The Perfume Library

Hot as Rose

7.4

Lancôme · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tarbouch Afandi

7.2

Ideo Parfumeurs · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ideo Parfumeurs Tarbouch Afandi is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of mandarin orange, lemon and pine against the dry, spicy woodiness of cedarwood, clove and vetiver. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the vote counts are small, so those ratings are best read with care. Voters place it mostly at work, and also pick it for leisure, evenings and nights out. It opens with citrus and peppermint in front, while pine and bergamot keep the freshness going. In the heart, cedarwood, clove, juniper and patchouli build a woody, spicy body, with violet leaf adding a green touch. The base of vetiver, benzoin, tobacco and animalic notes settles it into a resinous, oriental warmth.

Vetyver

6.8

Chantecaille · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

1949

6.4

Gant · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gant 1949 is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that sets the brightness of apple and lemon against dry leather and wood. It opens with apple, lemon and bergamot, a bright and fruity start. In the heart, juniper, cinnamon, labdanum, ivy and cedarwood give it a green, spicy, woody backbone, while the sweeter and floral shades stay in the background. The base of leathery notes, patchouli, musk and amberwood dries down warm with a light leather feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so expect a presence that stays fairly close. Most voters recommend it for daytime and the office, with leisure and evening wear getting fewer votes. It is positioned as a men's scent. Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Sparks Of The Gods and Xerjoff Renaissance have a close profile.

Kipling (Eau de Toilette)

8.4

Weil · 1986

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Weil Kipling Eau de Toilette is a green, woody fragrance for men that opens with juniper, lavender and bergamot and dries down to cedarwood, patchouli and leather; it has been discontinued. Juniper, lemon and lavender lead the top, while basil and pine in the heart keep the green, aromatic feel going. Spicy and smoky accents, along with leather, patchouli and moss, settle it into an earthy, animalic fougère character. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters place it in daytime and evening wear, with leisure and business close behind. It reads classic and masculine. Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Eau de Cologne and Marbert Man have a close profile.

Mandi Rhubi

8.2

Isabelle Larignon · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Isabelle Larignon Mandi Rhubi is a unisex fragrance that pairs bergamot, orange and green mandarin with rhubarb, galbanum and vetiver, giving a fresh, citrusy and green character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. It reads as an easy, everyday scent that suits both men and women. The number of voters is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The opening is sharp and lively: bergamot, orange, lime and green mandarin. In the heart, rhubarb, galbanum and blackcurrant add a green, fruity tone, while juniper, black pepper and elemi resin lend a peppery, resinous edge. The base settles into a dry, woody footing of vetiver, cypress and Virginia cedar.

Cocktail Hour

7.2

Hart + Hedi · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hart + Hedi Cocktail Hour is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent in which citrus and green tones come first. It opens sharp and bright with lime, pink grapefruit and fennel. In the heart, juniper, elderflower and aniseed add a green, mildly spicy note. In the base, tonka bean softens and sweetens the scent, while frankincense and ambrette leave a woody ground. Longevity and sillage both rate as moderate, so it leaves a close, noticeable trail rather than a loud one. Its fresh character suits everyday wear. Guerlain Homme (Eau de Parfum) and Frapin L'Humaniste have a close profile.

Mismar

7.4

In Astra · 2020

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

In Astra Mismar is a unisex fragrance built around juniper, cypress and frankincense, with a fresh, aquatic feel. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It can be worn by men and women alike, and no clear lean towards a particular season or occasion shows up. It opens with juniper, which gives it a cool, green edge. In the heart, cypress and ginger take over, the ginger adding a warm, spicy note. The base of frankincense and ambergris settles it onto a soft, woody footing. A synthetic texture also runs through the accords.

Fruit of the Moon

7.6

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Green

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Fruit of the Moon is a unisex scent that sets juniper, Egyptian spearmint and cinnamon against a resinous frame; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage both rate as good, though the ratings rest on only a few votes. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, but unisex. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent unfolds as one piece. Juniper and spearmint add coolness, while cinnamon brings spice. Myrrh, opoponax, styrax and the frankincenses build a resinous, smoky body, with Atlas cedar giving it a woody footing. Lily and palmarosa add a soft floral touch, and the citrus and fruity accords keep the sweetness light.

Incense Gold

7.6

Ermenegildo Zegna · 2016

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Ermenegildo Zegna Incense Gold is a men's fragrance that sets a floral, spicy core against woody, resinous and smoky accords; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin and lasts a long time without filling the room. Most voters find its staying power high. It is positioned as a masculine scent. The top opens fresh with Italian cypress, Calabrian bergamot and Italian lemon. The heart brings a soft floral layer of white blossoms, lotus and jasmine sambac absolute. In the base, frankincense, sandalwood, leather and saffron deepen it into something smoky and resinous. Mary Greenwell Fire and Byredo Bois Obscur have a close profile.

Punjab (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Roberto Capucci · 1979

Citrus · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Roberto Capucci Punjab Eau de Toilette is a masculine fougère where citrus and green meet spice and resin, leaning woody, smoky and leathery; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though this rests on only a few votes. It reads clearly masculine. It opens fresh with lemon, bergamot, juniper and marjoram, with artemisia deepening the green side. The heart holds geranium, cinnamon, jasmine, pine and cedarwood, joined by patchouli and carnation. The base is dominated by myrrh, frankincense, leather, moss and amber, softened by musk. Weil Kipling and Adolfo Adolfo for Men have a close profile.

Ummo (no. 3)

8.2

Xinú · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Xinú Ummo (no. 3) is a unisex fragrance led by juniper, tobacco absolute and honey, balancing sweetness with a smoky edge. Juniper and cedarwood give it a dry, woody frame, while tobacco absolute and honey sweeten and soften it. Nicotiana alata blossom, liquidambar and tonka bean absolute add a resinous, creamy warmth. The accords pair fruity and sweet tones with spicy, animal, earthy and leathery ones. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are a rough guide. It is a heavy, warm profile that sits comfortably on any skin. Clive Christian X Tabac and Rasasi Dhanal Oudh Nashwah share a close profile.

Deauville pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Michel Germain · 1999

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Michel Germain Deauville pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that links a fresh opening of sage and clementine to a dry, spicy heart of juniper, white thyme and white pepper. The opening leans citrus and green, with sage adding an herbal edge and clementine a bright lift. White pepper and thyme bring a dry spiciness through the middle. The base turns softer: iris adds a powdery smoothness, amber a sweet, resinous warmth, while oakmoss gives an earthy touch and tobacco a smoky one. It reads as masculine. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the vote count is small, so treat these as tentative. It is rated well for value. Its profile is close to Odore Mio Babylon and Parah Parah Noir.

Culture by Tabac: Arena di Roma (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Mäurer & Wirtz · 2002

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Mäurer & Wirtz Culture by Tabac: Arena di Roma Eau de Toilette is a spicy, woody men's fragrance built around juniper, cardamom and oud; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the small number of votes means these figures are only a rough guide. It is classed as a men's fragrance. It opens with elemi resin, red pepper and apple, while laurel and mugwort add a bitter edge. In the heart, juniper, caraway and cardamom carry the spice, softened by violet and lavender. The base of amber, oud, sandalwood and tonka bean settles into a resinous, oriental, warm woody finish.

Lapis Philosophorum / Philosopher's Stone (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Olivier Durbano · 2013

Citrus · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Olivier Durbano Lapis Philosophorum / Philosopher's Stone Eau de Parfum is a resinous, smoky and earthy unisex scent that opens with citrus and settles into a woody, leathery depth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. The number of ratings is small, so these impressions are only a rough guide. Its unisex build reads comfortably on both men and women. It opens with grapefruit, juniper, red wine and rum, while calamus and white truffle add an earthy weight. In the heart, menthol and Omani frankincense set a cool edge against the resin. The base is led by myrrh, opoponax and oakmoss, softened by musk.

Coiba

7.7

Womo

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Womo Coiba is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens with orange blossom, mandarin orange and orange juice. Citrus leads at the top, while basil, white blossoms and juniper in the heart add a green, spicy edge, with cachaça staying in the background. White musk and amber in the base soften everything into a woody, powdery, creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so that reading is tentative. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. Instituto Español Aire de Sevilla - Flor de Limón and Piper & Perro Grove have a close profile.

Bad Wolf

7.7

Nos Republic · 2023

Green · Spicy · Woody

Nos Republic Bad Wolf is a unisex scent with a green, woody and earthy character, sharpened by smoky and leathery touches. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It sits comfortably on both men and women, and its forest-like feel suits cooler weather. Argos Brivido Della Caccia and Tom Ford Patchouli Absolu have a close profile. The scent reads like a stretch of woodland: juniper, French pine needle absolute and cypress build a green, resinous air. Virginia cedar, Atlas cedar and Texas cedar form the woody frame. Forest soil and moss add earthy depth, while leather leaves a smoky, hard-edged trace.

America for Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Perry Ellis · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Perry Ellis America for Men Eau de Toilette is a men's scent built on bergamot, sage and pineapple, with a fresh, green, citrusy character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and lasts as a light presence through the day. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is made as a men's fragrance. The top notes are bergamot, sage, pineapple, aniseed and fern, giving a fresh, fruity first impression. In the heart, vetiver, juniper, basil and lavender form a green, aromatic backbone. The base of amber, musk, leather and cedar settles it into a woody, leathery warmth. Versace Blue Jeans and Mexx Mexx Man have a close profile.

Paq'os

7.4

Casa de Coca · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Casa de Coca Paq'os is a unisex scent that opens on lime, pink pepper and juniper, moves through maté and frankincense, and rests on cedarwood. It reads fresh, citrusy and aquatic, with green and spicy touches holding it together. Strength and longevity are rated moderate, and so is projection. Released in 2021, it sits comfortably on both men and women. The opening has a sharp lime tartness, edged by pink pepper and juniper. In the heart, maté and frankincense lay down a smokier, greener base. At the bottom, cedarwood, musk and vanilla soften everything into a woody, faintly sweet warmth. Parfums de Marly Sedley and Acqua di Parma Colonia C.L.U.B. have a close profile.

#Your Moment Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.1

s.Oliver · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

s.Oliver #Your Moment Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance, with aquatic and fruity tones settling into a sweet, lightly woody finish. Longevity and sillage both come out moderate: it neither hugs the skin too closely nor fills a room. It is made for men, though there are no season or occasion votes to say more about when it suits best. The opening pairs juniper, pineapple, mandarin orange and grapefruit for a cool, fruity brightness. In the heart, lavender, freesia and cardamom take over, with the cardamom adding a light spice. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood and amber sweetens the scent and rests it on a woody footing.

Mizunara

7.9

Parfum Satori · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parfum Satori Mizunara is a fresh, green scent for men that settles into a spicy, woody and oriental base. The top holds cognac, neroli, galbanum and lavender, with rosemary and clary sage adding an herbal lift. Cypress, patchouli and juniper form the heart. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood and amber join labdanum and tolu balm, pulling the scent towards a warm, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though only a small number of voters have weighed in. The overall rating is fairly high. Despite its floral and spicy touches, it reads masculine. Chanel Platinum Égoïste (Eau de Toilette) and Strellson Club have a close profile.

Fruit of Paradise

7.0

Maienfelser Naturkosmetik Manufaktur

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maienfelser Naturkosmetik Manufaktur Fruit of Paradise is a fresh perfume for women that pairs a bright opening of bitter orange, lemon and kaffir lime with a floral heart of frangipani and rose. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure, business and daily wear, and much less for evenings and nights out. It suits anyone wanting an easy, light everyday scent. After the citrus top, peach and blackcurrant tilt the floral heart towards fruity and sweet. The base rests on Nordmann fir, Douglas fir, cedarwood, juniper and sandalwood, giving a woody, resinous footing, while green and creamy touches soften the whole. Creed Aventus for Her and Xerjoff Uden have a close profile.

Iris Ardent

7.5

Molinard · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Molinard Iris Ardent is a floral, green unisex scent built around iris, violet leaf and vetiver. It opens green and fresh with juniper, angelica, mandarin orange and cypress. In the heart, iris and violet leaf bring a powdery floral note, with frankincense and pepper adding spice. The base of vetiver, leather, musk and amber leaves it woody, earthy and leathery, with a slightly sweet warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so treat these ratings with caution. It reads as neither masculine nor feminine. Zara LTH/03 Know the Leather and Tom Ford Violet Blonde have a close profile.

Katana

7.8

Atelier Flou

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Atelier Flou Katana is a fresh, green men's fragrance that settles into spice and wood. It opens with juniper and cypress, which give a cool, green first impression. In the heart, cardamom and coriander bring spice, while sweet and powdery accords soften the edges. Patchouli and musk form a woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though few people have voted so far. It reads masculine and sits comfortably at a moderate application. L'Erbolario Assenzio and Divine L'Homme de Cœur have a close profile.