The Perfume Library

Fauni - Fiore Millenario

7.8

Angela Ciampagna · 2016

Floral · Green · Sweet

Angela Ciampagna Fauni - Fiore Millenario is a unisex fragrance that opens green and floral, then settles on Italian gardenia and Indonesian ylang-ylang at its heart. It projects at a moderate level, and its longevity is rated good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure, evening and daytime wear. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as leaning both ways. Green and floral notes open it, and the heart moves into the creamy florals of gardenia and ylang-ylang, with woody notes and Somalian frankincense. In the base, amber, Sumatran benzoin and Colombian tolu balm add a sweet, resinous warmth, softened by musky notes. Spicy, earthy and faintly smoky shades stay in the background.

Phileas (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Nina Ricci · 1984

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Nina Ricci Phileas Eau de Toilette is a green, spicy and woody chypre for men, with a classic masculine character; it has been discontinued. Phileas lasts strongly and projects well. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it is worn by day and in the evening alike. Most voters read it as masculine, with a good share calling it classic. It opens fresh with green notes, juniper, aldehydes, bergamot and lemon. The heart is led by pine needle, patchouli, vetiver, cinnamon and cedar, with jasmine and carnation softening the spicy woods. In the base, labdanum, leather, oakmoss, amber and tobacco settle into a smoky, earthy and animalic dry-down.

The Lobster

7.2

Moth and Rabbit · 2016

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Moth and Rabbit The Lobster opens with green notes, lily of the valley and cypriol, a watery, earthy and woody unisex scent. Green notes and lily of the valley give it a fresh, aquatic start, while cypriol adds a spicy edge. The heart brings leaf green, cedarwood and aquatic notes forward. The base of myrrh, humus, moss and animalic notes pulls it toward an earthy, slightly synthetic character. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans toward leisure and daily wear. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads as truly unisex. Dsquared² He Wood and Moth and Rabbit Parasite have a close profile.

Cleopatra (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Tocca · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Tocca Cleopatra Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent for women, set on a sweet, amber-leaning base. It has moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with grapefruit, blackcurrant bud and green notes for a bright start. The heart of peach nectar, Egyptian jasmine and tuberose adds a soft, fruity-floral body. The base of musk, amber, vanilla and Indian patchouli sweetens it and dries down warm and woody.

Makan Blend / Makkah Blend (Perfume Oil)

8.1

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi

Floral · Green · Sweet

Perfume Oil

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Makan Blend / Makkah Blend (Perfume Oil) is a sweet, woody, slightly animalic unisex oil that suits cooler seasons and evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Evening and leisure wear lead, and the character leans a little more masculine than feminine. It opens with lavender, bergamot and green notes for a fresh start. Patchouli and coffee bring an earthy depth to the heart, and the base of caramel, vanilla, Indian oud and deer musk settles into a sweet, resinous, animalic warmth.

Forever Elizabeth

7.5

Elizabeth Taylor · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Elizabeth Taylor Forever Elizabeth is a fresh, floral and watery women's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Aquatic notes, blackberry, green notes and mandarin orange give the opening a fruity, cool freshness. In the heart, orchid, tiaré and jasmine add a soft floral touch. Musk, amber and woods sweeten it slightly and settle it onto a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, while few choose it for nights out. It mostly reads as feminine.

Green Man (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

Puma · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Puma Green Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's fragrance that opens with bergamot and green notes, moves through lily of the valley and lavender, and settles into a sweet, vanilla-tinged base; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and green notes lead the top, followed by lily of the valley, violet leaf and lavender in the heart. White cedarwood, musk, benzoin and vanilla soften the base and add a little sweetness. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and green, with floral and fruity touches and a somewhat synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear, sport and the office. More voters read it as masculine than not, and many call it modern.

Aqua Incanta

7.4

Gritti · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Gritti Aqua Incanta is a powdery, sweet floral for women, opening with camellia, violet and Florentine iris. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer a smaller share. It is chosen about equally for evenings, daytime, leisure and nights out, and less for the office. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it classic. The top notes of camellia, violet and Florentine iris give a floral opening. The heart holds powdery notes, rose, vanilla and green notes, where vanilla adds sweetness and the green notes lighten it. In the base, ambrette, tonka bean and white musk settle it into something creamy and soft. Kenzo Flower by Kenzo Le Parfum and Aubade Le Parfum have a close profile.

Try to Follow Me

7.7

LEN Fragrance · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

LEN Fragrance Try to Follow Me is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with a green and spicy side that suits everyday wear. It opens with ginger, pepper, mandarin orange and green notes, a bright start with a slight bite. Cedarwood and vetiver form a woody heart. Moss, tonka bean, musk and amber soften the base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Votes lean masculine and modern.

Eau de Noho

7.2

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Eau de Noho is a fresh, green women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and suits leisure, daily and office wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with citrusy mandarin orange, then moves into green notes, mimosa and violet leaf. A fresh, floral greenness leads, softened by fruity and sweet touches. The base of cashmere wood, amber and moss settles into a woody, powdery, creamy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine, with modern and classic impressions close behind. Prada Infusion de Mimosa and Memo Paris Kedu have a close profile.

Nino Cerruti pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Cerruti · 1979

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cerruti Nino Cerruti pour Homme Eau de Toilette opens with bergamot, galbanum and lemon in a fresh, green style, moves through carnation, jasmine and thyme, and settles on fir and cedarwood as a masculine scent; it has been discontinued. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most pick fall and spring, then winter, and it leans towards daily wear and leisure, with evening and business use also voted. Most voters call it masculine or classic. The top notes of bergamot, lemon, mint and juniper give a bright start, sharpened by galbanum and green notes. In the heart, floral carnation and jasmine join thyme and stone pine. The base of fir, benzoin, amber, moss and musk makes a woody, resinous finish.

Just on Time

7.3

La Rive

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

La Rive Just on Time is a men's fragrance led by lemon, ginger and cinnamon, with a spicy, citrus character. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evening and leisure wear. It reads masculine and modern. It opens fresh and citrusy, with lemon, grapefruit, apple and thyme alongside the spice of ginger and cinnamon. In the heart, vanilla, teakwood and frankincense add a sweet, woody and slightly smoky feel. Musk, cedar and amber sit underneath. Its profile is close to Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) and Lacoste Pour Homme (Eau de Toilette).

Safina

6.6

Rasasi

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rasasi Safina is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and the office; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and name leisure, daily wear and business as the occasions it suits. Feminine is the most common character vote, though masculine gets a fair share too. Rhubarb, bergamot, lemon and green notes open it crisp and citrusy. Jasmine, rose, iris and ylang-ylang soften the heart into something floral. In the base, patchouli, moss, sandalwood and castoreum settle into a woody, faintly animal chypre feel. Chanel 31 Rue Cambon and Jean Couturier Coriandre have a close profile.

8 Days a Week

6.7

Astrophil & Stella · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Astrophil & Stella 8 Days a Week is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh with mandarin orange, green notes and pink pepper, then moves towards a floral heart of orange blossom and iris. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, work and daily wear. Voters see it as slightly more feminine, though masculine follows close behind. It starts bright and fruity with mandarin orange, green notes, pink pepper and blackcurrant. The heart turns softly floral with orange blossom, iris and jasmine sambac. Musk, cedarwood and patchouli give it a woody base, and the scent stays fresh and citrusy overall.

Yohji (1996) (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Yohji Yamamoto · 1996

Floral · Green · Fruity

Yohji Yamamoto Yohji (1996) is a women's eau de toilette that ties a green, fruity opening to a floral, powdery and woody body; it has been discontinued. It opens with galbanum, green notes, peach and pineapple, with mandarin orange and bergamot keeping it bright. In the heart, rose, jasmine and iris build a floral frame while heliotrope adds a powdery softness. Sandalwood, amber and vanilla sweeten and warm the base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is close behind, and it is chosen most for nights out, daily wear and evenings. Most voters call it feminine, so it reads as a women's scent. Hervé Léger Hervé Léger and Caron Aimez-Moi (1996) have a close profile.

Womanity - Le Goût du Parfum

8.0

Mugler · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mugler Womanity - Le Goût du Parfum pairs fig with seawater in a fresh, citrusy and slightly sweet women's fragrance. It has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer not far behind. It leans towards daily and leisure wear and reads feminine, though some also take it out for the evening or night. It opens with green notes, citrus fruits and fig chutney. The heart brings together fig, seawater and caviar, with animalic notes adding a salty, odd depth. In the base, vetiver, cedar, everlasting flower and opoponax lay down a woody, lightly spicy floor. The fresh, aquatic side is balanced by a sweet, gourmand streak. Kenzo L'Eau Kenzo Intense pour Homme and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

Acte 2 (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Escada · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Escada Acte 2 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral, chypre-leaning women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, for work and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, peach and green notes, giving a citrusy, fruity freshness. The heart of mimosa, freesia, rose, iris and jasmine is floral and powdery. Cinnamon, cedar, vanilla and sandalwood settle underneath, adding a spicy, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter getting the fewest votes. Business, daily and leisure wear lead, and it reads feminine and classic to most. Salvador Dali Eau de Dali and Nikos Sculpture (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Aliage (2015)

7.5

Estēe Lauder · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Estēe Lauder Aliage (2015) is a fresh, green chypre for women, opening on jasmine, green notes and citrus; it has been discontinued. Jasmine and citrus meet green notes in a breezy opening. In the heart, mugwort, rose and nutmeg add a floral side sharpened by spice. Vetiver, cedarwood and oakmoss then settle it into a dry, woody chypre base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, work and daytime wear. Most read it as feminine, though a fair share call it classic. Hermès Amazone and Charrier Mach 2 have a close profile.

Woman Two

8.1

Jil Sander · 1983

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Jil Sander Woman Two is a powdery, woody chypre floral built on aldehydes, neroli, jasmine and carnation; it has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity and sillage strong. Most pick autumn, winter and spring, while summer trails far behind. It suits night outs and evenings best, and reads feminine and classic. Aldehydes, bergamot, neroli and green notes open brightly. The heart is floral, led by jasmine, tuberose, iris and rose. Patchouli, cedarwood, sandalwood, amber and moss settle into an animal warmth. Perry Ellis for Women and Lanvin Arpège have a close profile.

Patchouli Précieux / Patchouli Antique (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Les Néréides

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Les Néréides Patchouli Précieux / Patchouli Antique Eau de Toilette is a unisex patchouli scent that balances sweet, spicy character against a woody, resinous and earthy base; it has been discontinued. It opens with green notes and orange, then Scots pine and gurjum balsam bring a resinous weight to the heart. In the base, patchouli, cedar and sandalwood build a woody, earthy foundation, while vanilla and musk soften and sweeten it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings or nights out. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it suits either. Les Perles D'Orient Patchouly 1969 and Molinard Patchouli (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Aël-Mat

7.0

Lostmarc'h

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lostmarc'h Aël-Mat is a fresh, citrusy and floral scent with green and aquatic touches, light and clean, and worn as a unisex fragrance. The top is made of chamomile, green notes and fruity notes, opening green and fresh. Jasmine, heliotrope, rose and orange blossom bring a soft floral heart, and cedar and musk settle it into a calm, clean base. A spicy accord stays faintly in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it sits close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine than masculine, though plenty see it the other way. Kenzo pour Homme and Floris Neroli Voyage have a close profile.

Betula

7.3

Olfactive Pharmacy · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Olfactive Pharmacy Betula is a fresh, woody unisex scent that opens with green notes, bergamot and birch leaf, then moves into cedar leaf and vetiver. It opens cool and citrusy, with green notes, bergamot, birch leaf and citron. The heart adds a soft floral touch through cedar leaf, water jasmine, rose and oak wood absolute. The base is woody and slightly spicy, built on vetiver, birch tar and cedarwood, softened by musk and amber. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as a unisex scent too. Creed Royal Mayfair and Etro Via Verri have a close profile.

Daarej pour Femme

7.4

Rasasi · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Rasasi Daarej pour Femme is a fresh, floral fragrance that turns sweet and powdery, and it suits daytime wear in spring and fall best. It opens with green notes, peach, bergamot and orange, a fresh and fruity start. The heart builds a floral body from lily of the valley, heliotrope, jasmine, tuberose and orchid. Vanilla, amber, musk and sandalwood sweeten the base and give it a creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions, with business not far behind. Most voters find it feminine. Dolce & Gabbana The One (Eau de Parfum) and O Boticário Floratta in Gold have a close profile.

Couture Chic

6.0

Novellista · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Novellista Couture Chic is a floral, gourmand unisex scent that sets Turkish rose, jasmine sambac and orris root over a sweet, powdery vanilla base. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend autumn, spring and winter, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards leisure time, nights out and evenings. Although it is unisex, nearly half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with pink pepper, green notes and orange blossom, which give a lightly spicy, fresh start. The heart of Turkish rose, orris root and jasmine sambac is floral and powdery. In the base, patchouli, Bourbon vanilla and blackcurrant sweeten it, drying down into a fruity, gourmand warmth. Lancôme La Vie est Belle Eau de Parfum and Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.