The Perfume Library

Samphire

7.7

Laboratory Perfumes · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Laboratory Perfumes Samphire is a fresh, green citrus scent: the brightness of lime and bergamot meets a spicy, woody edge, and it suits both men and women. It opens with lime, bergamot, lemon and black pepper, then moves into mandarin orange, lemon grass, basil and ginger at the heart. In the base, oakmoss and tonka bean soften the citrus, and it dries down to a clean, dry woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick summer and spring. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as a unisex scent. Acqua di Parma Cedro di Taormina and Dior Granville have a close profile.

Bushukan (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Molton Brown · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Molton Brown Bushukan Eau de Toilette is a unisex scent that pairs the fresh citrus of citron, lemon and bergamot with the green, peppery edge of thyme and black pepper. It opens with citron, elemi resin, lemon and bergamot, fresh and a little resinous. The heart of thyme, black pepper, clary sage and cedarwood turns it green and spicy, and patchouli, tolu balm and vetiver give it a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. More than half of voters find it masculine, though it reads as unisex. Molton Brown Fresh Bushukan Citrus Splash and Rhizome 03 have a close profile.

Balliamo

7.7

Bottega Veneta · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bottega Veneta Balliamo is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits summer and spring, and reads best for daytime and leisure. It opens with pepper, citron and honey pomelo: sharp, bright and lightly sweet. In the heart, lavender absolute, Italian white fig and myrtle add a green, fruity softness. Vetiver, Ambronova™ and American cedarwood keep the base dry and woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. It leans slightly masculine, though modern and feminine votes are close behind.

Pandora

8.3

St. Clair Scents · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Green

St. Clair Scents Pandora is a unisex chypre that sets citrus, florals and green notes against an earthy base of oakmoss and vetiver. It opens with bergamot, citron and apple, while tomato leaf adds a green, slightly sharp edge. In the heart, Turkish and Bulgarian rose absolutes, lilac and jasmine sambac form a floral core, and orris butter softens it with powder. The base dries down to vetiver, oakmoss, labdanum and tonka bean, woody, resinous and earthy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters split closely between feminine and masculine, with a classic feel also strong. Close in profile are St. Clair Scents Eve and Guerlain Mitsouko (Eau de Parfum).

Pure Cedrat

7.6

Azzaro · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Azzaro Pure Cedrat is a fresh men's fragrance that most voters place in summer and spring and in easy daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Votes gather mostly around daily wear, followed by leisure and business settings. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. The scent is built on citrus: citron, mandarin orange, grapefruit and bergamot give a bright, fruity first impression. Cedar adds a green, spicy coolness, and musk softens the whole and keeps it balanced.

Limonsitano

7.2

Strangers Parfumerie · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Strangers Parfumerie Limonsitano is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent, built around limoncello and herbal notes with a light, airy feel. Limoncello, citron, grapefruit and bergamot form the citrus side. Mint, basil, rosemary, thyme and sage add a green, spicy herbal edge. Kelp and driftwood bring an aquatic freshness, while neroli and rose add a soft floral touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure and business settings, and it sits close to everyday wear too. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi and Galimard 1 have a close profile.

Byzance (2016) (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Rochas · 2016

Floral · Green · Sweet

Rochas Byzance (2016) Eau de Toilette is a powdery, spicy floral for women that suits autumn and evening best, and it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, then spring, and night-out and evening wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine and classic. It opens with cardamom, mandarin orange and citron, a fresh, lightly spiced start softened by lily of the valley. The heart is Turkish rose, jasmine and tuberose, forming a full floral core. The base of patchouli, iris, musk, sandalwood, vanilla and amber leaves a warm, sweet, resinous finish. Dana Heaven Sent and Houbigant Essence Rare (2018) have a close profile.

Fermo pesca

8.6

Zanini · 2026

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Zanini Fermo pesca is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, aquatic start against a green, woody and smoky base, with strong resinous and earthy sides. The notes read as one whole: jasmine sambac, gardenia and citron carry the freshness, while algae and aloe add a watery edge. Myrrh and several ouds, Papua, Indonesian and Borneo, come forward, and the animal and spicy accords deepen this dark, resinous side. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and most voters find it lasts a long time. It does not lean masculine or feminine, and suits anyone who wants something bolder. Close in profile are D.S. & Durga Siberian Snow and Statik Olfactive Into the Wild.

Light Blue pour Homme Beauty of Capri

7.3

Dolce & Gabbana · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Beauty of Capri is a fresh citrus-aquatic fragrance for men that suits leisure and daily wear; it has been discontinued. Voters pick it most for leisure, daytime and sport, and a fair number also see it at the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters call it masculine and modern. The top is bright with citron, bitter orange and Sicilian bergamot. In the heart, marine notes and bitter orange leaf keep the coolness going, with Sichuan pepper adding a light spice. The base of vetiver, cedarwood, myrrh and musky notes sets it on a woody footing. Fresh and fruity tones lead throughout, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

Jaïpur Bouquet

6.6

Boucheron · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Boucheron Jaïpur Bouquet is a feminine fragrance where citrus and green notes meet a floral heart, fresh at first and drifting towards sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with citron, mango leaf and grapefruit for a bright, slightly green start. At the heart, orris absolute, rose and jasmine sambac absolute add a soft floral layer. Patchouli, sandalwood and cashmere wood settle it onto a woody, sweet base. Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile and Clarins Eau des Jardins have a close profile.

Giallo Elicriso

7.1

Acca Kappa · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acca Kappa Giallo Elicriso is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with green and woody sides softened by aquatic notes, and it suits relaxed daytime wear. It opens with aquatic notes, citron and violet leaf, giving a clean, lightly green first impression. In the heart, everlasting flower, white pepper and nutmeg add a spicy warmth. Vetiver, benzoin and cedarwood set it on a woody, slightly sweet base. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a measured trail rather than a loud one. Most voters pick it for daily wear and leisure, with business settings next. It is positioned as a masculine scent. Creed Green Irish Tweed and Acqua di Parma Bergamotto di Calabria have a close profile.

Cologne Céleste

6.7

Bortnikoff · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bortnikoff Cologne Céleste is a fresh, green, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens on pink grapefruit, lemon and citron, while red mandarin orange, blood orange and rose soften the heart. Pine, cedar and oakmoss settle underneath as a woody, slightly resinous base. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and a little spicy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Votes tilt somewhat masculine. Maison Alhambra Dark Door Sport and Brocard Color Feeling - Orange have a close profile.

Extra Vieille / Cologne Extra-Vieille

7.8

Oriza L. Legrand · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Oriza L. Legrand Extra Vieille / Cologne Extra-Vieille is a fresh, citrusy unisex cologne that suits spring and summer days best. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it works as a light scent to refresh through the day. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, and lean slightly towards reading it as masculine. It opens with citron, bergamot, orange and petitgrain in a bright citrus burst. Neroli and rosemary bring a floral, green touch in the heart, and bitter orange with orange zest finish it in the base, fruity and lightly spicy without turning heavy. Penhaligon's Eau de Cologne and Geo. F. Trumper Eau de Cologne have a close profile.

Ad Libitum

7.8

Pigmentarium · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Pigmentarium Ad Libitum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with green and woody touches, best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and very few choose winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though from a small number of votes. It opens with citron, bergamot and mandarin orange, brightened slightly by aldehydes. Neroli and jasmine add a soft floral note in the heart, with cedar drawing a woody line. Patchouli, oakmoss and musk leave a green, earthy base.

Acqua di Parisis Venezia for Men

7.9

Reyane Tradition

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Reyane Tradition Acqua di Parisis Venezia for Men opens with bergamot, orange and citron over a heart of cardamom and cedar, a fresh, woody fragrance made for men. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, so it leaves a clear but not overpowering trail. It reads masculine. The citrus notes give a bright start. Cardamom adds a spicy warmth and cedar a dry woodiness. In the base, vetiver, patchouli and musk take over, and the scent settles into a softer, sweet, oriental finish. L'Occitane en Provence Cèdre & Oranger and Bond No. 9 Great Jones have a close profile.

Vanille Exotique

8.5

Katana

Citrus · Fruity · Spicy

Katana Vanille Exotique is a unisex scent built around orange, mandarin orange and Thai oud, with citrus, spicy and smoky sides. It has been discontinued. At the start, orange, citron and mandarin orange give a bright citrus lift. In the heart, frangipani and pink lotus add a soft floral touch, while the base is led by Thai oud and Bourbon vanilla. Vanilla sweetness rides on a woody, resinous and faintly smoky ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the sample of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. Wearable on men and women alike, it sits close in profile to Pacific Perfumes Simply Paradise and Roso Tenebris Orange.

Dior Homme Sport Very Cool Spray

7.5

Dior · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Dior Homme Sport Very Cool Spray is a fresh, fruity men's scent with citrus and aquatic accords over a woody base, leaning towards sport and daily wear. Voters choose it most for sport, daily and leisure wear, with business use coming after. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, which suits those who want something light that doesn't dominate a room. There is no season data to go on. The top notes of pear, grapefruit, citron and blood orange give a bright, juicy start. In the heart, elemi resin, pink pepper and nutmeg add a little spice. Sandalwood and Haitian vetiver form a woody base underneath. Dior Homme Sport and Montblanc Legend Spirit have a close profile.

Sense of Humor

7.6

State of Mind · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

State of Mind Sense of Humor is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It sits between masculine and feminine, with votes split almost evenly. The top notes are blackcurrant leaf, peach and musk, giving a green, fruity first impression. In the heart, maté tea, Darjeeling tea and citron add a tea-like freshness. The base of mandarin orange, cedarwood and coriander closes on a spicy, woody note. Cartier Déclaration Cologne and Atkinsons Mint & Tonic have a close profile.

III Trois

7.7

North Stag · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

North Stag III Trois is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh and citrusy with Calabrian bergamot, citron and Sicilian orange, then warms with cinnamon and ginger. The top notes of bergamot, citron and orange give a bright, fruity start. In the heart, Ceylonese cinnamon and Nigerian ginger add spice, while Tunisian neroli brings a soft floral touch. The base of gaiac wood, ambroxan, Chinese black tea and frankincense leaves it dry and balanced. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so those ratings are tentative. Its fresh character suits everyday wear. Voters rate its value for money well. Bujairami Hectic and Emper Downtown Ocean have a close profile.

Terre de Feu

8.0

Antonio Visconti

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Antonio Visconti Terre de Feu is a unisex scent with a spicy, sweet and smoky character, setting floral and woody tones side by side. The top opens with clove, carnation, mandarin orange and citron, pairing spice with citrus. In the heart, jasmine, pine and cedarwood turn the floral side woody. The base of tobacco, vanilla, vetiver, Tonkin musk and angelica dries down sweet, powdery and resinous. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Evening, daily wear and nights out lead the occasions. On character, feminine edges ahead with masculine close behind. Antonio Visconti Tabarom and M. Micallef Gaïac have a close profile.

Aequalis

8.1

Mauboussin · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mauboussin Aequalis is a fresh men's fragrance that softens bright citrus and green notes with a powdery, woody warmth; it has been discontinued. It opens with citron and rosemary, bright and lightly herbal. In the heart, iris adds a powdery softness while tonka bean brings a creamy sweetness. Sandalwood and cedarwood set a woody base, with the floral and spicy touches staying in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, with summer chosen less often. It is worn mostly in the evening and for business, and suits daily wear too. Adopt' Super Papa and David Beckham Refined Woods have a close profile.

Les Larmes d'Aden

6.9

Parfumeurs du Monde · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Parfumeurs du Monde Les Larmes d'Aden is a unisex scent that links the bright opening of neroli and citron to the resinous warmth of frankincense and myrrh. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has its share too. It leans towards leisure, business and daytime wear, and it holds up in the evening as well. Citrus, floral and sweet accords lead. Neroli, beeswax absolute and citron open bright with a faintly honeyed edge. In the heart, frankincense, galbanum and jasmine set the floral side on a resinous footing. Myrrh, blue ginger and labdanum close it with a spicy, creamy warmth.

Tuxberg

7.2

Tuxberg · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Tuxberg Tuxberg is a men's fragrance built on a citrusy, green freshness, rounded off by spice and wood. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn well behind. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time, and is rarely chosen for nights out. It opens with citron, bergamot, petitgrain and pink pepper for a light, lively start. In the heart, mint, juniper berry, cardamom and eucalyptus keep the coolness going. The base of vetiver, patchouli, musk and ambroxan sets it on a woody, synthetic footing. Fresh, citrus and green accords lead throughout.

Eau du Désir

6.3

Lolita Lempicka · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lolita Lempicka Eau du Désir is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance suited to spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage sit between moderate and weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Few choose it for a night out. It opens with vervain and citron in a fresh, green, fruity start. Jasmine sambac and violet make the heart floral, and musk softens the base. The overall feel is lightly sweet and powdery. Perfumes with a close profile include Yves Rocher Un Matin au Jardin - Feuilles de Verveine and Chanel Chance Eau Tendre (Eau de Toilette).