The Perfume Library

Nobile (Eau de Toilette)

8.4

Gucci · 1988

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Gucci Nobile Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green fougère with a woody, spicy backbone, reading as a classic masculine scent; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter getting a smaller share. It is chosen mostly for daily and business wear, and it also sits easily in leisure time. Close to half of voters call it masculine. It opens with lavender, bergamot, lemon and rosemary up front, while tarragon and mace add a green, spicy edge. The heart brings jasmine, rose, geranium and green notes for a soft floral touch. The base of vetiver, cedar, moss and patchouli dries down woody, with amber and tonka bean sweetening it slightly.

Jil Sander Man (1989) / Feeling Man (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Jil Sander · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jil Sander Man / Feeling Man is a men's scent that pairs a fresh opening of aniseed, tarragon and bergamot with a warm, woody base of sandalwood, amber and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though many choose winter too, and it leans towards evening, night out and leisure wear. Nearly half of voters call it masculine, and some find it classic. It opens with aniseed, tarragon, lavender and green notes, fresh with a light spiciness. In the heart, cyclamen, jasmine, geranium and orris root add a soft floral touch. The base of sandalwood, amber, oakmoss and tobacco carries it into a woody, oriental warmth. Lalique pour Homme Le Faune and Montblanc Individuel have a close profile.

Statement (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Aigner · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Aigner Statement Eau de Toilette is a discontinued men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of lemon, lavender and bergamot against a dry base of oakmoss, leather and cedar. Green notes, neroli and geranium make the first impression bright and citrusy. In the heart, coriander, nutmeg and lily of the valley add a spicy, floral middle layer. The base leans on musk, leather, styrax and amber, settling into a woody, resinous, leathery tone that suits its fougère build. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is linked mainly to leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Giorgio Beverly Hills Wings for Men and Coty Universo.

Byzance (1987) (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Rochas · 1987

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Rochas Byzance Eau de Toilette is a powdery, spicy floral: sweet, woody and oriental in feel, made for women and now discontinued. It opens with basil, aldehydes, mandarin orange and cardamom, leading into a floral heart where orris root, jasmine, tuberose and rose come forward. In the base, heliotrope, amber, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten and soften the whole. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night wear outweigh daytime. More than half of voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic. Guerlain Samsara (Eau de Parfum) and Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Black Hashish

7.5

ArteOlfatto - Luxury Perfumes · 2014

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

ArteOlfatto - Luxury Perfumes Black Hashish is a sweet, smoky woody-resinous scent for anyone who likes a dry, earthy, oriental character. The notes read as one whole: sandalwood, cedarwood and oud form a woody spine, while cistus, labdanum and frankincense add a resinous warmth. Coffee and tobacco pull it towards smoke and earth, and violet and musk soften the sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It is unisex, though most voters find it masculine. Reghen's Afghan and Gritti Noctem Arabs have a close profile.

Balenciaga L'Essence

7.8

Balenciaga · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Balenciaga L'Essence is a green, powdery and leathery women's fragrance built around violet leaf, violet and vetiver, suited to spring and summer days, daytime and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and business are the most voted occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. The top opens fresh with violet leaf and green notes. In the heart, resins, vetiver and violet give it a floral, woody balance. As it dries, moss, leather and woods set it on a leathery, powdery base. Chanel Bel Respiro (Eau de Parfum) and Guerlain Chamade Homme have a close profile.

Fleur Défendue / Forbidden Flower

7.0

Lolita Lempicka · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Green

Lolita Lempicka Fleur Défendue / Forbidden Flower is a feminine fragrance that pairs a fresh, green floral character with a sweet, gourmand touch; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. Most see it as feminine and modern. The top is cool with green notes, green stems, wormwood flower and strawberry leaf. The heart of peony, violet and aniseed turns floral with a light spiciness. In the base, musk, almond and sour cherry sweeten it into a powdery, gourmand warmth. Absolument Parfumeur La Treizième Note Femme and Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Xeryus (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Givenchy · 1986

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Xeryus Eau de Toilette is a fresh, spicy chypre-fougère for men, opening with citrus and green notes and drying down to leather and cedar. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon, mandarin orange and lavender, while rose and jasmine add a soft floral touch. In the heart, cinnamon, coriander and juniper berry bring a spicy edge that sandalwood smooths out. The base settles into a dry, woody trail of cedar, leather, vetiver and oakmoss. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and it is most often worn for leisure, daily use and business. Most voters read it as masculine, with a classic character also coming through. Ralph Lauren Safari for Men and Gucci Nobile have a close profile.

Un Matin au Jardin - Muguet en Fleurs / Lily of the Valley

7.1

Yves Rocher · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Rocher Un Matin au Jardin - Muguet en Fleurs / Lily of the Valley is a fresh, green, floral scent for women. It has been discontinued, but it suits light everyday wear. Lily of the valley sits at the center, with green notes adding a dewy leaf freshness. Lemon and bergamot bring a citrus brightness, while pink pepper sharpens the sweet floral mood slightly. The impression is clean, garden-like and gently sweet. Longevity and sillage are weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Most call it feminine.

Wind Wood

7.3

Mancera · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Mancera Wind Wood is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening on a woody, leathery base, leaning towards spring and fall. Most voters suggest spring, fall and summer, with few choosing winter. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office, and its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters call its character masculine more than anything else, though it is described as unisex. It opens with green notes, pink pepper and mandarin orange, bringing coolness and a touch of spice. Vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss add an earthy depth in the middle, and amber, cedarwood, white musk and leather settle into the base, giving a woody, leathery finish with a slightly synthetic sheen. Fragonard L'Aventurier and Câline Signature Steel have a close profile.

Bel Respiro (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Chanel · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green unisex scent built on leather, aromatic notes and green notes, leaning towards spring and summer days. The scent reads green and aromatic as a whole. Green notes and aromatic notes make a cool backdrop, while leather adds a dry, leathery edge. Fresh, floral and green accords dominate, with spicy, woody and powdery touches staying in the background and softening it. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most named occasions. Feminine gets the most votes for character, though masculine has a real share too. Balenciaga L'Essence and Jo Malone Leather & Artemisia have a close profile.

Petit Guerlain (2014)

7.7

Guerlain · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Petit Guerlain is a fresh, floral and gently sweet unisex scent built around green notes, honey, mimosa and orange blossom. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with green notes for freshness, and the heart pairs honey sweetness with mimosa and orange blossom. The base of pistachio and white musk settles into a soft, powdery finish.

Tamarindo

7.5

Memo Paris · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Memo Paris Tamarindo is a fruity, floral unisex scent, fresh and sweet, that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn not far behind; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works for evenings too. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is sold as unisex. It opens with orange, pineapple and bergamot, a fresh fruity start steadied by green notes. The heart brings Indian jasmine sambac absolute, freesia and peach for a soft floral feel. The base of vanilla absolute, amber, patchouli and Siam benzoin settles it into a creamy, sweet warmth.

Armani Privé - Pierre de Lune

7.2

Giorgio Armani · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Green

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Pierre de Lune is a fresh, green and powdery unisex floral that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with green notes and violet. In the heart, iris and blackcurrant blossom give a powdery floral feel, and amber in the base sweetens the scent and adds a woody, lightly spicy warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daytime, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. About half of voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Météorites and Caron Fleur de Rocaille (1993) (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Horizon (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Guy Laroche · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Guy Laroche Horizon Eau de Toilette opens with aldehydes, sea salt and grapefruit, a fresh, green and aquatic fragrance for men that has been discontinued. The top notes bring coolness through aldehydes, sea salt, mandarin orange and mint. In the heart, pimento, black pepper and galbanum push it toward a spicy, green side. Moss, patchouli and sandalwood form a woody base, with a synthetic edge among the accords. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. A little over half of voters call it masculine, and some also read it as classic.

True Love (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Elizabeth Arden · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Elizabeth Arden True Love Eau de Toilette is a powdery floral that pairs the fresh peach, apricot and green-note opening with a heart of rose, jasmine and iris; it has been discontinued. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. About half of voters call it feminine, while others describe it as classic or modern. The top notes of peach, apricot, freesia and green notes give a fruity freshness. In the heart, rose, jasmine, iris and heliotrope add a soft, powdery floral layer. The base of cedar, sandalwood, vanilla and amber settles into a woody, creamy, lightly sweet finish. Burberry Body (Eau de Parfum) and Moschino Oh! de Moschino have a close profile.

White Rose (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Floris

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Floris White Rose Eau de Toilette is a fresh, powdery floral for women, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with green notes, aldehydes and carnation; violet, rose, jasmine and iris form the floral heart. Powdery notes, musk and amber in the base soften it into a creamy, lightly sweet finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and classic.

Ardenbeauty

7.0

Elizabeth Arden · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Elizabeth Arden Ardenbeauty is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and its character reads mostly feminine. Fresh, aquatic and green accords lead. The top holds green notes, Italian bergamot and rice blossom; in the heart, blue lotus, gold orchid, kahili ginger and lily add a floral weight. The base of Indian sandalwood, musk and white amber closes it with a soft, woody, powdery finish.

Newcleus

6.2

Xerjoff · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Xerjoff Newcleus is a sweet, powdery floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and fall, and suits leisure and daily wear. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays quiet and close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer a fair way behind. Most voters read it as feminine, though it can work as unisex. The opening brings rose, milk and green notes, and rose carries on through the heart and base alongside white musk. Caramel in the heart sweetens it, while vanilla and sandalwood in the base settle it into a creamy, powdery finish. The green accord softens the sweetness a little. Maison Héritage Saint-Germain and Versuit Versuit have a close profile.

St. Barts for Men (Eau de Cologne)

7.9

Tommy Bahama · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

Tommy Bahama St. Barts for Men Eau de Cologne is a fresh, citrusy men's scent with a green, aquatic feel, suited to daily wear and leisure. It opens with musk and lime, and its heart carries guava and green notes, giving a fruity, slightly floral freshness. In the base, palm tree, musk and vanilla soften it, leaving a lightly sweet, creamy trail. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine. Puma Green Man (Eau de Toilette) and Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio Blue have a close profile.

By Appointment

7.5

Gebauer & Gebauer · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Gebauer & Gebauer By Appointment is a unisex fragrance that opens with green, fresh and powdery notes, builds a heart of violet, rose and jasmine, and settles on amber and musk. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, so it stays noticeable on skin for a long time. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer trailing behind. Leisure, business and night out are chosen about equally. Votes for masculine and feminine character sit close together, so it leans neither way. It starts with green and fresh notes softened by a powdery touch. Violet, rose and jasmine form a floral core. In the base, labdanum, dry notes, amber and musk give it a sweet, woody and creamy footing. Floris White Rose and Montale Intense Roses Musk have a close profile.

Boss Selection (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Hugo Boss · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss Selection Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and citrusy men's scent, an easygoing fragrance made for daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time, and is chosen less for evenings and nights out. Most voters call it masculine, and a share find it modern. It opens with green notes, mandarin orange and pink pepper, followed by star anise, petitgrain and cedar needle. The base holds heliotrope, vetiver, cedarwood and patchouli. A slightly sweet, floral and woody backdrop sits under the fresh citrus character. Astrophil & Stella 8 Days a Week and Xerjoff Renaissance have a close profile.

Dubai - Majalis

8.1

The Spirit of Dubai · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Majalis is a unisex scent that sets rose, frankincense and oud in a spicy, resinous body, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though it stays unisex. It opens with Damask rose, frankincense, bergamot and cardamom, while apple and peach add a sweet fruitiness. Saffron, sandalwood and benzoin lead the heart, with date and clove softening the spice. Oud, myrrh, leather and vanilla dominate the base, and honey and Arabian coffee carry it into a smoky, sweet finish.

Lacoste Original (1984) / Lacoste (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Lacoste · 1984

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lacoste Original / Lacoste is a chypre fougère for men that pairs a fresh opening of bergamot, lavender and lemon with galbanum and green notes; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, lemon and lime for a citrus freshness, while lavender and clary sage pull it in an aromatic direction. The heart is led by geranium, basil, galbanum and green notes, with carnation and jasmine adding a soft floral touch. In the base, vetiver, cedar, oakmoss and amber set down a dry, woody floor. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and sport come up most often. Most see it as masculine and classic. Halston Halston 1-12 and Chanel Platinum Égoïste have a close profile.