The Perfume Library

Thays (Perfume)

7.2

Fueguia 1833 · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fueguia 1833 Thays is a unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, suited to leisure and daytime wear, with a fresh, citrusy and green character. Lemon and grapefruit keep the citrus brightness running throughout, while green tea and maté pull it towards a green tone. Osmanthus and magnolia add a soft floral touch, cardamom and clove bring a light spice, and benzoin sweetens the overall impression. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure first, followed by daily wear and business. Votes split between masculine and feminine. Le Couvent Eau des Minimes and Sisley Eau de Sisley 3 have a close profile.

Yunnan 2003 (Pure Parfum)

8.1

Ensar Oud · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Ensar Oud Yunnan 2003 (Pure Parfum) is a unisex scent that sets a bright opening of yuzu, bitter orange and Sichuan pepper against jasmine tea and Sri Lankan oud. Citrus and spice lead the top, with red mandarin orange adding a sweet brightness. In the heart, jasmine tea, blue lotus and Chinese white tea turn it floral and soft. The base of oud, Tibetan musk, ambergris and beeswax leaves an animal, creamy and resinous warmth, and the oriental, woody side gradually takes over. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage moderate. It reads unisex, suiting both men and women. It has been discontinued. Perfumes with a close profile include Ensar Oud Hainan 2005 (Pure Parfum) and Ensar Oud Chinese Exclusive.

Ocaña

7.3

nBitor

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

nBitor Ocaña is a floral, spicy unisex scent that opens with cumin and orange blossom and leans on tuberose and tobacco. The top pairs cumin with orange blossom; the heart brings carrot seed, tobacco, tuberose, tiaré and maté together. In the base, musk, Siam benzoin, vanilla, costus, ambergris and tonka bean give it a sweet, creamy, resinous footing. Animal and woody tones sit beneath the flowers. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a distant last. As a unisex scent it suits men and women alike. Xerjoff Alexandria II and Serge Lutens Tubéreuse criminelle have a close profile.

Void (Eau de Parfum) / 空境研茶

8.3

to summer | 观夏 · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

to summer | 观夏 Void / 空境研茶 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent, with tea notes over an earthy, woody base. It opens with green notes, bergamot and sage for a cool start. In the heart, damask rose and Chinese jasmine add a soft floral touch, while maté and oolong tea bring the dry, green side of tea leaves. Amber and musk warm the base, with the spicy and earthy accords staying in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted on them. It stays light rather than heavy, so it sits close to everyday wear, and it reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine. Hermès Ginseng Biloba and Harry Lehmann L'Avion have a close profile.

Cuir Pampas

7.7

Frassaï · 2020

Green · Fruity · Spicy

Frassaï Cuir Pampas is a green, spicy and smoky leather scent, made for both men and women. It opens with black pepper and maté, then leather and vetiver take over in the heart. In the base, labdanum, hay and cedarwood soften the scent into something creamy and woody. A fruity touch stays quietly behind the green tones. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though with few votes, so treat that as tentative. It reads unisex, and its leathery, smoky character sits more comfortably in cooler weather. Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Le Parfum and Hermès Bel Ami Vétiver have a close profile.

Eau du Jour

7.6

Veronique Gabai · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Veronique Gabai Eau du Jour is a fresh, green unisex scent that pairs the bright citrus of bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange with woods and maté. Most voters pick spring and summer; leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Citrus leads, with bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange giving a cooling first impression. Clary sage and maté add a green edge, while woods soften it with a woody, floral touch. Thé pour un Été and L'Eau Douce have a close profile.

Oud Rex

8.6

Ensar Oud · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud Oud Rex is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent in which Borneo oud resin, Indian oud and saffron take the lead. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters say it stays on skin for a long time and carries well. The number of votes is small, though, so these impressions should be read with some caution. It is dense and rich, and suits men and women equally. Taken as a whole, the scent follows an oriental, resinous oud line: oud and frankincense set a woody, smoky base, saffron and black pepper add spice, and cocoa with Bourbon vanilla sweeten that edge. Damask rose and tuberose bring a soft floral touch, while tobacco and musk give it a warm, deep finish.

Ghost of Tom

7.1

Bibbi · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bibbi Ghost of Tom is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits leisure, daytime and office hours. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though these ratings rest on few votes. Most voters pick it for leisure and everyday wear, with office use close behind, while night and evening wear stay in the background. It reads as unisex. It opens with maté, Italian bergamot and blackcurrant, which give a citrusy, fruity freshness. In the heart, violet leaf and Ceylon tea bring out the green side. The base of Indian papyrus, birch and black amber dries down spicy, woody and leathery, with a synthetic touch among the accords. Byredo Mixed Emotions and Montale Boisé Fruité have a close profile.

Sunday Brunch

7.5

Kierin NYC · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kierin NYC Sunday Brunch is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that pairs lemon petitgrain and Italian bergamot with Earl Grey tea. Citrus leads in the top notes, while the Earl Grey tea at the heart adds a green, lightly spicy edge to that freshness. The base of maté, violet and praliné settles onto a floral, woody ground and turns gently sweeter, with the gourmand side staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters suggest summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are nearly even, so it sits comfortably on either. Atkinsons 24 Old Bond Street and Dunhill Icon have a close profile.

Pour Rêver (2024)

8.3

Violet · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Violet Pour Rêver is a unisex scent that balances a sweet, gourmand character with spicy, resinous and woody tones, leaving a powdery, creamy finish. Pour Rêver lasts well and projects at a moderate level, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters place it in leisure and evening wear, with daily use close behind. It reads as unisex. It opens with maté, marron glacé and hazelnut, a sweet, nutty start. The heart of myrrh, cocoa and Iris pallida turns spicy and powdery. The base of frankincense, rum, gaiac wood and vanilla settles into a resinous, woody, creamy warmth.

Essences Insensées (2014)

7.2

Diptyque · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Diptyque Essences Insensées is a fresh floral built around violet, mimosa and heliotrope, with a powdery, green edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter getting fewer votes. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Voters mostly call it feminine, though it is classed as unisex. The top pairs pink pepper with violet, giving a spicy, floral freshness. In the heart, mimosa, heliotrope and Rosa centifolia form a soft, powdery bouquet. The base of maté, vanilla and beeswax sweetens it and settles on a woody footing. Fragonard Mimosa (2010) and Jo Malone Mimosa & Cardamom (Cologne) have a close profile.

Hawas Thunder / هوس Thunder

8.1

Rasasi · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Rasasi Hawas Thunder is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity opening on a sweet, woody base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good, though with few votes these ratings are more a tendency than a firm measure. It is classed as a men's scent, and voters find it good value for the price. No season or occasion votes exist, so nothing can be said about them. The top opens bright with mandarin orange, bergamot, apple and ginger, while cedarwood gives it a woody frame. In the heart, orange blossom, peony, patchouli and maté add a floral, slightly green softness. The base turns sweeter with vanilla and tonka bean, and ambergris and musk smooth the dry-down.

Miraceti

7.5

Aēsop · 2021

Green · Spicy · Woody

Aēsop Miraceti is a unisex fragrance led by black pepper, maté and myrrh, running along a green, spicy and woody line. It opens dry, sharp and green with black pepper, maté and chili leaf. Labdanum, ambrette and styrax bring a resinous warmth to the heart, and myrrh, cedar and red kelp settle into an earthy, smoky base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear while still working in the evening. Voters read it more masculine, yet it stays unisex. Robert Piguet Casbah and Aēsop Mystra have a close profile.

Approdo

5.8

Profumi di Pantelleria · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Profumi di Pantelleria Approdo is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens with mandarin orange, violet leaf and basil and settles on cedarwood and vetiver; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. More voters read it as masculine than feminine, though a fair share find it feminine. The top is mandarin orange, violet leaf, basil and mineral notes, which gives a fresh, green, slightly fruity start. Magnolia, black pepper and white pepper add a floral, spicy middle. The base of cedarwood, maté, vetiver and patchouli turns it woody and earthy.

Frosted Empire

8.0

The Dua Brand

Fresh · Citrus · Green

The Dua Brand Frosted Empire is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets citrus brightness against a sweet, resinous warmth, suited to leisure time and the working day. Lemon, grapefruit and bergamot make up the bright side, while red tea and maté add a green, slightly dry edge. Beneath them sit benzoin, vanilla, tonka bean and labdanum, a sweet, creamy, resinous warmth that softens the citrus. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Spring and fall lead slightly, though all four seasons are close, and leisure and business are the occasions voters pick most. Memo Paris Winter Palace and Nishane Colognisé have a close profile.

Oud Rex: Chinese Exclusive

9.3

Ensar Oud · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Ensar Oud Oud Rex: Chinese Exclusive is a unisex scent led by oud, with a resinous, woody and smoky character softened by floral and spicy sides. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, though few people have voted, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is described as unisex. The notes read as one whole: Borneo oud resin, Indian oud and Vietnamese oud run through it, while tuberose, osmanthus and Damask rose add a floral layer. Saffron, black pepper and clove bring spice, and cocoa, Bourbon vanilla and Tonkin musk give a sweet, soft frame. Animal and earthy accords add depth. Ensar Oud Oud Rex and Ensar Oud Oud Rex: Terengganu have a close profile.

Stephen Jones - Wisteria Hysteria

6.7

Comme des Garçons · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Comme des Garçons Stephen Jones - Wisteria Hysteria is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, easy leisure hours and everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and business the favoured settings. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Half of the voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. White wisteria and rose form a floral core, with fresh, citrusy and green accords around it. Pepper and clove add spice, while amber, benzoin, frankincense and styrax bring a resinous sweetness that musk and maté soften. The overall impression is powdery, with a lightly synthetic freshness.

Chrome Intense

5.8

Azzaro · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Azzaro Chrome Intense is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with aquatic and green touches that dries down on a woody base. It has been discontinued. It opens with mint, bergamot, musk and elemi resin, cool and bright. Aquatic notes and cardamom form the heart, the cardamom adding a light spice. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, maté, patchouli and papyrus is dry and woody, with a synthetic edge running through it. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters place it in leisure and daytime wear, then business and sport, while a night out is the least likely pick. Its profile sits close to Baldessarini Cool Force and Hugo Boss Hugo XY.

Golden Ticket

7.3

Snif · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Snif Golden Ticket is a unisex scent where black tea, green tea and maté come together in a fresh, green tea-like character, brightened by citrusy bergamot. Taken as a whole, it reads fresh and green. Bergamot and galbanum add sparkle, while sage brings a herbal edge. Amber and frankincense give a sweet, resinous warmth, and vetiver sets a woody, earthy base underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Those who rated it find the value for money good. Being unisex, it suits both men and women. Tuttotondo Mirto and Aēsop Virēre have a close profile.

Ryokucha

7.8

Welton · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Welton Ryokucha is a fresh, green, lightly woody unisex scent where citrus meets green tea, made for relaxed everyday wear. Ryokucha's longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters place it mostly in leisure, daytime and office wear, and less in sport or evenings out. It leans neither masculine nor feminine. The top opens with a bright citrus lift of mandarin orange, grapefruit and bitter orange. In the heart, maté and green tea turn that freshness green and slightly spicy. Atlas cedar, vetiver and ambergris settle underneath as a woody base. Creed Original Vetiver and Zara Vetiver Pamplemousse have a close profile.

Zing

8.0

Andrea Maack · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Andrea Maack Zing is a unisex scent that pairs the sweet, fruity side of citrus with a fresh, lightly spicy edge. Zing lasts well and projects moderately, so it stays close rather than filling the room. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with business use close behind, and it also works for evenings and nights out. Tangerine and mandarin orange open bright and citrusy, cooled by mineral notes. In the heart, ginger, carrot and maté add a spicy, slightly earthy touch. Patchouli, musk and sandalwood dry down to a woody base, while the synthetic accord gives the scent a clean, slightly artificial finish. Creed Aventus Cologne and Versace Eros Flame have a close profile.

Oud Rex: Terengganu

9.0

Ensar Oud · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Oud Rex: Terengganu is a resinous, smoky and animalic oud scent, with floral and sweet facets that give it a heavy, oriental character. It is a unisex perfume. Voters rate its longevity as very strong and its sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is a tentative picture. It has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base. Borneo oud resin, Indian oud and Vietnamese oud form a smoky, woody ground, and civet adds an animalic depth. Saffron and clove bring spice, while Bourbon vanilla and cocoa add sweetness. Tuberose, osmanthus and Damask rose carry the floral side, and pear lends a soft fruity touch.

High Tea

7.9

Burberry · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Burberry High Tea is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex scent that suits daytime and office hours. The top notes are bergamot, Roman chamomile and clary sage, giving a bright, herbal start. In the heart, maté, Provençal lavender and Tunisian neroli bring out the floral and spicy side. The base of Somalian frankincense, Ambroxan and Venezuelan tonka bean softens the whole. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters choose it mostly for daily wear, leisure and business. In the character votes, feminine leads, with masculine and modern readings not far behind. Le Couvent Aqua Imperi and Nissaba Provence have a close profile.

Hors-Piste

6.8

Bastille · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bastille Hors-Piste is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a green streak, suited to easygoing daytime wear. It opens with juniper, mandarin orange and orange, which read fruity and slightly synthetic. Pink pepper, ginger and maté add a spicy edge in the heart, and ambroxan, Kharismal® and cedar settle into a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits between the two. Loewe Solo Cedro and Sospiro Mezzo have a close profile.