The Perfume Library

Bellflower

7.6

Korres · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Korres Bellflower is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon and pink pepper. In the heart, bellflower, violet and jasmine meet apple, peach and plum, which sweeten it, while cardamom and tea soften that sweetness. As it dries down, cedarwood, vetiver and musk lay a woody, powdery, creamy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as distinctly feminine, with a modern feel. Flavia B'Afric and Caudalie Parfum Divin have a close profile.

Lemon Mango

8.3

Niche 4 All · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Niche 4 All Lemon Mango is a fresh, fruity unisex scent where lemon and mango brightness meets a sweet, spicy base. Lemon and mango lead, the citrus sharpness softened by the mango's sweetness. Pink pepper and ginger add a spicy warmth, while jasmine brings a gentle floral touch. Amber, musk, coumarin, dry woods and oud deepen the sweetness and give it a rich base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Votes for masculine, feminine and modern sit close together, so it reads comfortably across genders. Stéphane Humbert Lucas God of Fire and Jo Milano Roll It 1 have a close profile.

Aurelia

7.8

Giardino Benessere · 2017

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Giardino Benessere Aurelia is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy and woody body beneath a fresh opening. Cardamom, nutmeg and thyme meet Calabrian bergamot for a spicy, bright start. In the heart, gaiac wood, cedar and tonka bean come forward, and vanilla, patchouli and amber carry the base into a creamy, resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind; leisure and daytime lead the occasions, with office and evening also getting votes. Most voters read it as masculine, yet it stays unisex. Clive Christian XXI: Art Deco - Amberwood and Tom Ford Oud Wood Parfum have a close profile.

Cuero Hombre (Eau de Toilette)

6.1

La Martina · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

La Martina Cuero Hombre Eau de Toilette is a men's scent that leans towards fall and winter, pairing leather and wood with a bright citrus lift; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits leisure and evening wear best, and is also seen as fine for daily and office use. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with bergamot, lemon and lavender, fresh and citrusy. The heart of styrax, patchouli and cedarwood builds a spicy, earthy, woody body. In the base, vanilla and coumarin add sweetness while leather carries the leathery character. Guerlain Héritage and Armaf Derby Club House have a close profile.

Tiramisũ Caramel

7.7

Zimaya · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Zimaya Tiramisũ Caramel is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that most voters place in winter and fall. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters pick winter, then autumn. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also works in the evening. Half of the voters read it as feminine, though it sits comfortably as unisex. It opens with caramel, while the heart holds coumarin, woody notes and honey. Vanilla, musk and whisky settle in the base. The overall impression is sweet, creamy and powdery, with a woody backbone softening the sugar and a faint synthetic sheen in the background. Giardini di Toscana Bianco Latte and Lattafa Eclaire share a close profile.

Commune de Paris - Cologne 1871

7.9

Astier de Villatte · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Astier de Villatte Commune de Paris - Cologne 1871 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It wears with moderate longevity and projection, and most voters place it in spring and summer, for daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits in the middle of the gender line. Sicilian lemon and bergamot give it a cool brightness, while rosemary and Provençal lavender absolute add a green, herbal edge. Pink pepper brings a light spice, and cedarwood and vetiver add a dry woodiness. Benzoin, labdanum and coumarin soften it with a resinous, powdery touch.

Mango Bliss

7.9

Paris Corner · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Paris Corner Mango Bliss is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, mostly for leisure and everyday wear. It opens with lemon, red berries, mango and ginger, where citrus brightness meets a soft, sweet fruitiness. In the heart, woody notes, coumarin and jasmine pull it towards a creamy feel. The base of musk, cypriol, amber and oud dries down to a spicy, woody backdrop behind the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear are chosen most often, with office and night-out use not far behind. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so the scent doesn't lean to one gender. Niche 4 All Lemon Mango and Viage Tranquil Tokyo have a close profile.

Les Mauvais Garçons

8.0

Strangers Parfumerie · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Strangers Parfumerie Les Mauvais Garçons is a green, woody fougère that reads fresh, earthy and slightly smoky; it is unisex and has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Spring, summer and fall draw nearly equal votes, with winter trailing. Leisure and business are the top occasions. Most voters find it masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. Oakmoss, hay absolute and sandalwood form the backbone. Petitgrain, galbanum and lavender add a green, bright edge. Tobacco and frankincense bring smoky depth, while vanilla and coumarin soften it with sweetness. Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Pour Homme and Serge Lutens Encens et lavande have a close profile.

Essence de Patchouli (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Alyssa Ashley · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Alyssa Ashley Essence de Patchouli Eau de Parfum is a woody, sweet floral oriental built on patchouli, vanilla and musk. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and reads feminine to most voters, though a fair number find it masculine. Geranium and rose open it, with iris at the heart. The base is dominated by patchouli, labdanum absolute, vanilla and musk, while cedarwood and gaiac wood add a dry, earthy floor. The scent is powdery and spicy, settling into a resinous sweetness.

Culot Thé

6.9

Versȧtıle · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Versȧtıle Culot Thé is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance: tea, spice and a light woody trace sit on a floral, green base. The opening leans on bergamot and pink pepper, with black pepper and nutmeg giving it a spicy edge. In the heart, jasmine and black tea take over, while ginger keeps the floral tea feel lively. The base settles on Haitian vetiver, sesame and amyris, giving a woody footing; overall it reads lightly sweet, touched with fruit, and airy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It suits daily wear and leisure best, and sits comfortably in the office too. Voters split almost evenly between calling it feminine and masculine, so it truly reads as unisex.

Monarchy

7.3

Technique Indiscrète · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Technique Indiscrète Monarchy is a masculine fragrance that pairs the freshness of bergamot and lemon grass with the soft warmth of musk and sandalwood. It opens fresh with bergamot and lemon grass. The heart is floral, built on rose, lavender, geranium and clover, softened by cashmere and lily of the valley. The base of musk, sandalwood, vanilla and amber leaves a powdery, creamy sweetness, with woody and spicy touches. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters favour spring, fall and summer, and see it for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most read it as masculine, though a feminine side shows.

Vanilla Absolue

8.2

Tauer Perfumes · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Tauer Perfumes Vanilla Absolue is a sweet, spicy unisex vanilla scent suited to autumn and winter evenings. It opens with geranium, spices and dried fruits, and vanilla, rose and tobacco sit at its heart. Coumarin, patchouli and labdanum leave a creamy, resinous warmth in the base. The overall feel is gourmand and oriental, with the sweetness balanced by floral and spicy tones. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads neither clearly feminine nor masculine, as the two get almost equal votes. Maison Scentique Ambra Nobile and Hiram Green Slowdive have a close profile.

Icyfizz

6.7

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel Icyfizz is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex fougère that suits spring and summer days. Longjing tea and citrus fruits carry the coolness, while violet leaf and moss add a green, slightly damp note. Pepper brings a spicy edge, and lavender and coumarin complete the fougère frame. The overall impression is clean, lively and a little synthetic. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and business named most often. Half of voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Lomani Lomani pour Homme and Montblanc Legend Blue have a close profile.

Gueule de Bois

7.5

Versȧtıle · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Versȧtıle Gueule de Bois is a spicy, woody unisex scent that sets pink pepper and black pepper against the sweet warmth of cinnamon, vanilla and tobacco absolute. It opens on pink pepper and black pepper. In the heart, Somalian frankincense and cinnamon add a resinous warmth, while rum and coumarin sweeten it. As it dries, tobacco absolute, vanilla, sandalwood and vetiver take over, leaving a sweet, powdery, slightly smoky woodiness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear, though it also works for daily use. It reads slightly more masculine, but plenty of voters find it feminine. Royal Crown Tabac Royal and Odin New York 11 Semma have a close profile.

Africa

6.0

Tesori d'Oriente

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Tesori d'Oriente Africa is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral feel with a sweet, spicy and woody base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and voters are almost evenly split on whether it reads masculine or feminine. Bergamot, artemisia and lavender open it with a fresh lift. Iris and jasmine bring a soft floral heart. In the base, vanilla, coumarin, cedarwood and musky notes sweeten it and settle it into a woody, oriental finish. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette) and Margot & Tita Douce Féline have a close profile.

Suédois

7.2

Euphorium Brooklyn · 2015

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Euphorium Brooklyn Suédois is a unisex scent that sets a fruity, spicy start on a woody, resinous and leathery base, with a faint smokiness. The notes read as one whole: cardamom, aniseed and nutmeg carry the spice, while raspberry and grape add a fruity sweetness. Suede, oakmoss and birch tar give it a leathery, earthy, smoky edge, softened by benzoin and vanilla cream. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. Anatole Lebreton Uruk and Calaj The Last PH have a close profile.

Spigo 1920

7.3

Bois 1920 · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bois 1920 Spigo 1920 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens on juniper berry, mandarin orange and lavender; it has been discontinued. The top is led by juniper berry, mandarin orange, cardamom and bergamot, with pineapple adding a fruity note. Basil, geranium and frankincense sit in the heart, while sandalwood, vanilla and cedarwood settle the base into a woody, sweet footing. The overall impression is fresh, green and lightly spicy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, summer follows, and few choose winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and votes for masculine and feminine are close. Burberry for Men (Eau de Toilette) and Giardini di Toscana Verde Respiro have a close profile.

Fougère Noire

8.5

Sultan Pasha Attars

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sultan Pasha Attars Fougère Noire is an earthy, green-edged unisex fougère built around lavender, pine and oakmoss. It opens with the fresh citrus of bergamot and Calabrian lemon, with lavender and nutmeg adding a cool, spicy edge; coffee absolute and pine give the picture a darker tone. Towards the heart, oakmoss, tobacco and mushroom absolute take over, while cyclamen and damask rose keep the floral side in the background. In the base, cedarwood, patchouli, vetiver and amber settle into a woody, resinous foundation. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick all four seasons in similar shares, with fall and spring only slightly ahead. It leans most towards leisure and daily wear, and evenings suit it too. It sits between masculine and feminine. Amouage Bracken Man and Rogue Targhee Forest have a close profile.

Bronze (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Ellen Tracy · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ellen Tracy Bronze Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that softens mandarin orange, green apple and bergamot with orange blossom and violet. Bronze works best as a daytime scent: most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close without overwhelming a room. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with a bright citrus lift from mandarin orange, green apple, lemonade and bergamot. The heart brings a soft floral layer of orange blossom, honeysuckle, violet and lily of the valley. It dries down to musk, vanilla and cedar, leaving a sweet, powdery and lightly woody trail. Jil Sander Simply and Aigner Début have a close profile.

Sea, Sud & Sun

7.3

Versȧtıle · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Versȧtıle Sea, Sud & Sun is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, softened by green and floral tones into a lightly sweet freshness. Most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and sits comfortably at the office too. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and votes are split on whether it reads feminine or masculine, so it lands somewhere in between. Italian bergamot, lemon and orange lead at the top. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, ginger and fennel add a floral, spicy depth to the citrus. Vanillin, pine and immortelle sit at the base, and the scent settles into a creamy, lightly sweet finish.

Labdanum

7.9

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Labdanum is a sweet, resinous unisex scent led by labdanum, benzoin and vanilla, suited to autumn and winter evenings. The notes read as one piece: labdanum and benzoin give a resinous warmth, while vanilla and green vanilla turn it creamy and gourmand. Amber, ambergris and coumarin add softness underneath, and the spicy, earthy and smoky accords keep the sweetness from becoming plain. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with nights out and evenings leading and leisure wear close behind. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine. Kerosene Follow and Guerlain Ambre Samar have a close profile.

Hindu Gras

8.0

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2016

Floral · Green · Spicy

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Hindu Gras is a green, woody and smoky unisex scent that suits fall and spring, from daytime to evening; it has been discontinued. It opens with oakmoss, green tea, galbanum and vetiver, giving a fresh, green and earthy start. In the heart, patchouli, hay, coumarin and tobacco bring a dry, spicy, lightly smoky character. The base settles into a resinous warmth of sandalwood, frankincense and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it sits comfortably in leisure, daily, evening and office settings. It reads more masculine than feminine, with a classic feel. Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Eau des Îles and Pineward Nocturnis have a close profile.

The Bug

7.4

Lush · 2012

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Lush The Bug is a unisex scent in which sandalwood, labdanum and black pepper lead, with a green, spicy edge set over a woody base. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Galbanum gives it a sharp green streak, while black pepper adds spice. Labdanum and elemi resin bring a resinous, faintly smoky weight, and coumarin and sandalwood turn that into a soft, sweet woodiness. Animal and earthy tones stay in the background. Floraïku My Love Has the Colour of the Night and Alexandre.J Oscent White have a close profile.

TNT (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Theany Cosmetic · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Theany Cosmetic TNT Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance led by mint, pineapple and mandarin orange; it has been discontinued. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with sport and office use also named. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with mint, pineapple, mandarin orange, grapefruit, bergamot and lavender, giving a fresh, fruity start. The heart brings spices, woods and floral notes, moving it towards a spicy, woody feel. The base of musk, coumarin and ambergris leaves a sweet, soft finish, with a synthetic edge among its accords. Calvin Klein CK Be and Jaguar Era have a close profile.