The Perfume Library

Curve · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Curve for Men (Cologne) is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens bright and fruity with neroli, pineapple, lavender and lemon. Coriander, cardamom and ginger bring a spicy touch to the heart. Vetiver, sandalwood and amber settle into a sweet, woody base, with a slightly synthetic sparkle running through the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It reads masculine yet modern. Calvin Klein Contradiction for Men (Eau de Toilette) and Ed Hardy Love & Luck for Men have a close profile.

Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.05 - Momento

MiN New York · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

MiN New York Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.05 - Momento is a unisex scent that links a fresh, green opening of lemon, bergamot and tarragon to a floral heart of jasmine and rose. Aldehydes and absinth add a slight sharpness to the citrus top. In the heart, vervain, jasmine, rose and lavender come forward. The base of opoponax, gaiac wood and patchouli sets a sweet, resinous, woody and faintly smoky ground, softened by powdery and creamy tones. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters spread the seasons almost evenly, with fall, spring and summer slightly ahead. It leans towards business, leisure and daily wear, and reads evenly between masculine and feminine. Ormonde Jayne Orris Noir (Eau de Parfum) and Jean Patou Patou pour Homme (2013) have a close profile.

Nun (Eau de Parfum)

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Laboratorio Olfattivo Nun Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy floral that suits spring and summer days and relaxed everyday wear. It opens with bergamot, lemon, neroli and pear, while jasminum grandiflorum, ylang-ylang and white lotus give the heart a soft floral body. In the base, blond woods, amber and musk sweeten the scent and dry it down to a creamy woodiness. Aquatic and green touches keep it airy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. It is unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Calvin Klein Euphoria Blossom and The Merchant Of Venice Mandarin Carnival have a close profile.

Artisan Black

John Varvatos · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

John Varvatos Artisan Black is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance; it has been discontinued, but its bright profile suits easy daytime wear. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. Voters mostly call it masculine, with modern in second place. It opens with blackcurrant bud, mint, mandarin orange and blood orange, a fruity and fresh start, with basil and thyme adding a green edge. In the heart, cardamom, ginger and neroli lend spice and a soft floral touch. The base of patchouli, vetiver and leather dries down to a woody finish.

Signature (Eau de Parfum)

Tova Borgnine Beverly Hills · 1983

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Tova Borgnine Beverly Hills Signature Eau de Parfum pairs a fresh opening of lemon and bergamot with jasmine, lavender and sandalwood, making a powdery floral scent aimed at women. It projects moderately and its lasting power is rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear and the office. Most find it feminine, though a fair share call it classic. Citrus and fresh accents lead at first. The jasmine and lavender heart then adds a soft floral note, with a spicy touch in the background. Sandalwood and musk dry down warm, woody, slightly animal and powdery. Nobile 1942 Pontevecchio W (Eau de Parfum) and Etro Musk (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Floral · Aquatic · Spicy

The Spirit of Dubai Durra is a unisex scent that sets a floral, aquatic and spicy character over a woody, oriental and leathery base. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Voters lean towards autumn, then spring and winter, and pick it for leisure, nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic or modern. The top is bright with lemon, grapefruit, bergamot and ozonic notes. Honey, jasmine, saffron and oud come through in the heart. Tobacco, amber and leather settle into a sweet, warm base. The Spirit of Dubai Abjar and The Spirit of Dubai Baz have a close profile.

Iceberg Man

Iceberg · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Iceberg Man is a discontinued men's fragrance that sets a sharp opening of lemon, nutmeg and black pepper against a sweet, woody base of sandalwood and amber. Lemon and nutmeg meet black pepper at first, then lavender, geranium and cistus absolute form the heart. Sandalwood, amber, benzoin and patchouli dominate the base, giving a sweet, gourmand, spicy and powdery character with a resinous, creamy side. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading, though office and daily wear also suit it. Most call it masculine, and many find it classic. Histoires de Parfums Ambre 114 and Les Destinations 23°37'N 58°34'E - Oman have a close profile.

195 a.C.

Agatho · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Agatho 195 a.C. is a unisex scent that joins a fresh, green opening of bergamot, mint and fig leaf to a smoky, resinous base of frankincense and oud. Bergamot, lemon and mint give the top a citrus lift, while fig leaf adds a green edge. In the heart, fig, cardamom and jasmine make a floral, fruity and lightly spicy bridge. The base is led by frankincense, oud and cedarwood, with leather and patchouli settling it into a woody, smoky ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear and leisure lead, and business settings also suit it. Voters read it as more masculine, though it remains unisex. Astier de Villatte Mantes-la-Jolie and Tiziana Terenzi Orion (Extrait de Parfum) have a close profile.

Thalasso Therapy

Tesori d'Oriente · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Tesori d'Oriente Thalasso Therapy is a fresh, green unisex scent built on citrus and aquatic accords, best suited to warm weather and relaxed daily wear. The top notes of bergamot zest, mandarin orange and lemon give a bright citrus start, with sea salt adding a salty edge. In the heart, algae, sage and lavender bring a green, airy feel; the base of elemi resin, patchouli, white musk and sandalwood softens the scent, turning it slightly sweet and creamy. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter is rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often, and votes for feminine and masculine character are very close. Missoni Missoni Wave and Nusuk Sama / سما have a close profile.

Pretty Machine

Kerosene · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kerosene Pretty Machine is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance that suits spring and summer days, and works best for leisure and everyday wear. Lemon, lime and bergamot set the first impression, while jasmine, neroli, rose, linden blossom and orange blossom pull it towards a floral, lightly sweet character. Vetiver and musk lay down a green, woody base, with a spicy touch staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, with winter the least chosen. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, though business and evening also get votes. Voters lean towards feminine, yet a good share call it masculine. Acca Kappa Tilia Cordata and Nishane Colognisé have a close profile.

Extreme Oriental

Louis Varel

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Louis Varel Extreme Oriental is a unisex fragrance with a sweet, spicy and resinous oriental character set on a woody base. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and voters tend to read it as masculine. It opens with orange, lemon and bergamot as a bright citrus layer, with cypress adding a dry, green edge. The heart of cardamom, neroli, patchouli and gurjum balsam brings out the spice and resin. Amber, civet and vanilla close it on a sweet, warm base. Armaf Oud and Lubin Akkad have a close profile.

Sandalo e The

Bois 1920 · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bois 1920 Sandalo e The is a fresh, woody unisex scent built around Indian sandalwood and lavender; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, bergamot and lavender, while tea and cumin add a light spiciness. In the heart, lily of the valley and rose absolute bring a soft floral touch. Indian sandalwood, tonka bean and benzoin sweeten the base and settle it into a warm, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Chanel Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Guerlain Épices Volées / Arsène Lupin Voyou have a close profile.

Woman

Marbert

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Marbert Woman is a sweet, powdery women's fragrance that sets a fruity opening on a soft floral and woody base. Pineapple and lemon open fresh and slightly tart. In the heart, jasmine, geranium and frankincense bring a floral, spicy warmth. Gaiac wood, tonka bean and sandalwood settle underneath, leaving the scent creamy, sweet and oriental in feel. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen less. It suits leisure, work and daily wear, and works for evenings too. Most voters call it feminine, and some call it classic.

Ananda Tchaï

M. Micallef · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

M. Micallef Ananda Tchaï is a feminine fragrance that pairs bright citrus with a floral, spicy sweetness and a gourmand touch; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and lemon, then ylang-ylang, rose, heliotrope and green tea form a floral heart, with nutmeg and thyme adding a spicy edge. The base settles into a sweet, powdery, woody warmth of vanilla, amber, cedar and white musk. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Most see it as feminine and classic. Rochas Byzance (1987) (Eau de Toilette) and Joop! Rococo (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Prelude to Love Invitation (Perfume)

Kilian · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kilian Prelude to Love Invitation is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, slightly green citrus of lemon, bergamot and orange over a floral, powdery base; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, bergamot and orange. In the heart, pepper, ginger, orange blossom and neroli add both spice and flower to the citrus, while musk and iris in the base soften everything into a powdery sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and leisure the most common settings and business not far behind. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. Le Labo Fleur d'Oranger 27 (Eau de Parfum) and Mugler Mugler Cologne have a close profile.

Classique Pin-Up

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Pin-Up is a feminine scent that pairs bright lemon with the sweet, creamy, powdery softness of marshmallow and vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon and ginger, fresh and citrusy. In the heart, marshmallow and orange blossom turn it floral and gourmand. Vanilla and ambergris soften the base, and the accords also carry fruity and synthetic tones. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter chosen less often. Night out, evening and daily wear are named about equally. Voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. Valentino Valentino Donna Born in Roma Ivory and Valentino Voce Viva (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Acqua di Colonia

Lorenzo Villoresi · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lorenzo Villoresi Acqua di Colonia is a unisex cologne that suits summer and spring days, easy to wear for daily life and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays lightly present through the day without crowding the room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens with bergamot, orange, lemon and lavender in a bright citrus frame. In the heart, clove, neroli and sage add a floral, green and lightly spicy side, and musk and rosemary leave the base soft and clean. Santa Maria Novella Acqua della Regina / Acqua di Santa Maria Novella and Bon Parfumeur 001 Fleur d'Oranger Petit Grain Bergamote have a close profile.

Atramental

Room 1015 · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Synthetic

Room 1015 Atramental is a spicy, smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter, leisure days and evenings out; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring follows closely, and summer is chosen least. On character, the masculine reading leads. It opens fresh with bergamot, lemon and cistus, softened by aquatic notes. Black pepper and cardamom bring the spice in the heart. In the base, castoreum, resins and saffron add a woody, leathery, slightly animal warmth. Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent and Loewe 7 Anónimo have a close profile.

Habanita La Cologne

Molinard · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Green

Molinard Habanita La Cologne is a unisex scent that opens with lemon and nutmeg, moves into a floral heart of rose and ylang-ylang, and rests on a woody base of oakmoss and cedarwood. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. It reads slightly more feminine than masculine, though many voters call it masculine. Lemon and nutmeg give a bright, spicy opening. In the heart, rose and ylang-ylang bring a soft floral note, sweetened by a powdery, creamy feel. The base of oakmoss, vetiver and cedarwood adds a green, woody ground. Thameen Peacock Throne (Extrait de Parfum) and Areej Le Doré Ottoman Empire IV have a close profile.

L'Eau de L'Eau

Diptyque · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Diptyque L'Eau de L'Eau is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that sets mandarin orange, grapefruit and petitgrain against clove and cinnamon. It opens on mandarin orange, grapefruit, petitgrain and lemon. Clove, lavender and orange blossom pull the citrus toward spicy, floral ground. Tonka bean, patchouli and benzoin leave a sweet, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office leading. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even. It has been discontinued.

Ajwaa / أجواء

Lattafa Pride · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Lattafa Pride Ajwaa / أجواء is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that sets a bright bergamot and lemon opening against a warm, resinous base of myrrh, labdanum and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring and summer well behind, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are split evenly, so it reads as suited to either. The opening pairs bergamot, lemon and date for a fruity brightness, with elemi resin adding a slight edge. In the heart, myrrh and liquorice pull it towards a smoky, spicy side. The base is softened by vanilla, benzoin and musk, while labdanum and frankincense leave a woody, resinous warmth.

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