The Perfume Library

Lalique White (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Lalique · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Lalique White Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's scent that pairs the zest of lemon leaf and bergamot with the dry spice of nutmeg, cardamom and white pepper. Longevity and sillage are moderate: noticeable up close without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time, and reads masculine. It opens with lemon leaf, bergamot and tamarind for a citrusy freshness. The heart turns dry, spicy and slightly powdery with nutmeg, violet, cardamom and white pepper. Musk, cedar and amber leave a soft, woody base.

For Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Tom Ford · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Tom Ford For Men Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning masculine scent that opens with citrus and spice freshness and settles into a woody, leathery base; it has been discontinued. It wears at moderate strength, with moderate projection. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer chosen less often. It suits daily wear and the office best, and works for evenings too. Voters mostly call it masculine, followed by classic. It opens fresh and citrusy with bergamot, mandarin orange, ginger and basil. In the heart, black pepper, tobacco absolute and orange blossom add spice softened by a floral touch. The dry-down is woody and leathery, built on vetiver, cedar, patchouli and oakmoss. Chanel Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Tilleul (1995)

7.9

d'Orsay · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

d'Orsay Tilleul is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex scent, a light linden blossom for daytime in warm weather, though it has been discontinued. The top is angelica, lemon leaf and watermelon, which reads cool, green and faintly fruity. In the heart, linden blossom, cyclamen and more lemon leaf bring out the floral side. The base of beeswax, hay and acacia wood sweetens it a little and settles it on a woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though it wears as a unisex scent too. Close in profile are d'Orsay Tilleul Friction de Nuit and Detaille Paradisii.

Avgoustos

8.0

Korres · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Korres Avgoustos is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and lavender, and suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring; daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits between the two. After the citrus and lavender, fig, lemon leaf and orange blossom form the heart, adding a green, fruity softness. In the base, cedarwood, musky notes and ambergris settle the scent into a woody, creamy finish. Hervé Gambs Hôtel Riviera and Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green have a close profile.

Tilleul Friction de Nuit

7.7

d'Orsay · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

d'Orsay Tilleul Friction de Nuit is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon leaf, angelica and lemon water, giving a citrusy, green freshness. At the heart, linden blossom and cyclamen bring out the floral side. In the base, black locust, mint, vervain and hay sweeten it slightly and leave a powdery, spicy, woody trail. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. More voters call it feminine, though it reads as unisex. d'Orsay Tilleul and Acca Kappa Tilia Cordata have a close profile.

Acqua Essenziale (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that pairs mint, mandarin orange and grapefruit with lavender and vetiver; it has been discontinued. It leans towards summer and spring, the two seasons most voters pick. It suits daily wear, leisure time and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. The top opens cool with mint, lemon leaf, mandarin orange and grapefruit. In the heart, rosemary, lavender and geranium add a green, floral touch. The base settles on patchouli, cistus and vetiver, a woody footing beside the aquatic, lightly sweet character. Cristiano Ronaldo Origins and Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vétiver have a close profile.

Sergio Tacchini (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Sergio Tacchini · 1987

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Sergio Tacchini Eau de Toilette is a masculine fougère that pairs citrus and green-leaf freshness with lavender and wood, finished with a powdery softness. It opens with rosemary, lime, bergamot and clove: bright citrus with a light spicy edge. In the heart, lemon leaf, lavender and lily of the valley add a floral, green softness. Vetiver, patchouli and sandalwood then settle it onto a woody, powdery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most named occasions. Close to half see it as masculine, with a good share calling it classic. Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche pour Homme and Caron Le 3ᵉ Homme have a close profile.

Vouloir être ailleurs. C.G.

8.2

d'Orsay · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

d'Orsay Vouloir être ailleurs. C.G. is a unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, an easy, fresh and green floral for daily and leisure wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear the most common uses and business wear close behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close without pressing on the room. Votes lean feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Lemon leaf opens it with freshness and a green edge, and linden blossom comes forward after. In the base, beeswax absolute, acacia wood and hay sweeten it a little and settle it on a woody footing. The overall impression is fresh, floral and soft. Its profile is close to d'Orsay Tilleul (1995) and d'Orsay Tilleul pour la Nuit.

The Iris Way

7.5

Astrophil & Stella · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Astrophil & Stella The Iris Way is a unisex scent that opens fresh and floral, then settles into a powdery, creamy sweetness suited to calm, easy daytime wear. The opening pairs elemi resin with lemon leaf for a bright, slightly green lift. In the heart, orris absolute sets a powdery floral tone while myrrh adds some depth. The base of vanilla, musk and amber turns the scent creamy, sweet and warm. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer further behind. It sits closest to daily, leisure and business wear. Half of voters find it feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Lattafa Shahd and Trussardi My Name have a close profile.

Black Vetiver

7.4

Phaedon · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Phaedon Black Vetiver is a fresh yet smoky men's fragrance built on Java and Jamaican vetiver, with tar and chili in support. The two vetivers carry the scent, giving it an earthy, woody backbone. Lemon leaf adds a green, citrusy brightness on top of that base. Tar brings a dark, smoky and resinous edge, while chili adds a light touch of spice. The result smells dry and clean rather than harsh. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter further behind. It leans towards business, leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine. Parfums de Marly Byerley and Hiram Green Vetiver have a close profile.

Thé Vert (1999) / Green Tea (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

L'Occitane en Provence · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Occitane en Provence Thé Vert / Green Tea is a unisex scent that opens on bergamot, green tea and lemon leaf and settles into a floral, woody trail; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits anyone who wants a light scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, while evening barely features. Some find it feminine, others masculine. It opens fresh, green and citrusy with bergamot, green tea and lemon leaf. In the heart, peony, jasmine, cardamom and tea add a soft floral and lightly spiced note. White cedar dries it down to a gentle woody base.

Blackberry Woods

7.3

Shay & Blue · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Shay & Blue Blackberry Woods is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that sets blackberry, neroli and lemon leaf over a dry base of cypress wood. Blackberry leads at the start, giving the scent a sweet, fruity brightness. In the heart, neroli and lemon leaf add a citrusy, floral and green freshness. Cypress wood in the base balances the sweetness with a woody, slightly spicy foundation. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It is unisex, though most votes read it as feminine. Goutal Néroli and Rituals No. 10 Lemongrass & Neroli have a close profile.

Fleur du Matin

7.3

Miller Harris · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Miller Harris Fleur du Matin is a fresh women's fragrance that sets grapefruit and lemon leaf against green galbanum over a honeysuckle and jasmine heart; it has been discontinued. It opens with Sicilian grapefruit, lemon leaf and Persian galbanum, while French marjoram and Egyptian basil add a herbal, slightly spicy green edge to the bright citrus. The heart is honeysuckle, Egyptian jasmine and neroli, florals that stay fresh rather than sweet. The base of oakmoss, Atlas cedar and Siberian stone pine needle settles it into a woody, earthy footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Most find it feminine, though a fair share of voters read it as masculine.

7.1 Grand Siècle Intense (2014)

7.7

Pierre Guillaume · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Pierre Guillaume 7.1 Grand Siècle Intense pairs a fresh opening of lemon leaf, bergamot and bitter orange with a vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss base, making it a unisex chypre that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't lean firmly to one side. It opens with lemon leaf and citrus, green and fresh. In the heart, cypress absolute, mint, hay and tobacco add a spicy, slightly dry edge. In the base, honey sweetens it, while vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss carry the woody, resinous chypre character. Detaille Aéroplane and Goutal Eau de Monsieur have a close profile.

Bronze Goddess Capri

7.1

Estēe Lauder · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Estēe Lauder Bronze Goddess Capri is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and name daily wear, leisure and work as the usual settings. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters call it feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, lemon leaf and blackcurrant, a bright, fruity start. Peony, lily of the valley and jasmine soften the heart with flowers. Vanilla, musk and amberwood sweeten the base, which settles into a powdery, lightly woody finish.

Lilyn

7.4

Calaj · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Calaj Lilyn is a fresh, aquatic floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with jasmine, lemon leaf and basil, then softens in the heart into coconut, aquatic notes, ylang-ylang and tuberose. The base of kelp, milk, ambroxan and ambergris leaves a salty yet creamy, lightly sweet sea-air feel, with green and spicy touches staying in the background. Most voters pick spring and summer, mainly for leisure time and evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though many also call it modern. Diptyque Do Son and Gucci Bloom Acqua di Fiori have a close profile.

Jasmin & Bergamote

6.4

L'Occitane en Provence · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Occitane en Provence Jasmin & Bergamote is a unisex fragrance built around jasmine and bergamot, brightened by mandarin orange and lemon leaf. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits a light, easygoing wear. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure and business settings lead the occasion votes. On character, the feminine reading leads, with modern and masculine votes behind it. It opens with lemon leaf and mandarin orange in a fresh, citrusy start. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, Grasse jasmine and bergamot bring a floral, green character with fruity and sweet touches. Cedar and sandalwood settle underneath as a woody base.

Puro Neroli (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Officina delle Essenze · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Officina delle Essenze Puro Neroli Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around Tunisian neroli and orange blossom. It opens with lemon leaf and bergamot, a bright, green citrus start. Neroli and orange blossom bring a soft floral heart, and ylang-ylang with Indian sandalwood warm and round it out at the base. Fruity and spicy touches sit among the accords. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a good share see it as masculine.

Play Sport

4.2

Givenchy · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Givenchy Play Sport is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance for summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. It opens with mint, lemon, ginger and bergamot, cool and sharp. In the heart, lemon leaf and black pepper add a green, spicy edge. Musk and amyris form the base, drying down on a woody ground with an aquatic, slightly synthetic feel. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily wear, leisure and sport leading the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Kenzo Homme Sport and Cartier Roadster Sport have a close profile.

Sunset Flowers

6.6

Montale · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montale Sunset Flowers is a unisex fragrance led by green apple, lemon leaf and chamomile, with honeysuckle and violet rounding out the floral side. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Feminine is the most common character vote, though a fair number call it masculine. The scent is fresh, citrusy and green. Green apple and lemon leaf draw a crisp frame, while chamomile and honeysuckle soften it into something floral. Red berries add a light fruity touch, and musk and amber keep it resting on a warm, gentle base.

Magnolia Romana

6.8

Eau d'Italie · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau d'Italie Magnolia Romana opens with cypress, basil and lemon leaf and carries magnolia and lotus at its heart: a fresh, green unisex scent that has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and place it in daily and office wear. Longevity and sillage are moderate; the vote counts are small, but it reads as a scent that stays close rather than filling a room. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. At the start, cypress, basil and lemon leaf give a citrusy, green and lightly spicy freshness. In the heart, aquatic notes, lotus and magnolia add a floral, watery softness. The base of cedar, hay and white musk dries down woody and faintly sweet.

Godimenta

7.9

Coreterno · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Coreterno Godimenta is a unisex scent that pairs citrus and green-leaf freshness with ginger's spice and a lightly sweet, fruity touch. It opens bright and sharp with bergamot, lemon leaf, ginger and peppermint. In the heart, raspberry leaf, jasmine and rose bring a soft floral note, while metallic notes and silver fir balsam keep it green and cool. The base of cedarwood, woods, amber and musk settles into a warm, woody finish. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. It reads as modern, with masculine and feminine votes split evenly. Atkinsons 44 Gerrard Street and Sisley Izia have a close profile.

Linen Rose

7.0

Aerin · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Aerin Linen Rose is a feminine floral that sets rose in a fresh, powdery and creamy frame; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and office settings lead the occasions. Voters mostly find it feminine in character. The top carries lemon leaf and orange blossom; the heart is rose-led, with coconut water, ylang-ylang and several forms of Bulgarian rose. Vetiver, vanilla and amber sweeten and soften the base. Astrophil & Stella The Iris Way and Kilian Sunkissed Goddess have a close profile.

Georges et Moi (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Sabé Masson · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Sabé Masson Georges et Moi Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs citrus and green-leaf freshness with a floral heart. Lemon leaf and bergamot give a bright, green opening. In the heart, rose, ylang-ylang and magnolia add a soft floral note, while ginger brings a touch of spicy warmth. Cedar and vetiver form a dry, woody base, and a creamy, lightly sweet texture rounds it all off. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it also works at the office. Xerjoff Torino23 and Guerlain Rouge Bonheur have a close profile.