The Perfume Library

Solution No. 2

7.6

Off-White · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Off-White Solution No. 2 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, and sits easily in daily and office wear. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon, ginger and mandarin orange leaf. In the heart, coriander, lavender, orange blossom and jasmine sambac add a floral, green softness. The base of vetiver, cedarwood, white musk and amber gives it a woody footing; the overall impression is fresh, lightly spicy and a little synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen occasions. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though the feminine vote is strong too. Ford Mustang Sport and Al Haramain Neroli Canvas have a close profile.

Essence Musk

7.1

Ferrari · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ferrari Essence Musk is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit, marine notes and mandarin orange leaf. Watermelon, peppermint and lavender form the heart, with nutmeg adding a light spice. White musk, amber, bourbon vetiver and cedar settle underneath, making the base sweet and woody. The overall impression is fresh, green and fruity, with a clean synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is worn mainly for daily use, leisure and the office rather than for nights out. Most voters see it as masculine. Hugo Boss Hugo Jeans and Montblanc Legend Spirit have a close profile.

Rain

8.1

Royal Crown

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Royal Crown Rain is a men's fragrance that joins citrus, mint and green notes in a fresh fougère profile, easy to wear by day and on evenings out. It opens cool with mint, lemon grass, lemon and coriander, while pink pepper adds a light spice. In the heart, geranium, lavender and cypress hold a green, aromatic line, which Calabrian jasmine and Florentine iris absolute soften toward the floral side. The base of Mysore sandalwood, grey musk and ambergris leaves a clean, woody finish. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters pick it mostly for daily and leisure wear, with night outs and business settings close behind. Those after a similar profile may also look at Creed Green Irish Tweed and Fragrance Du Bois London Spice.

Lady Emblem L'Eau

7.1

Montblanc · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montblanc Lady Emblem L'Eau is a fresh, citrusy floral with fruity and aquatic touches, a light feminine scent that suits daily wear. White peach, mandarin orange leaf and lychee lead, giving a sweet, green brightness. Rose and magnolia soften it into a floral heart, and musk, cedar and resins settle underneath with a gently woody dry base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daytime, office and leisure the favoured occasions. Its character is mostly seen as feminine and modern. By Terry Bleu Paradis and Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl have a close profile.

Hesperia

7.8

WienerBlut · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

WienerBlut Hesperia is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, spicy opening of clove, citron and mandarin orange leaf with a floral heart of jasmine and orange blossom. The citrus comes first, green and sharp, with clove adding a light touch of spice. In the heart, jasmine, orange blossom and mandarin orange zest bring a soft floral and fruity note. As it dries, boxwood and frankincense settle it onto a woody, faintly smoky base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are equal, so it sits comfortably between the two. Aedes de Venustas Signature and Maison Margiela (untitled) have a close profile.

Felci

7.3

L'Erbolario

Fresh · Green · Fruity

L'Erbolario Felci is a fresh, green and fruity men's fragrance that leans towards leisure and daytime wear, from spring through autumn. Felci has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by summer and spring, and few choose winter. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. The opening is cooled by melon, lime and water mint. Towards the heart, white thyme, lavender and cinnamon add a spicy, herbal touch. In the base, patchouli, cedar and vetiver give it a woody, earthy footing, while violet and Florentine iris bring a soft, powdery edge.

La Femme Water Splash

7.7

Prada · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Prada La Femme Water Splash is a fresh, green feminine scent that pairs mandarin orange leaf and mandarin orange with a floral heart of frangipani, lily of the valley and magnolia. It opens with mandarin orange leaf and mandarin orange, bringing a citrusy, lightly fruity freshness. In the heart, frangipani, lily of the valley and magnolia add a soft floral touch. Green notes and sandalwood settle underneath; the scent is faintly sweet but never heavy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters split almost evenly between spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Hayari Rose Chic and Aerin Mediterranean Honeysuckle have a close profile.

Festival Nite for Him

7.7

Hollister · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Hollister Festival Nite for Him is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built on bergamot, apple and mandarin orange leaf; it has been discontinued. The top opens fruity and bright with bergamot, apple and mandarin orange leaf. In the heart, ambroxan, Nepalese sichuan pepper and ginger add a spicy edge that dries the freshness slightly. The base of musk, tonka bean and sandalwood sweetens it into a creamy, woody finish, with a synthetic undertone running through. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. It is made for men and has a young, light character. Khadlaj Stellar Musk and Creed Aventus Cologne have a close profile.

L'Esprit Libre

6.8

Divine · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Divine L'Esprit Libre is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a green, powdery floral body. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Votes on character lean feminine, though modern and masculine votes are well represented too. The top notes of mandarin orange leaf, coriander seed and bergamot give a fresh, lightly spicy start. In the heart, peony and magnolia add a soft floral note, while orris brings a powdery touch. The base of ambergris, ambrette seed, Virginia cedar and cashmeran settles into a warm, woody floor. Esteban Le Bain - Esprit de Thé and Atelier Vesper Elea have a close profile.

Seeking Balance

8.2

St. Clair Scents · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

St. Clair Scents Seeking Balance is a fresh chypre that opens with citrus and green notes, moves into a floral heart and settles on an earthy, resinous base; it is unisex. Voters lean towards spring and fall, with summer close behind. Leisure and business days come up most often, and evening and night out are options too. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, while feminine and masculine votes run nearly even. Mandarin orange leaf, bergamot, lemon and galbanum give a cool, green opening. In the heart, lavender, rose, geranium and jasmine keep the florals in check. Oakmoss, vetiver and labdanum dry down into an earthy, resinous warmth. Sisley Eau de Campagne and Houbigant Aperçu have a close profile.

Deep Euphoria (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Calvin Klein · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein Deep Euphoria Eau de Parfum is a women's scent that pairs bright citrus with the floral sweetness of black rose; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though few people have rated it, so treat this as a rough guide. It suits those who want a calm, controlled trail through the day. It opens with mandarin orange leaf, Cascalone® and white pepper, giving a citrusy, aquatic and lightly spicy start. At the heart, black rose brings out the floral and fruity side, with a soft sweetness running through. Patchouli and musk settle underneath as an earthy, chypre-like base.

CK One Summer 2006

6.4

Calvin Klein · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2006 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with green, aquatic and lightly fruity touches, suited to easy everyday summer wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange leaf and melon, and the heart adds rhubarb, lemon, lemon vervain and freesia for a floral freshness. The base of musk, peach, frankincense and cedar softens everything onto a light woody floor. The overall impression is clean, faintly spicy and a little synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, daily wear and sport. Its character splits between masculine and feminine, which fits a truly unisex scent. Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2011 and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Primal Waters - NYC: New York City

7.2

Santi Burgas · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Santi Burgas Primal Waters - NYC: New York City is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent built around neroli, bergamot leaf and jasmine sambac absolute. Grapefruit and mandarin orange leaf carry the citrus side, while orange blossom water absolute and magnolia add flowers. Cardamom, coriander and ginger bring spice into the freshness, and vetiver with patchouli keeps it on a woody base. The fresh, green character leads overall. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either.

Copper Black

8.2

Kenneth Cole · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Kenneth Cole Copper Black is a spicy, smoky fragrance for men that opens with ginger, apple and mandarin orange leaf and settles into bourbon whiskey, black leather and vanilla. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling the room. It is classed as a men's fragrance. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing can be said about when it suits best. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Essence de Parfum and Roberto Ugolini Casentino have a close profile. The top notes of ginger, apple and mandarin orange leaf give a fruity, slightly sharp start. In the heart, bourbon whiskey, cardamom and black leather bring out the spice and smoke. The base of tonka bean, gaiac wood and vanilla leaves a sweet, woody, oriental finish.

No.14 Icila (Eau de Parfum)

6.0

Maison Louis Marie · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Maison Louis Marie No.14 Icila Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a floral, fruity and sweet body. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level, though the number of ratings is small, so treat that as a rough guide. There isn't enough voting to point to a season or occasion, so it is best thought of as an easygoing everyday scent that doesn't lean to either gender. The top opens with mandarin orange leaf, jasmine and red grapefruit, which gives a bright, fresh first impression. In the heart, plum, osmanthus and Bulgarian rose push it toward fruity and floral. At the base, vanilla blossom, cherry blossom and patchouli carry the sweetness over a slightly earthy ground.

Liquid Legend

5.7

Faynt

Floral · Green · Sweet

Faynt Liquid Legend opens with ginger, jasmine and mandarin orange leaf, then softens into orange blossom, fig and neroli: a floral, sweet women's scent. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the vote counts are small, so these figures are only a rough guide. It is classed as a women's fragrance. The floral accord leads, with green, sweet, spicy and powdery sides alongside. Ginger's spice meets the green freshness of jasmine and mandarin orange leaf, while orange blossom, fig and neroli add a creamy sweetness in the heart. Sandalwood and amber leave an oriental warmth at the base. Michael Kors Sexy Amber and Avon Far Away (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Taylor Made of Starlight

8.0

Taylor Swift · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Taylor Swift Taylor Made of Starlight is a fresh, fruity women's scent built around passion fruit, apricot and orange blossom; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. It is picked most for daily wear and leisure, with business settings next. It reads feminine, light and youthful. The top notes of passion fruit, mandarin orange leaf and apricot open juicy and citrusy. Orange blossom, osmanthus and honeysuckle bring a soft floral heart. In the base, woody notes, musk and peach leave a sweet but light trail. Overall it feels fresh and sweet, with a slightly synthetic edge. Salvatore Ferragamo Incanto Charms and Yves Rocher Flowerparty Limited Edition have a close profile.

Agrumi di Sicilia (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio · 1991

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio Agrumi di Sicilia Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent with a floral and fruity edge. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level, so it stays measured. Most voters place it in daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening and sport further behind. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. Lemon and Calabrian bergamot lead, while petitgrain and mandarin orange leaf pull the freshness towards green. Mandarin orange blossom and orange blossom soften it with a floral note, and cedarwood leaves a light woody base underneath.

Ippi Patchouli Claire

7.2

Carrement Belle

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Carrement Belle Ippi Patchouli Claire is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against a powdery, woody base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters wear it in spring and fall, then winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and nights out. Voters read it as slightly more feminine than masculine, though a fair share call it masculine. The notes read as one blend rather than layers: apricot, wild berries and citrus zest bring a fruity sweetness, while tiaré and aquatic flowers carry the floral side. Patchouli, amber and musk ground it in something earthy and smoky, and praliné and tonka bean add a creamy, gourmand softness.

Notre Flore - Myrte

6.5

L'Occitane en Provence · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Occitane en Provence Notre Flore - Myrte is a fresh, green unisex scent, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated moderate, though this rests on only a few votes. Nothing is known here about its sillage, seasons or occasions. It is made for any wearer, with no gender lean. The top pairs mandarin orange leaf with lingonberry for a green, fruity opening. In the heart, spindrift and myrtle bring a fresh, floral feel. Cistus and patchouli form a woody, earthy base, with spicy and oriental touches staying in the background.

Amarige Mimosa 2007

7.6

Givenchy · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Green

Givenchy Amarige Mimosa 2007 is a green, powdery floral led by mimosa and neroli, made for women and now discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards leisure and daytime wear, with business and evening also getting votes. It is described as a feminine scent. The top opens with neroli, green notes, mandarin orange leaf and mimosa, and mimosa continues in the heart. Precious woods in the base give it a woody footing. The overall impression is fresh and green, slightly sweet and powdery. Guerlain Petit Guerlain and Estēe Lauder Pleasures have a close profile.

Stem

7.2

Malin + Goetz · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Malin + Goetz Stem is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around hyacinth, freesia leaf and green stems; it has been discontinued. It opens with hyacinth, freesia leaf and mandarin orange leaf, giving a sharp, green freshness. In the heart, green stems and jasmine soften the floral side, while vetiver, white cedar, musk and ambrox settle it onto a clean, lightly woody base. The accords also carry a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though with few votes that reading is tentative. It suits those who want a plain, floral-green scent. Sangado Hyacinth and Floris Lily have a close profile.

1902 - Mandarine & Cuir

7.0

Berdoues · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Berdoues 1902 - Mandarine & Cuir is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, spicy citrus opening against a leathery, woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a light trace. Most voters place it in leisure, daily wear and the office, with night and evening far behind. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. The top notes are pink pepper, mandarin orange and cardamom, giving a fresh, fruity opening with a little spice. Floral notes and mandarin orange leaf add a soft green touch in the heart. The base of vetiver, musk and white leather settles into a woody, leathery finish.

Accuse

6.0

Création Lamis

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Création Lamis Accuse is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that opens with blackberry and mandarin orange leaf, with orange blossom and rose at its heart. Both longevity and sillage come out moderate, though the small number of ratings means this is only a rough guide. It is positioned as a women's scent and leaves a measured trail in everyday wear. At the start, the fruity sweetness of blackberry is softened by the green touch of mandarin orange leaf. The heart gathers orange blossom, cactus blossom, rose and jasmine into one floral whole. In the base, sandalwood, tonka bean and vanilla carry it into a powdery, creamy, gourmand warmth, with a faintly synthetic edge among the accords.