The Perfume Library

Arlington (Cologne)

7.6

D. R. Harris

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Biagiotti Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Laura Biagiotti · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Laura Biagiotti Biagiotti Uomo Eau de Toilette pairs the fresh green of tarragon, rosemary and lavender with oakmoss and leather, making a classic-leaning fragrance for men. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling the room. Voters spread across all four seasons, with fall slightly ahead; daily wear, business and leisure are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as masculine, and a share call it classic. It has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, coriander, tarragon, rosemary and lavender, then moves into a heart of geranium, patchouli, fern and cedar. The base of oakmoss, amber, leather and musk adds an earthy, slightly animalic warmth. Overall it reads as a fougère: green, spicy, woody and leathery. Francesco Smalto and Yves Saint Laurent Jazz have a close profile.

Gentlemen's Cologne

7.7

Castle Forbes

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Castle Forbes Gentlemen's Cologne is a masculine fougère that pairs the freshness of lemon and bergamot with the green, dry character of fern, lavender and oakmoss. It opens with lemon and bergamot, a bright, citrusy start. Fern and lavender take over in the heart, giving a green, lightly spicy fougère feel. Oakmoss and woods in the base add a dry, woody foundation. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good share call it classic. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. It leans towards spring and summer, then autumn, and suits leisure, business and daily wear. Coty Aspen for Men and Acqua di Parma Lavanda Tonica have a close profile.

Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Ligne St Barth

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Ligne St Barth Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and citrusy men's fragrance built around lavender, lime and rosemary, leaning towards spring and summer. It opens light and bright with lavender, lime and rosemary. In the heart, orange blossom and aniseed add a soft floral touch with a faint spice. The base of hay, moss and fern keeps the scent on a green, earthy footing, while aquatic and fruity shades run alongside the freshness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is best noticed up close rather than from a distance. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office settings come up most often. Its character reads largely masculine. Ligne St Barth L'Original and Truefitt & Hill Freshman have a close profile.

Mr Taylor - A Gentlemans Cologne

8.1

Taylor of Old Bond Street

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Taylor of Old Bond Street Mr Taylor - A Gentlemans Cologne is a fresh, fougère-style men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days, suited to daily wear, work and leisure. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and few choose winter. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. It is classed as a men's fragrance. It opens with bergamot, lavender and green notes alongside fougère notes for a crisp start. Fern and geranium sit in the heart. Musk, amber, moss and leather in the base settle it onto a woody, lightly spicy footing.

Borsalino (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Borsalino · 1984

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Borsalino Borsalino Eau de Toilette is a men's fougère that opens fresh with lavender, bergamot and clary sage, then deepens into moss, cedarwood and leather; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards daily wear and the office. More than half of voters find it masculine, and some call it classic. It opens fresh and citrusy with lavender, bergamot and clary sage. In the heart, fern, jasmine, cyclamen and carnation bring a floral, green touch. The base of moss, cedarwood, leather, vetiver and amber turns woody, earthy and leathery. Cacharel pour L'Homme and Arrogance Arrogance Uomo have a close profile.

Moss Maiden

6.8

Alkemia · 2013

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Alkemia Moss Maiden is a green, woody scent that leans towards spring, fall and summer, and suits leisure time and evenings best. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, while winter gets the fewest votes. Leisure and evening wear dominate, though some wear it to the office too. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters split evenly between masculine and feminine, so although it was released in 2013 as a women's perfume, its gender lean is not clear-cut. Balsam fir, galbanum, fern and moss lead the scent, while incense and lichen add a smoky, earthy depth. It reads as a fresh, green forest, softened by spicy and resinous tones. Alkemia Gaea and Slumberhouse Norne share a close profile.

Awake & Dreaming

8.0

Scopoli

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Scopoli Awake & Dreaming is a fresh, woody unisex scent in which citrus and green notes lead. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with basil, green mandarin orange, lime, Sicilian bergamot and blood orange, a bright citrus start. The heart brings marine notes, pine resin, mimosa and fern, green and resinous. The base settles on cedarwood, musk, Canadian fir balsam and Java vetiver, a woody footing.

№ 56 Valeria

7.7

Frau Tonis Parfum

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Frau Tonis Parfum № 56 Valeria is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, which places it somewhere in between. Mandarin orange and lemon give it a bright, clean start. Fern, moss and clover pull that freshness towards a green, natural side. A floral touch, light sweetness and a little spice sit on a woody base, yet the overall impression stays fresh and green.

Mediterraneum (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Proteo Profumi · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Proteo Profumi Mediterraneum Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning men's scent that pairs bright citrus with a green, spicy and resinous depth; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, Amalfi lemon, bergamot and lavender, while tarragon and aldehydes add a green, slightly sparkling edge. In the heart, fir, geranium and fern keep the green going, with jasmine, rose and cinnamon bringing a floral, spicy softness. It dries down to amber, sandalwood, vanilla and patchouli, leaving a sweet, woody, powdery and faintly animalic base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter far behind; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though night out and business also get votes. Most see it as masculine. Giorgio for Men and Romeo Gigli per Uomo have a close profile.

Oud Fougère

7.9

Agar Aura

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Agar Aura Oud Fougère is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green fougère character with the woody, resinous depth of oud; it has been discontinued. Citrus notes and lavender keep the first impression cool and aromatic. Fern, geranium and Indian galbanum bring out the green side, while oakmoss and patchouli lay an earthy base. Malayan oud and Irish black ambergris add woody, animal and leathery tones that weigh down this classic fougère frame. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small. It reads as unisex rather than leaning masculine or feminine. Azzaro pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and St Giles The Mechanic have a close profile.

Miracle Homme L'Aquatonic

7.8

Lancôme · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Lancôme Miracle Homme L'Aquatonic is a fresh, green citrus fougère for men with a light spicy edge; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick it for daytime and leisure wear, with sport and business use also mentioned, and few choose it for evenings. It reads as a daytime, masculine scent. It opens with fern and citrus notes for freshness. The heart of cedar, coriander, rhubarb leaf and orange leaf adds a green, fruity and slightly spicy turn. Rosewood, gaiac wood and vetiver close it on a woody fougère base.

Beyond Forever (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

David Beckham · 2016

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

David Beckham Beyond Forever Eau de Toilette opens with bergamot, elemi resin and nutmeg, and is a green, fresh and woody fragrance for men. The heart holds fern, violet and immortelle, with the violet adding a soft, powdery touch. The base brings vetiver, patchouli, woody notes and leather, and the leathery, woody side gradually takes over. Sweet and spicy accords stay in the background beneath the green, fresh structure. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters most often pick daytime, leisure and business settings, and recommend it less for evenings and nights out. It is presented as a men's fragrance. Jil Sander Simply Eau de Parfum and Jo Malone Fir & Artemisia have a close profile.

Naiad

7.7

Bud Parfums

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bud Parfums Naiad is a fresh, green fougère sold as a women's perfume, leaning towards spring and summer and easy daily wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It is chosen for daily, leisure and business wear, while evening and night out come up less. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Voters call it feminine more often than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. The scent runs on a green, airy line: fern and moss give a damp, woodland-floor greenness, and musk softens it with a powdery warmth. A spicy touch sits among the accords, while the floral side stays in the background. Caron Les Plus Belles Lavandes and Andromeda's Curse Lichen have a close profile.

Balafre Brun (Eau de Toilette)

8.8

Lancôme · 1974

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Lancôme Balafre Brun Eau de Toilette is a green, woody and smoky chypre-fougère with a classic masculine character; it has been discontinued. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good share call it classic. It leans towards fall, spring and winter and sits in the background in summer. It suits daily wear and the office, and works for evenings too. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. As a whole it reads as citrus and green freshness: bergamot, neroli and green notes meet lavender, pine and fern. Oakmoss, vetiver and cedarwood lay down a woody, earthy base, while leather, amber and musk soften it with a smoky, animalic warmth. Oregano and carnation add a spicy edge.

Francesca

7.3

House of Matriarch · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

House of Matriarch Francesca is a fresh, green floral built around tuberose, with a powdery, slightly sweet character, made for women and now discontinued. Tuberose is lifted by green notes, fern and linden blossom, while violet adds a soft, powdery edge. Cassia and oud stay in the background, bringing a spicy, resinous, mildly oriental tone to the floral core. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters choose it for leisure and evening wear, though daytime and business settings also get votes. It reads as a feminine perfume.

Digitalis

6.8

Parfums Quartana · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Parfums Quartana Digitalis is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards daily wear and relaxed leisure time. Most voters pick it for daytime and casual moments; it also finds a place in the office, while evening and sport come lower. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though those ratings rest on only a small number of votes. It reads as neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. Cucumber, basil and galbanum give it a crisp green freshness, while neroli, jasmine and rose pull it towards the floral side. Iris and violet add a powdery softness, and pepper brings a faint touch of spice. Aquatic and earthy accords round out the cool, garden-like feel.

Naeem

6.1

Al Haramain

Fresh · Floral · Green

Al Haramain Naeem is a fresh, green and woody unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and easygoing, everyday wear. It opens with bergamot and orange alongside aldehydes, while fern keeps the green side crisp. In the heart, clove and geranium add a spicy, floral touch over a cedarwood base. The drydown settles into musk, patchouli and sandalwood, leaving an earthy, softly woody finish. Longevity is rated strong and projection good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Leisure and daily wear lead, with office and sport also common. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it reads as balanced between the two. Amouage Bracken Man and Casamorati Casafutura have a close profile.

Gaea

7.0

Alkemia

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Alkemia Gaea is a unisex scent that suits spring and autumn days, with the feel of a forest floor. It runs along a green, earthy line. Leaves, fern, moss and lichen give the impression of a cool woodland floor. Forest soil and stone keep it dry and mineral, while maple resin adds a soft resinous tone to the woody and spicy accords. Most voters recommend spring and autumn, with winter and summer further behind. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin as a quiet scent. The number of ratings is small, so these readings are tentative. Fragrantarium Silver Fir Woods and Alkemia Moss Maiden have a close profile.

21 Le Fou

6.4

Dolce & Gabbana · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Dolce & Gabbana 21 Le Fou is a men's fragrance that opens with violet, bergamot and coriander and deepens into spice and wood; it has been discontinued. The opening is fresh and lightly floral, with violet and coriander brightened by bergamot. In the heart, cognac, cardamom and juniper berry add a sweet, spicy warmth. The base of fern, tonka bean, ginger and woods settles the scent onto a woody, earthy footing. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. It is made for men and carries a slightly synthetic edge. Tom Ford White Patchouli and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Le Vétiver

7.9

Carven · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Carven Le Vétiver is a fresh, green and woody men's fragrance built on Haitian vetiver, patchouli and juniper berry; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays with you for a while without filling the room. Voters spread their picks almost evenly across all four seasons, and lean most towards leisure and daily wear. Mint, mandarin orange and geranium open it brightly. In the heart, absinth, fern and lavender give it a green, fougère character. The base of vetiver, patchouli and juniper berry leaves an earthy, slightly smoky woodiness, with nutmeg adding spice. Heeley Vetiver Veritas and Creed Bois du Portugal have a close profile.

Ki'lei

7.0

Source Adage · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Source Adage Ki'lei is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, green character that pairs floral and earthy sides. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the small number of votes means this is only a rough guide. It sits comfortably on both men and women. Jasmine sambac, rosemary and silver fir lead the scent, while fern and lavender strengthen the green, fougère feel. Coriander and black pepper add a spicy edge, and mineral and earthy notes with smoke give it a dry, rugged base. An aquatic, slightly synthetic brightness keeps it cool.

Verde

7.0

Nest · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nest Verde is a fresh, green unisex scent built from vervain, fern, Himalayan cedar and vetiver, and it has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base. A fresh, citrusy and green character leads, with vervain and fern pulling it towards a floral, aquatic side. Himalayan cedar and vetiver lay a woody floor underneath, while fruity and faintly synthetic touches run through the blend. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though they rest on only a few votes. It suits men and women alike, with a clean, airy feel. Its profile is close to Courrèges 2030 Verbena Crush and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme.

Into the Wild

7.5

Statik Olfactive · 2023

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Statik Olfactive Into the Wild is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green, then settles into a smoky, earthy, animalic base with a rough, forest-like character. Smoke, black spruce, Indian cypress and ozone lead; honeysuckle, galbanum and green leaves add a damp, leafy freshness. The base turns darker and resinous, with patchouli, oakmoss, oud and civet. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though from few votes. It suits those who like raw, natural scents. Pirouette Wild Spruce and Tobacco and Pierre Guillaume Monsieur have a close profile.