The Perfume Library

Virgin Island Water

8.3

Creed · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Creed Virgin Island Water is a fresh, sweet unisex fragrance built around key lime, bergamot and coconut milk. Key lime, bergamot and tropical fruits give it a citrusy, fruity opening. In the heart, coconut milk, coconut water, jasmine and white blossoms turn it creamy and gourmand. Tonka bean and white musk soften the sweetness at the base. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Berdoues Coco & Bergamote and D'Qar Coconut Island have a close profile.

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Yellow Dream

7.3

Valentino · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Yellow Dream is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening of Italian mandarin orange, pineapple and key lime with a sweet, spiced body. Citrus and pineapple give a bright first impression. In the heart, Provençal lavender, Madagascan geranium, cinnamon and gingerbread turn it sweeter and spicier. Bourbon vanilla and Virginia cedar settle that sweetness onto a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) and Dior Sauvage Parfum have a close profile.

Vanille Insensée

7.2

Atelier Cologne · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Atelier Cologne Vanille Insensée is a woody, powdery unisex scent that sets bright citrus and coriander against the sweetness of Bourbon vanilla and amber. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it suits leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind. Voters split between reading it as feminine and masculine, which keeps it between the two. The top opens fresh and spicy with Italian citron, Russian coriander and Key lime. In the heart, Haitian vetiver, Egyptian jasmine and Slovene oakmoss add a smoky, woody turn. The base of Bourbon vanilla, amber and English oak settles into a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Creed Sublime Vanille and Diptyque Eau Duelle have a close profile.

Aqua Celestia

7.5

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Citrus and aquatic accords come first: key lime and English peppermint bring the coolness, while French blackcurrant bud absolute adds a green, fruity edge. Provençal mimosa absolute pulls it slightly towards the floral and sweet side, and musk softens the whole. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as in between. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Forte and Carner Marbella have a close profile.

Amoral

7.9

pernoire · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Pernoire Amoral is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, its sweet, spicy side set against a smoky, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick autumn and winter, mainly for evenings and nights out. It sits less easily in summer or at the office. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it is worn as a unisex scent. It opens with smoked plum, cardamom, cinnamon and cumin, with key lime and black tea lightening the warm spice. The heart of oud, cypriol, iris and violet turns leathery and resinous. Orange blossom, sandalwood, tonka bean and amber in the base sweeten and soften it.

Aqua Celestia Forte

7.8

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Forte is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent, with green and aquatic touches that suit spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it reads comfortably either way. The notes read as one whole: key lime and Italian petitgrain bring a bright citrus, and English peppermint keeps it cool. Egyptian jasmine and Provençal mimosa add floral softness, blackcurrant bud adds a green, fruity edge, and musk leaves a creamy base.

Mon Vetiver

7.2

Essential Parfums · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Essential Parfums Mon Vetiver is a unisex scent that suits spring and summer days best, setting a fresh, citrusy, green start on an earthy, woody base. Haitian vetiver sits at the centre, framed by sharp, bright key lime and juniper. Lavender and gentian add a green, lightly spicy touch, while Indonesian patchouli and cashmere wood deepen the earthy, woody side. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office, and far less for evenings or nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it wears as unisex. Atelier Cologne Patchouli Riviera and Heeley Vetiver Veritas have a close profile.

Cédrat Enivrant

7.6

Atelier Cologne · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Atelier Cologne Cédrat Enivrant is a fresh, citrusy and lightly green unisex scent that suits easy days in warm weather. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays pleasant at close range without filling a room. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. The top is built on Moroccan citron, Calabrian bergamot and key lime. Japanese mint, Egyptian basil and juniper berry in the heart add a green, slightly spicy turn. In the base, vetiver, tonka bean and elemi dry down woody and a little sweet.

Aqua Allegoria Limon Verde

6.9

Guerlain · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Limon Verde is a fresh, green citrus fragrance for women, softened by a light sweetness and best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and office are the most chosen settings. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin as a quiet scent. It reads mostly feminine, though some voters find it masculine or modern. It has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, key lime and orange for a bright citrus start. The heart brings fig, caipirinha and green notes, with a faint floral and fruity side. Venezuelan tonka bean leaves a gentle sweetness in the base.

Santal Carmin

7.6

Atelier Cologne · 2014

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Atelier Cologne Santal Carmin is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter, opening with citrus and settling into a sweet, woody warmth. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall, then winter and spring, while summer trails well behind. It sits comfortably in leisure, evening and daily wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are exactly even, so it doesn't pull to either side. It opens with Calabrian bergamot and key lime, with turmeric adding a spicy edge. The heart of white musk, New Caledonian sandalwood and Indian gaiac wood builds a woody, powdery base. In the dry-down, Texas cedar, Indian papyrus and Bourbon vanilla bring a creamy sweetness.

Blue Agava & Cacao

7.6

Jo Malone · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Blue Agava & Cacao pairs bright citrus with the sweet warmth of cocoa and cinnamon, giving a fresh, gourmand unisex scent. It opens with key lime and grapefruit, a sharp, juicy freshness, with agave at the heart. In the base, cocoa and cinnamon bring sweetness, while vetiver, musk and sea salt lighten it and keep it balanced. Floral, powdery and spicy shades stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters wear it through all four seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead, and see it as a leisure, daytime and office scent. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine.

Pacific Lime

7.4

Atelier Cologne · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Atelier Cologne Pacific Lime is a fresh, green, lime-led unisex scent that sits most naturally in warm weather and easygoing daily wear. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions picked most often. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is a light scent that suits being refreshed through the day. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it moves easily between the two. Chinese eucalyptus and American spearmint bring the coolness, while Italian lemon and key lime keep the citrus sharp and bright. Philippine coconut softens that edge with a creamy, faintly sweet note. Fresh, citrus and green accords lead, with the fruity and sweet sides staying in the background. Acqua di Parma Arancia di Capri and Creed Virgin Island Water have a close profile.

Patchouli Homme / Patchouli pour Homme

7.9

Réminiscence · 2000

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Réminiscence Patchouli Homme / Patchouli pour Homme is a sweet, woody men's scent that suits fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. Most voters wear it in fall and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is rarely chosen. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and also fits leisure and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, and some find it classic. It opens with the brightness of key lime and Italian mandarin orange. Towards the heart, geranium, cedar and patchouli make it earthy and woody. In the base, white musk, tonka bean, labdanum and Siam benzoin settle it into a sweet, resinous, powdery, spicy warmth. Réminiscence Le Patchouli and Histoires de Parfums Ambre 114 have a close profile.

Fresh Laundry (Eau de Parfum)

6.4

Clean · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Clean Fresh Laundry Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and lightly powdery floral that smells like clean laundry, and it suits easy daily wear. It opens with key lime, Brazilian orange and grass. Night-blooming jasmine and rose otto soften the heart, and musk with heliotrope leaves a powdery, clean finish. Aquatic and synthetic accords add to the airy feel. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, for daily wear, leisure and the office. More call it feminine than masculine. Clean Warm Cotton and Philosophy Pure Grace have a close profile.

Paris*L.A.

7.5

What We Do Is Secret · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

What We Do Is Secret Paris*L.A. is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy opening against a sweet, creamy base, with a fruity, gourmand streak and some spice in between. It opens with ginger, cola and key lime, bright, tart and slightly synthetic. Coriander seed, bitter orange blossom and thyme form a spicy middle. Musk, macaron and amber sweeten the base and turn it creamy and warm. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, night out and evening wear. More voters call it feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine.

Winter 25

7.7

Ffern · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

1881 Bella Notte pour Homme

7.8

Cerruti · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Cerruti 1881 Bella Notte pour Homme pairs the freshness of juniper and Sichuan pepper with the warmth of nutmeg and cinnamon, a fresh, spicy men's scent that has been discontinued. The top is juniper, Sichuan pepper, coriander and key lime, a bright, citrusy start. In the heart, night-blooming jasmine, nutmeg, black cardamom and Ceylonese cinnamon bring the spice forward. Cedar, vanilla, patchouli and musk sweeten the base and settle it onto a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer the least favored. It is worn from daily use and leisure to evenings and the office. Masculine dominates the character votes. Arabian Oud Amiri and Ahmed Al Maghribi Amiri have a close profile.

Et Pourtant (Extrait de Parfum)

8.3

Henry Jacques

Fresh · Floral · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Henry Jacques Et Pourtant Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, woody, masculine-leaning fougère that most voters place in fall and winter evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, with winter and spring following, and a share also wear it for business or daily use. Nearly half of those who voted for character call it masculine, with others pointing to a classic feel. It opens with lavender, aromatic notes and key lime, fresh and green. Lily of the valley, clary sage and Siam benzoin then add a floral, spicy, resinous softness. In the base, amber, leather and white musk settle into a creamy, leathery trail. Henry Jacques Roi Sans Equipage and Estēe Lauder Metropolis have a close profile.

Green Tea Lychee Lime

7.5

Elizabeth Arden · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Lychee Lime is a feminine fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening of lychee and key lime with a calm green tea base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick summer, with spring second. It suits leisure, daily wear and sport, and it can also work at the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine and modern. The top is bright and lightly sweet, with lychee, key lime, Italian bergamot and lemon. In the heart, magnolia, Egyptian geranium and water lily add a soft floral and green touch. The base of black tea, green tea and lychee liqueur settles into a gently sweet, tea-like finish.

Hindi Tabac

8.4

Dixit & Zak · 2022

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Dixit & Zak Hindi Tabac is a unisex fragrance built around damask rose, tobacco and Indian oud, setting floral and spicy facets on a woody base; it has been discontinued. The top notes bring damask rose, pink pepper and mandarin orange, with bergamot and key lime keeping the opening bright. The heart moves to blackcurrant, tuberose and hay, with Bulgarian rose carrying the floral line. The base leans on Indian sandalwood, myrrh, patchouli and tobacco, and the accords read spicy, resinous, earthy and smoky. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and evening and leisure wear lead the occasions. It is voted masculine most often, followed by classic. L'Artisan Parfumeur Al Oudh and Dunhill Arabian Desert have a close profile.

Free d'Homme

7.9

Costume National · 2022

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Costume National Free d'Homme opens with citrus and moves into a spicy, resinous and smoky character, made for men. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter. Evening is the most named occasion, though daily wear, business and nights out sit close behind. The opening is a bright citrus of key lime and primofiore lemon. At the heart, cypriol and saffron blossom bring a spicy, earthy edge, and frankincense with cistus absolute settles the base into a warm, woody, slightly sweet resin.

Cool Water Wave for Women (2018)

6.7

Davidoff · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Davidoff Cool Water Wave for Women is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions that come up most. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a light trail through the day. Half of the voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. Key lime and nashi pear set the fresh tone, backed by aquatic and fruity accords. Jasmine sambac and floral notes add a soft sweetness, while amber leaves a little warmth underneath. The overall effect is cool, clean and slightly synthetic. Rituals Océan Infini and Jil Sander Sport Water have a close profile.

Saraj

7.6

Gritti · 2012

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Gritti Saraj is a spicy, resinous and smoky fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Saraj lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring following and summer well behind. It is worn mostly for evenings and nights out, and also for leisure. Though released as a women's fragrance, voters read it as more masculine than feminine. It opens with cinnamon, angelica and key lime, where the spice leads and the citrus only lightens it slightly. In the heart, vetiver, clove and labdanum build an earthy, woody base. At the bottom, powder, Ethiopian myrrh, musk and frankincense carry it into a resinous, smoky warmth.

Black Walnut

7.5

American Perfumer · 2022

Floral · Green · Sweet

American Perfumer Black Walnut pairs eastern black walnut with cinnamon and vanilla in a floral, green and sweet unisex scent; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and voters are split on whether it reads masculine or feminine. It opens with bergamot and key lime for brightness. In the heart, lilac and orange blossom sit with cinnamon, black pepper and cypress around the walnut. Vanilla and sandalwood lay a sweet, creamy base, while oud, oakmoss and Haitian vetiver add a woody, earthy note.