The Perfume Library

Away Weekend Woman

7.2

Abercrombie & Fitch · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Abercrombie & Fitch Away Weekend Woman is a fresh, green women's fragrance that softens citrus and aquatic touches with light sweetness, leaning towards easy daily wear. It opens with rhubarb, white tea and fig leaf, a crisp green start. French lavender, clary sage and jasmine form the heart, and in the dry-down ambroxan, musk and tonka bean settle it onto a creamy, lightly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office are its main occasions. Voters mostly call it feminine, followed by modern. Bentley Momentum and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Petit Matin have a close profile.

Au Lac

6.8

Eau d'Italie · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau d'Italie Au Lac pairs bitter orange leaf, fig leaf and water lily with a floral heart of jasmine sambac and osmanthus, making a fresh scent aimed at women. It opens green and aquatic, with a citrus note keeping things light. In the heart, jasmine sambac, osmanthus and rosebud sweeten the floral side, while cedarwood, mineral amber and papyrus settle it onto a powdery, lightly woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most see it as feminine. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) and Lancôme Ô Oui! have a close profile.

Cannabis Fruttata

7.2

Bois 1920 · 2019

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Bois 1920 Cannabis Fruttata is a green, spicy unisex scent where rosemary, fig leaf and cannabis meet blueberry. It opens fresh and herbal with rosemary, fig leaf and oregano. In the heart, cannabis and blueberry add a fruity softness, lightened by lily of the valley. Patchouli, cedarwood and ambergris set a woody, resinous, slightly smoky base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it works as unisex. Liberty London Zephirine and Paglieri Genua have a close profile.

Green Spell

8.0

Eris Parfums · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eris Parfums Green Spell is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Voters don't pin it to one gender, and a fair share call it modern. It sits comfortably at the office as well as in daily use. The notes read as one whole: Italian mandarin orange and blackcurrant bud absolute give a fruity brightness, while tomato leaf, fig leaf, violet leaf and galbanum push the green side forward. Narcissus adds a soft floral touch, and Haitian vetiver, musk and ambroxan set an earthy, woody base underneath.

Esencia de Higo / Essencia de Higo

7.0

Campos de Ibiza · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Campos de Ibiza Esencia de Higo / Essencia de Higo is a unisex scent that pairs fresh citrus and green notes with a fruity sweetness, and it suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Although it is unisex, most voters read its character as feminine. The top opens fresh and fruity with honey pomelo, mandarin orange, raspberry and strawberry. Lavender, mint, cedar and fig leaf in the heart add a green, lightly spicy touch. Amber, fig wood and musk close it out with a soft, woody sweetness.

Oh la la (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Azzaro · 1993

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Azzaro Oh la la Eau de Toilette is a discontinued women's fragrance that lays sweet, spicy and powdery tones over a floral, fruity core. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, peach and raspberry, a fresh, juicy start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, cinnamon, rose and jasmine add spice to the floral sweetness. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and amber turns warm and powdery, with sandalwood and vetiver giving it a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out. Most voters find it feminine and classic.

Grass Tickles

7.0

ASMR Fragrances · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

ASMR Fragrances Grass Tickles is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with cucumber, aquatic notes, grass and galbanum, giving a cool, watery and leafy impression. In the heart, white blossoms, jasmine and fig leaf soften that greenness. The base of blond woods, cedarwood and musk dries down clean and woody. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. It is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either. Hugo Boss Hugo Woman and Maison Margiela When the Rain Stops have a close profile.

Fulgor

7.3

Calé Fragranze d'Autore · 2011

Floral · Green · Spicy

Calé Fragranze d'Autore Fulgor is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings, with a green, floral heart resting on spice and resin. It opens fresh and green with currant, green mandarin orange and fig leaf. Narcissus, saffron and magnolia form a floral heart. The base of frankincense, patchouli, graphite and mineral amber pulls it towards woody, earthy and slightly smoky ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it sits truly in between. Its profile is close to Amouage Epic Woman and Mancera Sand Aoud.

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.

Figue en Fleur

7.4

Andrée Putman · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Andrée Putman Figue en Fleur is a fresh, green and lightly sweet unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, built around fig leaf and rose. It opens with rose and fig leaf, giving a fresh, green floral feel. In the heart, fig wood and almond pull it towards a fruity, creamy sweetness. In the base, sandalwood and tonka bean settle that sweetness onto a soft, woody ground, with a spicy touch staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are its main settings. Voters split between calling it feminine and masculine, so it sits in between. Dorin Figue Divine and Dior Dioriviera have a close profile.

Shi

6.8

Alfred Sung · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Alfred Sung Shi is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, pairing aquatic notes with a green lightness. It opens with aquatic notes, lotus and fig leaf, which feel light, green and watery. At the heart, frangipani, tangerine and orange blossom add a soft floral touch. The base of musk and birch leaf settles into a calm, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and doesn't overwhelm. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring. Daily wear and the office lead the occasions, and most voters read it as feminine. Kenzo Flower by Kenzo L'Eau Originelle and Zara Lightly Bloom have a close profile.

By Night (Black)

7.3

Profumi del Forte · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Profumi del Forte By Night (Black) is a fresh, citrusy and green masculine scent, deepened by spice, wood and resin. Mandarin orange, orange and lime give it a bright citrus feel, while juniper, basil and lavender keep it green and spicy. Jasmine adds a soft floral touch, and cedar, cypress and frankincense build a woody, resinous, slightly smoky backdrop. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters call its character masculine.

Pistachio Haiku

7.3

Experimental Perfume Club · 2024

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Experimental Perfume Club Pistachio Haiku is a unisex gourmand that sits between green and sweet, and suits fall and winter days best. Pistachio, hazelnut and benzoin build the sweet, creamy side of the scent, while pistachio leaf and fig leaf add a green freshness to it. Cedarwood and vetiver underneath give it a woody, slightly spicy and powdery base. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring following; leisure and evening wear lead the occasion votes. On character, feminine and modern come first, though a fair share of voters call it masculine.

Ambergreen

7.7

Avant-Garden Lab · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Avant-Garden Lab Ambergreen is a unisex scent built on green mandarin orange, basil and galbanum, giving a fresh, green frame over a woody, earthy base. In Ambergreen, green mandarin orange, basil and coriander give a bright, spicy greenness, while grass, green pepper and fig leaf keep it sharp and leafy. Amber, ambroxan and gaiac wood leave a woody warmth underneath, and the synthetic accord lends the scent a clean, modern surface. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading the occasions, and winter is the least chosen season. It reads somewhat more masculine, though it is unisex. Miller Harris Terre de Bois and Aēsop Tacit have a close profile.

Medullary-Ray

7.5

Jorum Studio · 2019

Floral · Green · Fruity

Jorum Studio Medullary-Ray is a woody, smoky unisex scent built around juniper, sandalwood and myrrh. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and evening wear lead. It leans somewhat masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. The notes read as one whole: juniper, cardamom and frankincense lay a spicy, resinous base, while valerian and birch add a smoky, earthy edge. Rose absolute and pomegranate bring a floral, fruity softness, and fig leaf adds a green touch. Castoreum gives an animal warmth.

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.

Elektra / A Midsummer Day's Dream

6.9

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Vert d'Eau

6.8

Chabaud

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chabaud Vert d'Eau is a unisex fragrance that opens with peach, mandarin orange and lemon zest, then softens into fig leaf and white blossoms. The opening is fruity and citrusy: peach adds a little sweetness while lemon zest and mandarin keep it bright. In the heart, the green of fig leaf and white blossoms come forward; white musk and cedarwood set it on a lightly woody, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it leans neither way strongly. Chloé Chloé Rose Tangerine and Dior Milly-la-Forêt have a close profile.

Tonka

7.7

Franck Boclet · 2015

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Franck Boclet Tonka puts tonka bean, almond and white peach up front, giving a sweet, creamy scent with a light spicy edge. The top notes of ginger, lemon zest and fig leaf open citrusy and slightly spicy. In the heart, white peach and almond add a fruity, powdery softness while cedar frames it with wood. Peru balsam, tonka bean and sandalwood in the base settle it into a gourmand sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring follows close behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear; although it is sold as a men's fragrance, voters see it as feminine and masculine in nearly equal measure. Guerlain L'Homme Idéal (Eau de Parfum) and Première Note Aura Tonka have a close profile.

Ricordami

5.8

Giardini di Toscana · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giardini di Toscana Ricordami is a fresh unisex scent that opens with citrus and green notes and settles into a floral, aquatic heart. The top pairs bergamot, lemon and orange with the green bite of fig leaf and galbanum. In the heart, aquatic notes, magnolia and coconut come forward, while white honeydew melon adds a fruity sweetness. The base lays down a woody, slightly earthy ground of cedarwood, vetiver and oakmoss. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Its fresh, slightly synthetic character suits everyday wear. Those after a similar profile may also look at The Dua Brand Supernova Cologne and Zara Classic 14.0.

No. 2 Extreme

7.1

Aus Liebe zum Duft · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aus Liebe zum Duft No. 2 Extreme is a unisex scent that sets fresh citrus against spice, flowers and leather; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and lime for freshness, while ginger and saffron add a spicy edge. In the heart, violet, iris and rose make a powdery floral side, sharpened by black pepper. The base brings the sweetness of vanilla and tonka bean, with vetiver, cedarwood and leather giving it a woody, leathery footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it suits evenings, nights out and leisure time. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Chanel Coco Noir and Dunhill Dunhill have a close profile.

Impressions de Giverny

7.5

Fort & Manlé · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Fort & Manlé Impressions de Giverny pairs a fresh opening of bergamot, yuzu and red apple with a floral heart of neroli, rose and tuberose; it is unisex and has been discontinued. The opening is bright and fruity, with bergamot, yuzu and red apple. At the heart, neroli, orange blossom, rose and tuberose lead, fig leaf and violet leaf add a green edge, and mango sweetens the mix. The base of musk, benzoin and ambergris settles the florals onto a soft, powdery footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters place it in daily wear and leisure, with business settings close behind. Being unisex, it suits men and women alike. Penhaligon's Gardenia and Élisire Érose have a close profile.

Samsara Shine

7.8

Guerlain · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Samsara Shine pairs a fresh, green opening with a sweet, powdery oriental feel; it is a feminine scent that has been discontinued. The top is fig leaf, green notes and citrus plants, so it opens cool and green. Currant, jasmine and ylang-ylang in the heart add a soft floral and fruity layer. In the base, amber, tonka bean, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten it and carry it into a warm, woody, powdery finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Votes spread fairly evenly across the four seasons, with spring slightly ahead, and evening, night out and leisure are the most named occasions. Most voters find it feminine. Joop! Berlin and Balenciaga Cristobal Eau de Cristobal have a close profile.

Riviera Sunrise

7.3

Atelier des Ors · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier des Ors Riviera Sunrise is a fresh, green, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with orange, mandarin orange and lemon for a bright citrus start. Towards the heart, basil, fig leaf and orange blossom add a green, floral softness. The base of musk, vetiver and cedarwood sets it on a calm, woody footing, while the overall feel stays sweet, fruity and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure, work and daily wear. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it sits comfortably between the two.