The Perfume Library

Modern Muse Le Rouge

6.7

Estēe Lauder · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Estēe Lauder Modern Muse Le Rouge is a modern fragrance for women that pairs a fresh, floral character with sweet, fruity and spicy touches. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling the room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer close behind. Daily wear, leisure and office use lead, and more than half of voters read it as feminine. The scent rests on jasmine, magnolia and rose, brightened by blackcurrant bud and raspberry, and sweetened by Bourbon vanilla. Pink pepper and saffron add a spicy warmth, while patchouli and vetiver give it an earthy depth. A powdery, slightly synthetic feel rounds it out. Its profile is close to Gucci Guilty (Eau de Toilette) and Gucci Rush.

Chypré X

7.9

The Dua Brand · 2018

Floral · Green · Fruity

The Dua Brand Chypré X is a unisex chypre built from geranium, cistus, patchouli, moss and leather, with a floral and woody side set against an animal depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has its share too; evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, and a classic reading is common. The scent reads as a green, fruity chypre under a floral layer. Tuberose, ylang-ylang, jasmine and May rose carry the flowers, while plum and peach bring the fruit. Powdery iris and heliotrope soften it, cumin and clove add spice, and civet gives an animal warmth.

The Ambergris Caleidoscope

8.5

N•O•A•M · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Eau de France

7.3

Rancé 1795 · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rancé 1795 Eau de France is a unisex fragrance that joins a fresh opening of bergamot and pink grapefruit to a floral heart of gardenia and magnolia. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. The top pairs bergamot, pink grapefruit, blackcurrant bud and cardamom: citrus leads, with the cardamom adding a light spice. The heart of gardenia, ylang-ylang, magnolia and violet leaf is floral and green. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and white musk leaves a woody, powdery floor. Its profile is close to Guerlain Jardins de Bagatelle and Etro Paisley.

Heritage

8.4

The Dua Brand

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

The Dua Brand Heritage is an oriental unisex fragrance that sets a sweet, fruity body against spice and woody depth. Cinnamon, saffron, cardamom and cumin bring a spiced warmth, while pineapple, apple, peach and candied fruits add a sweet, juicy side. Sandalwood, oakmoss and amber form a woody, resinous base, and leather adds a smoky edge. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated very strong, so a few sprays stay noticeable for a long time. It suits men and women who want a dense, full-bodied scent. Nabeel Irth and MAD Parfumeur Forza have a close profile.

Always Red Femme

6.9

Elizabeth Arden · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Elizabeth Arden Always Red Femme is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that opens with blackcurrant bud, pear and lemon and settles into vanilla and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings, leisure time and nights out; daily and office wear come further down. It reads as a feminine scent. The top notes of blackcurrant bud, pear and lemon give it a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, lily of the valley, peach blossom and jasmine bring out the floral side. The base of moss, vanilla, patchouli and cedarwood sweetens it and dries down powdery, creamy and gourmand.

Efil

6.4

Régalien · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Régalien Efil is a fresh, floral unisex scent where citrus and green tones come to the front. It opens with Spanish lemon, pink apple and blackcurrant bud for a bright, fruity start, while ozonic notes keep it airy. In the heart, lilac, Rosa centifolia and carnation add a floral layer that Clearwood™ softens. The base holds ambergris, Muscenone®, Muscarome and red berries; the overall feel is slightly synthetic and lightly spicy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed mostly at close range. It does not lean clearly masculine or feminine. Cartier Rivières de Cartier - Allégresse and Jo Malone French Lime Blossom have a close profile.

Admiral (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Chatillon Lux · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Chatillon Lux Admiral Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance, with a green, smoky and lightly sweet layer on top. Bergamot and lemon grass carry the citrus freshness, while aquatic notes and vervain pull it toward something green and cool. Sage and blackcurrant bud sharpen the green side, and smoke adds a faint dryness. Tonka bean and musk bring sweetness and a creamy feel, with a spicy tone staying in the background. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use close behind. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It was released in 2019.

Killer Queen's Spring Reign

6.4

Katy Perry · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Katy Perry Killer Queen's Spring Reign is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with blackcurrant bud, violet leaf and pink freesia, a green and airy start. In the heart, May rose, davana and gardenia build up the floral side. Cedarwood, benzoin and cashmeran then settle it onto a woody, sweet base. Fruity and synthetic tones also show in the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate to weak, so it stays close to the skin and reads light. Voters choose it most often for leisure and daily wear, with business settings in third place. Its profile is close to Mugler Angel Nova and Chloé L'Eau de Parfum Intense.

Cologne

8.0

Perfumer H · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Perfumer H Cologne is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent, with the brightness of bergamot and bitter orange resting on a woody base. The citrus comes from bergamot and bitter orange, while the green side is built from spearmint, galbanum and blackcurrant bud. Vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss add a dry, lightly spicy woodiness, so the scent stays clean and crisp throughout. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably between the two. Miller Harris Le Petit Grain and Diptyque L'Eau des Hespérides have a close profile.

Calme & Volupté

8.0

Godet · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Godet Calme & Volupté is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens with citrus and spice and moves into lavender and jasmine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though it also wears easily in summer. Leisure and the office are the most mentioned settings. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, and it sits between the two. Mandarin orange, bergamot, turmeric and cardamom give a bright, lightly spiced opening. In the heart, lavender and jasmine add a soft floral note, while blackcurrant bud brings a green, fruity touch. The base of tree moss, benzoin and blond woods settles into a woody, faintly sweet finish. Truefitt & Hill Mayfair and Nicolaï Cologne Sologne have a close profile.

Weinstrasse (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Chatillon Lux · 2019

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Chatillon Lux Weinstrasse Eau de Toilette is a green, floral men's fragrance that most voters place in fall and spring, for leisure and evening wear. Oakmoss and blackcurrant bud set a green, fruity base, while grape and honeysuckle pull it toward the floral side. Iris and sandalwood add a dry, slightly powdery woodiness, and musk and coumarin soften the whole. Fougère and spicy accords, with an animal edge, give it a classic feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring. More call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share read it as feminine. Ted Lapidus Création and Luciano Soprani LS have a close profile.

Spirit

8.2

Boadicea the Victorious

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Boadicea the Victorious Spirit is a unisex scent that weights a floral, sweet character with amber, vanilla and woody notes, leaning towards evenings and nights out, in autumn and spring. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick evening and night out, with fall and spring ahead of the other seasons. Although it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with blackcurrant bud, bergamot and orange for a fruity brightness. In the heart, tuberose, rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang build a dense floral core. In the base, amber, vanilla, patchouli and sandalwood carry it into a sweet, woody, slightly animal warmth.

Bleu & Or

6.8

Galerie Noémie · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Galerie Noémie Bleu & Or is a fresh, floral and aquatic women's fragrance that suits daytime wear and the milder seasons; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer chosen least. Daily wear and the office lead the occasions. The top opens cool with marine notes, watery fruits and mandarin orange. In the heart, blackcurrant bud, jasmine sambac and lotus add a soft floral layer. The base of tonka bean, patchouli and benzoin sweetens it and settles into a powdery, lightly woody finish. Eisenberg Tentation (Eau de Parfum) and Annayake Tomo Fresh have a close profile.

Ace of Spades

6.7

Motörhead · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Motörhead Ace of Spades is a rugged men's fragrance that sets fresh citrus against smoky, woody notes. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is worn mostly for leisure, daily life and business, with night and evening use a little further behind. It opens bright and green with lemon, basil, rhubarb and elemi resin. The heart holds blackcurrant bud, frankincense and whisky. In the base, birch tar and gaiac wood bring the smoke, while Atlas cedar and musk soften it onto a woody ground. Motörhead Overkill and Comme des Garçons Play Black have a close profile.

Gold Chypre

7.9

The Dua Brand · 2020

Floral · Green · Fruity

The Dua Brand Gold Chypre is a unisex chypre built on oakmoss, amber and ylang-ylang, with strong floral and woody sides. Gold Chypre has strong longevity and sillage, and most voters rate both highly, though the vote count is small, so treat that as a rough guide. It does not lean towards men or women. Oakmoss and labdanum form the chypre backbone, while tuberose and Grasse jasmine carry the floral side. Plum and peach add a fruity sweetness, cinnamon and clove a spicy warmth, and vanilla, sandalwood and benzoin soften it all into a powdery, woody base.

Forever Gold

7.9

Laura Biagiotti · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Laura Biagiotti Forever Gold is a feminine perfume that carries the fruity brightness of plum and blackcurrant bud through a floral heart of jasmine and tuberose into a vanilla base. It opens with plum, Madagascan ginger and blackcurrant bud, fruity with a light spiciness. The heart turns floral with jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and amber settle it into something sweet, woody and creamy. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick fall, with winter and spring close behind. It wears easily for daily use, leisure and evenings out, and reads clearly feminine. Boucheron Boucheron and Laura Biagiotti Venezia have a close profile.

Gingembre-Latte

8.1

Affinessence · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Affinessence Gingembre-Latte is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy, green core with a sweet, creamy softness. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Voters pick it most often for leisure, with night out and business close behind. Madagascan ginger and Peruvian pink pepper add a spicy warmth, while lemon grass and green tea keep it fresh and green. Milk lends a creamy softness, and Brazilian maté and blackcurrant bud back up the green side. Patchouli stays in the background. Its profile is close to Obvious Une Verveine and Nishane Colognisé.

Dirty Peach

6.9

Heretic · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lovers In Pink

7.0

Chérigan · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chérigan Lovers In Pink is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and sits easiest in leisure and everyday wear. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and business ranking highest. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though these ratings rest on few votes. Half of voters read it as feminine, while the rest call it modern or masculine. The scent is fresh, citrusy and floral throughout, with a fruity, sweet side as well. Rose, peony and jasmine absolute make up the floral part, while blackcurrant bud and citrus notes add freshness. Madagascan ginger, cedar and musk form a soft base underneath. Jean Paul Gaultier Ma Dame and Givenchy Live Irrésistible Blossom Crush have a close profile.

Lucky Moon / Good Vibes

7.2

Ggema. · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ggema. Lucky Moon / Good Vibes is a fresh, green unisex scent built around citrus, with floral and spicy touches that settle into a woody, resinous finish. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though these ratings rest on only a small number of votes. It reads as unisex, neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. It opens with blood orange, bergamot and neroli, kept bright by mandarin orange and bitter orange. In the heart, basil, ginger and galbanum add a green, spicy edge, softened by orris butter and mimosa. The base of Venezuelan tonka bean, vetiver and cedarwood leaves it sweet and woody.

Hope

7.1

Folie à Plusieurs · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Folie à Plusieurs Hope is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent led by grapefruit, bergamot and vervain. Hope wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably on either. The scent mixes citrus, green and floral touches: grapefruit and bergamot give a bright start, while vervain, blackcurrant bud and lavender add a green, lightly spicy edge. Jasmine sambac and peony soften the floral side, cedarwood and gaiac wood lay a woody base, and musk rounds it all off with a creamy finish.

Camina - Provence

6.4

FiiLiT · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

FiiLiT Camina - Provence is a fresh, green and powdery unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Opinion on whether it reads masculine or feminine is almost evenly split. It opens with green mandarin orange, fig, basil and lavender, then moves into a floral, powdery heart of mimosa, May rose and iris. Pine, oak wood, cedar and cypress settle underneath as a woody base.

Pluck!

7.1

Jorum Studio · 2025

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Jorum Studio Pluck! is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, green character with spice and resin, with a leafy, woody feel. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither disappears on the skin nor fills a room. The fougère structure and woody tones let it sit comfortably on men and women alike. Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum and Pino Silvestre Pino Silvestre (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile. The green freshness of blackcurrant bud, tomato leaf and basil comes first. Tomato tar and geranium absolute add a slightly rough edge to it, while Sichuan pepper brings the spice. Fir balsam absolute, vetiver and sandalwood set the whole on a woody, resinous base.