The Perfume Library

New Study | postcard

7.6

Miller et Bertaux · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Miller et Bertaux New Study | postcard is a unisex scent where fig, green orange and lemon come together in a fresh, citrus-led mix. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the settings named most often. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so the scent stays close and calm. Voters split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Green orange, lemon and Cuban grapefruit carry the citrus side, while fig and grass add a green, fruity edge. White blossoms and coconut milk soften it into something creamy, with precious woods underneath for a woody base. As a whole it reads fresh and light.

Fun Things Always Happen After Sunset

7.0

Kilian · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Kilian Fun Things Always Happen After Sunset is a unisex scent built on grass, blackcurrant syrup and lychee, where a fresh, green side is softened by sweet fruit; it has been discontinued. Grass opens the top, while blackcurrant syrup and lychee make up a sweet, fruity heart. Rose, patchouli and musk form the base, which accounts for the floral and woody accords. The overall impression is fresh, green, sweet and slightly synthetic. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though modern and masculine votes also appear. By Terry Bleu Paradis and Blumarine Cheers on the Terrace have a close profile.

Figuier / Fig

7.0

Heeley

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Heeley Figuier / Fig is a fresh, green unisex scent with a soft fruity sweetness that suits spring and summer days. It has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Feminine leads the character votes, with masculine not far behind, so it is claimed from both sides. The top holds rhubarb and grass, the heart white tea, melon and fig leaf. The base has white musk, hay and white cedar. Green and fresh accords lead, melon and fig leaf bring the fruity sweetness, and hay and cedar dry it down with a calm, woody finish.

Vie de Chateau

7.3

Nicolaï · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï Vie de Chateau is a fresh, green chypre where grass, grapefruit and hay meet earthy wood, and it suits anyone. It has been discontinued. It opens with herbaceous notes, grass, grapefruit and fern, the citrus kept inside the green. In the heart, vetiver, tobacco and hay take over and push it towards something earthy and lightly spicy. Patchouli, oakmoss and musk in the base complete the chypre character. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it sits between the two. Nicolaï Vie de Château Intense and Ex Nihilo French Affair have a close profile.

Agua Fresca Extreme

7.2

Adolfo Dominguez · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Adolfo Dominguez Agua Fresca Extreme is a fresh, green men's fragrance where citrus and aquatic tones lead, leaning towards everyday wear in warm weather. It opens with apple, grass and rosemary, a crisp green start sharpened a little by aldehydes and oakmoss. In the heart, violet leaf and jasmine add a soft floral touch, while black pepper and nutmeg bring a spicy edge. The base of fir, cedar, amber and musk dries down woody with a faintly creamy feel. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure and business wear come up most often. Most see it as masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. Jil Sander Sun Men (Eau de Toilette) and Burberry Mr. Burberry Indigo have a close profile.

3.1 Arabian Horse

7.7

Pierre Guillaume · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Pierre Guillaume 3.1 Arabian Horse is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that sets flowers against an animalic, leathery side. Narcissus absolute and wild flowers sit beside the green feel of grass and plant juice. Amber and labdanum absolute sweeten it with a resinous warmth, while leather, animalic musk and horsehair add an earthy, leathery edge. The notes aren't split into layers, so it reads as one piece from start to finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring isn't far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes run close, which fits a truly unisex profile. Montale Nepal Aoud and Nishane Shem have a close profile.

Polish Potatoes

7.8

Bohoboco · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Bohoboco Polish Potatoes opens with beetroot, grass and pine, moves through a floral heart of rose, heliotrope and carnation, and settles into a resinous, earthy base of amber and patchouli, as a unisex scent. The top places beetroot, grass, pine, wheat and leather side by side, giving a green, slightly leathery start. In the heart, rose, heliotrope and carnation add a soft floral layer. The base of amber, benzoin, patchouli, honey and vanilla turns sweet and resinous, while soil and hay pull it toward the earthy side. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next and summer far behind. It leans toward leisure and evening wear. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share read it as feminine.

Arashiyama

7.4

d'Annam · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

d'Annam Arashiyama is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits everyday wear, built around rain accord, bamboo and grass. It stays green and damp from start to finish: rain accord and grass bring a cool, wet air, while bamboo wood and bamboo leaf lay down a woody, earthy base. Violet softens the floral side a little, and the aquatic and fresh accords keep the whole thing light and open. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so the scent sits close to the skin. Most voters pick it for daily wear, followed by leisure and the office. Being unisex, it works on anyone. Mihan Aromatics Petrichor Plains and Demeter Fragrance Library Wet Garden (Cologne) have a close profile.

Luctor et Emergo (Parfum)

7.5

The People Of The Labyrinths · 1997

Floral · Green · Fruity

The People Of The Labyrinths Luctor et Emergo (Parfum) is a floral, green and sweet unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Sour cherry sits beside grass, so a fruity brightness meets a green edge. White blossoms give the scent a floral core, vanilla and almond pull it toward a gourmand sweetness, and precious woods add a woody, powdery undertone. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Voters lean toward reading it as feminine, though it is a unisex scent. Serge Lutens Louve and Guerlain Angélique Noire have a close profile.

Grass Tickles

7.0

ASMR Fragrances · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

ASMR Fragrances Grass Tickles is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with cucumber, aquatic notes, grass and galbanum, giving a cool, watery and leafy impression. In the heart, white blossoms, jasmine and fig leaf soften that greenness. The base of blond woods, cedarwood and musk dries down clean and woody. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. It is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either. Hugo Boss Hugo Woman and Maison Margiela When the Rain Stops have a close profile.

Miel & Citron / Honey & Lemon

7.2

L'Occitane en Provence · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Occitane en Provence Miel & Citron / Honey & Lemon is a fresh, sweet and floral women's scent built around lemon and honey; it has been discontinued. It leans towards spring and summer and suits relaxed, everyday wear: most voters pick it for leisure and daytime. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and it reads feminine. Lemon and grass open it with a fresh lift, then vanilla and apricot soften the heart. Honey and orange blossom sweeten the base. Citrus and fruity accords lead, with a gourmand, lightly spicy touch in the background.

Sea Censored / Sea Angel

6.4

O'Driù · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

O'Driù Sea Censored / Sea Angel is an aquatic, floral unisex scent that most voters place in spring and fall, for leisure and evenings; it has been discontinued. Tangerine, green apple, grass and algae bring freshness and a green edge, while tuberose and rose make up the floral side. Ginger, cumin and coriander add spice, and vanilla adds sweetness. Pine, cypriol, oud, musk and fur give it a woody, resinous, animal backdrop. A synthetic note sits in the mix as well. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters read it as masculine and feminine in almost equal measure, with classic and modern votes behind those. Summer and winter get fewer votes. Perfumes with a close profile include Jeanne Arthes Pure Romantic and Bogue Douleur!2.

Undergrowth (2020)

7.8

Rook Perfumes · 2020

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Rook Perfumes Undergrowth is a unisex scent with a green, earthy and woody character, evoking dense plant growth and damp soil. It opens with grass, soil and spearmint. In the heart, green notes, iris and mandarin orange add a fresh, lightly powdery lift. As it dries, vetiver, patchouli and white musk settle it onto a woody, earthy base, with a spicy tone staying in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. It is voted most for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is a unisex scent. Louis Vuitton Orage and Rook Perfumes Undergrowth (2018) have a close profile.

Sampaquita (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Ormonde Jayne · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Sampaquita Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and green women's scent that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and the office; it has been discontinued. It opens with lychee, bergamot, grass and magnolia: a fruity freshness balanced by a green edge. In the heart, jasmine sambac absolute, lily of the valley, water lily, freesia and rose take over, and the scent turns floral and powdery. Vetiver, ambrette seed, musk and moss settle it onto a soft, slightly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead. It mostly reads as feminine. Acqua di Parma Acqua Nobile Magnolia and Anna Sui Electric Whisper have a close profile.

Under the Figtree

7.8

Daniel Josier

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Daniel Josier Under the Figtree is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent with a fruity, lightly sweet side. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall a reasonable second and winter least suited. It leans towards leisure, office and daily wear. Voters split almost evenly on whether it reads masculine or feminine. The top opens with mandarin orange, bergamot, pink pepper and galbanum. The heart brings grass, fig, fig leaf and tea, giving a green, softly sweet fig impression. Iris, cedarwood, amber and musk form a woody, gentle base.

Leila Lou (Eau de Parfum)

6.4

By/Rosie Jane

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

By/Rosie Jane Leila Lou Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It lasts moderately long and sits close to the skin, with weak sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, though it also works at the office. It reads as feminine and modern. It opens with pear, tangerine peel and green apple, juicy and citrusy. In the heart, grass, nectarine and star jasmine add a green, floral sweetness. Musk and sandalwood in the base leave it soft and smooth.

Butterfly

7.1

Euphorium Brooklyn · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Salvia Sclarea

7.7

Tom Daxon · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tom Daxon Salvia Sclarea is a fresh, green unisex scent where floral and woody sides stay in balance. It opens with bergamot, violet leaf, elemi resin and grass, which read bright and green at first. Clary sage and jasmine form the heart, with the floral side softened by a cool, spicy edge. The base of white musk, cashmeran and oakmoss settles it onto a woody, slightly synthetic footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mainly for daily wear, leisure and the office. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it sits comfortably between the two. Atkinsons Tulipe Noire and Mark Buxton Perfumes Wood and Absinth have a close profile.

Tribeca Vibes

7.6

Fabbrica della Musa · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fabbrica della Musa Tribeca Vibes is a unisex fragrance that opens with a fresh, green mix of grass, grapefruit and basil, then moves into a heart of violet, rose and jasmine. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer next, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen occasions. Voters lean towards a masculine character, though modern and feminine votes are there too. The opening is citrusy and green, with grass, grapefruit and basil. The heart turns floral and powdery with violet, rose and jasmine. The base adds spicy clove, woody, earthy Haitian vetiver and frankincense, softened by musk and Cetalox®.

Emporio Armani City Glam for Him

7.2

Giorgio Armani · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani City Glam for Him opens with mint and bitter orange, turns green with grass and ginger, and reads as a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance; it has been discontinued. Brazilian peppermint and bitter orange give the opening its freshness. In the heart, grass, Thai and Chinese ginger and herbaceous notes build a green, lightly spicy feel. White musk and La Réunion vetiver soften the base into something woody and earthy, with a fruity, slightly sweet and somewhat synthetic impression overall. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn, and it leans towards business and daily wear. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern, so it reads as a men's scent. Adolfo Dominguez Viaje a Ceylan Hombre and Lacoste Red have a close profile.

Cabiria

8.0

Tiziana Terenzi · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tiziana Terenzi Cabiria is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green, fruity start with a floral, creamy sweetness. Longevity is strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It suits leisure, evenings and nights out, and works for daytime and the office too. Voters read it as more feminine. It opens cool with mint, grass, green apple, Italian pear and Sicilian melon. Bulgarian rose absolute, jasmine sambac and heliotrope bring a soft floral heart. Musk, Haitian vanilla, Tuscan birch and Lebanon cedar settle into a creamy, sweet base.

Roses Jasmine

6.8

Mancera · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mancera Roses Jasmine is a fresh, floral scent: citrus brightness alongside rose and jasmine, with a green, powdery touch, made for women. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall a distant third. It is chosen mostly for work and leisure, and daytime wear also stands out. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, and a fair share call it modern. It opens with mandarin orange, lemon, grass and pear, so citrus and green lead at first. The heart holds orange blossom, rose, patchouli and jasmine. Cedarwood, white musk and moss dry it down onto a woody, slightly powdery base. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle (Eau de Parfum) and Montale Orange Flowers have a close profile.

Ambergreen

7.7

Avant-Garden Lab · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Avant-Garden Lab Ambergreen is a unisex scent built on green mandarin orange, basil and galbanum, giving a fresh, green frame over a woody, earthy base. In Ambergreen, green mandarin orange, basil and coriander give a bright, spicy greenness, while grass, green pepper and fig leaf keep it sharp and leafy. Amber, ambroxan and gaiac wood leave a woody warmth underneath, and the synthetic accord lends the scent a clean, modern surface. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading the occasions, and winter is the least chosen season. It reads somewhat more masculine, though it is unisex. Miller Harris Terre de Bois and Aēsop Tacit have a close profile.

Crimson and Clover

8.7

Folkwinds · 2025

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Folkwinds Crimson and Clover is a discontinued unisex fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, pairing a green, spicy character with a smoky woodiness. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring far behind. It suits evenings and nights out best, and can also be worn for leisure. It opens with cranberry, ginger, apple cider and clove, a spiced, fruity freshness. Towards the heart, sweet clover, hay, vetiver and green tobacco add a green, dry feel. The base of cigar, castoreum, barley malt, Vermont honey and amber leaves a sweet, resinous, smoky warmth. Folkwinds The Crimson Jabberwock and Arquiste Indigo Smoke have a close profile.