The Perfume Library

Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver

7.5

Hermès · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver is a fresh, green and earthy masculine scent that pairs bright citrus with a woody backbone. It wears with good longevity and good sillage. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, while winter is the least chosen. It suits daily wear, the office and leisure time, and nearly half of voters read it as masculine, with a third calling it classic. The notes read as one piece: bergamot gives the citrus freshness, Sichuan pepper adds a spicy edge, and vetiver brings the green, earthy side over a woody base. The result is dry, natural and never heavy. Rituals No. 06 Green Vetiver & Bergamot and Louis Vuitton Orage have a close profile.

Jicky (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Guerlain

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Jicky Eau de Parfum is a fougère that sets fresh citrus against sweet, spicy and animalic tones, and it is mostly seen as a women's fragrance. It opens with bergamot, lemon, mandarin orange and rosemary. In the heart, lavender, rose, jasmine and orris root give it a floral, powdery character. In the base, vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood sweeten and soften it, while civet leaves an animalic trace. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn first, then spring, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. Most voters find it feminine, while others read it as classic or masculine.

Legend (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Montblanc · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Montblanc Legend Eau de Toilette is a fresh, lightly sweet men's fragrance that opens with bergamot, lavender and citrus fruits. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind and winter well back. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. Just over half call it masculine, and some find it modern. The fresh, citrus accord leads, with an aquatic and fruity feel. In the heart, white cedar, rose and jasmine pull it toward a woody line. In the base, tonka bean and sandalwood soften it and add sweetness. The Voice The Voice Men Silver and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

Le Jardin de Monsieur Li

7.5

Hermès · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermès Le Jardin de Monsieur Li is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent built around jasmine sambac, bergamot and kumquat, suited to spring and summer days. Citrus and fruity brightness leads: bergamot and kumquat soften against the floral side of jasmine sambac. The stone note adds a cool, mineral quality beneath. The notes aren't split into layers, so it reads as one light, green-tinged garden impression. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions chosen most. Voters lean feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Monotheme Bergamotto and Lubin Mandarino have a close profile.

Haramain Amber Oud Gold Edition

8.1

Al Haramain

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Al Haramain Haramain Amber Oud Gold Edition is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, fruity start with a sweet, creamy, gourmand base. The top is green notes and bergamot, while the heart brings melon, pineapple, amber and gourmand notes. Woody notes, musk and vanilla soften the base. A synthetic sheen runs through the accords, and the woody side stays in the background. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter chosen less. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings rather than the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits right in between. Orientica Royal Amber and Orientica Classic have a close profile.

Apple Brandy on the Rocks

8.0

Kilian · 2021

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Kilian Apple Brandy on the Rocks is a fresh, fruity and sweet unisex scent built around apple, rum and vanilla. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Apple and pineapple give it a bright, juicy feel, while bergamot and cardamom add a light touch of spice. Rum and vanilla bring a gourmand sweetness, and cedarwood, moss and ambroxan give it a woody base.

Club de Nuit Milestone (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Armaf · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Armaf Club de Nuit Milestone Eau de Parfum pairs a fresh, citrusy opening of red fruits, marine notes and bergamot with a woody base of sandalwood and vetiver, in a unisex style. It opens with red fruits, marine notes and bergamot, which read aquatic, fruity and clean. In the heart, sandalwood, violet and white woods bring out the woody side. The base of vetiver, musk and ambroxan leaves a dry, somewhat synthetic trail. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. It gets the most votes as masculine, followed by modern. Jimmy Choo Man Ice and Creed Millésime Impérial have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune

7.8

Guerlain · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance, with a green, fruity lightness that settles into a sweet finish. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with grapefruit and bergamot, and the heart of petitgrain, blackcurrant and neroli adds a green, floral, fruity tone. In the base, patchouli and vanilla soften the freshness and add a gentle sweetness. Hermès Eau de Néroli Doré and Celine Un Été Français have a close profile.

Néroli Outrenoir (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Guerlain · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Néroli Outrenoir Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the office. Most voters pick spring and summer; longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans towards leisure, daily and business wear, and the votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably in between. Bergamot and petitgrain open it with a citrus freshness. The heart holds orange blossom and neroli, with smoked tea adding a smoky, green edge to the florals. Myrrh, moss and ambrette seed form a creamy, lightly sweet base. Mugler Cologne and Le Couvent Eau Aimable have a close profile.

Emporio Armani...lui/il/he/él/男...

7.5

Giorgio Armani · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani...lui/il/he/él/男... is a citrusy, woody fragrance for men that opens with yuzu, mandarin orange and apple over a base of sandalwood and musk. It wears at a moderate strength with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads masculine and modern. The top is fresh with yuzu, mandarin orange, apple and bergamot, while cardamom and sage add spice. Cyclamen, jasmine and rose soften the heart with a floral touch. The base settles into sandalwood, musk and amber, with tonka bean adding sweetness.

Emporio Armani...lei/elle/she/ella/女...

7.6

Giorgio Armani · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani...lei/elle/she/ella/女... is a powdery scent for women that pairs a fresh, floral character with a fruity sweetness. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and lime, brightened by the fruitiness of pear and pineapple, with tuberose adding a floral touch. The heart brings lily of the valley, jasmine, heliotrope and orris root into a soft, powdery bouquet. As it dries, sandalwood, vanilla and tonka bean carry it into a creamy, warm woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and daily wear, leisure and office settings lead the occasions. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Xerjoff Purple Accento and Anfas Salam have a close profile.

Vibrant Leather (2018) (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Zara · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Zara Vibrant Leather is a masculine scent built on leather and patchouli, brightened by lemon and bergamot; it has been discontinued. Bamboo and the citrus notes keep it fresh, while leather and patchouli pull it towards a woody, slightly smoky, leathery side. Fruity and sweet tones sit in the accords too, along with a synthetic sheen. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters call it masculine and modern. Zara Vibrant Leather Explosion and Montblanc Explorer Extreme have a close profile.

Boss Bottled Intense (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Hugo Boss · 2016

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Intense Eau de Parfum sets fresh bergamot, apple and orange blossom against cinnamon and clove; this discontinued masculine suits autumn and winter. It opens fresh and fruity with bergamot, lemon and apple. Geranium, cinnamon and clove add spicy warmth in the heart, while vetiver, cedarwood and sandalwood leave a woody base. The overall feel is sweet, slightly gourmand and a little synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Evening, daily wear and office all draw similar support. Most see it as masculine. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) and Bench. Motion for Him have a close profile.

Interlude 53

8.4

Amouage · 2020

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Amouage Interlude 53 opens with pimento and oregano and moves into frankincense, oud and leather, a spicy, smoky, resinous fragrance for men. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and most voters pick fall and winter, with summer rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and sits in the background for office or daily wear. Around half of voters call it masculine, and very few call it feminine. Bergamot gives a brief freshness at the top before pimento and oregano turn it spicy. In the heart, frankincense, amber, opoponax and cistus build a resinous, smoky warmth, while oud, patchouli, leather and sandalwood leave a woody, leathery weight underneath. Amouage Interlude Man and Monkoku Amber Incense have a close profile.

Un Jardin en Méditerranée

7.6

Hermès · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermès Un Jardin en Méditerranée is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits daily wear in warm weather, with a light garden feel. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter is hardly chosen. It leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither stays close to the skin nor fills a room. It reads neither clearly feminine nor masculine, with votes split between the two. Lemon, bergamot and orange open it brightly. In the heart, white oleander and orange blossom add a soft floral touch. In the base, fig leaf, pistachio, red cedar and cypress build a green, woody ground with fruity and spicy touches.

2. Nawab of Oudh Intensivo

8.8

Ormonde Jayne · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ormonde Jayne 2. Nawab of Oudh Intensivo is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral start with a spicy, woody, oriental base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind. Evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions, while daily and business wear aren't far off. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. It opens with cardamom, bergamot and orange absolute alongside green notes. The heart carries magnolia, rose and orchid for the floral side, with cinnamon and pimento adding spice. In the base, oud, vetiver and labdanum settle into a warm, sweetish woodiness, softened by musk and ambergris. Ormonde Jayne 2. Nawab of Oudh Parfum has a close profile.

Tommy (Cologne)

7.2

Tommy Hilfiger · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tommy Hilfiger Tommy (Cologne) is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with green, aquatic and lightly sweet touches, suited to spring and summer days. Grapefruit, bergamot and green apple give it a crisp fruit-and-citrus feel throughout. Spearmint and lavender push that freshness towards green, while cranberry adds a fruity note. Cinnamon leaves a small spicy accent, and cotton flower and amber soften the scent and sweeten it a little. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is rarely chosen. It leans towards daily wear, leisure, work and sport, with evenings and nights out well behind. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Aigner Clear Day for Men and Axe Alaska have a close profile.

Shalimar Parfum Initial

8.1

Guerlain · 2011

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial is a feminine oriental in which citrus and flowers rest on a sweet, gourmand, powdery base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Voters call it feminine by a clear margin, with classic and modern close to each other. It opens with green notes, orange and bergamot for a fresh citrus feel. The heart holds patchouli, jasmine, iris, rose and vetiver, where the flowers meet a woody shade. In the base, vanilla, caramel, tonka bean and musk sweeten and soften it. Guerlain Eau de Shalimar and Bogner Woman No. 1 have a close profile.

Fougère Royale (2010) (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Houbigant · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Houbigant Fougère Royale is a fresh, green and woody fougère built on lavender and bergamot, with a classic, masculine character. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters suggest spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. Business, daily and leisure wear lead, while evening and night out sit further back. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. The top opens with lavender, bergamot, Mediterranean herbs and Moroccan chamomile, citrusy and herbal. Geranium, May rose absolute, cinnamon and carnation add a floral, spicy middle. The base of tonka bean absolute, amber, oakmoss absolute and patchouli settles it onto a woody, slightly sweet ground.

Remember Me

8.0

Jovoy · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Jovoy Remember Me is a feminine scent that suits the cooler days of fall and winter, and fits easily into daily and leisure wear. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall, then winter and spring, while summer sits well behind. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, with evening and office use following. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it modern or even masculine. It opens with cardamom, bergamot and lemon, a fresh, spicy citrus. Ginger, tea and frangipani add a soft floral heart. The base settles into cedar, milk and vanilla, a creamy, sweet, gourmand woodiness. L'Erbolario Frangipani and Santa Maria Novella Vaniglia have a close profile.

X for Men

8.2

Clive Christian · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Green

Clive Christian X for Men opens fresh and spicy with green cardamom, bergamot and pink pepper, then moves through violet and cinnamon to a woody base. It is a men's fragrance. Green cardamom, bergamot, pink pepper and ginger make the top fresh and spicy. In the heart, cinnamon, violet, orris root and Egyptian jasmine add a floral softness. The base of vetiver, cedarwood, oakmoss and vanilla leaves a green, earthy, slightly resinous trail. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead. Voters call it masculine and classic.

Nivea (2015)

7.7

NIVEA · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

NIVEA Nivea (2015) is a fresh, powdery floral with a creamy, lightly sweet feel that suits everyday wear. It opens with lavender, mandarin orange and bergamot, which keep it bright. In the heart, lily of the valley, rose, freesia and ylang-ylang add a soft floral note. Sandalwood and musky notes close it in a creamy, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, though autumn and winter are close behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and office use. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine.

L'Eau d'Hiver

7.9

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle L'Eau d'Hiver is a fresh, floral scent with a green, powdery and faintly creamy softness, worn as a unisex fragrance. It reads as a single piece: heliotrope and iris build a powdery, creamy base, hawthorn and hedione keep the floral side open and airy, and bergamot adds a light brightness on top. Sweetness never dominates, and the spicy and synthetic touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Despite the name, most voters pick spring, with the other seasons close behind, and it leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it works as unisex. L'Erbolario Iris and Zara Romance d'Iris have a close profile.

Nothing but Sea and Sky

7.6

Une Nuit Nomade · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Une Nuit Nomade Nothing but Sea and Sky is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that carries a citrus brightness over a woody, lightly powdery base. It opens with bergamot, which gives it a clean, bright citrus feel. Sandalwood in the heart softens that freshness with a creamy woodiness. White musk sits underneath, leaving a powdery, slightly synthetic cleanness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with far fewer choosing it for evenings or nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads balanced between the two. Aaron Terence Hughes Aura and Authenticity Perfumes Clean Musk have a close profile.