The Perfume Library

Sud Magnolia

6.6

Atelier Cologne · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Sud Magnolia is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around grapefruit, French blackcurrant and magnolia. It opens with grapefruit, French blackcurrant and bitter orange, giving a citrusy, lightly fruity brightness. In the heart, Bulgarian rose absolute, turmeric and Louisiana magnolia bring a floral, green softness, with turmeric adding a spicy edge. The base of musk, New Caledonian sandalwood and American cedar settles it onto a woody, slightly sweet footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter chosen least. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters most often read it as feminine, though some call it masculine. Sospiro Vibrato and Eau d'Italie Jardin du Poète have a close profile.

Armani Code Ultimate pour Femme

8.1

Giorgio Armani · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giorgio Armani Armani Code Ultimate pour Femme is a sweet, floral, gourmand scent with a spicy, woody warmth that suits evenings and colder seasons; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and night-out and evening wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, with only a small minority calling it masculine. It opens with bitter orange, ginger and pear sorbet: fresh, fruity and lightly spiced. In the heart, jasmine sambac and orange blossom form a floral core, while coffee darkens it. The base of vanilla and exotic woods settles into a sweet, powdery, woody warmth. Armani Code Satin and Michel Klein Insomny have a close profile.

Andalucia Sensuelle

6.8

ID Parfums

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

ID Parfums Andalucia Sensuelle is a fresh, citrusy floral for women, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin with a quiet trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn behind and winter rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings, and it reads mostly feminine. It opens with mandarin orange and bitter orange for a bright citrus lift. Neroli and orange blossom soften the heart into something floral. The base of patchouli and salt rounds it out, with aquatic, lightly sweet and spicy touches in the background. Prada Infusion de Mandarine and Giorgio Armani Air di Gioia have a close profile.

08 Seylon

7.3

Odin New York · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Odin New York 08 Seylon is a unisex scent that sets a fresh opening of bergamot, yuzu and bitter orange against an earthy, woody base of vetiver and oakmoss. Citrus leads, then elemi resin, vermouth and nutmeg bring a spicy, resinous depth to the heart. As it dries, vetiver, benzoin and oakmoss take over, and the scent moves from green towards smoky and earthy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and place it in leisure and business settings. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, though it is a unisex scent.

7 Natural

7.5

Loewe · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Loewe 7 Natural is a fresh men's fragrance that sets the bright citrus of bitter orange and yuzu over a woody base of vetiver and cedarwood; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings named most often. Most see it as masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. It opens with the fresh, fruity citrus of bitter orange and yuzu. In the heart, pink pepper adds spice while frankincense brings a resinous, faintly smoky note. The base of musk, cedarwood and vetiver lends a green, woody calm, and the aquatic and green accords keep the whole scent airy.

Vanille

7.6

Harry Lehmann

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Harry Lehmann Vanille is a sweet, powdery and creamy unisex scent led by vanilla and tonka bean. Vanilla and tonka bean form the body of the scent, while amber sets that sweetness on a warm base. Cinnamon brings a light spice, iris and heliotrope add a powdery softness, and ylang-ylang adds a floral touch. Orange, bitter orange and bergamot keep the citrus in the background and ease the sweetness a little, while patchouli adds depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring next and summer far behind. It is chosen most often for leisure time and evenings. Its character leans feminine, though some voters also call it masculine or classic.

The British Bouquet

7.3

Atkinsons · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atkinsons The British Bouquet is a unisex scent that opens with a fresh, citrusy and green brightness and settles into a sweet, spicy, leathery tone. Bitter orange and lemon give the top a sharp, lively start. In the heart, myrtle, lavender and malt come forward, while floral and fruity touches soften the sweetness. Leather alone remains in the base, giving a woody, leathery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall and spring, with summer a step behind. It leans towards leisure and business settings and also works for daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it can pass as unisex. Il Profvmo Aventure and Dior Escale à Parati have a close profile.

Three

7.4

Nejma · 2007

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Nejma Three is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, pairing a floral and spicy character with a woody base. Bulgarian rose, ylang-ylang and hibiscus form the floral frame, while cardamom adds spice and bitter orange a slight tartness. Oakmoss, sandalwood and oud give it a resinous, earthy, oriental depth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out best. It sits between masculine and feminine, with slightly more votes for feminine.

Blue in Green

8.4

Annette Neuffer · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Annette Neuffer Blue in Green is a fresh, citrusy and green fragrance with spicy and woody touches, made for men and best suited to spring and summer days. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters mostly call it masculine, though a good number find it feminine. The top is bright with mandarin orange, lime, bergamot zest and Sichuan pepper, while rosemary and clary sage carry the green side. In the heart, osmanthus, Florentine iris and white lotus absolute add a soft floral note. The base settles on vetiver, Mysore sandalwood and tonka bean, giving a woody, lightly sweet finish.

Coach Dreams

7.4

Coach · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Coach Dreams is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance built around pear, bitter orange, cactus blossom and gardenia, leaning towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and they wear it mainly for daily, leisure and office use. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. Pear and bitter orange keep the opening bright and fruity. Moving to the heart, cactus blossom and gardenia add a soft floral touch, with the sweet, creamy side coming forward. Joshua tree and ambroxan leave a clean, synthetic base underneath. Juliette Has A Gun Lust for Sun and Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Sui Dreams

6.5

Anna Sui · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anna Sui Sui Dreams is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent built around mandarin orange, bitter orange and rose. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. No single season dominates: spring and summer lead slightly, but fall and winter also get votes. It suits leisure and daily wear most, and can also work for evenings and the office. The top of mandarin orange, bitter orange, nectarine and bergamot opens bright and juicy. The heart of freesia, rose, Chinese peony and peach adds a soft floral-fruity layer. In the base, vanilla, musk, sandalwood and cedar sweeten it and settle it into a powdery warmth. Linn Young Homerun Prestige and essence Like a New Love have a close profile.

Aya

5.6

Anfas · 2025

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Anfas Aya is a unisex scent that sets pomegranate, bitter orange and cherry over rose, cedar, musk, amber and chocolate. Aya's longevity is rated good, and its sillage is rated good too. It sits in the middle ground and reads comfortably on both men and women. It opens with sparkling notes, pomegranate and bitter orange, giving a bright fruity and green start. Cherry and rose soften it with sweetness in the heart. As it dries, cedar, musk, amber and chocolate build a woody, spicy and earthy base, with a faintly synthetic edge.

Desolation Peak

8.4

N•O•A•M · 2022

Citrus · Green · Spicy

N•O•A•M Desolation Peak is a unisex fragrance that most voters place in fall and winter, suited more to leisure time and evenings out than to everyday wear. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean towards reading it as masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. Summer is the least chosen season; in the evening and on a night out it feels both comfortable and clearly present. It smells like a forest: pine needle, black spruce and Himalayan cedar build a woody, resinous ground, with citrus and green freshness over it. Oakmoss and Bourbon vetiver add an earthy depth, while Lapsang Souchong tea and pine tar bring smoke. Black pepper and pimento add spicy warmth. Close in profile are N•O•A•M Kayu Kretek and Evody Ombre Fumée.

White Tea Ginger Lily

7.7

Elizabeth Arden · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden White Tea Ginger Lily is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. It is chosen mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office, and rarely for nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot, neroli and mandarin orange, with bitter orange adding a slightly sharper citrus edge. In the heart, violet leaf, kahili ginger and ginger bring a floral, spicy freshness. The base of white cedar, tonka bean and musk softens it with a woody, sweet and creamy warmth.

Cologne Noire

6.2

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Van Cleef & Arpels Cologne Noire is a discontinued unisex scent that pairs the fresh citrus of bergamot, neroli and mandarin orange with the spice of black pepper and ginger. Cologne Noire is rated as a light wearer: both longevity and sillage are judged weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it moves easily between the two. The top notes of bergamot, neroli, mandarin orange and bitter orange give a bright, fresh citrus opening. Black pepper and ginger in the heart add spice to that freshness, and cardamom and woods in the base settle it into a dry, woody, slightly smoky line. Floral and green touches stay in the background.

Amber Labdanum

7.6

Jo Malone · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Jo Malone Amber Labdanum is a sweet, resinous unisex scent with a warm, woody body and touches of spice and smoke. Amber and labdanum form the backbone, while vanilla sweetens that resinous warmth. Bitter orange adds a soft sharpness, and oak leaf gives a woody, faintly smoky backdrop. The spicy and oriental accords deepen the overall mood. Longevity and projection are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also suits daily wear. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it sits somewhere in between. Tom Ford Amber Absolute and Givenchy Ambre Tigré have a close profile.

Vetiverve

6.7

ArteOlfatto - Luxury Perfumes · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

ArteOlfatto - Luxury Perfumes Vetiverve is a unisex scent that links the freshness of bitter orange and bergamot to the earthy woodiness of Haitian vetiver and sandalwood. It opens citrusy and fresh with bitter orange and bergamot. In the heart, clove and pink pepper add spice while Haitian vetiver brings out the green, earthy side. The base gathers sandalwood, woods, musk and myrrh into a warm, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters spread across spring, fall and summer almost evenly, and pick it most for leisure and business settings. It leans masculine in most votes, yet works as a unisex scent. Frédéric Malle Vétiver Extraordinaire and Creed Original Vetiver have a close profile.

Pacific Blue / Porto Neroli

8.0

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Alhambra Pacific Blue / Porto Neroli is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a floral, aquatic and slightly green character, suited to daily wear and relaxed hours. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure, daytime, sport and business, while few choose it for evenings or nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it leans neither way. The top is led by bitter orange, lemon, neroli and mandarin orange, with jasmine softening that brightness into something floral. In the heart, orange blossom, sea salt and lavender take over, and the aquatic side comes through. At the base, amber sweetens it slightly while absinthe wormwood and herbaceous notes keep the green tone. Its profile is close to Tom Ford Neroli Portofino (Eau de Parfum) and Jeanne en Provence Néroli Intense.

Tesoro

7.5

D:SOL MMXVI · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

D:SOL MMXVI Tesoro is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, leisure time and daytime wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, autumn follows, and winter is rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with bitter orange, bergamot and grapefruit, a fresh citrus with a slightly bitter edge. The heart of jasmine, petitgrain and pink pepper adds a floral, green line, with the spice kept light. The base of white musk, leather and vetiver settles into a creamy, woody, faintly leathery ground. Fruity and sweet touches run through it.

First Peach of the Season

7.5

Imaginary Authors · 2026

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Imaginary Authors First Peach of the Season is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, off-duty hours. Yellow peach and honeydew melon lead, while bitter orange adds a faint tartness to the sweetness. Cream and benzoin soften everything into a creamy base, and jasmine lactone and the skin accord keep it smooth and bright. The overall impression is fresh, sweet and a little synthetic. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading the occasions. Half of the voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Skylar Sundae Scoop and Coach Dreams have a close profile.

Rital Date

7.6

Versȧtıle · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Versȧtıle Rital Date is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and daily wear, with a fresh, citrusy and green character. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling the room. It is picked mostly for daytime, office and casual wear, while evening and night use stay in the background. Votes on its character split closely between feminine, masculine and modern. The opening is led by bergamot, lemon, red mandarin orange, pink pepper, basil and rosemary, reading fresh, green and spicy. Fennel, Madagascan ginger and coumarin come through in the heart. It settles on a sweet, creamy, lightly gourmand base of gaiac wood, sesame and Haitian vetiver.

Leather Essence

7.8

Ferrari · 2013

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Ferrari Leather Essence is a men's fragrance that sets black leather, cinnamon and vanilla in a spicy, sweet, gourmand frame; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, and voters mostly call it masculine and classic. It opens with clove, bergamot and bitter orange, giving a spicy, bright start. In the heart, black leather, tonka bean and cinnamon build a sweet, powdery leathery character. The base of cedarwood, vanilla, gaiac wood and patchouli leaves a woody, oriental finish. Mercedes-Benz Select Night and Extè J'S Extè Man have a close profile.

Thé Vert & Bigarade

7.2

L'Occitane en Provence · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Occitane en Provence Thé Vert & Bigarade is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex scent that leans towards warm-weather, everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, business and leisure use come up most often. Votes split between feminine and masculine, which puts it somewhere in between. Green tea and bitter orange open it fresh, then maté tea and thyme bring a green, lightly spicy character. Musk, hay and cedar soften it and settle it into a dry, woody base. L'Occitane Thé Vert au Jasmin and Penhaligon's Luna have a close profile.

Versilia Vintage - Boisé

7.9

Profumi del Forte · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Profumi del Forte Versilia Vintage - Boisé is a fresh, woody unisex scent that opens with bergamot, bitter orange and vetiver, and turns honeyed and lavender-soft at its heart; it has been discontinued. The top pairs bergamot, bitter orange and vetiver for a citrusy, green start. In the heart, Bourbon geranium, honey and lavender add a floral, sweet softness. The base of tonka bean, elemi resin, Texas cedar and Indonesian patchouli settles into a spicy, resinous, slightly smoky woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, business and evening get nearly equal support. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex.