The Perfume Library

CK One Shock for Him

7.7

Calvin Klein · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Calvin Klein CK One Shock for Him is a men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings, balancing fruity sweetness with spice and wood. Lavender, clementine and cucumber give it a fresh opening. Black basil, cardamom and black pepper add a spicy edge in the heart. In the base, patchouli, tobacco and white musk come forward while cashmeran softens everything. The overall impression is sweet, gourmand and slightly synthetic, with woody and oriental tones in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer is the least favoured season. It leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out, and reads masculine and modern. Armaf Victory and La Rive Heroic Man have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic

7.9

Guerlain · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring for it, while autumn and winter stay well behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and few choose it for evenings or nights out. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is light but still noticeable. Most voters call it feminine. It opens with clementine, bitter orange and neroli for a citrus lift, while green tea and ivy add a green edge. The heart brings peony and chamomile for a soft floral feel, with basil adding a slightly spicy note. Sandalwood and amber sweeten the base and let it settle into a calm warmth. Fresh, green and fruity accords run through the whole scent.

Cinéma (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Yves Saint Laurent · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Cinéma Eau de Parfum is a feminine floral-gourmand that pairs the fresh opening of almond, clementine and cyclamen with the sweet, powdery warmth of jasmine sambac, amaryllis and vanilla. Cinéma has been discontinued. Most voters find it feminine, and autumn and winter lead, with spring close behind. Evening, daily and leisure wear are nearly even. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. It opens with almond and clementine, a citrusy, lightly fruity freshness softened by cyclamen. Toward the heart, jasmine sambac and amaryllis add a floral body. In the dry-down, vanilla, amber and white musk come forward, turning the scent sweet, creamy and powdery. Spicy and oriental touches stay in the background.

Signature (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Montblanc · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Montblanc Signature Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and sweet women's scent that sets clementine, magnolia, ylang-ylang and peony over a soft base of vanilla and white musk. The top is clementine, which brings a bright citrus lift. In the heart, magnolia, ylang-ylang and peony form a floral bouquet. The base of benzoin, vanilla and white musk sweetens it and closes on a powdery, creamy note. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Daily, leisure and business wear lead, and the character reads mostly feminine and modern. Pierre Guillaume 15.1 Hapyang and Carolina Herrera Good Girl Blush have a close profile.

Fig Infusion

7.5

Essential Parfums · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Essential Parfums Fig Infusion is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, light and easy for everyday wear with its floral and green side. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter stays well in the background. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, and the votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits comfortably between the two. The top is Italian mandarin orange, clementine and fig, where the fig softens the citrus brightness with a green, lightly sweet tone. In the heart, orange blossom, freesia and Ceylon tea add a floral freshness. The base settles into the creamy, woody warmth of sandalwood, benzoin and Virginia cedar.

Hugo Deep Red

7.5

Hugo Boss · 2001

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hugo Boss Hugo Deep Red is a women's perfume that links a fresh fruity opening of mandarin orange and blood orange to a sweet, powdery floral heart and a vanilla base. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet it also sits close to daily wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, and most voters find it feminine. The top notes of mandarin orange, blood orange, clementine, pear and blackcurrant give it a bright, juicy start. In the heart, freesia, tuberose and ginger flower build the floral core while ginger adds a light spice. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, cedarwood and musk settles it into a sweet, woody, soft finish.

Royal Water

7.6

Creed · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Royal Water is a unisex scent that opens with a citrus and aquatic freshness and turns green and spicy underneath. The top is a bright citrus opening of mandarin orange, lemon, bergamot and vervain. In the heart, pepper, basil and cumin add a green, spicy edge, while Tonkin musk and ambergris soften the base. The overall impression is fresh, floral and lightly woody. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it remains unisex. Creed Erolfa and Creed Green Irish Tweed have a close profile.

Knot

7.4

Bottega Veneta · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bottega Veneta Knot is a fresh, powdery women's fragrance that links a bright opening of neroli, mandarin orange and orange blossom to the soft florals of peony and white rose. Citrus leads at the start: clementine and lime give it a lively freshness. In the heart, peony, white rose and lavender add a gentle floral softness. The base of tonka bean and musk sweetens it slightly and closes on a powdery warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It sits easily in daily wear, leisure time and the office. Most voters find it feminine.

№ 06 - Incense Rosé

7.7

Tauer Perfumes · 2008

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Tauer Perfumes № 06 - Incense Rosé is a spicy, resinous and smoky unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter evenings. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Fall leads the season votes, followed by winter and spring, while summer sits well behind. Voters choose it mostly for evenings and nights out, and less for the office. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. The top opens with cardamom, wild rose, clementine and bergamot, citrusy and spiced. Orris root, castoreum and frankincense form the heart. In the base, patchouli, vetiver, myrrh and Texas cedar build a woody, smoky floor. Amouage Decision and Astier de Villatte Delhi have a close profile.

Azemour Les Orangers

8.0

Parfum d'Empire · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfum d'Empire Azemour Les Orangers is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with grapefruit, clementine and lemon, with galbanum adding a green edge and cumin and black pepper a spicy touch. In the heart, neroli and orange blossom bring a soft floral note, while henna, moss and hay push it towards a chypre feel. Iodine and woody notes stay in the background at the base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as balanced between the two. Rochas Eau de Rochas Homme and Iceberg Iceberg have a close profile.

№ 09 - Orange Star

7.1

Tauer Perfumes · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tauer Perfumes № 09 - Orange Star is a unisex scent that ties the bright citrus of clementine and mandarin orange to the sweetness of vanilla and tonka bean. Clementine and mandarin orange lead, while lemon grass and orange blossom in the heart pull that fresh citrus in a floral direction. In the base, tonka bean, vanilla and ambergris soften it and make it sweeter. Fresh, fruity and sweet accords dominate; spicy, woody and resinous tones stay in the background. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads comfortably either way. Bond No. 9 Lafayette Street and Bottega Veneta Knot have a close profile.

Lann-Aël

7.6

Lostmarc'h · 2007

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Lostmarc'h Lann-Aël is a fruity, sweet unisex scent with a clear gourmand side, best suited to fall and winter days. It opens with bergamot and clementine alongside fruity notes and grain. In the heart, floral and woody notes are softened by milk, and vanilla settles underneath as a sweet, powdery base. A spicy touch stays in the background of this warm, gourmand character. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine.

Rain

7.2

Marc Jacobs · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Marc Jacobs Rain is a fresh, green, aquatic women's fragrance that pairs clementine, woodland strawberry and grass with a rain accord; it has been discontinued. The top is clementine, woodland strawberry, grass and cypress, with fruity sweetness kept in check by a green coolness. The heart brings rain accord, sunflower, orchid and passion fruit, tilting the scent toward floral and aquatic. Tree moss, musk, amber and teakwood settle underneath as a soft base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. It reads mostly feminine and modern. Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) and Clean Rain (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Careful Hot

7.5

P1 · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

P1 Careful Hot is a gourmand perfume for women that sets floral, fruity sweetness on a creamy, powdery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin while still reaching those nearby. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring third and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings, leisure and daily wear, and voters mostly call it feminine, followed by modern. The top opens with clementine, nectarine and almond milk, a fruity sweetness softened by milk. In the heart, lily, stephanotis and heliotrope add a floral, powdery touch. The base of milk, white musk and patchouli settles into something creamy and warm.

№ 08 - Une Rose Chyprée

7.9

Tauer Perfumes · 2009

Citrus · Floral · Green

Tauer Perfumes № 08 - Une Rose Chyprée is a unisex fragrance that opens with citrus and spice, then sets rose on a green, resinous chypre frame; it has been discontinued. Clementine, bergamot and lemon zest give it a bright start, while laurel and cinnamon add a green, spicy edge. The heart is led by rose absolute, Bulgarian rose and Bourbon geranium. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, labdanum and oakmoss form a dry, woody, resinous floor, softened slightly by vanilla. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters read it as more feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Tauer Perfumes Golestan and Jazeel The Palace have a close profile.

Oriental Brûlant

8.1

Guerlain · 2008

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Guerlain Oriental Brûlant is a sweet, spicy women's fragrance built on vanilla, tonka bean and styrax; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with clementine and balsamic notes, and almond and spices take the heart. The base of styrax, tonka bean and vanilla settles into a gourmand, powdery, resinous warmth with a faint smoky trace. Jo Malone Myrrh & Tonka (Cologne Intense) and Etro Ambra (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Isola Verde

7.2

Roja Parfums · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Isola Verde is a fresh unisex scent with citrus, floral and green touches, best suited to spring and summer days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evening. Feminine and masculine votes are close, and the modern character is clear. The top opens with clementine and mandarin orange freshness. In the heart, iris, guava, melon and osmanthus add a floral, fruity sweetness. The base of sandalwood, musk and cedarwood leaves a woody, creamy finish. Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream and Ferrari Noble Fig have a close profile.

Charmes & Feuilles / Un Parfum de Charmes & Feuilles

7.1

The Different Company · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Different Company Charmes & Feuilles / Un Parfum de Charmes & Feuilles is a unisex scent built on marjoram, clementine and grapefruit, fresh, green and citrusy in character; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it doesn't pull firmly in either direction. It opens with marjoram, clementine and grapefruit, light and fruity. In the heart, peppermint and wild thyme bring out the green, spicy side, while jasmine sambac softens it with a floral touch. The base of clary sage and patchouli leaves a dry, woody finish.

Milk & Matcha / Un Été

6.9

Obvious · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Obvious Milk & Matcha / Un Été is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy opening over a creamy, sweet base, and it leans towards easy daily wear. Mandarin orange, ginger and clementine open bright and lightly spicy. Moving into the heart, maté, matcha and orange blossom absolute bring a soft green and floral touch. The base of vanilla, tonka bean absolute and Peru balsam settles the scent into a gourmand, creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and place it in leisure time or daytime wear. Voters mostly read its character as feminine and modern. The Dua Brand Tangy Matcha Latte and Chabaud Orangerie Musicale have a close profile.

Les Nombres d'Or - Eau Absolue

7.8

Maison Mona di Orio · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Mona di Orio Les Nombres d'Or - Eau Absolue is a unisex fragrance that sets bright citrus against a green, woody frame; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, clementine and Sicilian bergamot, with petitgrain adding a green edge. In the heart, Haitian and Java vetiver, pink pepper and bay leaf give it a dry, spicy backbone. Virginia cedar, musk and labdanum settle underneath as a woody, lightly resinous base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding anyone. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and work come up most often as occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, which suits its unisex label.

Idole d'Armani (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Giorgio Armani · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Giorgio Armani Idole d'Armani Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that joins the fresh opening of pear, clementine and ginger to a floral-spicy heart of jasmine and saffron; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, though summer and winter also get votes. Occasions are spread from daily wear to nights out, and it reads mostly feminine. Yves Saint Laurent Elle (Eau de Parfum) and La Rive Look of Woman have a close profile. Pear and clementine give a fruity, fresh start, with ginger adding light spice. In the heart, jasmine brings the floral side and saffron the spicy, oriental touch. Vetiver forms a woody base, while the sweet, powdery edge stays soft on top.

Fumoir des Anges

8.3

Annette Neuffer · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Annette Neuffer Fumoir des Anges is a sweet, smoky, resinous unisex fragrance, with a bright flash of spice and citrus resting on a heavy, warm base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets worn for leisure. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it reads comfortably either way. It opens with rum absolute, clementine, blood orange and bergamot for a citrusy sweetness, sharpened by Sichuan pepper and angelica. In the heart, tobacco absolute, honey, caramel and ylang-ylang come forward, while rose otto and frankincense add a floral, smoky layer. The base of labdanum, myrrh, vanilla, oud and cocoa settles into a warm, resinous dry-down.

White Moss & Snowdrop

7.4

Jo Malone · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone White Moss & Snowdrop is a unisex scent built on clementine, neroli and white moss: fresh, citrusy and lightly powdery. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, though fall and winter get a share too. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings, and feminine leads the character votes. Clementine and petitgrain open with a green citrus freshness. Neroli and snowdrop then add a soft floral heart. White moss, amber and tonka bean settle into a creamy, powdery, faintly spicy chypre base.

Ostara

7.7

Penhaligon's · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Ostara is a fresh, green floral that leans towards spring and relaxed days; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office the most named occasions. It reads mostly feminine, though a sizeable share also call it classic. The top opens with bergamot, clementine and spearmint alongside violet leaf absolute, then moves into a floral heart of cyclamen, hyacinth and narcissus absolute. Vanilla, musk and white woods sweeten and soften the base; fresh, floral and green accords lead, with powdery and woody touches staying in the background.