The Perfume Library

Lira (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Casamorati · 2011

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Casamorati Lira Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around blood orange, vanilla and caramel. Lira has strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring second and summer well behind. Evening and night-out wear lead, and leisure use follows. Voters read it as more feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. It opens with blood orange, lavender and bergamot, a bright citrus start. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine and Bulgarian rose add a soft floral layer, with cinnamon bringing spice. The base of vanilla, caramel and musk leaves it powdery, creamy and sweet. Blend Oud Sana and Alexandria Fragrances Chocolate Dream share a close profile.

Kalan

7.4

Parfums de Marly · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Parfums de Marly Kalan is a unisex scent that pairs the freshness of citrus with spice and a sweet, woody warmth. It opens with blood orange, spices and black pepper, a bright, fruity freshness held in check by the pepper's bite. In the heart, lavender and orange blossom absolute soften the picture. The base turns sweeter with amber, roasted tonka bean and sandalwood, settling onto a woody floor. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings, nights out and leisure time. In character votes the masculine side leads, though the perfume is classed as unisex. Zimaya Red Carpet Paragon and Arabian Oud Amiri have a close profile.

City of Stars

7.9

Louis Vuitton · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Louis Vuitton City of Stars is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Bergamot, lemon, lime, red mandarin orange and blood orange build its bright, fruity side. Tiaré adds a soft floral touch, while sandalwood and musk settle it onto a powdery, creamy, lightly sweet base. The notes blend into one smooth whole rather than separate layers. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards feminine, though a sizeable share call it masculine. Alexandria Fragrances City of Angels and Elevate Doux Chemin have a close profile.

Scandal

6.9

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal opens on blood orange and gardenia, then settles into honey and patchouli: a sweet, creamy, floral-fruity gourmand. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring in third place and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine, and some as modern. Blood orange brings a fruity brightness while gardenia adds a creamy floral note right from the start. Honey takes over in the heart and sweetens the whole scent, and patchouli at the base gives that sweetness a slightly earthy weight. A synthetic sheen runs through the accords. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal by Night and Marc Jacobs Perfect Elixir have a close profile.

Mahina

8.6

Parfums d'Elmar · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums d'Elmar Mahina is a unisex citrus-floral scent that opens with blood orange, mandarin orange and lemon and moves into jasmine sambac and peony. Mahina leans towards summer and spring, the two seasons most voters pick. It suits leisure and daily wear best, though it also works for business and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, with modern and feminine votes close behind. The top is bright and fruity from blood orange, mandarin orange and lemon. In the heart, jasmine sambac and peony bring a soft floral note while the sweetness stays in the background. Woods and musk form the base, leaving a clean, woody finish under the fresh opening. Coach Coach Floral and Gucci Flora by Gucci Glorious Mandarin have a close profile.

K (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Dolce & Gabbana · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Dolce & Gabbana K Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with juniper berry, Sicilian lemon and blood orange. In the heart, Provençal lavender and geranium keep it cool while chili adds a touch of spice. Cedarwood, patchouli and vetiver set it on a woody base, with fresh, aquatic and sweet sides running through the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter trails far behind. It is chosen mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office, and it reads masculine and modern. Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette and Montblanc Legend Red have a close profile.

Boundless

8.1

Amouage · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Boundless is a unisex fragrance that sets a bright opening of blood orange, cardamom and ginger against the warm, smoky depth of vanilla, myrrh and tobacco absolute. In the top, elemi resin and blood orange give a fresh, fruity start, while cardamom and ginger add spice. The heart turns sweet with Bourbon vanilla and benzoin, and the base settles into a resinous, woody, slightly smoky ground of myrrh, vetiver, tobacco absolute and cocoa absolute. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Xerjoff Groove Xcape and Amouage Jubilation XXV Man have a close profile.

Fiero

7.8

Casamorati · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Casamorati Fiero is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that most voters pick for spring and summer, suited to leisure time and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it masculine and classic, and it is also seen as an office choice, while evening and night-out wear are picked less often. Winter is the least chosen season, which suggests its coolness sits more easily in warm weather. The top opens with lemon grass, Calabrian lemon, blood orange and bergamot in a bright citrus burst. In the heart, tarragon, mint and thyme add a green, spicy edge. The base settles into a dry, woody footing of nutmeg, Mysore sandalwood and vetiver. Hervé Gambs Jardin Privé and Histoires de Parfums 1828 have a close profile.

Hugo Deep Red

7.5

Hugo Boss · 2001

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hugo Boss Hugo Deep Red is a women's perfume that links a fresh fruity opening of mandarin orange and blood orange to a sweet, powdery floral heart and a vanilla base. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet it also sits close to daily wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, and most voters find it feminine. The top notes of mandarin orange, blood orange, clementine, pear and blackcurrant give it a bright, juicy start. In the heart, freesia, tuberose and ginger flower build the floral core while ginger adds a light spice. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, cedarwood and musk settles it into a sweet, woody, soft finish.

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.

Aqua Allegoria Orange Soleia

8.0

Guerlain · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Orange Soleia is a unisex scent that sets the bright citrus of blood orange and bergamot against sweet tonka bean and a light touch of pink pepper. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it makes itself felt without overpowering. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. The scent is fresh and citrus-led. Blood orange and bergamot give a fruity brightness, while peppermint adds a green coolness. Pink pepper brings a faint spice, and tonka bean and woody notes soften the sweetness in the background.

Kropp Och Själ

8.0

Pana Dora · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pana Dora Kropp Och Själ is a sweet, spicy floral unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and recommend it for evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. The masculine reading outweighs the others, yet it stays unisex. The top is spicy and fruity, with cardamom, bergamot, blood orange, saffron and ginger. Orange blossom, jasmine, iris and patchouli lead the heart. The base of vanilla, amber, cedar and musk settles into a sweet, woody, creamy oriental feel. Widian Sahara and Pana Dora Oud Republic have a close profile.

Mandarino di Sicilia

8.0

Acqua di Parma · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Acqua di Parma Mandarino di Sicilia is a fresh, green citrus scent, unisex and suited to easy daily wear. It opens with bergamot, Sicilian green mandarin orange, blood orange and lemon, bright with a lightly sweet fruity touch. Spearmint and petitgrain add a green, aquatic note, and cedarwood, musk and patchouli stay soft underneath. Most voters pick summer and spring, mainly for leisure and daily wear, with office and sport close behind. Longevity and sillage are moderate. It leans slightly masculine, though many read it as feminine.

Trajan

8.0

Electimuss · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Electimuss Trajan is a unisex scent that carries a bright opening of lemon, mandarin orange and bergamot into a spicy heart of lavender and saffron. Lemon, mandarin orange, bergamot and blood orange lead the top, while lavender, saffron and sage pull the citrus towards a spicy, herbal side. Ambergris, cedarwood and oakmoss settle underneath as a woody, creamy base. The overall impression is fresh, sweet and fruity, softened by a warm oriental touch. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either.

Verveine Cédrat

8.0

Jeanne en Provence · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Jeanne en Provence Verveine Cédrat is a fresh, green citrus scent built around lemon, citron and vervain, suited to warm spring and summer days. Most voters place it in summer, then spring; leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings, while evening comes well behind. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Feminine leads the character votes, with masculine not far behind. The top opens with lemon, elemi resin and citron. Vervain sits in the heart, joined by grapefruit, blood orange, mandarin orange and bitter orange, which tilt the citrus toward the sweet and fruity. Musk in the base softens it.

Golden Moka

8.1

Xerjoff · 2018

Citrus · Green · Fruity

Xerjoff Golden Moka is a unisex scent that sets lemon, mandarin orange and blood orange against coffee absolute, frankincense and rose absolute. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and fewer choose summer. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time, and most voters read it as masculine. A bright citrus opening softens into a sweet, gourmand heart: coffee absolute, amber and rose come forward, while Cambodian oud adds a woody depth. The base of labdanum and frankincense leaves a spicy, oriental warmth, and the green notes lightly freshen the sweetness.

Arancia di Sicilia

8.0

Perris Monte Carlo · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Perris Monte Carlo Arancia di Sicilia is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with a sweet, gourmand and creamy finish, and it leans towards spring and summer days. Blood orange leads the way, while cinnamon, vanilla and almond in the heart add a spicy, creamy sweetness. In the base, coffee absolute, amber and labdanum turn that sweetness into a soft warmth, and musk and iris round it off with a faintly powdery touch. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with winter a distant last. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. Voters call it feminine slightly more often, but a good share see it as masculine, so it sits comfortably on either side.

Dior Homme Sport (2017)

7.3

Dior · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Dior Homme Sport is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days, light enough for the gym or an easy daytime outing. It opens with pear, grapefruit, citron and blood orange, a fruity, slightly sweet brightness. In the heart, elemi resin, pink pepper and nutmeg add spice. Sandalwood and Haitian vetiver ground it in a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure, sport and the office lead the occasions. It reads as masculine and modern. Dior Homme Sport Very Cool Spray and Dior Sauvage Very Cool Spray have a close profile.

A*Men Ultra Zest

7.7

Mugler · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Mugler A*Men Ultra Zest sets a fresh, fruity citrus character over a sweet, gourmand base, and it suits men who want an easy scent for leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer next and winter getting the smallest share. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, though evening and night out follow close behind. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. It has been discontinued. Tangerine, blood orange, mint and ginger give it a bright opening. Black pepper, cinnamon and coffee bring a spicy warmth in the heart. Patchouli, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten and soften the base.

Demon Dancer

7.9

Ex Nihilo · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ex Nihilo Demon Dancer is a unisex fragrance that ties the freshness of peppermint, blood orange and bergamot to the soft fruitiness of orange blossom and blackcurrant. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, autumn comes third, and few choose winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evenings. Opinion is split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, and it is most often called modern. The top of peppermint, rhubarb, bergamot and blood orange opens fresh, green and citrusy. In the heart, orange blossom and blackcurrant add a floral, fruity sweetness. The base of musk, tonka bean and woody notes sweetens the scent and settles it into a creamy, woody backdrop. The overall impression is fresh and sweet, with a synthetic edge.

Broken Theories

7.9

Kerosene · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Kerosene Broken Theories is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex fragrance that suits cold seasons and evenings. Blood orange meets spices and leans into the smoky, earthy tones of tobacco and oud. Frankincense adds resin and sandalwood gives a woody body, while vanilla softens and sweetens the whole. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, yet it stays unisex. Profumum Roma Vir and d'Annam Through the Forest have a close profile.

Chance Eau Vive (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Chanel · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Chance Eau Vive Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy floral with green and fruity touches, kept light and best suited to spring and summer days as a feminine fragrance. It opens with blood orange and grapefruit, a bright, slightly tart citrus layer. Jasmine softens it at the heart, and iris and cedar settle the scent onto a clean, woody base. The overall impression is light, airy and a little synthetic in its freshness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and everyday wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It reads feminine, though many also call it modern. Chanel Eau Vive Crayon de Parfum and Yves Rocher Muguet des Bois have a close profile.

L'Homme Rochas

7.6

Rochas · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Rochas L'Homme Rochas is a fresh, citrusy fougère that opens on cardamom, pineapple and blood orange, and suits a man looking for something easy for spring and daytime wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer, with winter the least chosen. It is worn most for work and daily use, then for leisure. Voters mostly call it masculine, with some seeing it as modern. The opening pairs cardamom's spice with the fruity sweetness of pineapple and the brightness of blood orange. The heart of juniper berry, geranium and basil adds a green, aromatic turn. The base of moss, patchouli and tonka bean settles into a woody, lightly sweet finish.

Splendiris

7.3

Dusita · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dusita Splendiris is a fresh, floral and green unisex fragrance built around violet leaf, orris butter and vetiver, best suited to spring days and daytime wear. It opens with violet leaf, mandarin orange and blood orange, which give it a bright, green start. At the heart, carrot seed, orris butter and May rose add a powdery, floral softness. Vetiver, cedarwood and vanilla form the base, leaving a woody, lightly sweet and creamy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming the room. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall not far behind. It is mostly worn for leisure, work and daily use. Though unisex, half of the voters read it as feminine.