The Perfume Library

Voyage (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Nautica · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Nautica Voyage Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that suits summer and spring days. Most voters pick summer, with spring close behind, and it leans towards daily wear, sport and leisure, though it also works at the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays a light, easygoing presence through the day. Most voters call it masculine and modern. Fresh, citrus and green accords lead, with aquatic and fruity shades alongside. It opens with leaves and apple, and mimosa and lotus give the heart a soft floral touch. In the base, moss, cedar, musk and amber ground it.

Un Jardin sur le Nil (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Hermès · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Hermès Un Jardin sur le Nil Eau de Toilette is a fresh unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, easy to wear for daily life and the office. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and business; more call it feminine than masculine, though a good number see it as masculine. Green mango and lotus lead, giving a fresh, citrusy, aquatic feel. Calamus and sycamore maple keep it green, while frankincense adds a spicy, faintly smoky depth. Fruity and floral touches blend through it. Lanoé No. 6 and Jo Malone Fig & Lotus Flower have a close profile.

Zen (2007) (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Shiseido · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Shiseido Zen is a feminine fragrance that pairs fresh citrus and fruit with a floral heart and settles into a warm, woody, slightly spicy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often. It reads mostly as feminine. It opens with pineapple, peach, bergamot and grapefruit, bright and fruity. The heart is floral, with violet, gardenia and hyacinth, while red apple adds a touch of sweetness. In the base, patchouli, cedarwood, frankincense and musk leave a soft, warm woodiness.

Euphoria (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Calvin Klein · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein Euphoria Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings, with a fruity and powdery side. The top holds persimmon, pomegranate and green notes, while black orchid, lotus and champaca form a floral heart. In the base, creamy notes, black violet, mahogany wood and amber move it towards a warm, gourmand, spicy and woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine. La Perla J'Aime la Nuit and Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Issey Miyake · 1992

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Eau de Toilette is a fresh, watery floral built on melon, lotus and rose water, made for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with melon, cyclamen and freesia, light, juicy and slightly green. In the heart, peony, lily and lily of the valley widen the floral side. The base of sandalwood, cedar, amber and musk settles it into a soft, woody, faintly sweet finish.

Omnia Crystalline (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Bvlgari · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and aquatic women's scent that suits spring and summer days, from the office to casual wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it modern. It opens with bamboo and nashi pear, cool, citrusy and green. Lotus and white peony soften the heart into a gentle floral. Crystallised moss and balsa wood leave a light woody, powdery base. Zara Sweet Daiquiri and Adolfo Dominguez Agua de Bambú Mujer have a close profile.

Fiore d'Ulivo (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Casamorati · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Casamorati Fiore d'Ulivo Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green floral that carries citrus brightness into olive blossom and jasmine, and it suits anyone as a unisex scent. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding anyone. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. More voters call it feminine, though a fair share read it as masculine. It opens bright and green with lemon zest, basil and lotus. The heart brings jasmine absolute and olive blossom, and the base of musk, benzoin and amber settles into a sweet, creamy warmth. Nishane Ambra Calabria and Memo Paris Corfu have a close profile.

Bright Crystal (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Versace · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Versace Bright Crystal Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and lightly fruity women's scent that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and the office. It opens with yuzu, ice accord and pomegranate, and gets its coolness from the citrus and aquatic accords. In the heart, peony, lotus and magnolia add a soft floral touch, while musk, acajou wood and amber sweeten the base slightly and hold it together. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office are the most chosen occasions. Most voters find it feminine and modern. Versace Bright Crystal Absolu and Annayake Bonheur for Her have a close profile.

Cool Water Woman

6.3

Davidoff · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Davidoff Cool Water Woman is a fresh, aquatic floral that pairs citrus with a light fruity sweetness, and it suits easy, everyday wear. It opens with bergamot and citrus notes alongside pineapple, melon, quince and blackcurrant, with water lily and lotus adding a cool, watery edge. The heart turns softly floral with jasmine, May rose, lily of the valley and honey. Musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla sweeten the base gently. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and sport are the leading occasions. Close to half of voters read it as feminine. Toni Gard Seaside Woman and Ghost Luminous share a close profile.

Eden

7.0

Cacharel · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Green

Cacharel Eden is a fresh, floral and green fragrance for women, with a fruity, sweet edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and leisure and nights out lead the occasions, though it also works at the office. More than half of voters call it feminine, and a good share find it classic. Bergamot, peach and lemon open it brightly. In the heart, pineapple, lotus, jasmine and tuberose give a floral garden feel, softened by sweet, fruity tones. In the base, tonka bean, patchouli and sandalwood settle it onto a woody, powdery footing.

Musk | 12

8.0

Kayali · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Kayali Musk | 12 is a fresh, powdery floral musk for women, with a soft character that suits easy daytime wear. Lotus, jasmine and freesia give the opening a clean, floral lightness. Musk takes over in the heart and rounds everything off. Sandalwood and vanilla settle underneath, adding a creamy, slightly sweet, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand Musky Lotus 12 and Dior Dune Sun.

Laura (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Laura Biagiotti · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Laura Biagiotti Laura Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and aquatic scent, with fruity and powdery touches that give it a light, young feminine feel. It has been discontinued. It opens juicy and fruity with watermelon, melon and blackcurrant. In the heart, rose, jasmine, violet, lotus and water lily bring a floral, green freshness, while apricot and white peach add a soft, sweet fruitiness. The base of amber, vanilla and musk closes it with a powdery, sweet warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office rather than evenings or nights out. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it modern.

Menthe Fraîche

7.1

Heeley · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Heeley Menthe Fraîche is a green, fresh unisex scent in which mint and citrus set a cool tone from start to finish, suited to light, clean wear in summer and spring. Spearmint, Sicilian bergamot and peppermint open sharp and cool. In the heart, green tea and lotus soften that freshness and add a light floral touch. White cedar and white musk keep the base clean and gently woody. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It sits between masculine and feminine. Jaguar Performance (Eau de Toilette) and Creed Viking have a close profile.

Vicolo Fiori (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Etro · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Etro Vicolo Fiori Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that most voters pick for spring and summer. It opens with mandarin orange and bellflower; in the heart, lotus, wild rose, white peach and melon soften the floral core with a fruity freshness. In the base, vanilla, amber and sandalwood sweeten it slightly and settle it onto a powdery, creamy footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters suggest it most for daily wear, leisure and the office, while evening and night out play a smaller role. Most see it as feminine. Rancé 1795 Eugénie and Cerchi Nell'Acqua Isotta have a close profile.

Rosa Moceniga

7.8

The Merchant Of Venice · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Merchant Of Venice Rosa Moceniga is a fresh floral for women that sets rose against blackcurrant leaf and Sicilian lemon. It opens green and bright with rose, blackcurrant leaf and Sicilian lemon. In the heart, rose absolute, magnolia and lotus deepen the floral side. The base of musk, crystal amber, white cedarwood and vanilla absolute settles into a powdery, creamy, lightly sweet woodiness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter well behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, while evenings and nights out draw fewer votes. Most voters read it as feminine. Robert Piguet Rose Perfection and Bvlgari Splendida - Rose Rose have a close profile.

Maîtresse

6.9

Agent Provocateur · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Agent Provocateur Maîtresse is a feminine floral-sweet scent deepened by spice, suede and musk; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, and it leans towards fall and spring, with winter close behind. It sits nearest to evenings and nights out, yet works just as well for leisure and daily wear. It opens with ylang-ylang and lotus. The heart brings iris bud, osmanthus, jasmine sambac, rose absolute and violet leaf, giving the floral side a powdery, sweet softness. The base of suede, amber and musk adds a leathery, animal, oriental warmth. Tom Ford Violet Blonde and Agent Provocateur Strip have a close profile.

L'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Kenzo · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's scent that sets the bright coolness of yuzu and lemon against the soft, green texture of lotus and mint. Yuzu, lemon and green pepper lead the opening, while lotus and mint in the heart soften that freshness without dulling it. White musk and cedar leave a calm, lightly woody base. The accords read fresh, citrus and aquatic, with green, floral and faintly sweet touches in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, with evening a rare choice. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Kenzo L'Eau 2 Kenzo pour Femme and Heeley Note de Yuzu have a close profile.

Omnia

7.6

Bvlgari · 2003

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Bvlgari Omnia is a powdery oriental for women that wraps a floral core in sweet, spicy and gourmand tones; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, cardamom, saffron, pepper and ginger, bright and spiced. In the heart, nutmeg, masala chai, clove and cinnamon carry the spice on, softened by lotus and almond. The base of sandalwood, tonka bean and white chocolate sweetens it and settles it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring third and summer well behind. It is worn by day and in the evening alike, and over half of voters read it as feminine. Tiziana Terenzi Velorum and Givenchy Ange ou Démon (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Hibiscus Palm

7.4

Aerin · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Aerin Hibiscus Palm is a fresh, green floral for women, with a soft tropical feel that sits between sweet and creamy. Hibiscus, tiaré and frangipani build the floral frame, while lotus and palm leaf add a green, airy lift. Coconut milk and vanilla sweeten the scent and give it a creamy softness, and musk gathers it onto a smooth base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most read it as feminine. Berdoues Monoï & Tiaré and Berdoues Monoï & Coco have a close profile.

Momona

7.9

Parfums d'Elmar · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Parfums d'Elmar Momona is a unisex scent that takes the spicy opening of cardamom and ginger into the sweet, creamy warmth of caramel, vanilla and white chocolate. Cardamom, ginger, mandarin orange and saffron lead the top, with black pepper sharpening the spice. In the heart, jasmine, passion fruit and orange blossom add a floral, fruity softness while clove and cinnamon keep the spice going. The base settles into a gourmand, woody sweetness of caramel, vanilla and sandalwood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and evenings and nights out; summer is the least chosen. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads as genuinely in between. Tiziana Terenzi Velorum and Bvlgari Omnia have a close profile.

Authentic Night Man

7.2

Abercrombie & Fitch · 2020

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

As its name suggests, Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Night Man is a sweet, fresh men's fragrance made for evenings and nights out. The top notes of rhubarb, lotus and apple give it a fruity freshness. In the heart, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten it and add a creamy softness, while lavender brings a spicy edge. Oakmoss, ambrox and leather sit in the base, leaving a powdery, slightly synthetic finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Câline Très Jolie and Afnan Perfumes 9pm have a close profile.

Eau Pure

7.3

Biotherm · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Biotherm Eau Pure is a fresh, citrusy, aquatic women's fragrance built around rhubarb, green tea and lime. It opens cool, green and lightly fruity with rhubarb, green tea, lime and kiwi. The heart adds a soft floral touch of reseda, lotus and jasmine, and the base of patchouli, musk and amber finishes it with a quiet warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure, sport and the office. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea (Eau Parfumée) and Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Yuzu

7.0

Acqua di Parma · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Yuzu is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that carries the brightness of yuzu and bergamot into a floral heart and a soft, creamy base. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, and most voters recommend summer and spring. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits between the two. It opens with yuzu, Sichuan pepper and Calabrian bergamot, citrusy with a light spice. The heart brings lotus, jasmine and mimosa for a soft floral touch, while violet leaf adds a green edge. In the base, musk, liquorice and sandalwood settle it into a creamy, woody calm. Bon Parfumeur 003 Yuzu Feuilles de Violette Vétiver and Le Labo Limette 37 have a close profile.

Bright Crystal Absolu

7.0

Versace · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Versace Bright Crystal Absolu is a fresh, fruity-floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with yuzu, pomegranate and an ice accord for a cool citrus freshness. In the heart, lotus, raspberry, magnolia and peony build a floral, sweet feel. In the base, musk, amber and acajou wood soften that sweetness; overall it reads fresh with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. It is seen as feminine and modern. Versace Bright Crystal (Eau de Toilette) and Annayake Bonheur for Her have a close profile.