The Perfume Library

Promesse Éternelle

6.9

Jardin Bohème

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jardin Bohème Promesse Éternelle is a light women's fragrance that opens with fresh, citrusy peach blossom and bergamot and moves into a floral heart of lotus and peony. Peach blossom and bergamot lead, bringing an immediate citrus freshness. In the heart, lotus and peony add a soft floral note, while bamboo in the base keeps the scent green and clean. The overall impression is fresh and floral, with a faint sweetness underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and office settings lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. Borsari 1870 Neroli, Bamboo e Fior di Loto and Matthew Williamson Lotus have a close profile.

Solution No. 4

7.7

Off-White · 2022

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Off-White Solution No. 4 is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green character with fruity, spicy and woody tones, and it suits spring and autumn days best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring, autumn and summer, with few picking winter. Leisure, business and daily wear lead, though it also works for a night out. Most voters read it as masculine, while some find it feminine. It opens with the cool freshness of fig, violet, black tea and eucalyptus. The heart of vetiver, juniper berry, tobacco, bamboo and lavender turns green and lightly spicy. The base of sandalwood, black leather, papyrus, tonka bean and Palo Santo leaves a creamy, woody finish.

Gap Established 1969 for Women

6.5

GAP · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

GAP Gap Established 1969 for Women is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Citrus fruits and bamboo give the scent its fresh, green side, softened by floral notes. Musk and woody notes add a powdery base, while oud stays in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it sits close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, the office and leisure far more than evenings. Most find it feminine.

Chakai

6.9

Rituals · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Rituals Chakai is a fresh, green men's fragrance with aquatic and floral touches. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the leading occasions. Most see it as masculine. Cardamom, hinoki wood and bamboo make up the notes. Fresh and aquatic tones dominate, while the green and floral sides stay in the background. A light sweetness and spice soften the woody base. Adolfo Dominguez Bambú Hombre and Eight & Bob Cap d'Antibes have a close profile.

Les Matins Bleus d'Agadir

7.2

Benchaâbane · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Benchaâbane Les Matins Bleus d'Agadir is a fresh, citrusy, green scent made for women, leaning towards spring and summer days. Lime and orange give it a bright, zesty lift, while green tea and bamboo add a cool, leafy edge. Lilac and acacia bring a light, sweet floral touch, and cedar with white musk forms a soft woody base. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daytime, leisure and office wear come up most often. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Votes lean feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Hermès Aroma d'Orange Verte and Astrophil & Stella Mellow Yellow have a close profile.

Aethereus

7.0

Bois 1920 · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bois 1920 Aethereus is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, setting citrus and flowers on a sweet vanilla base; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, lemon and bergamot for citrus freshness, while coconut sorbet and bamboo add a green, fruity lightness. The heart brings tuberose, ylang-ylang and white rose, soft and floral. In the base, tonka bean, vanilla and cedarwood sweeten the scent and leave a woody, slightly powdery trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and evening wear leading. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Slightly more voters call it feminine than masculine, though both groups are sizeable, so it sits between the two. Ulrich Lang Anvers 2 and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia have a close profile.

Bambou

7.6

Molinard · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Molinard Bambou is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex fragrance that leans towards easy, relaxed wear in spring and summer. The top notes are ginger, bergamot and cardamom, so citrus and spice come first. In the heart, bamboo and basil pull the scent in a green, airy direction. The base of musk, cedar and sandalwood leaves a soft, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as balanced between the two. Eisenberg Happiness - Young and Davidoff Adventure Eau Fraîche have a close profile.

Matcha Break

5.8

Chasing Scents · 2026

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Chasing Scents Matcha Break is a unisex gourmand that sets the green freshness of matcha and bamboo against the softness of milk, cream and white chocolate. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. There are not enough votes on season or occasion to lean it in any direction beyond its unisex character. It opens with matcha and bamboo, green and faintly earthy. Jasmine and milk come forward in the heart, softening it and giving it a powdery warmth. Cream and white chocolate settle in the base, leaving a sweet, creamy and slightly synthetic gourmand.

Sea Salt

7.9

Agua de Baleares · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Agua de Baleares Sea Salt is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around sea salt and bergamot, suited to sport and everyday wear. It opens with sea salt and bergamot, and the heart brings bamboo, lemon and apple. The aquatic and fruity side stays light, and the citrus keeps it lively. Cedar leaf and sea salt again close it out on a dry, clean line. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close to the skin without leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick sport and daytime use, followed by leisure. Alessandro Serpico Sale, Limone e Bergamotto and Sphinx Oceanic Symphony share a similar profile.

Neroli, Bamboo e Fior di Loto

6.0

Borsari 1870

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Borsari 1870 Neroli, Bamboo e Fior di Loto is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent that leans slightly feminine and suits daytime wear. The top pairs bamboo, orange blossom and bergamot, so citrus brightness sits over a green edge. Lotus and peony bring a soft floral heart. The base of musk, sandalwood and ambergris settles the scent into a gentle, woody finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet profile. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. It has been discontinued. Dior Cologne Royale and Zara FLWR 001/ALM have a close profile.

My Euphoria

6.6

Calvin Klein · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Calvin Klein My Euphoria is a fresh, floral women's scent that settles onto a sweet, woody base with a faint oriental warmth. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. It is suggested across autumn, spring and winter in nearly equal measure, while summer comes last. It leans towards daytime, leisure and evening wear, and also fits an office day. It opens with blackcurrant, which adds a fruity freshness. In the heart, orchid, tuberose and black sesame build a floral body. At the base, bamboo, sandalwood and oud bring a woody, slightly oriental warmth, while the synthetic accord gives the whole a clean sheen. Stella McCartney Pop and Lattafa Confidential Private Gold have a close profile.

Vibrant Leather Explosion

7.8

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Zara Vibrant Leather Explosion is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men that sets a sharp opening of black pepper, bergamot and lemon against a leather base. Black pepper sits beside the citrus at the start, while bamboo and violet leaf in the heart pull that freshness towards green. As it dries, black amber, patchouli and leather come forward, and cotton candy sweetens the woody, leathery base slightly. A fruity, synthetic sheen runs through it. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, and its value for money scores high. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Zara Vibrant Leather and Zara Bogoss Vibrant Leather Winter have a close profile.

Mossy Glen

7.6

Villa Erbatium

Fresh · Floral · Green

Villa Erbatium Mossy Glen is a fresh, green and earthy unisex scent that pairs a damp, woodland feel with a woody, spicy texture. It opens with bamboo and fig leaf, then softens into cyclamen, narcissus and black tea, with the floral side staying in the background of the green. The base of patchouli, tobacco and cedarwood lays down an earthy, woody floor. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and votes split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably between the two. Diptyque Eau de Lierre and The Different Company Bois d'Iris have a close profile.

Water | Bamboo | Freesia

7.2

Korres · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Korres Water | Bamboo | Freesia is a fresh, floral and aquatic scent for women, suited to spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays a quiet companion through the day. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure, daily wear and the office leading the occasions. It reads mostly feminine, with a modern side too. The top opens with freesia, watermelon and bamboo, a watery, green and lightly fruity freshness. In the heart, mimosa, salty notes and lotus bring out the floral and aquatic side. At the base, musk, cedarwood and sandalwood sweeten it slightly and settle it on a woody ground. Korres Sikinos and Birkholz First Spring have a close profile.

Spring Ambience

7.4

Strangers Parfumerie · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Strangers Parfumerie Spring Ambience is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex fragrance with a fougère backbone and a light woody, spicy side. Most voters pick spring, summer and autumn, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Votes tilt towards masculine and classic. Mandarin orange, bergamot and mint give it a bright feel, while grass, galbanum and blackcurrant leaf reinforce the green side. Cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg add spice, with cedar and sandalwood forming the woody base. Lavender and sage underline the fougère character, and vanilla and tonka bean leave a soft sweetness.

Nous sommes amants. M.D.

7.7

d'Orsay · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

d'Orsay Nous sommes amants. M.D. is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green and settles into a woody, lightly powdery tone, leaning towards daily wear and the warmer months. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it is suggested mostly for daily, leisure and business settings. The top notes of Peruvian pink pepper, Madagascar pepper, bamboo and juniper berry give a spicy, green opening. Palo Santo sits in the heart; in the base, sandalwood, leather, nagarmotha and Virginia cedar build a woody floor, softened by musk and ambergris. Its profile is close to Lalique White and Prada Infusion de Gingembre.

Black Musk for Men (Cologne)

6.3

Jōvan · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jōvan Black Musk for Men is a fresh, green and floral men's cologne that opens on mandarin orange, tagetes and violet leaf. Mandarin's fruity brightness meets the green edge of violet leaf at first. In the heart, lavender, bamboo and cypress build a light, aromatic and slightly woody frame. The base of fossilised amber, musk and labdanum sweetens it and settles into a powdery softness, with a somewhat synthetic feel. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a low profile. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as masculine.

Vibrant Leather Winter (2020)

8.2

Zara · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Zara Vibrant Leather Winter is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy feel with green, woody and leathery tones; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the vote count is small, so that picture is tentative. It is made for men and is easy to wear through the day. The notes have no top, heart and base split; sandalwood, papyrus and bamboo read together as one. The woody, leathery side is sharpened by spice, while citrus and fruity touches keep it fresh.

mat; limited

6.6

Masakï Matsushïma · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Masakï Matsushïma mat; limited is a fresh, floral women's scent built around lotus, osmanthus and mango. Lotus and osmanthus give it a soft, watery floral feel, while mango adds a fruity sweetness. Green tea and bamboo keep it green and airy, rose and water jasmine round out the flowers, and crystal musk sets everything on a light, clean base. A synthetic edge also shows in the accords. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with leisure, business and daily wear leading, and most find it feminine. Jo Malone White Lilac & Rhubarb and Fragonard Violette have a close profile.

Bambú Hombre

6.9

Adolfo Dominguez · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Adolfo Dominguez Bambú Hombre is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance with floral and green touches that read light and clean; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office are favoured equally. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Bamboo and marine notes set a fresh, watery base. Jasmine adds a soft floral touch and cotton a clean feel, while amber balances them with a sweet, woody warmth. The accords also include spicy and synthetic touches.

Bouquet d'Argento

7.5

L'Erbolario · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Erbolario Bouquet d'Argento is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against a green, floral backdrop, leaning slightly sweet and woody. It opens with mint, mandarin orange, lemon and Calabrian bergamot in a sparkling citrus burst. In the heart, geranium, white rose and white tea add a soft floral layer, with pink pepper giving a light touch of spice. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and white musk sweetens the scent and settles it onto a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Votes lean somewhat feminine, though a good share call it masculine, so it reads as open to both. Xerjoff Renaissance and L'Erbolario Verde (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Elevator Music (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Byredo · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Elevator Music Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green floral with a powdery, slightly smoky edge, made for anyone. It projects at a moderate level and its longevity is rated good. Voters pick it most for leisure, business and daily wear, and less often for evenings or nights out. It sits comfortably on both men and women. Violet and bamboo open it cool and green. In the heart, jasmine and ambrette add a soft, powdery floral note. Amyris and charred wood in the base dry it down into a woody, smoky finish.

Create Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Puma · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Puma Create Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy, aquatic men's scent that suits sport and leisure. It has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and pineapple, bright and fruity. Bamboo and watermelon carry that watery feel through the heart, while sandalwood and amber soften the base. Spicy and synthetic touches sit among the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and wears easily. Most voters place it in sport and leisure, with business and daily wear close behind. It is rarely picked for evenings or nights out.

Agrumi del Mediterraneo

7.2

Gandini · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gandini Agrumi del Mediterraneo is a fresh, citrus-led women's fragrance that sits close to daytime wear, leisure and the office. Grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin orange open bright and citrusy. In the heart, pepper, bamboo and white tea push that freshness in a green, lightly spiced direction. Amber, heliotrope and musk soften the base, while aquatic and floral touches stay in the background. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and work, and some also choose it for sport. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it is a light scent for staying close to the skin. Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi and Elizabeth Arden Green Tea have a close profile.