The Perfume Library

XS pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Rabanne · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Rabanne XS pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, spicy fougère led by citrus and green tones, made for men and now discontinued. It opens with bergamot, lemon and corn mint for a bright start. In the heart, coriander, juniper berry and geranium add a floral, spicy turn. The base of sandalwood, cedarwood, rosemary and oakmoss leaves a woody, lightly sweet finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear and the office. It reads masculine and classic. Jacques Battini Platinum and Zara Cedarwood have a close profile.

Fendi (1987) (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Fendi · 1987

Floral · Green · Spicy

Fendi (1987) Eau de Toilette is a floral, green chypre with a leathery edge, written for women; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Half of the voters read it as feminine, while others call it classic or masculine. Lemon, bergamot, aldehydes and cardamom open it brightly. Rose, jasmine, geranium and ylang-ylang form a floral heart. Patchouli, oakmoss, leather and sandalwood anchor the base with a woody, spicy, leathery depth.

Erba Pura Magica

8.4

Sospiro · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sospiro Erba Pura Magica is a fresh, sweet and powdery unisex scent that pairs lemon, bergamot and jasmine with fruity notes. It opens with a bright citrus layer of lemon and bergamot, softened by jasmine and fruity notes. In the heart, balsamic notes and orris root add a powdery, creamy feel. The base of musk, caramel, amber and cedarwood turns it sweeter and settles it on a warm footing. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. It leans towards nights out and leisure time. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it sits comfortably on either.

Sandalo (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Acqua di Parma · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Parma Sandalo Eau de Parfum is a men's fougère that joins a fresh, citrusy opening to the sweet, woody warmth of sandalwood, and it sits most comfortably in spring and autumn. Lemon, bergamot, petitgrain and orange give a bright citrus start. In the heart, lavender and cardamom add a light, spicy fougère texture. Indian sandalwood leads the base, softened and sweetened by tonka bean and amber. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then spring, and wear is spread across leisure, evening, daily and business use. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Acqua di Parma Colonia Sandalo and Marc Gebauer Vendetta have a close profile.

One Love

7.8

Jean-Louis Scherrer · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jean-Louis Scherrer One Love is a fresh, green floral for women that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It suits leisure, office and daytime wear, lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it classic. It opens with bergamot and lemon, while mimosa, violet leaf and saffron add a green, lightly spicy edge. The heart of lilac, magnolia and iris turns powdery and creamy, with woods giving it a dry frame. Vetiver, ambrette seed and oakmoss in the base complete the chypre feel.

Blue Moon Ginger Dash

7.0

Kilian · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Kilian Blue Moon Ginger Dash is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, citrusy and aquatic character, kept cool by green and spicy touches. It has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and few choose winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also finds a place at the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and voters see it as leaning masculine. It opens with lemon and calone, giving a bright, watery first impression. Ginger and vodka sit in the heart, where the spice adds a light edge and the green, synthetic feel comes through. Ambroxan and white musk settle into a calm, clean base.

Harrods pour Homme

8.5

Roja Parfums · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Harrods pour Homme is a masculine fougère in which thyme, lime and bergamot set a fresh, green and spicy tone. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter trailing behind. It is worn from nights out to the working day, and most voters read its character as masculine and classic. It opens with citrus, thyme and lavender. Violet, jasmine and May rose add a soft floral touch in the heart. In the base, oakmoss, vetiver and patchouli build a woody floor, softened by vanilla and musk. Roja Parfums Oceania and Chanel Platinum Égoïste have a close profile.

Begum

8.1

Xerjoff · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Begum is a powdery, sweet floral built around Bulgarian rose, lilac and jasmine sambac absolute, warming into vanilla and amber. It opens bright with lemon and bergamot, while red berries and freesia add a soft, fruity touch. The heart is dominated by roses, lilac and jasmine, with ylang-ylang and Florentine iris making it powdery and creamy. In the base, sandalwood, vetiver, vanilla and amber form a woody, sweet, oriental floor. Voters find both its longevity and sillage strong. Fall and spring lead the season votes, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Xerjoff Damarose and Xerjoff Elle have a close profile.

Lily of the Valley (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Penhaligon's · 1976

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Penhaligon's Lily of the Valley Eau de Toilette is a light, powdery floral where lily of the valley, jasmine and rose sit over fresh citrus and green tones. It opens with bergamot, lemon and geranium, which give it a bright, green start. In the heart, lily of the valley joins jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang, and the flowers stay soft and powdery. Sandalwood and oakmoss settle underneath as a calm, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It reads clearly feminine. Revlon Charlie Blue and Floris Bouquet de la Reine have a close profile.

The Forward

7.9

Mind Games · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Mind Games The Forward is a fresh, gourmand unisex scent that sets bright citrus against the soft sweetness of vanilla and sandalwood. It opens with Madagascan mandarin orange, honey pomelo and lemon in a bright citrus layer. In the heart, salt and jasmine sambac come forward while tonka bean softens the sweetness. The base leaves a creamy, woody ground of sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and cashmeran. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though night out and business get votes too. Its character splits between masculine and feminine. Xerjoff Uden and Câline Mystic White have a close profile.

Elite (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Floris · 1979

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Floris Elite Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy fougère with a green, spicy and woody character and a leathery edge, and it reads as a men's fragrance. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer close behind. It suits business and leisure wear best, with evening and night-out use less favoured. Voters call it masculine and classic. It opens with petitgrain, bergamot, lemon and grapefruit alongside juniper berry and cedar leaf, a bright, green start. The heart brings fir balsam, lavender and laurel. In the base, vetiver, leather, patchouli and cedarwood set a woody foundation. Azzaro pour Homme and Drakkar Noir have a close profile.

Curaçao Bay

7.3

Jacques Fath · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jacques Fath Curaçao Bay is a unisex fresh citrus fragrance built around petitgrain, orange, lemon and tangerine. Most voters pick summer and spring; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it sits evenly between the two. Bolgherello Acqua Vignolina and Zara Lisboa have a close profile. Green notes add coolness to the citrus top. The heart brings blackcurrant, marine notes and frangipani, where the fruity, aquatic and floral sides come through. In the base, woody notes, white musk and ambergris sweeten it slightly and dry it down creamy and soft.

Costa Azzurra Acqua

7.6

Tom Ford · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Acqua is a fresh, citrusy and green scent with an aquatic side, balanced by woody and spicy tones; it has been discontinued and suits both men and women. It opens with juniper, sea breeze, myrtle and cypress, then moves into pine tree cone, lemon and pine needle for a cool, resinous feel. The base of mastic and cistus absolute settles it onto a woody, lightly spicy ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure, daily wear and business the most named occasions. It reads mostly masculine, though many also call it modern. Tom Ford Costa Azzurra (Eau de Parfum) and Masque I-I Terralba have a close profile.

Mexx Woman (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Mexx · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Mexx Woman Eau de Toilette is a feminine scent that pairs fresh citrus with a fruity sweetness and soft florals, suited to daytime wear. It opens with blackcurrant, lemon and bergamot, bright and slightly tart. Rose, jasmine and lily of the valley carry the floral heart. Sandalwood, cedar and amber settle underneath, adding a gentle woody warmth. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Voters see it as feminine and modern. Mexx Mexx Woman Perfume Pen and Al Haramain L'Aventure Blanche have a close profile.

Scandal pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Roja Parfums · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Scandal pour Homme Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and spicy fougère, green and woody, that reads as a classic masculine scent. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it wears comfortably in summer too, with winter the least chosen. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. Voters call it masculine and classic. It has been discontinued. The top is bright with lemon, bergamot, lavender, tarragon and spearmint. Towards the heart, May rose, violet and jasmine soften it. The base dries down woody and spicy with vetiver, cedarwood, patchouli and clove. Creed Bois du Portugal and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Nightingale

7.5

Zoologist · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Zoologist Nightingale is a unisex fragrance built around bergamot, red rose and sandalwood, where citrus and flowers settle into a powdery chypre. It opens with bergamot, lemon and saffron: the citrus is bright and the saffron adds a spicy edge. In the heart, red rose, ume blossom and violet bring a soft, floral, powdery feel. The base of frankincense, sandalwood, patchouli and oud forms a woody ground, while moss and labdanum reinforce the chypre character, with sweet and fruity tones staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Its profile is close to Chanel Coco Noir (Eau de Parfum) and Roja Parfums Harrods pour Femme.

Truth (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Calvin Klein · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein Truth Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green women's scent that sets lemon and bergamot against the soft florals of peony, lily and mimosa. The citrus notes give it a bright base, while bamboo and clover push the green side. The florals add a gentle softness, sandalwood, vetiver and patchouli form a woody backdrop, and blackberry adds a light fruity touch. The overall feel is clean, lightly spiced and balanced. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office settings lead. It reads as a feminine fragrance. It has been discontinued.

Cocktail Maracuja

7.4

New Notes · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

New Notes Cocktail Maracuja is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed leisure time. Most voters pick it for spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes for feminine and masculine character sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. The top notes of passion fruit, pear, lemon and strawberry give it a bright fruit opening. Towards the heart, pink pepper, cinnamon and ginger add spice, while jasmine and rose bring a soft floral touch. In the base, vanilla, amber and white musk sweeten it, with patchouli and cedarwood forming an earthy floor.

Levar del Sole

7.2

Casamorati · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Casamorati Levar del Sole is a unisex scent in which lemon, orange and bergamot meet apple and Indian rose, settling into the sweetness of caramel and tonka bean. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure time and nights out. Voters split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably between the two. The top is bright with citrus and apple, with green notes and Indian rose alongside. In the heart, lily, jasmine and violet bring a soft floral touch while cardamom adds a little spice. The base turns creamy and sweet with caramel, benzoin and tonka bean, kept in check by musk and oakmoss.

Bronze Goddess 2008

7.4

Estēe Lauder · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Estēe Lauder Bronze Goddess 2008 is a feminine, summery fragrance where citrus and white flowers meet over a sweet, creamy base; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, Sicilian bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon, a bright, fruity freshness. Magnolia, jasmine, orange blossom and tiaré add a soft floral layer. Coconut milk, vanilla, amber and sandalwood sweeten it and carry it into a creamy, lightly powdery woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Over half of voters pick summer, with spring next; leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Most voters find it clearly feminine. Estēe Lauder Bronze Goddess 2010 and Azurēe Soleil have a close profile.

J•H•L (Cologne)

8.0

Aramis · 1982

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Aramis J•H•L is a spicy, sweet men's cologne from 1982 that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, bergamot and orange, with pimento adding a spicy edge. The heart brings clove, cinnamon, rose and fir, so floral and spicy sides run together. In the dry-down, vanilla, labdanum, patchouli and sandalwood settle it onto a sweet, resinous, woody base, with smoky and leathery tones in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading. It reads masculine and classic. Perfumes with a close profile include Paris Corner Mysterium and Acqua di Parma Oud & Spice.

Solo (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Loewe · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Loewe Solo Eau de Toilette pairs the fresh sweep of lavender, bergamot and mandarin orange with thyme, cinnamon and nutmeg, making a masculine scent that suits easygoing daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither fills a room nor disappears quickly. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, with winter a minority choice. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. Close to half of voters read it as masculine, while classic and modern draw almost equal shares. The scent leans citrusy and fresh: lemon, mandarin orange and bergamot sit alongside lavender. Thyme, cumin, cinnamon and nutmeg add a spicy warmth, and patchouli gives a woody base. Guava and boldo bring a sweet, fruity touch, with floral and synthetic tones rounding out the character.

Egypt

7.4

Eight & Bob · 2014

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Eight & Bob Egypt is a men's fragrance that most voters pick for fall and spring, opening fresh and drying down into a spicy, woody warmth. It opens with lavender, lemon and moss, which give a clean, slightly green freshness. Nutmeg and cardamom bring the spice in the heart, along with a sweet, oriental touch. Patchouli, sandalwood and leather settle underneath as an earthy, leathery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Fall leads the votes, with spring and winter close behind. Leisure, work and evenings out are suggested about equally. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Création Lamis Pure Black and Câline Oud Extreme have a close profile.

L'Eau miXte

7.7

Nicolaï · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï L'Eau miXte is a fresh, green unisex scent built on citrus and herbal notes, suited to everyday wear in warm weather. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear. Longevity and projection are moderate. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits somewhere in between. It opens bright and lightly herbal with bergamot, orange, lemon, mint and thyme. The heart carries nutmeg, pink pepper and juniper berry for spice, while blackcurrant and rose add a soft fruity, floral touch. The base of vetiver, musk and oakmoss settles into a woody, earthy finish. Clarins Eau des Jardins and Prudence Alexis have a close profile.