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8.3

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Aaron Terence Hughes Icon is a unisex scent that opens with Sicilian mandarin orange, apple and Italian bergamot, then settles onto a base of amber, vanilla and woods. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Fresh, citrusy and aquatic in character, it is an easy scent to wear through the day, and its unisex profile suits men and women alike. The top notes of mandarin, apple and bergamot give a bright, juicy start. The heart holds lavender, salty notes and grapefruit, where the aquatic side comes forward. In the base, amber and vanilla add sweetness while cedarwood and sandalwood dry it down into a woody finish. Mexx Black Man (Eau de Toilette) and Miro Explore have a close profile.

Pogostemon

7.6

Fiele Fragrances

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Fiele Fragrances Pogostemon is a unisex scent where patchouli and two kinds of vanilla lead, setting a green, woody character over a sweet gourmand base. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure and evening wear come up most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it leans neither way. Patchouli lays down an earthy, smoky ground, which vanilla and tonka bean sweeten, while cocoa adds a gourmand warmth. Bergamot and pink pepper keep a light spice and freshness running through it, and cedar and musk leave a woody, powdery trail. Ylang-ylang adds a soft floral touch.

Imperia

8.0

Rayhaan

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rayhaan Imperia is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that pairs a bright opening with a green, floral and woody body. The top is mint, Italian bergamot, apple and Philippine elemi, so the first impression is fresh, fruity and lightly sweet. In the heart, jasmine and rose add a soft floral note, while patchouli and sandalwood anchor it in wood. The base of Virginia cedar, amber, musk and oakmoss brings out the smoky, woody side. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters don't tie it to one season and see it equally as a daily, leisure and office scent, though some also wear it for sport, evenings and nights out. It is rated highly for value. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue and Burberry Body Tender have a close profile.

Bel Oranger

6.9

Fragonard · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fragonard Bel Oranger is a unisex scent led by orange and Italian bergamot, freshened with lemon petitgrain and set on a lightly woody base of cedar and patchouli. Citrus clearly dominates: orange and bergamot read bright and fruity, while lemon petitgrain adds a green, fresh edge. Cedar and patchouli sit quietly behind, giving a dry, woody balance without weighing the freshness down, with a floral touch alongside. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters point to summer and spring, and to daily and leisure wear, with office use also well represented. Votes for feminine and masculine are nearly even, so it sits comfortably between the two. Hermès Eau d'Orange Douce and Hermès Concentré d'Orange Verte have a close profile.

Velvet

7.4

Perfumer H · 2015

Floral · Green · Spicy

Perfumer H Velvet is a discontinued unisex chypre that sets powdery florals against green, earthy and smoky tones. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer trailing behind. It is chosen most often for evenings and leisure time. Though unisex, most voters read its character as feminine. Violet absolute, iris and rose absolute form a floral, powdery frame. Persian galbanum and angelica root add a green, slightly spicy edge. Labdanum, Indonesian patchouli and frankincense bring woody, earthy and smoky depth.

Caramel Pop

7.6

Vivamor Parfums · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Vivamor Parfums Caramel Pop is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits fall and winter days best. It opens with caramel popcorn and Italian bergamot, the bergamot lightening the sweetness for a moment. In the heart, orchid, caramel and roasted chestnut take over, turning the scent creamy and gently spicy. Bourbon vanilla absolute, Siam benzoin and Virginia cedar settle the sweetness onto a woody base. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and leisure are the occasions named most often. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Maison Tahité VaneXstasy and Parfums d'Elmar Dalika have a close profile.

Oud in Calvados

7.8

Scents of Wood · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Scents of Wood Oud in Calvados is a unisex scent where oud meets apple brandy, reading fruity and sweet yet woody and smoky at once. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it wears comfortably either way. The notes read as a single whole: oud, apple brandy and cocoa absolute build a sweet, gourmand base. Atlas cedar, Virginia cedar and oak wood frame it in dry, earthy wood. Pink pepper and Italian bergamot add a spicy brightness, while May rose brings a soft floral touch.

Vetiver Forte

7.2

Collistar · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Collistar Vetiver Forte is a green, fresh men's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with a spicy, woody base. It opens with Italian bergamot and Italian lemon, while nutmeg and cardamom add a spicy warmth from the first moments. The heart brings lavender, clary sage and tobacco, and the scent then settles onto gaiac wood, Haitian vetiver and cashmeran. The overall impression is fresh, green and slightly sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring, summer and fall, with winter a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Iceberg Twice Cyan and Zara Extreme 12.0 have a close profile.

Petitgrain / Petit Grain

7.6

Perfumer H · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Perfumer H Petitgrain / Petit Grain opens with Florida orange, Italian bergamot and Sicilian lemon, a fresh, green unisex scent that suits warm days. After the bright citrus top, the heart turns floral with Tunisian neroli and orange blossom absolute, while Paraguayan petigrain keeps a green edge. The base of white musk, Spanish rosemary and Haitian vetiver settles the freshness into something calm, slightly spicy and woody. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are nearly even, so it sits comfortably between the two. Perfumer H Neroli and Miller Harris Le Petit Grain have a close profile.

L'Amour, la Mode...

7.1

Making Of · 2014

Floral · Green · Sweet

Making Of L'Amour, la Mode... is a unisex scent where lipstick, red rose and powdery notes meet at the heart, hardening into leather and vetiver at the base. It has moderate sillage and good longevity. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring following. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, and is also worn for business. Most voters read it as feminine, while some find it masculine. Lemon, pink pepper and Italian bergamot give it a fresh, lightly spicy opening. At the heart, red rose softens with lipstick and powdery notes into a floral, sweet powder. The base of white musk, leather and Haitian vetiver leaves a green, woody, slightly animalic trail.

Osmanthus Nectar

6.8

Gucci · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gucci Osmanthus Nectar is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity character with a sweet, creamy, woody base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out, and some also find it suits the office and daily wear. The top notes are Italian bergamot, apricot and Guatemala cardamom, with the apricot supplying the fruity sweetness. Osmanthus and tea sit in the heart, the floral side softened by the tea. Dominican amyris and Virginia cedar give the base a woody frame. Zarkoperfume Pink Molécule 090·09 and Emanuel Ungaro Diva Rouge have a close profile.

000 (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Le Monde Gourmand · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Le Monde Gourmand 000 Eau de Parfum is a light, fresh women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It suits daily wear and leisure time best, and most voters pick spring and summer. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a quiet trail. It reads feminine and modern. It opens fresh and citrusy, with freesia and Italian bergamot in front. Water lily adds a soft floral heart, and sandalwood settles the scent onto a woody, lightly sweet base. A fruity touch stays in the background. Hugo Boss Boss Woman and The Maker Wild have a close profile.

Water Lily

6.9

Perfumer H · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Perfumer H Water Lily is a fresh, green unisex scent built around green leaves, green mandarin and citrus zest. Bergamot and orange blossom add a soft floral touch, while black pepper leaves a light spicy edge. Watermelon brings a cool, faintly sweet fruitiness, and vetiver and moss ground the green freshness in something earthy. Most voters pick spring and summer. Leisure and daily wear lead, and it also suits the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex.

Marmara

7.8

French Avenue · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

French Avenue Marmara is a fresh, woody unisex scent that opens with saffron, Italian bergamot and black pepper and settles into cashmere wood and Indian sandalwood. It starts with citrus and spice: the bergamot's brightness is sharpened by black pepper, while saffron adds a dry warmth. In the heart, powdery notes, cashmere wood and ambroxan soften the scent, with green and faintly smoky shades staying in the background. The base of musk and sandalwood is creamy and resinous. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick it for daily wear and business, with leisure and evening close behind. It sits comfortably on both men and women and suits the setting more than any single season.

Bronze Goddess Aegea

7.6

Estēe Lauder · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Estēe Lauder Bronze Goddess Aegea is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance that opens with ylang-ylang, Italian bergamot and violet leaf. At the start, bergamot and violet leaf give it a green, bright lift, while ylang-ylang brings the floral side in from the first moment. In the heart, bougainvillea, jasmine sambac absolute and fig nectar soften the flowers with a fruity sweetness. The base of sandalwood, musk and coconut milk settles the scent on a creamy, warm footing. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it is neither overpowering nor quick to fade. Its fresh, sweet character keeps it close to everyday wear, and it reads clearly feminine. Karl Lagerfeld Karl Paris 21 Rue Saint-Guillaume and Aerin Mediterranean Honeysuckle have a close profile.

Andrés Croxatto

5.6

Andrés Croxatto · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Andrés Croxatto is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on Italian bergamot, neroli and gin. The top pairs Italian bergamot, bergamot petitgrain, neroli and gin, while fruit punch and grass in the heart add a green, fruity lightness. The base of amber, cedar, vanilla and moss sweetens it, keeping a chypre and fougère line. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Miller Harris Cœur de Jardin and Marc Gebauer Private Garden have a close profile.

7

6.8

Sora Dora · 2024

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Sora Dora 7 is a men's fragrance that sets the brightness of bergamot and mandarin against a woody, spicy and creamy base. It opens with a bright citrus of Italian bergamot and mandarin orange. The heart turns spicy and balsamic with Gurjum balsam, nutmeg, white thyme and myrrh. The base of ambroxan, white musk, gaiac wood, oud, sandalwood and vanilla settles it into something woody and creamy, with sweetness and a faint leathery edge among its accords. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, while summer gets a small share. It leans towards leisure time and nights out, and also works for daily and business wear. Close in profile are French Avenue El Dorado and Zara Vibrant Leather Warm.

Pistachio (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

DKNY · 2026

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

DKNY Pistachio Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and everyday wear. It opens with Italian bergamot and bitter orange for freshness, while roasted pistachio adds a nutty warmth. In the heart, latte macchiato and vanilla orchid bring a creamy side, and white peony with star jasmine lightens it with flowers. The base of cedarwood, sandalwood, tonka bean, marshmallow and vanilla dries down sweet and powdery. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Spring and summer lead the season votes, with fall and winter close behind. Leisure and daily wear come first, and it also suits the office. Billie Eilish Eilish and Pink Sugar Pink Sugar have a close profile.

Chrome Azure

7.2

Azzaro · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Azzaro Chrome Azure is a masculine fragrance built on citrus, aquatic and green freshness, leaning towards daytime and leisure wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the ratings rest on few votes. Voters suggest it most for daily wear and leisure, then sport and the office. It reads clearly masculine. Italian bergamot opens with a citrusy freshness. Lavender in the heart pulls it in a green, aromatic direction, and marine notes in the base keep the cool, watery feel going. Fruity and woody tones stay in the background, with a slightly synthetic shine. Carner Fig Man and Gianfranco Ferré Acqua Azzurra have a close profile.

I am Verdant

7.7

Vyrao · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Vyrao I am Verdant is a fresh, green unisex scent built around juniper wood, orange blossom absolute and Italian bergamot. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly chosen for daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Feminine and masculine votes are close, and the scent sits comfortably on either. Bergamot and orange blossom bring the freshness, while juniper wood adds a dry, woody line. Black pepper gives a light spice and frankincense a calm, resinous warmth. Orris absolute and white musk lay down a soft, powdery base, and cyclamen rounds out the floral greenness. Fragonard Belle de Paris and Abaco Wind have a close profile.

Legend (2023)

8.1

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Aaron Terence Hughes Legend (2023) is a unisex scent that sets grapefruit, lemon and Italian bergamot over a woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, though sport and business get votes too. Citrus leads in the top. In the heart, apple and galbanum keep it fresh while ambroxan and tonka bean soften it. The base of sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss settles into an earthy, woody floor. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and woody. Aaron Terence Hughes Legend (2021) and Neon (2023) have a close profile.

Argos pour Femme (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Argos · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Argos pour Femme Eau de Parfum pairs orange blossom, bergamot and lemon with rose and jasmine, then settles into sandalwood and vanilla, a fresh floral for women. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Few people have voted, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is made as a women's fragrance. The opening is fresh and citrusy, with orange blossom, bergamot, lemon and violet leaf, and ginger adds a little warmth. In the heart, rose, jasmine and lily of the valley lead, with clove and pink pepper adding spice and lavender staying in the background. The base of sandalwood, white musk, amber, vanilla and tonka bean turns it sweeter and dries down powdery and woody.

Monsieur Oud Attar

8.0

Ensar Oud

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ensar Oud Monsieur Oud Attar is a unisex scent that sets the warmth of oud and sandalwood against the freshness of yuzu, bergamot and rosewood. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to spring, fall and summer, while winter gets only a small share. Leisure and daily wear lead, with business and evening also getting votes. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as in between. It opens fresh, citrusy and green, with yuzu, bergamot, pink pepper and fir balsam. In the heart, jasmine, orange blossom and iris add a soft, creamy floral note. The base settles into a warm, resinous woodiness of oud, aloe and sandalwood.

Meltemia

7.6

Nishane · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nishane Meltemia is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent led by ginger, Italian bergamot and blood orange. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this picture is tentative. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. It opens with ginger, bergamot, rosemary, blood orange and lemon, bright, green and fruity. In the heart, orange blossom, Peru balsam and petitgrain absolute add a soft floral touch. The base of sandalwood, ambreine and Akigalawood® settles it onto a woody ground.