The Perfume Library

Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) (1997)

7.6

Lolita Lempicka · 1997

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lolita Lempicka Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity core on a sweet, gourmand warmth; it has been discontinued. The top leans on pineapple, lemon, star anise and violet. In the heart, jasmine, iris and lily of the valley add a soft floral note. The base of vanilla, praliné, almond and tonka bean sweetens everything into a powdery, oriental warmth. Most voters find it feminine. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters pick autumn and winter most, then spring. It leans towards evening and night out, though daily wear is common too. Hervé Léger Hervé Léger and Joop! Nuit d'été have a close profile.

La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Pétales

7.1

Guerlain · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Pétales is a fresh, floral scent where citrus, green and fruity tones sit over a sweet, powdery, gourmand trail. It is a women's perfume that has been discontinued. The top is lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange, with grass and green notes adding crispness. In the heart, Turkish rose and Bulgarian rose meet apricot and jasmine sambac. The base of almond, tonka bean and white musk sweetens it and dries down soft and powdery. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads feminine and modern. Guerlain Mademoiselle Guerlain / La Petite Robe Noire Modèle 2 and Mancera Pink Roses have a close profile.

Femme (1989) (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Rochas · 1989

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Rochas Femme is a floral, fruity chypre with spicy, powdery and leathery edges, a dark, mature scent made for women. It opens with bergamot and lemon brightness against soft apricot, plum and peach, with cinnamon adding spice. The heart is a floral body of jasmine, rose, ylang-ylang and iris, with clove keeping it warm. The base of patchouli, oakmoss, leather, vanilla and amber leaves a resinous, animalic depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter and see it as an evening or night-out scent; summer is the least chosen season. It reads feminine and classic. Rochas Femme (2014) and Guy Laroche Clandestine share a close profile.

Dali pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Salvador Dali · 1987

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Salvador Dali Dali pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters find it masculine and classic. It opens fresh and spicy with lemon, tarragon, lavender and bergamot. The heart of geranium, jasmine and moss is floral and green. The base of vanilla, vetiver, patchouli and amber leaves a warm, earthy, woody and resinous finish.

Kismet (2016)

8.3

Lubin · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Lubin Kismet opens with bright citrus and settles into a sweet, powdery oriental floral for women, built around rose, resins and vanilla. Bergamot, petitgrain and lemon keep the opening light. In the heart, patchouli joins Bulgarian rose and Rosa centifolia absolute for a weightier floral core. The base of opoponax, labdanum and Bourbon vanilla turns resinous, creamy and sweet, with spicy and powdery touches running through the shift. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime and leisure wear also have their place. Most voters read it as feminine and classic.

Hartley

8.4

Mazzolari · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mazzolari Hartley is a unisex scent that pairs the brightness of bergamot and lemon with the aromatic lavender and rosemary, settling onto a woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. Office, daily wear and evenings out all draw similar support. Voters mostly call its character masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Bergamot and lemon open fresh and citrusy. In the heart, lavender, rosemary and jasmine add a floral, spicy touch. Cedarwood, sandalwood and patchouli dry it down woody, powdery and slightly creamy-sweet. Parfums de Marly Darley and Casa del Perfume Canario Nubio have a close profile.

Messe de Minuit (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Etro · 1994

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Azemour Les Orangers

8.0

Parfum d'Empire · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfum d'Empire Azemour Les Orangers is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with grapefruit, clementine and lemon, with galbanum adding a green edge and cumin and black pepper a spicy touch. In the heart, neroli and orange blossom bring a soft floral note, while henna, moss and hay push it towards a chypre feel. Iodine and woody notes stay in the background at the base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as balanced between the two. Rochas Eau de Rochas Homme and Iceberg Iceberg have a close profile.

(untitled) l'eau

7.7

Maison Margiela · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Maison Margiela (untitled) l'eau is a fresh unisex scent that opens with spearmint, mandarin orange and lemon, then moves through galbanum and orange blossom absolute. The opening is bright and citrusy, with buchu and galbanum adding a green, lightly spicy edge. The heart carries galbanum, orange blossom absolute and mastic, and the base settles into a woody floor of serenolide, patchouli and frankincense. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters split between calling it feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. Histoires de Parfums 1828 and Flora Danica 1761 have a close profile.

Onyx Black

8.3

Pana Dora · 2025

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Pana Dora Onyx Black is a sweet, oriental unisex scent that sets bright citrus against the warmth of spice, resin and wood. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring some way behind and summer rarely chosen. Evenings and nights out lead, and leisure wear follows. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters read it as masculine more often than anything else, with modern next. It opens with nutmeg, cinnamon, saffron, bergamot and lemon, a spicy start with a citrus lift. Cypriol, frankincense and ambergris form the heart, and labdanum, cedar and fir resin sit underneath. Over time it settles into a sweet, resinous, woody warmth. Taif Al-Emarat Taif T05 and Al Wataniah Ghala have a close profile.

Dorasima

8.1

Pana Dora · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pana Dora Dorasima is a unisex scent that sets a fresh opening of orange, bergamot and lemon over florals and a sweet, woody base of amber, vanilla and cedarwood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most voted occasions. The largest share of voters finds it feminine, though masculine and modern votes are not far off. Citrus leads the top, while jasmine, rose, violet and lily of the valley give the heart a soft floral touch. In the base, amber, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten it and pull it toward a creamy woodiness, with oud and leather staying in the background. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and sweet.

Eau de Cologne

8.1

Chanel · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chanel Eau de Cologne is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, lemon and citrus fruits alongside green notes for a crisp start. Spices, petitgrain and neroli add a soft floral touch in the heart, and musk with tonka bean rounds it off in a gentle, warm base. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads evenly between masculine and feminine. Dior Cologne Royale and Diptyque Geranium Odorata have a close profile.

Blue Sapphire (Parfum)

8.1

Boadicea the Victorious · 2013

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Boadicea the Victorious Blue Sapphire is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, where citrus and spice settle onto a resinous, smoky base. The top opens with lemon, sage and saffron, softened by chamomile and pot marigold. Rose and magnolia form a floral heart, and patchouli, amber and oud close it out in a sweet, woody, smoky finish. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour evening and night-out wear. Voters most often read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Close in profile are The Dua Brand Sapphire Sky and Lattafa Opulent Oud.

Green Wood

7.5

Dsquared² · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dsquared² Green Wood is a fresh, green and woody men's fragrance built around Bourbon pepper, lemon and vetiver, suited to spring and summer days and to daily or office wear. It opens with santolina and lemon, a citrus freshness met by the spice of Bourbon pepper. In the heart, cedarwood and vetiver dominate while resinous notes add warmth. The base of musk, cypriol and ambrox dries down keeping its green, earthy side, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it is worn mainly for daytime, leisure and work, less so in the evening. It reads masculine and modern. Fragonard Vétiver and Truefitt & Hill Apsley have a close profile.

Panorama

7.1

Olfactive Studio · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Olfactive Studio Panorama is a unisex scent where citrus and green notes sit on a fresh, spicy, woody-resinous base, and it leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with fig leaf, bergamot and lemon for a bright start, while wasabi and bamboo leaf add a sharp, green edge. Cardamom, grass and galbanum carry the greenery through the heart, and vanilla, patchouli and labdanum soften the base into a resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, business and daily wear leading the occasions. It reads slightly more masculine, though a good share of voters call it feminine. Santa Maria Novella Alba di Seoul and Truefitt & Hill Apsley have a close profile.

Devin (Eau de Cologne)

7.8

Aramis · 1977

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Cologne

Aramis Devin Eau de Cologne is a green, spicy chypre, fresh and earthy with a leathery edge, suited to those who want a classic masculine scent; it has been discontinued. Devin's longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. About half of voters read it as masculine, with many calling it classic. It opens with lemon, bergamot, orange and lavender, while mugwort and galbanum add a green bite. The heart brings carnation, cinnamon and caraway spice, softened by jasmine. The base of labdanum, leather, cedar, patchouli and oakmoss is woody and earthy. Nina Ricci Phileas and Ralph Lauren Safari for Men have a close profile.

New-York

8.2

Nicolaï · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nicolaï New-York is a fresh, chypre-style men's fragrance in which citrus and green notes meet a spicy, woody base. It is rated strong in longevity with good sillage. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and business, daily and leisure wear come up most often. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. The top opens bright with lemon, bergamot and lemon petitgrain, while thyme and mugwort add a green edge. In the heart, cinnamon, clove, black pepper and lavender bring a spicy warmth. The base settles into oakmoss, frankincense and musk, dry and powdery. Giorgio Armani Eau Pour Homme and Penhaligon's Racquets Formula have a close profile.

Eau Pour Homme (1984) (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Giorgio Armani · 1984

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Giorgio Armani Eau Pour Homme is a fresh chypre that pairs citrus and green notes with spice and wood; it is a men's fragrance and has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, lemon, mandarin orange and green orange, a bright citrus layer that basil pushes toward green. In the heart, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove add spicy warmth, softened by lavender and jasmine. The base settles into a dry, woody footing of vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters call it masculine, and many also find it classic. Versace L'Homme and Rochas Eau de Rochas have a close profile.

Safari for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Ralph Lauren · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Safari for Men Eau de Toilette is a classic masculine scent that sets a green, citrus freshness against a leathery, earthy woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and its use spreads across daytime, leisure and evening. It reads as masculine and classic. Bergamot, lemon, lavender and neroli give it a bright opening. Jasmine, rose and cinnamon add a floral, spicy heart. Cedar, leather and oakmoss settle into an earthy, woody base.

Hyde

7.6

Hiram Green · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Hiram Green Hyde is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, smoky and leathery with a sweet softness running through it. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and leisure wear leading and night outings close behind. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Lemon and bergamot give a brief bright opening, then the heart moves to birch tar and sweet acacia. The base holds labdanum, vanilla and oakmoss. The overall impression is sweet, spicy and woody, with animal, resinous and smoky tones adding a leathery depth.

Energizer

7.6

Boadicea the Victorious · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Boadicea the Victorious Energizer is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance that opens on grapefruit and bergamot. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with sport also in the mix. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters read it as slightly more masculine, though a sizeable share finds it feminine. Grapefruit and bergamot lead, and petitgrain, orange and lemon form the heart. Green, fruity and lightly spicy touches run alongside the citrus. Musk and vetiver in the base soften it. Heeley Oranges and Lemons and Gandini Pompelmo ed Agrumi have a close profile.

Chimaera

8.0

Tiziana Terenzi · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Tiziana Terenzi Chimaera is a sweet, spicy unisex scent with a resinous, smoky and leathery character, leaning towards evenings and the colder months. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out are the favoured occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Votes on character lean masculine, though a good share read it as feminine. It opens with thyme, saffron, black pepper and lemon, a spicy start. The heart carries honey, frankincense and peony. In the base, caramel, tobacco, oud and leather settle into a sweet, smoky warmth, with gourmand and woody sides sharing the lead.

X-Bolt

7.0

G. Bellini · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

G. Bellini X-Bolt is a modern men's fragrance that pairs a fresh citrus and fruit opening with a sweet, spicy warmth. Tarragon, lemon and lime open sharp and bright, then lavender, apple, musk and pepper take over and push the scent in a fruity, lightly spicy direction. In the base, woods, cardamom and vanilla soften the sweetness and leave a synthetic, woody dry-down. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most see it as masculine and modern. Rabanne Phantom Intense and Paris Bleu Space Time have a close profile.

Atlas / اطلس

7.7

Lattafa · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lattafa Atlas is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance built around marine notes, lemon and salt. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Votes lean masculine, though a fair number also call it modern. It opens with marine notes, lemon, davana and salt for a bright, salty start. Iris softens the heart, and oakmoss, sandalwood and ambergris lay a green, woody base beneath. A spicy touch and a synthetic sheen run through the accords. Ard Al Zaafaran Marina and Lattafa Hayaam have a close profile.