The Perfume Library

Tonkin Sunset

8.6

Duftkumpels · 2024

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Duftkumpels Tonkin Sunset is a unisex citrus-gourmand scent where oranges, grapefruits and vanilla meet in a sweet blend. Blood orange, Moroccan and Indian orange absolutes and Sicilian red grapefruit give it a bright, fruity citrus character. Indian vanilla absolute and Venezuelan tonka bean sweeten that freshness into a creamy, gourmand tone. Kashmiri saffron adds spice, while Himalayan and Atlas cedar bring a woody depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. Votes spread evenly across daily wear, leisure, business, evening and nights out, and it suits men and women alike. Duftkumpels Tonkin Sunset Royale and Roja Parfums Lost in Paris have a close profile.

Love of Pink

6.1

Lacoste · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lacoste Love of Pink is a sweet, fruity floral for women that opens with blood orange, passion fruit and lemon zest, softened by pink magnolia; it has been discontinued. The opening is dominated by citrus and fruit: blood orange and lemon zest bring freshness, while passion fruit adds sweetness. At the heart, pink magnolia, stephanotis and quince flower give a soft floral touch. The base of white cedar, vanilla and musk sweetens gently and closes the scent simply. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than announcing itself. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is worn mainly for leisure and daily use, with office wear not far behind. It reads feminine and modern.

Polar Stars

8.3

Xerjoff · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Polar Stars is a unisex scent that sets the bright citrus of tangerine, blood orange and Italian bergamot against the floral softness of jasmine and rose; it has been discontinued. The citrus notes give it a fresh, fruity top tone, while jasmine, rose and violet pull it towards a floral, powdery side. Sandalwood, ebony and musk leave a woody, creamy warmth underneath, with the spicy accord staying in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daytime wear. Votes lean feminine, though it reads comfortably as unisex. Parfum Satori Nemu and Tiziana Terenzi Gumìn have a close profile.

Curaçao

6.6

Marc Jacobs · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Marc Jacobs Curaçao is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear, with a fruity and floral layer on top. The top notes are lime and blood orange, so it opens with a sharp, bright citrus. The heart of apricot, pear and violet softens that brightness, and the aquatic, synthetic-leaning scent turns fruity and floral. In the base, musk and white moss leave a light, clean ground. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, and most voters place it in leisure, daily and business settings. It has been discontinued. Carner Sal y Limón and Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Missoni (2016) (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Missoni · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Missoni Missoni (2016) is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that softens its fruity sweetness with a creamy, woody base, and it leans towards summer and spring. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear and leisure time best, with business a close third. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a light but noticeable trail. Voters mostly read it as clearly feminine, and some call it modern. It opens with blood orange, nashi pear and pink pepper, a juicy, bright start backed by aquatic flowers. The heart turns softly floral with freesia, rose water and peony. In the base, heliotrope, musk and white cedar settle it into a creamy, woody warmth. Burberry Her Blossom and Van Cleef & Arpels Féerie Rubis have a close profile.

Oro Rosso

7.6

Bois 1920 · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Bois 1920 Oro Rosso is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that pairs blood orange with saffron and grounds them with oakmoss. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet sits easily in leisure time too. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine. The opening is bright with citrus notes and blood orange. The heart blends sage, lavender, jasmine and saffron, so the floral side is softened by spice. The base of oak wood and oakmoss lays down a woody, powdery ground, while a gourmand sweetness runs throughout. Its profile is close to Xerjoff Blue Hope and Le Chameau Espada Intense.

Marcel

8.0

Marie Jeanne

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Marie Jeanne Marcel is a fresh, green men's fragrance that sets citrus and floral touches against a woody base. It opens with Italian bergamot, blood orange, French lavender and French rosemary, which read bright, green and lightly spicy. In the heart, Madagascan ylang-ylang and Paraguayan petigrain add a soft floral note, while Haitian vetiver, cedar and Indonesian patchouli form a woody, powdery base as it dries down. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is seen as suiting leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it classic or feminine.

Sea Island Cotton (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Bath & Body Works · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Bath & Body Works Sea Island Cotton Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral scent built on green pear, citrus and jasmine, best suited to spring and summer days for women. It opens with green pear, tangerine and blood orange, softened by cotton. The heart brings jasmine, freesia and lily of the valley. Sandalwood, white musk, vanilla and talcum leave a sweet, powdery, lightly woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the top settings. Most call it feminine. It has been discontinued.

Soul Café

8.8

Savoir Faire · 2019

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Savoir Faire Soul Café is a unisex fragrance that pairs coffee and wood with citrus, with a strong sweet and spicy side. Arabian coffee and firewood sit at the centre, while blood orange and bergamot add citrus brightness and black pepper and lavender draw a spicy edge. Patchouli, oud, amberwood, tobacco and musk settle it onto a darker, woody and gourmand base. Citrus, fruity and sweet accords come through most clearly. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. It suits both women and men. Calvin Klein CK One Shock for Him and Dunhill Icon Racing have a close profile.

Rose Marshmallow Candy

6.3

Zara · 2020

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Zara Rose Marshmallow Candy is a unisex fragrance that pairs blood orange with the soft, creamy sweetness of marshmallow and vanilla, with a gourmand, powdery character. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though winter has its share. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and it can also be worn to the office or on a night out. Voters rate its value for money highly. Blood orange brings a bright, fruity citrus lift, while marshmallow and vanilla set it on a sugary, creamy base. The sweetness dominates, the powdery side softens it, and a slightly synthetic texture runs through it. Zara A Sweet Pastry in Paris and Kyse Perfumes Delizia di Marshmallow have a close profile.

Audens / Numero II

7.8

Adamo · 2023

Fresh · Fruity · Spicy

Adamo Audens / Numero II is a unisex scent that carries the fresh, spicy opening of saffron and blood orange down to a creamy base of sandalwood and musk. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter third; leisure, night out and evening are the most named occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. Blood orange brings a fruity freshness at the start, while saffron adds spicy warmth. In the heart, black pepper and cashmeran bring out the woody side. Sandalwood and musk then settle it into a soft, creamy base.

Eclipse

5.9

Hardwell · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Hardwell Eclipse is a spicy, woody men's fragrance that opens with blood orange, bergamot and ginger. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, neither overpowering nor faint. It is described as a men's fragrance. No season or occasion votes are available, so nothing more can be said on that. The top is citrus with pink pepper and ginger. The heart holds jasmine, saffron, lavender and rosemary, while the base is led by vetiver, cinnamon, amber and cedarwood. The overall impression is fresh and floral, with a sweet, oriental and smoky undertone. Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Nebula 1 (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Avant-Garden Lab · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Avant-Garden Lab Nebula 1 Eau de Toilette is a unisex scent that pairs the fresh citrus of pink grapefruit, blood orange and neroli with a floral side of rose, violet and orange blossom. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters place it closest to autumn and spring, though summer and winter are not far behind, and most often choose it for leisure, with evening second. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. It has been discontinued. As a whole it reads fresh and citrusy, with green and fruity tones softening the brightness. Star anise and artemisia add a bitter, spicy edge, while vanilla absolute and Siam benzoin bring a resinous sweetness. Castoreum gives an animal, smoky depth, and woody notes keep it balanced.

Cherry in the Woods

8.1

Aurora Scents · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Après Cologne

8.4

Angelos Créations Olfactives · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Angelos Créations Olfactives Après Cologne is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and some also wear it for sport. It opens on lemon, pink grapefruit, bergamot and blood orange. In the heart, petitgrain, Moroccan neroli and orris butter add a soft floral and green touch. The base of musk, Java vetiver and Australian sandalwood dries it down on a woody footing. Floris Cefiro and Chanel Eau de Cologne have a close profile.

Vanessa Bruno - L'Eau

7.7

Biotherm · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Biotherm Vanessa Bruno - L'Eau is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built on blood orange, blackcurrant and rose; it has been discontinued. It opens with blood orange, blackcurrant and mandarin orange, giving a citrusy, fruity freshness. Bulgarian rose, Bourbon rose and lily of the valley lead the heart, and Lebanon cedar, amber and musk close it with a sweet, powdery softness. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Its character is mostly seen as feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include Dior Miss Dior (2013) (Eau de Toilette) and Cacharel Amor Amor (Eau de Toilette).

Leonarda

7.2

Spiritica · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Spiritica Leonarda is a unisex fragrance that opens with blood, caustic soda and blood orange and moves through biscuit and cream to dark chocolate. The opening is sharp, clean and metallic, with blood, caustic soda, black pepper and soap, while blood orange softens the edge with a fruity note. In the heart, metallic notes meet biscuit, cream and raspberry syrup, turning the scent creamy and gourmand. The base holds dark chocolate, sulfur, ambergris and oud. The accords pair a fresh, floral, powdery and synthetic side with sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. Its overall rating is 7.2. It suits anyone, regardless of gender, who enjoys a mix of gourmand and metallic. Angels Kiss by Ariana Grande and Parfums de Marly Oriana have a close profile.

Forever Classic Never Boring for Him

5.9

Mexx · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mexx Forever Classic Never Boring for Him is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance built on bergamot, blood orange and grapefruit, and it suits easy daytime wear. The top notes are bergamot, blood orange, lemon, grapefruit and hog plum, opening bright, green and lightly fruity. Jasmine, eucalyptus and rosemary follow in the heart, keeping the fresh floral feel with an aquatic edge. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, cedarwood and amber settles it onto a woody, slightly spicy footing. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and business named most often. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and fades fairly soon. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Tom Daxon Sicilian Wood and Alchimista Enapay have a close profile.

Tuscan Blood Orange (Perfume)

7.0

Pacifica · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Pacifica Tuscan Blood Orange is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that leans towards leisure and everyday wear. Most voters pick it for leisure and daily use, with some suggesting it for sport and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so expect a light scent that stays close to the skin. The number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. The scent is built on citrus: mandarin orange, blood orange and orange form its core. Raspberry and strawberry sweeten that freshness and add a soft, juicy fruitiness. With no split into top, heart and base, it keeps the same bright, sweet character from start to finish.

Red Carpet Paragon

8.1

Zimaya

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zimaya Red Carpet Paragon is a unisex fragrance that suits fall and spring days, pairing a fresh, citrusy opening with a sweet, woody base. It opens with blood orange, spices and black pepper. In the heart, amber, lavender and orange blossom add a floral, creamy softness. The base of precious woods, moss, tonka bean and musk leaves a sweet, woody trail. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, and it is worn for leisure, evenings and the office. It reads closer to masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Parfums de Marly Kalan and Parfums de Marly Darley have a close profile.

Madeleine Impériale

4.6

Juliette Has A Gun · 2026

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Juliette Has A Gun Madeleine Impériale is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand core against spice, wood and smoke. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong; the votes are few, but both sit high. It has a dense, full character that doesn't lean towards either gender. Blood orange gives a brief, bright opening, then saffron, patchouli and madeleine settle into the heart. In the base, sandalwood, oud and vanilla ground the sweetness in a woody, smoky footing, with leathery and animal touches in the background.

Graceful Angel

7.3

Elizabeth Grant

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Elizabeth Grant Graceful Angel is a sweet, fruity floral for women that suits fall and winter days. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring follows, and few choose summer. It leans towards leisure, evening and daytime wear. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. It opens with bright bergamot, raspberry and blood orange. The heart brings fig leaf, blackcurrant, lily of the valley, strawberry and aniseed, in floral, sweet and gourmand accords. Vanilla and musk leave a soft, powdery finish. Its profile is close to The Body Shop Vanilla and essence Kiss.

Gingermoss

6.3

Pineward · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Pineward Gingermoss is a fresh, green and spicy unisex scent built on ginger, blood orange and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. Bergamot zest, blood orange and neroli bring the citrus, while ginger and rosemary add a spicy, herbal edge. Bulgarian oakmoss, Himalayan cedar and leather form a woody base. Together the notes read as one fresh, green impression. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters suggest summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as open to both.

Voile Confit

7.6

Francesca Dell'Oro · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Francesca Dell'Oro Voile Confit is a unisex scent that carries a fresh opening of blood orange, lemon and ginger into a sweet base of vanilla and caramel. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though a fair share call it masculine. The top is citrusy, with blood orange, lemon and bergamot, while ginger and violet leaf add a green, spicy edge. Red fruits, almond blossom and heliotrope bring a powdery, fruity softness to the heart. In the base, vanilla, caramel and musk sweeten the gourmand side, and vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli keep it grounded in wood.