The Perfume Library

Gris clair... (2006)

7.6

Serge Lutens · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Green

Serge Lutens Gris clair... is a fresh, powdery and faintly smoky unisex scent built around lavender, iris and frankincense. Lavender brings a fresh, green lift that meets the powdery floral side of iris, while frankincense adds a smoky shadow. Amber and tonka bean pull the scent towards a soft sweetness, and dry woods tie it back to a woody dryness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it is worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly unisex. Gris clair... has been discontinued, and Serge Lutens Gris clair... (2019) has a close profile.

Armani Privé - Thé Yulong

8.2

Giorgio Armani · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Thé Yulong is a fresh, citrusy and green tea scent, made as a unisex fragrance and easy to wear in warm weather. It opens with cardamom, petitgrain and mandarin orange, a bright citrus start with a spicy edge from the cardamom. In the heart, green tea and black tea lead, with orange blossom and jasmine adding a soft floral touch. Vetiver, iris and ambrette settle the scent onto a dry, calm base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Some voters read it as feminine, others as masculine. Argos Neptune's Trident and Le Jardin Retrouvé Eau des Délices have a close profile.

Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Kenzo · 1991

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Kenzo pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic scent with green and floral touches, made for men, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Half of voters call its character masculine. It opens with bergamot, lemon and clary sage alongside green notes for a bright start. In the heart, ozone, jasmine and juniper come forward. Cedar, moss and musk in the base settle it onto a woody footing.

Kropp Och Själ

8.0

Pana Dora · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pana Dora Kropp Och Själ is a sweet, spicy floral unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and recommend it for evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. The masculine reading outweighs the others, yet it stays unisex. The top is spicy and fruity, with cardamom, bergamot, blood orange, saffron and ginger. Orange blossom, jasmine, iris and patchouli lead the heart. The base of vanilla, amber, cedar and musk settles into a sweet, woody, creamy oriental feel. Widian Sahara and Pana Dora Oud Republic have a close profile.

Iris Poudre

7.8

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Iris Poudre is a women's perfume where iris, vanilla and sandalwood build a powdery, creamy base beneath fresh florals. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it leans towards daytime and office wear. Most see it as feminine, with some calling it classic. Bergamot, orange and carnation open fresh with a light spice. In the heart, jasmine, magnolia, lily of the valley and aldehydes bring a floral, powdery air. The base of iris, vanilla, sandalwood and musk dries soft, sweet and woody. Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue (Eau de Parfum) and Jil Sander Style have a close profile.

Beloved Man

7.9

Amouage · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Amouage Beloved Man is a fresh citrus scent deepened by resin, spice and wood, with a sweet edge; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with evening and leisure wear leading, and it reads masculine and classic. It opens with orange, grapefruit and elemi resin for a bright citrus start. In the heart, iris, geranium, saffron and jasmine add a floral, spicy softness. The base of vetiver, leather, patchouli and cedarwood settles into a woody, resinous foundation.

Dior Homme Sport (2012) (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Dior · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Homme Sport is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on citron and ginger and settles into iris and cedar. Citron and ginger lead, pairing bright citrus with a gentle spicy warmth. At the heart, iris adds a soft, powdery floral touch, while cedar and green notes dry the scent down onto a woody, green base. The overall impression is fresh, lightly sweet and clean. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. It reads masculine and modern, and it also gets chosen for sport. Joop! Berlin and Nikos Sculpture share a close profile.

Athalia

7.7

Parfums de Marly · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Parfums de Marly Athalia is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that opens with frankincense and bitter orange and softens into orange blossom, iris and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, with summer the least favoured season. It leans towards evenings and nights out but also works for leisure and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine and classic. It opens spicy and slightly smoky with frankincense and bitter orange. In the heart, orange blossom, iris and cashmeran lead, giving the floral side a powdery, creamy feel. The dry-down settles on vanilla, white musk and amber, sweet and woody. Prada Marienbad and Guerlain Métalys / Metallica have a close profile.

Moonlight Patchouli

8.0

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Patchouli is a unisex scent that takes a floral, sweet body and darkens it with spice, earth and leather. It opens with pink pepper and bergamot, giving a spicy lift. Iris and rose sit in the heart, adding a powdery, creamy floral note. Suede and patchouli dominate the base, settling into an earthy, leathery, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters tend to read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. Juliette Has A Gun Moon Dance and Diptyque Eau Capitale (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Oligarch (Eau de Parfum)

8.7

Roja Parfums · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Oligarch Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of lemon, bergamot and lavender against a warm base of vanilla, cedarwood and ambergris; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter picked less often. Votes spread across daily wear, business and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Lemon, bergamot and lavender lead the top, with thyme and lime adding a sharp green edge. In the heart, orange blossom and jasmine bring a soft floral note, while apple and coconut add a fruity touch. The base dries down to vanilla, cedarwood and amber, warm, woody and lightly spiced.

Laudano Nero

7.8

Tiziana Terenzi · 2014

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tiziana Terenzi Laudano Nero is a sweet, woody and smoky unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Cognac, absinth, Latakia tobacco and rosemary lead the opening, while cedarwood, frankincense, vanilla and oud build a warm, resinous base. The sweetness never turns light: spice and earth weigh it down, and smoke and resin give it a dark edge. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out rather than the office. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Tom Ford Oud Wood and Amouage Fate Man have a close profile.

Shalimar L'Essence

8.6

Guerlain · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Shalimar L'Essence is a sweet oriental built on three kinds of vanilla, softened by iris and rose absolute, and aimed at women who want something for autumn and winter evenings. Bergamot adds a light lift at the start, but vanilla carries the weight: Bourbon vanilla, vanilla and ethyl vanillin form a sweet, creamy, gourmand base. Iris brings a powdery softness and rose absolute a floral warmth, while spicy, smoky and leathery touches keep the sweetness from turning flat. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer well behind, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. It reads feminine and classic. Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Tonka and Shalimar Millésime Iris have a close profile.

Glow

7.2

Jennifer Lopez · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jennifer Lopez Glow is a fresh, citrusy floral with a light sweetness, made for women and close to an everyday scent. Most voters recommend Glow for spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. More than half of voters read it as feminine, while others call it modern or classic. It opens with orange blossom, pink grapefruit and neroli in a bright citrus start. In the heart, rose, amber and sandalwood soften it. The base of iris, musk, vanilla and jasmine dries down sweet, powdery and creamy. A fruity touch and a synthetic sheen run through the whole.

L'Envol (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Cartier · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Cartier L'Envol Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent softened by sweet, powdery and woody tones, classed as a men's fragrance. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer well behind. Leisure, daytime, evening and office wear draw almost equal votes. Voters mostly call it masculine, followed by classic. The scent is built around honey and iris. Honey brings sweetness and a creamy texture, while iris adds a powdery floral note. Musk and gaiac wood set these on a soft, woody, slightly resinous base, with spicy and fresh touches staying in the background.

Amyris Femme (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Femme Eau de Parfum pairs orange and lemon blossom with the powdery, woody side of iris and amyris, making a light, clean feminine scent for everyday wear. It opens with orange and lemon blossom, bright and citrusy. In the heart, iris and amyris take over and the scent settles into a powdery, woody line, with fruity and sweet touches staying in the background. In the dry-down, ambergris and vetiver add a plain, quietly salty depth. 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 the office lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine. Tauer Perfumes L'Eau and Phytorelax Neroli & Orchidea have a close profile.

Tres Nuit (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Armaf Tres Nuit Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with aquatic and green touches that suit daytime and lighter seasons. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter trails far behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and the scent reads as masculine and classic. It opens with vervain, iris and lemon, then moves into lavender, violet and spicy notes in the heart. Ambergris and sandalwood sit underneath and give it a light woody base. Armaf Enchanted Club and Creed Green Irish Tweed have a close profile.

Juniper Sling

7.5

Penhaligon's · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Penhaligon's Juniper Sling is a fresh, spicy unisex scent led by juniper berry, cinnamon and cardamom. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. It sits closest to leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though it reads as unisex too. It opens with juniper berry, cinnamon, angelica and orange brandy, carrying a citrus and green freshness. The heart of black pepper, cardamom, leather and iris turns dry and spicy. In the base, vetiver, ambrox, black cherry and brown sugar form a woody floor and sweeten it slightly.

Gold Fair in Mayfair

8.4

Atkinsons · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Atkinsons Gold Fair in Mayfair is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Nutmeg and absinth open with a spicy edge, then sage, iris and cocoa take over the heart. The floral and gourmand accords blend with the cocoa, making it creamy and sweet. Ambrox, frankincense and vetiver build a woody, oriental base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer plays a small part. Evening and night out lead the occasion votes. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as open to either. Place des Lices 1900 and Dior Dior Homme have a close profile.

Heliotrope (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Etro · 1989

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Etro Heliotrope Eau de Toilette is a powdery, creamy floral: sweet, lightly gourmand and offered as a unisex scent. Bergamot, almond and petitgrain open it, with the almond bringing a warm sweetness from the start. Iris, ylang-ylang, rose and jasmine form the floral heart. Tolu balm, Peru balsam, tonka bean, musk and vanilla soften the base and carry it towards a spicy, oriental warmth. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is the least suggested. Evening, leisure and night-out wear lead. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Half of voters read it as feminine, though it is a unisex scent. Its profile is close to The House of Oud Almond Harmony and Asabi № 3 Intense.

Ambre Fétiche (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Goutal · 2007

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Goutal Ambre Fétiche Eau de Parfum is a sweet, resinous and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. Evening and night out are the favoured occasions. Voters split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with frankincense, labdanum and styrax, then moves into benzoin, iris and geranium. Patchouli, Russian leather and vanilla form the base. The sweetness is tempered by woody, powdery and smoky tones, with a leathery, animal warmth in the background.

No. 1 for Men

8.0

Clive Christian · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clive Christian No. 1 for Men is a masculine perfume that sets fresh citrus and spice over a floral, woody base, with a sweet, powdery warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters place it in fall and spring, and it is picked mainly for nights out and evenings. Voters mostly call its character masculine and classic. It opens with mandarin orange, grapefruit, lime and tarragon, with cardamom and nutmeg adding spice. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose bring a soft floral note. The base settles into sandalwood, amber and vanilla, where sweetness and a powdery warmth take over. Penhaligon's Malabah and Rasasi Tasmeem Men have a close profile.

Myths Man

8.0

Amouage · 2016

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Myths Man is a smoky, leathery men's fragrance suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters mostly find it masculine and classic. It opens with chrysanthemum and iris in a floral entry. The heart of rose, elemi resin, vetiver and rum carries a spicy, woody warmth. In the base, labdanum, leather and ash give it a smoky, resinous depth.

Shalimar Millésime Tonka

8.5

Guerlain · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Tonka is a sweet, powdery floral oriental built around tonka bean absolute and vanilla. It is rated strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It is described as a women's perfume, with most voters finding it feminine and classic. Bergamot and bitter almond open with a light sharpness. In the heart, rose absolute, iris and jasmine sambac lay a floral base, while tonka and vanilla settle into a creamy, gourmand sweetness at the bottom. Spicy and smoky touches balance that sweetness in the background. Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Iris and Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Jasmin have a close profile.

Lumière Blanche

7.3

Olfactive Studio · 2012

Fresh · Sweet · Gourmand

Olfactive Studio Lumière Blanche is a unisex scent with a fresh, sweet, gourmand character, where spice, powder and wood come together on a soft, creamy base. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage light, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear, with evening getting fewer votes. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. It opens with the warm spice of cinnamon, star anise and cardamom. In the heart, cashmeran, iris and almond milk turn it powdery and creamy. The base of white musk, tonka bean, sandalwood and cedarwood balances the sweetness with a calm, woody finish. Aaron Terence Hughes Homme and Câline Infinite Navy have a close profile.