The Perfume Library

Empressa (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Penhaligon's · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's Empressa Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and floral scent led by bergamot, blood orange and rose, made for women and best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring, then summer; leisure and daily wear lead, with office use close behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine. Bergamot, blood orange and mandarin open it, while rose, geranium, cardamom and black pepper give the heart a fresh, spicy turn. Vanilla, sandalwood and amber soften and sweeten the base. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune and Acqua di Parma Chinotto di Liguria have a close profile.

Isola Sol

7.4

Roja Parfums · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Isola Sol is a fresh, citrusy and fruity unisex scent that suits summer and spring days. It opens with bergamot, petitgrain, mandarin orange and lemon, softened by peach and apricot. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, coconut and neroli bring a floral, creamy sweetness. The base of sandalwood, ambroxan and musk leaves a woody, salty trail. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. In character votes it reads mostly feminine. Byredo Bal d'Afrique and Chanel Gabrielle Chanel have a close profile.

Azure

8.3

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Maison Alhambra Azure is a unisex scent that blends mandarin orange, bergamot and orange into a fresh, aquatic and lightly sweet whole, suited to warm days and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it fits daytime, leisure, sport and office wear alike. Voters split evenly between masculine and modern, with feminine votes trailing behind. The top notes of mandarin orange and bergamot give a bright citrus opening, and orange in the heart rounds it out with a fruity softness. In the base, ginger and ambergris keep it faintly spiced while holding on to the sweet, aquatic feel. Scentiments Green Mandarin and French Avenue Pinnace Oryn have a close profile.

Emporio Armani - Stronger With You Freeze

7.1

Giorgio Armani · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Stronger With You Freeze is a fresh, citrusy masculine scent, with a sweet, gourmand base beneath its fruity brightness. It opens with lime, mandarin orange and apple, while ginger adds a light spicy edge. In the heart, sage, lavender, Bourbon geranium and cardamom come forward. The base turns sweeter with Bourbon vanilla and marron glacé, set on gaiac wood and other woods. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most describe it as masculine and modern. Yves Saint Laurent Y (Eau de Parfum) and Al Haramain Détour Noir have a close profile.

Aquatica

8.6

Rayhaan · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Rayhaan Aquatica is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance in which bergamot, lime and coconut lead. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear and leisure are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern, though some read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, lime and coconut, fresh and fruity. Jasmine, ginger, ylang-ylang and hibiscus form the heart. In the base, sugar cane, musk and white rum add sweetness and a creamy softness. Amando Perez Endless Summer and The Dua Brand Caribbean Waters have a close profile.

Mexx Man (Eau de Toilette)

5.6

Mexx · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Mexx Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. It opens with lavender, basil, pineapple and mandarin orange, where citrus and fruit meet an aquatic freshness. In the heart, fir, fern, geranium and jasmine carry the green side on, and sandalwood, oakmoss and cedar settle it onto a woody base. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays a light scent close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It reads masculine and modern, and gets votes for sport and office as well. Hugo Boss Hugo and Adidas Moves have a close profile.

Fendi (1987) (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Fendi · 1987

Floral · Green · Spicy

Fendi (1987) Eau de Toilette is a floral, green chypre with a leathery edge, written for women; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Half of the voters read it as feminine, while others call it classic or masculine. Lemon, bergamot, aldehydes and cardamom open it brightly. Rose, jasmine, geranium and ylang-ylang form a floral heart. Patchouli, oakmoss, leather and sandalwood anchor the base with a woody, spicy, leathery depth.

Corallium (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Carthusia · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Carthusia Corallium Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, easy to wear for leisure and everyday use. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and winter least favoured. Leisure, daytime and office are the occasions it fits best. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits genuinely in the middle. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot, bay leaf and myrrh, fresh and lightly green. At the heart, cedarwood, precious woods and patchouli build a woody base. In the base, sage, stonecrop and white musk soften the aquatic freshness and hold it in place. The perfumer is Laura Bosetti Tonatto.

Ivoire (2012)

7.6

Balmain · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Balmain Ivoire is a fresh, floral women's scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for daytime and office wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin through the day without filling a room. Spring leads the seasons, with fall and summer following. Daily, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Most voters call it feminine, with some reading it as modern and others as classic. The top opens with violet leaf, galbanum and mandarin orange, fresh and green. In the heart, iris, ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose bring a floral, powdery softness. The base of vetiver, cedar, patchouli and vanilla settles it onto a woody, slightly sweet ground. Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs and Dior New Look 1947 have a close profile.

Eau d'Arômes

7.4

Giorgio Armani · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Eau d'Arômes is a fresh men's fragrance led by citrus and spice, with a green, woody edge; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and mandarin orange give it a bright, clean start. Cardamom, ginger and chili sharpen that with a warm spiciness, while sage adds a green note. Patchouli, vetiver and ambergris settle it onto a woody, lightly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and winter chosen least. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters call it masculine. Sospiro Vibrato and Sisley Eau de Sisley 3 have a close profile.

Ganymede Extrait

6.0

Marc-Antoine Barrois · 2023

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Marc-Antoine Barrois Ganymede Extrait is a unisex scent with a spicy, woody and resinous character, deepened by smoky and leathery tones. Frankincense and myrrh give it a resinous weight, while Akigalawood® and Safraleine build a spicy woody line. Mandarin orange lightens the density slightly, and everlasting flower stays in the background. The synthetic and oriental accords add a warm, dark feel. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out come first among occasions. Half of voters call it masculine, though it is a unisex scent. Norma Kamali Incense and Arte Profumi Samharam have a close profile.

Roma Imperiale

8.1

Profumi del Forte · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Profumi del Forte Roma Imperiale opens fresh but settles into a sweet, floral body with spicy and woody touches; it is a unisex scent that has been discontinued. It lasts well and projects moderately. Voters lean towards spring first and autumn second, and their picks for daily wear through to evening are spread fairly evenly. More than half of voters read it as feminine, while the rest call it classic or modern. The top notes of neroli, bergamot and mandarin orange give a fresh opening, with cinnamon and coriander seed adding spice. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose and rose form a floral core. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and oakmoss sweetens the scent and leaves it powdery and woody.

Miss Dior Parfum

7.5

Dior · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dior Miss Dior Parfum is a floral scent that sets the fruity freshness of peach, apricot and mandarin orange against a woody base of patchouli and Atlas cedar. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as feminine, with modern coming second. Spring is the favourite season, with fall and summer close behind, and its use spreads across leisure, night out, daily and business wear. The notes read as one whole: mandarin orange, peach, apricot and woodland strawberry give a sweet, fresh fruitiness, softened by star jasmine into a floral line. Patchouli, moss, amberwood and Atlas cedar add a woody depth underneath.

Armani Code Ultimate pour Homme

7.6

Giorgio Armani · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Giorgio Armani Armani Code Ultimate pour Homme is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance with vanilla and wood, suited to cooler seasons and evenings out; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange and grapefruit, while star anise adds a spicy edge. The heart of cypress, cedar, heliotrope and olive blossom moves between floral and woody. The base of gaiac wood, tonka bean and vanilla sweetens it, leaving a gourmand, powdery, oriental finish. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night-out and evening wear lead. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Close to half of voters read it as masculine. Kate Moss Vintage and Givenchy Ange ou Démon (Eau de Parfum) have a similar profile.

Soleil Lalique (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Lalique · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Lalique Soleil Lalique Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance built around mandarin orange, bitter almond and jasmine, and it leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions picked most often. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. Mandarin orange and cardamom give it a bright citrus opening, with bitter almond adding a sweet edge. In the heart, pear sorbet, milk coffee and jasmine blend fruity, gourmand and floral tones. Sandalwood, praliné and musk leave it creamy and soft at the base.

Momento

8.5

Riiffs · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Riiffs Momento is a floral, gourmand unisex scent that sets oud and damask rose against the sweetness of tonka bean and caramel. Momento's longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and rarely suits the office. More voters read it as masculine than feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. It opens with sugar, saffron and mandarin orange, a spicy, sweet start. In the heart, oud, damask rose and tonka bean give it a floral, creamy softness. The base of cedarwood, caramel and amberwood settles into a woody, oriental sweetness. Lancôme Rôses Berberanza and Arabian Oud Resala have a close profile.

Dovana

7.3

Sylvaine Delacourte · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Sylvaine Delacourte Dovana is a fresh, floral unisex scent that settles into a powdery, creamy sweetness and suits easy daytime wear. Dovana opens with Tunisian neroli and mandarin orange for a bright start. In the heart, heliotrope and Ecuadorian ambrette seed absolute soften it. The base of musk, Iris pallida, Bourbon vanilla absolute and sandalwood leaves a powdery, creamy sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters point to spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the most chosen settings. About half of voters find it feminine, though it wears comfortably as a unisex scent. Trussardi My Name and Ex Nihilo Iris Porcelana have a close profile.

Turathi Electric

7.6

Afnan Perfumes · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Afnan Perfumes Turathi Electric, a unisex release from 2025, is a fresh, citrusy scent that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and relaxed hours. Bergamot, pink grapefruit and mandarin orange give the opening a bright citrus lift, while pear adds a soft fruity touch. In the heart, orange blossom, apple and cedarwood bring out the aquatic and floral side. The base of musk, amber and vanilla sweetens it gently, and ambrofix adds a synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn and winter well behind. Masculine and modern votes lead on character, though some voters read it as feminine. Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman and Lattafa Pride Art of Universe have a close profile.

Toy 2

7.1

Moschino · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Moschino Toy 2 is a fresh, fruity and floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with Granny Smith apple, magnolia and mandarin orange, a tart, citrusy brightness. In the heart, white currant, peony and jasmine bring a sweet, floral softness. The base of crystal musk, amberwood and sandalwood closes it with a clean, synthetic warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer; it leans towards daily wear and leisure, and also gets used at the office. Half of the voters read its character as feminine, and many also call it modern. Bench. An Urban Original 2 for Her and Loewe Agua Miami Beach have a close profile.

Bronze Goddess 2008

7.4

Estēe Lauder · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Estēe Lauder Bronze Goddess 2008 is a feminine, summery fragrance where citrus and white flowers meet over a sweet, creamy base; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, Sicilian bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon, a bright, fruity freshness. Magnolia, jasmine, orange blossom and tiaré add a soft floral layer. Coconut milk, vanilla, amber and sandalwood sweeten it and carry it into a creamy, lightly powdery woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Over half of voters pick summer, with spring next; leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Most voters find it clearly feminine. Estēe Lauder Bronze Goddess 2010 and Azurēe Soleil have a close profile.

Solo (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Loewe · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Loewe Solo Eau de Toilette pairs the fresh sweep of lavender, bergamot and mandarin orange with thyme, cinnamon and nutmeg, making a masculine scent that suits easygoing daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither fills a room nor disappears quickly. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, with winter a minority choice. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. Close to half of voters read it as masculine, while classic and modern draw almost equal shares. The scent leans citrusy and fresh: lemon, mandarin orange and bergamot sit alongside lavender. Thyme, cumin, cinnamon and nutmeg add a spicy warmth, and patchouli gives a woody base. Guava and boldo bring a sweet, fruity touch, with floral and synthetic tones rounding out the character.

Lignum Vitae

7.6

Beaufort · 2016

Citrus · Aquatic · Sweet

Beaufort Lignum Vitae is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter and suits leisure hours and evenings out, pairing citrus and spice over a sweet, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is favoured for leisure and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits between the two. The top has pastry, mandarin orange and black pepper, the citrus brightness sharpened by the pepper. In the heart, ginger, juniper and gaiac wood build a woody, spicy feel, while metal and salt add an aquatic coolness. The base of frankincense resin, amber and moss settles into a sweet, creamy warmth.

The Favourite

7.2

Penhaligon's · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Penhaligon's The Favourite is a powdery floral for women that pairs a fresh opening of mandarin orange, bergamot and violet with a soft heart of jasmine sambac, mimosa and iris. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads mostly feminine, though some find it classic or modern. It opens with mandarin orange and bergamot for freshness, while violet and freesia steer it towards the floral side. The heart shows mimosa, jasmine sambac and iris, sweet and powdery in feel. In the base, musk, Indian sandalwood and amber settle it into a warm, soft finish. Puma Flowing Woman and Cacharel Promesse have a close profile.

Panda (2017)

7.0

Zoologist · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zoologist Panda is a unisex scent that pairs the fresh, green floral side of lily, osmanthus and magnolia with bamboo and tea, settling into a faintly animalic base. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and winter getting few votes. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though some voters also choose it for the office or evening. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes split closely between masculine and feminine, so it sits in between. The top opens with mandarin orange and apple brightness woven through the flowers, while bamboo, iris and earthy notes in the heart bring out the green side. In the base, civet, musk, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten and soften it, leaving a warm, slightly animal finish.