The Perfume Library

Signature Blue

6.2

bugatti Fashion · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

bugatti Fashion Signature Blue is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer, and works for leisure, daytime and the office. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet presence. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. It reads as masculine and modern. It opens with aquatic notes, fig, grapefruit and bergamot, light and airy. Towards the heart, black pepper, patchouli and violet leaf add a spicy, woody edge. In the base, saffron, tonka bean and frankincense bring sweetness and warmth. Versace Versace pour Homme Dylan Blue and Armaf Bucephalus No. IX have a close profile.

Shaheen Gold

7.6

Lattafa Pride · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Lattafa Pride Shaheen Gold is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy opening against a sweet, creamy base, with a fruity character that carries from day into evening. It opens with grapefruit and pineapple, bright and fruity. Lavender and fig form the heart, adding a spicy, powdery softness. In the base, tonka bean, vanilla and patchouli sweeten the scent and close it with a creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and evening and night out are the occasions it leans towards. The masculine reading is slightly ahead in the votes, though many also call it feminine or modern. Its value for money is rated highly.

Nymphea

7.2

Il Profvmo · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Il Profvmo Nymphea is a fresh, citrusy and watery floral that suits spring and summer days; it is unisex and has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it modern or classic. The notes read as one whole: water lily, lotus and bamboo give an aquatic, green coolness. Orange and peach add a fruity sweetness, while fig brings a soft green touch. Jasmine, rose and lily of the valley form the floral base, and white honey pulls the scent towards the powdery, sweet side.

Sole di Capri

7.5

Lancaster · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lancaster Sole di Capri opens with Italian citrus fruits and fig, a fresh, fruity start that leads into white flowers; it is a feminine scent that has been discontinued. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear, with some votes for the office. Most see it as feminine, though a good share call it modern. The top pairs citrus with fig, and the heart builds a floral body from white blossoms, ylang-ylang, tuberose and tiaré. In the base, vetiver, benzoin and cedar soften the sweetness and add a light powdery, woody footing. Tom Ford Eau de Soleil Blanc and bugatti Fashion Sole d'Italia have a close profile.

Zephirine

7.6

Liberty London · 2023

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Liberty London Zephirine opens on fig, cypress and clove, with patchouli and cedarwood behind them, giving a fresh, green and smoky unisex scent. In the top, fig's fruity greenness meets cypress and clove, so spice and freshness sit side by side. In the heart, patchouli, benzoin and Rosa centifolia add a resinous, lightly sweet depth. The base settles into suede, cedarwood and Haitian vetiver, woody and smoky. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though it stays unisex. Bois 1920 Cannabis Fruttata and Ramón Monegal Tristan have a close profile.

Dandelion Fig

7.2

Shay & Blue · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Shay & Blue Dandelion Fig is a fresh, green unisex scent led by lemon grass, dandelion leaf and fig, suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, and masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it wears easily on either. It opens with lemon grass and dandelion leaf, a sharp, citrusy greenness. In the heart, juniper and tomato vine add an earthy, lightly spicy tone. Fig closes it in the base with a soft, fruity note. Floral and woody touches sit among the accords. Jil Sander Pure Man and Annayake Omizu for Him have a close profile.

Magnolia

7.6

Les Eaux Primordiales · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Les Eaux Primordiales Magnolia is a fresh, floral scent whose sweetness is softened by fruity and creamy touches, and it leans towards spring and everyday wear. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind and winter least favored. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Voters lean towards feminine, though the perfume is classed as unisex. The top opens with orange blossom and osmanthus, a floral start. The heart holds frangipani, fig and apricot, which bring the fruity side forward. In the base, vanilla and ylang-ylang sweeten the scent and close it on a powdery, creamy note. Prada Candy Kiss and Molinard Osmanthus have a close profile.

Unspoken Gesture

7.4

Jorum Studio · 2024

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Jorum Studio Unspoken Gesture is a unisex scent that sets a green, sweet, gourmand character on a powdery, creamy base, and it suits relaxed everyday wear. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good. Most pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer getting fewer votes. Leisure and daily wear lead, though business and evening also get votes. Voters split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either side. Hazelnut, almond and malt give it a soft, gourmand warmth. Violet leaf and hay add a green thread, while cardamom brings a light spice. Sandalwood and cedarwood form a woody base, and mimosa absolute, ylang-ylang and musk keep it powdery and creamy.

Beso Pasión

7.1

Beso Beach · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Beso Beach Beso Pasión is a fresh, green unisex scent built around lemon, bergamot and ginger, one that suits summer and spring days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes on character split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. The top is lemon, Italian bergamot, bitter orange, ginger and cardamom: citrus and spice together in a lively opening. In the heart, green tea and fig soften that freshness while Virginia cedar adds a woody footing. The base of musk, white amber and vetiver leaves a creamy, woody finish.

Mulberry Fig

8.3

Floris · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Floris Mulberry Fig opens with fig, cardamom and violet leaf, making for a fresh, green unisex scent. Mulberry Fig has moderate sillage and good longevity. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are level, so it leans neither way. It opens on fig, cardamom and violet leaf, with a green, fruity freshness. The heart holds vetiver, iris, cypress and coconut: the iris adds a powdery softness and the coconut a creamy one. The base of amber, cedarwood, sandalwood and amyris dries down woody and lightly sweet. Adamo Clifton and Phlur Father Figure have a close profile.

Blu Donna (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Acqua dell'Elba

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Acqua dell'Elba Blu Donna Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and aquatic women's scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the office. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the favoured occasions, with evening rarely chosen. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with fig, jasmine and mandarin orange for a fruity freshness, with everlasting flower alongside. The heart of sea lily, chamomile and cistus turns floral with a light spiciness. Juniper wood, fig wood and cedarwood form a woody base, while a sweet, creamy softness stays in the background.

Perle Impériale (Eau de Parfum)

8.7

Guerlain · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Perle Impériale Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity side with a powdery, creamy and leathery depth, best suited to autumn and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind, and night out and evening are the occasions it leans towards. Voters read it mostly as feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Bergamot gives a fresh first impression, and fig in the heart brings a soft, sweet fruitiness. Sandalwood, leathery notes and myrrh dominate the base, and the scent dries down woody, spicy and warm. Guerlain Cheval Blanc and Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto Le Parfum have a close profile.

Vertine

7.4

Friedemodin · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Friedemodin Vertine is a fresh, green women's fragrance that sets citrus and floral touches on a woody base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening far less common. Voters call it feminine more often than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with mandarin orange, peppermint, basil and galbanum, a cool, green and slightly spicy start. In the heart, fig, plum, ivy and water lily add a juicy, fruity floral note. The base of cedarwood, musk and tonka bean softens it and settles it into a woody dry-down. Lostmarc'h L'Eau du Dimanche and Floris Cefiro have a close profile.

Fleur de Figuier

6.7

Chabaud

Fresh · Floral · Green

Chabaud Fleur de Figuier is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with green notes, and the heart is built around fig, pine and lavender. Sandalwood and cedarwood settle underneath and give it a woody base. The overall impression is fresh, floral and fruity, with a touch of sweetness and spice. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and office wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a gentle rather than a loud trail. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, which suits its unisex character. Zara Zara Man and Zara Zara Man Green Savage have a close profile.

Under the Figtree

7.8

Daniel Josier

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Daniel Josier Under the Figtree is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent with a fruity, lightly sweet side. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall a reasonable second and winter least suited. It leans towards leisure, office and daily wear. Voters split almost evenly on whether it reads masculine or feminine. The top opens with mandarin orange, bergamot, pink pepper and galbanum. The heart brings grass, fig, fig leaf and tea, giving a green, softly sweet fig impression. Iris, cedarwood, amber and musk form a woody, gentle base.

Sandalo Nobile

7.8

Nobile 1942 · 2016

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Nobile 1942 Sandalo Nobile is a unisex scent that sets the woody, resinous base of sandalwood, cedarwood and Siam benzoin against an opening of saffron and cumin. It starts spicy with saffron and cumin; in the heart, fig, iris and Gurjum balsam bring a green, powdery and creamy softness. The base of sandalwood, cedarwood and Siam benzoin dries down woody, sweet and resinous. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, and is also seen as fitting for evenings and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits between the two.

Dirty Velvet

7.6

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2016

Green · Fruity · Spicy

Vilhelm Parfumerie Dirty Velvet is a unisex scent that sets a green, fruity opening over a spicy, woody and faintly animal base, and it suits fall and leisure time best. Honey pomelo gives a fruity sweetness at first. In the heart, tobacco leaf and fig build a green, creamy mood. In the base, sandalwood and vetiver form a woody, earthy ground, while salt pulls it towards something dry and lightly salty. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex.

White Light

6.9

Atl. Oblique · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atl. Oblique White Light is a fresh, citrusy white floral that suits spring and summer days, and it is described as unisex. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, fig, petitgrain and Provençal lavender, giving a clean, green and lightly spicy start. The heart is led by ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, neroli and white blossoms, and the base of musk and orange blossom softens and sweetens the drydown. Most voters pick summer and spring, while winter is rarely chosen. Leisure and daily wear come first, and it also works at the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though it remains unisex. Perfumes with a close profile include Molinard Fleur d'Oranger and Les Néréides Étoile d'Oranger.

№ 18 Bogota Berlin (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Frau Tonis Parfum · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Frau Tonis Parfum № 18 Bogota Berlin Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets citrus against a woody base, leaning towards leisure and everyday wear. The notes read as one whole: bergamot and pink pepper give a bright, spicy freshness, while fig and violet leaf add a green, fruity softness. Cedarwood and vetiver build a woody base, and violet gently rounds it off. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a comfortable trail that stays fairly close. Most voters point to spring, summer and fall, with few choosing winter. Leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together, so it reads as truly unisex. Zara (Vetiverich) and Cerruti 1881 Essentiel have a close profile.

Paul Smith Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Paul Smith · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Paul Smith Men Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of basil, bergamot and cardamom over a woody base of sandalwood and vetiver; it has been discontinued. It opens with basil, bergamot and cardamom, giving a citrusy, green and lightly spicy freshness. In the heart, fig, geranium and violet leaf add a soft floral and fruity touch, and sandalwood and vetiver settle the scent into a woody line. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. It reads masculine and modern. Paul Smith Extreme Men (Eau de Toilette) and Nonfiction Santal Cream have a close profile.

Closer

6.7

Atl. Oblique · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atl. Oblique Closer is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of citrus and fruit against darker oud and leather, with a green, floral side. It opens with fig, grapefruit, blackcurrant and lemon, a fresh, green and fruity start. Violet and rose add a soft floral heart, and oud, leather and vetiver settle the scent onto a woody, resinous, leathery base. Synthetic and spicy touches run through the mix. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with leisure, evening and daily wear leading. It reads evenly between masculine and feminine. Charriol Royal White and Dior Aqua Fahrenheit have a close profile.

10:10 AM in Sicilia

7.2

Kenzo · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kenzo 10:10 AM in Sicilia is a unisex scent that pairs citrus and flowers with a fresh, green, lightly aquatic feel, and it suits spring and summer days best. It has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer, with spring not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. The top opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and grapefruit, bright and fruity. In the heart, peony, fig and freesia add a soft floral note. The base of vetiver, cedar and musk settles it into a clean, woody finish.

1902 - Figue Blanche

7.2

Berdoues · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Berdoues 1902 - Figue Blanche is a fresh, green unisex scent built on fig and fig leaf with citrus notes, best suited to spring and summer days. Fig leads here with both its fruity and its green side, and the fig leaf keeps that greenness from turning dry. Citrus notes brighten the whole, cedarwood adds a light woody base, and white musk brings a sweet, creamy softness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office all come up. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Molinard Figue and Chabaud Vert d'Eau have a close profile.

23 Janvier 1984

7.5

Pozzo di Borgo · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Pozzo di Borgo 23 Janvier 1984 is a fresh, green, citrusy scent built around petitgrain, lemon and fig, leaning towards spring and summer and relaxed, everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daytime and office wear leading the occasions. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a good share see it as masculine. It opens with petitgrain, lemon, cardamom and bergamot, fresh with a light spicy edge. The heart of fig, iris and coriander adds a fruity, powdery softness. Musk, benzoin and vetiver dry it down woody and gently sweet. Boadicea the Victorious Energizer and Féraud Féraud Homme have a close profile.