The Perfume Library

Drakkar Noir (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Guy Laroche · 1982

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that sets a fresh opening of lemon, bergamot and lavender on a woody base of vetiver, sandalwood and leather. Lemon, bergamot, lavender and basil lead at the top, while coriander, cinnamon and juniper add a spicy touch in the heart. Vetiver, sandalwood, leather and oakmoss dominate the base. The overall feel is fresh, green and woody, with a clear fougère structure. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Fall and spring are picked most often, with summer and winter a little behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most common settings. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Omerta Pure E-motion and Geoffrey Beene Bowling Green (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Santos (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Cartier · 1981

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Cartier Santos Eau de Toilette is a green, spicy and woody men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, and few suggest summer. It is mostly linked with evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place at work and in daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters call it masculine and classic. Basil, juniper and lavender open it. Towards the heart, vetiver, rosemary and pepper take over, and in the base vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli soften and sweeten it. The overall feel is green, earthy and lightly smoky. Amouage Memoir Man and Caron Yatagan (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Eau de Rochas Homme (1993) (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Rochas · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rochas Eau de Rochas Homme is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon against a green, floral heart and a chypre base of vetiver and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and basil lead the top, with aldehydes keeping the citrus bright. In the heart, violet, jasmine and rose add a soft floral touch while coriander leaves a faint spicy shadow. As it dries, vetiver, cedar, amber and oakmoss form a woody, green foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mainly for daily use, leisure and the office. Most see it as masculine and classic. Rochas Eau de Rochas and Dior Diorella have a close profile.

Eau du Sud

7.3

Goutal · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Goutal Eau du Sud is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with lime, bergamot and peppermint, with galbanum adding a sharp green edge. Basil and lemon vervain carry that freshness through the heart. In the base, vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss give it a dry, woody, chypre-style footing. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, in line with its unisex character. Balmain de Balmain and Eau de Campagne have a close profile.

Jaïpur Bracelet

7.5

Boucheron · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Boucheron Jaïpur Bracelet is a fresh, green and floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, and towards office and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters read its character as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern. Violet leaf, basil and lemon vervain open it fresh, citrusy and green. Lily of the valley and hyacinth bring the floral heart, while cypress and iris set it on a woody, powdery base. Fruity and sweet touches soften it, with a spicy hint in the background. Chanel Chance (Eau de Parfum) and Givenchy Insensé (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Verveine d'Eugène

7.3

Heeley

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Heeley Verveine d'Eugène is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that opens with cardamom, rhubarb and bergamot and carries lemon vervain and blackcurrant at its heart. Citrus and spice lead the top: cardamom and rhubarb give the bergamot a sharp, slightly tart edge. In the heart, lemon vervain keeps the green side going, blackcurrant adds a fruity note and jasmine brings a soft floral touch. White musk in the base settles everything into a clean, quiet finish. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is worn for leisure, daytime and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without dominating a room. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Bvlgari Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert Extrême and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Ginger Piccante have a close profile.

L.12.12 Noir / Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Noir

5.9

Lacoste · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Lacoste L.12.12 Noir / Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Noir is a fresh yet sweet men's scent built around red berries, basil and dark chocolate. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business get the most votes. It reads masculine and modern. The top opens with red berries, basil, pineapple and watermelon, giving a citrusy, fruity freshness. Lemon vervain and lavender steady the heart. In the base, dark chocolate, coumarin, patchouli and cashmeran take over, and the scent softens into a gourmand sweetness.

Pour Homme (1971) (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Yves Saint Laurent · 1971

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Saint Laurent Pour Homme opens with lavender, lemon and bergamot and settles into a green, woody chypre; it is a men's fragrance that has been discontinued. The opening is led by lavender, petitgrain, lemon and bergamot, a citrus freshness that already leans green and spicy. In the heart, thyme, rosemary and geranium come forward, and vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli then build a woody, slightly animal base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring, summer and fall, and it is chosen most for daily wear, leisure and business. Most describe it as masculine and classic. Lacoste Original and Cacharel pour L'Homme have a close profile.

Une Verveine

7.7

Obvious · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Obvious Une Verveine is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, with lemon and bergamot over a green, spicy backdrop. It opens with Italian lemon, Italian bergamot, lemon vervain and French mugwort, a sharp but green freshness. In the heart, juniper berry, cardamom and ginger add a spicy warmth, while sweet and creamy accords soften the citrus. Haitian vetiver and Habanolide® settle it onto an earthy, clean base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Feminine and masculine readings are close, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. Those after a similar profile could also look at Affinessence Gingembre-Latte and Le Jardin Retrouvé Verveine d'Été.

Philtre d'Amour

7.3

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.

L'Aventure Knight

7.3

Al Haramain

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Al Haramain L'Aventure Knight is a men's fragrance that opens with tea, lemon vervain and bergamot, then moves into an iris and violet leaf heart. The opening is fresh, citrusy and green, built on tea, lemon vervain and bergamot. In the heart, iris and violet leaf turn that freshness powdery and floral. The base of powdery notes, musk, ambergris and sandalwood softens it onto a lightly woody ground, with aquatic and spicy touches staying in the background. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good share call it classic. Annayake Pour Elle and Kenzo Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Fraîcheur Végétale de… Verveine

6.9

Yves Rocher · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Silver Rain (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

La Prairie · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

La Prairie Silver Rain Eau de Parfum opens with bergamot, apple and blackberry, moves through magnolia and jasmine, and settles on sandalwood and vanilla, a fresh, fruity and sweet-woody scent for women. The top is bright with bergamot, apple and blackberry, while coriander and aniseed add a light spice. In the heart, magnolia, jasmine and rose give a soft floral core, and sugar and plum deepen the sweetness. The base leans on sandalwood, tonka bean and vanilla, with patchouli and oud adding a woody depth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business and evening also getting votes. It reads feminine. It has been discontinued. Two perfumes with a close profile are La Prairie Silver Rain (Sheer Mist) and Harry Lehmann Sucre.

Hidden Fantasy

6.8

Britney Spears · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Britney Spears Hidden Fantasy is a feminine scent that sets a bright citrus freshness over a floral, sweet base; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, tangerine and lemon vervain in a sparkling citrus layer. In the heart, jasmine sambac and stargazer lily bring the floral side forward, while clove adds a light touch of spice to the sweetness. Sandalwood, Mexican vanilla and amber then soften the base into a warm, gourmand and woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter; everyday wear and leisure lead, with evening not far behind. Half of the voters read it as feminine, and a good share also find it modern.

Malibu

4.8

Playboy · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Playboy Malibu is a light men's fragrance with a fresh, citrusy and aquatic character; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and fruity with lemon, apple, lemon vervain, mint and neroli. In the heart, jasmine, iris, coriander and cedarwood add a floral, slightly spicy side. The base of musk, sandalwood, tonka bean and cashmere wood softens it and adds a little sweetness, with a green, synthetic edge running through. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and wears quietly. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, sport and daily wear. It reads masculine and modern. Nautica Nautica (Cologne) and Joop! Nightflight (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Verveine

7.7

Monastère Notre-Dame Ganagobie

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Rain

7.2

Commodity · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Commodity Rain is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening of rain accord, lemon vervain, green notes and bergamot with a floral, watery heart. The top is rain accord, lemon vervain, green notes and bergamot. Freesia, lotus and jasmine soften the heart into something floral. The base of woods, aquatic notes, musk and amber keeps the aquatic, green character while turning slightly sweet, with a synthetic, clean-air edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Votes lean feminine, though a good share call it masculine.

Ôff Now

6.6

Lancôme · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lancôme Ôff Now is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with citrus fruits, carries lemon vervain in the heart and settles into sandalwood. A fresh, green character leads, softened by floral and sweet sides, while spicy and woody touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring; leisure and daily wear come first, and it suits the office too. Votes lean feminine and modern, though a fair number of voters call it masculine.

Ivymoss

6.9

Pineward · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Pineward Ivymoss is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent led by spearmint, oakmoss and lemon grass, and it suits spring and summer days. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: spearmint and lime zest bring coolness, mountain pine and cedarwood build a woody frame, and oakmoss and ivy add an earthy, green depth. Aquatic and spicy accords are softened a little by water lily and green tea. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans somewhat masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. Pineward Acadian and Imaginary Authors Mosaic have a close profile.

Spiced Green Tea

7.2

Elizabeth Arden · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Elizabeth Arden Spiced Green Tea is a fresh, green and lightly spiced women's fragrance built around tea, ginger and cardamom, suited to relaxed spring and autumn days. It opens cool and citrusy with aniseed, lemon, lemon vervain, rhubarb and ginger. Tea, cardamom and jasmine form the heart, keeping the green and spicy sides moving together. Labdanum, patchouli, sandalwood and frankincense settle the base into a sweet, woody floor. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer close behind, and leisure, daily wear and office come up most often. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair share read it as masculine. It has been discontinued.

Terre de Bois

7.3

Miller Harris · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Miller Harris Terre de Bois is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, green character on a woody, earthy ground, and it suits spring and summer days and casual wear. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: not a skin scent, but not one that fills a room either. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it matters less in winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Half of the voters read it as masculine, while some find it feminine. Juniper, lemon vervain, galbanum and sage give it a green, citrusy freshness. Vetiver and patchouli pull it down into an earthy, woody base, spices and amber soften the edges, and cotton candy adds a faint sweetness. Close profiles include Hermès Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Ormonde Jayne Vetiveria.

Sanctum

8.2

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Sanctum is a unisex scent that sets citrus freshness against resin, wood and a light smokiness, with a green, floral side. As a whole it reads fresh and citrusy: bergamot and lemon give lift, while lavender and neroli add a floral, green touch. Beneath, Ethiopian frankincense, sandalwood and benzoin build a resinous, woody, lightly smoky ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters spread across all four seasons, with fall slightly ahead, and mostly suggest evening and leisure wear. It sits evenly between masculine and feminine. It has been discontinued.

Thé Glacé - Aqua Parfum

7.8

By Terry · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

By Terry Thé Glacé - Aqua Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, now discontinued, whose tea, green and floral notes suit spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together, so it reads comfortably on either. Black tea, maté and grapefruit set a cool, slightly bitter frame, while lemon vervain and lavender push it towards green. White blossoms and musk soften the whole, and camphor leaves a crisp, icy trace. Aquatic and fruity accords sit behind it, joined by a light spicy, creamy touch.

Blazer (Concentrated Cologne)

7.9

Anne Klein · 1976

Fresh · Floral · Green

Anne Klein Blazer is a fresh, green chypre for women that suits autumn and spring best; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and clean with lavender, bergamot and lemon vervain. In the heart, geranium, clove and mint add a green, spicy edge, with juniper alongside. The base of patchouli, cedar and ambergris settles into a woody, lightly sweet, oriental ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, and also works for daily and business use. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. Anne Klein Blazer (Après-Sport Splash) and Rasasi Al Wisam Day have a close profile.