The Perfume Library

Tabac

9.0

Headspace · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Headspace Tabac is a unisex fragrance that sets a smoky, earthy tobacco character over a sweet, spicy body. It opens with spices, ginger and aniseed. In the heart, hay, coffee and tonka bean soften the scent and add a creamy warmth. In the base, vanilla, ambrox and tobacco take over; the scent turns sweeter while the woody and leathery tones stay in the background. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, so it lasts and carries noticeably around the wearer. The number of ratings is small, so these figures are a first impression rather than a firm verdict. It suits anyone, men or women, who wants a dense, warm scent. Its profile is close to Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) and Houbigant Tabac Nomade.

Never Hide for Her (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Otto Kern · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Otto Kern Never Hide for Her Eau de Toilette (2017) is a fresh, floral women's fragrance, lightened by aquatic and fruity touches. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, salty notes and pear, giving a cool, juicy and mildly sweet start. In the heart, white peony, purple freesia and jasmine bring the floral side forward. The base of cedar, ambrox and musk settles it into a woody, creamy foundation, with a slightly synthetic sheen running through the accords. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than announcing itself. It suits those who want an easy, light everyday scent aimed at women, though the number of votes is small and the impression is tentative. Jil Sander Sunlight and Tommy Hilfiger The Girl have a close profile.

Black Obsidian

8.2

Aurora Scents

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aurora Scents Black Obsidian is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on Italian mandarin orange, elemi resin and Italian bergamot. The citrus top notes give it a bright start, while elemi resin adds a slightly sharp, resinous edge. In the heart, pink pepper, jasmine sambac absolute and osmanthus bring a floral side that spice balances and sweetens. The base of Indonesian patchouli, Helvetolide®, Ambrox and moss settles it onto a green, woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are best read with caution. It is classed as a men's fragrance, and voters score its value for money highly. BMW Bergamood and Thameen Patiala have a close profile.

Clean Reserve Avant Garden - Muguet & Skin

7.0

Clean · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Clean Reserve Avant Garden - Muguet & Skin is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards leisure and everyday wear. Most voters pick it for relaxed days, daytime and the office, while evening and sport get far fewer votes. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. The vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Cardamom and white freesia bring the freshness, and jasmine, heliotrope and lily of the valley give the heart a soft floral feel. In the base, musk, praliné, Ambrox and patchouli turn it sweet, creamy and slightly woody, close to skin.

Sailors

7.3

The Zoo · 2018

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

The Zoo Sailors is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent whose green and spicy sides sit on a woody base. Its notes read as a single whole rather than a top-to-base progression: mandarin orange, lemon and grapefruit give a bright citrus feel, while kelp and violet leaf run between water and green. Clove and cinnamon leaf add a spicy warmth, and Indian sandalwood and Ambrox lay down a woody, distinctly synthetic-feeling foundation. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. It suits men and women alike. For a close profile, Jaguar Pace and Nautica Life are worth a look.

Beyond Romance

8.2

Ralph Lauren · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Sexy Blossom

5.3

Michael Kors · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Michael Kors Sexy Blossom is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that opens on lychee and rose and settles into a floral heart of freesia and peony. It starts with leaves, lychee and rose, which give a light, juicy opening. In the heart, freesia, lily of the valley, pink orchid and peony build the floral side. Sandalwood, musk and ambrox soften the base and close it with a faint woody sweetness, while a synthetic sheen runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and is picked less often for evenings or nights out. Shirin David Shirin David and Chloé Chloé (2007) (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Rainy Days

7.4

Massimo Dutti · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Massimo Dutti Rainy Days is a fresh, green and aquatic unisex scent built around a rain accord, with a cool floral air that recalls damp weather. Pear and lily of the valley give it a light fruity and floral softness. Sage, galbanum and pink pepper add a green, faintly spicy edge. Oakmoss absolute, cedarwood and ambrox set a woody, creamy and slightly synthetic base. The scent reads as a single piece from start to finish. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, so it is noticeable through the day without being loud. Its cool, even character sits comfortably on both women and men. Hermetica Jade888 and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Essenza have a close profile.

Amberness

6.5

BMW · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

BMW Amberness is a unisex fragrance built around Guatemala cardamom, Italian bergamot and Haitian vetiver, balancing freshness with sweetness. It opens with the citrus brightness of bergamot, the spice of cardamom and French clary sage. In the heart, Bourbon vanilla sweetens the scent and adds a creamy softness, while vetiver and Egyptian geranium stay in the background. The base settles on patchouli, Ambrox and sandalwood for a woody foundation. Longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, though the number of voters is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits men and women alike, with a fresh but sweet character. Givenchy Gentleman Society (Eau de Parfum) and Azzaro Wanted (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Follow Your Soul Men

5.8

s.Oliver · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

s.Oliver Follow Your Soul Men is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance, softened by floral and spicy touches and a sweet edge. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. It opens with Guatemala cardamom, pink pepper and bergamot, a bright and lightly spicy start. Rosemary, ambrox and moss lead the heart, and cedarwood and vetiver settle it onto a woody base. Dior Sauvage (Eau de Toilette) and Jimmy Choo Jimmy Choo Man Blue have a close profile.

Acqua Wood

7.3

Collistar · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Collistar Acqua Wood is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, spicy opening of lemon leaf, bergamot and black pepper on a woody base. It opens bright with lemon leaf and bergamot, while black pepper adds a light sharpness. The heart brings a floral, creamy softness through lavender, clary sage, labdanum and Ambrox. In the base, gaiac wood, cedarwood, sandalwood and musk move it toward a woody, slightly sweet finish, with aquatic and green touches keeping it fresh. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known up close without filling a room. It is described as a men's scent, and its fresh, woody build suits everyday wear. Initio Rehab and Montagne Parfums Eden have a close profile.

Gryffindor

7.0

House of Sillage · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

House of Sillage Gryffindor is a unisex fragrance that opens with black pepper, blackcurrant bud and tea, then leans floral and sweet. Black pepper and blackcurrant bud sit alongside tea for a spicy, slightly fruity start. In the heart, orris butter and black dahlia build a powdery floral character, softened by ambrox. Bourbon vanilla, French musk and Indonesian patchouli leave a sweet, warm base; the overall impression is powdery and sweet with a synthetic edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. It does not lean masculine or feminine. Bohoboco Eternal Lily Amber and Novellista Couture Chic have a close profile.

212 Heroes

6.0

Carolina Herrera · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Carolina Herrera 212 Heroes is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's fragrance, with citrus and powdery touches running through it. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so that reading is tentative. It has no clear lean towards a particular season or occasion and sits close to an everyday scent. Mandarin orange and lemon give it a bright, citrusy lift, while jasmine sambac, peony and orange blossom build a floral core. Raspberry and milk soften it with sweetness, and sandalwood and cedarwood add a woody finish. Lanvin Jeanne Lanvin and Michael Kors Coral have a close profile.

Pure Sense Women (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

s.Oliver · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

s.Oliver Pure Sense Women Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green women's fragrance that carries bergamot and lemon into a floral heart of magnolia and rose. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the vote counts are small, so those figures are only a rough guide. Most voters pick it for daily wear and the office, with leisure and sport close behind. Few choose it for a night out. It opens with bergamot, lemon and pineapple, a citrusy, lightly fruity freshness. In the heart, bamboo leaf's greenness softens into magnolia and rose. The base of woody notes, musk and ambrox leaves a sweet, creamy and slightly synthetic finish. Marc Gebauer Orange Flamingo and Acca Kappa Green Mandarin have a close profile.

I Flamed a Rose

6.4

Lancôme · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Lancôme I Flamed a Rose pairs May rose with patchouli, vetiver and ambrox, sitting between floral and woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. It is presented as a women's fragrance. The number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. The rose is not alone: patchouli and vetiver give it an earthy, smoky base. The spicy accord sharpens the floral side without making it harsh, and ambrox softens the woody tones and carries them through. The overall impression is less a sweet rose than a dry one that stays close to the ground.

Dscvr Me!

6.9

éveìlleur · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

éveìlleur Dscvr Me! is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent built around eucalyptus bud, Italian bergamot and seawater. The top pairs eucalyptus bud with Italian bergamot and everlasting flower absolute, so citrus and fresh accords lead. The heart brings mastic absolute, jasmine absolute and seawater, tilting the scent towards the aquatic. In the base, ambrox, oakmoss and musk soften it and settle it on a clean, earthy footing. Fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Being unisex, it suits men and women alike. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Acqua di Hamburg Alster have a close profile.

Future Bloom L2

6.7

Eric Buterbaugh Florals · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eric Buterbaugh Florals Future Bloom L2 is a fresh unisex scent where citrus and green tones rest on a floral heart; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit, tangerine and ginger for a bright citrus lift, while rhubarb, vervain and rosemary add a green, lightly spicy edge. The heart brings peony, jasmine sambac and freesia forward as the floral core. Vetiver, musk and ambrox soften the base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards leisure, business and daily wear, and the feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it doesn't read as belonging to one gender. Nishane Wūlóng Chá and Kenzo 10:10 AM in Sicilia have a close profile.

Sumou Platinum

7.8

Lattafa

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Lattafa Sumou Platinum is a unisex fragrance that ties a fresh, citrusy opening to a spicy, woody base, with a sweet and slightly synthetic edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well back. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, while evening and night out come lower. Bergamot and grapefruit give it a clean, citrusy start. Black pepper and papyrus bring a dry, spicy heart. In the base, patchouli, ambrox, musk and frankincense settle into a sweet, woody warmth. Ard Al Zaafaran Al Qannas and Versace Dylan Blue Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

Aaron Levine

7.2

Zara · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Zara Aaron Levine is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with an aquatic and lightly sweet character that reads clean and bright. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though the small number of votes means this should be taken loosely. Value for money is also rated favourably. With no season or occasion votes to go on, all that can be said is that its masculine, fresh profile points to easy everyday wear. Davidoff Cool Water Wave for Men and Jean & Len Coast have a close profile. It opens with grapefruit brightness. In the heart, frankincense and orange blossom add a spicy, softly floral touch. The base of sandalwood, Peru balsam and Ambrox sweetens it and settles it onto a clean, synthetic-leaning finish.

Sunny Side

6.7

Faynt

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Faynt Sunny Side is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that pairs citrus and white flowers with a sweet vanilla base. It opens bright with mandarin orange, bergamot and cardamom. Lilac, neroli and jasmine soften the heart into a clean floral. Vanilla, white musk and ambrox sweeten the base and leave a smooth, slightly synthetic finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without filling the room. Voters place it mostly in daily wear, leisure and the office, with some for sport and evenings out. Parfums de Marly Athénaïs and Mancera Sicily have a close profile.

Casual Blue

7.1

Otto Kern · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Otto Kern Casual Blue is a fresh men's fragrance that opens with pink pepper and grapefruit and carries on with lavender and cedarwood. At the start, the light spice of pink pepper mixes with the citrus of grapefruit. In the heart, lavender and ambrox come forward and give it a clean, aquatic feel. The base dries down to tonka bean and cedarwood, with the tonka softening the edges. Overall it reads fresh, citrusy and distinctly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it is neither heavy nor faint. Voters choose it mostly for daily wear and business, with leisure and sport following, and it is picked far less for evenings. It is made for men. Fragrances with a close profile include Parfums Café Caféina pour Homme and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Sport (Eau de Toilette).

Club Fresh

6.5

Mercedes-Benz · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mercedes-Benz Club Fresh is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance, with fruity and green touches that keep it light and clean. It opens with pear, bergamot and apple; in the heart, ozone, sage and lavender push it towards a clean, green line. The base of ambrox, musk and cedarwood leaves a soft, lightly sweet woody floor. The overall impression is a slightly synthetic freshness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. It is designed for men. Armaf El Cielo and Expedition Adventure 74° W have a close profile.

Palissandre Night

6.3

Mizensir · 2023

Fresh · Synthetic · Spicy

Mizensir Palissandre Night is a woody, spicy unisex scent led by nutmeg, cypriol and gaiac wood. The top holds nutmeg, Ambrox and Cetalox®; in the heart, cypriol, Spanish cistus, gaiac wood and elemi resin build a woody, resinous, smoky frame. Australian sandalwood, patchouli, musk and Dreamwood™ soften it in the base into a warm woodiness. The overall feel is fresh and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated good by voters, though the number of votes is small. With no season or occasion votes, little can be said on that front; as a unisex scent it suits men and women alike. Comme des Garçons Blackpepper and Andrea Maack Birch have a close profile.

Santal & Vetiver

7.5

Salt & Stone · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Salt & Stone Santal & Vetiver is a unisex fragrance that sits on a fresh, woody line, blending powdery and green tones. It opens with amber and Australian sandalwood; in the heart, cedar, ambrox and iris build a soft, powdery base. At the bottom, vetiver, violet leaf and crystal accord add an earthy, green, aquatic freshness. Sweet and creamy tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are still tentative. It suits those looking for a light, clean and calm woody scent. Dior Dior Homme Intense and Dossier Woody Sandalwood have a close profile.