The Perfume Library

Juniper

8.1

Retterspitz · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Retterspitz Juniper is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, whether casual or at the office. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor disappears quickly. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, which puts it squarely in the middle. It opens with juniper and basil, a fresh, green and lightly spicy start. In the heart, jasmine and freesia add a soft floral touch. The base of musk and tree resin settles into a woody, resinous finish. Retterspitz Juniper Intense and Vertus Monarch have a close profile.

Forest Riot

8.3

Hetkinen · 2020

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Hetkinen Forest Riot is a fresh, green, resinous unisex scent that suits leisure and everyday wear. Pine comes first, then juniper and Siberian fir fill the heart. Black spruce sits underneath and gives the dry-down a resinous, earthy depth. The fresh and green side leads, with spicy and woody tones balancing it from behind. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, though summer and winter are close behind. It is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, then for the office. Voters lean slightly masculine, yet it stays unisex.

Scrumptious

7.9

The Dua Brand · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Dua Brand Scrumptious is a unisex scent that sets cardamom, juniper and oud against sweet notes, spicy, woody and resinous in character. Spicy and woody tones carry it: cardamom, juniper and cumin sit alongside cedarwood. Frankincense and labdanum add a resinous, smoky warmth, while sweet notes and May rose turn it gourmand with a soft floral edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out fit it best. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as truly unisex. Roja Parfums Sweetie Aoud and MariaL Yours Deeply have a close profile.

Vanille Marine

7.5

Molinard · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Molinard Vanille Marine is a discontinued unisex fragrance that pairs the sweetness of vanilla and caramel with jasmine and an aquatic freshness. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, while few see it as a summer scent. Leisure, nights out and evenings lead the occasions. Votes lean most toward a feminine character, though it reads as unisex too. Clary sage, vanilla and caramel open it with a creamy, gourmand sweetness. In the heart, jasmine, juniper and lily of the valley add a floral, lightly spicy turn. In the base, musk and amber settle the sweetness into a soft, oriental warmth. The fresh and aquatic accords keep it from turning heavy.

Mistero di Roma Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

6.1

Laura Biagiotti · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Laura Biagiotti Mistero di Roma Uomo Eau de Toilette pairs the fresh citrus of mandarin orange, grapefruit and bergamot with a woody patchouli and sandalwood base; it is a masculine scent for easy daily wear, and it has been discontinued. It opens bright with mandarin orange, grapefruit and bergamot. Musk, heliotrope and juniper bring a soft, powdery floral heart. Patchouli, sandalwood, cedar and amber settle into a woody, lightly sweet base, with aquatic and spicy touches in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead. It reads clearly masculine. Versace Blue Jeans and Montblanc Starwalker have a close profile.

Remain

7.6

Amouage · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Amouage Remain is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against a floral, sweet and woody body, and it leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, while summer trails behind. Leisure, night out and evening wear draw almost equal votes. Voters read it as slightly more masculine, though feminine votes are not far behind. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange alongside carrot and pimento. Jasmine, ylang-ylang and vanilla lead the heart. In the base, sandalwood, patchouli and tonka bean close it on a creamy, powdery and sweet warmth. Première Note Aura Tonka and Xerjoff Blue Hope have a close profile.

Selperniku (Eau de Parfum)

6.2

January Scent Project · 2017

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

January Scent Project Selperniku Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that suits fall and spring, setting a floral, green side against a sweet, creamy, gourmand texture; it has been discontinued. Apricot and milk pull the scent towards a sweet, creamy side, with butter deepening that softness. Chamomile and petitgrain add a floral-green air, while juniper and cypress keep the sweetness balanced with a woody edge. Cardamom and tobacco leave a spicy, dry trace. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters recommend fall, spring and winter, with summer far less favoured. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits genuinely in the middle. Its profile is close to Jo Malone Sandalwood & Spiced Apricot and Heeley Palm / Coccobello.

Swiss Army Forest

6.7

Victorinox · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Victorinox Swiss Army Forest is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, spicy opening of lemon, juniper and nutmeg with the resinous, green air of pine and cypress; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter chosen far less. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it also suits the office. Most voters read it as masculine. The top is lemon's brightness joined to the dry spice of juniper and nutmeg. In the heart, violet leaf, clary sage and cedarwood lay down a woody, slightly green base. At the bottom, cypress, pine and moss carry the scent into an earthy, resinous forest feel.

Dandelion Fig

7.2

Shay & Blue · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Shay & Blue Dandelion Fig is a fresh, green unisex scent led by lemon grass, dandelion leaf and fig, suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, and masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it wears easily on either. It opens with lemon grass and dandelion leaf, a sharp, citrusy greenness. In the heart, juniper and tomato vine add an earthy, lightly spicy tone. Fig closes it in the base with a soft, fruity note. Floral and woody touches sit among the accords. Jil Sander Pure Man and Annayake Omizu for Him have a close profile.

White Plumage / Paradox

7.4

Francesca Dell'Oro

Fresh · Floral · Green

Francesca Dell'Oro White Plumage / Paradox is a unisex fragrance that carries the coolness of juniper, cypress and frankincense into a heart of oud, cedarwood and lily. It opens fresh and green with juniper, cypress and orange, while frankincense adds a resinous, smoky edge. In the heart, oud, cedarwood and lily join woody and floral sides, with sandalwood and neroli smoothing the transition. In the base, white musk, milk and benzoin settle it into a powdery, creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, though spring and summer follow close behind. It leans towards leisure and business wear, with evening use not far off. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly even, so it sits comfortably between the two.

Marbert Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Marbert

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Marbert Man Eau de Toilette opens with lavender, basil and lemon and settles into leather, cedarwood and patchouli, a floral, spicy and woody men's fragrance that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it suits leisure, daily wear and evenings best. Most see it as masculine, and a fair share call it classic. It starts green and fresh with lavender, basil, lemon, bergamot and aldehydes. In the heart, geranium, carnation, cinnamon and honey add a sweet spiciness, softened by juniper and rose. The base of leather, cedarwood, patchouli and moss turns earthy and smoky. Trussardi Uomo and Kipling have a close profile.

Forever Sailing (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Moschino · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Moschino Forever Sailing Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits summer and spring days. Lemon, mint and grapefruit open with a lively coolness; in the heart, lavender, blue sky accord and juniper pull it towards an aquatic, green feel. Woods, patchouli and musk settle underneath, and the fruity, sweet touches soften against the woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, sport and leisure, though it also works at the office. It reads masculine and modern. Rabanne Invictus Platinum and Armaf Odyssey Aqua have a close profile.

Boss Orange Man Feel Good Summer

6.5

Hugo Boss · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hugo Boss Boss Orange Man Feel Good Summer is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with green apple, juniper and lemon. In the heart, cucumber, green pear and black tea add a green, fruity, lightly sweet feel. Moss, patchouli and ambrox leave a dry, soft base underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and office are the occasions named most often. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern.

Reception

7.8

Amouage · 2025

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Reception is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, opening green and spicy before settling into a sweet, resinous woodiness. The top is built on coriander, pink pepper, pine and juniper, with coffee and lemon alongside, giving a cool, spiced start. In the heart, cashmeran, patchouli and frankincense form a woody, lightly smoky core. Vanilla and musk sweeten the base, while cypriol and gaiac wood keep it earthy and smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. Evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. Voters lean masculine and modern. Mancera Hindu Kush and Pana Dora XVI have a close profile.

Pure Man (2012)

7.1

Jil Sander · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jil Sander Pure Man is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that sets juniper and mandarin against a soft, warm base of sandalwood and vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with juniper, elemi resin and mandarin orange, a green and spicy freshness. In the heart, bamboo and white musk soften that brightness, and the base of sandalwood and vanilla leaves a woody, lightly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most see it as masculine. Jil Sander Pure for Men and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme have a close profile.

Brume

7.2

Miskeo · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Miskeo Brume is a fresh, green unisex scent that pairs citrus brightness with a woody, earthy backbone. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither dominates the room nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and work settings. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it doesn't pull firmly in either direction. Juniper, cucumber and ozonic notes give it a cool, slightly damp air. Geranium and aldehydes push that freshness in a green, spicy direction. Mastic adds a resinous touch, while Haitian vetiver sets an earthy, woody floor beneath it. Dueto Parfums Citiver and Onyrico Tau have a close profile.

Sombre Negra (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Yosh · 2010

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Yosh Sombre Negra Eau de Parfum is a green, spicy and smoky woody scent led by black pepper, clove and frankincense; it is discontinued and described as unisex. Sombre Negra wears with strong longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine. It opens with a dry spice of clove, cypress, black pepper and pink pepper. The heart of juniper, iris and cumin keeps it green and earthy. The base settles into a resinous, smoky and leathery woodiness of frankincense, cedarwood, patchouli and vetiver.

Sound of the Brave

6.3

Diesel · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Diesel Sound of the Brave is a fresh, citrusy and fruity men's fragrance that suits easygoing spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most votes call it masculine and modern. It opens with Granny Smith apple, juniper and lemon. In the heart, sweetgrass, rosemary, Provençal lavender and cardamom add an aromatic, herbal touch. The base of patchouli, vanilla, musk and amberwood sweetens it and settles it on a woody floor.

Pathétique

8.0

O'Driù · 2014

Floral · Green · Sweet

O'Driù Pathétique is a smoky, earthy unisex scent built around juniper, black truffle and charred wood; it has been discontinued. Juniper and black pepper give it a spicy, green edge, with bergamot lightening it a little. Black truffle, moss and vetiver lay an earthy base, while charred wood and amyris carry the smoky, woody tone. Mimosa and frankincense soften this dry structure with a creamy, sweet, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it suits leisure, evenings and nights out best. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine.

Pear

7.3

Marc Jacobs · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Marc Jacobs Pear is a fresh, fruity unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a light trail close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, business and daily wear leading the occasions. It reads slightly more feminine to voters, though a fair number find it masculine. It opens with bergamot, pear and lemon zest, bringing a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, gin, juniper and freesia add a floral and lightly dry edge. Teakwood, amber and musk settle underneath and soften it into a gently sweet base.

Ishtar

7.1

Rogue · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rogue Ishtar is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral lift with a resinous, woody and faintly smoky feel; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters place it mostly in fall and spring, with winter and summer a little behind. It is picked most for leisure and evening wear, and the masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it fits either way. As a whole it is built from juniper, sandalwood, benzoin, frankincense, musk, myrrh and lily. The green, fresh side meets a floral lily note, while the resins and sandalwood add a woody, slightly sweet, powdery depth. Myrrh and frankincense leave a smoky, spicy shadow.

Vinegia

7.5

The Merchant Of Venice · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

The Merchant Of Venice Vinegia is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, a floral and spicy blend weighed down by oud, benzoin and patchouli; it has been discontinued. It opens with apple blossom, coriander and pink pepper, floral and spicy at once. The heart brings rose, juniper and cypress, and the base of benzoin, oud, castoreum, cedarwood and patchouli pulls it towards sweet, resinous, earthy and smoky ground. Leathery and animal tones add to the heavy, oriental character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. More voters call it feminine, though a good share find it masculine. Stephen Cordina Gnaga and Montale Aoud Queen Roses have a close profile.

Delfiño

7.3

Pineward · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Pineward Delfiño is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Clementine peel and tomato leaf give it a citrusy, green, lightly fruity freshness. Juniper adds a spicy, resinous edge, while sandalwood, vetiver and ambergris build a woody base underneath. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. Its profile is close to Profumum Roma Vet_G16 and Parfums de Marly Perseus.

Cologne Lavender / Silvestre (Lavender)

7.8

Bravanariz · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bravanariz Cologne Lavender / Silvestre is a unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, blending citrus, lavender and green notes into something fresh. Mandarin orange, bitter orange, lemon and orange make up a bright citrus base. Lavender and French lavender add a soft floral touch, while rosemary, juniper and pine pull the scent towards green and woody. The overall impression is clean, fresh and lightly spicy. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters read it as masculine, though a good number find it feminine. Bravanariz Cologne Rosemary / Silvestre and Dior Granville have a close profile.