The Perfume Library

Riviera Lazuli

7.3

Atelier des Ors · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Atelier des Ors Riviera Lazuli is a unisex fragrance that sets a citrus and aquatic freshness over a green, woody and resinous base, and it suits summer and spring days. It opens with cypress, lemon and bergamot, a crisp, green and bright start. In the heart, gaiac wood, clary sage and cedarwood turn it woody with a light spicy edge. The base of pine resin, immortelle and frankincense leaves a warm, resinous finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. More voters find it masculine than feminine, though a fair share read it as feminine. Masque I-I Terralba and Lattafa Emeer have a close profile.

Ne m'Oubliez Pas (2015)

8.4

Guerlain · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Ne m'Oubliez Pas (2015) is a sweet, spicy feminine scent that most voters place in fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It leans towards evening and night-out wear, and is chosen less in spring and summer. Voters read it as feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. Cardamom and plum open with a spicy fruitiness. The heart brings cinnamon, immortelle, rose and carnation. The base of moss, patchouli, vanilla and amber settles into a sweet, woody, powdery warmth.

Velours Boisé

7.3

Jacques Fath · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Jacques Fath Velours Boisé is a sweet, spicy and smoky woody scent built around clove, immortelle and gaiac wood, leaning towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it sits more easily on evenings and nights out than in the office. It is unisex, though most voters read it as masculine. Clove, nutmeg and bergamot open it with spice and a touch of freshness. In the heart, immortelle, whisky and patchouli add a warm, resinous, leathery feel. As it dries, gaiac wood, sandalwood and ambroxan settle into a sweet, smoky woody base. J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Leder 6·9 and Angela Flanders Oudh Noir have a close profile.

Transilvania

6.7

Calaj · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Calaj Transilvania is a sweet, floral unisex scent with fruity and animalic touches, leaning towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure and evening are the favoured occasions. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with angelica, black cherry and rose oxide, fruity and floral from the start. The heart of tuberose, jasmine, honey and immortelle makes a sweet floral bouquet. In the base, coumarin, civet, patchouli, musk, oud, vanilla and opoponax dry down, and the woody and animalic side takes over.

Bois Lumière

7.1

Anatole Lebreton · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Anatole Lebreton Bois Lumière is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent built around Corsican juniper, honey and beeswax. It opens with Corsican juniper, clary sage and mandarin orange, cool and slightly resinous. In the heart, honey, carnation, fir balsam and rose turn it sweeter; the base of beeswax, cedar, immortelle and benzoin dries down warm. Woody, resinous and earthy tones stay in the background but remain clear. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure time. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even, so it sits truly in between. Hima Jomo Summer in Paro and Galimard Gaïac Précieux have a close profile.

Odenaturae

8.0

Rubini · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rubini Odenaturae is a fresh, green floral-woody scent with resinous and earthy touches, reading like an herbal garden and worn by anyone. Mastic, chamomile, basil, laurel and tomato leaf give it a green, leafy feel. Rosa centifolia absolute and orange blossom absolute soften the floral side, while the fruity and spicy tones stay in the background. Its fougère structure and the resinous, earthy accords keep it balanced. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most common occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits between the two. Santa Maria Novella Pot Pourri and Eau d'Italie Jardin du Poète have a close profile.

Choose Happiness

7.4

Emil Élise · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Emil Élise Choose Happiness is a unisex fragrance that reads fresh, floral and fruity, with a sweet turn. It opens with peony, pear, lychee and bergamot, a bright, juicy fruit-floral start, while blackcurrant bud adds a slightly tart edge. The heart keeps to rose and hibiscus, with frankincense and leather casting a spicy shadow. The base of woods, amber, vanilla and musk softens and sweetens the whole. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, though autumn follows close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and is also voted for evening and the office. Voters mostly call it feminine or modern, but a fair share see it as masculine.

Gheorghe

8.0

Strangers Parfumerie · 2018

Floral · Green · Spicy

Strangers Parfumerie Gheorghe is a unisex scent that suits autumn and spring best, setting floral and green tones against spice, smoke and earth. Hay absolute, heliotrope and narcissus form a floral-green base, while black pepper, clove, tobacco and peat bring smoky, earthy edges. Castoreum adds an animal warmth, and opoponax, benzoin and vanilla soften it into something resinous and lightly sweet. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, then spring and winter, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and evening. It reads somewhat more masculine, though it stays unisex. Euphorium Brooklyn 100 Tweeds and Soivohle Meerschaum have a close profile.

Warm Bulb

7.9

Clue Perfumery · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Clue Perfumery Warm Bulb is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter and reads as modern. It opens with an air accord, black pepper and dust, which gives a dry, slightly synthetic first impression. At the heart, tobacco, immortelle and paper add a smoky, powdery feel. The base of amber, vanilla and sandalwood settles into a creamy, woody sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and leisure time and evenings come up most often. Most voters call it modern, with feminine and masculine votes close together. Zadig & Voltaire This Is Him! and Commodity Gold- have a close profile.

L'Oblìo

7.8

Meo Fusciuni · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Meo Fusciuni L'Oblìo is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, resinous, smoky character against a powdery, creamy woodiness, and it leans towards fall and winter evenings. It opens with frankincense, which sets a resinous, smoky tone. The heart brings tobacco, maté, immortelle and iris; the iris softens the powdery, creamy side while tobacco and immortelle deepen the sweetness. In the base, dust, sandalwood and oak wood give a dry, woody weight, and musk smooths it all out. Most voters pick fall, then winter, and evening and leisure wear stand out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Votes for masculine and feminine are equal, leaving the gender open. Meo Fusciuni Sogni and Namos Fengari have a close profile.

Mont de Narcisse

7.1

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2018

Floral · Green · Spicy

L'Artisan Parfumeur Mont de Narcisse is a unisex scent with a floral core, shaded by green, spicy and leathery tones. French narcissus and osmanthus form the floral backbone, while cardamom and pink pepper add spice and bergamot brings a little freshness. Leather and immortelle give it an earthy, smoky and slightly animal depth, and vanilla softens that edge. Powdery and woody tones run through the accords as well. Most voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate. It is chosen most often for autumn, followed by winter and spring, and less for summer. Evening, leisure and night-out wear lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together. Essential Parfums Osmanthus Absolu and Histoires de Parfums 1740 have a close profile.

Poudre d'Escampette / Privé N°14

8.1

RP

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

RP Poudre d'Escampette / Privé N°14 is a unisex scent that sets a powdery, creamy sweetness against a leathery, spicy edge. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards nights out, evenings and leisure time. Voters read it as feminine more often than masculine, with classic and modern votes close together. Tangerine and aldehydes open it bright. Patchouli and immortelle form the heart, and heliotrope, vanilla and suede settle underneath. The gourmand sweetness comes from the vanilla, the powdery softness from the heliotrope, while suede adds a leathery depth. Guerlain Cuir Béluga and Volaré Cuir Belga have a close profile.

Red Potion (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

The Merchant Of Venice · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

The Merchant Of Venice Red Potion Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that most voters place in autumn and winter, for evenings and nights out. It opens with orange, pot marigold and immortelle. The heart turns floral with orange blossom, rosemary and honeysuckle. Lichen, tonka bean and sandalwood sweeten the base into a woody, creamy warmth. Floral and sweet accords meet a spicy, oriental tone. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, with winter close behind, while spring and summer trail. It gets more votes for evening and nights out, and it is also worn at leisure. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it masculine. La Rive Blurry and Ajmal Sacrifice for Her have a close profile.

Immortelle

7.7

Manos Gerakinis · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Manos Gerakinis Immortelle is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. It is rated as strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and leisure are the most named occasions. Feminine and masculine readings sit side by side, with the feminine slightly ahead. It opens with clove and cinnamon, which give a spicy warmth. Into the heart, immortelle, milk and brown sugar come forward, making the sweetness floral, creamy and gourmand. The base of benzoin, patchouli and sandalwood settles into a resinous, earthy and woody ground.

Hylnds - Foxglove

7.8

D.S. & Durga · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

D.S. & Durga Hylnds - Foxglove is a fresh, green floral that sets bright citrus against a powdery, faintly leathery base, worn by men and women alike. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter the least chosen. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though a fair share call it masculine. It has been discontinued. The top opens with carrot, rosewood and citron zest. Champaca, iris and neroli bring a soft floral heart. In the base, suede, immortelle, ambergris and peach skin sweeten the scent and settle it into a powdery, leathery finish. Fruity and spicy touches stay in the background.

Tabac Grande

8.6

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Sultan Pasha Attars Tabac Grande is a sweet, smoky, gourmand unisex scent built on tobacco, cocoa and honey. Saffron, coffee and cognac open alongside tobacco. The heart brings cocoa, Damask rose and honey forward, and the base settles into amber, vanilla, Bengal oud and immortelle. It reads sweet and creamy, yet also spicy, smoky and leathery, with an animal edge underneath. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, though it also suits leisure time. It works equally on men and women. Sultan Pasha Attars Dewaniya and Rogue Derviche have a close profile.

Portuguese Man O' War

7.5

Zoologist · 2025

Fresh · Aquatic · Synthetic

Zoologist Portuguese Man O' War is a unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and leisure wear, fresh and aquatic with a spicy, faintly smoky edge. It opens with immortelle, ginger and saffron, so the spice is felt at once. In the heart, gun powder, geranium and jasmine sambac give it a smoky, slightly synthetic feel. In the base, fucus absolute, sandalwood and tonka bean let the woody side take over while the sea note stays in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind, and it is chosen most for leisure and daily wear. It reads more masculine than feminine, though some find it feminine. Tiffany & Love for Him and Armaf Odyssey Nexus have a close profile.

Rital Date

7.6

Versȧtıle · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Versȧtıle Rital Date is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and daily wear, with a fresh, citrusy and green character. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling the room. It is picked mostly for daytime, office and casual wear, while evening and night use stay in the background. Votes on its character split closely between feminine, masculine and modern. The opening is led by bergamot, lemon, red mandarin orange, pink pepper, basil and rosemary, reading fresh, green and spicy. Fennel, Madagascan ginger and coumarin come through in the heart. It settles on a sweet, creamy, lightly gourmand base of gaiac wood, sesame and Haitian vetiver.

Gold Myrrh Absolute

8.3

Carolina Herrera · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Carolina Herrera Gold Myrrh Absolute is a unisex scent led by Namibian myrrh and vanilla, sweetened by cocoa and liquorice. It opens with black pepper and immortelle, a spicy, slightly dry start. Cocoa and liquorice bring out the gourmand side in the heart, and the base of Namibian myrrh and vanilla settles into a creamy, resinous, smoky warmth. The overall impression is sweet, woody and oriental. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits evenly between the two. Zara Bohemian Oud and Jo Malone Myrrh & Tonka (Cologne Intense) have a close profile.

Ça Boum

6.4

Téo Cabanel · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Téo Cabanel Ça Boum is a salty, fresh floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with iodine, salty notes and sea daffodil, which give an aquatic, green freshness. Jasmine and rose absolutes soften the heart into something floral, while immortelle and green vanilla settle the base into a sweet, creamy footing. A synthetic touch also runs through the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. Acqua dell'Elba Essenza di un'Isola - Acqua and Isabey Avant et Après have a close profile.

Tabac Libre

8.2

Angelos Créations Olfactives · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Angelos Créations Olfactives Tabac Libre is a smoky, spicy unisex scent that sets tobacco, coffee and rum against the fruity, floral sweetness of plum and violet. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, and it also suits spring; summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and works for leisure too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens with white cognac, cardamom, coffee and tobacco, with rum and Greek saffron alongside. The heart brings plum, violet, raspberry and Bulgarian tobacco absolute, a sweet, fruity floral note. In the base, sandalwood, patchouli, tonka bean and oakmoss give it a woody, earthy, leathery footing.

le chant d'Achille

7.5

Hellenist · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hellenist le chant d'Achille is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus and green freshness against a floral, earthy base, with a touch of spice and a creamy softness. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall following. It is chosen most for leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and its character votes split between feminine, modern and masculine, so it sits somewhere in between. The top opens with lemon, black pepper and neroli, giving a fresh, lightly spiced citrus first impression. Geranium, orange blossom and ylang-ylang bring a soft floral heart. The base of vetiver, immortelle, moss and white musk settles the scent into something earthy and creamy. Diptyque Citronnelle & Géranium and Jo Malone Basil & Neroli (Cologne) have a close profile.

Magnum Iris

8.2

Béjar · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Béjar Magnum Iris is a fresh, powdery floral with a sweet, creamy and woody side, an easy unisex scent for everyday wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so people close by notice it without the room filling up. Most voters suggest spring, with summer and fall close behind. Daily wear, leisure and business all get similar support. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with vetiver, iris, immortelle and raspberry: fresh, lightly fruity and dry. In the heart, tonka bean absolute and ylang-ylang add sweetness and a creamy softness. The base of styrax, Virginia cedar and orris concrete settles into a powdery, woody finish.

No. 25

8.3

Pierre de Velay · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pierre de Velay No. 25 is a unisex fragrance that carries a fresh opening of grapefruit, lemon and bergamot into a floral heart of May rose and magnolia, then settles on a woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind and winter a little further back. It is chosen most for leisure and evening wear, and it also works at the office. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though it reads as unisex. The opening is bright citrus, with grapefruit, lemon and bergamot smoothed slightly by aldehydes. The heart turns floral and green around May rose, magnolia and geranium. The base is woody, built on cedarwood, sandalwood and oakmoss, with ginger and cardamom adding a spicy warmth.