The Perfume Library

Essence of the Park (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Carthusia · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Carthusia Essence of the Park Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and daytime wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it stays noticeable through the day without filling the room. Voters suit it most to leisure, daily wear and the office, while evening and night out come well behind. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as open to either. Lemon, tangerine, bergamot and marine notes open it fresh. At the heart, magnolia, neroli and pink pepper bring a floral, lightly spicy green side. In the base, vetiver, vanilla and white musk soften it and add a gentle sweetness. Technique Indiscrète My Burning Secret and Biehl Parfumkunstwerke gs01 have a close profile.

Salute !

7.0

Parfum d'Empire · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfum d'Empire Salute ! is a unisex scent that opens with grapefruit, mandarin orange and lemon, then carries that freshness into grape leaf and iris. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits business and evenings. Voters see it as both masculine and feminine. Citrus leads the top notes. Towards the heart, grape leaf adds a green edge, while wine lees and iris bring a soft, powdery touch. Oakmoss, musk and oak wood dry it down on a woody base. Rochas Eau de Rochas Fraîche and Miller Harris Tangerine Vert have a close profile.

1872 Mandarin

9.0

Clive Christian · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clive Christian 1872 Mandarin is a unisex fragrance that softens fresh, fruity citrus with a floral heart and a woody base, and it leans towards spring and summer. The top is bright with Sicilian mandarin orange, lemon, bergamot and ginger, while coriander and basil add a light green edge. Rose, jasmine and freesia give the heart a soft floral feel. In the base, patchouli, cedarwood and amber close it with a creamy, gently sweet woodiness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It reads more masculine than feminine to those who voted, though it is unisex. It has been discontinued. Rochas Eau de Rochas Homme (1993) (Eau de Toilette) and Sospiro Vibrato have a close profile.

Maldives In A Bottle Ylang Coco | 20

7.5

Kayali · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Kayali Maldives In A Bottle Ylang Coco | 20 is a fresh, floral and aquatic unisex scent with a sweet, creamy side, best suited to summer days. Ylang-ylang and banana flower form a floral base, while lemon and starfruit brighten it. Coconut milk pulls the scent towards something creamy and sweet, and rosemary adds a faint green touch. The overall impression is juicy, fruity and reminiscent of warm coastlines. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. More voters read it as feminine or modern than masculine, though it works as a unisex scent. Escada Sunset Heat and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Coconut Fizz have a close profile.

Nuée Bleue (2019)

8.0

Violet · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Violet Nuée Bleue is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, with a soft floral and powdery side. Lemon and bergamot open bright, while orange blossom pulls the freshness towards the floral. In the heart, orris absolute and carnation add a powdery touch. The base of white musk, sandalwood and benzoin settles it on a woody, creamy footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it wears on the lighter side. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It gets the most votes as feminine, though a fair share of voters read it as masculine.

Eau des Minimes

8.0

Le Couvent · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Couvent Eau des Minimes is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Blood orange, lemon and grapefruit lead the scent, while neroli and pansy add a soft floral touch. Rosemary and burdock bring a green, slightly spicy edge, and mallow and benzoin round off the brightness. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the favoured settings. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level. Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Sicilia and J-Scent Yuzu / 柚子 (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Barberia - Agua de Colonia Concentrada

8.0

Alvarez Gómez · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Alvarez Gómez Barberia - Agua de Colonia Concentrada is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that opens on lemon, bergamot and ginger and settles into cedarwood and sandalwood. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither stays close to the skin nor fills a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often, and the character is mostly called masculine and classic. The top is lemon, ginger, bergamot and bitter orange, with a green, fruity brightness. Rhubarb, coriander and labdanum in the heart add spice and a touch of resin. White musk, cedarwood and sandalwood in the base give it a woody, soft finish.

Saiph (Extrait de Parfum)

8.0

Tiziana Terenzi · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Saiph Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green opening with a floral, powdery and sweet character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for leisure, evenings and the office. Votes lean towards feminine. The top is led by bergamot, lemon and rose. In the heart, iris, green notes and cedar balance the florals with a woody tone. The base of vetiver, patchouli, musk, vanilla and amber settles into a creamy, sweet warmth. Jul et Mad Stilettos on Lex and Xerjoff Damarose have a close profile.

Spring Flower (2023)

5.5

Creed · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Spring Flower (2023) is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, with citrus and a fruity sweetness up front. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it feminine, with some calling it modern. The top opens bright with bergamot, lemon and grapefruit. In the heart, peach, apricot and jasmine carry a floral sweetness. Cedarwood, ambergris and musk settle softly underneath. Jimmy Choo Jimmy Choo L'Eau and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pera Granita have a close profile.

Versus Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Versace · 1991

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Versace Versus Uomo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green men's scent that settles into a woody, sweet base. It has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, lemon, mandarin orange and lime, while petitgrain and green notes keep the citrus crisp. The heart brings carnation, coriander and jasmine for a floral, spicy turn, softened by orris root and rosewood. In the base, tonka bean, sandalwood and vanilla make it sweeter and warmer. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is worn from daytime through to nights out. Over half of voters read it as masculine. Chanel Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Benetton Colors de Benetton Man (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Green Water (1993)

7.5

Jacques Fath · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jacques Fath Green Water is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men built on bergamot, mandarin and lemon with green notes; it has been discontinued. It opens with citrus and green notes, while caraway and basil add a light spiciness to the freshness. The heart brings ginger, jasmine and lily of the valley for a soft floral touch. The base of amber, oakmoss and musk settles into a calm, dry finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Most see it as masculine and classic. Penhaligon's Quercus and Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza (Eau de Cologne) have a close profile.

Philtre d'Amour

7.5

Guerlain · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Philtre d'Amour is a fresh, green chypre for women, built on citrus and an earthy edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter the least chosen. Occasion votes spread evenly from daily wear and leisure to business and evening, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot, lemon and lemon vervain, a bright citrus freshness. In the heart, myrrh, petitgrain, neroli and jasmine add a floral, slightly spicy softness. Patchouli in the base settles the scent on a woody, earthy footing.

Esperidi Water

7.5

The Merchant Of Venice · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Merchant Of Venice Esperidi Water is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and few choose winter. It leans towards leisure, work and everyday wear, and sits in the background for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters read it as more masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. It opens with black pepper, lemon, orange and rosemary, so spice and citrus come first. The heart holds vetiver, white blossoms and cedarwood, giving a green, woody feel. White musk and amber soften the base and leave a creamy trail.

J'adore (Eau de Toilette) (2016)

7.5

Dior · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dior J'adore Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral scent built around magnolia, damask rose and blood orange, suited to spring and summer days and everyday wear. Citrus notes give it a bright lift: blood orange and lemon lighten the floral core of magnolia and damask rose. French neroli softens those flowers, while vanilla adds a gentle sweetness and a powdery smoothness. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and clean. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. It reads clearly feminine. Dior Miss Dior (2013) (Eau de Toilette) and Hugo Boss Boss Orange Sunset have a close profile.

Boss Sport (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Hugo Boss · 1987

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss Sport Eau de Toilette is a fresh, fougère-style men's fragrance led by citrus and green notes; it has been discontinued, but it leans towards everyday wear. It opens with lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange, which mugwort, tagetes and juniper berry push in a green direction. In the heart, tarragon, rose, jasmine and geranium bring a floral, spicy turn. The base of musk, amber, cedar and patchouli settles it on a woody footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It mostly reads masculine and classic. Gucci Nobile (Eau de Toilette) and Lacoste Lacoste Original (1984) / Lacoste (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Eau des Jardins

7.0

Clarins · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clarins Eau des Jardins is a fresh, citrusy and green women's fragrance led by bergamot, grapefruit and curly mint. It opens bright with bergamot, grapefruit, orange and lemon, with curly mint adding a cool edge. The heart turns green and lightly fruity through blackcurrant and bay leaf, softened by rose and patchouli. Vetiver, musk and cedarwood set it on a woody base, while the sweetness stays in the background. Both 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. Most voters find it feminine.

Nuits Indiennes (1993) (Eau de Parfum) / Indian Nights

8.0

Jean-Louis Scherrer · 1993

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jean-Louis Scherrer Nuits Indiennes / Indian Nights is a sweet, spicy floral oriental for autumn and winter evenings; it is a women's fragrance that has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; daytime and office wear are chosen less. It reads feminine and classic. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and peach, a bright fruity start. The heart brings rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and heliotrope, and the flowers settle into a powdery, sweet base. In the dry base, vanilla, amber, sandalwood and musk lead, while civet adds an animal warmth.

Armani Privé - Iris Bleu

7.5

Giorgio Armani · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Iris Bleu is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that sets iris and lemon against a cool aquatic backdrop. Bergamot and lemon bring citrus brightness, while galbanum and green jasmine add a green, floral edge. Iris and orris butter give it a soft, creamy powderiness, and Virginia cedar wood, gaiac wood and white musk settle it on a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are its main settings. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine.

Coriolan (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Guerlain · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Guerlain Coriolan Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that sets citrus and green notes over a spicy, leathery chypre base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, though summer has its share. Daytime and business wear lead, with evening and night out further behind. Many call it masculine and classic. It opens with neroli, petitgrain, lemon and bergamot for a fresh citrus feel, with sage adding a green edge. Juniper, nutmeg, coriander and ginger bring a dry, spicy bite through the middle. It settles on vetiver, leather, patchouli and oakmoss, an earthy, leathery chypre finish. Guerlain L'Âme d'un Héros and Dunhill Icon have a close profile.

Lilas (2024)

8.0

Fragonard · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Fragonard Lilas (2024) is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with linden tree, blackcurrant and lemon. The top notes of linden tree, blackcurrant and lemon give it a green, lively start. In the heart, heliotrope, hawthorn and clove bring out the floral side. In the base, vanilla, musk and violet sweeten it and settle it into a creamy softness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most read it as feminine. Floraïku Cricket Song (Eau de Parfum) and Santa Maria Novella Rosa Gardenia have a close profile.

Duc de Vervins L'Extreme

8.0

Houbigant

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Houbigant Duc de Vervins L'Extreme is a fresh, green, citrusy fougère for men, with a spicy edge and an earthy base that gives it a classic feel. Bergamot and lemon open bright and sharp. The heart builds a spicy, herbal core of cumin, rosemary, nutmeg, lavender and geranium, and the base of oakmoss absolute and patchouli settles it into a woody, earthy footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer works too, and daily wear and the office get the most votes. It reads masculine and classic. Loewe Solo Origami and The Dua Brand River Fougère have a close profile.

Lomani pour Homme

7.0

Lomani · 1987

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lomani pour Homme is a men's fragrance led by rosemary, bergamot and lavender, with a fresh, citrusy and green character. Lemon and bergamot give it a bright start, while rosemary and lavender carry it into a green, fougère line. In the heart, camphor, geranium and clove add a spicy, slightly sharp edge. The base of coumarin, patchouli and moss dries down onto a woody, earthy ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters spread across all four seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead, and pick it most for daily wear and the office. Half of voters find it masculine, and many call it classic. Houbigant Duc de Vervins L'Extreme and Houbigant Fougère Royale (2010) (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Tempore Donna

7.5

Laura Biagiotti · 1999

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Laura Biagiotti Tempore Donna is a sweet, powdery floral for women that leans towards autumn and winter; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring following and summer well behind. It spreads across several occasions, from daytime wear to evenings out. It reads feminine, and most votes say so. It opens with peach, mandarin orange, pineapple and lemon, a fruity freshness. The heart turns floral with jasmine, lily of the valley, violet and freesia. Vetiver, sandalwood and cedar set a woody base, while dark chocolate and vanilla pull it towards a gourmand sweetness.

Sutra Ylang

7.5

Bois 1920 · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bois 1920 Sutra Ylang is a unisex scent that pairs fresh citrus and sweet florals with spice and wood; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind, and it is leaned towards night-out and evening wear. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. It opens with bergamot, lemon and cardamom, with laurel adding a green edge. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose, violet and lily of the valley form a floral core. Benzoin, sandalwood and cedarwood settle it on a sweet, woody base. Neela Vermeire Créations Pichola and Amouage Opus I have a close profile.