The Perfume Library

Nivea Sun

8.0

NIVEA · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

NIVEA Nivea Sun is a fresh, powdery unisex scent with a floral, lightly sweet character, suited to summer days and everyday wear. It opens with green notes, moves into blossoms at the heart and dries down to powdery notes. Fresh and floral accords lead, with sweetness and a creamy softness alongside them, and a synthetic, clean feel running through. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It reads mostly feminine to voters, though a fair number call it masculine. Dior Cheval Blanc Paris and Adopt' Nostalgia share a close profile.

Versace L'Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Versace · 1984

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Pleasures (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Estēe Lauder · 1995

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Estēe Lauder Pleasures Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green-toned floral built around white lily, jasmine and pink rose, made for women and best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mainly for daily use, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a clear but unobtrusive trail. Most voters find it feminine. Green notes, white lily and violet leaf open it on a crisp, airy note. In the heart, black lilac, jasmine, pink rose and white peony carry the floral side, with pink pepper adding a light lift. Patchouli and sandalwood settle it onto a soft, woody, powdery base. Jeanne en Provence Jasmin Secret and Dior Miss Dior Rose Essence have a close profile.

L'Air des Alpes Suisses

7.6

Tauer Perfumes · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tauer Perfumes L'Air des Alpes Suisses is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most pick spring, fall and summer, while winter stays in the background. Leisure, daily and business wear lead, with evening and night out chosen less. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. It opens with alpine herbs, an air accord and granite, which give a cool, crisp feel. Towards the heart, alpine lily, green, powdery and spicy notes build a floral, lightly sweet greenness. The base of larch, soil and beech leaves a woody, damp ground. Gebauer & Gebauer By Appointment and Lorenzo Villoresi Yerbamate have a close profile.

Light Blue pour Homme Italian Love

8.3

Dolce & Gabbana · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Italian Love is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and its longevity and sillage are rated good. Leisure, daily wear and sport are the most-named settings, and it can also work for the office. Voters see it as masculine and modern. It opens with grapefruit and Italian bergamot. In the heart, violet leaf, green notes and ozonic notes keep it light and watery. The base of vetiver, patchouli, musk and gaiac wood adds a woody footing. Light Blue pour Homme Forever and Lacoste Essential Sport have a close profile.

Paris (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Yves Saint Laurent · 1983

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Yves Saint Laurent Paris Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green floral with a powdery, sweet side, a classic feminine scent that has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It is worn across the day, from daily and leisure wear to the office and evenings out. Half of voters call it feminine, and a good number call it classic. It opens with bergamot, geranium, green notes, hyacinth and mimosa. At the heart, rose, jasmine, lily, violet and orris root build a floral core. The base of sandalwood, amber, musk and oakmoss leaves a powdery, woody warmth. Givenchy Fleur d'Interdit and Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs have a close profile.

Happy for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Clinique · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Clinique Happy for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a light floral and aquatic side, suited to daily wear and the warmer months. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither dominates nor fades quickly. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily and leisure wear leading and sport and business also common. It is sold as a men's scent, and most voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens with mandarin orange, green lemon, green notes and marine notes for a bright start. In the heart, lily of the valley, freesia, rose and jasmine soften it. The base of cypress, cedarwood, gaiac wood and musk leaves a slightly sweet, woody finish.

Killer Instinct

7.3

Marc Gebauer · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Marc Gebauer Killer Instinct is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening over a woody, lightly powdery base. Green notes, blackcurrant and grapefruit give it a bright start, with oud sitting underneath. In the heart, cedar, lavender and cypriol bring out the fougère character. The base of sandalwood, musk and amber sweetens it and leaves a creamy softness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure. Most voters read it as masculine. Khadlaj Musk pour Narcis and Histoires de Parfums 1725 have a close profile.

Nectarine Blossom & Honey (Cologne)

7.4

Jo Malone · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jo Malone Nectarine Blossom & Honey is a unisex cologne that pairs a fresh, green, floral character with a soft fruity sweetness, and it suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and it is chosen mainly for daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it fits those who want a calm, light scent. In character votes it leans feminine, though many also call it modern. It opens with blackcurrant, green notes and petitgrain for a fresh start. Moving into the heart, black locust, acacia honey and nectarine add a floral, fruity sweetness. Vetiver, plum and peach then settle that sweetness onto a green base.

Organza (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Givenchy · 1996

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Givenchy Organza Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and powdery floral with a warm, oriental character, made for women. It opens with neroli, bergamot and green notes, then moves into a floral heart of peony, jasmine, tuberose and iris. Vanilla, amber and cedar take over in the base, leaving a woody, sweet warmth as it dries. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine and classic. Guerlain Samsara and Givenchy Organza First Light have a close profile.

Avenue Montaigne

7.1

The Nose Behind · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Nose Behind Avenue Montaigne is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with green and fruity touches and leans sweet, sitting most comfortably in spring and fall. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, Grasse jasmine, fruity notes, iris and rose. The heart brings ylang-ylang, green notes, violet, Atlas cedar and leather, balancing floral against leathery. In the base, vetiver, amber, tonka bean, vanilla and oakmoss settle it onto a powdery, creamy, sweet ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter next. It is mostly chosen for leisure, evenings and nights out. Votes are split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, so it sits in between. Its profile is close to Floris White Rose and Jil Sander Sun.

Vanderbilt (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Gloria Vanderbilt · 1982

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Eau de Toilette is a powdery, sweet floral built on orange blossom, jasmine and tuberose over a warm base of vanilla and sandalwood; made for women, it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next and summer trailing. It is favoured for evening and nights out, though it is also worn by day and at work. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. The top opens bright with bergamot, pineapple, lavender and green notes lifted by aldehydes. The heart is filled out by rose, ylang-ylang, carnation and orris root. In the base, vanilla, cinnamon, sandalwood and musk settle over civet and vetiver, leaving a sweet, spicy, woody warmth. Its profile is close to Guerlain Samsara and Rochas Byzance.

Golden Moka

8.1

Xerjoff · 2018

Citrus · Green · Fruity

Xerjoff Golden Moka is a unisex scent that sets lemon, mandarin orange and blood orange against coffee absolute, frankincense and rose absolute. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and fewer choose summer. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time, and most voters read it as masculine. A bright citrus opening softens into a sweet, gourmand heart: coffee absolute, amber and rose come forward, while Cambodian oud adds a woody depth. The base of labdanum and frankincense leaves a spicy, oriental warmth, and the green notes lightly freshen the sweetness.

Aramis 900 (Eau de Cologne)

7.9

Aramis · 1973

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Cologne

Aramis 900 Eau de Cologne is a chypre-leaning men's scent that carries a fresh opening of bergamot, lemon and green notes through a jasmine and rose heart into vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon and coriander, while green notes and rosewood pull it towards a dry, herbal side. The heart adds jasmine, rose, lily of the valley and geranium for a floral layer, and the base of vetiver, oakmoss and patchouli leaves a woody, earthy, faintly animal trail. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and the occasions are spread fairly evenly across evening, leisure, daily wear and business. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. It has been discontinued; Animale Animale and Pierre Cardin Choc de Cardin have a close profile.

Magie Noire (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Lancôme · 1978

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Lancôme Magie Noire Eau de Toilette opens with blackcurrant, bergamot and raspberry and runs through tuberose and jasmine to oakmoss and patchouli, a floral, green chypre. The top pairs fruity blackcurrant and raspberry with green notes and hyacinth. The heart builds a floral, sweet body from tuberose, ylang-ylang, iris and honey. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, oakmoss, musk and civet pull the scent towards woody, spicy and animalic ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out over daytime or the office. It is made for women and is mostly seen as feminine and classic. Animale Animale and Rochas Mystère have a close profile.

Yerbamate

7.3

Lorenzo Villoresi · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lorenzo Villoresi Yerbamate is a fresh, woody unisex scent built on green, herbal notes such as maté, tea, tarragon and mint. It opens with citrus, tarragon, mint and ylang-ylang, while green notes and aromatic herbs keep it crisp. In the heart, maté, tea, hay and lavender carry the herbal theme. The base settles on vetiver, patchouli and tree moss, giving a woody, slightly powdery footing, with sweetness and spice kept in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Miller Harris La Pluie and Chloé Lavande have a close profile.

Dubai - Ajyal

8.2

The Spirit of Dubai · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Ajyal is a unisex scent with a fresh, citrusy and floral character that leans towards spring and summer. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon, grapefruit and mint, while green notes and rhubarb pull it towards green. In the heart, jasmine, mimosa and ylang-ylang form a floral layer. The base turns sweeter and softer with vanilla, amber and white musk, and cedarwood leaves a woody trace. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season; it suits leisure and daily wear best, though evenings and nights out also feature. Masculine and modern are the leading character votes. Xerjoff Renaissance and Davidoff Relax (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Lalibela (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Memo Paris · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Memo Paris Lalibela Eau de Parfum is a unisex fragrance where ylang-ylang, jasmine absolute and freesia sit in a floral, sweet, powdery blend. Lalibela's longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, then spring, with winter close behind. It leans towards leisure, night out and evening wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. The floral side leads: ylang-ylang, jasmine absolute, freesia, rose absolute and orange blossom. Heliotrope and vanilla sweeten it and give a creamy, gourmand softness. Frankincense, musk and Indonesian patchouli add a spicy, woody depth.

Havana (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Aramis · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Aramis Havana Eau de Toilette is a green, spicy and woody men's fragrance with a classic feel, though it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter ahead of summer. It is worn for leisure, daily use and evenings, and most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. It opens fresh and green with basil, tarragon, bergamot and mandarin orange, sharpened by caraway and aldehydes. In the heart, jasmine and lily of the valley add a soft floral note while tobacco and cinnamon bring spice and smoke. The base of vetiver, leather, amber and vanilla dries down woody, resinous and slightly earthy. Polo and Rochas Globe have a close profile.

Joyeuse Tubéreuse

8.1

Guerlain · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Joyeuse Tubéreuse is a green, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, and most voters place it in daily and leisure wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Spring comes first, then summer, then autumn, with winter the least chosen. It sits easily in daytime, office and leisure settings. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with green notes for freshness. The heart of tuberose, jasmine sambac and lily forms a floral core, with a powdery, creamy softness alongside. In the base, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten it while vetiver keeps it dry and earthy.

Haramain Amber Oud Aqua Dubai

8.0

Al Haramain · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Al Haramain Haramain Amber Oud Aqua Dubai is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent built around bergamot, mandarin orange and green notes. It wears strong and projects well. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most named occasions. It reads closer to masculine and modern than feminine. The top of bergamot, mandarin orange and green notes opens bright. In the heart, pineapple, melon and blackcurrant add a fruity sweetness that amber softens. The base of galbanum, petitgrain, musk and vanilla settles into a calm, lightly sweet finish. Al Haramain Haramain Green Dubai and Armaf El Cielo share a close profile.

Diorella (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Dior · 1972

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dior Diorella Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green chypre built around melon, lemon and bergamot, and it suits everyday wear. It opens with green notes, melon, lemon, basil and bergamot. In the heart, jasmine, peach and rose add a soft floral layer. The base of patchouli, oakmoss and vetiver closes it in a dry, woody chypre mood. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daytime, work and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, with a sizeable share calling it classic. Rochas Eau de Rochas and Iceberg Iceberg have a close profile.

Magnetism

7.4

Escada · 2003

Floral · Green · Fruity

Escada Magnetism opens with blackcurrant leaf, honeydew melon and lychee, making for a floral, fruity women's fragrance. Blackcurrant, melon and pineapple give the top a juicy freshness, while magnolia, iris and rose in the heart are softened by green notes. In the base, vanilla, caramel and amber sweeten the scent, with sandalwood and musk staying in the background. The overall impression is floral, sweet and slightly powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also suits everyday wear. It reads feminine, and many also find it modern. Yohji Yamamoto Yohji and Hervé Léger Hervé Léger have a close profile.

Tulum Junglescape

7.3

Simone Andreoli · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Simone Andreoli Tulum Junglescape is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits relaxed days in warm weather. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading, though it also works at the office. Opinions are split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, and a modern character weighs in. As a whole it smells bright and lively: lime and mint bring the coolness, softened by green tea and green notes. Ylang-ylang and tiaré add a floral warmth, while tropical fruits supply the sweetness. Sea salt and precious woods stay in the background, keeping it on a woody footing.