The Perfume Library

Ilaun

6.6

The Burren Perfumery · 1990

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

The Burren Perfumery Ilaun is a fresh, floral and green women's fragrance that suits the office and relaxed leisure time. Wild orchid opens the scent, and the heart builds a floral bouquet from honeysuckle, hawthorn and elderflower. Oakmoss and angelica in the base settle it onto a woody, green footing, while aquatic and powdery touches keep the overall feel light. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters pick business most often, followed by leisure and daily wear, with evening and sport getting fewer votes. It reads feminine. Jo Malone Rain & Angelica and Terres Dorees Printemps have a close profile.

Gularb Matana / กุหลาบ มัทนา

7.4

Parfum Prissana · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Parfum Prissana Gularb Matana / กุหลาบ มัทนา is a floral rose perfume for women, deepened with spice, wood and smoke. May rose absolute and rose otto sit at the centre, while saffron, cumin and nutmeg add a spicy warmth. Thai oud, gaiac wood and vetiver build a woody, smoky base, and civet leaves a faint animal trace. The scent reads as a single whole from start to finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. It suits women who want a dense, characterful rose. Perfumes with a close profile include Pryn Parfum Rosuerrier and Atelier Cologne Rose Smoke.

Mathilde

8.1

Rancé 1795 · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rancé 1795 Mathilde is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with green, fruity and powdery touches. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear and the office, with leisure not far behind; very few choose it for evenings or nights out. It opens with neroli, violet leaf and ylang-ylang in a fresh, green floral bouquet. In the heart, jasmine and rose keep the florals going while passion fruit and mandarin orange add a fruity sweetness. The base of musk, iris and sandalwood, with Bourbon vanilla, settles into a soft, powdery, creamy woodiness.

Lazuli / من ولي

8.2

Al Wataniah

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Al Wataniah Lazuli / من ولي is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around lavender, mandarin orange and neroli. Its longevity is weak and its sillage moderate, so it reads as a light fragrance that needs refreshing through the day. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on both men and women. With few votes behind them, these ratings are only a rough guide. The top pairs lavender, rosemary, myrtle and bergamot with mandarin orange, bitter orange and lemon, and the citrus leads. In the heart, neroli, jasmine, African orange blossom and pittosporum add a soft floral layer. The base of angelica, ambrette and amber sweetens it slightly and leaves it powdery. Parfums Vintage Neroli and The Dua Brand Neroli of Genoa have a close profile.

Silken Tent

7.8

Alkemia · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Alkemia Silken Tent is a floral-gourmand perfume for women, where jasmine and tuberose melt into the warm sweetness of caramel and rice pudding. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters place it mostly in daily wear and leisure, with evenings not far behind. The scent reads as one piece: jasmine, tuberose and chrysanthemum set a floral base, while caramel and rice pudding pull it towards a creamy, sweet side. Amber and clove blossom add an oriental warmth, and angelica lends a faint freshness.

Ayothaya

7.6

Pryn Parfum · 2017

Floral · Green · Spicy

Pryn Parfum Ayothaya is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, spicy start with a woody, resinous and smoky body; it has been discontinued. Jasmine sambac and ylang-ylang give the scent a floral frame, while cinnamon, clove and white pepper add a spicy warmth. Frankincense, myrrh and opoponax bring resinous depth; patchouli, vetiver and lichen build an earthy, slightly green ground. Gun powder and Burmese ebony push the smoky, animal side forward. Voters rate the longevity as strong and the sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It sits between masculine and feminine and suits those who want something heavy and full. Jorum Studio Arborist and Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Eau des Îles have a close profile.

Volata

7.5

Acca Kappa · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Acca Kappa Volata is a unisex scent that joins a fresh, spicy start to a sweet, powdery, creamy woodiness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling the room. Most voters pick it for leisure, daily wear and the office, and it also finds a place in the evening and on nights out. It opens with cardamom, pink pepper, ginger and bergamot, fresh with a slight bite. In the heart, lavender and iris add a floral, powdery touch, softened by tonka bean. Patchouli, vetiver and vanilla then build a woody, sweet and creamy base. Prada Amber pour Homme and Ted Lapidus Poker Face have a close profile.

Vetta

8.0

Profumum Roma · 2018

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Profumum Roma Vetta is a unisex scent with a green, earthy and resinous character, smoky and spicy enough to suit those who like a cool, serious fragrance. In Vetta, galbanum and angelica give the scent a fresh, green sharpness. Oakmoss lays an earthy, woody ground, while frankincense adds a resinous, faintly smoky depth. Sweet and spicy tones soften the greenness, yet the overall mood stays cool and composed. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, with most voters giving both high marks, though the number of votes is small. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine, so unisex fits. Those after a similar profile may also look at Chapel Factory Scapular and Creed Royal Oud.

Eclat Noir

8.4

FOMO · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Green

FOMO Eclat Noir is a unisex scent that opens with a citrus and green freshness and settles into a sweet, powdery, woody warmth. Pink pepper, pear and angelica give it a spicy, fruity, slightly green start. In the heart, jasmine and caraway come forward, with the caraway's spice balancing the floral side. In the base, vanilla sweetens the scent and adds a creamy, powdery softness, while cedar lays a resinous, woody foundation. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small, so this is not a firm verdict. It suits men and women alike, especially those who like a sweet heart and base kept in check by spice. Its profile is close to Volaré Angelique Noir and The Dua Brand Dark Angelica.

Verveine Fleur de Carotte

7.9

L'Occitane en Provence · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Occitane en Provence Verveine Fleur de Carotte is a fresh, green unisex scent built around green leaves, lemon grass and carrot seed. It opens with green leaves and lemon grass, then moves into a floral, slightly spicy heart of carrot seed, angelica and vervain. The base of blond woods and ambrette settles it into a woody, lightly powdery finish, with a citrus freshness running underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as a light, easygoing scent that suits both men and women.

Couleur Kenzo Rose-Pink

5.3

Kenzo · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kenzo Couleur Kenzo Rose-Pink is a fresh, citrusy floral with a light sweetness and a fruity side, made for women; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. With few votes behind these ratings, they give a rough idea rather than a firm verdict. It reads feminine. The notes come across as one whole: grapefruit gives the freshness, rose and angelica lean it floral, and saffron adds a faint spicy tone. A synthetic sheen runs through the accords. Hermès Eau de Pamplemousse Rose and Jil Sander Sunlight Grapefruit & Rose have a close profile.

Series 8: Energy C - Lemon

6.2

Comme des Garçons · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Comme des Garçons Series 8: Energy C - Lemon is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent with a green edge; it has been discontinued. It opens with a bright, sharp burst of lemon and bergamot. Toward the heart, cardamom, frankincense and angelica carry that same energy into a spicier, slightly resinous tone. Musk and vetiver in the base soften it and set it on a clean, earthy footing. Floral, fruity and lightly sweet facets stay in the background. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It suits a quiet, close-to-the-skin everyday wear. Nanadebary Green and Loewe Aire Sutileza Elixir have a close profile.

Ex Votos

7.5

House of Matriarch · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

House of Matriarch Ex Votos is a unisex perfume that sets waxy, honeyed notes against a sweet, floral and animalic character. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though few have voted, so the picture is tentative. They place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, then evening and nights out, with some wearing it to the office too. It opens on immortelle, beeswax and pandanus. The heart of goldenrod, broom, candle wax and narcissus turns floral and creamy. The base of hydrocarboresine, animalic notes, ylang-ylang absolute and angelica adds a spicy, woody, resinous warmth. Zoologist Bee and Jousset Parfums Tonkin Tonka have a close profile.

Spezia

7.7

Christian Provenzano

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Christian Provenzano Spezia is a fresh, spicy and woody unisex scent built around bergamot, pink pepper and neroli. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, though the small number of votes means this is only a rough guide. Its balanced, versatile character suits men and women alike. It opens with bergamot, angelica, pink pepper and cypress, giving a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, neroli, Egyptian jasmine, clove and nutmeg temper the spice with a floral touch. Vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood and moss set an earthy, woody base beneath. Creed Bois du Portugal and Jo Malone 154 have a close profile.

Bad Wolf

7.7

Nos Republic · 2023

Green · Spicy · Woody

Nos Republic Bad Wolf is a unisex scent with a green, woody and earthy character, sharpened by smoky and leathery touches. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It sits comfortably on both men and women, and its forest-like feel suits cooler weather. Argos Brivido Della Caccia and Tom Ford Patchouli Absolu have a close profile. The scent reads like a stretch of woodland: juniper, French pine needle absolute and cypress build a green, resinous air. Virginia cedar, Atlas cedar and Texas cedar form the woody frame. Forest soil and moss add earthy depth, while leather leaves a smoky, hard-edged trace.

Tout ce que J'aime - Mon Poivre

7.2

Fragonard · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fragonard Tout ce que J'aime - Mon Poivre is a fresh, spicy women's fragrance built around pink pepper and citron. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Autumn gets the most votes, but the four seasons sit close together. Daily wear, leisure and business settings lead, while evening and night out come lower. It is classed as a women's fragrance. It opens with pink pepper and citron, bright and citrusy. In the heart, angelica, violet and black pepper bring a floral, green spiciness. The base of cedarwood, musk and patchouli leaves a woody, earthy finish.

Nuance

7.5

Brooksfield · 1996

Floral · Green · Fruity

Brooksfield Nuance is a floral-chypre women's fragrance that opens with orange blossom, rose and mimosa, with ylang-ylang and galbanum adding a green edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage good. Voters name daytime and evening equally often, with leisure and business use close behind. It is classed as a women's fragrance. After the floral opening, the heart brings mint, angelica and mugwort, a green, lightly spicy tone. The base of sandalwood, cedarwood, musk and vanilla dries woody, powdery and sweet, while a fruity touch softens it. Kenzo Ça Sent Beau and Emanuel Ungaro Senso have a close profile.

Iris Ardent

7.5

Molinard · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Molinard Iris Ardent is a floral, green unisex scent built around iris, violet leaf and vetiver. It opens green and fresh with juniper, angelica, mandarin orange and cypress. In the heart, iris and violet leaf bring a powdery floral note, with frankincense and pepper adding spice. The base of vetiver, leather, musk and amber leaves it woody, earthy and leathery, with a slightly sweet warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so treat these ratings with caution. It reads as neither masculine nor feminine. Zara LTH/03 Know the Leather and Tom Ford Violet Blonde have a close profile.

Mexx Woman Summer Edition 2011

6.5

Mexx · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Mexx Woman Summer Edition 2011 is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with fruity and aquatic touches; it has been discontinued. It opens with osmanthus, mango and kumquat, giving a fruity, bright start. In the heart, violet and lily of the valley add a soft floral note, while angelica and coriander bring a light green edge. The base of iris, patchouli, moss and musk settles it onto a powdery, chypre-leaning foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so this is only a rough picture. Voters lean towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with sport chosen less often. It reads as a feminine, easygoing scent. Mexx Woman Summer Edition 2013 and Rochas Secret de Rochas have a close profile.

Scirocco

7.1

Roccobarocco · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roccobarocco Scirocco opens with rhubarb, lemon and bergamot before turning spicy with cinnamon, cardamom and cumin, a fresh, woody men's scent that has been discontinued. The top notes of rhubarb, lemon, bergamot and grapefruit give a citrusy, lightly fruity freshness, while angelica and elemi resin add a green edge. In the heart, cinnamon, cardamom and cumin bring the spice, with iris and geranium softening it with a floral touch. The base rests on Haitian vetiver, patchouli and Virginia cedar, and labdanum and musk keep it resinous and warm. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring first and fall second, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Many read it as masculine and classic. Creed Vetiver Geranium and The 7 Virtues Vetiver Elemi have a close profile.

Absolue Pétales d'Iris / Blooming Iris Absolute

8.5

Panier des Sens · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Panier des Sens Absolue Pétales d'Iris / Blooming Iris Absolute is a fresh, powdery floral built around iris, creamy and lightly sweet, and worn by anyone. The top holds angelica, iris and mandarin orange, with the mandarin adding brightness while the iris leads from the start. In the heart, violet and cedar join the iris, giving the floral a soft woody backing. The base of tonka bean, musk and heliotrope sweetens and rounds it, bringing out the powdery, creamy side. Voters rate its longevity as moderate and its sillage as weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a quiet trail. The number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It suits those who want a restrained, soft iris rather than a loud scent cloud.

Mogao

7.8

Pryn Parfum · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Green

Pryn Parfum Mogao is a unisex scent that sets the spiced citrus of tangerine, star anise and cinnamon against leather and frankincense; it has been discontinued. Citrus and spice lead: tangerine, mandarin orange and orange brightness meets the warmth of star anise, cinnamon and Sichuan pepper. Osmanthus and orange blossom add a floral sweetness, while Lapsang Souchong tea draws a smoky edge. Leather, frankincense and resins settle it onto a woody, earthy and slightly animalic base. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small. Its spicy, smoky build makes it a characterful scent that doesn't lean masculine or feminine. Parfum Prissana Dunhuang and Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex have a similar profile.

Air

5.8

Mercedes-Benz · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mercedes-Benz Air is a fresh, green men's fragrance that sets angelica, petitgrain and citrus notes beside patchouli and turmeric leaf. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. It is classed as a men's fragrance. The vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Citrus and petitgrain give it a bright start, while the aquatic and green accords carry that freshness through. Angelica and artemisia add a herbal, slightly bitter depth; patchouli and turmeric leaf lay down a woody, earthy, spicy base. Fruity and creamy touches soften the edges, and a clean, synthetic feel comes through. Angel Schlesser Profound Orange Wood and Keiko Mecheri Mulholland have a close profile.

Tonka Angelica

7.9

Shay & Blue · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Shay & Blue Tonka Angelica pairs heliotrope, osmanthus, angelica and tonka bean in a unisex scent that sits between fresh and sweet. Longevity and sillage are both moderate; the sample of votes is small, but voters rate each slightly above the middle. As a unisex scent, it doesn't lean toward either gender. It carries a floral, green freshness: heliotrope and osmanthus soften it, while angelica brings forward the green side. Tonka bean adds the sweetness and a powdery, creamy texture. Spicy, resinous and faintly smoky tones stay in the background. Jo Malone Mimosa & Cardamom and Karl Lagerfeld Karleidoscope have a close profile.