The Perfume Library

Symphonie de Néroli

7.5

Bortnikoff · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bortnikoff Symphonie de Néroli is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, green, citrus character, resting on a floral and woody base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it sits close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It leans masculine in the votes, though a good share read it as feminine. It opens bright with clementine, lime, bergamot and lemon. In the heart, Tunisian neroli and jasmine sambac add a soft floral note, while Indian and Java vetiver give a green, dry backbone. The base settles into tolu balm, Virginia cedar and oakmoss, woody and lightly spicy.

Patchouli Sauvage

7.4

Houbigant · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Houbigant Patchouli Sauvage is a men's fragrance that sets an earthy, smoky patchouli against a fruity, sweet body. Longevity and sillage both rate as good, and most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings, and its character reads mostly masculine and classic. It opens with pink pepper, grapefruit and bergamot, bright and lightly spiced. In the heart, labdanum, patchouli and dried fruits add a sweet, resinous depth. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood, Java vetiver, amber and cedarwood settles into a warm, woody finish.

Falkyr

8.5

Nebiru Parfvms · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nebiru Parfvms Falkyr is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around Bulgarian red rose, Italian blood orange and Java vetiver. Red rose and jasmine form a floral backbone, while blood orange, red mandarin and blackcurrant give it a bright, fruity sweetness. Bourbon vanilla softens the whole, Java vetiver and patchouli add a woody depth, and black pepper brings a light edge. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick spring and summer, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and daily wear. Votes for masculine, modern and feminine sit close together, so it reads as balanced between the two. Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine and Caudalie Rose de Vigne have a close profile.

Reina de Angelopolis

8.2

N•O•A•M · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

N•O•A•M Reina de Angelopolis is a fresh, green unisex fragrance built on resins and woods, an easy pick for leisure hours and the milder seasons. Copal resin, juniper, mastic and cedar form the backbone, while bergamot and lemon add a bright citrus lift and mint a cool edge. Pine and fir bring a green, faintly smoky air, and Java vetiver gives it an earthy footing. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, then summer; leisure and daily wear lead, and it also works at the office. Votes for masculine and feminine character sit close together.

No. 01: Nagarmotha

7.9

Raer Scents · 2017

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Raer Scents No. 01: Nagarmotha is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with green, earthy tones over a smoky, woody base. Tangerine, red mandarin orange and kaffir lime leaf give it a sharp citrus lift. Nagarmotha, Java vetiver and patchouli ground that freshness in green, earthy notes. Palmarosa adds a light spicy touch, while Atlas cedar and Somalian frankincense pull the scent towards wood, resin and smoke. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, with summer the least chosen. Leisure and evening wear lead among occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though a sizeable share finds it feminine. Parfums de Marly Byerley and Jovoy Incident Diplomatique have a close profile.

Antique

8.4

Nebiru Parfvms · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nebiru Parfvms Antique is a unisex chypre that opens with Moroccan neroli, mandarin and bergamot, then carries that freshness into rose, jasmine and iris. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with evening and office use also voted. The opening is bright with neroli, peach, aldehydes and citrus, while Italian herbs add a green edge. The heart turns floral and slightly powdery with rose, jasmine, iris and a soapy note. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli and oakmoss sweeten it and settle it into a chypre dry-down, with civet adding an animal warmth.

Black Vetiver

7.4

Phaedon · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Phaedon Black Vetiver is a fresh yet smoky men's fragrance built on Java and Jamaican vetiver, with tar and chili in support. The two vetivers carry the scent, giving it an earthy, woody backbone. Lemon leaf adds a green, citrusy brightness on top of that base. Tar brings a dark, smoky and resinous edge, while chili adds a light touch of spice. The result smells dry and clean rather than harsh. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter further behind. It leans towards business, leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine. Parfums de Marly Byerley and Hiram Green Vetiver have a close profile.

Empty Wishes Well

7.4

Toskovat' · 2022

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Toskovat' Empty Wishes Well is a green, earthy unisex scent that leans towards spring and fall and suits leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter trailing behind. It reads as modern and easy to wear through the day, sitting neither clearly masculine nor feminine. The top is metal and rust, giving a cool, mineral edge. In the heart, myrrh, sage, leaves and petrichor build a green, damp-earth feel. The base is dominated by soil, galbanum and two vetivers, with amyris and patchouli adding a woody floor. Overall it comes across as fresh, green, slightly smoky and spicy.

Vetiver Java

6.8

Perris Monte Carlo · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Perris Monte Carlo Vetiver Java is a fresh, woody unisex scent that opens on citrus and spice and settles into an earthy, green, slightly smoky vetiver, easy to wear at leisure or at work. Grapefruit, Calabrian bergamot and Nepalese sichuan pepper give it a bright, sharp start. In the heart, Java vetiver and geranium absolute take over, with the earthy and green side leading. Musk and amber in the base soften that dry, smoky feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and leisure and office are the occasions it leans towards. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex in style. Lubin Le Vetiver and Heeley Vetiver Veritas have a close profile.

Vétiver Nocturne Absolu

7.6

Bortnikoff · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bortnikoff Vétiver Nocturne Absolu is a green, earthy chypre with a fresh edge and a resinous, woody depth, made for anyone. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate to good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and fits the office too. Voters tend to read it as masculine and classic. It opens with neroli and Java vetiver, fresh and green. The heart brings jasmine sambac, champaca and sandalwood for a soft floral note, while Indian vetiver keeps the earthy line going. The base settles into myrrh, oud and oakmoss, adding resinous, woody depth. Bortnikoff Attar Vétiver Nocturne and Bortnikoff Vétiver Nocturne have a close profile.

Patchouli-Oud

7.1

Affinessence · 2015

Green · Spicy · Woody

Affinessence Patchouli-Oud is a green, earthy and smoky woody-resinous scent, classed as unisex and leaning towards fall and winter. Patchouli and oud lead, while Java vetiver and tree moss give it a dry, green, earthy feel. Cistus, labdanum and frankincense add a warm, resinous, lightly spicy side; gaiac wood deepens the smoky tone and elemi resin sharpens the green edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Half of voters find it masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Lalique Encre Noire à L'Extrême and Mancera Hindu Kush have a close profile.

Battaniye

7.8

Pekji

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Pekji Battaniye is a sweet, woody unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings and leisure time best. It doesn't settle clearly on masculine or feminine and sits close to both. Molinard Musc and Al Haramain Black Oudh have a similar profile. Amber, labdanum and musk give it a sweet, resinous warmth. Java vetiver, patchouli and soil lay a woody, earthy base. Wool and grime add an animal, faintly smoky edge, while honeysuckle softens the heavier texture.

Usar (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Euphorium Brooklyn

Citrus · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Euphorium Brooklyn Usar Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent built on Sumatran benzoin, cypriol and Java vetiver, setting a citrus freshness against a resinous, smoky woodiness. Usar's longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to fall and spring, then winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear while also working at the office. Votes on character put masculine slightly ahead with feminine close behind, so it sits comfortably on either side. As a whole it moves from a citrus and green freshness into a sweet, spicy, earthy warmth. Java lime and ginger give it a lively edge, with clove adding spice. Vanilla and palm sugar keep the sweetness soft, while Indonesian oud, ambergris and benzoin bring a resinous, smoky depth.

Lysander

7.3

Il Profvmo · 2017

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Il Profvmo Lysander is a fresh, green men's fragrance built around water mint, juniper berry and Java vetiver, leaning towards spring and summer days. Water mint brings the cool opening, and juniper berry in the heart adds a green, slightly fruity edge. Java vetiver settles underneath as a woody base. Alongside the fresh and aquatic accords, sweet, spicy and creamy touches soften the sharper edges. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the occasions it fits best. It reads masculine and classic. Hugo Boss Elegant Vetiver and Bentley Become have a close profile.

Vetiveria Animalis

8.3

Angelos Créations Olfactives · 2022

Floral · Green · Spicy

Angelos Créations Olfactives Vetiveria Animalis is a unisex scent that sets vetiver, civet and castoreum against a floral heart, with an animalic, earthy character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters see it as more masculine than feminine, though many also call it feminine or classic. It opens with bergamot, plum, cinnamon and aldehydes giving the vetiver some brightness and spice. In the heart, rose, jasmine, narcissus and orris form a powdery floral base, with vetiver and civet leaving an animalic trace beneath. The base of patchouli, oakmoss, oud and sandalwood pulls it towards woody, earthy and resinous. Angelos Créations Olfactives Irida Extrait and Aromas de Salazar Eau de Chypre have a close profile.

Sources d'Origine - Métal Absolu

7.2

Jardin de France · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jardin de France Sources d'Origine - Métal Absolu is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the office. It opens with Thai lemon grass and Madagascan ginger, then moves into matcha and aldehydes in the heart, giving it a clean, slightly synthetic brightness. The base of Java vetiver, Virginia cedar and amber sets down a woody, powdery floor, while spicy and floral touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, then autumn, and winter rarely gets chosen. It is worn from daytime through the evening. The votes split between masculine and feminine rather than settling on one. Tom Ford Lavender Palm and Caron Vétiver Infini have a close profile.

Vétiver (2008)

7.3

Carven · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Carven Vétiver is a men's fragrance built on lemon, bergamot and lavender over Java and Bourbon vetiver; it has been discontinued. It lasts a moderate time and sits close to the skin, with weak sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are its main settings. It reads mostly masculine and classic. Citrus and lavender open clean and green. In the heart, spices and nutmeg warm the freshness slightly. Two vetivers carry the base, leaving a woody, earthy and faintly smoky finish.

Florentia

7.6

Paglieri · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Paglieri Florentia is a sweet, spicy and leathery unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter; it is worn for evenings and nights out, and also for leisure. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits between the two. It opens with Italian bergamot, clove and rose. In the heart, leather, iris, Java vetiver, styrax and cedarwood come forward; in the base, patchouli, sandalwood, tonka bean, myrrh and amber close it with a sweet, powdery, resinous warmth. A smoky, woody backdrop runs through it. Parfum d'Empire Cuir Ottoman and Tom Ford Noir (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Vetifleur

7.7

Rogue · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rogue Vetifleur is a fresh, green-edged unisex chypre that suits leisure time in spring and summer. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well back. Leisure is the leading occasion, followed by night out and business. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters most often call it feminine, though plenty describe it as classic or masculine. Bergamot brings a citrusy freshness set on a green, floral and woody base. Rose, rose absolute, jasmine and iris carry the floral side, while Java vetiver, cedar and oakmoss give the chypre its dry, earthy woodiness. A spicy touch stays in the background.

Find Me in the Dark Chapter II

7.6

The Unleashed Apothecary · 2022

Green · Sweet · Spicy

The Unleashed Apothecary Find Me in the Dark Chapter II is a green, earthy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter, suiting evenings and relaxed time off. Oakmoss, nagarmotha and Java vetiver give it a green, damp-earth character. Fir needle and Russian sage keep that air open, while honey softens the harder edges. Castoreum and costus root add a leathery, animalic, smoky backdrop. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and name evening and leisure as the occasions. It reads closer to masculine, though it works as unisex. It has been discontinued. Electimuss Patchouli of the Underworld and Pryn Parfum Aranyaka have a close profile.

Junky

6.4

Jardins d'Écrivains · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jardins d'Écrivains Junky opens with hemp, galbanum and Brazilian rosewood, then sets powdery violet and iris over a woody base: a fresh, green unisex scent. It lasts well and projects moderately, so it is noticed up close without filling the room. Most voters point to spring and fall, and it is picked most often for leisure and evenings. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, with votes split evenly between the two. The start is green and sharp, led by hemp and galbanum. In the heart, violet, iris and gardenia make it floral and powdery. The base of cashmeran, vetiver, cedar and moss gives it a woody floor, while frankincense and opoponax add a resinous, lightly smoky shade.

Oilily Flowers / Oilily Classic

6.2

Oilily · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Oilily Flowers / Oilily Classic is a fresh, green and fruity floral for women, with citrus brightness that suits spring and summer and relaxed, easygoing days. Most voters pick spring and summer; autumn comes lower and winter least. It is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, with some voters also wearing it to work. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a light trail through the day without getting heavy. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange and Spanish lime. In the heart, jasmine, peach, raspberry, melon and lily of the valley blend into a sweet, creamy fruit-and-flower mix. Serbian oakmoss, sandalwood and Java vetiver set a woody, green base underneath. Oilily Oilily and Oilily O d'Oilily have a close profile.

Amber Wood

7.3

Monotheme · 2013

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Monotheme Amber Wood is a dark unisex scent, spicy and woody with a resinous, smoky side, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is most often linked to evenings and nights out. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Though unisex, most voters read it as leaning masculine. It has been discontinued. It opens with Greek saffron, cistus and frankincense, a resinous, spicy start. Birch and amber form the heart, where smoky and leathery tones come forward. Java vetiver and sandalwood close it on an earthy, woody base.

Java Wood

7.1

Première Note · 2014

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Première Note Java Wood pairs Haitian and Java vetiver with tobacco, cumin and star anise, making a fresh, green and smoky unisex scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind and summer last. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though evening and office also get votes. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, but a good share of voters call it feminine. It opens lively and spicy with star anise, Sichuan pepper and bergamot. In the heart, violet leaf's green note meets tobacco and cumin, and the base settles on two vetivers, earthy and woody, with sweet and smoky tones in the background.