The Perfume Library

16a Orchard

7.8

Aedes de Venustas · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aedes de Venustas 16a Orchard is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that sets bergamot and lemon against floral jasmine and iris. The citrus brightness is joined by quince and ginger, giving it a fruity, spicy lift, while cardamom adds a dry warmth. Jasmine, iris and lily of the valley form the floral core, and suede, tonka bean, musk and ambrox keep the whole thing soft, lightly sweet and powdery. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Most pick spring, summer and fall, with winter well behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number see it as masculine.

Eau Blanche (Eau de Parfum)

6.3

Brecourt · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Brecourt Eau Blanche Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrus-led feminine scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian mandarin orange and lemon, a bright citrus start. In the heart, ginger, jasmine and tea turn that brightness floral, lightly spicy and green. White musk and cedarwood close it in the base with a powdery, woody simplicity. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office rather than evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and soft. Voters mostly call it feminine. Le Labo Citron 28 and Carthusia Aria di Capri have a close profile.

Iceni (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Boadicea the Victorious · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Boadicea the Victorious Iceni Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Both longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters pick autumn and winter, followed by evenings and nights out. More voters find it masculine than feminine, though a fair share read it as feminine, so it works as unisex. It opens on elemi resin. The heart brings jasmine and neroli together with the spice of nutmeg, ginger, clove and cinnamon. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla, labdanum and myrrh give it a sweet, resinous, slightly smoky warmth.

Sentosa - The Night Escape / Sentosa

7.6

Simone Andreoli · 2011

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Simone Andreoli Sentosa - The Night Escape / Sentosa is a sweet, spicy oriental, unisex in character and best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Patchouli and vanilla form the backbone, while pink pepper and ginger sharpen the sweetness and ambergris adds depth. The overall impression is resinous, woody and warm. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either. Burberry Amber Heath and Adopt' Ambre Talisman have a close profile.

Mogador

6.9

Benchaâbane

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Benchaâbane Mogador is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy brightness with a sweet, spicy and woody character. Most voters recommend Mogador for fall and winter, with spring close behind. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and is also chosen for daytime and the office. Voters split almost evenly between calling it masculine and feminine. Sandalwood, cedar, arborvitae, patchouli, cypress and vetiver build a woody frame. Ginger and nutmeg bring spice, while vanilla adds sweetness and a resinous warmth. The fresh, citrusy side lightens the heavier woods.

Cuir (2016)

8.3

Yves Saint Laurent · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Yves Saint Laurent Cuir is a discontinued unisex fragrance that softens a smoky, leathery character with sweet, spicy and fruity touches. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Masculine gets the most votes for character, though plenty of voters call it feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with ginger, saffron absolute and rum, giving a spicy warmth. In the heart, osmanthus absolute, black tea and pipe tobacco add a creamy, powdery sweetness. The base of gaiac wood, oud and leather lays down a woody, smoky floor. Scentologia Dark Opulence and Niche 4 All Blackberry Rum have a close profile.

Bloom Ambrosia d'Oro

7.2

Gucci · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Gucci Bloom Ambrosia d'Oro is a fresh, sweet white-floral scent, with tuberose and jasmine at its centre and a touch of spice and cream around them. It opens with ginger and Ambrox Super, then moves into a floral heart of tuberose absolute, jasmine sambac absolute and Rangoon creeper. The base of patchouli, sandalwood and cypriol settles the flowers onto a woody, lightly spicy footing. The overall impression is fresh, creamy and sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads clearly feminine. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Nude and Yves Saint Laurent Myslf L'Absolu have a close profile.

Sunsuality

7.0

Pierre Guillaume · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pierre Guillaume Sunsuality is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, with a floral and fruity sweetness on top and a soft, creamy woodiness underneath. Kumquat brings the lively, slightly sharp side of citrus, and ginger adds a touch of warm spice to that freshness. Sandalwood settles the scent on a woody, creamy base. A somewhat synthetic brightness runs through the accords too. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common occasions. Votes lean feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Hermès Twilly d'Hermès (Eau de Parfum) and Matthew Williamson Warm Sand have a close profile.

Agar Wood

8.1

Dunhill · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Dunhill Agar Wood is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance that leans on the smoky warmth of oud and tobacco; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out, with leisure and business wear also suggested. Voters call it masculine and classic. It opens with ginger, Nepalese sichuan pepper, salt and Italian bergamot, sharp yet fresh. In the heart, blue cypress, violet leaf, saffron blossom and black iris add a powdery, earthy tone. The base of oud, tobacco, suede and mastic absolute settles into a leathery, resinous, smoky warmth. Sticky Fingers and Golden Boy have a close profile.

Le Vainqueur (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Rancé 1795

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Rancé 1795 Le Vainqueur Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that pairs mandarin orange zest and bergamot zest with a sea breeze. It opens bright and aquatic with mandarin orange zest, bergamot zest and sea breeze. The heart adds a spicy, green touch through nutmeg, ginger, geranium and lavender, while cedarwood, sandalwood, musk and leather build a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. It reads mostly masculine and classic. Casamorati Mefisto and Creed Erolfa have a close profile.

White Tea Ginger Lily

7.7

Elizabeth Arden · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden White Tea Ginger Lily is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. It is chosen mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office, and rarely for nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot, neroli and mandarin orange, with bitter orange adding a slightly sharper citrus edge. In the heart, violet leaf, kahili ginger and ginger bring a floral, spicy freshness. The base of white cedar, tonka bean and musk softens it with a woody, sweet and creamy warmth.

Oud Cologne

7.6

Bortnikoff · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bortnikoff Oud Cologne is a unisex fragrance that sets a bright citrus opening against a resinous, woody base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean masculine on character, though a fair share call it feminine. It opens with pink pepper, grapefruit zest and ginger, fresh and spicy. Rose, pine needle and geranium bring a floral, slightly green heart. In the base, vetiver, Thai oud and Siam benzoin leave a woody, resinous footing, and tonka bean softens it into something creamy. Bortnikoff Attar Mysterious Oud and Ormonde Jayne Gatsby 22 have a close profile.

Déclaration Cologne

7.6

Cartier · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Cartier Déclaration Cologne is a fresh, citrusy men's scent for spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits anyone wanting something light and close to the skin. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. The top notes are bergamot, orange and mandarin orange, a fresh, fruity citrus opening. The heart brings coriander, ginger and cardamom for spice, with hedione softening it. The base of vetiver and cedarwood leaves a green, woody dryness. Mugler Hot Cologne and Molinard Gingembre have a close profile.

Vaniglia e Zenzero

7.2

L'Erbolario

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

L'Erbolario Vaniglia e Zenzero is a unisex scent where fresh citrus and spice settle into a sweet, gourmand vanilla base, light enough for easy everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither dominates nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer close behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, and it also fits the office. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with lemon and ginger, fresh and lightly spicy. Patchouli and vetiver in the heart add an earthy balance. As it dries down, Siam benzoin and vanilla come forward and the scent turns sweet and soft, with a fruity touch alongside.

Notre-Dame 15.4.2019

7.3

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2020

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Filippo Sorcinelli Notre-Dame 15.4.2019 is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter, with a woody, spicy and resinous character and a smoky edge. It opens on amber, sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver, which build a woody, smoky base softened by tonka bean and moss. In the heart, ambrette, geranium and lily of the valley add a floral note. The base keeps the spicy, resinous mood going with frankincense, ginger and iris. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it is unisex. Pirouette Mosaic and Filippo Sorcinelli Santa Casa have a close profile.

Note di Colonia III

7.9

Acqua di Parma · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Note di Colonia III is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of mandarin orange and ginger over vetiver, frankincense and jasmine. It opens with a bright, lightly spicy citrus from mandarin orange and ginger. In the heart, vetiver, frankincense and jasmine build a green, woody, resinous base. Cistus, tonka bean and myrrh soften the finish, and a faintly smoky, oriental tone runs through the fresh air. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and it is favoured for nights out, leisure time and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, though it wears comfortably as unisex. Yves Saint Laurent M7 Fresh and Molinard Gingembre have a close profile.

Cologne Noire

6.2

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Van Cleef & Arpels Cologne Noire is a discontinued unisex scent that pairs the fresh citrus of bergamot, neroli and mandarin orange with the spice of black pepper and ginger. Cologne Noire is rated as a light wearer: both longevity and sillage are judged weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it moves easily between the two. The top notes of bergamot, neroli, mandarin orange and bitter orange give a bright, fresh citrus opening. Black pepper and ginger in the heart add spice to that freshness, and cardamom and woods in the base settle it into a dry, woody, slightly smoky line. Floral and green touches stay in the background.

Portuguese Man O' War

7.5

Zoologist · 2025

Fresh · Aquatic · Synthetic

Zoologist Portuguese Man O' War is a unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and leisure wear, fresh and aquatic with a spicy, faintly smoky edge. It opens with immortelle, ginger and saffron, so the spice is felt at once. In the heart, gun powder, geranium and jasmine sambac give it a smoky, slightly synthetic feel. In the base, fucus absolute, sandalwood and tonka bean let the woody side take over while the sea note stays in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind, and it is chosen most for leisure and daily wear. It reads more masculine than feminine, though some find it feminine. Tiffany & Love for Him and Armaf Odyssey Nexus have a close profile.

Odyssey Limoni Fresh Edition

7.7

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Armaf Odyssey Limoni Fresh Edition is a fresh unisex citrus scent that suits spring and summer days and easy daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick summer and spring. Daily wear, leisure and sport lead, and it can also work at the office. It reads soft and sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens with bergamot, lemon, orange and mandarin orange in a bright citrus burst. In the heart, orange blossom, ginger and marine notes make it both aquatic and lightly spiced. Blue tea, amber and musk in the base settle the fruity sweetness onto a creamy ground. Armaf Rugir and Maison Alhambra Azure have a close profile.

Tanit (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Profumi di Pantelleria · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Profumi di Pantelleria Tanit Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer, relaxed and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with apricot, passion fruit and violet leaf, a juicy yet green start. In the heart, magnolia, iris, jasmine and peony build a floral veil while ginger and saffron add a spicy edge to the sweetness. Musk and cedarwood settle it onto a soft, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office leading the occasions. Most see it as feminine. Molton Brown Fiery Pink Pepper and Penhaligon's Peoneve have a close profile.

West

7.2

Ellis Brooklyn · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ellis Brooklyn West is a unisex scent that pairs bright, green citrus with a watery floral lightness. It wears at a moderate level for both longevity and sillage, neither heavy nor quick to fade. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes tilt towards feminine, though it reads as unisex. It opens with blood orange, lemon and clementine in a sharp citrus layer, with basil adding a green edge. In the heart, pear blossom and water lily bring a floral, aquatic softness, and ginger adds a little spice. Vetiver, amber and oakmoss settle it onto a woody, earthy base. Creed Erolfa and Creed Royal Water have a close profile.

Onde Sensuelle

7.5

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

L'Artisan Parfumeur Onde Sensuelle is a spicy unisex scent built around saffron, cardamom and cumin, with a fresh, citrusy edge; it has been discontinued. It has moderate sillage and good longevity. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and it is worn for evenings and nights out as readily as for leisure. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a good share see it the other way. Saffron, cardamom and cumin form a spicy core. Juniper berry and ginger keep that core bright and sharp. The fresh, citrusy side carries a little fruit, the sweetness stays in the background, and a woody base holds it together.

Amir Two

8.3

Ajmal · 2022

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Ajmal Amir Two is a spicy, woody and resinous unisex scent that opens with pepper, ginger and nutmeg and deepens into oud, frankincense and patchouli. Pepper, ginger and nutmeg give a sharp, warm spice up front, while rose and geranium soften it slightly. In the heart, cypriol, cashmere wood and patchouli build a woody body, and the base of oud, musk and frankincense leaves a smoky, leathery, resinous trail. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evening and night-out wear. Most voters read its character as masculine, with some calling it classic.

Sublimis / Numero V

8.3

Adamo · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Adamo Sublimis / Numero V is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, sweet and gourmand at its base and deepened by spice, smoke and leather. It opens with Brazilian coffee and ginger. Towards the heart, dark chocolate, oud and leather come forward, and the scent turns smoky and leathery. In the base, tonka bean, Australian sandalwood and Cambodian oud keep the sweetness on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It tilts a little towards masculine, though it gets feminine votes too. Bvlgari Bvlgari Man In Black and Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.