The Perfume Library

Lion

8.5

Rayhaan · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Rayhaan Lion is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of lavender, bergamot and mint, softened by pear, with the warmth of vanilla, amber and cedar. The top is lavender, bergamot, mint and pear, so it starts fresh and fruity. The heart of cumin, cinnamon and clary sage adds a spicy edge, and the base of cedar, vanilla, amber and patchouli settles into a woody, sweet, powdery foundation. Gourmand and creamy accords pull it toward the sweet side. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with night outs and evenings leading and the office trailing. It reads masculine and modern. Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Mâle and Lattafa Ramz Lattafa (Silver) have a close profile.

Rose de Siwa

7.4

Parfums MDCI · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parfums MDCI Rose de Siwa is a fresh, green-edged floral built around rose, lightly sweet and powdery, and aimed at women. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without overpowering. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Half of the voters read it as feminine. Peony, lychee and hawthorn open it on a fresh, fruity floral note. The heart holds Turkish rose, Moroccan rose and violet, and vetiver, musk and cedar settle it onto a woody base. Perfumes with a close profile include The Different Company Kâshân Rose and Histoires de Parfums Vert Pivoine.

Dojou for Him / 土壌

8.0

Annayake · 2021

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Annayake Dojou for Him / 土壌 is a fresh, green men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern. It opens with black pepper, ylang-ylang and juniper berry, and patchouli, cedar and cardamom lead the heart. In the base, moss, leather and a chypre accord build an earthy footing that musk and amber soften. The overall impression is spicy, woody and green.

Kajal Homme II

7.6

Kajal · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Kajal Homme II is a woody, sweet men's fragrance that links a fresh opening of bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon to a lavender and spice heart. Citrus leads at the start, with green notes and orange blossom softening the freshness. In the heart, lavender, rosemary and clary sage give it a fougère feel, clove and cinnamon add spice, and peach brings a light fruitiness. The base rests on sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss, rounded off by musk and sweet notes. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and business use also getting votes, and most voters read it as masculine. Nina Ricci Ricci-Club and Milano Cento Milano Cento have a close profile.

L'Heure Exquise

7.9

Bortnikoff · 2018

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Bortnikoff L'Heure Exquise is a unisex scent that darkens a floral, spicy core with resin, oud and smoke. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Slightly more voters call it masculine, though a good share see it as feminine. It opens with neroli, cardamom and bergamot, a fresh start. At the heart, jasmine sambac, champaca, clove, cocoa and myrrh build a warm, spicy-floral centre. The base of Vietnamese oud, Indonesian oud and tolu balm leaves a resinous, earthy, smoky trail.

Prestige

7.0

Cuba

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Cuba Prestige is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, and almost none suggest summer. It is worn for evenings and nights out, and also for leisure. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with blackcurrant, bergamot, lemon and grapefruit, a bright and tart start. Rosemary, jasmine, cardamom and lavender form a spicy, aromatic heart. Vetiver, cedar, labdanum and ambergris give it a woody base, while the sweet, gourmand and powdery accords soften the whole.

Thé Vert

7.3

Roger & Gallet · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roger & Gallet Thé Vert is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light scent. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. The top notes of lemon, bergamot, yuzu, grapefruit and mandarin orange bring the citrus forward. In the heart, green tea, jasmine, cyclamen and freesia add a green, floral freshness. Gaiac wood and cedar set a woody base underneath. Nicolaï Victoire and Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza have a close profile.

Above the Waves

7.9

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Etat Libre d'Orange Above the Waves is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn well behind, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. The top has frankincense, bergamot and cardamom: the bergamot brightens it and the cardamom adds a light spice. In the heart, rose, maté and Ceylon tea give a green, floral balance. The base of vetiver, cedar and tonka bean leaves a soft, woody finish.

Today (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Avon · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Avon Today Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green floral with a lightly sweet, powdery and creamy softness, and a clearly feminine character. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and it suits daily wear, leisure time and the office best. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and it reads mostly as feminine. It opens with freesia, cactus and pepper, then turns floral at the heart with neroli, hibiscus, tuberose and strelitzia. Sandalwood, musk, rose water and cedar settle it into a woody, powdery base. Cacharel Noa and Fragonard Soleil have a close profile.

Eau Sauvage Fraîcheur Cuir

8.0

Dior · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dior Eau Sauvage Fraîcheur Cuir is a fresh, citrusy and leathery men's fragrance that sets lemon against warm amber and leather; it has been discontinued. Lemon leads, cedar forms the heart, and amber and leather settle underneath. The fresh, citrus character is joined by green, spicy and powdery touches, while the chypre structure keeps it dry and balanced. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, then fall, and it is worn mostly for daily use, leisure and the office. Most call it masculine and classic, though some read it as feminine. Versace L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Fragonard L'Aventurier have a close profile.

L'Aventure Femme

7.4

Al Haramain

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Al Haramain L'Aventure Femme is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and suits relaxed, everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter is the least chosen season. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with business use not far behind. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and most voters read it as feminine. The top is bergamot, pineapple, blackcurrant and berries, a citrusy, fruity opening. In the heart, freesia, rose and cedar set a floral note against a woody backbone. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, amber and musk sweetens and softens the dry-down.

Marrakech Intense (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Aēsop · 2014

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Aēsop Marrakech Intense Eau de Toilette is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with leisure and evening wear coming first, and opinion on whether it reads masculine or feminine is almost evenly split. Citrus, floral and spicy accords meet on a woody base. Bergamot and neroli brighten it, jasmine and rose add a soft floral note, and cardamom and clove bring spice. Sandalwood and cedar carry the woody depth.

Attimo

6.9

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Salvatore Ferragamo Attimo is a light floral for women who want something fresh in spring and summer, suited to daytime, work and leisure; it has been discontinued. It wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with fewer choosing winter. Daily, business and leisure wear lead clearly over evening and night out. Voters mostly call its character feminine, and some find it modern. It opens fresh, floral and fruity, with lotus and pear first. The heart carries peony, gardenia and frangipani. In the base, cedar, patchouli and musk turn it woody and powdery with a sweet edge. Created by Annick Ménardo, it has a close profile to Burberry London for Women and Valentino V (Eau de Parfum).

Amberwood Nomad / عنبر بدوي

7.9

Jawhara · 2025

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Jawhara Amberwood Nomad / عنبر بدوي is a unisex scent built on labdanum absolute, leather and cedar, reading sweet, resinous and smoky. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind and summer least of all. It leans towards evening and nights out, though daily and business wear also get votes. Most voters read it as masculine, even though it is unisex. Cardamom, elemi resin and myrrh open it with a spicy, resinous edge. In the heart, labdanum absolute, leather and cedar form a woody, leathery core. Madagascan patchouli, Tonkalactone® and Ambrostar sweeten the base and settle it into a warm oriental finish, with a faint green touch in the background. L'Orchestre Parfum Cuir Kora and Boucheron Oud de Carthage have a close profile.

Cacao²

6.9

Maison Tahité · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maison Tahité Cacao² is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent where spice, cocoa and resin take the lead. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening, night out and leisure wear. It sits evenly between masculine and feminine, with votes split almost equally. It opens with cinnamon for a spicy warmth. The heart brings roasted notes and labdanum, and the base is dominated by cocoa and vanilla. Amber, benzoin, vetiver and cedar set that sweetness on a woody, resinous footing. Powdery, creamy, earthy and slightly smoky sides show through as well. Laboratorio Olfattivo Alambar and Kilian Amber Oud have a close profile.

Summanus

7.0

Electimuss · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Electimuss Summanus is a unisex scent that pairs the resinous freshness of pine with ginger and cardamom spice, then settles into the sweet woodiness of tonka and sandalwood. It opens with pine, elemi resin, ginger and cardamom up front, while orange and bergamot soften that sharp start. In the heart, jasmine, Bulgarian rose and cognac add a warm, sweet floral touch. The base rests on tonka bean, cedar and sandalwood, leaving a woody, resinous finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evening, nights out and leisure. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads fairly evenly between the two. Paglieri Venetiae and Serge Lutens La myrrhe have a close profile.

1920 The Origin (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Tous · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Tous 1920 The Origin Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and woody men's scent built around bergamot, cardamom and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest fall and spring, with daily wear, leisure and the office leading the occasions. It mostly reads as masculine. It opens with bergamot and cardamom, a citrusy, spicy freshness that pink pepper sharpens slightly. In the heart, cumin, black tea and jasmine carry the spice toward a greener tone. The base of patchouli, ambergris and cedar settles into an earthy, woody foundation.

Billet Doux (2006)

7.8

Fragonard · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fragonard Billet Doux opens with mandarin orange, Amalfi lemon and bergamot, then moves into a floral heart of frangipani and peony; it is a feminine scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well back. Daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as feminine, and some as classic. The citrus gives a fresh, bright start. In the heart, frangipani, peony and carnation build a floral body with a touch of fruit and spice. Vanilla sweetens the base, while cedar leaves a woody, powdery floor. Aigner Début and Dior Eau de Dolce Vita have a close profile.

Ummagumma

8.1

Fzotic · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Fzotic Ummagumma is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits evenings and nights in the colder months. Amber, vanilla and tonka bean absolute build a sweet, gourmand base, with chocolate deepening it. Saffron and carnation bring spice, sandalwood and cedar frame it in wood, and leather and tobacco add a smoky, leathery edge. Labdanum and frankincense lend a resinous warmth. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night outs and evenings lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It doesn't lean clearly to one gender: masculine and feminine votes sit close together. Lattafa Qaa'ed and Naomi Goodsir Cuir Velours have a close profile.

Mantes-la-Jolie

8.3

Astier de Villatte

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Astier de Villatte Mantes-la-Jolie is a fresh, green unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions, and some voters wear it for sport. Opinion on its character is split between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't lean firmly to one side. Citrus and green notes come first: lemon, bergamot and mint give the coolness, while basil and eucalyptus push it greener. Green fig and blackcurrant add a soft fruity touch, and ginger brings a little spice. Jasmine sambac adds a floral tone, with cedar and maté as a woody base.

Via dell'Incenso

7.6

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Via dell'Incenso is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of lemon and bergamot against the smoky, resinous depth of frankincense, pine and gaiac wood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen most often for leisure and evening wear. Voters tend to read it as masculine and classic. It opens with lemon, bergamot and cedar, a fresh, green citrus start. The heart of elemi resin, coriander and cashmeran adds a soft, spicy turn. In the base, pine, gaiac wood and frankincense bring out the woody, smoky side, with a faintly sweet resin left behind. Heretic Dirty Hinoki and Molinard Citrus Noir have a close profile.

Ming Shu Fleur Rare (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Yves Rocher · 1997

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Yves Rocher Ming Shu Fleur Rare Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Jasmine, rose and lily of the valley form the floral frame, while peach and green apple add a fruity freshness. Water lily brings out the aquatic side, with cedar, woody notes and musk staying in the background to soften it. The overall impression is a lightly sweet bouquet that feels rinsed with water. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and office wear come up most often. Voters read it as feminine.

RedColorado

7.4

M. Micallef · 2023

Green · Sweet · Spicy

M. Micallef RedColorado is a green, sweet and spicy woody oriental with a smoky, leathery character, made for men. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer hardly chosen. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Half of the voters call it masculine, and a good share also read it as classic. It opens with pine, bergamot and cypress, a fresh green start. In the heart, patchouli, charred wood, gaiac wood and cedar build a smoky woody body, softened by rose and sandalwood. The base leaves a sweet, leathery trail of leather and vanilla.

Nobility

8.8

Alexandria Fragrances

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Alexandria Fragrances Nobility is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a green, floral and woody body. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads mostly masculine, with some calling it classic or modern. Roja Parfums Oligarch and The Dua Brand The Monarch have a close profile. It opens with juniper, lemon and bergamot, while pink pepper and thyme add spice. The heart brings lily, jasmine and orange blossom, with apple and grapefruit for fruit. Cedar, amber and oakmoss give the base a woody footing.