The Perfume Library

Mandrine

7.1

Jo Loves... · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Loves Mandrine is a fresh, green unisex citrus led by bergamot, petitgrain and bitter orange. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen most for leisure and workdays. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits somewhere in between. It opens with bergamot, petitgrain, lemon leaf and bitter orange, bright and green. In the heart, star anise, thyme and parsley seed add a light spicy, herbal edge. In the base, ambroxan and benzoin soften the citrus and sweeten it slightly.

Citrus

7.2

L'Erbolario · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

L'Erbolario Citrus is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits daily wear, the office and relaxed leisure hours. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Voters place it in daily, business and leisure use, and some pick it for sport. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with pink grapefruit, yuzu, mandarin orange and blood orange in a bright citrus burst. The heart turns softly fruity with nectarine, pear and red apple, while pineapple and gardenia add a touch of sweetness. Blackcurrant leaf, lemon leaf and rosewood close it on a green, clean note.

Best Citrus Ever

7.7

The Dua Brand · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Dua Brand Best Citrus Ever is a unisex fragrance built around lemon, lemon leaf and neroli; it has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Being unisex, it suits both men and women. The scent is fresh and citrusy, with green and floral touches that lavender and iris soften into a powdery feel. Sandalwood, vetiver and labdanum give it a woody, lightly spicy base. The notes blend into one continuous impression. Henry Jacques Irois and Penhaligon's Douro Eau de Portugal have a close profile.

Nectar

6.9

Santa Eulalia · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Santa Eulalia Nectar is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that leans towards leisure time and easy daytime wear. In Nectar, vanilla absolute and coconut build a creamy, sweet base, while saffron adds a spicy warmth and lemon leaf a fruity lift. Lily of the valley pulls the scent towards a floral, powdery side. The overall impression is soft and gourmand, with a slightly synthetic edge. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most pick it for leisure and daily wear, though evening and office use also have a place. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Lush American Cream and Eau d'Italie Morn to Dusk have a close profile.

White Rose & Lemon Leaves (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Jo Loves... · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Jo Loves White Rose & Lemon Leaves Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that most voters pick for spring and summer, easy to wear at leisure or at work. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though few people have voted, so treat that with caution. Interest in autumn and winter is much lower; it works best in warm weather and during the day. Citrus and green accords dominate, with the floral and woody sides sitting behind them. Norma-Jeane-Rose and lemon leaf form the core, geranium reinforces the green tone, pink pepper adds a light sharpness, and cedarwood gives a woody base.

Baby Soft (Cologne)

6.3

Dana · 1974

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Dana Baby Soft (Cologne) is a fresh, sweet floral with a soft, powdery and slightly synthetic feel, and it is described as a women's fragrance. It opens with lemon leaf and orange for a bright start. The heart turns floral with lily of the valley, jasmine and rose. In the base, powdery notes, sandalwood, musk and vanilla soften the scent and sweeten it. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and quiet. Most voters pick spring and summer, while autumn and winter trail behind. Carven Dans Ma Bulle de Musc and Babor Babor Women have a close profile.

Vervena Vera

7.7

Benamôr · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Benamôr Vervena Vera is a unisex fragrance that sets the fresh, green side of citrus on a sweet base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither fills the room nor disappears quickly. Voters choose it most for leisure, daily wear and the office, and some also for sport. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. The opening of lemon leaf, mandarin orange and bergamot is bright and lightly spicy. Vervain carries the green note through the heart. At the base, vanilla, amber and benzoin soften the scent and sweeten it. Tom Ford Neroli Portofino (Eau de Parfum) and Jo Malone Earl Grey & Cucumber have a close profile.

Organ #6

7.8

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Filippo Sorcinelli Organ #6 opens with sage, cistus and sandalwood, then moves through lavender and juniper berry: a fresh, woody unisex scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer, and business and evening are the most named occasions. It leans masculine in character, though modern and classic votes are also substantial. The top notes of sage and cistus give a green, resinous start, softened by sandalwood. In the heart, lavender, juniper berry and nutmeg build a spicy, powdery fougère feel. The base of lemon leaf, bergamot and mandarin orange brings citrus forward and leaves the scent sweet and bright.

Gold

6.1

Undergreen · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Undergreen Gold is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that balances fruity sweetness with spice and keeps a light, easygoing character. Gold has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it wears close to the skin and stays quiet. Voters pick it most for spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It opens with lime, lemon leaf and grapefruit for a cool citrus feel. In the heart, orange blossom, cardamom and ginger soften the sweetness with spice. The base of myrrh, labdanum and benzoin settles into a warm, resinous finish. Berdoues Citron Caviar and Phlur Tangerine Boy have a close profile.

Talitha

7.4

Tiziana Terenzi · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Tiziana Terenzi Talitha is a unisex scent that opens on citrus and ties spice, flowers and leather to smoky woods. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, so it carries beyond the skin and spreads comfortably. The number of votes is small, so take that as a first impression. The top is bright with lemon leaf, Sicilian pink grapefruit, Calabrian bergamot and Amalfi lemon. In the heart, Bulgarian rose and ylang-ylang meet Ceylonese cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg, while Italian leather and ambergris add a leathery weight. The base settles into a woody, smoky floor of gaiac wood, Atlas cedar and vetiver. Nicolaï Cuir Cuba Intense and Adnan B. Noir have a close profile.

Roots of Earth

6.1

Maienfelser Naturkosmetik Manufaktur

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Maienfelser Naturkosmetik Manufaktur Roots of Earth is a green, earthy men's scent that opens on grass, orange leaf and lemon leaf and settles into vetiver and cedar. It lasts well and projects moderately, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Reviews rest on a small sample, so take the impression as tentative. It reads masculine. Citrus and green accords lead, with the grass giving a fresh-cut, leafy feel. The heart turns spicy and sharp through Indian bay leaf, black pepper, ginger and bay rum. The base is woody, resinous and slightly animal, built on vetiver, cedar, tobacco, labdanum and spikenard. Amouage Figment Man and Prin Kheerin / คีรินทร์ have a close profile.

Le b. (2007)

5.7

agnès b. · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

agnès b. Le b. is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole: jasmine and orange blossom set a floral base, while lemon leaf and watermelon seed add a green, aquatic freshness. Fresh, citrus and floral accords lead, the fruity and sweet side comes through gently, and powdery and woody touches stay in the background. Its longevity is rated moderate. Voters pick leisure and daily wear most often, followed by business, with night out and evening far behind. It is described as a women's fragrance. Germaine Monteil L'Eau de Monteil and La Via del Profumo Oasis have a close profile.

Acqua Wood

7.3

Collistar · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Collistar Acqua Wood is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, spicy opening of lemon leaf, bergamot and black pepper on a woody base. It opens bright with lemon leaf and bergamot, while black pepper adds a light sharpness. The heart brings a floral, creamy softness through lavender, clary sage, labdanum and Ambrox. In the base, gaiac wood, cedarwood, sandalwood and musk move it toward a woody, slightly sweet finish, with aquatic and green touches keeping it fresh. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known up close without filling a room. It is described as a men's scent, and its fresh, woody build suits everyday wear. Initio Rehab and Montagne Parfums Eden have a close profile.

Intenso di Ginestra

6.8

Carthusia · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Carthusia Intenso di Ginestra is a unisex fragrance that opens with bergamot and neroli and settles into a floral heart of broom and jasmine absolutes. The opening is a fresh citrus lift of bergamot, neroli and lemon leaf. In the heart, broom absolute, jasmine absolute and tuberose turn it floral and creamy. The base of vanilla, musk and sandalwood softens the sweetness and leaves a warm footing, with a spicy touch staying in the background. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It reads as a fresh yet soft floral that sits comfortably on men and women alike. Galimard Gelsomino and L'Erbolario Iris have a close profile.

Bronze Goddess L'Eau de Lumière

7.2

Estēe Lauder · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Estēe Lauder Bronze Goddess L'Eau de Lumière is a fresh, floral women's perfume softened by a sweet, creamy side. It reads as a whole rather than in stages: Italian mandarin orange and lemon leaf bring freshness, joined by the floral weight of jasmine sambac, tuberose and frangipani. Coconut milk adds a creamy sweetness, while amber and moss give it a powdery depth. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, which suits a scent that leaves a light trace through the day without feeling heavy. It leans feminine. Dior J'adore (Eau de Parfum) and Lattafa Shahd have a close profile.

Quince, Mint & Moss

7.7

Union · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Union Quince, Mint & Moss is a fresh, green and earthy unisex scent built around spearmint, quince and Irish moss. Its longevity and sillage are rated good by those who voted, though the vote count is small, so that picture is tentative. There are no season or occasion votes to draw on, but it reads as a unisex scent with a crisp, easygoing character. It opens with juniper berry, spearmint and lemon leaf, a cool, citrusy greenness. Towards the heart, sage, wild thyme and quince bring in a fruity, slightly spicy side. The base of mountain ash and Irish moss settles into a woody, earthy, faintly smoky ground. Fresh, green and citrus accords lead throughout, and the overall feel stays light and calm.

Pizzuta

7.3

Olfattology · 2025

Fresh · Sweet · Gourmand

Olfattology Pizzuta is a unisex scent that opens fresh and settles into a sweet, creamy, gourmand character. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few voters have rated them, so treat those ratings with caution. It wears comfortably on anyone, and there are not enough votes to point to a season or occasion. Pink pepper, lemon leaf, myrtle and bergamot open with a cool, lightly spicy freshness. In the heart, almond blossom, milk, cotton flower, dragée and salted pistachio build a creamy, powdery sweetness. Tonka bean, patchouli, vanilla and cotton candy then set that sweetness on a soft, warm base.

7.1 Grand Siècle Intense (2021)

6.8

Pierre Guillaume · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pierre Guillaume 7.1 Grand Siècle Intense is a unisex chypre that sets the brightness of bergamot, mandarin orange and bitter orange against the green, dry air of galbanum and cypress. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, business and daily wear, while evening and night out come further behind. Its fresh, green build suits daytime, and it does not lean toward either gender. Citrus and lemon leaf shape the first impression, with galbanum and cypress adding a green edge. Iris brings a soft, slightly powdery floral touch, and honey sweetens it a little. Vetiver and the chypre accord lay a woody base underneath. Chanel Cristalle (Eau de Parfum) and Goutal Eau du Sud have a close profile.

Sea Mimosa

7.5

Gas Bijoux · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Gas Bijoux Sea Mimosa is a fresh, aquatic floral for women, pairing the soft, powdery feel of mimosa with the creamy sweetness of almond milk. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. The vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as a feminine scent. As a whole, bergamot and lemon leaf give it a cool, bright edge, mimosa forms the floral centre, and almond milk and musk settle it onto a creamy, soft base. The fresh and aquatic accords lead, with sweetness and a touch of spice staying in the background.

June 15th, 10 am on Porticciolo Beach, Chia - Sardinia

6.2

Made in Italy - Emotional Olfactive Landscapes

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Made in Italy - Emotional Olfactive Landscapes June 15th, 10 am on Porticciolo Beach, Chia - Sardinia is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent that sits close to relaxed, everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin, though with few votes that impression is not firm. Voters pick it mostly for leisure and daytime, with business and sport trailing behind. It opens with tea, davana and lemon leaf, a light, green, citrus start. In the heart, mastic, honeysuckle and broom add a soft floral touch with a hint of spice. Ambrette seed, vetiver and cedarwood then settle it onto a woody base. Fruity and synthetic tones run through the accords. Burberry Sport for Women and Cerruti 1881 Sport have a close profile.

La Passeggiata

8.1

Perris Portofino · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Perris Portofino La Passeggiata is a unisex fragrance that pairs a green, citrusy freshness with a sweet, creamy warmth. Longevity and projection are both rated good, though the number of ratings is small. The fresh, citrus-led structure leans it towards daytime and warm weather, while the woody, sweet side keeps it comfortable on cooler days too. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere in between. It opens with black pepper, blood orange and lemon leaf, a spicy and zesty brightness. In the heart, cypress, fig and tonka bean turn that freshness green, fruity and softer. Cedarwood, patchouli, labdanum and vanilla then settle it into a woody, creamy base. Jil Sander Sun Men Summer Edition and Phil Julian Green Cactus have a close profile.

Seringa Blanc

7.0

Anthologie by Lucien Ferrero · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lemon No. 1999

8.3

C.O. Bigelow · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

C.O. Bigelow Lemon No. 1999 is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent with a green edge. Lemon comes first, and lemon leaf in the heart adds a cool, green note. White musk in the base softens everything and settles the scent on a powdery, creamy ground. Behind the fresh, fruity side there is a light sweetness and a faint gourmand touch. The accords sit close together, so the scent reads clean, simple and balanced. Lattafa Musk Wild Vanille and Guerlain Eau de Bain have a close profile.

Eau de Tommi Sooni I

7.0

Tommi Sooni

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tommi Sooni Eau de Tommi Sooni I is a masculine scent that pairs the green citrus freshness of bergamot, lemon leaf and laurel with the woody, resinous warmth of oakmoss, sandalwood and benzoin. Its longevity is rated as strong, and although few people have voted, they agree on this. There are no season or occasion votes, but the fresh and smoky accords together give it a clearly masculine character. The scent as a whole reads fresh and green, with citrus brightness sitting beside floral touches. Rose and narcissus soften that freshness, while Cuban cigar and Huon pine tree add a smoky, woody depth. Spicy and oriental tones stay in the background, and sandalwood with benzoin rounds it off with a resinous warmth.