The Perfume Library

Shade of Chocolate

6.9

Haute Fragrance Company · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Haute Fragrance Company Shade of Chocolate is a gourmand unisex scent built on cocoa and coffee with black fig and rum, suited to fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with black tea and Italian bergamot, a light lift before the heart. There cocoa, coffee and rum lead, while black fig and jasmine absolute soften the sweetness with a floral, creamy touch. The base of Mysore sandalwood, patchouli, tonka bean and Haitian vetiver adds a woody, earthy ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions named most often. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. Lorenzo Pazzaglia Van Py Rhum and KoRo Oriental Coffee have a close profile.

Just Relax 1990

7.7

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Just Relax 1990 is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex fragrance with a floral and woody side; it has been discontinued. The top is led by Amalfi bergamot, African lemon, French mint and Palo Santo. In the heart, jasmine sambac, Indian patchouli and ylang-ylang add a soft floral note. The base of oakmoss, myrrh, vetiver and vanilla settles it into a resinous, earthy and powdery ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. It leans towards leisure and business settings, and masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as in between. Marie Jeanne Adèle and Francesca Dell'Oro Francine have a close profile.

Rain Day (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Derek Lam 10 Crosby · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

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Terra Moka

7.6

Superfumista · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Superfumista Terra Moka is a unisex gourmand where coffee, cocoa and caramel meet earthy vetiver and oakmoss, best suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens with vetiver, coffee and grapefruit, the grapefruit briefly lightening a heavy picture. The heart brings caramel, cocoa and Haitian vetiver, and the base settles into oakmoss, vanilla and Somalian frankincense. It reads sweet and spicy, with woody, resinous, smoky layers behind. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, for leisure, evenings and nights out. Votes split fairly evenly between masculine, modern and feminine. Akro Dark and Jo Malone Black Vetyver Café have a close profile.

Isla

7.4

Trudon · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Trudon Isla is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that leans towards warm weather and easygoing days. Half of the voters pick summer, and a good share choose spring. It suits leisure and daily wear best, and it can also work in an office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it doesn't read as clearly one or the other. The top opens with bergamot, grapefruit, cardamom and two kinds of petitgrain; in the heart, bergamot blossom, mint and rosemary pull that freshness towards green and spice. The base of musk, amber and two vetivers softens it and settles it onto a calm, woody footing.

Black Swan / Черный Лебедь

7.5

Brocard

Floral · Green · Sweet

Brocard Black Swan / Черный Лебедь is a floral and green scent with a sweet, woody base, classed as a women's perfume. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it suits evenings, nights out and leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. It opens with almond, bergamot and hazelnut leaf. In the heart, violet, heliotrope, rose and orchid build a floral, creamy body. The base of vetiver, patchouli and sandalwood settles it into a woody, chypre-leaning dry-down, with the spicy and sweet sides staying in the background.

Vétiver Vert (Cologne)

7.2

Czech & Speake · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Czech & Speake Vétiver Vert is a fresh, green men's fragrance that sets the brightness of mandarin orange and bergamot over a woody base of Haitian vetiver and sandalwood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, with autumn and summer close behind and winter far less common. It is chosen mostly for leisure, business and daily wear, and it reads masculine. Mandarin orange and bergamot give the opening its citrus lift, while laurel and galbanum add a green, lightly spicy heart. Sandalwood and Haitian vetiver settle into a soft, powdery, earthy woodiness, with sweet and smoky touches staying in the background. Floris Turnbull & Asser - 71/72 and Givenchy Vetyver have a close profile.

Magnolia au Vétiver d'Haïti

7.1

Chopard · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Chopard Magnolia au Vétiver d'Haïti is a fresh, green and woody unisex fragrance that suits spring and summer days, from daily wear to the office. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions chosen most often. Voters lean towards reading it as feminine. It opens with violet leaf and pink pepper, then moves into a heart of magnolia, vegetal amber and Haitian vetiver. Sandalwood and blond woods sit underneath, giving a woody, slightly powdery and earthy base. The overall impression is fresh and floral, with a green vetiver edge.

Matahari di Bali

7.3

Berdoues · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Berdoues Matahari di Bali is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Italian citron opens bright, then softens into the sweet, resinous warmth of Siam benzoin at the heart. Haitian vetiver lays a woody, green base underneath. The floral touch stays in the background, leaving an overall impression that is clean and lightly sweet. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use not far behind. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a quiet trail through the day. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, which puts it comfortably between the two. Gucci 1921 and The Merchant Of Venice Vetiver Haïti have a close profile.

Cypress Shadow

7.1

L'Atelier Parfum · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

L'Atelier Parfum Cypress Shadow is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent built around juniper, silver fir and vetiver, leaning towards spring and summer days and everyday wear. It opens with juniper, pink pepper and bergamot, a citrusy, lightly spiced start. The heart of silver fir, cedar and pine needle turns resinous and forest-green. Patchouli and Haitian vetiver settle it into a dry, balanced woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling a room. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, while winter lags behind. Daily wear, leisure and office are the occasions it suits best. It reads somewhat more masculine than feminine. Bon Parfumeur 601 Vétiver Cèdre Bergamote and Morreale Zénith have a close profile.

Agrias Vetiveris

8.6

Nebiru Parfvms · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nebiru Parfvms Agrias Vetiveris pairs vetiver with mandarin orange and grapefruit in a fresh, green, woody unisex scent; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business use also getting votes. It reads easy and unisex rather than tied to either gender. The top opens with mandarin orange, grapefruit, cardamom and ginger, citrus with a light spice. In the heart, black tea and jasmine tea soften around orange blossom. The base settles into three vetivers, hinoki wood and oakmoss, earthy and woody. Nebiru Parfvms Agrias Vetiveris II and Tom Ford Grey Vetiver (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

14.2 Costume Liquide

7.6

Pierre Guillaume · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pierre Guillaume 14.2 Costume Liquide is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, whether at the office or at leisure. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, business and leisure come out almost evenly. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. As a whole it runs fresh, citrusy and green. Iris and violet leaf build a powdery, floral base, while basil and pepper add a spicy edge. Haitian vetiver brings a dry, woody tone, and peony softens the floral side. The fougère structure leaves a clean, orderly impression.

A Bulldog in the Atelier

7.4

Teresa Helbig · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Teresa Helbig A Bulldog in the Atelier opens with Roman chamomile, coriander seed and pepper, then softens towards vanilla and sandalwood, a floral and spicy unisex scent. The opening is fresh with a slight edge from chamomile, coriander seed and pepper. At the heart, Haitian vetiver, Indonesian nutmeg and Egyptian geranium give it an earthy, spicy backbone. The base of musk, vanilla, patchouli and sandalwood turns it sweet, creamy and powdery-woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, and few choose summer. It suits daily wear as well as the office and evenings, and voters split between reading it as feminine and masculine.

Irida Extrait

8.0

Angelos Créations Olfactives · 2023

Floral · Green · Spicy

Angelos Créations Olfactives Irida Extrait is a unisex floral, green and woody scent built around violet leaf, orris and vetiver, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter not far behind. It leans towards evening, daily and leisure wear, and it reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, with votes split evenly between the two. Violet leaf absolute and Tunisian neroli open it. The heart holds orris, violet and jasmine, with cinnamon and clove adding spice. Haitian vetiver, Indian sandalwood and labdanum form a woody, resinous, earthy base. The overall feel is powdery and green.

Vanilla Nomad

8.2

Sana Jardin · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Sana Jardin Vanilla Nomad is a unisex scent in which vanilla is hardened by resin and spice, sweet yet smoky and woody, and best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters call its character feminine more often than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Coriander, cardamom and Italian bergamot open it spicy and fresh. In the heart, jasmine absolute, frankincense and Siam benzoin turn it floral and resinous. In the base, vanilla adds a creamy sweetness, while Haitian vetiver, patchouli and sandalwood keep that sweetness on an earthy, woody footing.

Par Amour pour Lui

8.0

Anthologie by Lucien Ferrero · 2019

Floral · Green · Sweet

Anthologie by Lucien Ferrero Par Amour pour Lui is a green, smoky and leathery fougère for men, woody and spicy with a sweet edge. It opens fresh and herbal with French tarragon, Provençal lavender, bergamot and coriander. In the heart, tobacco absolute, hay absolute and leather lead, while patchouli and styrax add smoke and resin. The base of Haitian vetiver, labdanum absolute and tonka bean absolute sweetens it, and sandalwood and white musk soften the finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter; summer is rarely chosen. It suits the office, evenings and daily wear.

Pure Wood

7.3

hej:pure · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

hej:pure Pure Wood is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent whose fruity and sweet touches rest on a woody base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn well behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Votes lean feminine and modern, though a fair share read it as masculine. It opens with violet leaf and peony, giving a light, green freshness. Rose and peach bring a soft floral and fruity heart. At the base, Haitian vetiver and cedarwood build the woody frame, while Bourbon vanilla and Helvetolide® sweeten it gently. Dior Holy Peony and Mugler Mugler Secret have a close profile.

Sources d'Origine - Bois Premier

7.5

Jardin de France · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jardin de France Sources d'Origine - Bois Premier is a unisex scent that opens with immortelle and Egyptian violet leaf and moves into coffee, tonka bean and Virginia cedar, leaning green and woody. The top notes of immortelle and Egyptian violet leaf give a fresh, green start. In the heart, tonka bean and coffee sweeten the scent and add a creamy softness, while Virginia cedar sets a dry woody frame. The base of Haitian vetiver and oakmoss leaves an earthy, resinous calm. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. It reads mostly masculine to those who vote, though it is classed as unisex. Dusita Erawan (Eau de Parfum) and Chérigan Iris Coffee have a close profile.

Elegant Vetiver

8.2

Hugo Boss · 2021

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Hugo Boss Elegant Vetiver is a men's fragrance that softens a fresh, green character with sweet, spicy and woody touches. Juniper berry and pistachio open it, giving a fresh, green start with a little sweetness behind it. The heart carries Java vetiver and Haitian vetiver, where the woody side comes forward. Cashmeran and labdanum settle underneath as a creamy, warm base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and it suits nights out and leisure time, with business wear close behind. Most voters read it as masculine. Il Profvmo Lysander and Ralph Lauren Ralph's Club (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Tonka Lavande

7.6

Marie Jeanne · 2020

Floral · Green · Sweet

Marie Jeanne Tonka Lavande is a unisex fougère that pairs a green, woody character with the creamy sweetness of tonka bean. It opens fresh and herbal with Italian bergamot and French rosemary. In the heart, French lavender, American cedar and French sage bring floral and spicy touches over a powdery backdrop. Haitian vetiver and Brazilian tonka bean settle into the base, leaving a woody depth and a creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the vote counts are small, so treat those ratings with caution. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with night out, business and evening close behind. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine.

Aoud Sense

6.5

Montale · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Montale Aoud Sense is a unisex scent built around oud and Bulgarian rose, spiced with clove and black pepper. It opens with sharp clove and black pepper, softened by the fruity brightness of Calabrian mandarin orange and Calabrian orange. In the heart, oud and Bulgarian rose lead, and the floral, sweet tones meet a woody, resinous base. Haitian vetiver closes it with a dry, woody line. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Votes for leisure, night out, business and evening are spread almost evenly. Most voters find it feminine, though some read it as masculine. Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud (Cologne Intense) and Morph Arles have a close profile.

Rain Moss

7.5

Perfumer H · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Perfumer H Rain Moss is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that suits autumn and spring days; it has been discontinued. The top opens with white cyclamen, lavender, Persian galbanum and rose, which read fresh, floral and green. In the heart, French angelica, patchouli, Russian clary sage and moss pull it towards earthy and spicy ground. Haitian vetiver, birch tar and cedar leave a woody, faintly smoky base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Though unisex, most voters find it masculine.

Mythique Vetyver

7.0

Mizensir · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mizensir Mythique Vetyver is a fresh, green unisex scent built on Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and Haitian vetiver. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it wears comfortably as unisex. It opens with the citrus brightness of lemon and bergamot. In the heart, cistus absolute and Bourbon geranium bring a floral, lightly spicy turn. The base of patchouli, vetiver and papyrus settles into a woody, earthy and powdery ground.

Flora Carnivora

6.4

Henry Rose · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Woody

Henry Rose Flora Carnivora is a fresh, floral unisex fragrance led by neroli and tuberose, resting on a woody, powdery base. The top pairs neroli with Tunisian orange blossom water absolute, while tuberose and jasmine sambac absolute form the floral heart. The base of Texas cedar, Haitian vetiver, musk and amber turns it woody, earthy and creamy. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so treat that as a rough guide. The fresh, powdery build reads comfortably on both men and women. Régalien Ceremony Flu and Olfiction Iconic have a close profile.