The Perfume Library

Hanamizake / 花見酒 (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

J-Scent · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

J-Scent Hanamizake / 花見酒 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around ginjō sake, pear and cherry blossom. It wears at a moderate level for both lasting power and sillage, leaving neither a faint skin scent nor a room-filling trail. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, then the office, and less often in the evening or for a night out. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. The top pairs ginjō sake with pear, apple, raspberry and green notes for a fruity freshness. Cherry blossom, lily of the valley and rose add a soft floral heart. Cedarwood and musk anchor the sweetness in a clean, woody base. Its profile is close to Tom Tailor Woman and Channoine Vernoora.

Matrix

8.0

The Dua Brand · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

The Dua Brand Matrix is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance whose aquatic and green side rests on spice and woods, and it suits casual, warm-weather wear best. The top is Calabrian neroli, Sicilian bergamot and green notes. Pink pepper, cardamom and nutmeg bring spice to the heart, with jasmine softening it. The base turns woody and earthy with Indian patchouli, cedar and Haitian vetiver. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as a unisex scent. Xerjoff Nio and The Dua Brand Matrix Recoded Edition have a close profile.

Adhil

8.3

Tiziana Terenzi · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tiziana Terenzi Adhil is a unisex scent in which star anise and blackcurrant sit over sweet vanilla and amber, with a strong floral and gourmand side. It opens with green notes, star anise and blackcurrant, while ozonic notes and Jasminum grandiflorum add a floral lift in the heart. As it dries, vanilla, amber and Australian sandalwood settle into a creamy, sweet, woody base, kept dry by oakmoss and amyris. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings or nights out; it also works in spring, while summer is the least favoured. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, though it wears comfortably as a unisex scent.

Sileno

7.9

Agatho · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Agatho Sileno pairs citrus, blackcurrant and green notes with algae absolute, giving a fresh, aquatic unisex scent. Most voters pick spring and summer for Sileno, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Votes tilt somewhat masculine, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. It opens bright with citrus, orange blossom, blackcurrant and green notes. In the heart, Sichuan pepper, Mediterranean undergrowth and ylang-ylang add a spicy, creamy softness. The base settles on ginger, cedarwood, algae absolute and precious woods. Carthusia A'mmare and Roja Parfums Oceania share a close profile.

Early Roses

6.5

Téo Cabanel · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Téo Cabanel Early Roses is a fresh, green floral with a feminine character, best suited to spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, present without being heavy. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it fits daily wear, leisure time and the office comfortably. It opens with pink pepper and green notes, bright and lightly spicy. The heart brings together Bulgarian rose, jasmine and geranium. It settles into woody notes, white musk and amber, leaving a powdery, creamy softness.

Seringa (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Floris · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Floris Seringa Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery chypre floral that opens with green notes, violet leaf and bergamot before jasmine and lily take over the heart. It is made for women and has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daytime, leisure and the office far more than evenings or nights out. Most describe it as feminine and classic. Green notes, violet leaf and bergamot give it a crisp start. The heart is a floral bouquet of ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily, rose and carnation. Patchouli, oakmoss, tonka bean and vanilla close it in the base with a powdery, chypre warmth.

Adventure (Eau de Toilette Concentrate)

7.8

Adidas · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Adidas Adventure is a fresh, green and citrusy men's fragrance, now discontinued, that suits relaxed everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind; winter is the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often, and most voters read it as masculine. The top has bergamot, rosemary, coriander and lavender, with basil and green notes keeping it crisp. The heart of pine needle, fern and geranium adds a green, woody tone. The base leans on cedar, fir, moss and musk, while tonka bean and amber sweeten it slightly. La Perla Grigioperla and MCM Twenty Four Morning have a close profile.

Fleur d'Interdit

7.5

Givenchy · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Green

Givenchy Fleur d'Interdit is a fresh, floral women's fragrance brightened by fruity and green touches; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads feminine and classic. It opens cool with watermelon, melon, woodland strawberry and bergamot, with green notes and hyacinth backing up that freshness. The heart turns to a floral garden of jasmine, rose, violet and lilac. The base of vanilla, cedarwood and musk settles into a woody, powdery warmth. Yves Saint Laurent Paris (Eau de Toilette) and Gucci Envy (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Cycle (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Otto Kern · 1991

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Otto Kern Cycle Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and citrusy men's fragrance that has been discontinued. Mint and citrus fruits bring the coolness, while green notes sharpen it. Blackcurrant adds a light fruity softness, and woody notes round the mix off from behind. A spicy touch also runs through the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Voters mostly call its character masculine. Hermès Eau d'Orange Verte and Joop! What About Adam have a close profile.

Cialenga (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Balenciaga · 1973

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Balenciaga Cialenga Eau de Toilette is a women's fragrance that moves from a fresh opening of blackcurrant and green notes through an iris, rose and jasmine heart to an earthy chypre base of vetiver and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters find it wearable in every season, with autumn and spring slightly ahead. It leans towards daytime and office wear, and suits evenings too. It reads feminine and classic. The opening pairs blackcurrant and citrus fruits with green notes for a lively, fruity freshness. The heart builds a floral body from iris, rose, jasmine and lily of the valley, with clove adding a light spicy edge. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood and oakmoss settles into a woody, earthy chypre.

Rain

7.2

Commodity · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Commodity Rain is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening of rain accord, lemon vervain, green notes and bergamot with a floral, watery heart. The top is rain accord, lemon vervain, green notes and bergamot. Freesia, lotus and jasmine soften the heart into something floral. The base of woods, aquatic notes, musk and amber keeps the aquatic, green character while turning slightly sweet, with a synthetic, clean-air edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Votes lean feminine, though a good share call it masculine.

Senso (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Emanuel Ungaro · 1987

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Emanuel Ungaro Senso Eau de Parfum is a floral-green chypre that opens with hyacinth, galbanum and neroli, made for women with a classic leaning. It opens bright and green with hyacinth, galbanum, neroli and bergamot. In the heart, ylang-ylang, iris, rose and jasmine fill out the floral picture, adding a powdery, lightly spicy softness. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla and musk dries down sweeter, settling into a woody, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads mostly feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. Guerlain Nahema and Chloé Chloé (1975) share a close profile.

IV: L'Heure Fougueuse

7.3

Cartier · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cartier IV: L'Heure Fougueuse is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green side against the earthy tones of leather and oakmoss. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has its share. Leisure and evening lead the occasions, with business and daytime wear close behind. Votes for masculine and feminine are level, and it reads as truly unisex. Bergamot, magnolia and horsehair open it; lavender, vetiver, maté, green notes and blossoms make up the heart. Oakmoss, leather and white musk sit at the base. The fresh citrus and floral opening gradually settles into a spicy, woody, slightly animalic and leathery base.

Cardamom

7.9

Zara · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Zara Cardamom is a fresh, green, citrusy unisex scent built around green notes, Guatemala cardamom and tea. It has been discontinued. Longevity and projection are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind, and it is worn mostly for daily use, leisure and the office. It reads as neither clearly masculine nor clearly feminine, with votes split almost evenly between the two. The notes work as a whole rather than in stages: green notes and tea give a crisp, leafy base, while Guatemala cardamom adds a spicy, lightly woody warmth. A citrus brightness keeps it cool, and a synthetic edge runs through it.

Iroaz

6.9

Lostmarc'h

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Lostmarc'h Iroaz is a fresh, green-leaning unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and reads light and easy for everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter is the least chosen. It is mentioned mostly for daytime, leisure and the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters call it feminine, though a good share find it masculine. The top opens with green notes, pink pepper, vervain and lemon, a bright start with a light spicy edge. Rose and ylang-ylang add a soft floral heart. The base of vetiver, patchouli and musk is woody and slightly powdery, and the fresh, aquatic feel carries through.

Nazen

7.0

Régalien · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Régalien Nazen is a fresh, floral unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, with a green and creamy character. Most voters pick spring and summer, while autumn and winter stay in the background. It is chosen for leisure, evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Green notes, peach and bergamot open it freshly. At the heart, gardenia, lily, jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang form a rich floral cloud. Vanilla, white musk, coconut and butter sweeten the base and soften it into a creamy warmth.

Aoud Violet

7.5

Mancera · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mancera Aoud Violet sets patchouli, violet and oud inside a green, spicy frame, opening fresh and suiting both men and women. Spices, bergamot and green notes give it a fresh, sharp start. In the heart, patchouli, violet and oud join the floral and earthy sides. Vetiver, white musk and amber leave a woody, oriental base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is worn for daily use, leisure, work and nights out alike. Most voters read it as masculine. Its profile is close to Mancera Kumkat Wood and Montale Orange Aoud.

Fashion Avenue

7.1

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Fashion Avenue is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance that links citrus and green notes to a floral heart of ylang-ylang and mimosa. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and business, daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Its character reads mostly feminine, followed by modern. It opens with citrus and green notes and moves into a floral heart. In the base, blackcurrant, Kashmiri musk and sandalwood soften it and add a gentle sweetness. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Mimosa and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Rosa Rossa have a close profile.

Pure Instinct

7.7

Swiss Arabian · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Swiss Arabian Pure Instinct is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading, and it also carries easily to the office. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with grapefruit and pepper, and pineapple and apple add a fruity freshness. The heart brings rose, cardamom and green notes; as it dries, vetiver, cedarwood and vanilla form a woody-sweet base. Aquatic and green accords keep it cool. Zara Zara Man Silver has a close profile.

Rumba (2009)

7.1

Ted Lapidus · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ted Lapidus Rumba is a floral, fruity chypre with sweet, spicy and powdery sides, made for women and chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. It opens with basil, green notes, bergamot and rose, a green and floral start. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine, mirabelle plum and oakmoss soften the floral sweetness with fruit. The base of patchouli, amber, sandalwood and animalic notes carries it into a woody, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards evening and night-out wear, and most voters read it as feminine and classic. Dali and Magie have a close profile.

Trophée Lancôme pour le Sport (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Lancôme · 1982

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Lancôme Trophée Lancôme pour le Sport Eau de Toilette is a green, chypre-leaning men's scent that opens on bergamot, petitgrain and basil; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh and citrusy with bergamot, petitgrain, basil and lemon. In the heart, green notes, laurel and cedarwood lead, softened by jasmine and fruity notes. The base of moss, cistus and musk gives it a woody, chypre footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business and sport close behind. It reads masculine and classic. Aigner Sport Fragrance for Men and Floris JF have a close profile.

Parco Palladiano X: Olivo

7.8

Bottega Veneta · 2018

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano X: Olivo is a green, woody unisex scent that suits spring and fall best; it has been discontinued. Green olive, green notes and woody notes lead. They read as a single whole rather than a top-to-base progression: a fresh, green start, with a touch of sweetness and a spicy, woody depth underneath. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Fall comes first and spring follows closely, with leisure and business as the leading occasions. Most voters find it masculine, though it is marketed as unisex. Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano XI: Castagno and Yves Saint Laurent Eau Libre have a close profile.

Noora (Perfume Oil)

7.9

Al Haramain

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Perfume Oil

Al Haramain Noora (Perfume Oil) opens with ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose, brightened by bergamot and orange, and makes a fresh, sweet floral for women. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and most voters read it as feminine. Citrus and green notes give the opening its freshness, with the florals following right behind. In the heart, woody and fruity notes soften the sweetness. The base of musk, sandalwood and gourmand notes leaves it warm, sweet and slightly oriental. Tesori d'Oriente Aegyptus and Rasasi Arba Wardat have a close profile.

Ocean Rain (Cologne)

8.6

Mario Valentino · 1990

Floral · Aquatic · Green

Mario Valentino Ocean Rain (Cologne) is a men's fragrance that pairs lavender, lemon and bergamot with green notes, moves through marine notes and settles on cedar and amber; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and summer, and it leans towards a night out, leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. It opens fresh and green with lavender, lemon, bergamot and basil. In the heart, cyclamen, rose and fir add a floral, aquatic touch. The base of moss, cedar, leather and amber gives an woody, resinous, slightly animal chypre footing. Ébène de Balmain and Dior Jules have a close profile.