The Perfume Library

Oud Save the King (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Atkinsons · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Atkinsons Oud Save the King Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy, woody oriental that suits autumn and winter evenings and reads as masculine. Most voters pick winter and fall, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It reads mainly as masculine, though some voters call it classic or modern. It opens with Earl Grey tea and bergamot, which lighten the first impression. Iris and suede in the heart add a powdery, leathery softness. Sandalwood and oud take over in the base, leaving a sweet, smoky finish. Its profile is close to Atkinsons Oud Save the King Mystic Essence and Mancera Aoud Café.

Unknown Pleasures

7.8

Kerosene · 2013

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Kerosene Unknown Pleasures is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter days, leisure time and evenings out. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. The largest share of voters reads it as feminine, though it stays unisex. The scent sits between citrus and sweetness. Lemon and bergamot draw a fresh frame, while honey, caramel, vanilla and tonka bean add a creamy, gourmand warmth. Waffle cone and Earl Grey tea soften that sweetness and give it a slightly spicy edge.

24 Old Bond Street

7.7

Atkinsons · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atkinsons 24 Old Bond Street is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that opens with cardamom and juniper berry and moves into cade juniper, Earl Grey tea and Turkish rose. The top notes of cardamom and juniper berry give a spicy, bright start. In the heart, cade juniper, Earl Grey tea and Turkish rose build a green, floral balance, with the sweetness staying in the background. Whisky in the base closes it on a warm, woody note. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters read it as masculine. Atkinsons 24 Old Bond Street Triple Extract and Dunhill Icon have a close profile.

Still (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Jennifer Lopez · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Jennifer Lopez Still Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days, daytime and the office; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and everyday, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and the character reads mostly feminine and modern. It opens with Earl Grey tea, mandarin orange and rice wine, giving a citrusy, green freshness. Orange blossom, freesia and honeysuckle form the floral heart. Sandalwood, orris root and amber settle it onto a woody, powdery, slightly sweet base. Estēe Lauder Intuition and Laura Biagiotti Biagiotti Due Donna have a close profile.

Malabah (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Penhaligon's · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's Malabah Eau de Parfum is a fresh citrus-and-spice women's scent that settles into a soft, powdery sweetness. It opens with Earl Grey tea, lemon and coriander, a bright and slightly tart first impression. In the heart, rose, iris, ginger, cardamom and nutmeg bring a floral note balanced by spice. The base of sandalwood, amber and musk closes it on a woody, sweet and powdery footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office best. Most voters read it as feminine. Rasasi Tasmeem Men and L'Erbolario Ibisco have a close profile.

Oud Save the Queen (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Atkinsons · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Atkinsons Oud Save the Queen Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral oriental with spicy, woody and resinous sides, best suited to evenings and the cooler months. It opens with bergamot and Earl Grey tea, then clove, jasmine and orange blossom form a spicy, floral sweetness in the heart. Gaiac wood and oud lay a woody, resinous base, and the scent dries down warm and sweet. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer plays little part. It leans towards evening and night-out wear. Votes lean feminine, though some read it as masculine. Floris Honey Oud and Penhaligon's Oud de Nil have a close profile.

Never-ending Summer

7.4

Maison Margiela · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Maison Margiela Never-ending Summer is a fresh, citrusy summer scent that balances fruity sweetness with spice and wood, and it suits anyone. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring, and it leans towards daily wear and leisure, with a place in the office too. Votes split between feminine and masculine, which puts it somewhere in between. It opens with bitter orange, Aperol and pepper, bright with a slightly bitter edge. Earl Grey tea, cardamom and nutmeg then add a warm, spiced depth in the heart. Cedarwood, patchouli and vetiver settle into a dry, woody base. Calvin Klein Encounter and Creed Aventus Cologne have a close profile.

Tea Tonique (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Miller Harris · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Miller Harris Tea Tonique Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with the dry, green character of tea. It opens on lemon, Calabrian bergamot and petitgrain, a sharp citrus lift. In the heart, maté tea, green tea and Earl Grey tea lead, with nutmeg adding a light spice. The base of musk and birch tar settles into a soft, faintly smoky woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it reads as truly unisex. Jardin de France Secret Hespéridé and Acqua di Parma Colonia C.L.U.B. have a close profile.

No. 1 Extreme

7.6

Aus Liebe zum Duft · 2013

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Aus Liebe zum Duft No. 1 Extreme is a unisex scent that sets a bright opening of citrus and spice against a warm base of leather, benzoin and vanilla; it has been discontinued. It wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a distant second and summer the least chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters split almost evenly between calling it masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. The top opens with lime, grapefruit, ginger and cardamom. Jasmine and cedarwood form a floral, woody heart. The base is led by leather, benzoin, vanilla and vetiver, leaving a sweet, resinous, powdery and leathery warmth. Aus Liebe zum Duft No. 2 Extreme and Pierre de Velay No. 1 have a close profile.

Oranges and Lemons, say the Bells of St. Clement's

7.2

Heeley · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Heeley Oranges and Lemons, say the Bells of St. Clement's is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light scent. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, which puts its character somewhere in between. The top is mandarin orange, orange, lemon and bergamot, opening fresh and fruity. In the heart, petitgrain, neroli and Earl Grey tea soften it towards green and lightly floral. Vetiver and ylang-ylang sit at the base, with a faint spicy touch among the accords.

London Fog

7.4

Brandt · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Brandt London Fog is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with the creamy sweetness of milk, honey and vanilla. The top is Earl Grey tea, bergamot and smoky notes; in the heart, lavender, honey and milk give it a soft, gourmand body. The base of white musk, ambergris, vanilla absolute and sandalwood dries down woody and creamy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Its character splits between feminine and modern, with a fair share also calling it masculine.

Hothouse Flower

7.4

Ineke · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ineke Hothouse Flower is a green, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued, but its cool, fresh character still defines it. It opens with cypress, green leaves and Earl Grey tea, giving a cool, slightly misty freshness. In the heart, gardenia and fig bring a floral, sweet softness, while galbanum keeps the green note going and frankincense and absinth add a spicy, resinous depth. The base of musk, gaiac wood and corn silk settles it onto a soft, woody ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so people close to you notice it but it won't fill a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters find it feminine.

Cristal Zest

7.9

Massimo Dutti

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Massimo Dutti Cristal Zest is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters recommend it for those two seasons, for daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate; more voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, bitter orange and blackcurrant liqueur, while Earl Grey tea, basil and petitgrain in the heart add a green, lightly spicy touch. Patchouli, oakmoss and amber settle into a woody base. Hermès Concentré d'Orange Verte and Loewe Solo Cedro have a close profile.

Vanithé

7.4

Nez à Nez

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nez à Nez Vanithé is a feminine scent built on Earl Grey tea, jasmine tea and vanilla, moving between fresh and sweet; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer not far behind and winter the least chosen season. It leans towards daily wear and the office, and less towards evenings. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens fresh, green and citrusy with rosemary, vervain and Earl Grey tea. Jasmine tea, gaiac wood and cedarwood form a woody heart. The base of vanilla, honey, tonka bean and benzoin sweetens it into a powdery, gourmand warmth.

Green Tea Pomegranate

7.1

Elizabeth Arden · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Pomegranate is a fresh, citrusy and green women's scent built around pomegranate, bergamot leaf and Earl Grey tea. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, and most voters pick spring and summer. It is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, and rarely for evenings. Half the voters read it as feminine, and a good number call it modern. The top opens with pomegranate, bergamot leaf, Minneola tangelo and passion fruit, a fruity and citrusy start. In the heart, Earl Grey tea, magnolia, violet leaf and davana add a green, floral side. The base of raspberry blossom, maté absolute, musk and white moss settles into something sweet and soft. Its profile is close to Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Sakura Blossom and DKNY Be Delicious (Eau de Parfum).

Golden Eyes

7.3

Floraïku · 2021

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Floraïku Golden Eyes is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green face with a spicy, woody and earthy body. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure and nights out. Half of voters read it as masculine, a quarter as feminine. It opens with nutmeg, Italian bergamot and pink pepper, bright and lightly spiced. Earl Grey tea sits at the heart. The base of sandalwood, vetiver, cedarwood and Indonesian patchouli sets a woody, earthy ground, with leathery notes adding a soft hide-like edge. Jil Sander Strictly and Atelier Vesper Esencia have a close profile.

Lost in the City

7.5

Miller Harris · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Miller Harris Lost in the City is a fresh, citrusy and lightly floral unisex scent built around bergamot zest, rhubarb and damask rose absolute. It opens bright, fruity and slightly spicy with bergamot zest, blackcurrant and angelica seed. In the heart, rhubarb and damask rose absolute lead, with geranium adding a green edge to the floral part. Earl Grey tea, amber and musk soften the base and make it gently sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Voters read it as more feminine, though it wears easily as a unisex scent. Nishane Florane and Berdoues 1902 - Pivoine & Rhubarbe have a close profile.

Windows Down

7.4

Henry Rose · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Henry Rose Windows Down is a fresh, green, chypre-leaning unisex scent that pairs grapefruit, neroli and bergamot with Earl Grey tea. It opens with grapefruit, neroli, bergamot and Earl Grey tea, giving a clean citrus start. In the heart, orange blossom and jasmine sambac add a soft floral touch while Italian broom absolute keeps the green side going. It dries down on gaiac wood, musk and moss, a woody, earthy base, with sweet and spicy shades staying in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. The ratings come from few votes, so they point to a tendency rather than a firm verdict. It reads easily on men and women alike, light and unfussy. Penhaligon's Castile and Diptyque L'Eau de Neroli share a close profile.

Thé Poudré

7.9

Jean-Charles Brosseau · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jean-Charles Brosseau Thé Poudré is a fresh, powdery floral that suits spring and summer days, from daily wear to the office. It opens with mimosa, heliotrope and Calabrian bergamot, light and bright. In the heart, Earl Grey tea, Florentine iris and tagetes come forward, while citrus and green facets keep it airy. The base of Mysore sandalwood, white musk, tonka bean and Virginia cedar turns it creamy and softly woody. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin as it dries. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and business settings lead the occasions. It reads feminine, with a classic side too. Jo Malone Mimosa & Cardamom and Loewe 001 have a close profile.

Aqua Sacrae

7.2

Le Couvent · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Couvent Aqua Sacrae is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with mandarin orange and Earl Grey tea; jasmine and tuberose absolutes bring a soft floral heart, and sandalwood dries down underneath. A touch of sweetness and a powdery, creamy texture sit alongside the fresh, green, citrus lines. Longevity and sillage are moderate; most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business settings come up most. More voters call it feminine, though a fair number see it as masculine. Chloé Immortelle and Nina Ricci Premier Jour have a close profile.

Salon dt

7.9

Angelos Créations Olfactives · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Angelos Créations Olfactives Salon dt is a fresh, floral unisex scent with green and powdery sides; it has been discontinued. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick spring, then autumn, and it is worn mostly for leisure, daily use and business, with night and evening close behind. Jasmine, osmanthus, mimosa and orange blossom form the floral frame, while Earl Grey tea and chamomile give it a green, clean feel. Red fruits and nutmeg add a light sweetness and spice, and sandalwood and musk leave a woody, powdery base.

Sunday Brunch

7.5

Kierin NYC · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kierin NYC Sunday Brunch is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that pairs lemon petitgrain and Italian bergamot with Earl Grey tea. Citrus leads in the top notes, while the Earl Grey tea at the heart adds a green, lightly spicy edge to that freshness. The base of maté, violet and praliné settles onto a floral, woody ground and turns gently sweeter, with the gourmand side staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters suggest summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are nearly even, so it sits comfortably on either. Atkinsons 24 Old Bond Street and Dunhill Icon have a close profile.

Highlands

7.6

Botanicae Expressions

Floral · Green · Spicy

Botanicae Expressions Highlands is a floral, green and woody unisex scent built around Earl Grey tea, juniper, tuberose and leather. Highlands has good longevity and good sillage, though the ratings come from few votes and are best read loosely. Most voters pick spring, with autumn and winter next and summer trailing. As a unisex scent it doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine. Earl Grey tea and juniper open it green and spicy. In the heart, tuberose adds a creamy floral note while cedarwood gives a woody frame. The base of musk, leather, oakmoss and hay settles into an earthy, leathery chypre feel.

Tea Temptation

7.6

Vivamor Parfums · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green