The Perfume Library

Irisss

8.0

Xerjoff · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Xerjoff Irisss is a green, powdery floral, fresh and earthy in character, aimed at women but with enough woody restraint to appeal beyond that. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer next and winter further behind. Leisure, daytime, business and evening votes are spread almost evenly. Most call it feminine, though a good share read it as masculine. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, carrot and carnation, which give it a fresh, lightly spicy start. In the heart, green violet, orris butter, jasmine and rose absolute build a powdery, creamy floral. The base of Somalian frankincense, musk, Haitian vetiver and cedarwood settles it onto a woody, earthy footing.

Meander

7.6

Amouage · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Miami South Beach

7.0

The Nose Behind · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

The Nose Behind Miami South Beach is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. It opens with davana, rum, carrot and clary sage, with cedarwood and lily at the heart. The base is dominated by vanilla, honey, raspberry and coconut sweetness, while amber, oud and tobacco add an oriental, resinous and slightly animalic depth. The overall impression is fruity sweetness over spicy wood. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen for evenings, nights out and leisure, with few votes for office or daily wear. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine. Gianni Campagna Vento Canale and Widian Gold I have a close profile.

Violet Ida

8.0

Miller Harris · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Miller Harris Violet Ida is a floral, sweet and powdery violet scent with creamy and lightly spicy shades, aimed at women and easiest to wear in spring and fall. It opens with carrot and Italian bergamot, then moves to orris butter, violet and heliotrope in the heart. Liquidambar and vanilla in the base soften it into a creamy sweetness, while the powdery floral side stays clear from start to finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, winter is not far behind, and summer is the least chosen. It suits leisure, work and daily wear, with evening and night out also getting votes. Most voters read it as feminine. Chabaud La Nuit Danse and Chanel Comète have a close profile.

Rabbit

7.4

Zoologist · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Zoologist Rabbit is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, green streak against a sweet, creamy, gourmand warmth. It opens with bergamot and apple, spiced by cinnamon, while leaf vegetables add freshness. At the heart, carrot, clover blossom, violet and jasmine absolute build a floral, garden-like feel. The base turns sweet with cake, vanilla and almond, softened by hay and musk. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and spring, and it is picked most often for leisure and daily wear. It reads as feminine and modern. Birkholz Vanilla Vibes and One Avenue Jasmine have a close profile.

Eyes Closed

7.3

Byredo · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Byredo Eyes Closed is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand character against spice, wood and powder, and it suits cooler weather and relaxed days best. It opens with cardamom and cinnamon for a warm, spicy start. The heart holds carrot, orris butter and ginger: carrot and orris soften it into powder, while ginger keeps the spice lively. Papyrus and patchouli form a dry, woody base that holds the sweetness in check. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick autumn, then winter, while summer plays a small part. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and it also works at the office. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads as sitting between the two. Those after a similar profile could also look at The Dua Brand Introspection and Hunq #003 Carpenter.

Afternoon Delight

6.4

Maison Margiela · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Maison Margiela Afternoon Delight is a sweet, gourmand and powdery unisex scent, creamy with a light spicy edge, suited to relaxed everyday wear. It opens with bitter almond and angelica root, and the heart brings carrot, madeleine and ambrette seed absolute. Musk, Bourbon vanilla and New Caledonian sandalwood in the base soften it into a creamy sweetness. The overall feel is gourmand, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is mostly recommended for leisure and daily wear, and votes lean feminine and modern. The Dua Brand Midday Ecstasy and Mugler Angel Elixir have a close profile.

Une Pistache

7.5

Obvious · 2023

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Obvious Une Pistache is a green, sweet gourmand that turns creamy and powdery with a light spiciness, suited to daytime and relaxed settings and worn by anyone. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it also works at the office. Though sold as unisex, most voters read it as feminine, and a good share call it modern. The top opens with cardamom, Tunisian neroli and carrot, then moves into pistachio milk, heliotrope and frankincense at the heart. Musk, cashmeran and sandalwood settle underneath, giving the scent a soft, woody base. The green, spicy start slides towards a creamy sweetness. Zara Majestic Green and Téo Cabanel Café Cabanel have a close profile.

Vetiver Patchouli

7.7

Montale · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Montale Vetiver Patchouli is a men's fragrance that is fresh, green and earthy, with vetiver's dry, woody character leading throughout. Vetiver and patchouli form the backbone, while a citrusy freshness and a green tone lighten the earthy base. Pink pepper adds a spicy edge, and carrot and jasmine stay in the background to soften the dryness. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads masculine and classic. Hermès Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Loewe Esencia Elixir have a close profile.

IV-I Lost Alice

7.8

Masque · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Masque IV-I Lost Alice is a floral, sweet gourmand with a powdery, creamy and woody feel, worn as a unisex fragrance. It opens bright and spicy with bergamot, black pepper and ambrette seed. The heart turns powdery and floral with black tea, orris concrete and white rose, while carrot adds an unusual softness. The base settles into a creamy, woody warmth of milk and Indian sandalwood. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though its unisex build suits men too. Molinard Secret Sucré and Emir Delicieuse have a close profile.

Nirmal

7.2

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Laboratorio Olfattivo Nirmal is a unisex scent that turns carrot, violet and orris root into a green, powdery floral, opening fresh and settling into a sweet, woody warmth. Carrot brings a cool, green freshness at the top, while violet and orris root in the heart push the scent towards a powdery, floral line. In the base, amber, suede and cedarwood join the sweetness to a leathery, woody warmth, with a spicy touch running behind. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the settings it is placed in most often. It reads slightly more feminine than masculine, though plenty of voters call it masculine. Jo Malone Orris & Sandalwood and Gucci Flora by Gucci Generous Violet have a close profile.

Dark Saphir

7.7

Agonist · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Agonist Dark Saphir is a sweet, spicy and woody-oriental unisex fragrance suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions; summer is the least chosen season. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even, so it sits between the two. Bergamot, raspberry and peach open it fruity, while ginger and black pepper add spice. Jasmine, heliotrope and cinnamon carry the heart into a floral, warm stage. In the base, oud, vanilla and tonka bean deepen the sweetness, and patchouli and frankincense leave an earthy, smoky trail. Portrait of a Lady and Levantium have a close profile.

Santal du Pacifique (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Perris Monte Carlo · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Perris Monte Carlo Santal du Pacifique Eau de Parfum pairs South Pacific sandalwood with violet, orchid and carrot, giving a powdery, creamy woody floral. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable on the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure and office wear. Some voters read it as masculine, others as feminine, which fits its unisex line. It opens with carrot, then moves into orchid and violet at the heart, where gurjum balsam and creamy notes add a resinous, sweet tone. South Pacific sandalwood, dry woods and musk take over in the base. The overall impression runs from a fresh, green start to a powdery, woody dry-down.

Fan Your Flames X

7.6

Nishane · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Nishane Fan Your Flames X is a unisex scent that sets a fruity, gourmand sweetness against spice and wood. It opens with coconut, rum and mastic, then moves into tobacco, tonka bean, thyme and carrot at the heart. Patchouli, cedar and oakmoss ground it in a woody base. The sweet, creamy side leads, while the spicy and oriental touches stay in the background and soften it. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter. Evenings, leisure time and nights out are the favoured occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly level, so it reads as truly unisex. Nishane Fan Your Flames and Argos Triumph of Bacchus have a close profile.

Happy Chopard - Bigaradia

7.7

Chopard · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chopard Happy Chopard - Bigaradia is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with bitter orange blossom, Calabrian green mandarin orange and bitter orange, while carrot adds a faint green edge to the brightness. In the heart, Provençal honey and jasmine sambac sweeten it; in the base, cedarwood, labdanum and patchouli lay down a woody foundation. The overall impression is fresh, floral and fruity, with a restrained sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters call its character feminine, with a share finding it modern. Coach Coach Floral and Loewe Solo Ella share a close profile.

Seven Veils

6.9

Byredo · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Byredo Seven Veils is a floral, sweet and gourmand scent with a spicy edge; it is unisex and has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings, leisure time and nights out leaning strongest. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Just over half of voters read it as feminine, though it is made as a unisex scent. It opens with pimento and carrot, and wisteria and oleander give the heart its floral tone. In the base, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten it and settle it into a warm, woody, powdery finish. Slava Zaïtsev Nikita and Dior Hypnotic Poison (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Tendre Est La Nuit - obscur

7.9

Majda Bekkali · 2013

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Majda Bekkali Tendre Est La Nuit - obscur is a spicy, woody and animalic scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it is marketed for women, yet voters split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mainly for evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. Summer and the office are far less common. The top holds cabreuva, ambrette, Corsican immortelle and carrot, and the heart adds benzoin, davana and Sichuan pepper for a warm, resinous spiciness. The base is dominated by labdanum, frankincense, leather, civet and castoreum, while patchouli and oakmoss deepen the smoky, earthy, leathery character.

Deziro

7.3

Nishane · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Nishane Deziro is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent with green and woody touches, best suited to spring and summer days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring; daily wear, leisure and office lead the occasions, while evening and night out trail behind. Most voters read it as masculine, followed by modern and feminine. It opens with ambergris, mandarin orange and marine notes, then moves into a green, airy heart of star anise, geranium, mint and carrot. The base of Haitian vetiver, sandalwood and musk settles into a woody footing with a light, soft sweetness.

Studied

7.6

Liis · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Liis Studied is a fresh, floral unisex scent with a powdery, creamy side, opening on pear and ambrette. The top notes of pear and ambrette give a fruity freshness. In the heart, iris and carrot lead, setting the powdery, floral mood. The base of cashmere and ambroxan softens everything and dries down creamy, lightly sweet and distinctly synthetic. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for leisure and daily use. Half of the voters read it as feminine, while the rest call it modern. L'Atelier Parfum Peartopia and Jovoy Musc Pallas have a close profile.

Green Water (1993)

7.4

Jacques Fath · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jacques Fath Green Water is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men built on bergamot, mandarin and lemon with green notes; it has been discontinued. It opens with citrus and green notes, while caraway and basil add a light spiciness to the freshness. The heart brings ginger, jasmine and lily of the valley for a soft floral touch. The base of amber, oakmoss and musk settles into a calm, dry finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Most see it as masculine and classic. Penhaligon's Quercus and Berdoues 1902 - Cédrat have a close profile.

Eau Trouble

7.2

Brecourt · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Brecourt Eau Trouble is a fresh, citrusy and lightly powdery women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, at the office or in daily wear. It opens with carrot, tangerine and frankincense, the citrus brightness joined by a green, spicy edge. In the heart, tea, orange blossom and heliotrope soften and sweeten it. The dry-down settles on vetiver, iris, musk and cedarwood, a woody, powdery base. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and daily and office wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and calm. Most voters read it as feminine. Dsquared² She Wood and Zara Teawood have a close profile.

Mohur (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Neela Vermeire Créations · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Neela Vermeire Créations Mohur Eau de Parfum is a spicy, floral and resinous unisex scent, powdery and leathery in feel, that suits evenings and cooler seasons. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Evening and night out are the favoured occasions, with business and daily wear also getting votes. Most voters read it as feminine, yet it is offered as unisex. Perfumes with a close profile include Rasasi Oud al Mubakhar and Amouage Reflection 45. It opens with cardamom, black pepper, coriander seed and carrot, spicy and fresh. In the heart, Turkish rose, violet, orris root and leather come forward, giving the floral side a powdery, leathery softness. The base of patchouli, vanilla, sandalwood, benzoin and oud dries down into a warm, resinous woodiness.

Verte Euphorie

7.9

L'Atelier Parfum · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

L'Atelier Parfum Verte Euphorie is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a close, unobtrusive trail. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, which fits its unisex character. The top notes are blood orange, petitgrain and grapefruit, giving a green, fruity freshness at the start. Gentian and carrot form the heart, and musk and white cedar in the base soften it into a clean finish. A faintly synthetic touch runs through the accords.

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.