The Perfume Library

Photo (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Karl Lagerfeld · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Karl Lagerfeld Photo Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of bergamot, mandarin orange and lavender with a floral heart of rose, jasmine and carnation over a woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with aldehydes, bergamot, lavender and mandarin orange, with galbanum adding a green edge. In the heart, jasmine, rose and carnation meet spicy coriander and caraway, while honey sweetens things slightly. The base of sandalwood, cedar, patchouli, oakmoss and amber sets a woody, fougère-style ground, softened by tonka bean and musk. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters call it masculine and classic, so it reads as a men's scent. Gucci Nobile and Versace Green Jeans have a close profile.

Cacharel pour L'Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Cacharel · 1981

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Cacharel pour L'Homme Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that sets a fresh opening of clary sage, lavender and lemon against an earthy, woody base of oakmoss, cedar and vetiver; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters call it masculine and classic, and it leans towards spring and fall, suiting daily wear, leisure and the office more than nights out. The top opens fresh and citrusy with clary sage, lavender, lemon and bergamot. In the heart, geranium, jasmine and carnation add a floral, green touch. The base of oakmoss, cedar, sandalwood and vetiver dries down woody and earthy. Its profile is close to Gucci Nobile and Ralph Lauren Safari for Men.

Diorella (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Dior · 1972

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dior Diorella Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green chypre built around melon, lemon and bergamot, and it suits everyday wear. It opens with green notes, melon, lemon, basil and bergamot. In the heart, jasmine, peach and rose add a soft floral layer. The base of patchouli, oakmoss and vetiver closes it in a dry, woody chypre mood. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daytime, work and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, with a sizeable share calling it classic. Rochas Eau de Rochas and Iceberg Iceberg have a close profile.

Bvlgari pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Bvlgari · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance with an aquatic, spicy touch and a woody base. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and neroli, softened by tea and lavender. In the heart, cardamom, pepper and iris add a spicy, slightly powdery note. Cedar, vetiver and oakmoss ground the base in a woody, earthy way, while amber and musk leave a soft finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Business, daily wear and leisure are the main occasions, and most voters read it as masculine and classic. Bvlgari pour Homme Extrême and Bogner Bogner Man (1990) have a close profile.

Vicolo Fiori (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Etro · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Etro Vicolo Fiori Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that most voters pick for spring and summer. It opens with mandarin orange and bellflower; in the heart, lotus, wild rose, white peach and melon soften the floral core with a fruity freshness. In the base, vanilla, amber and sandalwood sweeten it slightly and settle it onto a powdery, creamy footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters suggest it most for daily wear, leisure and the office, while evening and night out play a smaller role. Most see it as feminine. Rancé 1795 Eugénie and Cerchi Nell'Acqua Isotta have a close profile.

Jules (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Dior · 1980

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Dior Jules Eau de Toilette is a green, leathery men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. The top opens spicy and herbal with tarragon, lavender, cumin and bergamot. In the heart, rose, jasmine, sandalwood and cedar bring a floral side onto a woody base. The base of oakmoss, leather and amber gives it an earthy, animalic, resinous fougère character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out get the most votes. More than half of voters find it masculine, and a good share call it classic. Charles Jourdan Un Homme and Maxim's pour Homme have a close profile.

Safari for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Ralph Lauren · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Safari for Men Eau de Toilette is a classic masculine scent that sets a green, citrus freshness against a leathery, earthy woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and its use spreads across daytime, leisure and evening. It reads as masculine and classic. Bergamot, lemon, lavender and neroli give it a bright opening. Jasmine, rose and cinnamon add a floral, spicy heart. Cedar, leather and oakmoss settle into an earthy, woody base.

Capri Forget Me Not (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Carthusia · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Carthusia Capri Forget Me Not Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against a green, floral backdrop, leaning towards spring and summer and relaxed daily wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it makes itself felt without filling the room. Feminine votes lead on character, though masculine votes are not far behind. It opens with lemon, lime, orange and mandarin orange in a bright citrus burst. The heart turns fresh and green with mint, eucalyptus and buchu, softened by fig and violet. The base brings floral and fruity sweetness through jasmine, hyacinth and peach, with vanilla wrapped around it.

Magic Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Bruno Banani · 2008

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Bruno Banani Magic Man Eau de Toilette is a masculine fragrance that sets a fresh, sweet character against spice and wood. It opens with cardamom, black pepper, nutmeg and frankincense for a spicy start. In the heart, pecan, cocoa wood and pimento come forward, with cyclamen and tagetes alongside. The base of amber, patchouli and woody notes rounds it off and softens it. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so the scent stays close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most named occasions. More than half of voters read it as masculine.

Eau de Lierre

7.3

Diptyque · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Diptyque Eau de Lierre is a fresh, green unisex scent built around pink pepper, galbanum, Brazilian rosewood and cyclamen. The green accord leads: galbanum gives a sharp, juicy leaf note, and pink pepper adds a light flick of spice. Cyclamen keeps the floral side soft, while Brazilian rosewood sets a woody, earthy ground beneath it, so the scent stays cool and natural throughout. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it sits close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, which fits its unisex character.

Weekend for Women

7.0

Burberry · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Burberry Weekend for Women opens with mandarin orange, sage and reseda, then softens into violet root, iris and nectarine, a fresh, floral scent. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. It starts fresh and green with mandarin orange and sage. In the heart, violet root, iris and nectarine add a soft, powdery, lightly fruity floral feel. Musk, sandalwood and cedarwood give it a woody base, and sweet and synthetic tones run through the accords. Chanel Chance Eau Tendre and Aerin Iris Meadow have a close profile.

Matière Noire

7.7

Louis Vuitton · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Louis Vuitton Matière Noire is a floral, sweet and oriental scent with a spicy, woody depth, made for women and leaning most towards autumn evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, while summer comes last. Evening and night out lead the occasions, with leisure and daily wear close behind. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. The scent is built on a floral base of jasmine sambac, Rosa centifolia and narcissus. Blackcurrant and cyclamen add a fruity brightness, and benzoin pushes the sweetness towards something creamy. Patchouli, frankincense and oud give it a woody, leathery and slightly spicy depth.

Iperborea

7.3

Lorenzo Villoresi · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lorenzo Villoresi Iperborea is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and suits daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daytime, leisure and office use lead the occasions. About half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with peach, mandarin orange and orange for a citrusy, fruity freshness, softened by green notes and lily of the valley. Magnolia and mimosa bring the floral heart forward. In the base, jasmine, orange blossom and musk dry down towards a powdery, creamy softness, with aromatic woods giving a light woody backdrop.

Salvatore Ferragamo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Salvatore Ferragamo · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Salvatore Ferragamo pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and woody men's scent with floral and spicy touches; it has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit, neroli and fig leaf for a crisp, green start, while geranium and caraway add a light spice. In the heart, rose, jasmine and cardamom bring sweetness and a soft floral tone. The base settles into a dry, woody footing of cedar, vetiver and oakmoss. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it is mostly chosen for daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it masculine, with some calling it classic or modern.

Eau d'Énergie

7.4

Biotherm · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Biotherm Eau d'Énergie is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Cape gooseberry, orange, mandarin orange and lemon give it a bright opening. In the heart, cyclamen, apricot and jasmine add a floral, fruity sweetness, and musk and cedar settle the scent onto a soft, lightly woody base. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with some votes for sport and office. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters read it as feminine. Cacharel Amor Amor (Eau de Toilette) and Cacharel Promesse Eau Fraîche 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.

Heaven (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Chopard · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Chopard Heaven Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a citrusy, aquatic freshness with floral notes and a lightly sweet woodiness; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon, lavender and rosewood. Cyclamen and jasmine add a soft floral heart. The base of musk, tonka bean, cedar and amber sweetens the scent and settles it onto a warm, woody footing, while the green and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter clearly behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and it reads mostly masculine, with some calling it modern. Mülhens Sumatra Rain and Bogner Man have a close profile.

Dubai - Bahar (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

The Spirit of Dubai · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Bahar Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that rests its fruity sweetness on a warm, woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen for daily wear, leisure and the office. Masculine gets the most character votes, followed by modern and feminine. The top opens bright with mandarin orange, bergamot, grapefruit and pineapple. Rose, jasmine and sandalwood form the heart, and vanilla, amber and musk sweeten the dry-down. Nabeel Ocean and Nabeel Golden Beach have a close profile.

Tilleul (1995)

7.9

d'Orsay · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

d'Orsay Tilleul is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex scent, a light linden blossom for daytime in warm weather, though it has been discontinued. The top is angelica, lemon leaf and watermelon, which reads cool, green and faintly fruity. In the heart, linden blossom, cyclamen and more lemon leaf bring out the floral side. The base of beeswax, hay and acacia wood sweetens it a little and settles it on a woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though it wears as a unisex scent too. Close in profile are d'Orsay Tilleul Friction de Nuit and Detaille Paradisii.

Shiro...

7.3

Masakï Matsushïma · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Masakï Matsushïma Shiro... opens with rose, cotton flower and cyclamen and softens into linen, a fresh floral that smells like clean laundry. The top is a light floral freshness of rose, cotton flower and cyclamen, and linen in the heart keeps that clean feel going. In the base, spruce balsam, iris and musk settle it onto a faintly woody, powdery and creamy ground. The green and sweet touches stay modest, with a slightly synthetic sheen running underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads feminine, with a good number of voters also calling it modern.

Dunhill Edition (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Dunhill · 1984

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dunhill Edition Eau de Toilette is a discontinued men's fougère that sets a fresh opening of lavender, bergamot and lemon over a woody base of fir and vetiver. Lavender, bergamot, lemon and mace lead, with the citrus and green sides giving a cool, lightly spicy start. In the heart, carnation, geranium and clary sage add a soft floral touch. The base dries down woody with fir, vetiver and cedarwood, and tonka bean sweetens it slightly. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. Gucci Nobile and Cacharel pour L'Homme have a close profile.

Nobile (Eau de Toilette)

8.4

Gucci · 1988

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Gucci Nobile Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green fougère with a woody, spicy backbone, reading as a classic masculine scent; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter getting a smaller share. It is chosen mostly for daily and business wear, and it also sits easily in leisure time. Close to half of voters call it masculine. It opens with lavender, bergamot, lemon and rosemary up front, while tarragon and mace add a green, spicy edge. The heart brings jasmine, rose, geranium and green notes for a soft floral touch. The base of vetiver, cedar, moss and patchouli dries down woody, with amber and tonka bean sweetening it slightly.

Spongebob Squarepants - Patrick

9.6

Petite Beaute

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Petite Beaute Spongebob Squarepants - Patrick is a unisex scent that opens fresh and juicy with seagrass, freesia and apple. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, with the large majority of voters scoring them high. It reads as light and playful rather than tied to either gender. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing can be said about those. The top notes bring seagrass, freesia, marine notes, citrus notes and apple. In the heart, cyclamen, rose, peppermint and water lily add a floral coolness. The base of moss, sandalwood, vetiver and white musk settles into a soft, powdery, creamy footing. The accords lean fresh, aquatic, fruity and sweet.

Cartier de Lune

7.0

Cartier · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cartier de Lune by Cartier opens with pink pepper and juniper berry before moving into a floral heart of rose and honeysuckle; it is a fresh, green women's fragrance that has been discontinued. The top notes of pink pepper and juniper berry give a spicy freshness. In the heart, rose, honeysuckle, lily of the valley, cyclamen and bearbind form a floral garden feel, while citrus, aquatic and fruity touches keep it light. The base of musk and woods leaves a woody, powdery finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine.