The Perfume Library

Lilyn

7.4

Calaj · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Calaj Lilyn is a fresh, aquatic floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with jasmine, lemon leaf and basil, then softens in the heart into coconut, aquatic notes, ylang-ylang and tuberose. The base of kelp, milk, ambroxan and ambergris leaves a salty yet creamy, lightly sweet sea-air feel, with green and spicy touches staying in the background. Most voters pick spring and summer, mainly for leisure time and evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though many also call it modern. Diptyque Do Son and Gucci Bloom Acqua di Fiori have a close profile.

#Sunset Café

8.0

Ramón Monegal · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Ramón Monegal #Sunset Café is a unisex scent that opens with kelp, coconut and coffee and carries strawberry, jasmine and rose in its heart. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works at the office too. In the character votes masculine leads, though a fair share call it feminine. The accords are fresh, floral and aquatic. The fruity, sweet side comes from the strawberry, with creamy and spicy tones in the mix. It opens with kelp and coffee softened by coconut. In the heart, strawberry, jasmine and rose add a floral sweetness. Musk, amberwood and oakmoss ground the base. Its profile is close to Roberto Ugolini Azzurro and Montale Sweet Peony.

Fougère Noire

8.5

Sultan Pasha Attars

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sultan Pasha Attars Fougère Noire is an earthy, green-edged unisex fougère built around lavender, pine and oakmoss. It opens with the fresh citrus of bergamot and Calabrian lemon, with lavender and nutmeg adding a cool, spicy edge; coffee absolute and pine give the picture a darker tone. Towards the heart, oakmoss, tobacco and mushroom absolute take over, while cyclamen and damask rose keep the floral side in the background. In the base, cedarwood, patchouli, vetiver and amber settle into a woody, resinous foundation. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick all four seasons in similar shares, with fall and spring only slightly ahead. It leans most towards leisure and daily wear, and evenings suit it too. It sits between masculine and feminine. Amouage Bracken Man and Rogue Targhee Forest have a close profile.

#Café del Mar

7.3

Ramón Monegal · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Ramón Monegal #Café del Mar is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with coffee, kelp and yellow apple: a green, salty freshness with a faint coffee note on top. Freesia, lavender and lily bring a soft floral heart. In the base, sand, vanilla and ambergris sweeten the scent slightly and dry it down to a resinous warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, and most pick spring and summer. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though some also find it fits the office. Most voters read it as masculine, but a good share call it feminine. Le Blanc Lavande and Serge Lutens Encens et lavande have a close profile.

No̱ 23 (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Fischersund

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Fischersund No̱ 23 Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green start with a smoky, earthy woodiness and a faintly synthetic edge. Kelp and bergamot give it a cool, green air, while patchouli, birch tar and tobacco pull it towards smoke and earth. Black pepper adds spice and liquorice a slight sweetness; cypress and Siberian fir shape the woody frame, and ambergris softens the leathery side. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Voters call its character masculine more often than feminine, though a sizeable share read it as feminine, so it sits comfortably between the two.

Ancient Fortress

7.0

Alghabra · 2019

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Alghabra Ancient Fortress is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on a spicy trio of nutmeg, clove and juniper berry and settles into leather and oakmoss. Both its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend it for spring, fall and summer, with few choosing winter. Leisure and evening wear lead, and votes for masculine and feminine are split evenly, so it sits comfortably either way. Al Wataniah Graphite and Rasasi Shuhrah pour Homme have a close profile. The top notes of nutmeg, clove and juniper berry give a spicy, fresh start. In the heart, kelp, blond tobacco and leather add a green, leathery character. The base of oakmoss, musk, sandalwood, cedarwood and amber grounds it in a woody, sweet finish.

Salty Amber

7.8

Jo Malone · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Jo Malone Salty Amber is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that pairs amber with seawater and kelp. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close and doesn't fill a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily, business and leisure wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads as genuinely in between. The salty, aquatic side comes from seawater and kelp. Cardamom and myrtle add a spicy, green freshness. Amber brings sweetness, while patchouli adds an earthy depth. Fresh, floral and aquatic accords lead the character.

Amber Rouge (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Orientica · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Orientica Amber Rouge Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens on jasmine and orange and settles into a sweet, spicy oriental built around saffron, praliné and amber. The top notes, jasmine and orange, give a bright floral start. In the heart, saffron and praliné push the scent towards sweet spice. The base of amber, kelp and oakmoss adds a woody foundation, with a synthetic edge among the accords. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It is a full-bodied scent that sits comfortably on either women or men. M. Micallef Red Planet and Zara Red Temptation Women have a close profile.

Oceanoir

6.9

Coreterno · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Coreterno Oceanoir is a unisex fragrance built on a fresh, aquatic citrus character with a light sweetness, suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter chosen far less. It is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office, with some room for evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, so it stays present through the day without overwhelming. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and bitter orange for a bright citrus lift, while kelp adds the watery note. In the heart, salt, saffron and blackcurrant bring a spicy, slightly sweet contrast to the floral tones. Sandalwood, vetiver, amberwood and pine balsam form a woody base.

Salt Air (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Skylar · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Skylar Salt Air Eau de Parfum is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent with a soft sweetness, close to the feel of a seaside breeze. It opens with Italian bergamot, sea salt and kelp, which give a cool, briny air. In the heart, cyclamen, cotton flower and water lily turn that into a soft, clean floral. The base of driftwood, musk and vanilla settles into a woody, creamy and slightly sweet finish, with a synthetic edge among its accords. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it leaves a quiet trail close to the skin. The light build suits everyday wear on anyone. Arquiste Sydney Rock Pool and Téo Cabanel Sur La Plage / Peau Salée have a close profile.

Boszporusz

7.2

Nishane · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nishane Boszporusz is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, aquatic and green character, leaning towards spring and summer and relaxed, everyday wear. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office as the most common settings. More voters call it masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Boszporusz has been discontinued. It opens with galbanum, sage, seagrass and cypress, a green, salty freshness. In the heart, gardenia and jasmine add a soft floral touch while kelp keeps the aquatic feel going. The base of amber, musk, oakmoss and patchouli sweetens it slightly and settles it on an earthy ground.

Yuzu Soda

6.7

Strangers Parfumerie · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Strangers Parfumerie Yuzu Soda is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a light sweetness and a sparkling, soda-like feel. Yuzu and bitter orange set the citrus core, while mint, camphor and rosemary add a cool, herbal edge. Pear and pineapple bring a fruity sweetness, and magnolia and iris soften it with a floral touch. Musk and vetiver stay in the background. The overall impression is green, crisp and slightly synthetic. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling the room. Its unisex build suits men and women alike. Joop! Joop! Go and Maison Alhambra Malachite have a close profile.

Rufio

7.1

TSVGA · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

TSVGA Rufio is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, aquatic character with floral, green and woody tones, and it suits leisure time and the warmer months of spring and summer. It has been discontinued. The notes combine kelp and sandalwood, with red champaca absolute adding a soft floral touch. Onycha and the Bahamian and New Zealand ambergris bring a spicy, slightly animal depth, yet the overall impression stays cool, green and close to the sea. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure is the most common occasion, with night out and evening also getting votes. Perfumes with a close profile include TSVGA Rufio on Steroids and Floris Wilde.

Limonsitano

7.2

Strangers Parfumerie · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Strangers Parfumerie Limonsitano is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent, built around limoncello and herbal notes with a light, airy feel. Limoncello, citron, grapefruit and bergamot form the citrus side. Mint, basil, rosemary, thyme and sage add a green, spicy herbal edge. Kelp and driftwood bring an aquatic freshness, while neroli and rose add a soft floral touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure and business settings, and it sits close to everyday wear too. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi and Galimard 1 have a close profile.

Grand Beau (2024)

7.7

Thomas De Monaco · 2024

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Thomas De Monaco Grand Beau (2024) is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, green character, kept cool by spicy and earthy undertones. Those who rated it find both longevity and sillage good: the scent stays on skin for a long time and projects well enough. It doesn't lean toward masculine or feminine, and sits comfortably on either. It opens with juniper berry, pine and tuberose, a green and airy start. In the heart, vetiver, tonka bean and frankincense pull it toward a woody, spicy, faintly sweet footing. The base leaves an earthy depth through kelp, Ambrocenide® and ambrette. Jil Sander Strictly and Thomas De Monaco Grand Beau (2022) have a close profile.

Meluzyna

6.2

Le Frag · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Le Frag Meluzyna is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, aquatic surface with spice, resin and smoke underneath. Kelp and marine notes bring the coolness, while cardamom, pepper and cumin add a spicy edge. Fir and frankincense build a woody, resinous base, hardened by leather and smoke. Green and earthy tones meet an animal depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it reads as truly unisex. Amouage Epic Man and YS Uzac Ambre Bleue have a close profile.

Beach Bizarre

7.8

V/siteur · 2020

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

V/siteur Beach Bizarre is a unisex scent that leans towards leisure and everyday wear, mixing a fresh, aquatic character with green and spicy touches. Most voters pick it for leisure time and daytime, with some choosing it for evenings and sport. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so that reading should be taken with care. It sits comfortably on either men or women, with no strong lean in either direction. The scent reads as a single whole rather than stages: kelp and sea salt set an aquatic base, while lime and tropical fruits add a fruity brightness. Cannabis and cumin bring a green, spicy edge, and ylang-ylang and gardenia soften it with a floral note. Patchouli and ambergris leave a salty, slightly synthetic warmth in the background.

Orm

7.7

Not Perfumes · 2018

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Not Perfumes Orm is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings and relaxed leisure time. Most voters pick autumn and winter for Orm, though spring is not far behind. Evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions, while business wear is chosen least. Longevity and sillage both rate as good. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't lean hard either way. The top opens with pine needle, corn mint and birch, with pepper adding spice. In the heart, fir balsam, cedar and kelp give a resinous, green forest feel, softened a little by honey. The base of driftwood, leather, hay and ambergris settles into an earthy, animal warmth.

Black Salt

7.8

Heretic · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Heretic Black Salt is a unisex scent that sets the chill of lime, black pepper and eucalyptus against a salty, faintly smoky heart of sea salt and smoke. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate, and they place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with some votes for nights out and evenings. The sample is small, so these read as first impressions rather than a firm verdict. It doesn't lean masculine or feminine and sits comfortably in between. It opens fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy with lime, tangerine, black pepper and eucalyptus. In the heart, jasmine sambac, Turkish rose and water lily add a soft floral note, while sea salt and smoke bring an aquatic, slightly smoky edge. The base of petrichor, labdanum and kelp settles into an earthy, green finish.

Sylhet

7.7

Shekor · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Shekor Sylhet is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening on a resinous, leathery and earthy base. Mint, lemon grass and lime bring coolness, while black tea and petitgrain keep it green. In the heart, black pepper and geranium add spice, with oud and galbanum making it sharper. In the base, vanilla, benzoin and tonka soften the sweetness; vetiver, patchouli and leather leave a dry, earthy trail, and the accords include an animal side. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on few votes. It reads cool but firm, and suits men and women alike. Ulrich Lang Nightscape and Herr von Eden Euterpe have a close profile.

Impérial Ocean

8.6

French Avenue · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

French Avenue Impérial Ocean is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance, brightened by citrus and green notes and suited to easygoing daytime wear, from the office to the gym. It opens with ginger, bergamot and sea salt, a spicy freshness lifted by bright citrus. In the heart, kelp, lily of the valley and vetiver add a green, salty coolness. Cedarwood and ambergris settle it onto a woody base, while a fruity touch stays in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so treat both with some caution. Voters pick it mostly for sport, leisure, daily and business wear, and far less for evenings or nights out. Banderas Mediterráneo and Issey Miyake Le Sel d'Issey have a close profile.

A Chaos in the Ocean

8.2

Emir · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Emir A Chaos in the Ocean is a unisex fragrance where lemon and bergamot open onto a fresh, aquatic heart. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. With no season or occasion votes, it is safer to call it a clean, fresh scent that sits easily through the day. It reads comfortably on both men and women. The opening is sharp and citrusy, led by lemon and bergamot. The heart brings kelp and hedione: the kelp holds the aquatic mood while the hedione lightens and spreads it. Cedar and musk settle underneath as a soft, woody base. The spicy accord adds a light edge to the fresh structure. Ayat Qamar and Maison Alhambra Megara have a close profile.

Turquoise (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Olivier Durbano · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Olivier Durbano Turquoise Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that stays fresh and aquatic, deepened by resinous and woody touches. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Daily wear and leisure lead, and it sits comfortably at the office too. It leans slightly masculine, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. It opens with juniper, coriander, pink pepper and elemi resin, a cool, spicy and resinous start. In the heart, lily, lotus and kelp bring a floral, watery feel. In the base, honey, myrrh and ambergris soften it and settle it onto a warm ground. Elementals Water and Maria Candida Gentile Finisterre have a close profile.

Gorod Myortvyx Korolej / Город мёртвых королей / Huế

8.6

Anna Zworykina

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Anna Zworykina Gorod Myortvyx Korolej / Город мёртвых королей / Huế is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green character with woody, resinous and smoky tones. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, and its dense, characterful build suits quiet settings better than crowded ones. Oakmoss, juniper, patchouli and vetiver carry the scent throughout, while kelp and violet leaf keep it fresh. Frankincense, myrrh and oud add resinous depth, and the animal and leathery accords form an earthy, smoky ground. Trussardi Trussardi Uomo and Puig Quorum have a close profile.