The Perfume Library

Riflesso Blue Vibe Limited Edition

8.4

Trussardi · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Trussardi Riflesso Blue Vibe Limited Edition is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance that opens with lime, mandarin orange and pink pepper. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though only a small number of voters have rated them. Voters pick it most for leisure, daily wear and the office, with sport also a common choice. Fewer choose it for evenings or nights out. Citrus and pink pepper lead, with a sweet, fruity softness alongside. In the heart, Bourbon geranium, cistus and Bigarane™ add a floral, lightly spicy backdrop. The base of Ambramone™, Orcanox and driftwood keeps it woody and fresh. Chanel Bleu de Chanel (Eau de Parfum) and Mancera Midnight Gold have a close profile.

20

7.9

Bogue · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Green

Bogue 20 is a chypre-leaning unisex fragrance that sets jasmine sambac, damask rose and ylang-ylang against civet, patchouli and oud. Citrus, green and floral tones sit side by side: bergamot zest and mandarin petitgrain add freshness, while fig leaf and lavender draw a green edge. Underneath, black pepper brings spice, benzoin and vanilla add sweetness, and sandalwood and patchouli lay a woody base; civet gives the whole an animal depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, with most voters scoring longevity high, though the number of votes is small. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine, staying firmly unisex. Bogue 10 and Rogue Chypre-Siam have a close profile.

Zagara

7.2

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Santa Maria Novella Zagara is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green with lavender, mint and bergamot, then moves into a floral heart of carnation and Bourbon geranium. The top is led by lavender, mint, galbanum and bergamot, with rosemary and Paraguayan petigrain adding to the cool greenness. In the heart, carnation and Bourbon geranium bring a soft, lightly spicy floral note, while oakmoss grounds the base in a woody, powdery finish. The overall impression is fresh and citrusy, with a faint sweetness underneath. Most voters pick summer and spring, and business, leisure and daily wear are the leading occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays present through the day without filling a room. Walden Perfumes Castles in the Air and La Perla Grigioperla have a close profile.

Romeo Gigli

6.7

Romeo Gigli · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Romeo Gigli Romeo Gigli is a fresh, citrus-led women's fragrance built around neroli, bergamot and orange blossom, suited to daily wear and warmer seasons. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. The vote counts are small, so these impressions are tentative. It opens with tarragon, petitgrain, neroli and bergamot for a fresh, green, citrusy start. At the heart, orange blossom, jasmine and rose bring a floral note, with clove adding a touch of spice. The base of sandalwood, patchouli, tonka bean and amber settles into a woody, lightly sweet finish. Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza and Luciano Soprani 2 have a close profile.

Kraken

6.5

iPiccirilli · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

iPiccirilli Kraken is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, aquatic character against a green, citrusy and faintly smoky backdrop; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though few votes back these ratings, so they are only a rough guide. Being unisex, it suits both men and women. The top opens with Paraguayan petigrain, cade juniper, bitter orange and guava, with aquatic notes adding coolness. The heart holds Bourbon geranium, basil and marine notes. In the base, vetiver, leather, patchouli and salt give it an earthy, leathery and slightly animalic depth. Detaille Osmose and V/siteur Thousand Lakes have a close profile.

Les Compositions Parfumées - Floral Bronze

7.5

Lalique · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lalique Les Compositions Parfumées - Floral Bronze is a unisex scent that moves from bergamot and rhubarb through a floral heart of Bourbon geranium and jasmine sambac into a warm base of oud, amber and patchouli. It opens with bergamot and rhubarb, and the heart builds a floral frame around Bourbon geranium and jasmine sambac. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, oud and amber add a woody, spicy warmth. Floral, fruity and sweet accords lead, with a creamy softness alongside. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, then winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. It reads equally well on men and women. Xerjoff 400 and Widian Baniyas have a close profile.

Original Oud

8.0

Mizensir · 2016

Floral · Green · Spicy

Mizensir Original Oud is a woody, smoky unisex fragrance that leans towards leisure time and evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick leisure and evening wear, with business and night-out use following behind. It reads equally at home on men and women. It opens with green cardamom and Bourbon geranium, then moves into orris absolute, gurjum balsam, woody and leathery notes. Ceylonese sandalwood and Laotian oud weigh heaviest in the base. The overall impression runs from a floral, green start to a spicy, resinous, earthy and leathery woodiness. Tiziana Terenzi Nero Oudh and Ensar Oud EO 1: Sultani have a close profile.

Polo 67 (Eau de Parfum Extreme)

7.4

Ralph Lauren · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ralph Lauren Polo 67 (Eau de Parfum Extreme) is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of cardamom, bergamot and lemon over a woody base of vetiver, leather and cedarwood. Voters rate both its longevity and sillage as good, though the sample is small, so this is a tentative picture. It is positioned as a masculine scent. Citrus and spice come first; in the heart, Bourbon geranium, pineapple and clary sage turn it fruity and lightly sweet. The base leaves a woody trail of vetiver, leather, cedarwood and sandalwood. The overall feel is fresh and aquatic, with a faintly synthetic sheen in the background.

Brass & Soul

8.7

Zaharoff · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zaharoff Brass & Soul is a fresh, woody unisex fragrance that opens on mandarin orange and juniper and moves through lavender and jasmine to cedarwood. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though only a small number of voters have rated them. The fragrance has been discontinued. It is unisex and sits equally well on a man or a woman. The top is bright, with mandarin orange, citrus and aquatic notes, while juniper adds a dry coolness. In the heart, Bourbon geranium, jasmine, Provençal lavender and lily of the valley take the lead. The base of cedarwood, amber and vanilla, with smoky notes, softens it and settles it onto a woody footing.

Tabac Man Silver (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

Mäurer & Wirtz · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Man Silver Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrus-led fougère for men that sets spice against wood; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, grapefruit and mandarin orange give it a bright, fruity start. Cardamom, ginger and nutmeg add spice, while lavender and galbanum bring a green edge. Sandalwood, cedar, vetiver and patchouli form a woody base, softened by musk and elemi resin. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure, with daily wear, business and evening close behind. It reads clearly masculine. Armaf Bois Nuit and Jacques Bogart Story Green have a close profile.

Noble Man

8.0

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Noble Man is a men's fragrance that moves from a fresh opening of ginger, neroli and bergamot into a sweet, resinous base of tobacco, benzoin and vanilla. Noble Man is rated as strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick it for fall and winter, then spring, and it suits leisure time, evenings and nights out. Summer is the least favoured season. It opens with citrus and spice: bergamot, neroli, cardamom and ginger give it a fresh start. In the heart, May rose and jasmine add a soft floral, slightly green touch. It dries down to a sweet, woody base built on tobacco absolute, benzoin, vanilla, amber and sandalwood. Xerjoff Kobe and Thameen Patiala have a close profile.

Turath

8.3

Sultan Pasha Attars

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sultan Pasha Attars Turath is a dense floral-oriental unisex perfume with a sweet, resinous, woody and slightly animalic character. Its longevity is rated strong, and most voters say it lasts a long time. Sillage is rated good, though the vote count is small, so these figures are not definitive. It reads unisex, and its richness suits cooler weather. Taif rose, damask rose, jasmine and tuberose build the floral core. Indian and Indonesian oud, benzoin, labdanum and ambergris add a resinous, leathery, woody weight, while peach pushes the sweetness in a fruity direction. Roja Parfums Candy Aoud and Ensar Oud Oud Ahmad Phase VII have a close profile.

No 31: Clovewood Lounge

7.9

Meleg Perfumes · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Meleg Perfumes No 31: Clovewood Lounge is a spicy, woody fougère for men that sets clove, cinnamon and vanilla absolute against a citrus opening. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. It leans towards evening, leisure and night out, though office and daily wear are not far off. It reads masculine and classic to most, with a fair number calling it modern. It has been discontinued. It opens fresh with lemon, bergamot and pink pepper. In the heart, cinnamon and clove add spicy warmth while rose otto and ylang-ylang soften the floral side. The base of Indian sandalwood, vanilla absolute and tonka bean absolute settles into a sweet, resinous, woody foundation, with tobacco absolute alongside.

Lui di Lancetti (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Lancetti · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Lancetti Lui di Lancetti Eau de Toilette is a men's scent that moves from a fresh grapefruit, tangerine and basil opening through cinnamon and nutmeg spice into a sweet, woody base of vanilla and cedar. Artemisia, tangerine, basil and grapefruit give it a citrusy, green, fresh start. Pink pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg and geranium add spicy warmth in the heart. Virginia cedar, vanilla, vetiver, tolu balm and patchouli settle into a resinous, woody, sweet base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. The fresh citrus and warm spice balance suits everyday wear for men. Tuttotondo Mirto and Tom Ford Lys Fume have a close profile.

Shirley

7.4

TSVGA · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

TSVGA Shirley is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, green and earthy character, backed by woody and spicy touches; it has been discontinued. Voters rate Shirley's longevity and sillage as good, though with few votes this reading is tentative. It does not lean toward either gender and reads comfortably on anyone. As a whole the scent is green and earthy: oakmoss, vetiver and patchouli give it depth, while basil and tomato leaf absolute bring freshness and a leafy bite. Sandalwood and orris root lay a woody, slightly powdery base, and cannabis and palo santo fruit add an unusual tint to the green. Milano Fragranze Derby and Privata Vetiver & Pachulí have a close profile.

Spezieria Officinale - La Fontana di Titti

7.5

DFG 1924 · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

DFG 1924 Spezieria Officinale - La Fontana di Titti is a unisex scent that carries the brightness of lime into a floral heart of rose, jasmine and Bourbon geranium, then settles into a musky vanilla sweetness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, though summer and winter are not far behind. It leans towards leisure and work, with evening wear also getting votes. Most voters read it as feminine or classic. It opens with lime, fresh and citrusy. In the heart, rose, jasmine and Bourbon geranium give a floral, lightly spicy face. In the base, vanilla and musk pull the scent towards a creamy, powdery sweetness, with cedarwood adding a woody floor. Fruity and gourmand touches soften that sweetness.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau d'Été Summer Edition 2009

7.8

Issey Miyake · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau d'Été Summer Edition 2009 is a masculine summer scent that pairs yuzu and mandarin orange with the floral coolness of vervain and blue lotus. It has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated moderate, though that rests on only a handful of votes. The fresh, aquatic tone suits warm days, and it reads clearly masculine. Citrus freshness leads, softened by a floral and green character. Thyme, coriander and cypress deepen the green side, while cinnamon, nutmeg and saffron add a spicy warmth. Sandalwood, vetiver and musk form a woody base. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau d'Été Summer Edition 2005 and Edition Bois have a close profile.

Geranium Absolue

7.8

Tauer Perfumes · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tauer Perfumes Geranium Absolue is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, green opening to a resinous, powdery sweetness. Aromatic herbs, lemon and bergamot open it with a bright citrus lift. Bourbon geranium takes the heart. In the base, vanilla, labdanum, tonka bean, woods and oakmoss soften the floral greenness and dry it down sweet, woody and a little spicy. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though with few votes that is a tentative picture. Voters place it across leisure, evening, night out and business rather than tying it to one setting. Bottega Veneta Essence Aromatique and Hors Là Monde Shiloh have a close profile.

Ghazali Kashmiri

7.8

elkhaldi · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

elkhaldi Ghazali Kashmiri is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent built around rose and oud, for those who want something dense and oriental. It reads as a single piece: Taif rose, Bulgarian rose and the other roses draw a floral frame, while Assam, Thai and Cambodian oud and red sandalwood add woody weight. Kashmiri and Himalayan musk bring a powdery, creamy softness, black truffle and hay give earthy tones, and ambergris and propolis add a sweet, resinous warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the vote count is small, so treat those ratings with caution. It has been discontinued. The character is unisex, leaning neither masculine nor feminine. Ghazali Hindi and Ghazali Kinami have a close profile.

All of Me Essentiel

6.8

Narciso Rodriguez · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Narciso Rodriguez All of Me Essentiel opens with frankincense, Bourbon geranium and black pepper before settling on white peony and musk, a fresh, floral scent made for women. The opening is led by frankincense, Bourbon geranium and black pepper. The heart brings white peony, musk, geranium leaf and benzoin, turning the scent powdery and creamy. Indonesian patchouli, sandalwood and amber sweeten the base. The accords read as fresh, floral, fruity and sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the vote count is small, so treat these ratings cautiously. It is positioned as a feminine scent. Narciso Rodriguez All of Me and Dior Miss Dior (2021) have a close profile.

Soul Elixir

9.4

Zaharoff · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Zaharoff Soul Elixir is a unisex fragrance that joins a fresh, spicy opening of gin, bergamot and cardamom to a woody, resinous base of vetiver, myrrh and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. There is not enough voting to tie it to a particular season or occasion. The opening is citrusy and bright, with gin, bergamot, cardamom and mandarin orange, while juniper berry and rum add a slight edge. In the heart, jasmine, tobacco and cypress bring a powdery feel. The base settles into woody, creamy and smoky territory built on vetiver, myrrh, vanilla and cedarwood.

Paradise

8.7

Sherwood · 2022

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Sherwood Paradise is a unisex fragrance where rose, oud and tobacco take the lead, in a floral, spicy and woody frame. The top holds cardamom, lemon, bergamot and coffee; in the heart Bulgarian rose, Philippine oud, jasmine sambac and violet dominate. The base brings tobacco absolute, benzoin, patchouli and vetiver, settling into a resinous, earthy, smoky and slightly leathery finish. Voters find its longevity very strong and its sillage strong; the vote count is small, but it clearly wears dense and leaves a trail. It suits men and women alike. It has been discontinued. Lorenzo Villoresi Atman Xaman and Floris Leather Oud have a close profile.

The Holy Prophet Elijah

8.6

Phronema Perfumes · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Phronema Perfumes The Holy Prophet Elijah is a unisex fragrance that sets floral and spicy character over a resinous, earthy base, with green and lightly sweet touches. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the small number of votes means this view is not yet settled. Being unisex, it does not lean toward a masculine or feminine reading. Cardamom, black caraway, black pepper and pimento build a spicy backbone, while neroli and ylang-ylang bring the floral side, myrrh and labdanum the resinous depth, and oud and vetiver the earthy foundation. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent holds one dense character from start to finish.

Loewe para Hombre

8.6

Loewe · 1974

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Loewe para Hombre is a classic fougère for men, where fresh, green citrus and lavender are balanced by spice and earth. The perfume has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, though the small number of votes means these figures are tentative. It reads as a men's fragrance. The top is bright with Calabrian bergamot, French lavender, Sicilian mandarin orange and Sicilian lemon. The heart turns spicy and green with Bourbon geranium, cardamom and Comorian basil. The base settles into a woody, earthy footing of moss, Indian sandalwood, amber and Haitian vetiver. Ermenegildo Zegna Essenza di Zegna and Azzaro Azzaro pour Homme have a close profile.