The Perfume Library

Goutal · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Goutal Ninfeo Mio is a unisex scent that sets the fresh citrus of Sicilian lemon, citron and bitter orange against green fig. It opens with three citrus notes that feel bright rather than sharp. In the heart, green fig and galbanum add a fruity, green side. Lemon tree wood and mastic in the base leave a dry, spicy and woody edge as the scent settles. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a light trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is rarely chosen. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, which puts it somewhere in between. Goutal Eau d'Hadrien and Sospiro Basso have a close profile.

Eau d'Hadrien (Eau de Toilette)

Goutal · 1981

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Goutal Eau d'Hadrien Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green citrus scent, unisex and closer to daytime wear. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot, citron and Sicilian lemon; in the heart, Italian green mandarin orange and juniper berry push that brightness towards green and spice. The base of musk, ylang-ylang and cypress holds it on a lightly floral, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daytime, leisure and office wear best. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly even. Hermès Un Jardin en Méditerranée and Eau d'Italie Jardin du Poète have a close profile.

Verveine Cédrat

Jeanne en Provence · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Jeanne en Provence Verveine Cédrat is a fresh, green citrus scent built around lemon, citron and vervain, suited to warm spring and summer days. Most voters place it in summer, then spring; leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings, while evening comes well behind. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Feminine leads the character votes, with masculine not far behind. The top opens with lemon, elemi resin and citron. Vervain sits in the heart, joined by grapefruit, blood orange, mandarin orange and bitter orange, which tilt the citrus toward the sweet and fruity. Musk in the base softens it.

Imitation Man

Amouage · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Imitation Man is a spicy, floral and leathery men's scent built around black pepper, iris and vetiver, and it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter close behind and summer the weakest. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Voters mostly read it as masculine, then as classic. It opens with black pepper, citron and nutmeg for a fresh, spiced start. Iris, Turkish rose absolute and violet then bring a powdery, floral softness. The base of vetiver, patchouli, myrrh, castoreum and leather leaves an animal, woody and slightly sweet depth, held together by chypre and oriental accords.

Safran Colognisé

Nishane · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nishane Safran Colognisé is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus and fruit with the spicy warmth of saffron and pink pepper, leaning towards spring and summer days and everyday wear. It opens with passion fruit, citron and pink grapefruit, which give a sparkling, fruity freshness. At the heart, saffron, pink pepper and magnolia turn it floral and spicy. Ambergris, musk and leather in the base soften the sweetness with a leathery depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it suits leisure, daytime and business settings. Character votes lean masculine, though it works as a unisex scent.

Clémentine California

Atelier Cologne · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Atelier Cologne Clémentine California is a fresh, green citrus scent, led by Italian clementine and citron with mint adding a cool edge. The citrus turns sweet and fruity, while mint and juniper berry give it a lightly spicy, airy side. Provençal cypress and Haitian vetiver sit behind as a woody frame without weighing it down. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. It is unisex, with feminine and masculine votes almost level. Caron L'Anarchiste and Atelier Cologne Vétiver Fatal have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Vétiver d'Hiver / Vétiver Babylone

Giorgio Armani · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Vétiver d'Hiver / Vétiver Babylone is a fresh, green unisex scent in which citrus and spice meet on a base of vetiver. Despite the name, it isn't a winter perfume: most voters pick summer and spring, while autumn and winter trail far behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office are the occasions it is most often matched with. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though a good number call it feminine. Bergamot, citron and mandarin orange give the opening a bright, fruity citrus lift. Green cardamom, coriander and pink pepper add spice in the heart. Vetiver, patchouli and aniseed lay a woody, earthy base underneath. The result is fresh, green and lightly spicy. Cartier Déclaration Cologne and Adolfo Dominguez Agua Fresca have a close profile.

Dior Homme Sport (2017)

Dior · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Dior Homme Sport is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days, light enough for the gym or an easy daytime outing. It opens with pear, grapefruit, citron and blood orange, a fruity, slightly sweet brightness. In the heart, elemi resin, pink pepper and nutmeg add spice. Sandalwood and Haitian vetiver ground it in a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure, sport and the office lead the occasions. It reads as masculine and modern. Dior Homme Sport Very Cool Spray and Dior Sauvage Very Cool Spray have a close profile.

Nuit Étoilée (Eau de Toilette)

Goutal · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Goutal Nuit Étoilée Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets bright citrus against resinous, woody notes of fir and pine; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and fresh with orange, citron and peppermint. In the heart, Siberian stone pine and fir balsam take over, pulling the scent towards a green, resinous feel. Everlasting flower and angelica leave a soft, sweet and lightly spicy base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Votes for feminine and masculine sit fairly close, so it reads somewhere in between. Goutal Nuit Étoilée Eau de Parfum and Xerjoff Kobe have a close profile.

Trussardi Donna (2011) (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Trussardi · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Trussardi Donna is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens bright with yuzu, watery fruits and citron, then moves into a floral heart of orange blossom, jasmine tea and water lily. The base of vanilla, cedar, patchouli and sandalwood sweetens it and leaves a woody, powdery, creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office rather than winter. It reads feminine. Trussardi Donna Levriero Collection and Dior Joy (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Mon Jasmin Noir (Eau de Parfum)

Bvlgari · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Bvlgari Mon Jasmin Noir Eau de Parfum is a feminine floral that opens fresh and citrusy, then settles into a sweet, powdery jasmine. Lily of the valley and citron give the opening its coolness and light. At the heart, star jasmine and jasmine sambac lead; the base of musk, woods and nougat carries the scent into a woody warmth with a faint gourmand sweetness. A spicy touch sits behind the flowers. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer close behind. Daily wear and the office lead, though it works for evenings too. Voters see it as feminine. Bvlgari Mon Jasmin Noir L'Elixir and Estēe Lauder Bronze Goddess Capri have a close profile.

Britannia (2016)

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums Britannia is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against a floral, sweet and spicy body; it has been discontinued. It opens with a fresh bunch of mandarin orange, tangerine, bergamot and citron. In the heart, May rose, jasmine, violet and peach bring a soft floral-fruity layer. The base turns sweet and spicy with vanilla, cocoa, cinnamon and clove, while sandalwood, musk and ambergris keep it on a powdery, creamy ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets votes for office and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, with a good share calling it classic. Roja Parfums Danger and Roja Parfums Love have a close profile.

Boss Bottled Pacific

Hugo Boss · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Pacific is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer, with spring a clear second. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and voters also find it fit for sport. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, and many as modern. It opens with citron and lemon, bright and a little tart. In the heart, cypress, salt and coconut bring an aquatic, lightly creamy feel. The base of Indonesian patchouli, sandalwood and cashmeran softens and sweetens it. Fruity and synthetic tones run through the accords.

Dior Homme Sport (2008) (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Dior · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Dior Homme Sport (2008) Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that opens with a fresh citrus blend of grapefruit, rosemary and bergamot and settles on vetiver and cedarwood; it has been discontinued. The top is grapefruit, rosemary, citron and bergamot, with aquatic and green accords adding to the freshness. In the heart, ginger and lavender bring a spicy edge while elemi resin softens it. The base of vetiver, cedarwood and sandalwood leaves a woody, lightly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office, with sport close behind. It reads clearly masculine. Armaf Tag-Him and Yves Saint Laurent Y have a close profile.

Cedro di Taormina

7.6

Acqua di Parma · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Cedro di Taormina is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn and winter far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings it suits best. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read it as leaning masculine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with citron, petitgrain and basil, giving a fresh, green citrus start. Lavender and black pepper in the heart add a spicy edge. In the base, Virginia cedar brings a woody line, softened by Haitian vetiver and labdanum. Burberry The Beat for Men (Eau de Toilette) and Clive Christian 1872 Basil have a close profile.

Sicilian Leather

7.8

Memo Paris · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Memo Paris Sicilian Leather is a woody, leathery unisex scent that sets a fresh opening of cardamom, citron and bergamot over gaiac wood and white leather. It opens with cardamom, citron, bitter orange, Italian bergamot and coriander seed, a fresh, spicy citrus start. Violet leaf and fir balsam bring a green note to the heart. The base is led by gaiac wood, Atlas cedar, patchouli and white leather, and it dries down woody and leathery. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well back. It is chosen for leisure, nights out and evenings, and most voters read it as somewhat masculine. Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa and Bond No. 9 Brooklyn have a close profile.

Rare Reef

7.7

Afnan Perfumes · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Afnan Perfumes Rare Reef is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and leisure best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and daily wear, leisure and sport lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine or modern. Grapefruit, orange, coriander and mint open it with a bright lift. Basil, violet leaf and apricot sit in the heart, while amberwood, fig and date add a sweet base. Fresh, aquatic and green accords dominate.

Jimmy Choo Man Ice

Jimmy Choo · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Jimmy Choo Man Ice is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh citrus opening of citron, bergamot and mandarin orange with a woody heart of cedarwood and vetiver; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure, sport and business are the leading occasions. It reads as masculine and modern. The impression is fresh and aquatic. In the top, citron, bergamot and mandarin orange give a bright citrus lift. The heart brings cedarwood, vetiver and patchouli into a woody frame, with apple adding a soft fruity touch. The base settles on ambroxan, moss and musk. Afnan Turathi (Blue) and Baldessarini Cool Force Sport have a close profile.

Dryad

Papillon Artisan Perfumes · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Green

Papillon Artisan Perfumes Dryad is a green, chypre-leaning unisex scent built around oakmoss, jonquil and galbanum, and it suits fall and spring best. Oakmoss and galbanum give it a green, earthy, woody backbone. Jonquil and narcissus add a floral side, while bergamot and citron bring citrus freshness and apricot softens the edges. Benzoin adds resinous warmth, and costus and vetiver lend a spicy, animal depth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and spring, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it doesn't lean toward one gender. Der Duft Pride and American Perfumer Chypre Noir have a close profile.

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