The Perfume Library

Sun (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Jil Sander · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Jil Sander Sun Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that settles into a sweet, powdery warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, and see it as a leisure and daytime perfume, though some also wear it to the office. Most voters find its character feminine. It opens with lemon, bergamot and orange blossom, a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, orris root, heliotrope, ylang-ylang and rose bring a soft, powdery floral touch. Tonka bean, vanilla and amber in the base sweeten it and close on a warm, creamy oriental trail. Solo Tu and Background have a close profile.

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum

8.0

Yves Saint Laurent · 2010

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum is a masculine scent for autumn and winter evenings, its spicy, woody side softened by sweetness. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night-out wear leading while business and daily use trail behind. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most people read it as masculine and modern. Pepper, aniseed and bergamot open fresh and spicy. Lavender, fruits and labdanum form the heart, and in the base vetiver, patchouli and vanilla add a sweet warmth over a woody footing. Santini Cosmetic Luis XIV. and Orientica Royal Bleu have a close profile.

Soprano

7.8

Xerjoff · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Soprano is a fruity, floral unisex scent that suits autumn and spring evenings, its sweetness deepened by leather and oud. Lychee, freesia and Calabrian bergamot open bright and fruity. Egyptian jasmine, osmanthus and Bulgarian rose form the heart, with milk adding a creamy softness to the flowers. In the base, leather, patchouli and oud bring a woody, spicy, slightly oriental weight. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, then winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Feminine gets more votes for character, though masculine is well represented too. Nishane Nefs and Louis Vuitton Matière Noire have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Coconut Fizz

7.5

Guerlain · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Coconut Fizz is a fresh, aquatic floral with a fruity, sweet side, and it has been discontinued. Bergamot and coconut water bring the coolness, while fruits and freesia turn it into a light sweetness with a soft floral touch. Tonka bean and sandalwood add a creamy depth, and a slightly synthetic sheen runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most find it feminine, and a good share also call it modern.

Minotaure (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Paloma Picasso · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Paloma Picasso Minotaure Eau de Toilette opens with fresh bergamot, coriander and galbanum and settles onto a warm base of amber, cedar and sandalwood, in a fragrance made for men. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, with night out close behind. Most voters read it as masculine. The opening pairs bergamot and fruits with a green, spicy edge from coriander, tarragon and galbanum. In the heart, lily of the valley, jasmine, rose and geranium add a soft floral touch. Vanilla and tonka bean sweeten the base, and musk and cedar bring it to a woody, powdery finish.

1969

7.2

Histoires de Parfums · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Histoires de Parfums 1969 is a sweet unisex scent where peach, coffee and chocolate meet a floral, spicy heart. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick it for fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with peach and fruits, a sweet fruity start. The heart of rose, white blossoms, clove and cardamom balances floral and spicy tones. In the base, coffee and chocolate bring the gourmand side, while patchouli and white musk soften it into a smooth finish.

Gardénia (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Chanel · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Gardénia Eau de Toilette pairs gardenia with coconut in a creamy, fruity floral, and it suits spring and summer days as a feminine scent. It opens with green leaves and carries coconut, fruits and gardenia in the heart. The fresh, green start turns into a sweet, powdery, creamy floral, and vanilla in the base keeps that softness going. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter stays in the background. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued.

Bat (2015)

7.0

Zoologist · 2015

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Zoologist Bat is a unisex scent for leisure and evening wear, leaning towards fall and spring, that opens green and fruity and settles into a woody, resinous base; it has been discontinued. It opens with fruits, soil and banana, and the heart turns fig, tropical fruits, myrrh and resins into a sweet but earthy texture. Vetiver, sandalwood and leather lead the base, softened by tonka bean and musk. The overall impression is green, spicy, animalic and woody. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, while daily and office wear come last. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Zoologist Sloth and Zoologist Bat (2020) have a close profile.

Oud Orange Intense (Parfum)

7.8

Fragrance Du Bois

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Fragrance Du Bois Oud Orange Intense (Parfum) is a unisex scent that ties the sweetness of coconut and fruits to bourbon vanilla and the woody depth of oud. Coconut and fruits come first, then bourbon vanilla in the heart pulls the scent in a creamy, gourmand direction. Musk, oud and vanilla settle in the base, while the spicy and oriental accords add a woody weight over the sweetness. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and nights out and evenings are the leading occasions. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though the masculine vote is sizeable, so it sits in between. Primera Perfumes De Marbella and The Dua Brand Aoud Intense Orange have a close profile.

Nuit d'été (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Joop! · 1990

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Joop! Nuit d'été Eau de Toilette is a sweet, floral women's fragrance with spicy, woody touches; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. It reads clearly feminine. Lemon, bergamot and tarragon open it freshly, then the heart turns floral with jasmine, ylang-ylang and honey. The base of vanilla, amber and tonka bean adds a gourmand, powdery warmth, with vetiver and patchouli underneath.

Jil Sander Man (1989) / Feeling Man (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Jil Sander · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jil Sander Man / Feeling Man is a men's scent that pairs a fresh opening of aniseed, tarragon and bergamot with a warm, woody base of sandalwood, amber and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though many choose winter too, and it leans towards evening, night out and leisure wear. Nearly half of voters call it masculine, and some find it classic. It opens with aniseed, tarragon, lavender and green notes, fresh with a light spiciness. In the heart, cyclamen, jasmine, geranium and orris root add a soft floral touch. The base of sandalwood, amber, oakmoss and tobacco carries it into a woody, oriental warmth. Lalique pour Homme Le Faune and Montblanc Individuel have a close profile.

J'adore L'Absolu (2007) (Eau de Parfum Absolue)

7.8

Dior · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dior J'adore L'Absolu opens on ylang-ylang and settles into a heart of rose, jasmine and tuberose, a feminine floral that has been discontinued. Ylang-ylang sits on top, while rose, jasmine and tuberose form the floral heart. In the base, woods, fruits and musk soften those flowers. The overall feel is fresh and floral, followed by a sweet, powdery and slightly woody trail. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest spring and autumn, though summer and winter are not far behind. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and also suits daily wear. Most voters find it feminine. Amouage Tayyiba and Vivienne Westwood Cheeky Alice have a close profile.

Dali (1983) (Parfum de Toilette)

8.0

Salvador Dali · 1983

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Salvador Dali Dali (1983) Parfum de Toilette is a floral, powdery women's scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine and classic. The top notes of basil, bergamot and mandarin orange give a green, fruity start. In the heart, lily, jasmine, tuberose and rose build a floral body. At the base, amber, vanilla and sandalwood settle it onto a sweet, resinous and woody ground. Chloé Chloé (1975) and Versace Gianni Versace have a close profile.

Sultan

8.3

Royal Crown · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Royal Crown Sultan is a dense, oriental unisex fragrance, sweet, spicy and resinous, that suits autumn and winter evenings. Fruits, Bourbon vanilla absolute, date and cedar open it on a sweet, gourmand note. In the heart, jasmine absolute, cistus and Moroccan rose add a soft floral layer. The base of saffron, Borneo oud, Mysore sandalwood and myrrh brings a woody, smoky depth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is recommended mostly for evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine to most, though many find it feminine. Serge Lutens Arabie and Tom Ford Plum Japonais share a close profile.

Jardin Exclusif

7.4

Mancera · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mancera Jardin Exclusif is a fresh, floral and sweet unisex scent that sets violet, rose and jasmine against the softness of vanilla and white musk. It opens with fruits and hard candy, a sweet brightness. In the heart, violet, rose and jasmine lead, with ambergris adding a little depth to the florals. The base of vanilla, white musk and sandalwood settles the scent into something creamy and soft, while the green and spicy touches stay in the background. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. It leans feminine, though a fair share of voters read it as masculine. Jean Poivre Seven Days In Spring and Lattafa Pride Royal Sapphire have a close profile.

B*Men

7.2

Mugler · 2004

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Mugler B*Men opens with fruits and rhubarb, then deepens into spices, sequoia, amber and vetiver, a sweet, gourmand-leaning men's scent that has been discontinued. The opening is fruity and sweet, with a distinctly synthetic edge. In the heart, spices and sequoia bring in woody and oriental tones. Amber and vetiver settle the sweetness onto an earthy base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring third and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though leisure, daily and business wear also get votes. About half of voters read it as masculine. Zara Amber Satin and Serge Lutens Bois oriental have a close profile.

Oud Rose Intense (Parfum)

7.7

Fragrance Du Bois

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Fragrance Du Bois Oud Rose Intense is a unisex parfum that pairs rose with oud in a sweet, resinous and spicy style, and it suits cooler-season evenings best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters find the longevity high. Fall and winter lead, with spring not far behind. Nights out and evenings are the most voted occasions. On character, feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as something in between. The top holds fruits and bergamot. The heart brings rose, amber, geranium and sandalwood, and oud sits in the base. The accords tie a floral and fruity side to a sweet, creamy, oriental ground and a woody, resinous warmth. El Nabil Amber of Yemen and Rasasi Qasamat Morhaf have a close profile.

Cool Water Night Dive (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

Davidoff · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Cool Water Night Dive Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic and citrusy men's fragrance with a spicy, woody twist; it has been discontinued. It opens with marine notes, pistachio wood, mastic, peppermint and fruits, where a fruity, sweet side softens the freshness. The heart brings cashmeran, sage, tobacco and black pepper for a spicier depth, and the base settles into woody notes, suede, amber and musk. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Its character reads masculine and modern. Afnan Turathi (Blue) and Rabanne Invictus Intense have a close profile.

Ambrette 9 (Eau de Parfum)

6.3

Le Labo · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Le Labo Ambrette 9 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, everyday settings. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen occasions, with business next. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and won't fill a room. More voters call it feminine, though a fair number see it as masculine. Ambrette, fruits and citrus fruits sit together throughout. The overall feel is fresh and citrusy, with a fruity sweetness softening it, while woody, powdery and creamy tones stay in the background. A synthetic sheen runs through it.

Velvet Fantasy

7.1

Montale · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Montale Velvet Fantasy is a floral and fruity perfume with a sweet, powdery, creamy texture, classed as a women's fragrance. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and nights out. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with citrus fruits and fruits. In the heart, violet and rose bring a floral, powdery air. In the base, frankincense, amber and white musk settle it into a woody, creamy warmth. Rito Cuore d'Oud and Kenzo Flower by Kenzo (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Tirrenico

6.2

Profumi del Forte · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Profumi del Forte Tirrenico is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with aquatic and green notes up front, best suited to summer and spring and to daily or leisure wear. The top is led by aquatic notes, bergamot and bitter orange, with woods and balsamic notes softening the freshness. In the heart, jasmine, basil and fennel add a green, floral and lightly spicy turn. White musk, sandalwood and oakmoss settle the base into a woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with business wear also common. It doesn't read firmly masculine or feminine, since votes go to both. Its profile is close to Gucci Gucci by Gucci pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Lattafa Raghba for Man.

An'na

6.7

Annayake · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Annayake An'na is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, with a fruity sweetness and a lightly powdery feel. Blackcurrant and mandarin orange open it with a bright, fruity lift. In the heart, May rose, Italian jasmine and coriander build a floral body, with the coriander adding a touch of spice. The base of amber, chypre accord, fruits and patchouli softens and sweetens the scent as it settles. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. Most see it as feminine, with a share calling it modern. Cacharel Promesse and Dolce & Gabbana Rose the One have a close profile.

Macassar (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Rochas · 1980

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Rochas Macassar Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning fragrance for men that opens with citrus and settles into a green, woody, leathery chypre; it has been discontinued. It begins cool and green, with pine needle, bergamot and tarragon. In the heart, vetiver, cedar and patchouli build a woody, earthy base, softened by jasmine and geranium. Oakmoss, amber and leather add an animalic, resinous depth underneath. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Caron Yatagan and Ralph Lauren Polo Crest have a close profile.

Arabica

7.8

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Aaron Terence Hughes Arabica is a unisex scent that pairs coffee with vanilla in a sweet, gourmand, lightly spicy style; it has been discontinued. French lavender opens it, and the heart holds vanilla absolute, fruits and arabica coffee. Sandalwood and musk soften the base. The overall impression is creamy and oriental, with floral and woody sides staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Night outs, evenings and leisure time lead the occasions. It reads somewhat masculine, though it works as a unisex scent. Initio Blessed Baraka and Aerin Tangier Vanille have a close profile.