The Perfume Library

Mareld

6.6

Björk & Berries · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Björk & Berries Mareld Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sea-air unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it carries no strong gender lean. The top has salt, bergamot, eucalyptus and fig; the heart brings marine notes, mimosa and violet. Clary sage, cumaru and kelp sit in the base. A fresh, citrusy, aquatic character is joined by floral, green and lightly powdery touches. Kierin NYC Pier NY and Annayake Pour Elle Light have a close profile.

Tamima (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Moresque · 2015

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Moresque Tamima Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best, its sweet, woody character lifted by a fresh opening. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with nights out and evenings leading and leisure and daily wear not far behind. Voters read it as more feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Neroli and Sicilian orange give it a fresh, citrusy start. The heart holds clary sage, eucalyptus and amber, where the spicy, oriental side comes forward. Bourbon vanilla, cashmeran and oud in the base settle it into a creamy, sweet, woody finish.

Délivre Moi

6.4

Technique Indiscrète

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Technique Indiscrète Délivre Moi is a sweet, powdery floral that suits fall and winter days, and it is sold as a women's perfume. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is worn mostly for leisure and evenings out. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with eucalyptus and aniseed, then moves into a floral heart of geranium, jasmine and heliotrope. The base brings musk, cypress, almond and honey, and the gourmand, creamy and resinous accords soften and sweeten it. Buly La Nymphe au Scorpion and Etro Heliotrope (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Tabacco

7.1

Profumo di Firenze · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Profumo di Firenze Tabacco is a sweet, smoky and woody men's fragrance built around tobacco, Bourbon vanilla and oakmoss, and it has been discontinued. It opens cool and resinous with eucalyptus, bergamot and frankincense. Vetiver and jasmine form the heart, and the base settles into tobacco, Bourbon vanilla and oakmoss, giving a sweet, earthy and slightly leathery depth. Spicy and oriental tones add warmth throughout. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly in the evening and for nights out. Most voters also read it as masculine. Amouage Tribute and Kilian Dark Lord - Ex Tenebris Lux have a close profile.

Accordo Marino

7.2

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Accordo Marino is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent built around bergamot, lemon and marine notes. It opens with the citrus brightness of bergamot and lemon alongside marine notes. The heart of ylang-ylang, coriander and eucalyptus adds a green, lightly spicy turn, and cabreuva, patchouli and cedarwood give the base a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, the office and leisure time. It leans slightly masculine but reads as unisex. Cerchi Nell'Acqua Yubris and Salentum Salentissimo have a close profile.

September (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Björk & Berries · 2020

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Björk & Berries September Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets honey pomelo and lavender against smoke and caramelized almond. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level: it stays near the skin without filling the room. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and leisure and daily wear come first, with the office not far behind. More voters read it as masculine than feminine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens fresh and green with honey pomelo, lavender and kumquat. Jasmine, apple blossom and eucalyptus carry that freshness into a soft floral heart. The base settles into a woody, spicy, smoky dryness of smoke, gaiac wood, papyrus and vetiver, with caramelized almond sweetening it slightly.

Santa Cruz

7.2

Le Couvent · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Le Couvent Santa Cruz is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, a light option for leisure and everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. Leisure and daily wear lead, with the office close behind. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither pushes itself on the room nor disappears quickly. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, as votes split almost evenly. It opens with grapefruit and bergamot, a fresh citrus with a slight bitter edge. Eucalyptus in the heart adds a cool, green tone, while sweet, fruity accents soften the freshness. Cedar in the base leaves a woody, lightly spicy finish. Azzaro Aqua Cèdre Blanc and Azzaro Pure Cedrat have a close profile.

Book+

6.2

Commodity · 2021

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Commodity Book+ is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green opening with a woody, lightly smoky base. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate. Most voters place it in autumn and spring, though summer and winter also get votes. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine to most voters, with some calling it modern. Violet and eucalyptus give the cool, green start. Sandalwood and cedarwood form the woody heart, and musk and smoke leave a spicy, smoky trail at the base.

Booster (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Lacoste · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Lacoste Booster Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, sport and relaxed daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick summer and spring, with winter the least chosen. Leisure, sport and daytime wear lead, and business use follows. Most voters find it masculine, and a good share call it modern. It opens with grapefruit, orange, mint and eucalyptus for a bright start. In the heart, basil, lavender and galbanum draw a green line, while nutmeg and chili add a little spice. The base of vetiver, cedar and sandalwood leaves a woody footing. Armaf Voyage Bleu and Dior Higher Energy have a close profile.

Eucalyptus Patchouli

6.9

Bohoboco · 2016

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Bohoboco Eucalyptus Patchouli is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, green opening on a woody, earthy and faintly smoky base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Eucalyptus, pink pepper and cardamom open cool and spicy. In the heart, dry woods and frankincense add a smoky note. The base of cedarwood, moss and patchouli dries down earthy and woody. Maison Margiela Autumn Vibes and Wally Incenso Nobile have a close profile.

Signature Seraphim Blue

7.8

Zaharoff · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zaharoff Signature Seraphim Blue is a fresh, male-leaning fougère in which French lavender, eucalyptus and rosemary are softened by apple and orange blossom. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily wear, leisure and sport leading the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, so it carries through the day without becoming heavy. It opens with the green, citrusy freshness of lavender, eucalyptus and rosemary, with apple adding a sweet brightness. In the heart, orange blossom, Florentine iris, coconut and marine notes strike a floral, powdery and aquatic balance. The base of musk, amber and cistus dries down warm and slightly sweet. Rancé 1795 Élise and Lostmarc'h Aôd have a close profile.

Los Angeles (Eau de Parfum)

6.1

Gallivant · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Gallivant Los Angeles Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that sets bright pineapple and mandarin orange against a floral heart of narcissus absolute and tuberose. It opens with pineapple, mandarin orange, eucalyptus and clary sage, a fresh start with a light spicy edge. The heart turns floral with narcissus absolute and tuberose. In the base, musk, gaiac wood and heliotrope settle it into a powdery, woody and slightly sweet finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It leans towards leisure and nights out, and most voters read it as feminine.

Scent Stories Vol.2/Ch.05 - Coda (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

MiN New York · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

MiN New York Scent Stories Vol.2/Ch.05 - Coda Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening over a spicy, woody and resinous base. Mint, cypress and eucalyptus open cool and green. In the heart, cedarwood, Ceylon tea, nutmeg and cinnamon turn it spicy and woody. The base of cistus absolute, amberwood and patchouli leaves a resinous, slightly leathery warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is chosen for evenings, nights out and leisure. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits between the two. Jovoy Ha Long Bay and Gucci The Last Day of Summer have a close profile.

Santal Super (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Son Venïn · 2020

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Son Venïn Santal Super Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening on a woody, lightly powdery base. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next and winter the least chosen. Daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions it is voted for most. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays present without filling the room. Votes on its character are split closely between masculine and feminine. It opens with green notes, pepper and bergamot, which give a spicy freshness. Jasmine, cardamom, frankincense and eucalyptus form the heart, over a base of sandalwood, cedarwood and white musk. It starts green and spicy, then settles into a soft, woody, powdery finish. Zara Calm Lake and Lattafa Emeer have a close profile.

King Solomon

6.8

Kings & Queens · 2007

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Kings & Queens King Solomon is a fresh, green fougère with a spicy, earthy edge, made for men. Lavender, rosemary and basil lead the top, while eucalyptus and tarragon pull it further into green territory. In the heart, Indonesian patchouli, thyme and ginger add a spicy, earthy depth. Vetiver, Texas cedar and moss form a woody, mossy base, and a touch of sweetness softens the dryness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most voters also read it as masculine and classic. Lalique L'Insoumis and Le Couvent Kythnos have a close profile.

Vapeur Blanche

7.6

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Zara Vapeur Blanche is a fresh, green men's fragrance with a soft powdery and woody side, light enough to wear through an ordinary day. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither fills a room for hours nor fades quickly. Voters pick all four seasons in similar shares, with spring and summer slightly ahead. Daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so the scent reads as fairly balanced between the two. As a whole it is built on steam, eucalyptus and musk: clean, cool and faintly creamy. Cedarwood adds a dry, woody base beneath that, while the fresh and green accords lead and the spicy and smoky touches stay in the background. Commodity Book+ and Gucci Mémoire d'une Odeur have a close profile.

Acadian

7.1

Pineward · 2023

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Pineward Acadian is a fresh, aquatic and green unisex scent led by oakmoss, kelp and cedar. The notes read as one whole: yuzu and bergamot add a bright lift, while juniper berry, eucalyptus and ivy bring a cool, green edge. Oakmoss and cedar lay down an earthy, woody base, softened by water lily and heliotrope. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has a fair share too. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and sits comfortably at the office. Most voters find it masculine, yet it stays unisex in feel. Aēsop Karst and Pineward Ivymoss have a close profile.

Aquaman (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Rochas · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Rochas Aquaman Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic fragrance for men, with a green and woody side. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and few choose winter. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and reads as masculine. The top notes of cypress, grapefruit and eucalyptus open bright and cool. In the heart, clary sage, geranium leaf and coriander seed bring a green, spicy edge. The base of amberwood, cedarwood and cardamom settles into a woody, earthy footing.

Terminator (Eau de Parfum)

5.0

LR · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

LR Terminator Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, whether at the office or in leisure time. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, while few choose winter. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and voters read it as masculine and modern. The top opens with cardamom and bergamot, the heart turns to eucalyptus and marine notes, and the base settles on woods, myrrh and cedarwood. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords lead, with a fruity, sweet side and a spicy, woody trace alongside. Cerruti 1881 Sport and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Cologne Bleue have a close profile.

Black Heart V.2

7.2

Map of the Heart · 2014

Citrus · Spicy · Woody

Map of the Heart Black Heart V.2 is a unisex scent where citrus and spice sit on a woody, smoky base. It opens with Brazilian orange, bergamot and eucalyptus for a fresh citrus lift. Cinnamon, cardamom and black pepper bring a spicy warmth in the heart, while Australian sandalwood and woods carry the base into resinous, smoky territory. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out best, though leisure wear also gets votes. Most voters read it as masculine. Recreation At Night We Dance and Bois 1920 Scuro have a close profile.

1 - Agua Vetiver

7.9

Claus Porto · 2018

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Claus Porto 1 - Agua Vetiver is a fresh, green scent with woody, earthy and lightly resinous depth, suited to spring and summer days and to the office. It opens with bergamot, lavender and galbanum, giving a clean, green and slightly spicy start. In the heart, pine needle, Haitian vetiver and eucalyptus keep the coolness going, while Irish moss, cedar and amber settle it onto an earthy, woody, resinous base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine. Perfumer H Moss and Pineward Boreal have a close profile.

Book-

6.2

Commodity · 2021

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Commodity Book- is a fresh, green unisex scent built on black tea, sandalwood and vetiver, setting a slightly synthetic crispness on a woody base. Black tea gives the opening a dry, light freshness. In the heart eucalyptus and sandalwood lead, with spicy and green tones rounding out the coolness. The base of vetiver, cedarwood, musk and ambroxan leaves a clean, woody trail. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters place it in spring and autumn, for daily wear and leisure, with office use also common. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, and it sits comfortably on either. Commodity Book+ and Commodity Paper+ have a close profile.

Green Field

7.4

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Green Field is a unisex scent that pairs the brightness of eucalyptus, neroli and lemon with the green notes of juniper and grass; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest summer and spring, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. It leans slightly masculine, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. It opens fresh and citrusy with eucalyptus, neroli and lemon. In the heart, juniper wood, juniper berry and grass add a green, faintly earthy feel. Clove, nutmeg and cardamom leave a sweet, spicy warmth at the base. Atkinsons 24 Old Bond Street and Kenzo Tokyo by Kenzo have a close profile.

Apothéose

7.1

Oriza L. Legrand · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Oriza L. Legrand Apothéose is a unisex scent that sets the coolness of pepper and eucalyptus against a floral heart of lily, rose and ylang-ylang. It opens fresh and lightly spicy with pepper and eucalyptus. Lily, rose and ylang-ylang give the heart a soft floral character, and balsam, benzoin and musk settle it onto a creamy, powdery, resinous base. The green and fresh tones keep the flowers from feeling heavy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer, and daily, office and leisure wear lead. It sits evenly between feminine and masculine, with a classic feel. Œillet Sauvage and L'irreprochable share a close profile.