The Perfume Library

Macassar (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Rochas · 1980

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Rochas Macassar Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning fragrance for men that opens with citrus and settles into a green, woody, leathery chypre; it has been discontinued. It begins cool and green, with pine needle, bergamot and tarragon. In the heart, vetiver, cedar and patchouli build a woody, earthy base, softened by jasmine and geranium. Oakmoss, amber and leather add an animalic, resinous depth underneath. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Caron Yatagan and Ralph Lauren Polo Crest have a close profile.

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Intense

7.3

Gucci · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Intense is a sweet, floral scent built around gardenia and Italian mandarin orange. Gardenia gives it a creamy floral core, while Italian mandarin orange adds a fruity brightness. Green notes and hedione lighten it, and sandalwood leaves a soft woody touch. The overall feel is sweet, creamy and a little synthetic. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and the occasions are spread from daily wear to a night out. It reads as feminine, and some also call it modern. Rabanne Fame Intense and Xerjoff Coro have a close profile.

Artik Sea

7.3

Lorenzo Pazzaglia · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Artik Sea is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent with green and sweet touches. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with a place at the office too. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens cool with yuzu, pink grapefruit, bergamot and aquatic notes. Jasmine, violet and marine notes shape the heart. In the base, ambergris, musk, salt and patchouli turn it sweeter and woodier. Lorenzo Pazzaglia Sex Sea and Parfums de Marly Percival have a close profile.

Spezie

7.2

Lorenzo Villoresi · 1994

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Lorenzo Villoresi Spezie is a green, spicy and faintly smoky scent with a woody, herbal character, aimed at men. The top is led by green notes, cypress, coriander, mint and cardamom, with eucalyptus and laurel keeping the opening fresh. Towards the heart, clove, cinnamon, thyme and juniper take over, giving an earthy, resinous spice warmth. The base holds oakmoss, sage and rosemary, while heliotrope and tomato leaf soften that herbal ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards fall, spring and winter, with leisure and daily wear ahead of the office. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it classic. Boadicea the Victorious Enchanting and Goutal Encens Flamboyant have a close profile.

Dunhill Fresh (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Dunhill · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Dunhill Fresh Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's fragrance that sets the coolness of mint and lavender on a floral, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with mint, lavender, basil and sage alongside green notes, giving a bright, herbal start. Mimosa, violet and iris soften the heart. The base settles into a dry, woody footing of vetiver, cedar and oakmoss, with amber and coumarin adding a touch of sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. It reads as masculine, with modern and classic sides as well. Armaf Bois Luxura and Jaguar Classic Motion have a close profile.

Saiph (Extrait de Parfum)

7.8

Tiziana Terenzi · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Saiph Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green opening with a floral, powdery and sweet character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for leisure, evenings and the office. Votes lean towards feminine. The top is led by bergamot, lemon and rose. In the heart, iris, green notes and cedar balance the florals with a woody tone. The base of vetiver, patchouli, musk, vanilla and amber settles into a creamy, sweet warmth. Tiziana Terenzi Saiph Attar and Spirit of Kings Errai have a close profile.

Spring Flower (2023)

5.3

Creed · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Spring Flower (2023) is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, with citrus and a fruity sweetness up front. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it feminine, with some calling it modern. The top opens bright with bergamot, lemon and grapefruit. In the heart, peach, apricot and jasmine carry a floral sweetness. Cedarwood, ambergris and musk settle softly underneath. Creed Spring Flower (1996) and Hervé Léger Été have a close profile.

Versus Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Versace · 1991

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Versace Versus Uomo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green men's scent that settles into a woody, sweet base. It has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, lemon, mandarin orange and lime, while petitgrain and green notes keep the citrus crisp. The heart brings carnation, coriander and jasmine for a floral, spicy turn, softened by orris root and rosewood. In the base, tonka bean, sandalwood and vanilla make it sweeter and warmer. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is worn from daytime through to nights out. Over half of voters read it as masculine. Chanel Allure Homme and Joop! Berlin have a close profile.

Green Water (1993)

7.4

Jacques Fath · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jacques Fath Green Water is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men built on bergamot, mandarin and lemon with green notes; it has been discontinued. It opens with citrus and green notes, while caraway and basil add a light spiciness to the freshness. The heart brings ginger, jasmine and lily of the valley for a soft floral touch. The base of amber, oakmoss and musk settles into a calm, dry finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Most see it as masculine and classic. Penhaligon's Quercus and Berdoues 1902 - Cédrat have a close profile.

Vetiver Velours

7.6

Keiko Mecheri · 2012

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Keiko Mecheri Vetiver Velours is a sweet, green vetiver that leans towards fall and winter, and as a unisex scent it moves from the office to evenings out. It opens with Java vetiver and citrus notes, fresh and earthy in feel. The heart holds tobacco, toffee and green notes, and the sweetness comes forward here. In the base, musk, precious woods and benzoin settle the scent into a powdery, resinous, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer chosen least. Votes split fairly evenly between feminine and masculine. Cartier Pasha de Cartier Édition Noire and Serge Lutens Vétiver oriental have a close profile.

La Perla (1987) (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

La Perla · 1987

Floral · Green · Sweet

La Perla (1987) is a floral chypre for women that moves from a green, spicy opening into a powdery, resinous base; it has been discontinued. The top pairs cardamom, coriander, bergamot and lemon with green notes for a cool, spicy start. At the heart, jasmine, rose, ylang-ylang and honey pull the scent toward floral and sweet. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and moss sets an earthy, woody ground, softened by benzoin and labdanum into a warm, resinous, oriental finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and lean toward evening and night-out wear, though it also suits the daytime. About half of voters read it as feminine, and many call it classic. Loewe Gala and Emanuel Ungaro Senso have a close profile.

Oranzo

7.4

Sylvaine Delacourte · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sylvaine Delacourte Oranzo is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close without crowding anyone. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly even, and it moves easily between the two. The top opens with tarragon, petitgrain and bitter orange, giving a fresh, green, lightly spicy start. Orange blossom in the heart adds a soft floral, fruity touch, and green notes with musk close it plainly at the base. Le Labo Fleur d'Oranger 27 and The Merchant Of Venice Mandarin Carnival have a close profile.

Tamango (1977) (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Léonard · 1977

Fresh · Floral · Green

Léonard Tamango is a powdery floral with a chypre structure, opening on bergamot and green notes before a heart of jasmine, rose and iris; it has been discontinued. It wears with good longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind, and it suits daily wear and the office best. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it classic. It opens fresh with bergamot, spices and green notes. The heart gathers jasmine, lily of the valley, iris, rose and carnation into a powdery floral bouquet. In the base, sandalwood, tonka bean, oakmoss and amber settle it into a warm, woody chypre. Léonard Tamango (2011) and Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche (2003) have a close profile.

Adidas (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Adidas · 1985

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Adidas Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody men's fragrance led by citrus and green notes; it has been discontinued, but it leans towards easy daily wear. It opens bright with lemon, mandarin orange and bergamot, cooled by lavender and green notes. In the heart, geranium, jasmine, rose and juniper add a floral, slightly spicy side. The base settles into a dry, woody footing of vetiver, cedarwood and moss. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Spring and fall lead the season votes, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen occasions. Half of voters call its character masculine, and many also find it classic. Floris JF and Floris 1976 have a close profile.

Jasmin Secret

7.5

Jeanne en Provence · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jeanne en Provence Jasmin Secret is a fresh, green and powdery floral built around jasmine, a light everyday fragrance for women. It opens with peach and green notes that give a fruity freshness. In the heart, white lily, jasmine and violet bring the floral side forward, with sweetness and a powdery feel resting on top. Musk and sandalwood soften the base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a gentle trail rather than a heavy one. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine. Marc Jacobs Daisy (Eau de Toilette) and Arrogance Dance have a close profile.

Durra

7.8

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Floral · Aquatic · Spicy

The Spirit of Dubai Durra is a unisex scent that sets a floral, aquatic and spicy character over a woody, oriental and leathery base. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Voters lean towards autumn, then spring and winter, and pick it for leisure, nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic or modern. The top is bright with lemon, grapefruit, bergamot and ozonic notes. Honey, jasmine, saffron and oud come through in the heart. Tobacco, amber and leather settle into a sweet, warm base. The Spirit of Dubai Abjar and Nabeel Al Bashiq have a close profile.

Flora by Gucci Glamorous Magnolia

6.7

Gucci · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gucci Flora by Gucci Glamorous Magnolia is a fresh, floral scent where citrus and green notes meet a sweet, lightly powdery gourmand touch. It has been discontinued, and its feminine character leans towards spring and summer days. The top notes of freesia, green notes and citrus zest give a bright, lively opening. Towards the heart, peony and magnolia bring the floral side forward. In the base, chocolate sweetens the scent while musk and sandalwood leave a soft, powdery bed. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for daily use, leisure and the office, less often for evenings out. Most voters also call its character feminine. Lanvin Jeanne Lanvin and Zara Rose have a close profile.

Eau de New York

7.5

Bond No. 9 · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Eau de New York is a fresh, floral unisex scent in which grapefruit, mandarin orange and bergamot meet green notes; it has been discontinued. It opens with citrus and aquatic notes, while bitter orange leaf and green notes add a cool edge. In the heart, jasmine, neroli and gardenia bring a soft floral touch, and basil leaves a faintly spicy trace. The base of white woods, musk and vetiver settles the scent onto a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Dior Diorella (Eau de Toilette) and Molinard Les Amoureux de Peynet have a close profile.

Parco Palladiano XV: Salvia Blu

7.8

Bottega Veneta · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano XV: Salvia Blu opens with pear, lavender and sage, a fresh, green unisex scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter clearly behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though the masculine share is not small. Pear and apple sit with lavender and sage at the start, a fruity sweetness over a crisp green base. The heart brings freesia, magnolia and rose for a soft floral turn, while green notes keep it fresh. The base of musk and violet leaves a sweet, powdery trail, and the synthetic and spicy accords add a slight edge.

Niki de Saint Phalle (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Niki de Saint Phalle · 1982

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Niki de Saint Phalle Eau de Toilette is a green floral chypre for women, leaning towards fall and winter and towards evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh with bergamot, mint, green notes and peach. The heart builds a floral base of patchouli, cedar, jasmine and rose, with orris root adding a powdery softness. It dries down to oakmoss, amber, leather and musk, woody, resinous and leathery in feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions, though spring and daytime wear also draw votes. More than half of voters call it feminine, and many add classic. Halston and Rochas Femme have a close profile.

Beso Negro

7.9

Beso Beach · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Lys du Désert

7.8

Decennial · 2012

Floral · Green · Sweet

Decennial Lys du Désert is a unisex fragrance that leans towards evenings and nights, and towards fall and winter, with a floral, green and resinous character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, while business is the least chosen. Voters call it feminine slightly more often, though masculine votes are far from rare. It opens with green notes, and rose and green lily form a floral core in the heart. In the base, cistus, ambergris, orris root and cedar add a sweet, powdery, woody and smoky warmth. The green side is balanced by this resinous, spicy foundation. Tauer Perfumes № 04 - Rêverie au Jardin and Dear Diary Deep Deep in the Baltic have a close profile.

Furyo (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Jacques Bogart · 1988

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Jacques Bogart Furyo Eau de Toilette is a classic men's scent that pairs a floral, spicy streak with a sweet, powdery and animalic base, suited to fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. The top holds coriander, bergamot, lavender and green notes, and the heart moves to jasmine, geranium, cinnamon and thyme. The base is dominated by vetiver, amber, civet, patchouli and oakmoss, with vanilla and musk sweetening it. Among the accords, oriental, resinous, smoky and leathery tones stand out. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and night-out wear. Half call its character masculine, and a good share call it classic. Calvin Klein Obsession (Eau de Parfum) and Karl Lagerfeld KL Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Eau de Lit

7.2

Guerlain · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Eau de Lit is a unisex scent that opens with the fresh, spicy pairing of star anise and bergamot, moves through Tunisian neroli and green notes, and softens into vanilla and white musk. The opening of star anise, coriander and bergamot is lightly spicy and citrusy, with aromatic notes rounding it out. At the heart, Tunisian neroli and green notes give it a floral, leafy face. The base of vanilla, cedarwood and white musk settles into a sweet, powdery, creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and business. Votes lean feminine, though it works as a unisex scent.