The Perfume Library

Salvador (1992) (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Salvador Dali · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Salvador Dali Salvador is a fresh, green and spicy men's fragrance that sets tarragon, bergamot and jasmine over an oakmoss and leather base; it has been discontinued. The top is led by tarragon, coriander, bergamot and pepper, with green notes and aldehydes keeping the opening crisp, sharp and citrusy. In the heart, jasmine, rose and cinnamon add a floral, spicy middle. The base is dominated by oakmoss, leather, amber and vanilla, settling into a woody, leathery sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, and towards evening and leisure wear. Most find it masculine, and some call it classic. It shares a close profile with Ralph Lauren Safari for Men and Versace L'Homme.

Union Square (Eau de Parfum)

5.8

Bond No. 9 · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Bond No. 9 Union Square Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and aquatic unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, whether for daytime or leisure. It wears with good longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. More voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. It has been discontinued. As a whole it smells green and floral. Green notes, blue freesia and lily of the valley set that tone, while silver birch adds a light woody line. Amber and musk sweeten and soften it. The accords also carry fruity and spicy touches.

Musc El Quraishi (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

El Nabil

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

El Nabil Musc El Quraishi Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that softens a fresh, floral feel with powdery, creamy musk and sweet vanilla. It opens with green notes, and rose and violet give the heart a floral frame. In the base, amyris, cedarwood, vanilla and white musk take over, settling on a woody footing that turns sweeter and dries down creamy and powdery. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though on few votes. Most voters lean towards fall and spring, with winter also in the mix. It sits most easily in leisure, office and daily wear. Musc Shamal by Armani Privé and Roses Vanille by Mancera have a close profile.

Dark Sapphire

6.8

Jette Joop · 2008

Floral · Green · Fruity

Jette Joop Dark Sapphire is a sweet, floral women's fragrance built around star anise, rose and gingerbread; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure time and evenings. It opens with star anise, green notes and mandarin orange, giving a green, fruity freshness. In the heart, rose, heliotrope and gingerbread push the floral sweetness towards the gourmand. The base of musk, white ambergris and sandalwood dries down warm, woody and powdery.

Miracula

7.9

Angela Ciampagna · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Angela Ciampagna Miracula is a unisex scent that opens with Sicilian lemon, green notes and cyclamen, then settles into a soft base of French vanilla and Tonkin musk. The lemon and green notes come first, with cyclamen adding a light floral touch. At the heart, amber, ambrette seed and Indian tuberose absolute pull the scent towards a creamy, sweet side. In the base, vanilla, musk and exotic woods leave a warm, woody trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Slightly more voters call it feminine, but the masculine vote is high too, so it sits between the two. Xerjoff Torino23 and Tom Ford Venetian Bergamot have a close profile.

Ottoman Drowned in Vanilla

8.4

The Dua Brand · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

The Dua Brand Ottoman Drowned in Vanilla is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around vanilla and benzoin, brightened by grapefruit and bergamot and spiced with cardamom and pink pepper. The scent reads as a whole rather than in stages: citrus and pineapple give a fruity freshness that vanilla and benzoin soften into a creamy sweetness. Cardamom and pink pepper add spice, while sandalwood and cedarwood set a woody, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring, though autumn, winter and summer all draw close votes, and it leans towards leisure and nights out. It reads unisex. The Dua Brand Drowning in Vanilla and Nishane Ani have a close profile.

Musk / Moschus / Wild Musk

4.9

Axe · 1983

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Axe Musk / Moschus / Wild Musk is a men's fragrance that pairs a sweet, floral musk with a fresh, woody and faintly smoky edge. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring following behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with green notes, lime and lavender for a fresh start. Rose, jasmine and carnation in the heart add a soft, lightly spicy floral touch. The base of musk, amber and precious woods settles it into a sweet, woody, slightly animalic finish. Montale Intense Roses Musk and Jōvan Musk for Men (Cologne) have a close profile.

Pur Désir de Mimosa

6.5

Yves Rocher · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yves Rocher Pur Désir de Mimosa is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a light trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure time and the office. Voters mostly see it as feminine. Mimosa sits at the centre, surrounded by fruity, green and floral notes. The green side keeps it fresh, the fruity and sweet accords soften it, and a powdery touch balances the floral feel. Essence Like Hugs & Kisses and Kenzo Eau de Fleur de Soie have a close profile.

Parco Palladiano XI: Castagno

7.6

Bottega Veneta · 2018

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano XI: Castagno is a discontinued unisex fragrance built around green, balsamic and woody notes. It reads as one piece: a fresh, leafy green feel sits on a warm, resinous and balsamic base with a woody backbone. Sweet, spicy and powdery accords soften it and add a creamy texture. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure, night out and evening wear. More voters find it masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. Fabergé Hero (Eau de Toilette) and Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano X: Olivo have a close profile.

Spazio Krizia Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Krizia · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Krizia Spazio Krizia Uomo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and citrusy chypre for men, with a woody, earthy backbone. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon and neroli, while coriander, basil and green notes add a spicy, herbal edge. In the heart, geranium, jasmine and orris root bring a floral, powdery softness. The base settles into a dry woodiness of cedar, sandalwood and oakmoss, softened a little by tonka bean and amber. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Fall and spring are picked most often, though summer and winter are not far behind, and its use is spread across night out, leisure, evening and the office. Most voters find it masculine or classic. It has been discontinued. Marbert Marbert Man Pure and Iceberg Iceberg have a close profile.

Fantasme

7.0

Ted Lapidus · 1992

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ted Lapidus Fantasme is a fruity, floral women's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter, leisure hours and evenings; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, pineapple and peach give the opening a fresh fruit lift, while green notes and violet balance it lightly. In the heart, raspberry, jasmine and Damask rose carry a sweet floral character, with orris root adding a powdery softness. Musk, sandalwood and vanilla lead the base, and it dries down warm, woody and oriental. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits daytime as well as evening, though its character reads clearly feminine. Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto and Guerlain Samsara (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Boeli

7.8

Acqua di Sardegna · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Acqua di Sardegna Boeli is a unisex scent built on nutmeg, green notes and iris, reading fresh, floral and lightly spicy. The top is nutmeg, green notes and coriander, so it opens fresh and spicy. In the heart, iris and jasmine add a soft, powdery floral touch. The base of vanilla, amber, musk and sandalwood sweetens it and settles it into a creamy, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, with summer chosen least. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits genuinely in between. Cacharel Noa and Cartier I: L'Heure Promise have a close profile.

Ambra Indiana / Indian Amber

6.5

Tesori d'Oriente

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Tesori d'Oriente Ambra Indiana / Indian Amber is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Daily wear and leisure are the most common settings, with office and evening not far behind. Voters lean slightly feminine, though a good share call it masculine. It opens with bergamot, mint and green notes. The heart brings orange blossom, lily of the valley, cinnamon, cardamom and lavender, giving a floral and spicy middle. In the base, tonka bean, sandalwood, amber, musk and vanilla settle into a sweet, powdery, resinous warmth. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette) and Miro Cabal pour Homme have a close profile.

Galatea

7.5

Maison Alhambra

Floral · Fruity · Synthetic

Maison Alhambra Galatea is a men's fragrance that sets a floral, fruity side against a smoky, leathery woodiness. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, so it lingers on skin and makes its presence known. Voters rate its value for money very highly. It is classed as a men's fragrance. It opens with maté, cypress, thyme, green and fruity notes. Jasmine, rose and iris give the heart a floral softness. The base of vetiver, leather, Virginia cedar, vanilla and amber leaves a spicy, smoky warmth. Parfums de Marly Godolphin and Maison Alhambra Athena have a close profile.

Y Collection

7.9

Zara · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Zara Y Collection is a spicy, woody men's fragrance in which bergamot and lavender meet green notes and sage. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, and it is picked for leisure, evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, while some call it modern. It opens fresh with bergamot and lavender, and the green notes and sage deepen that freshness. In the heart, clove and rose add a spicy, floral touch. As it dries, vetiver and patchouli lay a woody base, which tonka bean and musk soften into a sweet, powdery, creamy warmth. Prada Amber pour Homme and Mauboussin Homme have a close profile.

Gucci № 1 (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Gucci · 1974

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Gucci № 1 Eau de Parfum opens with lemon, bergamot and aldehydes, turns floral with jasmine, rose and neroli, and rests on vetiver and oakmoss as a fresh, green chypre; it has been discontinued. The top is bright with lemon, bergamot, aldehydes and green notes. In the heart, neroli, jasmine, rose and iris come forward. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss sets a dry, woody, slightly animalic ground. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and spring, then summer, and it leans towards evening and leisure wear. It reads as a classic feminine scent.

Tactics (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Shiseido · 1978

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Shiseido Tactics Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and citrusy fougère with a woody edge, made for men. Bergamot, lemon and galbanum open it bright and green, while juniper berry and peach add a light fruity touch. In the heart, pine, mint and thyme bring a spicy, resinous feel. Tonka bean, vanilla and amber in the base soften and sweeten the finish. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters lean towards spring, summer and fall, and mostly pick daily wear, leisure and the office. Most votes read it as masculine and classic. Halston Halston 1-12 and Geoffrey Beene Bowling Green have a close profile.

Secret de Rochas

6.5

Rochas · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Rochas Secret de Rochas is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the wearer rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen most for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most find it feminine, though a good number also call it modern. The top opens with passion fruit, mango, peach and green notes, giving a juicy, sweet first impression. Jasmine and osmanthus add a soft floral heart. In the base, oakmoss, patchouli and musk settle the scent into a powdery finish. Rasasi Balance and Abaco Jamily have a close profile.

Natsumi (2014)

7.2

Annayake · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Annayake Natsumi is a fresh women's fragrance that pairs green notes, watermelon and citrus fruits with a floral heart. The top is built on green notes, watermelon and citrus fruits. The heart brings violet, lily of the valley, orange blossom, rose and jasmine, while fruits and woods sit in the base. Fresh, floral and aquatic accords lead, with a fruity, sweet side staying soft in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office are its main settings. Half the voters call it feminine, and many also find it modern. Annayake Natsumi (2004) and Giorgio Armani Ocean di Gioia have a close profile.

Vision

7.7

Ajmal · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ajmal Vision is a fresh, watery men's fragrance led by citrus and green notes, suited to everyday wear and the warmer months. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind and winter rarely chosen. It is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and the office, and sport gets votes too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and voters split between masculine, classic and modern. It opens on green notes and citrus fruits for a crisp first impression. The heart brings blossoms and fresh notes, with the aquatic and floral accords coming through. The base of musk, woods and amber softens it and dries down woody with a hint of spice. Hermès Voyage d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Ajmal Neutron (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Hito

7.5

WA:IT · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

WA:IT Hito is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, from daily wear to leisure time. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall a distant third. It leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear, and the votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits between the two. A fresh, citrus character leads: yuzu, honey pomelo and Sicilian citrus fruits set a bright frame. Fig, black tea and green notes pull it towards fruity and green, while rose and peony add a light floral softness. Cedarwood and white musk leave a dry, clean woodiness underneath. Jil Sander Pure Man and Zuma Arancia Rossa have a close profile.

Phloria

6.7

Phlur · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Phlur Phloria is a floral unisex fragrance built on tuberose, jasmine sambac and yellow gardenia, freshened by lemon and green notes and settling into creamy vanilla and sandalwood. It has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some seeing it as fine for the office. Nearly half of voters call it feminine, while a good share find it modern. It opens fresh and citrusy with green notes, lemon, bergamot and cyclamen. The heart turns floral with ylang-ylang, with a light aquatic feel alongside. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and musk is sweet, woody and creamy.

Samsara Shine

7.8

Guerlain · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Samsara Shine pairs a fresh, green opening with a sweet, powdery oriental feel; it is a feminine scent that has been discontinued. The top is fig leaf, green notes and citrus plants, so it opens cool and green. Currant, jasmine and ylang-ylang in the heart add a soft floral and fruity layer. In the base, amber, tonka bean, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten it and carry it into a warm, woody, powdery finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Votes spread fairly evenly across the four seasons, with spring slightly ahead, and evening, night out and leisure are the most named occasions. Most voters find it feminine. Joop! Berlin and Balenciaga Cristobal Eau de Cristobal have a close profile.

Saudade - Amazonia

7.0

FiiLiT · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

FiiLiT Saudade - Amazonia is a unisex scent that sets fresh citrus and green notes against a lightly spicy, floral and woody base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear. In character it reads somewhere between masculine and feminine. The opening brings Brazilian orange, citrus fruits, green notes and chili, with spices and Paraguayan petigrain alongside. The heart turns to passion fruit, passion flower and cabreuva. In the base, Venezuelan tonka bean, Paraguayan gaiac wood and Peru balsam close it with a woody, powdery, resinous warmth. Lorenzo Villoresi Theseus and LM Parfums Vol d'Hirondelle have a close profile.