The Perfume Library

Sensual

7.8

Vandini · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Vandini Sensual is a sweet, spicy scent for women that leans towards fall and spring days, leisure time and the office; it has been discontinued. Sensual has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters recommend fall, winter and spring, with fewer choosing summer. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions it gets the most votes for, while evening comes further back. Voters mostly find it feminine. The top notes are cardamom, ginger, tamarind and fruits, so it opens with a spicy edge. In the heart, clove and cinnamon carry the spice on, while rose and jasmine add a soft floral side. Vanilla, tonka bean and woods in the base settle it into something sweet, creamy and woody.

Tahitian Holiday

6.1

Avon · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Avon Tahitian Holiday is a fresh, floral and sweet unisex scent that leans towards summer and spring, with a light, vacation-like mood. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring, and it sits closest to leisure and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is made as a unisex fragrance. It opens with ginger and cyclamen, then moves into tiaré, jasmine and coconut milk at the heart, a floral note with a gourmand sweetness. White musk and monoï soften the base; the overall impression is fresh, fruity and slightly synthetic. Giardini di Toscana Borabora and Britney Spears Blissful Fantasy have a close profile.

Driftwood

6.9

Lyrique Parfums

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

Lyrique Parfums Driftwood is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with ginger, bergamot and sea breeze, and cedarwood and a solar note carry the heart. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood, ambroxan and musk settles into a sweet, powdery, creamy woodiness, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading, while office and sport follow. Most see it as masculine. Its profile is close to Jul et Mad Revelo and Lanvin Oxygène.

Gingembre Rouge (Eau Parfumée)

6.5

Roger & Gallet · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roger & Gallet Gingembre Rouge is a fresh, spicy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and easy everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it leaves a light trail. Half of the voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. Mandarin orange and ginger give it a fresh, citrusy start. Pink pepper adds spice, pomegranate brings a soft fruity note, and benzoin lends a sweet, woody warmth. A floral touch rounds it out. The overall impression is light, lively and uncomplicated.

White Vetiver

7.6

Abel · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Abel White Vetiver is a fresh, green, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with spearmint, lime and bergamot for a crisp citrus feel. Ginger and palmarosa add a spicy, green touch in the heart, and vetiver forms a woody base that ambergris and vanilla soften slightly. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. More voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Abel Tonic and Davidoff Adventure Eau Fraîche have a close profile.

Club de Nuit Private Key to My Success

7.6

Armaf · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Armaf Club de Nuit Private Key to My Success is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a spicy, woody base. It lasts strongly and projects well. Most voters pick autumn and spring, a good number choose winter, and summer stays in the background. It leans towards leisure and business wear and also works for daytime. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique and The Dua Brand Midnight Rendezvous have a close profile. It opens with bergamot, ginger and chili, so citrus freshness and spicy warmth arrive together. Spicy notes and lavender lead the heart. Akigalawood® and vetiver settle at the base, leaving a woody trail with a sweet, slightly synthetic edge.

Ambra et Fleurs

7.6

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Ambra et Fleurs is a unisex scent that pairs lime, frankincense and jasmine with amber, moving between fresh and resinous. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also suits leisure and daily wear. In the character votes, feminine comes first, with classic second. It opens with the coolness of lime and frankincense, while jasmine and amber add a floral warmth. In the heart, geranium, sandalwood and ginger form a green, woody and spicy transition. The base of vanilla and tonka bean leaves a creamy sweetness, which oakmoss balances with a smoky, earthy tone.

Shaghaf Amber Infusion

7.6

Swiss Arabian · 2025

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Amber Infusion is a unisex scent that opens with a fruity freshness and deepens into a resinous, smoky, leathery amber. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. It is favoured most for evenings, leisure time and nights out. Apricot, apple, cardamom and ginger open with fruit and spice. Towards the heart, cedarwood, vanilla and lily of the valley soften the sweetness. In the base, leather, amber, patchouli, frankincense and musk settle it onto a woody, smoky footing. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Absolu and Lattafa Just Oud Boulevard Edition share a close profile.

Mula Mula Double Caramel

7.3

Byron Parfums · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Byron Parfums Mula Mula Double Caramel is a unisex gourmand led by caramel and vanilla, with strawberry and raspberry pushing it toward a fruity sweetness. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, while summer plays a smaller part. Leisure time, evenings and nights out are the occasions it leans towards. It opens with ginger, peach and caramel, then turns sweeter at the heart with strawberry, raspberry, vanilla and more caramel. In the base, amber, Laotian oud and patchouli add a woody weight to the sugar. The overall feel is creamy and lightly spicy, with a synthetic sheen. Mula Mula and Mula Mula Rouge Extrême have a close profile.

Sport for Men (Eau de Toilette)

5.8

Jil Sander · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Jil Sander Sport for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody men's fragrance led by citrus and green tones; it has been discontinued, but it suits spring and summer days and relaxed, sporty moments. The top is lemon, ginger and cedar needle, which opens bright and sharp. In the heart, papyrus, pepper and cardamom add a dry, spicy touch. The base settles into hinoki wood, sandalwood, cedar and amber, while the fruity and synthetic facets stay in the background. Voters rate its longevity as moderate and its sillage as weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, sport and daily wear leading the occasions. It reads as masculine and modern.

Ginger (Perfume)

7.0

Lush · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lush Ginger is a fresh, citrusy unisex perfume that suits easygoing days from spring through autumn. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and it is chosen mainly for leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though a sizeable group finds it masculine. The top opens with Sicilian red mandarin, ginger and bergamot, bright and lightly spicy. In the heart, mimosa and Kenyan geranium add a floral, green softness. The base settles on oakmoss and sandalwood, woody and slightly powdery, with sweet and oriental touches running through. Amouage Lyric Man and Acca Kappa Mimosa have a close profile.

Les Fantaisies Parfumées - Ballade Verte

7.4

Manuel Canovas · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Manuel Canovas Les Fantaisies Parfumées - Ballade Verte is a green, floral perfume with a sweet, woody backdrop, suited to women and to spring and summer days. The top notes of violet leaf, galbanum and ginger give a green, spicy freshness, while rose and ylang-ylang add a soft floral touch. In the heart, sandalwood, cedar, resins and oud build a woody, slightly earthy depth. White musk and vanilla leave the base powdery and sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the leading occasions. It reads mainly feminine, though some voters also call it classic or modern. Balmain Ivoire and Hermès Calèche Eau Délicate have a close profile.

Odyssey Mega

7.4

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Armaf Odyssey Mega is a fresh, citrusy and fruity men's fragrance led by lemon, orange, mint and bergamot. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and sport, with business use a step behind. It reads masculine and takes a back seat in the cooler months. It opens with citrus and mint sharpened by ginger. In the heart, juniper, pineapple and berries add a sweet, fruity tone while sage and geranium pull it towards green. The base of vetiver, cedar, tonka bean and musk settles into a woody, softly sweet finish.

L'Homme Lacoste Timeless

7.2

Lacoste · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Lacoste L'Homme Lacoste Timeless is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that opens on bergamot, rhubarb and cardamom and moves into a heart of ginger and black pepper. It wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Just over half of voters call it masculine, while others find it modern or classic. Citrus and green accords lead, with a fruity freshness running through it. Ginger and black pepper add spice in the heart. The base of vanilla, musk, amber and cedarwood sweetens it and settles on a woody footing. Lacoste L'Homme Lacoste and John Richmond John Richmond for Men have a close profile.

L'Uomo

5.5

Gianfranco Ferré · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Gianfranco Ferré L'Uomo is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, floral feel on a spicy, sweet and woody base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then spring, and leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern. It opens with bergamot, cardamom, black pepper and ginger, a lively spicy start. In the heart, violet, sage and green apple add a floral, fruity freshness. The base brings vanilla sweetness together with sandalwood and cedar. Jovoy Les 7 Parfums Capitaux - Oriental and Montblanc Présence (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Neroli Mediterraneo

7.1

Perris Monte Carlo · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Perris Monte Carlo Neroli Mediterraneo is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, and sits most easily in leisure and everyday wear. It opens with Sicilian bitter orange, Sicilian mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot, giving a bright citrus start. At the heart, orange blossom absolute, Italian neroli and petitgrain bring a floral, green thread, while sichuan pepper and ginger add a light spice. Iris, musk and cedarwood in the base soften it into a creamy, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close and doesn't overwhelm over the day. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter barely gets a mention. It is light enough for the office or after sport, and votes for masculine and feminine are almost evenly split.

Oud Tabac

8.0

Amouroud · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Amouroud Oud Tabac is a sweet, smoky and spicy unisex fragrance with a warm, resinous character that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it wears as unisex. It opens with saffron, ginger and coriander for a spicy edge, softened by heliotrope. In the heart, pipe tobacco, oud and frankincense build a smoky, resinous body, and Bourbon vanilla and musk sweeten the base. The result is a woody oriental with a gourmand touch. Lattafa Raghba and Andrée Putman Tan d'Epices have a close profile.

Diamond of Velvet

7.1

Régalien · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Régalien Diamond of Velvet is a unisex scent where saffron, birch tar and leather meet a sweet, fruity floral heart. The top is violet leaf, orange, saffron and peach, with a fruity sweetness up front. In the heart, heliotrope, osmanthus and iris add a powdery floral softness, while spikenard and ginger bring an earthy, spicy edge. The base darkens with birch tar, leather and patchouli, and tonka bean and styrax close it on a sweet, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters pick it most for evenings and nights out, then for leisure; the largest share calls it masculine, though a good number find it feminine. Zara LTH/03 Know the Leather and David Jourquin Cuir de R'Eve have a close profile.

Exclusif Tabac

8.2

Maison Alhambra

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Maison Alhambra Exclusif Tabac is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance built around tobacco, patchouli and vetiver; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. In character it reads closer to masculine. The top notes of osmanthus, ginger and citrus add some freshness, while artemisia brings a faint herbal edge. In the heart, tobacco, gaiac wood, patchouli and vetiver form a woody, smoky base that tonka bean sweetens in the dry-down. Spicy, resinous and oriental accents run alongside. Auraa Desire Homme Intensus and Pendora Scents Mysterious Tobacco have a close profile.

F by Ferragamo pour Homme Free Time

7.3

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Salvatore Ferragamo F by Ferragamo pour Homme Free Time is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that pairs pink pepper and lemon with cardamom, ginger and marine notes; it has been discontinued. It opens on lemon and pink pepper, then the spice of cardamom and ginger is softened by the coolness of marine notes in the heart. In the base, cedarwood, musk and vetiver give it a woody, green and clean footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a light but noticeable trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with sport and office use also named. It reads masculine and modern. Acqua di Parma Bergamotto di Calabria and Issey Miyake Le Sel d'Issey (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Taersìa

6.8

Gabriella Chieffo · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Gabriella Chieffo Taersìa is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet character with spice over a powdery, creamy base. It opens bright and lightly spicy with elemi resin, bergamot, salty notes and ginger. The heart of coffee, myrrh, tuberose and frankincense turns sweeter and takes on a resinous depth. In the base, musk, patchouli, amber and cashmere settle it onto a soft, powdery ground. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, evenings and nights out. Half of the voters find it feminine, though it wears comfortably as a unisex scent.

WhatsApp

9.9

John Phillips

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

John Phillips WhatsApp is a men's fragrance where citrus and floral notes sit in a fresh, aquatic frame. The top holds citrus notes, rose and floral notes; the heart brings ginger, spicy notes and more floral notes. Patchouli and musk anchor the base. A fresh, green start softens over time into a spicy, woody warmth, with a sweet, fruity side staying in the background. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong by voters. Most votes point to business, sport and nights out, and it also suits daily wear. Its profile is close to Bijan Bijan Men (Eau de Toilette) and Lattafa Musk Salama.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition

7.5

Issey Miyake · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with yuzu, bergamot and petitgrain in a bright citrus burst, while ginger and Cascalone® add a spicy, green freshness in the heart. Musk, sandalwood and ambroxan settle underneath as a soft, woody base. Aquatic and fruity touches keep the overall impression light and clean. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it suits leisure, daily wear and sport best, with office use not far behind. Most find it masculine and modern. Lanvin L'Homme Sport and Creed Silver Mountain Water have a close profile.

Only The Brave High

6.3

Diesel · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Diesel Only The Brave High is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, whether leisure or everyday wear. Grapefruit and yuzu lead, with peppermint and ginger adding a cool, lightly spicy edge. Geranium, amber and woody notes stay in the background and soften the whole, leaving an aquatic, slightly sweet feel. The accords also show a synthetic side. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves no heavy trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets the fewest votes. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for sport and business. Half of voters call it masculine, and nearly as many call it modern. Yves Saint Laurent Y (Eau Fraîche) and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Tonic have a close profile.