The Perfume Library

Polo Ultra Blue

7.0

Ralph Lauren · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ralph Lauren Polo Ultra Blue is a fresh, citrus and aquatic men's fragrance, an easygoing pick for leisure, daily wear and sport. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither dominates the room nor fades quickly. Voters choose it most for leisure, daytime and sport, with some seeing it at the office too. Its character reads masculine and modern. The top opens bright with bergamot, Arctical™ and citron. Juniper berry, basil, clary sage and vervain bring a green, lightly spicy feel to the heart. In the base, mineral salt, woods and Ambertonic® settle it into a clean, woody finish.

Brume d'Hiver

7.4

Volnay · 2013

Floral · Green · Sweet

Volnay Brume d'Hiver is a floral-woody women's perfume that opens with juniper berry, Italian bergamot and elemi resin, then moves through rose and jasmine to a base of oud, labdanum and frankincense. It starts dry and green with juniper berry, Italian bergamot and elemi resin. Rose, Bulgarian rose and jasmine carry the heart. The base is sweetened by musk, violet, vanilla and oud, while powder, clove and frankincense add a spicy, resinous and smoky edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure time, though it is also worn for work and daily use. More voters find it feminine than masculine, but a sizeable group reads it as masculine.

CK One Summer 2015

6.0

Calvin Klein · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2015 is a fresh, citrusy, aquatic unisex scent for warm days; it has been discontinued, but it suits anyone after something light and easy. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. More voters call it masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine. It opens with watermelon, lemon zest and juniper berry, giving a sweet, fruity coolness. The heart adds ginger, star anise and cucumber for a light spicy and green touch. Musk, amberwood and patchouli form a woody base. The watermelon's sweetness carries a bright synthetic sheen. Adidas Fresh Impact and Calvin Klein CK Free have a close profile.

San Diego

8.4

City Rhythm · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

City Rhythm San Diego is a unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, pairing salty sea air and citrus with a soft floral touch. It opens with blood orange, juniper berry and lavender, giving a fresh, citrusy, aquatic character. In the heart, almond, iris and Moroccan jasmine add a soft, lightly powdery floral note. The base of driftwood, ambergris and vanilla dries down woody and creamy-sweet. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it sits equally well in daily wear, at the office and in leisure time. Evening and night-out votes exist, but the weight is on daytime. Prisma Citron and City Rhythm 2654 have a close profile.

Colette (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Tocca

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Tocca Colette Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits daytime and sits comfortably in spring and summer. Most voters pick it for spring and fall, for daily wear and the office, and see it as feminine. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and never feels heavy. It opens with mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot, while pink pepper and juniper berry add a light sharpness at first. In the heart, jasmine, violet and cyclamen bring a soft floral note. The base of musk, sandalwood and vanilla settles into a sweet, powdery, woody finish.

Vetiver Glacier

6.6

Montblanc · 2024

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Montblanc Vetiver Glacier is a unisex scent built on a fresh, green base, with spicy, woody and faintly smoky edges. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling the room. It sits comfortably on both men and women. Haitian vetiver and Atlas cedar lead the notes, while bergamot and juniper berry add freshness and black pepper brings a dry spice. Sandalwood ties it together with a soft, creamy woodiness, and the earthy and smoky accords give it depth. Givenchy Vetyver and Lalique Encre Indigo have a close profile.

Oud Ertugrul (Pure Parfum)

8.0

Ensar Oud · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Oud Ertugrul is a floral, woody unisex fragrance that sets Borneo oud, sandalwood and tobacco beside jasmine and rose. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, so it stays on the skin for a long time and carries well around you. It is unisex, with no clear lean toward a particular season or occasion. The top opens with cypress, silver fir, raspberry and peach, a fruity freshness. In the heart, jasmine, rose and mimosa build a floral layer. The base brings Borneo oud, sandalwood and tobacco, a smoky, earthy woodiness that vanilla and orris root sweeten and soften into powder. Penhaligon's Levantium and Ensar Oud White Nights have a close profile.

Green Field

7.4

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Green Field is a unisex scent that pairs the brightness of eucalyptus, neroli and lemon with the green notes of juniper and grass; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest summer and spring, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. It leans slightly masculine, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. It opens fresh and citrusy with eucalyptus, neroli and lemon. In the heart, juniper wood, juniper berry and grass add a green, faintly earthy feel. Clove, nutmeg and cardamom leave a sweet, spicy warmth at the base. Atkinsons 24 Old Bond Street and Kenzo Tokyo by Kenzo have a close profile.

Black XS Potion Homme

7.0

Rabanne · 2014

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne Black XS Potion Homme is a fresh, sweet fragrance for men built around cashmeran, juniper berry and cistus absolute; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next and summer well behind. It is mostly chosen for nights out and evenings, though some wear it day to day. Voters read it as masculine and modern. Juniper berry gives it a fresh, lightly spicy air, while cashmeran and cistus absolute add a woody, oriental warmth. Absinth and rum bring a sweet, gourmand side, and fruity and synthetic tones run through the whole.

Nitro White

8.5

Dumont

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Dumont Nitro White is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity start against a sweet, gourmand and woody base; it has been discontinued. The top holds iris, cypress and juniper berry, and the heart deepens with myrrh and patchouli. The base of amber, leather, musk, woods, vanilla and honey turns sweeter as it dries. It reads powdery and creamy, with a synthetic edge. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong. Most pick fall and spring, and evenings, nights out and leisure time lead the occasions. Most describe its character as modern and masculine.

Smashingly Brilliant

7.2

Diana Vreeland · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Diana Vreeland Smashingly Brilliant is a fresh, citrusy fragrance, with green, floral and aquatic tones resting on suede and a woody depth. It opens bright and green with Calabrian bergamot, lemon, juniper berry, vervain and basil. Geranium carries the heart, and woods with suede settle into a soft, faintly leathery base. Fruity and sweet touches balance the coolness without dulling it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Though released as a women's fragrance, voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine.

Coal

7.4

Andrea Maack · 2012

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Andrea Maack Coal is a smoky, woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with Sichuan pepper, juniper berry and pink pepper, giving a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, cedarwood, coal and papyrus build a woody, smoky line. The base of sandalwood, leather and patchouli adds a resinous, earthy warmth, while sweet and synthetic accords soften the dry edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with night outs and evenings leading. It reads masculine more often, though a sizeable share finds it feminine. Jafra Absolute Leather and Olfactive Studio Chambre Noire have a close profile.

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8.1

Bond No. 9 · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bond No. 9 HTTP://WWW.BONDNO9.COM is a unisex scent with a fresh, citrusy and green character, pairing fruity sweetness with a woody base; it has been discontinued. Yellow bergamot, juniper berry and pineapple open bright and crisp. In the heart, apple and blackcurrant carry the fruit forward while cedarwood adds a woody backbone. The base of musk, patchouli, amber and moss settles it into a soft, earthy finish, with spicy and synthetic touches staying in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Fall, summer and spring draw similar support, with winter trailing. It is picked most for nights out and leisure, and also suits business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine.

Jabal Cotton / جبل قطن خلطة العربية

9.0

Arabian Oud

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

803 Embruns Gingembre Patchouli

6.8

Bon Parfumeur · 2023

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Bon Parfumeur 803 Embruns Gingembre Patchouli is a fresh, aquatic and spicy unisex scent in which ginger and patchouli meet sea air. It opens with juniper berry, ginger and pink pepper, a sharp, spicy start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, spindrift and aniseed move it towards a salty freshness. The base of algae, patchouli and ambergris keeps the green, aquatic feel to the end. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and it reads more masculine than feminine. Its profile is close to Brise Marine and Beach Bizarre.

Firewater

6.9

Jorum Studio · 2022

Citrus · Aquatic · Green

Jorum Studio Firewater is a unisex scent that sets a citrus and green freshness against a smoky, woody, leathery core. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure time and evenings. Voters tend to read it as masculine and modern, but a fair number find it feminine. Grapefruit, juniper berry and ginger bring the sparkle, while black tea and sugar kelp give it a green, faintly aquatic edge. Oak wood, birch wood, peat and vetiver lay down a smoky, earthy base. Labdanum absolute and benzoin keep that base resinous and softer at the edges.

Spigo 1920

7.3

Bois 1920 · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bois 1920 Spigo 1920 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens on juniper berry, mandarin orange and lavender; it has been discontinued. The top is led by juniper berry, mandarin orange, cardamom and bergamot, with pineapple adding a fruity note. Basil, geranium and frankincense sit in the heart, while sandalwood, vanilla and cedarwood settle the base into a woody, sweet footing. The overall impression is fresh, green and lightly spicy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, summer follows, and few choose winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and votes for masculine and feminine are close. Burberry for Men (Eau de Toilette) and Giardini di Toscana Verde Respiro have a close profile.

Get the Feeling

7.6

The House of Oud · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

The House of Oud Get the Feeling is a unisex fragrance that pairs a bright opening of Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and ginger with a woody, resinous base of patchouli and juniper berry. Aquatic notes and pink pepper add coolness and a light edge to the citrus. In the heart, cardamom, coriander and Roman chamomile bring a spicy, green feel. In the dry-down, patchouli, ambrette seed absolute and precious woods settle it into a dry, woody line. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters suggest spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. It is picked most for leisure and daily wear, and also for the office. Ormonde Jayne Ormonde Man and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Parfum have a close profile.

Havana Rain

7.6

Jacques Zolty · 2019

Fresh · Aquatic · Spicy

Jacques Zolty Havana Rain is a unisex scent that sets rain accord, birch and tar side by side, moving between fresh and smoky; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend autumn, spring and winter, and it sits most comfortably in the evening or on a night out. It reads closer to masculine, though it stays unisex. The top has rain accord, birch, fruity notes and tar, a fresh, aquatic start that turns smoky and earthy. In the heart, pink pepper, cumin, jasmine and juniper berry add a spicy edge. The base of white musk, labdanum and amber dries down woody and resinous. Memo Paris Irish Leather and Heeley Cardinal have a close profile.

Tahitian Gardénia Borneo 3000

8.3

Ensar Oud · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ensar Oud Tahitian Gardénia Borneo 3000 is a fresh, floral unisex scent in which jasmine, mimosa and orange blossom rest on Borneo oud and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Both its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and leisure, evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Voters read it as more masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. It opens with green apple, pear and pineapple for a fruity freshness, with honey adding sweetness and pink pepper a light spice. The heart builds a floral spine from jasmine, mimosa and orange blossom. In the base, Borneo oud, Sri Lankan sandalwood and musk soften everything into a powdery, creamy, woody finish.

Baie de Genièvre

8.0

Creed · 1982

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Baie de Genièvre is a fresh, spicy masculine scent that pairs juniper berry with bergamot and cinnamon leaf; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and cinnamon leaf, citrus and spice together. Juniper berry and clove take over in the heart, and the scent turns green and floral. Amber and vetiver leave a woody, earthy base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. It reads masculine and classic. Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver and Lanvin Les Notes de Lanvin - I: Vetyver Blanc have a close profile.

Juniper Jazz

7.1

Molton Brown · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Molton Brown Juniper Jazz is a unisex scent that opens with mint, juniper berry and metallic notes and softens into iris and woody tones; it has been discontinued. Mint and juniper berry give it a fresh, green start, with metallic notes adding a cool edge. In the heart, iris and gaiac wood come forward and the scent turns floral and powdery. The base of musk, sandalwood and patchouli settles it into a woody, creamy, slightly spicy finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and wears quietly. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, business and daily wear leading. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, and it sits comfortably on either. Gucci Mémoire d'une Odeur and Cartier I: L'Heure Promise have a close profile.

Geranium Balsamic Note

7.0

Bohoboco · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bohoboco Geranium Balsamic Note is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green start with a woody, resinous base, and it suits leisure and daytime wear. Juniper berry and bay leaf open cool, spicy and green. Cedarwood carries the heart, and in the base it is joined by geranium, olibanum wood and balsamic notes. The floral side stays in the background, so the scent runs mostly dry, woody and resinous. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Voters read it as more masculine, though it works as unisex. Heeley Cèdre Blanc and Comptoir Sud Pacifique Bois Royal have a close profile.

Om / ॐ

7.6

Centauri Perfumes · 2021

Green · Spicy · Woody

Centauri Perfumes Om / ॐ is a smoky, resinous unisex fragrance suited to fall and winter evenings, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and leisure leading the occasions and business rarely chosen. Though unisex, voters read it as more masculine than feminine. The scent runs woody and earthy, with green and spicy sides. Thai oud, frankincense and smoke dominate, while patchouli and Peru balsam add resinous depth. Deer musk, civet and Irish white ambergris carry the animal facet, and pink pepper, ginger and lavender absolute keep the spicy, green side lively.