The Perfume Library

Fahrenheit (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Dior · 1988

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Dior Fahrenheit Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning masculine scent that links a fresh, spicy opening to a leathery, smoky and earthy depth. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most voters suggest autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; it is picked most for evenings and nights out, though office and daily wear also have a place. More than half of voters read it as masculine. The top is bright with bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and lavender, while mace adds spice. Towards the heart, jasmine, violet leaf and cedar come forward. In the base, vetiver, leather and patchouli carry the weight, and tonka bean and amber soften that rugged character a little.

Back to Black, Aphrodisiac (Perfume)

7.8

Kilian · 2009

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Kilian Back to Black, Aphrodisiac is a unisex scent built on sandalwood, honey and vanilla absolute, sweet and smoky, and best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are level, so it sits comfortably on either. Honey and vanilla absolute set a sweet, gourmand base, while spices and chamomile pull it towards a fruity, powdery side. Sandalwood and cedarwood give the woody frame, and frankincense and smoke add a resinous, smoky warmth.

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic

7.9

Guerlain · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring for it, while autumn and winter stay well behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and few choose it for evenings or nights out. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is light but still noticeable. Most voters call it feminine. It opens with clementine, bitter orange and neroli for a citrus lift, while green tea and ivy add a green edge. The heart brings peony and chamomile for a soft floral feel, with basil adding a slightly spicy note. Sandalwood and amber sweeten the base and let it settle into a calm warmth. Fresh, green and fruity accords run through the whole scent.

New York Intense

8.3

Nicolaï · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nicolaï New York Intense is a masculine chypre-fougère that pairs a fresh opening of lemon, thyme and bergamot with a spicy heart of black pepper, lavender and clove. It is found to last strongly and project well. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. Daily wear, business and leisure lead, while evening and night out are chosen less often. Most voters call it masculine and classic. The opening of lemon, lemon petitgrain, thyme, mugwort and bergamot reads citrusy, green and fresh. In the heart, black pepper, clove, cinnamon and lavender bring the spice, softened by chamomile. The base of patchouli, oakmoss, frankincense and musk settles woody, with vanilla and tonka adding a sweet trace. Nicolaï New-York and Giorgio Armani Eau Pour Homme share a close profile.

Polo (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Ralph Lauren · 1978

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Polo Eau de Toilette is a woody, chypre-leaning men's fragrance that opens green with coriander, basil and bergamot and settles into oakmoss, cedar and leather. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next; it is worn mostly for leisure, daily use and evenings, and business is also a common choice. Voters see it as masculine and classic. The top is fresh, green and spicy, with coriander, basil, bergamot and tarragon. Carnation, leather, pine and pepper stand out in the heart. The base of cedar, oakmoss, vetiver and tobacco makes it earthy, smoky and dry. Ralph Lauren Polo Crest and Aramis Havana have a close profile.

Aromatics Elixir (Perfume)

7.6

Clinique · 1971

Floral · Green · Spicy

Clinique Aromatics Elixir is a green, earthy and spicy chypre, a dense, assertive floral over a resinous, woody base that leans towards evenings and colder seasons. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, so a small amount carries for a long time. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It is written as a women's perfume, though a share of voters read it as masculine. The top opens sharp and green with bergamot, clary sage, coriander and geranium. The heart builds a floral body of tuberose, rose, jasmine and orris root. The base settles into oakmoss, patchouli, vetiver and frankincense, earthy and resinous. Halston Halston (Eau de Toilette) and Jil Sander Woman III have a close profile.

Fleur du Mâle

7.4

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jean Paul Gaultier Fleur du Mâle is a fresh, citrusy floral with a sweet, powdery side that gives it a soft but masculine character; it has been discontinued. It opens with petitgrain, then turns floral at the heart with neroli and orange blossom. The base of chamomile, basil and coumarin sets a sweet, spicy, powdery ground, while the synthetic accord adds a clean, polished edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and night out and leisure are the most named occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Fleur du Mâle La Cologne and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Nerolia have a close profile.

French Defense

8.1

Mind Games · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mind Games French Defense is a sweet, floral and spicy unisex scent that leads with black cherry, cognac and saffron. Black cherry and cognac give it a fruity, gourmand sweetness. Saffron and patchouli add a spicy warmth, while rose absolute, mimosa and chamomile build the floral side. Amber settles everything onto a resinous, creamy base, and cedarwood and blond woods give it a woody frame. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it reads as truly unisex. Memoize Caritas and Jeroboam Gozo have a close profile.

Oud Silk Mood (Extrait de Parfum)

7.6

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Silk Mood Extrait de Parfum is a unisex oud that wraps a sweet, spicy, woody-resinous body in a soft floral freshness. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer is rarely chosen. It suits evenings and nights out more than days at the office. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Chamomile, papyrus, oud and Bulgarian damask rose absolute work together: the rose and chamomile add a fresh floral lift, while oud and papyrus build a dry, resinous base. Sweetness and spice give it an oriental feel without turning heavy. Lanvin Les Notes de Lanvin - II: Oud & Rose and Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud (Cologne Intense) have a close profile.

Soleil de Jeddah

7.9

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2013

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Soleil de Jeddah is a citrusy, floral unisex scent that sets the brightness of Italian lemon, osmanthus and chamomile against Florentine iris and Russian leather. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, then spring and winter, and it is chosen most often for nights out and evenings. It sits evenly between masculine and feminine. Lemon, osmanthus and chamomile open with a fresh, fruity brightness. In the heart, amber, Florentine iris and earthy notes soften and deepen it. The base brings Florentine orris butter, Russian leather and Bourbon vanilla, settling into a sweet, resinous, leathery warmth. Stéphane Humbert Lucas Soleil de Jeddah Afterglow and Nishane Shem have a close profile.

Beloved Woman

7.8

Amouage · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Beloved Woman is a floral, spicy chypre for women that pairs sweet, resinous and animalic depth; it has been discontinued. It opens with clary sage, lavender and cardamom, while rose, jasmine and chamomile draw a floral veil over them. In the heart, violet, ylang-ylang and benzoin turn soft and powdery, with frankincense and patchouli adding a smoky edge. The base settles on sandalwood, leather, amber and vanilla, a sweet, leathery ground warmed by civet and castoreum. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters call it feminine and classic. Amouage Fate Woman (Eau de Parfum) and Franck Boclet Erotic have a close profile.

Giorgio (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Giorgio Beverly Hills · 1981

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio Eau de Toilette is a sweet, powdery women's fragrance that sets the soft fruit of apricot and peach against the dense florals of tuberose, jasmine and gardenia. It opens with bergamot, apricot, orange blossom and peach, with the fruit kept sweet and soft. The heart is crowded with rose, orchid, ylang-ylang, jasmine, tuberose and gardenia. In the base, musk, amber, patchouli and vanilla keep the sweetness going, while cedarwood, sandalwood and oakmoss give it a woody, chypre footing. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as strong, so this is a fragrance that makes itself known. Most voters lean towards fall and spring, and towards evenings and nights out. Most see its character as feminine, with a share calling it classic. Hermès 24, Faubourg and Chloé Chloé (1975) have a close profile.

The Time

7.9

The House of Oud · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The House of Oud The Time is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on chamomile, absinthe wormwood and bergamot, with iris and blue tea at its heart. The top notes of chamomile, absinthe wormwood and bergamot give a citrusy, green freshness. Iris adds a soft, powdery touch in the heart, while blue tea and vervain keep it floral. Black tea, cedarwood, musk and amber build a woody, lightly spicy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere between. Penhaligon's Jubilee Bouquet and L'Artisan Parfumeur Iris de Gris have a close profile.

Bracken Woman

7.6

Amouage · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Amouage Bracken Woman is a fresh, green and floral women's fragrance with a smoked-leather and spicy edge; it has been discontinued. It opens with wild berries and bracken, a cool green start. In the heart, narcissus, chamomile and lily bring a soft floral note while smoked leather adds a leathery shadow. Patchouli, vetiver and birch settle into an earthy, woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evening. Most find it feminine, though a fair share read it as masculine.

Blue Sapphire (Parfum)

8.1

Boadicea the Victorious · 2013

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, where citrus and spice settle onto a resinous, smoky base. The top opens with lemon, sage and saffron, softened by chamomile and pot marigold. Rose and magnolia form a floral heart, and patchouli, amber and oud close it out in a sweet, woody, smoky finish. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour evening and night-out wear. Voters most often read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Close in profile are The Dua Brand Sapphire Sky and Lattafa Opulent Oud.

New-York

8.2

Nicolaï · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nicolaï New-York is a fresh, chypre-style men's fragrance in which citrus and green notes meet a spicy, woody base. It is rated strong in longevity with good sillage. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and business, daily and leisure wear come up most often. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. The top opens bright with lemon, bergamot and lemon petitgrain, while thyme and mugwort add a green edge. In the heart, cinnamon, clove, black pepper and lavender bring a spicy warmth. The base settles into oakmoss, frankincense and musk, dry and powdery. Giorgio Armani Eau Pour Homme and Penhaligon's Racquets Formula have a close profile.

Soleil de Jeddah Mango Kiss

8.0

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Soleil de Jeddah Mango Kiss is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that softens fresh mango and mandarin orange with orange blossom and coconut sorbet. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend summer and spring, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and the votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it doesn't read clearly as either. It opens fresh and fruity with mango, mandarin orange, chamomile and orange blossom. In the heart, ylang-ylang, amber and coconut sorbet turn the floral sweetness creamy. Siam benzoin, orris butter and Bourbon vanilla absolute round out the base with a powdery warmth. French Avenue Tropical Kiss and Memo Paris Tamarindo have a close profile.

Extreme (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Tom Ford · 2007

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Tom Ford Extreme Eau de Toilette is a distinctly masculine scent that weighs a fruity, sweet body down with spice, resin and smoky leather; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, rarely summer. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Cardamom, cinnamon and lemon open it, followed by a heart of fig, plum, saffron and sandalwood. The base joins leather, caramel, vanilla and frankincense, mixing sweetness with a smoky, earthy edge.

Tea Rose (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Perfumer's Workshop · 1972

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Perfumer's Workshop Tea Rose Eau de Toilette is a feminine scent that sets three roses, damask, Bulgarian and tea rose, in a fresh, green frame. It opens with chamomile and peony, light and floral. Roses lead the heart, while geranium leaf, violet leaf and cedarwood in the base pull the scent toward green and woody notes and keep the sweetness in check. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most votes call it feminine and classic. Penhaligon's Peoneve and Chopard Happy Chopard - Felicia Roses have a close profile.

Camomille Satin

7.6

Dries Van Noten · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Dries Van Noten Camomille Satin is a unisex perfume that lays a powdery, creamy softness over a floral, sweet core. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring close behind. It suits leisure and daytime wear as well as evenings out, and its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards reading it as feminine and modern. Petitgrain and chamomile open with a greenish freshness. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, lavender absolute and Turkish rose absolute build the floral body. Vanilla, galbanum and musk sweeten the base and close it with a creamy, slightly leathery softness.

Ivoire de Balmain (1980) (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Balmain · 1980

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Balmain Ivoire de Balmain is a chypre-style women's fragrance that opens with citrus and green freshness and settles into powdery florals over a woody base; it has been discontinued. Mandarin orange, bergamot and lemon open bright alongside aldehydes, while violet and chamomile pull that freshness towards green. In the heart, lily of the valley, Turkish rose and jasmine form the floral core, with carnation and cinnamon adding a spicy warmth. The base of sandalwood, vetiver and oakmoss gives an earthy, woody ground, softened by vanilla and musk. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it isn't tied to one setting, from daily wear to evenings out. Most voters call it feminine and classic.

Chipmunk

7.3

Zoologist · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Zoologist Chipmunk is a sweet, woody unisex scent built around hazelnut, quince and fir balsam absolute. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and office. Voters are split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as unisex. It opens with quince, cardamom, nutmeg and pink pepper, a spicy, fruity start. Hazelnut and chamomile then soften the sweetness, while fir balsam and oak absolute add a forest feel. The base of vetiver, benzoin and patchouli settles into a warm, resinous, slightly animalic woodiness.

Pachulí Kozha

7.7

Nishane · 2014

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Nishane Pachulí Kozha is a sweet, spicy fragrance with a dark, leathery character, shaped by woody, resinous, earthy and smoky accords. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer comes last. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as masculine. The top has ylang-ylang, chamomile, hyacinth and mugwort, and the heart is led by patchouli and black pepper. The base of frankincense, leather and honey sweetens it over time into a warm, resinous, leathery finish. Byredo Baudelaire and Amouage Interlude Man have a close profile.

Gorseland

7.7

Jorum Studio · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jorum Studio Gorseland is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. It wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, then autumn, while winter gets few votes. It is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, with some voters also taking it to the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it doesn't pull firmly either way. The frame is fresh and citrusy, carried by lemon and neroli. On the floral side chamomile, elderflower and Bulgarian geranium come forward, while gooseberry and crab apple add a green, fruity edge. Sweet, spicy and woody accords stay in the background and soften this airy build.