The Perfume Library

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic

7.9

Guerlain · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring for it, while autumn and winter stay well behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and few choose it for evenings or nights out. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is light but still noticeable. Most voters call it feminine. It opens with clementine, bitter orange and neroli for a citrus lift, while green tea and ivy add a green edge. The heart brings peony and chamomile for a soft floral feel, with basil adding a slightly spicy note. Sandalwood and amber sweeten the base and let it settle into a calm warmth. Fresh, green and fruity accords run through the whole scent.

Beach Hut Man

7.9

Amouage · 2017

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Amouage Beach Hut Man is a fresh, green and woody men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, while winter gets very few votes. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Voters mostly see it as masculine, with a good share calling it classic, and it sits comfortably in the office as well as in daily life. It opens fresh and green with mint, galbanum and orange blossom. In the heart, ivy, moss and vetiver add an earthy touch. The base of myrrh, patchouli and dry woods settles into a spicy, woody foundation, and the fougère structure stays noticeable throughout.

Forever and ever Dior

7.9

Dior · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dior Forever and ever Dior is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer; everyday wear, leisure and the office come first, while night and evening sit further back. Most voters read it as feminine. Jasmine, freesia and ivy in the top give it a green, fresh opening. In the heart, almond blossom, rose and geranium bring out the floral side. In the base, musk, vanilla and nutmeg sweeten it and settle it into a soft, powdery finish, with a fruity touch running through. Floris Snow Rose and Marc Jacobs Daisy (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Carbone (2010) (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Balmain · 2010

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Balmain Carbone opens with ivy, elemi resin and Madagascar pepper, a smoky, resinous men's fragrance that has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further back and summer the least favoured. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daily and office wear also get votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Half of voters call it masculine, and a good share also find it classic. The top notes bring ivy's green edge and a peppery spice. In the heart, black fig and frankincense add a resinous depth. Vetiver lays an earthy base, which musk, Siam benzoin and vanilla sweeten and soften. Green, sweet and spicy accords lead, with woody and leathery tones in the background. Olfactive Studio Autoportrait and Profumum Roma Arso have a close profile.

Amazingreen

6.6

Comme des Garçons · 2012

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Comme des Garçons Amazingreen is a fresh, green and earthy unisex scent whose synthetic, smoky edge sets it apart from more familiar green fragrances. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter plays a small part. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with palm leaf, hazelnut and green pepper. The heart brings flintstone, coriander seed, ivy and orris root, adding a spicy, earthy feel. In the base, vetiver, gun powder, smoke and white musk settle the scent into something woody and smoky. Wonderwood and Endless Forest have a close profile.

Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) (2012)

7.6

Lolita Lempicka · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lolita Lempicka Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance built around violet, vanilla and amarena cherry; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen season. Leisure, nights out and evenings draw equal votes, and some wear it to the office. Most voters find it feminine. Amarena cherry and praliné carry the sweetness, while violet and orris root add a powdery, floral softness. Aniseed brings a spicy edge and ivy stays in the background. Vanilla, tonka bean and musk wrap everything in a woody, oriental warmth.

This is not a Blue Bottle 1.2 / Ceci n'est pas un Flacon Bleu 1.2

7.7

Histoires de Parfums · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Histoires de Parfums This is not a Blue Bottle 1.2 / Ceci n'est pas un Flacon Bleu 1.2 is a fresh, green, floral unisex scent built around ivy, pink pepper and lily of the valley, leaning towards spring and summer days. It opens with ivy and pink pepper, green with a light spice. The heart of lily of the valley, ylang-ylang and lilac forms a floral frame. It dries down to sandalwood, vanilla and white musk, turning powdery, creamy and slightly sweet, with fruity and synthetic touches among the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Feminine leads the character votes, though a fair share call it masculine.

Au Masculin (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Lolita Lempicka · 2001

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Lolita Lempicka Au Masculin Eau de Toilette is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out come first, though it also gets worn for leisure. Most voters find it masculine, while some call it modern or feminine. It opens with aniseed, ivy and absinth, a sharp, slightly green start. In the heart, rum, orgeat syrup and violet sweeten it and add a powdery, floral softness. The base of vanilla, cedar, tonka bean and cistus leaves a warm, woody, oriental trail.

Bruno Banani Woman (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Bruno Banani · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Bruno Banani Woman Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent built around water lily, freesia and peach. It opens cool with ivy, water lily and orange, then the heart brings freesia, lily of the valley and peach for a floral, fruity sweetness. In the base, white musk and vanilla soften it, and it dries down powdery and sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads feminine and modern. Versace Red Jeans and Manguun Manguun for Women have a close profile.

Sander for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Jil Sander · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Jil Sander Sander for Men Eau de Toilette pairs the coolness of mint, ivy and cinnamon with a spicy heart of clove, cardamom and pepper, giving a fresh, green men's scent; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings picked most often. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with mint, ivy and cinnamon in a cool, green start. In the heart, clove, cardamom, coriander, nutmeg and pepper bring the spice forward. In the base, cypress, cedar, tobacco and sandalwood settle the scent onto a woody footing. Citrus and aquatic accords sit alongside a light sweetness.

Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) (1997)

7.6

Lolita Lempicka · 1997

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lolita Lempicka Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity core on a sweet, gourmand warmth; it has been discontinued. The top leans on pineapple, lemon, star anise and violet. In the heart, jasmine, iris and lily of the valley add a soft floral note. The base of vanilla, praliné, almond and tonka bean sweetens everything into a powdery, oriental warmth. Most voters find it feminine. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters pick autumn and winter most, then spring. It leans towards evening and night out, though daily wear is common too. Hervé Léger Hervé Léger and Joop! Nuit d'été have a close profile.

Bois d'Hadrien

7.7

Goutal · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Goutal Bois d'Hadrien is a fresh, green unisex scent that pairs lime with cypress wood and Siberian stone pine; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters recommend spring, summer and fall, with winter picked far less often. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, which puts it between the two. It opens on the citrus brightness of lime, and ivy adds a green note in the heart. In the base, cypress wood and Siberian stone pine give a woody frame, while spices warm that dry, cool air slightly.

Foin Fraîchement Coupé (2013)

7.3

Oriza L. Legrand · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Oriza L. Legrand Foin Fraîchement Coupé (2013) is a fresh, green and lightly sweet unisex scent that recalls newly cut hay, suited to relaxed spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean slightly feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. It opens with angelica, star anise and corn mint, a cool, spicy greenness. Hay, clover and sainfoin carry the heart and base, while clary sage, ivy and white musk soften it into something powdery and creamy. Perris Monte Carlo Mimosa Tanneron and Goutal Chat Perché have a close profile.

The Soft Lawn (2021)

6.7

Imaginary Authors · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Imaginary Authors The Soft Lawn (2021) is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close and keeps you company through the day without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall trailing behind. Voters lean slightly masculine on character, but feminine votes are close behind, so it reads as open to both. The scent is fresh, green and citrusy: grapefruit, bay leaf and ivy carry the brightness. Linden blossom adds a soft floral touch, while oakmoss and vetiver lay down a woody base. The tennis ball accord gives it a faintly synthetic, sports-court edge. Eau de Magnolia and Gucci 1921 have a close profile.

Black Vines

7.4

Kerosene · 2014

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Kerosene Black Vines is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent built around fig, star anise and cinnamon; it has been discontinued. It leans towards winter and fall, which most voters pick, and suits evenings, nights out and leisure time best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly in between. The scent carries a green, fruity feel from fig and ivy. Star anise and cinnamon add spice, while balsam fir and frankincense give a resinous, woody and smoky base. Tonka bean, Peru balsam and vanilla pull it towards a gourmand sweetness.

X: L'Heure Folle

8.1

Cartier · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cartier X: L'Heure Folle is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days best. Currant, blueberry and grenadine give it a fruity sweetness, while violet adds a soft floral note. Pink pepper brings a little spice, and ivy and boxwood supply a green, woody backbone that keeps the sweetness in check. Aldehydes and blackcurrant keep the whole thing bright. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the leading occasions. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Sisley Izia and Nicolaï L'Eau miXte have a close profile.

Weekend for Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Burberry · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Burberry Weekend for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, casual hours. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is worn mainly for daily use, leisure and work. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with lemon, mandarin orange and grapefruit, a bright and lively start. In the heart, ivy, sandalwood and oakmoss build a green, woody base. Musk, amber and honey in the base soften it and add a light sweetness. Aquatic and fruity tones also run through the accords. Lattafa Pride Pisa and Montblanc Starwalker have a close profile.

Camaheu

7.5

Gabriella Chieffo · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gabriella Chieffo Camaheu is a fresh, floral unisex scent that carries the brightness of bergamot and grapefruit into a heart of rose and jasmine, then settles into vanilla and amber. The top notes of bergamot, grapefruit and ivy give a citrusy, green opening. Rose and jasmine bring the floral heart forward. In the base, vanilla, oakmoss and amber sweeten the scent and rest it on a powdery, creamy footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, with leisure and business settings leading. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Marcoccia Lei and Bottega Profumiera Rose Poudre have a close profile.

Gardenia

7.4

Elizabeth Taylor · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia is a discontinued women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, for daily and leisure wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, so it stays with you through the day without being heavy. Most voters read it as feminine, and some see a classic streak in it. The character is fresh, floral and green, softened by a sweet, powdery and creamy side. It opens with lily of the valley and ivy, and the heart is gardenia, white peony and white orchid. Carnation and musk in the base leave it warm and soft.

Eiderantler

7.5

January Scent Project · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

January Scent Project Eiderantler is a green, woody unisex fragrance that wears most comfortably in spring and autumn, and leans towards leisure and everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, then summer, with winter the least chosen. Leisure and daily wear lead, and it fits the office too. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. Oak wood, green leaves and fir cone give it a fresh, earthy forest feel. Provençal lavender and lavender build a fougère frame, pink pepper adds spice and elemi resin a resinous warmth. Moss and vetiver pull it closer to the ground, while musk and cashmere soften it.

A Capella

7.7

Roos & Roos · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roos & Roos A Capella is a clean, fresh scent for women that sets citrus and green-leaf brightness on a lightly powdery floral base. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange, cooled by dew drop. In the heart, ivy and violet leaf bring a green note while rosebud keeps the floral side soft and slightly sweet. White woods leave a woody, powdery base underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and most voters read it as feminine. Veronique Gabai Mimosa in the Air and Creed Fleurissimo have a close profile.

L'Infante

7.0

Divine · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Green

Divine L'Infante is a fresh, floral scent with green and powdery shades, made for daytime wear and leaning feminine. It opens with orange blossom, blackcurrant leaf and ivy, which give it a green freshness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, Chinese jasmine and peony form a floral core. As it dries, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten it, while musk and ambergris leave a soft, powdery base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Its character is mostly seen as feminine. Pierre Guillaume 4.1 Le Musc & La Peau and Marc Jacobs Lola (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Eau de Camille

7.3

Goutal · 1983

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Goutal Eau de Camille is a fresh, green feminine scent where honeysuckle and lilac meet cut grass, and it suits spring and summer days. The notes are honeysuckle, privet, lilac, grass and ivy, and they read as one whole rather than in stages. The green and floral sides lead, with a light citrus freshness behind them. A little sweetness and a soft powdery touch come through, while spice stays in the background. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and choose it for leisure, daily wear and the office. Its character reads feminine. It has been discontinued. Perfumes with a close profile include Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella and Monastère Notre-Dame Ganagobie Chèvrefeuille.

shi_sõ

7.2

Nomenclature · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nomenclature shi_sõ is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and suits leisure time, daytime and the office. In shi_sõ, vervain, spearmint, ivy and shiso come forward, while blackcurrant and cardamom add a fruity, lightly spicy touch to the green. The accords read fresh, citrusy and floral, with a bright synthetic edge and woods staying in the background. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so they come across together as one cool, green impression. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter gets only a small share. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, which fits its unisex label. Lacoste Essential (Eau de Toilette) and Burberry Mr. Burberry Indigo have a close profile.