The Perfume Library

Arrakis

8.2

Spirit of Kings · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Spirit of Kings Arrakis is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens on grapefruit, moves into woody notes at the heart and settles on ambroxan. The overall feel is fresh, citrusy and fruity, with a touch of sweetness and a synthetic edge, while the woody side stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. In character votes the masculine side leads, though a fair number read it as feminine. Alexandria Fragrances Black Panther and Al Ambra Black Forest have a close profile.

Azzaro pour Homme Silver Black / Azzaro pour Homme Onyx (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Azzaro · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Azzaro pour Homme Silver Black / Azzaro pour Homme Onyx Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and woody men's scent built around juniper, bergamot and green apple. Juniper, coriander and bergamot give it a crisp, lightly spicy start, while green apple adds a fruity green edge. Patchouli, vetiver and ambroxan form the woody base. The overall impression is fresh, green and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards daily wear and the office. It reads masculine and classic, and it has been discontinued. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Bold Citrus and Zara Lush Vetiver have a close profile.

Gentlemen Only Casual Chic

6.9

Givenchy · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Givenchy Gentlemen Only Casual Chic is a fresh, citrusy and woody men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and leisure time. It opens with juniper, ginger and cardamom, giving a spicy freshness. Cedar and birch form a woody heart, and sandalwood and ambroxan soften the base. Aquatic and green tones lead, while a sweet, synthetic touch stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is used for daily wear, leisure and the office. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Montblanc Starwalker and Burberry Mr. Burberry have a close profile.

Montabaco Rio

7.9

Ormonde Jayne · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Blanc Polychrome

7.0

Atelier des Ors · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier des Ors Blanc Polychrome is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Rhubarb, mandarin orange and lemon give the opening a sharp, lively brightness. In the heart, jasmine, fig leaf and lavender add a floral, green softness, and the base of ambroxan, moss and musk dries down clean on a synthetic note. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters split between feminine and masculine. Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) and Claus Porto 4 - Agua Clementina have a close profile.

Visionary

8.4

Alexandria Fragrances · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Alexandria Fragrances Visionary is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent where citrus and spice lead, suited to daytime wear in warm weather. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Although it is unisex, half of the voters find it masculine. Bergamot, lemon and orange set the fresh citrus tone, while neroli softens it. Ginger and cinnamon add a warm, spicy edge. Black tea, ambroxan and gaiac wood ground the blend in a woody, gently sweet base. Victory Radiant and Sorvella Neroli & Citron have a close profile.

26 Isparta

7.2

Pierre Guillaume · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pierre Guillaume 26 Isparta is a sweet, resinous unisex fragrance that sets Turkish rose and red fruits against patchouli, oud and frankincense. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. More voters call it feminine than masculine, but the masculine share is sizeable, so it sits between the two. It opens with red fruits and Turkish rose, sweet and floral. In the heart, patchouli, Peru balsam and calamus add a spicy, woody depth. The base of oud, frankincense, musk, benzoin and ambroxan leaves a smoky, resinous, oriental trail. Amouage Opus IV and Collistar L'Ambra have a close profile.

Acqua Essenziale Colonia

7.4

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Colonia is a fresh, citrusy, aquatic men's scent that most voters pick for summer and spring and for everyday wear. It has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. It leans towards daily, leisure and office wear, with few votes for evening or night out. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it classic. The top opens with aquatic notes, bergamot and coriander. The heart brings orange blossom, clary sage and lavender, giving a green, floral middle. The base of Haitian vetiver, tonka bean and ambroxan settles it into a woody, slightly sweet finish. Azzaro Azzaro Sport and Al Haramain Étoiles Silver have a close profile.

Club

5.5

Mercedes-Benz · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mercedes-Benz Club is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance led by citrus fruits, rhubarb and cardamom. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office are the occasions it suits best. It reads masculine, though a good share of voters also find it modern. It opens with citrus fruits and rhubarb, fresh and lightly fruity. In the heart, juniper, aquatic notes and cardamom add spice to the watery freshness. The base of woody notes, patchouli, tonka bean and ambroxan settles it into a soft, woody finish. Fragrance One Office for Men and Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue have a close profile.

Powder Love

7.8

Juliette Has A Gun · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Juliette Has A Gun Powder Love is a sweet, powdery feminine scent that leans towards spring and fall, for leisure and everyday wear. It opens with marshmallow and cotton candy, which set a sweet, gourmand tone straight away. In the heart, dragée and orange blossom add a soft floral note. The base of musk, tonka bean and ambroxan settles into a creamy, powdery and slightly synthetic finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and name leisure and daily wear as its occasions. Most voters also find it feminine. Zadig & Voltaire Girls Can Do Anything and Parfums de Marly Oriana share a close profile.

Breath of the Infinite

6.9

The House of Oud · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The House of Oud Breath of the Infinite is a unisex scent that sets freesia and peony against a sweet peach heart, then settles on Persian oud and musk. It opens with a floral lightness from freesia and peony, and peach adds a fruity, sweet turn in the heart. The base of ambroxan, Persian oud, musk and cashmeran settles into a woody, powdery, creamy softness with a faint spicy edge. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and office wear, and most voters read it as feminine, though it works across genders. Blend Oud Ghazal and Kenzo Femme Once upon a Time have a close profile.

Capucine

7.7

Chloé · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chloé Capucine is a fresh, floral women's fragrance led by citrus and green notes; it has been discontinued, but its light character suits spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, neroli, lemon and juniper berry for a bright citrus feel, while galbanum and sage add a green, slightly spicy edge. In the heart, nasturtium, rose, jasmine and lily of the valley soften it into something floral. Ambroxan and musk dry it down onto a woody, powdery base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and reads as a quiet scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. A feminine character dominates. Penhaligon's Lily of the Valley and Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza have a close profile.

Carioca Heart

7.5

Jusbox · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jusbox Carioca Heart is a sweet, fruity unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, easy leisure days and relaxed evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure time and evenings leading the occasions. About half of voters call it feminine, though it reads as unisex. Pineapple, mango and primofiore lemon open bright and juicy. In the heart, rum absolute, sandalwood and peony carry that fruity sweetness into a soft floral and woody feel. Vanilla and labdanum close it with a creamy, gourmand warmth.

Saheb Intense / صاحب

8.1

Ard Al Zaafaran · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ard Al Zaafaran Saheb Intense / صاحب is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall; winter gets little support. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the settings named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with a cool bergamot and mint freshness. The heart brings ginger, lavender and black tea, while green, aquatic and floral tones dominate the accords. In the base, ambroxan, frankincense and cinnamon pull it towards a spicy, earthy finish.

Clandestine Rendez-vous

7.2

Les Sœurs de Noé · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Les Sœurs de Noé Clandestine Rendez-vous is a fresh, sweet unisex scent that sets mandarin orange, labdanum and lavender over a resinous base of cocoa and amber. Mandarin orange comes first. In the heart, labdanum and lavender add a floral, lightly spicy turn. The base of amber, cocoa and ambroxan brings a creamy, woody warmth, and alongside the fresh and sweet accords there is a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. Leisure and daily wear lead, and it also works at the office. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as truly unisex.

This is not a Blue Bottle 1.5 / Ceci n'est pas un Flacon Bleu 1.5

7.3

Histoires de Parfums · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Histoires de Parfums This is not a Blue Bottle 1.5 / Ceci n'est pas un Flacon Bleu 1.5 is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that opens on aldehydes, citrus and ozonic notes. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either. The top holds aldehydes, citrus and ozonic notes, with Kharismal® Super and floral notes in the heart. Ambroxan, Musk T® and mineral notes anchor the base. A light sweetness and a creamy softness sit over the fresh, citrusy character, with a synthetic sheen alongside.

Bois d'Ambrette / Peau d'Ambrette

7.1

Atelier Materi · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Materi Bois d'Ambrette / Peau d'Ambrette is a fresh, woody unisex scent built around ambrette seed, angelica and amyris. Ginger and mandarin orange open it with a citrusy, lightly spicy start. In the heart, ambrette seed, angelica and amyris bring a green, floral feel. Ambroxan, musk and sandalwood settle it onto a soft, powdery woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are nearly even. Escentric Molecules Escentric 02 and Evody Fleur d'Oranger have a close profile.

Musc Oli

6.2

Caron · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Caron Musc Oli is a fresh, powdery unisex scent built on notes such as cashmeran, ambroxan and javanol. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter the least chosen. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost even, so it sits between the two. The scent is fresh and floral, with woody and spicy tones filling in underneath. Cashmeran and ambroxan add a woody warmth, while javanol and belanone bring a creamy, powdery softness. The synthetic character is clear, and it runs clean and even. Glossier You Eau de Parfum and Jil Sander Softly Serene have a close profile.

Un Bois

7.1

Obvious · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Obvious Un Bois is a fresh, woody unisex scent built on black pepper and Italian bergamot, with Virginia cedar and Ambroxan at its center. It opens with the citrus brightness of bergamot against the spicy edge of black pepper. Virginia cedar and Ambroxan take over in the heart, and the base of Indian papyrus, Malaysian gurjum balsam and Haitian vetiver leaves a dry, slightly green woody footing. A synthetic note among the accords gives it a clean, modern feel. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Voters lean toward calling it masculine, though it is unisex. Acqua di Parma Cedro di Taormina and Gallivant Berlin have a close profile.

Need_U (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Laboratorio Olfattivo Need_U Eau de Parfum is a clean, floral unisex scent that pairs citrus freshness with a sea-air feel, and it suits spring and summer days. It opens with Italian lemon and pink pepper: the lemon brings brightness while the pepper adds a light spice. In the heart, white blossoms and jasmine carry the freshness on alongside spindrift. Sandalwood, ambroxan and white musk form a soft, woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and lean towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are close. Jil Sander Pure and bdk Parfums Sel d'Argent have a similar profile.

L'Eau Rêvée d'Hubert

7.4

Sisley · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sisley L'Eau Rêvée d'Hubert is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that suits spring and summer days, whether for leisure time or everyday wear. It opens with shiso, buchu and peppermint, which give a crisp, green start. In the heart, papyrus, Egyptian geranium and cedar bring a floral and woody balance. The base of ambroxan, oakmoss and patchouli settles the scent onto an earthy footing, while citrus and spicy touches remain among its accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays present without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business settings come up most often. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though a sizeable share of voters call it feminine. Cacharel pour L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Rogue Bon Monsieur have a close profile.

Nebras Elixir

7.9

Lattafa Pride · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Lattafa Pride Nebras Elixir is a creamy, powdery unisex scent with a clear gourmand sweetness, leaning towards fall and winter days. It opens with cream, milk and sweets, soft and milky from the first spray. Heliotrope and sugar cane build a floral, sweet heart. Vanilla, ambroxan and musk close it out with a powdery, slightly synthetic softness, with a faint spicy edge alongside. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Daily and leisure wear lead, while evening and office also get votes. It reads mostly feminine and modern. Cerchi Nell'Acqua Jolie and Jo Malone Sweet Milk have a close profile.

Surf the Ginger Wave

7.0

Simone Andreoli · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Simone Andreoli Surf the Ginger Wave is a unisex scent with a fresh, citrusy and aquatic character, at its easiest in summer and spring, for leisure and everyday wear. Most voters place it in summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions picked most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Masculine is the leading character vote, though modern and feminine both get a fair share. Lemon and sea salt give it a cool, salty edge. Peppermint and eucalyptus add a green, bracing note, while ginger and vodka leave a faintly spicy, sharp trace behind that freshness. Ambroxan and crystal musk lend the whole a woody, clean footing.

Armani Privé - Sable Fumé

8.2

Giorgio Armani · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Sable Fumé is a sweet, smoky unisex scent built around benzoin, iris and frankincense resin; it has been discontinued. Most voters place it in autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards night out and evening wear, though business and daily use also get votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Masculine and feminine votes are almost even, so it sits comfortably on either. Overall it reads sweet, spicy and woody, an oriental frame with a resinous, smoky edge. Benzoin brings the sweetness, while frankincense and frankincense resin carry the smoke and resin. Iris adds a powdery softness, and ambroxan settles it all onto a clean, woody base. Yves Saint Laurent Caftan and Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Encens Satin have a close profile.