The Perfume Library

Otello

7.8

Epicò · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Epicò Otello is a unisex perfume that pairs a sweet, gourmand character with a spicy, woody edge. It opens with cardamom, mandarin orange and chili, a bright start with a slight bite. The heart turns richer with roasted hazelnut, cocoa and driftwood, and the base settles into honey and vanilla sweetness over an earthy, smoky patchouli. The overall impression is warm, oriental and edible. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though only a few people have voted. Its warm, dense build suits cooler weather best. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille and Serge Lutens Bornéo 1834 have a close profile.

Coast - Arfordir (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Wales Perfumery · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Wales Perfumery Coast - Arfordir Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets the fresh citrus of lemon, lime and bergamot over a woody base of driftwood and moss. It opens with lemon, lime, bergamot and mandarin orange in a bright, sharp citrus layer. In the heart, ozonic notes and fucus absolute bring an aquatic, lightly green air. The base of driftwood, amber and moss gathers everything into a woody, resinous warmth. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin and fades gradually through the day. The character is fresh and clean, equally at home on men and women. Tom Ford Costa Azzurra and Lostmarc'h Atao have a close profile.

Salty Shore

7.6

Faynt

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Faynt Salty Shore is a fresh, citrusy aquatic scent with green touches and a soft creamy edge, positioned as a women's perfume. It opens with orange, bergamot and dried fruits, bright and fruity-citrus. The heart brings aquatic notes, sea salt and clary sage, making it cool, salty and lightly green. Driftwood and gaiac wood leave a dry, woody base. Longevity is rated moderate, though that rests on only a few votes. Its light, sea-air character keeps it close to everyday wear. Carthusia A'mmare and Adopt' Blue Summer have a close profile.

Zephyr Veil

6.3

Odyssey · 2024

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Odyssey Zephyr Veil is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent with green and spicy edges that recalls a seaside walk; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it is noticeable through the day without filling a room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It sits comfortably on both men and women. The top opens with violet leaf, sea breeze and fennel, fresh and green. In the heart, black pepper, sea salt and driftwood add a dry, spicy, woody turn. The base of ambergris, kelp and amber softens it into a warm, salty finish. Tom Ford Costa Azzurra (Eau de Parfum) and Contes de Parfums Reykjavik have a close profile.

Feels Like Summer Women 2024

6.7

s.Oliver · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

s.Oliver Feels Like Summer Women 2024 is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens on peach, melon and lily of the valley. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a noticeable but light trail through the day. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are not firm. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. Peach, melon and lily of the valley give the top a fruity freshness. Jasmine, rose and violet bring out the floral side in the heart. Musk, driftwood and sandalwood settle the base into a powdery, creamy softness, while aquatic and synthetic touches keep the overall feel light. s.Oliver Black Label Eau Légère Women and Floris Fleur have a close profile.

Cool Water Oceanic Edition for Her

8.2

Davidoff · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Davidoff Cool Water Oceanic Edition for Her is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around aquatic notes, rose and driftwood. It opens with aquatic notes, giving it a fresh, watery feel. Rose at the heart adds a soft floral turn to that coolness. Driftwood settles underneath as a woody base, while the sweet accord rounds the overall impression gently. A synthetic side also comes through. Hollister Malaia Crystal and Yves Rocher Pur Désir de Rose have a close profile.

Gardenia & Cardamom

8.0

Banana Republic · 2019

Floral · Green · Sweet

Banana Republic Gardenia & Cardamom is a floral, sweet unisex scent built on gardenia and mandarin orange, with jasmine, tuberose and cardamom at its centre. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the small number of ratings means these figures are only a rough guide. Its creamy floral build suits men and women alike, and it doesn't lean towards any particular season or setting. It opens with gardenia lightened by mandarin orange; in the heart jasmine, tuberose, rose, magnolia and ylang-ylang form a dense floral bouquet, with cardamom adding a spicy edge to the sweetness. Driftwood and amber set these green, slightly synthetic flowers on a creamy base. Coty Sand & Sable and Jimmy Choo Radiant Tuberose have a close profile.

Ocean

7.8

Nabeel

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nabeel Ocean is a fresh, aquatic and citrusy unisex scent with a fruity, sweet layer on top. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and ginger, with pink pepper sharpening the coolness while raspberry and strawberry add fruity sweetness. In the heart, iris, lotus and jasmine bring a soft floral touch, and in the base musk, amber and vanilla settle it onto a sweet, woody ground. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. It reads as unisex, suiting men and women alike. Nabeel Golden Beach and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

For My Dreams

5.5

Esprit · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Esprit For My Dreams is a fresh, watery and lightly sweet women's fragrance built on citrus fruits, ozone, water lily and watermelon; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated weak, so it may need a refresh during the day. Few people have rated it, so this is not a firm verdict. With its light, clean character it reads as a fragrance for women. It opens with citrus fruits and ozone, bright and cool. Water lily and watermelon follow in the heart, moving it towards a floral, aquatic sweetness. Driftwood and woody notes round it off underneath, and a synthetic edge runs through the accords. Roberto Cavalli Paradiso Azzurro and Davidoff Cool Water Oceanic Edition for Her have a close profile.

Fierce Perfume

7.2

Abercrombie & Fitch · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce Perfume is a fresh, floral scent with a fruity, sweet side and a light touch of spice, positioned as a women's fragrance. The notes aren't split into top, heart and base, so the scent reads as one whole from start to finish. Peony carries the floral side, blackberry leaf adds a green, fruity freshness, and driftwood keeps the sweetness on a dry, woody footing. Fresh and floral accords lead, fruity and sweet ones soften them, and the spicy accord stays in the background. It has been discontinued; the perfumer is Gabriela Chelariu.

Spectre 590 - 899 - Wash of Chilled Vetiver

6.3

Alûstre

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Alûstre Spectre 590 - 899 - Wash of Chilled Vetiver is a unisex scent that sets the coolness of spearmint, cardamom and lemon against an earthy, woody base of vetiver and driftwood. It opens fresh and spicy with spearmint, cardamom, lemon and grapefruit, while birch tar adds a smoky, faintly leathery edge to that brightness. At the heart, Haitian vetiver, driftwood, pine and clove push the scent in a green, woody direction. The base of patchouli, cedarwood and vetiver is earthy and dry, and tonka bean with benzoin softens it a little. The overall impression is a fresh, green and slightly synthetic vetiver.

Lime Sands

5.3

Skylar · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Skylar Lime Sands is a unisex fragrance led by floral and fruity accords, softened by a creamy finish. The top notes are lime, sea salt and vervain, so it opens fresh and slightly salty. Towards the heart, orange blossom, lily of the valley and coconut water add a floral, milky softness. In the base, vanilla, musk and driftwood sweeten the scent and settle it into a creamy backdrop, while the spicy accord stays faintly in the background. With its fruity and floral character, it suits men and women alike and appeals to anyone who likes a simple, soft fragrance.

South

6.8

Favorit & Co · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Favorit & Co South is a fresh, green and aquatic unisex scent that pairs a citrus brightness with a woody, spicy base. Ginger, teakwood and green notes give the opening a cool, spicy feel. In the heart, amber, driftwood, salty notes and cedar bring an aquatic, woody side. The base of Haitian vetiver, Irish moss, musk and woody notes softens it, adding a powdery, creamy touch. Kenneth Cole Black and Azzaro Chrome have a close profile.

Coastal Dreaming (Fragrance Mist)

7.6

Bath & Body Works · 2026

Floral · Aquatic · Sweet

Bath & Body Works Coastal Dreaming (Fragrance Mist) pairs sea salt, seawater, driftwood and vanilla in a sweet, aquatic scent aimed at women. The notes carry no top-to-base order, so it reads as one picture: sea salt and seawater give a briny, aquatic coolness, while driftwood adds a dry, woody backdrop. Vanilla turns the blend creamy and gourmand, and a floral touch softens the sweetness. The result is a light, warm beach feel that suits anyone who likes the sea and dessert-like notes together. Skylar Salt Air and Fascent Sel à Vie have a close profile.

Signature (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Jessica Simpson · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Jessica Simpson Signature Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that moves from a bright fruit opening of clementine, nectarine and apricot through orange blossom and jasmine to a sweet base of vanilla and tonka bean. The top is juicy: clementine, nectarine, apricot and pomegranate, kept bright by citrus notes. The heart turns to white florals, with orange blossom, night-blooming jasmine, frangipani and tiger lily. The base settles into vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood, driftwood and white chocolate, which sweeten and soften the whole. Overall it reads floral, fruity and sweet, with gourmand and powdery accords adding warmth and a synthetic accord a glossy finish. It has been discontinued.

Ghost Trees / Ltd Reserve № 21 (Extrait de Parfum)

7.2

Fulton & Roark · 2025

Fresh · Aquatic · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Fulton & Roark Ghost Trees / Ltd Reserve № 21 Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent with a salty, woody character. Seawater, sea breeze and marine notes lead, giving it a fresh, aquatic feel. Driftwood, white cypress and dry woods form a woody frame, while pink pepper and juniper add a spicy lift. Amber and musk stay in the background and soften the whole. The 2025 Extrait de Parfum reads like open air and a shoreline.

Coco Blush (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Good Chemistry

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Good Chemistry Coco Blush Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity and sweet scent made for women who like their perfume light and soft. It opens with pineapple, which gives a bright, juicy and sweet start. In the heart, coconut water softens the pineapple's sweetness and adds a cool, creamy texture. Driftwood sits quietly underneath, leaving a woody, lightly dry finish. The balance between fresh and sweet holds throughout, and no single accord dominates. The overall impression is a fruity freshness meeting a creamy softness.

BX

8.1

Les Folies du Parfum · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Les Folies du Parfum BX is a sweet, powdery and creamy floral oriental with a resinous, spicy edge, written for both men and women. It opens with benzoin, hawthorn and violet, where resinous warmth sits beside a powdery floral note. In the heart, driftwood, heliotrope, ambrette and tonka bean push the scent towards a creamy, sweet side. The base of musk, sandalwood, vanilla and cedarwood adds a soft, woody foundation, and a synthetic tone runs through the accords.

Amazon Lily

6.0

Nest · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nest Amazon Lily is a fresh, aquatic and green floral citrus for women; it has been discontinued. Tangerine, lime and bergamot open with a bright, sharp citrus lift. Lily takes over the heart, softening that sparkle with a clean floral note. Driftwood and white musk close it out, leaving a light, watery trail rather than anything heavy or sweet. Aerin Waterlily Sun and Kuumba Made Water Lily have a close profile.

Blue Orchid

6.9

Oscar de la Renta

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Oscar de la Renta Blue Orchid is a fresh, floral and aquatic scent made for women, finishing on a woody base. Mandarin orange, sea salt and cranberry open it cool and fruity. In the heart, jasmine sambac, lotus and blossoms lead. Musk, patchouli and sandalwood form a woody base, softened by driftwood and iris. Voters place it mostly in leisure and business settings, with daily wear close behind; sport and night-out use matter less. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to s.Oliver s.Oliver Women (Eau de Toilette) and Calvin Klein Eternity Summer 2014.

Blue Agave (2017)

6.9

Precious Liquid · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Precious Liquid Blue Agave is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, citrusy and aquatic character, rounded out by green and woody tones. The notes sit together rather than unfolding in stages: lime and salt give it a bright, seaside feel. Laurel and sage add a green, lightly spicy thread, while blue agave and driftwood gather that freshness onto a woody base. The overall impression is dry, clean and outdoorsy rather than warm or sweet. Perfumes with a close profile include Precious Liquid Blue Agave (2023) and Tom Ford Costa Azzurra (Eau de Parfum).

Eternity Summer for Men 2013

7.1

Calvin Klein · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Calvin Klein Eternity Summer for Men 2013 is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance; it has been discontinued. It opens with tarragon, aldehydes, Mediterranean bergamot and orange blossom, a cool and bright start. In the heart, seagrass, cedar leaf, lavender, violet leaf and mimosa bring water and greenery together. The base settles on cashmere wood, driftwood, musk, white amber and patchouli, a woody ground with sweet and lightly spicy touches in the background. The overall feel is clean and slightly synthetic. Its profile is close to Eternity Summer for Men 2006 and Dior Sauvage (Eau de Toilette).

Eternity Summer 2010

6.7

Calvin Klein · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein Eternity Summer 2010 is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's scent with aquatic and green touches that give it a light summer feel. It has been discontinued. The top notes are grapefruit, ginger and passion flower, opening with a citrus and fruity brightness. In the heart, peony, freesia and lily of the valley add a soft floral layer, rounded by sweet and powdery accords. The base of musk, driftwood and amber sets an earthy footing and closes the scent quietly. Chanel Chance Eau Tendre and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Jasminora have a close profile.

Vanì Noire

8.6

Epicò

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Epicò Vanì Noire is a unisex scent that opens with cardamom, bergamot and cinnamon and settles into vanilla and tolu balm. The top pairs cardamom, bergamot, ginger and citron for a fresh, citrusy and spicy start, with cinnamon adding warmth. In the heart, gardenia, frankincense, clove and coffee bring a resinous, smoky and slightly earthy turn. The base of patchouli, driftwood, frankincense, tolu balm and vanilla is woody, creamy and sweet. Amouage Decision and Creed Royal Oud have a close profile.