The Perfume Library

Gladiator (Extrait de Parfum)

7.1

Sora Dora · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Extrait de Parfum

Sora Dora Gladiator Extrait de Parfum is a fresh unisex scent built on citrus, green and aquatic tones, suited to spring and summer days. It opens with pineapple, Italian bergamot and grapefruit, a bright, fruity citrus. In the heart, Egyptian geranium, peppermint, bitter orange and Italian lemon keep that freshness going. The base rests on Virginia cedar, Haitian vetiver and patchouli, with green apple and coumarin softening the dryness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine and modern.

Soir d'Orient

7.4

Sisley · 2015

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Sisley Soir d'Orient is a floral, spicy and woody women's fragrance, with resinous and smoky depth that suits evenings and colder months. It opens with saffron, Persian galbanum and Italian lemon, the lemon brightening the saffron's warmth. In the heart, Turkish rose absolute, Madagascar pepper and Egyptian geranium add a floral, spicy line. The base of Indonesian patchouli, Somalian frankincense and sandalwood grounds it in earthy, smoky tones. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading. It reads feminine, though some find it masculine. Rose Anonyme and Rêve Ottoman have a close profile.

Peonia Nobile (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Acqua di Parma · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Parma Peonia Nobile Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that sets peony, Turkish rose and freesia against a lively opening of black pepper and raspberry. Black pepper and raspberry give it a spicy, fruity start. In the heart, Egyptian geranium, Turkish rose, freesia and peony come forward, reading fresh and lightly sweet. Amber, Indonesian patchouli and musk soften the base with a powdery warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. More than half of voters find it feminine. Giorgio Armani Armani Privé Pivoine Suzhou and Lancôme Miracle have a close profile.

The One for Men Gold

7.1

Dolce & Gabbana · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men Gold is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens with blood orange, red ginger and Italian bergamot. Bright citrus and ginger give way to a spicy heart of cardamom, Egyptian geranium and clary sage. The base of Haitian vetiver, patchouli and amberwood sets the scent on a woody footing, while the fruity, sweet side stays present throughout. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and office. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Versace Eros Flame and Dior Dior Homme Sport (2017) have a close profile.

CK One Essence

7.2

Calvin Klein · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein CK One Essence is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that brings a green-tea and aquatic mood into everyday wear. It wears at a moderate level for both longevity and sillage, present without being heavy. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and sport. More voters call it masculine or modern than feminine, yet it reads as unisex. The top has Chinese white tea, Calabrian bergamot, blood orange and black pepper, the pepper adding a light spice to the fresh opening. The heart brings spearmint, green tea and Egyptian geranium, and the base settles into frankincense, crystallised moss, Australian sandalwood and musk. The overall impression is fresh, green and lightly woody.

Rose Gold

7.3

Xerjoff · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Xerjoff Rose Gold opens on Bulgarian rose and Egyptian geranium, a fresh, green floral that softens towards amber and musk in this unisex scent. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards night outs and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it classic or masculine. Bulgarian rose gives a fresh floral start, and Egyptian geranium adds a green edge. The base of amber, musk, false sandalwood and Indonesian patchouli brings a woody, spicy, creamy warmth, and the scent turns sweeter and more oriental as it settles. Versace Crystal Noir and Gucci A Song for the Rose have a close profile.

Aquila Absolute

7.4

Electimuss · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Electimuss Aquila Absolute is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, floral opening over a leathery, woody and spicy base. Raspberry and Guatemala cardamom open it, so fruity freshness meets spice right away. Toward the heart, Turkish rose absolute and Egyptian geranium add a floral, green frame. In the base, leathery notes, labdanum, white oud and patchouli close it with an oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, while few choose summer. It leans toward evening, leisure and night-out wear. Voters most often call it masculine, though some find it feminine. Omanluxury Oud Aquilaria and Acqua di Parma Oud & Spice share a close profile.

Les Nombres d'Or - Eau Absolue

7.8

Maison Mona di Orio · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Mona di Orio Les Nombres d'Or - Eau Absolue is a unisex fragrance that sets bright citrus against a green, woody frame; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, clementine and Sicilian bergamot, with petitgrain adding a green edge. In the heart, Haitian and Java vetiver, pink pepper and bay leaf give it a dry, spicy backbone. Virginia cedar, musk and labdanum settle underneath as a woody, lightly resinous base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding anyone. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and work come up most often as occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, which suits its unisex label.

Island Lush

7.1

Goldfield & Banks · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Goldfield & Banks Island Lush is a sweet, spicy woody oriental with a leathery edge, offered as a unisex scent. Most voters recommend it for autumn, then spring and winter; summer is far less favoured. Evenings and nights out lead, and it also suits leisure time. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean towards masculine for its character, though some read it as feminine. It opens with ginger, nutmeg and pink pepper, brightened by bergamot. The heart of cedar, gaiac wood and geranium sets a woody ground. In the base, patchouli, oud, sandalwood and leather weigh most, with benzoin adding sweetness. Musicology Fly me to the Oud and Zimaya Oud Is Great have a close profile.

Pélargonium

7.6

Aedes de Venustas · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aedes de Venustas Pélargonium is a fresh unisex scent that sets citrus, green and spicy notes on a woody base, suited to anyone who wants something light but with character. Bergamot and mandarin orange open it brightly, while Egyptian geranium and clary sage add a green, herbal edge. Black pepper, cardamom and Sichuan pepper absolute carry the spice, with vetiver, cedarwood and gaiac wood forming a dry woody base that elemi resin and moss soften. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly unisex.

Paladin

8.0

Nebiru Parfvms · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nebiru Parfvms Paladin is a unisex scent that pairs the freshness of bergamot and green tea with cedar, sandalwood and patchouli. Paladin's longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It leans slightly masculine, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. The scent is fresh, citrusy and green, built on bergamot, green tea and lemon grass, with cardamom's spice and lavender on top. The woody base of cedar, sandalwood and patchouli is softened by frankincense, giving it a creamy finish.

Shouq

8.2

Jazeel · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jazeel Shouq is a unisex oriental that ties a floral opening to a sweet, spicy and smoky woody body, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend fall, winter and spring, while summer comes last. It is picked most often for a night out and for the evening. Though it is unisex, the largest share of voters finds it masculine. It opens with lily of the valley, Bulgarian rose and Egyptian geranium in a floral start. At the heart, Atlas cedar, amber, nagarmotha and gurjum balsam add a woody, resinous warmth. The base of Indian sandalwood, musk, oud and Haitian vetiver leaves a sweet, smoky, animalic trail. Sospiro Diapason and Xerjoff Malesia have a close profile.

Istanbul (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Gallivant · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Gallivant Istanbul Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens with the spicy trio of bergamot, red thyme and cardamom, moves through opoponax, lavender absolute and patchouli, and settles on a sweet base of vanilla and amber. Bergamot, red thyme and cardamom come first; opoponax, lavender absolute, patchouli and Egyptian geranium then add a resinous, floral depth. In the base, musk, sandalwood, tonka bean, amber and vanilla leave it powdery, creamy and sweetly oriental. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring follows, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it suits either. Astrophil & Stella Amberlievable and Hayari FeHom have a close profile.

Authentic Self Man

7.7

Abercrombie & Fitch · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Self Man is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance, with green and lightly sweet touches. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the occasions named most often. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with cypress, Chinese ginger and Guatemala cardamom, cool and lightly spiced. In the heart, freesia, Egyptian geranium and violet leaf add a soft green tone. Bourbon vanilla and Brazilian tonka bean leave a creamy sweetness in the base, over a woody footing of Virginia cedar. Lanvin Éclat d'Arpège pour Homme and Mistral Male (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Collection Excessive - Aurore Nomade

6.5

The Different Company · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

The Different Company Collection Excessive - Aurore Nomade is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer leisure days; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn a close third, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. It reads more feminine to most voters, though a fair share call it masculine or modern. It opens with cinnamon, nutmeg, rum and marine notes alongside fruity starfruit and banana flower. The heart brings frangipani, ylang-ylang and clove into a floral, spicy core, while indole adds an animal edge. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and amber sweeten it and settle it on a woody footing. Zoologist Panda and Alberta Ferretti Femina have a close profile.

Halloween Man Mystery

7.4

Halloween · 2023

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Halloween Man Mystery is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity start on a sweet, creamy and woody base, leaning towards spring and summer, easygoing and everyday wear. Lavender, mandarin orange and black pepper open fresh and spicy. In the heart, hazelnut, Egyptian geranium and Cosmofruit® add a soft, creamy, fruity sweetness. As it dries down, vetiver and patchouli leave a woody base, with synthetic and spicy touches lingering behind. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. It reads masculine and modern, and voters rate its value for money well. Cyrus Writer and Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Cobalt have a close profile.

Pluie Noire

7.8

Parfumerie Particulière

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Parfumerie Particulière Pluie Noire is a fresh, green, slightly earthy unisex scent that recalls the air after rain; it has been discontinued. Aquatic notes and iris lead, while juniper berry and sage add a dry, spicy coolness. Egyptian geranium carries a floral greenness and elemi resin gives a woody, resinous depth. The overall impression is aquatic and green, with a faint synthetic brightness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and although more voters read it as masculine, a good share find it feminine.

L'Eau Rêvée d'Hubert

7.4

Sisley · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sisley L'Eau Rêvée d'Hubert is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that suits spring and summer days, whether for leisure time or everyday wear. It opens with shiso, buchu and peppermint, which give a crisp, green start. In the heart, papyrus, Egyptian geranium and cedar bring a floral and woody balance. The base of ambroxan, oakmoss and patchouli settles the scent onto an earthy footing, while citrus and spicy touches remain among its accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays present without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business settings come up most often. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though a sizeable share of voters call it feminine. Cacharel pour L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Rogue Bon Monsieur have a close profile.

III-III Love Kills

7.6

Masque · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Masque III-III Love Kills is a fresh, green floral built around Turkish rose, cedar and patchouli, and it is described as unisex. Rose leads from start to finish: Turkish rose and Turkish rose absolute, with Egyptian geranium adding a green, crisp edge. Cedar and Indonesian patchouli give it a woody, earthy base, while animalic musk and ambrette seed absolute pull that base towards a warm, lightly spicy tone. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind, and evening, night out and leisure are the favoured occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. John Richmond Lost Rose and Régime des Fleurs Jade Vines have a close profile.

Cassis en Feuille

7.3

Miller Harris · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Miller Harris Cassis en Feuille is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, with a bright citrus and fruity edge. It opens with Italian bergamot, galbanum and blackcurrant: citrus freshness, a sharp green bite and a tart fruit. In the heart, tomato leaf and Egyptian geranium push that greenness towards floral and spicy, and Virginia cedar leaves a woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits leisure, work and everyday wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. It has been discontinued. Commodity Bergamot and Berdoues Scorza di Sicilia have a close profile.

Madeleine

7.2

Masque · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Masque Madeleine is a floral, sweet women's fragrance built around tuberose absolute, tonka bean absolute and vanilla. It lasts well and projects well. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Most read it as feminine, with a modern side too. It opens with cumin, chestnut and cream, spicy and creamy. The heart pairs tuberose absolute with Egyptian geranium and cypress for a floral, woody frame. The base of tonka bean absolute, musk and vanilla dries down gourmand and sweet. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity (Gold) and Zielinski & Rozen Black Vanilla have a close profile.

Musamam

7.4

Lattafa · 2022

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Lattafa Musamam is a resinous, spicy woody fragrance for men, opening with mandarin, lavender and saffron. The top is Italian mandarin orange, lavender and saffron: the mandarin brightens it slightly while saffron brings the spice forward. In the heart, Virginia cedar, amberwood and Egyptian geranium build a woody body. The base of Somalian frankincense, cistus concrete and Akigalawood® settles into a resinous, smoky, leathery warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and classic. Mercedes-Benz Man Private and Ramón Molvizar Black Cube have a close profile.

Wild Aoud

6.9

Montale · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

La Fumée Intense

7.8

Miller Harris · 2014

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Miller Harris La Fumée Intense is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that opens on elemi, frankincense and lavender and dries down to patchouli. The top is Persian elemi, Somalian frankincense and lavender; the heart brings chamomile, cardamom, coriander seed, Egyptian cumin and geranium, a spicy warmth over the resins. Patchouli anchors the base. The overall feel is woody, oriental and clearly smoky. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads truly unisex. It has been discontinued. Miller Harris La Fumée and Initio Oud for Greatness have a close profile.