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.

Be Delicious (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

DKNY · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

DKNY Be Delicious Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and fruity feminine scent, suited to daytime wear when you want something light and clean. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions. Voters mostly describe its character as feminine and modern. It opens with grapefruit, cucumber and magnolia, with citrus and green accords keeping it fresh. In the heart, violet, lily of the valley, tuberose, rose and apple add a floral, fruity sweetness. Woods and white amber settle it softly at the base. DKNY Be Delicious ♥ NYC and DKNY Be Delicious Eau So Intense have a close profile.

Polo Blue (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Ralph Lauren · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Polo Blue Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's scent that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and leisure. Melon, cucumber and mandarin orange open it with a cool, juicy fruity-citrus feel. Sage, geranium and basil in the heart add a green, lightly spicy edge, while suede, woods and musk settle it onto a soft woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. It reads as masculine. David Beckham Aqua Classic and Hugo Boss Hugo Extreme have a close profile.

Kobe Gardens

7.7

The Nose Behind · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

The Nose Behind Kobe Gardens is a unisex fragrance that carries the coolness of apple, mint and grapefruit into marine notes and cucumber. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn far behind. It sits closest to leisure, daily wear, sport and the office, and is rarely chosen for nights out or evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards masculine, though it also draws feminine votes. It opens fresh and fruity with apple, mint, grapefruit and bergamot. Towards the heart, marine notes, cucumber and melon come forward, turning the scent aquatic and green. Musk and oakmoss soften that coolness at the base, while sweet and lightly spicy touches stay in the background. Jul et Mad Aqua Sextius and Thameen Green Pearl have a close profile.

Roses on Ice

7.3

Kilian · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kilian Roses on Ice is a cool, fresh unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, pairing cucumber and lime with a floral heart. It opens with cucumber, juniper berry and lime, giving a green, aquatic, citrusy freshness. In the heart, Rosa centifolia adds a soft floral touch while the spicy side stays in the background. Sandalwood and musk smooth the base as it dries down. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads comfortably either way. Fragrance World Icy Roses and Arran After the Rain have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Rosa Verde

6.9

Guerlain · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Rosa Verde is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, cooling its rose with mint and cucumber. Mint and cucumber give it a cool, watery first impression. Pear adds a soft fruity note, rose forms the floral centre, and white musk gathers everything on a clean, light base. The overall feel is fresh, green and citrusy. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though it is a unisex scent. Prada Infusion de Rhubarbe and Gritti Pomelo Sorrento have a close profile.

Le Parfum de Thérèse

7.6

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Green

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Le Parfum de Thérèse is a fresh, green chypre that moves into floral, fruity and woody territory, and leans feminine. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, summer trails closely, and winter is the least chosen season. It is placed mostly in leisure and daily wear, with evening and business also getting votes. Voters call it feminine first, then classic. The top opens with the cool freshness of melon and cucumber. In the heart, rose, jasmine and plum add a floral, lightly sweet fruitiness. The base of vetiver, blond leather and patchouli settles into a dry, woody ground. Armani Privé Éclat de Jasmin and Dior Diorella (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Earl Grey & Cucumber

7.4

Jo Malone · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Jo Malone Earl Grey & Cucumber is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Bergamot opens with a citrus brightness, and cucumber at the heart adds a green, watery feel. In the base, musk, vanilla and beeswax soften the scent and give it a light sweetness, while fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Most voters pick it for spring and summer, and daily, leisure and office wear come up most. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and while more voters call it feminine, a good share find it masculine, so it sits comfortably between the two. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune and Le Labo Fleur d'Oranger 27 have a close profile.

Rain [Reserve Blend] (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Clean · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Clean Rain [Reserve Blend] Eau de Parfum is a fresh, rain-washed unisex scent that opens on water lily, cucumber and bergamot and leans towards spring and summer days. The top notes of water lily, cucumber and bergamot give a crisp, citrusy, aquatic start. In the heart, cyclamen, white blossoms and lily of the valley add a soft floral touch. Haitian vetiver, musk and patchouli leave a woody, green base underneath. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most named occasions. It reads slightly more feminine than masculine, though many voters call it masculine. Agua de Baleares Formentera Mujer and Monotheme Tropical Bamboo have a close profile.

Alchimie (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Rochas · 1998

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Rochas Alchimie Eau de Parfum opens with mandarin orange and grapefruit, moves through coconut, rose and jasmine, and settles into tonka bean and vanilla, making a sweet, floral-fruity scent; it has been discontinued. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes next, and summer is the least chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out rather than daytime or office wear. It reads as feminine, with a classic side as well. The opening is bright with mandarin orange, grapefruit and bergamot, softened by pear and peach. In the heart, coconut, rose and jasmine add a warm floral note. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, caramel and sandalwood dries down sweet, powdery and woody. Givenchy Amarige and Hervé Léger Hervé Léger have a close profile.

Wall Street (Eau de Parfum)

5.8

Bond No. 9 · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Bond No. 9 Wall Street Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and aquatic unisex scent, led by cucumber and marine notes. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily and business wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is sold as unisex. It opens with cucumber and crambe, then moves to a heart of bitter orange, mastic, thyme, lavender, marine notes and ozone. Musk, ambergris and vetiver form the base. The cool, citrusy, lightly spicy structure settles into a woody, slightly synthetic finish.

Eternity for Men Aqua (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Calvin Klein · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein Eternity for Men Aqua Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's scent that leans towards spring and summer and relaxed, everyday wear. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, sport, daily wear and business are the occasions named most. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords lead. The top brings citrus fruits, lotus, green notes and cucumber for coolness. Cedar, pepper, lavender and plum sit in the heart, and gaiac wood, sandalwood, patchouli and musk give a woody base. Davidoff Cool Water and Hugo Boss Hugo XY have a close profile.

Monopteros

5.6

Der Duft · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Der Duft Monopteros is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent built around cardamom, coconut and cucumber. Cardamom, coconut, cucumber, neroli and rose form the core of the scent. Raspberry adds a fruity note, coffee and nutmeg bring a gourmand sweetness, and black pepper lends a spicy edge. Aldehydes give it a bright, synthetic sheen. The overall impression is clean and green, with the sweet and spicy sides kept in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads as truly unisex. Joop! All About Eve (Eau de Parfum) and Cartier Déclaration d'Un Soir have a close profile.

Cologne One

7.7

Escentric Molecules · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Escentric Molecules Cologne One is a fresh unisex cologne built on citrus and green notes, best suited to spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, which makes it an easy daytime scent for leisure, the office or sport. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. It leans masculine in the votes, though a fair share also call it feminine or modern. The top is bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and ginger, with cucumber and juniper berry adding a green edge. Iris and rose soften the heart with a light sweetness, and ISO-E-Super, musk and ambroxan settle into a woody, synthetic base.

Salado

7.1

Carner · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Carner Salado is a fresh, salty and green unisex scent led by pink pepper, Italian bergamot and cucumber, suited to relaxed days in warm weather. It opens with pink pepper, Italian bergamot and Paraguayan petigrain, giving a citrusy, lightly spicy freshness. In the heart, Morrocan orange blossom and cucumber add a soft, floral and green touch. The base of musk, driftwood and salty notes settles into a woody, slightly creamy and aquatic finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits evenly between the two. Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura and Atelier Cologne Bois Blonds have a similar profile.

Santalum Slivers

7.4

Kerosene · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Kerosene Santalum Slivers is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days best. Grapefruit, bergamot and Italian lemon give it a bright citrus feel, while cucumber pulls that freshness towards green. Sandalwood, cedar and vetiver form a woody base, pepper adds a light spice and rose a soft floral touch. The overall impression is clean, cool and understated. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick it for summer and spring. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and votes split closely between masculine and feminine readings. Boadicea the Victorious Energizer and Adolfo Dominguez Agua Fresca have a close profile.

Cucumber

7.3

Marc Jacobs · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Marc Jacobs Cucumber is a fresh, green and aquatic unisex scent that pairs cool cucumber with bamboo and lotus leaf; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring for it, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a light trail without filling the room. Voters see it as more feminine than masculine, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with bamboo, cucumber and lotus leaf, a clean, watery greenness. Linden blossom, freesia and lily of the valley then add a soft, slightly sweet floral note. The base of musk and white woods closes it in a plain, synthetic-clean way. Bon Parfumeur 802 Pivoine Lotus Bambou and Neil Morris Fragrances Rainflower have a close profile.

Paradisi / Psychoterratica II

8.1

Jorum Studio · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jorum Studio Paradisi / Psychoterratica II is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green character against an earthy, woody base. Grapefruit, orange and rhubarb bring a citrus brightness, while pear, guava and cucumber push it towards a juicy, fruity side. Magnolia, honeysuckle and passion flower form the floral part. Mushrooms, soil, cedar and tree moss absolute pull the scent towards a forest floor, with pink pepper and patchouli adding a spicy edge. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Masculine edges ahead in the character votes, with feminine and modern close behind, so it reads as genuinely in between. Hermès Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Terre d'Hermès Eau Très Fraîche have a close profile.

Eternity Aqua

6.7

Calvin Klein · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein Eternity Aqua is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance that pairs the coolness of apple, cucumber and peony with the softness of jasmine and magnolia. It opens with apple, cucumber and apricot for a juicy, fruity freshness, while peony adds a light floral touch. In the heart, jasmine, magnolia, tiaré and gardenia bring the floral side forward. Musk, cedar and woody notes settle underneath as a calm woody base, with citrus and synthetic tones also among its accords. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring. It leans towards leisure, daily wear, sport and office settings. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters find it feminine.

London (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Gallivant · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Gallivant London Eau de Parfum pairs a fresh, green floral character with a woody, leathery base, and it suits men and women alike as a unisex scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter comes last. Leisure and daily wear lead, with the office not far behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with cucumber and violet leaf absolute, cool and green. In the heart, orris root, rose and May rose absolute soften the floral side. The base builds a woody frame from cedarwood, patchouli and sandalwood, while leather and suede add a dry, leathery warmth in the dry-down. Ormonde Jayne 4. Montabaco (Parfum) and Jeanne en Provence Acqua have a close profile.

Green Tea Cucumber

7.0

Elizabeth Arden · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Cucumber is a cool, green and lightly sweet scent that suits summer days and relaxed everyday wear. Cucumber and green tea come first, with Calabrian bergamot, Florida minneola and Tunisian neroli adding a citrus brightness. In the heart, watermelon, jasmine, French violet leaf absolute and galbanum join the floral side to the green. The base of Paraguayan maté absolute, amber, ambrette seed and musk softens it into a gently sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear, sport and the office. The majority read it as feminine. Carner Marbella and Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

CK One Summer 2013

7.3

Calvin Klein · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2013 is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with green leaves, lemon and watermelon, which bring coolness and a light fruity sweetness. In the heart, cucumber, water lily and water mint keep the aquatic mood going, while caraway adds a faint spice. Woody notes, musk and moss dry down onto a soft base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits leisure, daily wear and sport, with the office a fair fit too. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads genuinely unisex.

Homme Nature / Nature pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Yves Rocher · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Yves Rocher Homme Nature / Nature pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's fragrance that carries the coolness of cucumber and bergamot through ivy and mint. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and doesn't overwhelm. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with cucumber and bergamot, light and citrusy, while ivy and mint in the heart push the green side forward. In the dry-down, sandalwood, oakmoss and clove give it a woody, earthy and slightly spicy base, with a synthetic edge among the accords. Davidoff Champion (Eau de Toilette) and Avon Musk Marine (2015) have a close profile.

Relaxing Fragrance / Fragrance Relaxante / リラクシングフレグランス (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Shiseido · 1997

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Shiseido Relaxing Fragrance Eau de Parfum is a fresh, aquatic and green floral for women, and it has been discontinued. It opens cool and watery, with artemisia, bamboo, cucumber and tea rose giving a crisp green feel. Peony, cardamom and gardenia then bring the florals forward with a light touch of spice, and sandalwood settles underneath as a soft, woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without crowding a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most common settings. It reads feminine. Lancaster Aquasenses and Creed Silver Mountain Water have a close profile.