The Perfume Library

Frostbite

7.5

French Avenue · 2025

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

French Avenue Frostbite is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity character against a sweet, woody base. It opens with mango, apple, bergamot, blueberry and cardamom, a bright, fruit-led start. The heart turns floral and slightly green with vetiver, jasmine, lavender and violet. The base of vanilla, cedarwood, sandalwood and amber sweetens it and settles into a warm, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters give longevity a high score. Votes spread almost evenly across daily wear, work, sport and evenings out, so it isn't tied to one setting. Diesel Only The Brave Street and Gisada Ambassador for Men have a close profile.

Cerana

7.7

Nectar Olfactif · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nectar Olfactif Cerana is a unisex scent that sets the fruity sweetness of blackcurrant, mango and lychee on a warm, resinous base of rose and oud. It opens bright and juicy with blackcurrant absolute, mango and lychee. Rose absolute and Madagascan geranium bring a soft floral heart. In the base, labdanum absolute, Oud Assafi™ and musk turn it woody, creamy and resinous, with the spicy, oriental side coming forward. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, spring follows, and few choose summer. It reads equally well on men and women. Jean-Louis Scherrer Pop Delights 03 and Ormonde Jayne Arabesque have a close profile.

Psychedelicious

7.4

Coreterno · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Coreterno Psychedelicious is a fresh, floral unisex scent that opens with the fruity sweetness of mango, lychee and raspberry. The top notes of nutmeg, grapefruit, blackcurrant and pink pepper add a light spice and tartness to the fruit. The heart moves to a soft floral mix of peony, rose and magnolia. In the base, vanilla and sandalwood keep the sweetness going, while vetiver and ambergris give it depth. Overall it reads fresh, fruity and clearly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters spread across all four seasons in similar shares, with spring and fall slightly ahead. It suits daily wear, leisure, evenings, nights out and the office, and doesn't tie itself to one setting. Rabanne Olympēa Flora and La Fede Kiss of Rose have a close profile.

Citron Bleu

7.6

olakala · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

olakala Citron Bleu is a unisex fragrance that pairs the brightness of citrus with the sweetness of tropical fruit. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, so it lingers and carries a little around the wearer. With no season or occasion votes to go on, little more can be said about when to wear it, but its fresh, fruity profile suits both men and women. The top is mandarin orange, bergamot, yuzu and grapefruit. In the heart, guava, passion fruit, pear and mango build a sweet fruit core, while boozy notes and cocktail add a light drink-like twist. Musk and amber soften the base. Overall it reads fresh, green and citrusy, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

Eau d'Esire

7.2

Gravel · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Gravel Eau d'Esire is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent for spring and summer days, with a spicy, woody backdrop. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, with evening and night-out use chosen less often. It opens bright and fruity with bergamot, pineapple and mango, while saffron and nutmeg add spice. The heart brings clove leaf, cumin and patchouli, softened by violet and hyacinth. Vetiver, musk and ambergris leave a woody, lightly powdery finish.

Dari

7.3

Anfas · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Anfas Dari is a unisex scent that sets fruity, floral sweetness on a powdery, creamy base. The top notes of orange, mango, pineapple and peach make a bright, juicy fruit blend. In the heart, saffron, raspberry, amber and jasmine soften that sweetness with a floral warmth, and oakmoss and talcum finish it on a powdery note. The synthetic accord gives the fruit a slightly glossy, artificial edge. Most voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. It is picked most for spring and summer, and leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also works for evenings and nights out. Voters read it as feminine first, then masculine and modern.

Ha Long Bay

6.7

Jovoy · 2025

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Jovoy Ha Long Bay is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green, then firms up with spice, wood and leather; it suits spring and summer days and relaxed hours. It opens with mango, cardamom and black pepper, a fruity sweetness held in check by spice. Toward the heart, cedarwood, leather and nagarmotha add a green, leathery edge. The base of orcanox, amberwood and patchouli settles into a woody, slightly synthetic finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure time and evenings. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits between the two. Anyone after a similar profile could also try David Beckham Beyond (Eau de Toilette) and Burberry Brit Rhythm for Him (Eau de Toilette).

Zen Sun for Women

6.8

Shiseido · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Shiseido Zen Sun for Women is a fresh, lightly sweet floral that opens with citrus and fruit; it has been discontinued, but it still reads as an easy everyday scent. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet profile. Most voters place it in leisure, daytime and office settings. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. It opens with bergamot, citron, lemon and grapefruit brightness, softened by mango and peach. The heart brings blue rose, lily of the valley, lotus and gardenia into a floral core. In the base, amber and sandalwood set a woody, slightly powdery ground, with raspberry stretching the sweetness a little.

Cosmic

6.3

Emanuel Ungaro · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Emanuel Ungaro Cosmic opens with blackcurrant, mango and orange, then moves into a floral heart of heliotrope, iris and violet; it is a fresh, fruity-floral scent made for women. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though few people have voted so far, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. Lemon, pink pepper and almond add a light spice and sweetness to the top. In the heart, pear blossom and orange blossom soften the florals, and the base of vanilla, tonka bean and musk settles into a sweet, creamy finish, with patchouli and sandalwood kept in the background. Tiziana Terenzi Kirkè and Ramón Monegal #All Night Long have a close profile.

Puerto Rico

6.5

City Rhythm · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

City Rhythm Puerto Rico is a unisex fragrance that lays a fruity, gourmand sweetness over a fresh, citrusy base. Honeydew melon, mango and pineapple lead the fruit side, while neroli and Spanish lime keep that sweetness bright. Roasted coconut, vanilla and milk add a creamy, gourmand softness, and driftwood with musk leaves a faint dryness underneath. The overall impression is sunny, sweet and a little synthetic. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong, so it makes itself known around the wearer. Its fresh, fruity build leans towards warm weather. Kayali Capri In A Bottle Lemon Sugar | 14 and Perris Monte Carlo Arancia di Sicilia have a close profile.

Paris Hilton for Men

6.7

Paris Hilton · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Paris Hilton for Men is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens with melon, mango and fig leaf. In the top, the fruity sweetness of melon and mango is balanced by the green of fig leaf. The heart of basil, sage and juniper adds a spicy, herbal edge. The base rests on cedarwood and amber, while cucumber keeps the aquatic freshness going. The overall impression is citrusy, aquatic and slightly synthetic. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. It leans mostly towards leisure and daily wear, followed by sport; it also works at the office but is rarely chosen for nights out. It is described as a men's fragrance. Calvin Klein Escape for Men (Eau de Toilette) and Ralph Lauren Polo Blue (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Volumna

7.1

Sigilli · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sigilli Volumna is a floral, fruity women's perfume with a sweet, gourmand and powdery turn, suited to evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear, though it also works for leisure time. Mango, blackcurrant and hibiscus give the opening a juicy, fruity lift. In the heart, almond milk and coconut soften the rose, tuberose and poppy. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and musk settles into a sweet, powdery trail. Its profile is close to Oriental Style Minoo and Câline Rouge Intense.

Tranquil Tokyo

8.1

Viage · 2023

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Viage Tranquil Tokyo is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, green start with fruity sweetness and a woody base. It opens with lemon, ginger, mango and red berries, which give it a bright, lively and lightly sweet entrance. In the heart, woody notes, coumarin and jasmine soften the profile. The base of musk, nagarmotha, amber and oud settles into something warmer and more woody. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters wear it mostly for leisure, evenings and nights out, with daily wear and the office also getting votes. It sits evenly between masculine and feminine. Riiffs Gemini and Paris Corner Mango Bliss have a close profile.

L'Eau à la Folie

7.3

Nicolaï · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï L'Eau à la Folie is a fresh, citrusy and green women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. More voters read it as feminine than masculine. It opens with lime, mandarin orange, mango and peach skin, a fruity brightness. In the heart, pink pepper, cardamom and juniper berry add a spicy edge while jasmine softens it with a floral touch. The base of musk, castoreum and cedar leaves a woody footing.

Emotion

7.1

Laura Biagiotti · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Laura Biagiotti Emotion is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with mango, blackcurrant and coconut for a fruity sweetness, softened by lily of the valley. In the heart, ylang-ylang, iris and calla add a floral, powdery softness. Musk, sandalwood and vetiver settle into a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer; it suits daily and office wear more than evenings. Most voters find it feminine. Its profile is close to Bvlgari Bvlgari pour Femme (Eau de Parfum) and Bepolar H21.

Amira Gold

7.9

Al Haramain

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Al Haramain Amira Gold is a sweet, powdery women's fragrance that pairs ylang-ylang, rose and jasmine with the warmth of vanilla, amber and sandalwood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. In the character votes, feminine clearly leads. It opens with ylang-ylang, plum and bergamot, a bright, fruity start. At the heart, rose, jasmine and iris give it a floral, powdery face. In the base, vanilla, musk and cedarwood settle it onto a sweet, creamy, woody footing, with spicy and resinous touches in the background. Al Haramain Sultan and Haneen have a close profile.

Fruit du Paradis

7.8

Śasva · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Śasva Fruit du Paradis is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with fruity sweetness and a creamy feel. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote count is small, so this is only a first impression. Its sweet, gourmand and floral character sits comfortably on men and women alike. Nagpur orange and lime bring a bright opening. In the heart, pomegranate, mango and jasmine add a fruity, floral sweetness, which sandalwood and vetiver then settle onto a woody base. Its profile is close to Zara Solar Mango and Xerjoff Cruz del Sur II.

Black Dragon

7.4

Byron Parfums

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Byron Parfums Black Dragon is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings, balancing fruity sweetness with spice and wood. The top is mango, honey and pineapple, so it opens sweet and gourmand. In the heart, shoe polish, tobacco, sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla add a spicy, creamy and woody depth. Patchouli, amber and musk settle it into a warm, soft base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Votes on character split closely between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. Pana Dora Moonlight and Bishop Bonne Nuit have a close profile.

Belle Epoque (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Knize · 2000

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Knize Belle Epoque Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets the soft, sweet fruit of apricot, peach and pineapple against a floral heart of rose, jasmine and tuberose. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It is favoured mostly for nights out and evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine and classic. It opens with ginger, mandarin orange and the fruits. Rose, orchid and jasmine dominate the heart, giving a powdery floral texture. In the base, vanilla, cocoa, sandalwood and musk sweeten it and close on a woody warmth. Hervé Léger Hervé Léger and Chopard Cašmir have a close profile.

New Yorker Women (2012)

6.5

New Yorker · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

New Yorker Women is a fresh, floral and fruity perfume for women, and it has been discontinued. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Voters lean towards fall, spring and summer, and pick it most often for daily wear and leisure, with office use not far behind. Most voters read it as feminine, while some call it modern. It opens with freesia, mango, bergamot and cyclamen, bright and fruity. In the heart, gardenia, apricot, passion flower and frangipani sweeten the floral side. In the base, musk and sandalwood settle it into a soft, powdery finish. Jōvan Satisfaction for Women and Odyssey Nostaljardin have a close profile.

Mangomacumba

7.2

Spiritica · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Spiritica Mangomacumba is a unisex scent that sets mango, papaya and lime on a fresh aquatic footing, then pulls it towards earth and blood. The top is built from papaya, lime, pineapple, mango and peppermint with ozonic notes, so it opens fresh, citrusy and fruity. In the heart, mango and papaya sit alongside guava and tiaré, joined by unusual notes such as blood and iron. The base of loam, soil, animalic notes, ebony, milk, white musk and tobacco absolute ends sweet, creamy and gourmand. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and most voters score both highly. The synthetic, green edge keeps it from leaning masculine or feminine. Close in profile are American Perfumer Hello Mes Amis! and Pierre Guillaume Mojito Chypre.

Desire II

7.4

The Dua Brand · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Dua Brand Desire II is a fruity, fresh unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer and in relaxed, casual moments. Mango, pineapple and guava set a sweet, juicy fruit tone, while apple blossom and exotic blossoms pull it towards the floral side. Dried fruits add a gourmand softness, cedarwood and vetiver give it a woody base, and musk rounds everything off with a creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards summer and spring and pick leisure most often, though evening and night out also draw votes. It reads more feminine to most voters, with a fair share calling it masculine. Xerjoff Cruz del Sur II and Rasasi Hawas Sapphire have a close profile.

Something About Sofia

6.3

Benefit · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Benefit Something About Sofia is a fresh, fruity floral for women that leans towards spring and autumn and daytime wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with mango and freesia, fresh and fruity, then moves into a floral heart of jasmine, peony and lily. Vanilla, caramel and musk in the base turn it sweeter, settling into a soft, gourmand and powdery finish, with a synthetic, lightly spicy edge in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and daily and leisure wear come up most often. It reads feminine and modern. Hard Candy Hard Candy and Benefit Ring my Bella have a close profile.

Paradise Passion

6.5

Naomi Campbell · 2005

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Naomi Campbell Paradise Passion is a fruity floral for women that opens on papaya, mango and mandarin orange and softens into vanilla and sandalwood. The top notes of papaya, mango and mandarin orange give a fresh, juicy fruit character. In the heart, heliotrope, violet and iris add a floral, powdery side. The base of vanilla, musk and sandalwood turns it sweet, while the aquatic and oriental accords stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daytime and business wear are the favoured uses. It has been discontinued. Lancôme Trésor and Zara Black Amber have a close profile.