The Perfume Library

Labdanum Deluxe

8.0

Duftkumpels

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Duftkumpels Labdanum Deluxe is a sweet, resinous unisex scent with spicy and smoky touches. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good; most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, though it also gets worn at leisure and at work. Its dense character suits men and women alike. Moroccan, Spanish and Indian labdanum absolutes form the backbone, while Siam benzoin and tonka bean absolute add sweetness, and Indonesian nutmeg, Omani frankincense and myrrh bring the spicy, smoky resin. Indian patchouli gives a woody base, with Thai coconut and red berries softening the edges.

White Neroli

7.8

Mizensir · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mizensir White Neroli is a fresh, floral unisex fragrance built around Tunisian neroli and Italian bergamot. It opens with hedione, neroli and bergamot, a citrusy, lightly green freshness. In the heart, Chinese jasmine and frankincense soften the floral side. The base of frankincense resin, Clearwood™ and white musk settles into a woody, creamy, faintly resinous finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It reads neither clearly feminine nor clearly masculine. Mizensir L'Ombre du Lys and Lattafa Pride Breeze have a close profile.

CK One Summer 2008

6.9

Calvin Klein · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2008 is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex summer scent, and it has been discontinued. It opens with watermelon and aquatic notes, then moves into water mint, cucumber and cardamom for a green, lightly spiced coolness. Blond woods, musk and moss sit underneath and settle it onto a soft woody base; the overall impression is clean, fruity and a little synthetic. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it leaves a quiet trail. Voters pick it most for daily wear, sport and leisure, with office use not far behind. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, which fits its unisex profile. Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2013 and Zara Rio de Janeiro have a close profile.

Rose Sapphire

8.1

Boadicea the Victorious · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Boadicea the Victorious Rose Sapphire is a unisex scent that sets Turkish rose against saffron and cardamom, then settles into resinous benzoin and myrrh. It opens with turmeric, saffron, geranium and cardamom, spicy and slightly green. At the heart, Turkish rose turns creamy and floral alongside neroli and everlasting flower. The base of benzoin, myrrh, cedarwood and patchouli leaves a sweet, woody, resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though summer has a good share too. Leisure, daily wear and evenings lead the occasions. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. Amouage Reasons and Amouage Reflection 45 have a close profile.

Lime Spirit

7.2

Anima Vinci · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Anima Vinci Lime Spirit is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus freshness with a green, spicy streak over a woody base. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and orange in a sparkling citrus burst. In the heart, ginger, black pepper and cardamom bring spice, softened by neroli and lavender. Vetiver, sandalwood and cedarwood form the woody base, with patchouli and amber adding depth underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters lean towards daily and leisure wear, then the office. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. Two perfumes with a close profile are LEN Fragrance Try to Follow Me and Christian Provenzano Massimo.

Infini Rose

8.1

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Floral · Green

Maison Alhambra Infini Rose is a fresh, floral unisex scent that pairs Turkish and Bulgarian rose with Egyptian jasmine. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick it for evening and night-out wear, though some also choose it for daytime and the office. Being unisex, it suits both women and men. It opens with bergamot, hedione and pink pepper, giving a bright, lightly spicy start. In the heart the roses and jasmine bring the floral side forward, and the base of Bourbon vanilla and amber sweetens it and finishes it with an oriental warmth. Green and woody tones stay in the background. French Avenue Rose Explosion and Lattafa Amethyst have a close profile.

Northern Flicker

7.5

January Scent Project · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

January Scent Project Northern Flicker is a green, woody unisex scent built on pine and mint, suited to anyone who wants a cool, forest-like air. Ponderosa pine, fir needle and French pine absolute form the backbone, while American spearmint and peppermint keep it bright. Bergamot adds a citrus touch, and tobacco absolute, labdanum and vetiver pull the scent towards something resinous and earthy. The overall impression is fresh, green and spicy. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, and most longevity votes fall on the high side. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are a guide rather than a verdict. It reads as unisex and has been discontinued.

Red Temptation Men

7.3

Zara

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Zara Red Temptation Men is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with saffron, sweet notes and orange, then softens into amber and hedione. At the start, saffron and orange bring a spicy brightness over the sweet notes. In the heart, amber and hedione come forward, with evernyl underneath. The overall feel is floral and sweet; gourmand, powdery and creamy tones are balanced by an oriental, woody line, and a synthetic edge is noticeable. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the vote count is small, so this reading should be taken with caution. Value for money is rated highly. It is described as a men's fragrance. Zara For Him Red Edition and Louis Varel Extreme Rose have a close profile.

Tobacco Sapphire

7.4

Boadicea the Victorious · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Boadicea the Victorious Tobacco Sapphire is a spicy, resinous unisex scent led by tobacco, vanilla and sandalwood. Tobacco Sapphire is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage, so it stays noticeable for a long time after spraying. It is made for men and women alike. There is too little season and occasion data to say more about when it suits. The opening is spicy, with coriander, saffron and mandarin orange, while frankincense and cumin push it towards resin. In the heart, heliotrope, rose and magnolia add a soft floral layer. The base is sweet, smoky and woody, built on tobacco, vanilla, sandalwood and benzoin. Amouage Jubilation XXV Man and Mancera Red Tobacco have a close profile.

A Chaos in the Ocean

8.2

Emir · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Emir A Chaos in the Ocean is a unisex fragrance where lemon and bergamot open onto a fresh, aquatic heart. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. With no season or occasion votes, it is safer to call it a clean, fresh scent that sits easily through the day. It reads comfortably on both men and women. The opening is sharp and citrusy, led by lemon and bergamot. The heart brings kelp and hedione: the kelp holds the aquatic mood while the hedione lightens and spreads it. Cedar and musk settle underneath as a soft, woody base. The spicy accord adds a light edge to the fresh structure. Ayat Qamar and Maison Alhambra Megara have a close profile.

#004 Lifeguard

7.4

Hunq · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Hunq #004 Lifeguard is a fresh, aquatic and citrusy men's fragrance led by calone and bergamot. It opens with calone and bergamot, which feel cool, watery and bright. In the heart, hedione and cardamom add a green, lightly spiced softness. The base of ISO-E-Super, labdanum, ambroxan and frankincense settles into a woody, slightly sweet and distinctly synthetic backdrop. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. The fresh character suits warm days and everyday wear, and it reads masculine. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide.

Le Pere du Noire

8.3

Duftkumpels

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

Éléonore

7.5

Rancé 1795 · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Rancé 1795 Éléonore is a fruity-sweet, spicy women's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter, and suits leisure time as well as evenings out. It opens with Sicilian lemon, peach and Hedione, with myrrh alongside. In the heart, saffron and Tahitian vanilla bring sweetness and spice. As it dries down, frankincense, sandalwood, patchouli, tonka bean and amber give it a woody, resinous, powdery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, while summer trails far behind. It is chosen most for leisure, nights out and evenings. Most see it as feminine, though some read it as masculine. Roccobarocco Fashion Parfum Woman and Costume National 21 have a close profile.

Aphrodisiac

8.0

The Dua Brand · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

The Dua Brand Aphrodisiac is a sweet, creamy and powdery unisex scent built around ylang-ylang, heliotropin and sandalwood. The notes are not split into top, heart and base, so the perfume reads as a single whole. Bulgarian rose and ylang-ylang form a floral backbone, while heliotropin pulls it toward a powdery, creamy sweetness. Sandalwood and patchouli add a woody floor, and myrrh deepens the oriental, gourmand side. Bergamot and hedione lighten it slightly. Voters find its longevity very strong and its sillage strong. Votes gather around fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. Leisure and evening are the most chosen uses, followed by a night out. Initio Psychedelic Love and Initio Rehab have a close profile.

Jo (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Jo Loves... · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Jo Loves... Jo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, lightly spicy unisex scent led by citrus and green spearmint. Grapefruit, lime and orange give it a fruity brightness, while spearmint pulls that brightness towards green. Black pepper adds a dry spiciness, and cedarwood, gaiac wood and vetiver lay a woody base underneath. Hedione keeps the whole composition light and airy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it mostly for leisure and daily wear, with work close behind. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine, which fits its unisex profile. Atkinsons Mint & Tonic and Nicolaï Eau de Yuzu have a close profile.

Rum Infusion

7.8

Monkoku · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Monkoku Rum Infusion is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built around rum, vanilla and cinnamon. Longevity and sillage both rate as strong, and most voters score them high, though the number of votes is small. The scent stays on skin for a long time and carries well around the wearer. It reads as heavy and warm, and suits men and women alike. Rum and vanilla lay a sweet base, while cinnamon and saffron add spice on top. Sandalwood and tobacco bring a woody, faintly leathery depth, and the fruity and oriental tones round off the sweetness. Hedione lifts the dense mix slightly.

Greek Keys

6.4

Sarah Baker Perfumes · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Sarah Baker Perfumes Greek Keys is a unisex scent where pink grapefruit, mandarin orange and lemon meet ozonic notes, with a green, woody side behind them. Greek Keys has good longevity and moderate sillage. Voters place it mostly in leisure, business and daily wear, and in sport as well; evening and night out come lower. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine. The citrus notes set a fresh, aquatic base. Calone and hedione keep it airy, while rosemary and elemi resin add a green, lightly spicy line. Cedar, vetiver and oakmoss carry the woody side. Langé California Wave and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Marrakesh (Elixir)

7.4

Bortnikoff · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Bortnikoff Marrakesh (Elixir) is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that opens with Tunisian orange blossom absolute, nutmeg and black pepper. Up top, the orange blossom brings a floral freshness while nutmeg and black pepper push the spice forward. The heart holds elemi resin, nectarine, hedione and jasmine, which give it a fruity, floral softness. In the base, benzoin, Borneo oud and vanilla absolute settle it into a resinous, creamy, lightly smoky sweetness. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these views are tentative. It is unisex, and its oriental, woody character points towards cooler weather. Jo Malone Dark Amber & Ginger Lily and Histoires de Parfums 1472 have a close profile.

Vaninger

7.5

Avant-Garden Lab · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Avant-Garden Lab Vaninger is a unisex fragrance built on heliotrope, benzoin and vanilla absolute, a sweet, powdery core freshened by lemon and ginger. Vaninger has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it is easy to notice without filling the room. Few people have voted, so these ratings are a first impression rather than a settled verdict. The notes read as one whole rather than in layers: kumquat and lemon give a bright, fresh citrus lift against the spicy warmth of ginger and turmeric. Heliotrope, vanilla and tolu balm carry it into a creamy, resinous sweetness, while white musk and ambroxan keep it soft. Kenzo Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie and Tiziana Terenzi Draco have a close profile.

Fire Sapphire

7.9

Boadicea the Victorious · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Boadicea the Victorious Fire Sapphire is a unisex fragrance that moves from a fresh, floral opening into a sweet, creamy and woody base. Bergamot, pink pepper, rose and plum give the first impression a fresh, fruity edge. In the heart, jasmine sambac and Bulgarian rose carry the floral side on, while cashmeran adds a soft woodiness. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and crystal amber sweeten it into a creamy warmth, with patchouli leaving an earthy trace. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its unisex character sits comfortably on both men and women.

Hip-Hop

8.2

Zernell Gillie · 2023

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Zernell Gillie Hip-Hop is a unisex scent built around cognac, saffron and cocoa, with fresh, green and gourmand sides running through it. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are a tendency rather than a firm measure. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on men and women alike. Cognac and saffron set a warm, spicy backbone; cocoa and dark chocolate sweeten it, and labdanum adds a resinous depth. Bergamot, green notes and blackcurrant freshen the blend, while ambroxan, hedione and white musk settle everything onto a soft, clean base. Frank Frank No. 2 and Giulietta Capuleti Ritorno Amaro have a close profile.

3. Tsarina Intensivo

7.9

Ormonde Jayne · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ormonde Jayne 3. Tsarina Intensivo is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh citrus and green opening with a powdery, sweet floral body; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, mandarin orange and blackcurrant give the opening a bright, fruity freshness, while coriander adds a spicy edge. In the heart, jasmine and freesia carry the floral side, iris brings powder and suede adds a soft leathery touch. The base of musk, vanilla and labdanum turns creamy and resinous, with cedar and sandalwood laying a woody floor. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters lean towards evening and night-out wear, with leisure, daily and business use sharing the remaining votes. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. Ormonde Jayne 3. Tsarina Parfum and Al Haramain Gold have a close profile.

Le 15

7.1

The Different Company · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

The Different Company Le 15 is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a resinous, smoky woodiness. The top notes are nutmeg, petitgrain and Calabrian bergamot, giving a spicy, green and bright start. In the heart, hedione, Atlas cedar and Palo Santo push it towards a woody, smoky character. Vetiver, frankincense and myrrh lead the base, and it dries down resinous and earthy. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It reads balanced and calm, suiting men and women alike. Liquides Imaginaires Sancti and Amouage Search have a close profile.

Tempting Bergamot

7.5

Angel Schlesser · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Angel Schlesser Tempting Bergamot is a unisex fragrance that builds the fresh, citrusy brightness of Calabrian bergamot over Hedione and musk. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are only a rough guide. Voters pick it most for leisure, business and daily wear, with sport and evening further behind. It reads as a calm everyday scent that doesn't lean masculine or feminine. Fresh and citrus accords lead, with a soft floral note behind them. Calabrian bergamot opens bright, Hedione gives the heart a light floral lift, and musk leaves a creamy, woody warmth at the base. The overall impression is clean and synthetic-fresh.