The Perfume Library

Colognisé

7.6

Nishane · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nishane Colognisé is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, suited to daily wear and the office. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen most often for daily wear, leisure and work. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. On character it tilts slightly masculine, though plenty of voters call it feminine, so it sits comfortably in between. A fresh citrus accord leads: bergamot, lemon and green tea at the top, with grapefruit shining in the heart. Jasmine and lily of the valley add a soft floral touch, while the sweet, creamy side stays in the background. The base of vetiver, neroli and musk dries the scent down clean and green.

Green Cactus

7.7

Phil Julian · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Phil Julian Green Cactus is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent, suited to easygoing days in spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Votes for masculine, modern and feminine sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly to one side. It opens with yuzu, bergamot and lime for a bright citrus lift, with prickly pear adding a fruity softness. In the heart, aloe vera, green tea and cactus carry the green side, while mint, cardamom and pink pepper add a light spice. The base of amber, patchouli and cedarwood settles into a sweet, creamy finish.

Melody of the Sun

7.9

Mancera · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mancera Melody of the Sun is a unisex scent led by Calabrian lemon, grapefruit and French lavender: fresh, citrusy and green. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, which makes it easy to carry through the day. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It leans slightly feminine, though a fair share of voters read it as masculine. It opens with lemon and grapefruit, softened by lavender, pear, Indian cardamom and blackcurrant into something fruity and lightly spiced. In the heart, osmanthus, green tea, jasmine and cedarwood bring a floral, green balance. Musk, amber and Brazilian maté sweeten the base gently. Moschino Funny! and Chanel Chance Eau Tendre (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Thé pour un Été

7.2

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Artisan Parfumeur Thé pour un Été is a fresh, citrusy and green feminine fragrance built around lemon, bergamot and green tea, leaning towards summer and spring. It opens with lemon, bergamot and peppermint, a cool and sharp freshness. In the heart, jasmine, osmanthus and maté sit beside the green tea and add a soft floral touch. Cedarwood and musk settle the scent onto a quiet, woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a light trace. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office best. Most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Fragonard Jasmin Perle de Thé and Floris Cefiro have a close profile.

Mediterraneo (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Carthusia · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Carthusia Mediterraneo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and the office. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with bergamot, lemon, litsea cubeba, eucalyptus and corn mint, a cool, sharp and airy start. In the heart, green tea, cardamom, mandarin orange and jasmine make it a little fruity, lightly sweet and spicy. White musk in the base softens it all.

Neptune's Trident

8.2

Argos · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Argos Neptune's Trident is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent that opens with mandarin orange, lavender and cardamom. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with sport and office also fitting. Most voters read it as masculine or modern. The top of mandarin orange, lavender, cardamom and bergamot is bright. The heart of jasmine sambac, geranium, green tea and orange blossom is floral with a green edge. The base of musk, ambergris, iris, sandalwood and vetiver softens it. Morreale Uraso and Meo Fusciuni Isola have a close profile.

Bvlgari Man Rain Essence

7.1

Bvlgari · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bvlgari Man Rain Essence is a light, fresh men's fragrance with a citrusy, aquatic character. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close without pushing itself on the room. Most voters read it as masculine, with a good number calling it modern. Green tea and orange open it fresh and green. In the heart, white lotus and crystal musk add a soft, powdery floral touch. Amber and gaiac wood leave a woody base underneath. Clean Cotton T-Shirt and Anja Rubik Original have a close profile.

Marbella

7.6

Carner · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Carner Marbella is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that reads light and airy, built on floral, green and aquatic accords. It opens with Bulgarian rose, blackcurrant and pink pepper. In the heart, peony, green tea and jasmine soften it, and the base of musk, amber and peach adds a quiet, slightly sweet footing. A fruity, somewhat synthetic brightness runs through the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most. Voters mostly find it feminine, though it sits comfortably as a unisex scent. Moschino Funny! and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gioia (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Legacy of Petra

7.5

Penhaligon's · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Penhaligon's Legacy of Petra is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent in which liquorice, myrrh and vanilla take the lead. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mostly for leisure, evenings and nights out. It sits between masculine and feminine, leaning neither way firmly. Bergamot, green tea and fennel seed give a cool opening. In the heart, liquorice, myrrh and cistus build a sweet, smoky warmth. The base deepens the gourmand side with vanilla and benzoin, while Belambre® adds a woody, oriental depth. Lattafa Pride Ajwaa and Roja Parfums Parfum de la Nuit 2 have a close profile.

Anglomania

7.6

Vivienne Westwood · 2004

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania is a feminine fragrance for fall and winter evenings, with a floral and spicy character resting on a sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with cardamom, coriander and green tea, a cool and spicy start. In the heart, nutmeg, rose and violet add a soft, powdery floral touch. In the base, amber, vanilla and leather turn it sweeter and dry it down to a warm, leathery, oriental finish. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter and lean towards evening and night out; daytime and office wear get fewer votes. Most voters read it as feminine.

Dem

8.4

Régalien · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Régalien Dem is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent built around tea notes, leaning towards spring and summer days. It opens light and bright with bergamot and neroli, joined by white tea and pink pepper. The heart is led by green tea, maté and black tea, with ginger adding a spicy warmth. Patchouli, amber and musk in the base soften it and give it a slight sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and everyday wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads somewhat more masculine in the votes, yet stays unisex. Marrakech Imperial Take Me Back to Marrakech and Les Néréides Étoile d'Oranger have a close profile.

Un Zest de Rose

7.4

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Parfums de Rosine Un Zest de Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that softens bright bergamot and orange zest with May rose and green tea. It opens with bergamot, orange zest, lemon and dried fruits, a citrusy, lightly sweet start. In the heart, May rose, green tea and jasmine move the scent toward the floral and green side. The base of ambergris, maté and white musk leaves it soft and clean. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Just over half of voters read it as feminine. Manuel Canovas Les Fantaisies Parfumées - Pink Riviera and Monotheme Orange Flowers have a close profile.

Osmanthus Interdite

7.4

Parfum d'Empire · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parfum d'Empire Osmanthus Interdite is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around Chinese osmanthus, jasmine sambac absolute and rose. The flowers lead: osmanthus, jasmine and rose move together, green tea adds a cool, leafy edge, and crystal musk softens the whole. Alongside the fresh and green accords there is a fruity, sweet side, and powdery and faintly leathery touches keep it from reading as a plain floral bouquet. With no split into top, heart and base, it is best taken as one blend. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office settings come up most. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, though it works as a unisex scent too.

Macaque

7.1

Zoologist · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zoologist Macaque is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent with a fruity lift and an earthy, woody side; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters lean towards spring, with autumn and summer close behind and winter further back. It suits leisure and daily wear best, and votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with red mandarin orange and green apple for freshness, while cedar lays down a woody base. In the heart, jasmine tea, ylang-ylang and honey add a soft floral note, and galbanum sharpens the green side. The base of musk, tree moss, green tea and white oud leaves a clean, earthy finish.

Lince

7.8

Tiziana Terenzi · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tiziana Terenzi Lince is a unisex scent that wraps a floral, fruity and sweet character in a powdery, creamy base. It opens fresh with grapefruit, Sicilian bergamot and green tea, while star anise and absinth add a spicy edge. The heart is led by fig, jasmine absolute and Bulgarian rose, with iris and orange blossom softening the florals into something powdery. In the base, vanilla, heliotrope and Indian sandalwood dry down into a creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer chosen least. It suits evenings, nights out and leisure time best, and most voters read it as feminine. Jean Paul Gaultier Classique (Eau de Toilette) and Beverly Hills Polo Club Elegance have a close profile.

CK One Essence

7.2

Calvin Klein · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein CK One Essence is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that brings a green-tea and aquatic mood into everyday wear. It wears at a moderate level for both longevity and sillage, present without being heavy. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and sport. More voters call it masculine or modern than feminine, yet it reads as unisex. The top has Chinese white tea, Calabrian bergamot, blood orange and black pepper, the pepper adding a light spice to the fresh opening. The heart brings spearmint, green tea and Egyptian geranium, and the base settles into frankincense, crystallised moss, Australian sandalwood and musk. The overall impression is fresh, green and lightly woody.

Champaca (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Ormonde Jayne · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Champaca Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green floral that suits spring and summer days, with a feminine character that fits everyday wear and the office. It opens with bamboo, pink pepper and neroli, which give it a light, slightly spicy start. In the heart, champaca absolute, freesia absolute and basmati rice keep the floral core soft, creamy and powdery. The base of myrrh, green tea and musk settles it onto a woody, clean finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and very few choose winter. It leans towards daytime, leisure and business settings, and most voters call it feminine. Prada Un Chant d'Amour and Celine Rimbaud have a close profile.

Gunpowder Cologne

7.4

Urban Scents · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Urban Scents Gunpowder Cologne is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Bergamot and lavender give it a citrusy, aromatic freshness, while green tea keeps it light and green. Blond woods and musk leave a soft, powdery, creamy woodiness underneath, with sweetness and spice staying in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, work and daily wear lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close. Banana Republic 90 Pure White and Carven Paris Séville have a similar profile.

90 Pure White

7.2

Banana Republic · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Banana Republic 90 Pure White is a fresh, citrusy scent with floral and green sides and a light powdery touch, suited to easy daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions, while evening and night-out use sit far behind. It is unisex, with feminine and masculine votes almost level. Grapefruit and bergamot brighten the scent, while green tea and African violet leaf add a cool green tone. Jasmine and lavender carry the floral side, and white vetiver, amber and musk give it a woody, creamy, slightly sweet base.

Amaranthine (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Penhaligon's · 2009

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's Amaranthine Eau de Parfum is a powdery, spicy women's fragrance that links the freshness of green tea and white freesia to a floral heart of rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang, settling into soft vanilla and sandalwood. It has been discontinued. It opens light, green and spicy with green tea, cardamom absolute, white freesia and coriander seed. The heart turns floral, with clove, rose, jasmine and orange blossom. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and condensed milk sweeten it and pull it toward a powdery warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Most read it as feminine. Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt and Acca Kappa Giardino Segreto have a close profile.

Scent Intense

7.4

Costume National · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Costume National Scent Intense is a unisex fragrance that moves from a fresh, floral start into a sweet, spicy and leathery base, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, though leisure and daily use also get votes. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Green tea, bergamot and cardamom give a clean, lightly spiced opening. Hibiscus, rose and jasmine sambac bring a floral, slightly fruity softness to the heart. The base of patchouli, leather, vanilla, ambergris and sandalwood dries down sweet, woody and earthy.

Yu Sōn

7.9

Altaia · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Altaia Yu Sōn is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that sets iris and green tea alongside mandarin orange and orange blossom absolute, and it suits spring and summer days. Yu Sōn wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage, staying close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets very few votes. It leans towards daily, leisure and office wear, and reads somewhere between masculine and feminine, slightly closer to feminine. The scent is fresh and citrusy, with mandarin orange and green tea giving a light, airy feel. Iris and orange blossom absolute add a soft, powdery floral side. Gaiac wood and vegetal amber lay a woody, faintly spicy base underneath. Parfum d'Empire Salute ! and Majouri Bohemian Tea have a close profile.

e'L

5.9

Zarkoperfume

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zarkoperfume e'L is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits relaxed spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a light trail close to the wearer. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. The largest share of voters finds it feminine, though a fair number read it as masculine. It opens with white blossoms and pomegranate. The heart brings ozonic notes, green tea and green notes, while citrus, aquatic and fruity accords keep it bright. It settles into blond woods and white musk, with a light sweetness and a soft woody finish.

Tea Escape

7.2

Maison Margiela · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Margiela Tea Escape is a fresh, floral scent built around green tea, aimed at women and leaning towards spring and summer days. It has been discontinued. It opens with mint, pink pepper and bergamot for a citrus-bright lift. In the heart, green tea sits with jasmine sambac absolute and osmanthus. Puffed rice, maté absolute and milk soften the base into a creamy, lightly powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. The feminine character vote leads. Juliette Has A Gun Gentlewoman and Welton Sencha have a close profile.