The Perfume Library

L'Interdit (2018) (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Givenchy · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Givenchy L'Interdit is a floral, sweet women's fragrance with a powdery, creamy texture, best suited to evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind and summer less favoured. It is most often matched with nights out and evenings, while leisure and daily wear also have a place. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot and ginger. The heart is orange blossom, jasmine and tuberose, with fruity and sweet tones softening that floral weight. In the base, vetiver and patchouli lay down a woody ground. Givenchy Désinvolte and Memo Paris Marfa have a close profile.

Copper

7.2

Comme des Garçons · 2019

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Comme des Garçons Copper is a unisex scent that sets a green, sweet character over a spicy, resinous base, with a faint smokiness. The notes read as a single whole: Persian galbanum brings a sharp green tone, while Madagascan ginger and Peruvian pink pepper add spice. Ethiopian myrrh and amber build a resinous depth, and vanilla softens and sweetens it. Woody and powdery accords stay in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest fall, winter and spring, with summer a small minority. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. Voters call it masculine more often than anything else, though the feminine side is far from negligible. Theodoros Kalotinis Mentor and Note 33 Aphrodisiaque have a close profile.

Between Two Trees (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Floraïku · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Floraïku Between Two Trees Eau de Parfum pairs the brightness of grapefruit and lime with the dry, spicy depth of ginger, cardamom and vetiver, and it is a unisex scent. It opens with pink pepper, lime, grapefruit and juniper berry, giving a fresh, green, lightly sweet citrus feel. In the heart, ginger, maté absolute and cardamom bring spice. The base of vetiver, leather, labdanum and cedarwood settles it onto a woody, smoky footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it suits either.

Néroli Botanica

7.1

Essential Parfums · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Essential Parfums Néroli Botanica is a fresh, floral unisex scent with citrus, green and lightly spicy touches, best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, while fall and winter trail far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the favoured settings, which fits its light, easygoing build. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Feminine is the most common verdict, yet a good share of voters call it masculine, so it reads as open to either. It opens with pink pepper, Madagascar pepper, ginger and turmeric leaf, a sharp, spicy freshness. In the heart, neroli, orange blossom and jasmine sambac give it a floral weight. In the base, sandalwood, benzoin and vetiver soften it and settle it onto a woody footing.

Oud Vert Intense

8.1

Fragrance Du Bois

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fragrance Du Bois Oud Vert Intense is a fresh, woody unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters mostly wear it for leisure, business and daily use, with evening and night out further behind. It leans masculine in character, though some voters read it as feminine. It opens fresh, citrusy and green with Sri Lankan cardamom, Madagascan ginger and Mediterranean bergamot. The heart of coriander seed, geranium and nutmeg adds a spicy, floral middle. The base of vetiver, cedarwood, musk and oud gives it a woody footing. Atkinsons Posh on the Green and Brooklyn Soap Company Italian Vetiver have a close profile.

Majaĩna Sin

7.4

The Different Company · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Different Company Majaĩna Sin is a floral, gourmand unisex scent in which orange blossom, neroli and candied bitter orange melt into a sweet vanilla and tonka base. The top pairs orange blossom, neroli, bergamot and Madagascan ginger in a fresh, lightly spiced opening. In the heart, orchid, chestnut cream, cinnamon and maple syrup turn it creamy and powdery-sweet. Sandalwood, amber, musk, Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean settle at the base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer plays a small part. It leans towards evenings and leisure time. Voters read it mostly as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Tesori d'Oriente Vaniglia e Zenzero del Madagascar and Carolina Herrera Good Girl (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Lionora

7.6

Mind Games · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mind Games Lionora is a fresh, fruity and sweet unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading, though office and evening get votes too. Most voters read it as feminine, and a good number call it modern. Madagascan ginger, apricot and passion fruit give it a fresh, juicy start. In the heart, freesia, osmanthus and tuberose absolute add a soft floral layer, while iced tea brings a light coolness. Sandalwood and tonka bean carry it into a creamy, sweet base.

My Shadow on the Wall

6.8

Floraïku · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Floraïku My Shadow on the Wall is a fresh, green floral that picks up a little spice and settles into a sweet, creamy base, and it wears most easily in spring and fall. It opens with bergamot, Madagascan ginger and black pepper, light and lightly spiced. The heart of frankincense, violet leaf absolute and mimosa absolute brings a green, powdery floral note. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, musk and sandalwood soften everything into a creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It is unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Its profile is close to Etro Jacquard and Gucci Tears of Iris.

Vaniglia e Zenzero del Madagascar

7.3

Tesori d'Oriente

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Tesori d'Oriente Vaniglia e Zenzero del Madagascar is a sweet, floral unisex scent built around Bourbon vanilla and Madagascan ginger. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend autumn, winter and spring, with summer chosen less often. It is picked for leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, though it also reads as unisex. Carolina Herrera 212 Sexy Men (Eau de Toilette) and Aerin Tangier Vanille have a close profile. Bergamot opens it with some lightness. The heart brings ylang-ylang, ginger, rosewood and orchid, so the floral side meets the spice. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, amber and musk turn it sweet, creamy and powdery, while cedarwood and sandalwood give it a woody footing.

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.

Ginger Tonic / FR/2018 / FR/18

7.7

A.N Other · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

A.N Other Ginger Tonic / FR/2018 / FR/18 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around grapefruit zest, gin tonic and Madagascan ginger. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office use not far behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly call it masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. It opens with watermelon candy, grapefruit zest and gin tonic, with an aquatic, green feel while the fruity sweetness stays in the background. In the heart, juniper, ginger and lavender add a spicy, green edge. Musk and amberwood in the base soften it and settle it onto a woody footing. Moschino Forever Sailing and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Mâle have a close profile.

En Prise

7.6

Mind Games · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Mind Games En Prise is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance, its fruity sweetness balanced by spice and a woody base. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn a close third and winter trailing behind. It suits leisure and daily wear best, and also works for evenings out and the office. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits comfortably in between. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and orange, while saffron and Madagascan ginger add spice. Sugar and blackcurrant bring sweetness at the heart. Moss, Madagascan vetiver and cedarwood settle into a dry, woody base.

Sunset Hour Dark Peach

7.6

Goldfield & Banks · 2026

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Goldfield & Banks Sunset Hour Dark Peach is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent in which rum and peach soften into vanilla, tonka bean and amber. Most voters find both its longevity and its sillage good. It is picked most often for autumn, though the other seasons all have a share. Evening and night out lead the occasions. On character, modern, feminine and masculine votes sit close together. Jamaican rum, pink pepper and Italian mandarin orange open at the top. Australian peach, ylang-ylang, benzoin and Madagascan ginger form the heart. Vanilla, tonka bean and amber rest at the base. The overall impression is fruity, sweet and spicy, with a creamy, woody warmth alongside.

Pour Un Homme de Caron Sport

7.5

Caron · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Caron Pour Un Homme de Caron Sport is a fresh, green men's fragrance led by citrus and lavender; it has been discontinued, and it suits daytime and sporty wear. Grapefruit, French lavender absolute and Italian green mandarin orange open it brightly, with Indian verbena pushing that freshness towards green. In the heart, Indonesian nutmeg, Madagascan ginger and Virginia cedar add a spicy, woody backbone. The base turns sweeter with tonka bean and Siam benzoin, softened by white musk and ambergris. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and never overwhelms. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure, sport and business wear lead the occasions. Most voters read its character as masculine.

Un Musc

7.0

Obvious · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Obvious Un Musc is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and sits easily in daily and office settings. It opens with Italian bergamot and Madagascan ginger, bright with citrus and a touch of spice. In the heart, Persian galbanum adds a green edge while Haitian vetiver and Indian amyris lay down a woody base. The base lists Globalide®, Muscenone®, Helvetolide® and Ambrettolide, and the accords lean synthetic and powdery. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine. Obvious Un Bois and Prada Infusion de Vétiver (2015) have a close profile.

Jaylux

7.9

Nebiru Parfvms · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nebiru Parfvms Jaylux is a unisex fragrance that pairs the fresh citrus of bergamot, lime and red mandarin with the soft floral side of neroli and ylang-ylang. Most voters pick summer and spring for Jaylux. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and office use also in the mix. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes on character favour masculine and modern, though a fair number call it feminine. The citrus notes carry the freshness, while black tea and ice wine turn it fruity and slightly aquatic. Ginger adds a spicy edge and a green thread runs through the whole scent. Atlas cedar, amyris and patchouli give it a woody, earthy base, yet it stays light and airy rather than heavy.

Belle Âme

8.2

Les Abstraits · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Les Abstraits Belle Âme is a unisex scent where iris root and ginger soften into cocoa, vanilla and tonka, leaning powdery and gourmand. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a small minority. Evening and leisure wear come first. It reads slightly more masculine to voters, though a fair share call it feminine. It opens with iris, Moroccan orris root and Madagascan ginger, cool, spicy and powdery. In the heart, Trinidad cocoa, frankincense and cardamom sweeten it and add a smoky warmth. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, musk and sandalwood dries down creamy and woody.

Rital Date

7.6

Versȧtıle · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Versȧtıle Rital Date is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and daily wear, with a fresh, citrusy and green character. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling the room. It is picked mostly for daytime, office and casual wear, while evening and night use stay in the background. Votes on its character split closely between feminine, masculine and modern. The opening is led by bergamot, lemon, red mandarin orange, pink pepper, basil and rosemary, reading fresh, green and spicy. Fennel, Madagascan ginger and coumarin come through in the heart. It settles on a sweet, creamy, lightly gourmand base of gaiac wood, sesame and Haitian vetiver.

Jannat (2018)

6.8

Memo Paris · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Memo Paris Jannat is a fresh, citrusy floral with green and fruity sides softened by a light sweetness, and it reads as unisex. It opens bright and lightly spicy with grapefruit, lemon, pink pepper and ginger. The heart turns to orange blossom, neroli, lychee and rose, where the florals pick up a fruity sweetness and a creamy softness. Cedarwood, musk and amber underneath give it a warm, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes lean feminine, though a good share call it masculine. Xerjoff Torino23 and Xerjoff Renaissance have a close profile.

Un Poivre

6.8

Obvious · 2020

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Obvious Un Poivre is a fresh, spicy unisex scent that suits spring and autumn, and works for daytime, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer not far behind. It is chosen most for leisure, daily wear and work. Though unisex, voters lean towards reading it as masculine. It opens with Indian black pepper, French caraway and Indian pink pepper, a spicy, fresh start. In the heart, Ceylonese cinnamon, Madagascan ginger and Egyptian violet leaf absolute add a green, slightly sharp edge. Haitian vetiver and Indian amyris in the base leave a woody, earthy, faintly smoky finish.

Une Fleur d'Oranger

6.6

Obvious · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Obvious Une Fleur d'Oranger is a fresh unisex orange blossom scent that most voters pick for spring and summer, leaning towards daytime and leisure wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close and doesn't overwhelm. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Voters call it feminine more than anything else, though a fair share also read it as masculine. It opens with Spanish bitter orange, Spanish orange and Italian bergamot, which keep the citrus in front. In the heart, Tunisian neroli and petitgrain add a green, floral touch. The base of orange blossom absolute and Madagascan ginger sweetens and spices it slightly.

If by R.K.

7.4

Frapin · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Frapin If by R.K. is a men's fragrance that opens with ginger, bergamot and Indian pepper and settles into a sweet, spicy wood with cinnamon, fig milk and patchouli. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Leisure and daily wear get the most votes, and evenings and the office suit it too. Masculine leads the character votes, though many also read it as feminine. The top notes of ginger, bergamot and Indian pepper give a bright, spicy start. In the heart, Ceylonese cinnamon and fig milk sweeten it while cashmere wood softens. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, tonka bean and gaiac wood is creamy and woody.

Sources d'Origine - Métal Absolu

7.2

Jardin de France · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jardin de France Sources d'Origine - Métal Absolu is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the office. It opens with Thai lemon grass and Madagascan ginger, then moves into matcha and aldehydes in the heart, giving it a clean, slightly synthetic brightness. The base of Java vetiver, Virginia cedar and amber sets down a woody, powdery floor, while spicy and floral touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, then autumn, and winter rarely gets chosen. It is worn from daytime through the evening. The votes split between masculine and feminine rather than settling on one. Tom Ford Lavender Palm and Caron Vétiver Infini have a close profile.

Gingerlise

7.2

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel Gingerlise is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex scent in which ginger's spice is softened by a fruity lightness. Madagascan ginger, Calabrian lemon and lemon grass lead, while fig and mint add a green, fruity coolness. Pink pepper brings a light touch of spice, and musk and Haitian vetiver form a calm base underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, work and daily wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost equal, so it reads genuinely unisex. Strangers Parfumerie Lights upon Orange Tree and L'Orchestre Parfum Electro Limonade have a close profile.