The Perfume Library

Escentric 05

7.0

Escentric Molecules · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Escentric Molecules Escentric 05 is a fresh, citrusy, green unisex scent with a synthetic sheen and a woody base. It opens with orange, bergamot, juniper and fig leaf, while basil and rosemary add a spicy, herbal edge. Iris, jasmine and cypress sit in the heart. In the base, musk, cistus and ISO-E-Super soften it into a woody finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and the office leading the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. It reads more masculine than feminine by vote, though the feminine and modern sides are both clear. Escentric 04 and Un Jardin en Méditerranée have a close profile.

#S

7.5

Nasengold · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nasengold #S is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent; it has been discontinued, but it still suits bright spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so the scent leans either way with ease. It opens with bergamot, lemon, grapefruit and cardamom for a fresh, spicy start. Tuberose and rose bring a floral warmth to the heart, while vetiver and oakmoss lay a green, woody base underneath. Fruity and sweet tones, along with a synthetic edge, soften the whole.

Azure Royal

8.5

Ahmed Al Maghribi

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, easy to wear for daily use, leisure and the office. It opens with pear, orange and sweet notes that give a fruity freshness. Freesia and rose add a soft floral heart, and musk, cedarwood, ambroxan and ISO-E-Super settle it onto a clean, woody base. The fresh accord leads, with sweetness and a little spice in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and summer, and favour it for daily wear, leisure and work. It leans somewhat masculine, though it also reads as modern and unisex. Escada Especially Escada and Montale Rendez-Vous à Paris have a close profile.

Molecule 01 + Patchouli

7.5

Escentric Molecules · 2021

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Patchouli pairs ISO-E-Super with patchouli in a unisex scent that is fresh and green, with a sweet, woody and earthy warmth underneath. Both longevity and sillage are rated good, so it is neither a faint skin scent nor a heavy cloud. Most voters place it in autumn, with spring next, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters call it masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. The scent reads as a single whole: the clean, synthetic, slightly spicy side of ISO-E-Super sits beside the earthy, sweetish depth of patchouli, including Indonesian patchouli. A fresh, green feel leads, with a woody tone staying in the background. Its profile is close to Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 and Penhaligon's Sports Car Club.

Evernia (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Ormonde Jayne · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Evernia Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green chypre that pairs a bright bergamot and pink pepper opening with a floral heart of jasmine, violet and rose, resting on oakmoss and sandalwood; it is a unisex scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with leisure and business settings leading. Character votes lean slightly masculine. It has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, cardamom, pink pepper and blackcurrant absolute, fresh and lightly spicy. The heart brings jasmine, orris butter, violet and rose, soft and floral. The base settles into a dry, woody ground of oakmoss, sandalwood and musk.

Knowledge

7.0

Ruhr-Universität Bochum · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ruhr-Universität Bochum Knowledge is a unisex scent that opens on bergamot, orange and lemon, then moves into myrrh, lavender and rose. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is noticeable through the day without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits between the two. Citrus dominates the opening, followed by myrrh, lavender, maté tea and rose. The base of musk, hedione and ISO-E-Super leaves a clean, synthetic sheen. It reads fresh, floral and lightly spicy, with a fruity touch.

Paper-

6.1

Commodity · 2021

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Commodity Paper- is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, sweet start on a powdery, woody base with a synthetic edge. The top note is ISO-E-Super, which gives way to sandalwood and cedarwood in the heart. In the base, amber softens everything and adds sweetness. The overall impression is clean, lightly powdery and woody. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Voters pick spring and summer as well as fall, and lean towards daily and leisure wear, then the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it doesn't commit to either. Commodity Paper and Commodity Paper+ have a similar profile.

Divine Attraction

6.9

Initio · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Initio Divine Attraction is a unisex scent built on leather and wood that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. The scent holds together as one piece: leather leads, cedarwood and vetiver give it a dry, earthy base, and ISO-E-Super smooths and spreads the woody feel. Spicy, animal, resinous and smoky accents deepen the leathery character, so don't expect sweetness or floral softness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out; summer is rarely chosen. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Ramón Monegal Agar Musk and Hermès Bel Ami Vétiver have a close profile.

:P

7.0

Nasengold · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Nasengold :P is a fresh, green and spicy unisex scent with a synthetic, woody edge; it has been discontinued. It opens with elemi resin, coriander, black pepper and pink pepper, giving a dry, peppery and slightly green impression. Jasmine sambac adds a soft floral note in the heart, and ISO-E-Super, resins and gaiac wood settle it onto a woody, resinous base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters place it in spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily, office and leisure wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as unisex. Comme des Garçons Serpentine and Tom Daxon Salvia Sclarea have a close profile.

No 2 - Skrik

6.7

Lengling · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Lengling No 2 - Skrik is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, floral feel on a sweet, woody base. The notes read as one whole: Provençal lavender and petitgrain give it a clean, lightly spicy side. Sandalwood and ISO-E-Super supply the woody backbone, while tonka bean and vanilla soften it and add sweetness. Musk and Hedione keep the texture smooth, and a slightly synthetic edge shows among the accords. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. The 7 Virtues Amber Vanilla and Naomi Campbell Naomagic have a close profile.

Cologne One

7.7

Escentric Molecules · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Escentric Molecules Cologne One is a fresh unisex cologne built on citrus and green notes, best suited to spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, which makes it an easy daytime scent for leisure, the office or sport. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. It leans masculine in the votes, though a fair share also call it feminine or modern. The top is bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and ginger, with cucumber and juniper berry adding a green edge. Iris and rose soften the heart with a light sweetness, and ISO-E-Super, musk and ambroxan settle into a woody, synthetic base.

Holle 01 - Eau de Waschsalon

7.1

Frau Holle · 2014

Fresh · Synthetic · Spicy

MOL intens

7.7

Harry Lehmann

Fresh · Citrus · Synthetic

September (2013)

6.7

Erik Kormann · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Erik Kormann September opens with grapefruit and orange, a fresh, fruity unisex scent that settles into musk and woody notes. Grapefruit and orange give the top a bright citrus feel. Amberketal and ISO-E-Super make up the heart, adding a synthetic, lightly spicy texture. The base of musk, javanol and Timberol® lays down a woody foundation, with the sweetness staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with fall close behind. It is picked mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Bvlgari Le Gemme Tygar and Dunhill Icon Racing have a close profile.

Cheeky Smile

6.5

Jusbox · 2018

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Jusbox Cheeky Smile is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, sweet character on a synthetic, woody and lightly powdery base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets votes for nights out and the office. Voters split between masculine and feminine, and some call it modern. Iso E Super and Ambrocenide® sit in the top, Ambroxan and Amber Core in the heart, and Cashmeran and Amber Xtreme™ in the base. A fresh, sweet start settles into a spicy, woody, powdery amber feel. Escentric Molecules Molecule 02 and Zarkoperfume Molécule 234·38 have a close profile.

03 Vanilla Mudslide

8.3

Blndrgrphy · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Blndrgrphy 03 Vanilla Mudslide is a gourmand, creamy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is suggested mainly for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine, as votes split fairly evenly between the two. It opens with coconut milk, butter and bitter almond, a warm, milky sweetness. In the heart, vanilla, cocoa, almond and coffee come forward, with davana adding a spicy edge. White musk and ambroxan soften the base, leaving a fruity, sweet, creamy scent. The Dua Brand Vanilla Liqueur Luxe and Gritti Duchessa have a close profile.

Parco Palladiano XV: Salvia Blu

7.8

Bottega Veneta · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano XV: Salvia Blu opens with pear, lavender and sage, a fresh, green unisex scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter clearly behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though the masculine share is not small. Pear and apple sit with lavender and sage at the start, a fruity sweetness over a crisp green base. The heart brings freesia, magnolia and rose for a soft floral turn, while green notes keep it fresh. The base of musk and violet leaves a sweet, powdery trail, and the synthetic and spicy accords add a slight edge.

Figolo

7.6

Lengling · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Lengling Figolo is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and fall, with a fresh, green character that most voters read as masculine. Spearmint and ylang-ylang meet tobacco absolute, leather and cypriol, so a fresh, floral, green feel sits over a spicy, woody, leathery ground. Patchouli, cedarwood and musk add an earthy depth, while aldehydes, Hedione and ISO-E-Super give it a bright, synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It is mostly picked for leisure, daily wear and the office, with evenings a close second. Summer and winter wear is possible too. Miguel Matos Germaine and Ulrich Lang Nightscape have a close profile.

Fiore di Cotone

7.4

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Fiore di Cotone is a fresh, powdery unisex scent, with floral and sweet sides held in check by a touch of spice. It opens with the brightness of bergamot and orange, while cinnamon and thyme add spice. In the heart, lavender, cardamom and artemisia come forward, and ISO-E-Super gives this stage a light, synthetic texture. The base of vanilla, musk and sandalwood settles into something creamy and soft. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, which puts its character somewhere in between. Câline Infinite Navy and Phlur Not Your Baby have a similar profile.

Paper

6.3

Commodity

Fresh · Synthetic · Spicy

Commodity Paper is a unisex scent built on ISO-E-Super, amber, cedarwood and sandalwood, with a fresh, synthetic character. It opens with ISO-E-Super, which gives a clean, dry and slightly artificial texture. In the heart, amber and cedarwood set a woody, lightly spicy and powdery base, and sandalwood softens it further down. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close and quiet. Voters spread the four seasons fairly evenly, and lean towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Masculine and feminine votes are close. Commodity Paper- and Commodity Paper+ have a similar profile.

Montabaco Rio

7.9

Ormonde Jayne · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Evil Angel 28.09

7.4

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Evil Angel 28.09 is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of mint, citrus and tropical fruits against the sweet warmth of vanilla and tobacco. It opens with rain accord, mint and lime, which read fresh and green. In the heart, coconut, rum, whisky and cinnamon pull it towards a gourmand, spicy side. In the base, vanilla, tobacco, cedarwood and sandalwood settle the sweetness onto a woody footing. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong. Most pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. Masculine and modern votes are close, with a fair share for feminine, so it doesn't commit to one gender. Roja Parfums Burlington 1819 and Parfums de Marly Greenley have a close profile.

Abrakabarber

7.7

Erik Kormann · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Erik Kormann Abrakabarber is a fresh, smoky unisex fragrance that sets the coolness of pink pepper, juniper and galbanum against vanilla and leather. It opens with pink pepper, juniper, lime and galbanum, sharp and green. In the heart, osmanthus, Atlas cedar and smoke bring a woody, resinous feel. Vanilla, vetiver, leather and tonka bean sweeten and soften the base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business get the most votes. It reads more masculine than feminine. Féraud Nuit des Sens and Creed Royal Oud have a close profile.

Montabaco Extrême

8.2

Ormonde Jayne · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ormonde Jayne Montabaco Extrême is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a green, spicy and smoky character; it has been discontinued. The top holds juniper, cardamom, bergamot and orange absolute, so it starts cool and citrusy. Tea, violet and rose sit in the heart, and the base of moss, suede, tobacco and sandalwood settles into a woody, creamy, smoky ground. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters point to spring, followed by fall and winter, and night out, evening and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is a unisex scent. Ormonde Jayne 4. Montabaco Intensivo and Montabaco Flor have a close profile.