The Perfume Library

Champaca Absolute

7.6

Tom Ford · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tom Ford Champaca Absolute sets champaca, jasmine and orchid over a sweet, creamy base of vanilla and marron glacé; it is a unisex scent that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, then autumn, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine, yet it is presented as unisex. It opens with Tokaji wine, cognac and bergamot, with davana and green notes keeping it fresh. The heart of broom, jasmine, orchid, champaca and violet is floral and slightly powdery. In the base, vanilla, marron glacé, sandalwood and amber sweeten it and settle into a woody warmth. The Dua Brand Fondré Noir and Ormonde Jayne Ta'if have a close profile.

Ocean di Gioia

7.9

Giorgio Armani · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Ocean di Gioia is a fresh, aquatic scent where citrus and flowers meet a green lightness, and it suits summer and spring days. The top holds pear, green notes and citrus fruits, giving a fruity, bright first impression. In the heart, lily of the valley, rose, marine notes and water jasmine turn it watery and floral. Musk and sandalwood in the base soften it and add a lightly sweet warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring; daily wear, leisure and business settings lead, while evening trails far behind. It reads mostly feminine, and also modern. Jessica Simpson I Fancy You and Mexx Simply for Her have a close profile.

Rive Gauche (2003)

7.8

Yves Saint Laurent · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche is a fresh, green and powdery floral chypre made for women, leaning towards spring and autumn. The opening is bright with peach, bergamot, lemon and aldehydes, while green notes and honeysuckle add a light freshness. A floral bouquet of rose, jasmine, iris and lily of the valley forms the heart, and oakmoss, sandalwood and musk in the base smooth the chypre character without hardening it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and use is spread evenly across work, daytime and evening. It reads mostly feminine and classic. Rabanne Mētāl and Rabanne Calandre have a close profile.

Sun-Gria

8.2

Lorenzo Pazzaglia · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Sun-Gria is a unisex scent that pairs fresh citrus with a fruity, gourmand sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings. Voters call its character modern, and it reads neither clearly masculine nor clearly feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, blood orange, bergamot and ginger, while clove, cinnamon and pink pepper add spice. The heart brings fruity sweetness through grape, peach, raspberry and red wine. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean, cane sugar and amber settle into a creamy, gourmand warmth.

Ambre Royal (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Ormonde Jayne · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Ambre Royal Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green, then settles into a floral, sweet, powdery amber. Bergamot, orange blossom absolute and green notes give it a bright start. In the heart, rose, jasmine absolute and orris butter bring out the floral and powdery side, while amber adds warmth. The base of musk, cedarwood, patchouli and tonka bean grounds it in a woody, creamy finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads comfortably either way. Ormonde Jayne Royal Elixir and LM Parfums Radikal Iris have a close profile.

Escentric 03

6.9

Escentric Molecules · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Escentric Molecules Escentric 03 is a unisex scent that opens with green notes, lime and black pepper, then settles into a woody, earthy base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. It leans masculine in the votes, though it reads as unisex. The top is fresh, citrusy and spicy, with green notes, ginger, mandarin orange and pink pepper. The heart turns floral with jasmine, rose and orris root, lightly warmed by cinnamon. The base of sandalwood, ISO-E-Super, leather and amber dries down woody, with a synthetic edge.

Venezia (1992) (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Laura Biagiotti · 1992

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Laura Biagiotti Venezia is a feminine Eau de Toilette that lays a sweet, spicy, powdery warmth over a floral and fruity core. It wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. It opens with the fruity freshness of peach, mango and blackcurrant, balanced by bergamot and green notes. In the heart, rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang form a floral spine, with cinnamon and carnation adding spice. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, musk and sandalwood closes it in a sweet, woody and powdery warmth.

La Liturgie des Heures

7.4

Jovoy · 2011

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Jovoy La Liturgie des Heures is a unisex scent that opens cypress-green and cool, then settles into a resinous heart of myrrh, incense and frankincense. Fresh and green notes with cypress come first, followed by myrrh, incense, frankincense and cistus, which add a resinous, smoky weight. Patchouli and musk sit underneath, so the woody, earthy side takes over and the scent dries down dry and serious. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, and it is picked mostly for leisure and evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads more masculine to most voters, though a fair share see it as feminine.

Halston 1-12 (Cologne)

7.5

Halston · 1976

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Halston 1-12 is a fresh, green and woody men's cologne built around lemon, basil and galbanum; it has been discontinued. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings it is most often matched with. Voters read it as masculine and classic. It opens with lemon, bergamot, mandarin and basil for a citrus freshness, while galbanum adds a sharp green edge. In the heart, lavender, pine needle and juniper berry form a spicy fougère character. The base of oakmoss, cedar and amber leaves an earthy, woody ground, softened by tonka and vanilla. Lacoste Original and Gucci pour Homme have a close profile.

Mahora (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Guerlain · 1999

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Mahora Eau de Parfum is a feminine floral-oriental that leans towards autumn and winter and suits evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, almond blossom and green notes, fresh and lightly fruity. In the heart, tuberose, neroli, ylang-ylang and jasmine fill out the floral side, while vanilla, sandalwood and vetiver settle it onto a sweet, woody, powdery base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. Its character is mostly seen as feminine and classic. Guerlain Mayotte and Guerlain Nahema (Parfum) have a close profile.

Miu Miu L'Eau de Muguet / Miu Miu (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Miu Miu · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Miu Miu L'Eau de Muguet / Miu Miu Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green floral made for women, and it suits daytime wear best. Lily of the valley, jasmine and rose absolute form the floral core, while green notes keep it cool and lively. Akigalawood® leaves a faint woody trace behind; overall it reads fresh, lightly sweet and powdery, with a fruity and slightly synthetic side. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Voters mostly call it feminine and modern. Its profile is close to El Nabil Flower of Dubai and Fragonard Rose de Mai (Eau de Toilette).

Pasha de Cartier Édition Noire (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Cartier · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cartier Pasha de Cartier Édition Noire Eau de Toilette is a fresh yet woody men's fragrance built on amber and cedar, lifted by green and citrus notes. The scent reads as a whole: citrus freshness and sharp green notes come first, cedar adds dryness, and amber brings a sweet, resinous warmth. Spicy and oriental touches stay in the background behind the fresh line. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Most pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards daytime and office wear, and it can also work in the evening. More than half of voters find it masculine. Vandini Secrets of Amazonia and Maison Nikoui Cashmere Woods have a close profile.

Shalimar Souffle Intense

8.2

Guerlain · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Shalimar Souffle Intense is a fresh yet sweet floral oriental built around orange blossom water absolute, Indian jasmine sambac and vanilla, made for women and now discontinued. It wears strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Many voters read it as feminine, with a share calling it classic. It opens with green notes, then the heart turns floral with orange blossom water absolute, white blossoms and Indian jasmine sambac. In the base, benzoin, Tahitian vanilla and Bourbon vanilla leave a sweet, creamy, powdery warmth, while citrus and spice add a fresh, slightly sharp edge. Guerlain Shalimar Souffle de Parfum and Jo Malone Jasmine Sambac & Marigold have a close profile.

Dubai - Bahar (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

The Spirit of Dubai · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Bahar Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that rests its fruity sweetness on a warm, woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen for daily wear, leisure and the office. Masculine gets the most character votes, followed by modern and feminine. The top opens bright with mandarin orange, bergamot, grapefruit and pineapple. Rose, jasmine and sandalwood form the heart, and vanilla, amber and musk sweeten the dry-down. Nabeel Ocean and Nabeel Golden Beach have a close profile.

Vent Vert (1990)

7.4

Balmain · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Balmain Vent Vert is a green chypre built around basil, green notes and lemon, softened by florals; it is a women's fragrance that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, though a fair share call it classic. It opens fresh and sharp with basil, green notes, lemon and lime, while peach and orange blossom ease the edge. The heart is mostly floral, with jasmine, rose, lily of the valley and hyacinth. In the base, vetiver, oakmoss and sandalwood give it a dry, woody footing. Rochas Eau de Rochas (1970) and Chanel Cristalle have a close profile.

Dark Amber

8.3

Birkholz · 2020

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Birkholz Dark Amber is a sweet, gourmand and resinous unisex scent, with tonka bean, amber and vanilla at its centre. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it suits either. It opens with lime and pepper, which bring freshness and spice, lightly balanced by green notes. In the heart, sandalwood, jasmine and violet soften the scent. The base of tonka bean, amber and vanilla dries down creamy, sweet and woody. Gaultier² (2022) and Tom Ford Noir Extreme (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Berlin (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Joop! · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Joop! Berlin Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy opening that settles into a floral, sweet and powdery scent made for women; it has been discontinued. The top notes are peach, bergamot, plum and green notes, giving a fruity, green freshness. In the heart, heliotrope, iris, rose, ylang-ylang and jasmine bring a floral, powdery character. The base is led by the sweetness of tonka bean, vanilla, amber and caramel, while cedar and sandalwood give it a dry woody footing. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters recommend it for spring and fall, though summer and winter are close behind, so it isn't tied to one season. It is worn from daily and leisure use to the office and evenings out. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern.

Mandarin Carnival

7.3

The Merchant Of Venice · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Merchant Of Venice Mandarin Carnival is a unisex scent that softens fresh, green citrus with a sweet floral touch, and it suits spring and summer days. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange, bergamot and petitgrain, with green notes sharpening the freshness. In the heart, orange blossom, neroli and freesia turn it floral and lightly sweet. The base of musk, blond woods and amber is calm and soft. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen mainly for leisure, business and daily wear. Votes lean feminine, though modern and masculine both get a fair share. Le Labo Fleur d'Oranger 27 and Molinard Fleur d'Oranger have a close profile.

Vétiver Fauve

7.1

Guerlain · 2025

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Guerlain Vétiver Fauve is a fresh, green vetiver, pairing a fruity opening with a woody, earthy body, and it is a unisex scent suited to both men and women. It opens with fig, green notes and pineapple, which give a cool, juicy fruit feel. In the heart vetiver takes over, with fresh and green tones leading. In the base, cypriol and tonka bean tie the scent into a spicy, earthy and slightly sweet woodiness. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are rated good. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though the feminine vote is far from small. Nimerè Quantico and Jil Sander Strictly have a similar profile.

A Goodnight Kiss

8.1

Roja Parfums · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums A Goodnight Kiss is a unisex scent that reads floral, powdery and creamy, with a chypre backbone and a sweet, spicy edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest spring and autumn, with winter close behind, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it classic. It opens with aldehydes and bergamot, then moves into a heart of ylang-ylang, violet, Grasse jasmine, orange blossom and May rose. The base of clove, iris, leather and rice powder gives it a powdery, lightly spiced footing. Roja Parfums Karenina and The Dua Brand Nightly Kiss have a close profile.

Piper Nigrum

7.2

Lorenzo Villoresi · 1999

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Lorenzo Villoresi Piper Nigrum is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and spring, built on a green, spicy and resinous character. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. Voters lean masculine, though it works on anyone. It opens with green notes, dill, citrus and coniferous woods, while aniseed, fennel and peppermint keep it fresh and herbal. In the heart, black pepper, nutmeg, rosemary and clove leaf bring the spice forward. The base of benzoin, myrrh, Atlas cedar and amber settles into a warm, woody, resinous dry-down.

Vanille Galante

6.4

Hermès · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hermès Vanille Galante is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and fall, leaning towards leisure and daily wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. It has been discontinued. Fresh, floral and green accords set its character, with a sweet, gourmand, powdery softness over them. Vanilla, lily and ylang-ylang come forward, spices and green notes keep the sweetness in check, and sandalwood gives a woody base. Van Cleef & Arpels Lys Carmin and Keiko Mecheri Paname have a close profile.

Beaver (2016)

7.0

Zoologist · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Zoologist Beaver is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer leisure days, pairing a fresh, floral-green surface with a warm animal undertone. It opens with green notes, woody notes and linden blossom alongside an air accord, light and airy. The heart turns aquatic and earthy through aquatic notes, musk and dry woods. In the base, amber, castoreum and vanilla soften things, while leather and dark woods add an animal depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It suits leisure and daily wear best, and masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads in between. It has been discontinued. Zoologist Beaver (2014) and Vertus Eau de Cyan have a close profile.

Leilani

7.7

Parfums d'Elmar · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Parfums d'Elmar Leilani is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral opening with a creamy, sweet base. It opens with orange, lemon and bergamot alongside green notes for a bright frame. In the heart, jasmine and magnolia soften into peach, while cedar, patchouli and birch add a woody thread. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, musk and sandalwood settles into something creamy and sweet. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest spring, summer and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it modern. Tiziana Terenzi Draco and Eisenberg Back to Paris (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.