The Perfume Library

Marlowe

7.1

Jardins d'Écrivains · 2015

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Jardins d'Écrivains Marlowe is a floral, woody and smoky men's fragrance built on oakmoss, tuberose and leather. Oakmoss and leather lay a dry, firm base, while tuberose and osmanthus soften it with a floral touch. Labdanum, elemi resin and myrrh add a resinous, spicy warmth, and musk smooths everything together. Most voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Fall and spring lead, with winter not far behind, and it is mostly suggested for evenings and leisure time. Voters mostly see it as masculine. Marina Barcenilla Black Osmanthus and Amouage Myths Man have a close profile.

Kingston Ferry

6.0

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Kingston Ferry is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, aquatic feel against a green, woody and faintly smoky ground. Firewood, driftwood and cedar leaf build the woody, resinous and smoky side. Seagrass carries the aquatic freshness, while heather and rhododendron bring a floral greenness; arbutus, blossoms and wild flowers round out the natural picture. The notes read as one whole. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It reads more masculine than feminine to most voters, though feminine votes are far from rare. Olympic Rainforest and Madrona have a close profile.

Limonada Gelada

7.3

Sol de Janeiro · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Sol de Janeiro Limonada Gelada is a fresh, gourmand women's fragrance that opens on lemonade and bergamot zest, then settles into a creamy, sweet coconut and vanilla base. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a light, close trail. The top notes of lemonade, bergamot zest and pineapple give a bright, fruity start. In the heart, coconut milk, blossoms and musk soften that freshness. The base of vanilla, brown sugar, amber and blond woods sweetens it and dries down creamy and warm.

L'Eau du Navigateur

7.8

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 1982

Gourmand · Spicy · Woody

L'Artisan Parfumeur L'Eau du Navigateur is a woody, smoky masculine built around spices, leather and rum; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings out and leisure time. Most read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Spices and woods set the frame, while leather and tobacco pull it towards a dry, smoky line. Coffee and rum add a gourmand sweetness, and frankincense and resins keep an oriental warmth running through it. Blossoms stay in the background. Alcott Dark and Jovoy Pavillon Rouge have a close profile.

Rinse Cycle (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Noyz · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Noyz Rinse Cycle Eau de Parfum pairs a fresh, fruity opening of guava, lemon and Anjou pear with a soft base of musk, vanilla and sandalwood, and it is a unisex scent. The top is guava, lemon and Anjou pear, so the citrus and fruit give it a bright, slightly sweet start. In the heart, water lily, cherry blossom and musk add a gentle floral softness. Vanilla and sandalwood close it out with a powdery, lightly sweet cleanness. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close without disappearing. Most voters pick it for daily wear, with leisure and business settings following. Chloé SeeByChloé and Lanvin Jeanne Lanvin have a close profile.

Bambi - Let's Dream

6.6

Disney · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Disney Bambi - Let's Dream is a light women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, fruity, gourmand side. Mango, peach blossom and red berries carry the fruit, while blossoms and rosewood set it on a floral base. Crème caramel and vanilla sweeten the scent, and sandalwood softens that sweetness a little. There is also a faintly synthetic edge to the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some voters choosing it for the office. It reads feminine and modern. Escada Cherry in the Air and Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Noir have a close profile.

Vision

7.7

Ajmal · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ajmal Vision is a fresh, watery men's fragrance led by citrus and green notes, suited to everyday wear and the warmer months. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind and winter rarely chosen. It is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and the office, and sport gets votes too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and voters split between masculine, classic and modern. It opens on green notes and citrus fruits for a crisp first impression. The heart brings blossoms and fresh notes, with the aquatic and floral accords coming through. The base of musk, woods and amber softens it and dries down woody with a hint of spice. Hermès Voyage d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Ajmal Neutron (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Radiance

6.8

Britney Spears · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Britney Spears Radiance is a fresh, citrusy floral that reads sweet, fruity and lightly powdery, aimed at women and leaning young and modern; it has been discontinued. It opens with red berries and blossoms. Tuberose, orange blossom, iris and jasmine form the heart, and cashmere wood, amber and musk settle underneath, softening the scent into a powdery warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most common settings. It reads mainly feminine, with a clear modern side. Jennifer Lopez Glow and Lancaster Aquasun have a close profile.

Cobra

6.9

Jeanne Arthes

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jeanne Arthes Cobra is a feminine floral-fruity scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads feminine and classic. Ylang-ylang, orange blossom and blossoms lead the scent, while mandarin orange adds a sweet, fruity lift. Spicy, woody and oriental accords keep it warm, with synthetic and animal touches sitting in the background.

Xi'an

8.2

Guerlain · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Xi'an is a fresh, green unisex scent built on bamboo, blossoms and sandalwood. Its longevity and sillage are rated good: it leaves a comfortable, balanced trail without overpowering the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Votes lean feminine, though a sizeable share call it masculine. Bamboo gives a fresh, green start, the blossoms soften it, and sandalwood settles into a creamy, woody base. A spicy accord adds a little warmth to the cool feel. Rituals The Ritual of Jing - Sleep and Massimo Dutti Chamomile & Sandalwood have a close profile.

Marshmallow Addiction

6.4

Zara

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zara Marshmallow Addiction is a sweet, fresh and fruity women's fragrance built from fruits, blossoms, musk and vanilla. The notes are not split into top, heart and base, so it reads as one whole from start to finish. Fruits and blossoms give it a fresh, lightly juicy face, vanilla brings the sweetness, and musk softens it and keeps it smooth. A synthetic texture also shows among the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither leaves a heavy trail nor disappears quickly. Most voters choose it for leisure and daytime wear, with fewer picking it for work or evenings. It is rated as good value for money. Rothenstein DéjàVu and Michael Kors Exotic Blossom have a close profile.

Sir Agarwood (Extrait de Parfum)

7.2

The Misk Company · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Extrait de Parfum

The Misk Company Sir Agarwood Extrait de Parfum sets Cambodian oud, labdanum and frankincense in a sweet, smoky oriental frame, and suits anyone as a unisex scent. The top shows smoky notes, green apple and caramel, the apple's crispness softened by the caramel's sweetness. In the heart, oriental spices, suede, tobacco and red rose come forward. The base settles into castoreum, exotic woods and oud, giving a resinous, leathery, woody finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings, nights out and leisure time, and rarely for the office. Ard Al Zaafaran Midnight Oud and Amouage Purpose 50 have a close profile.

In the Belly of the Beast (2025)

7.0

Toskovat' · 2025

Aquatic · Synthetic · Spicy

Toskovat' In the Belly of the Beast is an unisex scent that sets an aquatic, synthetic edge against leathery and animal tones; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer not far behind and winter last. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and leaves a noticeable trail. The top opens with mulberry, seawater, saffron and leather, while the heart brings hashish, copal resin and immortelle. The base of driftwood, ambergris, oud and moss settles the aquatic mood onto a woody, animal ground.

Aromatics Black Cherry

6.8

Clinique · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Clinique Aromatics Black Cherry is a feminine fruity floral that leans towards autumn and winter. Most voters pick it for fall and winter, and for evenings, nights out and leisure time. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. More than half of voters read its character as feminine. Black cherry forms a sweet, fruity core, softened by blossoms, while spices and cardamom add a dry, warm edge. Woody and oriental accents stay in the background, and a synthetic sheen runs through the whole.

In the Belly of the Beast

8.2

Toskovat' · 2024

Aquatic · Spicy · Woody

Toskovat' In the Belly of the Beast is a unisex scent in which aquatic and spicy tones sit on a woody, animal and smoky ground; it has been discontinued. It opens with sweetie, seawater, mulberry and saffron, while leather and Mysore sandalwood put a hard edge on that freshness. The heart brings copal resin, hashish, lanolin and immortelle forward, with elemi resin and costus root deepening the animal side. The base of Assam oud, Palo Santo, driftwood and white ambergris leaves an earthy, smoky, salty woodiness. Wearers rate its longevity as very strong and its sillage as strong, so it stays noticeable for a long time after it is applied. It suits men and women alike and has a firm, assertive character. Maison Alhambra The Serpent and Abercrombie & Fitch Ezra Fitch have a close profile.

Moroccan Rose / Rose du Maroc

6.4

The Body Shop · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Body Shop Moroccan Rose / Rose du Maroc is a fresh, green rose scent for women, lightly sweet and powdery, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate: people close by will notice it, but it doesn't fill a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear and leisure, with some choosing it for the office too. Voters mostly read it as feminine. Spices, blossoms and rose open it, and orange, rose and mimosa make up the heart. Rose carries through to the base, where musk, vanilla and cedarwood settle the dry-down into a soft, woody sweetness. The fruity and spicy touches keep the rose light rather than heavy.

Patch Flash

7.6

Tauerville · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tauerville Patch Flash is a unisex scent built on spices, benzoin, leather, blossoms and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, evening and nights out. More of them read it as masculine than feminine, though the feminine share is far from small. The scent pairs a floral, sweet base with spicy, woody and resinous tones. Benzoin brings sweetness and resinous warmth, patchouli adds an earthy depth, and the leather and spices keep the whole thing dry and firm. J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin 20|20 and La Closerie des Parfums Patchouli Sichuan have a close profile.

Jardin Clos

7.2

Diptyque · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Diptyque Jardin Clos is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent with an earthy undertone; it has been discontinued. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily and leisure wear as well as the office. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though it stays unisex. It opens with the coolness of lilac and watermelon, and hyacinth and blossoms build the floral heart. Oakmoss, tolu balm and cedar close it on a woody, earthy base with a touch of spice.

№ 21 - L'Air du Jardin Caché

6.6

Tauer Perfumes · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tauer Perfumes № 21 - L'Air du Jardin Caché is a fresh, green, powdery floral led by violet, rose and hyacinth, and it is described as unisex. It opens with bergamot and aldehydes, then moves into a floral heart of geranium, violet, rose and hyacinth. In the base, benzoin, musk and cedarwood soften the flowers into a sweet, creamy, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Voters tend to read it as somewhat more feminine.

Nitesurf Neroli

7.2

Régime des Fleurs · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Régime des Fleurs Nitesurf Neroli is a fresh, floral unisex scent that puts salty notes and neroli up front. It opens with salty notes and neroli, and the heart brings citrus notes, blossoms, white gingerlily and hedione. Choya Nakh and ambroxan sit underneath. The overall feel is fresh, citrusy and aquatic, with green and sweet sides softened by powdery, creamy touches. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters rate it equally suited to daily wear, leisure and a night out, with business and evening settings close behind. The vote counts are small, so these impressions are tentative. Juliette Has A Gun Anyway and Celine Saint-Germain-des-Prés have a close profile.

Colonia del Forte 1452

7.3

Profumi del Forte · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Profumi del Forte Colonia del Forte 1452 is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent built on tangerine and orange lifted by aldehydes. It opens with tangerine, aldehydes and orange, the aldehydes giving the citrus a bright, slightly synthetic edge. In the heart, petitgrain and blossoms soften it, and green notes in the base leave a clean green finish. The overall impression is fresh, floral and lightly sweet. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, which suits its unisex character. Zara Lisboa and Jacques Fath Curaçao Bay have a close profile.

Coquette

6.9

Wolkenseifen

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Wolkenseifen Coquette Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral unisex scent that suits leisure and daily wear from spring through autumn. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters read it as feminine and some call it modern, though as a unisex it sits comfortably on anyone. Autumn, spring and winter are close in votes, and summer gets its share too. The scent pairs a gourmand, fruity sweetness with a floral base: passion fruit and fig are softened by coconut and caramel. Bourbon vanilla and vanilla add a creamy, powdery touch, while walnut and lavender keep the sweetness in check. The overall feel is warm and soft, with a slightly synthetic edge.

Sea Mint

6.6

Niche 4 All

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Niche 4 All Sea Mint is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent built around spearmint and citrus, with a breezy marine feel. Spearmint, bergamot and lemon open bright and crisp. In the heart, jasmine, lavender and marine notes add a soft floral touch. Woody notes, cardamom and nutmeg dry down into a spicy, woody base. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is a unisex scent. Fragrance Du Bois London Oud and Creed Himalaya have a close profile.

Chantage (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Lancaster · 1978

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette