The Perfume Library

Cuir Fauve

7.8

Keiko Mecheri · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Keiko Mecheri Cuir Fauve is a sweet, spicy leather scent that sits closest to autumn and winter evenings, and it is described as unisex. It opens with citrus notes, saffron and pink pepper, a bright kind of spice. In the heart, violet leaf and patchouli add a floral and earthy side. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, precious woods and amber sweeten and warm it; leathery, smoky and animal accords come forward over a woody foundation. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour night out and evening wear. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though the feminine vote is strong too. Réminiscence Bois Étoilé / Oud and Histoires de Parfums Édition Rare - Ambrarem have a close profile.

Silver (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Al Rehab

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Al Rehab Silver Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose aquatic and green side is softened by a touch of caramel. Citrus notes and floral notes keep the whole scent bright and airy. Caramel adds a sweet trace, musk and moss stay in the background, and woody notes give it a dry footing. Fresh, citrus and floral lead the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen occasions. Masculine leads the character votes, with feminine not far behind. Stenders Pure Pearl and Rasasi Kun Mukhtalifan for Women have a close profile.

J'adore (Eau de Toilette) (2011)

7.2

Dior · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dior J'adore Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that opens with citrus and mandarin orange and moves into tuberose, rose and jasmine; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. Citrus notes and mandarin orange give a bright, fresh start. In the heart, tuberose, rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine and orange blossom form a floral bouquet, softened by green and fruity touches. The base of vanilla and woody notes turns it sweeter and leaves a powdery softness.

In Love with Everything

6.5

Imaginary Authors · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Imaginary Authors In Love with Everything is a fruity, floral unisex scent in which raspberry, citrus and rose meet over a sweet sandalwood base. Raspberry and citrus notes give it a bright, juicy fruit character, and rose softens that toward the floral side. Punch and palm sugar push the sweetness further, while sandalwood leaves a woody base underneath. A synthetic edge among the accords makes it read as polished and modern rather than like a bowl of natural fruit. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind, and it leans towards leisure time and nights out. Most voters find it feminine, yet its modern character leaves room for unisex wear. Gucci Flora Eau de Toilette and Escada Moon Sparkle have a close profile.

Oud Voyager

7.5

Tom Ford · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tom Ford Oud Voyager is a unisex scent that wraps a sweet floral heart in spicy, woody and oriental tones, suited to evenings and cooler weather. Cypriol, saffron and cardamom give it a spicy warmth, with pink pepper sharpening it slightly. Red peony and geranium absolute carry the floral side, while oud, patchouli and vetiver build a woody base and musk softens the whole. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it reads open to both. Birkholz Amber Intense and Kajal Jihan have a close profile.

9 | Nine

7.7

Valjues · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Lost Paradise

7.3

Urban Scents · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Urban Scents Lost Paradise is a fresh, green floral chypre that is sold as a unisex scent, with a lightly sweet, powdery and spicy background. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend it for spring and fall, and summer also gets a fair share. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office and evening use close behind. Most voters read it as feminine, while some find it masculine. The scent as a whole rests on a floral body of jasmine, osmanthus and magnolia. Citrus notes add freshness, while oakmoss and patchouli bring a green, earthy depth. Musk softens everything, and the fruity and sweet touches round off the sharper edges.

Mutiny

7.1

Maison Margiela · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Margiela Mutiny is a floral and sweet women's perfume, hardened by spice, powder and leather. Jasmine, tuberose and orange blossom carry the floral weight, while vanilla pulls the scent towards a creamy sweetness. Saffron and frankincense add a spicy, oriental shade, and oud and cedarwood keep the texture dry and leathery. A fruity, synthetic brightness runs through it. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and nights out and evenings lead the occasions. Most find it feminine, though many call it modern. Mugler Alien Fusion and Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Cash Woman

6.7

La Rive

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

La Rive Cash Woman is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance built around raspberry, neroli and gardenia. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters spread it across all four seasons, with fall and spring slightly ahead, and lean towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Half of the voters read it as feminine. It opens with raspberry, citrus notes and neroli, fresh and a little sweet. Gardenia, orange and jasmine bring the floral heart forward. In the base, patchouli, amber and white honey close it with a woody, powdery, oriental warmth.

Chez Bond

7.0

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Bond No. 9 Chez Bond is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with aquatic and green touches that read clean and lightly woody. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and they pick it mainly for daily wear, leisure and the office. Most call it masculine, though some find it classic or modern. Citrus notes brighten the opening, then green notes, herbal tea and violet leaf keep the heart cool. In the base, cedarwood, vetiver and sandalwood settle into a woody, slightly spicy ground. Montblanc Legend Blue and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Aqua Palma

7.2

Montale · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montale Aqua Palma is a fresh, floral and aquatic scent built around citrus notes, peach and tuberose, and it suits spring and summer days. Citrus notes and peach give it a fruity brightness, while tuberose and iris add a floral layer. Sandalwood, tonka bean and ambergris soften the whole into a sweet, creamy, lightly woody base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also works at the office. Sold as a men's perfume, it splits votes almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it reads close to unisex. Taif Al-Emarat Taif T12 and Joop! Thrill Woman have a close profile.

Baghari (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Robert Piguet · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Robert Piguet Baghari Eau de Parfum is a women's fragrance that opens fresh and citrusy, then moves into a floral, powdery and lightly sweet character. In the top, citrus notes and aldehydes give a clean, bright start. Iris, Bulgarian rose and jasmine lead the heart, with green and powdery tones wrapped around the flowers. In the base, musk, vanilla and amber sweeten and soften the scent, while the spicy and woody accords stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind. It suits evenings and nights out, but also daily wear. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it classic. Guy Laroche Fidji and Lancôme Peut-Être have a close profile.

Bvlgari Man Black Cologne

7.3

Bvlgari · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bvlgari Man Black Cologne is a fresh, lightly sweet men's fragrance that opens with citrus notes and rum and carries tuberose and neroli at its heart. Citrus notes and rum come first, then tuberose and neroli add a soft floral touch. Sandalwood and benzoin sweeten the base and leave a woody backdrop. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and mildly spicy. Both longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, while winter picks are few. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office about equally, and evening or night out less so. More than half of voters call it masculine, and some find it modern. Zara Metallic Spirit and Rituals L'Éclat have a close profile.

1 - Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandal Wood

7.5

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions 1 - Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandal Wood is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around bergamot, jasmine and sandalwood. The top holds citrus notes, jasmine, cardamom and green pepper, with tea blossom adding to the bright start. In the heart, neroli, bergamot and bitter orange blossom give a floral sparkle, softened by lily of the valley. The base of sandalwood, white musk and orris root settles it into a calm, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Masculine and feminine votes are almost even, so it sits between the two. Penhaligon's Quercus and Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza have a close profile.

Eau Claire des Merveilles

7.1

Hermès · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermès Eau Claire des Merveilles is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance that opens with citrus notes and blossoms and softens into vanilla, amber and vetiver. The top pairs citrus notes with blossoms, while vanilla, aldehydes and amber in the heart make it sweeter. Vetiver, cedar and oakmoss form a woody base. The overall impression is fresh and citrusy, with a powdery, slightly spicy undertone. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Daily wear, office and leisure lead, while evening and night out are chosen less often. Half of the voters find it feminine.

Bois de Paradis

7.4

Parfums DelRae · 2002

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Parfums DelRae Bois de Paradis is a unisex scent in which fig, Gallic rose and spices settle onto a resinous, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with citrus notes, then fig, blackberry bud, Gallic rose and spices take the heart. In the base, balsam, woods, frankincense and amber soften the fruity sweetness, with floral and gourmand sides and a faint smokiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, followed by winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine than masculine, though a good share call it masculine.

Dilmun

7.2

Lorenzo Villoresi · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lorenzo Villoresi Dilmun is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and sits easily in casual, everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daytime and office wear leading the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a close, unobtrusive trail. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, which puts it somewhere in between. It opens with orange blossom, rose and citrus notes alongside green leaves, while neroli and jasmine carry the fresh floral feel. In the heart, frankincense, laurel and opoponax add a spicy depth. The base of sandalwood, cedarwood and vanilla settles into a woody, lightly sweet and powdery finish.

Gardénia Pétale

7.3

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Van Cleef & Arpels Gardénia Pétale is a fresh, powdery floral that opens with green and citrus notes and moves into jasmine and lily of the valley. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: neither heavy nor quick to fade. Most voters pick spring and summer. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It is sold as unisex, though over half of voters read it as feminine. Barbour for Her and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Jasminora have a close profile. The green and citrus notes give the opening a cool lift. In the heart, jasmine and lily of the valley add a soft floral body while the fresh, green feel stays. Musk in the base gathers everything onto a powdery, lightly sweet ground.

Cool Water Sensual Essence

6.6

Davidoff · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Davidoff Cool Water Sensual Essence is a sweet, floral-fruity women's scent that suits spring and summer and relaxed everyday wear; it has been discontinued. The top opens with red fruits and citrus notes, and the heart moves into frangipani, orchid and vanilla. Musk and driftwood in the base soften the sweetness. The overall feel is floral and fruity, with gourmand and powdery touches adding to the sugar and a slightly synthetic sheen alongside. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and lean towards leisure and daily wear. It reads as feminine. Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy and Collines de Provence Vanille have a close profile.

Electri

7.8

Vapormundum · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Vapormundum Electri is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance built around sandalwood, spices and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, spring stays in the background and summer is almost never chosen. It suits evenings and nights out best; more voters call it masculine, though it reads as unisex. Sandalwood and spices lead, while patchouli and labdanum add an earthy, resinous depth. Frankincense brings a smoky touch, vanilla and champagne soften the sweetness, and citrus notes lift the heavier tones a little. The overall character is woody and oriental.

Cookiecrunch

7.8

Coquillete · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Coquillete Cookiecrunch is a gourmand unisex fragrance built on biscuit, dough and vanilla, softened by sugar powder and milk cream and lifted by a bright touch of citrus. The scent stays in one sweet bakery register from start to finish: biscuit and dough come forward, meringue and milk cream turn that into a creamy, powdery surface, and vanilla rounds off the sweetness. Citrus notes lighten the weight and give it a fruity, lively edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without overwhelming. Most voters suggest spring and fall, with winter close behind, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. About half of voters read it as feminine. Demeter Fragrance Library Lemon Meringue and M. Asam Fresh Orange have a close profile.

Shameless Seducer

7.3

Malbrum · 2015

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Malbrum Shameless Seducer is a unisex scent that sets a floral, spicy character over a powdery, animalic base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer not far behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and it reads neither clearly feminine nor masculine, drawing close votes on both sides. Mimosa absolute and iris give it a floral, powdery tone, while cumin adds a spicy edge. Civet and musk bring a warm, animalic depth; citrus notes and aldehydes lift it slightly, and ambrette seed leaves a soft roughness. Woody and resinous tones stay in the background.

Shangri La (2014)

8.0

Hiram Green · 2014

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Hiram Green Shangri La is a floral, fruity chypre that softens bright citrus with peach and spice, sweet yet balanced; it has been discontinued. It opens on citrus notes, and the heart brings peach, jasmine, iris, rose and spices together. The sweet, fruity side melts into the florals, while vetiver and oakmoss underneath give it a classic chypre backbone and a faint animal warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is most often matched to nights out and evenings. Though unisex, the largest share of votes calls it feminine. Guerlain Royal Extract and Esteban Classic Chypre have a close profile.

Rebel Hearts

7.6

Keiko Mecheri · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Keiko Mecheri Rebel Hearts is a sweet, gourmand and powdery floral that leans feminine and suits relaxed, everyday wear. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, while summer trails behind. Leisure and daily wear lead, with evening and office use close behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Half of the voters call its character feminine. Citrus notes, amaretto and toffee give it a sweet start, and Bourbon vanilla keeps that soft, creamy feel going. Oud and Turkish rose carry the floral and spicy side, with a fruity touch lightening the whole.