The Perfume Library

Pure Style

6.4

Betty Barclay · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Betty Barclay Pure Style is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with white freesia, bergamot and white peach. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and is rarely chosen for evenings or nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it modern. The opening is led by citrus and fruity freshness. In the heart, lily of the valley, magnolia and jasmine add a soft floral note. The base of white amber, white musk and cedar settles it into a powdery, creamy, slightly sweet woodiness. Dior Joy (Eau de Parfum) and Chanel 1957 have a close profile.

Halston 1-12 (Cologne)

7.5

Halston · 1976

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Halston 1-12 is a fresh, green and woody men's cologne built around lemon, basil and galbanum; it has been discontinued. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings it is most often matched with. Voters read it as masculine and classic. It opens with lemon, bergamot, mandarin and basil for a citrus freshness, while galbanum adds a sharp green edge. In the heart, lavender, pine needle and juniper berry form a spicy fougère character. The base of oakmoss, cedar and amber leaves an earthy, woody ground, softened by tonka and vanilla. Lacoste Original and Gucci pour Homme have a close profile.

Ungaro pour L'Homme III (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Emanuel Ungaro · 1993

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Emanuel Ungaro Ungaro pour L'Homme III Eau de Toilette opens green and fresh with sage, lavender and coriander, then settles into a classic fougère-chypre on vetiver and oakmoss. The top is sage, coriander, lavender, orange and lemon, with vodka and mahogany keeping it dry and cool. Rose, jasmine, geranium and lily of the valley add a soft floral heart. The base of vetiver, cedar, patchouli and oakmoss gives it an earthy, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter, and it is worn from daytime to evening and the office. It reads masculine and classic. Aramis Aramis and Estēe Lauder Lauder for Men have a close profile.

New West for Him (Skinscent)

7.5

Aramis · 1988

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Aramis New West for Him (Skinscent) is a fresh men's fragrance with strong aquatic and green sides, suited to leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear, and nearly half of voters read it as masculine. It opens with bergamot, mint, lavender and marine notes for a bright start. In the heart, watermelon sits alongside pine and juniper berry, adding a green, lightly fruity touch. The base settles on cedar, patchouli, leather and oakmoss, giving a woody, leathery footing. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Yves Saint Laurent Jazz Prestige have a close profile.

Hayat

8.1

Kemi · 2014

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Kemi Hayat is a spicy, woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with saffron, bitter orange and Bulgarian lavender, then cardamom, cinnamon and amber warm the heart. The base settles on oud, cypriol and cedar, with patchouli adding an earthy weight. Smoky and animal tones sit alongside the spicy, oriental and resinous accords. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads mostly masculine, though it is unisex. Zara Exclusive Oud and Gucci The Voice of the Snake have a close profile.

Animale Animale for Men

7.4

Animale · 1994

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Animale Animale for Men is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance led by amber, honey and vanilla, with pineapple and lemon adding a fruity edge; it has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base: amber, honey and vanilla carry the sweetness, nutmeg and tobacco add a spicy warmth, and sandalwood and cedar set a woody floor. Patchouli and musk stay in the background. The accords also lean fruity, gourmand, oriental, animalic and powdery. Voters find both its longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, while summer trails far behind. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, with business wear getting the fewest votes. Most voters read it as masculine. Rochas Rochas Man and Joop! Le Bain have a close profile.

No. 1 for Women

8.2

Clive Christian · 2001

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Clive Christian No. 1 for Women is a classic-leaning feminine scent that moves from a fruity opening through a floral, powdery heart into a sweet, creamy base. Peach, apricot, pineapple and bergamot give the top a bright, fruity feel, while cardamom and bell pepper add a spicy edge. Jasmine, rose, iris and ylang-ylang form the floral heart. Vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood and amber sweeten and soften the base, leaving a warm, woody finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and spring, and it suits evenings and nights out best. It reads feminine and classic. Montana Suggestion Eau Cuivrée and Tristano Onofri Solo Tu have a close profile.

L'Amour (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Lalique · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Lalique L'Amour Eau de Parfum pairs a bright opening of bergamot, neroli and rose with a floral heart of gardenia, jasmine and tuberose, giving a fresh, lightly sweet scent made for women. It opens citrusy, green and fresh with bergamot, neroli and rose. In the heart, gardenia, jasmine and tuberose bring out the floral side and the scent turns a little sweeter. The base of cedar, musk and sandalwood leaves a woody, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, though some call it modern or classic. Chloé Chloé (2015) Eau de Toilette and Stéphanie de Bruijn Chérie-Chérie have a close profile.

Pasha de Cartier Édition Noire (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Cartier · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cartier Pasha de Cartier Édition Noire Eau de Toilette is a fresh yet woody men's fragrance built on amber and cedar, lifted by green and citrus notes. The scent reads as a whole: citrus freshness and sharp green notes come first, cedar adds dryness, and amber brings a sweet, resinous warmth. Spicy and oriental touches stay in the background behind the fresh line. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Most pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards daytime and office wear, and it can also work in the evening. More than half of voters find it masculine. Vandini Secrets of Amazonia and Maison Nikoui Cashmere Woods have a close profile.

Heaven (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Chopard · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Chopard Heaven Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a citrusy, aquatic freshness with floral notes and a lightly sweet woodiness; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon, lavender and rosewood. Cyclamen and jasmine add a soft floral heart. The base of musk, tonka bean, cedar and amber sweetens the scent and settles it onto a warm, woody footing, while the green and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter clearly behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and it reads mostly masculine, with some calling it modern. Mülhens Sumatra Rain and Bogner Man have a close profile.

Layla

7.9

Kemi · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kemi Layla is a floral, oriental unisex scent that pairs the spicy warmth of nutmeg and clove with a sweet base of patchouli, amber and vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with nutmeg and clove, which give a warm, spiced start. In the heart, cedar, woody notes and ylang-ylang add a soft floral and woody layer. The base of patchouli, musky notes, amber and vanilla sweetens the scent and gives it an oriental finish, with a fruity tone running through the sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though it is described as unisex. Harry Lehmann Bahia and Electimuss Rhodanthe have a close profile.

Amiri

8.7

Arabian Oud · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Arabian Oud Amiri is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh citrus and spice opening against a sweet, woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter getting fewer votes. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. It reads as masculine and modern. Pink pepper, bergamot and mandarin orange give a bright, citrusy start. In the heart, patchouli, nutmeg and cedar build a spicy, woody backdrop. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla softens and sweetens the whole. Ahmed Al Maghribi Amiri and Zyara Spicy Ocean have a close profile.

Majd al Sultan / مجد السلطان

8.1

Asdaaf · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Asdaaf Majd al Sultan is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that opens on tobacco and smoke and deepens into myrrh, frankincense and saffron. The top pairs tobacco with smoke; in the heart, pepper, myrrh, frankincense and saffron build a spicy, resinous weight. The base of fir, cedar, amber and resins gives it a woody footing and softens the sweetness. The overall feel is oriental and smoky, balanced between sugar and spice. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out better than daytime or summer heat. Though unisex, it leans masculine.

A Scent

6.9

Issey Miyake · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Issey Miyake A Scent is a fresh, green, citrusy fragrance for women that suits spring and summer days and everyday wear. The scent is built on the sharp green freshness of lemon and galbanum, rounded out by floral hyacinth and jasmine. Vervain adds a clean brightness, while cedar leaves a woody base underneath; aquatic and lightly spicy tones complete the picture. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Half of the character votes call it feminine. It has been discontinued. Creed Green Irish Tweed and L'Artisan Parfumeur L'Eau de L'Artisan have a close profile.

Quasar (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Jesus del Pozo · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Jesus del Pozo Quasar Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's fragrance built on banana leaf, sage, lavender and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daytime and business wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with banana leaf and fruity notes that give a slightly sweet freshness. In the heart, sage, lavender, rosemary and geranium add a green, spicy edge. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, cedar and oakmoss leaves a woody footing, while citrus and aquatic accords keep the overall feel airy.

My Pearls

7.6

The Merchant Of Venice · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

The Merchant Of Venice My Pearls is a fresh, floral scent with sweet, powdery and creamy shades, giving a soft, feminine impression. It opens with violet, blackcurrant bud absolute and pink pepper. White blossoms and Rosyfolia® form the heart. In the base, cedar, sandalwood and Venezuelan tonka bean sweeten the scent and settle it onto a creamy footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters find it feminine and classic. It shares a close profile with Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc Blanc and Intimissimi Innocente.

Venetian Bergamot

7.7

Tom Ford · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tom Ford Venetian Bergamot is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that pairs bright citrus with a floral, spicy texture; it has been discontinued. The top is Italian bergamot, ginger, black pepper and pink pepper, so it opens bright with a slight bite. In the heart, gardenia, ylang-ylang and Chinese magnolia add a soft floral note. The base of sandalwood, cedar, tonka bean and amber settles it into a creamy, lightly sweet and woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing into the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, work and daily wear. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it moves easily between the two. Zimaya Red Carpet Paragon and Argentum Ruler have a close profile.

A*Men Pure Coffee

7.9

Mugler · 2008

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Mugler A*Men Pure Coffee is a men's fragrance that pairs coffee with patchouli and vetiver, its sweet, gourmand side held in check by a woody frame; it has been discontinued. Coffee is the defining note throughout, giving a sweet, gourmand and slightly spicy warmth. Patchouli and vetiver lay an earthy, dry base under that sweetness, cedar sketches the woody outline, and musk softens everything and pulls it closer to the skin. It has an oriental feel, dark and warm overall. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It is most often matched with evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and the character reads mostly masculine.

Fusion Sacrée - obscur / Fusion sacrée - lui

8.0

Majda Bekkali · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Majda Bekkali Fusion Sacrée - obscur / Fusion sacrée - lui is a sweet, spicy and smoky fragrance with a gourmand, resinous heart, aimed at men and best suited to evenings and nights out. It opens with celery, geranium, lavender, citron and rum. Coffee, clove, cardamom and neroli lead the heart, and the base of tolu balm, benzoin, caramel and vanilla sweetens it into a resinous warmth. Sandalwood and cedar give that sweetness a woody footing. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the favoured occasions. On character, masculine leads, with feminine close behind.

Quorum Silver (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Puig · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Puig Quorum Silver Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on a spicy, woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer and winter trailing behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, and some call it classic. The top has ginger, bergamot, lavender and mandarin orange, with cardamom and artemisia adding a green edge to the freshness. In the heart, cinnamon, nutmeg and pink pepper bring the spice forward. The base of gaiac wood, cedar, patchouli and amber dries down woody and lightly sweet.

Jungle pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Kenzo · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Kenzo Jungle pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a spicy, woody, slightly sweet body; it has been discontinued. Lime and nutmeg lead, giving a bright, fruity first impression. Maté and cinnamon bring spice to the heart, and cedar, gaiac wood and benzoin settle the base into something woody, resinous and earthy. The sweet, oriental side stays in the background, softening the spice rather than dominating it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though evening and office use also get votes. Half of voters call it masculine. M. Micallef Yellow Sea and Cerruti 1881 Black have a close profile.

The One Royal Night

8.1

Dolce & Gabbana · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Dolce & Gabbana The One Royal Night is a sweet, spicy fragrance for men that opens with cardamom and basil and settles into the warmth of sandalwood, labdanum and amber. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind. It is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out, and less often for the office or daily wear. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and its character reads mostly masculine and classic. It opens with cardamom and basil giving a spicy start, and nutmeg and wild pear wood soften it at the heart. As it dries, sandalwood, labdanum, amber and cedar take over, leaving a sweet, creamy, resinous and slightly smoky woody-oriental scent.

Rosabotanica

7.5

Balenciaga · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Balenciaga Rosabotanica is a fresh, green and floral women's fragrance with citrus brightness and a light spicy, woody edge; it has been discontinued. Fig leaf, blue hyacinth and petitgrain open it green and crisp. In the heart, rose is sharpened by cardamom and pink pepper, while grapefruit keeps the citrus lively. Vetiver, cedar, patchouli and white amber ground it in a woody base, with fruity and sweet tones staying in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and business, daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. About half call it feminine. Phaedon Antigua and Creed Jardin d'Amalfi share a close profile.

1872 for Women

8.0

Clive Christian · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clive Christian 1872 for Women is a citrusy, floral scent that suits spring and summer days, aimed at women for daily wear, leisure and the office. The top is a fresh citrus opening of tangerine, bergamot and lemon, with blueberry and pineapple adding fruit and rosemary a green touch. The heart builds a floral garden from jasmine, rose and violet. In the base, sandalwood, cedar and musk settle it onto a woody, powdery foundation. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and the occasions that come up most are daily wear, leisure and business. It reads mainly as feminine. Gianfranco Ferré Gieffeffe and Romeo Gigli G Gigli have a close profile.