The Perfume Library

Cool Water (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Davidoff · 1988

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Cool Water Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's fragrance that leans towards summer and spring days. It opens with lavender, mint, green notes, rosemary and coriander, a cool and herbal start. Neroli, jasmine, geranium and sandalwood soften the heart, while oakmoss, amber, musk and cedarwood form a woody base. Aquatic and citrus accords set the overall mood. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure, sport and business settings come up most often. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Câline Absolute Blue and La Rive Distant Wave have a close profile.

Ani (Extrait de Parfum)

8.3

Nishane · 2019

Citrus · Green · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Nishane Ani Extrait de Parfum is a woody, gourmand-leaning unisex scent in which pink pepper and cardamom spice are sweetened by Turkish rose, vanilla and patchouli. The top pairs pink pepper, blue ginger, bergamot and green notes for a fresh, spiced opening. Turkish rose, cardamom and blackcurrant form the heart, and the base settles into a warm, creamy mix of patchouli, vanilla and cedarwood. Benzoin and musk soften the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer a distant last. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure time. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly level, so it reads as truly unisex.

Pomelo Sorrento

8.3

Gritti · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gritti Pomelo Sorrento is a fresh, green-tinged unisex citrus scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with grapefruit, mint and green notes; green tea, rose and white blossoms then add a soft floral layer. The base holds vetiver, iris, white musk and amber, with an aquatic, lightly sweet feel that keeps the freshness intact. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer, with spring next, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Rochas Fleur d'Eau and Giorgio Armani Ocean di Gioia have a close profile.

Accento Overdose

8.0

Xerjoff · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Xerjoff Accento Overdose is a fresh, floral unisex scent that pairs green and fruity notes with stone pine, eucalyptus and Bulgarian rose. Green and fruity top notes give it a bright opening, and stone pine with eucalyptus carries that freshness through the heart. In the base, Bulgarian rose, Egyptian jasmine and lily of the valley bring out the floral side, with a sweet, creamy softness. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings. Voters read it as feminine more often than masculine, though a good share call it masculine. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Harvest Rosa Rossa and Zoologist Hummingbird have a close profile.

Halfeti

8.1

Penhaligon's · 2015

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's Halfeti is a unisex fragrance with a warm, resinous character, where spice, oud and leather sit over a floral and green opening. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. Mugwort, bergamot, green notes and grapefruit open it fresh. The heart brings cumin, cinnamon, saffron and cardamom, softened by violet and jasmine. The base settles into oud, leather, amber and vanilla, sweet, woody and resinous.

Oud 31

6.9

Kai Porten Parfums Privés · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Kai Porten Parfums Privés Oud 31 is a spicy, sweet oud scent for fall and winter evenings, made as a unisex fragrance. Oud, amber and sandalwood form a woody-oriental backbone. Cardamom and spices add a warm sharpness, while vanilla and musk soften the sweetness into something creamy. Jasmine and rose bring a floral touch, and orris root and lavender leave a faintly powdery edge. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings or nights out; summer plays a minor part. More voters find it masculine than feminine, though a fair number read it as feminine, so it works either way.

Giardino di Boboli

7.8

Roberto Ugolini · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Roberto Ugolini Giardino di Boboli is a fresh, floral unisex scent built on geranium, mint and apple over green notes, suited to anyone who likes a garden-like freshness. It opens cool and fruity with geranium, mint, green notes and apple. The heart turns floral with ozonic notes, rose, jasmine and iris, while cedarwood keeps those flowers dry and woody. The base of musk, amber, woody and powdery notes softens the scent and adds a light sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Voters lean masculine, though feminine follows close behind. Chanel Chance Eau Tendre and Kilian Beyond Love Prohibited have a close profile.

Eternity (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Calvin Klein · 1988

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein Eternity Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and floral scent that reads as feminine and suits daytime wear, especially in spring and summer. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, with nearly half of voters finding the longevity high. Most voters call its character feminine, followed by classic and modern. Harry Lehmann Fantasie and Joop! Berlin (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile. It opens with lemon blossom, freesia, mandarin orange and sage, a fresh and green start. The heart carries violet, jasmine and lily of the valley, with rose and white lily rounding out the florals. Sandalwood, amber and musk soften the base, leaving a powdery, lightly spicy warmth.

Euphoria (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Calvin Klein · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein Euphoria Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings, with a fruity and powdery side. The top holds persimmon, pomegranate and green notes, while black orchid, lotus and champaca form a floral heart. In the base, creamy notes, black violet, mahogany wood and amber move it towards a warm, gourmand, spicy and woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine. La Perla J'Aime la Nuit and Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto have a close profile.

Nightflight (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Joop! · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Joop! Nightflight Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy, aquatic character with a sweet, floral warmth; it has been discontinued. The top opens with juniper, bergamot, lavender and lemon, with pineapple adding a fruity sweetness. In the heart, geranium, jasmine and rose bring a soft floral touch, and almond supports the sweetness. Tonka bean, sandalwood, amber and musk settle into the base. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it modern. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Spring and summer lead, with autumn behind; daily and leisure wear dominate, while business and evening also get votes. Nikos Sculpture Homme and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

Obsession (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Calvin Klein · 1985

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein Obsession Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and woody scent that leans towards cold-weather evenings and is aimed mainly at women. The top is a fruity opening of peach, bergamot and mandarin orange, sharpened slightly by basil and green notes. In the heart, rose, jasmine and orange blossom form a floral core, warmed by sandalwood, cedar and exotic spices. The base is led by vanilla, amber, musk and oakmoss, while frankincense and civet push it towards a resinous, smoky and animalic side, with a powdery, oriental feel overall. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or night out; summer and the office come well behind. It reads as feminine and classic. Yves Saint Laurent Opium and Caron Parfum Sacré have a close profile.

Samsara (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Guerlain · 1989

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery floral oriental in which violet, jasmine and sandalwood stand out, and most voters place it in fall and winter evenings. The top notes pair peach, lemon and bergamot with green notes, while ylang-ylang softens the sweetness. At the heart, violet, jasmine, narcissus and orris root form a powdery bouquet. The base carries tonka bean, sandalwood, amber and vanilla into a warm, woody sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters choose fall and winter, and evening or a night out. It reads feminine and classic. Byzance by Rochas and L'Heure Bleue by Guerlain have a close profile.

Haramain Amber Oud Gold Edition

8.1

Al Haramain

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Al Haramain Haramain Amber Oud Gold Edition is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, fruity start with a sweet, creamy, gourmand base. The top is green notes and bergamot, while the heart brings melon, pineapple, amber and gourmand notes. Woody notes, musk and vanilla soften the base. A synthetic sheen runs through the accords, and the woody side stays in the background. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter chosen less. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings rather than the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits right in between. Orientica Royal Amber and Orientica Classic have a close profile.

Voyage d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Hermès · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Hermès Voyage d'Hermès Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, easy to wear for daily life and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close and doesn't push itself on the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and choose it for daytime, leisure and work. More voters read it as masculine, though a good share call it feminine, so it sits somewhere in between. It opens with cardamom, spices and lemon. The heart of tea, green notes and blossoms keeps it airy, and musk and woods settle it into a soft, woody base.

Noa (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Cacharel · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cacharel Noa Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and green women's fragrance that sits most comfortably in spring and summer daytime wear. It opens with freesia, peach, plum and peony, lifted by green notes into a light, juicy floral. In the heart, jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang lead while grass keeps the green thread going. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean sweetens it and turns it powdery and creamy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear rather than evenings or nights out. It reads feminine. Fragonard Soleil and Joop! Berlin (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

2. Nawab of Oudh Intensivo

8.8

Ormonde Jayne · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ormonde Jayne 2. Nawab of Oudh Intensivo is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral start with a spicy, woody, oriental base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind. Evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions, while daily and business wear aren't far off. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. It opens with cardamom, bergamot and orange absolute alongside green notes. The heart carries magnolia, rose and orchid for the floral side, with cinnamon and pimento adding spice. In the base, oud, vetiver and labdanum settle into a warm, sweetish woodiness, softened by musk and ambergris. Ormonde Jayne 2. Nawab of Oudh Parfum has a close profile.

Shalimar Parfum Initial

8.1

Guerlain · 2011

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial is a feminine oriental in which citrus and flowers rest on a sweet, gourmand, powdery base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Voters call it feminine by a clear margin, with classic and modern close to each other. It opens with green notes, orange and bergamot for a fresh citrus feel. The heart holds patchouli, jasmine, iris, rose and vetiver, where the flowers meet a woody shade. In the base, vanilla, caramel, tonka bean and musk sweeten and soften it. Guerlain Eau de Shalimar and Bogner Woman No. 1 have a close profile.

Eternity for Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Calvin Klein · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein Eternity for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green-leaning masculine scent that suits spring and summer days, from casual wear to the office. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets few votes. It is named most for daily and leisure wear, with a place in business settings too. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters find its character masculine. The top opens with green notes, lavender and mandarin orange; in the heart, jasmine, basil, geranium and sage make a floral, herbal turn. The base settles on vetiver, sandalwood and amber for a woody footing. The accords read fresh, citrusy and spicy, in a fougère frame.

Poême (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Lancôme · 1995

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lancôme Poême Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery floral that suits fall and winter evenings best, with a clearly feminine character. The top is fruity and bright, with bergamot, mandarin orange, peach and blackcurrant. Rose, jasmine, tuberose and orange blossom lead the heart, softened by vanilla blossom and leather. In the base, tonka bean, amber, musk and vanilla leave a creamy, oriental warmth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn most often in the evening and on nights out. Voters call its character feminine and classic. Givenchy Amarige (Eau de Toilette) and Emanuel Ungaro Desnuda have a close profile.

Manifesto

7.4

Yves Saint Laurent · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto is a sweet, powdery feminine scent that pairs the fruity brightness of bergamot and blackcurrant with the warmth of jasmine and sandalwood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It is favoured most for evenings and nights out, and it also finds a place in daily wear. It reads as feminine, though many voters also call it modern. It opens with green notes, bergamot and blackcurrant, giving a fresh, slightly tart fruitiness. Jasmine and lily of the valley bring a soft floral heart. In the base, sandalwood, cedar, vanilla and tonka bean carry it into a woody, spicy, gourmand warmth.

Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Kenzo · 1991

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Kenzo pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic scent with green and floral touches, made for men, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Half of voters call its character masculine. It opens with bergamot, lemon and clary sage alongside green notes for a bright start. In the heart, ozone, jasmine and juniper come forward. Cedar, moss and musk in the base settle it onto a woody footing.

Dior Homme Sport (2012) (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Dior · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Homme Sport is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on citron and ginger and settles into iris and cedar. Citron and ginger lead, pairing bright citrus with a gentle spicy warmth. At the heart, iris adds a soft, powdery floral touch, while cedar and green notes dry the scent down onto a woody, green base. The overall impression is fresh, lightly sweet and clean. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. It reads masculine and modern, and it also gets chosen for sport. Joop! Berlin and Nikos Sculpture share a close profile.

When the Rain Stops

6.8

Maison Margiela · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Maison Margiela When the Rain Stops is a fresh, green and aquatic unisex scent that recalls the air after rain, suited to easy spring and summer days. It opens cool and lively with green notes, bergamot and pink pepper. In the heart, Turkish rose, Jasminum grandiflorum and aquatic notes soften the floral side and keep a damp freshness. The base of pine needle, Indonesian patchouli and moss settles the scent onto a woody, earthy ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead, while evening and night out stay in the background. Voters read it as masculine more often than feminine, though feminine and modern votes are far from rare. Bliss Bliss Eau de Toilette and Jeanne en Provence Acqua have a close profile.

Aqua Universalis Forte

7.4

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Forte is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian citron give it a bright, clean start, while Moroccan rose absolute, Egyptian jasmine absolute and freesia form a floral heart. Green notes, lily of the valley and orange blossom keep it light, powdery and creamy. Cedar and musky notes hold these flowers on a soft base, and the aquatic side keeps it from feeling heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daytime, leisure and business wear leading. Feminine votes run slightly ahead of masculine, though plenty of voters see it as masculine. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis and Dior Diorissimo have a close profile.