The Perfume Library

Euphoria Blossom

6.5

Calvin Klein · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Green

Calvin Klein Euphoria Blossom is a fresh, green floral with a fruity sweetness and a powdery finish, made for women and suited to light daytime wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily use, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. It opens with green notes, kumquat and pomegranate; orchid, lotus and pink peony form a fresh floral heart. In the base, white amber, musk and blond woods soften it into a powdery, lightly woody finish. Versace Versace pour Femme and Trussardi Delicate Rose have a close profile.

Sakura

7.4

Ormonde Jayne · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ormonde Jayne Sakura is a unisex scent that sets cherry blossom, rose and freesia against fresh citrus and green notes, with a light sweet, powdery finish. Most voters recommend spring and summer, while few pick winter. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters call it feminine. The top gathers bergamot, lime, mandarin orange, coriander seed and pink pepper. In the heart, cherry blossom, rose, freesia and osmanthus form a floral garden. Musk, sandalwood and vanilla in the base soften it into a creamy warmth.

Dream Sea

7.7

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Dream Sea is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that sets ozone and green notes against pink pepper, ylang-ylang and sandalwood. It opens cool with ozone, aquatic notes and green notes, while black pepper and pink pepper add a light spice. In the heart, ylang-ylang, white blossoms and Bulgarian rose bring a soft floral touch. The base of sandalwood, cedarwood and vanilla turns sweet, creamy and woody, and black sea salt and ambergris give it a salty depth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with only a small share choosing winter. It is most often chosen for leisure and daily wear, and it gets votes for office and evening too. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, and many voters also call it modern.

Iceberg Homme (1990) (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Iceberg · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Iceberg Homme is a men's fragrance that opens fresh with lemon, neroli and bergamot, then turns floral with iris and rose in the heart; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. Business, daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, and most voters read it as masculine. The aquatic, fougère build keeps it easy to wear at the office. It starts with Amalfi lemon, bergamot, mandarin orange and neroli for a citrusy freshness, and lavender and green notes deepen it without making it sharp. In the heart, iris, rose, nutmeg and jasmine make a floral, lightly spicy turn. The base settles on patchouli, sandalwood and oakmoss. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò pour Homme and Aigner Private Number for Men have a close profile.

Pure White Linen (Eau de Parfum)

6.4

Estēe Lauder · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Estēe Lauder Pure White Linen Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral, lightly aquatic women's scent that suits spring and summer days, daytime and the office. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Most see it as feminine, while a fair share call it classic. The top opens with freesia, Italian mandarin orange, green notes, raspberry and an air accord, so the first impression is citrusy, green and airy. Gardenia, rose absolute and red tulip give the heart a floral body. In the base, white heliotrope, patchouli and white cedar settle it onto a soft, powdery, woody footing.

Paname

7.4

Keiko Mecheri · 1999

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Keiko Mecheri Paname pairs a fresh, green character with a sweet, gourmand warmth; it is classed as a men's fragrance and has been discontinued. It wears with good longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind, while summer trails. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, though office and daytime also draw votes. Although classed as masculine, voters split between feminine and masculine readings. As a whole it reads fresh and green, with spices and absinth sharpening that freshness. Vanilla and tonka bean carry the sweet, gourmand side, while woody notes dry the whole down and add a faintly powdery tone.

Nuit Andalouse

7.9

Parfums MDCI · 2013

Floral · Green · Fruity

Parfums MDCI Nuit Andalouse is a sweet, powdery floral whose green and fruity sides lean it toward a lightly spicy, oriental feel, and it reads as a feminine perfume. Orange, violet and green notes give it a fresh, slightly fruity opening. In the heart, ylang-ylang, Bulgarian rose and gardenia bring out the floral side. Sandalwood, vanilla and musk soften the base and leave a sweet, powdery dry-down. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and evening and night out lead the occasions. More than half of voters find it feminine. Guerlain Mahora and Guerlain Nahema have a close profile.

Zara Man Silver (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Zara

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Zara Man Silver Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that voters place mostly in spring and summer. It opens with pepper, lavender, lemon and green notes, and the citrus and aquatic accords give it a cool, clean feel. Jasmine, cardamom and orange blossom soften that freshness in the heart. The base of vanilla, patchouli and cedarwood leaves a sweet, woody floor underneath. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It suits daily wear, leisure time and the office, while evening and night-out use are rare. It reads masculine and modern. Jaguar Vision Sport and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Casta Diva (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Nobile 1942 · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Nobile 1942 Casta Diva Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with ylang-ylang alongside green notes, then moves into a floral heart of neroli, frangipani, Egyptian jasmine and osmanthus. The base of musk, vanilla and ambergris softens everything, leaving a sweet, powdery, creamy trail with a fruity touch in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most mentioned settings. Its character reads mainly feminine. Les Eaux Primordiales Magnolia and Guerlain Mayotte have a close profile.

Shiyaaka Sky

7.9

Khadlaj · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Khadlaj Shiyaaka Sky is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters wear it in summer and spring, mainly for daily use, leisure and the office, and far less for evenings or nights out. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most see it as masculine, though some read it as feminine, so it isn't strictly one-sided. Bergamot and mandarin orange open it brightly, with vervain alongside. In the heart, geranium, neroli, green notes and orange blossom add a floral, green touch. The base of ambroxan, sandalwood, vetiver and musk settles it into a creamy, soft finish.

Fleur Alpine

6.9

The Nose Behind · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Nose Behind Fleur Alpine is a fresh, green floral unisex scent that sits best in spring and autumn, for leisure days and relaxed evenings. Most voters wear it in spring and fall, for daily and leisure use, though evening and night-out wear also gets a fair share. Longevity and sillage are rated good. It doesn't lean hard to one side: voters read it as mostly feminine and modern. Citrus leaf, edelweiss and black caraway open it fresh, green and lightly spicy. In the heart, woodland strawberry, green notes and white blossoms add a floral sweetness, and a base of chocolate and cedarwood settles it into a gourmand, creamy, woody finish.

Inception

6.4

Zarkoperfume

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zarkoperfume Inception is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that pairs citrus and green notes with ozone and florals. The notes are read as one whole rather than split into top, heart and base: citrus notes and green notes come first, floral notes and ozone add lightness, and spices and woods leave a faint dryness underneath. The overall impression is fresh, aquatic and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it sits between the two. Gammon Blue Water and Simone Andreoli Silver Marble have a close profile.

Apsu

7.3

Ulrich Lang · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Ulrich Lang Apsu is a fresh, green, water-like unisex fragrance with a floral heart and a light spicy edge. It opens with coriander, bergamot, green notes and violet leaf for a crisp start. The heart brings waterlily, jasmine and iris, while pimento and white tea keep it spicy yet soft. White musk, amber, frankincense and cedarwood settle the base into a calm, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits between the two. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Kenzo Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Mare Pacifico

7.0

Linari · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Linari Mare Pacifico is a unisex aquatic fragrance that joins Italian lemon, Russian birch leaf and Spanish cypress to calone and ozonic notes for a fresh, green effect. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Voters lean towards masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. The opening is cool, citrusy and green, with lemon, birch leaf, cypress and mate absolute. In the heart, calone, green notes and ozonic notes carry the sea-air feel, softened by Turkish rose absolute and driftwood. The base of sandalwood, moss and patchouli settles it onto a woody, lightly spicy ground. Its profile is close to Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau & Cèdre.

Brumes de Khao-Sok

7.8

Ella K Parfums · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ella K Parfums Brumes de Khao-Sok is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and very few choose winter. It leans towards leisure, work and daily wear, with fewer votes for evenings or nights out. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair number see it as masculine. Green notes and cypress set a cool, airy base. Crinum lily and gardenia add a creamy floral softness, while cedarwood leaves a woody, slightly spicy depth. The overall feel is fresh, green and gentle.

№ 4 Intense

7.4

Asabi

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Asabi № 4 Intense is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, fruity start on a sweet, spicy oriental base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it has no clear gender lean. Green and fruity notes lead the top, and the heart pairs fruity notes with aniseed. In the base, amber, musk and vanilla soften and sweeten it, with a synthetic edge and a woody trace among the accords. Lattafa Ajwad and Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier² have a close profile.

Royal Elixir

8.1

Ormonde Jayne · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ormonde Jayne Royal Elixir is a unisex scent that opens fresh and citrusy, then settles into a floral, woody and powdery body, suited to evenings and the milder months. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. On character, a masculine reading edges ahead, with a feminine one close behind. The top has bergamot, orange blossom absolute and green notes, so it starts fresh with a green edge. In the heart, rose, orchid, jasmine absolute and osmanthus form a floral core, with orris butter adding powder and amber adding warmth. The base of musk, cedarwood, patchouli and tonka bean leaves a creamy, woody floor. Ormonde Jayne Ambre Royal and Ormonde Jayne Privé have a close profile.

VIII: L'Heure Diaphane (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Cartier · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Cartier VIII: L'Heure Diaphane Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. The office, daily wear and leisure lead the occasions. More than half of the voters read it as feminine. It opens with green and citrus notes, moves into rose and blossoms at the heart, and softens into woods and ambergris. The accords are fresh, green, floral and lightly fruity, with the woody side staying in the background. Cartier VIII L'Heure Diaphane (Perfume Oil) and Hermès Voyage d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Iris d'Argent

7.4

Keiko Mecheri · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Keiko Mecheri Iris d'Argent pairs white iris and black iris with green notes and citrus notes, giving a fresh, powdery, lightly woody scent that leans towards spring and summer. Taken as a whole, iris leads: a floral, powdery base is brightened by citrus notes and cooled by green notes. The chypre accord adds a dry, woody frame that keeps the scent from turning sweet. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It is classed as a men's fragrance, yet most voters read it as feminine. Van Cleef & Arpels Gardénia Pétale and Parfums de Marly Galloway have a close profile.

Vers Le Sud

6.5

Jacques Fath · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jacques Fath Vers Le Sud is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with green notes, lemon and lavender; in the heart fig leaf, violet, floral and marine notes keep it cool. The base settles on woody notes, musk and oakmoss, giving a soft, dry finish. Aquatic and green accords mix with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office named most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits between the two. Ralph Lauren Polo Sport (Eau de Toilette) and Armaf Tres Nuit (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Eau de Bain

8.1

Guerlain · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Guerlain Eau de Bain is a feminine scent built on lemon, bergamot and orange blossom, with a fresh, green and clean character that suits easy everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind and winter least favoured. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions, while evening and night out get fewer votes. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Voters most often call it feminine. Citrus and green notes set the first impression, and the fresh accord leads. Orange blossom and white musk soften it into something powdery and creamy. Vanilla and almond add a light sweetness, while woods give it a faint dryness.

DJ Love

2.6

Michael Wendler · 2013

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Michael Wendler DJ Love is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance built around coriander, mint and seawater; it has been discontinued. It opens cool with coriander, mint, lavender and green notes, while seawater pulls the freshness in an aquatic direction. The heart adds a soft floral and woody layer of neroli, jasmine, geranium and sandalwood. The dry-down settles on tobacco, amber and oakmoss, with musk and cedarwood filling out the base. The accords also carry synthetic and animal touches. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits those who want a light scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters place it in daily wear, leisure and sport, and more of them read it as masculine and modern than as anything else. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and La Rive Distant Wave have a close profile.

Drowning in Vanilla

8.1

The Dua Brand

Citrus · Green · Sweet

The Dua Brand Drowning in Vanilla is a unisex scent that rests the sweetness of vanilla and benzoin on the woody warmth of sandalwood and cedarwood. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring over summer, and it leans towards leisure, evening and nights out. It doesn't settle on one gender: masculine and feminine votes are level. The gourmand, creamy side is built from vanilla, benzoin and musk. Bergamot and blackcurrant add a citrus and green freshness. Cardamom, pink pepper and Thai ginger keep the spice light, while patchouli and ambergris deepen the woody base. Nishane Ani and French Avenue Spectre Ghost have a close profile.

Météorites Le Parfum

7.1

Guerlain · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain Météorites Le Parfum is a fresh, powdery and lightly sweet floral, aimed at women and sitting closest to daytime wear. It opens with green notes, bergamot and apple, which bring a cool, fruity brightness. In the heart, violet and rose take over and lead the scent into a powdery, creamy softness. White musk and woody notes settle that sweetness onto a calm base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Most voters find it feminine. Mancera Sicily and Bond No. 9 Madison Avenue have a close profile.