The Perfume Library

Hawas Ice

7.8

Rasasi · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Rasasi Hawas Ice is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with Italian lemon, Italian bergamot and frosted apple, while star anise adds a faint sharpness to the cool start. In the heart, Ceylonese cardamom, ice accord and marine notes dominate, with orange blossom and plum bringing a fruity sweetness. The base of driftwood, amber and musk softens the aquatic feel as it dries. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen settings, with sport close behind. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters read it as masculine and modern. Zara Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes and Guess Seductive Blue have a close profile.

Costa Azzurra (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Tom Ford · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a salty, fresh sea-air feel against a woody base, and it suits daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, autumn trails behind, and winter is hardly chosen at all. It leans towards daily, leisure and business wear, and most voters read its character as masculine. The notes read as a single whole: lemon and sea breeze bring freshness, while salt pulls it towards the aquatic side. Cypress adds a green tone, and oak wood and driftwood build a woody frame. Cistus absolute and amber add a spicy warmth. Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Parfum and Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Acqua have a close profile.

Crab Apple Blossom

8.2

Clive Christian · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clive Christian Crab Apple Blossom is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with apple blossom, bergamot and marine notes, so the citrus and aquatic side comes first. In the heart, mojito and green rhubarb keep the coolness going, while sandalwood and driftwood settle it into a soft, woody base. Fruity and sweet tones stay in the background. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the leading occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Zara Teahupoo and Gucci Flora by Gucci Eau Fraîche have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Forte Bosca Vanilla

7.2

Guerlain · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Bosca Vanilla is a unisex scent that joins a fresh opening of bitter orange and eucalyptus to a soft heart of vanilla and everlasting flower. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Voters lean towards feminine, with modern in second place. The top notes of bitter orange and eucalyptus give a fresh, citrusy start. In the heart, vanilla adds sweetness and a creamy softness, while everlasting flower brings floral and green touches. Driftwood and cypress settle underneath as a dry, woody base. The Merchant Of Venice Gold Regatta and Bottega Veneta Illusione Bois Nu have a close profile.

Ocean of a Midnight Moon

7.6

Simone Andreoli · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Simone Andreoli Ocean of a Midnight Moon is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent in which lemon, grapefruit and bergamot meet marine and ozonic notes. It wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with a fit for the office too. Most voters read its character as masculine. It opens with lemon, grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin orange, while petitgrain pulls that freshness towards green. In the heart, mint, myrtle and juniper berry add a cool, spicy edge. The base of oakmoss, suede, patchouli and driftwood settles it onto a woody ground. Giardini di Toscana Blu Mare and Linari Mare Pacifico have a close profile.

Cloud Collection (No.1)

7.8

Zarkoperfume · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zarkoperfume Cloud Collection is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, creamy softness, and it suits spring and summer days best. Danish sea buckthorn gives the opening a fresh, fruity edge. French jasmine absolute brings the floral heart forward, along with the sweet, creamy feel. Driftwood settles the scent onto a woody base, and a slightly synthetic sheen runs through the whole. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. Lancôme Ô Zenith and Arquiste Sydney Rock Pool have a close profile.

Wave Musk

7.4

Mancera · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mancera Wave Musk is a fresh, aquatic and citrusy unisex scent built around grapefruit, blackcurrant and seawater, leaning towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mainly for leisure and daily use, with office wear close behind. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters see it as more masculine than feminine, though a fair share call it feminine. The top has grapefruit, blackcurrant and herbs, giving a green, fruity brightness. In the heart, orange blossom, driftwood, seawater and salt carry the aquatic feel. Kelp and white musk close it in the base, soft and clean. Hollister Wave for Him and Bvlgari Aqva pour Homme Marine have a close profile.

L Fleur de Corail

7.0

Lolita Lempicka · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lolita Lempicka L Fleur de Corail is a fresh women's fragrance, citrusy and floral, that suits summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit and bergamot, bright and breezy. In the heart, frangipani and orchid bring the floral side forward, while aquatic and fruity touches lighten it and a little sweetness and powder stay in the background. The base of musk, driftwood and amber softens everything into a warm, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading and evenings not far behind. Most also read it as feminine. Jil Sander Sun Men (Eau de Toilette) and Grès Lumière Noire have a close profile.

Dot (Eau de Parfum)

6.1

Marc Jacobs · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Marc Jacobs Dot Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity and sweet feminine floral that opens with dragon fruit, honeysuckle and red berries and settles into vanilla and musk. Dot has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate; most voters pick spring and summer, then fall, and few choose winter. It leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear, and most voters find it feminine, with some calling it modern. Dragon fruit, honeysuckle and red berries give the top a fresh, juicy start. In the heart, orange blossom, coconut water and jasmine bring out the floral side, while the synthetic accord adds a bright, clean edge. Vanilla sweetens the base, and driftwood and musk soften it onto a lightly woody footing.

A Girl In Capri

7.5

Lanvin · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lanvin A Girl In Capri is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance, lightly sweet, with a creamy, woody undertone that suits easygoing daily wear. It opens with primofiore lemon, pink pepper and bergamot, bright and slightly sharp. In the heart, grapefruit blossom and spindrift push that freshness towards a floral, fruity side. White musk and driftwood close it out, softening everything into a creamy, faintly woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daytime and office wear lead the occasions. Most also read it as feminine. Byredo Bal d'Afrique and Roja Parfums Isola Sol have a close profile.

Beach Hut Woman

7.2

Amouage · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Amouage Beach Hut Woman is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance that ties mineral notes and bergamot to ylang-ylang and driftwood; it has been discontinued. It opens cool and clean with mineral notes and bergamot. Ylang-ylang adds a soft floral touch at the heart, while driftwood brings a dry woodiness. Cashmeran and patchouli settle into an earthy, resinous base, with green and spicy tones staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also fits the office. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. Angela Ciampagna Nox and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Black Sea have a close profile.

Helion

8.1

Phil Julian · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Phil Julian Helion is a unisex scent that pairs the bright citrus of lime, yuzu and grapefruit with a floral heart of orange blossom and ylang-ylang, drying down sweet and creamy. Most voters recommend Helion for summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters split almost evenly between feminine, modern and masculine, so it carries no firm gender line. It opens with lime, lemon sorbet, cardamom and champagne for a sparkling freshness. In the heart, orange blossom, ylang-ylang, monoï and tiaré add a soft floral note, lightened by white tea and driftwood. The base of white amber, vanilla and tonka bean sweetens it and settles into a creamy finish.

Paula's Ibiza

7.6

Loewe · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Loewe Paula's Ibiza is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent in which citrus, green and floral tones rest on a warm, sweet base, and it suits summer and spring days. The top notes are galbanum, Madagascan mandarin orange and coconut water, giving a green, airy and slightly fruity start. In the heart, sea daffodil, driftwood and frangipani come forward. The base of Bourbon vanilla absolute, Indonesian patchouli and ambergris draws it into a creamy, sweet, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use following. On character, feminine leads, though masculine votes are not far behind. Diane von Furstenberg Sunny Diane and Comporta A Olhar Trancoso have a close profile.

L'Original / Préparation Parfumée

7.8

Andrée Putman · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Andrée Putman L'Original / Préparation Parfumée is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent built around water lily and white pepper. Water lily and white pepper come first: the floral, watery side feels cool while the pepper adds a light spice. Coriander in the heart keeps the green, spicy thread going, and driftwood in the base settles into a plain, woody finish. 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 masculine and feminine are almost level, so it reads as in between.

Hangover Meditation

6.4

Emil Élise · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Emil Élise Hangover Meditation is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent where an aquatic breeze meets fruity sweetness and a touch of spice, suiting spring and summer days. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon and apple, while cinnamon adds a light spicy edge. In the heart, orange blossom, cardamom, plum and marine notes come forward, so the aquatic and fruity sides run together. The base of musk, patchouli, amber and driftwood settles it onto a soft, woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. More voters read it as masculine, yet it stays modern and unisex in feel. Rasasi Hawas for Him and Afnan Turathi (Blue) have a close profile.

Daisy Love (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Marc Jacobs · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Marc Jacobs Daisy Love Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent built around cloudberry and daisy tree. It opens with cloudberry, which brings a fruity sweetness, and moves into a floral, powdery softness from the daisy tree. Kashmiri musk and driftwood set it on a lightly woody base; the whole stays fresh, with the gourmand sweetness kept in the background. 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 call it feminine, and some also find it modern. Daisy Drops - Daisy Love and Daisy Love Eau So Sweet have a close profile.

Ozone (2020)

7.7

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Aaron Terence Hughes Ozone is a unisex scent that links the coolness of ozone and lime to the sweetness of coconut and mocha; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it fits leisure and daily wear best. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with ozone and lime, fresh and citrusy. In the heart, spearmint, coconut and mocha sweeten it, adding a gourmand, creamy side. The base of patchouli, ambergris and driftwood settles into a woody, slightly synthetic ground. Aaron Terence Hughes Ozone (2023) and Proraso Azur Lime have a close profile.

Whispered Myths

6.5

Imaginary Authors · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Imaginary Authors Whispered Myths is a unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter, balancing fruity sweetness against a smoky, woody base; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Cantaloupe and honey give it a sweet, fruity front. Driftwood, cedarwood and Cambodian oud set a woody, resinous, slightly smoky and animal depth beneath. Spicy and synthetic touches pull it towards the dry side, while abelmoschus softens the blend.

Pura

7.6

Furla · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Furla Pura is a fresh, citrusy floral with a soft sweet and powdery side, made for women. It opens with bergamot, ginger and freesia, bright and clean. The heart brings mimosa absolute, Mugane™ and Jasminum grandiflorum for a gentle floral softness, and driftwood and Orcanox settle underneath as a light woody base. The overall impression is fresh, creamy and powdery. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads feminine, with a modern streak. Berdoues Freesia & Coton and LM Parfums Chemise Blanche have a close profile.

Cool Water Sensual Essence

6.6

Davidoff · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Davidoff Cool Water Sensual Essence is a sweet, floral-fruity women's scent that suits spring and summer and relaxed everyday wear; it has been discontinued. The top opens with red fruits and citrus notes, and the heart moves into frangipani, orchid and vanilla. Musk and driftwood in the base soften the sweetness. The overall feel is floral and fruity, with gourmand and powdery touches adding to the sugar and a slightly synthetic sheen alongside. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and lean towards leisure and daily wear. It reads as feminine. Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy and Collines de Provence Vanille have a close profile.

Apex Eau Intense

7.6

Roja Parfums · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Roja Parfums Apex Eau Intense is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green opening of mint, bergamot and mandarin orange with ambroxan and a woody base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it also works in fall. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and most voters read it as masculine and modern. The top is bright with mint, clary sage, lemon and lavender, a crisp citrus freshness. Honey pomelo and rose oxide in the heart add a soft, fruity touch. The base of violet leaf, ambroxan, cedarwood and patchouli gives a woody, lightly spicy footing, and the overall feel stays clean and synthetic. Calvin Klein Contradiction for Men and The Dua Brand Predator Intense have a close profile.

Bass Solo

7.6

The Vagabond Prince · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

The Vagabond Prince Bass Solo is a unisex scent that moves from a fresh, citrusy opening into a woody, resinous and earthy base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine. Cardamom, lime and ginger give a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, lavender, birch tar and cedar bring a woody dryness. The base of driftwood, amber, sandalwood and patchouli settles warm, resinous and slightly creamy.

Belly of the Whale

8.4

Anomalous Parfum · 2024

Aquatic · Sweet · Spicy

Anomalous Parfum Belly of the Whale is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn, suiting leisure time and evenings out, and balances a salty, marine side with sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and leisure and evening are the occasions that lead. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens aquatic, with mandarin orange, salt, marine notes, ozone and aquatic notes. The heart holds driftwood, seawater, amber and ambergris; in the base, benzoin, vanilla, sandalwood and musk sweeten and soften it, while animalic notes darken the tone quietly behind them. Spicy, resinous and smoky accords run alongside. Ambra al Andalous and Ameer Al Oudh share a close profile.

Mare Pacifico

7.0

Linari · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Linari Mare Pacifico is a unisex aquatic fragrance that joins Italian lemon, Russian birch leaf and Spanish cypress to calone and ozonic notes for a fresh, green effect. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Voters lean towards masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. The opening is cool, citrusy and green, with lemon, birch leaf, cypress and mate absolute. In the heart, calone, green notes and ozonic notes carry the sea-air feel, softened by Turkish rose absolute and driftwood. The base of sandalwood, moss and patchouli settles it onto a woody, lightly spicy ground. Its profile is close to Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau & Cèdre.