The Perfume Library

Vibrato

8.8

Sospiro · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sospiro Vibrato is a unisex fragrance that pairs bright citrus with green and spicy touches. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading and business use close behind. It reads more masculine than feminine, though voters also call it modern. It opens with rosemary, grapefruit, ginger, bergamot and mandarin orange, fresh and citrusy. In the heart, magnolia and damask rose add a soft floral note, while blond woods give it a woody footing. The base turns sweeter with vetiver, patchouli, tonka bean and musk, and Indian sandalwood and crystal amber close it warmly.

L'Eau Papier (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Diptyque · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque L'Eau Papier Eau de Toilette is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and fall, for daytime and office wear, and that reads slightly more feminine. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin without leaving a heavy trail. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings it leans towards, while nights out and sport come well behind. Voters call it feminine and modern, though it wears easily on anyone. It is fresh, floral and powdery, with the notes reading together as one whole. Mimosa and white musk give it a soft, creamy feel, and blond woods set a dry, woody base. Roasted sesame and rice steam keep the sweetness light. Guerlain Musc Outreblanc and Phlur Missing Person have a close profile.

Sì (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Giorgio Armani · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Giorgio Armani Sì Eau de Parfum is a floral, fruity and sweet scent with a clear gourmand side, set on a woody, powdery base and mostly read as feminine. It opens with mandarin orange and Sicilian bergamot for brightness, while blackcurrant liqueur rounds that off with a dark, fruity sweetness. In the heart, May rose absolute, Egyptian jasmine absolute and neroli absolute form a full floral bouquet. The dry-down is led by vanilla absolute, blond woods and amber, with patchouli adding a faint earthy note. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions, though daily wear has its share. Most voters see it as feminine. Sangado Sicily and Cacharel Catch… Me have a close profile.

Black Saffron (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Byredo · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Black Saffron Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets the spicy freshness of saffron and juniper berry against black violet and leather. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most votes point to fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. Leisure, night out and evening are the occasions it is picked for. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it reads as truly in between. The top opens with juniper berry, saffron and honey pomelo, fresh, spicy and lightly sweet. The heart of black violet, leather and rose turns floral and leathery. The base of blond woods, raspberry and vetiver settles into a woody, fruity sweetness. Killer Oud Nights of Arabia and The Woods Collection Glow have a close profile.

La Tulipe (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Byredo · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Byredo La Tulipe Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and lightly powdery floral that suits spring and summer days, casual wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a soft trail without travelling far from the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Most voters see it as feminine. Freesia, rhubarb and cyclamen open it with a fresh, green lift, and tulip takes the heart. Blond woods and vetiver hold it on a woody base, while sweet and creamy touches soften the clean floral feel. Dorin Dorina and Amouage Ciel Woman have a close profile.

Daisy (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Marc Jacobs · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral, lightly sweet women's scent built around woodland strawberry, violet and gardenia, and it suits daily wear in spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for daily and leisure use, with office wear close behind. Voters mostly call its character feminine and modern. The top opens with woodland strawberry, violet leaf and red grapefruit, a fruity and green freshness. In the heart, gardenia, violet and jasmine form a floral core. The base of vanilla, musk and blond woods finishes it soft, powdery and gently sweet. Taylor of London Panache Mademoiselle and Linn Young Flight have a close profile.

Tihota

8.3

Indult · 2006

Sweet · Gourmand · Oriental

Indult Tihota is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It is mostly recommended for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it works as unisex. Tahitian vanilla, almond milk and cream come forward, with cane sugar adding to the sweetness. Amber, tonka bean and benzoin absolute build a warm, oriental base, while white musk leaves a soft, powdery trail. The whole has a gourmand warmth. iMatti Milk's Note and LPDO La Nuit Blanche have a close profile.

Le Mâle Pride Edition

7.8

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Pride Edition is a fresh, citrusy and lightly sweet unisex scent that leans towards warm-weather, everyday wear. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated good; voters most often call it masculine, though a notable share find it feminine. It has been discontinued. Yuzu and blood orange keep the opening bright and fruity. Towards the heart, neroli and orange blossom add a soft floral touch, and blond woods with musk settle it onto a sweet, clean base. The fresh, citrus character stays in front throughout.

French Defense

8.1

Mind Games · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mind Games French Defense is a sweet, floral and spicy unisex scent that leads with black cherry, cognac and saffron. Black cherry and cognac give it a fruity, gourmand sweetness. Saffron and patchouli add a spicy warmth, while rose absolute, mimosa and chamomile build the floral side. Amber settles everything onto a resinous, creamy base, and cedarwood and blond woods give it a woody frame. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it reads as truly unisex. Memoize Caritas and Jeroboam Gozo have a close profile.

Irrésistible Givenchy (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Givenchy · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Givenchy Irrésistible Givenchy Eau de Parfum pairs pear and ambrette seed absolute with a powdery orris butter heart, making a fresh, fruity, feminine scent that suits everyday wear. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine, with a smaller share calling it modern. It opens with pear and two ambrette seed absolutes, fresh and lightly sweet. The heart brings Moroccan and Chinese orris butter with Rose Essential™, soft, floral and powdery. The base of blond woods, musky notes and Virginia cedar settles into a creamy finish. Giorgio Armani Sì Passione and Guerlain Mon Guerlain Bloom of Rose have a close profile.

Mercedes-Benz Cologne

8.0

Mercedes-Benz · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mercedes-Benz Cologne is a fresh, aquatic scent for men that pairs the bright citrus of grapefruit, mandarin orange and Brazilian orange with a sharp edge of pink pepper. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear, sport and the office. It reads masculine and modern. It has been discontinued. Citrus leads from the first spray, while pink pepper adds a spicy lift to the fruity freshness. The heart brings vervain and ginger, which warms the coolness slightly. Vetiver, blond woods and musk make a clean, woody base.

Debaser (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

D.S. & Durga · 2015

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

D.S. & Durga Debaser Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green fruity scent that pairs creamy fig with a light woody base, leaning towards relaxed daytime wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter a distant fourth. Leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Votes on masculine versus feminine are almost evenly split, so it reads comfortably unisex. It opens with bergamot, leaf green and pear stem, a juicy, crisp start. In the heart, fig, iris and coconut milk soften the green and add a creamy sweetness. The base of moss, white musk, blond woods and tonka bean dries down woody and slightly powdery. Arquinesia Fig and Diptyque Philosykos have a close profile.

Hummingbird

7.6

Zoologist · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zoologist Hummingbird is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent, its fruity sweetness softened by a creamy base. Lilac, violet leaf, apple and pear lead the opening, with citrus notes and cherry adding brightness. In the heart, peony, honey and honeysuckle carry a sweet floral character. Musk, blond woods and cream leave the base soft and smooth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also suits the office. About half of voters read it as feminine. Zara Number 3: Lilas Japonika and Suddenly Fragrances Lovely share a close profile.

Versace pour Femme Dylan Blue

7.2

Versace · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Versace pour Femme Dylan Blue is a fresh, floral and fruity scent with a sweet side and a mostly feminine character. It opens with Granny Smith apple, blackcurrant sorbet and clover. In the heart, jasmine sambac, eglantine rose and peach add a sweet floral note, and the base of blond woods, musk and patchouli settles it softly. The synthetic accord gives it a clean, modern feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. Most voters call it feminine, followed by modern. Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris Parfum Floral and Police The Queen have a close profile.

Missing Person (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Phlur · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Phlur Missing Person Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent where musk, neroli and sandalwood come together as a soft, clean floral, leaning towards everyday wear. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light scent. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. It suits daily and leisure wear best, and it also fits the office. Voters tend to read it as feminine and modern. It opens with musk, bergamot and jasmine, while cyclamen, neroli and orange blossom add a floral softness in the heart. The base settles into Australian sandalwood, blond woods and white musk. The overall impression is fresh, sweet and powdery, with a creamy woodiness in the background. Les Eaux Primordiales Mimosa and Jōvan Musk for Women have a close profile.

Bvlgari Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Bvlgari · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody men's fragrance built around Calabrian bergamot, white pear and sandalwood. Citrus and green accords set the overall mood, with white pear and violet leaf softening the freshness. Tonka bean, white honey and Siam benzoin add a light sweetness, while blond woods and sandalwood give it a dry, woody base. There is a spicy touch too, and the accords include a synthetic edge. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards business and daily wear. Most call it masculine. It has been discontinued. Dsquared² Wood for Him and Lattafa Emeer have a close profile.

Ari (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Ariana Grande · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ariana Grande Ari Eau de Parfum is a youthful, feminine scent that carries a floral and fruity sweetness over a powdery, creamy base. Pear, raspberry and pink grapefruit give the opening a fruity freshness. In the heart, rosebud, vanilla orchid and lily of the valley add a soft floral layer. The base of blond woods, marshmallow and musk ties the gourmand sweetness to a creamy powder, with a synthetic sheen running through it. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring, with summer and fall close behind. It leans towards daily wear and leisure, and most voters find it feminine and modern. Parfums de Marly Oriana and Katy Perry Meow! (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

1826

7.5

Histoires de Parfums · 2001

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Histoires de Parfums 1826 opens with mandarin orange and bergamot, warms with cinnamon, ginger and violet, and rests on vanilla and amber: a floral-spicy perfume for women. The top is bright with mandarin orange and bergamot, then cinnamon and ginger bring spice to the heart, softened by violet and white blossoms. The base of frankincense, patchouli, vanilla, amber and white musk settles into a sweet, powdery, slightly smoky warmth, with earthy and woody tones keeping the sweetness in check. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it suits daily and leisure wear best, with business and evening close behind. Most voters read it as feminine.

Wood for Him

7.2

Dsquared² · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dsquared² Wood for Him is a modern men's fragrance that sets bright citrus on a woody base, with green and spicy touches in between. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters read its character as masculine and modern. It opens with Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and mandarin orange for a bright citrus start. Cardamom, ginger and violet leaf then add a spicy, slightly green heart. Vetiver, blond woods and ambrox settle into a woody, lightly sweet, clean dry-down. Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Green Stravaganza and Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

Daisy Dream (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Marc Jacobs · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance built around blackberry, grapefruit and jasmine, and it suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and work ahead of evening or night out. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters call it feminine, and a good share also find it modern. It opens with blackberry, grapefruit and pear for a juicy, fruity freshness. In the heart, jasmine, blue wisteria and lychee sweeten the floral side. The base of musk, coconut water and blond woods settles into a soft, powdery finish. Daisy Dream Forever (Eau de Parfum) and Lancôme Trésor in Love have a close profile.

Relique d'Amour (2012)

7.7

Oriza L. Legrand · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Oriza L. Legrand Relique d'Amour (2012) is a unisex scent with a green, resinous and smoky character, leaning towards leisure and everyday wear. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It suits leisure and daytime wear more than evenings or the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and votes split closely between feminine and masculine, so it sits between the two. It opens with maritime pine and leaves, fresh and green. At the heart, myrrh, frankincense and elemi resin build a smoky, resinous core, while white lily and pepper add a floral and spicy edge. The base of blond woods, musk and moss leaves an earthy, woody finish.

Flora Gorgeous Magnolia

7.3

Gucci · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gucci Flora Gorgeous Magnolia is a floral, fruity scent whose sweet, powdery and creamy side makes it a soft women's perfume suited to everyday wear. The top notes are coconut, blackberry and orange, so the first impression is a fruity sweetness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac absolute, magnolia and lily of the valley build the floral core. In the base, musk, blond woods and patchouli settle that floral body onto a soft, powdery footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and daily and leisure wear lead, followed by the office. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it modern. Essential Garden White Flowers and Sober Borneo have a close profile.

Vitias

7.4

pernoire · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Pernoire Vitias is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with pink pepper, lime, bergamot and black pepper, so the citrus brightness comes with a spicy bite. The heart brings marine notes, blond woods, angelica root, gaiac wood and iris, giving it an aquatic, woody centre. Ambergris and white musk in the base soften it and leave a clean finish. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter gets very few votes. It suits leisure, business and daily wear best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters tend to read it as masculine, though it wears easily as a unisex scent. Giardini di Toscana Blu Mare and Korres Black Pepper have a close profile.

Tinharé

7.6

Le Couvent · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Le Couvent Tinharé is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a powdery, creamy gourmand warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It leans towards leisure time and evenings. More voters call it feminine, but a fair share see it as masculine, so it works for both. It opens with red mandarin orange, fresh and fruity. In the heart, jasmine and blond woods set a floral, woody base. Vanilla absolute takes over at the bottom and settles the scent into a sweet, creamy, lightly spicy warmth.