The Perfume Library

L'Eau d'Issey (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Issey Miyake · 1992

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Eau de Toilette is a fresh, watery floral built on melon, lotus and rose water, made for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with melon, cyclamen and freesia, light, juicy and slightly green. In the heart, peony, lily and lily of the valley widen the floral side. The base of sandalwood, cedar, amber and musk settles it into a soft, woody, faintly sweet finish.

Green Butterfly

8.0

Byron Parfums · 2022

Floral · Green · Sweet

Byron Parfums Green Butterfly is a powdery, creamy unisex scent that sets orris, jasmine and vanilla in a green floral frame. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a close, steady trail rather than a loud one. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. It opens with orris absolute, citrus fruits and orange blossom softened by chocolate. The heart brings jasmine, suede and vanilla forward, with aldehydes and white musk keeping it clean and powdery. Sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver settle the gourmand sweetness onto a woody base. Guerlain Le Plus Beau Jour de Ma Vie and Amouage Lilac Love have a close profile.

Romance (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Ralph Lauren · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ralph Lauren Romance Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's scent that suits spring and summer days, from daytime errands to the office. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with daily wear, work and leisure leading the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, while some call it modern and others classic. It opens with lychee, rose, freesia and ginger, a citrusy, fruity and fresh start. Violet, lotus and lily then give it a floral, slightly powdery heart. In the dry-down, patchouli, oakmoss and musk leave a green, woody base. DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom Eau So Intense and Balenciaga L'Eau Rose have a close profile.

Very Irrésistible Givenchy for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Givenchy · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Very Irrésistible Givenchy for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that sits best in fall and spring; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer far behind. It leans towards nights out, leisure time and evenings, and most voters read it as masculine, with many also calling it modern. The scent is fresh and citrusy, with grapefruit and mint giving a cool, green edge. Underneath, hazelnut adds a sweet, gourmand softness, while cedar and exotic woods build a woody base. Spicy and fruity touches round it off.

Dark Rose

7.1

Czech & Speake · 2003

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Czech & Speake Dark Rose is a women's fragrance that darkens rose with oud and spice, suited to fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with Bulgarian rose and saffron, then moves into a heart of patchouli, oud, sandalwood and exotic woods. Liquidambar and white musk soften the base. A floral, sweet core carries spicy, woody, resinous and earthy tones, with a faint animal warmth in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. Voters mostly call it feminine, though a notable share read it as masculine thanks to its woody build. Dior Oud Ispahan (Eau de Parfum) and Mancera Black to Black have a close profile.

Strip

7.2

Agent Provocateur · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Agent Provocateur Strip is a floral, sweet women's fragrance led by ylang-ylang, amber and musk; it has been discontinued. Ylang-ylang and iris bud give it a floral frame, while amber and musk set that on a sweet, warm base. Haitian vetiver, exotic woods and Bourbon geranium add a woody, earthy, spicy depth, with powdery and smoky touches staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it suits night outs and evenings best. Voters clearly read it as feminine. Agent Provocateur Maîtresse and Avon Night Musk have a close profile.

Chaos (2008)

7.9

DKNY · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

DKNY Chaos is a feminine scent that sets a floral, sweet body against spicy and woody edges; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it suits evenings best, followed by daily wear and leisure. More voters read it as feminine, though a noticeable share call it masculine. Amber and musk build a sweet, powdery base. Chamomile and lavender soften it, sage and coriander add a spicy edge, and exotic woods carry the woody, earthy side. The result feels resinous and oriental.

Armani Code Ultimate pour Femme

8.1

Giorgio Armani · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giorgio Armani Armani Code Ultimate pour Femme is a sweet, floral, gourmand scent with a spicy, woody warmth that suits evenings and colder seasons; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and night-out and evening wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, with only a small minority calling it masculine. It opens with bitter orange, ginger and pear sorbet: fresh, fruity and lightly spiced. In the heart, jasmine sambac and orange blossom form a floral core, while coffee darkens it. The base of vanilla and exotic woods settles into a sweet, powdery, woody warmth. Armani Code Satin and Michel Klein Insomny have a close profile.

Irida

8.3

Namos · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Namos Irida is a floral, spicy unisex fragrance that opens with pink pepper, rose and mandarin orange before moving into leather, orange blossom and osmanthus. Irida lasts strongly and projects strongly. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next and summer well behind. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings, while office wear is a distant choice. Voters place it between masculine and modern, though a fair number find it feminine. The opening is bright and lightly peppery, with mandarin orange lifting it and rose adding a soft floral touch. In the heart, leather, orange blossom and osmanthus take over: the floral side turns sweeter while a leathery edge stays. The base of exotic woods, amber and moss settles into a warm, woody, oriental finish. Nefs and Chanel Égoïste have a close profile.

L'Être Aimé Homme

7.0

Divine · 2008

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Divine L'Être Aimé Homme opens with ginger, Provençal lavender absolute and bergamot, a green, spicy and woody fragrance for men. The top is fresh and herbal, with ginger, lavender, bergamot and basil. The heart brings celery, immortelle absolute and cardamom, adding a dry spiciness. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, cistus, patchouli and amber settles into an earthy, resinous, slightly leathery woodiness. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Fall and spring are the most recommended seasons, with winter and summer not far behind. It suits leisure time and evenings, and most voters read it as masculine and classic. Azzaro pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Ulrich Lang Nightscape have a close profile.

Salvatore Ferragamo pour Femme (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Salvatore Ferragamo · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Salvatore Ferragamo pour Femme Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent that pairs bright citrus with a green, powdery backdrop, and it suits spring and summer days best. It has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and office wear leading, followed by leisure. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, while some call it classic or modern. The top opens with bergamot, grapefruit, neroli and green leaves. At the heart, peony, iris, rose and nutmeg set florals against a little spice. The base leaves a soft, woody floor of sandalwood, vetiver, musk and cedar. Chanel 1932 and Frapin Esprit de Fleurs have a close profile.

L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme Cristaux d'Agrumes

8.3

Guerlain · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme Cristaux d'Agrumes is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that has since been discontinued, with a light character suited to spring and summer days. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, while work and evenings also get votes. Voters mostly read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. Lemon, bergamot and grapefruit open it with a bright citrus burst, and petitgrain adds a green edge. The heart brings patchouli and citrus plants, and the base of cedar, exotic woods and amber settles it into a woody, lightly sweet footing. Floral, spicy and powdery touches stay in the background.

Red Cattleya

6.5

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Red Cattleya is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent where lilac, violet and hyacinth meet peach and apricot. Most voters read it as feminine and lean towards spring and fall, for leisure and evening wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Gardenia and hyacinth form the floral core, while peach, apricot and melon pull it towards a fruity, sweet side. Citrus fruits add freshness, vanilla brings a gourmand softness, and exotic woods with musk give it a woody base. Ted Baker Au and Shiseido Zen (2007) have a close profile.

Miracula

7.9

Angela Ciampagna · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Angela Ciampagna Miracula is a unisex scent that opens with Sicilian lemon, green notes and cyclamen, then settles into a soft base of French vanilla and Tonkin musk. The lemon and green notes come first, with cyclamen adding a light floral touch. At the heart, amber, ambrette seed and Indian tuberose absolute pull the scent towards a creamy, sweet side. In the base, vanilla, musk and exotic woods leave a warm, woody trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Slightly more voters call it feminine, but the masculine vote is high too, so it sits between the two. Xerjoff Torino23 and Tom Ford Venetian Bergamot have a close profile.

Sir Agarwood (Extrait de Parfum)

7.2

The Misk Company · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Extrait de Parfum

The Misk Company Sir Agarwood Extrait de Parfum sets Cambodian oud, labdanum and frankincense in a sweet, smoky oriental frame, and suits anyone as a unisex scent. The top shows smoky notes, green apple and caramel, the apple's crispness softened by the caramel's sweetness. In the heart, oriental spices, suede, tobacco and red rose come forward. The base settles into castoreum, exotic woods and oud, giving a resinous, leathery, woody finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings, nights out and leisure time, and rarely for the office. Ard Al Zaafaran Midnight Oud and Amouage Purpose 50 have a close profile.

Namui

8.0

Lengling · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Lengling Namui is a unisex scent built around jasmine, coconut and vanilla, leaning floral and gourmand. It wears with good longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring and autumn, though summer and winter are not far behind. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office, and some also wear it for nights out. Jasmine and orchid set a floral base, while coconut and vanilla pull it toward a sweet, creamy side. Tonka bean deepens the sweetness. Pink pepper and green cardamom add a light spice, and exotic woods, musk and ambergris leave a woody, powdery background. Lalique Satine and Anima Aromatics Temptation by Lola have a close profile.

Gincense (2012)

6.4

Avant-Garden Lab · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Avant-Garden Lab Gincense is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. A fresh, citrusy, green base carries spicy, woody, resinous and smoky tones. Ginger and spices bring liveliness, while frankincense and exotic woods add a drier, smokier side. Jasmine and lily of the valley soften it with a floral touch, and marine notes keep it cool. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall, and see it as suited to daily and leisure wear, as well as evenings. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine. Its profile is close to D.S. & Durga Italian Citrus and Molinard Citrus Noir.

Signoricci 2

7.8

Nina Ricci · 1976

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nina Ricci Signoricci 2 is a masculine fragrance that sets the freshness of mandarin orange, petitgrain and lavender against the dry, woody weight of oakmoss and Haitian vetiver; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind and winter the least chosen season. Daily wear and the office lead the occasions, while evening gets fewer votes. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and its character is mostly described as masculine and classic. As a whole it reads fresh, citrusy and green. Mandarin orange and petitgrain give a bright, fruity citrus, while sage and lavender carry it into a spicy, aromatic direction. Oakmoss, Haitian vetiver and exotic woods build the chypre and fougère structure, with a leathery touch in the background. Loewe pour Homme and Givenchy Xeryus have a close profile.

Midnight Fleur

7.6

Nest · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Nest Midnight Fleur is a sweet floral for women, deepened by a woody, spicy and resinous base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a small number of votes stand behind that. There is no clear lean towards a season or occasion, but its dense, warm build suits cooler evenings best. The notes read as a single whole rather than in layers. Night-blooming jasmine and vanilla orchid set the sweet floral heart, while exotic woods, patchouli and black amber wrap it in a woody, spicy, resinous depth, with a synthetic edge among the accords. Giardini di Toscana Christos and Armaf Odyssey Aoud have a close profile.

Sol / Sun

7.7

Ramón Molvizar · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ramón Molvizar Sol / Sun is a fresh, floral women's perfume with a green, powdery edge that turns gently sweet. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though only a small number of votes stand behind those ratings. Daily wear and the office lead the occasions, with leisure and evening close behind. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Lemon, bergamot and ginger open it brightly. Lotus, rose orchid, jasmine and rose form a floral heart. Musk, cane sugar and exotic woods soften the base into a creamy, lightly sweet finish. Gucci Bloom (Eau de Parfum) and Philosophy Amazing Grace (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Bishara: Mantarang

9.1

Ensar Oud · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Bishara: Mantarang is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that sets sandalwood, cinnamon and pear beside Turkish coffee, mango and coconut. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage very strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. No season or occasion stands out, but expect a dense, far-reaching scent that holds its own. Taken as a whole it follows a gourmand, oriental line. Cinnamon, African spices and mandarin orange bring spicy warmth, while pear, mango and banana add fruity sweetness. Indian milk pudding and coconut lend a creamy softness. Thai, Cambodian and Borneo oud with sandalwood form a woody base, softened by floral notes and musk.

Viridarium

7.8

Maria Candida Gentile · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maria Candida Gentile Viridarium is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of mandarin orange, bergamot and green notes with beeswax and wild herbs. Viridarium's longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter further behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Votes on character split closely between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. The top opens fresh and citrusy with mandarin orange, clary sage, bergamot and green notes. In the heart, beeswax, carnation, date and chamomile add a floral, lightly sweet softness. The base of elm, white fir, frankincense and cypress settles it on a woody, resinous footing.

Performance (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Jaguar · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Jaguar Performance Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance built on cypress, basil and mandarin orange; it has been discontinued. The top notes of cypress, basil, mandarin orange and peppermint give a cool opening. Geranium, sage, nutmeg and violet leaf bring a spicy, green heart. In the base, white musk, tonka bean and exotic woods settle it into a soft, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters place it in daily wear, leisure and the office, with sport and nights out far less favoured. It is described as a men's fragrance. Calvin Klein Eternity for Men (Eau de Toilette) and Heeley Menthe Fraîche have a close profile.

Daï Quiri

6.9

Byron Parfums · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Byron Parfums Daï Quiri is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that pairs grapefruit, melon and lime with marine notes. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. The bright, citrusy character leans towards warm weather, and it sits comfortably on both men and women. The opening is led by grapefruit, melon and lime, while the heart of marine notes, pineapple and aldehydes adds a fruity, green and slightly synthetic freshness. In the base, white musk, exotic woods and sandalwood settle it onto a soft, woody ground, with a faint spicy edge in the background. Axe Alaska and Montale Aoud Forest have a close profile.