The Perfume Library

Brazilian Tonka Lift

7.3

Maison Marinelie · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Marinelie Brazilian Tonka Lift is a unisex scent that ties the brightness of grapefruit, ginger and lime to the creamy, gourmand side of tonka bean and almond cream. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few votes have been cast, so that picture is still tentative. It reads as unisex and sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy with grapefruit, ginger and lime. The heart turns sweet and gourmand with almond cream, cola and rum, softened by cashmere wood. The base of musk, tonka bean and amber dries down creamy, powdery and warm.

Time Machine

6.9

Le Frag · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Le Frag Time Machine is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, fruity side against a woody, smoky and resinous base. Pineapple and rum bring the sweetness, while lime and cardamom lighten it and add spice. Vietnamese oud, tobacco and amber carry the smoke and resin. Gourmand and floral accords add a soft sweetness on top. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. Those who call it masculine are slightly ahead, but feminine votes follow closely. Ulrich Lang Aperture and Miguel Matos Tar have a close profile.

Herbal Garden

6.4

Hildegard Braukmann

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hildegard Braukmann Herbal Garden is a fresh, citrusy and green scent, made for women and now discontinued, that suits the daytime of warmer seasons. Mandarin orange and lime open with a fruity, bright lift. In the heart, thyme and basil add a herbal, lightly spicy greenness. Amber and precious woods settle underneath and soften the scent with a woody warmth. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so some read it as sitting between the two. Claus Porto No. 5 Lime Basil and Hermès Concentré d'Orange Verte have a close profile.

CK One Summer 2009

6.6

Calvin Klein · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2009 is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent, with green and floral touches that give it a light, summery feel. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. It is mostly chosen for leisure, daily wear and sport, while office and evening use come well behind. It reads as unisex, suiting men and women alike. It has been discontinued. The top opens with cucumber, mint, bergamot and lime. In the heart, aquatic notes, lotus, rosemary and apple push it towards a floral, fruity side. The base of rum, driftwood, sandalwood and Irish moss settles it into a soft, woody sweetness. Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2012 and Zara Sport have a close profile.

Lily Chic

7.1

Escada · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Escada Lily Chic is a discontinued women's perfume in which pear and green apple lead into a fresh, citrusy floral. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. It opens with pear and green apple, which give a fruity freshness. In the heart, lily of the valley and lemon tree add a floral, green note. The base brings grapefruit, lime and amber, keeping the citrus over a sweet, warm footing. Overall it reads fresh, lightly sweet and a little synthetic.

Blond Redhead 16.11

7.6

Neydo · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Neydo Blond Redhead 16.11 is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, fruity frame against a sweet, creamy and smoky warmth. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Fall, spring and winter lead the season votes, while summer trails. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, with daily and night-out use also getting votes. Orange and lime give the opening a bright fruit freshness, and saffron adds a spicy edge. In the heart, freesia, rose, date and fig milk soften the floral sweetness. The base of chocolate, vanilla and blond tobacco settles into a gourmand, smoky warmth, with driftwood and myrrh adding a woody depth. Initio Can't Get Enough and New Notes Latte di Cherry have a close profile.

Gin

7.0

Commodity · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Commodity Gin is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance with a light spicy edge, suited to daytime and relaxed wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. The top is juniper berry, grapefruit juice and lime. Ginger leaf, freesia and labdanum soften the heart, and musk, oak and patchouli build a woody base. The fougère structure keeps the whole thing fresh and dry.

Arcus

7.4

Amouage · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Amouage Arcus is a fresh, citrusy fougère for men that has been discontinued. It opens bright and green with lime, bergamot and fig leaf. The heart adds a floral, spicy layer of cyclamen, basil, geranium and lavender. The base settles on teakwood, patchouli and amber, with lychee adding a light fruity sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of ratings is small. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear and leisure, with the office close behind. Khadlaj Shiyaaka (Blue) and Lattafa Ra'ed Luxe have a close profile.

Lampone, Fior di Mielo e Semi di Cacao

7.6

Borsari 1870

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Borsari 1870 Lampone, Fior di Mielo e Semi di Cacao is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Apple blossom, freesia and lime give it a bright start. In the heart, jasmine and lily set a floral texture while raspberry and cocoa add sweetness and a soft gourmand touch. White musk, ambergris and cedarwood settle the base into a powdery, lightly woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Acqua di Portofino Donna and Patrizia Pepe Patrizia have a close profile.

Brit Summer Edition for Men

7.5

Burberry · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Burberry Brit Summer Edition for Men is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that sets mandarin orange, lime and ginger over a woody base of cedar and vetiver; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange and lime, while cardamom and ginger add a light touch of spice. In the heart, cedar, patchouli and Brazilian rosewood pull it in a green, woody direction. Vetiver, tonka bean and musk soften the base and give it a gentle sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it is picked mainly for daytime, leisure and the office. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. Sospiro Vibrato and Giorgio Armani Eau d'Arômes have a close profile.

Policromia

6.0

Bois 1920 · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Aquatic

Bois 1920 Policromia is a unisex fragrance that pairs citrus and fruit freshness with a floral heart, settling into a sweet, woody base. Voters rate Policromia's longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens bright with pink pepper, raspberry, lime and mandarin orange. In the heart, jasmine, orchid, tuberose and salt add a floral, airy freshness. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla softens and sweetens the whole.

Début (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Parfums DelRae · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Parfums DelRae Début Eau de Parfum is a fresh scent for women that pairs bergamot, green leaves and lime with a floral heart of linden blossom and lily of the valley; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, green leaves, lime and ylang-ylang, bright, citrusy and green from the first moment. In the heart, cyclamen, linden blossom and lily of the valley add a soft floral layer. The base of musk, vetiver and sandalwood settles it onto a woody ground, with spicy and animal touches staying in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most votes go to leisure, daily wear and the office, with night out and evening drawing fewer. Light and clean, it reads as a daytime scent.

Apéro

7.4

La Maison Hédonique

Green · Spicy · Woody

La Maison Hédonique Apéro is a unisex fragrance where juniper, lime and bitter orange meet in a green, spicy, smoky blend; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next. Leisure and evening outings lead the occasion votes. On character, masculine edges ahead, with classic and feminine close behind. It opens with juniper, lime and bitter orange in a bright citrus-green start. The heart brings salt, garrigue herbs and aniseed, and the scent turns woody, resinous and earthy. The base of laurel, tobacco and black pepper leaves a smoky, spicy dry-down.

Mhee

5.0

Siam 1928 · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Green

Siam 1928 Mhee is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh opening of lime, lemon and bergamot with neroli, honey and vetiver; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so treat that as a rough guide. It leans neither masculine nor feminine. After the citrus top, the heart brings neroli, ylang-ylang, nutmeg and honey, with floral and spicy sides softened by sweetness. The base settles on vetiver, cedar and cocoa, giving a woody, earthy and slightly smoky ground. Green and gourmand tones balance within the blend. Guerlain Vetiver Extreme and Pekji Zeybek have a close profile.

Signature Platinum

7.7

Tova Borgnine Beverly Hills · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tova Borgnine Beverly Hills Signature Platinum is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's scent with a light powdery finish, suited to daytime and the working week. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and business wear leading. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate; most see it as feminine, and some as classic. Lime and bergamot keep the opening fresh and citrusy. In the heart, jasmine and lavender add a soft floral note. Sandalwood and musk settle it onto a woody, powdery base, while fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Signature (Eau de Parfum) and Tova have a close profile.

Junoon Satin for Men

8.2

Rasasi · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Rasasi Junoon Satin for Men is a citrusy, gourmand scent for men that sets the brightness of lime and bergamot against the sweet, spicy warmth of peach, cardamom and vanilla. It opens with a bright citrus lift from lime and bergamot. The heart of peach, cardamom, iris and jasmine turns fruity, floral and lightly spiced. The base is led by caramel, vanilla and amber sweetness, which sandalwood, oud and vetiver ground in a woody backdrop. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring also in the mix, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so its gender lean is not clear-cut. Chopard Cašmir and Al Haramain Détour Noir have a close profile.

Aurisse

7.5

S4P · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

S4P Aurisse is a unisex scent where citrus and floral notes meet in a fresh, lightly powdery and slightly smoky mood, and it suits everyday wear. It opens bright with bitter orange, grapefruit and petitgrain. The heart adds a green, spicy and floral side from geranium, white rose, mint, basil, lime and pink pepper. The base settles into a soft, woody floor of white cedar, frankincense and white amber. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding anyone. Most voters pick it for leisure, business and daily wear, with evening and night out well behind. Agonist Wind Rose and Birkholz Ocean Hills have a close profile.

Imperial Lime

7.3

Anglia-Perfumery · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anglia-Perfumery Imperial Lime is a fresh, citrus-led men's scent with green and woody touches, suited to spring and summer days and everyday wear. It opens with lemon, grapefruit and lime side by side. In the heart, lavender and clary sage add a floral, lightly spicy edge to that brightness. Moss, musk and patchouli settle the base into a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear come up most often. It reads masculine and classic. It has been discontinued. Afnan Perfumes 9am and Azzaro Azzaro pour Homme L'Eau have a close profile.

Jo (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Jo Loves... · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Jo Loves... Jo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, lightly spicy unisex scent led by citrus and green spearmint. Grapefruit, lime and orange give it a fruity brightness, while spearmint pulls that brightness towards green. Black pepper adds a dry spiciness, and cedarwood, gaiac wood and vetiver lay a woody base underneath. Hedione keeps the whole composition light and airy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it mostly for leisure and daily wear, with work close behind. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine, which fits its unisex profile. Atkinsons Mint & Tonic and Nicolaï Eau de Yuzu have a close profile.

Riflesso Blue Vibe Limited Edition

8.4

Trussardi · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Trussardi Riflesso Blue Vibe Limited Edition is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance that opens with lime, mandarin orange and pink pepper. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though only a small number of voters have rated them. Voters pick it most for leisure, daily wear and the office, with sport also a common choice. Fewer choose it for evenings or nights out. Citrus and pink pepper lead, with a sweet, fruity softness alongside. In the heart, Bourbon geranium, cistus and Bigarane™ add a floral, lightly spicy backdrop. The base of Ambramone™, Orcanox and driftwood keeps it woody and fresh. Chanel Bleu de Chanel (Eau de Parfum) and Mancera Midnight Gold have a close profile.

Ode à la Joie

6.9

Yves Rocher · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Rocher Ode à la Joie is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance led by citrus and flowers; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate to weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters choose it for leisure and daily wear, with business use not far behind, and some even pick it for sport. Lime, bergamot and mandarin orange give the opening a bright citrus feel. At the heart, lily, peach and jasmine add a soft, slightly fruity floral note. Cedar and musk set it on a woody base. Cacharel Amor Amor (Eau de Toilette) and Cacharel Promesse Eau Fraîche have a close profile.

Green Jeans

6.3

Versace · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Versace Green Jeans is a fresh, green, citrus-led fougère for men that has since been discontinued. It opens with tarragon, lemon, bergamot and lime, sharpened by lavender and aldehydes. In the heart, caraway, jasmine and rose add a soft floral layer while the spicy touch stays in the background. It dries down on fir, cedar and oakmoss for a woody chypre base, with musk and amber sweetening it slightly. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter a small share. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and also suits the office. Karl Lagerfeld Photo and Lacoste Original have a close profile.

VV Platinum

6.2

Roberto Verino · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roberto Verino VV Platinum is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance opening with lime, green tea and mandarin orange; it has been discontinued. Citrus and green tea lead, followed by pepper, lotus, violet and quince in the heart. Amber, coriander and tiaré form the base. The overall feel is fresh, green and floral, with a fruity side and a light touch of spice. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays soft and close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) and Loewe Esencia Sport have a close profile.

Tiwa / ทิวา

7.2

Parfum Prissana · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Parfum Prissana Tiwa / ทิวา is a unisex fragrance that sets the bright citrus of tangerine, kaffir lime and lime against the dry edge of ginger and vetiver. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding the room. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear and leisure, with business settings next. Evening and night-out use get far fewer votes. The scent is fresh, citrusy and green. Tangerine, kaffir lime and lime set the brightness, while celery seed and guava leaf add a green, spicy touch. Orange blossom absolute and ylang-ylang soften it with flowers, and sandalwood and vetiver give it a woody base.