The Perfume Library

18 Glacialis Terra

6.4

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2016

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

L'Artisan Parfumeur 18 Glacialis Terra is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it doesn't pull firmly either way. Green notes, ice accord, absinth and vetiver come together here. The fresh, aquatic and green accords lead, with the sweet and spicy sides staying in the background and the woody part held by vetiver. Overall it gives a cool, slightly synthetic impression of greenery. Tokyomilk Arsenic No. 17 and MiN New York Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.01 - Dune Road have a close profile.

Sens Abstrait

7.6

Evody · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Evody Sens Abstrait is a unisex scent that ties a fresh green and citrus opening to a creamy, lightly sweet woody base. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer; it also works in autumn, and rarely turns up in winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the settings voters name most. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Votes are split fairly evenly between feminine and masculine, so it carries no strong gender lean. Green notes and citrus fruits keep the opening bright, and floral notes in the heart make a soft transition. At the base, amber and woody notes sweeten it slightly and close it with a creamy warmth. The overall impression is fresh and clean rather than heavy.

Surinam Vert

7.7

Pictura Fragrans · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Pictura Fragrans Surinam Vert is a fresh, floral unisex scent built on passion fruit, guava and coconut water, kept cool by green notes. It opens with passion fruit, guava and coconut water, a sweet, juicy fruit note cooled by green notes. In the heart, frangipani, magnolia and gardenia form a floral core, while the rain accord and petrichor add an aquatic, earthy dampness. In the base, amber, musk and moss soften it and add sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear and leisure lead the occasions. It leans neither masculine nor feminine. Marc Jacobs Rain and Adidas Pure Lightness have a close profile.

Hip-Hop

8.2

Zernell Gillie · 2023

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Zernell Gillie Hip-Hop is a unisex scent built around cognac, saffron and cocoa, with fresh, green and gourmand sides running through it. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are a tendency rather than a firm measure. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on men and women alike. Cognac and saffron set a warm, spicy backbone; cocoa and dark chocolate sweeten it, and labdanum adds a resinous depth. Bergamot, green notes and blackcurrant freshen the blend, while ambroxan, hedione and white musk settle everything onto a soft, clean base. Frank Frank No. 2 and Giulietta Capuleti Ritorno Amaro have a close profile.

Eau de Dali

6.8

Salvador Dali · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Salvador Dali Eau de Dali is a fresh, floral women's fragrance suited to leisure, daytime and office wear; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Leisure, daily use and work are the settings it is chosen for most, while evening and night out are picked less often. It opens with peach, lemon, grapefruit and bergamot, a citrusy, fruity freshness rounded out by green notes and pineapple. The heart brings rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang for a soft floral feel. In the base, sandalwood, cedar, vanilla and amber sweeten it and leave a woody, powdery trail. Joop! Berlin (Eau de Toilette) and Nikos Sculpture (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Ellipse (Parfum)

8.2

Jacques Fath · 1972

Citrus · Floral · Green

Jacques Fath Ellipse (Parfum) is a green chypre for women that opens with aldehydes, bergamot and galbanum and settles into labdanum, oakmoss and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring and summer further behind. It is worn across daytime, evening and night out alike. The opening is citrus and green: bergamot, mandarin orange zest, galbanum. In the heart, jasmine and rose add a soft floral touch while vetiver and lavender keep it dry and herbal. The base of labdanum, amber, leather and oakmoss turns leathery, smoky and earthy.

Balafre Brun (Eau de Toilette)

8.8

Lancôme · 1974

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Lancôme Balafre Brun Eau de Toilette is a green, woody and smoky chypre-fougère with a classic masculine character; it has been discontinued. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good share call it classic. It leans towards fall, spring and winter and sits in the background in summer. It suits daily wear and the office, and works for evenings too. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. As a whole it reads as citrus and green freshness: bergamot, neroli and green notes meet lavender, pine and fern. Oakmoss, vetiver and cedarwood lay down a woody, earthy base, while leather, amber and musk soften it with a smoky, animalic warmth. Oregano and carnation add a spicy edge.

Donna Karan Essence: Labdanum

7.5

DKNY · 2005

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

DKNY Donna Karan Essence: Labdanum is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy resin against a leathery, smoky and earthy backdrop, and it suits fall and winter evenings best. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind and summer barely chosen. Evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions, while business comes last. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, with classic also common, so it reads balanced between the two. It has been discontinued. The notes are leather, green notes, French labdanum and musk. The sweet, resinous warmth of the labdanum meets the leather, the green notes lift that weight slightly, and the musk softens the animal, oriental side and ties it together. The overall feel is woody, dark and a little smoky.

Shiloh

7.5

Hors Là Monde · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hors Là Monde Shiloh is a fresh, green chypre-leaning fragrance classed as masculine, and it has been discontinued. It opens bright with herbs, green notes, lemon and bergamot. The heart of Virginia cedar, rose and woods turns woody and floral. In the base, oakmoss, patchouli and sandalwood give the chypre backbone, while vanilla and musk sweeten it and add a powdery softness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business come up most often, evening and night out less so. Caron Nocturnes and Floris Royal Arms Diamond Edition have a close profile.

Shadow pour Homme

7.5

Ajmal · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ajmal Shadow pour Homme is a fresh, green men's fragrance with a spicy, woody character; it has been discontinued. It opens with spicy, green and fresh notes, and the citrus accord adds lift. Towards the heart, aromatic and spicy notes take over, and the base of musk and woods settles it into a woody, slightly smoky finish. Oriental and animal touches stay in the background, and a synthetic edge is noticeable. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer, with winter chosen less often. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most. It reads masculine. Ajmal Vision and Björn Borg Björn Borg have a close profile.

White Wood

7.1

Balma Venitia · 2023

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Balma Venitia White Wood is a unisex scent that pairs fresh, green fruit sweetness with a soft, creamy woodiness. It opens with pear, apricot, fig leaf and green notes, which keep the fruit cool and bright. In the heart, fig tree, patchouli and sandalwood lay a woody ground. The base of white musk, tonka bean, dry woods and amber sweetens it into a creamy warmth. Most voters suggest spring and summer, and also place it in daily wear and evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. The largest share of voters find it feminine, followed by modern and masculine.

Le Jardin de Max Factor (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Max Factor · 1983

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Max Factor Le Jardin de Max Factor Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green chypre for women, opening with tarragon, mint and bergamot before moving into a heart of rose, jasmine and tuberose. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear and sits comfortably at the office too. The opening is crisp with tarragon, mint and green notes over a fruity lift. The heart turns floral and powdery with ylang-ylang, cyclamen, magnolia and orris root. The base settles into a woody chypre of oakmoss, cedar, sandalwood and musk. The fresh, green, powdery profile has a slightly synthetic edge. Arrogance pour Femme and Krizia Moods have a close profile.

Grasse Experience

8.3

Milton-Lloyd

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Milton-Lloyd Grasse Experience is a chypre-leaning women's fragrance that links a fresh opening of green notes and bergamot to a floral heart of jasmine and rose. It opens with green notes and bergamot for a crisp start. In the heart, jasmine, rose, geranium and chamomile form a floral base, while clove and coumarin add a spicy, lightly sweet touch. Vetiver and patchouli pull the base toward woody and earthy ground, softened by musk and castoreum. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters spread the seasons almost evenly, with spring and fall slightly ahead. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Sisley Eau de Campagne / Country Water and Etro New Tradition (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Island Bliss

7.4

Armaf · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Armaf Island Bliss is a unisex scent that centres on berries, orange blossom and coconut, with a citrusy, floral and sweet character. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is still small. Being unisex, it doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing can be said on that. The top has berries and green notes. The heart brings orange blossom, water lily and coconut, softened by lactone, which gives the scent its creamy, powdery feel. In the base, musk, tonka bean and vanilla push it towards a gourmand sweetness. The overall impression is fruity, floral and distinctly sweet.

Francesca

7.3

House of Matriarch · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

House of Matriarch Francesca is a fresh, green floral built around tuberose, with a powdery, slightly sweet character, made for women and now discontinued. Tuberose is lifted by green notes, fern and linden blossom, while violet adds a soft, powdery edge. Cassia and oud stay in the background, bringing a spicy, resinous, mildly oriental tone to the floral core. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters choose it for leisure and evening wear, though daytime and business settings also get votes. It reads as a feminine perfume.

Magnolia

6.9

Commodity · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Commodity Magnolia is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that sets bright citrus and green tones on a creamy, sweet base. It opens with water lily, pink grapefruit, green notes and eucalyptus for a clean start. The heart turns to magnolia, rose, ylang-ylang, geranium and violet, giving a garden-like floral feel. In the base, musk, amber and vanilla soften and sweeten it, while oakmoss and sandalwood leave a woody trace. Longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the vote count is small, so treat that as a rough guide. Voters mostly choose it for leisure, daily wear and the office, and it also works for evenings and nights out. Renier Perfumes Anacaona and New Notes Queen of the Sea have a close profile.

Bleu Marine pour Lui (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Pierre Cardin · 1986

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Pierre Cardin Bleu Marine pour Lui Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green aquatic fragrance for men, best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and everyday wear and leisure are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is noticeable through the day without being loud. It reads masculine. It has been discontinued. It opens with basil, green notes, mugwort, clary sage and bergamot, a fresh and herbal start. In the heart, geranium, jasmine and thyme bring a floral, spicy turn, while cedar and cinnamon pull it toward a warm, woody side. The base of benzoin, moss, leather and labdanum adds a resinous depth.

Fleur Chérie

6.2

L'Occitane en Provence · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Occitane en Provence Fleur Chérie is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and office wear lead the occasions, while night out and evening get very few votes. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. The vote counts are small, so treat this as a rough guide. It opens with blackcurrant, neroli and green notes for a bright start. Jasmine sambac and orange blossom give the heart a soft floral feel. Cedarwood, musk and patchouli settle underneath, and the accords add sweet, powdery and lightly spicy touches. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Nymphea and Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile have a close profile.

Tubéreuse Manifeste

7.6

Evody · 2017

Floral · Green · Sweet

Rose

6.0

Zara

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zara Rose is a fresh, floral and green women's fragrance with a soft, powdery-creamy rose character; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of ratings makes this a tentative picture. No particular season or setting stands out, and it reads as feminine. Rose, peony and freesia form the floral core, while green notes and blackcurrant add a fresh edge. Musk and sandalwood round it off with a powdery, creamy softness, and a synthetic side shows among its accords. Swiss Arabian Edge for Women and Byredo Blanche (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Sunmilkflowers

7.0

Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit Sunmilkflowers is a fresh, green floral that pairs a citrus brightness with a creamy, sweet softness. It is a unisex scent and has been discontinued. The scent is built on green notes and floral notes. Milk and caramel add a creamy, sweet roundness, while the sensual skin accord gives it a warm base. The accords also hint at fruity and spicy touches and a slightly synthetic sheen. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, though some find it modern or masculine. Avon Lily of the Valley (Cologne) and Tokyomilk Everything & Nothing No. 10 have a close profile.

Tête-à-Tête / Тет-а-тет (Parfum)

6.8

Nóvaya Zaryá

Citrus · Floral · Green

Nóvaya Zaryá Tête-à-Tête / Тет-а-тет is a unisex chypre that opens with citrus and green notes, moves through a floral heart and settles into a woody, resinous base. It starts fresh, green and lightly spicy with mandarin orange, aniseed, celery and blackcurrant. The heart turns softly floral with rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang. The base is earthy and woody, built on vetiver, patchouli and tree moss, with vanilla and amber adding sweetness and warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits leisure, daily wear and nights out. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, and many call it classic. Jovoy Ambre Premier and Avon Timeless (Cologne) have a close profile.

Foxfire (Ultra Cologne)

7.7

Avon · 1981

Fresh · Floral · Green

Avon Foxfire (Ultra Cologne) is a fresh, floral women's scent in which jasmine, rose and hyacinth meet green notes. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base: jasmine, rose and hyacinth form the floral frame, and the green notes keep it fresh and lively. A chypre accord gives it a dry backbone, spicy and animal tones stay in the background, and a synthetic sheen runs alongside. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though the vote count is small. Season votes are spread almost evenly across all four seasons, with daily wear and leisure leading and evening and office use close behind. It has been discontinued, and it shares a close profile with Les Bénédictines de Chantelle Anne de France and Guerlain Muguet (2016).

Happy in Bloom 2006

6.2

Clinique · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clinique Happy in Bloom 2006 is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's scent, its green and fruity side softened by a light sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling a room. Few people have rated it, so these figures are only a rough guide. It is made for women and has been discontinued. It opens with fruits, yellow plum and green notes. The heart brings white freesia, mimosa and lily of the valley for a floral freshness. Amber and white woods round it off softly at the base, while a spicy, slightly synthetic touch sits in the background. Clinique Happy in Bloom 2013 and Clinique Happy in Bloom 2008 have a close profile.