The Perfume Library

Les Grandes Prêtresses Incas / The Great Inca Priestesses

6.7

Roméa d'Améor · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Roméa d'Améor Les Grandes Prêtresses Incas / The Great Inca Priestesses opens with Italian mandarin orange, grapefruit and mango, then moves through jasmine and rose to caramel and sandalwood: a fresh, fruity-floral scent made for women. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close without disappearing. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. The opening is bright and fruity, with mandarin, grapefruit, orange, apple and mango. In the heart, jasmine, rose, orchid, lily of the valley and marine notes turn that freshness softly floral. Caramel and chocolate sweeten the base, while sandalwood and oakmoss give the dry-down a woody footing.

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.

Albatross

7.2

House of Matriarch · 2015

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

House of Matriarch Albatross is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that pairs sea air with wood. In Albatross, cork, sea breeze, cottonwood, driftwood and marine notes sit together with no split into top, heart and base, so it reads as a single whole. The fresh, aquatic side leads, supported by green and woody tones, with a slightly spicy, synthetic edge running through it. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. MiN New York Dune Road and L'Occitane Bois Flotté have a close profile.

Ocean Rain (Cologne)

8.6

Mario Valentino · 1990

Floral · Aquatic · Green

Mario Valentino Ocean Rain (Cologne) is a men's fragrance that pairs lavender, lemon and bergamot with green notes, moves through marine notes and settles on cedar and amber; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and summer, and it leans towards a night out, leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. It opens fresh and green with lavender, lemon, bergamot and basil. In the heart, cyclamen, rose and fir add a floral, aquatic touch. The base of moss, cedar, leather and amber gives an woody, resinous, slightly animal chypre footing. Ébène de Balmain and Dior Jules have a close profile.

Pioggia Debole

6.7

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Filippo Sorcinelli Pioggia Debole is a unisex scent where citrus and marine notes sit on a fresh, slightly green and woody base. Lemon and bergamot give a bright start, softened by marine notes and jasmine. Pine, Virginia cedar, sandalwood and woods add a woody, faintly earthy depth, while benzoin and musk keep it smooth. The aquatic and synthetic tones come through clearly. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good. Most pick spring and summer, and it is chosen most often for leisure, then for evenings. On character, the masculine reading leads slightly, with feminine and modern close behind. Jean Poivre Requiem Of Lost Memories and Câline Absolute Blue have a close profile.

Black Pepper (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Korres

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Korres Black Pepper Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody men's scent in which citrus and a marine breeze meet spice. Lime, mandarin orange and lemon give the opening a bright citrus character. In the heart, marine notes, Provençal lavender and black pepper lead, and the aquatic air softens the pepper's edge. The base of musk, amber, cedar and cashmere wood sets down a woody, gently warm floor. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays noticeable without pushing itself on a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well back. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the usual settings, and most voters call it masculine. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò pour Homme and Zara Absolutely Dark have a close profile.

Beyond Paradíse for Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.1

Estēe Lauder · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Estēe Lauder Beyond Paradíse for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and aquatic men's fragrance built around tarragon, thyme, sage and lavender in the heart, and it leans towards spring and summer days. It has been discontinued. It wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure, daily wear and the office the most common settings. It reads mostly masculine, with a modern side as well. The opening is light and fruity, with a mist note, jabuticaba and buchu. In the heart, the herbal notes and marine notes set a green, watery mood, which beech wood, oakmoss, patchouli and vetiver settle onto a woody base. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Essenza and Estēe Lauder Beyond Paradíse have a close profile.

White Pearl

7.4

The House of Oud · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

The House of Oud White Pearl is a fresh, aquatic floral with a sweet, powdery and creamy softness, written as a unisex scent. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter further behind. Leisure and night-out wear lead, and daily and office use sit close behind. It opens with cardamom, ylang-ylang and pink pepper. In the heart, tonka bean, iris and rose build a sweet, powdery floral. Ambergris and marine notes in the base finish it in an aquatic, creamy line.

Black Extreme

6.3

Trussardi · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Trussardi Black Extreme is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and autumn, casual days and the office; it has been discontinued. It opens with cypress, galbanum, Italian lemon and marine notes, giving a clean, green and aquatic start. Italian iris, plum and violet leaf bring a soft floral, slightly fruity heart, and the dry-down settles on vetiver, patchouli and black leather for a woody, leathery base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most named occasions. Most voters read it as masculine. Gissah Capri and La Rive His Passion have a close profile.

Positano

6.8

Contes de Parfums · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Contes de Parfums Positano is a fresh, citrusy scent with aquatic and green touches, suited to daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters place it in leisure, daytime and business settings, which fits its light, easy character. Though unisex, it reads somewhat more masculine, with a sizeable minority finding it feminine. Turmeric, blackcurrant and orange open it fresh, fruity and lightly spicy. Lavender, marine notes and hay then bring a green, aquatic feel to the heart. In the base, vetiver, musk and patchouli take over and settle it onto a woody ground. Bond No. 9 Wall Street and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo share a close profile.

Salt Air (Cologne)

6.4

Demeter Fragrance Library · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Regina

7.4

Moresque · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Moresque Regina is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, easing into a sweet, spicy dry-down. It opens with ylang-ylang and bergamot, and the heart brings jasmine, carnation and cinnamon together with marine notes. The aquatic and fresh accords keep the flowers light, while the cinnamon adds a spicy warmth. The base of vanilla, amber, sandalwood and musk settles into a sweet, creamy backdrop. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It suits leisure, nights out and daily wear. Most voters find it feminine. Ex Nihilo Emphasize and Memoize Aurora have a close profile.

Dark Fresh

6.2

Desigual · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Desigual Dark Fresh is a fresh men's fragrance that pairs the bright citrus of grapefruit, neroli and mandarin orange with mint and bergamot. The top is grapefruit, neroli, mandarin orange, mint and bergamot. In the heart, marine and aquatic notes, sage and coriander keep it cool, while tuberose and fruity notes soften it. The base of musk, tonka bean, cedar and amber sweetens it slightly and settles it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for office and sport. It reads masculine and modern. Mäurer & Wirtz Culture by Tabac: Blue and Dunhill Desire Blue have a close profile.

Pioggia Moderata

6.6

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2022

Aquatic · Green · Synthetic

Filippo Sorcinelli Pioggia Moderata is a unisex scent for spring and fall days, leisure hours and evenings, with an aquatic, green character set on a woody, spicy base. Bergamot and marine notes give it a fresh edge, while thyme, nutmeg and clove add a spicy side. Jasmine and iris soften it into something powdery, and sandalwood, patchouli and earthy notes build a woody, slightly smoky ground. Tonka bean and musk sweeten those drier lines a little. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer trailing far behind. On character, masculine leads slightly, though a good share call it feminine. Pioggia Debole and Floris Mahon Leather have a close profile.

Boston Ivy

7.3

D.S. & Durga · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

D.S. & Durga Boston Ivy is a fresh, green and earthy men's scent built around lime, green pepper and ivy, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It suits daily, leisure and office wear more than evenings or nights out. It reads masculine to most voters, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens fresh and lightly spicy with lime, green pepper and hop blossom. The heart of marine notes, ivy and clover gives it an aquatic greenness. The base of soil, oakmoss and galbanum leaves a resinous, earthy fougère feel. Antonio Visconti Esprit Libre and Xerjoff Aubres have a close profile.

L'Omertà Intense

8.1

Asabi · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Spicy

Asabi L'Omertà Intense is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, aquatic opening of lemon, davana and marine notes on a woody base of iris, amber, moss and sandalwood. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong: it lasts a long time and carries well around the wearer. It reads equally at home on men and women. The fresh accord leads at first, with lemon and marine notes adding coolness and davana a spicy edge. Iris in the heart smooths the transition, and the scent then settles into a woody dry-down of amber, moss and sandalwood. Lattafa Atlas and Manuel Carrasco Libre have a close profile.

Blue Land

7.0

Trussardi · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Trussardi Blue Land is a fresh men's fragrance that pairs green apple and bitter orange with marine notes. It opens with green apple and bitter orange, then moves into ginger, lavender and marine notes that add a spicy, aquatic edge. The base of vetiver, suede, moss and cashmeran gives it a slightly leathery footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Halloween Man Hero and Polo Blue Gold Blend have a close profile.

Capri

7.8

Gissah · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Gissah Capri opens with marine notes, Italian lemon and blue ginger, a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that settles on a base of vetiver, frankincense and amber. The opening is led by marine notes and Italian lemon, with blue ginger adding a light spicy edge. In the heart, patchouli, apple and Indian sandalwood push the scent towards a fruity, sweet side while the aquatic feel lingers. Vetiver, Somalian frankincense and amber give the dry-down a woody depth. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as very strong, and they see good value for the money. It reads as comfortable on anyone, men and women alike. Those looking for a close profile may also try Lattafa Fakhar Lattafa Men and Afnan Turathi (Blue).

Haramain Amber Oud Carbon Edition

7.3

Al Haramain

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Al Haramain Haramain Amber Oud Carbon Edition is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, built as a green, woody fougère. It opens with bergamot, lavender and rosemary, while marine notes, geranium and sage shape the heart. The base brings vetiver, moss, cedarwood and amber, settling the aquatic freshness onto a woody, green foundation. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Though unisex, it reads masculine and classic. Michalsky Berlin Summer '18 for Men and Câline Absolute Blue have a close profile.

L'Eau de Monteil

7.1

Germaine Monteil · 1995

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Germaine Monteil L'Eau de Monteil is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that pairs jasmine and orange blossom with powdery and marine notes; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and some also see it at the office. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it feminine, while some find it modern and others classic. As a whole it reads as a fresh, aquatic floral. Jasmine and orange blossom form the floral core, and the marine notes add a clean, watery lift. Powdery notes soften the edges, while the green, fruity and lightly sweet sides stay in the background. Diptyque Do Son (Eau de Toilette) and Avon Far Away Fantasy have a close profile.

Zest Marin

7.3

Fragrance Du Bois · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fragrance Du Bois Zest Marin opens with galbanum, lemon and bergamot, giving a fresh, green, citrus unisex scent that suits light daytime wear. Galbanum, lemon and bergamot lead at the top. In the heart, Provençal lavender, nutmeg and marine notes add an aquatic, lightly spicy streak. Musk, vanilla and vetiver in the base soften it, and the dry-down turns sweeter and creamier. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, office and daytime wear. Masculine and feminine votes are almost even, so it reads as sitting between the two. It has been discontinued.

Une Rose au Bord de la Mer

7.4

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Parfums de Rosine Une Rose au Bord de la Mer is a fresh, citrusy floral that sets rose against marine notes, with a feminine leaning. It opens with rose, mandarin orange, Italian bergamot, bitter orange and neroli. The heart brings marine notes, jasmine, immortelle absolute and rose absolute; aquatic and green tones keep it light, while a little sweetness and spice sit in the background. The base lays down a soft bed of musk, amber, cistus and ambrette seed. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It mostly reads as feminine. Floris Neroli Voyage and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic have a close profile.

Sun Men Fizz

6.5

Jil Sander · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Jil Sander Sun Men Fizz is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance built on ozonic notes, cardamom and green apple, leaning towards summer and spring. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor fades quickly. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and name daily wear, leisure and the office as the usual settings. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens with a solar note, ozonic notes and cardamom, and the heart of green apple, marine notes, ambergris and orange blossom keeps that freshness going. The base of vanilla, patchouli and amber sweetens it slightly and gives it a woody footing. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and fruity.

Gallant

6.9

La Rive

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Rive Gallant is a men's fragrance led by fresh and citrus accords, with a floral and woody side, suited to everyday wear and the milder seasons. It opens with bergamot and lemon alongside fruity and marine notes. In the heart, lavender, rosemary, geranium and iris add a floral, aromatic layer. The base of musk, ambroxan and tonka bean softens and sweetens the scent, while patchouli and labdanum give it a woody depth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter chosen less often. It is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office, and reads masculine. La Rive His Passion and La Rive Prestige - The Man Brown have a close profile.