The Perfume Library

Sissinghurst

6.9

Anglia-Perfumery · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anglia-Perfumery Sissinghurst is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that turns spicy, woody and sweet as it settles; it has been discontinued. Citrus fruits lead at the top, with spices in the heart. The base of precious woods, musk and vanilla softens the scent and adds sweetness. Floral and fruity touches sit alongside the fresh citrus character. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick it for daily wear, followed by leisure and business, while evening use comes further back. Chanel Chance (Eau de Parfum) and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Kyphenzé

6.5

Pierre Guillaume · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Pierre Guillaume Kyphenzé is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex fragrance, rounded out by spice and a woody touch. Kyphenzé's longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither fades from the skin right away nor fills the room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings should be read loosely. Being unisex, it doesn't lean toward a masculine or feminine reading. The top holds citrus fruits. The heart brings spices, Liatris spicata and sage forward, and sandarac sits at the base. The accords pair a fresh, citrusy, green character with a spicy, woody backdrop, with a synthetic edge as well. Jean Paul Gaultier Monsieur Eau du Matin and Mercedes-Benz Select Day have a close profile.

Eau Folle

8.2

Guy Laroche · 1970

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guy Laroche Eau Folle is a fresh, chypre-style women's fragrance built on leather, green notes, floral notes and citrus fruits; it has been discontinued. Citrus and green notes give it a bright, sharp edge, softened by floral notes, while the leather adds a leathery, earthy depth. Spicy and woody accents stay in the background, and a faint animal touch rounds out the chypre character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Released in 1970 for women, it shares a close profile with Fabergé Cavale and Chanel Bel Respiro.

Amir

6.3

Mamlaka · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Mamlaka Amir is a men's fragrance that sets citrus and fruit freshness against the sweetness of vanilla and amber. Bergamot and citrus fruits give it a bright, lively front; vanilla and amber soften and sweeten that freshness, while musk leaves a smooth base underneath. The accords also pick up spicy and resinous touches and a slightly synthetic sheen. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Leisure is the most suggested use, followed by business and evening, with daytime and night out also getting votes. Ishtara Enkidu Power and M96D Date have a close profile.

Courant (Perfume)

8.0

Helena Rubinstein · 1972

Floral · Green · Spicy

Helena Rubinstein Courant is a chypre-leaning women's perfume that pairs the green freshness of bergamot and galbanum with oakmoss and leather; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with bergamot and citrus fruits. Toward the heart, white blossoms, spices and galbanum take over, with the floral side set against a green, spicy background. In the base, leather, oakmoss and amber tie everything into a dry, woody, resinous chypre. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters pick it most often for daytime wear, with business, evening and night-out use close behind. It reads clearly feminine. Robert Piguet Bandit Suprême and Hermès Parfum d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Royall Vetiver

7.6

Royall Lyme of Bermuda · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Royall Lyme of Bermuda Royall Vetiver is a fresh, green men's scent that pairs bright citrus with the earthy calm of vetiver. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn a fair second and winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. It opens with citrus fruits, moves through spices at the heart and settles on vetiver in the base. The fruity freshness warms slightly with spice, then dries down woody, powdery and earthy. Mugler Miroir Miroir - Miroir des Vanités and Diptyque Geranium Odorata have a close profile.

Spirit for Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Banderas · 2004

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Banderas Spirit for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, sweet scent with a spicy, woody and resinous depth, made for men. Bergamot, citrus fruits and neroli give it a bright, fresh feel. Cinnamon and amber sweeten it, while patchouli, frankincense and musk add a woody, slightly smoky base. Gourmand and oriental tones also come through in the accords. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters spread it fairly evenly across business, evening, daily wear, leisure and nights out.

Hello Printemps (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Yves Rocher · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Yves Rocher Hello Printemps Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green women's fragrance, with citrus and floral accords in front and a soft fruity-sweet side. Citrus fruits and blackcurrant leaf give it a cool, green start. Ginger and rhubarb keep it lively, palmarosa adds a floral touch, and cedar sets it on a light woody base. Sweet and creamy accords soften the sharpness, and a slightly synthetic sheen runs through it. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it can be worn through the day without filling the room. The vote count is small, so this is only a rough guide. Its light, fresh character suits spring. Curve Chill and Lagerfeld Femme have a close profile.

50'

6.2

Onskad · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Agua de Perfume - Titanio

7.7

Alvarez Gómez · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Alvarez Gómez Agua de Perfume - Titanio is a men's fragrance that carries the freshness of citrus fruits and aquatic notes through laurel and jasmine down to patchouli. It opens with citrus fruits and aquatic notes, reading fresh, watery and lightly fruity. In the heart, laurel and jasmine add a soft floral touch. The base of patchouli, amber and woody notes settles into a sweet, woody finish. Longevity is rated good, while sillage stays moderate. It is classed as a masculine fragrance, and its fresh character suits easy everyday wear. Birkholz Portraits of Portofino and Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau Très Fraîche share a close profile.

Guess Gold

6.1

Guess · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guess Gold is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that settles into a floral, powdery and lightly woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with pineapple, citrus fruits and apple, with pink pepper adding a light touch of spice. In the heart, lotus, hyacinth, rose and jasmine bring a soft floral note. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli, musk, milk and amber sweetens it and dries down powdery and woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though few people have rated it, so those impressions are tentative. The fresh, fruity build sits close to everyday wear and reads feminine. Chanel Chance (Eau de Parfum) and Maison Alhambra Centro have a close profile.

Black

5.8

Lanoé

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lanoé Black is a unisex scent that moves from a fresh opening of juniper berry and citrus fruits into a spicy heart of cumin, pepper and clove, then settles on vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood and leather. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the small number of votes means those ratings are only a rough guide. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on either men or women. It opens cool and lively with juniper berry and citrus fruits. Cumin, pepper and clove then add a warm, spicy middle. The base of vetiver, patchouli and cedarwood builds a woody, earthy footing, and the leather note gives it a leathery finish. Cerruti 1881 Riviera and David Jourquin Cuir Caraïbes have a close profile.

Eau de l'Angelus

8.1

Le Couvent · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Couvent Eau de l'Angelus is a fresh, sweet unisex scent that opens on citrus fruits and orange and settles into vanilla absolute and cedarwood; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so the picture is tentative. It sits comfortably on any skin and has a light, everyday feel. Citrus fruits and orange lead the opening with a bright lift. In the heart, elemi resin and myrrh add a spicy, slightly smoky edge. The base turns creamy and sweet with vanilla absolute, while cedarwood gives it a dry, woody frame. Floral and fruity touches run through the accords.

Morning Dew

6.8

Victorinox · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Victorinox Morning Dew is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance, light and clean, with aquatic and green touches. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters place it in daily wear, followed by sport, leisure and business settings. It opens with citrus fruits, aquatic notes and pink pepper. The heart brings an air accord, white violet and edelweiss, while musk, white cedar and amber settle into a soft woody base. Chanel Chance Eau Fraîche and Ajmal Vision have a close profile.

Rosa Azafrán

7.7

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Rosa Azafrán is a sweet, oriental unisex scent that pairs rose with saffron and spice. Turkish damask rose and Persian saffron form the core, while black pepper and spices add a warm, sharp edge. Citrus fruits bring a light lift in between. Vanilla sweetens the whole, and patchouli, Mysore sandalwood and deer musk give it a creamy, animalic depth. Its longevity is rated good, and its sillage is moderate. The mix of rose and spice suits men and women alike. Narciso Rodriguez Rose Musc and Orientica Velvet Gold have a close profile.

Bitch Please

5.9

Jean & Len · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jean & Len Bitch Please is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance built around apple and citrus fruits, and it has been discontinued. Taken as a whole, the scent reads fresh, citrusy and fruity. Apple and citrus fruits give it a crisp fruit character, while violet and floral notes soften it. Aquatic and synthetic accords stay in the background, leaving a clean, mildly sweet impression. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so this is only a rough guide. It suits those who like a bright, youthful everyday scent. Mancera Wild Fruits and Oilily Blue Sparkle have a close profile.

X Neroli

7.8

Clive Christian · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Green

Clive Christian X Neroli is a unisex scent that sets citrus and floral freshness against a green, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though only a small number of votes stand behind those ratings. It sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens with lemon, bergamot, mandarin orange and neroli in a bright citrus layer, with rose and narcissus supporting the floral side. The heart brings jasmine, lilac and tuberose forward. The base rests on vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli, softened a little by tonka bean and vanilla, while the spicy and smoky accords stay in the background.

Noir

6.9

Intimacy · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Intimacy Noir is a women's perfume where coffee, coconut and blackberry lead, with a sweet, gourmand character running through it. The top notes are coffee, coconut, blackberry and citrus fruits, giving a fresh, fruity start. The heart brings a soft floral touch with jasmine, orange blossom and Turkish rose. In the base, vanilla, caramel and musk sweeten the scent, while precious woods add an oriental depth. Powdery and synthetic accords round out the overall feel. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small. It is made for women, and its sweet, gourmand character suits evenings best. Vera Wang Princess Night and Kappa Intenso have a close profile.

Aroma Allegoria Vitalisant

7.0

Guerlain · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aroma Allegoria Vitalisant is a fresh women's fragrance that opens with bergamot, citrus fruits and green notes before turning to jasmine, peach and tea; it has been discontinued. It begins with bergamot and citrus fruits balanced by green notes, a clean and bright opening. In the heart, jasmine, peach and tea come forward, and the floral side picks up a soft fruity edge. Saffron and woody notes in the base add a light spice and dryness, while the fresh character holds to the end. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Its fresh, citrusy build suits everyday wear and warmer weather. Monotheme Macchia Mediterranea and Shanghai Tang Jade Dragon have a close profile.

Flowerparty Limited Edition

5.2

Yves Rocher · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Rocher Flowerparty Limited Edition is a fresh, fruity floral for women that opens with apple and citrus fruits before moving to rose and peach; it has been discontinued. The top notes of apple and citrus fruits give it a bright start. In the heart, rose and peach sweeten the floral side, and musk with woody notes rounds it off softly at the base. Fresh, citrus and sweet accords lead, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, though the small number of votes makes this less certain. It suits anyone who wants a light scent that stays close to the skin. Creed Spring Flower and Mancera Sicily have a close profile.

Rouge (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

MCM · 1984

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

MCM Rouge Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy opening settling into a spicy, oriental base, made for women and now discontinued. It opens with exotic fruits, passion fruit and citrus fruits. In the heart, cinnamon and clove add a spicy warmth. The base of amber, vanilla, musk, Indian sandalwood, Virginia cedar and Indonesian patchouli softens it into a woody, sweet oriental finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though with few votes these readings are tentative. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. The pairing of a bright fruity start with a spiced base suits those who want something light yet warm. Goutal Les Nuits d'Hadrien and Nicolaï Eau d'Été have a close profile.

La Perla (2013) (Eau de Toilette)

8.4

La Perla · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Perla (2013) Eau de Toilette opens with citrus fruits, osmanthus and freesia, carries Bulgarian rose and Grasse jasmine at its heart, and settles on oakmoss and patchouli; it is a women's fragrance that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and most voters say it stays on the skin for a long time. It reads as feminine, with a chypre and floral build that feels polished and grown-up. It starts fresh, with citrus fruits, tagetes, osmanthus and freesia. At the heart, pepper, cardamom and coriander add a spicy warmth while the rose and jasmine keep it floral. The base of oakmoss, patchouli, sandalwood and musk dries down woody and gently sweet.

Courtesan's Intrigues

7.2

Nimerè

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Nimerè Courtesan's Intrigues is a floral, powdery unisex fragrance that sets jasmine, narcissus and iris against a woody base of oakmoss, patchouli and sandalwood. It opens with bright citrus fruits and aldehydes. The heart is led by jasmine, narcissus, rose and violet, with ylang-ylang and neroli adding a creamy softness. In the base, tolu balm, vanilla and labdanum bring sweetness, while oakmoss, patchouli and vetiver keep its chypre character. Civet and castoreum add an animal depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters choose it most for nights out and evenings, though it also works for leisure time. The vote count is small, so these impressions are tentative. Emanuel Ungaro Diva and Givenchy Ysatis have a close profile.

Afropolis

6.1

Roads · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Roads Afropolis is a unisex scent that pairs the cool edge of citrus fruits, gin and juniper with the green, earthy depth of vetiver and oakmoss. It opens on citrus fruits, gin, juniper and mint, fresh, green and lightly spicy. In the heart, blond woods, iris, marine notes and oakmoss bring out the aquatic and powdery sides. The base of vetiver, Kashmiri musk, ebony and ambergris settles into a woody, faintly sweet finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It leans neither masculine nor feminine. Lattafa Atlas and Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Cool have a close profile.