The Perfume Library

White on White

8.2

Xerjoff · 2022

Floral · Green · Sweet

Xerjoff White on White is a unisex scent that pairs the green, creamy freshness of fig leaf and fig milk with the soft warmth of tolu balm, sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla. It opens with bergamot and fig leaf, green and airy. In the heart, tolu balm, patchouli, cedarwood and fig milk take over, turning creamy with a woody depth. The base of amber, sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and musk softens the floral, powdery side with a sweet, gourmand warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure time, nights out and daily wear. More voters call it feminine, though many also find it masculine or modern. Zara Femme and Laura Mercier Vanille have a close profile.

Santal Blanc

7.7

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Van Cleef & Arpels Santal Blanc is a unisex sandalwood scent that sets floral, powdery and creamy tones inside a fresh, green frame. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, with autumn and summer close behind and winter further back. Leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes. More voters call it feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with mandarin orange and fig milk, bright and slightly creamy. At the heart, sandalwood and violet bring a woody, powdery softness. Tonka bean and musk sweeten the base and close it warmly. Santal Blanc Le Parfum and Bvlgari Splendida - Rose Rose have a close profile.

Lothair

8.0

Penhaligon's · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Lothair is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on cardamom, grapefruit and fig leaf and carries lavender and black tea at its heart. The opening brings a spicy, citrusy freshness from cardamom, grapefruit, bergamot and fig leaf. Lavender, magnolia and black tea take over in the heart, where the floral and fougère sides become clearer. The base of musk, cedar and vanilla leaves a woody, powdery and faintly creamy trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, and it wears comfortably for daily use, leisure and the office. The largest share of voters calls it masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Marc Gebauer Killer Instinct and Parfums MDCI Invasion Barbare have a close profile.

Le Parfum Poudré - Eau de Parfum Iris Blanc / Le Parfum Poudré

7.9

T. LeClerc · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

T. LeClerc Le Parfum Poudré is a powdery, creamy floral with a sweet, gourmand streak, leaning towards autumn and winter days. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next and summer the least chosen. It suits leisure and daytime wear best, with evening and office use also getting votes. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with mimosa and rose water, a light, soft floral touch. In the heart, freesia, iris and fig milk build the powdery, creamy feel. In the base, musk, ambergris and vanilla sweeten it and leave a soft warmth. Kilian Rolling in Love and N.C.P. 501 - Iris & Vanilla have a close profile.

Cèdre Figalia

8.1

Atelier Materi · 2024

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Atelier Materi Cèdre Figalia is a fresh, lightly spicy unisex scent that sets the green of fig leaf against the dry woodiness of cedarwood. It opens bright and a little sharp with bergamot, basil and Jamaican pepper. In the heart, maté, spinach and fig leaf bring out the green side, and the base of cedarwood, dry woods and fig milk settles into a creamy, woody softness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are split evenly, so it sits comfortably between the two. Its profile is close to Frau Tonis Parfum № 44 Feige and Profumum Roma Ichnusa.

Amour Nocturne

6.9

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

L'Artisan Parfumeur Amour Nocturne is a unisex scent that sets a smoky, spicy shadow against a floral, sweet core; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is favoured most for evenings, leisure time and nights out. Voters read it as slightly more feminine, though it sits comfortably as a unisex scent. It opens with labdanum, white orchid and aldehydes. The heart brings beeswax, cedarwood, gun powder and fig milk, and the base of caramel, vanilla, charred wood and heliotrope sweetens as it dries. Gourmand sweetness and woody smoke keep each other in check.

Adam & Eve's Dress

7.6

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Fresh · Floral · Green

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Adam & Eve's Dress is a unisex scent that builds on fig, set against green notes, white peach and bergamot, with a fresh, floral and green character. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. In the character votes masculine sits slightly ahead, with feminine and modern close behind. The top opens with green notes, white peach, bergamot and fig. Spices, fig leaf, tuberose and jasmine form the heart. The base brings fig milk, sandalwood, precious woods, fig wood and musk, settling the fresh, fruity start onto a soft, woody foundation.

Néroli & Orchidée

7.6

L'Occitane en Provence · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Occitane en Provence Néroli & Orchidée is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, from daily wear to the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while fall and winter play a smaller part. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions it leans towards, and it mostly reads as feminine. It opens with orange and mandarin orange, then moves into a sweet, fruity floral heart of peach, fig milk, neroli and lily of the valley. In the base, musk, orchid and iris leave it soft and powdery, with a green edge keeping the freshness. Phytorelax Neroli & Orchidea and Acqua di Parma Acqua Nobile Magnolia have a close profile.

Milk Orchid

7.2

Commodity · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Commodity Milk Orchid is a creamy, sweet floral with a powdery softness and a milky feel, and it is made for both men and women. The top opens with fig milk, coconut cream and almond blossom, so milk and cream tones lead at first. In the heart, vanilla orchid, cotton and magnolia add a soft, powdery floral touch. The base of macadamia milk and sandalwood keeps it woody and creamy underneath. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most pick spring, with autumn and winter following behind. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and about half of voters read it as feminine, though many also call it modern. Ariana Grande Cloud (Eau de Parfum) and Zara Captivating Memories - Warm Freedom have a close profile.

Let's Settle This Argument like Adults, in the Bedroom, Naked

7.2

Kilian · 2018

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Kilian Let's Settle This Argument like Adults, in the Bedroom, Naked is a sweet, creamy unisex scent with a clear gourmand side, softened by fruity and green touches. Vanilla, cedarwood and fig milk read as a single whole rather than layers. Vanilla and fig milk give it a creamy, slightly powdery sweetness, and cedarwood sets a woody base under that sweetness. Spicy and oriental tones stay in the background. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most votes go to fall, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Feminine gets the most character votes, though masculine is well represented too. It has been discontinued. Guerlain Angélique Noire and Dior Bois Talisman have a close profile.

Bass Solo

7.6

The Vagabond Prince · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

The Vagabond Prince Bass Solo is a unisex scent that moves from a fresh, citrusy opening into a woody, resinous and earthy base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine. Cardamom, lime and ginger give a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, lavender, birch tar and cedar bring a woody dryness. The base of driftwood, amber, sandalwood and patchouli settles warm, resinous and slightly creamy.

Ashoka

7.8

Neela Vermeire Créations · 2013

Floral · Green · Fruity

Neela Vermeire Créations Ashoka is a unisex scent that sets a floral, green opening against a resinous, smoky, leathery base, with sweet and spicy touches in between. It opens with parsley, lotus, rose and fig leaf, a cool, green floral start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, iris and osmanthus lead, while frankincense and fig milk push them toward something creamy and resinous. The base brings myrrh, styrax, vanilla, vetiver and sandalwood for woody warmth, with leather and birch adding a smoky edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and leisure and evening wear come up most often. It reads slightly more feminine than masculine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine.

Angel Eau Croisière 2020

7.7

Mugler · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mugler Angel Eau Croisière 2020 is a fresh, floral women's scent with a sweet edge, leaning towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, while winter is the least chosen season. Leisure and daily wear lead, though night outings follow close behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it feminine and modern. Fresh, floral and fruity accords dominate, softened by a sweet, creamy gourmand side. Magnolia carries the floral body, praliné and fig milk sweeten it with a creamy feel, and patchouli adds depth from the background. A synthetic sheen runs through it. Mugler Angel Iced Star and Mugler Angel (2019) (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Vanuatu (Extrait de Parfum)

7.2

Sora Dora · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Sora Dora Vanuatu Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, green and spicy unisex scent that leans towards spring and fall, and towards leisure and workdays. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable on you without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and business are the occasions it is most often linked to. Though unisex, it is most often read as masculine. Bergamot, rhubarb and violet leaf bring a crisp freshness that sits alongside the spicy warmth of cardamom, cumin and black pepper. Patchouli, Atlas cedar and Australian sandalwood build a woody base, while fig milk and violet soften it with a creamy, floral touch.

Fleur de Figuier (Eau Fraîche)

7.2

Roger & Gallet · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roger & Gallet Fleur de Figuier (Eau Fraîche) is a fresh, green and lightly sweet fig scent for women, pairing citrus brightness with a fruity, floral heart. It wears close to the skin: longevity is moderate and sillage is weak. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with caraway, mandarin orange and grapefruit for a bright start. In the heart, fig blossom, fig and fig leaf make it both green and fruity. Cedarwood, fig milk and musk soften the base. Karl Lagerfeld Karl Paris 21 Rue Saint-Guillaume and Mancera Melody of the Sun have a close profile.

Patchouli Figue

7.1

Panouge · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Panouge Patchouli Figue is a fruity, woody unisex scent that leans towards fall and spring; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it suits leisure and evenings best, while still working for the office and daily wear. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though it is made as a unisex scent. It opens with fig leaf, rhubarb and pear, a fresh, slightly tart fruit note. In the heart, jasmine and fig milk soften it into something creamy. The base of cocoa, cedar, amber and patchouli settles the sweetness onto a woody, earthy footing, with a spicy edge running through it.

Fusion Sacrée - clair / Fusion sacrée - elle

7.5

Majda Bekkali · 2012

Floral · Green · Fruity

Majda Bekkali Fusion Sacrée - clair / Fusion sacrée - elle is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that opens with blackcurrant absolute, rhubarb and coffee before moving into tuberose, jasmine and gardenia. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, evenings and nights out. More than half of voters call it feminine. The top brings bergamot, neroli and clementine alongside the blackcurrant and rhubarb, with coffee adding a dark edge to the fruity opening. In the heart, the white florals soften against fig milk and toast. The base of patchouli, fir balsam, vanilla and benzoin leaves a woody, resinous, powdery warmth.

Dancing Light

7.2

Olfactive Studio · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Olfactive Studio Dancing Light is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that sets mint, cardamom and bergamot against lavender and neroli. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. In the character votes feminine sits slightly ahead, with masculine close behind. It opens with mint, cardamom, bergamot and pink pepper, while pineapple and fig milk add a soft fruity edge. Lavender, jasmine and neroli give the heart a floral lift. The base dries down to amber, moss, sandalwood and cedar, with musk leaving a creamy trace. Miller Harris Lumière Dorée and Atelier Cologne Grand Néroli have a close profile.

10

7.9

Bogue · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Green

Bogue 10 is a unisex chypre where citrus, florals and resins sit side by side, deepened by an animal edge; voters lean towards spring and fall, leisure and evening wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it masculine, though a good share hear it as feminine, so it sits near the middle of the gender line. It wears across all four seasons but leans towards spring and fall. Calabrian bergamot and mandarin petitgrain carry the citrus, while jasmine sambac, ylang-ylang, Damask rose and lily of the valley build a floral core. Fig leaf and Bourbon geranium add a green freshness, frankincense, benzoin and oud bring a woody, resinous depth, and civet adds an animal warmth.

Le Parfum Poudré - Eau de Parfum Frangipanier / Le Parfum d'Été Poudré

8.0

T. LeClerc

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

T. LeClerc Le Parfum Poudré - Eau de Parfum Frangipanier / Le Parfum d'Été Poudré is a fresh, powdery and creamy floral, soft and sweet, made for women and leaning towards spring and summer. Honeysuckle, heliotrope and neroli open with a clean, fresh floral air. In the heart, freesia, fig milk and frangipani soften the florals into a creamy texture. Ambergris, vanilla and white musk underneath leave a sweet, powdery and warm trail. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear. Its character is mostly seen as feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include Chanel Beige (Eau de Parfum) and Trussardi My Name.

Lost in a Dream (Extrait de Parfum)

6.6

Navitus Parfums · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

Navitus Parfums Lost in a Dream Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, creamy gourmand with a spicy, woody touch that gives it a warm autumn and winter feel. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings and leisure time well. Longevity and sillage are rated good. It leans feminine in character, though it is unisex. It opens with cinnamon, bergamot, orange and milk. Almond, coffee and croissant bring a sweet warmth to the heart, then Tolu balm, sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla settle into a creamy base. The synthetic accord adds a slightly bright edge to the gourmand texture.

Scholar's Mate

7.1

Mind Games · 2022

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Mind Games Scholar's Mate is a unisex scent that sets a bright, spicy opening of grapefruit and cardamom against a woody base of Indian sandalwood and vetiver. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to spring and autumn, and it is carried comfortably in summer too. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with the office close behind. Voters lean towards masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens fresh and spicy with grapefruit, bergamot, cardamom and cinnamon leaf. Elemi resin, orris root and pimento bring a powdery, green heart. The base of Indian sandalwood, Madagascan vetiver, cypriol and fig milk settles the scent into something woody and soft.

IV-III Sleight of Fern

7.6

Masque · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Masque IV-III Sleight of Fern is a unisex fougère that reads fresh, green and earthy, with floral and woody sides that stay present throughout. The top notes are Calabrian bergamot, Moroccan mastic, fig milk, Spanish red thyme and French lavender, giving a bright, green and slightly spicy first impression. Egyptian geranium, tuberose and narcissus then add a soft floral heart. The base of birch wood, sandalwood, patchouli, oakmoss and tonka bean settles into a woody, resinous, earthy foundation. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer works too, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine, with classic and modern votes too. Amouage Bracken Man and Rogue Targhee Forest have a close profile.

If by R.K.

7.4

Frapin · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Frapin If by R.K. is a men's fragrance that opens with ginger, bergamot and Indian pepper and settles into a sweet, spicy wood with cinnamon, fig milk and patchouli. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Leisure and daily wear get the most votes, and evenings and the office suit it too. Masculine leads the character votes, though many also read it as feminine. The top notes of ginger, bergamot and Indian pepper give a bright, spicy start. In the heart, Ceylonese cinnamon and fig milk sweeten it while cashmere wood softens. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, tonka bean and gaiac wood is creamy and woody.