The Perfume Library

Blue Sugar

7.0

Aquolina · 2006

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Aquolina Blue Sugar is a sweet, fruity men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and evenings, with a place on nights out too. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits between the two and reads as modern. Bergamot and mandarin orange open it brightly; in the heart, cotton candy, lavender and patchouli join sweetness to spice. The base holds tonka bean, cedar and star anise. The overall impression is a gourmand, powdery, slightly synthetic confection.

Woman III (2012)

7.2

Jil Sander · 2012

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Jil Sander Woman III is a chypre-built women's fragrance that pairs a floral core with spice and powdery wood; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring and summer still draw a fair share of votes. It leans towards daily and office wear, with fewer choosing it for evenings. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. It opens with bitter orange, coriander and bergamot, fresh with a slightly sharp edge. Rose and carnation form the floral heart, edged with spice. Patchouli leaves a woody, earthy base. Dior Miss Dior (Extrait de Parfum Original) and Jil Sander Woman Two have a close profile.

Boeli

7.8

Acqua di Sardegna · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Acqua di Sardegna Boeli is a unisex scent built on nutmeg, green notes and iris, reading fresh, floral and lightly spicy. The top is nutmeg, green notes and coriander, so it opens fresh and spicy. In the heart, iris and jasmine add a soft, powdery floral touch. The base of vanilla, amber, musk and sandalwood sweetens it and settles it into a creamy, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, with summer chosen least. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits genuinely in between. Cacharel Noa and Cartier I: L'Heure Promise have a close profile.

Zanzibar (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Van Cleef & Arpels Zanzibar Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and spicy masculine scent with a green, woody fougère character; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, summer and spring, with winter getting a smaller share. It leans towards business, leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and nights out. Lemon, cardamom and coriander open it, and pepper, clove and ginger bring spice towards the heart. Vetiver, sandalwood and amber at the base settle it into a woody, resinous finish. Rhizome 03 and Pino Silvestre (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Dark Fresh

6.2

Desigual · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Desigual Dark Fresh is a fresh men's fragrance that pairs the bright citrus of grapefruit, neroli and mandarin orange with mint and bergamot. The top is grapefruit, neroli, mandarin orange, mint and bergamot. In the heart, marine and aquatic notes, sage and coriander keep it cool, while tuberose and fruity notes soften it. The base of musk, tonka bean, cedar and amber sweetens it slightly and settles it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for office and sport. It reads masculine and modern. Mäurer & Wirtz Culture by Tabac: Blue and Dunhill Desire Blue have a close profile.

No. 33

6.4

Penhaligon's · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Penhaligon's No. 33 is a unisex scent that sets the sharp freshness of bergamot, grapefruit and mugwort against the spicy warmth of black pepper and ginger; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend spring, summer and fall, while winter plays a minor part. Business and daily wear lead, with evening and night out chosen less. Most voters read it as masculine, though it wears as unisex too. It opens bright and green, with citrus, mugwort and coriander kept dry by cypress and clary sage. The heart brings a light floral softness from lily of the valley, jasmine and rose, while black pepper and ginger add spice. At the base, vetiver, cedarwood, tonka bean and vanilla settle it into a woody, slightly sweet finish.

Oro

7.6

Roberto Cavalli · 2004

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roberto Cavalli Oro is a floral, sweet and spicy women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings, and it has been discontinued. Bergamot, pepper, apple and magnolia shape the first impression in the top. Towards the heart, freesia, apricot and cinnamon give the floral-fruity structure a spiced sweetness. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and amber leave a sweet, powdery, resinous warmth. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or night-out wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads mostly feminine. Stendhal Ambre Sublime and Chopard Cašmir (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Impressions de Giverny

7.5

Fort & Manlé · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Fort & Manlé Impressions de Giverny pairs a fresh opening of bergamot, yuzu and red apple with a floral heart of neroli, rose and tuberose; it is unisex and has been discontinued. The opening is bright and fruity, with bergamot, yuzu and red apple. At the heart, neroli, orange blossom, rose and tuberose lead, fig leaf and violet leaf add a green edge, and mango sweetens the mix. The base of musk, benzoin and ambergris settles the florals onto a soft, powdery footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters place it in daily wear and leisure, with business settings close behind. Being unisex, it suits men and women alike. Penhaligon's Gardenia and Élisire Érose have a close profile.

Poseidon's Legendary Chariot

8.5

The Dua Brand · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

The Dua Brand Poseidon's Legendary Chariot is a unisex fragrance that sets the bright fruit freshness of bergamot, mandarin orange and pineapple against cardamom, cinnamon and pink pepper. Citrus and apple keep the first impression fresh and fruity, while vanilla and sandalwood pull it towards a sweet, gourmand softness. Oakmoss and patchouli hold the chypre character, and the spices run through the whole scent. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters say it can be worn in every season, with spring leaning slightly ahead. It suits leisure, evening and daily wear best. Al Haramain Détour Noir and The Dua Brand Royal Chariot Attar have a close profile.

Nohiba

8.2

E. Coudray · 1978

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

E. Coudray Nohiba is a floral, sweet oriental for women, with spicy, resinous and smoky touches; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for nights out and evenings. Voters mostly call its character feminine, though a fair share see it as classic. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon, coriander and a little pink pepper. The heart softens into ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose. In the base, patchouli, musk and cedar leave a warm, powdery woodiness. Olibere Le Jardin de Madame Chan and Agent Provocateur Miss AP have a close profile.

Nefer

7.6

Parfum Prissana

Green · Fruity · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Nefer is a spicy, woody unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter days. In Nefer, cinnamon, saffron, cardamom and black pepper build a spicy warmth. Amber, benzoin and frankincense set that warmth on a resinous base, while smoky and green touches and fruity tangerine sit at the edges. Most voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Fall and winter lead, spring follows, and few pick summer. Leisure and evening wear are the most voted occasions. Voters read it as more masculine, though a fair share call it feminine.

Andy Warhol's You're In

7.3

Comme des Garçons · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Comme des Garçons Andy Warhol's You're In is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with aldehydes and bitter orange, then moves into coriander, jasmine and pittosporum. The base of amber, cedar, musk, ambrox and cashmere wood dries it down to a soft, woody finish. The overall impression is fresh, floral and green, with a slightly synthetic brightness. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office best. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. Sisley Izia and Tesori d'Oriente Tè Verde have a close profile.

Grigioperla (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

La Perla · 1991

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

La Perla Grigioperla Eau de Toilette is a fresh fougère that opens with coriander, lavender and bergamot and settles onto a woody, powdery base; it is a men's fragrance and has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and summer, with winter the least chosen. It leans towards daily, leisure and office wear and is rarely chosen for nights out. The top is an aromatic mix of coriander, lavender and bergamot. Geranium and carnation add a soft floral touch in the heart. In the base, sandalwood, cedar and oakmoss form a woody backbone, lightly sweetened by tonka bean and musk.

Basic Black (1990) (Cologne)

7.5

Bill Blass · 1990

Floral · Green · Fruity

Bill Blass Basic Black (Cologne) is a floral, chypre-leaning scent for women; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter third. It suits daytime, the office and leisure, and gets some votes for evenings too. About half of voters call it feminine, and classic comes second. Plum, mandarin orange, bergamot and peach open it with a fruity freshness. Rose, tuberose and jasmine form a floral heart, with honey adding sweetness. Vetiver, amber and sandalwood give the base a woody, resinous footing, and civet leaves an animal trace.

Scandalwood

7.0

Heretic · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Heretic Scandalwood is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, woody character with a fresh, green edge, and it moves easily between seasons and everyday settings. Longevity is moderate and projection stays close and fairly soft. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind. It leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear, though evenings and nights out are not ruled out. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. It opens with rosewood, Atlas cedar and coriander, a spicy, woody start. In the heart, ylang-ylang absolute and Bulgarian rose add a soft floral note. The base of myrrh, labdanum, sandalwood, orris butter and white musk settles into something resinous, creamy and lightly sweet.

Patchouli Argent

7.0

Fragrance Du Bois · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Fragrance Du Bois Patchouli Argent is a unisex scent that opens with citrus and settles into a woody base of patchouli, frankincense and musk, with a resinous, smoky edge. Bergamot gives a fresh citrus start. In the heart, rose, jasmine and coriander add a floral and spicy turn. The base is led by patchouli, frankincense, musk and woody notes, and the scent dries down earthy, resinous and lightly smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, so it stays noticeable on the skin for a long while. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. It has been discontinued.

Queen

7.0

Queen Latifah · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Queen Latifah Queen is a sweet, spicy and woody women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange, with jasmine, coriander, pink pepper, cognac and tequila at the heart. The base holds vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood, patchouli, musk and frankincense. A floral, fruity core meets a sweet, gourmand warmth, softened by powdery and smoky touches. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for daily wear. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it classic.

Cerruti pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Cerruti · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cerruti pour Homme Eau de Toilette pairs bergamot and mandarin orange with a green, spicy heart of basil and coriander, making a fresh citrus scent made for men. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office are the settings that come up most. Most voters read it as masculine, though a good share call it modern. It has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange, fresh, lightly sweet and fruity. In the heart, aniseed, basil and coriander add a green, spicy edge. Gaiac wood, cedar and sandalwood settle it onto a woody base. Cerruti pour Homme Couture Edition and Montblanc Starwalker have a close profile.

Ice Touch Woman (2006)

5.9

Mexx · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mexx Ice Touch Woman is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance suited to spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with black pepper, lemon, blackberry and pink pepper, where citrus and fruit are sharpened by spice. In the heart, coriander, mint and orange blossom keep the coolness going, and the base of musk, cedar, amber and raspberry sweetens it gently. Aquatic and floral accords keep the whole clean and soft. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it suits those who want a light everyday scent. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily wear, leisure, sport and business leading the occasions. It reads feminine and modern. Mexx Ice Touch Woman (2014) and Davidoff Cool Water Woman share a close profile.

Lime Cola

6.1

Pineward · 2025

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Pineward Lime Cola is a citrusy, sweet unisex scent that leans towards spring and relaxed leisure time; it has been discontinued. Lime and bitter orange meet a sugary cola note; cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg add spice, while vanilla and rum soften the sweetness. The citrus, fruity and synthetic accords lead, with the woody and resinous side staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it fits leisure and daily wear best. Voters call its character modern, with masculine and feminine votes close together. Mancera Tonka Cola and Zara Spell Caramel have a close profile.

Polo Explorer (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Ralph Lauren · 2007

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Polo Explorer Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of mandarin orange and bergamot with the spicy depth of leather and coriander; it has been discontinued. Mandarin orange and bergamot give a bright start, then leather and coriander in the heart add a leathery, spicy weight. The base of amber, mahogany and sandalwood settles into a woody, oriental ground, while the green and fresh accords keep that warmth from turning heavy. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters place it evenly across spring, fall and summer, and pick winter less often. Daily wear and leisure lead, followed by business settings. Chanel Égoïste and Widian Black III have a close profile.

Tempore Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Laura Biagiotti · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Laura Biagiotti Tempore Uomo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral men's scent that pairs citrus notes like lemon, yuzu and neroli with jasmine and rose; it has been discontinued. Tempore Uomo has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter the least chosen. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and about half of voters read it as masculine. The top opens bright with lemon, yuzu and neroli, while lavender and cypress give that freshness a green edge. In the heart, jasmine, rose and cinnamon add a floral, lightly spiced softness. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood and cedar settles it into a sweet, woody, powdery finish.

Lalique pour Homme Le Faune

7.5

Lalique · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lalique pour Homme Le Faune is a men's fragrance that moves from a fresh, spicy start to a woody, sweet and powdery base; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It gets the most votes for evenings and nights out, and also suits work and daily wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Masculine leads the character votes. Coriander, lavender, juniper, orange and bergamot keep the opening fresh. The heart holds geranium, aniseed and pepper, while musk, sandalwood and vanilla build a sweet, woody base.

24

6.8

ScentStory · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

ScentStory 24 is a men's fragrance that sets the fresh brightness of lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange on a warm base of cedarwood, oud, amber and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to autumn, winter and spring, with summer a smaller share. Evening and leisure wear come first, and it suits daytime too. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. It opens with lemon, bergamot, mandarin orange and coriander, which give a fresh, citrusy lift. Cedarwood forms a woody spine in the heart. In the base, oud, amber and vanilla sweeten and warm it, with spicy, powdery and lightly floral shades alongside. Benetton Hot and Giorgio Armani Armani Code (2021) (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.