The Perfume Library

Balliamo

7.7

Bottega Veneta · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bottega Veneta Balliamo is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits summer and spring, and reads best for daytime and leisure. It opens with pepper, citron and honey pomelo: sharp, bright and lightly sweet. In the heart, lavender absolute, Italian white fig and myrtle add a green, fruity softness. Vetiver, Ambronova™ and American cedarwood keep the base dry and woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. It leans slightly masculine, though modern and feminine votes are close behind.

Nebula 1 (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Avant-Garden Lab · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Avant-Garden Lab Nebula 1 Eau de Toilette is a unisex scent that pairs the fresh citrus of pink grapefruit, blood orange and neroli with a floral side of rose, violet and orange blossom. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters place it closest to autumn and spring, though summer and winter are not far behind, and most often choose it for leisure, with evening second. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. It has been discontinued. As a whole it reads fresh and citrusy, with green and fruity tones softening the brightness. Star anise and artemisia add a bitter, spicy edge, while vanilla absolute and Siam benzoin bring a resinous sweetness. Castoreum gives an animal, smoky depth, and woody notes keep it balanced.

Lavandeluce

7.8

April Aromatics · 2019

Floral · Green · Sweet

April Aromatics Lavandeluce is a unisex scent that sets Provençal lavender and lavender absolute against the sweetness of honey and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters say it lasts through the day. No season clearly dominates: spring and fall lead slightly, with winter and summer close behind. It is most often suggested for leisure and evenings, and it can work in an office too. Voters lean slightly feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. The lavender is floral and green, with cardamom and hay adding a dry, spicy edge. Honey, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten it and give it a creamy softness, while vetiver leaves a woody base.

Fantôme de la Nuit

7.9

Prin · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Prin Fantôme de la Nuit is a unisex scent built around goatskin, mimosa absolute and hay absolute, with an animal, earthy character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though those ratings rest on only a small number of votes. With no season or occasion votes, it's hard to tie it to one moment; it reads as unisex, neither clearly masculine nor feminine. Goatskin, hay and mushrooms give it an animal, earthy body. Mimosa, jasmine sambac and carnation carry the floral side, while cumin and fennel add a green, spicy streak. A fresh, citrusy lift keeps it light, and patchouli, vetiver and moss supply a woody backdrop.

Amber

6.4

Aftelier

Floral · Green · Sweet

Aftelier Amber is a resinous, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter days; it has been discontinued. Mandarin orange opens it, lavender absolute sits in the heart and labdanum anchors the base. The mandarin adds a light freshness at the start, the lavender pulls the heart towards floral and green, and the labdanum settles everything onto a sweet, woody, earthy resin. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring next, and it is worn most often for leisure and evenings. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it reads as truly unisex. Prada Amber and Maison Mona di Orio Mellifera have a close profile.

Étude en Fougère

8.1

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sultan Pasha Attars Étude en Fougère is a unisex fougère that sets Calabrian lemon, lavender and geranium over a woody base of cedarwood, oakmoss and vetiver. Most voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. It opens fresh, citrusy and green, with nutmeg adding spice. In the heart, cyclamen, Damask rose and pine absolutes bring floral and resinous notes. The base settles into earthy, woody oakmoss, patchouli, amber and sandalwood.

Eau de Prep Tommy

5.7

Tommy Hilfiger · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tommy Hilfiger Eau de Prep Tommy is a fresh men's scent that opens on grapefruit, tonic water and passion fruit before settling into white pepper and juniper; it has been discontinued. The opening is a citrus and aquatic freshness from grapefruit and tonic water, with passion fruit and clary sage adding a light fruity, green edge. In the heart, white pepper, juniper and lavender absolute bring a spicy, green feel. The base of amber, woods and suede rests the scent on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads masculine. Its profile is close to Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme (Eau de Toilette).

True Forest

8.1

Pure Presence

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Pure Presence True Forest is a unisex fragrance that suits spring and autumn days, opening with citrus and settling into a resinous, woody base; it has been discontinued. The opening of wild orange, bergamot and balsam fir sets a fresh, green forest tone. In the heart, mandarin orange, lavender absolute, rosemary and petitgrain turn that freshness into a spicy greenness. The base of gaiac wood, cedar, frankincense, patchouli, vetiver and oakmoss leaves an earthy, smoky, resinous woodiness. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick spring and autumn, and lean towards leisure, business and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes split evenly, so it doesn't lean either way. Brooklyn Soap Company New Level and Olfactive Studio Autoportrait have a close profile.

So Long, Honey

8.5

Folkwinds · 2026

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Folkwinds So Long, Honey is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that opens on Provençal lavender, peach and Amburana cearensis before settling into a woody, resinous base. The top pairs Amburana cearensis with Provençal lavender and peach. The heart brings propolis, clover and hay, with lavender absolute keeping that dry sweetness going. In the base, Mysore sandalwood, Kyara oud, Tibetan musk and beeswax make it creamy, spicy and woody. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. The sweet, resinous character leads, and it reads neither masculine nor feminine. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir and Parfums d'Elmar Dalika have a close profile.

Seeking Balance

8.2

St. Clair Scents · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

St. Clair Scents Seeking Balance is a fresh chypre that opens with citrus and green notes, moves into a floral heart and settles on an earthy, resinous base; it is unisex. Voters lean towards spring and fall, with summer close behind. Leisure and business days come up most often, and evening and night out are options too. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, while feminine and masculine votes run nearly even. Mandarin orange leaf, bergamot, lemon and galbanum give a cool, green opening. In the heart, lavender, rose, geranium and jasmine keep the florals in check. Oakmoss, vetiver and labdanum dry down into an earthy, resinous warmth. Sisley Eau de Campagne and Houbigant Aperçu have a close profile.

22 41 E St John / 51° 22’ 17”N 1° 22’ 41”E (2018)

7.6

Dulcie / Haeckels · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dulcie / Haeckels 22 41 E St John / 51° 22’ 17”N 1° 22’ 41”E is a fresh, green unisex scent built around Siberian stone pine needle, Siberian fir and rosemary. Bitter orange, bitter orange leaf and Sicilian lemon add a citrus lift, while star anise and lavender absolute bring a spicy edge. Atlas cedar, tree moss and patchouli settle it into a woody, resinous, earthy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for spring, autumn and summer sit close together, and leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads in between. Roberto Ugolini Oxford and Pineward Juniperus have a close profile.

Naga Mantra

7.9

N•O•A•M · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

N•O•A•M Naga Mantra is a unisex fragrance that sets fresh citrus and floral notes on a woody, resinous and smoky base with an animal edge; it has been discontinued. The notes aren't split into layers: yuzu, bergamot and lavender bring freshness, while jasmine sambac and osmanthus carry the floral side. East Indian oud, sandalwood and opoponax absolute add a woody-resinous depth, and blond tobacco and castoreum leave a smoky, animal trace. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters split evenly between spring, summer and fall, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Masculine tops the character votes, with feminine and classic close behind. Annette Neuffer Hepster and D.S. & Durga Freetrapper share a close profile.

Mississippi River

8.5

Steve Martin · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Steve Martin Mississippi River is a fresh, woody unisex scent in which citrus and spice meet a sweet, gourmand base. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean towards spring, autumn and winter, and pick summer less often. It suits leisure time, nights out and evenings best. Most voters read it as masculine, though it wears as unisex. Sospiro Vibrato and Banderas Her Golden Secret have a close profile. The top opens fresh with bergamot, orange, mandarin orange and mint, while cinnamon, almond and chocolate pull it towards spicy sweetness. In the heart, vetiver, patchouli and cedarwood form a woody backbone. The base of vanilla absolute, tonka bean and musk softens and sweetens the dry-down.

Pluck!

7.1

Jorum Studio · 2025

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Jorum Studio Pluck! is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, green character with spice and resin, with a leafy, woody feel. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither disappears on the skin nor fills a room. The fougère structure and woody tones let it sit comfortably on men and women alike. Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum and Pino Silvestre Pino Silvestre (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile. The green freshness of blackcurrant bud, tomato leaf and basil comes first. Tomato tar and geranium absolute add a slightly rough edge to it, while Sichuan pepper brings the spice. Fir balsam absolute, vetiver and sandalwood set the whole on a woody, resinous base.

Nuit d'Hiver Intense

7.8

Flore Botanical Alchemy

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Flore Botanical Alchemy Nuit d'Hiver Intense is a unisex scent that sets a bright citrus freshness against a green, resinous, earthy body of fir and vetiver. It opens with mint, bergamot zest and orange zest for a crisp sparkle, while coriander seed adds a dry spice. In the heart, lavender absolute, jasmine and tuberose bring a soft floral touch, and the fir needles and cedar leaf keep the green, woody tone going. The base of vetiver, amber, patchouli absolute, oakmoss and resins settles it onto a warm, earthy footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without turning heavy. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, business and evening wear. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, which fits its unisex character.

Impression Patchouli Heart No.1

8.5

Ostens · 2018

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Ostens Impression Patchouli Heart No.1 is a unisex fragrance built around liquorice, patchouli and labdanum absolute, running along green and sweet lines. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of voters is small, so these ratings are an early impression rather than a firm verdict. Being unisex, it can be worn by anyone, regardless of gender. It opens with liquorice, pink pepper and frankincense, a spicy and resinous start. In the heart, Provençal lavender, rosemary, lavender absolute and immortelle absolute bring a green freshness. The base settles into labdanum absolute, patchouli and amber, which feel earthy, creamy and slightly smoky. Its profile is close to Profumum Roma Patchouly and Moresque Soul Batik.

Prométhée (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Olivier Durbano · 2014

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Olivier Durbano Prométhée Eau de Parfum is a resinous, smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. The top leans on cistus, frankincense and nutmeg, with myrtle and fennel adding a green, spicy edge. In the heart, narcissus and Caucasian lily bring a floral, powdery side, while styrax and lavender absolute set them on a resinous floor. The base of vetiver, myrrh and labdanum dries down earthy, woody and faintly animal. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear stand out. It reads more masculine than feminine, though some voters call it feminine or classic. Its profile is close to Xerjoff Zafar and Amouage Gold Woman.

Loup

8.4

Prin · 2023

Green · Spicy · Woody

Prin Loup is a unisex scent with a woody, spicy and smoky character, edged with green, animal and leathery tones; it has been discontinued. Three oud notes carry the weight: Laotian, Thai and Malayan oud. Beside them sit tobacco absolute, castoreum absolute and spices such as black pepper and clove. Hay absolute adds a green, earthy tone, while labdanum and Siam benzoin bring a resinous warmth. Jasmine and lavender absolutes soften the dark structure a little. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only an early reading. With its animal and smoky character it sits outside the usual masculine and feminine lines. Perfumes with a close profile include Prin Onthamara / อนธมาร and Amouage Epic Man.

Sunken Garden

7.6

YeYe Parfums · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

YeYe Parfums Sunken Garden is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent, softened by touches of spice and powder. The top opens cool and lightly spicy with juniper berry, coriander and Italian bergamot. In the heart, jasmine, magnolia, white lotus and lavender absolute add a gentle floral softness. The base settles on frankincense, Haitian vetiver and Himalayan cedar, keeping the scent woody and calm. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters link it most with leisure, daytime and office wear, and less with evenings and nights out. It sits easily on either men or women, a quiet scent rather than a loud one.

Joyeux

8.1

Sultan Pasha Perfumes · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Green

Sultan Pasha Perfumes Joyeux is a green, woody and powdery fougère built around lavender, and it is a unisex scent. It opens with Provençal lavender, mint and bergamot, fresh and herbal. In the heart, clary sage, jasmine and lily of the valley add a soft floral touch. The base leans on Mysore sandalwood, vetiver, leather and ambergris, with citrus, spicy and animal facets running through the accords. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. The powdery, resinous and leathery character suits those who like the classic fougère style. Sultan Pasha Attars Joyeux and Dior Jules (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Amorphus' Impera

7.1

S.A.C.K.Y · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

S.A.C.K.Y Amorphus' Impera is a dark unisex scent that is sweet, spicy and woody, with resinous and smoky edges. It opens with bergamot, orange and lemon, softened by lavender absolute. The heart turns resinous and spicy with myrrh, frankincense and cinnamon, while beeswax and cedarwood lay a dry, woody floor beneath them. The base of oud, sandalwood, patchouli, musk and amber pulls the scent toward earthy, animalic and sweet. Most voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. It leans toward fall and winter and is mostly worn for evenings, leisure and nights out. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though a sizeable share of voters call it feminine. Rania J. Veliahtte and Al Haramain Oud Cambodi have a close profile.

Aquamarine N Powder

7.4

EBK

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

EBK Aquamarine N Powder is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, powdery character with woody and spicy touches. The notes read as one blend: iris, orchid and powdery notes lay a soft floral base, while sandalwood and musk carry it towards a warm, woody tone. Pink pepper adds a light spice, lavender absolute brings a fougère feel, and passion fruit gives a faint fruity edge. Resinous and synthetic shades also show up among the accords. Votes are few, but longevity and sillage are both rated good, with longevity scoring slightly higher. Its powdery, woody build suits men and women alike. Wik & Co. Merveilleux and Diptyque Fleur de Peau (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Nelson Fragrance x Lost Tribe - Polaris

8.4

Lost Tribe · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lost Tribe Nelson Fragrance x Lost Tribe - Polaris is a unisex fougère that sets camphor, bergamot and lavender against a floral heart of iris and rose, resting on vetiver and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as strong, with a very large share of voters finding the sillage high, though these ratings rest on only a handful of votes. It is unisex. It opens fresh and citrusy with camphor, bergamot, lavender and lime. In the heart, iris, rose and geranium add a soft floral note. The base turns woody and green with vetiver, blue cypress, Mysore sandalwood and oakmoss. Van Cleef & Arpels Tsar and Roja Parfums Harrods pour Homme have a close profile.

Nebulae Series - Orion / Nebula 1 (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Avant-Garden Lab · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum