The Perfume Library

Crystal Pistil

7.5

D.S. & Durga · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

D.S. & Durga Crystal Pistil is a fresh, powdery unisex scent built around pink pepper, orange blossom water and jasmine water; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote count is small, so this is a tentative picture. Being unisex, it doesn't lean toward any one gender. The top notes of dew drop, pink pepper and orange blossom water open airy. The heart holds jasmine water, floral notes and Paradisone®, and the base of civettone, white musk and ambrette seed softens it. The fresh, citrusy, floral character is balanced by woody, earthy and synthetic touches. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand Crystalline Effect and Carolina Herrera Cedar Chic.

Giardino Segreto

7.0

Acca Kappa · 2013

Floral · Green · Sweet

Acca Kappa Giardino Segreto is a powdery women's fragrance whose floral and green character is softened by sweet, spicy and woody tones. It opens with pink pepper, ylang-ylang and coriander. In the heart, clove, jasmine and two roses, Grasse rose absolute and Royal William rose, build the floral core. The base of musk, vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli sweetens the scent and settles it onto a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters suggest spring and fall, with winter and summer picked less often. It is chosen mostly for leisure time and nights out, and half of the voters find it feminine. Widian Hili and Miro Secrets have a close profile.

Kenzo Jungle Homme

7.7

Kenzo

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Kenzo Jungle Homme is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a spicy, woody base, and it suits spring and autumn days best. Lime and maté open with a bright freshness, softened by balsamic notes. In the heart, nutmeg and ambrette seed add a spicy warmth, and the base of gaiac wood, Lebanon cedar, Atlas cedar and Siam benzoin settles into a woody, lightly sweet finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling the room. Most voters pick autumn, spring and summer, with winter trailing. Daily wear and leisure lead, and it also finds a place at the office. Kenzo Jungle pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Puig Quorum Silver (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Limonsitano

7.2

Strangers Parfumerie · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Strangers Parfumerie Limonsitano is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent, built around limoncello and herbal notes with a light, airy feel. Limoncello, citron, grapefruit and bergamot form the citrus side. Mint, basil, rosemary, thyme and sage add a green, spicy herbal edge. Kelp and driftwood bring an aquatic freshness, while neroli and rose add a soft floral touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure and business settings, and it sits close to everyday wear too. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi and Galimard 1 have a close profile.

Accord No. 05: White Pepper

6.7

Raer Scents · 2019

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Raer Scents Accord No. 05: White Pepper is a spicy, woody unisex scent built around Madagascan white pepper, patchouli and frankincense; it has been discontinued. Dry spice forms the backbone here: white pepper, pink pepper and clove. Patchouli, frankincense and myrrh lay a resinous, smoky floor beneath it, while tobacco and oakmoss add a leathery depth. Tangerine and bergamot lift the heavier texture a little. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring also named. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. PantaRei Darwish and Amouage Interlude 53 have a close profile.

Round Midnight

8.1

Annette Neuffer · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Annette Neuffer Round Midnight is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that most voters place in winter and fall evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, and voters recommend it mostly for evenings and nights out, with business and daily wear getting a smaller share. Masculine and feminine votes sit almost level, so it wears comfortably either way. It opens with cognac, rum absolute, red mandarin orange and cinnamon, a boozy, fruity warmth. Toward the heart it turns floral and powdery, with jasmine, Bulgarian rose and Florentine iris resting on coffee absolute and burley tobacco. The base settles into creamy, resinous and woody tones from Bourbon vanilla, Siam benzoin, patchouli and sandalwood.

Glam Rose (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Les Parfums de Rosine Glam Rose Eau de Parfum is a feminine, floral and fruity scent that sweetens rose with lychee and raspberry. It offers moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer chosen less often. It leans towards night out and evening wear, and also works for leisure. Most voters read its character as feminine. It opens with blackcurrant leaf, ambrette seed and pepper for a lightly spicy start. In the heart, rose, lychee, jasmine and violet build a floral, fruity sweetness. The base of musk, cedar, raspberry and suede leaves a powdery, woody and slightly leathery trail, with a synthetic sheen running through the accords.

Rosenlust (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

April Aromatics · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

April Aromatics Rosenlust Eau de Parfum is a unisex floral that keeps its roses fresh, citrusy and green, with a light sweetness. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next and winter well behind. It leans towards leisure, work and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and just over half of voters read it as feminine. Roses lead: Bulgarian Rosa centifolia, Turkish rose otto, Indian rose and English rose. American pink grapefruit brightens them, while Brazilian rosewood and orris root add a woody, slightly powdery base. Tonka bean and ambrette seed soften the sweetness.

Our Blurry Note

7.8

Superfumista · 2022

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

Superfumista Our Blurry Note is a unisex scent led by ylang-ylang, jasmine and Tonkin musk, floral, spicy and woody in character. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the ratings come from only a small number of voters, so they are not conclusive. It suits men and women alike. The floral side brings ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose and lily of the valley, while cinnamon, saffron and Sichuan pepper add spice. Underneath, civet, castoreum, labdanum and vanilla give an animal, resinous and leathery warmth. Atlas cedar and Haitian vetiver frame it with wood.

Accord No. 03: Ambre

7.4

Raer Scents · 2018

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Raer Scents Accord No. 03: Ambre is a green, sweet and resinous unisex scent built around oakmoss, ambrette seed and tonka bean. It has been discontinued. Oakmoss and amyris give it an earthy, green base, while ambrette seed and osmanthus soften that base. Tonka bean, Peru balsam and styrax bring out the sweet, resinous side, with a spicy accord running behind them. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure wear. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably in the middle. Walden Perfumes A Different Drummer and Pineward Hayride have a close profile.

Mahila

8.0

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume · 2013

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Mahila is a feminine scent that pairs a bright opening of Italian mandarin orange, pink grapefruit and bitter orange with a floral heart of frangipani, ylang-ylang and Damask rose. The citrus leads, then frangipani absolute, ylang-ylang, Damask rose and champaca form a floral centre. In the base, vanilla absolute and benzoin add sweetness, while Somalian frankincense, labdanum and Mysore sandalwood bring a resinous, woody, slightly smoky depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it suits leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic.

Vow Factor

7.5

Snif · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Snif Vow Factor is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around neroli, mandarin orange and green fig. The citrus brightness sits on a floral base: neroli and rose soften it, while galbanum adds a green, slightly earthy edge. Cedarwood and orris root bring a woody, powdery depth, and tonka bean with ambrette seed round it off without making it sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than leaving a heavy trail. Voters rate its value for money highly. Molton Brown Orange & Bergamot (Eau de Toilette) and Bottega Veneta Knot Eau Florale have a close profile.

Morus

6.5

Sikelia - Acque di Sicilia · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Sikelia - Acque di Sicilia Morus is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex scent built around orange, bergamot and basil, suited to spring and summer days and relaxed moments. It opens with bright orange and bergamot, while basil, black pepper and sea breeze add a green, lightly spicy and salty freshness. Mint, iris and rose come through in the heart, and amber, cedar, vanilla and musk settle into a soft, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with fewer choosing winter. It is chosen most for leisure, daily wear and the office, and less for evenings or nights out. Cartier Déclaration (Eau de Toilette) and Davidoff Adventure Eau Fraîche have a close profile.

Rose Era

7.6

Snif · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Snif Rose Era pairs damask rose and Rosa centifolia with fresh laundry and dew drop, giving a sweet, powdery unisex scent. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage good, though both ratings rest on few votes. It is unisex, a rose scent that can sit comfortably on either a man or a woman. The roses lead, while fresh laundry and dew drop lighten them and add an aquatic freshness. Pear and strawberry bring a fruity sweetness, and ambrette seed, white moss and woody notes form a powdery base. Saffron adds a faint warmth in the background. Parfums de Marly Delina La Rosée and Angel Schlesser Immense Peony have a close profile.

Iris Pallida

7.3

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Artisan Parfumeur Iris Pallida is a powdery, earthy iris scent, fresh, green and woody, made for women and easy to wear through the day. It opens with orange blossom, rose and violet leaf, a green, fresh floral start with aniseed adding a faint spicy edge. In the heart, iris, vetiver and patchouli lead while cedarwood gives a woody frame. The base of white musk, gaiac wood and ambrette seed softens everything into a powdery finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office come up most often. It has been discontinued. Givenchy III and Bois d'Iris have a close profile.

Ceremony Flu

7.9

Régalien · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Woody

Régalien Ceremony Flu is a unisex fragrance that softens a fresh, powdery character with floral, woody and creamy tones. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Votes spread across daytime, evening and night out, with no single occasion dominating. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and sits comfortably on anyone. The top notes are bergamot, pink pepper and ambrette seed, giving a fresh, lightly spicy opening. The heart brings iris, powder and linden blossom, with teakwood adding a woody base layer. The base of ambroxan, amber, musk and Haitian vetiver closes it in a creamy, warm woodiness.

White Peacock Lily

6.9

D.S. & Durga · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

D.S. & Durga White Peacock Lily is a fresh, floral unisex fragrance in which citrus and green notes gather around a powdery lily; it has been discontinued. It opens with oleander, cabreuva and grapefruit, a cool, green and citrusy start. The heart brings white lily, violet and Egyptian jasmine forward, giving a floral, powdery face. In the base, vanilla, mist note and ambrette seed soften it, leaving a sweet, creamy, lightly woody trail. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters place it in leisure and night-out wear, with daily and evening use close behind. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on men and women alike. Its profile is close to Guerlain Promenade des Anglais and Pierre de Velay No. 16.

REA

7.5

Mallo · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Hellstone

5.5

Lush · 2012

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Lush Hellstone is a resinous, earthy unisex scent built around opoponax, vetiver and cumin; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though the feminine share is sizeable, so it sits between the two. As a whole it reads green, spicy and smoky. Cumin and vetiver set a dry, earthy base, opoponax and beeswax soften it with a sweet, resinous warmth, and ambrette seed leaves an animal trace.

Tubereuse Organique

7.8

The Zoo · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Zoo Tubereuse Organique is a green, earthy unisex fragrance led by oakmoss, Egyptian jasmine absolute and Provençal lavender. The scent starts fresh and green, with lavender and angelica seed carrying that mood while jasmine adds a soft, creamy floral note. Oakmoss, patchouli and vetiver root it in the earth, and tequila and tagetes bring a spicy, faintly animal edge. The result is a natural, slightly rough fougère character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, so it takes on the character of whoever wears it. Tom Ford Beau de Jour (Eau de Parfum) and Arquiste Él have a close profile.

Heartache of the Hùa-Méi

8.2

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Heartache of the Hùa-Méi is a fresh, floral unisex scent built on Egyptian neroli, lemon and Japanese yuzu, with rose otto and white tea beside them. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, work and daily wear. Feminine leads the character votes, though classic and masculine readings are common too. Citrus and green notes set a bright base, while rose otto and orris root turn it powdery and creamy. Nutmeg and Somalian frankincense add a spicy, lightly smoky, resinous depth. Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume The Hawk and Amouage Meander have a close profile.

Velvet Bergamot

7.0

Dolce & Gabbana · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Bergamot is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that opens on bergamot and blackcurrant bud absolute, and it leans towards everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Voters place it evenly across daily, leisure and business wear, with only a small share choosing evening or night out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though these ratings rest on few votes. Most voters read it as masculine, while some hear a feminine side. The top pairs bergamot with blackcurrant bud absolute for a fresh, green, fruity start. In the heart, clary sage, petitgrain and orange blossom add a floral softness, with spicy and creamy touches. Vetiver and ambrette seed settle the base into a woody finish. Le Labo Limette 37 and Le Labo Bergamote 22 have a close profile.

Series Three - Can't Smell Fear

6.9

Six Scents · 2011

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Six Scents Series Three - Can't Smell Fear is a unisex fragrance built around leather, pink pepper and Atlas cedar, fresh and green at first glance and settling onto a woody, resinous base; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and green mandarin orange give it a lively, green freshness, while pink pepper and nutmeg add a spicy edge. Leather, frankincense and amber bring a smoky, resinous depth, and sandalwood with Atlas cedar form the woody frame. Iris and ambrette seed soften that firmness alongside the musk. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters lean slightly towards spring and fall, and pick leisure and daily wear most often. Half of them read it as masculine, though it remains a unisex scent. Its profile is close to Astrophil & Stella Pepperkorn and Marc Gebauer Berserker.

Millésimé (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Panama 1924 · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Panama 1924 Millésimé Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets the freshness of citrus and green tea against a spicy, woody base, and it suits relaxed everyday wear. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, though summer and winter are not far behind. It is picked most for leisure, work and daily use, and less for evenings or nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding anyone. It opens with lemon, rhubarb and green tea, while rum and saffron add a touch of warmth. In the heart, jasmine, cinnamon, cardamom and ginger bring a spicy feel. In the base, vetiver, cedarwood and musk leave it woody, earthy and slightly powdery. Joseph Abboud (Eau de Toilette) and Comptoir Sud Pacifique Barbier des Isles have a close profile.