The Perfume Library

The Color of Air

7.6

Mystikum · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Mystikum The Color of Air is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance with a green, fruity and lightly spicy character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so treat these ratings with caution. With no season or occasion votes, all that can be said is that its bright, lively build reads as easygoing. It opens with kumquat, bitter orange and coriander, a citrus freshness with a slightly bitter edge. In the heart, Nepalese sichuan pepper, blackberry and Frostwood™ bring spice and fruit together. Patchouli and amber in the base deepen the sweetness a little and settle it into a fougère structure. Ineke Chemical Bonding and Massimo Dutti Cristal Zest have a close profile.

Turquoise (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Olivier Durbano · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Olivier Durbano Turquoise Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that stays fresh and aquatic, deepened by resinous and woody touches. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Daily wear and leisure lead, and it sits comfortably at the office too. It leans slightly masculine, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. It opens with juniper, coriander, pink pepper and elemi resin, a cool, spicy and resinous start. In the heart, lily, lotus and kelp bring a floral, watery feel. In the base, honey, myrrh and ambergris soften it and settle it onto a warm ground. Elementals Water and Maria Candida Gentile Finisterre have a close profile.

Fango e Pesca

7.6

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Filippo Sorcinelli Fango e Pesca is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent that sets rain-soaked earth against ripe peach. It opens with violet leaf, rain accord, coriander and peach, cool and fruity with a light aquatic edge. In the heart, mud and gurjum balsam build an earthy base while jasmine and osmanthus soften it with flowers. The base of musk, tobacco, patchouli and oakmoss dries down woody and slightly sweet. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Voters call its character modern, split fairly evenly between masculine and feminine.

Signature (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

English Laundry · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

English Laundry Signature Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of bergamot, lemon and lavender on a woody base of cedarwood and vetiver. The top notes of bergamot, lemon and lavender give a bright start, with cedarwood adding a dry woody edge from the first spray. Coriander and nutmeg bring spice in the heart. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood, musk and amber soften it into a sweet, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters spread their picks fairly evenly across the four seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead. Daily wear and leisure are the most common occasions, and it also suits the office and evenings. It is classed as a men's fragrance. English Laundry Arrogant and The Body Shop White Musk for Men have a close profile.

Miracle Homme L'Aquatonic

7.8

Lancôme · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Lancôme Miracle Homme L'Aquatonic is a fresh, green citrus fougère for men with a light spicy edge; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick it for daytime and leisure wear, with sport and business use also mentioned, and few choose it for evenings. It reads as a daytime, masculine scent. It opens with fern and citrus notes for freshness. The heart of cedar, coriander, rhubarb leaf and orange leaf adds a green, fruity and slightly spicy turn. Rosewood, gaiac wood and vetiver close it on a woody fougère base.

Sense of Humor

7.6

State of Mind · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

State of Mind Sense of Humor is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It sits between masculine and feminine, with votes split almost evenly. The top notes are blackcurrant leaf, peach and musk, giving a green, fruity first impression. In the heart, maté tea, Darjeeling tea and citron add a tea-like freshness. The base of mandarin orange, cedarwood and coriander closes on a spicy, woody note. Cartier Déclaration Cologne and Atkinsons Mint & Tonic have a close profile.

Dirty Grass

7.5

Heretic · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Heretic Dirty Grass is a unisex scent with a fresh, green and earthy character, easy to wear for leisure and daily use. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a steady trail without crowding the room. Most voters place it in leisure, daily and office settings, with sport and evening use trailing behind. It reads equally well on men and women. It opens with black pepper and lemon, giving a light spicy, citrusy edge. In the heart, galbanum, coriander, violet leaf and hemp build a green, grassy feel. Haitian vetiver in the base brings out the woody, earthy side. Victorinox Swiss Army Forest and Superfumista Minty Mint have a close profile.

Nam Chaa

6.8

Parfumeurs du Monde · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfumeurs du Monde Nam Chaa is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that most voters pick for spring and summer, and that suits leisure time and the working day alike. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding the room. Voters split almost evenly between calling it feminine and masculine, which fits its unisex character. It also gets worn in autumn, and less often in winter. The top notes of bergamot, grapefruit and lemon give a bright citrus opening, with ginger and coriander adding a spicy edge. In the heart, jasmine and champaca carry the floral side while black tea and maté absolute bring the green. In the base, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten it slightly, and cedar and vetiver add a dry, woody footing.

Serenity

7.1

Ghost · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ghost Serenity is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance suited to spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with coriander, bergamot and green leaves, giving a crisp, green start. In the heart, peony, lily of the valley and tea add a soft floral touch. The base of oakmoss, white musk, tonka bean and amber settles into a powdery, creamy finish, with aquatic and lightly spicy shades in the background. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. Daily wear and the office come up most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Bon Parfumeur 102 Thé Cardamome Mimosa and Gabriella Chieffo Camaheu have a close profile.

Mood for a Dream Man

6.9

Annayake · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Annayake Mood for a Dream Man is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance, kept light with floral and green touches and leaning towards everyday wear. Most voters pick leisure and daily wear, with some choosing the office. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither stays too close to the skin nor fills a room. It is classed as a men's fragrance. It opens with coriander, rosemary and bergamot, a spicy, green freshness. In the heart, spindrift and cyclamen add a floral, watery air. The base of cedarwood, patchouli and moss settles it on an earthy, woody footing, while fruity and sweet accords soften the edges.

La Martina Mujer

6.2

La Martina · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Green

La Martina Mujer is a 2008 women's perfume with ylang-ylang, rose and gardenia at its heart and vetiver and musk beneath, reading fresh, floral and green. It has been discontinued. It opens with clary sage and coriander, a cool, green start. The heart builds a floral body from ylang-ylang, rose, gardenia and violet, with carnation and clove adding spice. At the base, vetiver gives an earthy, woody floor while coconut and musk soften it with a little sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though summer and spring also get a fair share. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, with evening and night out further behind. Etro New Tradition and L'Artisan Parfumeur Musc Amarante have a close profile.

Green Jeans

6.3

Versace · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Versace Green Jeans is a fresh, green, citrus-led fougère for men that has since been discontinued. It opens with tarragon, lemon, bergamot and lime, sharpened by lavender and aldehydes. In the heart, caraway, jasmine and rose add a soft floral layer while the spicy touch stays in the background. It dries down on fir, cedar and oakmoss for a woody chypre base, with musk and amber sweetening it slightly. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter a small share. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and also suits the office. Karl Lagerfeld Photo and Lacoste Original have a close profile.

Cabaret Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Grès · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Grès Cabaret Homme Eau de Toilette is a fougère for men that pairs a citrusy, green freshness with a spicy, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with coriander, bergamot, juniper berry and rosemary, while pineapple adds a soft fruity touch. In the heart, lavender is softened by jasmine and lily of the valley. The base settles into vetiver, oakmoss and patchouli, a woody, slightly earthy ground that amber and tonka bean warm up. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer, and it leans towards business and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads mostly masculine and classic. Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir and Van Cleef & Arpels Tsar have a close profile.

Crime & Punishment: Kerosene

8.1

Ensar Oud · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Crime & Punishment: Kerosene is a floral, woody oud scent for unisex wear, leaning towards autumn, winter and evenings out. The notes read as one whole rather than a top-to-base progression. East Indian, Sri Lankan, Cambodian and Borneo oud carry the character, while Afghan rose, jasmine and blue lotus build the floral side. Peach and raspberry add sweetness, and castoreum with Tibetan musk gives an animal warmth. Pepper and ginger bring spice, and Omani green frankincense adds a resinous depth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen least. It suits nights out and evenings best, and few see it as a business scent. Ensar Oud Crime & Punishment (Pure Parfum) and Ensar Oud CP Raspberry have a close profile.

Vetiver Cœur

7.6

April Aromatics · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

April Aromatics Vetiver Cœur is a fresh, citrusy and earthy unisex scent built around vetiver, Mysore sandalwood and Virginia cedar. Voters lean towards spring, summer and fall almost equally, with winter chosen less often. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most voted occasions. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine; longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. It opens with lemon, bergamot and pink pepper for a bright start. In the heart, rose absolute and iris add a soft, powdery floral touch. The base holds Haitian vetiver and Indian vetiver for a woody, earthy feel, lightly sweetened by tonka bean. Cacharel pour L'Homme and Guerlain Héritage have a close profile.

Red Temptation Elixir (Parfum)

7.5

Zara · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Zara Red Temptation Elixir is a women's perfume that sets citrus and floral notes on a sweet, spicy oriental base. Longevity and projection are both rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so treat that as a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes, but the sweet, spicy build and noticeable trail suit cooler weather and evenings out. Bitter orange and coriander keep the first impression bright, while jasmine adds a soft floral edge. Saffron and amber carry the spicy warmth, praliné sweetens the blend, and musk and moss leave a woody base behind. A fruity tone and a synthetic sheen run through it.

VV Platinum

6.2

Roberto Verino · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roberto Verino VV Platinum is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance opening with lime, green tea and mandarin orange; it has been discontinued. Citrus and green tea lead, followed by pepper, lotus, violet and quince in the heart. Amber, coriander and tiaré form the base. The overall feel is fresh, green and floral, with a fruity side and a light touch of spice. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays soft and close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) and Loewe Esencia Sport have a close profile.

The Majestic Vetiver

7.8

Alexandre.J · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Alexandre.J The Majestic Vetiver is a unisex scent that carries a fresh, green start into a smoky, leathery woodiness. Basil, cardamom and grapefruit give the top a citrusy, spicy lift. Coriander and Liatris spicata sit in the heart. The base of vetiver, oud, suede and labdanum settles the scent on a woody, creamy and slightly smoky ground, with a soft sweetness running between them. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. Its green, spicy character doesn't lean masculine or feminine, so it wears as a true unisex. Alexandre.J Perception and DKNY DK Men Unleaded have a close profile.

Khanbaliq

8.0

Sigilli · 2013

Floral · Green · Fruity

Sigilli Khanbaliq is a unisex fragrance that sets spice, resin and green pine against a floral, smoky background. It opens with coriander, cinnamon, bitter orange and ginger, sharp and spicy. The heart brings clove, pine, fir and plum, with peony softening the woodland feel into something floral. Violet and ambergris settle at the base, and the scent turns warm, a little animalic and smoky. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, though leisure wear gets a fair share too. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. Tauer Perfumes № 12 - Eau d'Épices and Jean-Charles Brosseau Ombre Orientale have a close profile.

Le De (2007)

7.3

Givenchy · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Givenchy Le De (2007) is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither lingers for long nor fades quickly. Leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes, while evening and night-out use play a smaller part. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic. It opens with coriander and lily of the valley, which give a fresh, green start. In the heart, jasmine sambac and jasmine bring the floral side forward. Sandalwood and frankincense then build a woody, resinous, powdery base, with a spicy touch running through it. Estēe Lauder Private Collection and Cacharel Noa have a close profile.

Paris Mascate

7.7

Carven · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Carven Paris Mascate is a sweet, spicy floral oriental for women, suited to autumn and winter evenings. It opens with bitter orange and coriander, bright and slightly sharp. Geranium, Moroccan rose and patchouli form a floral, earthy heart, and the base of vanilla, tonka bean and amber turns creamy, powdery and resinous. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though leisure wear is also common. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few have voted. V Canto Kashimire and Rhizome Rhizome 05 have a close profile.

Esencia Sport

6.4

Loewe · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Loewe Esencia Sport is a fresh men's fragrance that pairs bergamot and mandarin orange with mint and pepper; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and vervain, giving a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, pepper, mint, coriander and geranium move it towards a spicy, floral feel. The base of amber, musk, tonka bean and sandalwood softens it into a woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though with few votes behind them. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is rarely chosen. Daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine.

Donna Trussardi (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Trussardi · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Trussardi Donna Trussardi Eau de Toilette is a discontinued women's fragrance that moves from a fresh opening of ginger, mandarin orange and hyacinth through a floral heart of rose, tuberose and ylang-ylang to a resinous base of labdanum and patchouli. It begins with ginger, mandarin orange, coriander and hyacinth, fresh with a light spice. In the heart, rose, tuberose, ylang-ylang and carnation build a floral body. The base of labdanum, patchouli, benzoin and cedarwood pulls it toward a sweet, woody, resinous chypre warmth. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Evening and night out are the most chosen occasions, and most voters read it as feminine and classic. Gianfranco Ferré Gianfranco Ferré (Eau de Toilette) and Raphaël 4711 Raphaël 4 have a close profile.

Ferré Black

6.8

Gianfranco Ferré · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gianfranco Ferré Ferré Black is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh citrus and lavender start against a sweet, spicy and woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with lavender, grapefruit and pepper, where citrus brightness meets a dry spiciness. The heart of orange blossom, coriander and cardamom adds a soft floral sweetness. In the base, patchouli, cumaru and cedarwood move it toward a powdery, earthy and woody finish, with a gourmand sweetness staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so treat that as a rough guide. It reads masculine, and its fresh yet sweet build suits daytime wear. Dolce & Gabbana The One Gentleman (Eau de Toilette) and Lancôme Hypnôse Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.