The Perfume Library

Confidential Platinum

7.3

Lattafa

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lattafa Confidential Platinum is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic fragrance for men, now discontinued, that leans towards easy everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings that come up most. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with citrus, black pepper, cypress and bergamot, a fresh and slightly spicy start. The heart brings marine notes, frankincense and woody notes, and the base settles on musk, ambergris, moss and labdanum. Sweet and fruity touches soften the cool line. Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) and Rabanne Invictus Intense have a close profile.

Oriental Casbah

5.9

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2021

Green · Spicy · Woody

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Oriental Casbah is a unisex scent that pairs a green, spicy and woody character with earthy, smoky tones. It opens with patchouli and marine notes, moves into cistus and eucalyptus at the heart, and settles on sandalwood. The resinous accord weighs most; the green and earthy sides stay present, and a smoky tone runs through to the end. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as somewhat masculine. Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit Nardus and Lalique Encre Noire à L'Extrême have a close profile.

Voyage N-83

6.9

Nautica · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nautica Voyage N-83 is a fresh men's fragrance that pairs marine and aquatic notes with the green brightness of mint and petitgrain. It opens with marine notes, aquatic notes, petitgrain and nana mint. Nutmeg, lavender and cardamom bring a light spice to the heart, and Mulanje cedarwood and sandalwood settle it onto a woody base. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and aquatic. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it suits leisure, sport and daily wear. It reads masculine and modern. Ralph Lauren Polo Sport (Eau de Toilette) and Dolce & Gabbana The One Sport (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Ombrella Crash

7.0

Jacques Zolty · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jacques Zolty Ombrella Crash is a fresh, aquatic and fruity unisex scent that opens with rhubarb, kiwi and pink pepper and moves into watermelon and marine notes. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some voters also choosing it for the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. The largest share of voters finds it feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Rhubarb, kiwi and pink pepper give a bright start. In the heart, cyclamen and jasmine add a soft floral touch, while watermelon sweetness, coral and marine notes keep it watery. Sandalwood, musk and lemon tree leave it calm and clean at the base. Dolce & Gabbana L'Impératrice and Ajmal Blu have a close profile.

Teahupoo

7.7

Zara · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Une Figue

7.4

Obvious · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Obvious Une Figue is a fresh, green-leaning unisex scent that most voters place in summer and spring. It opens bright and airy with French rosemary, eucalyptus, Mexican yellow tangerine and Italian bergamot. Fig leads the heart, kept both fruity and aquatic by Corsican immortelle absolute and marine notes. The base settles on Virginia cedar, Haitian vetiver and Haitian amyris, giving a woody, slightly creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, while evenings and nights out come well behind. Opinion splits between masculine and feminine, so it reads truly unisex. Kenzo Kenzo Homme (Eau de Toilette Intense) and Miller Harris Hydra Figue have a close profile.

Amaryllis

7.5

Floris · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Floris Amaryllis is a feminine fragrance that sets a floral heart of tuberose, ylang-ylang and lily against the sweetness of vanilla and caramel; it has been discontinued. It opens with marine notes, bergamot and clove, giving a fresh, lightly spicy start. In the heart, tuberose, ylang-ylang and lily carry the floral side, while frankincense and myrrh add a resinous depth. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and caramel turns gourmand and sweet, with patchouli and musk giving it a woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and the occasions are spread from leisure and daily wear to evenings out. Most voters read it as feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include The Merchant Of Venice Rococò and Jeroboam Ambra.

Mareld

6.6

Björk & Berries · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Björk & Berries Mareld Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sea-air unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it carries no strong gender lean. The top has salt, bergamot, eucalyptus and fig; the heart brings marine notes, mimosa and violet. Clary sage, cumaru and kelp sit in the base. A fresh, citrusy, aquatic character is joined by floral, green and lightly powdery touches. Kierin NYC Pier NY and Annayake Pour Elle Light have a close profile.

Lavanda Nobile

7.7

Nobile 1942 · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nobile 1942 Lavanda Nobile is a discontinued unisex fougère that keeps lavender fresh and powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a close, steady trail. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. It leans masculine in character, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. It opens with Scottish lavender lifted by bergamot, lemon and cardamom. The heart holds lavender absolute, Provençal lavender, marine notes and gaiac wood. In the base, tonka bean, amber and oakmoss soften it into a powdery warmth.

Mangomina D

7.7

New Notes · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

New Notes Mangomina D is a unisex scent that opens with mango, mandarin orange and yuzu, freshened by marine notes and leaning sweet. Mango and mandarin sit up front, while yuzu and marine notes keep the sweetness fresh and aquatic. In the heart, saffron, rose and a solar note add a soft, creamy floral touch. The base of cashmere wood, sandalwood, amber, patchouli and musk sets it on a warm, gourmand footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading and night-time use also possible. Feminine, masculine and modern votes are close, so it has no clear gender lean.

CH Men Sport

6.8

Carolina Herrera · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Carolina Herrera CH Men Sport is a fresh, masculine scent that pairs citrus and marine notes with spice and wood; it has been discontinued, but it suits daily and leisure wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and the character is mostly voted masculine and modern. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and sage, giving a bright citrus feel. In the heart, marine notes, juniper and Sichuan pepper add an aquatic side sharpened by spice. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss sets it on a woody footing, while a touch of sweetness softens the freshness. Calvin Klein Escape for Men and Davidoff Cool Water Wave for Men have a close profile.

Été du Cocotier / Déclaration Love - Coco Love

6.8

Jacques Zolty · 2021

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Jacques Zolty Été du Cocotier / Déclaration Love - Coco Love is a fresh, sweet and creamy women's fragrance that sets coconut and bergamot over jasmine, ylang-ylang and marine notes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading the occasions. Most voters read its character as feminine. It opens with coconut and bergamot, then moves into the floral softness of jasmine and ylang-ylang alongside the freshness of marine notes. The base turns sweet and gourmand with cream, vanilla and tonka bean, while amber and cypriol add a light spicy, woody footing. Afnan Perfumes 9pm and Parfums de Marly Layton have a close profile.

August/7th/2088

7.2

Rundholz Parfums · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rundholz Parfums August/7th/2088 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and the office. It opens with grapefruit, rhubarb and pear, while marine notes and herbs add a cool, green edge. In the heart, iris, jasmine and orchid bring a soft floral touch. Musk, sandalwood, vanilla and cocoa sweeten the base and settle it on a woody footing. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Spring and summer lead the votes, fall follows, and winter comes last. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, which suits its unisex character. Kiton Napoli and Clinique Calyx have a close profile.

So Blue

7.3

Mancera · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mancera So Blue is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance that softens citrus and sea air with a floral heart. It opens with Calabrian mandarin orange, Calabrian lemon and bergamot, with pepper and fruits adding a lively edge. In the heart, Bulgarian rose and violet bring a soft floral note, while marine notes and patchouli carry the aquatic side. The base turns sweeter with vanilla and amber, resting on musk, oakmoss and Mysore sandalwood. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Feminine leads the character votes, though a fair number of voters also call it masculine. Lattafa Liam Blue Shine and Birkholz Portraits of Portofino have a close profile.

Finisterre

7.1

Maria Candida Gentile · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Maria Candida Gentile Finisterre is a fresh, aquatic and green unisex scent built around pine, sandalwood and ambergris, leaning towards daily and leisure wear. The top notes are woods and marine notes, with pine and everlasting flower in the heart. Sandalwood and ambergris sit at the base. The overall feel is fresh and aquatic, with green, spicy and resinous touches, and the woody structure keeps it dry. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it reads as truly unisex.

Seductive Homme Blue

6.8

Guess · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guess Seductive Homme Blue is a fresh, masculine scent that pairs citrus and a marine breeze with spice, and it sits closest to daily wear; it has been discontinued. Cardamom, black pepper and citrus fruits give it a fresh, spicy start. Marine notes and geranium form the heart, while moss, cashmere wood and sand settle into a woody, lightly sweet base. The overall feel is aquatic and clean, with a faint floral touch. Voters rate its longevity as moderate and its sillage as weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Le Parfum and Fendi Fan di Fendi pour Homme Acqua have a close profile.

Le Mâle in the Navy

6.8

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle in the Navy is a fresh, sea-tinged men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with a cool peppermint, and marine notes at the heart give it an aquatic feel. Vanilla sweetens the base, while ambergris adds a soft warmth. A woody touch sits over the fresh, citrusy, green backbone.

Van Sea

8.2

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Van Sea is a unisex fragrance that hides a sweet, gourmand vanilla layer beneath a fresh, aquatic surface. The top notes bring mint, yuzu, bourbon whiskey and vanilla, so a citrusy freshness comes first. In the heart, caramel, white blossoms, marine notes and myrtle liqueur turn it sweeter and creamier. The base of algae, salt, patchouli and tonka bean ties the sea air to a warm sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Masculine edges slightly ahead in the character votes, with feminine and modern close behind, so it sits in between. Nejma Le Délicieux and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Van Py Rhum have a close profile.

Spirit of Fizzy Tangerine

6.5

Spirit

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Spirit of Fizzy Tangerine is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. It leans towards leisure, daily wear, sport and the office, and far less towards evenings or nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, with a share calling it modern. Escada Moon Sparkle and Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl have a close profile. It opens with mandarin orange, blackcurrant and marine notes, which give it the citrus and aquatic feel. Rose, violet and jasmine add a floral softness in the heart. Amber, raspberry and sandalwood in the base pull it towards a fruity, sweet finish.

Desire Blue (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Dunhill · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dunhill Desire Blue Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic fragrance for men; it has been discontinued, but it still suits easy spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear, sport and business are the occasions named most often. Most voters call it masculine and modern. It opens with lychee, lotus leaf, bergamot and mandarin orange, a light, fruity freshness. Marine notes, rosewood and orange carry the heart. In the base, musk, benzoin, amber and tonka bean sweeten it slightly and settle it onto a woody footing.

Samaha (2017)

7.0

Anfas · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anfas Samaha (2017) is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent that has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, work and daily wear come up most. Voters read it as more feminine, though it suits men too. The top opens with marine and citrus notes for a cool start. The heart carries rose, jasmine, neroli and fireweed, floral with a green softness. It dries down on musk and cedarwood, woody and creamy. Nakuna Avanto and Clean Acqua Neroli have a close profile.

Dolcissimo Sollievo

8.2

Filippo Sorcinelli

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Filippo Sorcinelli Dolcissimo Sollievo is a unisex fragrance where marine notes, iris and gardenia meet in a fresh, floral line. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and also sits comfortably at the office. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so its character stays open to both. The top notes are moss, amber, vanilla, patchouli and tonka bean, which bring the sweetness and resinous warmth. In the heart, marine notes, iris and lily of the valley add an aquatic, green freshness. At the base, gardenia, frankincense, elemi resin and rosemary set the creamy floral side against a smoky, spicy background.

Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.02 - Long Board

6.9

MiN New York · 2014

Floral · Aquatic · Sweet

MiN New York Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.02 - Long Board is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, aquatic character with a sweet, creamy warmth, and it suits summer and spring days best. Most voters pick summer and spring, while winter trails far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it also fits the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. Marine notes and cardamom open it, and orange blossom, coconut and suntan lotion make the heart sweet and creamy. Vetiver, vanilla and amber settle underneath. Spicy and synthetic touches stay in the background of this aquatic, sweet blend.

Accordo Marino

7.2

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Accordo Marino is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent built around bergamot, lemon and marine notes. It opens with the citrus brightness of bergamot and lemon alongside marine notes. The heart of ylang-ylang, coriander and eucalyptus adds a green, lightly spicy turn, and cabreuva, patchouli and cedarwood give the base a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, the office and leisure time. It leans slightly masculine but reads as unisex. Cerchi Nell'Acqua Yubris and Salentum Salentissimo have a close profile.