The Perfume Library

Tempesta di Mare

6.3

Maiora Parfum

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Maiora Parfum Tempesta di Mare is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent led by white thyme, neroli and aquatic notes. It opens with white thyme and neroli beside the aquatic notes, giving a cool, slightly green start. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, lily of the valley and jasmine add a soft floral layer. The base turns warmer and sweeter with vanilla, patchouli and tonka bean, supported by musk and precious woods. The accords also carry a spicy, synthetic edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though with few votes these ratings are tentative. The scent has no strong gender lean and sits comfortably on anyone. Rammstein Diamant L'Eau Intense and Acqua di Portofino Sail have a close profile.

Shaghaf Nectar Blush

8.0

Swiss Arabian · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Nectar Blush is a feminine perfume that lays a floral sweetness over fresh citrus and fruit. The top is juicy and bright with elderflower, apple, Williams pear and neroli. In the heart, magnolia, gardenia and orange blossom bring the floral side forward, while aquatic notes keep it light. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and musk turns powdery and creamy, with patchouli adding a woody frame. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. Its value for money also scores high. Presented as a women's fragrance, its sweet and fresh character suits everyday wear. Câline Mon Amour and Rasasi Rumz Al Rasasi 9325 pour Elle have a close profile.

Happy To Be

7.5

Tom Tailor · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Tom Tailor Happy To Be is a women's fragrance in which a fresh opening of bitter orange, lemon and grapefruit is softened by jasmine and vanilla. The top is citrus with white gingerlily. In the heart, salt and aquatic notes keep it cool while jasmine and vanilla add sweetness and a soft floral touch. Cashmere, sandalwood and amber sit at the base. The accords are fresh, floral, aquatic and fruity, with a powdery, gourmand trace behind them. Longevity is moderate and sillage is good. It reads as a young, easygoing everyday scent for women. Boucheron Boucheron Parfums de Joaillier and Burberry Her Elixir de Parfum have a close profile.

Aqua Earth Homme

7.0

Masakï Matsushïma · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Masakï Matsushïma Aqua Earth Homme is a fresh aquatic fragrance for men that pairs bright orange, mandarin and lemon with watery notes; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, mandarin, lemon and blackcurrant, a fruity, citrusy freshness. In the heart, aquatic notes, peppermint and neroli carry that freshness on, while patchouli and cedarwood give the base a light earthy, woody footing. A spicy touch stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it is a light scent that sits close to the skin. Most voters pick it for leisure, daily wear and the office, and it also works for sport. Evening and night-out wear get far fewer votes.

Atmosphere

7.2

Aurora Scents

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Aurora Scents Atmosphere is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, citrusy and aquatic character, touched by green and fruity notes. The top opens with apple, kumquat, ginger and bergamot, a bright citrus start with a slight bite. In the heart, aquatic notes, mint, laurel and melon turn it green and juicy. It dries down to musk, cedar, amber and Haitian vetiver, which set the freshness on a soft, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without feeling heavy. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The profile suits both men and women. Nautica Voyage and Azzaro Chrome Sport have a close profile.

Éminence Grise

7.1

The Misk Company · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

The Misk Company Éminence Grise is a fresh, floral unisex scent that softens a sea-air character with white musk and ambergris. It opens with aquatic notes, rose and algae, which read cool, damp and slightly green. White musk, sea breeze and white blossoms form the heart and add a creamy softness. White ambergris and patchouli close it, giving the watery feel a faintly earthy, woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated as good, though few voters have weighed in, so that reading is tentative. It sits comfortably on men and women alike, with a fresh and soft profile. Michele Bianchi Notti Bianche and Van Cleef & Arpels Patchouli Blanc have a close profile.

Aigue Monème

6.3

Iroise · 2023

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Iroise Aigue Monème is a unisex scent built on aquatic notes, chalk and earthy notes, with a fresh, green coolness. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as a calm, light scent that suits anyone. The aquatic notes come first, chalk adds a dry, mineral edge, and the earthy notes ground the whole thing. Behind the fresh, aquatic and green accords there is also a faint fruity side. It has no top, heart and base split and runs as a single piece from start to finish.

Symphony Men

7.3

Henry Jacques

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Henry Jacques Symphony Men is a discontinued men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, aquatic feel with green, woody and chypre touches. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a men's fragrance; there is no vote data on seasons or occasions. It opens with aquatic notes, mandarin orange and orange blossom, which read bright and lightly floral. In the heart, tobacco and geranium add a spicy, green depth. The base of cedarwood, oakmoss and white musk settles into a creamy, woody chypre.

4 L'Empereur

4.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2009

Spicy · Woody

Dolce & Gabbana 4 L'Empereur is a spicy, woody fragrance made for men, and it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, lemon and iris, where the bright citrus meets the soft, slightly powdery character of the iris. In the heart, cedar and aquatic notes take over: the cedar gives the scent a dry, woody backbone while the aquatic notes keep it cool. The base settles on tobacco, sandalwood and musk, so the scent warms up and dries down into a fuller, smoother woody finish. Plantes & Parfums Cèdre Bleu and Tisserand Cedar Retreat have a close profile.

Grow

6.9

Julia Beautx · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Julia Beautx Grow is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's fragrance built around water lily, pear and lily of the valley. It opens with the cool feel of water lily and pear, softened by cashmere wood. In the heart, lily of the valley drifts toward a creamy sweetness with vanilla and tonka bean absolute. The base of musk, aquatic notes and cedarwood dries down woody, powdery and watery. Longevity is moderate and sillage is good, though the number of votes is small, so these impressions are still tentative. It suits those who want a clean, fresh floral and reads as feminine. Lancôme Ô Oui! and Engelsrufer Aurora have a close profile.

Gentleman's Code (Silver)

5.4

Otto Kern · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Otto Kern Gentleman's Code is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, led by mandarin orange, lavender and pink pepper, and settling into something sweet and woody. The top is mandarin orange, lavender, pink pepper and cardamom, a bright citrus start with a spicy edge. In the heart, aquatic notes, nutmeg and amaranth wood give it a watery, lightly woody turn. The base of vanilla, amber, tonka bean and sandalwood rounds off the freshness with sweetness and warmth. Mexx Black Man and NIVEA Men have a close profile.

Paradise

7.2

Karl Kani · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Karl Kani Paradise is a fresh, floral and aquatic scent for women, softened by sweet fruity touches. Its longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, so it suits everyday wear without filling the room. It is positioned as a feminine fragrance. The opening brings mandarin orange, blackcurrant, freesia and peach. In the heart, aquatic notes, coriander and lily of the valley keep it fresh. The base settles into a sweet, woody ground of amber, vanilla, sandalwood and musk. Calvin Klein Escape (Eau de Parfum) and Montblanc Individuel (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Sync Woman

6.4

Puma · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Puma Sync Woman is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that suits leisure time and daytime wear; it has been discontinued. The top opens with papaya, mandarin orange and berries, so citrus and fruity sweetness lead. The heart brings mandarin orange blossom, lotus and aquatic notes, where the watery side becomes clear. Sandalwood, amber and peach in the base soften it and leave a sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, though few votes back this, so it is not conclusive. Voters most often place it in leisure and daily wear, then business and sport. Its light build fits calm, sporty or office days. Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim and Maison Alhambra Azure have a close profile.

Lucky Number 6 for Men

6.3

Curve · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Curve Lucky Number 6 for Men is a fresh, citrusy scent for men, softened by floral, fruity and spicy touches; it has been discontinued. Aquatic and green notes keep it cool, while pineapple and plum add a fruity sweetness. Neroli brings a floral lightness, nutmeg a spicy warmth, and sandalwood and amber give it a woody, oriental base. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. Al Haramain Neroli Canvas and Goutal Les Nuits d'Hadrien have a close profile.

Cretan Vagabond

6.3

Lost Academy · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lost Academy Cretan Vagabond is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with a spicy, woody depth settling underneath. It opens with grapefruit, lime and bergamot for a bright citrus start, while aquatic notes and grass pull that freshness in a green, watery direction. The heart brings neroli, fennel, black pepper and star anise for a spicy line, with thyme adding an herbal touch. In the base, leather, woods and tobacco give it a dry, woody footing, and musk and ambergris soften the finish. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as moderate, though the sample is small, so this is an early impression rather than a firm verdict. Pernoire Vitias and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profumo (Parfum) have a close profile.

The Man of Sport

5.8

Otto Kern · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Otto Kern The Man of Sport is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that opens with black pepper, aquatic notes and ginger, then moves into lavender and patchouli. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is made for men. It begins with the heat of black pepper and ginger cooled by aquatic notes. In the heart, lavender, violet and clary sage add a soft floral touch. The base rests on patchouli, sandalwood and cypriol for a woody footing, and the overall impression is fresh, lightly sweet and a little synthetic.

Embla

6.7

Victoria · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Victoria Embla is a unisex scent that pairs lemon with rose and vanilla, setting a fresh citrus opening against a creamy, sweet base. Embla's longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the small number of votes means this is a rough guide. It reads as unisex and doesn't lean towards a particular season or occasion. It opens with lemon and aquatic notes, fresh and watery. Sugar and rose in the heart soften that freshness and add a floral side. The base of vanilla, cedarwood and white musk settles into a creamy, lightly woody, gourmand warmth.

Frozen Pure Forest

6.9

Zara · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zara Frozen Pure Forest is a men's fragrance that softens a fresh, green character with a sweet, resinous touch; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as masculine. The top opens with aquatic notes, pink pepper and fruity notes, giving a cool, lightly spicy first impression. In the heart, balsam fir and lavender provide a green, woody backbone. The base brings praliné sweetness, which oakmoss balances with an earthy depth.

Turquoise Water

7.0

Precious Liquid · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Precious Liquid Turquoise Water is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance built around lemon zest, coconut water and pear. It opens bright and juicy with lemon zest, coconut water, pear and aquatic notes. Green jasmine, freesia and honeysuckle give the heart a soft floral touch. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood, driftwood, musk and vanilla settle it onto a woody, creamy ground with a light sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though few votes back this up. Its fresh, citrusy build suits daytime and warm weather. It reads clearly feminine. Zara A Collection and Bujairami Executor have a close profile.

Brooklyn Nights

7.3

Karl Kani · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Karl Kani Brooklyn Nights is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that opens with coriander, ginger and vodka, with elemi resin, rose and cardamom in the heart. It wears with moderate longevity, and voters find its sillage good, so it carries around you without lasting very long. Season and occasion data is thin, so it is best not tied to one time of year; it reads clearly masculine. The opening is cool and sharp with coriander, ginger and vodka. The heart turns floral, resinous and spicy through elemi resin, rose and cardamom. The base of tonka bean, oakmoss, sandalwood and aquatic notes settles into a woody, slightly smoky, watery finish.

West

6.4

Favorit & Co · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Favorit & Co West is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with an aquatic feel, softened by green and woody warmth. It opens with aquatic notes, juniper and grapefruit, and chamomile takes the edge off that coolness. In the heart, sea breeze meets the green bite of galbanum, while tonka bean adds a sweet, creamy touch. The base of sandalwood, orange blossom and ambergris settles the scent into a calm, woody finish, with ISO-E-Super lending a clean, synthetic brightness. Its profile sits close to Davidoff Cool Water Wave for Men and Montale Aqua Palma.

M M (2022) (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Molinard · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Molinard M M opens with aquatic and floral notes before moving into a woody heart of cedar, patchouli and oud, a fresh fougère classed as a men's fragrance. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. There aren't enough votes on season or occasion to point to a clear lean. The opening is airy, with aquatic and floral notes. In the heart, cedar, patchouli and oud pull the scent in a woody, spicy direction. The base of vetiver, vanilla and amber adds sweetness and a resinous warmth, where the oriental side comes forward. Dior Dior Homme Intense and Molinard Cher Wood have a close profile.

Maghateer Kilsa / كلسة مغاتير (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Nabeel · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Nabeel Maghateer Kilsa / كلسة مغاتير Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens with apple, lemon and pink pepper, giving it a fresh, lightly spiced start. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are tentative. Voters pick it mostly for leisure and daytime wear, with sport and business also mentioned. Being unisex, it suits men and women alike. In the top, apple and lemon bring a bright, fruity freshness while pink pepper adds a touch of spice. The heart turns softer and more floral, with rose, iris, floral notes and aquatic notes. The base of musk, patchouli and vanilla settles into a sweet, faintly earthy finish. Jo Malone Assam & Grapefruit and L'Erbolario Verbena have a close profile.

Ljus

7.3

Svensk Parfym · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Svensk Parfym Ljus is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that pairs red mandarin orange, blood orange and neroli with aquatic notes. The citrus leads: red mandarin orange and blood orange bring a fruity brightness, while neroli adds a soft floral edge. Coriander contributes a light, green-spicy touch, and vetiver with musk forms a calm, clean base underneath. The aquatic notes tie it all together with a watery freshness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so the scent stays fairly close to the skin. Its light, fresh build makes it easy to wear through the day. Ryoko Scent 01 and Harry Lehmann Esterel have a close profile.