The Perfume Library

L-O-V-E

8.8

Annette Neuffer · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Green

Annette Neuffer L-O-V-E sets a green, citrusy opening of galbanum and clementine over white flowers and a warm honeyed sweetness, and it is described as a women's fragrance. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter close behind. It suits nights out, evenings and leisure time, and most voters find it feminine. Galbanum, angelica and bergamot give a fresh green start. At the heart, jonquil, Egyptian jasmine, tuberose and orange blossom form a floral garden feel. In the base, honey, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten it into a creamy, slightly resinous warmth. The floral and gourmand sides stay in balance. Annette Neuffer Narcissus Poeticus and Carner El Born have a close profile.

Clockwork

6.3

Roads · 2014

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Roads Clockwork is a unisex fragrance that sets a green, spicy character on a sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine. It opens with lemon, bergamot zest, black pepper and nutmeg, fresh and spicy. Violet leaf, fir balsam and cedarwood then bring a green, resinous woodiness. Vetiver, amber, vanilla and oakmoss dry it down into an earthy, smoky, slightly sweet base. L'Occitane en Provence Eau de Vetyver and Panouge Cedarstorm have a close profile.

Gingermoss

6.3

Pineward · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Pineward Gingermoss is a fresh, green and spicy unisex scent built on ginger, blood orange and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. Bergamot zest, blood orange and neroli bring the citrus, while ginger and rosemary add a spicy, herbal edge. Bulgarian oakmoss, Himalayan cedar and leather form a woody base. Together the notes read as one fresh, green impression. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters suggest summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as open to both.

20

7.9

Bogue · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Green

Bogue 20 is a chypre-leaning unisex fragrance that sets jasmine sambac, damask rose and ylang-ylang against civet, patchouli and oud. Citrus, green and floral tones sit side by side: bergamot zest and mandarin petitgrain add freshness, while fig leaf and lavender draw a green edge. Underneath, black pepper brings spice, benzoin and vanilla add sweetness, and sandalwood and patchouli lay a woody base; civet gives the whole an animal depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, with most voters scoring longevity high, though the number of votes is small. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine, staying firmly unisex. Bogue 10 and Rogue Chypre-Siam have a close profile.

Cowgirl Grass (2024)

7.6

D.S. & Durga · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

D.S. & Durga Cowgirl Grass is a fresh, green, floral scent built around lychee, pink geranium and wild grass, leaning towards spring and summer and easygoing daytime wear. It opens with lychee, bergamot zest and pink geranium, which give a fruity brightness. In the heart, peony, wild grass and jasmine water bring out the floral and green side. The base of vetiver, musk and crystal amber settles it into a woody, powdery footing, with a spicy touch staying in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen occasions. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Parfums MDCI Rose de Siwa and The Different Company Kâshân Rose have a close profile.

Lights

5.4

Roads · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roads Lights is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and autumn, with fresh citrus and florals resting on a sweet, powdery base; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon zest and bergamot zest for a bright lift, while ylang-ylang and jasmine add a floral edge. In the heart, clove brings spice, and rose and violet leaf soften it with a floral touch. The base of vanilla, amber and sandalwood settles into a sweet, woody, resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters suggest spring and autumn, with leisure and business settings leading and evening wear close behind. Roads Cloud 9 and Renier Perfumes Anacaona have a close profile.

Matcha Milk

7.1

Phlur · 2026

Citrus · Green · Fruity

Phlur Matcha Milk is a unisex scent where citrus and green accords soften into a creamy, sweet base with a clear gourmand side. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, though the small number of ratings means these figures are not firmly settled. It reads comfortably on both men and women, with no particular season or setting standing out. Bergamot zest and black tea give the top a bright lift. In the heart, matcha, vanilla and macadamia milk turn it creamy and sweet. Musk, patchouli and amber settle that softness onto a warm, earthy base.

Nuit d'Hiver Intense

7.8

Flore Botanical Alchemy

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Flore Botanical Alchemy Nuit d'Hiver Intense is a unisex scent that sets a bright citrus freshness against a green, resinous, earthy body of fir and vetiver. It opens with mint, bergamot zest and orange zest for a crisp sparkle, while coriander seed adds a dry spice. In the heart, lavender absolute, jasmine and tuberose bring a soft floral touch, and the fir needles and cedar leaf keep the green, woody tone going. The base of vetiver, amber, patchouli absolute, oakmoss and resins settles it onto a warm, earthy footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without turning heavy. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, business and evening wear. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, which fits its unisex character.

Summer White Sunset

7.4

Avon · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eyes of Gazal

8.1

Ahom World · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Ahom World Eyes of Gazal is a unisex scent that sets the bright citrus of yuzu and bergamot zest against a warm woody base of Indian oud, sandalwood and cedarwood. It opens with yuzu, bergamot zest and cardamom, while lavender and jasmine add a floral edge to that freshness. In the heart, rose, jasmine absolute, patchouli and mandarin orange sweeten it and bring an earthy depth. The base dries down to musk, frankincense, cedarwood, sandalwood and Indian oud, where a spicy, resinous, slightly leathery oriental character takes over. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the vote count is small, so this is a limited sample. It reads comfortably on men and women alike and suits anyone after a dense, woody-oriental scent. Maison Incens Chypre Isli and Al Rehab Musk Oud have a close profile.

Jasmin Mysterieux (Eau de Parfum)

6.0

Maïssa · 2020

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Maïssa Jasmin Mysterieux Eau de Parfum is a sweet floral led by jasmine sambac absolute and ylang-ylang, with a green and fruity side; it is described as unisex. It opens fresh and fruity with blackcurrant, peach, lemon zest and bergamot zest. In the heart, jasmine and ylang-ylang carry the floral character, while green notes and patchouli add coolness and a faint earthy tone. In the base, vanilla absolute sweetens the scent and white musk softens it; the accords also show a synthetic edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Giardini di Toscana Almafolia and Lelas Babylon have a close profile.

Virtus

8.3

Riiffs · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Riiffs Virtus is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around ginger, bergamot zest and orange blossom absolute. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes behind both is small. Most voters place it in daily and leisure wear, with evening and business use close behind. It reads equally well on men and women. The top opens with ginger, bergamot zest and cardamom, fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, neroli and lily of the valley add a floral, slightly powdery softness. The base of ambroxan, Clearwood™ and musk leaves a woody, sweet trail. Its profile is close to Clive Christian No. 1 for Men and Rasasi Tasmeem Men.

Taurus

7.3

French Avenue · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

French Avenue Taurus is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance in which citrus and green tones lead. It opens with clover, bergamot zest and ginger, where citrus brightness is held in check by a light spicy edge. In the heart, amyris, freesia and cashmere wood add a soft floral and woody touch, and the base of musk, amber and vegetal amber dries down on a warm, earthy footing. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the number of votes is small, so this should be read with caution. Its fresh build suits everyday wear, and it reads masculine.

Apéro Riviera

9.0

N•O•A•M · 2025

Citrus · Aquatic · Green

N•O•A•M Apéro Riviera is a unisex scent built around oakmoss, vanilla tobacco and May rose absolute, with a green, woody and smoky character. It has been discontinued. A citrus and aquatic freshness sits over a green, spicy base. Thyme, lavender absolute and lemon carry that brightness, while oud, leather and labdanum add an animal, earthy and resinous depth. The notes have no top, heart and base split and read as a single whole. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. It leans neither masculine nor feminine. For a close profile, N•O•A•M Millefleurs 2024 LemOUDnade and Memo Paris Iberian Leather sit nearby.

Active (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Pecksniff's

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Pecksniff's Active Eau de Toilette is a fresh citrus fragrance for men, suited to leisure and daytime wear. Grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin zest set the first impression, while cedar leaf and cedarwood give that brightness a green, woody backdrop. Ozone adds a clean aquatic note. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords lead, with fruity and spicy touches staying in the background. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it leaves a calm trail. Most pick it for leisure and daily wear, with some votes for the office and sport. Acqua di Parma Bergamotto di Calabria and Jo Malone Aqua Lemon have a close profile.

Strawberry Shortcake

7.3

Scentbird · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Scentbird Strawberry Shortcake is a sweet, fruity gourmand for women, built around strawberry jam, cream and vanilla cake. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so treat that as a rough guide. No season or occasion votes exist, so all that can be said is that it is made as a women's fragrance. The notes read as one whole: strawberry jam and woodland strawberry carry the fruity sweetness, while cream and vanilla cake pull it towards a creamy, gourmand side. Bergamot zest adds a light freshness in the background, and a synthetic edge runs through the accords. Juliette Has A Gun Miami Shake and Lattafa Berry on Top have a close profile.

Lilac

7.8

Caswell-Massey · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Caswell-Massey Lilac is a fresh, floral and green fragrance for women, pairing lilac with the coolness of leaf green. Taken as a whole, lilac and lily of the valley come forward, drawing a floral, gently sweet frame. Leaf green and bergamot zest keep that floral air bright and lively, adding a fruity shimmer. Musk, amber and suede sit in the background, softening the scent and settling it onto a smooth, lightly warm base. The result is a garden-like floral that stays light, with its sweetness kept in check.

Cadillac Black

7.6

Cadillac · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Cadillac Black is a sweet, spicy fragrance for men, built around tonka bean, cinnamon and orange blossom in the heart; it has been discontinued. It opens light and fresh with bergamot zest, mint and chamomile. In the heart, tonka bean and cinnamon turn it sweet and warm, while orange blossom adds a soft floral touch. The base of cedar, vetiver and frankincense sets a woody, smoky floor underneath. The overall impression is gourmand and oriental, with powdery and leathery shades staying in the background. Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight in Paris and M. Micallef Vanille Cuir have a close profile.

Café Cacao

7.9

En Voyage Perfumes · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

En Voyage Perfumes Café Cacao is a sweet, gourmand and creamy unisex scent built around cocoa, espresso and cream. The top opens with rose sugar, cardamom, vanilla and bergamot zest; cardamom adds a spicy edge while the bergamot lightens the sweetness a little. In the heart, milk, salt, cocoa, cream and espresso come together, and the salt keeps that sweet, creamy texture in balance. The base of Himalayan musk, ambergris and amber settles the scent into a soft, powdery warmth. The gourmand character leads, with spicy and powdery sides softening the sweetness. Perfumes with a close profile include Theodoros Kalotinis Tiramisu and Birkholz Satin Vanilla.

Current Culture

7.5

Roan · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roan Current Culture is a unisex scent that opens on bergamot zest, pink pepper and white gingerlily, then settles into a green, floral heart of peony, matcha and neroli. The opening is bright and citrusy: bergamot zest gives freshness, pink pepper adds a light bite and white gingerlily brings a floral breath. In the heart, peony and neroli soften the floral side while matcha adds a green, earthy tone. The base of moss, musk and red algae leaves an aquatic, fougère-leaning finish, and the whole stays fresh and green from start to end. There is no information on its longevity, sillage or seasons, but its character suits those who like a crisp, natural-smelling fragrance. Alkemia Night Sky Gathering Poems and Giorgio Armani Air di Gioia have a close profile.

Miss_U

7.2

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Laboratorio Olfattivo Miss_U is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, aquatic start with spice, oud and a sweet vanilla base. The top is bergamot zest and mandarin orange, bright and cool. In the heart, oud, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper and ambroxan turn the scent spicy, resinous and woody. The base of patchouli, gaiac wood and vanilla keeps an earthy, woody line that vanilla softens into a creamy warmth. Floral and oriental accents round out the balance. Its profile is close to La Maison de la Vanille Royal Oud and Il Profvmo Myrrhe Noble.

Daring (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Victoria's Secret · 2024

Citrus · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Victoria's Secret Daring Eau de Parfum is a fresh women's fragrance where citrus and green sit over a sweet, oriental base. The top pairs oakmoss with bergamot zest, so a green, slightly earthy edge meets bright citrus. Woods take the heart and give the scent a dry, woody body. Amber arrives in the base, adding sweetness and oriental warmth. A synthetic accord runs through it, giving the fragrance a smooth, clean finish.

Galimard

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

DIME · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic