The Perfume Library

Ambre d'Or

6.6

Christian Provenzano · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Christian Provenzano Ambre d'Or is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that builds amber, tonka bean and patchouli beneath mastic, lime and rose. It opens with mastic, sweet clover, lime and red fruits, which read fresh, citrusy and fruity. Rose adds a soft floral heart, and the base of patchouli, sandalwood, amber, tonka bean and musk settles into a sweet, creamy, woody warmth. Spicy and oriental touches stay in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote counts are small. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer and winter close behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and can also work in an office setting. Rasasi Daarej pour Homme and Alexandre.J Black Muscs have a close profile.

104 Orange Verte Jacynthe Lierre

7.2

Bon Parfumeur · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Bon Parfumeur 104 Orange Verte Jacynthe Lierre is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent; it has been discontinued, but it still suits light, bright spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with green orange and bitter orange alongside mastic, galbanum and cardamom, a green, lightly spicy start. In the heart, aquatic notes, jasmine, hyacinth and ivy add a floral freshness. Amber, patchouli and bourbon vetiver in the base settle it onto a woody, earthy footing.

No. 8

7.2

Eutopie · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eutopie No. 8 is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and fall and fits easily into daytime and work hours. Most voters pick spring, then fall; summer and winter trail behind. Daily wear, leisure and business lead the occasions, with evening and night out close behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with bergamot, lemon and galbanum, pairing citrus with green. The heart of frankincense, neroli, spearmint and mastic adds a floral, spicy and resinous feel. Amber, white musk and cedar leave a woody, faintly smoky base.

Ozio

6.4

Calé Fragranze d'Autore · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calé Fragranze d'Autore Ozio is an unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy air with floral, aquatic and green tones, settling onto a woody base. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The votes behind these ratings are few, so they are only a rough guide. The fresh, aquatic accords make it feel easy for daily wear, and it reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine. It opens with mastic and reseda. In the heart, mace and white pepper add spice while iris and peony bring a soft floral note. Musk, sandalwood and cedarwood in the base give it a woody, slightly smooth finish. Burdigala L'Eau de Bordeaux and Kenzo pour Homme have a close profile.

Azure Supernova 2.0

8.0

The Dua Brand · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

The Dua Brand Azure Supernova 2.0 is a fresh, green unisex scent led by citrus and aquatic accords. Bergamot, lemon, grapefruit and green mandarin orange give it a bright citrus feel. Pineapple and apple add a fruity sweetness, while thyme and rosemary bring a green, herbal edge. Patchouli, cedarwood, vetiver and ambroxan set a woody, lightly spicy base under it all. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as strong. It is picked most for leisure, daily wear and the office, with sport also getting votes. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Roja Parfums Elysium pour Homme (Eau de Parfum) and The Dua Brand Supernova Cologne have a close profile.

Malamata

7.5

Roos & Roos · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Roos & Roos Malamata is a unisex fragrance that opens with the cool, sharp greenness of mastic, peppermint and galbanum before settling onto a floral, earthy base. The opening of mastic, peppermint, galbanum and violet leaf is fresh and green. In the heart, lily of the valley and rose add a soft floral note, while absinthe wormwood and sage bring a spicy, herbal edge. The base of ambergris, hay, musk and patchouli leaves a warm, earthy trail. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the vote counts are small, so treat these ratings with caution. Voters place it mostly in leisure, daily and office wear, with evening and night out further behind. It reads as an easy, restrained scent with no lean toward either gender.

Eau Noble (2022)

5.9

Le Galion · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Galion Eau Noble is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent best suited to spring and summer days, with a green, woody backbone that keeps the sweetness in check. It opens with blood orange, mastic, rhubarb and reseda, the citrus and green notes giving a cool start. In the heart, Egyptian geranium, Indian ginger and pine needle add a spicy, floral edge, softened by sandalwood. The base of cypress, Atlas cedar, labdanum and patchouli settles it onto a woody ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Its character splits between masculine and feminine, so it leans neither way clearly. Cerruti Image pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vétiver have a close profile.

Gener

7.5

Bravanariz

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bravanariz Gener is a unisex scent that ties bright citrus and pine freshness to the earthy, resinous depth of oakmoss and juniper. Lemon, bergamot and orange give it a fresh, sunny start, while juniper, pine and mastic pull it towards green, resinous ground. Oakmoss adds an earthy, woody base, and the spicy accord keeps it dry rather than sweet. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays a quiet scent that sits close. Voters spread spring, summer and fall fairly evenly and pick winter less often. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Victorinox Swiss Army Forest and Pineward Genever have a close profile.

Primal Waters - ADH: Aroma de Hormiguero

7.8

Santi Burgas · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Santi Burgas Primal Waters - ADH: Aroma de Hormiguero is a fresh, green and earthy unisex scent, a chypre frame given the feel of a damp forest. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Spring, summer and autumn draw almost equal votes, while winter trails behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. On character, masculine leads slightly, though a fair share call it feminine. Oakmoss, fir balsam, galbanum and vetiver lead the scent, while mastic adds a resinous touch and mushrooms and geosmin an earthy one. Petitgrain and artemisia bring a citrusy, spicy freshness, and patchouli deepens the woody base. Algae and formic acid give it an unusual, damp-greenery feel.

Makeda

7.2

Parfumeurs du Monde · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Green

Parfumeurs du Monde Makeda is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against the sweet warmth of vanilla and resin. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, business and evening wear. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably in between. The top opens green and spicy with mastic, mandarin orange, bergamot and pink pepper. Orris butter, osmanthus and rose give the heart a soft floral touch. The base of labdanum, vanilla, tobacco and sandalwood settles into something sweet, woody and resinous. Ormonde Jayne Black Gold and Meo Fusciuni Encore du Temps have a close profile.

EAU/01 Amalfi Coast

7.0

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Zara EAU/01 Amalfi Coast is a fresh, aquatic citrus scent set on a woody base, aimed at men. It opens with nutmeg and lemon, then moves into a heart of wolfwood, arborvitae and mastic. Vetiver, ambrox and cashmeran leave a dry, clean woody trace at the base. The accords also include fruity and synthetic tones, but fresh citrus stays in front throughout. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the vote count is small, so these figures are tentative. Voters rate its value for money highly. It suits men looking for an easy, light everyday scent. Armaf Club de Nuit Milestone and Azzaro Chrome Extrême have a close profile.

Encens Copal

8.4

Jacques Fath · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Jacques Fath Encens Copal is a unisex scent that links a fresh opening of bergamot and mandarin orange to the resinous warmth of mastic, benzoin and frankincense. The top is bergamot, mandarin orange and hazelnut, giving a bright, green-tinged citrus start. In the heart, mastic, geranium and orris concrete come forward. The base of benzoin, frankincense resin, labdanum and frankincense turns it sweet, woody and lightly smoky. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Occasion votes aren't concentrated in one setting: leisure, night out, evening, daily and business all get almost equal shares. Its unisex build reads comfortably on either men or women.

Harmonie Pastorale

8.2

Anthologie by Lucien Ferrero · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anthologie by Lucien Ferrero Harmonie Pastorale is a green, earthy men's fragrance that opens with lavender, mandarin orange and mastic. The top notes of lavender and mandarin orange give a fresh, citrusy start, while mastic adds a resinous edge. In the heart, thyme, peppermint, clary sage and jasmine build a herbal, fougère-like feel. The base of Java vetiver, patchouli and teakwood leaves a woody, earthy foundation. Voters find its longevity and sillage good and rate its value for money highly. It reads as masculine. Clive Christian 1872 Bergamot and Gravel American Dream share a close profile.

Risso

7.9

Jorum Studio · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jorum Studio Risso is a unisex perfume that builds a fresh, citrusy floral from pear, neroli and bitter orange. Its notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as one whole: the fruity freshness of pear sits beside the green floral of petitgrain and orange blossom absolute. Cypress and Douglas fir give it a woody frame, while mastic and ambrette seed add a powdery, lightly spicy softness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the vote count is small, so this is an early impression. Voters pick it most for leisure, daily wear and the office. Its profile is close to Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca and Floraïku First Dream of the Year.

Semi Bespoke Royale Limited Edition

8.7

Roja Parfums · 2026

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Roja Parfums Semi Bespoke Royale Limited Edition is a fruity, woody unisex chypre that moves from a bright bergamot and orange opening through a floral heart of tuberose, violet and rose to leather, vetiver and oakmoss. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, with most voters scoring each high, though the vote counts are small and the figures are only a rough guide. It reads equally well on men and women, and its smoky, spicy build means it is noticed in a crowd. The opening is bright, with bergamot, orange, grapefruit and aldehydes. The heart is led by tuberose, orange blossom and violet, while apple and peach sweeten the fruity side. The base settles into a smoky, spicy woodiness of oakmoss, vetiver, leather and cedarwood, softened by vanilla and musk.

Tubereuse

8.3

Headspace · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Headspace Tubereuse is a unisex scent that sets tuberose against the green freshness of mastic and galbanum. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters give longevity a high score. There is no season or occasion data, so it is safest to say only that it reads comfortably on both men and women. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as a whole. Tuberose carries the floral, creamy side, while galbanum and blackcurrant add a fresh, green, fruity edge. Bourbon vanilla brings sweetness, and cedar and tobacco ground it in a lightly smoky, spicy base.

Indigo

7.1

Magnetic Scent · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Magnetic Scent Indigo is a unisex fragrance built around amber, mastic and sandalwood, pairing a fresh side with a resinous one; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though few voters have rated them, so these readings are tentative. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and sits comfortably on any skin. As a whole it rests on a woody, resinous and spicy base. Rose and hyacinth add a floral, green freshness, while frankincense and Atlas cedar bring a smoky, earthy depth. Amber and ambrette seed soften the blend. Baruti Indigo and Nicolaï Incense Oud have a close profile.

Tikal

7.2

Anima Mundi · 2018

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Anima Mundi Tikal is a fougère classed as masculine, pairing a citrus and green opening with a resinous, smoky and woody base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, with only a small share of voters scoring either very high. Voters place it mostly in daily and leisure wear, then business and evening, and most call its character masculine or classic. Lemon, bergamot, sage and Russian coriander give a fresh, herbal start. In the heart, ambrette seed, tonka bean, mastic and nutmeg add spice and softness. The base leans on myrrh, sandalwood, benzoin and vanilla, while cedarwood and gaiac wood dry it into smoky woods. Lancetti Monsieur and Byerley have a close profile.

Septimontium - Aventinus

7.6

Mauro Lorenzi · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mauro Lorenzi Septimontium - Aventinus is a fresh, green unisex scent built around Sicilian orange, mint, basil and ginger. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, which most voters pick. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. The vote counts are small, so these ratings are a rough guide. Citrus and aquatic accords lead the opening, while mint and basil add a green freshness. In the heart, pink pepper, neroli and myrtle bring a soft, spicy floral touch. The base of white musk, hinoki wood and red algae dries down clean and lightly woody. Xerjoff Torino21 and The Nose Behind Tennis Green have a close profile.

Eau de Chypre

6.6

Aromas de Salazar

Floral · Green · Spicy

Aromas de Salazar Eau de Chypre is a unisex chypre that leans on floral, green and animalic accords. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the small number of votes means that is worth reading with caution. Leisure, night out and evening are chosen about equally often, with business and daily wear further behind. It reads as unisex. It opens with a bright mix of peach, Italian bergamot and Argentinian lemon. The heart turns soft and powdery, with orris root, powdery notes, May rose and Bulgarian rose, while patchouli grounds it in something earthy. The base brings depth through oakmoss absolute, labdanum, vetiver and castoreum, giving it a resinous, leathery, animalic edge. Angelos Créations Olfactives Vetiveria Animalis and JMP Artisan Perfumes Mossy Soil have a close profile.

Acqua di Colonia del Ponte

6.8

L'Erbolario

Fresh · Citrus · Green

L'Erbolario Acqua di Colonia del Ponte is a fresh, green unisex cologne where citrus and green notes sit alongside lavender and tarragon. The top holds citrus and green notes, while the heart brings lavender, tarragon, artemisia and wild sage. Mastic in the base leaves a resinous, slightly woody dryness. The overall impression is a fresh, spicy fougère. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters suggest spring, autumn and summer, and it is picked for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Pino Silvestre Pino Silvestre (Eau de Toilette) and Castle Forbes 1445 have a close profile.

Black Iris

8.1

El Nabil

Fresh · Floral · Green

El Nabil Black Iris is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, green opening to a powdery, woody body with a smoky edge, and it sits easily in daytime wear. It opens with galbanum, mandarin orange, orange blossom and mastic, which give it a green, bright start. In the heart, iris, vetiver and cedarwood bring out the powdery, woody side. The base of frankincense and benzoin leaves a smoky yet sweet warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. Daily wear and office use lead, and it also works for leisure time. Brecourt Eau Trouble and Prada Purple Rain have a close profile.

Garden of Dendera

8.0

Flore Botanical Alchemy

Fresh · Floral · Green

Flore Botanical Alchemy Garden of Dendera is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green, then settles into a floral, resinous and woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer is a comfortable fit too. Leisure, evening, daily wear and business all get similar support, and the character votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. The top opens cool and spicy with camphor tree, Weymouth pine, pink pepper and aniseed. Blue lotus, narcissus and Egyptian geranium bring a soft floral heart. In the base, sandalwood, myrrh, mastic and amber leave a resinous, powdery warmth, while patchouli and iris keep it earthy and slightly sweet.

Le Goût - Étude 1.4

7.7

Pentalogies · 2020

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Pentalogies Le Goût - Étude 1.4 is a unisex scent that opens green and fruity, then moves into a sweet, spicy and resinous depth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, with every voter on longevity placing it high. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, so it suits anyone. With no season or occasion votes, there is no further direction to give. The top holds rum, lime, blackcurrant and eucalyptus, joined by bergamot and mastic. In the heart, honey, cinnamon, saffron and black fig bring a sweet, spiced warmth. The base settles on beeswax, patchouli, tonka bean and vanilla, woody and creamy. Penhaligon's Halfeti Cedar and Penhaligon's Kensington Amber have a close profile.