The Perfume Library

Rave for Men

7.5

Sapil

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Sapil Rave for Men is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance led by Calabrian bergamot and pepper. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the vote count is small, so treat those ratings as a rough guide. Voters rate its value for money highly. It reads masculine. Dior Sauvage (Eau de Toilette) and Emper Legend Elixir have a close profile. It opens with bergamot and pepper. The heart brings Sichuan pepper, pink pepper, geranium, vetiver and patchouli, with elemi resin adding a green, spicy edge. The base of labdanum, cedar and ambroxan sweetens it and settles it into a woody, aquatic finish.

Zafferano Ambrosia

6.5

Acqua di Parma · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Zafferano Ambrosia is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that sets the bright citrus of bergamot and red mandarin against the warmth of saffron and orange blossom. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. With no gender lean, it sits comfortably on men and women alike. It opens with ginger, Calabrian bergamot and Italian red mandarin orange, a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine sambac and saffron bring a floral, spicy warmth. Vanilla, patchouli and amber then settle it onto a sweet, resinous, slightly earthy base.

Elixir Pour Femme / Pour Femme

6.9

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Elixir Pour Femme / Pour Femme is a floral, oriental-leaning women's fragrance, with sweet, spicy and woody tones around its flowers. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so treat this as a rough guide. It reads as a feminine perfume. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, black pepper, jasmine sambac and French neroli. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, Bulgarian rose, mimosa and violet absolute carry the floral line. The base of Indonesian sandalwood, amberwood, vanilla blossom and white musk sweetens and softens it. Kilian Rose Oud and Louis Vuitton Les Sables Roses have a close profile.

Embers Renaissance

8.5

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Embers Renaissance is a unisex scent that sets the sweet, resinous warmth of amber and vanilla against the powdery floral softness of Damask rose and iris. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, though the number of ratings is small, so those scores are best read with caution. It is unisex and sits comfortably on either a man or a woman. The scent as a whole is warm and creamy. Amber, vanilla and Indian sandalwood build a sweet, woody base, while Damask rose and iris add a powdery floral texture. Calabrian bergamot lightens the weight slightly, and the spicy, oriental tones stay in the background.

Doux Saphir (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Aimée de Mars · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Étoile de Rem

6.4

Réminiscence · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Réminiscence Étoile de Rem is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around Calabrian bergamot, ylang-ylang, orange blossom and coconut; it has been discontinued. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, a bright citrus start. At the heart, Comorian ylang-ylang and orange blossom set the floral side, while seawater adds an aquatic coolness and coconut a soft, fruity note. The base of white musk, Bourbon vanilla absolute and coumarin sweetens the scent and settles it on a woody, faintly animal footing. The overall impression sits between fresh and sweet, with a synthetic edge among its accords. Its profile is close to Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman and Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Forever.

Acqua di Neroli

6.8

Ermenegildo Zegna · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ermenegildo Zegna Acqua di Neroli opens with Italian petitgrain, lemon and bergamot, then moves into a floral heart of neroli and lavender; it is marketed as a men's fragrance and has been discontinued. The opening is led by petitgrain, lemon and bergamot, with freesia and leaves adding a green freshness. The heart holds neroli, lavender, violet leaf and rosemary, while watermelon brings a light fruity touch. In the base, sandalwood and musk settle the scent onto a powdery, creamy footing. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, though the small number of votes makes these figures tentative. Its fresh, citrusy build suits easygoing everyday wear. Yves Saint Laurent Libre and Mizensir Very Musc have a close profile.

Sfumature di Dalia

6.3

L'Erbolario · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

L'Erbolario Sfumature di Dalia is a fresh, floral and sweet women's fragrance built around dahlia, Bulgarian rose and jasmine. Longevity is moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so this is only a rough guide. It is classed as a women's fragrance, and its fresh floral character suits easy everyday wear. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, mandarin, orange and lemon, softened by white grape, pear and peach. The heart is led by dahlia, rose, jasmine and tuberose, with violet and magnolia adding a powdery note. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and musk settles into a creamy, sweet and woody finish. Essential Garden Amazing Dahlia and Parfums de Marly Palatine have a close profile.

Neroli di Sicilia

7.5

I Am Sicily

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

I Am Sicily Neroli di Sicilia is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot and neroli. The top is mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot, orange, neroli and myrtle, bright and fruity with a touch of sweetness. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine and pittosporum add a soft floral layer. The base of angelica root, ambrette seed and amber closes it on a powdery, slightly spicy warmth, while the chypre accord gives the citrus and flowers a dry backdrop. Rochas Eau Sensuelle and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Nerolia have a close profile.

Uomo Absolute

7.0

Ermenegildo Zegna · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ermenegildo Zegna Uomo Absolute is a men's fragrance that sets the freshness of lemon, bergamot and mint on a sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued. The top is lemon, cardamom, Calabrian bergamot and mint, so the opening is fresh, citrusy and lightly spiced. In the heart, cedar, sage and vetiver pull the scent in a woody, aquatic direction. The base of amberwood, musk and vanilla softens that freshness into a sweet, resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the vote count is small, so the ratings are only a rough guide. With its fresh, woody build it sits close to everyday wear. Acqua di Parma Bergamotto di Calabria and Chanel Bleu de Chanel (Eau de Parfum) have a similar profile.

Lei Noire / Lady Noire

5.5

Bottega Verde

Floral · Sweet · Woody

Bottega Verde Lei Noire / Lady Noire is a floral-sweet women's perfume that sets a bright opening of bergamot and mandarin against the warmth of rose, jasmine and vanilla. The top holds Calabrian bergamot, mandarin orange and white pepper, while the heart brings together Turkish rose, lily of the valley, apricot and wild jasmine. In the base, Comorian vanilla, white musk and sandalwood sweeten the scent, and patchouli adds an earthy depth. Powdery, woody and oriental tones also run through the accords. Its longevity is rated moderate, though that view rests on only a few votes. The character is feminine, and it suits anyone who likes warm, sweet, powdery fragrances.

Alma de Rosario

6.2

Mizensir · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mizensir Alma de Rosario is a fresh, floral perfume with an aquatic and green streak, made for women. It lasts well and projects moderately. Voters place it mostly in leisure wear, followed by work and evenings, so it reads as a light, easy feminine scent for daily use. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, violet leaf and calone, a citrusy, water-washed start. In the heart, jasmine, orange blossom absolute and lily of the valley add a soft floral body. The base of white musk, muscone, Exaltolide® and ambrette seed absolute leaves a creamy, lightly woody trail. Molinard Méditerranée and Acqua di Parma Yuzu have a close profile.

Bianco

6.7

Venti4 · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Venti4 Bianco is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of Calabrian bergamot and Amalfi lemon against the floral softness of jasmine, magnolia and gardenia. The citrus keeps it fresh and airy, while the white flowers add a soft, full layer on top. Patchouli and labdanum bring a slightly earthy, resinous depth, and hazelnut and musk round it off, keeping the animal accord warm and close to the skin. The overall impression is citrus-led, floral and clean. Alexandria Fragrances Across the Universe and L'Erbolario Magnolia have a close profile.

Today Tomorrow Always Absolute

6.9

Avon · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Avon Today Tomorrow Always Absolute is a women's fragrance built on citrus and flowers, leaning towards sweet and powdery. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, so it stays noticeable on skin. The number of votes is small, so these ratings give only a rough idea. With no season or occasion votes, its best moment is hard to pin down, but the floral-fruity profile reads feminine. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, Italian lemon and lily of the valley in a bright citrus-floral start. Into the heart, hibiscus, iris and orange blossom absolute bring the floral side forward. In the dry-down, Ceylonese sandalwood and patchouli form a woody base, and Provençal honey sweetens the finish.

Veteran

7.8

Mirum · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Mirum Veteran is a unisex fresh fougère where citrus and green notes sit over a woody, earthy base; it has been discontinued. Cypress, Mediterranean lemon, bitter orange and Calabrian bergamot give a sharp, bright start. Toward the heart, lavender, geranium and galbanum add a green edge, while pepper and carnation bring a touch of spice. The base of vetiver, cedar, patchouli and sandalwood is dry and woody, softened a little by Bourbon vanilla and amber. Longevity is rated strong, while sillage stays moderate. Votes spread evenly across all four seasons, with spring just ahead. Daily wear, leisure and business settings are favoured equally. Knize Forest and Chanel Platinum Égoïste have a close profile.

Velvet Pomegranate

7.4

Banana Republic · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Banana Republic Velvet Pomegranate is a sweet, powdery floral unisex scent that pairs pomegranate, pear and Calabrian bergamot with tuberose and orange blossom. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so those ratings are tentative. It suits both men and women and reads as gender-neutral. The top notes of Calabrian bergamot, pear, pomegranate and rhubarb give it a fruity start. Tuberose, orange blossom and Egyptian jasmine build a floral heart. In the base, Indonesian patchouli, musk and Bourbon vanilla leave a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Michalsky Michalsky Berlin II for Women and Kayali Utopia Vanilla Coco | 21 have a close profile.

Chrome Under the Pole

6.7

Azzaro · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Azzaro Chrome Under the Pole is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance, with green and woody touches that keep it cool and clean. Calabrian bergamot gives it a bright citrus lift, Brazilian maté adds a green, slightly herbal edge, and musk settles it onto a soft, creamy base. The aquatic and synthetic accords lend it a crisp, tidy feel. Voters rate both its longevity and sillage as weak, so it suits those who want something light that stays close to the skin. It is positioned as a men's scent. Angel Schlesser Tempting Bergamot and Zara Fresh Sandalwood have a close profile.

Patchouli de Sumatra

8.5

Chopard · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chopard Patchouli de Sumatra is a fresh, earthy unisex fragrance that opens Indonesian patchouli with Calabrian bergamot and kaffir lime. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate to good; with few votes, these ratings are only a tendency. It is unisex, reading neither strictly masculine nor feminine. Fresh, citrusy accords lead, with bergamot and kaffir lime softening the earthy side of the patchouli. In the heart, cardamom, juniper, clary sage and orange add a spicy, green touch. The base settles on geranium and Sumatran patchouli, woody and earthy. Cacharel pour L'Homme and Mon Vetiver have a close profile.

Aruba Gold

7.1

Emper

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Emper Aruba Gold is a fresh citrus scent with a sweet, spicy and powdery gourmand side, made for women. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong; the number of voters is small, but the scores are high on both counts. It is classed as a feminine perfume. The top opens fresh and spicy with Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and ginger. Towards the heart, amber, cinnamon, pear and green apple bring a fruity sweetness. The base settles on a creamy, woody ground of Bourbon vanilla, white musk and vetiver. It shares a close profile with Emper Zephyr Gold and Xerjoff Erba Gold.

HoS N.004

6.3

House of Sillage · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

House of Sillage HoS N.004 is a fresh, green fougère for men that sets Calabrian bergamot and French lavender against the floral sweetness of jasmine and orange blossom. It opens on citrus and lavender, while jasmine and orange blossom give the heart a soft, slightly sweet floral side. Oakmoss and patchouli lay a green, earthy base underneath. Beneath the fresh, fruity tones there is a faint spicy, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a masculine fragrance. Frapin The Orchid Man and Maison Alhambra Mindset have a close profile.

Kewpie Doll

6.9

Pearfat Parfum · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pearfat Parfum Kewpie Doll is a fresh, green unisex scent built around vinyl, basil and tomato leaf. The notes read as one whole: Calabrian bergamot brings a bright citrus lift, while basil and tomato leaf add a green, slightly earthy side. Summer flowers soften this in a floral, sweet direction, and vinyl gives the scent a synthetic, aquatic edge. Powdery, chypre and fougère touches round out the accords. Dior Miss Dior Eau Fraîche and Lalique Fleur de Cristal (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Masculine Re-Edition 1999

8.4

Dolce & Gabbana · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dolce & Gabbana Masculine Re-Edition 1999 is a fresh, citrusy and green fragrance made for men. The top is Calabrian bergamot and Primofiore lemon, so it opens bright and crisp with citrus. Lavender and orange blossom in the heart soften that freshness. The base of patchouli and vetiver settles into a woody, green footing, while the spicy and fruity touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage good. With few votes so far, these ratings are only a rough guide. Arte Profumi Giallo Riviera and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Bold Citrus have a close profile.

Mindset

7.3

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Alhambra Mindset is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men led by bergamot, with orange blossom, patchouli and Ambrofix setting a sweet, woody base beneath that brightness. Calabrian bergamot and bergamot lead the opening, and the citrus and green accords keep it crisp. In the heart, orange blossom adds a soft floral touch, while patchouli and Ambrofix leave a sweet, woody, lightly spicy dry-down. Aquatic and fruity tones round out the fresh air of the whole. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are tentative. Its fresh build suits everyday wear, and it reads masculine. Voters rate it well for the price. Zimaya Itqan Noir and Zara Tonic Impact have a close profile.

Magnifying Bergamot

9.1

Bvlgari · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green