The Perfume Library

Un Jardin sur le Nil (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Hermès · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Hermès Un Jardin sur le Nil Eau de Toilette is a fresh unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, easy to wear for daily life and the office. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and business; more call it feminine than masculine, though a good number see it as masculine. Green mango and lotus lead, giving a fresh, citrusy, aquatic feel. Calamus and sycamore maple keep it green, while frankincense adds a spicy, faintly smoky depth. Fruity and floral touches blend through it. Lanoé No. 6 and Jo Malone Fig & Lotus Flower have a close profile.

Eau Duelle (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Diptyque · 2010

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque Eau Duelle Eau de Toilette is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green side with a sweet, spicy and faintly smoky warmth. It wears at a moderate strength with moderate sillage. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer trailing behind. It gets its strongest votes for daily and leisure wear, and it is also chosen for the office and for evenings. On character, feminine leads, though masculine takes a sizeable share. The notes read as one whole: Bourbon vanilla brings a creamy, gourmand sweetness, pink pepper and calamus add spice and a green edge, and cypriol gives a woody, smoky depth. The accords also lean powdery and oriental. The Dua Brand Water of Duality and Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille have a close profile.

Sahara Noir

7.8

Tom Ford · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tom Ford Sahara Noir, now discontinued and made for women, blends oud, frankincense resin and vanilla into a sweet, spicy and smoky oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes on character are almost evenly split between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't sit in one camp. Bitter orange, cypress and cistus open it. Jasmine, rose, cinnamon and frankincense form the heart, and oud, benzoin, vanilla and labdanum make a sweet, resinous, earthy base. The result is warm, dense and oriental.

Musk Deer

7.6

Zoologist · 2020

Floral · Green · Sweet

Zoologist Musk Deer is a creamy unisex scent where floral, green and woody character is softened by sweet, powdery and animal tones. Rose, cardamom and calamus open it, followed by labdanum absolute, patchouli, jasmine sambac absolute and Atlas cedar. In the base, Australian sandalwood, orris absolute and Laotian oud set down an earthy, resinous floor. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer a distant last. It leans towards leisure time and evenings, and since masculine and feminine votes are close, it reads as truly in between. Racyne La Terre, La Nuit and Hendley Perfumes Myst have a close profile.

_but not today_

7.1

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2018

Floral · Green · Synthetic

Filippo Sorcinelli _but not today_ is a green, woody and smoky unisex scent that leans towards fall and spring, and suits leisure time or evenings. It opens fresh and herbal with lemon, bergamot, artemisia and lavender. In the heart, calamus, rosemary and styrax set that freshness on a spicy, resinous footing. The base dries down with oakmoss, sandalwood, amber and musk, while floral and animal touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. Leisure and evening are the favoured occasions; it reads somewhat masculine, though many find it feminine or modern. Arrogance Arrogance pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Diego Dalla Palma Aqualambara have a close profile.

Lys Sølaberg

6.8

Maison Crivelli · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Maison Crivelli Lys Sølaberg is a unisex scent built on tobacco absolute, roasted oak absolute and lily, with a fresh, floral and woody character that suits spring and autumn best. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer and winter further behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. Tobacco and roasted oak set the woody, lightly spicy base, deepened by oakmoss and labdanum. Quince and lily add a fruity, floral freshness on top of that. Powdery and creamy accords soften the blend and turn it sweeter. Comme des Garçons Concrete and Pesade In Hindsight have a close profile.

Acteur (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Azzaro · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Azzaro Acteur Eau de Toilette is a classic masculine chypre that pairs a fresh, spicy opening of bergamot, cardamom and nutmeg with a floral heart of jasmine and rose. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet also suits daily and business wear. Half of voters call it masculine and a third call it classic. It has been discontinued. It opens with calamus, bergamot and cardamom, fresh, green and spicy. In the heart, jasmine and rose add floral softness while cedarwood and caraway keep a woody line. The base of leather, oakmoss, amber and musk dries down warm, resinous and leathery.

Vanille Caviar

6.0

bdk Parfums · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

bdk Parfums Vanille Caviar is a dark, creamy vanilla wrapped in spice, resin and a touch of smoke, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night-out wear leading. Its character splits between feminine and masculine, so it reads as unisex. It opens with blackcurrant bud, cardamom and calamus for a spicy start. In the heart, vanilla, osmanthus absolute and cocoa deepen the sweetness. The base of Bourbon vanilla, labdanum and Peru balsam settles into a resinous, warm finish. Giardino Benessere Bianco Laos and Maison Margiela By the Fireplace have a close profile.

Agar de Noir

8.4

Areej Le Doré · 2020

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Areej Le Doré Agar de Noir is a spicy, smoky unisex scent that sets Indian and Laotian oud against saffron and coffee; it has been discontinued. Cardamom, calamus and gaiac wood open it with a dry, spicy edge. In the heart the oud notes meet saffron, coffee and violet, while ambergris adds an animal depth. The base of Peru balsam, benzoin, tonka bean and labdanum leaves it resinous and gently sweet. The overall feel is woody, earthy and leathery. Voters rate its longevity as very strong and its sillage as strong. Most pick fall and winter, and it is worn mainly in the evening and on nights out. It reads more masculine than feminine. Nishane Mana and Elixir Attar Dark Matter have a close profile.

26 Isparta

7.2

Pierre Guillaume · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pierre Guillaume 26 Isparta is a sweet, resinous unisex fragrance that sets Turkish rose and red fruits against patchouli, oud and frankincense. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. More voters call it feminine than masculine, but the masculine share is sizeable, so it sits between the two. It opens with red fruits and Turkish rose, sweet and floral. In the heart, patchouli, Peru balsam and calamus add a spicy, woody depth. The base of oud, frankincense, musk, benzoin and ambroxan leaves a smoky, resinous, oriental trail. Amouage Opus IV and Collistar L'Ambra have a close profile.

Bois d'Ombrie

7.1

Eau d'Italie · 2006

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau d'Italie Bois d'Ombrie is a unisex scent built around leather, vetiver and patchouli, green, woody and smoky in character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Most read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with carrot, calamus and cognac, and the heart holds leather, iris and copaiba balsam. The base is vetiver, patchouli, tobacco and opoponax. A green, spicy start settles into an earthy, resinous, leathery woodiness. Jovoy Private Label and Tom Ford Patchouli Absolu have a close profile.

Candour

6.1

Humięcki & Graef · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Humięcki & Graef Candour is a unisex scent that softens a fresh, green line with a powdery, creamy sweetness; it has been discontinued. Sandalwood, iris and vanilla build a creamy base, while olive leaf, galbanum and violet leaf add a fresh, green tone. Ginger and cardamom milk bring light spice and a gourmand sweetness, with almond and sage balancing it in the background. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. It reads slightly more feminine than masculine, though masculine votes are not far behind. Odur Calma and Bey Excursion have a close profile.

Nitro Red

7.6

Dumont

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Dumont Nitro Red is a fresh, fruity men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, and sits most easily in leisure and daily wear. It opens with apple, lavender and bergamot, a fresh, aquatic start. In the heart, watermelon keeps the fruity side going while cedarwood and calamus build a woody base. The base of sandalwood, amber and patchouli leaves a sweet, woody and slightly synthetic trail. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong. Most pick spring and summer, with winter a small minority. It suits leisure, daily wear and nights out, and is rarely chosen for the office. Voters describe its character as modern and masculine. Galimard Mezzanotte and Pascal Morabito Méditerranée have a close profile.

Pony Boy

7.7

Jorum Studio · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jorum Studio Pony Boy is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent, with green and fruity touches that keep it light and easy for daytime. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn trailing behind. Daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters call it feminine or modern more often than masculine, though masculine gets a fair share. Pink grapefruit and pink pepper give it a bright start, while fig, raspberry leaf and rhubarb add a fruity, green freshness. Pink lotus and champaca bring a soft floral note, and vetiver and cedar lay an earthy, woody base underneath.

Blue Fortune

6.4

Novellista · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Novellista Blue Fortune is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, casual and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it leaves a noticeable trail without being heavy, and it doesn't vanish quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter is rarely chosen. It's seen as a fit for the office and daily use, and leans somewhat masculine, though plenty of voters find it feminine. It opens with lime, juniper berry and calamus, a fresh, green, lightly spicy start. In the heart, jasmine and rose add a soft floral note, with nut grass keeping it green. The base of cedarwood, patchouli and elemi resin gives it a woody footing, with an aquatic, mildly sweet feel throughout. Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) and Wild Horses have a close profile.

Kyphi

5.8

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2011

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Kyphi is a resinous, spicy unisex fragrance built around saffron, myrrh, frankincense and labdanum. Kyphi leans towards autumn and winter, the two seasons most voters pick. It is seen mostly as a leisure and evening scent. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, and opinion on its character splits between masculine and feminine. Wild orange and lemon grass give a light citrus edge that meets saffron and spices. Benzoin and beeswax add sweetness, while henna and spikenard set an earthy base. Myrrh, frankincense and labdanum carry the resinous, smoky and powdery side. The result is sweet, woody and oriental.

Epicentro

7.0

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Filippo Sorcinelli Epicentro is a unisex fougère that pairs a fresh, green start with a spicy, resinous and earthy woodiness. The top holds amber, angelica root, gaiac wood, benzoin, fir balsam and cumin, giving a resinous, spicy edge. Calamus, ambrette seed and maté in the heart add an earthy, green note. Bergamot, cedarwood and Virginia cedar in the base settle into a dry, citrus-tinged woodiness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though summer draws a fair share too. Leisure and business are the top occasions. More voters call it masculine than anything else, yet it stays balanced enough to be unisex. Floraïku In the Rain and Azzaro Azzaro pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Askr

7.8

Jorum Studio · 2024

Aquatic · Green · Spicy

Jorum Studio Askr is a unisex green and woody scent that leans towards fall and spring, with a salty, smoky and earthy edge. Copal and elemi resin, Atlas cedar, driftwood and vetiver form a woody frame. Galbanum and hay add green, while ash and salt bring the aquatic and smoky side. Sichuan pepper adds spice, and iris softens the edges. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading and evenings also fitting. It reads more masculine, though modern and feminine votes are common too. Trudon Révolution and Aēsop Ouranon have a close profile.

The Grudge

7.3

Beaufort · 2024

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Beaufort The Grudge is a unisex scent that pairs a salty, green freshness with a smoky, resinous woodiness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters read it as more masculine, followed by modern. It opens with vermouth, frankincense and copal resin. The heart moves to calamus, seagrass and tea, where the aquatic and green side comes through. The base of tobacco, oud, oakmoss, musk, ambergris and labdanum absolute settles into an earthy, animalic, smoky ground.

Each Other

7.2

The House of Oud · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

The House of Oud Each Other is a fresh, lightly spicy unisex scent built on citrus, green and woody accords; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and sharp with citrus notes, pink pepper and grapefruit. In the heart, vermouth, calamus and coriander add a spicy, green edge. Vetiver, ambergris and labdanum settle it onto an earthy, woody base, with a synthetic touch running through the accords. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. All four seasons draw similar shares, with spring and fall slightly ahead, and leisure, business and evening wear get close to equal votes. Most voters read it as masculine. Creed Original Vetiver and Hermès Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

100 Tweeds

7.5

Euphorium Brooklyn · 2015

Floral · Green · Spicy

Euphorium Brooklyn 100 Tweeds is a green, woody, spicy and smoky unisex scent, with floral and earthy sides that give it a dense, layered character. Oakmoss, celery seed and indole lay down a green, earthy ground. Cypriol and black pepper add spice and smoke, while benzoin and honey soften that rough texture with a resinous, faintly sweet warmth. An animal trace lingers in the background. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Fall and spring lead the seasons, and leisure and evening are the most chosen occasions. Votes on character split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly unisex. Strangers Parfumerie Gheorghe and Jorum Studio Arborist have a close profile.

Succulent

5.4

The Dua Brand · 2018

Citrus · Green · Fruity

The Dua Brand Succulent is a green, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and autumn, leisure hours or an evening out; it has been discontinued. Pear, olive and Roman chamomile set a green, fruity tone. Bulgarian geranium and calamus add a herbal edge, while cognac and massoia bark bring a sweet, creamy, lightly woody warmth. A synthetic feel also runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter and summer trailing behind. On character, votes split between feminine and masculine. Slumberhouse Pear + Olive and Jousset Parfums Belle Hélène have a close profile.

Unguentum

7.4

Onyrico · 2015

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Onyrico Unguentum is a unisex scent where spice, honey and resin blend into a sweet, smoky whole, with a warm, dark character that suits evenings and cooler weather. It opens with mandarin orange, tea, cinnamon and artemisia, fresh, green and spicy. In the heart, wine, saffron, honey and tobacco deepen the sweetness, and the base of Bourbon vanilla, cedarwood, amber and opoponax dries down powdery, resinous and earthy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next; evening, night out and leisure wear lead. It reads more masculine than feminine, though the profile stays unisex. M8 Moods Fumoso and Jul et Mad Garuda have a close profile.

Moss Maiden

6.8

Alkemia · 2013

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Alkemia Moss Maiden is a green, woody scent that leans towards spring, fall and summer, and suits leisure time and evenings best. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, while winter gets the fewest votes. Leisure and evening wear dominate, though some wear it to the office too. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters split evenly between masculine and feminine, so although it was released in 2013 as a women's perfume, its gender lean is not clear-cut. Balsam fir, galbanum, fern and moss lead the scent, while incense and lichen add a smoky, earthy depth. It reads as a fresh, green forest, softened by spicy and resinous tones. Alkemia Gaea and Slumberhouse Norne share a close profile.