The Perfume Library

Durra

7.8

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Floral · Aquatic · Spicy

The Spirit of Dubai Durra is a unisex scent that sets a floral, aquatic and spicy character over a woody, oriental and leathery base. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Voters lean towards autumn, then spring and winter, and pick it for leisure, nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic or modern. The top is bright with lemon, grapefruit, bergamot and ozonic notes. Honey, jasmine, saffron and oud come through in the heart. Tobacco, amber and leather settle into a sweet, warm base. The Spirit of Dubai Abjar and Nabeel Al Bashiq have a close profile.

Silver Rain (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

La Prairie · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

La Prairie Silver Rain Eau de Parfum opens with bergamot, apple and blackberry, moves through magnolia and jasmine, and settles on sandalwood and vanilla, a fresh, fruity and sweet-woody scent for women. The top is bright with bergamot, apple and blackberry, while coriander and aniseed add a light spice. In the heart, magnolia, jasmine and rose give a soft floral core, and sugar and plum deepen the sweetness. The base leans on sandalwood, tonka bean and vanilla, with patchouli and oud adding a woody depth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business and evening also getting votes. It reads feminine. It has been discontinued. Two perfumes with a close profile are La Prairie Silver Rain (Sheer Mist) and Harry Lehmann Sucre.

Parco Palladiano XV: Salvia Blu

7.8

Bottega Veneta · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano XV: Salvia Blu opens with pear, lavender and sage, a fresh, green unisex scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter clearly behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though the masculine share is not small. Pear and apple sit with lavender and sage at the start, a fruity sweetness over a crisp green base. The heart brings freesia, magnolia and rose for a soft floral turn, while green notes keep it fresh. The base of musk and violet leaves a sweet, powdery trail, and the synthetic and spicy accords add a slight edge.

Body Tender

6.7

Burberry · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Burberry Body Tender is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days and suits the office or everyday wear. The top holds lemon, apple and absinth, and the citrus and fruity accords give it a bright, green start. In the heart, rose, jasmine and sandalwood bring the floral side forward with a soft woody touch. The base of musk, amber and cashmeran settles into a powdery, creamy, lightly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet presence. Most voters pick spring and summer, with business, daily and leisure wear leading the occasions. It mostly reads as feminine. Burberry Body (Eau de Parfum) and Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

8 - Fruity, Amber, Exotic Musk

7.4

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions · 2024

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions 8 - Fruity, Amber, Exotic Musk is a unisex scent that opens bright with citrus and fruit, then moves toward sweet, spicy and woody tones. Pear, apple and pineapple lead with a juicy freshness. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, amber, cinnamon and patchouli soften the fruit and add a spiced warmth. Vanilla leaves a creamy sweetness in the base, while cedarwood, gaiac wood and vetiver keep it on a woody footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters spread across all four seasons almost evenly, with spring barely ahead, and pick it most for nights out and leisure. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it masculine. Xerjoff P.33 and The Dua Brand Pure Nectar have a close profile.

Paris Hilton (Eau de Parfum)

6.4

Paris Hilton · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Paris Hilton Eau de Parfum is a fruity floral for women that opens with peach nectar, apple and lily of the valley, then moves into a tuberose and jasmine heart. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear and leisure rather than night outs or the office. Half of the voters call it feminine, and a good share also find it modern. The opening is sweet and juicy, with peach nectar and apple lightened by ozone and lily of the valley. The heart is a floral blend of freesia, tuberose, mimosa and jasmine. It settles on musk, sandalwood and oakmoss, with ylang-ylang and pheromones keeping the base soft, sweet and slightly synthetic. Paris Hilton Sheer and Versace Red Jeans have a close profile.

The Road to Paradise is Rough

6.6

Route 66 · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Route 66 The Road to Paradise is Rough is a modern fragrance for men that pairs a fresh, fruity feel with sweet, woody and leathery tones. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer next. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and sits comfortably at the office too. Voters describe its character as masculine and modern. It opens with apple, and black suede in the heart adds a leathery side. The base holds woods, musk and lavender, while spicy and floral touches temper the sweetness. The overall impression is clean, slightly synthetic and woody. Zara Orchid Intense and Diesel Fuel for Life Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Series 2: Red - Sequoia

7.6

Comme des Garçons · 2001

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Comme des Garçons Series 2: Red - Sequoia is a woody, resinous unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter and suits leisure hours and evenings. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, with spring not far behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters split between masculine and feminine, with the masculine side slightly ahead. Apple and rum give a fruity, sweet feel, while opoponax adds resin and mahogany and Chinese oud build a woody base. Karo karounde brings a spicy, earthy edge, and a synthetic tone runs through the blend.

Le Barbier de Tanger

7.5

Parfums MDCI · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Parfums MDCI Le Barbier de Tanger is a fresh, green fougère that balances bright citrus with spice and wood, and sits close to classic masculine scents. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, while few choose winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. It reads masculine, and many voters also call it classic. The top notes of bergamot, lemon, mandarin orange, basil and cardamom open bright and crisp. In the heart, galbanum, petitgrain and maillette lavender add a green, aromatic edge. The base of vetiver, patchouli, amber and oakmoss settles it into a dry, woody finish.

Signature

7.2

Baldessarini · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Baldessarini Signature is a men's fragrance built on citrus and green freshness, deepened by spice and leather. It opens with bergamot, apple and pink pepper, with cypress adding a green coolness. In the heart, fougère notes, patchouli and Akigalawood® push it towards a woody, spicy character. The base of leather, cypriol, amber and labdanum leaves a sweet, leathery warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most read it as masculine and modern. Micallef Studio Green Spice and Montblanc Explorer Extreme have a close profile.

Le Roy Soleil (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Salvador Dali · 1997

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Salvador Dali Le Roy Soleil Eau de Toilette is a feminine scent that moves from a fresh, fruity opening of mandarin orange, bergamot and pineapple through a jasmine and rose heart to a warm vanilla and amber base; it has been discontinued. The top notes of mandarin orange, bergamot and pineapple give a bright, juicy start. In the heart, jasmine, rose and cinnamon add a floral, spicy warmth. In the dry-down, vanilla, amber and sandalwood sweeten the scent and settle it on a woody, powdery ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine.

UDV Flash

6.7

Ulric de Varens · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ulric de Varens UDV Flash is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening of lemon, mandarin orange and apple with marine notes and cardamom. Lemon, mandarin orange and apple lead the top, while marine notes and cardamom add an aquatic, lightly spicy edge. The heart brings a soft floral touch through orange blossom, thyme, cinnamon and lavender. Labdanum, cedarwood, amber, sandalwood and patchouli form a woody base, and the overall impression stays fresh with a little sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, with some votes for business and evenings. It reads masculine and modern. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Cologne Bleue and Rasasi Hawas for Him have a close profile.

Legacy (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Cristiano Ronaldo · 2015

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Cristiano Ronaldo Legacy Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity opening on a spicy, woody base; it has been discontinued. The top holds lavender, apple and cinnamon: a bright start that leans toward sweet and spicy. In the heart, sage, cedarwood and rosemary turn it green and woody. Patchouli and blond woods anchor the base, while synthetic and oriental touches give it a modern feel. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters place it in autumn and spring, for leisure and daily wear, with a fair share also choosing it for business and nights out. Most find it masculine. Its profile is close to Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Infinite and Save Brave UrBN.

Irth (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Nabeel · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Nabeel Irth Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits winter and autumn evenings. It opens with damask rose, coffee, cinnamon and peach, the fruity sweetness held in check by spice. Toward the heart, cedarwood, jasmine and oud come in, and the floral side settles onto a woody, smoky base. Vanilla, amber and labdanum soften it in the end. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and evenings and nights out lead, while daytime wear trails behind. It leans masculine but works as a unisex scent.

Forest Fantasy (Eau de Parfum)

6.1

Birkholz

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Birkholz Forest Fantasy Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens with aniseed, rosemary and lime, with a fresh, citrusy, green character. It wears at moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, work and daily wear. It reads somewhat masculine, though it is unisex. The top has aniseed, rosemary and lime; in the heart, apple, lavender and geranium add a green, airy feel while gaiac wood leaves a woody trace. Pink pepper and mint in the base tie coolness to spice. Aquatic and synthetic tones keep it clean and light. Birkholz Ocean Hills and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Eternity Aqua

6.7

Calvin Klein · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein Eternity Aqua is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance that pairs the coolness of apple, cucumber and peony with the softness of jasmine and magnolia. It opens with apple, cucumber and apricot for a juicy, fruity freshness, while peony adds a light floral touch. In the heart, jasmine, magnolia, tiaré and gardenia bring the floral side forward. Musk, cedar and woody notes settle underneath as a calm woody base, with citrus and synthetic tones also among its accords. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring. It leans towards leisure, daily wear, sport and office settings. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters find it feminine.

Authentic Moment Man

7.6

Abercrombie & Fitch · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Moment Man is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that settles into a sweet, woody base, with an easy, everyday feel. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer a little behind. Leisure and daily wear lead, and it also works for the office. Voters read it as masculine and modern. The top is bergamot, apple, cypress and cinnamon: fresh, fruity and lightly spiced. Neroli in the heart adds a soft floral touch. The base of musk, sandalwood, amberwood and vanilla makes it sweet and woody. Dunhill Desire for a Man (Eau de Toilette) and Lacoste Pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Evento Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

8.4

Roberto Capucci · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Roberto Capucci Evento Uomo Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with a green, fruity and faintly smoky woodiness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and autumn, though winter gets its share too. Business, daily and leisure wear lead, with evenings not far behind. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. It opens with pineapple, apple and bergamot for a bright, fruity start, with blackcurrant rounding it out. Birch, rose and patchouli form a woody heart. In the base, vanilla adds softness while oakmoss and white musk steady the whole. Parfums Vintage Pineapple Vintage and Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man have a close profile.

Night pour Homme II

7.0

Zara · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zara Night pour Homme II is a fresh fougère for men, pairing bergamot, lemon and grapefruit with mint and lavender. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings, and nearly half of voters read its character as masculine. The citrus and mint give it a bright start, while apple adds a fruity softness. Cardamom and nutmeg bring spice, and vanilla and tonka bean sweeten it. Cedarwood, amber and musk build a warm, woody base. Zara Extreme 12.0 and Zara Night pour Homme II Sport have a close profile.

Peace, Love & Juicy Couture

6.7

Juicy Couture · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Juicy Couture Peace, Love & Juicy Couture is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, for daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business settings are the most chosen uses. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a soft, easygoing trail. Most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. The top opens fruity and bright with blackcurrant, apple, lemon and hyacinth. The heart is a floral garden of jasmine, magnolia, linden blossom and honeysuckle. The base of orris root, patchouli and musk closes it in a powdery, gently sweet way, while citrus and green touches keep the whole light.

Citrus Poetry

8.0

Les Sœurs de Noé · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Les Sœurs de Noé Citrus Poetry is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with few choosing it for evening. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters split fairly evenly between calling it feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with lemon, black pepper and ginger, the pepper and ginger adding a spicy edge to the bright citrus. In the heart, orange, jasmine and apple turn the citrus towards a fruity sweetness. Moss and amber in the base keep the green, fresh character on a warm, earthy footing.

Only The Brave Street

5.6

Diesel · 2018

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Diesel Only The Brave Street is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity opening of bergamot, basil and apple against a sweet, woody base of vanilla and cedarwood. The top notes of bergamot, basil and apple open fresh and fruity. In the heart, marine notes, cardamom and liquorice add a cool, lightly spiced, slightly sweet turn. The base of vetiver, vanilla and cedarwood dries down woody and sweet, with a synthetic sheen among its accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer trailing behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also fits the office. Voters read it as masculine and modern, and its profile is close to French Avenue Frostbite and Kilian Apple Brandy on the Rocks.

Ramz Lattafa (Gold)

7.3

Lattafa

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lattafa Ramz Lattafa pairs the fruity freshness of apple, peach and pear with a floral heart of orange blossom and rose, a sweet, woody scent aimed at women. It opens with apple, peach and pear, while orange and blackcurrant add a slightly tart brightness to that fruity start. In the heart, orange blossom, rose and jasmine sambac bring a soft floral layer. The dry-down settles on patchouli, white musk, sandalwood and vanilla, leaving a sweet, woody, earthy base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Fall is the most chosen season, with spring and winter close behind, and evening and leisure wear lead the occasions. For character, feminine leads, though masculine draws a sizable share too. Ayat Pink Gold and Nabeel Habibi Lil Abad have a close profile.

Noir

7.6

Pascal Morabito

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Pascal Morabito Noir is a sweet, spicy, woody-resinous women's fragrance suited to autumn and winter evenings. It opens with frankincense and apple, a fruity sweetness met by a faint resinous smoke. In the heart, cinnamon, iris and oud bring spice and wood. The base of amberwood, vanilla and leather dries down sweet, gourmand and leathery. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings or nights out; summer days suit it poorly. Though sold as a women's fragrance, voters split almost evenly between calling it masculine and feminine. Pink Sugar Black Sugar and Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Cuir Majesté have a close profile.