The Perfume Library

El Born

7.5

Carner · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Carner El Born is a warm, sweet, gourmand unisex scent that wraps the creamy softness of honey, vanilla and balsam in a floral veil. It opens with Sicilian lemon and Calabrian bergamot folded into honey, with angelica staying at the edges. The heart brings heliotrope, Egyptian jasmine and fig, while Siam benzoin deepens the sweetness with a resinous touch. The base of Bourbon vanilla absolute, Peru balsam, musk and Australian sandalwood dries down powdery, woody and faintly smoky. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure time, sitting more quietly in an office. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it reads as genuinely in between. Carner Rima XI and Caron Tabac Exquis have a close profile.

Libre L'Absolu Platine

7.3

Yves Saint Laurent · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent Libre L'Absolu Platine is a fresh, floral women's fragrance set on a sweet, powdery and creamy base. It opens with Calabrian mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot and white lavender. The heart brings Provençal lavender, French lavender and Morrocan orange blossom. Bourbon vanilla, heliotrope and ambergris close it with a powdery, creamy sweetness, while the spicy touch stays behind the freshness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter and summer still draw a fair share. It is worn from daily use and the office to evenings out. Voters mostly find it feminine, and some call it modern. Yves Saint Laurent Libre (Eau de Parfum) and Diesel D have a close profile.

Magnolia Nobile (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Acqua di Parma · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that sets bright citrus against white flowers. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, while winter comes well behind. It is picked mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters read it as feminine. Bergamot, citron and lemon open it with a bright citrus lift. Jasmine, magnolia, rose and tuberose form a green-tinged floral heart. In the base, vanilla adds sweetness while vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli give it a woody footing.

Aqua Allegoria Flora Salvaggia

7.3

Guerlain · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Salvaggia is a fresh, floral and aquatic scent with green and fruity touches, suited to spring and summer days and to women. Jasmine sambac, iris, violet and white blossoms form the floral core, while Calabrian bergamot and watermelon brighten it and add a light sweetness. Wild flowers bring a green note, and white musk leaves a soft, powdery base. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and the office leading the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close and calm. Most see a feminine character. Lolita Lempicka Lolita Lempicka Édition d'Été and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Cherrysia have a close profile.

Oolang Infini

7.1

Atelier Cologne · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Oolang Infini is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, and most voters pick it for daily and office wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with few choosing winter. It leans towards daytime, leisure and business settings, and votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. The top opens fresh and floral with Calabrian bergamot, Tunisian neroli and freesia. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, oolong tea and blond leather add a green, lightly leathery touch. The base of Balkans tobacco flower, Indian gaiac wood and musk dries down woody and a little spicy. Atelier Cologne Bois Blonds and Perfumer H Grey have a close profile.

Burdèl

8.4

Tiziana Terenzi · 2020

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Tiziana Terenzi Burdèl is a unisex scent that opens with citrus and settles into a sweet, spicy, resinous oriental base, woody and creamy in texture. It opens with cardamom, bergamot, cistus and cumin, where citrus freshness meets spice. The heart brings lily of the valley together with gaiac wood, cypriol and gurjum balsam. The base of Bourbon vanilla, musk, sandalwood, ambergris and oud turns sweeter and gains a creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is worn most for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it wears as unisex. Giardino Benessere Giapeto and Spiritum 4 - Builder of Future have a close profile.

Cédrat Enivrant

7.6

Atelier Cologne · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Atelier Cologne Cédrat Enivrant is a fresh, citrusy and lightly green unisex scent that suits easy days in warm weather. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays pleasant at close range without filling a room. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. The top is built on Moroccan citron, Calabrian bergamot and key lime. Japanese mint, Egyptian basil and juniper berry in the heart add a green, slightly spicy turn. In the base, vetiver, tonka bean and elemi dry down woody and a little sweet.

Wood for Him

7.2

Dsquared² · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dsquared² Wood for Him is a modern men's fragrance that sets bright citrus on a woody base, with green and spicy touches in between. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters read its character as masculine and modern. It opens with Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and mandarin orange for a bright citrus start. Cardamom, ginger and violet leaf then add a spicy, slightly green heart. Vetiver, blond woods and ambrox settle into a woody, lightly sweet, clean dry-down. Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Green Stravaganza and Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

Elle

8.0

Xerjoff · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Elle opens with galbanum, bergamot and neroli, settles into a floral heart of jasmine, iris and rose, and reads as a powdery, sweet feminine scent. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter getting fewer votes. Occasion votes spread from daily wear to evenings out. In the character votes, feminine clearly leads. The top has Persian galbanum, lily of the valley, Calabrian bergamot and Mediterranean neroli. The heart carries Indian jasmine sambac, Florentine iris, patchouli and Bulgarian rose. The base of musk, coumarin and amber softens it into a creamy, sweet woodiness.

Eau de Magnolia

7.5

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Eau de Magnolia is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets magnolia against lemon, grapefruit and Calabrian bergamot. The citrus notes come first, with the soft floral side of magnolia sitting behind them. Oakmoss, vetiver and cedarwood give it a green, woody base, while patchouli and amber warm that base slightly. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters read it as feminine, though the unisex build suits men as well. Birkholz Pacific Drive and Le Labo Bergamote 22 have a close profile.

Colonia Futura

7.4

Acqua di Parma · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Colonia Futura is a unisex fougère cologne that pairs bright citrus with a green, woody backbone. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and summer, with fall in second place and winter rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most voted occasions, and most voters read it as masculine or classic. It opens with grapefruit, Calabrian bergamot, lemon and pink pepper, so citrus leads while the pepper adds a spicy edge. Clary sage and lavender move in at the heart, giving it its fougère shape. Vetiver at the base keeps the freshness on a woody, green line. Castle Forbes 1445 and Azzaro Azzaro pour Homme L'Eau have a close profile.

Telea

7.8

Tiziana Terenzi · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Tiziana Terenzi Telea is a fresh, floral and fruity unisex scent, softened by a sweet side, that leans towards spring and summer days. Telea opens with Italian pear, Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian orange, joined by Bulgarian rose and hawthorn for a bright, fruity start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, Italian jasmine and Peruvian heliotrope bring a floral softness, with patchouli and ambergris adding depth behind them. The base of musk, Cambodian oud, Tuscan oak and Tahitian vetiver settles into a woody, creamy foundation. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it suits leisure time and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Voters read it as feminine more often than not, though it is worn as a unisex scent too. Otto Kern Never Hide for Her and Rasasi Sotoor - Seen have a close profile.

Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte

7.6

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a floral heart and green, aquatic shading. Calabrian bergamot and fruity notes give it a bright start, while blackcurrant bud adds a green edge to that freshness. French mimosa absolute and Egyptian jasmine absolute carry the floral side, and musk keeps it soft and clean underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions chosen most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it sits comfortably on either side. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte and Yves Rocher Naturelle have a close profile.

Grand Néroli

7.4

Atelier Cologne · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Grand Néroli is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with Moroccan neroli, Calabrian bergamot and Paraguayan petigrain bringing the citrus forward. In the heart, Persian galbanum and Scandinavian birch leaf add a green edge, while Slovene oakmoss deepens it with an earthy touch. Virginia cedar, musk and Bourbon vanilla soften the finish into a woody, lightly sweet base. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even, so it sits comfortably on anyone. Atelier Cologne Bergamote Soleil and Hermès Un Jardin en Méditerranée have a close profile.

Rosa Nobile (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Acqua di Parma · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Parma Rosa Nobile Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent that pairs bright citrus with a powdery flower heart and a clearly feminine character. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close and easy to wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Over half of those voting call it feminine. Sicilian mandarin orange, pepper and Calabrian bergamot open it bright and lightly spicy. In the heart, peony, lily of the valley, violet and Rosa centifolia absolute bring a green, powdery floral note. Ambergris, musk and Virginia cedar soften it into a woody base.

Bergamote Soleil

7.5

Atelier Cologne · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Bergamote Soleil is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent led by Calabrian bergamot, bitter orange and cardamom, and it suits warm days. It opens with bright, slightly bitter citrus from bergamot and bitter orange, softened by ambrette seed. In the heart, cardamom adds spice alongside lavender and jasmine. White amber, vetiver and oakmoss form a woody, green base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Votes for masculine and feminine are level, so it reads as truly in between. It has been discontinued. Atelier Cologne Mandarine Glaciale and Atelier Cologne Grand Néroli have a close profile.

Bvlgari Man Extreme

7.2

Bvlgari · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bvlgari Man Extreme is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with cactus peel, Calabrian bergamot and pink grapefruit for a bright citrus feel. In the heart, amber, freesia and Guatemala cardamom add a soft floral and spicy touch, while aquatic and green accords keep it fresh. The base settles on Siam benzoin, Haitian vetiver and balsa wood, giving it a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a gentle trail through the day. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, the office and leisure time. It reads masculine and modern. Bvlgari Man Extrême All Blacks Limited Edition and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Vaniglia (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Acqua di Parma · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Parma Vaniglia Eau de Parfum pairs neroli and mandarin orange with vanilla and jasmine sambac, giving a floral, gourmand unisex scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure, evening and daytime wear, and while it reads slightly more feminine, it sits comfortably on anyone. It opens bright and lightly fruity with neroli, mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot and heliotrope. In the heart, vanilla and jasmine sambac bring a creamy, powdery sweetness. In the dry-down, cedarwood and musk settle that sweetness onto a woody base.

Escale à Portofino

7.3

Dior · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Escale à Portofino is a fresh, green citrus scent for women, built around Italian citron, Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian petitgrain. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, neither heavy nor faint. Most voters pick summer, then spring. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and rarely towards the night. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. It opens with bright citrus. The heart adds juniper berry, bitter almond and orange blossom, bringing a floral, slightly spicy softness. The base of cypress, cedar, galbanum, white musk and caraway sets a woody, green ground. Dior Terra Bella and Hermès Un Jardin en Méditerranée have a close profile.

Aperitivo Milanese Porta Nuova

7.9

Trussardi · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Trussardi Aperitivo Milanese Porta Nuova is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of Calabrian bergamot and Italian neroli against the sweetness of amaretto and vanilla. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, Italian neroli and mandarin orange leaf, giving a citrus lift. In the heart, heliotrope, iris and amaretto turn it powdery and gourmand, and the base of vanilla, benzoin and amber settles into a creamy, sweet warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for office and evening. In the character votes, the feminine side comes out ahead.

For Her Pure Musc Blanc

7.4

Narciso Rodriguez · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc Blanc is a fresh, powdery and creamy floral with a clearly feminine character, closer to everyday wear than to evenings out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and daily, leisure and office wear lead, while night and evening trail behind. Most see it as feminine and modern. The top opens clean with aldehydes, ginger, Calabrian bergamot and pink pepper. The heart turns soft and powdery with musk, cedar, night-blooming jasmine and white blossoms, and the base of vanilla, oakmoss and amber sweetens it into a creamy warmth. Jil Sander Softly and Kenzo Flower by Kenzo (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Rose Anonyme (Cologne Absolue)

7.2

Atelier Cologne · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Atelier Cologne Rose Anonyme is a floral-oriental scent that sets rose on a sweet, spicy and smoky base; it is classed as a women's perfume and seems most at home in the cooler seasons. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It is chosen most for evenings and leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. It opens with Turkish rose, Calabrian bergamot and Chinese ginger, the ginger adding a light spice over the rose. At the heart, Turkish rose absolute, Malayan oud and Somalian frankincense bring a woody, resinous depth. Indonesian patchouli, Siam benzoin and Indian papyrus leave an earthy, sweet finish.

Cèdre Atlas

7.3

Atelier Cologne · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Atelier Cologne Cèdre Atlas is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against a green, woody base, and it suits daytime and relaxed occasions best. It opens with Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and French blackcurrant bud, a sharp and fresh start. In the heart, apricot adds a soft fruity touch while Atlas cedar and Egyptian jasmine bring woody and floral depth. The base of Haitian vetiver, Indian papyrus and white amber settles into a dry, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Votes lean somewhat masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine. Atelier Cologne Mandarine Glaciale and Bergamote Soleil have a close profile.

Fan di Fendi pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Fendi · 2012

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Fendi Fan di Fendi pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that mixes fresh and spicy sides and leans towards fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, picking fall first, then winter and spring. It suits evenings, leisure time and nights out, and works for business and daily wear too. Half of the voters find it masculine. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot and Egyptian basil, a fresh and fruity start. In the heart, cardamom, pink pepper, geranium and cedar build a spicy, woody line. The base of patchouli, leather and tonka bean sweetens it and settles into a warm, leathery finish.