The Perfume Library

Avant-Garden Lab · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Avant-Garden Lab Gincense is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. A fresh, citrusy, green base carries spicy, woody, resinous and smoky tones. Ginger and spices bring liveliness, while frankincense and exotic woods add a drier, smokier side. Jasmine and lily of the valley soften it with a floral touch, and marine notes keep it cool. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall, and see it as suited to daily and leisure wear, as well as evenings. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine. Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle French Lover / Bois d'Orage and Maison Margiela (untitled) have a close profile.

Bourrasque (2020)

Le Galion · 2020

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Le Galion Bourrasque is a unisex chypre that moves from the spicy opening of ginger, cardamom and pimento through a floral heart of rose and osmanthus to a base of oakmoss and patchouli. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while spring and summer sit in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though a sizeable share finds it feminine. The opening pairs ginger, cardamom and Italian citrus fruits for a spicy, bright start. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, osmanthus and woodland strawberry bring a floral sweetness, while opoponax and styrax add resinous warmth. The base of oak, petrichor, patchouli and oakmoss settles the scent on an earthy, woody footing, with an animal edge among its accords.

L'eau de Kasaneka / 重ね香

Menard · 2004

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Menard L'eau de Kasaneka / 重ね香 is a powdery feminine scent, floral and sweet at its core, with spicy and woody touches. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits daytime wear and evenings out. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read it as clearly feminine. It opens with basil, orange, bergamot and ginger, while cardamom and nutmeg add spice. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, heliotrope and rose form a floral core. The base of vanilla, musk, cedarwood and sandalwood sweetens it and settles into a powdery, woody softness.

Peau d'Amour

Starck · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Starck Peau d'Amour is a fresh, floral and sweet women's fragrance, with a fruity side that keeps it light and cheerful. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter and summer further behind. Leisure, a night out, daily wear, evening and business are all close, so it reads as an easy scent for any part of the day. It leans feminine. It opens bright and fruity with mandarin orange, ginger and raspberry. The heart is a floral blend of lily of the valley, orange blossom, jasmine sambac and rose. In the base, tonka bean, patchouli, amber and powdery notes soften and sweeten it. Bond No. 9 Bryant Park and Ella K Parfums Camélia K have a close profile.

Adonis Icarus

Rayhaan · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Rayhaan Adonis Icarus is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance that sits close to everyday wear. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage good. Most voters wear it in the daytime, at leisure and for sport; some also choose it for the office, while evening use is rare. It reads masculine. Citrus notes lead, ginger adds a lively edge, and marine notes carry the coolness. A fruity, sweet side in the accords softens it, keeping it from turning dry or sharp. Bujairami Psycho and Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim have a close profile.

Accord No. 04: Cedar

Raer Scents · 2018

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Raer Scents Accord No. 04: Cedar is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent built on Virginia cedar and Himalayan cedar, sharpened by juniper berry and ginger; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling a room. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring close behind and summer trailing. It is placed mostly in leisure and business settings. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. The scent stays in one piece: two kinds of cedar form a woody backbone, while juniper berry and lavender add a green, resinous freshness. Ginger brings spice, bergamot adds brightness, and false sandalwood softens the wood. The overall feel is dry, clean and timber-like.

Guess Man

Guess · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guess Man is a fresh, citrusy and woody men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, leisure and daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most voted occasions. It reads as masculine, followed by modern. It opens with vermouth, and the heart brings white pepper, nutmeg, ginger and lavender for a spicy, floral touch. The base leans on sandalwood, fir and amber, softened by suede and musk. Aquatic and green shades run through the accords as well. Montblanc Starwalker (Eau de Toilette) and L'Occitane en Provence Cèdre Gingembre / Cap Cédrat / L'Homme Cologne Cédrat have a close profile.

Sparkling Jo

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Vilhelm Parfumerie Sparkling Jo is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a fruity sweetness and a light touch of spice, leaning towards spring and summer days. Juniper, champagne and bergamot give the top a light, bright opening. In the heart, ambrette, ginger and Williams pear come forward: the pear adds a soft fruitiness, the ginger a gentle spice. Musk, ambergris and oak wood build a woody, slightly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. It suits daily wear and leisure time, and works at the office too. It reads comfortably on both men and women.

Parlez-moi d'Amour Eau Fraîche

John Galliano · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

John Galliano Parlez-moi d'Amour Eau Fraîche is a fresh, feminine floral that pairs ginger and grapefruit blossom with the softness of rose and white currant. The opening is citrusy and slightly green, with ginger and grapefruit blossom giving it a crisp lift. In the heart, rose and white currant turn it fruity and gently sweet. Cypress absolute and musk settle underneath, closing the scent on a clean warmth. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Joop! Joop! Go and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Granada Salvia have a close profile.

Mortel Noir

Trudon · 2023

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Trudon Mortel Noir is a unisex scent that links a spicy opening of Madagascar pepper, ginger and cardamom to a resinous, smoky depth of frankincense and myrrh. It opens fresh and spicy with pepper, ginger, bergamot and cardamom. In the heart, frankincense and Virginia cedar take over; in the base, myrrh, cedar, labdanum and benzoin settle it onto a resinous, woody foundation, with a green touch staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. The character is unisex, and the woody, smoky build wears most comfortably in cooler weather. Comme des Garçons Dover Street Market and Lorenzo Villoresi Incensi have a close profile.

Silver Lining

8.5

Heinsson · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Heinsson Silver Lining is a unisex fragrance that ties the brightness of bergamot, ginger and orange to a green coolness of rosemary and mint, leaning towards summer and spring. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads somewhat more masculine, though modern and feminine votes are far from negligible. The top is bergamot, ginger, orange, lime and lemon, so the citrus opens fresh and sharp. Rosemary and mint in the heart add a green chill. The base of musk, woods and aquatic notes leaves a clean, lightly woody, watery trail. Petite Beaute Spongebob Squarepants - Spongebob and Moschino Forever Sailing (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Aroma Blue

6.0

Lancôme · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lancôme Aroma Blue is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange and ginger, and osmanthus and peony give the heart a soft floral touch. Cedar and white musk sit at the base. The overall impression is aquatic, fruity and lightly woody, with the fresh accord leading. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and leisure, daily wear and sport are the occasions it fits best. Most voters find it feminine. Rituals Soleil d'Or and Calvin Klein Eternity Aqua have a close profile.

Gaith / غيث

Khadlaj · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Khadlaj Gaith / غيث is a unisex scent that sets the bite of black pepper, pink pepper and ginger against the sweet, resinous warmth of vanilla and labdanum. The opening is led by those three spices; in the heart, lavender, frankincense and cypress settle the heat onto a woody, fougère base. Vanilla and labdanum sweeten the base, while patchouli anchors a creamy, oriental feel. A synthetic shimmer runs through it. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall, winter and spring, while summer is a minor choice. It leans towards evenings and daily wear, and it can also work at the office. Lalique Les Compositions Parfumées - Oriental Zinc and Fragrance World Soir have a close profile.

Aura for Men

Jacomo · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jacomo Aura for Men is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance whose green and spicy side settles onto a sweet, woody base. It has been discontinued. It opens bright with ginger, lime, juniper and clary sage. The heart brings cinnamon, nutmeg, tobacco, green tea and tonka bean, so spice and sweetness come forward. The base of cedar, sandalwood, amber, patchouli and cistus builds a warm, woody ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It is made for men.

Oriental Essence - Eau des Indes

Rituals · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rituals Oriental Essence - Eau des Indes is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with citrus notes, bergamot and white tea, and the heart of peony, mimosa and ginger adds a soft floral touch. In the base, white musk, cedarwood and musk set down a creamy, lightly woody floor. The overall impression is fresh, green and clean. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office settings lead the occasions. A feminine character prevails. L'Artisan Parfumeur Thé pour un Été and Heeley Menthe Fraîche have a close profile.

No Limit$ Gold

Philipp Plein · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Philipp Plein No Limit$ Gold is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, warmed by a sweet, resinous side. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good, with longevity rated 7.8. They place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with business and evening use close behind. It opens with ginger, grapefruit and bergamot, bright and lightly spicy. In the heart, orange blossom, geranium and elemi resin add a floral, resinous softness. Patchouli, benzoin and amberwood sweeten the base and dry it down with an earthy warmth, while a synthetic sheen runs through the accords. Prada Paradigme and Yves Saint Laurent Myslf L'Absolu have a close profile.

I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess - Rose de Mai

8.5

Kilian · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Kilian I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess - Rose de Mai pairs May rose absolute and Bulgarian damask rose with green tea, ginger and marshmallow, a fresh, sweet floral for women that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it feminine, and some also find it modern. Autumn and spring lead the season votes, with winter and summer trailing, and it leans towards leisure, night-out and evening wear. It reads as a fresh, green floral: the two roses are lightened by green tea, while ginger adds a faint spice. Marshmallow pulls the scent towards a powdery, creamy, gourmand sweetness, with fruity touches staying in the background. Kilian Love Don't Be Shy Extreme and Matière Première French Flower have a close profile.

Purple Flowers

Mancera · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Mancera Purple Flowers is a unisex fragrance that pairs fig tree, mandarin orange and rose absolute, with a fresh, floral character softened by spice and wood. The top opens bright with fig tree and mandarin orange, while black pepper, nutmeg and ginger add a spicy edge. In the heart, rose absolute meets patchouli and cedarwood, and the base of white musk, vanilla and ambergris turns it sweeter and smoother. The overall impression is fresh, floral and lightly oriental. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer trailing behind. It leans towards leisure, night out and evening wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine.

Incense

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Citrus · Floral · Green

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Incense is a unisex scent in which citrus and spice settle onto a floral, woody base with a touch of smoke and resin; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. It reads both masculine and feminine, so it sits somewhere in between. The top opens bright and spicy with lemon zest, cardamom, ginger and lime. The heart holds jasmine sambac, tea and lily of the valley, and the base of vetiver, sandalwood, vanilla and ambergris turns it sweet, creamy and woody. Green and smoky shades keep that sweetness in check.

Members Only

6.0

P1 · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

P1 Members Only is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on a sweet, spicy and woody base. Grapefruit, black pepper and ginger give it a bright, slightly sharp start. In the heart, watermelon, blond woods and red chili pull sweetness and spice together. Amber, tonka bean and musk leave a soft, resinous trail underneath, and a synthetic edge runs through the whole scent. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters lean towards autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. Daily wear and leisure are the occasions named most often. Bon Parfumeur 901 Muscade Amande Patchouli and Carolina Herrera Chic for Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Mythical Woods

Profumi del Forte · 2016

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Profumi del Forte Mythical Woods is a sweet, spicy woody scent with a powdery, resinous feel, best suited to autumn and winter evenings and worn by anyone, as a unisex fragrance. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for business and daily wear. More voters call it masculine than feminine, but the feminine vote is sizeable. It opens with saffron and raspberry giving a spicy sweetness, and honey and ginger keep that sweetness warm in the heart. In the base, cedarwood, sandalwood and gaiac wood build the woody frame, tonka bean and vanilla soften it, and white musk and ambergris leave a powdery trail.

Jaguar for Men Imperial

Jaguar · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Jaguar for Men Imperial opens with Italian mandarin orange, artemisia and elemi resin, a fresh, spicy masculine scent that has been discontinued. It starts with a citrusy, fruity freshness, then moves into a spicy heart of nutmeg, ginger and violet leaf. In the base, vetiver, cypress and tonka bean set down a woody ground, and the sweetness stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters find the character masculine and classic. Yves Rocher Ambre Noir and Benchaâbane Mogador have a close profile.

Montana Parfum d'Elle (1990) (Eau de Toilette)