The Perfume Library

Hylnds - Pale Grey Mountain, Small Black Lake

7.9

D.S. & Durga · 2013

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

D.S. & Durga Hylnds - Pale Grey Mountain, Small Black Lake opens on lichen, water pepper and stone, a fresh, aquatic and green unisex scent. It has been discontinued. The opening of lichen, water pepper and stone is cool, spicy and mineral. In the heart, marsh violet, heather and beech wood add a woody, earthy greenness, and the base of sea breeze and aquatic notes finishes it on a watery note. The resinous and smoky accords stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind, and it leans towards leisure and office wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it sits comfortably as a unisex scent. Juniper Ridge Sierra Granite and Andromeda's Curse Swamp Witch have a close profile.

Caribo

8.2

Insolitum Odores · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Insolitum Odores Caribo is a unisex fragrance that pairs the coolness of lemon, orange and melon with aquatic notes. It opens with lemon, orange, melon, blackcurrant and cucumber, a fresh, juicy and lightly green start. In the heart, aquatic notes, jasmine, mint and lily of the valley carry the freshness on. Vanilla, musk and amber in the base soften it with a little sweetness and a warm finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits leisure, daily wear, sport and the office. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits evenly between the two.

Aigle Impérial

7.8

Chopard · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Chopard Aigle Impérial is a smoky fragrance for men that links a fresh, citrusy opening to oud and resinous woods. Bergamot, ginger and matcha give a cool, green first impression. In the heart, patchouli, aquatic notes, black frankincense and labdanum bring watery freshness together with resinous depth. The base of gaiac wood, Laotian oud and Canary Islands juniper leaves an earthy, smoky woodiness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and summer not far behind. Evening, night out and leisure are the most suggested settings. Voters describe its character as masculine and classic. Creed Royal Oud and Lalique Encre Noire Sport have a close profile.

Cool Force Sport

6.5

Baldessarini · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Baldessarini Cool Force Sport is a fresh men's scent that pairs the fruity brightness of bergamot, pear and mandarin orange with aquatic notes. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, sport, daily wear and business all come up as fitting occasions. More than half of voters read it as masculine. Bergamot, pear, mandarin orange and cardamom open it, while aquatic notes, neroli, rosemary and aldehydes carry the cool feel through the heart. Musk, sandalwood, cedarwood and patchouli anchor it in a woody base. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy. Replay Your Fragrance! for Him (Eau de Toilette) and Jimmy Choo Jimmy Choo Man Ice have a close profile.

Mousse Arashiyama

7.2

Le Jardin Retrouvé · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Le Jardin Retrouvé Mousse Arashiyama is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, frankincense and mastic absolute, where citrus brightness meets a dry, resinous edge. In the heart, aquatic notes and fig bring a soft, fruity and watery feel. The base of Virginia cedar, oakmoss and vetiver settles it onto a woody, mossy ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads evenly between masculine and feminine. Olfactive Studio Autoportrait and Parfums de Marly Sedley have a close profile.

Agua de Loewe Él

6.6

Loewe · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Loewe Agua de Loewe Él is a fresh, juicy men's fragrance built on citrus, water and green apple, suited to warm weather and easygoing daily wear. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it is picked most often for leisure, business and daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling the room. Half of the voters read it as masculine, with a good share calling it modern. Bergamot, yuzu, pink grapefruit and clementine give it a bright citrus opening. In the heart, aquatic notes, pineapple, green apple and blackcurrant add a cool, fruity feel. The base of Atlas cedar, sandalwood, musk and oakmoss settles into a soft woodiness.

Givenchy pour Homme Blue Label (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Givenchy · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy pour Homme Blue Label Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance, with a green, lightly spicy side that suits spring and summer days. It opens with aquatic notes and grapefruit: cool, juicy and slightly fruity. In the heart, Sichuan pepper and davana add spice and greenery, while the sweetness stays in the background. Olibanum wood gives the base a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most named occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Dior Dior Homme Sport and Porsche Design Sport have a close profile.

Elixir

8.1

La Rive · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

La Rive Elixir is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a soft sweetness and a powdery finish. Aquatic notes and mandarin orange open it on a light, airy note. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine and orange blossom bring out the floral side, with a creamy softness alongside. In the base, cashmere, cedarwood and amber settle it onto a woody, sweet footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter close behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads feminine and modern. Câline Nuit de Musc and Clean Blonde Rose have a close profile.

Snowing Rose

6.9

Masakï Matsushïma · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Masakï Matsushïma Snowing Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with aquatic notes, peach and bergamot: the peach adds a sweet fruitiness while bergamot and the water notes keep it light. At the heart, iceberg rose, lotus and magnolia carry the floral line. White musk settles into a soft, powdery base. Aquatic and green tones keep it airy, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Its character reads mostly feminine and modern. Chloé Roses de Chloé and Mugler Mugler Show have a close profile.

Sapphire

7.6

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Armaf Sapphire is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with aquatic and woody sides, leaning towards easy daily wear. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daytime and sport lead the occasions, with office wear not far behind. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters read its character as masculine and modern. It opens with grapefruit, mint, ginger and pink pepper, so spice and freshness arrive together. The heart brings violet leaf, aquatic notes and woody notes, and the base settles into gaiac wood, cedar, amber and ambergris. Floral, fruity and sweet accents sit alongside. Olymp Men in Olymp and Iceberg Since 1974 for Her have a close profile.

Naviglio

7.2

Milano Fragranze · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Milano Fragranze Naviglio is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick it for spring and summer, and see it as a leisure, daily or office choice. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it sits between the two. It opens with neroli, French soap and Calabrian bergamot. The heart of Haitian vetiver, petitgrain and Provençal lavender adds a green, slightly spicy edge, and it dries down to white musk, cedarwood and aquatic notes, clean and woody. Parfums de Marly Sedley and Creed Viking have a close profile.

Psychotrope

6.3

Pierre Guillaume · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Pierre Guillaume Psychotrope is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with green and aquatic shades and a touch of sweetness; it has been discontinued. It opens with violet and cyclamen, then moves to aquatic notes, Persian jasmine and leather in the heart. Musk and lilac wood sit in the base. The overall impression is clean, green and floral, with a fruity, slightly synthetic side and a leathery, woody backdrop. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall a close third and winter chosen by few. It leans towards leisure and daily wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it reads truly unisex.

Royal Paragon

8.3

Zimaya

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Zimaya Royal Paragon is a men's fragrance that balances fruity, gourmand sweetness with spice, wood and smoke, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions, though it also works for daily wear. It opens with aquatic notes, bitter almond and bergamot for a light freshness. The heart brings gaiac wood, rose and mandarin orange. As it dries, oakmoss, coffee, amber and patchouli settle into a creamy, smoky sweetness. Parfums de Marly Layton and Sedra Nero have a close profile.

Blasted Heath

7.0

Penhaligon's · 2015

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Penhaligon's Blasted Heath is a men's fragrance that sets the fresh air of seagrass and aquatic notes against the dry woodiness of tobacco, whisky and vetiver. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and use leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most find it masculine, with some also calling it classic. It opens with clary sage, seagrass and aquatic notes, giving a salty, green freshness. In the heart, Clearwood, green leaves, tobacco and whisky soften that freshness with a spicy warmth. The base of gaiac wood, patchouli, musk, Nootka cypress and vetiver settles into a woody foundation, with a slightly synthetic, aquatic character throughout. Dsquared² Original Wood and Jaguar Pace have a close profile.

He Wood Cologne

7.5

Dsquared² · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dsquared² He Wood Cologne sets a fresh, citrus and aquatic character on a woody base, and it is made for men; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and lightly spicy with mandarin orange, lemon and ginger, while silver fir and musk add a green coolness. In the heart, aquatic notes meet violet and violet leaf, keeping the floral side soft and green. Vetiver and cedarwood leave a dry, earthy woody trace at the base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. It reads masculine and modern. Dsquared² He Wood and Oriflame Nordic Waters for Him have a close profile.

Anarchist A_

7.6

Toskovat' · 2022

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Toskovat' Anarchist A_ is an unusual unisex scent that opens on snow, whisky and plastic, moving between fresh and synthetic; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, then winter; it leans towards leisure and daily wear and also suits evenings. Voters call its character modern and masculine, with fewer reading it as feminine. The heart holds bank note, candle wax and ink, and the base brings plastic, aquatic notes and Somalian frankincense. After a fresh, sweet start it turns synthetic, spicy and woody, with resinous, smoky and leathery shades in the background.

Signature Blue

6.2

bugatti Fashion · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

bugatti Fashion Signature Blue is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer, and works for leisure, daytime and the office. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet presence. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. It reads as masculine and modern. It opens with aquatic notes, fig, grapefruit and bergamot, light and airy. Towards the heart, black pepper, patchouli and violet leaf add a spicy, woody edge. In the base, saffron, tonka bean and frankincense bring sweetness and warmth. Versace Versace pour Homme Dylan Blue and Armaf Bucephalus No. IX have a close profile.

Aqua Marina

7.0

Monotheme

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Monotheme Aqua Marina is a fresh men's fragrance led by citrus and aquatic notes, with a green, spicy edge that suits leisure and everyday wear. It opens bright and airy with aquatic notes, mandarin orange, lemon, grapefruit and lime. The heart adds a green, spicy firmness through rosemary, clary sage and cardamom. It settles onto a woody base of vetiver, cedar and amber. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and sport, with business use close behind. It reads masculine. Creed Himalaya and Heeley Sel Marin have a close profile.

Cool Water Oceanic Edition

6.5

Davidoff · 2023

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Davidoff Cool Water Oceanic Edition is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with aquatic notes, moves into vetiver at the heart and dries down on driftwood. The fresh, aquatic character leads throughout, with the green and spicy sides staying in the background and a clean, slightly synthetic air over it all. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is mostly chosen for leisure, daily wear, sport and the office, which points to an easy, light scent.

Hei (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Alfred Sung · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Alfred Sung Hei Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens with bergamot, aquatic notes and bamboo leaf. The opening pairs the green coolness of bamboo leaf and bergamot with aquatic notes. The heart brings a soft floral touch from neroli, lavender and jasmine, with fennel and cardamom adding a light spice. In the base, mahogany, cedarwood and crystal musk give it a woody footing, while tonka bean and amber sweeten it slightly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a light but noticeable trail. Most voters find it masculine, though many also call it modern. Chopard Heaven and Christian Provenzano Inspirato have a close profile.

Grass Tickles

7.0

ASMR Fragrances · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

ASMR Fragrances Grass Tickles is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with cucumber, aquatic notes, grass and galbanum, giving a cool, watery and leafy impression. In the heart, white blossoms, jasmine and fig leaf soften that greenness. The base of blond woods, cedarwood and musk dries down clean and woody. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. It is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either. Hugo Boss Hugo Woman and Maison Margiela When the Rain Stops have a close profile.

Bustling Barcelona

8.0

Viage · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Viage Bustling Barcelona is a fresh unisex scent built on a bright citrus opening of bergamot, grapefruit and Sicilian orange. Ginger and citron join the citrus at the top. In the heart, aquatic notes, rosemary, sage and neroli keep it fresh while pulling it towards floral and spicy ground. The base of amber, black tea, gaiac wood and frankincense settles into a woody, lightly resinous finish. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern, though it wears easily as a unisex scent. Maison Alhambra Immortel / Immortal and Riiffs Celesto Turquoise have a close profile.

Excite (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Axe · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Axe Excite Eau de Toilette is a gourmand men's fragrance where fresh and sweet accords sit side by side, and it suits leisure time and everyday wear. The top opens fresh with aquatic notes, citrus notes, green leaves and pear. In the heart, caramel, coconut and marshmallow bring sweetness, while black pepper and ginger add a spicy edge. The base settles on hazelnut, vanilla, amber and cedarwood, a soft, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters place it mostly in spring, fall and winter, with leisure and daily use leading the occasions. Most describe it as masculine and modern. Gianfranco Ferré L'Uomo and Jaguar Stance have a close profile.

Karl Hamburg Alster

6.8

Karl Lagerfeld · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Karl Lagerfeld Karl Hamburg Alster is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that pairs aquatic and green tones, and it suits spring and summer days. It opens with aquatic notes, mint and mandarin orange for a cool start. Lavender, sage and freesia in the heart add a green, lightly spicy touch. Blond woods, musk and moss soften the base, while sweet and woody shades stay in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Mâle and Parfums de Marly Percival share a close profile.