The Perfume Library

Hayaati Florence / حياتي فلورنس

8.0

Lattafa · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lattafa Hayaati Florence is a feminine fragrance that opens with citrusy, fruity freshness and settles into a powdery, creamy sweetness. The top is lychee, red currant and grapefruit, which gives a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, rose, peach and cedarwood soften the floral side, while praliné, vanilla and amber in the base turn it gourmand and creamy. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it leaves a gentle trail close to the skin rather than a loud one. The balance of sweet and fresh keeps it close to everyday wear. essence Like a Million Miles Away and Yves Saint Laurent Baby Doll (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Evolution de L'Homme Soir

8.5

Parfums Vintage · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums Vintage Evolution de L'Homme Soir is a fresh, woody fougère for men, opening on lime, juniper berry and grapefruit before settling into vetiver and cedar. The opening is led by citrus: lime, lemon, grapefruit and bergamot, with pink pepper and thyme adding spice. In the heart, vetiver and cedar form a woody base, while rose, jasmine and apple lend it a floral, fruity edge. In the base, vanilla, leather and benzoin soften it and add sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters wear it through the day, at work and in leisure time, as well as in the evening and on nights out, so it isn't tied to one setting. The Dua Brand Supernova and Alexandria Fragrances Zion (Parfum Extract) have a close profile.

Vetiver Paradise

8.0

Carolina Herrera · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Carolina Herrera Vetiver Paradise is a unisex scent that ties a fresh opening of grapefruit, pink pepper and bergamot to a woody base of vetiver and gaiac wood. The citrus-led opening picks up cardamom, neroli and nutmeg in the heart, which adds a green, lightly sweet, spicy edge. In the base, vetiver and gaiac wood bring a calm, earthy, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and name leisure, daily wear and business as the usual settings. Voters lean towards reading it as masculine. Burberry Mr. Burberry (Eau de Toilette) and Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver have a close profile.

Voyageur (Eau de Toilette)

6.0

Jean Patou · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Jean Patou Voyageur Eau de Toilette is a citrusy, green and aquatic men's fragrance, fresh with a woody, earthy depth underneath, and it has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit and orange in a bright citrus start. Sage and lavender then take over in the heart, pulling the scent towards a green, lightly spicy side. The base of oakmoss, cedarwood and sandalwood settles into a woody, earthy footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure, daily wear and business, with some votes for evening and sport as well. It reads masculine. Jesus del Pozo Quasar (Eau de Toilette) and Toni Gard Seaside Man (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Story Blue

6.0

Jacques Bogart

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Jacques Bogart Story Blue is a men's fragrance that sets the fresh citrus bite of lemon and grapefruit against a woody base of white cedar. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn a distant third and winter barely chosen. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and sport, and it also works in an office setting. The scent as a whole is fresh and aquatic. Lemon and grapefruit give it a citrusy, lightly fruity lift, while white cedar keeps it grounded with a woody line. Sweet and spicy touches stay in the background, and a slightly synthetic sheen runs through it. Al Haramain Signature Blue and Theodoros Kalotinis Aegean Salt & Citrus have a close profile.

Thays (Perfume)

7.0

Fueguia 1833 · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fueguia 1833 Thays is a unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, suited to leisure and daytime wear, with a fresh, citrusy and green character. Lemon and grapefruit keep the citrus brightness running throughout, while green tea and maté pull it towards a green tone. Osmanthus and magnolia add a soft floral touch, cardamom and clove bring a light spice, and benzoin sweetens the overall impression. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure first, followed by daily wear and business. Votes split between masculine and feminine. Bvlgari Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert Extrême and Dior Escale aux Marquises have a close profile.

Rose

7.5

Jean-Charles Brosseau · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jean-Charles Brosseau Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens on grapefruit, bergamot and rhubarb and keeps rose, jasmine and freesia at its heart. Citrus leads at first: grapefruit, orange and mandarin orange, with apple and melon adding a light, juicy fruit note. In the heart, rose and jasmine are softened by the sweetness of peach and mango. At the base, musk, sandalwood and orris root settle the scent onto a powdery footing. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Most voters pick spring and summer, and lean towards daily wear and leisure. Oscar de la Renta Bella Blanca and ID Parfums Âme Toscane (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Royal Vetiver

7.0

Birkholz · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Birkholz Royal Vetiver is a unisex scent that opens with citrusy, green freshness and settles into a woody, earthy base. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and place it mostly in leisure and business settings. Most see it as masculine or classic in character, though it stays unisex. The top has cypress, rhubarb and grapefruit, giving a fresh, lightly fruity, citrus start. In the heart, vetiver and cedarwood build a woody, earthy backbone. The base of amber, ambrette and oud adds a resinous, spicy warmth.

Proxima

7.0

Centauri Perfumes · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Centauri Perfumes Proxima is a fresh, citrusy floral with a light fruity sweetness, unisex in character and easy to wear through the day. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean slightly feminine, though a good number call it masculine, so it sits somewhere in between. Grapefruit and blackcurrant build the fresh, fruity side. Jasmine sambac, rose and iris carry the floral part, while aldehydes and an air accord add a clean, slightly synthetic shine. Blond woods and musk leave a soft, woody base underneath. Mancera Sicily and Zarkoperfume Cloud Collection (No.3) have a close profile.

Black Tag

7.5

Zara · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Zara Black Tag is a fresh men's fragrance built on grapefruit, bergamot and pepper, softened by vanilla and musk. Citrus and green accords set the first impression: the brightness of grapefruit and bergamot meets a light peppery spice. Vetiver lays down a woody base, while vanilla and musk add a sweet, powdery, creamy softness. A slightly synthetic sheen runs through it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters don't tie it to one season; spring, autumn and summer are chosen almost equally. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most see it as masculine and classic. Urban Scents Vetiver Réunion and Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver have a close profile.

Macchia Mediterranea

7.0

Monotheme

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Monotheme Macchia Mediterranea is a fresh, floral and green men's fragrance led by orange, grapefruit and Amalfi lemon, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads mostly masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. It opens with orange, grapefruit, Amalfi lemon and bergamot, a bright citrus start. In the heart, fig, watermelon, jasmine and green notes add a fruity, floral freshness. Woody notes, musk and amber gently round out the base. Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green and Nobile 1942 Il Sentiero degli Déi have a close profile.

Frammenti

7.5

Bois 1920 · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bois 1920 Frammenti is a fresh, floral and sweet unisex scent that most voters place in autumn and spring evenings. It opens bright and fruity with bergamot, green notes, blackcurrant, rhubarb and grapefruit. The heart turns floral with frankincense, magnolia, rose, geranium and violet, and the base settles into a creamy, sweet footing of vanilla, amber, white musk, caramel and benzoin. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Tiziana Terenzi Orza and Giardino Benessere Febe have a close profile.

Signature Petrol

6.5

bugatti Fashion · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

bugatti Fashion Signature Petrol is a fresh men's fragrance that opens with aquatic notes, grapefruit and lemon and deepens into cedarwood and patchouli. The top notes of aquatic notes, grapefruit and lemon give it a clean, bright start. In the heart, cedarwood, coriander, violet and cashmere pull it towards a woody, lightly spicy side. The base of resins, patchouli and frankincense adds a smoky, creamy warmth, and alongside the aquatic and green character there is a sweet, slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters lean towards daily wear, then leisure and the office, with evenings and nights out also mentioned. It reads as masculine. Lattafa Suqraat and Tom Ford Bois Pacifique have a close profile.

Les Compositions Parfumées - Electric Purple

7.5

Lalique · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lalique Les Compositions Parfumées - Electric Purple is a fresh, citrusy floral-fruity scent with green and powdery touches that leans towards daytime wear. It opens cool with mint, violet leaf absolute and grapefruit. At the heart, blackcurrant, boysenberry and artemisia set a fruity sweetness against a green edge. Patchouli, moss and Helvetolide® settle the base into a powdery, slightly synthetic finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the most chosen settings. It is made for women, and most voters find it feminine. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Granada Salvia and Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Pomegranate have a close profile.

Desire Black (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Dunhill · 2014

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Dunhill Desire Black Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter, opening with citrus and settling into a resinous, smoky base; it has been discontinued. It opens with petitgrain, grapefruit and bergamot for a fresh citrus layer, with black pepper adding spice. In the heart, saffron, cypress and Turkish rose give a floral, green transition. The base of Somalian frankincense, vetiver and Persian amber leaves a woody, earthy and smoky warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, then spring, and few choose summer. It sits comfortably in both daytime and evening wear and can also be worn at the office. Etro Shaal Nur and Meo Fusciuni 1# Nota di Viaggio (Rites de Passage) have a close profile.

Blue

8.0

Ahmed Al Maghribi

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ahmed Al Maghribi Blue is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, citrusy and aquatic character that deepens into spice and wood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and it is seen as very good value. As a unisex scent, it sits comfortably on either a man or a woman. It opens with grapefruit, lemon and mint, with pink pepper adding a light bite. In the heart, nutmeg, ginger and jasmine bring a spicy warmth. The base rests on vetiver, sandalwood, cedar and patchouli, softened by white musk. A synthetic sheen runs through it.

Fresh Oud

5.5

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions Fresh Oud is a floral, spicy unisex fragrance that sets oud and sandalwood against the brightness of cinnamon, saffron and grapefruit. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and most voters score the staying power high. It suits men and women alike and has a noticeable weight on the skin. The top holds Calabrian bergamot, grapefruit, cinnamon and saffron, while jasmine, iris and Bulgarian rose add a soft floral heart. The base builds a resinous, woody and slightly animal depth from oud, leather, patchouli, amber and vanilla, and the fresh and green accords lighten it. Fragrance Du Bois Oud Noir Intense and Mancera Black to Black have a close profile.

Acqua di Sardegna Unisex (Eau de Parfum)

6.0

Acqua di Sardegna

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Sardegna Unisex Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy scent with aquatic and green touches and a lightly spicy edge. It opens with petitgrain, mandarin orange, lemon and grapefruit. In the heart, star anise, lavender and rosemary add a spicy, herbal layer to the citrus. Vetiver, musk and amber settle into a soft, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads somewhat more masculine, though it is sold as unisex. Zara Heritage Selection - Orange Zest and Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Blue Man have a close profile.

Agua de Loewe Mar de Coral (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Loewe · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Loewe Agua de Loewe Mar de Coral Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built on yuzu, grapefruit and neroli. It opens with yuzu, mandarin orange and grapefruit, a bright citrus layer. In the heart, tomato leaf and mint add a green coolness while lily of the valley and jasmine soften it toward floral. Vanilla, cedar and musk stay in the background, and the aquatic feel runs throughout. Longevity is moderate and projection fairly soft. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans toward leisure, daily and office wear. It reads more feminine, though it is unisex.

Primas

6.5

Navitus Parfums · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Navitus Parfums Primas is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on a green, woody and slightly smoky base. The top is bergamot, grapefruit, rosewood and green mango, so it starts bright, fruity and green. In the heart, jasmine, cedarwood and patchouli turn it woodier and earthier. The base of musk, labdanum, oakmoss and amberwood stays in the background and adds a smoky depth. The accords also carry a synthetic edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters place it mostly in daily wear, work and leisure, with evenings and nights out further behind. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on both men and women. Rasasi Hawas Black / هوس and Lattafa Pride Shaheen Silver have a close profile.

Tuberose / Golden Tuberose

6.5

Daniel Josier · 2014

Floral · Green · Sweet

Daniel Josier Tuberose / Golden Tuberose is a floral, green women's fragrance softened by sweet and spicy touches, and it leans toward easy everyday wear across spring and autumn. It opens lively with spices, nutmeg, pink pepper and grapefruit. The heart is led by tuberose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and osmanthus absolute, with heliotrope pushing the florals toward a powdery, creamy feel. The base of vanilla, amber, musk and oakmoss dries down sweet and oriental. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, winter and autumn almost evenly, with leisure, night out and evening the favoured occasions. It reads feminine and classic. The Merchant Of Venice Imperial Emerald (Eau de Parfum) and Jo Malone Jasmine Sambac & Marigold have a close profile.

Gigglepuff

8.5

Hekayat Attar · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Hekayat Attar Gigglepuff is a unisex scent that opens with grapefruit, Italian lemon and coconut cream, then turns sweet with vanilla and caramel. Gigglepuff's longevity and sillage are rated good, though the votes are few, so this is a tentative reading. Voters lean slightly towards spring and summer, with autumn and winter close behind. Daily and leisure wear come first, while evening trails. The citrus accord gives a fresh opening, which the coconut cream softens. In the heart, peach, jasmine sambac, gardenia and Bourbon vanilla build a floral, fruity sweetness. The base of benzoin, caramel, vanilla absolute and musk leaves a creamy, gourmand warmth. The overall feel is sweet and soft.

Victorious

7.0

Floris · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Floris Victorious is a discontinued unisex fragrance with a fresh citrus and marine character, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot, with marine notes and grapefruit keeping the brightness going. In the heart, jasmine and neroli add a soft floral touch, while pink pepper and coriander bring a light spicy edge. The base rests on vetiver and sandalwood, lightly sweetened by vanilla and amber. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads comfortably as unisex. Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza (Eau de Cologne) and Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions 1 - Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandal Wood have a close profile.

Legend (2023)

8.0

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Aaron Terence Hughes Legend (2023) is a unisex scent that sets grapefruit, lemon and Italian bergamot over a woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, though sport and business get votes too. Citrus leads in the top. In the heart, apple and galbanum keep it fresh while ambroxan and tonka bean soften it. The base of sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss settles into an earthy, woody floor. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and woody. Rasasi Hawas Black / هوس and Aaron Terence Hughes Guapo have a close profile.