The Perfume Library

Poets of Berlin

7.5

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2017

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Vilhelm Parfumerie Poets of Berlin is a unisex scent built on lemon, blueberry and bamboo, with a green, fruity character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, with winter getting the fewest votes. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for the office and evenings. Voters read it as more feminine and modern than masculine. The notes come across as one whole rather than a top-to-base progression. Lemon and blueberry give a fruity freshness, while bamboo brings out the green side. Haitian vetiver and wild iris add a woody footing. Spicy, creamy and sweet accords soften the green edge and add a gourmand touch.

Tero

7.9

Nishane · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Nishane Tero is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick autumn and winter, leaning towards evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine than feminine to most, though a good share of voters call it feminine. It opens with Sichuan pepper absolute, black pepper and salted caramel, so spice meets sweetness from the start. Patchouli and cinnamon warm the heart, while Haitian vetiver, amber and oak wood lay an earthy, woody base. The gourmand, creamy side softens the spice. Bond No. 9 New York Forever and Hackett Nightwalk have a close profile.

Raspberry Dictator

6.8

Marc Gebauer · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Marc Gebauer Raspberry Dictator is a unisex scent that sets raspberry against leather and vetiver, fruity at first and smoky underneath. The top holds Sicilian mandarin orange, raspberry and ginger, so the sweetness of the fruit is sharpened by spice. In the heart, black pepper, iris and frankincense come forward, while the base is dominated by leather, musk, Haitian vetiver and styrax. A sweet, synthetic fruitiness sits on a smoky, leathery ground. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is made as a unisex perfume. Al Haramain Leather Oudh and brudi Sek. have a close profile.

Pomélo Paradis

7.4

Atelier Cologne · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Pomélo Paradis is a unisex scent where Florida grapefruit and Calabrian mandarin orange meet green blackcurrant bud. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and voters are split between reading it as feminine or masculine. It opens with grapefruit, mandarin and blackcurrant bud. The heart turns lightly floral and cool with orange blossom, Bulgarian rose and Japanese mint. It dries down to a soft, sweet base of Haitian vetiver, Florentine iris and amber.

Hugo Reversed

7.5

Hugo Boss · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hugo Boss Hugo Reversed is a fresh, lightly sweet and woody men's fragrance led by citrus and green tones, suited to daily wear and warm seasons. It opens with Calabrian bergamot and grapefruit, a bright, fruity citrus. In the heart, rosemary and Pamplewood® add a green, spicy and woody line. Haitian vetiver leaves a dry, woody base, while the sweetness and a synthetic edge stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is seen as fitting daily, leisure and business settings. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Platine Privé and Oscar de la Renta Gentleman have a close profile.

Gentlemen Only (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Givenchy · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Gentlemen Only Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that sets Somalian frankincense and birch leaf against Italian green mandarin orange. It opens with frankincense, birch leaf, green mandarin and Indonesian nutmeg, so citrus and spice sit side by side. The heart of Egyptian cumin and Texas cedar turns dry and woody. Indonesian patchouli, Aldron® and Haitian vetiver leave the base earthy and smoky. Overall it reads fresh and green, with aquatic and lightly sweet touches. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions. Its character leans masculine. Montblanc Explorer and Davidoff Cool Water Parfum have a close profile.

Iris Fauve

8.0

Atelier des Ors · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Atelier des Ors Iris Fauve is a unisex scent that opens with iris, cinnamon and bergamot and settles into a resinous, spicy warmth of myrrh and cistus. At first, iris sits beside cinnamon and bergamot, its powdery floral side sweetened by spice. In the heart, cypriol, patchouli and Haitian vetiver lay down a woody, earthy base. The dry-down of myrrh, cistus and musk leaves a creamy, resinous softness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Feminine gets slightly more votes than masculine, but masculine is strong too, so it sits comfortably on either side. Atelier des Ors Musc Immortel and Lubin Galaor have a close profile.

Ralph's Club (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Ralph Lauren · 2021

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ralph Lauren Ralph's Club Eau de Parfum pairs a fresh, green character with a sweet, spicy and woody base, a masculine scent that suits daily wear from spring through autumn. It opens bright with grapefruit, Provençal lavender and apple. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, clary sage and geranium absolute soften that freshness. The base builds a woody frame from Haitian vetiver, Virginia cedar and patchouli, while cashmeran carries the sweet, synthetic edge. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and it is chosen mainly for daily wear, leisure and the office. Half of voters call it masculine, and many also find it modern. Ralph's Club Parfum and Montblanc Explorer Platinum have a close profile.

XXY

7.8

Xerjoff · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff XXY is a unisex scent that sets fresh citrus and fruit against a floral, powdery and woody base. Peach, Calabrian bergamot and grapefruit open cool and juicy. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, black pepper and Florentine iris add a floral, lightly spicy, powdery touch. In the base, patchouli, vanilla and Mysore sandalwood sweeten it and turn it warm and woody. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together, so it reads as somewhere in between.

Citrus Riviera

7.2

bdk Parfums · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

bdk Parfums Citrus Riviera is a unisex scent that sets citrus and flowers inside a fresh, green, watery accord. It opens with fig, Italian mandarin orange, Moroccan neroli and Italian lemon. In the heart, Moroccan orange blossom absolute, jasmine and strawberry pull the citrus towards something floral and lightly fruity, while eucalyptus adds a green coolness. The base of patchouli, vetiver, tonka bean absolute and white musk softens it into an earthy, powdery ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office and sport also chosen. The largest share of voters reads it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Biotherm Eau Pure and Jo Malone Fig & Lotus Flower have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Noir Ambré

8.3

Issey Miyake · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Noir Ambré is a sweet, spicy and woody fragrance for men, with a warm, resinous and slightly smoky character that suits evenings in the colder months. It opens with nutmeg, coriander, saffron and cinnamon leading the spice. In the heart, papyrus, leather, Atlas cedar and Haitian vetiver give it a dry, woody, leathery body. The base of tonka bean, amber and vanilla softens the spice and leaves a sweet, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out are the occasions named most often. It reads masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Lelas Amber and Lattafa Qaa'ed.

Sel de Vétiver

7.5

The Different Company · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Different Company Sel de Vétiver is a fresh, citrusy scent that softens the earthy side of vetiver with an aquatic coolness and a faintly salty, easygoing feel. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though as a unisex scent it wears easily on anyone. Grapefruit and cardamom give a clean, lightly spiced opening. The heart holds Haitian vetiver, geranium and lovage, and the base brings sea salt, iris and ylang-ylang. Green and woody tones are balanced by the aquatic feel. Diptyque Vetyverio and Clarins Eau Ressourçante share a close profile.

Amalaya

8.4

Parfums d'Elmar · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Parfums d'Elmar Amalaya is a powdery, creamy unisex scent that balances a sweet floral body with spice and woody touches. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer and winter further behind, and it is chosen most often for nights out and evenings. Votes on character split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it leans neither way firmly. It opens with bergamot, Ceylonese cinnamon and amyris, and ylang-ylang, violet and Jasminum auriculatum form the floral heart. The base of Australian sandalwood, Haitian vetiver, patchouli, moss and musk gives it a woody, earthy footing. Penhaligon's Night Scented Stock and Xerjoff Gibeon have a close profile.

Clémentine California

7.3

Atelier Cologne · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Atelier Cologne Clémentine California is a fresh, green citrus scent, led by Italian clementine and citron with mint adding a cool edge. The citrus turns sweet and fruity, while mint and juniper berry give it a lightly spicy, airy side. Provençal cypress and Haitian vetiver sit behind as a woody frame without weighing it down. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. It is unisex, with feminine and masculine votes almost level. Caron L'Anarchiste and Atelier Cologne Vétiver Fatal have a close profile.

Cool Water Parfum

7.3

Davidoff · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Davidoff Cool Water Parfum is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, daily or office settings. It opens with Primofiore lemon and Madagascan pink pepper, the lemon's brightness carrying a light spice. Haitian vetiver leads the heart, and sandalwood sits underneath, softening the scent with a warm woodiness. Aquatic, fruity and sweet accords balance the fresh character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a close trail rather than a loud one. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Polo est. 67 and Diesel Only the Brave share a close profile.

Dior Homme Sport (2017)

7.3

Dior · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Dior Homme Sport is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days, light enough for the gym or an easy daytime outing. It opens with pear, grapefruit, citron and blood orange, a fruity, slightly sweet brightness. In the heart, elemi resin, pink pepper and nutmeg add spice. Sandalwood and Haitian vetiver ground it in a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure, sport and the office lead the occasions. It reads as masculine and modern. Dior Homme Sport Very Cool Spray and Dior Sauvage Very Cool Spray have a close profile.

Vétiver Fatal

7.4

Atelier Cologne · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Atelier Cologne Vétiver Fatal is a unisex fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, suited to daytime and office hours. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Daily wear, leisure and business come up most often, while few voters choose winter. It reads somewhat more masculine than feminine, though the gap is small. It opens with bergamot, bitter orange and lemon, a fresh citrus start. In the heart, fig, orange blossom absolute and violet leaf add a fruity, lightly sweet, green touch. The base of vetiver, cedar and oud is woody and spicy. Atelier Cologne Cédrat Enivrant and Mind Games Blockade have a close profile.

Vetyverio (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Diptyque · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque Vetyverio Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green unisex scent in which grapefruit and rose meet the earthy, woody dryness of Java and Haitian vetiver. Citrus and green accords set the first impression: grapefruit gives a bright, slightly bitter lift, rose adds a soft floral touch, and the two vetivers ground everything in a woody, earthy, lightly spicy base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads as truly unisex.

Super Cedar

7.1

Byredo · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Byredo Super Cedar is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent built around Virginia cedar wood and rose. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes on character put masculine ahead, with feminine not far behind. It opens on rose, with Virginia cedar wood at the heart. Musk and Haitian vetiver in the base soften it and give it an earthy footing. The overall impression is a clean woodiness with a floral touch and a spicy edge kept in the background. Comme des Garçons Zero and Byredo Desert Dawn have a close profile.

Musc K

8.1

Ella K Parfums · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Ella K Parfums Musc K is a fresh, powdery musk with a soft floral and woody side and only light sweetness, worn as a unisex scent. It opens with pink pepper, white pepper and sea daffodil, a spicy and fresh start. Cedarwood, mangrove wood and orris butter in the heart set it on a woody, powdery footing. The base of white musk, Haitian vetiver and Ambrofix finishes soft and creamy. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions. Voters tend to read it as feminine and modern. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Fleur Musc (Eau de Parfum) and Glossier You (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Mon Vetiver

7.2

Essential Parfums · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Essential Parfums Mon Vetiver is a unisex scent that suits spring and summer days best, setting a fresh, citrusy, green start on an earthy, woody base. Haitian vetiver sits at the centre, framed by sharp, bright key lime and juniper. Lavender and gentian add a green, lightly spicy touch, while Indonesian patchouli and cashmere wood deepen the earthy, woody side. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office, and far less for evenings or nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it wears as unisex. Atelier Cologne Patchouli Riviera and Heeley Vetiver Veritas have a close profile.

Vétiver

8.1

Dior · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dior Vétiver is a men's fragrance that opens fresh and citrusy, then settles into a green, earthy, smoky woody character; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to spring, fall and summer, with winter the least chosen. It leans towards daily, leisure and business wear, though evenings and nights out hold their own. Voters read it mostly as masculine and classic. Sicilian grapefruit gives a bright, fresh start. In the heart, Robusta coffee adds a spicy, slightly roasted note. Haitian vetiver dominates the base, and the scent settles into an earthy, smoky woodiness.

Hacivat X

7.5

Nishane · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nishane Hacivat X is a fresh, fruity-sweet unisex scent where citrus and green notes sit over a smoky, earthy woody base. It opens with pink pepper, pineapple and bergamot, so spice, fruit and citrus arrive together. Jasmine, lime and orange blossom keep the heart fresh, while patchouli, Haitian vetiver and cedarwood settle it onto a woody, earthy base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well back. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits the office. Most voters find it masculine, though it reads as unisex. Nishane Hacivat and Creed Aventus have a close profile.

Hacivat Oud

7.9

Nishane · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Nishane Hacivat Oud pairs citrus and fruit freshness with spice, resin and a smoky woodiness; it is a unisex scent, though most voters read it as masculine and modern. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, so it stays with the wearer and fills the space around them for a long time. Voters spread across fall, summer and spring fairly evenly, with winter a little behind. Evenings, nights out and leisure time lead the occasions. It opens with citrus notes, pineapple, black pepper and pink pepper, fresh, fruity and spicy at once. In the heart, jasmine and frankincense come forward. The base of oud, vanilla, vetiver and patchouli sweetens the scent and settles it into a woody, creamy finish. Creed Aventus and Mancera Aoud Lemon Mint have a close profile.