The Perfume Library

Green Tea

7.2

Monotheme

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Monotheme Green Tea is a fresh, green men's fragrance built on green tea, citrus and floral notes; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick it for spring and summer, and far fewer for autumn and winter. It leans towards leisure, work and everyday wear, and also suits sport. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters split almost evenly between calling it masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably between the two. The notes have no top, heart and base split; the scent reads as one whole. Citrus brightness and the coolness of green tea lead, with floral notes softening them. The accords add fruity and spicy touches, yet the fresh, green feel stays in front. Effect Troinoi and Nenuco Agua de Colonia have a close profile.

Amber Al Sheikh / Amber Ash-Sheikh

8.3

Maison Anthony Marmin

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Maison Anthony Marmin Amber Al Sheikh / Amber Ash-Sheikh is a spicy, smoky amber for men, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is very strong and sillage is strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mainly for nights out and evenings. It also works for leisure, but far fewer choose it for the office or daytime. It opens with earthy notes, amber and floral notes. In the heart, honey, saffron and spices sweeten and warm it. The base settles into musk, oriental and woody notes. Spicy, woody and resinous accords dominate, with a smoky, earthy shade alongside. Rasasi Shatha al Oudh and Tauer Perfumes Au Coeur du Désert have a close profile.

Cocovanilla (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Alyssa Ashley · 2008

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Alyssa Ashley Cocovanilla Eau de Toilette is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance that sits closest to relaxed everyday wear. It opens with vanilla blossom and exotic fruits, then moves to coconut milk, heliotrope and floral notes at the heart. Vanilla, caramel and amber sweeten and soften the base. A fresh, fruity first impression settles into something gourmand and powdery. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak. Most voters pick summer, though the other seasons are close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works in the evening too. Voters read it as feminine and modern. Alyssa Ashley Cocovanilla Eau d'Été and Al Rehab Rasha have a close profile.

Turathi (Red)

7.7

Afnan Perfumes

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Red) is a women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, creamy softness. Floral notes, musk and rose lead the top, while rose and jasmine meet woody notes in the heart. Apricot, peony and musk settle at the base. The fresh, floral feel is softened by sweet and creamy tones, with spicy and woody accords staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, work and daily wear. Fragonard Capucine and Guerlain Idylle Love Blossom have a close profile.

Imperial Musk / Imperial Asiatic Musk

7.9

Maison Anthony Marmin

Fresh · Floral · Green

Maison Anthony Marmin Imperial Musk / Imperial Asiatic Musk is a unisex scent that softens a fresh opening of white musk, pine and mint with the sweetness of honey and rose. The top is pine, white musk, floral notes and mint, giving a cool, green start. In the heart, honey, sandalwood and rose come forward, turning the scent sweeter, with a creamy, slightly fruity softness. Woody notes, musk and amber sit underneath. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick spring, fall and summer, with winter further behind. Votes spread across daytime, evening, business and leisure. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads as sitting between the two.

Hayati

8.1

Arabian Oud · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Arabian Oud Hayati is a feminine perfume that opens on bright bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon, softens into rose and musk, and settles into patchouli, sandalwood and ambergris. Hayati's longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and some wear it for leisure. Most voters find it feminine. The citrus notes give a fresh, fruity start. Rose, musk and floral notes then step in and sweeten it. In the base, woody notes, patchouli, sandalwood and ambergris carry it into a powdery, spicy and slightly smoky oriental style. Fleur de Santal and Nuits Indiennes have a close profile.

Note de Parfum - Fleur de Santal

7.4

Sinfonia di Note

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sinfonia di Note Note de Parfum - Fleur de Santal is a sweet, woody fragrance for women that sets sandalwood, musk and patchouli beneath bergamot and floral notes; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and floral notes, moves into sandalwood and musk at the heart, and settles on patchouli. The floral and fruity sides lean into a sweet, gourmand tone, while spicy, powdery and resinous accords add an earthy, slightly smoky depth as it develops. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most find it feminine, though a fair share reads it as masculine.

Preferred Stock (1990) (Cologne)

7.8

Coty · 1990

Fresh · Floral · Green

Coty Preferred Stock (1990) Cologne is a fresh men's cologne built on green, floral and woody notes, suited to daytime and the office. The scent is fresh and green from start to finish. Floral notes sit softly beside the green, and woody notes settle it onto a dry, calm base. Spicy and resinous accents stay in the background, with a powdery trace and a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are rated as moderate. Most voters pick it for daytime and business wear, and some choose it for leisure or evenings. It is a masculine scent and has been discontinued.

Tita de Tita Rossi

8.2

Tita Rossi · 1987

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Tita Rossi Tita de Tita Rossi is a feminine gourmand fragrance that pairs the brightness of cranberry and citrus fruits with a sweet vanilla and caramel base. The top holds cranberry and citrus fruits, while the heart brings jasmine, ylang-ylang, floral notes and cinnamon. Vanilla, caramel, musk and amber in the base make it sweet, powdery and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out suit it best. Most call it feminine or classic. It has been discontinued. Serge Lutens Louve and Nicolaï Vanille Intense have a close profile.

Kiton Donna (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Kiton · 1997

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Kiton Donna Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet feminine scent that moves from red berries through white blossoms to vanilla and woody notes; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall close behind, and daily wear and the office come up most often. Most voters call it feminine, though a good number find it classic. The top opens with fruity notes and red berries, bright and sweet. Floral notes and white blossoms lead the heart. In the base, vanilla and woody notes soften everything and settle into a powdery, lightly spicy warmth.

Nocturnal Life

8.1

Zara

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Zara Nocturnal Life is a warm, sweet, gourmand and spicy fragrance made for women. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind. It leans towards night outs and evenings, though some also wear it for leisure and daily use. Cinnamon, chocolate and tonka bean give it a sweet, spicy warmth. Bergamot and orange lighten that richness with a fruity brightness, while frankincense and juniper berry add a woody, resinous depth. Floral notes stay in the background. Zara Sand Desert at Sunset and Lattafa Teriaq Intense have a close profile.

Into the Joyful - Number 1: Someday Sometimes

7.5

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zara Into the Joyful - Number 1: Someday Sometimes is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance built around rose and raspberry, with patchouli and floral notes alongside. The scent runs as a single line: raspberry brings a bright, sweet fruitiness, rose and the floral notes pull that sweetness towards a flower garden, and patchouli lays a woody, slightly spicy base underneath. The fresh accord keeps the whole thing from feeling heavy. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, so it is noticeable without being overwhelming. It is classed as a women's fragrance, and voters rate its value for money highly. Hermès Twilly d'Hermès Eau Poivrée and Jean Paul Gaultier Ma Dame (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Victoire

8.1

Nicolaï · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï Victoire is a fresh, green, citrusy unisex scent built around fig leaf, yuzu and bergamot; it has been discontinued. It opens with fig leaf, yuzu, bergamot and mandarin orange, bright and slightly fruity. Floral notes and green tea soften that freshness in the heart. The base of gaiac wood, amber, white musk and oakmoss settles into a woody, lightly spicy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either. Its profile is close to M. Asam No. 1 and Roger & Gallet Thé Vert.

Efil

6.4

Régalien · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Régalien Efil is a fresh, floral unisex scent where citrus and green tones come to the front. It opens with Spanish lemon, pink apple and blackcurrant bud for a bright, fruity start, while ozonic notes keep it airy. In the heart, lilac, Rosa centifolia and carnation add a floral layer that Clearwood™ softens. The base holds ambergris, Muscenone®, Muscarome and red berries; the overall feel is slightly synthetic and lightly spicy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed mostly at close range. It does not lean clearly masculine or feminine. Cartier Rivières de Cartier - Allégresse and Jo Malone French Lime Blossom have a close profile.

Cubebe (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Saponificio Varesino

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Saponificio Varesino Cubebe Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that opens with bergamot, lemon and silver fir, moves into a spicy heart of nutmeg and pepper, and settles on a woody base of vetiver and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the longevity sample is small, so that rating deserves some caution. With its fresh, citrusy build and a spicy, woody side that keeps it composed, it reads as a masculine scent that is easy to wear through the day. The opening is led by the coolness of citrus and fir. In the heart, nutmeg and pepper add a spicy edge while floral notes soften it. The base rests on vetiver and patchouli, and labdanum and benzoin turn that woody ground creamy and warm.

White Musk

7.5

M. Micallef · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

M. Micallef White Musk is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. White musk sits at the centre, sweetened by fruity and floral notes and held lightly from beneath by woody notes. Fresh and floral lead the accords, while the powdery and creamy sides lay down a soft base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it leans towards. Lattafa Musk Mood and Kenzo Eau de Fleur de Soie have a close profile.

Cher Wood

7.5

Molinard · 2014

Floral · Aquatic · Sweet

Molinard Cher Wood is a woody, sweet unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen more often for nights out, evenings and leisure. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens with floral and aquatic notes, and the heart carries Indian sandalwood, patchouli and oud. The base holds Bourbon vanilla, Haitian vetiver and Cuban cedar. Woody, sweet, spicy and resinous accords lead, with earthy and smoky tones in the background. Tom Ford Oud Fleur and Dior Oud Ispahan (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Ambergris Cacao (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

elkhaldi · 2025

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Elkhaldi Ambergris Cacao Eau de Toilette is a unisex perfume that pairs a floral, sweet core with gourmand, spicy and woody touches; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though these ratings rest on only a small number of votes. There is no clear lean towards a season or occasion, and being unisex it can be worn by anyone. The scent reads as a single whole: Taif rose, Bulgarian rose and Damask rose build the floral side, while cocoa and sour cherry sweeten it. Spices and ambergris join oud and woods behind them, giving a creamy, resinous base.

Private Number (Eau de Toilette Opalisée)

8.4

Aigner

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Aigner Private Number is a floral, fruity chypre for women, and it has been discontinued. Galbanum, exotic fruits and blackcurrant leaf open green and fruity. The heart gathers iris, tuberose, ylang-ylang, mimosa and lily of the valley into a floral bouquet. In the base, oakmoss, resins and woody notes leave a spicy, oriental and slightly animal warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and lean towards nights out and evenings. Voters mostly call its character feminine and classic. Van Cleef & Arpels Gem (Eau de Toilette) and Lancôme Magie Noire (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Sunshine

7.1

Sundance · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Sundance Sunshine is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits leisure time and everyday wear, with a fruity sweetness and a soft powdery finish. It opens with fruity, floral and fresh notes, light and airy at first. Spicy and creamy notes in the heart soften that freshness, and powdery notes remain in the base. The overall character is fresh and sweet, with a slightly synthetic brightness. Sillage is moderate and longevity is weak, so a reapplication during the day may be needed. Voters pick leisure and daily wear most often, with sport and business close behind. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Jean & Len Alchimiste - Jasmin Diva and Bettina Barty Summer Vanilla have a close profile.

Bois Velours

7.2

Esteban · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Esteban Bois Velours is a woody, spicy unisex fragrance that most voters place in fall and spring. Both its longevity and its sillage are moderate. Voters link it to business, leisure and daily wear, and it also gets picked for evenings. Most call it masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens with Guinea pepper, nutmeg and pepper for a spicy start. The heart holds leathery notes, patchouli, floral notes and sandalwood, while vetiver, cedar, musk and amber set a woody, sweet base. Fresh and green touches soften the edges. Panouge Absinthe Gaïac and Il Profvmo Touaregh have a close profile.

Black (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Denim · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Denim Black Eau de Toilette is a fougère for men that opens with citrus, aromatic and fresh notes and settles into amber and musk. The top leans on citrus, aromatic and fresh notes, with floral notes and precious woods softening the heart. Amber and musk sit underneath. Fresh, citrus and green accords dominate, while sweet, spicy, woody and resinous tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters place it in daily wear, business and leisure, and far fewer pick it for sport, evenings or nights out. Maison Nikoui Cashmere Woods and Abercrombie & Fitch Batch No. 46 have a close profile.

Blooming Oud

7.9

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zara Blooming Oud is a woody, spicy men's fragrance that pairs oud, cypriol and leather with the brightness of bergamot and lavender. The notes read as a single whole: the spicy, earthy side of cardamom and cypriol meets the smoky firmness of oud and leather. Bergamot and lavender lighten that weight with a fresh, citrusy lift, while patchouli, vetiver and cistus fill in a woody, resinous base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes makes this less certain. Value for money scores high. With its oriental, smoky character it is positioned as a masculine scent. Floris Leather Oud and Sospiro Tenore have a close profile.

Verus

8.5

Dumo Luxury Perfume · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Dumo Luxury Perfume Verus is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy, aquatic character against green, spicy and woody tones. Voters find its longevity and sillage strong. It is suggested for daily wear, sport and leisure, the office, and evenings or nights out in similar measure, so it isn't tied to one setting. It opens with the coolness of bergamot, lemon, ozone and eucalyptus. The heart brings violet, rose and clove, adding a soft floral touch and a little spice. The base of vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood and incense leaves a dry, woody finish. Creed Himalaya and Creed Green Irish Tweed have a close profile.