The Perfume Library

Voyage (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Nautica · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Nautica Voyage Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that suits summer and spring days. Most voters pick summer, with spring close behind, and it leans towards daily wear, sport and leisure, though it also works at the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays a light, easygoing presence through the day. Most voters call it masculine and modern. Fresh, citrus and green accords lead, with aquatic and fruity shades alongside. It opens with leaves and apple, and mimosa and lotus give the heart a soft floral touch. In the base, moss, cedar, musk and amber ground it.

Hypnotic Poison Eau Sensuelle

7.9

Dior · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dior Hypnotic Poison Eau Sensuelle is a sweet, powdery floral built around ylang-ylang, jasmine and tuberose; it has been discontinued. The flowers sit on a sweet base: heliotrope and vanilla orchid pull the scent towards powdery and gourmand, while bitter almond and orange blossom add a slight twist to that sweetness. Sandalwood and musk give it a soft, woody depth, and caraway brings a spicy edge. Most voters pick it for autumn and winter, and see it as an evening or night-out scent. Both its longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters read it as feminine. Tesori d'Oriente Fiore del Dragone and Nicolaï Kiss Me Tender have a close profile.

Elephant

7.4

Zoologist · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zoologist Elephant is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, opening fresh and floral before settling into a creamy, woody warmth. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it doesn't pull firmly in either direction. The top notes of magnolia, Darjeeling tea and leaves give a fresh, green start. In the heart, jasmine, cocoa, frankincense and coconut milk add a creamy softness. The base of amber, musk, patchouli and sandalwood lays down an earthy, woody floor.

Blackbird

7.7

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2013

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Blackbird is a unisex scent with a green, woody and resinous character, softened by a fruity sweetness. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and winter, though spring is far from absent. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and with feminine and masculine votes close together, it sits comfortably between the two. As a whole it reads as dry grass, leaves and fir balsam absolute, green and earthy. Himalayan blackberry adds a sweet, fruity note, while cedarwood and cedar resin build a woody base. Amber and musk soften it.

Relique d'Amour (2012)

7.7

Oriza L. Legrand · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Oriza L. Legrand Relique d'Amour (2012) is a unisex scent with a green, resinous and smoky character, leaning towards leisure and everyday wear. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It suits leisure and daytime wear more than evenings or the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and votes split closely between feminine and masculine, so it sits between the two. It opens with maritime pine and leaves, fresh and green. At the heart, myrrh, frankincense and elemi resin build a smoky, resinous core, while white lily and pepper add a floral and spicy edge. The base of blond woods, musk and moss leaves an earthy, woody finish.

Moon Bloom

7.7

Hiram Green · 2013

Floral · Green · Sweet

Hiram Green Moon Bloom is a floral, creamy unisex scent built on ylang-ylang, jasmine absolute and tuberose absolute, softened with coconut. The flowers lead: ylang-ylang, jasmine and tuberose carry the scent from start to finish. Coconut adds a creamy sweetness, while leaves bring a green freshness. Tropical spices and resins sit underneath, giving it a slightly spicy, warm and faintly animal edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and towards evening and night-out wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is marketed as unisex. Carnal Flower and Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Tubéreuse have a close profile.

Rosenrot

7.2

Rammstein · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rammstein Rosenrot is a fresh, green scent settling into a woody base, classed as feminine and best suited to fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. The top is honey pomelo, metallic notes and leaves, which bring the cool, green side. Pink rose and frankincense form the heart, where the floral character leans spicy and smoky. Sandalwood, cashmere and vanilla orchid soften the base and close it on a warm, woody note. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, night out and leisure wear leading the occasions. It mostly reads feminine, though a fair number of voters find it masculine. Nuori Shinrin and Spiritum 2 - Astral Twin have a close profile.

C for Men

8.1

Clive Christian · 2010

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Clive Christian C for Men is a spicy, resinous and smoky masculine scent built around tobacco, leather and oud, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night-out wear leading the occasions. It reads masculine and classic to most. The top opens with mandarin orange, lemon and tea for a light fruity brightness. Clove, cardamom, saffron and cinnamon bring the spice in the heart. The base is dominated by tobacco, leather, oud and amber, while cedar and vanilla soften the smoky, earthy structure. Nabeel Desert Oud and Amouage Memoir Man have a close profile.

Ralph's Club New York

7.7

Ralph Lauren · 2025

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Ralph Lauren Ralph's Club New York is a fresh, green men's fragrance built around Calabrian bergamot, blackcurrant and lavender. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. Night out, evening and leisure are the occasions voted most often, and most voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens with bergamot, blackcurrant, leaves and Italian green mandarin orange, a fresh and fruity start. In the heart, lavender, Bourbon geranium and Australian sandalwood move it toward a woody line. The base of Bourbon vanilla, fir balsam and moss sweetens it and closes on a creamy, spicy warmth. Mugler Aura and Karl Lagerfeld Lagerfeld Classic Grey have a close profile.

Serpent

8.3

Vapormundum · 2025

Floral · Green · Spicy

Vapormundum Serpent is a unisex scent that wears most comfortably in autumn and spring, and suits evenings and nights out. Longevity and projection are both rated strong, so it leaves a clear trail. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. More voters read it as masculine than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. It has a floral, green side: rose, magnolia and leaves meet spicy saffron and geranium. Leather, snake leather and frankincense add a woody, earthy, smoky weight, and absinth and petrichor deepen the darker mood.

Serpentine

7.5

Comme des Garçons · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Comme des Garçons Serpentine is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green character against a smoky, woody shadow. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and winter is the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close and quiet. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level. Grass, leaves, iris leaf and galbanum give it a green freshness, which aldehydes and ozone make brighter and airier, while smoked cedar, gaiac wood and juniper wood add a dry, woody edge. Benzoin and labdanum bring a resinous warmth, nutmeg a light spice, and black musk a soft base underneath.

Entre Ciel et Mer

7.3

Pierre Guillaume · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Pierre Guillaume Entre Ciel et Mer is a fresh, sea-tinged unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with white thyme, pear, leaves and lavender, which give a green, lightly fruity freshness. The heart turns salty and marine with algae absolute, lichen, ambergris and iodine. Tree moss and New Caledonian sandalwood settle it onto a woody, creamy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Tommy Hilfiger The Girl and Tiziana Terenzi Telea have a close profile.

Bindebole

7.5

Pineward · 2021

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Pineward Bindebole is a unisex fragrance that suits fall and spring days, with a fresh, green, woody character that recalls forest air. Pine needle and leaves build the green, cool side of the scent, while cedar and poplar bud give it a woody, slightly resinous base. Ambrette softens them, and the spicy and earthy tones stay in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. More voters read it as masculine than feminine, though a good share find it feminine. Pineward Boreal and Pineward Oxylus have a close profile.

Cologne 352

7.7

Ex Nihilo · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ex Nihilo Cologne 352 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, with green, floral and lightly spicy touches that give it a clean feel for easy daytime wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Italian lemon, juniper berry and leaves open cool and green. The heart brings orange blossom, lily of the valley and rose, while white musk, white cedar and gaiac wood settle it onto a creamy, woody base. Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza and Acqua di Parma Note di Colonia I have a close profile.

Cerruti Image pour Femme

7.6

Cerruti · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cerruti Image pour Femme is a fresh, green women's fragrance that opens on grapefruit and pimento and dries down to cedar and leather; it has been discontinued. The top notes are pimento, leaves and grapefruit, so citrus brightness meets a touch of spice. In the heart, water mint, carbon and gentian root add a cool, green edge. The base of cedar, leather, birch bark and amber settles into a woody, leathery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters call it feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. Atkinsons The Excelsior Bouquet and Première Note Cedar Atlas have a close profile.

Karenina

7.8

Roja Parfums · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums Karenina opens with aldehydes and bergamot and moves into jasmine, gardenia, violet and May rose, making a powdery, creamy, sweet floral; it has been discontinued. The top is aldehydes and bergamot, and the heart is crowded with flowers: geranium, violet, gardenia, Grasse jasmine and May rose among them. The base of vanilla, musk and cedarwood softens it, while clove adds a spicy edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine and classic. Roja Parfums A Goodnight Kiss and Volnay Perlerette have a close profile.

English Major (Extrait de Parfum)

7.6

Sorce · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Woody

Extrait de Parfum

Sorce English Major Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that softens a sweet, gourmand character with woody, powdery and creamy tones. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter; leisure and daily wear lead, with evenings close behind. Voters mostly call it modern, then feminine. Victoria's Secret Bare Vanilla Daydream and Phlur Cashmere Skin have a close profile. The scent is built on marshmallow sweetness. Sandalwood and orris absolute give it a woody, powdery base, while carrot seed and leaves add an earthy touch. Aged paper leaves a dry, slightly creamy air.

Cubata

8.1

Jacques Zolty · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Jacques Zolty Cubata is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with birch, leaves and tobacco, and moves into rum, honey and spicy notes at the heart. The base of gaiac wood, tonka bean and amber sweetens it and settles into a resinous, woody warmth. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is placed mostly in the evening and for nights out. It reads more masculine and classic than anything else. Phlur Vanilla Smoke and Xerjoff Don have a close profile.

Ceramic

7.4

Andrea Maack · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Andrea Maack Ceramic Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery and creamy floral; though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Ceramic opens with leaves, freesia and apple, a green, fruity start that feels clean and bright. In the heart, purple blossoms, white blossoms and lily of the valley take over, and this floral side softens the synthetic edge in its accords. The base of amber and musk settles into a creamy, powdery warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters suggest spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Byredo Blanche and Spirit of Kings White Musk have a close profile.

E: Cashmere Musk

8.1

Clive Christian · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Clive Christian E: Cashmere Musk is a fresh, floral women's scent that sets a bright opening of ginger and bergamot on a base of cashmeran and musk. The top pairs ginger, bergamot and blood orange with the spice of Sichuan pepper and pink pepper. In the heart, leaves, Egyptian jasmine and cashmeran turn it green and floral. Gaiac wood, musk and ambroxan settle underneath, leaving a woody, creamy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Cos Perfumery Mythe and Byredo Desert Dawn have a close profile.

Parco Palladiano XIII: Quadrifoglio

8.1

Bottega Veneta · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano XIII: Quadrifoglio is a unisex scent that pairs green, citrusy freshness with a lightly smoky, woody undertone; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, office and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. It reads slightly more masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. The notes have no top, heart and base split; the scent works as a whole, built on basil, leaves and white bergamot for a green, citrus freshness. Frankincense adds a spicy, smoky depth to it, while a creamy softness keeps the woody backdrop from turning dry.

Bamboo Rose

7.5

Aerin · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Into the Blue

7.4

Escada · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Escada Into the Blue is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. The top is leafy and fruity, with leaves, grass and starfruit. The heart turns softly floral with watermelon, lotus and peony. It settles on a woody, lightly powdery base of cedar, amber and musk. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it fits daily wear, leisure and the office. Its character reads mainly feminine. Nautica Voyage and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey have a close profile.

Ensis

7.6

V Canto · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

V Canto Ensis is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and suits daily wear and leisure time. It opens with leaves, bergamot, pansy and blackcurrant absolute, giving a green, fruity freshness. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, lilac and lily of the valley add a soft floral layer. The base of patchouli, cocoa, amber and musk sets a woody, lightly spicy footing, with a synthetic sheen running through the accords. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets the fewest votes. It is mostly voted for leisure, daily wear and the office. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it reads as truly unisex. Acqua di Taormina Petra Lavica and Xerjoff Renaissance have a close profile.