The Perfume Library

Verde

7.4

Ajmal · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ajmal Verde is a fresh, green men's fragrance that pairs a citrus-and-spice start with a woody, earthy base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer trailing behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions, and it reads masculine and classic. Pepper, ginger and bergamot open with a bright, spicy citrus lift. In the heart, galbanum adds a sharp green edge and jasmine a soft floral touch. In the base, cedarwood, sandalwood and leather settle it into a smoky, leathery, earthy woodiness. Louis Vuitton LV Lovers and Pierre Guillaume 12 Hyperessence Matale have a close profile.

Atlantis

7.8

Somens · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Somens Atlantis is a sweet, fruity unisex scent that sets wild berries, caramel and peach against a base of oud, vanilla and Peru balsam. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and nights out share the votes equally. Most voters read it as feminine or modern. The top is sweet, with wild berries, strawberry, peach and caramel. In the heart, saffron, leather and cypriol bring a smoky edge over the fruit. The base of oud, vanilla and benzoin settles into a warm, creamy trail.

Radiant Magnolia

8.0

Narciso Rodriguez · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Narciso Rodriguez Radiant Magnolia is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and suits light everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets very few votes. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. More than half of voters call it feminine, and a good share also call it modern. It opens with ginger, bergamot and ambrette seed, giving a bright citrus start. At the heart, rose absolute, magnolia and musk add a soft floral body, kept lean by green and woody touches. White osmanthus absolute and tonka bean sweeten the base. Valentino Valentino Donna Rosa Verde and Zara FLWR 001/ALM have a close profile.

Nikita

6.9

Slava Zaïtsev · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Slava Zaïtsev Nikita is a floral, sweet women's perfume, with spice and a gourmand softness running through it. It opens with mandarin orange, pimento and ginger, giving a fruity, spicy brightness. In the heart, tiaré and datura bring the floral side forward. The base of musk, vanilla, amber and sandalwood sweetens it and settles it into a warm, powdery, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime wear is not ruled out. Just over half of voters find it feminine.

Art Collection by Jacomo #08

7.4

Jacomo · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jacomo Art Collection by Jacomo #08 is a sweet, spicy women's fragrance that voters lean towards autumn and winter, for daily and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Voters favour autumn and winter, though spring and summer still draw a fair share. Daily and leisure wear come first, with office use not far behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with ginger, cardamom and black tea, then softens into dried fruits, milk and freesia at the heart. Honey, cinnamon and amber give the base a sweet, gourmand, oriental warmth. Fresh, floral, fruity and powdery touches run alongside. Mugler Innocent and Chopard Cascade have a close profile.

Armani Code Summer pour Femme 2009

7.0

Giorgio Armani · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Armani Code Summer pour Femme 2009 opens with bitter orange, pear sorbet and neroli, a fresh, floral summer scent that has been discontinued. Citrus and fruit lead at first, with bitter orange and neroli softened by pear sorbet. The heart of jasmine sambac, orange blossom, ginger and cyclamen adds a floral, lightly spiced green touch. Musk, vanilla and blond woods sweeten the base and dry it down powdery. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits office and daily wear. Most call it feminine. Armani Code Summer pour Femme 2011 and Armani Code Turquoise pour Femme have a close profile.

The Oud Affair

7.7

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Vilhelm Parfumerie The Oud Affair is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with butter, wild honey and ginger, a creamy sweetness checked by spice. Tobacco takes the heart, and oud with vanilla leaves a woody, resinous warmth underneath. The overall impression is gourmand and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings. More voters call it masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Zara Warm Black and S.T. Dupont Perfect Tobacco have a close profile.

Burvuvu

8.0

January Scent Project · 2018

Floral · Green · Spicy

January Scent Project Burvuvu is a woody, earthy and smoky unisex scent built around amber, mushrooms and castoreum, and it has been discontinued. Amber and honey bring warmth, while mushrooms and castoreum add an earthy, animal edge. The cedars give a woody frame alongside patchouli and henna; rose, geranium and basil add a floral-green side, and ginger lightens the spice a little. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, and few choose summer. It leans towards leisure and evening wear and reads slightly more masculine. Strangers Parfumerie Gheorghe and Nicolaï Incense Oud have a close profile.

11.2 Spicematic

7.6

Pierre Guillaume · 2020

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Pierre Guillaume 11.2 Spicematic is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green start with spice, resin and wood. Spearmint and ginger give it a cool, sharp edge, while saffron adds spicy warmth. Virginia cedar, Siberian stone pine and frankincense build a woody, resinous and slightly smoky base, softened by musk. The accords also carry synthetic and leathery touches. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards spring and fall, with winter and summer further back. It sits close to leisure and business settings, and most voters read it as masculine. Comme des Garçons Artek - Standard and Zara Mountain Woody Forest have a close profile.

Ginger

6.1

Il Profvmo · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Il Profvmo Ginger is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and suits daily and leisure wear. It opens with citron, moves to ginger in the heart and settles on white cedar. Fresh, citrus and green accords lead, with floral and fruity touches, a light sweetness and some spice alongside, and a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, which puts it in between. Dior Dior Homme Sport and Banana Republic Slate have a close profile.

Raving

7.3

Etro · 2001

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Etro Raving is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that sets a fruity floral heart against the warmth of spice and vanilla. It opens with galbanum and peach, a green freshness alongside a soft fruity sweetness. In the heart, rose, ginger and Ceylonese cinnamon bring a spicy warmth to the floral core. The base of Mysore sandalwood, vanilla and amber dries down to a powdery, creamy finish. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring has a good share too. It leans towards leisure time and evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters read it as feminine, while some find a masculine side to it as well.

Smoke

8.0

Goti Essenze · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Goti Essenze Smoke is a unisex scent built on frankincense, ebony and resins, with pomegranate and ginger adding a sweet, spicy edge to its smoky woods. Most voters pick fall, then winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads comfortably on either side. The top pairs cedar with pomegranate: a dry woody firmness lifted by something fruity and sweet. Ginger in the heart brings spice. The base is where it settles, with frankincense, ebony and resins giving a resinous, smoky, oriental warmth. Parfums de Marly Habdan and Amouage Jubilation XXV Man have a close profile.

A Wondrous Flight

7.7

Mes Bisous · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mes Bisous A Wondrous Flight is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, citrus character against green, floral and woody tones. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and grapefruit, a bright citrus start. In the heart, iris, ginger, jasmine and pink pepper add a floral and spicy side. The base of vetiver, leather, patchouli and mossy notes is woody and slightly earthy, softened by musk and amber. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick spring and summer, and name leisure and daily wear first, with business and evening also getting votes. Its character leans masculine and modern, though a fair share of voters find it feminine.

CK One Red Edition for Him

6.9

Calvin Klein · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein CK One Red Edition for Him is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that most voters place in spring, summer and fall, for daily and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters call it masculine and modern, and a fair number see it working for the office or sport too. Evening and night-out wear sit well behind. It opens with aldehydes and pear, fresh and lightly fruity. In the heart, black pepper, ginger and suede add a dry, spicy edge. Vetiver sets a woody base, while tonka bean and musk soften it with a little sweetness.

L.12.12 Blanc Eau Fraîche

7.1

Lacoste · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc Eau Fraîche is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure, sport and daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with lemon, grapefruit and ginger, with a fresh, aquatic feel. The heart holds juniper, Provençal lavender and apple, which adds a light fruity sweetness. Cedarwood, vetiver and Ambrofix form a green, woody base.

No. 25

8.3

Pierre de Velay · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pierre de Velay No. 25 is a unisex fragrance that carries a fresh opening of grapefruit, lemon and bergamot into a floral heart of May rose and magnolia, then settles on a woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind and winter a little further back. It is chosen most for leisure and evening wear, and it also works at the office. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though it reads as unisex. The opening is bright citrus, with grapefruit, lemon and bergamot smoothed slightly by aldehydes. The heart turns floral and green around May rose, magnolia and geranium. The base is woody, built on cedarwood, sandalwood and oakmoss, with ginger and cardamom adding a spicy warmth.

1 and Only

8.2

The Dua Brand

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

The Dua Brand 1 and Only is a men's fragrance that sets the fresh spice of grapefruit, cardamom and ginger against the warmth of amber and cedarwood. Grapefruit and coriander give it a bright, fruity freshness, while cardamom, ginger and basil carry the spice and orange blossom adds a soft floral touch. Amber and tobacco sweeten it towards an oriental warmth, with cedarwood as a woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It works in all four seasons, with winter and fall slightly ahead. Evenings and nights out suit it, as do leisure time, daily wear and the office. Most voters find it masculine and modern.

Cedrat 37

7.9

Le Labo · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Le Labo Cedrat 37 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for daytime and leisure wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither overwhelms the skin nor fades quickly. Daily wear and the office lead the occasions, while evenings and nights are chosen far less. Most voters read it as masculine, though a modern character is nearly as common. Citron and ginger give it a bright, spicy freshness, with cardamom backing up the spice. Woods and musk set that against a woody, creamy base, and ambergris adds a faint sweet softness. The overall impression is clean and sparkling, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

Dark Matter

8.5

Elixir Attar · 2023

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Elixir Attar Dark Matter is a spicy, resinous and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens on clove, saffron, cardamom and ginger, with bergamot and blackcurrant softening the spice. The heart turns floral and sweet with honey, date, Taif rose and jasmine sambac. The base dries down on oud, labdanum, vanilla and patchouli, while animal and leathery tones stay in the background throughout. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine. Prin Arsalan and Nishane Mana have a close profile.

Devil in Disguise

6.1

Mark Buxton Perfumes · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mark Buxton Perfumes Devil in Disguise has a fresh, green character, with citrus and floral tones carrying a touch of spice and earth, and it suits relaxed everyday wear. Rhubarb leaf and ginger open cool and lightly spicy. In the heart, neroli and magnolia bring the floral side, while musk, patchouli and vetiver settle it onto a woody, earthy base. Fruity touches and a slightly synthetic brightness also show up among its accords. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it leans towards. It is classed as a women's perfume, yet masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as in between. Sospiro Mezzo and Sospiro Vibrato have a close profile.

Black Angel

7.3

Mark Buxton Perfumes · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mark Buxton Perfumes Black Angel pairs citrus freshness with a powdery, resinous sweetness; it is classed as feminine and suits spring through autumn. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It sits comfortably across leisure, evening, daily and business wear, and most voters read it as feminine, though some call it masculine. Mandarin orange and ginger open fresh and spicy. In the heart, orris root and jasmine add a floral, powdery softness. Patchouli, amber and styrax close it with a woody, resinous, sweet trail. I Am Sicily Gelsomino and Birkholz Portraits of Portofino have a close profile.

Velvet

8.1

Strenesse · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Strenesse Velvet is a floral, gourmand women's fragrance that opens with lavender, lychee and ginger and turns sweet with cocoa and vanilla. The top notes of lavender, lychee and ginger give a spicy, fruity start. In the heart, cocoa, vanilla and freesia take over, and the scent moves towards sweet, creamy and powdery. The base of amber, musk and sandalwood lays a warm, oriental foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, while summer is the least chosen season. It suits leisure, evenings and nights out as well as everyday wear. It reads feminine and modern. Its profile is close to Lattafa Angham and Initio Blessed Baraka.

Aigle Impérial

7.8

Chopard · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Chopard Aigle Impérial is a smoky fragrance for men that links a fresh, citrusy opening to oud and resinous woods. Bergamot, ginger and matcha give a cool, green first impression. In the heart, patchouli, aquatic notes, black frankincense and labdanum bring watery freshness together with resinous depth. The base of gaiac wood, Laotian oud and Canary Islands juniper leaves an earthy, smoky woodiness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and summer not far behind. Evening, night out and leisure are the most suggested settings. Voters describe its character as masculine and classic. Creed Royal Oud and Lalique Encre Noire Sport have a close profile.

TangerinePearl

7.1

Perroy · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Perroy TangerinePearl is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance that balances fruity sweetness with a soft, powdery edge, and it suits spring and summer days. Grapefruit gives a bright, slightly bitter citrus lift, ginger adds a light crispness, and iris brings a powdery softness. The sweet, fruity side leads; overall it reads fresh and clean, with a somewhat synthetic shimmer. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Velixir Concordia and Bujairami Unforgettable have a close profile.