The Perfume Library

Gershwin

7.1

Maria Candida Gentile · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Maria Candida Gentile Gershwin is a unisex scent that sets fresh citrus against a green, woody, lightly smoky backdrop. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn close behind and winter chosen less. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most voted occasions. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a good share call it feminine. It opens with bitter orange, Sicilian lemon, lemon and grapefruit, sharpened by black pepper. Sycamore maple and aquatic flowers soften the heart. The base of clove, frankincense and sandalwood leaves a spicy, resinous, smoky woodiness.

Armani Code Summer pour Femme 2009

7.0

Giorgio Armani · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Armani Code Summer pour Femme 2009 opens with bitter orange, pear sorbet and neroli, a fresh, floral summer scent that has been discontinued. Citrus and fruit lead at first, with bitter orange and neroli softened by pear sorbet. The heart of jasmine sambac, orange blossom, ginger and cyclamen adds a floral, lightly spiced green touch. Musk, vanilla and blond woods sweeten the base and dry it down powdery. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits office and daily wear. Most call it feminine. Armani Code Summer pour Femme 2011 and Armani Code Turquoise pour Femme have a close profile.

Eau Relax

6.9

Biotherm · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Biotherm Eau Relax is a women's fragrance that opens with bitter orange, tea and bergamot, moves into jasmine and cardamom, and settles on a sweet base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. It reads as feminine and modern. Citrus and tea come first and keep it light and fresh. In the heart, jasmine, cardamom and lily of the valley add a floral softness and a touch of spice. Patchouli, vanilla, tonka bean and musk close it on a powdery, creamy, sweet note.

Baba Yaga (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

SuléKó · 2013

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

SuléKó Baba Yaga Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against spice, smoke and leather, with a woody, earthy character. It opens with mandarin orange, orange and bergamot, a fresh citrus layer. Clove, nutmeg and cinnamon bring the spice forward in the heart, with pink pepper adding a slight edge. The base of patchouli, cade juniper wood and leather settles into a smoky, resinous, green-tinged earth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions. It leans masculine, though a good share of voters call it feminine. Katana Cuir Vicuna and Féraud Nuit des Sens have a close profile.

Cologne Rosemary / Silvestre

7.7

Bravanariz · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bravanariz Cologne Rosemary / Silvestre is a fresh, citrusy unisex cologne that suits spring and summer days. Mandarin orange, orange, bitter orange and lemon give it a bright citrus front, met by the green, spicy sides of rosemary and juniper. Aleppo pine adds a light resinous, woody depth, and the overall impression is clean, crisp and fruity. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays lightly present through the day without filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions. More voters read it as masculine, though it works as unisex. Bravanariz Cologne Lavender / Silvestre and Pashana Original Eau de Cologne have a close profile.

212 VIP (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Carolina Herrera · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Eau de Parfum is a women's fragrance that opens with passion fruit and bitter orange, moves through gardenia, musk and rum, and settles into a sweet vanilla and tonka bean base. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, and favour winter over summer. Evening, daily wear and nights out are the occasions it leans towards. Voters mostly call its character feminine and modern. It starts fruity and floral, with passion fruit and bitter orange up front. In the heart, gardenia, musk and rum add a soft floral warmth. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and benzoin turns it sweet, powdery and creamy, with a gourmand feel.

Dark Florum

8.6

Lorenzo Pazzaglia · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Dark Florum is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that darkens a floral and fruity core with spice and resin. It opens sharp and spicy with lemon, pink pepper and clove. The heart turns floral with jasmine, ylang-ylang and neroli, while exotic fruits and rum add sweetness. It settles into a warm, woody and resinous base of amber, benzoin, tonka bean and sandalwood. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, and evening and night-out wear lead. Slightly more voters call it masculine, with many also calling it modern. Memoize Caritas and Avapari Pure Amber have a close profile.

Angelica

8.1

Perfumer H · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Perfumer H Angelica pairs angelica root, grapefruit and bitter orange in a fresh, green, citrusy scent, sharpened with black pepper and rosemary, and it suits men and women alike. The scent reads fresh and green throughout. Grapefruit and bitter orange give a sharp citrus edge, joined by green notes, while French lavender and rosemary add a herbal coolness. Black pepper brings a dry spice, and Texas cedar supplies a woody base, with ambrette seed and Persian elemi softening things in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. Dior Granville and Acqua di Parma Colonia C.L.U.B. have a close profile.

Aqua Memorabilis

7.0

Jovoy · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jovoy Aqua Memorabilis is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent built around citrus and spice, suited to spring and summer days and relaxed hours. It opens with bitter orange, grapefruit and clementine in a bright citrus veil, while pink pepper adds a sharp spicy edge. In the heart, violet and black pepper come forward. The base rests on vetiver, cedarwood and sandalwood for a woody footing, softened by musk and ambergris. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading, and evening and office use also getting votes. It reads mostly masculine, yet stays unisex. Gucci Gucci Eau de Parfum II and Creed Aventus for Her have a close profile.

L'Eau Rêvée d'Ikar

7.4

Sisley · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sisley L'Eau Rêvée d'Ikar is a unisex scent that opens with geranium, lemon and bitter orange and moves into a green, floral heart of mastic, iris and reed. Most voters recommend spring and summer, while few pick winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it sits comfortably between the two. Citrus and geranium lead at the start, then mastic and iris add a powdery, resinous softness. The base of cistus, sandalwood and vetiver dries down woody with a light spicy edge. Sisley Eau d'Ikar and Jo Malone Iris & Lady Moore have a close profile.

Biscuit / Bisquit

7.3

Arte Profumi · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Arte Profumi Biscuit / Bisquit is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built on chocolate and coffee, suited to the evenings of colder months. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is worn mainly for leisure, evenings and nights out. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean slightly feminine, but a sizeable share call it masculine, so it sits comfortably on either. Ganache, cocoa and chocolate set a sweet, heavy base; coffee turns that sweetness a little bitter, and bitter orange adds a soft sharpness. Vanilla and brandy keep it creamy and warm, while the spicy and powdery accords stay in the background. Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict and Theodoros Kalotinis Tiramisu have a close profile.

Royal Œillet (2014)

6.6

Oriza L. Legrand · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Oriza L. Legrand Royal Œillet is a unisex scent where clove, rose and black pepper build a spicy floral frame, kept fresh and green. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer a distant fourth. It leans toward leisure and evening wear. Voters most often call it feminine, followed by classic and masculine. Myrrh, rose and black pepper lead, while clove, cedar and geranium bring spice into a green heart. Sandalwood and violet leaf settle the base into a woody, powdery floor, and the fresh, green tones soften the spice. Fueguia 1833 Juan Manuel and Aēsop Aurner have a close profile.

Teisenddu

7.9

Frassaï · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Frassaï Teisenddu is a unisex scent with a sweet, gourmand character, setting spice and leather against a soft floral touch. Bitter orange and juniper keep the first impression bright, while mimosa adds a powdery floral softness. Rum and sugar bring the sweetness forward, nutmeg adds spice, and leather gives a dry depth alongside the woody and resinous tones. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out. It sits evenly between feminine and masculine. Maison Sybarite Opulent Wood and Mind Games French Defense have a close profile.

Amber Mood

7.1

Nature Blossom · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Nature Blossom Amber Mood opens with citrus and coconut and warms into amber, vanilla and cinnamon: a sweet, gourmand floral-oriental for women, now discontinued. Bergamot, mandarin orange and bitter orange give a bright citrus start, with coconut adding a creamy softness. At the heart, heliotrope, orange blossom and lily of the valley bring a powdery floral note. The base turns sweet and spicy with amber, vanilla, cinnamon and clove, while sandalwood and cedarwood give it a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a distant second. It sits closest to daily wear, leisure and the office, and works for evenings too. Most voters read it as feminine. Joop! Joop! Homme (Eau de Toilette) and La Rive Wild Kiss have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Oranger Alhambra

7.1

Giorgio Armani · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Oranger Alhambra is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daytime, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close and light on the skin. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with bergamot, lemon, bitter orange and petitgrain, a sharp, green citrus. The heart of jasmine, marjoram and rosemary adds a herbal, lightly spicy tone. Moss and patchouli in the base give it a dry, earthy, woody footing.

L'Avion

7.4

Harry Lehmann

Fresh · Floral · Green

Harry Lehmann L'Avion is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent built around cardamom, green notes and vetiver, suited to spring and everyday wear. The scent reads fresh and green as a whole. Bergamot and bitter orange give a bright lift, while juniper berry and cardamom add a spicy edge. Artemisia and green notes bring a herbal touch, and Virginia cedar with vetiver sets a woody, earthy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear. It reads somewhat masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. Baie de Genièvre by Creed and Bois d'Iris by The Different Company have a close profile.

Azzaro pour Homme Night Time

6.7

Azzaro · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Flamenco Néroli

7.3

L'Orchestre Parfum · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Orchestre Parfum Flamenco Néroli is a unisex scent that sets the fresh, citrusy brightness of neroli, Italian bergamot and bitter orange against jasmine and ginger. Citrus leads: bergamot and bitter orange bring the coolness, while neroli and jasmine add a soft floral note. Ginger gives a light spicy warmth, and Atlas and Virginia cedar set a woody base underneath. The overall impression is green, fruity and clean. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, work and daily wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads somewhere in between. Creed Neroli Sauvage and Miller Harris Cassis en Feuille have a close profile.

Silver Scent Intense

7.0

Jacques Bogart · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jacques Bogart Silver Scent Intense is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance with a floral and woody backdrop and a classic feel. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. The top notes of lemon, bitter orange and orange blossom give a bright opening. In the heart, coriander, lavender, cardamom and nutmeg add a spicy frame. In the base, vetiver, tonka bean and oud settle it into a woody, powdery foundation. Jacques Bogart Silver Scent and Montblanc Individuel (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Chinotto

7.3

Tuttotondo · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Tuttotondo Chinotto is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, with a sweet, spicy undertone. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, leaving a trail that is neither tight to the skin nor far-reaching. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. On character, feminine gets the most votes, with masculine next. The top notes are juniper, chinotto and bitter orange, so it opens fresh and citrusy. In the heart, cardamom, jasmine and cinnamon add spice and a floral touch. The base of cane sugar, musk and amber sweetens it and settles into a creamy, gourmand softness.

Cristal Zest

7.9

Massimo Dutti

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Massimo Dutti Cristal Zest is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters recommend it for those two seasons, for daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate; more voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, bitter orange and blackcurrant liqueur, while Earl Grey tea, basil and petitgrain in the heart add a green, lightly spicy touch. Patchouli, oakmoss and amber settle into a woody base. Hermès Concentré d'Orange Verte and Loewe Solo Cedro have a close profile.

Aromatic Lime

6.0

Montale

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Montale Aromatic Lime is a fresh, green citrus unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Lime and bitter orange come first, with galbanum adding a sharp green edge. In the heart, myrrh and saffron bring a spicy, resinous depth. Vetiver, patchouli and sandalwood settle it onto a woody, earthy base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen occasions. Voters read it as more masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Odur Pinus and Marc Jacobs Bang have a close profile.

Hibiscus / Zara Bloom 03 - Hibiscus

7.5

Zara

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zara Hibiscus / Zara Bloom 03 - Hibiscus is a fresh, fruity floral for women that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with bitter orange and mandarin orange, and the heart brings hibiscus, peony, mango and passion fruit together. Amber and vanilla orchid sweeten the base and add a creamy warmth. Fresh, floral and sweet accords stay in balance, with a slightly synthetic edge. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear and leisure are the most mentioned occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters find it feminine and modern.

Marry Me!

6.5

Lanvin · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lanvin Marry Me! is a fresh, floral women's scent built around bitter orange, jasmine tea and jasmine, and it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and it is worn mostly for everyday use and leisure, with some office wear too. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens cool with bitter orange and jasmine tea, then jasmine and magnolia bring a soft floral heart. Amber and musk sweeten the base and close it with a woody warmth. Citrus and fruity touches run through it, while the spice stays in the background.