The Perfume Library

Aqua Media Cologne Forte

7.8

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte is a fresh, green, citrusy unisex scent built around Calabrian bergamot, vervain and matcha. Most voters recommend summer and spring, with autumn far behind. Daily wear, leisure, work and sport lead, while evenings and nights out are rarely chosen. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays light yet noticeable. Voters call it masculine more often than feminine, though the two are close, which puts it somewhere in between. Bergamot and vervain give a clean citrus feel, while matcha and fennel add a green, slightly fruity edge. The aquatic side deepens the coolness, and musk and hedione smooth everything into one soft blend. The result is crisp, dry and unsweetened.

Good Fortune

6.6

Viktor & Rolf · 2022

Floral · Green · Fruity

Viktor & Rolf Good Fortune is a floral, creamy women's fragrance that links the green freshness of fennel and gentian to the sweetness of jasmine and Bourbon vanilla. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It is picked most for spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, and some as modern. It opens with fennel and gentian, giving a green, lightly spicy feel. Jasmine at the heart adds a soft floral note, and Bourbon vanilla underneath sweetens the scent and pulls it towards a creamy warmth. Fruity and synthetic touches stay in the background. Emper Life Fortune and Avon Far Away Beyond have a close profile.

Seahorse

7.1

Zoologist · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Zoologist Seahorse is a fresh, aquatic and floral unisex scent that sets fennel, cardamom and tuberose against algae absolute and ambergris. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly to either side. The top pairs fennel, ambrette seed absolute and Guatemala cardamom for a sweetish, spicy freshness. In the heart, tuberose, neroli and clary sage add a floral, green softness. The base of algae absolute, ambergris and vetiver rounds off the sea-like feel with an animal warmth. Ego Facto Me Myself And I and Calaj Lilyn have a close profile.

Piper Nigrum

7.2

Lorenzo Villoresi · 1999

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Lorenzo Villoresi Piper Nigrum is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and spring, built on a green, spicy and resinous character. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. Voters lean masculine, though it works on anyone. It opens with green notes, dill, citrus and coniferous woods, while aniseed, fennel and peppermint keep it fresh and herbal. In the heart, black pepper, nutmeg, rosemary and clove leaf bring the spice forward. The base of benzoin, myrrh, Atlas cedar and amber settles into a warm, woody, resinous dry-down.

Tacit

7.8

Aēsop · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Aēsop Tacit is a unisex scent where yuzu, basil and rosemary make a fresh, green, lightly spicy opening that settles onto vetiver and cedarwood. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays calm through the day. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions. Votes on character lean slightly masculine. It opens with yuzu, basil and clove, a citrus freshness with a spicy warmth. In the heart, mint, rosemary and fennel add a green, herbal feel. The base dries down to vetiver, cedarwood and amber, leaving it woody and earthy. Angana Senteur de Terre and Goutal Les Colognes - Vétiver have a close profile.

Phtaloblue

6.9

Tauer Perfumes · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tauer Perfumes Phtaloblue is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean slightly masculine, though plenty call it feminine, so it sits in between. It also works in fall, while winter is the least chosen season. The top opens with bergamot, Sicilian lemon and Bulgarian lavender, with fennel adding a green edge. In the heart, orange blossom and rock samphire come forward. The base of cedar, amber and tonka bean sweetens and softens it. Aquatic and spicy facets run through it. Nikos Sculpture Homme and Chopard Heaven have a close profile.

The One Gentleman (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2010

Fresh · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Dolce & Gabbana The One Gentleman Eau de Toilette is a clearly masculine fragrance that opens fresh and settles into a sweet, spicy, powdery woody-oriental style; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. Evening, business, leisure and daily wear get almost equal votes, so it isn't tied to one setting. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. The top is grapefruit and pepper, bringing coolness with a slight bite. Fennel, cardamom and lavender in the heart make a spicy, aromatic transition. Vanilla and patchouli at the base sweeten it into a gourmand, powdery softness. Zara For Him and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Le Parfum have a close profile.

Horizon (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Guy Laroche · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Guy Laroche Horizon Eau de Toilette opens with aldehydes, sea salt and grapefruit, a fresh, green and aquatic fragrance for men that has been discontinued. The top notes bring coolness through aldehydes, sea salt, mandarin orange and mint. In the heart, pimento, black pepper and galbanum push it toward a spicy, green side. Moss, patchouli and sandalwood form a woody base, with a synthetic edge among the accords. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. A little over half of voters call it masculine, and some also read it as classic.

Artek - Standard

7.5

Comme des Garçons · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Comme des Garçons Artek - Standard is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets lemon's brightness against saffron and ginger spice. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither projects far nor fades quickly. Most voters suggest spring and fall, and it carries comfortably in summer too. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it leans towards. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Lemon and fennel give it a fresh, green start. Saffron and ginger add spice, while cedarwood and musk build a woody, faintly smoky base. The synthetic and resinous accords give it a crisp, dry edge. Le Labo Citron 28 and Comme des Garçons Chalayan Airborne have a close profile.

Tempio d'Acqua

7.0

Casamorati · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Casamorati Tempio d'Acqua is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though some also pick it for evenings and nights out. Voters split between feminine, modern and masculine, so it doesn't sit in one gender camp. It opens with mandarin orange, peach and bergamot, a fresh, fruity start. The heart of cistus, Mahonial® and fennel adds a floral, slightly spicy turn. In the base, ambroxan, vanilla and myrrh sweeten it and bring a creamy softness.

Patchouli Patch

7.5

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2002

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

L'Artisan Parfumeur Patchouli Patch is a unisex scent that sets floral, spicy warmth over an earthy, woody base; it has been discontinued. Fennel, plum, violet and star anise open sweet and spicy with a fruity edge. Patchouli, vetiver and osmanthus take over in the heart, and cedar, sandalwood, musk and oakmoss settle underneath. The overall impression is sweet, powdery and earthy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and use leans towards leisure time and evenings. Votes for masculine and feminine character are close, so it sits in between. Perfumes with a close profile include Laboratorio Olfattivo Rosamunda and Vertus 1001.

Anice

7.1

Etro · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Etro Anice is a fresh, spicy unisex scent that suits relaxed everyday wear from spring through autumn; it has been discontinued. The top opens with bergamot, star anise and rosewood, giving a citrus and green start. In the heart, fennel and caraway keep the spiciness going while jasmine and iris add a soft floral touch. The base of vanilla, musk and amber sweetens it and leaves a gourmand warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters tie it mostly to leisure and daily wear, with no strong lean towards any one season. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it reads as truly unisex. Etro Via Verri and Guerlain Eau de Shalimar have a close profile.

Tirrenico

6.2

Profumi del Forte · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Profumi del Forte Tirrenico is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with aquatic and green notes up front, best suited to summer and spring and to daily or leisure wear. The top is led by aquatic notes, bergamot and bitter orange, with woods and balsamic notes softening the freshness. In the heart, jasmine, basil and fennel add a green, floral and lightly spicy turn. White musk, sandalwood and oakmoss settle the base into a woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with business wear also common. It doesn't read firmly masculine or feminine, since votes go to both. Its profile is close to Gucci Gucci by Gucci pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Lattafa Raghba for Man.

Bang Bang

6.5

Marc Jacobs · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Marc Jacobs Bang Bang is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with sweet and spicy touches over a woody base, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with fewer choosing it for nights out. Voters mostly find it masculine and modern. The top notes are cardamom, lemon and fennel, giving a bright, spicy and lightly sweet opening. Sandalwood in the heart carries it onto a woody footing, and musk in the base softens it. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Zara Sandalwood (Eau de Toilette) and G. Bellini X-Bolt have a close profile.

21 30 E Pegwell / 51° 19’ 9”N 1° 21’ 30”E

7.9

Dulcie / Haeckels · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dulcie / Haeckels 21 30 E Pegwell / 51° 19’ 9”N 1° 21’ 30”E is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets lemon, bergamot and juniper berry beside celery seed and star anise. Orange and lemon brighten the citrus side, while fennel, curly mint and Provençal lavender carry the coolness into green territory. Black pepper and buchu add a spicy, slightly fruity edge, and balsam fir, gaiac wood, Indian patchouli and vetiver give it a woody, earthy footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure, work and daily wear; most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Mancera Vetiver Sensuel and Etro Lemon Sorbet have a close profile.

Feb.14,1912

7.2

Rundholz Parfums · 2016

Floral · Green · Sweet

Rundholz Parfums Feb.14,1912 is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and spring, leisure time and evenings: floral, green and sweet, with spice keeping the sweetness in check. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. The opening brings star anise, orange, bergamot and fennel, with milk softening it. In the heart, jasmine, rose, iris and ylang-ylang form a floral core, and heliotrope adds a powdery sweetness. The base leaves a woody, leathery warmth from cedarwood, tonka bean, white musk and leather.

XPEC Original

7.7

XPEC · 2002

Floral · Green · Spicy

XPEC Original opens with lemon, tuberose and thyme before settling into cedarwood and oakmoss, a green, spicy chypre made for men and now discontinued. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters point to fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, while some find it feminine. Lemon brings freshness up top, joined by tuberose and thyme. Pepper, fennel and ginger put the spice forward in the heart. The base of cedarwood and oakmoss is woody and earthy, with a leathery, animalic edge running through.

Landscape Scents - Cala

7.5

Bravanariz · 2017

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Bravanariz Landscape Scents - Cala is a unisex fragrance that stays balanced across the seasons and suits leisure time and evenings, with a fresh, green and spicy character. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters split it almost evenly between fall, spring and summer, with winter a little behind. Leisure and evening lead, and it can also be worn to work. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a good share see it as feminine. Mint, rosemary, sage and fennel dominate the scent. Pine and cypress build a woody, resinous base, while cistus and rock samphire add an earthy edge. The result is a dry, herbal texture that reads fresh, green and spicy.

Sahar / سحر

8.3

Parfum Prissana · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Sahar / سحر is a unisex scent that pairs sweet florals with a spicy, resinous and smoky character on a woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is thought to suit evenings and nights out best, followed by leisure time. It leans slightly masculine in the votes, with a fair share calling it feminine. The notes read as a single whole: cinnamon, saffron, clove and nutmeg give a spicy warmth, jasmine and rose absolute carry the floral side, and date adds sweetness. Frankincense, myrrh and birch tar bring a dark, smoky resin, while patchouli and vetiver ground it in wood.

Athenaeum

7.9

Jorum Studio · 2020

Floral · Green · Fruity

Jorum Studio Athenaeum is a floral, green and woody unisex scent that pairs honey, Scottish lavender and Morocco leather. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to autumn and spring, with winter and summer close behind, and it is picked most often for leisure and evenings. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly to either side. Neroli, hyacinth and sweet vernal grass give it a floral, green side, while apple and honey pull it towards fruity and sweet. Patchouli, oak and gurjum balsam lay a woody, resinous, earthy base, and beeswax and ink round out the leathery feel. Penhaligon's Sartorial and April Aromatics Agartha have a close profile.

Rital Date

7.6

Versȧtıle · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Versȧtıle Rital Date is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and daily wear, with a fresh, citrusy and green character. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling the room. It is picked mostly for daytime, office and casual wear, while evening and night use stay in the background. Votes on its character split closely between feminine, masculine and modern. The opening is led by bergamot, lemon, red mandarin orange, pink pepper, basil and rosemary, reading fresh, green and spicy. Fennel, Madagascan ginger and coumarin come through in the heart. It settles on a sweet, creamy, lightly gourmand base of gaiac wood, sesame and Haitian vetiver.

Murmure des Dieux (2016)

7.2

Une Nuit Nomade · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Une Nuit Nomade Murmure des Dieux is a unisex perfume that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, creamy base; it has been discontinued, but it suits spring and summer days and relaxed daily wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine or classic. The top opens with sesame, rice, cardamom and fennel, giving a spicy, green lightness. In the heart, frangipani, jasmine sambac, magnolia and tonka bean bring a floral, powdery softness. The base of vanilla, white musk and ambergris settles it into a creamy, sweet finish.

Silver (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Aigner · 1984

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Aigner Silver Eau de Toilette is a green, spicy and woody men's fragrance that opens with bergamot, lemon and juniper; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh with bergamot, lemon, fennel and green notes. In the heart, spruce, cedar and cinnamon lead, softened by jasmine and carnation. The base of frankincense, moss, labdanum and leather pulls it in an animal, resinous and smoky direction, with earthy and fougère touches among the accords. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters find it masculine and classic. Veejaga Hascish Men and Nina Ricci Phileas have a close profile.

Lexington Avenue

7.7

Bond No. 9 · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bond No. 9 Lexington Avenue is a sweet, gourmand scent built on roasted almond, crème brûlée and pink peony; it has been discontinued. It opens with fennel, roasted almond and blue cypress, then the crème brûlée sweetness of the heart is softened by pink peony and pimento. Sandalwood and patchouli leave a woody, slightly powdery base. Floral, fruity and spicy accords sit around that gourmand core. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; summer is rarely chosen. It is marketed as feminine, though a fair share of voters read it as masculine. Seven Veils and Jasmin de Nuit have a close profile.