The Perfume Library

Pacific Chill

8.4

Louis Vuitton · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Louis Vuitton Pacific Chill is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards warm weather, with most voters recommending summer and spring. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate: lighter than a room-filling fragrance, but more present than a skin scent. Leisure and daily wear come first, while sport and office use are also picked. Votes on character split between masculine and feminine without a clear winner, so it sits comfortably in between. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords dominate, softened by a green streak and a fruity sweetness. Lemon, orange and citron carry the brightness, while basil and peppermint push the green side. Fig and apricot add a light sweetness to the coolness.

A Midsummer Dream

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus over a floral, green heart and dries down between sweet and woody. It opens with lemon, bergamot, mandarin orange and grapefruit, with aldehydes sharpening the sparkle. In the heart, cyclamen, orange blossom and May rose lead while geranium adds a green edge. The base of vanilla, cedarwood and vetiver sweetens the scent and settles it on a woody footing, with pink pepper adding a light touch of spice. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead, with evening and business close behind. Voters read it as mostly masculine, though it stays unisex in spirit. Roja Parfums Madison pour Homme and The Dua Brand Enchantment have a close profile.

Liquide (2022)

8.4

Liquides Imaginaires · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Liquides Imaginaires Liquide (2022) is a unisex floral-spicy scent that opens on mandarin orange and saffron, then sweetens jasmine and orange blossom with vanilla, patchouli and white musk. The top holds mandarin orange and saffron, while the heart brings together carrot seed, coriander seed, jasmine and orange blossom. Cistus, white musk, vanilla and patchouli settle in the base. It reads sweet, fruity and creamy, with the spice and oriental tones sitting behind that softness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Night out and evening are the most chosen occasions. Voters most often call it masculine, followed by modern and feminine. Pana Dora Kropp Och Själ and Anfas Ishq have a close profile.

Armani Code Absolu pour Homme

8.0

Giorgio Armani · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Giorgio Armani Armani Code Absolu pour Homme is a men's fragrance that sets green mandarin orange, apple and tonka bean against the sweet, leathery base of vanilla and suede; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters mostly read its character as masculine and modern. As a whole it smells fruity and sweet: green mandarin orange and apple add freshness, while vanilla, tonka bean and orange blossom give a creamy, gourmand warmth. Nutmeg and carrot seed bring a spicy edge, and suede draws a powdery, leathery backdrop.

Tubéreuse Astrale

8.0

Maison Crivelli · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Crivelli Tubéreuse Astrale is a unisex fragrance that sets creamy tuberose against spice and leather, floral but far from soft. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, so it stays on the skin and fills the space around it for a long time. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out and is rarely chosen for the office. Voters call it feminine slightly more often, though a good share see it as masculine. Indian tuberose absolute sits at the centre, giving a creamy, floral sweetness. Cinnamon and carrot seed add a spicy edge, while leather and Spanish cistus absolute pull it towards a dry, leathery side. Chinese osmanthus absolute, vanilla and musk round it out with a fruity, soft sweetness.

Autumn Vibes

6.8

Maison Margiela · 2021

Green · Spicy · Woody

Maison Margiela Autumn Vibes is a green, spicy and woody unisex scent that leans towards fall. It opens with coriander, cardamom and pink pepper, which give it a dry, spicy edge. In the heart, frankincense, carrot seed and nutmeg build a resinous, dry feel. The base of fir balsam absolute, moss and cedarwood settles into something earthy and smoky, like a forest floor. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter; it suits leisure and daily wear best, with evening and office use close behind. More voters read it as masculine than feminine, though a good share find it feminine. Wally Incenso Nobile and D:SOL MMXVI Terram have a close profile.

Cherry X

7.3

Kai Porten Parfums Privés · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Kai Porten Parfums Privés Cherry X opens with black cherry, saffron and raspberry and deepens into oud, vanilla and amber: a sweet, spicy, smoky unisex scent. In the top, black cherry and raspberry give a fruity sweetness, while saffron and pink pepper sharpen it with spice. The heart is led by cinnamon, nutmeg and rose, softened by sandalwood and bitter almond. The base lays down a woody, smoky floor of oud, frankincense and patchouli, with vanilla and tonka bean absolute sweetening the gourmand side. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out. It doesn't settle clearly as masculine or feminine and reads both ways. French Avenue Cocoa Morado and Mancera Intense Red Tobacco have a close profile.

Ardent (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Boadicea the Victorious · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Boadicea the Victorious Ardent Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter evenings, pairing floral and spicy notes with a sweet, resinous depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Evening and night-out wear lead the votes, spring draws a fair share, and summer trails far behind. Voters read it as feminine more often than not, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with Turkish rose, saffron and coriander, then moves into a softer floral heart of beeswax, jasmine and rose. The base is dominated by oud, vanilla, benzoin, patchouli and amber, drying down sweet, woody and resinous. Fragrance Du Bois Oud Noir Intense and Floris Honey Oud have a close profile.

№ 03 - Lonestar Memories

7.8

Tauer Perfumes · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tauer Perfumes № 03 - Lonestar Memories is a leathery, resinous and smoky unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with green geranium, carrot seed and clary sage, then deepens into cistus, jasmine and leather. Sandalwood, tonka bean, myrrh and vetiver form the base. The overall impression is sweet, spicy and earthy, with an animal warmth and a woody backbone. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and night out. In the character votes, masculine leads and classic comes second. Rasasi Faqat Lil Rijal and Parfums de Marly Kuhuyan have a close profile.

Santal Blush

7.7

Tom Ford · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tom Ford Santal Blush is a sweet, spicy sandalwood scent that suits fall and winter evenings, and it works for anyone. Floral, creamy ylang-ylang is warmed by cinnamon and exotic spices, while carrot seed adds a faint dry, earthy edge. A woody base of sandalwood and Texas cedar is softened by the resinous sweetness of Siam benzoin, leaving an impression that is powdery, oriental and creamy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also wears in daytime and at work. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together, so it reads as balanced between the two. Memo Paris Cappadocia and Diptyque Benjoin Bohème have a close profile.

Sonic Flower

7.9

Room 1015 · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Room 1015 Sonic Flower is a fresh, floral unisex scent with a powdery, creamy and lightly sweet character. It opens with pink pepper and carrot seed, and orris root and jasmine lead the heart. In the base, musk, cashmere wood and ambroxan set the scent on a soft, woody footing. Fruity and synthetic touches add a clean brightness to the powdery floral core. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office best. Most voters read its character as feminine, followed by modern. Proenza Schouler Arizona and Glossier You have a close profile.

Iris silver mist

7.9

Serge Lutens · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Green

Serge Lutens Iris silver mist is a fresh, green and powdery unisex scent with an earthy, slightly smoky coolness, and it suits spring and autumn best. Iris powder sits at the centre, while green notes and carrot seed give it a crisp, earthy chill. Vetiver lays down a woody base, clove adds a touch of spice, and amber with musky notes softens the whole. The floral notes stay in the background and never weigh it down. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and evening, leisure, business and daily wear all draw similar votes. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads comfortably either way. Aedes de Venustas Iris Nazarena and Floris Vetiver (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Sacred Wood

7.3

Kilian · 2014

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Kilian Sacred Wood is a resinous, creamy woody unisex scent led by Dominican amyris, Atlas cedar and Mysore sandalwood. The woods form the backbone: amyris, cedar and sandalwood. Myrrh, tolu balm and copaiba balsam soften them with a sweet, spicy, oriental warmth, while ambrette seed and carrot seed add a creamy, lightly fresh edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and it leans towards evening and leisure wear. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it stays unisex. Amouage Decision and Xerjoff Amber Star have a close profile.

Eleventh Hour (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Byredo · 2018

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Eleventh Hour Eau de Parfum is a green, spicy unisex scent that links a fresh opening of sichuan pepper and bergamot to the sweet warmth of rum and wild fig. The top is Nepalese sichuan pepper and bergamot, so it starts fresh and green. In the heart, rum, wild fig and carrot seed bring a fruity, gourmand sweetness. Cashmere wood and tonka bean settle it into a soft, woody base with a faint smokiness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most for leisure time, evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits evenly between the two. Nest Indigo and Kilian Apple Brandy on the Rocks have a close profile.

Ti Amo

8.1

Roja Parfums · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums Ti Amo is a floral and sweet unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and mandarin orange open brightly, then the heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, orange blossom and pineapple forms a floral-fruity whole. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean, cocoa and cinnamon pull it towards a gourmand, spicy side, while sandalwood and musk lay a creamy, powdery ground. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good. Most pick autumn and winter, and evenings or nights out; few see it as a summer scent. Most voters read it as feminine, though it also wears as unisex. Roja Parfums Amore Mio and Roja Parfums Britannia have a close profile.

Sultanate of Oman

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Roja Parfums Sultanate of Oman is a spicy, woody and smoky unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. It opens with grapefruit and orange, and its heart holds Grasse jasmine, raspberry, violet and May rose. The base is led by oud, frankincense, sandalwood and saffron; the floral and fruity side recedes into a resinous, leathery woodiness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Roja Parfums Qatar and Roja Parfums Candy Aoud have a close profile.

Eau d'Ikar

7.2

Sisley · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sisley Eau d'Ikar is a fresh, composed men's fragrance in which citrus and green tones settle into a soft, powdery woodiness. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close and keeps you company through the day without filling the room. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and few choose winter. Daily wear, office and leisure are rated about equally, and most voters read it as masculine and classic. It opens with bergamot, lemon and bitter orange, while carrot seed and mastic add a green, faintly resinous edge. In the heart, iris, jasmine and pekoe tea pull it towards a powdery, floral side. It dries down on vetiver, cistus and sandalwood, leaving a dry, woody base.

Splendiris

7.3

Dusita · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dusita Splendiris is a fresh, floral and green unisex fragrance built around violet leaf, orris butter and vetiver, best suited to spring days and daytime wear. It opens with violet leaf, mandarin orange and blood orange, which give it a bright, green start. At the heart, carrot seed, orris butter and May rose add a powdery, floral softness. Vetiver, cedarwood and vanilla form the base, leaving a woody, lightly sweet and creamy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming the room. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall not far behind. It is mostly worn for leisure, work and daily use. Though unisex, half of the voters read it as feminine.

Iris de Nuit

7.3

Heeley

Fresh · Floral · Green

Heeley Iris de Nuit is a unisex fragrance built around Italian iris absolute, violet and carrot seed, with a fresh, green, powdery character. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, then summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most common settings. Many voters read it as feminine, though it is sold as unisex. Ambrette and angelica seed open with a spicy, green touch. In the heart, iris and violet bring a powdery softness, while carrot seed gives that floral side a dry, earthy edge. White cedar and ambergris settle into a woody base. Fragonard Belle de Paris and Puig Agua Lavanda Iris have a close profile.

Nanshe

7.1

Nishane · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Nishane Nanshe is a unisex fragrance that softens citrus and flowers with a powdery, creamy woodiness, suiting spring and autumn, by day or in the evening. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though winter and summer are not ruled out. Leisure, night out and evening lead the occasions, and it also gets worn for business. Most voters read it as feminine, yet it is presented as unisex. The top opens bright and lightly spicy with yuzu, bergamot, cardamom and carrot seed. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac absolute and rose absolute build a floral body, while watery fruits add a sweet freshness. In the base, sandalwood, iris, patchouli and musk settle it into a powdery, creamy warmth.

Vaara

7.3

Penhaligon's · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Vaara is a floral-spicy unisex scent that opens with rose water, saffron and coriander seed and softens toward honey and sandalwood. The top is coriander seed, saffron, carrot seed, rose water and quince, giving a green, fresh and slightly fruity spiciness at first. In the heart, Moroccan rose, Bulgarian rose, iris and freesia turn it powdery and floral. The base of honey, benzoin, cedarwood and tonka bean sweetens it and closes on a woody, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind, and it is chosen most for leisure, daily wear and the office. Many voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Jil Sander Background and Dior Tendre Poison have a close profile.

Oriental Extreme / Oriental Express

8.0

Mugler · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Mugler Oriental Extreme / Oriental Express is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Sandalwood and vanilla build a sweet, creamy base, with resins and balsam adding warmth. Powdery and woody notes soften it, while basil and carrot seed leave a spicy, faintly earthy edge inside the sweetness. The overall impression is gourmand and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions, though leisure and daily wear also get a fair share. Votes lean somewhat feminine, but a sizeable group calls it masculine. soOud Jade Eau Fine and Boss Collection - Velvet Amber have a close profile.

Vanille d'Iris (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Ormonde Jayne · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Vanille d'Iris Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet scent built around orris, jasmine and vanilla, described as feminine and since discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer and winter chosen less often. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead, and it can also work in the evening. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with pink pepper, coriander seed, carrot seed and Sicilian bergamot, a lightly spicy, bright start. In the heart, jasmine absolute, osmanthus, orris absolute and magnolia form a floral, powdery core. The base of vanilla, amber, musk, vetiver and cedarwood leaves it creamy, soft and woody-warm.

Radiant Nectar

7.2

Clean · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Clean Radiant Nectar is a fresh, floral unisex scent that softens its fruity sweetness with a powdery, creamy feel, and it suits easy spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter a distant last. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though a good share call it modern. It opens with pear nectar and ambrette seed. The heart of carrot seed, orris butter and tobacco flower brings the powdery, creamy side. White cedar, musk and ambroxan leave a clean, slightly synthetic trail at the base. Rosine Rose des Neiges and Prada Candy Kiss have a close profile.