The Perfume Library

My Only Wish

7.4

La Rive

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

La Rive My Only Wish is a soft, powdery and creamy feminine perfume, floral and fruity at heart with a gourmand sweetness running through it. It opens bright with lemon, bergamot, mandarin orange and raspberry. The heart turns floral with jasmine, rose, gardenia and orange blossom, warmed by amber and ginger flower. The base settles into vanilla, caramel, milk, cardamom and sandalwood, leaving a sweet, creamy, lightly spiced trail. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring close behind and summer trailing. It is worn from daily routines to evenings out. Half of voters find it feminine. Cacharel Yes I Am and Diesel Loverdose Tattoo have a close profile.

Let's Travel to New York for Man

7.6

Mandarina Duck · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mandarina Duck Let's Travel to New York for Man is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance, with a floral, powdery side that keeps it soft and easygoing. It opens with bergamot, lavender and carrot seed, then moves into orris root and freesia. The base of cedar, sandalwood and coumarin settles into a woody, creamy sweetness, while spicy and synthetic touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily wear and leisure, with business a close fit too. Most see it as masculine and modern. Mazzolari Hartley and Scotch & Soda Barfly have a close profile.

100 Tweeds

7.5

Euphorium Brooklyn · 2015

Floral · Green · Spicy

Euphorium Brooklyn 100 Tweeds is a green, woody, spicy and smoky unisex scent, with floral and earthy sides that give it a dense, layered character. Oakmoss, celery seed and indole lay down a green, earthy ground. Cypriol and black pepper add spice and smoke, while benzoin and honey soften that rough texture with a resinous, faintly sweet warmth. An animal trace lingers in the background. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Fall and spring lead the seasons, and leisure and evening are the most chosen occasions. Votes on character split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly unisex. Strangers Parfumerie Gheorghe and Jorum Studio Arborist have a close profile.

Starlit Mandarin & Honey

7.1

Jo Malone · 2021

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Jo Malone Starlit Mandarin & Honey is a unisex scent that sets the sweet, spicy warmth of mandarin and honey on a woody base. The top is mandarin orange, citron and star anise: the citrus opens fresh, and the anise adds a slightly spicy edge. In the heart, honey, hay and geranium bring the sweetness forward. Sweetgrass, coumarin and Peru balsam then soften it into a warm, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without leaving a heavy trail. Most voters point to leisure, daily wear and the office, with fewer picking evenings out. It reads as an easygoing scent that suits men and women alike.

Fado Jasmim

7.8

Miguel Matos · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Miguel Matos Fado Jasmim is a unisex scent that pairs jasmine sambac, tuberose and rose with passion fruit, plum and peach, leaving an animalic, woody trail. The top notes of passion fruit, lemon petitgrain, plum and banana bring a fruity sweetness. In the heart, tuberose, rose, jasmine sambac and indole build a heavy floral core, softened by peach. The base of civet, musk, oud, amber and coconut turns creamy, spicy and animalic. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, so it stays on skin for a long time and projects well. Its rich, sweet, floral character suits women and men alike. Ojar Wood Whisper and Tiziana Terenzi Borea have a close profile.

Tranquil Tokyo

8.1

Viage · 2023

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Viage Tranquil Tokyo is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, green start with fruity sweetness and a woody base. It opens with lemon, ginger, mango and red berries, which give it a bright, lively and lightly sweet entrance. In the heart, woody notes, coumarin and jasmine soften the profile. The base of musk, nagarmotha, amber and oud settles into something warmer and more woody. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters wear it mostly for leisure, evenings and nights out, with daily wear and the office also getting votes. It sits evenly between masculine and feminine. Riiffs Gemini and Paris Corner Mango Bliss have a close profile.

Abbrivio

7.0

Tiziana Terenzi · 2023

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Tiziana Terenzi Abbrivio is a unisex fragrance that pairs the freshness of blackcurrant, Brazilian orange and Italian strawberry with the sweetness of coumarin and tonka bean. Abbrivio's longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure and night-out wear; voters read it as more feminine, though it works as unisex. The top opens fruity and fresh with blackcurrant, orange and Italian strawberry. In the heart, coumarin, sugar cane and tonka bean sweeten it, while algae and ambergris add an aquatic touch. The base of patchouli, Atlas cedar and sandalwood lays down a woody, powdery foundation.

Batman Begins (Eau de Toilette)

5.6

Batman · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Batman Begins Eau de Toilette pairs citrus fruits with violet leaf in a fresh, sweet men's fragrance that has been discontinued. It opens with citrus fruits and floral notes. The heart holds violet leaf, pepper and coumarin: the pepper adds a spicy edge while the coumarin sweetens it. The base of musk, sandalwood, cedar and amber sets a soft, woody floor. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and slightly synthetic. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. It suits those who want a simple, youthful masculine scent. Carolina Herrera Chic for Men and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled have a close profile.

Legno di Guajaco e Pepe Nero

7.3

Tesori d'Oriente

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tesori d'Oriente Legno di Guajaco e Pepe Nero is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance with smoky and leathery touches, best suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens with a bright citrus lift of bergamot, orange, neroli and mandarin orange. The heart turns spicy and herbal with black pepper, cardamom and sage, softened by lavender and tarragon. The base carries the smoky woody line through gaiac wood, tobacco and cedarwood, while tonka bean and coumarin add sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated as moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and leisure wear, and it also works in the office. It reads masculine and classic. Tesori d'Oriente Legno di Guajaco and Amouage Journey Man have a close profile.

Spontaneous Generosity

7.6

State of Mind · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

State of Mind Spontaneous Generosity is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around Assam tea, fig and tonka bean. It opens with Assam tea, fig and tonka bean, while benzoin, Peru balsam and coumarin give the heart a resinous, creamy warmth. Cherry, caramel and sandalwood sit underneath, and the overall impression is fruity, spicy and distinctly sweet. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening, night out and leisure wear. It reads more feminine than masculine, though some voters see it as masculine.

2 - The Black Suit Eau de Performance

7.3

Gammon · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Gammon 2 - The Black Suit Eau de Performance is a sweet, woody men's scent that sets a fresh opening of sage, lavender and bergamot against the spice of cardamom and black pepper; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring following. It is placed most often in the evening and on nights out, then in leisure wear. Many call it masculine, with some seeing it as modern and others as classic. It opens with sage, lavender and bergamot, which read clean and citrusy. In the heart, nutmeg, cardamom, coumarin and black pepper bring the spice. In the base, vanilla and musk sweeten it into a creamy softness, while woody notes and Haitian vetiver give it a dry frame.

Nero

7.5

Cørbo · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Cørbo Nero is a men's fragrance that balances citrus and aquatic freshness with spice and wood. It opens with citrus fruits and ginger, the ginger adding a slight spicy edge to the coolness. Coumarin softens the heart. In the base, amber, patchouli and vetiver lay down a woody foundation, and the fresh character carries through to the dry-down. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it makes itself known without filling a room. Most voters pick it for daily wear and the office, with leisure and evening close behind. Loewe Esencia Elixir and E. Marinella Posillipo have a close profile.

Acqua di Sardegna Unisex (Eau de Parfum)

5.8

Acqua di Sardegna

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Sardegna Unisex Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy scent with aquatic and green touches and a lightly spicy edge. It opens with petitgrain, mandarin orange, lemon and grapefruit. In the heart, star anise, lavender and rosemary add a spicy, herbal layer to the citrus. Vetiver, musk and amber settle into a soft, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads somewhat more masculine, though it is sold as unisex. Franck Olivier Bamboo for Men and Armaf Ventana have a close profile.

Étude en Fougère

8.1

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sultan Pasha Attars Étude en Fougère is a unisex fougère that sets Calabrian lemon, lavender and geranium over a woody base of cedarwood, oakmoss and vetiver. Most voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. It opens fresh, citrusy and green, with nutmeg adding spice. In the heart, cyclamen, Damask rose and pine absolutes bring floral and resinous notes. The base settles into earthy, woody oakmoss, patchouli, amber and sandalwood.

N.2 Olivo e Fico / Itinerario Olfattivo II

7.8

Acqua del Garda · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua del Garda N.2 Olivo e Fico / Itinerario Olfattivo II is a unisex scent that opens with a fresh, green citrus brightness and settles into a sweet, creamy base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close without disappearing. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and winter trailing. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and sits comfortably in an office too. Most voters read it as feminine, though a good share find it masculine. The opening is bright with lemon and bergamot, and fig adds a green, fruity edge. At the heart, olive, rose and myrrh bring a floral, lightly resinous feel. The base turns sweeter with vanilla and coumarin, softened by musk and cedar.

Sweet Agarwood

6.5

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Sweet Agarwood is a resinous unisex scent that opens on coumarin and labdanum and sweetens into vanilla absolute, amber and benzoin; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters place it mostly in leisure and evening wear, with night-out use close behind. On character, masculine leads, though a clear share also reads it as feminine. Coumarin and labdanum give a sweet opening. In the heart, cistus, labdanum and ambergris add a resinous, animal depth. The base is led by vanilla absolute, amber and benzoin, and the spicy, woody accords keep the sweetness from turning soft, with a leathery edge. Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Labdanum and Francesca Bianchi Byzantine Amber (Extrait de Parfum) have a close profile.

Anecdote

7.5

Aubade · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aubade Anecdote is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a powdery, creamy feel, leaning towards spring and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so treat that as a rough guide. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions it is voted for most. It opens with coumarin and bergamot, a citrus freshness that lightens the start. The heart is a floral bouquet of rose, jasmine, magnolia and white blossoms. White musk and vanilla in the base leave it soft, powdery and creamy. LM Parfums Aldhèyx and Van Cleef & Arpels So First have a close profile.

Geranium & Verbena

7.5

Jo Malone · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Geranium & Verbena is a fresh, green, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Vervain and basil give it a green, lightly spicy freshness. Geranium carries the floral side, while coumarin and vetiver soften it and settle it on an even base. Fresh and citrus accords lead from start to finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin as a quiet scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together. Hermès Eau de Basilic Pourpre and Santa Maria Novella Verbena have a similar profile.

P.D.F.

7.0

V Canto · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

V Canto P.D.F. is a unisex scent that opens on Arabian coffee, Italian myrtle and Bourbon vanilla, then turns fresh with seagrass and salt. At first, coffee and vanilla build a sweet, gourmand base, while myrtle and seagrass cut it with a green, aquatic freshness. In the heart, salt, Bulgarian rose, Indian jasmine sambac and red thyme bring a floral side with a spicy edge. Atlas cedar, caramel, coumarin and musk leave a soft, powdery sweetness at the base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the votes are few, so this is only a rough guide. Its fresh, citrusy build suits everyday wear, and it reads equally masculine or feminine. Casamorati La Tosca and Tiziana Terenzi Akragas have a close profile.

Molinard Homme III

6.2

Molinard · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Molinard Homme III is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens with tarragon, rosemary and lime and rounds out with lavender. Both its longevity and sillage are rated weak, though the sample is small, so treat that as tentative. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Voters mostly pick it for daily wear, leisure and the office, and some wear it for sport. The top is led by tarragon, rosemary, lime and lavender. The heart holds sage, coumarin, aquatic notes and cardamom; coumarin and cardamom soften the freshness and add a light spice. The base dries down to vetiver, oakmoss, patchouli and cedarwood. With citrus, aquatic and woody accords, it follows a classic fougère line. Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (Eau de Toilette) and Lorenzo Villoresi Uomo (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Oud Fougère

7.9

Agar Aura

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Agar Aura Oud Fougère is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green fougère character with the woody, resinous depth of oud; it has been discontinued. Citrus notes and lavender keep the first impression cool and aromatic. Fern, geranium and Indian galbanum bring out the green side, while oakmoss and patchouli lay an earthy base. Malayan oud and Irish black ambergris add woody, animal and leathery tones that weigh down this classic fougère frame. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small. It reads as unisex rather than leaning masculine or feminine. Azzaro pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and St Giles The Mechanic have a close profile.

Weinstrasse (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Chatillon Lux · 2019

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Chatillon Lux Weinstrasse Eau de Toilette is a green, floral men's fragrance that most voters place in fall and spring, for leisure and evening wear. Oakmoss and blackcurrant bud set a green, fruity base, while grape and honeysuckle pull it toward the floral side. Iris and sandalwood add a dry, slightly powdery woodiness, and musk and coumarin soften the whole. Fougère and spicy accords, with an animal edge, give it a classic feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring. More call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share read it as feminine. Ted Lapidus Création and Luciano Soprani LS have a close profile.

Horla

7.5

January Scent Project · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

January Scent Project Horla is a fresh, floral scent that sits most comfortably in spring and autumn, its green and spicy edges resting on a sweet, animalic base. Bergamot, aldehydes and bay leaf give Horla a fresh, green start, while ylang-ylang and viburnum blossom carry the floral side. Vanilla, milk and almond add a creamy sweetness. Patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood and civet bring a woody, animalic depth, and the accords include a synthetic edge as well. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters suggest autumn and spring, with winter next and summer chosen least. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Although it is unisex, voters read it as more feminine than masculine. Tauer Perfumes № 14 - Noontide Petals and Le Jardin Retrouvé Sandalwood Sacré have a close profile.

Dorade

8.0

Tiziana Terenzi · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Synthetic

Tiziana Terenzi Dorade is a unisex fragrance that sets fresh citrus against spice and wood, with a creamy side underneath. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a small number of votes stand behind those ratings. No clear lean towards a particular season or occasion shows, and it reads as unisex, suited to men and women alike. It opens with Italian lemon, Greek eucalyptus and Vietnamese black pepper, while Thai jasmine water and coumarin soften the heart. In the base, Haitian vetiver, ambergris and sandalwood form a woody foundation. Dsquared² 2 Wood and BMW Amberness have a close profile.