The Perfume Library

M7 (2002) (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Yves Saint Laurent · 2002

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Yves Saint Laurent M7 is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance that puts vetiver and oud at its heart; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and rosemary, a bright start. In the heart, vetiver and oud take over and the scent turns earthy and smoky. The base of musk, amber and mandragora leaves a resinous, animal warmth, with the sweetness staying in the background throughout. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer well behind. It is favoured for evenings and nights out, and reads masculine and classic. Yves Saint Laurent M7 (2011) / M7 Oud Absolu and Montale Aoud Musk have a close profile.

Envy for Men (Eau de Toilette)

8.4

Gucci · 1998

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Gucci Envy for Men Eau de Toilette is a green, spicy masculine scent with an earthy, leathery undertone; it has been discontinued. It opens with coriander, pepper, rosewood and mandarin orange for a fresh, spiced start. In the heart, carnation, rose, sandalwood and jasmine soften that freshness, while vetiver, leather, patchouli and vanilla settle the base into something earthy, woody and lightly sweet. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most see it as masculine and classic. Chanel Égoïste and Privata Vetiver & Pachulí have a close profile.

Valaya Exclusif

7.9

Parfums de Marly · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Parfums de Marly Valaya Exclusif is a feminine scent that softens a fresh opening of almond, mandarin orange and bergamot with powdery orange blossom and white blossoms. The top is almond, bergamot and mandarin orange; the heart turns to powdery notes, orange blossom and white blossoms. In the base, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten it into a creamy finish, while Ambroxan and Akigalawood® add a synthetic shine. Voters find longevity strong and sillage good. Most pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads mostly as feminine and modern. Jil Sander Softly and Rasasi Musk-Naqaya have a close profile.

Bois des Îles (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Chanel · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Bois des Îles Eau de Toilette is a floral, woody women's fragrance that opens with mandarin orange and bergamot and softens into ylang-ylang, sandalwood and vanilla; it has been discontinued. The opening is bright and fruity, with mandarin orange and bergamot. Toward the heart, ylang-ylang and New Caledonian sandalwood come forward and the scent turns warm and floral. The dry-down is led by the sweetness of tonka bean and vanilla, rounded off by spicy, powdery and creamy shades. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters choose fall and spring, with winter close behind. Votes for daily wear, evening, business and night out sit very close together. Most voters read it as feminine.

Voce Viva (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Valentino · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Valentino Voce Viva Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet feminine scent that joins the Italian bergamot, mandarin orange and ginger opening to a floral heart of yellow gardenia and orange blossom absolute. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It leans towards daily wear and leisure time, and it suits the office too. More than half of the voters read it as feminine. In the top, bergamot and mandarin orange give a citrus freshness, while ginger adds a light edge. At the heart, yellow gardenia and orange blossom absolute bring a creamy, floral softness. In the base, vanilla sweetens the scent and crystallised moss balances that sweetness. Yves Rocher Mon Evidence and Valentino Voce Viva Intensa have a close profile.

Amarige (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Givenchy · 1991

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Amarige Eau de Toilette is a dense floral for women, with tuberose, gardenia and jasmine set over peach and mandarin orange. It opens with peach, mandarin orange and neroli, a fruity brightness. In the heart, tuberose, gardenia, jasmine and rose lead, while carnation and cassia add a light spice. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, amber and musk settles into a sweet, powdery, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though some wear it by day or at work. The character reads feminine and classic. Revlon Charlie Red and Rochas Alchimie have a close profile.

Eau de Memo

8.0

Memo Paris · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Memo Paris Eau de Memo is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with coriander, mandarin orange and bergamot, a bright citrus start. In the heart, cyclamen, Egyptian jasmine absolute and green tea add a soft floral and green note, while orris concrete, musk and leather leave a spicy, lightly leathery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. It suits leisure, work and daily wear, and votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Washington Tremlett Hampstead Water and Maison de L'Asie Nanyang have a close profile.

The Coveted Duchess Rose

7.4

Penhaligon's · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's The Coveted Duchess Rose is a fresh floral for women that sets mandarin orange against Rosa centifolia, softened by vanilla and woody notes. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter further back. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings, and over half of voters find it feminine. Mandarin orange opens bright, fresh and fruity. Rosa centifolia carries the floral heart, and vanilla with woody notes sweeten the base, which dries down with a spicy warmth. Coty Gravity (Cologne) and Mexx Inspired Glow (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Starwalker (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Montblanc · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Montblanc Starwalker Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and the office; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and bamboo, giving an aquatic, green freshness. In the heart, fir resin, ginger and nutmeg add a spicy edge while amber softens the sweetness. The base of musk, cedar and sandalwood leaves a clean, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, then fall, and lean towards daily, leisure and business wear. Most call it masculine and modern. Fa'ra Star Walker and Armaf Tag-Him have a close profile.

Anelo

8.4

pernoire · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Pernoire Anelo is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that opens with mandarin orange, pineapple and honey pomelo and settles on vetiver, patchouli and amber. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also fits the office. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Votes for its character gather around masculine and modern, with a fair share calling it feminine. The top is led by citrus and pineapple, with sweetness showing right away. In the heart, ginger, mango and magnolia turn it creamy and juicy. Vetiver, patchouli and amber in the base ground that sweetness on a woody footing. Xerjoff Accento and Kajal Äican have a close profile.

Verveine Cédrat

8.0

Jeanne en Provence · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Jeanne en Provence Verveine Cédrat is a fresh, green citrus scent built around lemon, citron and vervain, suited to warm spring and summer days. Most voters place it in summer, then spring; leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings, while evening comes well behind. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Feminine leads the character votes, with masculine not far behind. The top opens with lemon, elemi resin and citron. Vervain sits in the heart, joined by grapefruit, blood orange, mandarin orange and bitter orange, which tilt the citrus toward the sweet and fruity. Musk in the base softens it.

Allure Homme Sport Superleggera

7.6

Chanel · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chanel Allure Homme Sport Superleggera is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that suits spring and summer days, sport and relaxed hours. Mandarin orange and grapefruit give the scent its bright face, backed by fresh, aquatic and lightly floral accords. Cedarwood, sandalwood and patchouli lay a woody base, while white musk keeps everything soft and creamy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and very few choose winter. Daily wear, sport and the office come up most often; half of the voters call its character masculine, and many also find it modern.

Angham / انغام (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Lattafa · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Lattafa Angham / انغام Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet women's fragrance with a clear gourmand streak, best suited to spring, fall and winter days. It opens with mandarin orange, ginger and pink pepper, a bright but spicy start. In the heart, lavender and jasmine set the floral side while cocoa and praliné pull the scent toward dessert. The base of musk, amber and vanilla leaves a powdery, creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. Daytime, leisure and evening wear are chosen in roughly equal measure, and most voters find it feminine.

Rouge Trafalgar (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Dior · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Dior Rouge Trafalgar Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet unisex scent that pairs citrus with red fruit, with a light floral edge. It opens with cherry, mandarin orange, raspberry and strawberry, a fruity sweetness. Grapefruit and blackcurrant freshen the heart, and patchouli and musk settle it onto a soft base. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and slightly synthetic. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex.

Mercedes-Benz Cologne

8.0

Mercedes-Benz · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mercedes-Benz Cologne is a fresh, aquatic scent for men that pairs the bright citrus of grapefruit, mandarin orange and Brazilian orange with a sharp edge of pink pepper. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear, sport and the office. It reads masculine and modern. It has been discontinued. Citrus leads from the first spray, while pink pepper adds a spicy lift to the fruity freshness. The heart brings vervain and ginger, which warms the coolness slightly. Vetiver, blond woods and musk make a clean, woody base.

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.

Eau du Soir

7.6

Sisley · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sisley Eau du Soir is a chypre-leaning women's fragrance that sets the fresh bite of mandarin orange and grapefruit against pepper and a floral heart. It opens with mandarin orange, grapefruit and pepper; the heart builds a floral base of iris, jasmine absolute and rose absolute, while juniper and clove add a green, spicy edge. The base of patchouli, cistus and oakmoss leaves a woody, slightly earthy chypre feel, softened by amber and musk. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Many read it as feminine and classic. Sisley Eau du Soir 2008 and Chanel Cristalle have a close profile.

Naomi Campbell

7.1

Naomi Campbell · 1999

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Naomi Campbell is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter, yet works for both daytime and evening. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next and summer well behind. Wear is spread across daily use, leisure, evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters find it feminine. It opens fruity and lightly spiced with mandarin orange, bergamot, peach, coconut and pink pepper. Rose, jasmine and tuberose carry the floral heart. In the base, vanilla, caramel, amber and sandalwood sweeten it into a powdery, creamy gourmand finish. Joop! Le Bain and Lancôme Poême have a close profile.

Matcha Meditation

6.8

Maison Margiela · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Maison Margiela Matcha Meditation is a fresh, green unisex scent with a sweet, creamy softness, best suited to spring and summer days. It has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and green tea, then moves to orange blossom absolute, matcha and jasmine in the heart. The base holds moss, Siam benzoin absolute and white chocolate, so the green, floral side settles into something powdery, woody and gourmand. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as somewhat feminine, though it is a unisex scent.

Cristalle (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Chanel · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Cristalle Eau de Parfum is a clean, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon keep the opening fresh, while peach and lily of the valley soften that coolness a little. In the heart, jasmine, iris and hyacinth form a floral frame. Vetiver and oakmoss leave a green, woody, chypre trail as it dries down. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office come up most often. Its character is mostly seen as feminine and classic. Molyneux Quartz and Balmain Vent Vert (1990) have a close profile.

Ocean of a Midnight Moon

7.6

Simone Andreoli · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Simone Andreoli Ocean of a Midnight Moon is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent in which lemon, grapefruit and bergamot meet marine and ozonic notes. It wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with a fit for the office too. Most voters read its character as masculine. It opens with lemon, grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin orange, while petitgrain pulls that freshness towards green. In the heart, mint, myrtle and juniper berry add a cool, spicy edge. The base of oakmoss, suede, patchouli and driftwood settles it onto a woody ground. Giardini di Toscana Blu Mare and Linari Mare Pacifico have a close profile.

Adventure (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Davidoff · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Adventure Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent where black pepper, mandarin and lemon give a fresh, green, spicy character. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Fall and spring lead the seasonal votes, with summer not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions, and half of voters call it masculine. The top opens with mandarin, lemon, bergamot, green tea and black pepper. Sesame and pimento in the heart add a spicy, slightly sweet turn. The base of cedarwood, musk and vetiver settles into a woody finish with a leathery touch.

Golden Moka

8.1

Xerjoff · 2018

Citrus · Green · Fruity

Xerjoff Golden Moka is a unisex scent that sets lemon, mandarin orange and blood orange against coffee absolute, frankincense and rose absolute. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and fewer choose summer. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time, and most voters read it as masculine. A bright citrus opening softens into a sweet, gourmand heart: coffee absolute, amber and rose come forward, while Cambodian oud adds a woody depth. The base of labdanum and frankincense leaves a spicy, oriental warmth, and the green notes lightly freshen the sweetness.

Fougère d'Argent

8.2

Tom Ford · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tom Ford Fougère d'Argent is a fresh, green and spicy fougère led by lavender, mandarin orange and ginger, worn as a unisex scent with a masculine bent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer the least chosen. Daytime, business and evening wear are voted in nearly equal measure, and most voters read it as masculine, with many of the rest calling it classic. Mandarin orange and ginger give it a bright, slightly sharp start, while lavender carries the fougère character. Cistus and coumarin build a soft, faintly sweet base, and Akigalawood® adds a woody depth. The overall impression is clean, restrained and classic.