The Perfume Library

By Night (Black)

7.3

Profumi del Forte · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Profumi del Forte By Night (Black) is a fresh, citrusy and green masculine scent, deepened by spice, wood and resin. Mandarin orange, orange and lime give it a bright citrus feel, while juniper, basil and lavender keep it green and spicy. Jasmine adds a soft floral touch, and cedar, cypress and frankincense build a woody, resinous, slightly smoky backdrop. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters call its character masculine.

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 pour Lui Magnetic

6.4

Lacoste · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 pour Lui Magnetic is a fresh, green men's fragrance, with light citrus, floral and woody touches that suit everyday wear. It opens with artemisia, juniper and bamboo, which give a cool, green feel. In the heart, violet, geranium and tea soften it with a floral note. The base of vetiver, ambergris and patchouli leaves a woody footing, with fruity and sweet tones showing here and there. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business use are equally favoured. Most votes call it masculine. Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vétiver and s.Oliver Black Label Men have a close profile.

Bowhanti

7.7

The Body Shop · 2016

Floral · Green · Sweet

The Body Shop Bowhanti is a floral and woody women's fragrance that pairs a green galbanum and juniper opening with the warmth of cinnamon and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Bowhanti's longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits daily wear, leisure, the office and evenings about equally. It is classed as feminine, though voters read it as both feminine and masculine. The top notes of carrot seed, juniper and galbanum give a green, slightly earthy start. In the heart, freesia adds a soft floral touch while cinnamon brings spice. Frankincense, Peru balsam and patchouli then settle it into a resinous, sweet and smoky base.

Sweet Ash

6.9

Snif · 2021

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Snif Sweet Ash is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, green start with a sweet, creamy gourmand softness. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: it stays present without filling the room. Being unisex, it suits men and women alike. Juniper, fir balsam and bergamot give it a resinous, green freshness, while white moss and patchouli set it on a woody base. Tonka bean and vanilla add a sweet, creamy smoothness, and a slightly synthetic sheen runs through the accords. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau and Afnan Perfumes 9pm have a close profile.

212 VIP Men Party Fever

7.2

Carolina Herrera · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men Party Fever is built around tamarind, juniper and citrus fruits, and reads as a fresh, green, slightly fruity fragrance for men. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and name leisure, evening and night out as the occasions it suits. It comes across as masculine and modern. It has been discontinued. The top of tamarind, juniper, red apple and ginger gives a bright, sweetish, spicy opening. Geranium, freesia and cannabis carry the green side in the heart. In the base, musk, frankincense, tonka bean, cedarwood and vetiver soften it and settle it onto a woody footing.

Olfactory Digressions - Fum

7.6

Bravanariz · 2019

Green · Spicy · Woody

Bravanariz Olfactory Digressions - Fum is a green, smoky and resinous unisex scent built on oakmoss, juniper, cade juniper and Scots pine. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and it reads somewhat more masculine, though plenty of voters find it feminine. As a whole the scent has a green, earthy forest feel. Juniper and Scots pine set a resinous, woody ground, and cade juniper adds a smoky, leathery edge. Oakmoss darkens the earth, silver birch bark keeps the woodiness dry, and bitter orange brings a sharp, spicy freshness.

gs03

7.2

Biehl Parfumkunstwerke · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Biehl Parfumkunstwerke gs03 opens with orange blossom absolute, neroli and juniper, a fresh, citrusy and floral scent made for women that still reads fairly gender-neutral. The top pairs orange blossom absolute, juniper, neroli, mandarin orange and pink pepper; the heart brings hedione, rose and orris absolute for a soft floral core. The base holds tonka bean, vetiver, moss and musk, with castoreum adding a faint animal depth. Green, spicy and synthetic touches set the freshness on a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Votes on character are almost evenly split between feminine and masculine, so people read it both ways.

Montabaco Ivoire

8.0

Ormonde Jayne · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ormonde Jayne Montabaco Ivoire is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh, citrusy and green, then settles into a sweet, spicy, woody tobacco base; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, orange absolute and blackcurrant give a bright, fruity start, with juniper and black pepper adding a dry spice. In the heart, tea, geranium and magnolia bring a soft, floral and green touch. The base of tobacco, suede, patchouli and tonka bean sweetens the scent and moves it toward a warm, woody, oriental finish. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and autumn, and summer gets more votes than winter. Evening, daily wear and leisure lead the occasions. Those calling it masculine are the largest group, though plenty find it feminine. Ormonde Jayne Montabaco Cuba and Sospiro Vibrato have a close profile.

Medullary-Ray

7.5

Jorum Studio · 2019

Floral · Green · Fruity

Jorum Studio Medullary-Ray is a woody, smoky unisex scent built around juniper, sandalwood and myrrh. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and evening wear lead. It leans somewhat masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. The notes read as one whole: juniper, cardamom and frankincense lay a spicy, resinous base, while valerian and birch add a smoky, earthy edge. Rose absolute and pomegranate bring a floral, fruity softness, and fig leaf adds a green touch. Castoreum gives an animal warmth.

Felina

6.7

New Notes · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

New Notes Felina is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance built around caramel, cinnamon and coconut. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for nights out and evenings. It reads more feminine than masculine, though many also call it modern. It opens with caramel, cinnamon, coffee, milk and chocolate in a rich, dessert-like sweetness. In the heart, tonka bean, tobacco, frankincense and juniper bring a woody dryness and a powdery touch. The base settles into creamy warmth from musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla. Superz. Memories Gold and French Avenue Eclair Affaire have a close profile.

Grey

8.2

Perfumer H · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Perfumer H Grey is a unisex fragrance led by Calabrian bergamot, Argentinian lemon and grapefruit, with a fresh, citrusy, green character; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a calm, close trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, work and daily wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it reads as open to either. Bright citrus notes meet juniper, rosemary, lavender and angelica, which add a cool, herbal edge. Tunisian neroli brings a soft floral touch, black pepper adds a little spice, and musk gathers it all on a clean base. Phebo Zimbro and Atelier Cologne Bois Blonds have a close profile.

Narmar (Extrait du Parfum)

8.4

Nilafar du Nil

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nilafar du Nil Narmar Extrait du Parfum is a men's fragrance that links a fresh, citrusy opening of cardamom, clary sage and bergamot to a woody base of cedarwood, suede and tobacco. The top holds cardamom, clary sage, bergamot, juniper and lavender, so it starts green and fresh. In the heart, cashmeran, cinnamon and rose come forward, and the spice softens into sweetness. The base settles into cedarwood, suede, oakmoss, tonka bean and tobacco, where the fougère and woody character sits. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter the least chosen. Daily wear, leisure and business are the top occasions, and most voters read it as masculine, with classic and modern leanings. Korres Vetiver Root and Grès Les Signes de Grès - Extrême Pureté have a close profile.

Cool Water Deep (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Davidoff · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Cool Water Deep Eau de Toilette is a fresh masculine scent where citrus and aquatic accords meet a green, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with cactus, kiwi, juniper, mandarin orange and apple, a cool and fruity freshness. In the heart, cedar needle, spruce resin and sage add a green, needled feel. The base of gaiac wood, hinoki wood, labdanum and white musk dries down soft and woody. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with sport and office use close behind. Half of the voters call it masculine. Cartier Roadster Sport and Ralph Lauren Polo Blue have a close profile.

2nd Soul

8.8

Zaharoff · 2022

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Zaharoff 2nd Soul is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, green opening with a spicy, woody and resinous body; it has been discontinued. It opens with juniper, cardamom, nutmeg and bergamot for a spicy freshness, with rum sweetening it slightly. In the heart, myrrh, geranium, jasmine and tobacco come forward. The base is led by suede, patchouli, labdanum and smoke, while cedarwood and vetiver give it a dry, woody floor. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it suits evenings and nights out as well as work and daily wear. It leans masculine but still reads as unisex. Zaharoff Soul Elixir and Amouage Enclave have a close profile.

Z

8.4

Pantheon · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Pantheon Z is a unisex fragrance that pairs fruity sweetness with a smoky, leathery woodiness. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, so it leaves a heavy, dense trail that announces itself in a room. There are no season or occasion votes to lean on, but it does not read as strictly masculine or feminine. Myrtle, cherry and juniper open it cool and fruity. In the heart, brown sugar, blueberry, violet, rum and vanilla bring the sweetness forward. The base of leather, sandalwood, Cambodian oud and amber dries down spicy, animal and warm. Monkoku Berry Oud and French Avenue Azzure Aoud have a close profile.

Bois Royal

8.1

Rituals · 2024

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Rituals Bois Royal is a men's fragrance that sets a green, spicy character against a sweet, woody and leathery base. It opens bright and lightly spiced with mandarin orange, orange and nutmeg. In the heart, sage, juniper and orris root add a green, powdery side. The base of vanilla, patchouli, tonka bean and leather comes forward as the scent sweetens and settles into a resinous, oriental warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and voters rate it well and find it good value. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. Valentino Valentino Uomo Intense and Penhaligon's Halfeti have a close profile.

Tucson / Arizona

6.5

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2010

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Tucson / Arizona is a unisex scent that suits fall and spring best, for leisure and everyday wear, with a fresh, green, woody dry-plant character. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. In the character votes, more voters read it as masculine. Juniper, ponderosa pine and sagebrush form its backbone, while chaparral and acacia soften the line. A fresh, green start meets a resinous, spicy and earthy dryness. As a whole it recalls open air and arid scrubland.

Mediterranean Pine Forest

7.6

Fragrantarium · 2018

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Fragrantarium Mediterranean Pine Forest is a fresh, green unisex scent built around pine needle, pine resin and juniper, best suited to warm seasons and relaxed days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither overwhelms nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick summer and spring, then autumn, with winter the least chosen. It is mostly worn for leisure and daily use, and it also works for the office. Masculine and feminine votes are close, which puts it comfortably in between. It opens with sage, thyme and rosemary for a herbal freshness, while rock samphire adds a salty edge. In the heart, juniper, pine needle and cypress lead, with mastic and labdanum giving a resinous, slightly sweet softness. The base of pine cone, pine bark and sea salt dries down woody, earthy and faintly aquatic.

Greenwich

8.1

Boadicea the Victorious · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Boadicea the Victorious Greenwich is a unisex scent that sets a sharp opening of coriander, juniper and black pepper against a warm base of rose, leather and oud. Greenwich is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, while summer stays in the background. Leisure, daytime and evening wear share the votes about equally. Nearly half of voters call it masculine, though it reads as unisex overall. The opening is fresh and green, with coriander, juniper, clary sage and bergamot, spiced by saffron and black pepper. In the heart, magnolia, geranium, rose and cinnamon soften it with a floral touch. The base settles into an earthy, smoky woodiness of vetiver, leather, patchouli and oud, wrapped in resinous warmth from amber and musk.

Eau Fraîche

7.1

Eisenberg

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eisenberg Eau Fraîche is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent with a green streak, best suited to daily wear in warmer weather. It opens bright with grapefruit, lemon and bergamot, while ginger, pink pepper and cardamom add a spicy edge. In the heart, tarragon, juniper and lavender bring a green, herbal feel, and moss, vetiver and sandalwood settle it onto a woody base. Aquatic and floral touches keep the whole thing light. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick summer and spring. Business, daily and leisure wear lead, with evening far behind. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely unisex. Floris Victorious and Bvlgari Bvlgari pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Oud Al Melka

8.4

Royal Crown · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Royal Crown Oud Al Melka is a floral, spicy oud scent with a sweet, resinous and smoky side that gives it a dark, dense character. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and it is worn mostly in the evening or on nights out. It is sold as a women's perfume, yet votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. It opens with juniper, cardamom, saffron and sage, a cool spicy start. The heart builds a floral body from Bulgarian rose, Moroccan rose, jasmine sambac and ylang-ylang. In the base, Laotian oud, labdanum, tonka bean and ambergris leave a sweet, resinous, slightly smoky trail. Royal Crown Oud Jasmin and Masque III-IV Tango have a close profile.

Iridium

7.1

Tom Daxon · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tom Daxon Iridium is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent built around juniper, carrot seed and iris. It wears at a moderate level for both longevity and sillage, so it leaves a quiet trail without vanishing quickly. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter the least chosen. It leans towards leisure, office and daily wear, and voters split almost evenly between reading it as feminine and masculine. It opens with carrot seed, angelica and juniper, a fresh, green and lightly spicy start. Iris in the heart adds a powdery softness. The base of ISO-E-Super, cedarwood and vetiver settles into a woody, smoky and slightly synthetic finish. Tom Daxon Iridium 71% and Commodity Paper+ have a close profile.

Drifter

5.4

True Religion · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

True Religion Drifter is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters wear it for leisure and daytime, and some choose it for the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits anyone who wants a scent that stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. It reads masculine. Grapefruit and pear give it a bright, fruity freshness, while cardamom, ginger and rosemary add a green, spicy edge. Juniper, vetiver, gaiac wood and sandalwood build a woody base, and amber sweetens it. A synthetic side also shows in the accords. Dolce & Gabbana The One Grey and Burberry Mr. Burberry (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Spice Bazaar

7.4

Nishane · 2014

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Nishane Spice Bazaar is a spicy, sweet and woody unisex fragrance built on juniper, ginger, cinnamon, vanilla and saffron; it has been discontinued. It opens with the green, sharp tones of juniper, rosemary, yuzu and ginger. In the heart, cedarwood, cinnamon and cumin turn it warm, woody and spice-driven. The base brings vanilla together with black pepper and saffron, leaving a gourmand, resinous and slightly animalic sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads more masculine, though it works as unisex. Penhaligon's The Blazing Mister Sam and Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Extreme have a close profile.