The Perfume Library

Notting Hill

7.4

English Laundry · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

English Laundry Notting Hill is a men's fragrance with a clean character, where citrus and floral accords sit together in a fresh, bright way. It opens with blackcurrant, lemon and bergamot, with lime backing up that bright citrus base. In the heart, green leaves, lavender and rosemary add an herbal freshness, while geranium, rose and jasmine soften the floral side. The base settles on sandalwood, cedarwood and oakmoss, with tonka bean adding a light sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are not conclusive. It is positioned as a men's scent, and its fresh, aquatic build suits everyday wear. Chanel Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

Ville de Francfort - Haus zum Würzgarten 1732

7.7

Albrecht · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Green

Albrecht Ville de Francfort - Haus zum Würzgarten 1732 opens with herbs and cardamom and moves into a heart of rose, jasmine and iris, a fresh, green floral that suits women. The top notes, herbs and cardamom, give a fresh, lightly spicy start. In the heart, lily of the valley, rose, jasmine, iris and ylang-ylang build a floral garden feel, while vetiver, patchouli and musk lay a woody, chypre-leaning base beneath. Sweet and resinous touches soften the fresh structure. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, and towards leisure and night-out wear. Most see it as feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. The Body Shop White Musk and Yves Rocher Cléa have a close profile.

Ellipse (Parfum)

8.2

Jacques Fath · 1972

Citrus · Floral · Green

Jacques Fath Ellipse (Parfum) is a green chypre for women that opens with aldehydes, bergamot and galbanum and settles into labdanum, oakmoss and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring and summer further behind. It is worn across daytime, evening and night out alike. The opening is citrus and green: bergamot, mandarin orange zest, galbanum. In the heart, jasmine and rose add a soft floral touch while vetiver and lavender keep it dry and herbal. The base of labdanum, amber, leather and oakmoss turns leathery, smoky and earthy.

Classic

6.7

Banana Republic · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Banana Republic Classic is a fresh, green-leaning men's fragrance built around pink grapefruit, clementine and bergamot, and it sits close to everyday wear. It opens with citrus and herbs; pink grapefruit, clementine and bergamot keep it bright and fruity. At the heart, honeysuckle and lilac add a light floral softness. The base of woody notes, ginger and white musk dries down calm and clean, with a faintly aquatic and synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits those who want a light scent kept close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure, sport and business wear lead the occasions. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern. Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) and Banana Republic Classic (Red) have a close profile.

Shiloh

7.5

Hors Là Monde · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hors Là Monde Shiloh is a fresh, green chypre-leaning fragrance classed as masculine, and it has been discontinued. It opens bright with herbs, green notes, lemon and bergamot. The heart of Virginia cedar, rose and woods turns woody and floral. In the base, oakmoss, patchouli and sandalwood give the chypre backbone, while vanilla and musk sweeten it and add a powdery softness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business come up most often, evening and night out less so. Caron Nocturnes and Floris Royal Arms Diamond Edition have a close profile.

1000'1 Nights

6.5

SweDoft · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

SweDoft 1000'1 Nights is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, green start with a sweet, spicy and resinous oriental character, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. Leisure, a night out and evening are the most named occasions. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. Bergamot, marine notes and herbs bring the freshness, rose adds a soft floral touch and pink pepper adds spice. Amber and oud give it a sweet, woody, resinous warmth. The notes don't unfold in layers; the scent reads as one piece from start to finish, with gin in the mix as well. Lattafa Amethyst and The Dua Brand Arabian Amber Nuit have a close profile.

Crushed No. 32

6.8

Tokyomilk · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Tokyomilk Crushed No. 32 is a fresh, green unisex scent for leisure and daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Jasmine brings a soft floral note, while grass and herbs give it the cool, green feel of crushed leaves. Forest soil and moss add an earthy depth underneath. Aquatic and sweet touches round off the green, and a spicy edge completes the fougère character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters place it in leisure, daily and office use. It leans neither masculine nor feminine. Hoss Intropia Gadea and Lush Grass (Perfume) have a close profile.

La Foret Russe

8.2

Nimerè

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Nimerè La Foret Russe is a green, woody and resinous unisex scent that reads like a northern forest, with smoky and earthy edges. It opens with saffron, herbs, thyme and sage, a spicy, slightly bitter greenness. The heart turns cool and resinous with Siberian stone pine and cypress. The base settles into vetiver, cedar, frankincense and oakmoss, smoky and faintly animal, while Sumatran benzoin and gurjum balsam soften it with a resinous warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and leisure time lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, with a classic character also noticeable. Comme des Garçons Monocle Scent One: Hinoki and Aēsop Hwyl have a close profile.

Visione 2 Terra

8.0

Goti Essenze · 2016

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Goti Essenze Visione 2 Terra is a green, earthy and woody unisex scent built around roots, green leaves and galbanum; it has been discontinued. Grass, herbs and woods carry the green character, while resins soften it. The accords read green, sweet, spicy, woody, resinous and earthy, giving an impression of damp forest ground: natural and dry. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer also works. It leans towards leisure, evening and office wear. Masculine and feminine votes are equal. Bois Blond by Pierre Guillaume and Namasté by Friendly Hunting have a close profile.

Torero

8.0

oLiente · 2022

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

oLiente Torero is a men's oriental fragrance that warms a bright citrus opening with spice and sweet resins. Longevity and sillage are rated strong by most voters, so expect a scent that lasts and carries beyond the skin. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing can be said about when it suits best. It opens with grapefruit, mandarin orange, bergamot and pink pepper. Cinnamon, cumin, clove and herbs bring a spicy warmth to the heart. In the base, labdanum, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten it, while vetiver and musk leave a powdery, woody footing.

Lucky You for Men

6.3

Lucky Brand · 2000

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Lucky Brand Lucky You for Men is a fresh, green men's fragrance with fruity and woody sides. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a quiet trail through the day rather than filling a room. The vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It opens with sweet clover, herbs and tamarind, which give a green, slightly sour feel. In the heart, Zanzibar costus, cascarilla and cardamom come forward. It dries down on musk, bamboo and sandalwood, settling into a soft, woody base. The accords also carry a synthetic edge.

Rêve de Thé

7.5

Nuxe · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nuxe Rêve de Thé is a fresh, green women's scent built around green tea, herbs and rhubarb, suited to daily wear and the office. Voters recommend it most for daytime, leisure and business, with evening far less often, and some see it working for sport too. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a quiet trail. Green tea and herbs define the scent, giving it a clean, leafy, airy line. Rhubarb adds a lightly fruity brightness, while citrus, floral and spicy accords sit softly in the background. Hermès Rose Ikebana and Monotheme Green Tea have a close profile.

Cosmogony - Proserpina

7.6

Brocard

Floral · Green · Fruity

Brocard Cosmogony - Proserpina is a floral, green chypre made for women. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so these impressions are still tentative. It reads as a feminine fragrance. The notes work as one whole rather than in stages: oakmoss, jasmine, ylang-ylang, rose and patchouli form a floral and woody backbone. Mandarin orange, lemon and pomegranate add a fruity brightness, while cistus and sandalwood deepen the chypre feel. A spicy thread runs through it. Halston Catalyst and Carven Intrigue have a close profile.

Windsor (Kolínská Voda)

7.3

Alpa

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Alpa Windsor (Kolínská Voda) is a fresh, green men's fragrance built from citrus fruits, herbs and woods. The scent reads as a single piece: citrus brightness meets the green tone of the herbs, and the woods lay a dry, woody floor beneath them. The fresh, citrusy side leads, while floral, sweet and spicy touches stay in the background. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as weak, so it sits close to the skin and fades quickly, though the number of votes is small. It is presented as a men's fragrance, and its simple, fresh build suits anyone wanting a light, cologne-style scent. Hollister Jake (Eau de Cologne) and L'Occitane en Provence Lavande de Haute-Provence have a close profile.

Green Lunar

7.1

Strangers Parfumerie · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Strangers Parfumerie Green Lunar is a unisex scent that sets the cool freshness of green tea, grass and herbs against the earthier tones of cannabis and patchouli. The notes read as a single whole: honey pomelo and eucalyptus keep it fresh and citrusy, while cardamom and pink pepper add spice. Cedar, vetiver and gaiac wood form a woody base, and birch tar and tobacco pull it towards a slightly smoky, resinous side. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. It sits comfortably on either men or women. Those after a similar profile could also look at Aēsop Virēre and Dries Van Noten Mystic Moss.

Malibu Lemon Blossom (Perfume)

7.1

Pacifica · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pacifica Malibu Lemon Blossom is a fresh, citrusy and lightly sweet floral made for women, and it has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base sequence. Lemon blossom and litsea cubeba lead with citrus, while angel's trumpet adds a soft floral touch. Sea breeze and herbs keep it green and airy, and the fruity, sweet undertones round off any sharpness. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and fades quickly, though the number of votes is small. Its floral-citrus profile is close to Monotheme Boccioli di Limone and Comptoir Sud Pacifique Jardin Néroli.

Cyprium

7.8

Ermenegildo Zegna · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ermenegildo Zegna Cyprium is a men's fragrance that pairs charcoal, violet and herbs into a fresh yet smoky scent; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate. Voters lean towards night out, leisure and evening, with business and daily wear also getting a share. It reads masculine. A green, floral freshness comes first: violet and herbs sit alongside the smoky, earthy tone of charcoal. Atlas cedar lays down a woody, resinous base, while copper and lava keep a spicy, hard-edged streak running through the scent.

Tre Kronor

7.5

SweDoft · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

SweDoft Tre Kronor is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that pairs lemon and herbs with lavender, and it suits daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Daily, leisure and business wear lead the votes, with sport and evening following behind. It works as a daytime scent that stays close without drawing attention. Lemon and herbs come through right away, while lavender adds a green, floral note. Clove brings a light touch of spice and musk adds a creamy softness. The overall impression is clean and fresh, with a faintly sweet, synthetic undertone.

Cloak Musk

6.2

Scent Trunk · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Scent Trunk Cloak Musk is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, floral character against aquatic and green tones, pairing snow flower with animalic musk for a clean yet slightly raw impression. Snow flower and rosemary bring coolness, while herbs and conifer needle add a green, resinous edge. Minerals and salt give it a dry, aquatic side, and animalic musk with tonka bean rests it all on a soft, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though few people have voted, so the ratings are tentative. It can sit comfortably on either men or women. Nobile 1942 Vespri Aromatico and Maiora Parfum Tempesta di Mare have a close profile.

Ablaze

7.3

Boadicea the Victorious · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Boadicea the Victorious Ablaze is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, spicy opening on a floral, woody and smoky foundation; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays on the wearer without filling a room. The number of ratings is small, so this is an indication rather than a firm verdict. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on men and women alike. The top is bright and spicy, with lemon, mandarin orange, bergamot, cardamom and pepper. In the heart, rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang bring a floral softness, kept fresh by herbs. The base settles into oakmoss, amber, suede, sandalwood and patchouli, a woody, resinous and slightly smoky finish.

Vert Désir

7.1

Veronique Gabai · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Veronique Gabai Vert Désir is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex scent built around mint, lemon and bergamot. Vert Désir wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and projection, so it stays close and calm rather than filling a room. Being unisex, it suits relaxed everyday wear. Mint, lemon and bergamot give it a bright, citrusy face, while herbs and absinth add a green, slightly bitter edge. Orange blossom sweetens it a little, and cedarwood leaves a woody base underneath. Faynt Realitea and Hervé Gambs Hôtel Riviera have a close profile.

Aqua Terra

7.2

Omega · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Omega Aqua Terra is a men's fragrance that sets the fresh citrus of bergamot, mandarin orange and grapefruit over a woody base of vetiver and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though with few votes these ratings are only a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is best not to pin it to a particular time, but the fresh, aquatic character points to light everyday wear. It reads masculine. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, bitter orange and grapefruit, with clary sage adding a green edge. The heart brings violet leaf, jasmine, herbs and pink pepper, where spice and greenery meet a faint aquatic feel. The base settles into vetiver, patchouli, musk and oakmoss, dry and woody. Cerruti 1881 Essentiel and Mercedes-Benz Cologne have a close profile.

Vaniglia Verde

8.1

Massimiliano Torti – Il Profumiere · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Massimiliano Torti – Il Profumiere Vaniglia Verde is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, creamy vanilla against a fresh, green background. Lemon, tangerine and bergamot form the citrus side, while herbs and ozonic notes add a green, airy feel. Vanilla, tonka bean and coconut push the scent towards a creamy, gourmand direction, with heliotrope and ylang-ylang adding a soft floral touch. Musk, white musk and woody notes wrap everything together. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. Most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, then the office, with night outings chosen less often. Laboratory Perfumes Gorse and Creed Sublime Vanille have a close profile.

James Bronnley Gentlemens (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Bronnley

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Bronnley James Bronnley Gentlemens Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody men's fragrance with a citrus, green and spicy character; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated moderate, though only a few people have voted, so that reading is tentative. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. Bergamot and orange give it a bright, fruity citrus start. Herbs add a green edge and exotic spices bring a sweetish warmth. Woods and cedar sit underneath as a dry, woody base. Le Couvent Santa Cruz and L'Occitane en Provence Cèdre & Oranger have a close profile.