The Perfume Library

Distant Wave

7.8

La Rive

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

La Rive Distant Wave is a fresh, sea-breezy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens cool with lavender, mint, rosemary and seawater, while green notes and calone carry that freshness on. In the heart, sandalwood and neroli soften the mood. The base of tobacco, cedarwood and oakmoss gives it a spicy, woody foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Most see it as a masculine, classic scent. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Câline Absolute Blue have a close profile.

Sculpture (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Nikos · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Nikos Sculpture Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's fragrance that leans towards easy daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters read it as feminine and pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. The top opens fresh and fruity with freesia, peach, lemon and bergamot, while green notes and tarragon keep it crisp. The heart of jasmine, ylang-ylang and iris gives a floral, slightly powdery body. In the base, vanilla, musk and sandalwood soften it and add sweetness. Joop! Berlin and Van Cleef & Arpels Miss Arpels have a close profile.

Fleur de Liane

7.1

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

L'Artisan Parfumeur Fleur de Liane is a unisex scent that sets the coolness of ozone, seawater and green notes against a floral heart of tuberose and magnolia; it has been discontinued. It opens with ozone, seawater and green notes, giving a fresh, watery feel. The heart brings tuberose, magnolia and tagetes forward, with sweet and fruity touches softening the florals. Moss and woody notes ground the base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin with a quiet trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Half of voters read it as feminine. Fueguia 1833 Agua Magnoliana and Zara Blue Temptation Fresh have a close profile.

Donna Karan (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

DKNY · 1992

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

DKNY Donna Karan Eau de Parfum pairs osmanthus, peach and apricot with a rose and jasmine heart over vanilla and amber, a feminine floral-oriental that has been discontinued. Osmanthus, peach and apricot lead, with bergamot and green notes lightening the sweetness. Rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang form the floral heart. Vanilla, amber, sandalwood and patchouli give a warm, resinous, woody base with a leathery edge. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine and classic. Calvin Klein Obsession and MCM Obelisk have a close profile.

Jontue (Cologne)

7.3

Revlon · 1975

Fresh · Floral · Green

Revlon Jontue is a fresh, floral women's scent in which peach and gardenia meet green notes, and it suits spring and summer days. It opens with peach, gardenia, bergamot and hyacinth alongside green notes, giving a fresh, fruity start. The heart carries tuberose, ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood, benzoin and oakmoss set it on a woody, powdery, chypre footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is seen as best for daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads feminine and classic. Cartier So Pretty and Rabanne Mētāl have a close profile.

Sole Patchouli (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Vertus

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Vertus Sole Patchouli Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that softens the green, powdery and earthy sides of patchouli with a sweet touch. It opens with patchouli, green notes and iris, which read fresh and floral. Mimosa comes in at the heart while patchouli carries on as the backbone. In the base, marshmallow sweetens the scent and civet adds depth, with woody and spicy tones sitting behind them. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is worn most for evenings, leisure and nights out. Nearly half of voters find it masculine. Lattafa Vintage Castle and Armaf Bois Luxura have a close profile.

Incensi

7.3

Lorenzo Villoresi · 1997

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Lorenzo Villoresi Incensi is a unisex scent that opens with green notes, bergamot and galbanum before settling into a resinous, smoky base of frankincense, myrrh and benzoin; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter third and summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and while more voters call it masculine, a fair share find it feminine. The top is fresh, with green notes, bergamot, lemon and apple. Ginger, cinnamon and pepper add spice in the heart. In the base frankincense, myrrh, sandalwood and benzoin dominate, drying down resinous, woody and smoky. Trudon Mortel Noir and Xerjoff Groove Xcape have a close profile.

Carolina Herrera (1988) (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Carolina Herrera · 1988

Floral · Green · Fruity

Carolina Herrera (1988) by Carolina Herrera is a classic women's fragrance with a floral, green character, rounded off by powdery and woody touches. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards nights out and evenings, though it also works by day. Most voters call it feminine, and a good number find it classic. The top opens with blossoms, green notes, fresh notes and fruity notes, joined by exotic notes. Lily and jasmine form the heart, with sandalwood and amber at the base. Spicy and animal tones sit within a sweet, powdery woodiness. Yves Saint Laurent Paris (Eau de Toilette) and Parfums DelRae Amoureuse have a close profile.

Yawahada / 和肌 (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

J-Scent · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

J-Scent Yawahada / 和肌 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery unisex floral that suits spring and summer days and everyday wear. It opens with green notes and pear, with milk, jasmine, rose and rice powder at the heart. Amber, sandalwood and musk soften the base into a gentle woody warmth. The fresh, green side carries the floral heart, while the powdery, creamy texture keeps the sweetness in check. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and leisure wear lead. Although it is unisex, most votes read it as feminine. Thomas Sabo Charm Club - Forever and Avon Tasha (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Ciel mon Jardin!

7.3

Le Prince Jardinier · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Prince Jardinier Ciel mon Jardin! is a fresh, green and citrusy floral with a fruity, gourmand sweetness, made as a unisex scent and now discontinued. Rhubarb, bergamot, melon and green notes open it with a crisp, juicy greenness. Jasmine, hyacinth and rose add a soft floral heart, and the base rests on vetiver, patchouli and cedarwood, sweetened by caramel and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear. More than half of the votes call it feminine, though it stays unisex. Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial and Clarins Eau des Jardins have a close profile.

Strawberry (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Malin + Goetz · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Malin + Goetz Strawberry Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and fruity unisex scent that pairs Mara des Bois strawberry with jasmine and green notes. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close and doesn't overwhelm. Most voters pick spring and summer, and see it as a leisure or daily scent. On character, feminine votes lead, with modern and masculine following. It opens with bergamot and pink pepper, whose light bite meets the strawberry. In the heart, jasmine lactone, jasmine and green notes pull the fruit towards a cool, floral side. The base of oakmoss, cedarwood, orris root and musk settles it. It has a bright, synthetic sheen.

I: L'Heure Promise

7.7

Cartier · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Cartier I: L'Heure Promise is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that pairs iris and sandalwood with green notes and petitgrain. The notes read as a single whole rather than layers: green notes and petitgrain give it a cool, fresh edge, iris adds a soft, creamy powder, and sandalwood with musk lays down a woody base. A faint spicy touch tempers the floral side. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close without vanishing. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daytime wear lead the occasions. More voters call it feminine, though a good share find it masculine. Gucci Tears of Iris and Acqua di Sardegna Boeli have a close profile.

Waterlily Sun

7.3

Aerin · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aerin Waterlily Sun is a fresh, citrusy and green floral scent for women, best suited to spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without dominating. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is recommended for daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters mostly find it feminine, with some calling it modern. The top opens with green notes and bergamot for a bright start. In the heart, jasmine sambac and water lily bring a floral, aquatic feel, and musk softens the base. Jo Malone Waterlily and Akro Breathe have a close profile.

Nebras Al Ishq – Noor

8.9

Rasasi · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Rasasi Nebras Al Ishq – Noor is a unisex scent that opens with green notes, orange and lemon and dries down to patchouli, amber and oud, sitting between fresh and sweet. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Voters name all four seasons in close numbers, with winter and fall slightly ahead. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, then for leisure time. Most voters read it as masculine, followed by classic. It opens with the fresh, fruity lift of green notes, orange and lemon. In the heart, Jasminum auriculatum and rose bring a sweet floral tone while cardamom adds spice. At the base, patchouli, amber and oud settle into a woody, resinous, earthy warmth. Nabeel Habibi Lil Abad and Arabian Oud Woody have a close profile to Rasasi Nebras Al Ishq – Noor.

Tiffany for Men (Cologne)

8.2

Tiffany & Co. · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tiffany & Co. Tiffany for Men (Cologne) is a classic-leaning men's scent that ties a fresh, citrusy opening to a spicy, powdery and woody base. It is rated strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters lean towards fall and spring, with winter not far behind; evening and night out collect the most votes, and it also suits business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it classic. Lavender, bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon give a fresh start. The heart is led by cedarwood, patchouli, orris root and spices, and as it settles tonka bean, oakmoss, amber and vanilla sweeten and warm it. Boucheron Jaïpur Homme and Guerlain Jicky have a close profile.

Orchid Mantis

7.7

Zoologist · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zoologist Orchid Mantis is a green, floral unisex scent: fresh and lightly sweet over an earthy base, and most at home in spring and summer. The top is bright with green notes, lemon and bergamot, softened by pear and basil. At the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine absolute, queen-of-the-night, pink orchid and rose absolute build a garden-like floral core. The base of vetiver, moss and patchouli brings an earthy ground, rounded off by sandalwood and musk. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure time as well as nights out and evenings. Many read it as feminine, though it is a unisex scent. Maison Margiela Up at Dawn and Silence have a close profile.

Air Oud

7.4

OHTOP · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

OHTOP Air Oud is a unisex oud that smells fresh and green, wrapped around a spicy, woody core, and it suits daytime and office wear in spring and autumn. Oud and sandalwood form the backbone, with cypriol and patchouli adding an earthy depth to the wood. Saffron brings spice and frankincense a resinous warmth, while the green notes and the air accord keep it light. Orange blossom and rice bran soften it into something creamy and floral. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, autumn or summer, and daily, leisure and business settings lead the occasions. It leans a little masculine but also reads modern and unisex. Zoologist Elephant and Guerlain Xi'an have a close profile.

Bleu Satin

7.5

Parfums MDCI · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Parfums MDCI Bleu Satin is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a fruity touch and a leathery, woody floor, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with green notes, bergamot and lemon, then moves into watermelon, blackcurrant and jasmine, which give it a fruity, lightly sweet face. In the base, saffron, leather and woods add a spicy, leathery depth that steadies the freshness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. It reads mostly masculine. The Dua Brand Satin Azure and Sospiro Erba Leather have a close profile.

Salvia

7.6

Olfactive Pharmacy · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Olfactive Pharmacy Salvia is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex scent that sets the brightness of sage on a woody base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: present without being loud, and not quick to vanish. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure, office and daily wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it sits comfortably between the two. The top opens bright with green notes, maté absolute, mandarin orange and bergamot. Lily of the valley, sage, clary sage and cedar leaf carry the greenery through the heart. In the base, tonka bean, cedarwood, musk and ambergris soften it into a woody, faintly sweet finish with a light spicy edge.

Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella

7.2

Guerlain · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella is a fresh, floral and green women's fragrance with a light, powdery feel; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so the scent stays fairly close to the wearer. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use close behind. It reads feminine and classic. It opens with green notes, with lilac and lily of the valley at the heart. Jasmine and rose carry the floral structure into the base. Beneath the fresh, green surface sit a gentle sweetness, some powder and a touch of spice. Guerlain Muguet (1998) and Guerlain Muguet 2012 have a close profile.

Vista Sul Mare

6.1

Linari · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Linari Vista Sul Mare is a fresh, aquatic men's scent that sets mandarin, lemon and grapefruit against marine notes. It opens on mandarin, lemon and bergamot, cooled by green and marine notes. The heart brings a light spice from clove, red pepper and juniper berry, with rose and lily of the valley adding softness. The base of white musk, patchouli, cedarwood and amber settles into a woody finish. Longevity and projection are rated weak. Most voters pick summer and spring, mainly for daily wear, leisure and the office, and most call it masculine. Its profile is close to Acqua di Giò pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Carthusia Uomo (Eau de Parfum).

24 Papyrus de Ciane

7.2

Pierre Guillaume · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Pierre Guillaume 24 Papyrus de Ciane is a green, earthy unisex scent that moves between fresh and smoky; it has been discontinued. It opens with galbanum and broom, giving a cool, herbal greenness. The heart holds green notes and frankincense, which adds a faint smoke and resin. In the base, musk and mousse de Saxe settle the scent onto a woody, earthy ground, while the floral and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. It reads slightly more masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. Heeley Hippie Rose and Lush Bond Street 1972 have a close profile.

Sine More

7.0

ArteOlfatto - Luxury Perfumes

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Chevignon (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Chevignon · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Chevignon Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and woody men's fragrance that suits daily wear in spring and fall; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, basil, mugwort and green notes, giving a crisp, spicy start. In the heart, geranium, rose and jasmine add a soft floral touch. The base of patchouli, cedar, oakmoss and leather settles it into an earthy, leathery fougère. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most named occasions. It reads masculine and classic. Arrogance Arrogance Uomo and Ralph Lauren Safari for Men have a close profile.