The Perfume Library

Betula

7.3

Olfactive Pharmacy · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Olfactive Pharmacy Betula is a fresh, woody unisex scent that opens with green notes, bergamot and birch leaf, then moves into cedar leaf and vetiver. It opens cool and citrusy, with green notes, bergamot, birch leaf and citron. The heart adds a soft floral touch through cedar leaf, water jasmine, rose and oak wood absolute. The base is woody and slightly spicy, built on vetiver, birch tar and cedarwood, softened by musk and amber. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as a unisex scent too. Creed Royal Mayfair and Etro Via Verri have a close profile.

Cedro di Calabria

7.5

L'Erbolario · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

L'Erbolario Cedro di Calabria is a fresh, sweet unisex citrus scent built around citron, lemon and bergamot, softened by vanilla. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is noticeable through the day without being loud. Voters most often call it feminine, though modern and masculine votes are there too, so it reads comfortably on anyone. Citron, lemon and bergamot set a fresh, fruity citrus base. Pink pepper adds a light spicy edge, while vanilla brings a creamy, gourmand sweetness that rounds off the citrus.

Hectic

8.7

Bujairami · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Bujairami Hectic is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built on Calabrian bergamot, citron and Sicilian orange, with a spicy heart and a sweet edge that suits warm weather. Hectic's longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick summer and spring, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and sport, and also sits comfortably in an office. It opens on citrus, then Ceylonese cinnamon, Nigerian ginger and Tunisian neroli add a spicy warmth. In the base, gaiac wood, ambroxan, Chinese black tea and frankincense soften the aquatic, fruity and sweet lines. Emper Downtown Ocean and Adyan Bleu d'Arabie have a close profile.

Ginger

6.1

Il Profvmo · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Il Profvmo Ginger is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and suits daily and leisure wear. It opens with citron, moves to ginger in the heart and settles on white cedar. Fresh, citrus and green accords lead, with floral and fruity touches, a light sweetness and some spice alongside, and a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, which puts it in between. Dior Dior Homme Sport and Banana Republic Slate have a close profile.

Mon Numéro 9

7.6

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Artisan Parfumeur Mon Numéro 9 opens with coriander, cardamom and citron and dries down on patchouli and vetiver, a fresh, green unisex scent that has been discontinued. It has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it sits closest to leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as genuinely in between. The top is citrusy, spicy and clean, with coriander, cardamom, citron and lemon petitgrain. In the heart, cyclamen, shiso leaf and Turkish rose add a soft floral, green touch. Patchouli, vetiver and myrrh ground it in a woody base. Clarins Eau Dynamisante and Roger & Gallet Feuille de Thé / Thé Fantaisie have a close profile.

Osmanthus Blossom

7.1

Jo Malone · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Osmanthus Blossom is a fresh, floral and softly fruity scent built around osmanthus, white peach and orange blossom, aimed at women; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mentioned most for daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read it as feminine, so expect a gentle scent that stays light through the day. Violet leaf, citron and petitgrain open with a green, citrusy freshness. In the heart, osmanthus, white peach and orange blossom form a sweet, fruity floral. White musk, cedarwood and cashmere wood then settle the flowers onto a soft, clean base.

Incense & Cedrat

7.3

Jo Malone · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Jo Malone Incense & Cedrat is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter days and evenings out; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour night-out and evening wear. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. It opens with citron, bringing a fresh, citrusy brightness. At the heart, Omani frankincense adds a resinous, smoky, lightly spicy warmth, with the sweet side staying in the background. Vetiver then settles into a woody base. Bvlgari Le Gemme - Ambero and Monastère Notre-Dame Ganagobie Vétyver have a close profile.

Cedrat 37

7.9

Le Labo · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Le Labo Cedrat 37 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for daytime and leisure wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither overwhelms the skin nor fades quickly. Daily wear and the office lead the occasions, while evenings and nights are chosen far less. Most voters read it as masculine, though a modern character is nearly as common. Citron and ginger give it a bright, spicy freshness, with cardamom backing up the spice. Woods and musk set that against a woody, creamy base, and ambergris adds a faint sweet softness. The overall impression is clean and sparkling, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

Divine, l'été clair d'iris

7.3

Divine · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Divine, l'été clair d'iris is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a powdery, green floral heart, and it leans somewhat feminine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind. It suits leisure, daytime and office wear, while evening and night out come well behind. It opens with lemon petitgrain, citron and bergamot for a bright citrus lift, softened by Roman chamomile. The heart of orris butter, linden blossom and violet leaf turns powdery and green. Uruguayan vetiver, white musk and moss form a creamy, quiet base.

Kouros Cologne Sport

7.6

Yves Saint Laurent · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Cologne Sport is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, leisure and sport; it has been discontinued. It opens with citrus notes, bergamot, tangerine and citron, while cyclamen and jasmine add a soft floral touch in the heart. Cedarwood and amber settle it onto a dry, warm base. Aquatic and fruity accords keep the freshness in front, with spicy and animal touches staying in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and sport. More than half of voters read it as masculine.

Topia

6.6

AtelierPMP - Perfume Mayr Plettenberg · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

AtelierPMP - Perfume Mayr Plettenberg Topia is a fresh, woody unisex scent that opens with blood orange, rhubarb and cedar leaf and settles onto vetiver and oak wood. Topia's longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick it for autumn and spring, with summer and winter less favoured. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and votes split closely between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't sit in one camp. The opening is citrus and green: bergamot, citron and blood orange with ginger and sage. The heart adds raspberry, cinnamon and frankincense for a fruity, spicy, resinous touch, while blond tobacco and maté bring a smoky edge. The base rests on vetiver, cedarwood, oak wood and musk.

Vespri Esperidati Colonia Maxima

7.7

Nobile 1942 · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nobile 1942 Vespri Esperidati Colonia Maxima is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a green streak that settles into woods; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters call it masculine more often than anything else, with classic not far behind. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and citron for a bright citrus start. The heart of tarragon, rosemary, juniper berry, geranium and lavender adds a green, lightly spicy tone. In the base, amber, precious woods, tonka bean and white musk soften it and add a touch of sweetness.

Bustling Barcelona

8.0

Viage · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Viage Bustling Barcelona is a fresh unisex scent built on a bright citrus opening of bergamot, grapefruit and Sicilian orange. Ginger and citron join the citrus at the top. In the heart, aquatic notes, rosemary, sage and neroli keep it fresh while pulling it towards floral and spicy ground. The base of amber, black tea, gaiac wood and frankincense settles into a woody, lightly resinous finish. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern, though it wears easily as a unisex scent. Maison Alhambra Immortel / Immortal and Riiffs Celesto Turquoise have a close profile.

Esprit du Roi

6.8

Penhaligon's · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Penhaligon's Esprit du Roi opens with mandarin orange, cardamom and bergamot in a fresh, green citrus start and settles on a woody base; made for men, it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions it gets the most votes for. Masculine leads the character votes, with classic and modern trailing behind. The top is bright with mandarin orange, cardamom, bergamot and mint. In the heart, clove, jasmine and geranium bring a floral, spicy note. The base rests on vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli, while raspberry adds a soft fruity touch. Joop! What About Adam and Hermès Eau de Cologne have a close profile.

Aqua Minimes

7.3

Le Couvent · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Le Couvent Aqua Minimes is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets the bright citrus of citron, mandarin orange and lemon against a woody base of cedarwood and vetiver. The top is all citrus: citron, mandarin orange and lemon. Litsea cubeba in the heart adds a spicy, slightly green edge, and cedarwood with vetiver settles underneath as a dry, woody floor. The overall impression is clean, lively and lightly spicy. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it moves easily between the two. Chanel Paris - Édimbourg and Florame Fraîcheur Boisée have a close profile.

Mirto di Panarea La Riserva

8.1

Acqua di Parma · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Mirto di Panarea La Riserva is a fresh, green unisex scent built around citron, myrtle and lavender. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daytime and office wear. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though it sits comfortably as unisex. It opens with citron, juniper berry and sage, a cool, citrusy start. Lavender, myrrh absolute and myrtle in the heart add a floral, green layer. Mastic absolute, labdanum absolute and patchouli settle into a spicy, woody base. Mon Numéro 9 and Vasame have a close profile.

9am

7.4

Afnan Perfumes · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Afnan Perfumes 9am is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, suited to everyday wear, the office and leisure time. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daytime and business are the most chosen occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good, and votes split between masculine and feminine rather than settling on one. It opens with cardamom, citron, mandarin orange and pink pepper, giving a fresh, spicy citrus start. The heart of orange blossom, green apple, rose and lavender adds floral and green touches with a little sweetness. Patchouli, musk, moss and cedarwood anchor it on a woody base.

Lavande Blanche (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

L'Occitane en Provence · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

L'Occitane en Provence Lavande Blanche Eau de Toilette is a fresh, powdery unisex scent built around bergamot and white lavender. It opens with bergamot, citron and petitgrain, giving a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, white rose, blackcurrant and white lavender add a soft floral note with a touch of fruit. White musk, cedarwood and sandalwood in the base settle it into a creamy, powdery finish. Longevity and projection are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the leading occasions. It reads more feminine to most voters, though some find it masculine or modern. Initio Musk Therapy and Al Ambra Dubai Musk have a close profile.

Migration de L'Arbre

7.8

Senyokô · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Senyokô Migration de L'Arbre is a unisex fragrance that opens with juniper absolute, yuzu and grapefruit and settles onto a woody base of fir balsam and oak. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. The top notes of juniper absolute, yuzu and grapefruit bring a cool, citrus freshness. In the heart, mastic, osmanthus and magnolia add a soft floral touch, with black caraway giving a hint of spice. The base of fir balsam, oak, vetiver and patchouli dries down woody, earthy and resinous.

Polo Earth

7.7

Ralph Lauren · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ralph Lauren Polo Earth is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose green and floral side rests on a woody base, and it suits spring and summer best. It opens with petitgrain, green mandarin orange and bergamot, which give a bright citrus start. In the heart, Bourbon geranium, Turkish rose absolute and true lavender add a floral, slightly spicy greenness. Cedarwood and Haitian vetiver ground it in the base, with musk softening the finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it is not a scent you carry unchanged through a whole day, but it never feels loud. Most voters pick summer and spring, and lean towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It does not read clearly masculine or feminine and can tip either way. Givenchy Eau de Givenchy and Chanel Eau de Cologne have a close profile.

Trussardi Donna Levriero Collection

7.9

Trussardi · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Trussardi Donna Levriero Collection is a fresh, citrusy floral that softens into a sweet, woody finish, suited to everyday wear and warmer months. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so people close by will notice it without it filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Most voters find it feminine, with some calling it modern. It opens bright with yuzu, citron and watery fruits. Jasmine tea, orange blossom, water lily and osmanthus bring a soft floral heart. The base of patchouli, cedar, sandalwood and vanilla dries down woody, powdery and creamy. Trussardi Donna (Eau de Parfum) and Trussardi Donna (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Polo Ultra Blue

7.0

Ralph Lauren · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ralph Lauren Polo Ultra Blue is a fresh, citrus and aquatic men's fragrance, an easygoing pick for leisure, daily wear and sport. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither dominates the room nor fades quickly. Voters choose it most for leisure, daytime and sport, with some seeing it at the office too. Its character reads masculine and modern. The top opens bright with bergamot, Arctical™ and citron. Juniper berry, basil, clary sage and vervain bring a green, lightly spicy feel to the heart. In the base, mineral salt, woods and Ambertonic® settle it into a clean, woody finish.

Wet Stone

7.8

Amouroud · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Amouroud Wet Stone is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent in which bergamot, sea salt and ginger stand out. It opens with bergamot, sea salt and citron, bright and salty. In the heart, ginger, cardamom, stone and sage add a spicy, green edge. The base is led by vetiver, patchouli and oud, while ambergris and Nootka cypress soften this woody, earthy ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Voters lean toward calling it masculine, yet it suits men and women alike. Bois 1920 Cannabis Salata and Giorgio Armani Eau d'Arômes have a close profile.

Aramis Adventurer

6.6

Aramis · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Aramis Adventurer is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the office; it has been discontinued. It opens with black pepper, citron and bergamot, where the spice sharpens the citrus. Absinth, geranium and lavender add a green, aromatic heart, and patchouli, Irish moss and cedarwood lay a woody base. Its aquatic, slightly sweet side is balanced by that woody foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter stays in the background. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and reads masculine yet modern. Al Haramain Signature Blue and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Cologne Bleue have a close profile.