The Perfume Library

Santal 1952

8.8

Jinx · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Jinx Santal 1952 is a floral, woody unisex fragrance that sets several sandalwoods against jasmine, gardenia and Anatolian rose; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh, spicy and slightly green with pineapple, cardamom, green pepper and bay leaf. The heart turns creamy and oriental through jasmine sambac, gardenia, frangipani and tobacco. Mysore, Ceylonese and Australian sandalwood meet Mongolian deer musk in the base, leaving an animal, earthy trace. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though few have voted. Its dense, rich character suits bold wear.

September

5.6

Erik Kormann · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Erik Kormann September is a unisex scent that softens the freshness of pink grapefruit and lemon grass with jasmine and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. It opens with vodka, pink grapefruit and lemon grass, giving a fresh, citrusy and slightly green start. Jasmine adds a soft floral note in the heart. Musk, amber and sandalwood sweeten the base and leave a woody, resinous trail. Voters find the longevity and sillage moderate. It is most often recommended for fall and spring, for leisure and daily wear. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it reads as truly unisex. Ard Al Zaafaran Dirham and Rasasi Arba Wardat have a close profile.

Tirtha / तीर्थ

7.7

Parfum Prissana · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parfum Prissana Tirtha / तीर्थ is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green floral side against a smoky, resinous woodiness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though evenings and nights suit it too. Votes are split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, so it sits comfortably either way. Jasmine sambac and white champaca build the floral side, while galbanum and herbs add a green freshness. Camphor and lemon grass keep it bright. Underneath come sandalwood, frankincense, benzoin and smoke, with cinnamon and clove adding a light spicy warmth.

Khaliji (Perfume Oil)

6.9

Al Rehab

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Perfume Oil

Al Rehab Khaliji (Perfume Oil) is a unisex perfume oil that pairs the warmth of amber and sandalwood with the brightness of lemon grass and orange. It lasts well and projects moderately, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, with some picking it for the office or sport. It doesn't lean masculine or feminine; it sits between the two. The scent reads fresh and citrusy first: orange and lemon grass give it lift, while amber and sandalwood soften that with a woody, spicy, oriental warmth. The notes don't split into stages, so it comes across as one whole from start to finish.

Admiral (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Chatillon Lux · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Chatillon Lux Admiral Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance, with a green, smoky and lightly sweet layer on top. Bergamot and lemon grass carry the citrus freshness, while aquatic notes and vervain pull it toward something green and cool. Sage and blackcurrant bud sharpen the green side, and smoke adds a faint dryness. Tonka bean and musk bring sweetness and a creamy feel, with a spicy tone staying in the background. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use close behind. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It was released in 2019.

Mana – Luxurious Glow

6.9

Aloha Senses Perfumes

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aloha Senses Perfumes Mana – Luxurious Glow is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with a floral, sweet body, and it suits spring and summer days best. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close without leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it masculine. Lemon grass opens it with a bright lift. In the heart, jasmine sambac, tiaré and Jasminum grandiflorum add a soft floral body. Arabica coffee and Bourbon vanilla absolute sweeten the base and bring a spicy warmth.

Sylhet

7.7

Shekor · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Shekor Sylhet is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening on a resinous, leathery and earthy base. Mint, lemon grass and lime bring coolness, while black tea and petitgrain keep it green. In the heart, black pepper and geranium add spice, with oud and galbanum making it sharper. In the base, vanilla, benzoin and tonka soften the sweetness; vetiver, patchouli and leather leave a dry, earthy trail, and the accords include an animal side. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on few votes. It reads cool but firm, and suits men and women alike. Ulrich Lang Nightscape and Herr von Eden Euterpe have a close profile.

Citronnelle & Géranium

6.8

Diptyque · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Diptyque Citronnelle & Géranium is a fresh, green unisex scent led by lemon eucalyptus, lemon grass and geranium. Citrus and green accords come first: lemon eucalyptus and lemon grass give it a crisp, airy lift. Geranium and neroli carry the floral side, while orange blossom and musk soften the spicy edge with a creamy touch. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it sits close to the skin and stays quiet. Most voters pick leisure, sport and office wear; evening and night-out use come well behind. Prada Nue au Soleil and Prada Un Chant d'Amour have a close profile.

Saat Safa (Perfume Oil)

7.0

Al Rehab

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Perfume Oil

Al Rehab Saat Safa (Perfume Oil) is a unisex scent that sets fresh citrus and floral tones against the warmth of amber, musk and Indian oud. Lemon grass and citrus notes give it a bright start, while jasmine adds a soft floral touch. Amber and musk sweeten and wrap it, and Indian oud and moss bring a woody, earthy depth. Spicy, resinous and slightly animal tones round out the oriental character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn most often in the evening and on nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either.

Pleasures Exotic 2004

7.3

Estēe Lauder · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Estēe Lauder Pleasures Exotic 2004 is a fresh, fruity and sweet women's scent that leans towards daytime and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with mango, passion fruit, orange and pink grapefruit, a juicy citrus-fruit start cooled by green leaves and lemon grass. In the heart, orange blossom, hibiscus and lychee bring out the floral and sweet side. Sandalwood and amber in the base settle it into a soft, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. Most voters choose it for daytime and leisure, with work close behind; evening and night out get fewer votes. Rochas Eau Sensuelle and Lancôme Miracle (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Gingembre-Latte

8.1

Affinessence · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Affinessence Gingembre-Latte is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy, green core with a sweet, creamy softness. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Voters pick it most often for leisure, with night out and business close behind. Madagascan ginger and Peruvian pink pepper add a spicy warmth, while lemon grass and green tea keep it fresh and green. Milk lends a creamy softness, and Brazilian maté and blackcurrant bud back up the green side. Patchouli stays in the background. Its profile is close to Obvious Une Verveine and Nishane Colognisé.

Batavia (2021) (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume · 2021

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Batavia is a unisex scent that sets the spice of cinnamon, cardamom and clove over a woody base of patchouli and Indonesian sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg and clove build a warm, spicy core, with lemon grass adding a faint freshness. Labdanum, styrax and vanilla bring a soft, resinous sweetness, while patchouli and sandalwood give it an earthy, woody depth. The accords read spicy, woody, oriental, resinous and earthy. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads as truly unisex. Lubin Akkad and Câline Oud Extreme have a similar profile.

Antedios

8.3

Boadicea the Victorious · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Boadicea the Victorious Antedios is a unisex fragrance that opens with bright lemon grass, blackcurrant and grapefruit and settles into a spiced, floral and woody warmth; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters find it suits all four seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead, and it is picked most often for nights out and evenings. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine. Citrus and blackcurrant give a fresh, fruity first impression. In the heart, cinnamon and clove bring spice while neroli, rose, ylang-ylang and jasmine add the floral side. The base of vermouth, oud, vanilla, sandalwood and amber turns it sweet, woody and oriental.

Sikada SQ

8.4

Nebiru Parfvms · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Nebiru Parfvms Sikada SQ is a unisex scent that opens with citrus and settles into a floral, spicy and woody structure, with animal and powdery shades alongside. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. It has no clear gender lean and can sit comfortably on either a man or a woman. In the top, mandarin orange, blood orange and grapefruit give a bright citrus start, while cinnamon and ginger add a spicy warmth. The heart is led by jasmine sambac, iris and rose. In the base, sandalwood, musk and vanilla form a creamy, resinous footing, and castoreum and civet add an animal depth.

25:43

7.2

Lush · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lush 25:43 pairs the fresh citrus of lemon grass, lime and litsea cubeba with ylang-ylang and vanilla, and is sold as a women's fragrance. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. Most voters point to summer, followed by fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure time and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. The scent is fresh and citrusy throughout, with a green edge. Floral ylang-ylang softens that brightness, while tonka bean and vanilla add a fruity, gourmand sweetness. Spicy and powdery touches stay in the background, along with a slightly synthetic sheen.

Signature

8.4

Arabian Oud

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Arabian Oud Signature is a men's fragrance that opens fresh with citrus and spice and settles into a woody, resinous, lightly powdery base. Sage, violet, lemon grass and cardamom give a fresh, spicy opening. Indonesian patchouli and Virginia cedar form a woody heart, while musk, Atlas cedar and amber sweeten and soften the base; animal and creamy touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Votes split evenly between daily wear, leisure, night out and evening, with business and sport getting fewer. The vote count is small, so this picture is approximate.

No. 10 Lemongrass & Neroli

6.4

Rituals

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

St. Pauls (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Frama · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Frama St. Pauls Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent that moves from lemon grass and citrus notes through lavender and Roman chamomile to Mysore sandalwood. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. The character is quiet and clean, and it suits men and women alike. It opens with lemon grass and citrus, sharp and bright. In the heart, lavender and Roman chamomile add a green, lightly spicy softness, and it dries down on Mysore sandalwood. Casamorati Fiero and Acqua di Parma Cedro di Taormina have a close profile.

Gardenia (Eau de Cologne)

7.5

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Cologne

Santa Maria Novella Gardenia Eau de Cologne is a fresh, floral unisex cologne with a green, powdery side. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. There are no season or occasion votes, so there is little more to say about when it suits; it reads as unisex. It opens with lemon grass and bitter orange blossom, bright and green. The heart of lilac, gardenia and broom is floral and powdery. Benzoin in the base leaves a resinous, lightly spicy warmth.

Belle Mademoiselle

6.9

L'Ateliero · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

L'Ateliero Belle Mademoiselle is a powdery, creamy women's fragrance in which a fresh floral side sits under a fruity, gourmand sweetness. The notes read as one blend: pear and chamomile bring a fruity freshness, while iris adds a powdery floral touch. Caramel, praliné and vanilla carry the sweetness and creaminess, with cinnamon and patchouli softening it into a warm base feel. Lemon grass leaves a light fresh edge throughout. Longevity and sillage are rated good by those who voted, though the sample is small. Most voters place it in leisure wear, with night out and evening close behind. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum and Zara Red Vanilla have a close profile.

Junzi

7.5

Gentlemen's Tonic · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gentlemen's Tonic Junzi is a fresh, green and powdery men's fragrance led by citrus and lavender; it has been discontinued, but its clean character suits daytime and the office. It opens with bergamot, cognac, lemon grass and black pepper, so citrus and spice arrive together. The heart of rose, lavender and clary sage adds a soft, lightly powdery floral note. Vetiver, cedarwood and moss build a woody, green base, while amber and musk take the edge off with a little sweetness. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and business are the occasions voted most. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. It is made for men. Penhaligon's Lavandula and David Beckham Refined Woods have a close profile.

MYTAO - Mein Bioparfum sieben

7.2

Taoasis

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Taoasis MYTAO - Mein Bioparfum sieben is a unisex scent that puts the fresh, green side of citrus up front. Green mandarin orange, lemon grass, bitter orange and bergamot give it a bright, slightly bitter citrus character. Orange blossom and orris root soften that sharpness, while immortelle adds a spicy, resinous depth. Fruity and woody touches stay in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the ratings come from only a few people, so the picture is tentative. It reads equally well on men and women.

Somerset

7.3

Anglia-Perfumery · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anglia-Perfumery Somerset is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance with a green, floral side that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening and night-out use further behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays light but present through the day. The notes read as a single whole rather than layers: bergamot, lemon grass and citrus notes give it a bright base, floral notes soften it, and cedarwood adds a dry, woody line. Fresh, citrus and green accords lead, with fruity and sweet tones in the background and only a light spicy touch.

Adam Levine for Men

5.4

Adam Levine · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Adam Levine for Men is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that sits close to everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays near the skin. Voters mostly suggest leisure, daytime and business wear, and some choose it for sport. It is made for men. It opens with grapefruit, mandarin orange, lemon grass, sage and violet leaf, which give a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, passion fruit, guava leaf and ginger add a fruity, spicy softness. Amber, sandalwood and cedar form a woody base. The accords also carry a floral and synthetic touch. Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2020 and Ormaie Les Brumes have a close profile.