The Perfume Library

Luna (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Penhaligon's · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Penhaligon's Luna Eau de Toilette is a fresh floral for women that moves from bitter orange, lemon and bergamot through rose and jasmine to ambergris, musk and fir balsam. Citrus leads the opening, and juniper berry adds a green, slightly spicy edge to that brightness, while rose and jasmine soften it into a floral heart. In the base, ambergris, musk and fir balsam leave a clean, resinous finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often. Most voters read its character as feminine.

Polo (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Ralph Lauren · 1978

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Polo Eau de Toilette is a woody, chypre-leaning men's fragrance that opens green with coriander, basil and bergamot and settles into oakmoss, cedar and leather. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next; it is worn mostly for leisure, daily use and evenings, and business is also a common choice. Voters see it as masculine and classic. The top is fresh, green and spicy, with coriander, basil, bergamot and tarragon. Carnation, leather, pine and pepper stand out in the heart. The base of cedar, oakmoss, vetiver and tobacco makes it earthy, smoky and dry. Ralph Lauren Polo Crest and Aramis Havana have a close profile.

Black Saffron (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Byredo · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Black Saffron Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets the spicy freshness of saffron and juniper berry against black violet and leather. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most votes point to fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. Leisure, night out and evening are the occasions it is picked for. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it reads as truly in between. The top opens with juniper berry, saffron and honey pomelo, fresh, spicy and lightly sweet. The heart of black violet, leather and rose turns floral and leathery. The base of blond woods, raspberry and vetiver settles into a woody, fruity sweetness. Killer Oud Nights of Arabia and The Woods Collection Glow have a close profile.

Apex (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Roja Parfums · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Apex Eau de Parfum is a masculine fragrance that sets fresh citrus against a green, spicy woodiness, with a classic fougère and chypre feel. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Voters mostly call its character masculine and classic. It opens with mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot, then softens through pineapple, jasmine and cistus. In the dry-down patchouli, tobacco, juniper berry and labdanum take over, while frankincense and oakmoss add a resinous, green depth. The Dua Brand Predator and Nicolaï New York Intense have a close profile.

Pomelo Assoluto

8.3

Gritti · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Gritti Pomelo Assoluto is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits warm spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear while staying easy enough for the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though plenty of voters call it feminine. It opens with honey pomelo, grapefruit and marine notes for a cool start. The heart brings rose, magnolia and black tea as a soft floral base, with juniper berry, pink pepper and cardamom adding spice. Ambergris, white musk and woody notes carry it into a sweet, clean finish. Jul et Mad Aqua Sextius and Balenciaga Rosabotanica have a close profile.

Escentric 02

7.5

Escentric Molecules · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Escentric Molecules Escentric 02 is a fresh, citrus-and-green unisex scent with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes are split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with juniper berry, bergamot, mandarin orange and lime for a bright citrus start. The heart brings freesia, pink pepper, ginger and orris root, a floral and lightly spicy turn. In the base, vetiver, tonka bean and ambroxan settle it onto a soft, woody footing.

Decision

8.2

Amouage · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Amouage Decision is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that balances bright citrus with resin and spice. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, and it works at the office too. Most voters find it masculine, and a modern character is also clear. Cardamom, pink pepper and bergamot give it a fresh, spicy opening. In the heart, frankincense, myrrh and juniper berry add a resinous, smoky air. In the base, vanilla brings a creamy sweetness while Atlas cedar and patchouli dry it down on a woody footing. Moresque Soul Batik and Experimental Perfume Club Velvet Incense have a close profile.

Eau des Sens (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Diptyque · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque Eau des Sens Eau de Toilette is a unisex scent that pairs angelica, bitter orange and orange blossom in a fresh, citrusy style. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate; most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. The fresh, citrus accord leads, with the sourness of bitter orange softened by the floral side of orange blossom. Angelica and juniper berry add a green, lightly spicy tone, while patchouli leaves a powdery, sweet base. Altogether it reads bright and fruity. Diptyque Eau des Sens Édition Limitée 2019 and Marrakech Imperial Take Me Back to Marrakech have a close profile.

Oligarch (Eau de Parfum)

8.7

Roja Parfums · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Oligarch Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of lemon, bergamot and lavender against a warm base of vanilla, cedarwood and ambergris; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter picked less often. Votes spread across daily wear, business and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Lemon, bergamot and lavender lead the top, with thyme and lime adding a sharp green edge. In the heart, orange blossom and jasmine bring a soft floral note, while apple and coconut add a fruity touch. The base dries down to vanilla, cedarwood and amber, warm, woody and lightly spiced.

L'Eau Bleue d'Issey pour Homme

7.7

Issey Miyake · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Issey Miyake L'Eau Bleue d'Issey pour Homme is a fresh, green and lightly spicy men's fragrance where citrus and aquatic accords lead, suited to everyday wear; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with rosemary, orange, lime and mandarin orange. The heart adds lavender, juniper berry, pink pepper, cypress and ginger for a green, spicy edge. The base of amber, patchouli, cedar, oakmoss and sandalwood settles into a woody, earthy finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter far behind. It leans towards daily, leisure and business wear, and voters mostly read it as masculine and classic. Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Isfarkand (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Juniper Sling

7.5

Penhaligon's · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Penhaligon's Juniper Sling is a fresh, spicy unisex scent led by juniper berry, cinnamon and cardamom. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. It sits closest to leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though it reads as unisex too. It opens with juniper berry, cinnamon, angelica and orange brandy, carrying a citrus and green freshness. The heart of black pepper, cardamom, leather and iris turns dry and spicy. In the base, vetiver, ambrox, black cherry and brown sugar form a woody floor and sweeten it slightly.

Elysium Eau Intense

7.5

Roja Parfums · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Elysium Eau Intense is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and sits easily in leisure, daytime and business settings. Most voters pick spring and summer, while few choose winter. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters mostly call its character masculine, followed by modern. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and lavender, while thyme and rhubarb add a green edge to that freshness. In the heart, May rose, jasmine and apple bring a soft floral and fruity touch. Vetiver, cedarwood and vanilla form a woody, lightly sweet base. Elysium pour Homme (Eau de Parfum) and The Dua Brand Supernova have a close profile.

Itasca / Le Vetiver - Itasca

8.2

Lubin · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Lubin Itasca / Le Vetiver - Itasca is a masculine scent that pairs fresh citrus with a green, woody and smoky character. Mandarin orange, grapefruit and neroli form a bright citrus layer, while juniper berry, red pine and clary sage add a green, resinous freshness. Cedar, tobacco and frankincense bring a smoky, earthy tone; clove and nutmeg add spice, and amber, myrrh and tonka bean soften the whole blend. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with daily wear, work and leisure leading the occasions. Half of the voters call it masculine, and some find it classic. Lubin Le Vetiver and Le Labo Vetiver 46 (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Italian Leather (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Memo Paris · 2013

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Royal Water

7.6

Creed · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Royal Water is a unisex scent that opens with a citrus and aquatic freshness and turns green and spicy underneath. The top is a bright citrus opening of mandarin orange, lemon, bergamot and vervain. In the heart, pepper, basil and cumin add a green, spicy edge, while Tonkin musk and ambergris soften the base. The overall impression is fresh, floral and lightly woody. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it remains unisex. Creed Erolfa and Creed Green Irish Tweed have a close profile.

Eau d'Hadrien (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Goutal · 1981

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Goutal Eau d'Hadrien Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green citrus scent, unisex and closer to daytime wear. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot, citron and Sicilian lemon; in the heart, Italian green mandarin orange and juniper berry push that brightness towards green and spice. The base of musk, ylang-ylang and cypress holds it on a lightly floral, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daytime, leisure and office wear best. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly even. Hermès Un Jardin en Méditerranée and Eau d'Italie Jardin du Poète have a close profile.

Lapidus pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Ted Lapidus · 1987

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Ted Lapidus Lapidus pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with tarragon, basil and bergamot and dries down to cedar, tobacco and amber. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, while summer lags behind. It is chosen for evening, a night out and leisure time. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. The top leads with tarragon, basil and bergamot, with lavender and pineapple softening the start. In the heart, jasmine, honey and rose add a floral sweetness, and caraway brings spice. The base settles into a woody, resinous footing of cedar, tobacco and amber. Hugo Boss Boss Number One and Jil Sander Man have a close profile.

French Leather (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Memo Paris · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Memo Paris French Leather Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that links the fresh lift of bergamot and lime to Turkish rose and a soft, leathery suede. The top holds pink pepper, juniper berry, lime and bergamot, while the heart brings Turkish rose, clary sage and hay absolute. Suede and Virginia cedar form a woody, leathery base, and the sweet and spicy accords run through it. Voters rate longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and spring, and evening, night out and leisure draw similar shares. Both feminine and masculine votes appear, so it reads open to either. Atkinsons 24 Old Bond Street and Penhaligon's Endymion Concentré have a close profile.

Iris Nazarena

7.9

Aedes de Venustas · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Aedes de Venustas Iris Nazarena is a unisex scent that opens on iris and star anise, deepens with oud and clove, and settles into an earthy, smoky base. Most voters pick fall and spring, and evening, night out and leisure are its leading occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it leans neither way. The top notes are star anise, iris, ambrette and juniper berry, which read fresh, green and powdery. In the heart, oud, rose and clove add a floral, spicy depth. Patchouli, vetiver and frankincense anchor the base in earthy, woody, smoky tones.

Eau des Merveilles Bleue

7.7

Hermès · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Hermès Eau des Merveilles Bleue is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic scent with green and woody touches, suited to summer and spring days. Patchouli, juniper berry and mineral notes form its backbone. The fresh, citrus side dominates, with the aquatic feel adding coolness. Spicy and woody accords stay in the background and keep the whole thing dry and clean. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It was released as a women's fragrance, yet votes split closely between feminine and masculine character, so the gender line is blurry. Mugler A*Men Pure Shot / Pure Energy and Hugo Boss Hugo XY (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

1996 - Inez & Vinoodh (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Byredo · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Byredo 1996 - Inez & Vinoodh Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens with black pepper and juniper berry, moves into a powdery floral heart of violet, leather and iris, and sweetens into vanilla and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out; masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as in between. Black pepper and juniper berry give a spicy start, while violet and iris bring a powdery floral heart with leather adding a leathery edge. The base of vanilla and black amber is sweet and resinous, with patchouli adding an earthy, smoky tone. Byredo Baudelaire and Tom Ford Noir (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Paris - Édimbourg

8.0

Chanel · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Chanel Paris - Édimbourg is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, easy to wear for leisure and daily use. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays comfortable in warm weather. It suits everyday wear, the office and relaxed time off. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Juniper berry, lemon and bergamot give it a fresh, citrusy feel, while cypress and cedarwood add a green, woody line. Vetiver sits underneath, dry and earthy. Fresh and spicy accords come through clearly. Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vétyver Haïti and Proraso Cypress & Vetyver have a close profile.

Pour Homme

8.4

Grauton Parfums · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Grauton Parfums Pour Homme is a fresh chypre-fougère for men, now discontinued, that sets a bright opening of bergamot, lemon and lime against a dry, green base of lavender, cedarwood and vetiver. Citrus comes first, then the spicy edge of nutmeg, clove and coriander seed. In the heart, Provençal lavender, cedarwood and jasmine lead; the base of vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss absolute dries down into a woody, earthy chypre. The overall impression is fresh, green and classic. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Most voters find it masculine and classic. Lacoste Original and Chanel Platinum Égoïste have a close profile.

Pour Lui (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Oscar de la Renta · 1980

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui Eau de Toilette is a green, spicy fougère with woody, faintly smoky and leathery depth, sitting squarely in the classic masculine tradition. It has been discontinued. It opens fresh and green with aldehydes, lavender, sage and galbanum, while bergamot and juniper berry lighten the start. In the heart, cedar, vetiver and patchouli build an earthy spine, with cinnamon and carnation adding spice. The base leans on labdanum, leather and oakmoss, softened by sandalwood and musk. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. About half call it masculine, and many find it classic. Alfred Sung Sung Homme and Krizia Krizia Uomo have a close profile.