The Perfume Library

Joop! Homme Sport

5.8

Joop! · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Joop! Homme Sport is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with an aquatic, fruity lightness and a gently sweet backdrop. It opens with the coolness of mint, ginger and bergamot, the ginger adding a spicy edge. In the heart, salty skin and orange blossom bring a soft, slightly watery floral note, and tonka bean sweetens and rounds off the base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits leisure, daily wear and sport best. It reads masculine and modern. Zara Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes and Nikos Sculpture Homme have a close profile.

M7 Fresh

7.7

Yves Saint Laurent · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Yves Saint Laurent M7 Fresh is a men's fragrance that opens with mandarin orange, grapefruit and bergamot and deepens with oud and ginger; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays present without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Voters mostly read it as masculine, and many also call it modern. The fresh, citrus and green accords lead. Mandarin orange, grapefruit and bergamot give a bright citrus opening. In the heart, oud, ginger and bitter orange add a spicy, slightly resinous depth. In the base, vetiver and musk settle it onto a woody, soft ground.

150: Timeless

8.1

Clive Christian · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clive Christian 150: Timeless is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent shaped by green and spicy facets over a woody base, leaning towards spring and summer days. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn next. Daily, leisure and business wear are the leading occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters read its character as masculine, and classic is also a frequent pick. Bitter orange, lime and mint bring coolness and freshness, while lavender, coriander seed, ginger and nutmeg draw a spicy, green frame. Vetiver, amber, leather and musk add a woody, warm and soft depth. Atkinsons Mint & Tonic and Penhaligon's Quercus have a close profile.

Brit Red

7.2

Burberry · 2004

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Burberry Brit Red is a floral, fruity and sweet women's fragrance that opens with jasmine, mandarin orange and rhubarb and settles into vanilla and gingerbread; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next; it is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, and some also wear it in the evening. Most voters find it feminine. The top is jasmine, mandarin orange and rhubarb, lively and fruity. The heart moves to rose, patchouli and ginger, turning spicy and powdery. The base of vanilla, benzoin and gingerbread closes it with a gourmand, oriental sweetness. Fragonard Diamant (Eau de Toilette) and Mauboussin Mauboussin have a close profile.

Armani Code Turquoise pour Femme

7.3

Giorgio Armani · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Armani Code Turquoise pour Femme is a fresh, floral scent built around pear sorbet, neroli and orange blossom, suited to spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine. Citrus and aquatic accents give it a bright, lightly fruity feel. The top carries pear sorbet, petitgrain and neroli. In the heart, jasmine sambac, ginger and cyclamen bring the floral side. The base of blond woods, vanilla and musk dries down woody and mildly sweet. Armani Code Summer pour Femme 2009 and Versace Yellow Diamond have a close profile.

CK One Reflections

7.8

Calvin Klein · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Calvin Klein CK One Reflections is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens on lemon and ginger and carries on into green iced tea. It wears at a moderate level for both longevity and sillage, a light, easygoing scent. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily wear, leisure and sport leading the occasions. It leans slightly more masculine in the votes, though a fair share also read it as feminine. Lemon and ginger give an aquatic, green freshness first, then green iced tea steers it towards a fruity, lightly sweet side. In the base, musk and woody notes leave it on a soft, clean finish. Kenzo L'Eau Kenzo Boisée and Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc Eau Fraîche have a close profile.

Tangerine Boy

7.5

Phlur · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Phlur Tangerine Boy is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose fruity sweetness and light spice suit warm days and relaxed, everyday wear. Most voters pick summer and spring. It leans towards daily wear, leisure, sport and the office, and is rarely chosen for evenings or nights out. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it pulls in neither direction. It opens with ginger, lemon and black pepper, a bright, slightly sharp start. In the heart, apple and tangerine add fruity sweetness, softened by jasmine. The base of moss and amber grounds it and finishes warm. Created by Jérôme Epinette, it has a profile close to Les Sœurs de Noé Citrus Poetry and The Dua Brand Boy with Tangerines.

Aqua Wood

7.3

Mancera · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mancera Aqua Wood is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent that opens with citrus fruits, pear and ginger, then softens into frankincense, benzoin and amber. Citrus fruits and pear give it a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, ginger adds spice, patchouli a woody depth and Turkish rose a soft floral touch. The base of frankincense, benzoin, amber and white musk settles into a creamy, sweet footing, with an aquatic feel running through it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters read it as masculine more often than not, though it works as a unisex scent. Khadlaj Stellar Musk and Mancera Musky Garden have a close profile.

Perpetual

8.0

Moresque · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Moresque Perpetual opens on cherry, ginger and almond before settling into brown sugar, vanilla and amber, a sweet, gourmand and floral unisex scent. The top holds cherry, ginger, almond and orange, a fruity sweetness with a spicy warmth. Patchouli, rose, jasmine and iris form a floral heart. The base turns creamy and oriental, with brown sugar, vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring second. It leans towards night out and evening wear. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine and modern.

Supernova

8.5

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Aaron Terence Hughes Supernova is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex fragrance with green and fruity sides; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn behind and winter last. Daily wear, leisure and business get the most votes among occasions. In character votes, masculine and modern lead. The opening of orange, Italian bergamot, grapefruit and mandarin orange is bright and clean. Marine notes, pineapple and apple then add a fruity freshness at the heart. In the base, ginger, white musk, ambergris, patchouli and oakmoss settle it on a woody, lightly spicy, chypre-leaning ground.

Ana Abiyedh Leather

6.6

Lattafa

Floral · Green · Synthetic

Lattafa Ana Abiyedh Leather is a unisex scent that lays a leathery, smoky edge over a floral and spicy body, leaning towards autumn and winter evenings. It opens with cardamom, juniper berry and pink pepper for a spicy sharpness, while raspberry adds a faint fruity note. Iris, ginger and rose build a floral heart. White musk, leather and amber settle into a woody, earthy warmth at the base, with green and synthetic touches showing through along the way. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter and see it as an evening or night-out scent. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it is sold as unisex. Atelier Materi Cuir Nilam and Salle Privée Super 8 have a close profile.

fallintostars (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Strangelove NYC · 2019

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Strangelove NYC fallintostars Eau de Parfum is a spicy, woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, leaning a little masculine. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out as the favoured occasions. Spring works too, while summer is the least chosen season. Voters read it as masculine more often than feminine, though a fair number call it feminine. The scent is built on floral, spicy and woody accords. French jonquil, rose and saffron sit alongside Indian oud, labdanum and Peru balsam, while henna and Siam benzoin add a resinous, earthy warmth. Leathery and animal tones darken the character. Dunhill Arabian Desert and Meo Fusciuni Varanasi have a close profile.

Vetiver

7.8

Hiram Green · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hiram Green Vetiver is a green, earthy unisex vetiver that opens with citrus fruits and ginger and puts Java and Haitian vetiver at its centre; it has been discontinued. It begins fresh and lightly spicy, with citrus fruits and ginger. At the heart, Java vetiver and Haitian vetiver take over, giving a green, woody, earthy feel with a faint smoky edge. Ambrette seed and cedarwood keep that dry, woody character going in the base, rounding it off softly. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it wears calmly and close. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Though unisex, more votes read it as masculine. Dior Vétiver and Heeley Vetiver Veritas have a close profile.

Eternity Now for Men

6.1

Calvin Klein · 2015

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Calvin Klein Eternity Now for Men is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a sweet, creamy vanilla finish, leaning towards daily wear and spring. It opens with star anise, coconut water and ginger, fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, starfruit, cedar leaf and patchouli bring a woody backbone. The base of Bourbon vanilla, Atlas cedar and tonka bean sweetens everything and ends powdery and creamy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, with business also named. It reads masculine and modern. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal pour Homme Elixir and Rabanne Ultrared Man have a close profile.

Wood Haven

7.5

Kerosene · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Kerosene Wood Haven is a unisex fragrance that suits spring and autumn days best, easy to wear in leisure time and through the day; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has a fair following too and winter gets the smallest share. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with business a solid third. The largest share of voters finds it masculine, yet a good number read it as feminine. The scent is fresh, citrusy and green. Lemon, grapefruit and bergamot give it a bright fruity edge, while black pepper, pink pepper and ginger add a spicy bite. Cedar, gaiac wood and vetiver build a woody, slightly smoky and resinous base, and juniper leaf deepens the green tone.

Cologne One

7.7

Escentric Molecules · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Escentric Molecules Cologne One is a fresh unisex cologne built on citrus and green notes, best suited to spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, which makes it an easy daytime scent for leisure, the office or sport. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. It leans masculine in the votes, though a fair share also call it feminine or modern. The top is bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and ginger, with cucumber and juniper berry adding a green edge. Iris and rose soften the heart with a light sweetness, and ISO-E-Super, musk and ambroxan settle into a woody, synthetic base.

Kingdom (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Alexander McQueen · 2003

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Alexander McQueen Kingdom Eau de Parfum is a floral, green chypre-leaning women's scent with a spicy, earthy depth; it has been discontinued. It opens with a fresh citrus layer of orange, mandarin orange, bergamot and mint. Toward the heart, jasmine and rose come forward, while rhubarb and ginger add a spicy, green edge. In the base, musk, amber and oakmoss settle the scent onto a powdery, earthy footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans toward evenings and nights out. Most read it as feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include Molinard Chypre d'Orient and Jean Patou Sublime (Eau de Parfum).

Ballerina

7.6

Moresque · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Moresque Ballerina is a women's perfume that sets a floral, fruity sweetness on a powdery, creamy base, soft and modern enough for easy daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without disappearing. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer trailing behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most voted occasions, with evening and night out not far behind. Most voters read it as feminine. The top is white peach, mandarin orange and ginger, a fruity opening with a light spice. In the heart, Taif rose, cotton candy and ylang-ylang carry the floral sweetness. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, amber and musky notes settles into a soft, powdery warmth. Jean Paul Gaultier Classique and Moresque Scarlet Rouge have a close profile.

Iris 39 (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Le Labo · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Le Labo Iris 39 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green unisex scent that pairs the powdery floral side of iris, rose and violet with sharp cardamom and ginger. Longevity and sillage both rate as good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it also wears comfortably in summer; it leans towards leisure time and evenings. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it pulls neither way. The floral heart is built from iris, rose and violet, with ylang-ylang adding sweetness. Cardamom and ginger bring spice, while lime adds a fresh edge. Patchouli turns earthy, musk softens, and civet leaves an animal trace; a synthetic sheen runs through the whole.

Armani Code Ice

7.1

Giorgio Armani · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Armani Code Ice is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days at work or in daily wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Business, daily and leisure wear lead the occasions, and most see it as masculine and modern in character. The top opens with mint, lemon and ginger, cool and lightly spiced. Geranium and lavender in the heart soften that, and woody notes carry the base. The overall impression is fresh and citrusy, with a touch of fruit and spice. Lacoste Challenge (Eau de Toilette) and Kenzo L'Eau Kenzo Boisée have a close profile.

Arethusa

6.8

Tiziana Terenzi · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tiziana Terenzi Arethusa is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on a floral and woody base. The top is led by fig, orange, pink grapefruit and ginger, with plum and artemisia adding a fruity, green start. In the heart, saffron, jasmine and rose bring a soft floral note. The base of vetiver, patchouli, cistus and leathery notes pulls it towards a woody, spicy balance, with sand and salt among the base notes too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. In the character votes feminine leads, with modern second. Armaf Venetian and Creed Aventus for Her have a close profile.

Brunello Cucinelli pour Homme

8.3

Brunello Cucinelli · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Brunello Cucinelli pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy and green fragrance for men, led by ginger, bergamot and black pepper. It opens with ginger, bergamot and black pepper, bright and lightly spiced. Clary sage, juniper, angelica and cypress in the heart add a green, dry edge. The base of Ambrox Super and Clearwood™ settles it into a woody, slightly powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. It suits daily wear, the office and leisure time. Most voters read it as masculine and classic.

Tabac Santal / For Him

8.0

Annette Neuffer · 2014

Citrus · Floral · Green

Annette Neuffer Tabac Santal / For Him is a spicy, woody and smoky men's scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong, while the sillage stays moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, leisure and night out are the leading occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, and some find it classic. It opens with cardamom, ginger, bergamot and juniper berry, a citrusy, spicy freshness. The heart holds tobacco, frankincense and lavender, softened by iris and rose. In the base, sandalwood, vetiver and patchouli build a woody, earthy, resinous ground. Annette Neuffer Hepster and Missa Solemnis have a close profile.

Panettone

7.3

Milano Fragranze · 2021

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Milano Fragranze Panettone is a unisex perfume that opens on mandarin orange, bitter orange and ginger, then settles into a sweet, gourmand base of vanilla and rum. The top notes lean on mandarin orange, bitter orange and ginger, with davana and carrot seed adding a spicy edge to the citrus. Towards the heart, rum and everlasting flower absolute sweeten the scent, and vanilla absolute dries down creamy and soft. The overall impression is fruity, sweet and gourmand. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads more feminine and modern, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand Festive Sweet Bread and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Sweet Xplosion.