The Perfume Library

Sartorial

8.0

Penhaligon's · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Sartorial is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that opens with black pepper, cardamom and violet leaf over a metallic, ozonic edge, then softens into leather, lavender and beeswax. The opening is peppery and bright: ginger and cardamom sit beside aldehydes and metallic notes. The heart turns green and powdery with lavender, leather and beeswax. The base adds sweetness through vanilla, honey and amber, while cedarwood, patchouli and oakmoss give it a woody, earthy floor. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Fall comes first, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards business and daily wear. Most voters find it masculine, and many call it classic. Azzaro pour Homme and Mancera Deep Forest have a close profile.

1A-33 (2012)

7.7

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin 1A-33 (2012) is a fresh unisex scent where citrus and flowers meet over a green, lightly spicy backdrop, leaning towards spring and summer days and relaxed daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. On character, feminine gets somewhat more votes, though a fair number of voters read it as masculine. Red pepper and mandarin orange give a bright, slightly spicy opening. In the heart, jasmine sambac, linden blossom and magnolia bring a sweet floral note. Iris and cedarwood leave a dry, woody base. Kenzo Le Monde est Beau and Xerjoff Renaissance have a close profile.

5th Avenue (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Elizabeth Arden · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent with a green, powdery side, softened by sweetness and leaning clearly feminine. It opens bright with mandarin orange, bergamot, lilac and lily of the valley. The heart is floral, built on jasmine, Bulgarian rose and ylang-ylang, with clove and nutmeg adding a little spice. It dries down creamy and warm on sandalwood, vanilla and amber. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Iris Poudre and Houbigant Essence Rare have a close profile.

Civet

7.7

Zoologist · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Zoologist Civet is a unisex fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings, holding floral and animalic accords together. The top opens bright with lemon, bergamot and black pepper. Ylang-ylang, tuberose and linden blossom lead the heart. In the base, civet, Russian leather and oakmoss give it a leathery, woody, chypre character, while vanilla and labdanum sweeten it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. Charles of the Ritz Charles of the Ritz (Perfume) and DSH Perfumes Une Robe de Zibeline have a close profile.

La Chasse aux Papillons (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy floral built around linden blossom, orange blossom and jasmine, made for women. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and pink pepper, a bright start with a light spicy edge. The heart gathers linden blossom, orange blossom, jasmine, tuberose and lemon blossom, with green and fruity touches sweetening the flowers. Ylang-ylang and tuberose carry the base, and the scent settles into a softly powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile and Miller Harris La Pluie have a close profile.

L'Été en Douce / Extrait de Songe

7.3

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Artisan Parfumeur L'Été en Douce / Extrait de Songe is a feminine scent that pairs a green, floral freshness with a powdery, creamy softness; it has been discontinued, but it suits calm days in the warmer seasons. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, and rarely for evenings or nights out. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with peppermint and rose, moving into orange blossom water, green hay and linden blossom. The base of osier, white musk and blond woods dries down soft and woody. Overall it feels fresh, sweet and lightly spicy.

Lindenblüte

8.0

Harry Lehmann

Fresh · Floral · Green

Harry Lehmann Lindenblüte is a fresh, green and floral scent built around linden blossom, linden tree leaf and honey, classed as a women's fragrance. Linden blossom and leaf give it a fresh, green lightness, while honey softens the picture and adds a gentle sweetness. The floral side leads, with the sweetness and a spicy touch staying in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters read it as feminine more than anything else. Frau Tonis Parfum № 10 Linde Berlin / Unter den Linden and Il Profvmo Palmerose 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.

Beaver (2016)

7.0

Zoologist · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Zoologist Beaver is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer leisure days, pairing a fresh, floral-green surface with a warm animal undertone. It opens with green notes, woody notes and linden blossom alongside an air accord, light and airy. The heart turns aquatic and earthy through aquatic notes, musk and dry woods. In the base, amber, castoreum and vanilla soften things, while leather and dark woods add an animal depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It suits leisure and daily wear best, and masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads in between. It has been discontinued. Zoologist Beaver (2014) and Vertus Eau de Cyan have a close profile.

La Chasse aux Papillons Extrême

7.3

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons Extrême is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with citrus fruits, saffron and pink pepper, a lightly spicy, bright start. In the heart, jasmine, linden blossom, tuberose and orange blossom turn it into a green, powdery floral bouquet. Vetiver, vanilla and beeswax soften the sweetness underneath, while ylang-ylang keeps the floral feel going. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays with you through the day without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions. Most voters read its character as feminine. L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons (Eau de Toilette) and Miller Harris La Pluie have a close profile.

Wald (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Euphorium Brooklyn · 2016

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Euphorium Brooklyn Wald Eau de Parfum is a green, woody and smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter days best, with the feel of a forest walk. Juniper, fir, cedar and arborvitae draw a wooded picture, while soil, moss and fern add a damp forest floor. Smoke and birch tar harden the scent, and honey and maple syrup soften it slightly. Green and spicy lead the accords, followed by resinous and earthy sides. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for leisure time and evenings. Votes lean slightly masculine, yet many call it feminine. Euphorium Brooklyn Cilice and Filippo Sorcinelli Ambrosivs have a close profile.

Sol Salgado

7.9

Thomas De Monaco · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Thomas De Monaco Sol Salgado is a sweet, powdery unisex scent built around linden blossom, heliotrope and smoked vanilla. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, and also in the evening. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with linden blossom, cotton flower and mimosa absolute in a soft, floral start. Salt, heliotrope and ambergris form the heart, with the salt gently cutting the sweetness. The base of smoked vanilla, sandalwood and musk settles into a creamy, gourmand finish.

Jasmere

8.3

French Avenue · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

French Avenue Jasmere is a fresh, powdery women's fragrance built around jasmine sambac, linden blossom and orange blossom. It opens with jasmine sambac, broom and linden blossom, floral and airy. In the heart, vetiver, heliotrope and orange blossom sweeten it and push it towards a powdery, creamy feel. Musk and dry woods leave a soft woody base. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. In the character votes, feminine and modern lead. Marc-Antoine Barrois Tilia and Alezz Mehwar have a close profile.

Believe

7.4

Britney Spears · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Britney Spears Believe pairs a fresh, fruity opening of guava and tangerine with the sweet warmth of praliné and amber, and is made for women; it has been discontinued. Guava and tangerine lead the top, giving a citrusy, green freshness. Linden blossom and honeysuckle bring a soft floral heart. The base moves into amber, patchouli and praliné, a gourmand sweetness with a slightly earthy depth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind; daily wear and leisure are the most chosen occasions. Most voters find it feminine and modern. Cosmopolitan Eau de Juice and Anna Sui Rock Me! have a close profile.

Frangipani (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Ormonde Jayne · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Frangipani Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green-edged floral that pairs frangipani and tuberose absolutes with jasmine and rose. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens bright with magnolia, lime and linden blossom. In the heart, plum, green orchid and water lily give the flowers a juicy, fruity side. Amber, cedar, musk and Bourbon vanilla sweeten the base and settle it into a creamy warmth.

The Soft Lawn (2021)

6.7

Imaginary Authors · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Imaginary Authors The Soft Lawn (2021) is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close and keeps you company through the day without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall trailing behind. Voters lean slightly masculine on character, but feminine votes are close behind, so it reads as open to both. The scent is fresh, green and citrusy: grapefruit, bay leaf and ivy carry the brightness. Linden blossom adds a soft floral touch, while oakmoss and vetiver lay down a woody base. The tennis ball accord gives it a faintly synthetic, sports-court edge. Eau de Magnolia and Gucci 1921 have a close profile.

L'Amandière (Extrait de Parfum)

7.5

Heeley · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Heeley L'Amandière Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, green, floral scent that suits spring and summer days and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding anyone. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine. Jasmine, rose and linden blossom form the floral frame, while grass and green almond pull it toward a green, lightly sweet tone. Bluebell and hyacinth add to the freshness. The woody and powdery accords stay in the background. Chanel Jersey and Penhaligon's Bluebell 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.

Collectible ZETA - A Linden Blossom Theme

7.3

Tauer Perfumes · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tauer Perfumes Collectible ZETA - A Linden Blossom Theme is a fresh, floral and gently sweet unisex scent built around linden blossom; it has been discontinued. It opens with bright bergamot, orange and lemon. The heart is a floral bouquet of linden blossom, orange blossom, neroli, rose and ylang-ylang, with green and spicy touches behind it. The base of iris, sandalwood and vanilla settles into a powdery, woody softness with a little sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is used mostly for leisure and daily wear. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Acca Kappa Tilia Cordata and Tuttotondo Erbe Alpine have a close profile.

№ 10 Linde Berlin / Unter den Linden

8.0

Frau Tonis Parfum · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Frau Tonis Parfum № 10 Linde Berlin / Unter den Linden is a fresh, green floral that keeps its sweetness light, a feminine scent that suits everyday wear. Most voters place it in spring and summer, with fall and winter well behind. It leans towards leisure, daytime and office use, while night and evening get fewer votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters find it feminine or classic. Linden blossom sits at the centre, with leaf green adding a crisp, garden-like freshness and honey keeping the sweetness soft and warm. Fresh, floral and green accords lead, and the spicy side stays in the background. Harry Lehmann Lindenblüte and Federico Mahora FM 330 have a close profile.

Ed Hardy for Women (Eau de Parfum)

4.5

Ed Hardy · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Ed Hardy for Women Eau de Parfum pairs a fresh, fruity opening of mango, woodland strawberry and grapefruit with a sweet base, and reads as a youthful feminine scent; it has been discontinued. The top is mango, woodland strawberry, grapefruit and apple, while linden blossom, freesia, watercress and rose give the heart a soft floral side. Tonka bean, musk, amber, vanilla and leather sweeten the base and settle it into something warm. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and sweet. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is used mainly for leisure and daily wear. It reads feminine and modern. DKNY Red Delicious and Michael Kors Exotic Blossom have a close profile.

Clemency

7.1

Humięcki & Graef · 2009

Floral · Green · Fruity

Humięcki & Graef Clemency is a floral, green perfume for women, softened by creamy and leathery touches. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Voters mostly call it feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. Rose, linden blossom and sweet acacia absolute form the floral backbone, while milk pulls them in a creamy, powdery direction. Leather and woody notes add a leathery, lightly spicy base, and the fruity and sweet accords take the edge off.

Rose d'Été (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Les Parfums de Rosine · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Les Parfums de Rosine Rose d'Été Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green floral that suits spring and summer days and reads as a women's fragrance. It opens with apple, bergamot and galbanum, a bright, green and fruity start. In the heart, yellow rose, linden blossom, mimosa and lotus form a floral core. The base of ambrette and musk dries down on a powdery, lightly sweet footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office, and is chosen less for evenings. Voters mostly find it feminine. Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essences - Neroli and Tocca Bianca have a close profile.

Into the White / Ailleurs & Fleurs / Un Parfum d'Ailleurs & Fleurs

6.9

The Different Company · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Different Company Into the White / Ailleurs & Fleurs / Un Parfum d'Ailleurs & Fleurs is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh opening of neroli, petitgrain and bitter orange with the powdery softness of white flowers. Citrus and green tones lead: neroli, petitgrain and bitter orange give it a bright start. In the heart, hazelnut flower, elderflower and linden blossom add a floral, powdery softness. The base of musk, plum and tuberose finishes it quietly, with a fruity sweetness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though it is labelled unisex. Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essences - Neroli and Prada Infusion de Mandarine have a close profile.