The Perfume Library

Aqua Allegoria Flora Nymphea

7.3

Guerlain · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Nymphea is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, most see it as feminine, and it fits daytime better than evenings or nights out. It opens with citrus notes, wild berries and green notes, fresh and lightly fruity. The heart of orange blossom, honey and lilac turns floral and sweet, while musk and woods dry it down to a powdery, slightly woody base. Composed by Thierry Wasser, it shares a close profile with Fleur Chérie and Gelsomino Nobile.

Iperborea

7.3

Lorenzo Villoresi · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lorenzo Villoresi Iperborea is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and suits daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daytime, leisure and office use lead the occasions. About half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with peach, mandarin orange and orange for a citrusy, fruity freshness, softened by green notes and lily of the valley. Magnolia and mimosa bring the floral heart forward. In the base, jasmine, orange blossom and musk dry down towards a powdery, creamy softness, with aromatic woods giving a light woody backdrop.

Woman No. 1

7.7

Bogner · 1985

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Bogner Woman No. 1 is a feminine floral-oriental that opens on citrus and settles into a sweet, powdery warmth; it has been discontinued. The top is bergamot and citrus notes, a bright start. In the heart, vetiver, rose, jasmine and narcissus build a floral core. The base of vanilla and amber sweetens it, finishing gourmand, spicy and woody. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. Evening leads the occasions, with daily and business wear close behind. Over half of voters call it feminine, and some find it classic. Its profile is close to Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial and Rochas Tocade.

Bijan Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Bijan · 1981

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Bijan Men Eau de Toilette is a classic, clearly masculine scent in which citrus meets a green, spicy, woody base. Most voters recommend it for fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It gets its strongest votes for evenings and nights out, and it also finds a place for leisure and daily wear. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and the character votes lean toward masculine and classic. Citrus notes give it a lively start, while sandalwood and patchouli build a woody, earthy body underneath. Amber and musk soften that body and give it a warm footing. The accords also carry chypre, fougère, smoky and leathery shades.

Lui

7.8

Mazzolari

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Mazzolari Lui is a men's fragrance with a sweet, spicy and woody character, leaning oriental and deepened by animal, smoky and leathery shades. Patchouli leads the opening. The heart is built from sandalwood, cedarwood and floral notes, while spices and citrus notes sit in the base. Resinous and earthy undertones soften the sweetness and give the whole a heavy, warm feel. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out best, with far fewer picking it for the office. It reads masculine and classic. Vapormundum Electri and Harry Lehmann Singapore Patchouly have a close profile.

Flora by Gucci (Eau de Toilette)

5.8

Gucci · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Gucci Flora by Gucci Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral scent that leans towards spring and summer days, and voters most often place it in daily, leisure and office wear. The perfume has been discontinued. It reads feminine, and most voters also call it modern. Both longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and keeps its presence through the day without crowding anyone. Few voters pick it for evenings or nights out. It opens with citrus notes and peony, which give a bright, fruity start. Osmanthus and rose in the heart bring a sweeter floral body. Sandalwood and patchouli settle underneath as a woody, lightly powdery base. La Rive Madame in Love and Van Cleef & Arpels Rêve have a close profile.

Silver Marble

7.2

Simone Andreoli · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Simone Andreoli Silver Marble is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that sets a green, aquatic feel on a spicy, woody footing. Silver Marble is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. It reads closer to masculine, followed by modern. The notes come across as a single whole: citrus notes bring coolness and lift, spices add a mild sharpness, and woody notes gather it all onto a dry base. Green and aquatic tones lead among the accords, with a synthetic sheen alongside. Panah Icy Citrus and Biotherm Eau Fusion have a close profile.

Liquid Brun Limited Edition

9.0

French Avenue · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance with a spicy, woody warmth, suited to evenings in the cooler months. It opens with lavender, citrus notes and cardamom, a fresh and spicy start. Rose, gaiac wood and orange blossom come forward in the heart. In the base, tonka bean, amber and vanilla pull the scent towards a creamy sweetness, while oakmoss gives it a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. It leans masculine but can be worn by anyone. Its profile is close to Tom Ford Noir Extreme and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Le Parfum.

Miss Dior Le Parfum

7.8

Dior · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Dior Miss Dior Le Parfum is a sweet, powdery feminine scent that opens on citrus and moves into rose and patchouli, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer the least chosen season. Night out and evening are the most named occasions, and it reads mainly as feminine. Mandarin orange and citrus notes bring a bright, fruity sweetness first. Turkish rose and Damask rose take over in the heart. In the base, patchouli, amber and vanilla dry the scent down into a woody, spicy, oriental warmth. Dior Midnight Poison (Eau de Parfum) and Lancôme La Nuit Trésor à la Folie have a close profile.

Pasha de Cartier Édition Noire (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Cartier · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cartier Pasha de Cartier Édition Noire Eau de Toilette is a fresh yet woody men's fragrance built on amber and cedar, lifted by green and citrus notes. The scent reads as a whole: citrus freshness and sharp green notes come first, cedar adds dryness, and amber brings a sweet, resinous warmth. Spicy and oriental touches stay in the background behind the fresh line. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Most pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards daytime and office wear, and it can also work in the evening. More than half of voters find it masculine. Vandini Secrets of Amazonia and Maison Nikoui Cashmere Woods have a close profile.

L'Essentiel

7.4

Rituals · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Rituals L'Essentiel is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a sweet, spicy streak over a woody base. Bergamot and citrus notes give it a bright start, and peppermint cools it further. Cardamom, ginger and pink pepper add a spicy warmth, while sandalwood and patchouli build the woody base, with moss lending a slightly earthy touch. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and summer suits it too. Daily wear, leisure and the office are its main settings; half of the voters find it masculine, and many call it modern.

Hanae

7.2

Keiko Mecheri · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Keiko Mecheri Hanae is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that sets citrus and white blossoms over crystal musk. Citrus notes and berries give it a bright, lightly sweet start, while the white blossoms add a soft floral heart to that freshness. Crystal musk settles everything onto a powdery, creamy base, so the scent stays clean and soft without turning heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most read it as feminine. Dedcool Sunlit Blooms and Zimaya Hayam / هيام have a close profile.

Piper Nigrum

7.2

Lorenzo Villoresi · 1999

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Lorenzo Villoresi Piper Nigrum is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and spring, built on a green, spicy and resinous character. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. Voters lean masculine, though it works on anyone. It opens with green notes, dill, citrus and coniferous woods, while aniseed, fennel and peppermint keep it fresh and herbal. In the heart, black pepper, nutmeg, rosemary and clove leaf bring the spice forward. The base of benzoin, myrrh, Atlas cedar and amber settles into a warm, woody, resinous dry-down.

Barfly

8.0

Scotch & Soda · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Scotch & Soda Barfly is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance that leans towards autumn and spring and suits daily wear, with a sweet, powdery woody base. It opens with citrus notes and herbs, while lavender and jasmine bring a soft floral heart. In the base, musk, sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla sweeten it and give it a creamy, powdery feel. A spicy, slightly synthetic edge runs through it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then spring, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Most voters read it as masculine. The Body Shop White Musk for Men and Clean Pure Soap have a close profile.

Intense

7.7

Boadicea the Victorious

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Boadicea the Victorious Intense is a sweet, gourmand-leaning floral for women, built on lily and rose with honey and patchouli; it has been discontinued. It lasts strongly and projects well. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. It reads as feminine, though some voters find it classic or modern. It opens with citrus notes and lily, then moves to rose, jasmine and honey in the heart. Patchouli and vanilla settle at the base. The accords are floral and fruity first, then sweet and gourmand, while spicy, woody and resinous touches give the sweetness an oriental warmth. Al Rehab Balkis and Boadicea the Victorious Passionate have a close profile.

Osaïto

7.6

M. Micallef · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

M. Micallef Osaïto is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that suits summer and spring days, setting citrus and green coolness over a woody base. It opens with rock samphire, grapefruit and citrus notes. The heart brings marine notes and myrtle, giving a cool, green, lightly floral feel. In the base, musk, sandalwood and precious woods add a soft, woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though the scent is unisex. Rasasi Egra for Men and Azzaro Chrome (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Spongebob Squarepants - Patrick

9.6

Petite Beaute

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Petite Beaute Spongebob Squarepants - Patrick is a unisex scent that opens fresh and juicy with seagrass, freesia and apple. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, with the large majority of voters scoring them high. It reads as light and playful rather than tied to either gender. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing can be said about those. The top notes bring seagrass, freesia, marine notes, citrus notes and apple. In the heart, cyclamen, rose, peppermint and water lily add a floral coolness. The base of moss, sandalwood, vetiver and white musk settles into a soft, powdery, creamy footing. The accords lean fresh, aquatic, fruity and sweet.

Darcy

6.6

Parfums de Marly · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums de Marly Darcy is a citrus-fresh perfume with a floral, sweet body and a faintly powdery feel, read as feminine and leaning towards spring and fall. It opens fresh and fruity with orange, bergamot and citrus notes. Jasmine and rose bring the floral heart forward. In the base, white musk, praliné and patchouli sweeten the scent and settle it onto a lightly woody, powdery ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it suits leisure time, nights out and evenings. Most voters also call its character feminine. Harry Lehmann Sucre and Honoré Payan Always have a close profile.

Boss Bottled Oud (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Hugo Boss

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Oud Eau de Parfum is a men's oud fragrance that pairs a fruity sweetness with a spicy, smoky and resinous woodiness. The top opens with apple and citrus notes that add a light freshness. In the heart, saffron, clove, cinnamon and labdanum build a warm, spiced core. The base of cypriol, oud and sandalwood pulls the scent towards smoky wood, with leathery and oriental touches in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Its character reads masculine and classic. Maison Noir Alter Ego 786 and Arte Profumi Bois Sacré have a close profile.

Essence Eau de Musc

7.6

Narciso Rodriguez · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Narciso Rodriguez Essence Eau de Musc opens with bright bergamot and citrus notes and settles into iris, white musk and powder; it is a feminine scent that has been discontinued. It wears close to the skin: longevity is moderate and sillage weak. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions, while evening and night out trail behind. Most voters call it feminine. Spices, bergamot and citrus notes give the opening a fresh brightness. Blossoms and iris form the heart, and the scent then softens into white musk and powder. Beneath the fresh, citrus character runs a sweet, woody and powdery side.

Umé

7.3

Keiko Mecheri · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Keiko Mecheri Umé is a floral, fruity women's fragrance built around ume and sasanqua camellia, with May rose and almond alongside. Umé is chosen most often for autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind. Voters place it anywhere from daily wear to evenings and leisure time, and most call it feminine. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. The scent reads as floral and fruity, carried by a sweet line. Ume and May rose shape the floral-fruity side, while almond softens it into something powdery. Citrus notes lighten the whole, and the chypre accord adds a dry, spicy backdrop. Annayake An'na and Lord Bella have a close profile.

Warm Cotton (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Clean · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Clean Warm Cotton Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and lightly powdery scent that suits women who like a clean-laundry feel and an easy everyday mood. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it leaves a gentle trail without disappearing quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear, with office and sport use also chosen. Most see it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. It opens with vervain and citrus notes for a bright start. The heart brings together cotton, orange blossom, floral, fruity and marine notes, giving an aquatic, slightly synthetic sense of cleanliness. Amber and musk in the base soften it and finish it with a powdery warmth. Philosophy Pure Grace and Clean Fresh Laundry have a close profile.

The Scent Le Parfum for Him

7.6

Hugo Boss · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hugo Boss The Scent Le Parfum for Him is a men's fragrance that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against spice and leather, suited to evenings and the colder seasons. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring third and summer well behind. Night out and evening lead the occasions, and it also works for leisure time. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. Ginger and citrus notes keep the opening spicy and bright. In the heart, maninka fruit brings sweetness, lavender and iris add a soft floral touch, and patchouli gives an earthy depth. Precious woods and leather form a woody, leathery base. Its profile is close to Hugo Boss The Scent for Him (Eau de Toilette) and Hugo Boss The Scent Intense for Him.

Laine de Verre

6.5

Serge Lutens · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Serge Lutens Laine de Verre is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, citrusy and slightly synthetic character, best suited to spring and summer days and everyday wear. Laine de Verre has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter sits well behind. Daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, as the votes split almost evenly. Citrus notes and aldehydes give it a clean, bright start. Cashmeran and musk soften this and settle it onto a woody, lightly spicy base. Aquatic and green tones keep the coolness, while the synthetic side lends a cold, glassy sheen.