepper keep the spice light, and ambrette and musk pull the whole toward something powdery, soft and faintly animal. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Most voters call it feminine. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Collection and Coty Wild Musk have a close profile.

Sparkling Jo

7.2

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Vilhelm Parfumerie Sparkling Jo is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a fruity sweetness and a light touch of spice, leaning towards spring and summer days. Juniper, champagne and bergamot give the top a light, bright opening. In the heart, ambrette, ginger and Williams pear come forward: the pear adds a soft fruitiness, the ginger a gentle spice. Musk, ambergris and oak wood build a woody, slightly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. It suits daily wear and leisure time, and works at the office too. It reads comfortably on both men and women.

Desired Earth

7.1

The Harmonist · 2016

Fresh · Green · Sweet

The Harmonist Desired Earth opens with violet leaf, ambrette and shiso leaf, and carries immortelle and single malt whisky at its heart: a fresh, earthy unisex scent. The green freshness of violet leaf and shiso leaf leads at first, softened by ambrette. In the heart, immortelle, single malt whisky and black pepper add a spicy, faintly sweet depth. The base of tolu balm, patchouli and cade juniper wood settles it onto a resinous, woody, earthy ground. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and leisure and evening wear come up most often. Votes split fairly evenly between masculine and feminine readings, so it sits comfortably between the two. WienerBlut Panasch and Bibi Bigler Cembra have a close profile.