The Perfume Library

Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.10 - Onsen

7.1

MiN New York · 2014

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

MiN New York Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.10 - Onsen is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on tarragon, thyme and rosemary and moves into marine notes. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure, work and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. The top of tarragon, thyme, rosemary and bergamot is herbal and spicy. Towards the heart, marine notes, cypress and pine needle bring an aquatic, green feel. In the base, oakmoss, vetiver and ambergris settle it into a dry, woody ground. Giardini di Toscana Blu Mare and La Rive Distant Wave have a close profile.

Cédrat Céruse

8.0

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

L'Artisan Parfumeur Cédrat Céruse is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, its green and spicy edges softened by a creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine, as votes split fairly evenly between the two. Lemon leads, while fennel, aniseed and coriander add a light green, spicy edge. Pink pepper brings a dry warmth, and musk smooths everything into a creamy base.

Hei (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Alfred Sung · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Alfred Sung Hei Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens with bergamot, aquatic notes and bamboo leaf. The opening pairs the green coolness of bamboo leaf and bergamot with aquatic notes. The heart brings a soft floral touch from neroli, lavender and jasmine, with fennel and cardamom adding a light spice. In the base, mahogany, cedarwood and crystal musk give it a woody footing, while tonka bean and amber sweeten it slightly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a light but noticeable trail. Most voters find it masculine, though many also call it modern. Chopard Heaven and Christian Provenzano Inspirato have a close profile.

Dance Amongst the Lace

7.3

Miller Harris · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Miller Harris Dance Amongst the Lace is a fresh, green unisex scent built around lime, spearmint and blackcurrant. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office best. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine: the votes split between the two. It opens with lime, cardamom and two kinds of mint, a cool citrus-spice impression. In the heart, blackcurrant, bergamot and fennel turn it fruity and green. The base of sandalwood, Haitian vetiver, myrrh and moss settles it onto a woody, earthy ground.

Behind the Rain

8.0

Paul Schütze · 2016

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Paul Schütze Behind the Rain is a green, earthy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and cooler days, pairing a rain-washed freshness with a woody, resinous depth. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring. Leisure, evening and daily wear lead, and it sits comfortably at the office too. Votes tilt towards masculine, though the scent is unisex. The notes aren't split into layers, so it reads as a whole: grapefruit and fennel give a fresh, slightly sharp edge, softened by linden blossom. Moss, vetiver and patchouli lay an earthy ground, while mastic, frankincense and coniferous woods add a resinous, smoky air, with black pepper adding spice.

Fantosmia

7.6

Jorum Studio · 2020

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

Jorum Studio Fantosmia is a spicy, smoky unisex fragrance led by saffron, cardamom and tobacco, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is worn for leisure and in the evening, and it reads somewhat masculine. Gabriella Chieffo Ragù and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile. Saffron, cardamom, black pepper, nutmeg and pimento build a spicy frame. Tobacco, castoreum and Borneo oud pull it toward a smoky, leathery, woody tone. Green and earthy accords run through it too; maté, fennel and shiso leaf keep it from turning heavy, giving it a slightly sharp, herbal edge.

Eau de Grey Vetiver

7.9

Tom Ford · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Tom Ford Eau de Grey Vetiver is a fresh, green men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days, at the office or in daily life. It opens with bergamot, fennel, Italian primofiore lemon and grapefruit, a bright citrus start. In the heart, iris, vetiver and artemisia build a green, earthy feel, softened by orange blossom and clary sage. The base of amberwood, musk and oakmoss settles it into a woody, spicy ground. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Business, daily and leisure wear come up most, while evening and night out are chosen less. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Tom Ford Grey Vetiver (Eau de Parfum) and Creed Original Vetiver have a close profile.

Study #23 | newsletter

7.6

Miller et Bertaux · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Miller et Bertaux Study #23 | newsletter is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green start with a smoky, resinous woodiness. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, with spring and winter following behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and voters call its character both masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably between the two. Aldehydes and fennel give the opening its freshness, and smoked wood and immortelle take over in the heart. In the base, sandalwood, cedar and patchouli build a woody ground, while moss and frankincense add a resinous, slightly smoky depth. Chapel Factory Heresy and L'Artisan Parfumeur Passage d'Enfer have a close profile.

Absinthe-Minded

7.5

Anka Kuş Parfüm · 2019

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Anka Kuş Parfüm Absinthe-Minded is a unisex scent built on a fresh, green accord, with spice, woody notes and resin laid over it. It opens with aniseed, vermouth, absinth and fennel, a cool, spicy start. The heart brings woody notes, patchouli and Kashmiri musk, giving the scent an earthy, soft footing. In the base, amber and oakmoss leave a sweet, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though feminine votes are strong too. Stora Skuggan Hexensalbe and L'Artisan Parfumeur Fou d'Absinthe have a close profile.

Accrodisiaque

7.2

Versȧtıle · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Versȧtıle Accrodisiaque is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter yet wears easily in spring, pairing a fresh, floral side with green and spicy tones. It opens fresh and spicy, with black pepper, dill and rose oxide up front. In the heart, rose, fennel and violet leaf absolute make a floral-green line, softened by black tea. The base of vetiver, patchouli and Siam benzoin leaves a warm, sweet, slightly leathery bed, with a synthetic sheen running through the whole scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It fits leisure time and evenings best, and the feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits squarely in the middle. Memo Paris Portobello Road and Brioni Iris Exquis have a close profile.

Sea, Sud & Sun

7.3

Versȧtıle · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Versȧtıle Sea, Sud & Sun is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, softened by green and floral tones into a lightly sweet freshness. Most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and sits comfortably at the office too. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and votes are split on whether it reads feminine or masculine, so it lands somewhere in between. Italian bergamot, lemon and orange lead at the top. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, ginger and fennel add a floral, spicy depth to the citrus. Vanillin, pine and immortelle sit at the base, and the scent settles into a creamy, lightly sweet finish.

Tobacco Noir

7.3

Jinkoh Store · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Jinkoh Store Tobacco Noir is a dense unisex scent that is sweet, gourmand and smoky, with a woody, resinous side. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so a few sprays go a long way. The heavy, warm build suits calm settings better than cool, light ones, and it sits equally well on men and women. It opens with rum, blood orange, roasted almond and spices; in the heart, Arabian tobacco absolute, maple syrup and brown sugar sweeten it. The base leaves a woody, resinous warmth of Virginia tobacco, vanilla, tonka bean and oak wood. Naomi Goodsir Or du Sérail and Franck Boclet Tobacco have a close profile.

Carrot Blossom

6.6

Jo Malone · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Carrot Blossom is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent that sets carrot and orange blossom alongside fennel and patchouli. Its strength is moderate: longevity is average and sillage is weak. Most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, some in the office, and fewer in the evening or a night out. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base. Carrot and orange blossom give a fresh, citrusy, floral line, and fennel adds a spicy edge. Patchouli and white musk gather it onto a soft, powdery ground, with a fruity, sweet feel overall.

Carrot Blossom & Fennel

7.1

Jo Malone · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Carrot Blossom & Fennel is a unisex scent built on a fresh, green frame with a soft floral, lightly sweet and powdery touch; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, with evenings and nights out far behind. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it modern or classic. It opens with fennel, fresh and faintly spicy. In the heart, rose, orange blossom water and carrot shape the floral and fruity side. Iris in the base leaves a calm, powdery and woody finish.

Sans Fleurs

6.9

Bortnikoff · 2020

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Bortnikoff Sans Fleurs is a discontinued unisex fragrance that sets sweet, gourmand and smoky tones against a green, woody backbone. It opens with vanilla and rum, sweet and gourmand. The heart holds fennel, ambergris and amyris, and the base is dominated by Indonesian oud, Vietnamese oud and Terminalia elliptica. Fruity and resinous sides sit alongside animal, earthy and leathery tones. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters place it equally in leisure, night-out and evening wear, and its dense, dark build suits the evening hours best. Agar Aura Purbakala and TSVGA XXX have a close profile.

I Love New York for Holidays

7.0

Bond No. 9 · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Bond No. 9 I Love New York for Holidays is a unisex scent that sets the sweet fruit of pomegranate, apricot and mandarin orange against leather and praliné; it has been discontinued. Pomegranate, apricot and mandarin orange open it. Nutmeg, freesia and fennel add a spicy heart. The base of praliné, leather, patchouli and musk leaves it creamy, gourmand and a little leathery. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though it also suits daily and leisure wear. It reads more feminine than masculine to most. Lengling No 7 Sekushi Supreme and Parfums de Marly Eragon have a close profile.

Arsenic No. 17

6.8

Tokyomilk · 2011

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Tokyomilk Arsenic No. 17 is a unisex scent that softens a fresh, green frame with sweet and spicy touches; it has been discontinued. Green notes and fennel make up the core, while absinth adds a sharp, slightly earthy edge. Vanilla salt sweetens that cool greenness, and the aquatic and synthetic tones give it a clean, faintly cold look. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, sitting comfortably as a unisex fragrance.

Vespri Aromatico

7.2

Nobile 1942 · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nobile 1942 Vespri Aromatico is a unisex fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, with an easy, everyday feel. Voters link it mostly with leisure and daytime wear, and the office is a fair fit too; nights out and sport trail behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans masculine in the character votes, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. It opens with dill, bergamot and Italian lemon alongside herbs, and sea salt adds an aquatic edge. The heart brings fennel, juniper and rosemary, softened by geranium. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood and musk settles into a warm, woody foundation. The overall impression is fresh, green and citrusy.

Fantôme de la Nuit

7.9

Prin · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Prin Fantôme de la Nuit is a unisex scent built around goatskin, mimosa absolute and hay absolute, with an animal, earthy character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though those ratings rest on only a small number of votes. With no season or occasion votes, it's hard to tie it to one moment; it reads as unisex, neither clearly masculine nor feminine. Goatskin, hay and mushrooms give it an animal, earthy body. Mimosa, jasmine sambac and carnation carry the floral side, while cumin and fennel add a green, spicy streak. A fresh, citrusy lift keeps it light, and patchouli, vetiver and moss supply a woody backdrop.

The Street Artists of Isola

7.0

Trussardi · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Trussardi The Street Artists of Isola is a fresh, floral and aquatic unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, and suits leisure hours and the workday. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: neither a trail-leaver nor one that vanishes quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter stays in the background. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Feminine and masculine readings sit close together, so it wears comfortably on either side. The top of ambrette seed absolute, cyclamen and water lily gives a cool, watery floral opening. In the heart, Italian orris root and fennel add a green, lightly spicy air. Musk and amber in the base soften everything and finish with a woody warmth.

Rayon Vert

7.9

Bastille · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bastille Rayon Vert is a fresh, green unisex scent that pairs bergamot, lemon and neroli with aniseed, basil and fennel. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a calm trail through the day without feeling heavy. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even, which puts it somewhere in between. It opens with citrus and blackcurrant bud absolute running into a spicy greenness. The heart brings caraway, chamomile and angelica, while immortelle absolute, Virginia cedar and sandalwood settle it onto a woody base. The floral side stays in the background.

L'Astre

8.3

Le Galion · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Le Galion L'Astre is a unisex perfume that ties the spice of cardamom and ginger to orange blossom and jasmine, then to the sweetness of vanilla and amber. Voters spread it almost evenly across all four seasons, with spring slightly ahead. Evening and night out lead the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Though unisex, most voters call it feminine, and a smaller group finds it classic. It opens with wild thyme, Indian cardamom, fennel and Laotian red ginger, fresh, green and spicy. The heart builds a floral texture from orange blossom, jasmine, ylang-ylang and tuberose. In the base, vanilla, amber, suede and tolu balm carry it into a sweet, resinous, slightly leathery warmth.

Interdit Absente

7.5

Daniel Josier · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Daniel Josier Interdit Absente is a unisex fragrance that suits leisure and daytime wear, with a fresh, citrusy character carried by green and spicy tones. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close without overpowering a room. Most voters pick it for leisure, daily wear and the office, while evenings and nights come second. It sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens with honey pomelo, mint, pepper and mugwort, a cool and green start. The heart adds orange, litsea cubeba, fennel, pink pepper and ginger, bringing a spicy, citrusy lift. The base settles on sandalwood, blond woods and musk, a soft woody ground, while the lemon sorbet keeps a sweet, fresh edge.

Pyrgos

7.6

Sigilli · 2010

Fresh · Green · Gourmand

Sigilli Pyrgos is a unisex scent that most voters place in autumn, then summer and spring, and that suits leisure and daily wear; it reads fresh, green and spicy. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure and everyday use, and it also finds a place at the office. It sits evenly between masculine and feminine, with an equal number of votes for each. It opens with orange, bergamot, fennel and lavender, a fresh and green start. In the heart, cinnamon, aniseed and oregano add a spicy warmth, and the base holds aniseed and cinnamon. Gourmand and woody accents soften the fougère feel. Truefitt & Hill Grafton (Cologne) and Ashé Omi Ewé have a close profile.