The Perfume Library

mat; Stone

6.8

Masakï Matsushïma · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Masakï Matsushïma mat; Stone is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with aquatic and green touches that read cool and clean. It opens with lime, angelica and cardamom, while marine notes add an aquatic chill. In the heart, woody notes, violet leaf and mojito bring out the green side. The base of musk and cashmere wood softens everything and dries down slightly powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads masculine.

Fleur d'Iris

7.4

Solinotes · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Woody

Solinotes Fleur d'Iris is a unisex fragrance with a floral, powdery character softened by a sweet, creamy woodiness, and it suits daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters place it in daytime, leisure and business settings, while night and evening use come well behind. It reads neither strongly masculine nor feminine and sits comfortably on anyone. It opens with angelica and mandarin orange. Iris and violet lead the heart, with cedar and frankincense giving it a woody footing. In the base, teakwood, musk, tonka bean absolute and heliotrope sweeten it and leave a creamy, powdery finish. Its profile is close to Le Père Pelletier Poudre de Riz and Georges Rech Muse Poudrée.

Room 237

6.1

Fzotic · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fzotic Room 237 is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with a floral, green and slightly synthetic character. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, so it suits someone who wants a scent that sits close to the skin rather than filling a room. Season and occasion votes are too sparse to point it anywhere in particular; being unisex, it reads as wearable by anyone. The notes include tarragon, angelica, vinyl, opoponax, frankincense, elfwort and costus root. The fresh, green and aquatic side leads, softened by sweet, fruity and powdery touches, with woody and spicy tones and a faint animal edge behind them.

Life Threads Emerald

6.8

La Prairie · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

La Prairie Life Threads Emerald is a green, floral chypre for women that opens fresh and settles into a powdery, woody base; it has been discontinued. The top holds orange blossom, angelica and galbanum, with galbanum bringing out the green side. Rose, narcissus and jasmine form the floral heart. In the base, sandalwood, amber, iris and oakmoss leave a woody, powdery and slightly sweet warmth. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good. Night out, business, evening, daily and leisure wear all drew similar support, so it isn't tied to one setting. It reads feminine. Versace V'E Versace (Eau de Parfum) and Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs have a close profile.

Fortuitous

7.7

Boadicea the Victorious · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Boadicea the Victorious Fortuitous is a unisex scent that opens with cherry, coconut and lemon and sweetens towards sandalwood and vanilla. The top pairs cherry, coconut, almond and bergamot for a fruity, gourmand start. In the heart, geranium, rose, jasmine and fir balsam bring floral and resinous tones, with coriander adding a spicy edge. The base of sandalwood, cedarwood, labdanum, musk, vanilla and amber leaves a creamy, powdery, oriental warmth. Most voters pick fall and winter, and link it mostly to evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Rasasi Qasamat Morhaf and Kajal Joorie have a close profile.

L'Eau du Prince Jardinier

7.5

Le Prince Jardinier

Fresh · Floral · Green

Le Prince Jardinier L'Eau du Prince Jardinier is a unisex scent with a fresh, green and floral character softened by a leathery edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the votes behind this are few. It carries no gender lean and sits comfortably on men and women alike. Balsam fir and angelica give it a green, resinous air. Mandarin orange adds a sweet, fruity brightness, while the leathery notes soften it with a powdery, leathery tone. The notes don't unfold in stages; the scent reads as one whole from start to finish. Oscar de la Renta Bella Blanca and Abaco Trafalga have a close profile.

Marquis

6.7

Anglia-Perfumery · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anglia-Perfumery Marquis is a fresh, green, fougère-style men's fragrance built around galbanum, lime and bergamot; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters lean towards daily and leisure wear, though office and evening use are not far behind. It reads classically masculine. It opens with galbanum, lemon and clary sage, pairing citrus with green. The heart of mint, lavender, rosemary and coriander adds a spicy, cooling edge. In the base, musk, amber, moss and precious woods settle it into a woody, powdery finish. Crown Perfumery Marquis and Lorenzo Villoresi Wild Lavender / Inglese have a close profile.

Call for a Good Time

7.0

Discothèque · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Discothèque Call for a Good Time is a fresh, floral and sweet unisex fragrance led by ylang-ylang, violet and yuzu. It opens with ylang-ylang, violet, angelica and yuzu, where citrus brightness meets a soft floral note. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine and night-blooming jasmine take over. The base of pink pepper, musk and amber adds a lightly spicy, powdery warmth. The overall impression leans fruity and sweet. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. It reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine and suits anyone. Those after a close profile can also look at Nishane Florane and Lancôme Miracle.

Schu (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Schuberth

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Schuberth Schu Eau de Parfum is a woody, resinous women's fragrance in which a floral heart is hardened by green, spicy and smoky tones. It opens with artemisia, star anise and angelica, a green and spicy start. In the heart, ylang-ylang and white lily build the floral side while frankincense and myrrh add a resinous depth. The base of cedarwood, vetiver, ambergris and oud leaves a woody, animalic and smoky foundation. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, while summer is rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Masque III-II Romanza and Jazeel Ghala have a close profile.

Haiku - Fleur de Sanshō

7.1

Masakï Matsushïma · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Masakï Matsushïma Haiku - Fleur de Sanshō is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green character with floral and spicy touches. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick it for daily wear and the office, and it also suits leisure time. As a unisex scent, it reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. Bergamot and angelica open on a bright, green note. In the heart, orange blossom, Sichuan pepper and Szechuan pepper blossom bring floral softness alongside a light spiciness. The base of white cedarwood and maté dries down woody and plain. Its profile is close to Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Angéliques sous la Pluie and Hermès Eau de Narcisse Bleu.

Indigo

7.1

Magnetic Scent · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Magnetic Scent Indigo is a unisex fragrance built around amber, mastic and sandalwood, pairing a fresh side with a resinous one; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though few voters have rated them, so these readings are tentative. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and sits comfortably on any skin. As a whole it rests on a woody, resinous and spicy base. Rose and hyacinth add a floral, green freshness, while frankincense and Atlas cedar bring a smoky, earthy depth. Amber and ambrette seed soften the blend. Baruti Indigo and Nicolaï Incense Oud have a close profile.

Antalya

8.5

Gritti · 2010

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Gritti Antalya is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent whose green, woody and slightly smoky side sets it apart from typical sea fragrances. It opens with the coolness of myrtle, seawater, angelica and sea salt. In the heart, tobacco, immortelle and algae pull that freshness towards an earthy, smoky tone. The base of amber, oakmoss and cedarwood settles it into a calm, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and nearly half of voters score them high, though the number of votes is small. It doesn't lean on gender and can be worn by anyone. Spiritwoods Nemophilist and TALE Parfum Water Me have a close profile.

Cosmogony - Proserpina

7.6

Brocard

Floral · Green · Fruity

Brocard Cosmogony - Proserpina is a floral, green chypre made for women. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so these impressions are still tentative. It reads as a feminine fragrance. The notes work as one whole rather than in stages: oakmoss, jasmine, ylang-ylang, rose and patchouli form a floral and woody backbone. Mandarin orange, lemon and pomegranate add a fruity brightness, while cistus and sandalwood deepen the chypre feel. A spicy thread runs through it. Halston Catalyst and Carven Intrigue have a close profile.

Scent 79 Man (2008)

8.3

Jil Sander · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jil Sander Scent 79 Man is a woody men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green side with floral, spicy and leathery tones; it has been discontinued. It opens with angelica, clary sage and frankincense, giving a green, spicy and slightly resinous start. Jasmine, violet and orris root add a soft floral heart. Sandalwood, leather and vetiver settle the scent onto a woody, animalic base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters place it first in leisure and daytime wear, then night-out and evening use, with office wear close behind. Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (Eau de Toilette) and Illuminum Piper Leather have a similar profile.

Tuberotic

8.4

Superfumista · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Superfumista Tuberotic is a unisex scent that sets a creamy, powdery tuberose over a fresh, citrusy opening. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage strong, though the small number of votes means this is only a rough guide. It leans floral and sweet, with green and woody touches that keep it from feeling heavy. Neroli, bergamot and angelica give it a fresh, slightly green start. In the heart, tuberose, black tea and Jasminum grandiflorum form a floral core. The base of vanilla, Atlas cedar and musk rests it on a soft, creamy, lightly woody ground. Prada Infusion de Vanille and Celine Rimbaud have a close profile.

Leather Attraction

5.9

Olibere · 2018

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Olibere Leather Attraction is a unisex scent where leather and wood lead, with a smoky, resinous character. It opens with bergamot, lavender, angelica and carrot seed, fresh yet spicy. In the heart, iris, leather and oud dominate; the floral accord softens the leather while the earthy and smoky sides stay present. The base of musk, patchouli, cashmeran, Haitian vetiver and ambroxan sets a woody foundation. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though this rests on only a few votes. It suits men and women alike, and it is a dark-toned choice for those who like leather and oud. Floris Leather Oud and Liaison de Parfum Resist Me have a close profile.

Tison

8.1

À Paris chez Antoinette Poisson. · 2020

Fresh · Green · Spicy

À Paris chez Antoinette Poisson Tison is a green, resinous and smoky unisex scent, with woody and earthy sides that suit men and women alike. It opens fresh and green with bergamot, galbanum, angelica and elemi resin. Rose, orris butter and beeswax soften the heart. The base settles on papyrus, sandalwood, cedar and frankincense, a woody, smoky floor where spice and earth come forward. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the sample is small, so this is a tentative reading. Its green, smoky character suits those who like plain, woody scents. Frédéric Malle French Lover / Bois d'Orage and Amouage Purpose have a close profile.

Gris Sultani

8.4

Ensar Oud · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Ensar Oud Gris Sultani is a unisex scent that sets a fresh opening of yuzu and bergamot against a dark base of oud, vetiver and patchouli. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, with most voters giving longevity a high score. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are best read as a rough guide. It is not tied to one gender and suits both men and women. The top is bright and fruity, with yuzu, bergamot, mandarin orange and blood orange. Blue lotus, rose and coffee lead the heart. The base settles into oud, vetiver, patchouli and tobacco, giving a woody, smoky, resinous ground. Aquatic and sweet accents soften that darker core. Ensar Oud Oud Sultani: Surira and Habana Ambar share a close profile.

Classica di Magnolia

7.3

Pineider · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pineider Classica di Magnolia is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's perfume with a green, lightly powdery side, and it has been discontinued. It opens with magnolia, bergamot and mandarin orange, where the citrus brightness meets a soft floral note. In the heart, rose, angelica and tuberose deepen the floral side, while fruity and sweet tones stay in the background. The base of patchouli and maté leaves a lightly spicy, powdery footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure, business and daytime wear, and it also gets votes for evenings. Diptyque Eau des Sens and Goutal L'Île au Thé have a close profile.

Pontaccio 21 (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Gianfranco Ferré · 1999

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Gianfranco Ferré Pontaccio 21 Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that opens with lime, rosemary and neroli and settles into a leathery, smoky depth of myrrh, suede and patchouli; it has been discontinued. The opening pairs lime, rosemary, neroli, mandarin orange and cardamom, so the citrus is sharpened by spice. In the heart, sage, cypress, narcissus, jasmine and rose add a floral softness. The base of myrrh, angelica, suede, patchouli and musk leaves a resinous, woody, animal and leathery trail. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters link it most with evenings and nights out, though daily, leisure and business wear also get votes. It reads masculine. Mendittorosa Orlo and Pineider Cuoio Nobile have a close profile.

Series Luxe: Champaca (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Comme des Garçons · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Comme des Garçons Series Luxe: Champaca Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green floral that pairs spice with a powdery, creamy softness, worn as a unisex scent. It opens with angelica, cardamom and pepper, which give a bright, spicy start. In the heart, champaca and tuberose come forward while pepper lingers behind them. Iris and musk in the base settle it onto a powdery, creamy footing, with sweet, woody and earthy touches along the way. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on few votes. It has been discontinued. Jo Malone Tuberose Angelica and Le Labo Iris 39 have a close profile.

Balmya

7.7

Balmain · 2002

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Balmain Balmya is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that pairs passion fruit with coffee and vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with passion fruit, bergamot and pink pepper, a bright, lightly spicy fruitiness softened by violet leaf and angelica. The heart brings jasmine, coffee and vanilla, and the scent turns gourmand and sweet. The base leaves a woody, powdery floor of sandalwood, iris and cashmere wood, with a cappucino note running through it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads feminine, and its sweet, oriental build suits cooler weather best. Rochas Rochas Man Intense and Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto have a close profile.

Delirium

6.5

Gritti · 2012

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Gritti Delirium is a unisex scent that ties the bite of black pepper and pink pepper to the smoky resin of vetiver and frankincense; it has been discontinued. It opens with black pepper, pink pepper and angelica, a spicy, fresh start. In the heart, vetiver, elemi resin and woody notes lay down a green, dry base. At the bottom, frankincense and opoponax pull the scent towards something resinous, smoky and faintly sweet, with a synthetic sheen sitting in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage is rated good. Its woody, spicy character leans neither masculine nor feminine, so it reads as unisex. Joop! Joop! Homme Absolute and Montblanc Black Meisterstück have a close profile.

Virginia

7.1

Strangers Parfumerie · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Strangers Parfumerie Virginia is a green, fresh unisex scent that sits between chypre and fougère; it has been discontinued. Oakmoss, ash tree and vetiver form a woody, earthy base, while galbanum, grass and fig leaf add a cool greenness and angelica with carrot seed bring a light, dry spice. Elderflower, lily of the valley and gardenia soften it with a floral touch, and suede and paper stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. It leans neither masculine nor feminine. Loewe pour Homme and Lacoste Original have a close profile.