The Perfume Library

Red / Costes

7.4

Hôtel Costes · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hôtel Costes Red / Costes is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent that sits most comfortably in autumn and spring, for work and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and business, daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it reads as in between. Juniper, lavender and coriander seed give it a clean, green start, with white pepper adding spice. Rosewood and laurel build the dry, woody side, while frankincense and musk leave a soft, faintly smoky base.

Karuna / กรุณา

7.6

Parfum Prissana · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parfum Prissana Karuna / กรุณา is a unisex scent with a floral and spicy character, lifted by fresh, green and resinous sides. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, so it suits anyone who wants a scent that stays noticeable for a long time. It is written for men and women alike, without leaning to either side. Tuberose, jasmine sambac absolute, ylang-ylang and orange blossom build the floral core, while cinnamon, cardamom and clove bring spice, and sandalwood and benzoin add woody, resinous warmth. The accords also carry animal and earthy touches, with tangerine adding a fruity brightness. Parfum Prissana Hirun / หิรัณย์ and Parfum Prissana Tirtha / तीर्थ have a close profile.

a child's mind

7.4

equality.fragrances · 2023

Green · Sweet · Spicy

equality.fragrances a child's mind is a unisex scent with a green, sweet and spicy character, resinous and smoky underneath. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most lean towards fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits leisure time and evenings best; more voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens with cypress, laurel and coriander, green and spicy. The heart of frankincense, myrrh and saffron turns it resinous and smoky. Labdanum, patchouli, cashmeran and vanilla then build a woody, earthy base and sweeten it. Its profile is close to Le Couvent Valparaiso and Ikiryō Damn Hippie.

The Dark Side of the Goddess / Темная сторона богини

8.2

Anna Zworykina

Floral · Green · Spicy

Anna Zworykina The Dark Side of the Goddess / Темная сторона богини is a dark, woody unisex scent in which a floral heart is shaded by green, resinous and smoky tones. Jasmine and tagetes form the floral core, while myrtle and laurel add a green coolness. Frankincense and myrrh give it a resinous, smoky weight. Sandalwood, cedarwood and patchouli build a woody, earthy base, and cassia and nutmeg keep the spice in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and leisure wear; summer is the least chosen season. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits evenly between the two.

Marinis

7.0

Santa Eulalia · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Santa Eulalia Marinis is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a clear aquatic streak, pairing seawater, lemon and mint with a green, lightly woody base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, with autumn and winter well behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine, which fits its unisex profile. Lemon, mint and laurel give it a bright, cool character, and seawater reinforces the aquatic side. Red grape adds a light sweetness, while patchouli and cedarwood bring a dry, slightly spicy woodiness underneath. Lattafa Suqraat and Al Haramain Signature Blue have a close profile.

Apéro

7.4

La Maison Hédonique

Green · Spicy · Woody

La Maison Hédonique Apéro is a unisex fragrance where juniper, lime and bitter orange meet in a green, spicy, smoky blend; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next. Leisure and evening outings lead the occasion votes. On character, masculine edges ahead, with classic and feminine close behind. It opens with juniper, lime and bitter orange in a bright citrus-green start. The heart brings salt, garrigue herbs and aniseed, and the scent turns woody, resinous and earthy. The base of laurel, tobacco and black pepper leaves a smoky, spicy dry-down.

Maître Couturier

7.6

Extrait d'Atelier · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Extrait d'Atelier Maître Couturier is a fresh, powdery floral-woody scent with a unisex character, leaning towards autumn and spring. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, while summer is the least chosen season. It suits leisure, daily and office wear, and works in the evening too. It opens with aldehydes and ozonic notes, giving a clean, slightly synthetic freshness. In the heart, lavender and African violet add a soft, powdery floral touch. The base of gaiac wood, birch wood, white musk and laurel builds a woody, creamy and lightly spicy ground.

Imperator

8.3

Royal Crown · 2018

Floral · Green · Sweet

Royal Crown Imperator is a spicy, resinous unisex scent that opens with nutmeg, cardamom and olive leaf and settles into myrrh, frankincense and cedarwood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters place it mostly in the evening, on nights out and in leisure time, though office and daily wear get votes too. Most voters read it as masculine, yet feminine and classic votes are well represented. It opens with nutmeg and cardamom spice against the green of olive leaf. In the heart, rose, laurel and Florentine iris add a floral layer. As it dries, myrrh, frankincense and cedarwood build a woody, resinous, slightly smoky base, with the sweetness staying in the background.

Dirty Rose

7.5

PK Perfumes · 2012

Floral · Spicy · Woody

PK Perfumes Dirty Rose is a woody, smoky unisex scent that sets rose against smoke, earth and leather. The top holds black spruce, smoke, laurel, bergamot and cherry wood; the heart brings tobacco, soil, cedar and rose. In the base, bourbon vetiver, leather, amber and labdanum give it a resinous, leathery footing. The floral side is dry and earthy here rather than sweet. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though only a small number of voters have weighed in. It sits between masculine and feminine and wears as a true unisex. Its profile is close to Farmacia SS. Annunziata Cuoio Toscano and Naomi Goodsir Corpus Equus.

Ab.so.lute.

7.9

Scentologia · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Scentologia Ab.so.lute. is a unisex scent that opens with laurel, sage and cypriol against hay, then settles into tobacco and vanilla. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards night out and evening wear, though leisure and business are also possible. It starts with the spicy, woody dryness of laurel, sage, cypriol and hay. The heart brings white blossoms, gurjum balsam, gaiac wood and vanilla, moving the scent towards floral and sweet. The base of tobacco, musky notes, tonka bean and amber leaves a warm, oriental finish.

Synesthesia

9.3

mesOud · 2024

Green · Spicy · Woody

mesOud Synesthesia is a unisex fragrance with a green, spicy start that leans on animalic, resinous and smoky tones, with a woody and earthy character. The notes read as a single whole: juniper, cinnamon, cumin and pimento draw a spicy frame, while sandalwood, cedar and oud lay down the woody base. Civet, castoreum and deer musk add animalic depth, frankincense and myrrh bring resin, and labdanum and Baltic amber add oriental warmth. Cocoa and vanilla soften the edges a little. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters score longevity high, though the number of votes is small. It doesn't lean masculine or feminine and suits those who like dense, dark scents. Amouage Epic Man and Nishane Afrika-Olifant have a close profile.

Love Exposure

7.3

Moth and Rabbit · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Moth and Rabbit Love Exposure is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and fall and works from daytime into evening, with a fresh, green surface over a spicy, animalic and resinous depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind and winter well behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and it also suits daily and office use. The notes blend into one flat composition: cumin, laurel and buchu give a spicy, green edge, while floral notes and indole pull it towards the animalic. Metallic notes add sharpness, and sandalwood, frankincense, amber, vanilla and musk settle it onto a resinous, woody base. Henry Jacques Vert Galant and Ne'emah Ghala have a close profile.

Odori / Gli Odori

7.0

Profumo di Firenze · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Profumo di Firenze Odori / Gli Odori is a green, spicy unisex scent that opens on tarragon, rosemary and laurel and settles into cedarwood and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it neither fills a room nor fades quickly. Only a few people have voted, so these ratings are tentative. No clear season or occasion stands out, and its unisex character lets it suit anyone. The top notes of tarragon, rosemary and laurel give a fresh, herbal start. In the heart, carrot leaf, nutmeg and celery seed add a spicy, earthy tone. Cedarwood and sandalwood form a woody base, while the citrus and gourmand accords soften the green texture. Aēsop Tacit and Detaille Escrimeur have a close profile.

Dynamic Move Chrome

6.9

bugatti Fashion · 2024

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

bugatti Fashion Dynamic Move Chrome is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, sweet opening over a spicy, woody base. The top holds pineapple, laurel and earthy notes, with pineapple making the first impression fruity and fresh. The heart brings cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon for spice, and the base of patchouli, amber and musk closes warm and woody. A synthetic edge also runs through the accords. Longevity and projection are moderate. Voters wear it in all four seasons, with spring and autumn slightly ahead. It reads masculine. Mugler Ice*Men and Dior Sauvage Elixir have a close profile.

Montana Green (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Montana · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Montana Green Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's fragrance led by laurel, spearmint and French lavender; it has been discontinued. It opens with laurel, spearmint, French lavender and Italian bergamot, a cool, citrusy and herbal start. In the heart, geranium, clove, cinnamon, myrtle and coriander add a floral and spicy warmth. It dries down on musk, patchouli and sandalwood, which give it a woody, earthy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and it is worn mostly for leisure, business and daily use. Half of voters find it masculine, and some call it classic. Electimuss Auster and Loewe Esencia Sport have a close profile.

Ophir

7.8

Blackbird · 2016

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Blackbird Ophir is a spicy, woody unisex scent led by opoponax, sandalwood and saffron. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters give longevity a high mark. It is recommended mainly for leisure and evening wear, with night-out use close behind. It reads comfortably on both men and women. As a whole it runs along a spicy, resinous and earthy line. Opoponax and frankincense carry a resinous warmth, while sandalwood and cedarwood set the woody base. Saffron and black pepper add spice, tonka bean a slight sweetness, and a smoky edge stays in the background. Hazelnut and pistachio bring a soft, nutty touch.

Inis Ór

6.8

Fragrances of Ireland · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fragrances of Ireland Inis Ór is a fresh, citrusy women's scent with green and floral touches; it has been discontinued, and it leans towards easy daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and business, sport gets a fair share too, and a night out barely registers. Feminine leads the character votes, with masculine not far behind. The top is a bright citrus opening of lemon, bergamot, mandarin orange and blood orange. The heart turns floral and green with mimosa, laurel, fig and narcissus. The base settles into musk, pink pepper, patchouli, cedarwood and frankincense, while aquatic and spicy accords round out the fougère feel.

Pacific

7.5

Rayhaan

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Rayhaan Pacific is a fresh, lightly sweet men's fragrance led by citrus and aquatic accords. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, with the two scores close to each other, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only indicative. It is also rated well for its price. It opens with mandarin orange, cardamom, bergamot and lemon for a bright citrus start. In the heart, lavender, cypress and laurel pull it towards a greener side. The base holds woody notes, musky notes, marine notes and amber, settling into a mildly spicy, sweet and woody finish. Afnan Turathi (Blue) and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Cologne Bleue have a close profile.

Bold Majesty

8.5

Jo Adams

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Jo Adams Bold Majesty is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, green character against a spicy, woody backbone. Voters find its longevity and sillage strong. Most favour spring and fall, with summer close behind. Leisure and business are the most chosen occasions, followed by daily and evening wear. Lemon and bergamot give a citrus freshness, sitting alongside the green feel of lavender and laurel. Black pepper, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon and clove add spice, while cedarwood, sandalwood and oakmoss form the woody ground.

Gold Leaves

7.4

Régime des Fleurs · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Régime des Fleurs Gold Leaves is a fresh, green floral with a powdery, resinous side, balanced by spice. Created by Mathieu Nardin and now discontinued, it is unisex. The scent reads as one continuous whole: citron and laurel give a bright green frame, while cardamom and cypriol add spice. Iris and lily build the floral, powdery heart of it, and oakmoss, white cedarwood and fossilised amber bring a dry, resinous depth. Sweetness stays in the background, with a faint animal note beneath. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few have voted. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. Tom Daxon Crushing Bloom and Le Labo Iris 39 (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Sud Est (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Romeo Gigli · 1995

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Romeo Gigli Sud Est Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance with a fresh, green and spicy chypre character; it has been discontinued, and it suits spring and leisure time best. Its longevity is rated strong, while sillage stays moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though plenty also choose summer. Leisure and evening are the most named occasions, with business and daytime close behind. It opens with bergamot, basil, jasmine and hyacinth. The heart leans on herbal and spicy notes: coriander, laurel, thyme, rosemary and cinnamon. Musk, woods and balsam settle underneath, softening everything into a woody base. Rochas Eau de Rochas and Givenchy III have a close profile.

Abaci

7.3

Abaci · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Abaci Abaci opens with galbanum, lime and bergamot, a green, citrusy fragrance for men. In the top, juniper berry, basil and red pepper give a fresh, spicy start. The heart adds a soft floral touch of freesia, water lily and jasmine. Vetiver, patchouli and cistus set a woody, resinous and slightly smoky base; overall it reads as a fougère with a somewhat synthetic freshness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick it for daily wear, leisure and the office, with some choosing it for evenings and nights out. Karl Lagerfeld Photo and Hugo Boss Boss Sport share a close profile.

U II - Sheer Scent

9.0

Ultima II · 1990

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ultima II U II - Sheer Scent is a fresh, green and woody chypre-leaning fragrance for women; it has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole rather than in layers: bergamot and mandarin orange freshness joins the soft floral side of jasmine, iris and violet. Laurel and clary sage add a green, lightly spicy tone, while patchouli, precious woods and musk support the woody, chypre character underneath. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on few votes. It is described as a women's fragrance. Its profile sits close to Sisley Soir de Lune and Chanel Cristalle (Eau de Parfum).

Blue

6.3

Camp David · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Camp David Blue is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that leans towards daytime and office wear. Its longevity and projection are both moderate, and most voters pick it for daily and business use, with sport and night out following behind. It isn't heavy or showy, just easy to wear through the day. It opens with grapefruit and mandarin orange for a bright citrus start. Black pepper, rosemary and laurel in the heart add a spicy, slightly smoky edge, while floral and fruity accords soften the sweetness. Patchouli, cedarwood and vetiver leave a woody base underneath.