The Perfume Library

Ermenegildo Zegna · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Ermenegildo Zegna Florentine Iris Eau de Toilette pairs iris and violet leaf with fresh, green bergamot in a powdery floral scent; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Though sold as a men's fragrance, voters read it as both feminine and masculine. It smells fresh and citrusy, with violet, violet leaf and jasmine carrying the green, floral side. Woody and spicy touches stay in the background while iris and musk soften everything into a powdery, creamy finish. Gucci The Virgin Violet and L'Artisan Parfumeur Au Bord de l'Eau have a close profile.

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Francesca Dell'Oro · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Francesca Dell'Oro Page 29 is a unisex scent that pairs bergamot, iris, leather and vanilla in a floral, sweet and woody blend, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with nights out and evenings leading the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit very close together, so it doesn't lean clearly to either side. Bergamot, mandarin orange, iris and rosewood give the top a bright, floral start. Leather, elemi resin and vetiver move into the heart, with floral notes running through it. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean, labdanum and musk sweeten and soften the scent. Moresque Scirocco and Lattafa Oud Lail Maleki have a close profile.

Ambre Royal

Jardin Bohème · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Jardin Bohème Ambre Royal is a sweet, spicy and powdery unisex scent whose creamy gourmand side suits evenings in the cooler months. It opens with saffron, frangipani and cinnamon: the spice comes first, and the floral frangipani softens it. In the heart, amber and iris build a warm, powdery base. Vetiver, tobacco and white musk keep the drydown dry and sweet in balance. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. Most voters read it as somewhat feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Harry Lehmann Vanille and Profumum Roma Soavissima have a close profile.

Atlantide

Tiziana Terenzi · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Tiziana Terenzi Atlantide is a fresh, floral and aquatic unisex scent led by tuberose, Calabrian bergamot and passion fruit. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn not far behind. Leisure, night out and evening wear are rated about equally, while business is the least chosen. It reads somewhat more feminine than masculine. The top holds tuberose absolute, Calabrian bergamot, passion fruit and rose, with the bergamot and fruit adding freshness. In the heart, orange blossom, iris, blackcurrant and narcissus build a floral body. The base of musk, ambergris and benzoin sweetens it into a creamy, powdery warmth, with green and spicy touches along the way.

Daisy Love Eau So Sweet

Marc Jacobs · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Marc Jacobs Daisy Love Eau So Sweet is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with cloudberry, raspberry and bergamot, the bergamot lightening the fruit sweetness. The heart brings daisy tree and jasmine milk, giving the floral side a creamy softness, and musk and iris sit underneath. The overall feel is fresh and sweet with a light gourmand touch and a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and leisure wear come up most, though it also works at the office. It reads feminine and modern. Lolita Lempicka So Sweet and Lancôme La Nuit Trésor L'Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

Talco

New Notes · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

New Notes Talco is a powdery, creamy floral where rose and jasmine rest on a sweet vanilla base, and it is described as unisex. The top holds Damask rose, jasmine absolute, talcum and bergamot, with the talcum and bergamot softening the flowers. In the heart, iris, ylang-ylang and Moroccan rose absolute carry the floral line on. The base of amber, tonka bean, musk and vanilla sweetens it and closes on a creamy warmth, with a spicy touch staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter third. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and also gets votes for evening and office. Half of the character votes call it feminine, with classic and modern votes as well.

Tobacco Sublime

7.2

Zara · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Zara Tobacco Sublime is a sweet, smoky men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter days. Tobacco and vanilla come first, with patchouli and amberwood setting that sweetness on a woody base. Pepper and bergamot add a light spicy touch, while iris gives the scent a soft, powdery edge. Leathery and synthetic tones also show in its accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and few choose it for summer. It suits everyday wear as well as evenings out, and its character is clearly masculine.

Corpi Caldi

Torre of Tuscany · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Torre of Tuscany Corpi Caldi is a feminine fragrance that sets fruity and floral notes on a sweet, gourmand, powdery base; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, tangerine and mint alongside blackberry, plum, peach, strawberry and cherry. The heart turns floral with rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and iris. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean, amber and cedar sweeten the scent and close it with a warm, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear, with some votes for office and nights out. Feminine is the leading character vote. Hervé Léger Hervé Léger and Missoni Aria Missoni (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Encens Japonais

Aedes de Venustas · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Aedes de Venustas Encens Japonais is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and spring, pairing a smoky, resinous character with a fresh, spicy streak. Black pepper, pink pepper and orange give the scent a bright, spicy freshness. The resinous warmth of frankincense, benzoin and opoponax joins leather, patchouli and precious woods to form a smoky, woody core. Iris and rose add a soft floral touch, while coffee brings a darker tone. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. After fall come spring and winter, and voters place it in leisure, evening and office settings in similar measure. Most voters read it as masculine, though a sizeable group finds it feminine. Its profile is close to L'Artisan Parfumeur Aedes de Venustas and Etro ManRose.

La Môme

Balmain · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Balmain La Môme is a discontinued women's fragrance where May rose, violet and damask rose meet in a sweet, powdery floral base. It opens with May rose, pink pepper and freesia, the pepper adding a slight edge to the flowers. In the heart, violet, damask rose and raspberry come forward, while myrrh brings a resinous depth to the sweetness. The base of musk, opoponax, iris and amber leaves it powdery, warm and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most see it as feminine and classic. Guerlain 180 Ans de Créations and Régine's Régine's (1989) have a close profile.

Bear

Wolf Brothers · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Wolf Brothers Bear is a woody, spicy men's scent that sets the resinous coolness of fir and pine against the sweetness of honey and propolis. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening, leisure and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine. It opens with fir, pine, ginger and cinnamon; honey, iris and propolis add a soft sweetness in the heart. The base of cedarwood, labdanum and vanilla dries down warm, leaving an animal, resinous trail. It shares a close profile with Oajan and Velvetine.

Kenzo Homme (2016) (Eau de Parfum)

6.3

Kenzo · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Kenzo Homme (2016) is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens cool with bergamot, lemon, mint and sage, while marine notes and cardamom round out the freshness. In the heart, juniper berry, pine needle and peach come forward, with jasmine and rose staying in the background. The base turns woody with vetiver, cedarwood and sandalwood, and vanilla adds a light sweetness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Hugo Boss Hugo and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

3 - Neroli, Iris, White Musk

7.1

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions 3 - Neroli, Iris, White Musk is a unisex scent that opens fresh and floral and settles into a powdery, creamy warmth, easy to wear through the day, at work and at leisure. Most voters pick spring and autumn, though summer has its share too. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate; daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, Italian iris and Tunisian neroli for a fresh start. In the heart, jasmine, iris and Damask rose carry the floral side. Vetiver and sandalwood lay a woody base, while tonka bean, vanilla, white musk and amber sweeten it into a creamy, powdery warmth.

Purple Tweed

7.9

Talbot Runhof · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Powdery

Talbot Runhof Purple Tweed is a powdery, creamy floral with a clear sweet side and a leathery touch, written for women and soft in character. It opens with peach and aldehydes, and the heart of rose, violet and iris builds a floral, powdery core. In the base, almond, leathery notes and musky notes settle it onto a creamy, sweet footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is worn during the day, at work and for leisure. Most voters find it feminine. Trussardi Trussardi and Dior Sakura have a close profile.

Roasted Green Tea / ほうじ茶 / Hōji-cha (Eau de Parfum)

J-Scent · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

J-Scent Roasted Green Tea / ほうじ茶 / Hōji-cha Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs coconut, peanut and jasmine in a sweet, green, earthy gourmand style. It opens with coconut, peanut and dried kelp, and the heart brings jasmine, mint and winter green. The base settles into clover, vanilla, cedarwood and iris. The fresh, green side is softened by a creamy, sweet backdrop, while the spicy and woody touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for the office. Feminine and modern are the most common descriptions, though a fair share of voters find it masculine.

Aedes de Venustas

7.8

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

L'Artisan Parfumeur Aedes de Venustas is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, spicy body with resinous and smoky touches; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it doesn't pull firmly in either direction. It opens with orange and pink pepper. In the heart, rose, iris, everlasting flower and frankincense come forward, while musk and black pepper shape the floral texture. The base holds patchouli, benzoin, leather, coffee and opoponax, which carry the scent towards a woody, resinous, smoky finish.

Maestrale (Eau de Parfum)

Profumi di Pantelleria · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Profumi di Pantelleria Maestrale Eau de Parfum is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance led by citrus and green notes; it has been discontinued. Rhubarb, lavender and bergamot give it a bright, slightly tart opening. In the heart, cardamom, coriander, carnation and iris set spice against a soft floral touch. Vetiver, cedarwood and ambrette seed settle into a dry, woody base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is rarely chosen. It leans towards business, daily and leisure wear rather than evenings or nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine.

Musc Immortel

Atelier des Ors · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Atelier des Ors Musc Immortel is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, pairing a powdery, creamy musk with a floral, woody body. The top carries iris, grapefruit and clary sage absolute, with the grapefruit brightening it slightly. At the heart, cypriol, patchouli and Haitian vetiver build an earthy, spicy woodiness. The base of musk, ambrette and immortelle absolute leaves a sweet, resinous, soft foundation. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though leisure and daytime wear also work. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Atelier des Ors Iris Fauve and Guerlain Patchouli Paris have a close profile.

Loubirouge

8.1

Christian Louboutin · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Christian Louboutin Loubirouge is a floral, sweet and powdery unisex scent built around cardamom, iris and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine. The floral and sweet sides lead. Iris adds a powdery softness, vanilla brings a gourmand warmth, and cardamom gives a light spicy edge. AMG Red Thrill and Zara Vanilla Vibration have a close profile.

Iris Meadow

Aerin · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aerin Iris Meadow is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days, with a powdery iris set between citrus and green. It opens with mandarin orange and blackcurrant, bright and fruity. In the heart, iris and Egyptian jasmine lead, and the scent turns powdery and green-floral. The base of musk and cedarwood leaves a soft, lightly woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it sits close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, office and leisure wear. Most voters read it as feminine. Acqua di Parma Acqua Nobile Gelsomino and Friedemodin Jardin Mystique have a close profile.

Vermeil (2021)

7.8

Bienaimé · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bienaimé Vermeil is a powdery, sweet floral built around raspberry, iris, rose and violet; it is labelled unisex, though it leans feminine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring, autumn and winter, with summer trailing behind. It sits best in leisure, work and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic. It opens with aldehydes and carrot seed, then raspberry, iris, rose and violet form a fruity-floral heart. In the base, tolu balm, sandalwood, white musk and heliotrope soften it into something creamy, sweet and lightly spicy. Bienaimé La Vie en Fleurs and Guerlain French Kiss have a close profile.

Kaff (Extrait de Parfum)