The Perfume Library

Mefisto

7.9

Casamorati · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Casamorati Mefisto is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance with a floral heart and a woody base, suited to daytime wear in spring and summer. It opens bright and slightly green with Calabrian lemon, grapefruit, bergamot and lavender. Rose absolute and Florentine iris soften that sharpness and bring a floral touch in the heart. In the base, cedarwood, amber, musk and Mysore sandalwood settle it onto a warm, woody ground, while the aquatic and spicy sides stay in the background. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it masculine, though many also see it as modern or classic. Casamorati Mefisto Gentiluomo and Comptoir Cologne Bois de Cèdre / Cedar Wood have a close profile.

Petit Matin

7.7

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Petit Matin is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose green and floral side is softened by a light sweetness, and it suits spring and summer days. Calabrian lemon and Provençal lavender bring coolness and a clean feel. Orange blossom and hawthorn carry the floral side, while litsea cubeba keeps the citrus lively. Musk and ambroxan leave a soft, creamy base underneath, and the synthetic accord gives the scent a bright, smooth finish. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick summer and spring, with autumn and winter far behind. Daily wear, leisure and work are the leading occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it sits comfortably on either side. Alexandria Fragrances Sunday Morning and The Dua Brand A Dua Sunrise 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.

Wanted (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Azzaro · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Azzaro Wanted Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with Nigerian ginger and Calabrian lemon, then moves into cade juniper wood and cardamom. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though it also wears easily in summer. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, with some votes for the office and evenings. It reads masculine and modern. The opening is fresh and citrusy, driven by ginger and lemon. In the heart, cade juniper wood and Guatemala cardamom add a woody, spiced turn. In the base, Brazilian tonka bean sweetens the scent while Haitian vetiver gives it a dry woody footing. Versace Eros Flame and Dior Dior Homme Sport (2017) have a close profile.

Roses Vanille (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Mancera · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Mancera Roses Vanille Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet scent that pairs rose and vanilla with powdery, creamy, gourmand shading, and it reads as a feminine fragrance. It opens with a light lift of Calabrian lemon before rose lokum fills the heart. The base holds vanilla, cedarwood and white musk: vanilla keeps the sweetness clear, cedarwood adds a woody frame, and the musk settles everything onto a powdery, creamy bed. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer draws the fewest votes. It is worn mostly for evenings and nights out, then for leisure time, and voters mainly call it feminine.

Aqua Vitae Forte

7.6

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae Forte is a unisex fragrance in which Sicilian mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot and Calabrian lemon give a fresh citrus feel, softened by ylang-ylang and orange blossom. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters split between masculine and feminine, leaning slightly feminine. The citrus and floral side reads sweet and fruity. Ceylonese cinnamon and pink pepper add spice, sandalwood and gaiac wood give a woody base, and Siam benzoin brings a creamy softness. Guatemala cardamom stays in the background. Sospiro Contralto and Xerjoff Amabile have a close profile.

Bright Neroli

7.8

Ferrari · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ferrari Bright Neroli is a fresh, citrus-and-floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with bitter orange, lemon petitgrain and Calabrian lemon, a cool, bright citrus layer. Orange blossom absolute and neroli bring a soft floral heart, while Sichuan pepper and rosemary add a light spicy, green edge. Ambrox, patchouli and vetiver settle it onto a woody base. The overall impression is fresh, a little sweet and fruity. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most named settings. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. The largest share of voters finds it masculine, though many call it feminine, so it sits comfortably between the two.

Black XS (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Rabanne · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Rabanne Black XS Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with the sweet, spicy warmth of praliné and cinnamon. It opens bright with calamondin and Calabrian lemon, while sage and tagetes add a slightly green edge. In the heart, Tolu balm, praliné, black cardamom and cinnamon turn it gourmand and spicy. The base settles on patchouli, ebony, rosewood and black amber, giving a woody, oriental floor. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind; it leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure time. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Zara Zara Man Gold and Swiss Arabian Al Basel have a close profile.

Dries Van Noten par Frédéric Malle

7.6

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2013

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Dries Van Noten par Frédéric Malle is a unisex scent that sets the spiced citrus of nutmeg, bergamot and saffron against warm vanilla and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. The top is nutmeg, bergamot, Calabrian lemon, saffron and carnation, so citrus and spice arrive together. The heart holds Mysore sandalwood, Egyptian jasmine absolute and patchouli, and the base of musk, Peru balsam and vanilla sweetens it. It reads gourmand, creamy and powdery, with a resinous, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, but works for leisure and daytime too. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits genuinely in between.

Melody of the Sun

7.9

Mancera · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mancera Melody of the Sun is a unisex scent led by Calabrian lemon, grapefruit and French lavender: fresh, citrusy and green. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, which makes it easy to carry through the day. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It leans slightly feminine, though a fair share of voters read it as masculine. It opens with lemon and grapefruit, softened by lavender, pear, Indian cardamom and blackcurrant into something fruity and lightly spiced. In the heart, osmanthus, green tea, jasmine and cedarwood bring a floral, green balance. Musk, amber and Brazilian maté sweeten the base gently. Moschino Funny! and Chanel Chance Eau Tendre (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Aqua Vitae

7.0

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus freshness with a soft, sweet and powdery warmth. It wears close to the skin: longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays polite rather than loud. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn and winter well behind. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time, and is rarely chosen for evenings or nights out. Voters split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. Sicilian mandarin orange and Calabrian lemon give it a bright, green-tinged freshness. Vanilla absolute and two kinds of tonka bean sweeten it and add a creamy softness, while gaiac wood leaves a faint woody trace and hedione keeps the whole thing light and airy.

Wild Cherry

7.1

Mancera · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mancera Wild Cherry is a sweet, fruity and creamy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with black cherry, Calabrian lemon and bergamot, the citrus keeping the cherry's sweetness in check. The heart brings jasmine, heliotrope, iris and Sumatran patchouli, so the floral side comes forward. In the base, white musk and Bourbon vanilla soften everything into a creamy, gourmand finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings, with leisure wear next. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Mancera Cherry Cherry and Mancera Black Vanilla have a close profile.

Light Blue Forever

7.3

Dolce & Gabbana · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Forever is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring; daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, while few choose it for a night out. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and its character reads mostly feminine and modern. Granny Smith apple and Calabrian lemon give it a cool, fruity start. The heart holds white blossoms and orange blossom, with an aquatic, lightly sweet floral feel. White musk, cashmere wood and Virginia cedar leave a clean, soft woodiness underneath. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau Intense and Mancera So Blue have a close profile.

Gold Intensitive Aoud

7.5

Mancera · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mancera Gold Intensitive Aoud is a unisex scent that sets Calabrian lemon's freshness against the woody warmth of rose, geranium and oud, and it suits autumn evenings best. It opens with Calabrian lemon, fresh and citrusy. Towards the heart, rose, geranium, saffron and oud come forward, and the floral side leans on a spicy, resinous woodiness. White musk and ambergris sit underneath, softening and sweetening the scent. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it is chosen mostly for nights out, leisure time and evenings. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it sits in between. Montale Aoud Purple Rose and Montale Aoud Flowers have a close profile.

Shalimar Cologne

8.1

Guerlain · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Shalimar Cologne is a feminine scent that softens fresh citrus with a floral, powdery sweetness; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and fresh with Calabrian lemon, bergamot and grapefruit. Rose, jasmine and freesia bring a soft floral heart. In the base, white musk, vanilla and iris add a powdery sweetness, and the scent dries down gourmand with a faint oriental touch. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine. Guerlain Eau de Shalimar and Chanel Coco Mademoiselle (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Zara Man Gold (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Zara

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Zara Man Gold Eau de Toilette is a fruity, woody men's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with a sweet, spicy warmth. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure, night out and evening wear. It reads as masculine and modern. Calabrian lemon and calamondin open fresh and citrusy, with tagetes alongside. Moving into the heart, Tolu balm, praliné, black cardamom and cinnamon sweeten the scent and add spice. Rosewood, ebony and patchouli form a woody base. Rabanne Black XS and Rasasi Yazan for Him have a close profile to Zara Man Gold.

Acqua Fiorentina (2009)

7.0

Creed · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Acqua Fiorentina is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's scent built around greengage plum, rose and bergamot; it has been discontinued, and it leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is rarely chosen. Daily, leisure and office wear dominate, while night and evening come well behind. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. Greengage plum opens the scent, and the heart brings together rose, carnation, bergamot and Calabrian lemon. Aquatic and fruity accords keep it light, with a faint sweetness running through. Virginia cedar and Indian sandalwood form a woody base. Creed Acqua Fiorentina (2012) and Light Blue Forever have a close profile.

Scorza di Sicilia

7.0

Berdoues · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Berdoues Scorza di Sicilia is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. Voters place it mostly in summer and spring, for daily wear, leisure and the office, while few choose it for evenings. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a calm trail on the skin. Votes on character split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, and it sits comfortably on either. Calabrian lemon opens it brightly, Virginia cedar forms the heart and Java vetiver gives the base a dry, woody footing. Beside the fresh, citrus character there are floral, green and fruity tones and a light spicy touch. Durance en Provence Pétillante Verveine and Atelier Cologne Grand Néroli have a close profile.

Ciel d'Opale

7.5

Ann Gérard · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ann Gérard Ciel d'Opale is a fresh women's fragrance that opens with citrus and green notes, moves through a floral heart and settles into a sweet, woody base. Galbanum, bergamot and Calabrian lemon give a cool, sharp opening, while Sichuan pepper and quince add a spicy, fruity edge. In the heart, jasmine, honeysuckle and mock-orange carry the floral side, with Chinese cassia keeping it lively. The base builds a woody floor from vetiver, sandalwood and cedarwood, softened by vanilla and amber. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards daytime, leisure and business wear, and most voters find it feminine.

Acqua Fiorentina (2012)

7.4

Creed · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Acqua Fiorentina (2012) is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance built around plum, apple and rose, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with greengage plum, Diamond jubilee apple and prune, which give it a fruity sweetness. In the heart, rose, Sicilian bergamot and white carnation set a floral scene, while Calabrian lemon and Italian pear keep it bright. The base of Indian sandalwood and Virginia cedar leaves a woody footing, with green and sweet tones running through the whole. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings that come up most. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling the room. Most voters read it as feminine.

Cherry Cherry

6.3

Mancera · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mancera Cherry Cherry is a unisex scent that opens with black cherry, Calabrian lemon and bergamot, then settles into a powdery floral heart of orris root, jasmine and heliotrope. The opening pairs the freshness of lemon and bergamot with the fruity sweetness of black cherry. In the heart, orris root and heliotrope pull it towards powder, jasmine carries the floral side and patchouli stays in the background. White musk and vanilla dry down softly, keeping a gourmand sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure time and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, while some call it modern. Mancera Wild Cherry and Câline Chérie de Fleurs have a close profile.

Fenicia

7.3

The Merchant Of Venice · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Merchant Of Venice Fenicia is a feminine perfume built on cinnamon, nutmeg and clove in the heart, with a sweet, woody base of vanilla and sandalwood. Both its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets votes for evenings and the office. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, while a quarter find it masculine. It opens with elemi resin and Calabrian lemon, fresh and citrusy. In the heart, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove bring the spice forward while rose softens the floral side. The base of Bourbon vanilla, patchouli, tonka bean, sandalwood and myrrh leaves a sweet, resinous, slightly smoky warmth.

Francine

6.9

Francesca Dell'Oro · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Francesca Dell'Oro Francine is a unisex fragrance that sets bright citrus against a green, floral backdrop, and it leans towards spring and summer days and relaxed daily wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office the leading occasions. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably on either side. It opens with Calabrian lemon, Sicilian bergamot and citrus fruits for a fresh brightness. The heart of jasmine absolute, galbanum, basil and mastic brings a floral, green and lightly spicy feel. In the base, musk, precious woods and amber settle into a woody, resinous warmth.

So Blue

7.3

Mancera · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mancera So Blue is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance that softens citrus and sea air with a floral heart. It opens with Calabrian mandarin orange, Calabrian lemon and bergamot, with pepper and fruits adding a lively edge. In the heart, Bulgarian rose and violet bring a soft floral note, while marine notes and patchouli carry the aquatic side. The base turns sweeter with vanilla and amber, resting on musk, oakmoss and Mysore sandalwood. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Feminine leads the character votes, though a fair number of voters also call it masculine. Lattafa Liam Blue Shine and Birkholz Portraits of Portofino have a close profile.