The Perfume Library

Decas

7.9

Xerjoff · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Decas is a unisex fragrance that opens on tuberose, tobacco and Calabrian mandarin orange, fresh and floral first, then settling into a sweet, creamy base. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter getting a smaller share. Leisure and evening wear lead the occasion votes, with daily and business use close behind. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a sizeable share call it feminine. The top notes pair tuberose and tobacco with mandarin, giving a fresh yet spicy start. In the heart, opoponax, benzoin and Tuscan white iris soften things. The base of Bourbon vanilla, musk and tolu balm leaves a sweet, creamy trail. Xerjoff Nero70 and L'Erbolario Osmanthus have a close profile.

Pomélo Paradis

7.4

Atelier Cologne · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Pomélo Paradis is a unisex scent where Florida grapefruit and Calabrian mandarin orange meet green blackcurrant bud. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and voters are split between reading it as feminine or masculine. It opens with grapefruit, mandarin and blackcurrant bud. The heart turns lightly floral and cool with orange blossom, Bulgarian rose and Japanese mint. It dries down to a soft, sweet base of Haitian vetiver, Florentine iris and amber.

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.

Laguna

7.5

Salvador Dali · 1991

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Salvador Dali Laguna is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance that softens citrus and fruit with a floral, powdery heart. It opens with pineapple, plum, Italian lemon and Calabrian mandarin orange, a bright, lightly sweet mix of fruit and citrus. The heart brings Egyptian rose, iris, La Réunion vanilla and lily of the valley, floral and powdery in feel. The base of amber, Madagascan sandalwood and musk settles it onto a warm, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine, with a modern streak. Aigner Ladies Day and Xerjoff Accento have a close profile.

Orza

7.8

Tiziana Terenzi · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Tiziana Terenzi Orza opens with coconut, green apple and raspberry and settles into vanilla and caramel, a fruity, floral, gourmand unisex scent. Orza is rated strong for both longevity and sillage: it stays on skin for a long time and projects well. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and night outings and leisure time lead the occasions. Voters tend to read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. The top notes of coconut, green apple, raspberry, blackberry and Calabrian mandarin orange give a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, Bulgarian rose and lily of the valley add a soft floral layer. The base of Bourbon vanilla, caramel, white musk and Australian sandalwood turns creamy and sweet, with a spicy touch among the accords.

001 Man (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Loewe · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Loewe 001 Man Eau de Parfum opens with Italian bergamot, Calabrian mandarin and cardamom, then settles into a woody heart of vetiver, cedar and sandalwood; it is made for men. Citrus and spice come first; in the heart, cypress, vetiver, cedar, carrot seed and Indian sandalwood build a dry, earthy woody base. At the bottom, white musk, ambrette, patchouli and violet make it powdery, creamy and slightly sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter close behind. It wears easily for daily use, leisure and the office, and most voters read it as masculine. Liquides Imaginaires Tapis Volant and Ramón Monegal Siesta have a close profile.

Eclix

7.6

Tiziana Terenzi · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tiziana Terenzi Eclix is a fresh unisex scent that sets bright citrus on a powdery, creamy and floral base. It wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Half of the voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. It opens with Italian lemon, Calabrian mandarin orange, iris and almond, with Tahitian vanilla adding a soft sweetness. The heart brings violet, petitgrain and white lily. It dries down on orris root, sandalwood, cedarwood, musk and amber, settling into a woody, powdery, creamy warmth. Mazzolari Hartley and French Avenue Leo have a close profile.

Eau de Lacoste

6.1

Lacoste · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lacoste Eau de Lacoste is a citrusy, floral and lightly sweet women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, Calabrian mandarin orange and white pineapple, giving a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, jasmine sambac, rose and orange blossom build the floral side, while pineapple blossom keeps the fruit going. Vanilla sweetens the base, and sandalwood and vetiver add a woody, powdery footing. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the leading occasions. Most see it as feminine, and many call it modern. Lacoste Pour Femme Timeless and Gucci Flora by Gucci (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

1992 Purple Night

7.2

Les Bains Guerbois · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Les Bains Guerbois 1992 Purple Night is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, floral heart against a leathery, spicy base, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. It opens with Calabrian mandarin orange, which adds a fruity brightness. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine and Indian tuberose give it a floral, creamy texture. The base of leather, tobacco and Indonesian patchouli brings a spicy, leathery depth, with a synthetic edge running through it. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, followed by winter, and it suits night-out and evening wear best. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Maison Crivelli Tubéreuse Astrale and Comedìa Comedìa Delle Mie Brame have a close profile.

001 Woman (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Loewe · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Loewe 001 Woman Eau de Parfum is a feminine floral that links a fresh opening of bergamot, mandarin and pink pepper to a soft, powdery base of sandalwood, jasmine and white musk. It sits at a moderate sillage with good longevity. Most voters place it in spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine, with a share calling it modern. The top opens fresh and lightly spicy with bergamot, Calabrian mandarin orange and pink pepper. The heart brings sandalwood, Egyptian jasmine and linen, the floral side softened by a woody backdrop. The base of white musk, vanilla and amber settles into something creamy, sweet and powdery.

Aqua Allegoria Harvest Mandarine Basilic

8.1

Guerlain · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Harvest Mandarine Basilic is a fresh, citrusy scent built around Calabrian mandarin orange, basil and green tea, and it suits spring and summer days. The notes are few and simple: Calabrian mandarin orange, basil, green tea and woody notes. Freshness and citrus lead, with a green streak and a soft, fruity sweetness alongside, while the floral side stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most. It reads feminine. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Atelier Cologne Pomélo Paradis and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic.

Mandarine Glaciale

6.7

Atelier Cologne · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Mandarine Glaciale is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent built around Calabrian mandarin orange, Sicilian lemon and Calabrian bergamot. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is linked to leisure, daily wear and the office. Masculine and feminine votes are almost even, so it reads as truly unisex. It opens with mandarin, lemon and bergamot in a bright citrus burst. The heart turns floral, green and lightly spicy with Egyptian jasmine, Chinese ginger and Paraguayan petigrain. It dries down to a clean, woody base of Haitian vetiver, Slovene oakmoss and white amber.

Citron d'Érable

7.6

Atelier Cologne · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Atelier Cologne Citron d'Érable is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. It leans towards daytime, work and leisure, and very few voters pick winter for it. Votes are split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably between the two. Atelier Cologne Vétiver Fatal and Olfactive Studio Still Life share a close profile. It opens with Sicilian lemon, Calabrian mandarin orange and maple syrup, a fresh start with a light sweetness. The heart brings Sichuan pepper, Californian eucalyptus and French blackcurrant, where spice and green notes balance the fruit. Canadian cedar, Canadian sequoia and sugar maple form a woody base.

Aire Sutileza

7.3

Loewe · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Loewe Aire Sutileza is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with blackcurrant, pear and Calabrian mandarin orange, a fruity brightness. In the heart, lily of the valley, magnolia and Egyptian jasmine form a green, creamy bouquet. Haitian vetiver, Indian sandalwood and musk soften the base and leave a lightly sweet warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mainly for leisure, daily use and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, and a smaller share find it classic.

Violet Shot

7.6

Olfactive Studio · 2020

Floral · Green · Sweet

Olfactive Studio Violet Shot is a unisex fragrance that sets Egyptian violet leaf absolute against the green freshness of mandarin and grass, then settles into patchouli and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter a fair way behind and summer last. It is chosen for leisure and daily wear as much as for evening and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though it works as unisex. It opens bright, green and lightly spicy with Calabrian mandarin orange, Madagascan pink pepper and grass. The heart is Egyptian violet leaf absolute and safraleine, a floral, powdery greenness. In the base, Indonesian patchouli, Bourbon vanilla and Spanish labdanum turn it sweeter, creamy, resinous and slightly leathery.

Bronze Goddess Azur

7.7

Estēe Lauder · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Estēe Lauder Bronze Goddess Azur is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance that softens bright citrus with orange blossom and coconut milk, and it suits summer days and relaxed hours. It opens with Sicilian lemon, Italian bergamot and Calabrian mandarin orange, a bright citrus start. In the heart, bitter orange blossom, Moroccan orange blossom absolute and fig nectar add a soft, fruity floral touch. The base of cedarwood, coconut milk, ambrox and musk settles it into a creamy, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays easygoing rather than heavy. Most voters pick summer, then spring. Daily wear and leisure lead, and it also works at the office. It mostly reads as feminine.

Capelli d'Oro

7.3

Linari · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Linari Capelli d'Oro is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, with a floral heart softened by fruit. It opens with bergamot, Calabrian mandarin orange and raspberry, while blackcurrant absolute and nutmeg add a light sweetness to the bright start. In the heart, Turkish rose, magnolia and water jasmine set a floral base, and apple and grapefruit keep the green, fruity tone going. The base of cedarwood, musk and sandalwood closes it with a calm, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear ahead and office use not far behind. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, and many also call it modern. Its profile is close to DKNY Be Delicious (Eau de Parfum) and Clinique Happy (Perfume).

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.

close your eyes, and...

7.4

Miller et Bertaux · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Miller et Bertaux close your eyes, and... opens with Sicilian lemon and Calabrian mandarin orange, then moves into Turkish rose, jasmine and pear for a sweet, spicy floral-fruity scent for women. The citrus top gives way to a heart of Turkish rose, pear, jasmine and gaiac wood. The base of almond, cinnamon and heliotrope sweetens it into a creamy, lightly spiced warmth. Floral and fruity accords lead, while the woody side stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters suggest fall, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters find it feminine. Zahi by Paris Corner and Iris de Syracuse by Boucheron have a close profile.

Floveris (2018)

6.3

Ciro · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ciro Floveris is a fresh, citrusy floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days best. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, Calabrian mandarin orange and pink pepper; the heart brings peony, Turkish damask rose, violet and Indian mimosa into a floral core. In the base, Virginia cedar, white musk, ambroxan and cashmeran soften everything. The overall feel is fresh, green and lightly sweet, with a touch of spice. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. Carthusia Essence of the Park and Lalique Fleur de Cristal have a close profile.

A Mi Aire

6.7

Loewe · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Loewe A Mi Aire is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that opens on bergamot, clover and Calabrian mandarin orange, and it suits spring and summer days. The opening is bright with bergamot and mandarin, while clover adds a green freshness. In the heart, bell pepper, jasmine tea and Rosa centifolia give a floral but green feel. The base of musk, oakmoss and cedarwood settles it on a woody ground, with an aquatic, lightly sweet side always in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays easy and unobtrusive. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office use lead. It mostly reads feminine. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) and Moschino Cheap and Chic - I Love Love have a close profile.

Aoud Sense

6.5

Montale · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Montale Aoud Sense is a unisex scent built around oud and Bulgarian rose, spiced with clove and black pepper. It opens with sharp clove and black pepper, softened by the fruity brightness of Calabrian mandarin orange and Calabrian orange. In the heart, oud and Bulgarian rose lead, and the floral, sweet tones meet a woody, resinous base. Haitian vetiver closes it with a dry, woody line. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Votes for leisure, night out, business and evening are spread almost evenly. Most voters find it feminine, though some read it as masculine. Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud (Cologne Intense) and Morph Arles have a close profile.

Drago Nero

5.8

Linari · 2019

Floral · Green · Fruity

Linari Drago Nero is a unisex scent that most voters place in fall and spring, for relaxed, everyday wear, pairing a floral, green character with a woody, smoky base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters wear it most in fall and spring, for leisure and daytime use, and it fits the office too. On character, masculine leads the votes, though a sizeable share reads it as feminine. It opens with the fruity brightness of pineapple, bergamot and Calabrian mandarin orange, softened by magnolia. In the heart, rose, violet and iris build a floral layer, with Bourbon pepper adding a spicy edge. The base of vetiver, oak wood, sandalwood and amber dries down sweet, woody and smoky. Montblanc Individuel (Eau de Toilette) and Diesel Diesel Green Feminine have a close profile.

Pétillante Verveine / Sparkling Verbena (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Durance en Provence · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Durance en Provence Pétillante Verveine / Sparkling Verbena Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrus-bright scent with a green, lightly floral side that suits warm days. Lemon vervain absolute, yuzu, Calabrian lemon and Calabrian mandarin orange lead, while lemon petitgrain and citrus zest keep that sharp, crisp feel going. Jasmine and geranium add a soft floral and green touch, and Virginia cedar with white musk sets it on a clean, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without being heavy. Most voters pick summer, with spring second, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear, sport and the office. It is labelled feminine, though nearly as many voters find it masculine.