The Perfume Library

Cèdre Figalia

8.1

Atelier Materi · 2024

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Atelier Materi Cèdre Figalia is a fresh, lightly spicy unisex scent that sets the green of fig leaf against the dry woodiness of cedarwood. It opens bright and a little sharp with bergamot, basil and Jamaican pepper. In the heart, maté, spinach and fig leaf bring out the green side, and the base of cedarwood, dry woods and fig milk settles into a creamy, woody softness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are split evenly, so it sits comfortably between the two. Its profile is close to Frau Tonis Parfum № 44 Feige and Profumum Roma Ichnusa.

Dem

8.4

Régalien · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Régalien Dem is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent built around tea notes, leaning towards spring and summer days. It opens light and bright with bergamot and neroli, joined by white tea and pink pepper. The heart is led by green tea, maté and black tea, with ginger adding a spicy warmth. Patchouli, amber and musk in the base soften it and give it a slight sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and everyday wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads somewhat more masculine in the votes, yet stays unisex. Marrakech Imperial Take Me Back to Marrakech and Les Néréides Étoile d'Oranger have a close profile.

Un Zest de Rose

7.4

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Parfums de Rosine Un Zest de Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that softens bright bergamot and orange zest with May rose and green tea. It opens with bergamot, orange zest, lemon and dried fruits, a citrusy, lightly sweet start. In the heart, May rose, green tea and jasmine move the scent toward the floral and green side. The base of ambergris, maté and white musk leaves it soft and clean. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Just over half of voters read it as feminine. Manuel Canovas Les Fantaisies Parfumées - Pink Riviera and Monotheme Orange Flowers have a close profile.

L'Île au Thé (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Goutal · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Goutal L'Île au Thé Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for women that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it keeps a light, easy presence through the day. More voters call it feminine, though a fair share read it as masculine. It opens with mandarin orange and bergamot, giving a fresh, fruity citrus feel. Osmanthus absolute adds a soft, sweet floral heart. The base of tea absolute, maté and Virginia cedar leaves a green, spicy trace, and white musk rounds it off smoothly. Van Cleef & Arpels Néroli Amara and Nishane Wūlóng Chá X have a close profile.

Fortuitous Finley

7.7

Penhaligon's · 2025

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Penhaligon's Fortuitous Finley is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green opening with a sweet, gourmand and faintly leathery body. Salted pistachio leads at the start, while cardamom and violet leaf in the heart add a spicy, green edge. Maté and Saffiano™ in the base settle the scent onto a woody, creamy foundation where the fresh and sweet sides find their balance. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with leisure and daily wear leading and business and evening also getting votes. It reads more masculine than feminine, with a modern feel.

Blue Tea

7.4

The Merchant Of Venice · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Merchant Of Venice Blue Tea is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on blue tea and nutmeg, with neroli bringing a citrusy lift to a floral heart. Blue tea and nutmeg set up a spicy, green freshness at the top. In the heart, neroli, rose and magnolia add a soft floral touch, while musk, maté and vetiver keep the base clean and green. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. More voters read it as feminine, though it is made as a unisex scent. Exaltatum Afternoon Tea and Jupilò Acqua di Neve have a similar profile.

Sept.21.1966

7.3

Rundholz Parfums · 2014

Floral · Green · Fruity

Rundholz Parfums Sept.21.1966 is a unisex scent that suits fall best, pairing a green, floral side with a smoky, resinous base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters split evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with rhubarb, maté and pink pepper, fruity, green and spicy. Magnolia and heliotrope in the heart add a soft, sweet floral note. Frankincense and oud settle into a woody, resinous, smoky base.

Black Citrus

7.7

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Vilhelm Parfumerie Black Citrus is a fresh, green unisex scent that ties Calabrian bergamot and cardamom to the smoky woodiness of vetiver and birch. Most voters pick it for spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, work and everyday wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share call it classic. It opens with bergamot and cardamom, citrus set against spice. Violet and maté in the heart add a soft green note. The base of vetiver, birch and Indonesian patchouli settles into a smoky, resinous, woody ground. Etro ManRose and Amouage Search have a close profile.

Cologne Intense (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Houbigant · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Houbigant Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and green chypre made for men; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, while winter comes last. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and reads mostly masculine and classic. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian lemon, tarragon and lavender, with pink pepper adding a light spice. Frankincense and jasmine absolute form the heart. The base of patchouli, oakmoss, labdanum and amber settles into a resinous, woody and slightly smoky finish.

Milk & Matcha / Un Été

6.9

Obvious · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Obvious Milk & Matcha / Un Été is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy opening over a creamy, sweet base, and it leans towards easy daily wear. Mandarin orange, ginger and clementine open bright and lightly spicy. Moving into the heart, maté, matcha and orange blossom absolute bring a soft green and floral touch. The base of vanilla, tonka bean absolute and Peru balsam settles the scent into a gourmand, creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and place it in leisure time or daytime wear. Voters mostly read its character as feminine and modern. The Dua Brand Tangy Matcha Latte and Chabaud Orangerie Musicale have a close profile.

Belgravia Chypre

7.7

Penhaligon's · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Belgravia Chypre is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening on an earthy, resinous chypre base; it has been discontinued. Raspberry, pink pepper and bergamot open fruity and lightly spiced. In the heart, May rose and maté add a floral-green note, while labdanum, patchouli and oakmoss carry the base into a woody, earthy chypre. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, night out and evening are the most common occasions. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly level, so it doesn't lean to one side. Mugler Chyprissime and Diptyque Eau Capitale have a close profile.

Je Ne Sais Quoi

7.1

Téo Cabanel · 2020

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Love, Chloé Eau Florale

7.9

Chloé · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Chloé Love, Chloé Eau Florale is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built on sweet pea, maté and powdery notes; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and place it in daily wear, leisure and office settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most see it as a feminine scent. Sweet pea opens with a floral, green freshness, and maté carries that green mood through the heart. Powdery notes take over in the base, settling into a soft, lightly sweet, woody powder. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Trianon Palace Versailles and Chanel 28 La Pausa (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

The Monarch

8.3

The Dua Brand · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Dua Brand The Monarch is a fresh, woody chypre built around bergamot, juniper and oakmoss, described as a men's fragrance and best suited to spring and summer days. The citrus freshness comes from bergamot, lemon and lime, while juniper, thyme and lavender add a green, spicy edge. Oakmoss, cedar and patchouli form a woody, earthy backbone, with amber and tonka bean softening the edges. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most named occasions. Most see it as masculine in character. Roja Parfums Oligarch and Avapari Blue Lime have a close profile.

Atman Xaman (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Lorenzo Villoresi · 2018

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Lorenzo Villoresi Atman Xaman Eau de Parfum is a smoky, spicy masculine scent that pairs tobacco, vetiver and patchouli with mandarin orange and maté. It opens with mandarin orange and maté, with spices and floral notes alongside. In the heart, vetiver, cistus, patchouli, tobacco and everlasting flower build an earthy, resinous core. The base sweetens with amber, vanilla and tonka bean, while leather and musk leave a warm, leathery trail. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards night out and evening wear, with leisure close behind. It reads masculine and classic. Tom Ford Bois Rouge and Floris Leather Oud have a close profile.

Poivre Pomelo

7.3

Atelier Materi · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Materi Poivre Pomelo is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter is almost never chosen. It is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate. It does not lean clearly masculine or feminine, as votes split between the two. It opens with grapefruit, pink pepper and Nepalese sichuan pepper, which give a spicy freshness. In the heart, osmanthus, angelica and peony add a soft floral, green touch. The base of maté, vetiver and cedar settles it on a woody footing.

Keemun

8.2

Welton · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Welton Keemun is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent built around maté, bergamot and black tea. It opens with maté, bergamot and myrrh, green and fresh. The heart brings black tea, iris, gaiac wood and frankincense, adding a powdery, woody side. In the base, rum, musk and cocoa sweeten it into something creamy and warm. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. Xerjoff Torino22 and Wide Society Nubes have a close profile.

Tea & Rock'n Roll

7.8

Voyages Imaginaires · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Voyages Imaginaires Tea & Rock'n Roll is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the office. Both its longevity and its sillage sit at a moderate level: it neither fills a room nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn well behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings it leans towards most. Votes on character split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with maté and bergamot, a fresh, green citrus, and lime in the heart keeps that mood going. Leather and tonka bean come in at the base, and the scent settles into a spicy, woody, leathery tone.

Vanilla & Leather

8.3

S.T. Dupont · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

S.T. Dupont Vanilla & Leather is a sweet, leathery unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night-out wear leading, while leisure and daytime use sit further back. It doesn't read clearly masculine or feminine, as votes split almost evenly between the two. Yves Rocher Nuit Vanille and Houbigant Tabac Nomade have a close profile. It opens with the spice of red pepper. The heart holds jasmine, maté and tobacco, and leather and vanilla dominate the base. The accords run sweet, gourmand and spicy, while woody, powdery and smoky tones soften the creamy vanilla.

Rhapsody

8.0

Louis Vuitton · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Louis Vuitton Rhapsody is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, floral character on a green, powdery chypre base. Rhapsody wears strong and projects well. Most voters recommend spring and fall, with summer close behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet it also fits business and daily wear. It reads slightly more feminine than masculine, though a good share of voters call it masculine. The notes are best taken as a whole: rose, ylang-ylang and jasminum grandiflorum absolute give it a floral frame, while maté adds a fresh, green touch. Oakmoss, patchouli and vetiver anchor it in a dry, earthy chypre base, and sweet, creamy and fruity facets soften the florals. Yves Saint Laurent Yvresse and Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs L'Original have a close profile.

1978 Les Bains Douches

7.8

Les Bains Guerbois · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Bains Guerbois 1978 Les Bains Douches is a unisex scent that pairs fresh citrus with spice, smoke and resin, settling into a woody, slightly sweet character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure, night-out and evening wear. Voters mostly call it masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine. It opens with bitter orange, yuzu, davana and cardamom, fresh and spicy, with whisky adding a smoky edge. In the heart, heliotrope, blond tobacco and rose come forward. In the base, myrrh, patchouli, vanilla and amber sweeten it into a warm, resinous, woody finish.

1900 L'Heure de Proust

7.6

Les Bains Guerbois · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Bains Guerbois 1900 L'Heure de Proust is a unisex fragrance that opens with grapefruit, bergamot and blueberry, with violet and black tea at its heart. The citrusy, fruity top notes give it a fresh start. In the heart, violet, black tea and Tuscan leather lead, a green, floral tone sitting beside a leathery line. At the base, gaiac wood, maté and liquorice build a woody, spicy floor, while vanilla, praliné and amber bring the sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with business use not far behind. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. LM Parfums Sine Die and Boadicea the Victorious Knight of Love have a close profile.

Tokyo by Kenzo

7.2

Kenzo · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Kenzo Tokyo by Kenzo is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with green, spicy and slightly earthy facets, suited to everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close without disappearing quickly. Most voters pick spring and fall, summer follows closely, and winter is chosen far less. It leans towards daily, leisure and business wear, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens bright with lemon, grapefruit, ginger and bitter orange. The heart of maté, green tea, pink pepper and shiso brings a green, lightly spicy feel. In the base, cedarwood, gaiac wood, clove and nutmeg settle it onto a woody, warm footing.

Floral Romantique

7.5

Guerlain · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Floral Romantique is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer and in daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling the room. Votes cluster around daily wear, work and leisure, with evening and night out far behind. Half of voters call it feminine, while others read it as modern or classic. It opens with maté, petitgrain and mandarin orange, a fresh, green citrus start. At the heart, lily, jasmine and orange blossom lead, and ylang-ylang softens them into something creamy and powdery. The base of smoked tea, cedar and benzoin adds a woody, lightly sweet finish. Roger & Gallet Feuille de Figuier and Dior Milly-la-Forêt have a close profile.