The Perfume Library

The Hunting Man

7.0

La Rive · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

La Rive The Hunting Man is a spicy, woody masculine fragrance that opens with apple, lemon and juniper. It begins with apple and lemon, a fresh and fruity start. In the heart, juniper, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg bring the spice, while rosemary and geranium keep it green and aromatic. The base of vetiver, patchouli, tonka bean and amber builds a woody ground and sweetens the scent slightly. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It wears easily for daily use and leisure, and it also suits the office. It reads masculine and modern. La Rive New Game and La Rive Grey Point (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Light Blue pour Homme Sun

7.4

Dolce & Gabbana · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Sun is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent that leans towards summer days and relaxed everyday wear. The top holds ozonic notes, Italian bergamot, grapefruit and ginger, giving a bright, cool start. In the heart, rosemary, cedarwood, coconut water and cypress pull the freshness in a woody direction. The base of vetiver, vanilla, white musk and oakmoss softens it and adds a light sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring, and daily wear, leisure and sport are the leading occasions. It mostly reads as masculine and modern. Montblanc Legend Spirit and Puma Aqua Man have a close profile.

Live in Colours

7.7

The House of Oud · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

The House of Oud Live in Colours is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards summer and spring days. It opens bright and lightly sweet, with grapefruit, lemon and red fruits. Ginger and red pepper bring spice through the heart, and hinoki cypress, musk and amber settle into a soft, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, mainly for daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it sits comfortably on either side. Atkinsons 44 Gerrard Street and Narcotica Limonata have a close profile.

Empire des Indes

8.1

Oriza L. Legrand · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Oriza L. Legrand Empire des Indes is a unisex scent that takes a floral, sweet body and deepens it with spice, resin and a hint of smoke, suiting evenings in the cooler months. It opens with musk and ginger, then moves into Peru balsam, Nag Champa and heliotrope. In the base, tonka bean, benzoin and opoponax close it with a sweet, powdery, resinous warmth. The oriental side dominates, while the woody and smoky tones stay in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer barely features. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, then for leisure time. Votes lean feminine, though a good share call it masculine.

Idole d'Armani (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Giorgio Armani · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Giorgio Armani Idole d'Armani Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that joins the fresh opening of pear, clementine and ginger to a floral-spicy heart of jasmine and saffron; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, though summer and winter also get votes. Occasions are spread from daily wear to nights out, and it reads mostly feminine. Yves Saint Laurent Elle (Eau de Parfum) and La Rive Look of Woman have a close profile. Pear and clementine give a fruity, fresh start, with ginger adding light spice. In the heart, jasmine brings the floral side and saffron the spicy, oriental touch. Vetiver forms a woody base, while the sweet, powdery edge stays soft on top.

Island Lush

7.1

Goldfield & Banks · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Goldfield & Banks Island Lush is a sweet, spicy woody oriental with a leathery edge, offered as a unisex scent. Most voters recommend it for autumn, then spring and winter; summer is far less favoured. Evenings and nights out lead, and it also suits leisure time. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean towards masculine for its character, though some read it as feminine. It opens with ginger, nutmeg and pink pepper, brightened by bergamot. The heart of cedar, gaiac wood and geranium sets a woody ground. In the base, patchouli, oud, sandalwood and leather weigh most, with benzoin adding sweetness. Musicology Fly me to the Oud and Zimaya Oud Is Great have a close profile.

Y (Eau Fraîche)

5.6

Yves Saint Laurent · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Yves Saint Laurent Y is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and sport, with some business use too. It reads masculine and modern. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords dominate, with a fruity, sweet touch and the woody side kept in the background. The top carries cedarwood and frankincense, while ginger, pepper and lemon sit in the heart. Lavender, geranium, peppermint and juniper berry in the base keep it cool. It has a close profile to Yves Saint Laurent Y (Eau de Parfum) and Y Le Parfum.

Navegar

7.5

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Green

L'Artisan Parfumeur Navegar is a fresh, green men's fragrance that sets citrus and spice against a woody, faintly smoky base; it has been discontinued. It opens sharp and bright with lime, pink pepper and ginger. Star anise, black pepper and rum deepen the spice in the heart without weighing it down. Frankincense, cedar and gaiac wood gather the scent into a smoky, woody base, with a fruity touch running through it. 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 come up most. It leans masculine. Heeley Zeste de Gingembre and Sospiro Basso have a close profile.

Cléa (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Yves Rocher · 1980

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Yves Rocher Cléa Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent, rounded out with sweet, powdery and woody tones. Ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose, gardenia and lily of the valley make up the floral bouquet. Sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver ground it in a woody, earthy base, while vanilla adds sweetness and ginger a light spice. Chypre and oriental accents run through it as well. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, with votes for business and evening too. Most voters call it feminine, and a good share find it classic. Gucci Rush and Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio have a close profile.

Jaguar for Men Ultimate Power

7.5

Jaguar · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Jaguar for Men Ultimate Power is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with mint, lemon and bergamot, and moves into apple, ginger and green leaves. Aquatic and green accords lead, softened by a fruity, sweet side. It settles onto a woody base of patchouli, moss and white woods. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as masculine. Armaf Tag-Him and Afnan Perfumes 9am Dive have a close profile.

Youth Dew Amber Nude

7.7

Estēe Lauder · 2005

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Estēe Lauder Youth Dew Amber Nude is a warm, floral-spicy women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with tea, magnolia, grapefruit and ginger, over a soft sensual skin accord. In the heart, jasmine, carnation, ylang-ylang and black rose build a heavy floral core. The base of vetiver, patchouli, dark chocolate and amber turns it sweet, woody, powdery and resinous, with smoky and leathery shades staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and night out and evening are the occasions it leans towards. About half of voters find it feminine, and some call it classic. Furyo and Caron Tabac Blond have a close profile.

Love Potion (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Oriflame · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Oriflame Love Potion Eau de Parfum is a floral, gourmand women's scent that opens with ginger, mandarin orange and rum and settles into the sweetness of vanilla and chocolate. It wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage, and most voters recommend fall and winter. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, though some choose it for the office. Most voters find it feminine. The opening of ginger, mandarin orange and rum is spicy and fruity. In the heart, white lily, vanilla and cocoa blossom bring a creamy, floral sweetness. In the base, sandalwood, chocolate and tonka bean dry it down to a powdery, oriental warmth.

Crush On Me

8.1

Unique'e Luxury · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Unique'e Luxury Crush On Me is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance that suits cold-weather evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and night out as the main occasions. It is rarely chosen for summer days or the office. More voters read it as masculine than feminine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with a short burst of lime and ginger. In the heart, caramel comes forward, softened by magnolia, rose, saffron and iris. The base of patchouli, amber, musk and woody notes keeps it creamy, resinous and earthy.

Casentino

7.9

Roberto Ugolini · 2026

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Roberto Ugolini Casentino is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that sets the spice of cinnamon, ginger and cardamom against a dark heart of myrrh, leather and oud. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, with spring a distant third. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine, yet it stays unisex in character. It opens with a spicy start of cinnamon, ginger, pink pepper and cardamom. The heart of myrrh, saffron, leather, frankincense, oud and date adds a sweet, smoky, leathery depth. In the base, vanilla, amber, patchouli, tonka bean and cedarwood soften it into a woody warmth. French Avenue Cocoa Morado and Zousz Black Oud have a close profile.

Perseveranza

6.3

Xerjoff · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Xerjoff Perseveranza is a unisex scent that pairs a citrusy, green freshness with a spicy, woody backbone. It opens with pimento, citron and ginger, a bright, lively start with a faint fruity edge. In the heart, vetiver, elemi resin and clove pull that freshness towards something earthier and spicier. At the base, cistus, styrax and tonka bean soften everything and add a resinous warmth. Most voters recommend it for spring, fall and summer, with winter a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though evening and office use also get votes. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, and many call it modern. Those after a close profile could also look at The Dua Brand Spirit of Perseverance and Sospiro Mezzo.

Velorum

7.8

Tiziana Terenzi · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tiziana Terenzi Velorum is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, ginger and black pepper in a spicy start; in the heart cinnamon, clove and almond come forward, with passion fruit adding a fruity sweetness. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and white chocolate push it towards a gourmand, creamy finish, while sandalwood and amber round out the warmth. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out are the most common occasions. Voters read it as feminine more often than not, though it also gets masculine votes, in keeping with its unisex label.

Pura

7.6

Furla · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Furla Pura is a fresh, citrusy floral with a soft sweet and powdery side, made for women. It opens with bergamot, ginger and freesia, bright and clean. The heart brings mimosa absolute, Mugane™ and Jasminum grandiflorum for a gentle floral softness, and driftwood and Orcanox settle underneath as a light woody base. The overall impression is fresh, creamy and powdery. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads feminine, with a modern streak. Berdoues Freesia & Coton and LM Parfums Chemise Blanche have a close profile.

This Is Love! pour Elle

7.4

Zadig & Voltaire · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Zadig & Voltaire This Is Love! pour Elle is a sweet, powdery women's fragrance built around sandalwood, violet and vanilla. The notes aren't split into top, heart and base, so it reads as one piece: violet's powdery floral side meets creamy vanilla, with sandalwood laying a woody floor underneath. Ginger adds a light lift to the mix. A fruity undertone runs through it, and the overall impression is soft and sweet. Longevity and sillage both rate as good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter a close second and summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though office and night-out use also get votes. Most voters call it feminine and modern. Hermès Twilly d'Hermès (Eau de Parfum) and Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Botanical Resin

7.5

David Beckham · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

David Beckham Botanical Resin is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on a resinous, woody base, and it leans towards spring and autumn, casual and everyday wear. The top is lemon, grapefruit, cardamom and pink pepper, a citrus freshness with a spicy edge. In the heart, fir balsam, cypress, ginger and cinnamon leaf build a green, resinous feel. Amber, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten and soften the base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads masculine and modern. Zara Heritage Selection - Deep Fougère and Lacoste Original (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Sirocco

8.4

Christian Provenzano · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Christian Provenzano Sirocco is a fresh, floral unisex scent that opens on lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange sharpened by ginger, with May rose and jasmine at its heart. Citrus leads at the start, and ginger adds a light touch of spice. In the heart, May rose, jasmine and neroli soften the brightness, while aquatic and fruity tones stay in the background. The base of frankincense, amber, musk and woody notes dries down warm but light. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with fall also getting votes. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evening. Voters call its character modern, with masculine and feminine votes fairly close. Birkholz Portraits of Portofino and Memo Paris Menorca have a close profile.

Cinematic

7.4

Der Duft · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Der Duft Cinematic is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around ylang-ylang, jasmine and cardamom. Citrus and green accords give it a bright feel, carried by lemon and petitgrain. Rose, carnation and jasmine form the floral core, while ginger and cardamom add a spicy edge. Vanilla and coumarin bring sweetness and a powdery, creamy softness, with amber, musk, cashmeran and moss as a woody base. Most voters recommend it for spring, fall and summer, with winter picked by far fewer. Leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably in between. Perris Monte Carlo Ylang Ylang Nosy Be and Burberry Body Tender have a close profile.

Blv Notte

7.6

Bvlgari · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bvlgari Blv Notte is a feminine fragrance that sets the freshness of mandarin orange and bergamot against the sweet warmth of dark chocolate and amber, with a floral, gourmand side; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, galangal and bergamot, a fresh and fruity start. The heart holds iris, tobacco flower, acacia and vodka, bringing a powdery, floral softness. Dark chocolate, amber and ginger sweeten the base and close it with a spicy, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards fall, with spring and winter not far behind, and the occasions spread from daily wear to evenings. Most see it as feminine. Jil Sander Jil and Betty Barclay Beautiful have a close profile.

Encens Chembur

7.1

Byredo · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Byredo Encens Chembur is a fresh, resinous unisex scent that sets bergamot and lemon against temple frankincense and spice; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily and business wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits somewhere in between. It opens with bergamot and lemon for a citrus freshness. The heart brings nutmeg, ginger and temple frankincense, adding a spicy, smoky resin. The base of musk, labdanum and amber softens it and settles it into a warm, woody finish.

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica

8.3

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Annette Neuffer Avicenna Myrrha Mystica is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with Murcott mandarin, bergamot, cinnamon, saffron and cardamom, a bright spiced start. The heart is led by Somalian myrrh with Turkish rose, Persian rose and Egyptian jasmine, while frankincense and elemi resin give the flowers a resinous depth. In the base, Indian sandalwood, labdanum, Bourbon vanilla and Siam benzoin sweeten and soften it, with woody and smoky tones staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings, nights out and leisure are the most mentioned occasions. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads comfortably either way. Annette Neuffer Avicenna and Avicenna White Rose & Oud have a close profile.