The Perfume Library

Capri Forget Me Not (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Carthusia · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Carthusia Capri Forget Me Not Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against a green, floral backdrop, leaning towards spring and summer and relaxed daily wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it makes itself felt without filling the room. Feminine votes lead on character, though masculine votes are not far behind. It opens with lemon, lime, orange and mandarin orange in a bright citrus burst. The heart turns fresh and green with mint, eucalyptus and buchu, softened by fig and violet. The base brings floral and fruity sweetness through jasmine, hyacinth and peach, with vanilla wrapped around it.

Synthetic Nature / Synthetic Jungle

7.5

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Synthetic Nature / Synthetic Jungle is a fresh, unisex scent that turns a floral heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine and hyacinth green with basil and patchouli. Lily of the valley and blackcurrant brighten it, basil adds a spicy greenness, and patchouli grounds the whole lightly. Styralyl acetate sharpens the synthetic accord, so it reads less like a natural garden and more like a carefully built, fresh floral green. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it reads as truly unisex.

Oltremare (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Bois 1920 · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Bois 1920 Oltremare Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrus-led men's scent built on Italian bergamot, Sicilian lemon and bitter orange, suited to leisure and daily wear. It opens with a bright citrus layer of bergamot, lemon and orange. In the heart, Egyptian geranium, juniper berry and violet leaf add a green, lightly spicy touch. White musk, patchouli and sandalwood soften the base into a woody finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and office top the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with a strong modern streak. Bentley for Men Azure and Jil Sander Pure for Men have a close profile.

Baudelaire

7.6

Byredo · 2009

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Byredo Baudelaire is a spicy, woody unisex fragrance built around black pepper, juniper berry and leather; it has been discontinued. It opens with black pepper, caraway and juniper berry, giving a dry, sharp spice. In the heart, leather, frankincense and hyacinth turn it smoky and resinous. The base of papyrus, black amber and patchouli leaves an earthy, oriental trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters find it masculine. Nishane Pachulí Kozha and Byredo 1996 - Inez & Vinoodh (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Weekend for Women

7.0

Burberry · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Burberry Weekend for Women opens with mandarin orange, sage and reseda, then softens into violet root, iris and nectarine, a fresh, floral scent. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. It starts fresh and green with mandarin orange and sage. In the heart, violet root, iris and nectarine add a soft, powdery, lightly fruity floral feel. Musk, sandalwood and cedarwood give it a woody base, and sweet and synthetic tones run through the accords. Chanel Chance Eau Tendre and Aerin Iris Meadow have a close profile.

Hyrax

6.7

Zoologist · 2018

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Zoologist Hyrax is a spicy, leathery unisex scent that sets the brightness of pink pepper and Turkish rose against civet, castoreum and hyraceum. It opens with pink pepper, saffron and elemi resin, a spicy, resinous start softened by Turkish rose. The heart holds hyacinth, styrax, hyraceum and whisky, with hyraceum bringing the animal edge. In the base, civet and castoreum set an earthy weight, while sandalwood, benzoin, patchouli, tonka bean and amber add woody, resinous warmth. Voters find its longevity and sillage strong. Most pick fall and winter, and it is favoured for evenings, nights out and leisure. It leans masculine but reads as unisex.

Tubéreuse criminelle

7.5

Serge Lutens · 1998

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Serge Lutens Tubéreuse criminelle is a sweet, spicy floral built around tuberose, jasmine and orange blossom, described as unisex. It lasts strongly and projects well. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Votes lean feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. The floral accord leads: tuberose, jasmine, hyacinth and orange blossom. Nutmeg and clove add spice, vanilla and styrax give a sweet, resinous base, and musk softens everything. Woody, oriental and animal tones sit behind the flowers. Serge Lutens Cèdre and Lattafa Pure Oudi have a close profile.

Bas de soie

7.0

Serge Lutens · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Nahema (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Guerlain · 1979

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Nahema Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that opens fresh and green, then turns into a powdery, sweet bouquet of flowers. Bergamot, green notes and peach give a lively fruity freshness at first, softened by rose and aldehydes. At the heart, hyacinth, jasmine, Bulgarian rose and ylang-ylang build a full floral body. In the base, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten it and settle it into a woody, slightly oriental warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime and office wear also get votes. Its character is mostly seen as feminine and classic. Guerlain Nahema (Parfum) and Revlon Jontue (Cologne) have a close profile.

Nahema (Parfum)

8.3

Guerlain · 1979

Floral · Green · Fruity

Guerlain Nahema is a powdery, green-edged floral that sets rose, hyacinth and jasmine against the sweetness of peach and vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, green notes and aldehydes framing the rose and peach in a fresh way. In the heart, hyacinth, ylang-ylang, jasmine, Bulgarian rose, lilac and lily of the valley build the impression of a floral garden. The base of vanilla, Peru balsam and sandalwood sweetens and warms it, while vetiver adds a woody balance. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads clearly feminine and classic.

Jaïpur Bracelet

7.5

Boucheron · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Boucheron Jaïpur Bracelet is a fresh, green and floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, and towards office and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters read its character as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern. Violet leaf, basil and lemon vervain open it fresh, citrusy and green. Lily of the valley and hyacinth bring the floral heart, while cypress and iris set it on a woody, powdery base. Fruity and sweet touches soften it, with a spicy hint in the background. Chanel Chance (Eau de Parfum) and Givenchy Insensé (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Envy (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Gucci · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Gucci Envy Eau de Toilette opens with a fresh bergamot, freesia and magnolia accent over a green, chypre base; it is a women's fragrance and has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. The top is bergamot, freesia, magnolia, pineapple and peach, fresh and fruity. The heart turns floral with lily of the valley, jasmine, hyacinth, rose and violet. It dries down to a woody, chypre base of oakmoss, cedarwood, musk, sandalwood and iris.

A Scent

6.9

Issey Miyake · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Issey Miyake A Scent is a fresh, green, citrusy fragrance for women that suits spring and summer days and everyday wear. The scent is built on the sharp green freshness of lemon and galbanum, rounded out by floral hyacinth and jasmine. Vervain adds a clean brightness, while cedar leaves a woody base underneath; aquatic and lightly spicy tones complete the picture. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Half of the character votes call it feminine. It has been discontinued. Creed Green Irish Tweed and L'Artisan Parfumeur L'Eau de L'Artisan have a close profile.

Vent Vert (1990)

7.4

Balmain · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Balmain Vent Vert is a green chypre built around basil, green notes and lemon, softened by florals; it is a women's fragrance that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, though a fair share call it classic. It opens fresh and sharp with basil, green notes, lemon and lime, while peach and orange blossom ease the edge. The heart is mostly floral, with jasmine, rose, lily of the valley and hyacinth. In the base, vetiver, oakmoss and sandalwood give it a dry, woody footing. Rochas Eau de Rochas (1970) and Chanel Cristalle have a close profile.

Pachulí Kozha

7.7

Nishane · 2014

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Nishane Pachulí Kozha is a sweet, spicy fragrance with a dark, leathery character, shaped by woody, resinous, earthy and smoky accords. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer comes last. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as masculine. The top has ylang-ylang, chamomile, hyacinth and mugwort, and the heart is led by patchouli and black pepper. The base of frankincense, leather and honey sweetens it over time into a warm, resinous, leathery finish. Byredo Baudelaire and Amouage Interlude Man have a close profile.

Grand Amour (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Goutal · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Goutal Grand Amour Eau de Parfum pairs a fresh, green opening with a powdery, sweet bouquet of flowers, and reads clearly feminine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has a fair following. Daytime and evening wear are split almost evenly, and the scent is mostly seen as feminine, with some calling it classic. Galbanum and blackcurrant bud give a cool, green start. In the heart, hyacinth, honeysuckle and white lily form a floral core. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and amber bring a woody, sweet warmth, while spicy and slightly leathery touches stay in the background.

Chamade Homme

8.1

Guerlain · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Chamade Homme is a fresh, green chypre with floral and spicy touches, a classic-leaning masculine scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer further behind. Night out, leisure and evening lead the occasions, while business and daily wear sit close behind. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with Italian bergamot and black pepper. In the heart, nutmeg, violet leaf and hyacinth add a floral, powdery greenness. The base of vetiver, precious woods and leather settles into a woody, leathery footing. Lalique Les Compositions Parfumées - Chypre Silver and Balenciaga L'Essence have a close profile.

Freefall - Luxe Calme Volupté

7.5

Francesca Bianchi · 2021

Floral · Green · Fruity

Francesca Bianchi Freefall - Luxe Calme Volupté is a floral, green unisex scent built around ylang-ylang, sandalwood and iris. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, while office use is the least chosen. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a good share see it as masculine, so it sits fairly evenly between the two. Green mandarin, bitter orange and tropical fruits bring a fresh fruitiness, while galbanum and hyacinth add a green edge. Ylang-ylang and iris give a powdery, creamy floral heart, and opoponax, benzoin, sandalwood and vetiver supply a sweet, resinous, woody base.

Alchimie (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Rochas · 1998

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Rochas Alchimie Eau de Parfum opens with mandarin orange and grapefruit, moves through coconut, rose and jasmine, and settles into tonka bean and vanilla, making a sweet, floral-fruity scent; it has been discontinued. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes next, and summer is the least chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out rather than daytime or office wear. It reads as feminine, with a classic side as well. The opening is bright with mandarin orange, grapefruit and bergamot, softened by pear and peach. In the heart, coconut, rose and jasmine add a warm floral note. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, caramel and sandalwood dries down sweet, powdery and woody. Givenchy Amarige and Hervé Léger Hervé Léger have a close profile.

Splendor

7.0

Elizabeth Arden · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Green

Elizabeth Arden Splendor is a fresh, floral and lightly fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with pineapple, bergamot and apple brightness, while hyacinth, freesia and peony push it in a green, floral direction. Lily, jasmine, magnolia and rose form the heart. In the base, cedar, sandalwood and musk sweeten it into a woody, powdery finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. Avon Tasha and Escada Loving Bouquet have a close profile.

Amazone (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Hermès · 1974

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Hermès Amazone Eau de Toilette is a green floral chypre that opens on bergamot, geranium and hyacinth, with jasmine, iris and rose at its heart. It lasts well and sits at a moderate projection, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and for daily wear leisure and business lead. It is meant for women, though some voters read it as masculine; it carries a classic character. It starts fresh and green, with bergamot and cassia adding brightness while geranium and hyacinth bring the green floral tone. At the heart, lily of the valley, jasmine, iris and rose form a floral core. The base of vetiver, amber, cedarwood and oakmoss leaves a woody, earthy, spicy chypre ground.

Carat (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Cartier · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Cartier Carat Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Half the voters call it feminine, with the rest finding it modern or classic. The notes read as one floral bouquet: ylang-ylang, jonquil, iris, honeysuckle, violet, hyacinth and tulip. Fresh, aquatic and green accords lead, softened by sweet, powdery and creamy touches. Guerlain L'Heure Blanche and Tiffany & Co. Sheer have a close profile.

Nepalese Patchouli

8.3

Areej Le Doré · 2026

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Areej Le Doré Nepalese Patchouli is a powdery, earthy unisex scent built around Nepalese patchouli, orris and Russian oak moss; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards evening and nights out, and more voters read it as masculine or classic than feminine. It opens with a floral flourish of hyacinth, lilac and blue lotus. The heart turns earthy and powdery with patchouli, orris butter, violet leaf and oak moss. The base adds an animal, leathery weight through Siberian deer musk, black truffle and civet.

Fenty (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Fenty · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Fenty Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that ties the brightness of tangerine and bergamot to the floral sweetness of magnolia, hyacinth and Bulgarian rose absolute, softened by coconut and vanilla. It reads fresh and fruity, with blueberry and tangerine leading that side. The floral part comes through in magnolia, hyacinth and rose, while coconut and vanilla push it sweeter. Patchouli, frankincense and musk add a warm, lightly spicy, oriental depth. Longevity and projection are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Just over half of those who voted call it feminine.