The Perfume Library

Black Diamond Incense

9.1

Ibraheem Al.Qurashi · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ibraheem Al.Qurashi Black Diamond Incense is a smoky, leathery oud scent for anyone: a fresh, fruity opening gives way to a sweet, spicy, woody warmth. Birch, blackcurrant and aquatic notes open on a cool, lightly fruity note. In the heart, vanilla, frankincense and sandalwood soften and sweeten the scent. Smoke, amber, leather and oud dominate the base, and the perfume dries down with an oriental warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, and it suits nights out and evenings best. Lattafa Ra'ed Oud and Lattafa Qaa'ed have a close profile.

Club (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Sergio Tacchini · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Sergio Tacchini Club Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's scent built on citrus and aquatic notes with a green edge, leaning towards spring and summer days, sport and casual wear. It opens with chinotto, yuzu and bergamot, a sharp, bright citrus layer. In the heart, aquatic notes, pineapple leaf and wild lavender push that freshness in a green, lightly fruity direction. Crystallised moss, musk and driftwood settle underneath as a clean, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is clearest up close. Most voters pick spring and summer, with sport, leisure and daytime wear leading and the office not far behind. It reads masculine. Heinsson Silver Lining and French Avenue Aether have a close profile.

Molinard Homme III

6.2

Molinard · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Molinard Homme III is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens with tarragon, rosemary and lime and rounds out with lavender. Both its longevity and sillage are rated weak, though the sample is small, so treat that as tentative. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Voters mostly pick it for daily wear, leisure and the office, and some wear it for sport. The top is led by tarragon, rosemary, lime and lavender. The heart holds sage, coumarin, aquatic notes and cardamom; coumarin and cardamom soften the freshness and add a light spice. The base dries down to vetiver, oakmoss, patchouli and cedarwood. With citrus, aquatic and woody accords, it follows a classic fougère line. Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (Eau de Toilette) and Lorenzo Villoresi Uomo (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Aqua

7.2

La Rive

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Rive Aqua is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built on bergamot, aquatic notes and jasmine, light enough for sport, leisure and everyday wear. Voters place Aqua mostly in sport, leisure and daytime use, with office wear not far behind. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. It is classed as a men's fragrance. It opens with bergamot, which gives a fresh citrus lift. The heart pairs aquatic notes with jasmine, adding a soft floral touch to the watery feel. Cedarwood in the base gives it a woody footing, and a synthetic edge shows among the accords. Rituals Silent Waters and La Rive Free Motion Blue have a close profile.

King's Road (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Hugh Parsons

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Hugh Parsons King's Road Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy men's scent with aquatic notes and a touch of spice, leaning towards everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, with winter further behind. It suits daily, leisure and business wear, and is chosen less often for nights out. It opens bright with bergamot, grapefruit, blackcurrant and lavender. In the heart, nutmeg, cinnamon and black pepper add spice while aquatic notes keep it airy. The base settles on Singapore patchouli, vetiver and sandalwood, softened by white musk.

L'Homme Libre Cologne Tonic

6.9

Yves Saint Laurent · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Libre Cologne Tonic is a men's fragrance that opens with lemon, vervain and pink pepper and settles on vetiver and cashmere wood; it has been discontinued. Lemon and vervain lead the opening, while pink pepper and aquatic notes add a light spice and a cool, watery edge. In the heart, aldehydes, violet leaf and basil keep it green and clean. The base of vetiver, amber, leather and cashmere wood gives it a woody foundation, with fruity and sweet touches among the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads masculine and modern. Calvin Klein CK One Platinum Edition and Diesel Only the Brave have a close profile.

CK One Summer 2009

6.6

Calvin Klein · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2009 is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent, with green and floral touches that give it a light, summery feel. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. It is mostly chosen for leisure, daily wear and sport, while office and evening use come well behind. It reads as unisex, suiting men and women alike. It has been discontinued. The top opens with cucumber, mint, bergamot and lime. In the heart, aquatic notes, lotus, rosemary and apple push it towards a floral, fruity side. The base of rum, driftwood, sandalwood and Irish moss settles it into a soft, woody sweetness. Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2012 and Zara Sport have a close profile.

Armani Code Summer pour Homme 2009

6.6

Giorgio Armani · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Giorgio Armani Armani Code Summer pour Homme 2009 is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with green and aquatic touches that suit warm days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it suits someone who wants a light scent that stays close rather than a heavy trail. It is presented as a men's fragrance. The number of ratings is small, so these impressions are tentative. It opens with bergamot, lemon and grapefruit, softened by aquatic notes and neroli. The heart brings tarragon, olive blossom and rose in a green line, with cedarwood keeping it steady. In the base, gaiac wood, amber and musk leave a slightly spicy, warm finish. Armani Code Summer pour Homme 2010 and Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua have a close profile.

Intense He Wood

6.9

Dsquared² · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dsquared² Intense He Wood is a fresh, green opening settling into a woody, lightly smoky body, made for men; it has been discontinued. Frankincense, violet leaf, violet and aquatic notes give it a cool, floral, green start. In the heart, vetiver, sandalwood, cedar and gaiac wood build a woody frame; in the base, musk, amber and fir soften it and close on spicy, smoky tones. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick it for daily wear, business and leisure, while night outs and evenings play a smaller part. Rammstein Rosenrot and Dsquared² He Wood have a close profile.

VIP (2023)

6.9

Playboy · 2023

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

Playboy VIP (2023) is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, aquatic character with a sweet, lightly gourmand touch. Rum comes first, and aquatic notes in the heart add a cool, watery feel. Tonka bean settles at the base with sweetness and a woody warmth, while spicy and synthetic tones round out the fresh line in the background. Longevity is weak and sillage moderate, though the vote counts are small, so treat these as rough. Voters lean towards daytime, leisure and evening wear, and some also pick it for the office. It is made for men. Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George and Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Sport have a close profile.

Dusk till Dawn - 8 AM

6.7

Valjues · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Valjues Dusk till Dawn - 8 AM is a unisex scent that ties fresh laundry cleanliness to a powdery, creamy floral character. It opens with fruity notes, aquatic notes and fresh laundry, while lily and magnolia in the heart add a soft, powdery floral texture. The base of musk, ambergris and a sensual skin accord settles it into a creamy, close-to-skin finish. The fresh accord leads, with a slightly synthetic sheen alongside it. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions it leans towards. Light, clean and unobtrusive, it reads as a daytime scent. Initio Power Self and Valjues 2 | Two have a close profile.

Sacrifice for Her (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Ajmal · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Ajmal Sacrifice for Her Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that suits evenings and nights out. It opens with aquatic notes and jasmine, moves to vanilla and orange blossom in the heart, and settles on amber and musk. Floral and sweet accords dominate, with spicy, woody and creamy shades giving it an oriental warmth. A synthetic edge is noticeable too. Most voters pick it for a night out or the evening, though daily wear gets a fair share. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, both from a small number of votes. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier² and Avon Far Away (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey Eau d'Été Summer Edition 2013

7.5

Issey Miyake · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nina L'Eau

7.5

Nina Ricci · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nina Ricci Nina L'Eau is a fresh, floral women's scent led by orange, neroli and mandarin orange; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without announcing itself. Few people have rated these two, so treat them as a rough guide. It is classed as a women's fragrance. It opens with orange, neroli, mandarin orange, apple and grapefruit, a bright, fruity citrus start. Aquatic notes, gardenia and cherry follow in the heart, giving a sweet, watery floral feel. Musk in the base softens everything and leaves a creamy trail.

Tahiti Colada

7.8

Gulf Orchid · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Gulf Orchid Tahiti Colada is a sweet, fresh unisex scent built around coconut, pineapple and tuberose. The top pairs aquatic notes with coconut, pineapple and liquor, giving a fruity, cooling first impression. In the heart, tuberose, monoï and coconut add a floral, creamy softness. The base of vanilla, musk, creamy notes and sandalwood brings out the gourmand side. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick it for leisure and daily wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. Value for money is rated high. Escada Born in Paradise and La Rive In Flames have a close profile.

Iris

6.9

Gisada · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gisada Iris opens on lime, pink pepper and chamomile and moves into a floral heart of violet, iris and rose, a fresh, citrusy unisex scent. The opening is bright and lightly spicy, with lime, pink pepper and chamomile. At the heart, violet, iris and rose lead, while white amber and aquatic notes soften the florals with a sweet, creamy touch. The base of Haitian vetiver, sandalwood and white musk settles into a clean, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so these ratings are still tentative. It reads comfortably on both men and women. Guerlain Nuit d'Amour and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae Forte have a close profile.

Momentum

7.7

Bentley · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bentley Momentum is a fresh men's fragrance built on citrus and aquatic notes, cooled by green and floral touches, and made for easy daytime wear. It opens with aquatic notes, bergamot, clary sage and green violet, which give it a cool, green feel. In the heart, jasmine, ambergris and cashmere wood soften that freshness, and the base of moss, sandalwood, tonka bean and musk settles into a lightly sweet, woody finish. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though the small number of votes means those ratings are tentative. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear and leisure, with sport and business close behind. It reads clean, relaxed and masculine. Kenzo Kenzo pour Homme and Tommy Bahama Maritime have a close profile.

Ozone

6.6

Franck Boclet · 2016

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Franck Boclet Ozone is a unisex scent that pairs aquatic and salty notes with leather, cedar and tobacco, fresh at first and smoky underneath. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. It reads masculine to many, though it works as a unisex scent. It opens with aquatic and salty notes that feel fresh and watery. Metallic notes in the heart add a green, synthetic edge. The base of leather, cedar and tobacco pulls the scent towards woody, spicy and smoky, with a sweet touch in the background. Marc-Antoine Barrois Encelade and Maison Matine Lost in Translation have a close profile.

Le Grand Tour

7.9

Pierre Bourdon · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pierre Bourdon Le Grand Tour is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with lavender, basil, bergamot and melon, while geranium and aquatic notes push that freshness in a watery, green direction. The heart brings a soft floral touch through magnolia, green tea and fig leaf. In the base, tonka bean, musk, patchouli and sandalwood sweeten it slightly and settle it onto a woody ground. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. Many read it as masculine and classic. Nobile 1942 Acqua Nobile and Davidoff Good Life for Men have a close profile.

Flower by Kenzo L'Eau Originelle

6.0

Kenzo · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Kenzo Flower by Kenzo L'Eau Originelle is a light, clean women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with aquatic notes and ginger flower, moves to freesia and peony at the heart, and settles on a soft musk base. Fresh, floral, aquatic and green accords lead, while powdery and synthetic tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and the office all fitting. Most see it as feminine. Art Meets Art Like a Virgin and Alfred Sung Shi have a close profile.

Felicità

7.3

bugatti Fashion · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

bugatti Fashion Felicità is a fresh women's fragrance that sets bergamot and aquatic notes against the floral softness of white rose and peony. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, neither weak nor strong in the eyes of those who rated it. It leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear, and is picked less often for evenings or nights out. Light and easygoing, it suits the daytime hours. It opens with fruity notes, buchu, aquatic notes and bergamot, which read fresh and juicy. In the heart, peony, white rose, macadamia and cornflower add a soft floral layer. Sandalwood, musky notes and amber in the base sweeten it gently. Fresh, floral and aquatic accords lead.

Odyssey Ba Ha Mas

7.9

Armaf · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Armaf Odyssey Ba Ha Mas is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, citrusy and aquatic character, touched by fruit. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, and most voters lean towards daily and leisure wear, with some also picking nights out and evenings. Value for money is rated highly, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It opens with salt, algae, melon, Granny Smith apple and pear, giving a cool, juicy fruit impression. In the heart, water lily, aquatic notes and oakmoss keep that freshness going, while frankincense adds a little depth. The base of cedarwood, musk and amber settles into a soft woodiness, and sugar sweetens it slightly.

4 - The Black Hoodie Eau de Performance

6.9

Gammon · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Gammon 4 - The Black Hoodie Eau de Performance is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic fragrance for men that suits sport and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with aquatic notes, pineapple, mandarin orange and grapefruit, giving a fruity, citrus-bright start. In the heart, cypress, white amber, bergamot and juniper berry dry it out a little, and the base of marine notes, vetiver, cedarwood and sandalwood settles into a clean, woody finish. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Most suggest it for leisure, daily wear and business, with sport and a night out following behind. Armaf Club de Nuit Milestone and Azzaro Chrome Summer 2015 have a close profile.

Modern Oud

7.1

Moresque · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Moresque Modern Oud is a unisex fragrance that sets oud in a fresh, green frame, opening with citrus and aquatic notes before settling into a woody depth. Lemon and bergamot bring a citrus brightness alongside aquatic notes. In the heart, tomato leaf adds green, while cypress and juniper berry give a spicy, woody feel. The base of cashmere wood, oud, nagarmotha and hinoki wood leaves an earthy, resinous trail, with the fresh side carrying a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, then winter, and favour it for leisure, evenings and nights out. It is restrained enough for the office too. Atelier des Ors Riviera Lazuli and Lalique Encre Noire Sport have a close profile.