The Perfume Library

Shine

7.6

Knights Fragrances · 2022

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Knights Fragrances Shine is a unisex scent with a fresh, green and woody character, best suited to spring and autumn and to casual days or evenings out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays with you through the day without filling the room. Winter and summer get votes too, but most voters lean towards the in-between seasons. Most voters find it masculine, with some calling it classic or modern, though it wears fine on anyone. It opens with osmanthus and bergamot for a fresh start. The heart builds a woody, resinous and lightly spicy body from cashmeran, benzoin, nagarmotha, amber and cedarwood. The base of iris and ISO-E-Super leaves a powdery, smoky warmth, with synthetic and earthy tones in the background. Knights Fragrances Vanoir and Noble Forest have a close profile.

Les Compositions Parfumées - Pink Paradise

6.7

Lalique · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lalique Les Compositions Parfumées - Pink Paradise is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance, with a floral and fruity sweetness resting on an aquatic lightness. It has moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick it for leisure and daily wear, with business and sport rated about the same and evening a little behind. It opens with calone, bitter orange, lemon and bergamot for a bright citrus start. In the heart, pepper adds spice beside the floral sweetness of jasmine and heliotrope and the dry cedarwood. The base of amber, sandalwood and musk is woody and soft. Chiemsee Sport Passion and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

Marine Oud

7.6

Sãlum · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Sãlum Marine Oud is a unisex fragrance that sets a salty, fresh opening against a dark, woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It sits comfortably on men and women alike, leaning neither clearly masculine nor feminine. It opens with sea minerals, mandarin orange, ginger and pink pepper, fresh and lightly spiced. In the heart, cypriol, leather and blond tobacco come forward, with coffee and labdanum adding warmth. The base settles into a woody, creamy ground of oud, frankincense and amber, with ambroxan and ISO-E-Super running through it.

Moda Elixir

8.8

The Dua Brand · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

9mm

7.5

Ballistic Therapy · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ballistic Therapy 9mm is a unisex scent that pairs a sharp opening of cardamom, nutmeg and gun powder with a smoky base of vetiver, leather and gaiac wood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though few votes back this up, so treat it as a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes to draw on. It is unisex and doesn't lean toward either gender. The scent opens fresh, green and spicy, with cardamom, nutmeg, gun powder and bergamot up front. In the heart, red pepper, black orchid and jasmine add a floral softness. The base of vetiver, leather, musk, moss and gaiac wood settles into a woody, leathery, smoky and distinctly synthetic finish.

Modern Green

7.6

Liur. · 2023

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Liur. Modern Green is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green character with a soft fruity edge, suited to easy daytime wear and relaxed settings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters pick it most for leisure, business and daily wear, and less for nights out or sport. It reads neutral, leaning neither masculine nor feminine. It opens with Hedione and ISO-E-Super, while fig blossom and blackcurrant leaf at the heart add a green, fruity tone. In the base, musk, vanilla and coumarin settle it into a creamy, woody softness. Pierrot Perfumery Person Suit and Falconeri Fico have a close profile.

Serpentine (Extrait de Parfum)

7.7

Sorce · 2023

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Sorce Serpentine Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets the green, fruity side of fig against honeyed sweetness, cardamom spice and a woody base. Fig and fig leaf give the scent its green, slightly milky start, with cardamom adding a dry spice. Honey and vanilla soften it towards sweetness, and Peru balsam brings a warm, resinous tone. Cedar and ISO-E-Super settle everything on a clean, woody foundation. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Mancera Fig Extasy and Theodoros Kalotinis Alluring Fig have a close profile.

The Great Beauty

7.4

Toskovat' · 2026

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Toskovat' The Great Beauty is a unisex scent that is green and sweet at once, with spicy, resinous and woody tones building a creamy texture. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are only a rough guide. It sits comfortably on both men and women and isn't tied to one particular season or setting. Caramel, saffron and Atlas cedar give it a sweet, spicy, woody start. In the heart, geranium, tobacco and the book accord bring a green, dry feel. In the base, benzoin, vanilla and honey soften things and settle the scent on a creamy footing.

Nearly Nude

7.5

DefineMe · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

DefineMe Nearly Nude is a unisex perfume that leaves a clean, soft skin-like impression, sitting between fresh and powdery. It opens with a sensual skin accord, oat and bubble bath; the heart brings oat milk, linden blossom and ISO-E-Super. In the base, musk, ambroxan and benzoin settle it onto a creamy, warm footing. The overall feel is fresh, floral, aquatic and powdery, with a synthetic cleanness running through it. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin as a quiet scent, though the number of ratings is small and these figures are tentative. Its unisex character makes it easy to wear through the day. Guerlain L'Heure Bleue (2026) and Byredo Blanche (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Judea's Casino Royale

7.9

The Dua Brand

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

The Dua Brand Judea's Casino Royale is a unisex scent that pairs Moroccan bitter almond, cinnamon and saffron with a resinous, woody base, sweet and spicy in character. Bitter almond, cinnamon and saffron give it a sweet, spicy character, while vanilla and resins soften that sweetness and keep the scent warm and oriental throughout. Cedar, patchouli and vetiver frame it with wood, and tobacco and frankincense add depth. A synthetic tone also shows up among its accords. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a tendency. It suits people who enjoy rich, sweet, spicy fragrances, on men and women alike. The Dua Brand King of Judea Attar and Autobiography Supreme Gold have a close profile.

Handsome Devil

5.4

Ikiryō · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Monday

8.8

Arielle Shoshana · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Arielle Shoshana Monday is a women's fragrance that pairs black tea, bergamot and lemon zest with the creamy sweetness of milk and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though with few votes these ratings are tentative. It suits easy everyday wear and leaves a soft, light trail. Citrus and black tea give it a fresh start, while lavender adds a faint aromatic edge. Milk and vanilla pull the scent towards a gourmand sweetness with a creamy texture. Amber, sandalwood and ISO-E-Super form an earthy, softly woody base.

Pheromone Undeniable

7.6

Afford

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Afford Pheromone Undeniable is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity brightness against a sweet, creamy and woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close without disappearing. Voters don't tie it to one setting: leisure, business, evening and nights out share almost equal weight, with daily wear and sport a little behind. Mandarin orange and bergamot give it a bright, fruity front, while magnolia and saffron add a soft floral and spicy touch. Sandalwood and ISO-E-Super frame it in wood, and pink and white musk carry the whole into a creamy, gentle sweetness. The overall feel is clean, smooth and distinctly synthetic.

Steel Elixir

8.6

Rammstein · 2024

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Futura

6.6

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio Futura is a men's fragrance that blends citrus and fruit notes into a fresh, lightly sweet and spicy character. Futura's longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it sits close to the skin without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and the occasions that lead are leisure, daily wear and the office. It also gets votes for evening and nights out, but the weight stays on daytime. Bergamot, lemon and apple give it a bright, fruity feel, while pink pepper adds a touch of spice and bergamot blossom and magnolia soften it with a floral note. Patchouli, musk and ISO-E-Super give the freshness a smooth, faintly woody base. Its profile is close to Panama 1924 Daytona 10 (Eau de Toilette) and Creed Aventus.

Prelude

7.1

G Parfums

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

G Parfums Prelude is a fresh, powdery floral scent, led by iris and musk, worn by anyone, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Voters wear it most for leisure and daily use, then for the office, though some take it into the evening and night out. The notes read as one whole: iris, musk, ISO-E-Super and ambroxan. Among the accords, fresh and floral meet a sweet, powdery, creamy softness, while woody and spicy tones stay in the background and a synthetic, clean-air feel runs through it. Its profile is close to Bibliothèque de Parfum Nirvana and Harry Lehmann Musc Oil.

Utopia (Parfum)

6.1

Aqualis · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Aqualis Utopia (Parfum) is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, fruity opening of dried apricot and blood orange with a floral heart of jasmine, rose and osmanthus. Pink pepper and clary sage add a light touch of spice and freshness at the start. In the heart, jasmine, rose and peony bring the floral side forward. The base settles on vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli, while Bourbon vanilla and amber close it with a creamy, sweet warmth. A synthetic edge runs through the accords as well. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though that view rests on few votes. Voters place it mostly in leisure, evening and daily wear, with a place for nights out too. It reads equally well on anyone. Rabanne Fame Parfum and Carolina Herrera CH Beauties have a close profile.

Elysion

7.4

WienerBlut · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

WienerBlut Elysion is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent in which mimosa absolute, citron and water jasmine come first. It carries a green, citrus-bright freshness, with pink pepper and aniseed adding a little spice and mimosa and water jasmine giving a soft floral touch. Amber and musk settle it onto a powdery, creamy base, and a synthetic sheen runs through the whole. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the vote count is small, so treat that as a rough guide. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daytime wear, with some picking it for sport and the office. Gravel Hazel and Fragonard Belle de Grasse have a close profile.

Fugue

8.0

Ikiryō · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ikiryō Fugue is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, setting a sweet, fruity side against resin and smoky wood; it has been discontinued. Fugue's longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are split evenly, so it reads as open to both. Pineapple, blackcurrant and honeysuckle build a bright, sweet fruit-and-flower side. Rum and sugar beet deepen that sweetness, while benzoin and frankincense add resinous warmth. Castoreum leaves an animal trace, and Clearwood™ and ISO-E-Super give a woody, slightly synthetic base.

Chill Spectrum

8.4

Ahmed Al Maghribi · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ahmed Al Maghribi Chill Spectrum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent where green and fruity facets are softened by sweetness over a woody base. It opens bright with grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin orange, while ginger and fig add a lightly spiced, fruity edge. At the heart, grass, basil and mint bring the green note, with coconut and jasmine sambac sweetening it. The base rests on vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli, with ambroxan and ISO-E-Super adding a clean, synthetic gloss. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good and its value for money highly, though the number of votes is small, so this is a tentative picture. Being unisex, it suits anyone after a fresh scent. Armaf Tag-Him and Clean Citron Fig have a close profile.

August (2013)

6.7

Erik Kormann · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Erik Kormann August is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance led by galbanum, mandarin orange and coriander, and it leans towards easy daytime wear. It opens with galbanum, mandarin orange, coriander and neroli, a green, lightly spicy freshness. In the heart, lily of the valley, ISO-E-Super and fruits add a soft floral and fruity touch, and musk sits underneath. The accords also include synthetic and woody tones. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick leisure, daily wear and the office; evening and night out come further behind. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though many voters call it feminine. Agatha Ruiz de la Prada Flor and Wackelwasser Wackelwasser Light have a close profile.

Vanilla Era (2023)

4.7

Boy Smells · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Woody

Boy Smells Vanilla Era is a sweet, woody unisex fragrance with a creamy, slightly powdery character built around vanilla absolute, coffee and amber. It has been discontinued. The notes read as a single blend: vanilla absolute and coffee absolute carry the sweetness and creaminess, while black amber and frankincense add an oriental warmth. Saffron and Madagascar pepper draw a spiced edge, and cashmere wood and Indian papyrus lay a woody base. White tulip and beetroot give the sweetness a faintly earthy, powdery softness. Its sillage is rated weak, so the scent stays fairly close to the skin, though few people have voted, so that view is tentative. With its sweet, warm profile it suits cooler days better, and it works equally well on men and women.

Endless Forest

6.5

JMP Artisan Perfumes · 2019

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

JMP Artisan Perfumes Endless Forest is a unisex woody fragrance that opens on leather, papyrus and Atlas cedar and deepens into vetiver and patchouli. Its character is green and earthy, with spicy and smoky shades at the edges of the woody core. The opening of leather, papyrus and Atlas cedar gives a dry, firm forest feel. In the heart, woody notes, vetiver and patchouli bring out the earthy side. The base of white musk and ISO-E-Super softens it into a smooth, synthetic-leaning wood. It suits anyone who likes cool, smoky woods without a gendered slant. Comme des Garçons Amazingreen and Hermès Bel Ami Vétiver have a close profile.

22 Shades of Judea's Legendary Fortune

8.4

The Dua Brand · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

The Dua Brand 22 Shades of Judea's Legendary Fortune is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with a sweet, woody and oriental body. Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian lemon and grapefruit give it a bright citrus edge, softened by green and fruity tones. Honey, cinnamon and vanilla carry the sweetness, cedar and patchouli lay a woody base, and amber and tobacco deepen the oriental side. The synthetic accord adds a clean, modern finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and most voters score longevity high, though the vote count is small. Being unisex, it reads comfortably on both men and women. It shares a close profile with Arrogance Blue and Viktor & Rolf Antidote.