The Perfume Library

Wiener Bouquet petit point (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Mäurer & Wirtz

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Mäurer & Wirtz Wiener Bouquet petit point Eau de Parfum is a discontinued women's fragrance built on jasmine and rose over a chypre accord. The floral side leads: jasmine and rose sit on a woody, powdery chypre base. It reads fresh and green, while fruity and spicy touches keep it from turning too sweet. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few have voted. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with some daytime use as well. It reads clearly feminine.

Eau de Courrèges (1974)

7.8

Courrèges · 1974

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Courrèges Eau de Courrèges (1974) is a fresh, green, earthy women's fragrance that pairs mint and citrus notes with a chypre accord; it has been discontinued. Taken as a whole it reads fresh and green: mint and citrus notes carry the lift, while the chypre accord and musk settle it onto a woody, lightly spicy and earthy base. The floral side stays in the background, leaving a clean but composed scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Though sold as feminine, some voters find it masculine, so it moves between the two. Dior Eau Sauvage Extrême and Sisley Eau de Campagne have a close profile.

Ella

7.0

Arquiste · 2016

Floral · Green · Sweet

Arquiste Ella pairs Turkish rose, French jasmine and buckwheat honey with cigarette smoke and civet, making a floral, chypre-leaning women's fragrance. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Voters mostly find it feminine and classic. It opens with carrot seed, Turkish rose and angelica root, green and floral. In the heart, cardamom, jasmine and honey add a spicy sweetness. The base of vetiver, patchouli, cigarette smoke and civet leaves an animal, smoky chypre trail.

Chypre

6.8

Alpa

Floral · Green · Sweet

Alpa Chypre is a floral, green and powdery unisex chypre that suits spring and autumn days, from daytime wear to the office. Oakmoss and tree moss give it a green, earthy base, while the chypre accord and floral notes sit on top of it. Musk and vanilla add a soft, slightly sweet powderiness, with a spicy touch staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and daily wear and business settings lead the occasions. It reads equally well on men and women. Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile and Dana White Chantilly have a close profile.

Songeries (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Galimard · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Galimard Songeries Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance whose fruity sweetness is softened by a powdery, creamy feel. It opens with bergamot, blackcurrant and mandarin orange for a bright, fruity start. Lily of the valley, lotus, jasmine and rose form a floral heart. Moss, musk and a chypre accord ground the base, closing on a soft, gourmand sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening and sport further behind. La Rive Beauty and Ledda 22 Orris have a close profile.

Liquorice Vetiver

7.4

Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit Liquorice Vetiver is a unisex chypre built around liquorice and vetiver. It has been discontinued. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Voters place it mostly in leisure time, evenings and daily wear, with business and nights out close behind. Its profile works on both men and women. The scent reads fresh, citrusy and green, with the sweetness of liquorice sitting underneath. Vetiver, nagarmotha, patchouli and moss form an earthy, woody base. Cistus and amber add a resinous warmth, while ylang-ylang leaves a floral touch. A spicy, slightly synthetic edge rounds off the chypre structure.

Popstar

6.5

Lost Tribe · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lost Tribe Popstar is a unisex scent that sets a bright opening of lychee, rose otto and lime against a dark base of patchouli and oud. The top is lychee, rose otto, lime, raspberry and bergamot, so the fruity and citrus side comes in fresh and sweet. In the heart, orange blossom, osmanthus and lavender add a soft floral layer. The base of patchouli, Papua oud, orris butter and cedarwood pulls it towards an oriental, powdery, creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few have voted. Value for money is rated below average. Its unisex profile suits both men and women. It shares a close profile with Parfums de Marly Delina (Eau de Parfum) and Louis Vuitton City of Stars.

Tarab

7.6

Serge Lutens · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Serge Lutens Tarab is a floral, spicy unisex scent that sets Turkish damask rose and oud against the sweetness of candied fruits. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night-out wear lead, while daily and office use sit well behind. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it reads as leaning neither way. The notes read as one whole rather than in layers: rose and cedar are softened by candied fruits, while oud and the chypre accord add depth. Floral and sweet accords come first, with spicy, woody, powdery, resinous, smoky and leathery tones building an oriental base. The result is both sweet and dry, with a heavy side.

Bouquet of Senses

6.2

The Fragrance Engineers

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

The Fragrance Engineers Bouquet of Senses is a fresh, floral women's scent with a sweet, powdery side. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though few people have voted on either, so take those ratings with caution. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure wear leads the occasions, with night out and daily wear close behind. The notes sit together as a single layer: sandalwood, blossoms, chypre accord and white musk. The floral side is softened by the woody sandalwood, while white musk adds a creamy, powdery feel. Sweet, gourmand and spicy touches stay in the background, along with a synthetic sheen.

Night Magic Evening Musk

8.2

Avon

Floral · Sweet · Woody

Avon Night Magic Evening Musk is a floral, powdery women's fragrance that opens with lily of the valley, aldehydes and neroli and softens into musk and amber. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick evenings and nights out, followed by daily wear and leisure; it can also be worn to the office, though the weight falls on the evening. It reads feminine. The top is led by lily of the valley, aldehydes and neroli. In the heart, a chypre accord, rose, ylang-ylang and jasmine build a floral body. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood, cedar, frankincense, musk and amber sweeten the scent and add a woody, animal warmth. Avon Night Musk and Le Labo Musc 25 have a close profile.

Black Dart

7.5

Zara

Floral · Green · Fruity

Aristo Chypre

6.9

Infiniment Coty Paris · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Infiniment Coty Paris Aristo Chypre is a unisex chypre that lays floral, woody and earthy layers over a fresh, green face. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the vote count is small, so that reading is tentative. Voters place it mostly at work and in daily wear, then leisure and nights out. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. The scent is built as a whole from rose, patchouli and a chypre accord. Rose brings a floral freshness, while patchouli gives an earthy, woody base. Green and spicy touches temper the sweetness, and a powdery, creamy texture rounds it off. Diptyque Eau Capitale and Chatillon Lux Yuzu/Rose/Patchouli share a close profile.

4 - Builder of Future

7.0

Spiritum · 2022

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Spiritum 4 - Builder of Future is a unisex scent that pairs a bright citrus opening with spice, sweetness and resinous warmth, leaning woody and oriental. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, with most voters placing both in the middle-to-good range, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. The top opens with coriander seed, davana, citron and almond. In the heart, clove, saffron, gaiac wood and blond tobacco turn it spicy and a little smoky. The base settles into sweet, creamy, resinous warmth built on caramel, chocolate, musk and patchouli, rounded out by ambergris and labdanum.

7.1 Grand Siècle Intense (2021)

6.8

Pierre Guillaume · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pierre Guillaume 7.1 Grand Siècle Intense is a unisex chypre that sets the brightness of bergamot, mandarin orange and bitter orange against the green, dry air of galbanum and cypress. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, business and daily wear, while evening and night out come further behind. Its fresh, green build suits daytime, and it does not lean toward either gender. Citrus and lemon leaf shape the first impression, with galbanum and cypress adding a green edge. Iris brings a soft, slightly powdery floral touch, and honey sweetens it a little. Vetiver and the chypre accord lay a woody base underneath. Chanel Cristalle (Eau de Parfum) and Goutal Eau du Sud have a close profile.

David Rothschild for Women

7.1

David Rothschild · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tour

7.0

Beverly Hills Polo Club · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Beverly Hills Polo Club Tour is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that sets the brightness of cardamom and citrus over a warm base of amber, vanilla and oakmoss. It opens with cardamom, lemon, bergamot and orange, where the citrus stays crisp and the cardamom adds a light spice. In the heart, a chypre accord and floral notes soften that freshness. The base of vetiver, amber, leather, styrax, vanilla and oakmoss pulls the scent towards a sweet, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as masculine. Memo Paris Winter Palace and Autobiography Citron Vanille have a close profile.

Scent Stories Vol.3/Ch.04 - Blackstar

7.9

MiN New York · 2022

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

MiN New York Scent Stories Vol.3/Ch.04 - Blackstar is a woody, spicy unisex scent that sets fruity sweetness against a dark, leathery and resinous core. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the votes are few, so the picture isn't firm. Unisex in character, it sits comfortably on any skin, and its leathery, resinous side points towards cooler weather. It opens with tea, frankincense and raspberry, fruity and resinous together. The heart holds lily of the valley, patchouli and rose, with the rose and patchouli softening the sweetness. In the base, leather, musk, chypre accord and woods leave a woody, leathery trail as it settles. Lengling No 7 - Sekushi (Extrait de Parfum) and Dr. Vranjes Leather Oud have a close profile.

UTC - Chacal

7.8

Milton-Lloyd

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Milton-Lloyd UTC - Chacal is a feminine scent that pairs a floral, fruity face with a sweet, gourmand and spicy warmth. It opens with fruity and floral notes. Spicy notes and a chypre accord sit in the heart, while oriental and woody notes soften and deepen the base. The overall feel is sweet and gourmand, with a synthetic sheen running through it. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, though the small number of votes makes that a rough guide. Its oriental, spicy build suits those who like a warm, full scent. Geoffrey Beene Chance (Eau de Toilette) and Afnan Perfumes Inara (White) have a close profile.

Bella Donna Gold

6.0

bugatti Fashion · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

bugatti Fashion Bella Donna Gold is a women's perfume that sets a floral, fruity sweetness on a powdery, gourmand base. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and red currant, a bright, fruity freshness. In the heart, lily of the valley and jasmine bring the floral side forward, while hazelnut adds a soft, gourmand touch. In the base, musk and vanilla sweeten the scent and carry it into a powdery warmth, with the chypre accord staying in the background. The overall impression is sweet, synthetic and feminine. Its profile is close to Shopping Queen Midnight Queen and Michael Bublé By Invitation.

Destiny Man / His Destiny (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Harley-Davidson · 1999

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Harley-Davidson Destiny Man / His Destiny Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance led by amber, sandalwood and cinnamon; it has been discontinued. Its notes read as one whole rather than split into top, heart and base. Cinnamon, ginger and aniseed give a spicy warmth, which amber sweetens, while sandalwood and cedarwood lay a woody floor. Leather and the chypre accord pull the scent towards a leathery, earthy side, with a powdery, oriental touch alongside. Perfumes with a close profile include John Varvatos 10th Anniversary Edition and Afnan Rare Carbon.

Bergamote Twist

6.9

Jul et Mad · 2022

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Jul et Mad Bergamote Twist is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh and spicy with bergamot, cardamom and pink pepper, then turns green with lavender and iris. Bergamot, cardamom and pink pepper give it a bright, spicy start. In the heart, lavender, iris and labdanum push it towards a green, woody character. The base settles on ambroxan, vanilla and a chypre accord, with the vanilla softening the dryness. Longevity is rated as moderate, though only a few votes back this up, so treat it as a first impression. The fresh, green profile reads comfortably on both men and women. Noble Royale Majestueux Vetiver and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lavande Velours have a close profile.

Eau Fraîche

8.0

Molinard · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Molinard Eau Fraîche is a fresh, green citrus scent built around petitgrain, bergamot and lemon; it is unisex and has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, though few people have rated it, so those figures are tentative. It reads light and clean, with no lean towards masculine or feminine. The top notes of petitgrain, bergamot and lemon give a bright, slightly bitter opening. Towards the heart, mandarin orange and orange blossom add a soft floral touch while the chypre accord deepens the green side. Musk in the base settles everything into a calm, clean finish. Le Labo Fleur d'Oranger 27 and Guerlain Cologne du Parfumeur have a close profile.

Sportclub

7.4

Nóvaya Zaryá

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nóvaya Zaryá Sportclub is a green, spicy chypre for men that opens on basil, thyme and bergamot and moves into apple and patchouli. The top of basil, thyme, aldehydes, bergamot and aniseed is fresh, herbal and a little sharp. In the heart, apple, patchouli, ylang-ylang and jasmine add a fruity, floral softness, while sandalwood and carnation keep it woody and spicy. The base of honey, vanilla and amber turns it sweeter, and the chypre accord gives it a resinous, faintly smoky floor. Citrus freshness sits alongside synthetic and animal tones. Its profile is close to Zibermann Royal Adler and Pierre Cardin Choc de Cardin.

Hugo Boss · 2023

Floral · Green · Sweet