The Perfume Library

John Varvatos XX Artisan

7.8

John Varvatos · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

John Varvatos XX Artisan is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer, and works for the office or everyday wear. Voters lean towards spring, summer and fall, and rarely pick winter. Business, daily and leisure wear come up most. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, and it reads as masculine. Creed Original Vetiver and Police Instinct have a close profile. The top is bergamot and bitter orange, bright and crisp. Nepalese sichuan pepper, absinthe wormwood and geranium add a green, spicy, slightly earthy heart. Vetiver, musk and cedarwood dry it down on a woody base.

Vision

8.0

Morph · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Limon de Cordoza

7.0

The Different Company · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

The Different Company Limon de Cordoza is a fresh, green unisex scent built around mandarin orange zest, mint and bitter orange. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a light trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads as open to both. The citrus accord leads: mandarin orange zest and bitter orange, cooled by mint and sharpened with a touch of black pepper. Freesia and neroli add a soft floral note in the heart. Vetiver, gaiac wood and patchouli finish it on a dry, woody base.

7.1 Grand Siècle Intense (2014)

7.7

Pierre Guillaume · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Pierre Guillaume 7.1 Grand Siècle Intense pairs a fresh opening of lemon leaf, bergamot and bitter orange with a vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss base, making it a unisex chypre that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't lean firmly to one side. It opens with lemon leaf and citrus, green and fresh. In the heart, cypress absolute, mint, hay and tobacco add a spicy, slightly dry edge. In the base, honey sweetens it, while vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss carry the woody, resinous chypre character. Detaille Aéroplane and Goutal Eau de Monsieur have a close profile.

Sunshine Oud

7.0

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2023

Citrus · Green · Sweet

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Sunshine Oud is a unisex scent that opens with a bright citrus and green lift and settles into a sweet, resinous, leathery oud base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. It reads slightly more masculine in the votes, though it stays unisex. Bitter orange, bergamot and basil open it fresh, with Cambodian oud and ambergris already underneath. In the heart, rose, musk, silk and vanilla blossom soften the sweetness while cedarwood and Assam oud carry the woody side. The base of amber, labdanum and Siam benzoin forms a warm, resinous floor. Lattafa Pride King of Arabia and Jeroboam Ligno have a close profile.

Florentiner

7.3

WienerBlut · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

WienerBlut Florentiner is a fresh unisex scent of citrus and green tea that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, mandarin orange and bitter orange open with a bright citrus lift, while ginger and pimento leaf add a touch of spice. In the heart, green tea, lavender and cedarwood lead, with ylang-ylang adding a soft floral note. The base of vetiver, benzoin and patchouli dries down to a woody, slightly creamy finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the usual settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and masculine and feminine votes are evenly split, so it sits between the two. Sisley Eau de Sisley 3 and Sospiro Vibrato have a close profile.

Bengal Oud

7.7

Montale · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Montale Bengal Oud is a woody, spicy and smoky unisex fragrance that sets Nepalese oud, leather and iris alongside rose, patchouli and amber. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for nights out and evenings. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it stays unisex. It opens with bitter orange and bergamot, adding a little brightness beside the Nepalese oud. In the heart, iris, Bulgarian rose and Egyptian jasmine bring a soft floral side, while leather and patchouli add an earthy, leathery weight. The base of vetiver, amber, cedarwood and sandalwood is woody and sweet, and white musk smooths it into something creamy and powdery.

Vetiver

7.6

Lorenzo Villoresi · 1994

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Lorenzo Villoresi Vetiver is a green, earthy men's fragrance that suits fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh with bergamot, bitter orange, mint and lavender, while galbanum adds a green edge. In the heart, sage, nutmeg and cumin bring spice. The base settles on vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli, giving a woody, smoky, resinous footing. Most voters pick fall, then winter; leisure and daytime wear lead, though evening and office use also get votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. About half of voters call it masculine, and it reads as classic. Lorenzo Villoresi Vintage Collection - Vetiver has a close profile.

Bergamotto

7.4

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Laboratorio Olfattivo Bergamotto is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent led by Calabrian bergamot and bitter orange. Cardamom adds a light spicy edge, while white musk softens the sharpness and keeps the scent clean and airy. Fresh and citrus accords lead, with floral, green and fruity touches in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Masculine and feminine votes are almost even. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Bergamote Calabria and Dior Homme Cologne (2013) have a close profile.

Requiem Of Lost Memories

6.3

Jean Poivre

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Jean Poivre Requiem Of Lost Memories is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent, with green and spicy touches resting on a woody base. Marine notes, bergamot and bitter orange open with a bright citrus feel. In the heart, black pepper and neroli bring spice and a soft floral edge. In the base, cedarwood, sandalwood and musk pull the scent into a woody line. Most voters suggest spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. In the character votes, masculine leads. Lattafa Ejaazi and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Beso Pasión

7.1

Beso Beach · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Beso Beach Beso Pasión is a fresh, green unisex scent built around lemon, bergamot and ginger, one that suits summer and spring days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes on character split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. The top is lemon, Italian bergamot, bitter orange, ginger and cardamom: citrus and spice together in a lively opening. In the heart, green tea and fig soften that freshness while Virginia cedar adds a woody footing. The base of musk, white amber and vetiver leaves a creamy, woody finish.

L'Instant de Guerlain L'Instant d'un Été

7.9

Guerlain · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain L'Instant d'un Été is a feminine scent that pairs the freshness of bitter orange and grapefruit with the floral warmth of jasmine and ylang-ylang; it has been discontinued. It opens with bitter orange and grapefruit, a fresh citrus start. In the heart, jasmine, ylang-ylang and magnolia bring the floral side forward. The base of vanilla, benzoin, musk and amber sweetens the scent and leaves a powdery, creamy softness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Most see it as feminine. Its profile is close to Xerjoff Accento and Marc Gebauer Amorist.

Amarige Mariage

6.7

Givenchy · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Givenchy Amarige Mariage is a sweet floral women's fragrance built around Egyptian jasmine, magnolia and cinnamon, and it has been discontinued. It opens with bitter orange and bergamot, a bright fruity start. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine and magnolia form the floral core while cinnamon adds a spicy warmth. The base of patchouli, benzoin and sandalwood settles into a sweet, gourmand and powdery oriental feel. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters spread their picks almost evenly across the four seasons, and daytime and night-out wear are chosen about equally.

L'Eau de Kenzo Amour

7.5

Kenzo · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Kenzo L'Eau de Kenzo Amour is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with tea, bitter orange and bergamot for a bright start. Peony, frangipani and ylang-ylang bring a soft floral heart. Vanilla and musk settle underneath, adding a sweet, gourmand, powdery side with a touch of spicy, oriental warmth. Zara Love Explosion and Banana Republic Rosewood have a close profile.

Drunken Peach (Pure Parfum)

7.8

Ensar Oud · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ensar Oud Drunken Peach (Pure Parfum) is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around peach, green mandarin and Jasmine sambac. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as one whole. Peach, green mandarin orange and pink grapefruit give a fruity freshness, while Jasmine sambac and orange blossom carry the floral side. Cardamom and Sichuan pepper add spice, and Chinese oud leaves a woody depth. The overall feel is green, sweet and lively. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evenings also in play. It doesn't settle clearly as masculine or feminine, as votes split between the two. Sylvaine Delacourte Olyssia and Ferrari Bright Neroli have a close profile.

Secret du Nil

7.5

Nectar Olfactif · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nectar Olfactif Secret du Nil is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that opens on bitter orange, bergamot and bitter almond and moves toward honey and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though winter has a fair share too. It leans toward daily wear, leisure time and evenings. Although unisex, voters most often read its character as feminine. It opens with the fresh citrus of bitter orange, bergamot and bitter almond. In the heart, neroli and orange soften around roasted almond and honey. The base of musk, cedar, sugar powder and vanilla leaves a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Lattafa Ana Abiyedh and Xerjoff Blue Hope have a close profile.

Kashmina Touch

7.8

MaxMara · 2008

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

MaxMara Kashmina Touch is a citrus and floral scent set on a sweet, powdery base, made for women and now discontinued. It opens with amaretto and Sicilian lemon, so a sweet warmth sits beside a fresh citrus lift. The heart brings neroli, bitter orange, Daphne odora and floral notes forward. In the base, musk, cashmere wood and cedarwood close it in a soft, woody, powdery mood. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall, with winter and spring not far behind. It leans towards office and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine.

Bravi

7.5

Thameen · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Thameen Bravi opens with bergamot, bitter orange and ginger, then settles into a sweet, creamy unisex scent built on honey and walnut milk. The opening is fresh and lightly spicy, with bergamot, bitter orange and ginger. At the heart, honey, tuberose and saffron add a floral sweetness, and the base of walnut milk, tobacco and vanilla turns it gourmand and creamy. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, followed by winter, and it suits leisure time and nights out best. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Monkoku Honeymoon and French Avenue Nectaré Extradose have a close profile.

Oud Kinam

7.6

Bortnikoff · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Bortnikoff Oud Kinam is a unisex scent that opens with citrus and settles into a sweet, spicy, woody oud base with a powdery touch. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter, fall and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. More voters call it masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine, so it sits between the two. Bergamot and bitter orange give the opening some freshness. The heart brings Afghan rose, Ethiopian coffee and two vanillas, Bourbon and Papua New Guinean, which sweeten it. Thai and Chinese oud form a deep, woody base. Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial and Chanel Coco Noir (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Patchouly

7.2

L'Erbolario · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

L'Erbolario Patchouly is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, powdery patchouli beneath a floral heart, suiting fall and winter days and relaxed evenings. Java patchouli lays an earthy, woody base from the start. In the heart, jasmine, iris, Damask rose and ylang-ylang lead, while peony, lilac, peach and lavender soften the floral crowd. White musk, vanilla and nougat in the base carry it into a gourmand sweetness and a powdery warmth. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen most for leisure time and evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean slightly feminine on character, but masculine votes are far from rare. E. Coudray Vanille et Coco and Etro Sandalo (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Cologne Lavender / Silvestre (Lavender)

7.8

Bravanariz · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bravanariz Cologne Lavender / Silvestre is a unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, blending citrus, lavender and green notes into something fresh. Mandarin orange, bitter orange, lemon and orange make up a bright citrus base. Lavender and French lavender add a soft floral touch, while rosemary, juniper and pine pull the scent towards green and woody. The overall impression is clean, fresh and lightly spicy. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters read it as masculine, though a good number find it feminine. Bravanariz Cologne Rosemary / Silvestre and Dior Granville have a close profile.

Emporio Armani City Glam for Him

7.2

Giorgio Armani · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani City Glam for Him opens with mint and bitter orange, turns green with grass and ginger, and reads as a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance; it has been discontinued. Brazilian peppermint and bitter orange give the opening its freshness. In the heart, grass, Thai and Chinese ginger and herbaceous notes build a green, lightly spicy feel. White musk and La Réunion vetiver soften the base into something woody and earthy, with a fruity, slightly sweet and somewhat synthetic impression overall. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn, and it leans towards business and daily wear. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern, so it reads as a men's scent. Adolfo Dominguez Viaje a Ceylan Hombre and Lacoste Red have a close profile.

Arabian Nights

6.5

Jacques Bogart · 2010

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Jacques Bogart Arabian Nights is a spicy, sweet and woody men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with cardamom, caraway and petitgrain, then moves into fougère notes, patchouli and bitter orange. The base holds vetiver, cedar, musk and oakmoss. A fruity, sweet side is balanced by spicy, oriental and resinous accords, with animal and synthetic tones staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out; half see it as masculine, and many call it classic. Ted Lapidus Lapidus pour Homme and Azzaro pour Homme Night Time have a close profile.

Mediterra Lemon Garden

7.2

Hildegard Braukmann · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hildegard Braukmann Mediterra Lemon Garden is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent with floral and green touches; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light scent. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and name daily wear, leisure and business as the usual settings. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, and it suits both. It opens with bitter orange and Sicilian lemon. Tuscan cypress and grapefruit follow in the heart, adding a green, lightly woody feel. Ylang-ylang and jasmine leave a soft floral base. Goutal Eau d'Hadrien and Perris Monte Carlo Mandarino di Sicilia have a close profile.