The Perfume Library

Beach Party for Him

6.6

Nikki Beach

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nikki Beach Beach Party for Him is a men's fragrance that blends fresh and sweet sides, and it suits leisure days in spring and autumn best. It opens with almond blossom, marine notes and cistus, which give a citrusy, floral freshness. In the heart, vetiver and sandalwood lay down a woody base. The base of vanilla, musk and tonka bean pulls the scent towards a powdery, creamy, gourmand sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, while summer and winter stay further behind. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings. Zadig & Voltaire Girls Can Do Anything and Acqua di Sardegna Smeralda have a close profile.

Sapore di Mare / Brezza di Mare (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio Sapore di Mare / Brezza di Mare Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sea-breezy unisex scent that suits leisure time and easy everyday wear. It opens with marine notes, and the heart brings rose, white blossoms and geranium. Vanilla and white musk sit in the base, sweetening the scent and giving it a soft, creamy finish. The fresh, aquatic and floral side leads, while the sweet and synthetic tones stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the vote counts are small. Most voters pick it for leisure and daily wear, with some choosing it for the office. Mancera Holidays and Valmont Sea Bliss have a close profile.

Mousuf Ramadi

7.4

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ard Al Zaafaran Mousuf Ramadi is a fresh, floral and lightly powdery men's fragrance, with marine notes and lavender on top and orris root and amber underneath. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling the room. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer following behind. Its value for money is rated highly. Marine notes and lavender give the opening a clean, cool feel. In the heart, lily of the valley, jasmine and orris root add a soft, powdery floral touch. The base of amber, musk and oakmoss settles into a woody, slightly sweet and creamy bed, while citrus and green tones keep the whole lively.

Vanilla Tonic

6.7

LPDO · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

LPDO Vanilla Tonic is a unisex scent that sets the sweet, creamy side of coconut, caramel and vanilla against the freshness of marine notes. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good by voters, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. Voters also rate its value for money favourably. There are no season or occasion votes, so all that can be said is that it is not tied to a gender. It opens with coconut and caramel in a gourmand sweetness. Towards the heart, amber and lilac add a soft floral touch, then vanilla lays a creamy base while marine notes keep the sweetness fresh. A synthetic edge also shows among its accords. Mancera Holidays and Victoria's Secret Pink - Vanilla & Dreamy have a close profile.

Shoku Him

7.2

Annayake · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Annayake Shoku Him is a fresh men's fragrance that sets a bright opening of lemon, bergamot and nectarine against the cool of grass and marine notes. The top is rum, lemon, nectarine and bergamot, so citrus and fruit lead. In the heart, grass, pepper, marine notes and mint add an aquatic, green coolness. Vetiver, sandalwood, benzoin and amber in the base soften it and bring a little warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure and daily wear, and also see it working at the office and for sport. With this light build it reads as a clean, easygoing masculine scent.

Emporio Armani - Diamonds for Men Rocks

6.6

Giorgio Armani · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Diamonds for Men Rocks is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with Italian bergamot, apple and pepper; the apple adds a fruity, lightly sweet touch while the pepper brings some spice. The heart of marine notes, violet and geranium keeps it aquatic with a floral edge. Vetiver, cedarwood and gaiac wood close it on a woody base. Voters rate its longevity as moderate and its sillage as weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. La Rive Extreme Story and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Le Parfum have a close profile.

Afternoon Dive

9.0

Montagne Parfums

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montagne Parfums Afternoon Dive is a fresh, citrus and aquatic unisex scent with a soft, sweet and fruity edge. Mandarin orange, Italian orange, orange and bergamot make up a full citrus core, with ginger adding a light, crisp lift. Marine notes give it an aquatic feel, while musk and ambergris smooth the floral and sweet tones and keep them in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and voters score the perfume highly, including for value. The number of votes is small, so this impression is still tentative. It is unisex in character. Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim and Maison Alhambra Azure have a close profile.

Agua Brava Azul

7.5

Puig · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Puig Agua Brava Azul is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance; it has been discontinued, but its green, woody side keeps it close to daytime wear. It opens with bergamot and lemon freshness alongside clary sage; in the heart, pink pepper adds a light spice and marine notes bring an aquatic coolness. In the drydown, amber, vetiver, sandalwood and cedar build a woody base, and tobacco adds a touch of warmth and sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. It reads masculine and modern. Perfumes with a close profile include Armaf Tag-Him (Eau de Toilette) and Jaguar Classic Motion.

Wow

5.8

essence · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

essence Wow is a fresh, aquatic floral-fruity scent for women, light and easy for everyday wear. It opens with cranberry, lemon, bergamot and watermelon, bright and juicy. Violet and freesia give the heart a soft floral touch, and marine notes with musk dry down clean and slightly sweet. Its sillage is rated weak. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure, sport and the office. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Davidoff Cool Water Sea Rose and Anna Sui Dolly Girl On The Beach have a close profile.

Enkor

6.1

Carrement Belle

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Carrement Belle Enkor is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose aquatic, green and lightly fruity sides leave a clean, lively impression. Mandarin orange, lemon and grapefruit carry the coolness, while melon and blackcurrant soften it with a fruity sweetness. Lavender, rosemary and sage add a green, herbal air, and marine notes bring out the aquatic side. Cedar, patchouli and moss build a woody base, with star anise adding a light touch of spice. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though its unisex build suits anyone. Escape for Men (Eau de Toilette) and Jaguar Vision Sport have a close profile.

Tudo Azul

7.2

Anima Vinci · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Anima Vinci Tudo Azul is a unisex scent that suits leisure time and evenings best, pairing fresh citrus with the sweetness of brown sugar and rum. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure, evenings and nights out, with the office not far behind. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine and sits comfortably between the two. It opens with Brazilian orange, mandarin orange and lime, a bright citrus start. In the heart, brown sugar, cachaça, rum and marine notes sweeten it while keeping it fresh. The base of vetiver, woods, labdanum and vanilla leaves a woody, lightly spicy warmth.

Vetyver Rain Skin

7.2

The Zoo · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Zoo Vetyver Rain Skin is a fresh, green and aquatic unisex scent built around vetiver, grapefruit and bergamot, suited to everyday wear and the office. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as a single whole. Vetiver and Egyptian violet leaf set a cool, green backdrop, while grapefruit and bergamot add citrus brightness. Marine notes reinforce the aquatic feel; sandalwood and moss bring a light woody, earthy tone, and French sage adds a touch of spice. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Voters lean towards leisure, daily wear and business, with evening and night out further behind. M. Micallef Osaïto and Annindriya Vetiver Rain have a close profile.

Jake's House

5.8

Henry Rose · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Henry Rose Jake's House is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent that pairs marine notes with jasmine, neroli and peony. It opens on marine notes, which give the scent an airy, aquatic feel from the first spray. In the heart, jasmine, neroli and peony add a soft floral layer, while the neroli keeps the citrus freshness going. The base of musk and ambroxan settles into a clean, slightly synthetic finish. The overall impression is simple, fresh and water-like, with flowers rather than sweetness leading the way. Zara Waterlily Tea Dress and Carner Tennis Club have a close profile.

True by Woman

7.6

La Rive · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

La Rive True by Woman is a women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, woody texture. It opens with pepper, marine notes and bergamot, which set up the aquatic and green side. In the heart, jasmine and iris carry the floral part, while cedarwood, sandalwood and elemi resin form a woody base layer. The base brings vanilla, patchouli and ambergris, and the scent settles into a powdery, lightly gourmand sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The balance of fresh and sweet suits everyday wear. Its profile is close to Grauton Parfums Opalgrau and Tchibo Grande Dame.

Renaissance / Renaissance Man

6.6

Chris Collins · 2017

Aquatic · Sweet · Gourmand

Chris Collins Renaissance / Renaissance Man is a unisex scent that ties the spicy sweetness of bergamot, ginger and cinnamon to tobacco and leather. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the vote counts are small. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure and daily wear following behind. The top has bergamot, marine notes and ginger. Towards the heart come sage, honey and cinnamon, giving a sweet, gourmand, spicy warmth. The base settles into tobacco, tonka bean and leather, and the scent turns woody, smoky and powdery. The aquatic accord adds a fresh edge to the sweet body.

Perceive Dew

6.5

Avon · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Avon Perceive Dew is a fresh, citrusy women's scent where floral and aquatic sides meet a light green touch, and it sits close to everyday wear. It opens with freesia, lemon and melon, giving a bright, fruity first impression. In the heart, marine notes, honeysuckle and apricot turn it watery and slightly sweet. Amber, sandalwood and musk settle the base into a soft, woody finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays near the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine and modern. Jennifer Lopez Live Luxe and Trussardi Inside Delight have a close profile.

Dreamer

6.3

Zarkoperfume · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zarkoperfume Dreamer is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with spicy, herbal and woody depths. Ginger, apple, Sicilian bergamot, marine notes and fig leaf build a bright, fruity freshness on top. In the heart, geranium, sage, rosemary and juniper berry add an herbal edge. The base of vetiver, cedarwood, frankincense, musk and tonka bean settles into a woody, lightly sweet finish, with a faint synthetic touch in the background. Though votes are few, its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. The fresh, woody build suits men and women alike. Yves Saint Laurent Y (Eau de Parfum) and Maddox and Mills Tough Tonic have a close profile.

Romantic Girl

6.2

Mel Merio

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mel Merio Romantic Girl is a fresh, fruity and floral women's fragrance with a sweet, powdery finish; it has been discontinued. It opens with juicy passion fruit, melon, pineapple, mandarin orange and bergamot, while marine notes cool the fruit down. The heart turns softly floral with jasmine, magnolia and rose. The base of vanilla, peach and sandalwood sweetens the scent and leaves it warm and powdery. Longevity is rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so this is only a rough guide. With its fresh, sweet character it reads as a light, youthful, everyday feminine scent.

IconiQ Blue

7.1

bugatti Fashion · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

bugatti Fashion IconiQ Blue is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that pairs citrus and sea air with green, herbal notes. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so that reading is tentative. Its fresh character suits everyday wear, and its value for money is rated well. It reads masculine. It opens bright and herbal with lemon, basil, elemi resin and rosemary. In the heart, marine notes, sage and driftwood add a salty, lightly woody feel. The base of vetiver, labdanum, musk, Texas cedar and amber softens it into a sweetish, woody finish. Lattafa Ejaazi and Kenzo Kenzo Homme have a close profile.

Soir d'Afrique

6.7

Maïssa

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

Maïssa Soir d'Afrique is a fresh, spicy unisex fragrance that opens on marine notes, bergamot and cardamom and is anchored by frankincense and pink pepper at the heart. The top pairs marine notes and bergamot with cardamom, which adds a dry spice. At the heart, frankincense, pink pepper, ylang-ylang, white woods and patchouli push the scent toward woody and spicy. The base of orris concrete, vanilla absolute and ambroxan settles it onto a soft, sweet ground. An aquatic, synthetic feel runs throughout. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with evening, night-out and business use close behind. It carries no gender lean and can move from day into evening.

Aromatic d'Azur

6.1

Sãlum · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Sãlum Aromatic d'Azur is a fresh, green unisex fragrance led by cardamom, pine and bergamot. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, though few people have rated them, so treat that as a rough guide. With its fresh, citrusy and aquatic character it wears easily in warm weather, and it doesn't lean toward either men or women. It opens with cardamom's spice, pine's green edge and bergamot's citrus. In the heart, cypress, marine notes, ylang-ylang and pine nut keep things cool, and the base of cedarwood, sandalwood and amber adds a woody footing. Parfums de Marly Sedley and Creed Himalaya have a close profile.

Escapade Aquatique

6.8

Jardin Bohème · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jardin Bohème Escapade Aquatique is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance that leads with marine notes, blood orange and apple. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, and most voters point to daily wear, leisure and the office, with sport and nights out trailing behind. It reads as a feminine scent. It opens with marine notes, blood orange and apple, giving a citrusy, fruity freshness. Lily of the valley, jasmine and magnolia bring a soft floral heart. Cedarwood, amber and vanilla sweeten the base. Its profile is close to Esprit Feel Good and Puma Create Woman.

Wild Breeze

7.2

George Gina & Lucy · 2014

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

George Gina & Lucy Wild Breeze is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance with a light sweet, powdery side, suited to everyday and relaxed wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the ratings come from few votes and should be read cautiously. Most voters pick it for daily, leisure and business settings, and far fewer for evenings. A fair number also suggest it for sport. It opens with cardamom, marine notes and starfruit; cyclamen, hibiscus and tiaré add a soft floral heart. In the base, sand, musk and tonka bean sweeten the scent and leave a powdery warmth. Spicy and woody tones stay in the background.

1881 Sport

7.3

Cerruti · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cerruti 1881 Sport is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that balances a green, aquatic character with a spicy, woody backdrop; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and cardamom open it clean and bright, while lavender and marine notes pull it in an aquatic, lightly floral direction. Cedarwood, vetiver and woods form a dry base. Fruity and synthetic tones also show up among the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure and daily wear, with sport next, and business use is not far behind. It reads as a simple, light scent for men. Perfumes with a close profile include LR Terminator (Eau de Parfum) and Zara Zara Man Green Savage.