The Perfume Library

Dolcetto Romano

7.5

Fabbrica della Musa · 2022

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Fabbrica della Musa Dolcetto Romano is a gourmand, spicy fragrance for men that opens with citrus and moves toward the sweetness of caramel and praliné. Ginger and Italian bergamot give a fresh, slightly sharp start. In the heart, jasmine, Provençal lavender and Egyptian geranium add a floral, aromatic stage. The base rests on Indonesian patchouli and Atlas cedar, while caramel, praliné and Bourbon vanilla pull the scent toward a creamy, sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a small number of votes stand behind those ratings. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring close behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and daytime and night-out use follow. Parfums d'Elmar Dalika and Xerjoff Symphonium have a close profile.

Cimabue (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

DSH Perfumes

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

DSH Perfumes Cimabue Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent that leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters wear it in the evening or on a night out, with leisure wear a distant third and the office the least chosen setting. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. It opens with bitter orange, lemon and bergamot for a bright lift, while cardamom and nutmeg add spice. In the heart, rose, tuberose, clove and cinnamon give it a floral, spiced body. The base settles into vanilla, labdanum and sandalwood, leaving a sweet, resinous and woody finish.

Be Exceptional Gold

7.6

S.T. Dupont · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

S.T. Dupont Be Exceptional Gold is a men's fragrance that opens with Egyptian geranium, Madagascar pepper and mandarin orange and settles onto a woody base of cedarwood and patchouli; it has been discontinued. The opening is fresh and fruity from geranium and mandarin, with Madagascar pepper adding spice. In the heart, cedarwood, Abrialis lavender and Pomarose® bring a soft floral, sweet note. The base of Indonesian patchouli, amyris and Ambermax® leaves a warm, woody trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though few people have voted, so these ratings are tentative. It is classed as a men's scent. For a similar profile, Roberto Ugolini 17 Rosso and OrkusOdes Herakles are close matches.

Īśvara

7.3

Anima Mundi · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Anima Mundi Īśvara opens on lime, saffron and Sri Lankan nutmeg and settles onto Java vetiver and benzoin, a unisex scent that ties citrus and spice to a woody, resinous base. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters pick fall and winter. Night outs and evenings lead, though it also works for leisure time. It reads somewhat masculine, yet a fair share of voters call it feminine. The top pairs lime and bergamot freshness with saffron and nutmeg spice. In the heart, Chinese and Egyptian geranium add a soft floral note, rounded by cashmere. The base of vetiver, patchouli and amber turns earthy, smoky and sweet. Armani Privé Rose d'Arabie and Moresque White Duke have a close profile.

Fleur de Rocaille (2021)

7.7

Caron · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Caron Fleur de Rocaille is a fresh, green floral for women, with a touch of citrus lifting a powdery, creamy softness. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with business and evening use close behind. It isn't tied to one season or hour and keeps its feminine line through the day. The scent is built on flowers: jasmine, mimosa, lilac, violet, lily of the valley, gardenia and orange blossom lead. Sandalwood and cedarwood hold them on a woody base, while green and spicy touches keep it fresh rather than sweet.

Venetiae

7.1

Paglieri · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Paglieri Venetiae is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh opening of geranium, rose and marine notes with a warm, spicy base of saffron, oud, patchouli and amber. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. It leans towards autumn and spring, with winter and summer close behind, and is picked most for evenings, leisure and nights out. More voters call it feminine than masculine, but a fair share see it as masculine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens fresh and floral, with Egyptian geranium, rose and marine notes, while cinnamon adds a touch of spice. The heart of saffron, Moroccan mimosa, oud and freesia turns that floral sweetness towards the oriental. It dries down woody, resinous and sweet, on Indonesian patchouli, sandalwood, cedar, tonka bean and amber.

Accordo di Ebano (Profumo)

7.3

L'Erbolario · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Erbolario Accordo di Ebano is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards leisure and daytime wear. It opens with a bright citrus group of orange, lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange. In the heart, patchouli, lavender and black pepper add a spicy, green edge, softened by ebony and geranium. The base settles on oakmoss, sandalwood and amber, giving it a woody foundation. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters choose it for leisure and everyday wear, with the office the next most common pick. It reads clearly masculine. Lacoste Essential (Eau de Toilette) and Tom Daxon Sicilian Wood have a close profile.

Lôant Collection - Lôrose

7.3

Santi Burgas · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Santi Burgas Lôant Collection - Lôrose is a unisex scent that sets Bulgarian rose and Indian rose beside Egyptian geranium and Indonesian patchouli, reading as a fresh, floral rose with a powdery, sweet softness. Most voters pick spring, though autumn and winter follow close behind. It leans towards evenings and leisure hours, and it also gets chosen for nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic. Two roses lead the scent, and the floral side comes across fresh, with a fruity, sweet softness. Egyptian geranium pulls the rose slightly towards spicy, while patchouli leaves an oriental depth underneath. A powdery quality smooths it all out, and a faintly synthetic sheen shows now and then.

I Hate Rose

7.6

OHTOP · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

OHTOP I Hate Rose is a unisex scent that pulls rose toward a fruity, green side with red mandarin, rhubarb and raspberry, keeping it fresh and sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays with you through the day without filling a room. The votes are few, so treat these ratings as tentative. No season or occasion stands out, and it suits men and women alike. It opens fresh with red mandarin, bergamot and bell pepper, with pink pepper adding a light edge. In the heart, rose leads while rhubarb, raspberry and blackcurrant make it fruity, and Egyptian geranium and rose oxide push it green. The base of cashmeran, white musk and ambroxan leaves a soft, clean, slightly synthetic finish. Goutal Rose Pompon and Jo Malone White Lilac & Rhubarb have a close profile.

La Gitane

8.0

Nimerè

Floral · Green · Sweet

Nimerè La Gitane is a spicy, floral unisex scent with leathery, smoky depth, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions, while office wear trails behind. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as in between. It opens with nutmeg, saffron, cardamom and bergamot for a spicy first impression. Clove, jasmine, rose and iris add a floral layer in the heart. In the base, leather, oakmoss, castoreum and vanilla take over, settling into an earthy, smoky, animalic warmth.

Swimming Pool

7.5

Bibbi · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bibbi Swimming Pool is a fresh, green and aquatic unisex scent that leans towards daily and leisure wear. It opens with Egyptian basil, spearmint and Nigerian ginger, a crisp, lightly spicy start. Egyptian geranium and Chinese eucalyptus carry the heart, and grass, white woods and ambroxan settle it into a clean, woody and slightly synthetic base. Most voters find its longevity and sillage good. Daytime, leisure and office wear lead, while evening use sits well behind. With its citrus and fougère sides it reads as neither strictly masculine nor feminine. Montblanc Legend Blue and Calvin Klein CK One Essence have a close profile.

Victorian Tobacco

6.5

Galleria Parfums · 2020

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Galleria Parfums Victorian Tobacco is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green before settling into a woody, smoky and sweet body. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so those scores are best read with caution. It sits between masculine and feminine rather than leaning either way. The top starts bright and lightly fruity with gin tonic, juniper berry and Cox orange apple. In the heart, oak wood, Virginia cedar and tobacco absolute lay down a woody, smoky base. Further down, vanilla, tonka bean and beeswax absolute sweeten it, while vetiver and gaiac wood keep it dry and resinous.

Amber Classico Modern

7.7

The Zoo · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Green

The Zoo Amber Classico Modern is a unisex scent where a citrus and floral lift settles over a resinous, sweet and faintly animal amber base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so that verdict is still tentative. It is unisex and doesn't lean toward either gender. Amber, benzoin and Peru balsam form the warm, resinous core, while mandarin orange and osmanthus brighten that weight. Balinese patchouli and white musk add a woody, creamy softness, and gentian absolute leaves a green edge. Filippo Sorcinelli Opus 1144 and Meo Fusciuni Encore du Temps have a close profile.

Scuderia Ferrari - Scuderia (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Ferrari · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Ferrari Scuderia Ferrari - Scuderia Eau de Toilette opens with Sicilian lemon, Provençal lavender and mint, a fresh, citrusy men's scent that has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters lean towards daily wear, leisure and business settings; sport is a fair choice too, while night-time use is less common. It reads as masculine. Fresh, aquatic and citrus accords dominate, with a fruity, sweet side and green mandarin among the top notes. Black tea, cardamom and black pepper add spice in the heart, and the dry-down settles into gaiac wood, tonka bean and musk, woody and soft. Versace Versace pour Homme Dylan Blue and Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) have a close profile.

Absolument Homme

7.2

Absolument Parfumeur · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Absolument Parfumeur Absolument Homme is a men's fragrance that softens citrus freshness with spice and wood. It opens bright with Sicilian lemon and bergamot. In the heart, Egyptian geranium, nutmeg and carnation add a floral, spicy note. The base rests on Mysore sandalwood, Virginia cedar, patchouli, musk and amber, giving an earthy, woody and slightly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters lean towards leisure, evening and daily wear, with some also choosing it for nights out and the office. Henry Jacques Xantor and Sarah Jessica Parker Covet have a close profile.

Sexiest Fougère

6.7

Theodoros Kalotinis · 2024

Floral · Green · Fruity

Theodoros Kalotinis Sexiest Fougère is a floral, green fougère softened by fruity and sweet tones, with a creamy feel, made for anyone regardless of gender. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is not firm. It reads as unisex, wearing comfortably on any skin. The notes read as a single whole. Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian lemon, petitgrain and neroli set a fresh, green base, while Grasse lavender and rosemary supply the classic fougère character. Pineapple and green tea add a fruity lift, and vanilla, tonka bean and butter pull the scent towards something sweet and creamy. Oakmoss, vetiver and Texas cedar finish it with an earthy depth. Berry Portrait and The Dua Brand Sensual Fougère have a close profile.

Le Serval (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

DSH Perfumes · 2020

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

DSH Perfumes Le Serval Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets bright blackcurrant bud, bergamot and neroli over a mossy, animalic base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are a tendency rather than a firm verdict. With its unisex build and dense character, it suits cooler weather and dressed-up evenings best. It opens with blackcurrant bud, bergamot and neroli, which give a green, citrusy brightness. Toward the heart, rose, geranium and ginger add a floral, spicy warmth. The base settles into oakmoss, oud, civet and musk, woody, resinous, earthy and smoky in tone. Sweet and leathery touches soften the dense structure.

Autumn 26

8.2

Ffern · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ffern Autumn 26 is a unisex chypre-fougère that sets the fresh green of coriander seed, fennel seed and lavender against the earthy warmth of oakmoss and hay absolute. It opens bright and spicy with coriander seed, fennel seed, Maillette lavender and bergamot zest. In the heart, nagarmotha, may rose, immortelle and camphor tree blend floral and green tones. The base turns soft and powdery with tonka bean, cedar, orris root and benzoin, while oakmoss and hay keep it grounded and earthy. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Its woody, earthy build sits most comfortably in cooler weather, and it suits men and women alike. Elizabeth Arden Blue Grass and Tom Ford Beau de Jour have a close profile.

Arabico

7.0

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Arabico is a fresh, woody fragrance for men that suits spring and autumn, and works well for the office or everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and autumn, while summer and winter trail behind. Business, daily and leisure wear score close to each other. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most votes call it masculine, with a share also calling it classic. It opens with Egyptian geranium and bergamot, a fresh, citrusy start. The heart holds true lavender, cedar and frankincense, adding a green, powdery and lightly smoky feel. Vetiver and lavender sit in the base, and the scent settles into a plain, woody, resinous dry-down.

Crystal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

8.6

David Thibaud-Bourahla · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

David Thibaud-Bourahla Crystal d'Afrique Eau de Parfum opens with Thai ginger, Egyptian geranium and bergamot, softened by mimosa and neroli, and settles into cedar, myrrh and vanilla; it is a women's fragrance. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though only a small number of voters have rated it, so treat this as a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes to go on. It is presented as a feminine fragrance. Citrus, floral and green accords lead: ginger adds spice, geranium a leafy edge, bergamot freshness. In the heart, mimosa and neroli sweeten the floral side. The base of Atlas cedar, myrrh, frankincense and green bourbon vanilla turns woody, resinous, faintly smoky and gourmand. Rubini Tambour Sacré and Parfums DelRae Bois de Paradis have a close profile.

Ce n'est pas un Patchouly

8.7

Anthologie by Lucien Ferrero · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Anthologie by Lucien Ferrero Ce n'est pas un Patchouly is an earthy, woody unisex scent that opens patchouli with the freshness of bergamot, peppermint and lemon. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good, so it stays noticeable on skin through the day. The number of ratings is small, so this is a rough guide rather than a firm verdict. It sits comfortably on men and women alike, leaning neither way. The top is a fresh citrus opening of bergamot, bitter orange, Italian lemon and peppermint. At the heart, patchouli joins carrot and nutmeg for a green, spicy, earthy feel. The base lays down gaiac wood and fir balsam absolute, with tonka bean and benzoin sweetening it slightly. Hermès Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Louis Vuitton Orage have a close profile.

Deriva

4.8

Tiziana Terenzi · 2023

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Tiziana Terenzi Deriva is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity face with an aquatic, sweet frame, deepened by spice and wood. The top opens bright and fresh with Zanzibar cardamom, Calabrian bergamot, Brazilian pineapple and Italian lemon. In the heart, Italian gardenia, raspberry and patchouli carry the floral and fruity character, while pink pepper adds a light spice. The base turns sweeter and creamier, with Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood and Virginia tobacco on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so this is only a rough guide. The profile suits men and women alike. Tiziana Terenzi Rivèa and G Parfums Fatal Seduction have a close profile.

Odisiaque n° 6

7.5

slm - sous le manteau · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

slm - sous le manteau Odisiaque n° 6 is a unisex scent that feels most at home in spring and fall, suited to daily and leisure wear. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it spans everything from daytime to evening, office to night out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Masculine and feminine votes split evenly, so it leans neither way. It opens fresh, green and floral, led by Egyptian geranium and Calabrian bergamot. In the heart, maté, elemi resin and cascarilla add a spicy, resinous depth. The base of tobacco absolute, tonka bean absolute, Haitian vetiver and hay absolute settles into a sweet, powdery, smoky woodiness.

Garden of Dendera

8.0

Flore Botanical Alchemy

Fresh · Floral · Green

Flore Botanical Alchemy Garden of Dendera is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green, then settles into a floral, resinous and woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer is a comfortable fit too. Leisure, evening, daily wear and business all get similar support, and the character votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. The top opens cool and spicy with camphor tree, Weymouth pine, pink pepper and aniseed. Blue lotus, narcissus and Egyptian geranium bring a soft floral heart. In the base, sandalwood, myrrh, mastic and amber leave a resinous, powdery warmth, while patchouli and iris keep it earthy and slightly sweet.