The Perfume Library

Cruz del Sur II

8.0

Xerjoff · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Xerjoff Cruz del Sur II is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, fruity opening on a creamy, sweet base, and it leans towards spring and summer days. Mango, apple blossom and pineapple give the top a bright, juicy start. In the heart, green leaves and floral notes soften the fruit, while musk, cedarwood and vetiver in the base settle it into a dry, creamy sweetness. The overall impression is fresh, floral and lightly gourmand. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring; leisure and daily wear lead, with evening and night out also getting votes. Voters mostly read it as feminine and modern. The Dua Brand Desire II and Rirana Coconut Nanas have a close profile.

Nio

8.1

Xerjoff · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Nio is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance that opens with cardamom, Tunisian neroli and bergamot. Nio's longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. Most people read it as masculine, while some call it modern or classic. Cardamom, pink pepper and nutmeg bring spice at the top, lifted by bergamot and Tunisian neroli. Green leaves and jasmine add a soft floral touch in the heart. Gaiac wood, Haitian vetiver, cedarwood and amber settle it onto a woody base.

Rochas Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Rochas · 1999

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Rochas Man Eau de Toilette is a male fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings, with a floral and sweet character leading the way. It opens with green leaves, bergamot and lavender for a fresh start. The heart brings musk, jasmine, lily of the valley and raspberry, a soft, lightly fruity floral note. In the base, coffee and vanilla push the sweetness towards gourmand, while sandalwood and patchouli lay down a woody floor. Powdery and spicy touches run alongside. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it is also worn for leisure. Most voters find it masculine, and a good share call it modern. Rochas Man Intense and Eisenberg J'Ose have a close profile.

Ambra Calabria

7.9

Nishane · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nishane Ambra Calabria is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance that sets the coolness of galbanum and green leaves against the soft warmth of amber and vanilla. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn further behind and winter chosen rarely. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. It doesn't read clearly masculine or feminine, since votes split fairly evenly between the two. Galbanum, green leaves and Calabrian bergamot lead, giving a green, citrusy opening. Coriander seed and jasmine in the heart add a touch of spice and flowers. Musk, amber and vanilla form a sweet, creamy base underneath.

78 Vintage Green

7.9

Banana Republic · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green is a fresh, green unisex scent that balances citrus against light florals. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays with you through the day without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the settings it leans towards. It sits between masculine and feminine, with slightly more votes for masculine. As a whole it reads bright with mandarin orange and bergamot, kept crisp by green tea and green leaves. Fig, jasmine and magnolia soften it, while cedarwood and vetiver give a woody footing. Versace Versense and Le Labo Bergamote 22 (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Artemisia (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Penhaligon's · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's Artemisia Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that opens with green leaves, nectarine and green apple, softened by violet and lily of the valley, and settles on amber and sandalwood. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring, followed by fall and summer, while winter is chosen less often. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it feminine and classic. Green leaves and nectarine give the opening a fresh, juicy feel. In the heart, green apple and jasmine tea meet floral notes, with vanilla adding a light sweetness. The base of amber, sandalwood, musk and oakmoss closes it with a powdery, woody warmth. Yves Saint Laurent Paris (Eau de Toilette) and Fragonard Émilie (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Fathom V

7.9

Beaufort · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Beaufort Fathom V opens with aquatic notes, juniper and blackcurrant and settles onto moss and vetiver, a fresh, green unisex scent. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer not far behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure, and evening and daily wear follow. Opinion is split between masculine and feminine, so it leans neither way clearly. The opening of aquatic notes, juniper, green leaves and blackcurrant is cool and green. In the heart, jasmine and lily add a soft floral touch, while pepper and cumin bring a spicy edge. The base of vetiver, black moss, Atlas cedar and salt turns earthy, woody and faintly salty.

Reflection Woman (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Amouage · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Reflection Woman Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent with an aquatic edge, green and powdery in feel, and it leans towards easy daytime wear in a feminine style. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it suits daily, leisure and office settings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling the room. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with featherfoil, freesia and green leaves for a fresh, leafy start. The heart moves to magnolia, jasmine and ylang-ylang, where the florals take on a soft, fruity sweetness. In the base, white musk, sandalwood, cedarwood and amber settle it into a woody, powdery finish.

Tabac Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Mäurer & Wirtz · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Man Eau de Toilette pairs a fresh opening of mandarin orange, bergamot and lavender with a woody heart of vetiver, oakmoss and sandalwood; it is a citrusy, green-edged scent made for men. The top notes of mandarin orange, bergamot, green leaves and peppermint give it a bright start. In the heart, vetiver and oakmoss lead, while cardamom and patchouli add a spicy edge. In the base, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten it slightly, with the smoky, woody side lingering behind. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. It reads as masculine and classic. Parfums de Marly Percival and Penhaligon's No. 33 have a close profile.

Baie 19 (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Le Labo · 2019

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Eau de Parfum

Le Labo Baie 19 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green unisex scent built around green leaves, juniper berry and cade juniper wood. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and also fits the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. The scent as a whole is fresh and aquatic, with green leaves giving a cool edge. Cade juniper wood and juniper berry add a spicy, woody thread. Patchouli and petrichor bring a damp, earthy feel, softened by musk and ambrox. A faintly synthetic sheen runs through it.

Wild Bluebell (Cologne)

7.3

Jo Malone · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Jo Malone Wild Bluebell Cologne is a fresh, green floral that suits spring and summer days, from daily wear to the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer; daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads mostly feminine. It opens with green leaves, bluebell and clove. In the heart, lily of the valley, wild rose and persimmon add a soft floral and lightly fruity touch. White musk sits at the base. Aquatic and sweet touches balance the freshness.

New Haarlem

7.5

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Bond No. 9 New Haarlem is a unisex scent that balances a sweet, gourmand character with spice and wood, and suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with green leaves, bergamot and lavender, a fresh and herbal start. In the heart cedarwood and coffee come forward, and as it dries down tonka bean, vanilla and amber bring the sweetness, with patchouli adding depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn in the evening, for leisure and on nights out. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it is unisex. Peter Jacobs Imperial Bleu and Jesus del Pozo Gold Cedar Nights have a close profile.

Gardénia (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Chanel · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Gardénia Eau de Toilette pairs gardenia with coconut in a creamy, fruity floral, and it suits spring and summer days as a feminine scent. It opens with green leaves and carries coconut, fruits and gardenia in the heart. The fresh, green start turns into a sweet, powdery, creamy floral, and vanilla in the base keeps that softness going. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter stays in the background. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued.

Oriental Essence - Nuit d'Azar

8.0

Rituals · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Rituals Oriental Essence - Nuit d'Azar is a fresh, citrusy scent with a green, lightly fruity and woody body, aimed at men. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for daily use and leisure, with business a close third. It reads masculine and modern. The top opens bright with mandarin orange, blackcurrant and green leaves. In the heart, sage, geranium and raspberry take over, the raspberry softening the sweetness a little. The base of vetiver, patchouli and copaiba balsam adds a woody, spicy footing. Giorgio Armani Eau d'Arômes and M. Micallef DesirToxic have a close profile.

Flower Market

6.7

Maison Margiela · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

White Fire (Extrait de Parfum)

7.5

Tiziana Terenzi · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi White Fire Extrait de Parfum opens with green leaves, an ice accord and oxygen, then settles into a floral, aquatic and powdery unisex scent. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and the office. Though unisex, voters lean towards a feminine character. It starts fresh and green, with green leaves and the ice accord giving a cool first impression. In the heart, white amber, Chinese jasmine and fern turn floral and lightly powdery. Sandalwood, musk and amber leave a soft, woody base.

Décou-Vert

7.5

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Laboratorio Olfattivo Décou-Vert is a fresh, green and powdery floral, unisex in character and best suited to spring and summer days. Green leaves and lily of the valley open with a cool, dewy greenness. In the heart, jasmine, magnolia and lilac build a floral garden feel, with sweetness kept light. The base of woods, musk and magnolia pollen settles into a soft, woody powderiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and office wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine, though some voters call it masculine. Phaedon Rue des Lilas and Dior Remember Me have a close profile.

XIX March

7.5

Tiziana Terenzi · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tiziana Terenzi XIX March is a light, lively scent that most voters place in spring and summer, and one that suits work, daily wear and leisure time. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Voters lean toward spring and summer and rarely pick winter. It is unisex, though more voters call it masculine than feminine. It opens fresh, citrusy and green, with mint, nettle, orange and green leaves up front. The heart of jasmine, lavender, cinnamon and clove adds a floral, spicy turn. The base of musk, sandalwood, vetiver and cedar leaves a woody footing. Façonnable L'Original and Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza have a close profile.

Pacific Drive

7.7

Birkholz · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Birkholz Pacific Drive is a unisex fragrance where citrus and green leaves meet a fresh, aquatic feel, with a floral and woody side. It opens with sage, lemon and green leaves, a cool, sharp start. In the heart, orange blossom and magnolia soften things while cedarwood adds a dry, woody frame. The base of musk, amber and patchouli stays in the background and leaves a light warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. It leans masculine in how it reads but works as unisex. Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Eau de Magnolia and Lattafa Suqraat have a close profile.

II

7.8

Trudon · 2017

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Trudon II is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent built around green leaves, bitter orange, juniper and pine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as open to both. It opens with green leaves and bitter orange, which give it a cool edge. Juniper and pine form the heart, adding a spicy, resinous, forest-like feel. Cedar and frankincense settle underneath as a smoky, woody base. Perfumer H Wood Land and Zara Mountain Woody Forest have a close profile.

Carthusia Uomo (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Carthusia · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Carthusia Uomo Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy men's scent with a green streak, best suited to spring and summer days, whether at leisure or at the office. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good number call it classic. Spring and summer lead the season votes, with winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and office use are its main settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close and doesn't crowd a room. It opens with lemon, bergamot and green leaves, softened by freesia. The heart of patchouli, cedarwood and geranium gives it a woody, slightly spicy frame, while jasmine and lily of the valley add a floral lift. The base of oakmoss, sandalwood, amber and white musk settles into a warm, clean finish.

13 Brûlure de Rose

7.1

Pierre Guillaume · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pierre Guillaume 13 Brûlure de Rose is a feminine fragrance that pairs floral and fruity sweetness with a powdery, woody touch. It opens with rosewood and green leaves, a fresh and slightly sharp start. The heart is led by a rose day accord, while raspberry, amber and musk give the base a gourmand sweetness, grounded by sandalwood. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter close behind. It suits evenings and leisure time, and more than half of voters read it as feminine.

She Wood Velvet Forest Wood

7.4

Dsquared² · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dsquared² She Wood Velvet Forest Wood is a green, woody women's fragrance that sits most comfortably in spring and autumn, for daytime and office wear. It has been discontinued. It opens with green leaves and galbanum, a sharp, fresh greenness. In the heart, violet leaf, pine needle and kingwood move it into a floral, resinous woodiness. The base of vetiver, patchouli, musk and amber closes it with an earthy, slightly powdery and spicy warmth. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter well behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings, and it is most often called feminine.

After My Own Heart

7.2

Ineke · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ineke After My Own Heart is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and it leans towards everyday wear, leisure time and the office. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with raspberry, bergamot and green leaves, a fresh and fruity start. Lilac carries the floral heart. In the base, musk, heliotrope and sandalwood sweeten it and settle into a soft, powdery, woody finish, with green and sweet accents in between. Astier de Villatte Grand Chalet and Annayake Hanami have a close profile.