The Perfume Library

Silk! Oud

6.1

The Nose Behind · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Nose Behind Silk! Oud is a floral, spicy oud scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, offered as a unisex fragrance. It opens with orange and lemon brightness, sharpened slightly by pink pepper. In the heart, rose, plum and iris give a floral-fruity sweetness, while Atlas cedar settles it onto a woody base. At the bottom, Thai oud, sandalwood, benzoin and musk take over, and the scent dries down warm, oriental and faintly animalic. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Winter and fall lead, and evening, leisure and night-out wear are the most chosen uses. Though unisex, voters read it as mostly masculine and classic. Rifat Ozbek Ozbek (Eau de Parfum) and Aaron Terence Hughes Onyx have a close profile.

Summer of 84

8.0

Kerosene · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kerosene Summer of 84 is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that pairs lemon, grapefruit and bergamot with aquatic notes, and it suits spring and summer days best. Citrus leads: lemon, grapefruit and bergamot keep it bright and lively. Aquatic notes deepen that coolness, melon adds a soft fruity touch, white blossoms bring a light floral note, and musk gathers everything on a smooth base. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it leans towards. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. Douglas Bloomy Heaven and Jouissance En Plein Air have a close profile.

Faïsa

8.2

Ramón Monegal · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ramón Monegal Faïsa is a floral, spicy unisex scent that opens with lemon and saffron and sweetens into vanilla and tonka bean. The top holds lemon, saffron and ylang-ylang, while mimosa, jasmine and rose build a floral heart. Vanilla, tonka bean and amber carry the base into a sweet, resinous, woody warmth, with fruity and oriental touches in the mix. Voters find its longevity very strong and its sillage strong. Most pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and voters read it as slightly more masculine than feminine. Jeroboam Oriento and Widian Sahara have a close profile.

Kashnoir

7.7

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2013

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Laboratorio Olfattivo Kashnoir is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with a sweet, powdery, resinous warmth, and it suits cool-season evenings best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while very few choose summer. Evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions. On character, feminine edges ahead, but masculine and classic votes are substantial too, so it sits comfortably on anyone. The top opens fresh with bergamot, lemon and lavender. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, rose and coriander add a floral, spicy softness. In the base, benzoin, vanilla, patchouli and heliotrope sweeten it into a powdery, woody warmth. Guerlain Héritage (Eau de Toilette) and Guerlain Shalimar Philtre de Parfum have a close profile.

Heaven (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Chopard · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Chopard Heaven Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a citrusy, aquatic freshness with floral notes and a lightly sweet woodiness; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon, lavender and rosewood. Cyclamen and jasmine add a soft floral heart. The base of musk, tonka bean, cedar and amber sweetens the scent and settles it onto a warm, woody footing, while the green and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter clearly behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and it reads mostly masculine, with some calling it modern. Mülhens Sumatra Rain and Bogner Man have a close profile.

Secrets d'Essences - Tendre Jasmin

6.7

Yves Rocher · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essences - Tendre Jasmin is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around Jasminum grandiflorum and citrus; it has been discontinued. It opens with Jasminum grandiflorum alongside orange, mandarin orange and lemon. In the heart, orange blossom absolute and Jasminum grandiflorum absolute deepen the floral side, while jasmine sambac absolute and mimosa absolute settle the base into a sweet, powdery softness. A green touch keeps the air fresh. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and office use leading. It reads feminine. Le Couvent Lysandra and Jeanne en Provence Tubéreuse & Néroli have a close profile.

Ocean Leather

7.5

Memo Paris · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Memo Paris Ocean Leather is a fresh, citrusy aquatic fragrance, with green, spicy and woody sides and a leathery thread; it is classed as unisex. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. In the character votes masculine leads, with modern and feminine readings also present. The top notes of lemon, pink pepper and Madagascan mandarin orange bring coolness and a light spice. In the heart, elemi resin, cedarwood, clary sage absolute and aquatic notes come forward. At the base, cistus absolute, leather and Haitian vetiver settle the scent onto a dry, woody footing. Dior Fahrenheit Cologne and Miguel Matos Sailor Stories have a close profile.

A Scent

6.9

Issey Miyake · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Issey Miyake A Scent is a fresh, green, citrusy fragrance for women that suits spring and summer days and everyday wear. The scent is built on the sharp green freshness of lemon and galbanum, rounded out by floral hyacinth and jasmine. Vervain adds a clean brightness, while cedar leaves a woody base underneath; aquatic and lightly spicy tones complete the picture. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Half of the character votes call it feminine. It has been discontinued. Creed Green Irish Tweed and L'Artisan Parfumeur L'Eau de L'Artisan have a close profile.

Ivoire de Balmain (1980) (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Balmain · 1980

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Balmain Ivoire de Balmain is a chypre-style women's fragrance that opens with citrus and green freshness and settles into powdery florals over a woody base; it has been discontinued. Mandarin orange, bergamot and lemon open bright alongside aldehydes, while violet and chamomile pull that freshness towards green. In the heart, lily of the valley, Turkish rose and jasmine form the floral core, with carnation and cinnamon adding a spicy warmth. The base of sandalwood, vetiver and oakmoss gives an earthy, woody ground, softened by vanilla and musk. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it isn't tied to one setting, from daily wear to evenings out. Most voters call it feminine and classic.

Dubai - Bahar (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

The Spirit of Dubai · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Bahar Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that rests its fruity sweetness on a warm, woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen for daily wear, leisure and the office. Masculine gets the most character votes, followed by modern and feminine. The top opens bright with mandarin orange, bergamot, grapefruit and pineapple. Rose, jasmine and sandalwood form the heart, and vanilla, amber and musk sweeten the dry-down. Nabeel Ocean and Nabeel Golden Beach have a close profile.

Gentleman Givenchy Cologne

7.7

Givenchy · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Givenchy Gentleman Givenchy Cologne is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with a green, lightly powdery character that suits calm daytime hours and warm weather. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and the most chosen settings are daily wear, leisure and business. It reads masculine to most voters, with modern and classic votes following. It opens with rosemary, lemon and bergamot, bright and clean. In the heart, iris adds a floral, powdery and creamy softness. Musk and vetiver in the base leave a woody, green trail as it dries down quietly.

Iris (2014)

8.1

Le Galion · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Galion Iris is a fresh, green floral: bright citrus softened by a powdery, creamy iris, and it reads as a feminine perfume. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It suits daily wear, the office and leisure time, and is picked less often for evenings or nights out. Most voters find it feminine and classic. Lemon and bergamot open bright and citrusy, while ambrette seed and green mimosa add a green lightness. In the heart, iris, lily and rose build a floral body, with galbanum keeping the green note going. The base of musk, amber and Atlas cedar finishes it woody and creamy. Casamorati Mefisto Gentiluomo and Rochas Eau de Rochas Fraîche have a close profile.

Vent Vert (1990)

7.4

Balmain · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Balmain Vent Vert is a green chypre built around basil, green notes and lemon, softened by florals; it is a women's fragrance that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, though a fair share call it classic. It opens fresh and sharp with basil, green notes, lemon and lime, while peach and orange blossom ease the edge. The heart is mostly floral, with jasmine, rose, lily of the valley and hyacinth. In the base, vetiver, oakmoss and sandalwood give it a dry, woody footing. Rochas Eau de Rochas (1970) and Chanel Cristalle have a close profile.

Honey Tobacco

8.3

Niche 4 All · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Niche 4 All Honey Tobacco is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with lemon and bergamot, then moves into the warmth of jasmine and honey. The base of tonka bean, tobacco and vanilla leads, leaving a spicy, woody and creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is worn mostly on nights out and evenings; most voters read it as masculine, yet it stays open to anyone. MAD Parfumeur Treasure and Xerjoff Naxos have a close profile.

Nina (2006) (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Nina Ricci · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nina Ricci Nina is a fresh, fruity and sweet women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, mostly for daily wear and leisure. It opens on lemon and lime, bright and citrusy. The heart brings candied apple and gardenia, so the floral side turns fruity and sweet. White cedar and musk settle underneath, giving it a soft woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear ahead and business use following. Just over half of voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. Nina Ricci Nina Snow Princess Edition and Nina Ricci Nina L'Elixir have a close profile.

Palais Jamais

7.6

Etro · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Etro Palais Jamais is a unisex chypre that sets a fresh, spicy opening of lemon, coriander and cardamom against an earthy, woody base of vetiver and oakmoss. Citrus leads at first: lemon, mandarin orange and bergamot, carrying the spice of coriander and cardamom. In the heart, jasmine sambac, pepper, sage and maté absolute build a green, lightly smoky line, and birch wood deepens that smoke. The base dries down to vetiver and oakmoss, with an earthy chypre feel. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close without disappearing. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and fewer choose winter. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably in between.

1872 for Women

8.0

Clive Christian · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clive Christian 1872 for Women is a citrusy, floral scent that suits spring and summer days, aimed at women for daily wear, leisure and the office. The top is a fresh citrus opening of tangerine, bergamot and lemon, with blueberry and pineapple adding fruit and rosemary a green touch. The heart builds a floral garden from jasmine, rose and violet. In the base, sandalwood, cedar and musk settle it onto a woody, powdery foundation. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and the occasions that come up most are daily wear, leisure and business. It reads mainly as feminine. Gianfranco Ferré Gieffeffe and Romeo Gigli G Gigli have a close profile.

Gorseland

7.7

Jorum Studio · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jorum Studio Gorseland is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. It wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, then autumn, while winter gets few votes. It is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, with some voters also taking it to the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it doesn't pull firmly either way. The frame is fresh and citrusy, carried by lemon and neroli. On the floral side chamomile, elderflower and Bulgarian geranium come forward, while gooseberry and crab apple add a green, fruity edge. Sweet, spicy and woody accords stay in the background and soften this airy build.

Rive d'Ambre

7.7

Tom Ford · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tom Ford Rive d'Ambre is a unisex scent where citrus and green notes meet a sweet, resinous warmth; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as suited to either. Bergamot, lemon and bitter orange give it a lively citrus start, and tarragon and spearmint add a herbal freshness. Cardamom brings a light touch of spice. Amber, benzoin and tolu balm bring a sweet, resinous warmth, softened by cognac and pear tree wood.

Absinthe Boréale

7.1

Maison Crivelli · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Maison Crivelli Absinthe Boréale is a cool, green-leaning unisex fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Mint and eucalyptus give it a crisp lift, while lemon and juniper berry turn it citrusy and lightly spicy. Mugwort deepens the green side, and lavender and musk soften everything onto a creamy base. The fresh accord leads, with a slightly synthetic coolness alongside. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter far behind, and leisure, daytime and office wear lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine character sit close together. SEINZ. Classic and SweDoft Tre Kronor have a close profile.

Elysium Noir

5.6

Roja Parfums · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Roja Parfums Elysium Noir pairs the bright opening of lemon, mandarin orange and bergamot with darker touches of lavender and leather, making a fresh, woody scent aimed at men. It opens with lemon, mandarin orange, orange, lavender and bergamot, a citrus freshness. In the heart, rose and blackberry add a soft, fruity note. The base leans on juniper berry, sandalwood, leather, patchouli and ambroxan, and the spicy, woody and leathery accords carry the weight. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. It reads masculine and modern. Zara Vibrant Leather Éclat de Bergamote and Kajal Faris have a close profile.

Vetiver Ambrato

7.7

Bois 1920 · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bois 1920 Vetiver Ambrato is a men's fragrance built around vetiver, benzoin and amber, joining a fresh citrus and green opening to a sweet, resinous base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, with summer least favoured. Leisure, evening and daily wear lead, while office and night out follow close behind. Most votes call it masculine, though a good share see it as feminine. Bergamot, lemon and petitgrain give a fresh citrus opening, with galbanum and artemisia adding a green edge. In the heart, lavender, clove and geranium bring a floral, lightly spicy turn. The base settles on earthy, woody vetiver, softened by benzoin, labdanum, vanilla and amber into something sweet, powdery and resinous.

Pure White Cologne

8.4

Creed · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Pure White Cologne is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance with a soft green and floral turn, built like a classic cologne. It opens with bergamot, lemon and grapefruit for a clean, bright start. In the heart, pear, galbanum and neroli bring fruity, green and floral notes into balance. The base of rice flour, white musk and ambergris settles into a powdery, creamy, lightly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Though it is sold as a men's scent, a fair share of voters read it as feminine. Creed Original Cologne and Creed Neroli Sauvage have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia

7.3

Guerlain · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia pairs the brightness of bergamot and lemon with the sweet florals of lily and ylang-ylang, a fresh scent aimed at women that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. Most see it as feminine, though it also gets votes for business and evening. It opens with palm leaf, bergamot and lemon, a fresh, citrusy start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, tropical fruits and lily add a soft floral and fruity sweetness. The base of tuberose, vanilla and white musk sweetens it further and settles into a powdery warmth. Guerlain Mademoiselle Guerlain / La Petite Robe Noire Modèle 2 and L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.