The Perfume Library

Fleur de Maté

8.1

Versace · 2021

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Versace Fleur de Maté is a unisex fragrance with an earthy character, where a green, woody core is warmed by sweetness, resin and smoke. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though few voters have rated each, so the picture is based on a small sample. It is described as unisex and sits comfortably on skin of any gender. The notes read as a single whole: maté absolute draws a green, slightly herbal line, while Atlas cedar and cypriol ground it in a woody, earthy base. Cistus, frankincense and patchouli add a resinous, smoky, spicy warmth, and the sweetness softens the dryness.

When the Linden Blooms

7.5

OM Parfum · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

OM Parfum When the Linden Blooms is a fresh, floral scent whose green and fruity sides soften over a sweet, woody base. It is unisex and leans towards spring and summer days. Linden blossom, jasmine and white lilac form the floral core, while green tea and Italian bergamot keep it bright. Apricot adds a fruity softness, vanilla and Sumatran benzoin sweeten it, and sandalwood and cedarwood give it a woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer; it is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, and it suits the office too. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, and it reads as modern. Roberto Cavalli Gemma di Paradiso and Byredo Mojave Ghost (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Infusion Assam

7.3

Cloon Keen Atelier · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cloon Keen Atelier Infusion Assam is a fresh, citrusy tea scent, green and floral with a faint smokiness, and it suits men and women alike as an easy daily unisex perfume. Bergamot and Assam tea open it bright and green. In the heart, jasmine adds a soft floral note and tonka bean a light sweetness. Woods and maté absolute form a woody, spicy, smoky base, with a powdery texture smoothing the whole. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and business, leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as truly in between. It has been discontinued.

Nam Chaa

6.8

Parfumeurs du Monde · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfumeurs du Monde Nam Chaa is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that most voters pick for spring and summer, and that suits leisure time and the working day alike. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding the room. Voters split almost evenly between calling it feminine and masculine, which fits its unisex character. It also gets worn in autumn, and less often in winter. The top notes of bergamot, grapefruit and lemon give a bright citrus opening, with ginger and coriander adding a spicy edge. In the heart, jasmine and champaca carry the floral side while black tea and maté absolute bring the green. In the base, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten it slightly, and cedar and vetiver add a dry, woody footing.

Tulum

7.4

Cloon Keen Atelier · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cloon Keen Atelier Tulum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that softens the sharp tang of grapefruit and key lime with pink pepper, Turkish rose and green mango; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings that come up most. Most voters who weigh in on character read it as feminine, though some call it masculine. It opens with grapefruit and key lime keeping things fresh and citrusy. In the heart, pink pepper adds spice, Turkish rose brings a floral note and green mango a fruity sweetness. The base of maté absolute, woody notes and amber leaves a green, woody and lightly sweet footing.

Black Princess

6.7

Haute Fragrance Company · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Haute Fragrance Company Black Princess is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet character with fruity and spicy touches; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. Voters lean towards fall and spring, and the evening and night-out occasions come first, with leisure and daily wear close behind. It opens with neroli, moves into ylang-ylang and rum at the heart, and rests on maté absolute. The floral side is softened by sweetness, with spice and powder in the background and a slightly synthetic gloss running through it.

Nisatiruk / นิศาทิรุกข์

8.2

Prin · 2025

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Prin Nisatiruk / นิศาทิรุกข์ is a green, smoky unisex scent with a strong earthy and woody side; it has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole: blackcurrant bud and black spruce give a green, fresh edge, while hay and vetiver set it on an earthy base. Mushroom, clove and caraway add a spicy, slightly animal sharpness, and Thai oud with spikenard deepen the resinous, smoky tone. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. It sits in the unisex middle rather than leaning masculine or feminine. Nimerè La Foret Russe and Pirouette Wild Spruce and Tobacco have a close profile.

Ōn

7.0

AtelierPMP - Perfume Mayr Plettenberg

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

AtelierPMP Ōn is a unisex scent where black pepper, rose and vetiver lead, with a green, spicy and smoky character. It opens with black pepper, basil, marijuana and blackcurrant bud, a sharp, green and spicy start. The heart adds a resinous warmth through rose, frankincense and labdanum absolute, while immortelle and maté absolute keep it dry and herbal. The base of vetiver, leather, patchouli and amber settles into something woody, earthy and smoky. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine, and Amouage Memoir Man and Le Labo Vetiver 46 have a close profile.

Ce n'est pas un Patchouly

8.7

Anthologie by Lucien Ferrero · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Anthologie by Lucien Ferrero Ce n'est pas un Patchouly is an earthy, woody unisex scent that opens patchouli with the freshness of bergamot, peppermint and lemon. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good, so it stays noticeable on skin through the day. The number of ratings is small, so this is a rough guide rather than a firm verdict. It sits comfortably on men and women alike, leaning neither way. The top is a fresh citrus opening of bergamot, bitter orange, Italian lemon and peppermint. At the heart, patchouli joins carrot and nutmeg for a green, spicy, earthy feel. The base lays down gaiac wood and fir balsam absolute, with tonka bean and benzoin sweetening it slightly. Hermès Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Louis Vuitton Orage have a close profile.

Irish Oud (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Memo Paris · 2015

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Memo Paris Irish Oud Eau de Parfum is a green, spicy and smoky woody scent built around oud, leather and birch. It wears strong, with strong longevity and projection, though the ratings come from only a few voters. It reads unisex, sitting comfortably on both men and women. It opens with pink pepper and juniper berry, a spicy and fresh start. The heart of maté absolute, clary sage and orris concrete lays down a green, earthy ground. In the base, birch, leather and oud bring a smoky woodiness, softened by tonka bean and amber into something resinous and warm. Memo Paris Irish Leather and Italian Leather have a close profile.

Eau du Badian

6.8

L'Occitane en Provence · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Green

L'Occitane en Provence Eau du Badian is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance, softened by sweet and spicy touches, and it has been discontinued. It opens with the cool bite of basil and grapefruit. In the heart, star anise and coriander add a spicy turn, and the base of maté absolute and clary sage leaves a green, lightly sweet finish. The fruity and sweet accords balance the citrus without making it sharp. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and wears quietly. It is aimed at men. Givenchy Very Irrésistible Givenchy for Men Fresh Attitude Summer Cocktail and Acqua di Parma Buongiorno have a close profile.

Inlé Iris

6.8

Memo Paris · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Memo Paris Inlé Iris pairs iris and jasmine sambac absolute with osmanthus and mint in a fresh, floral unisex scent; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters link it most with leisure and daily wear, though some also pick it for nights out and the office. Being unisex, it sits easily on men and women alike. As a whole it reads fresh and floral: mint and bergamot bring brightness, iris adds a powdery softness, and jasmine and osmanthus sweeten the floral side. Musk lays a creamy base, while maté and mugwort leave a spicy, woody shadow. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Dew and Birkholz Soho Sunday have a close profile.

Noche de Coca

7.2

Casa de Coca · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Casa de Coca Noche de Coca is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy opening over a leathery, spicy and smoky base. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and night out, evening and leisure are the occasions named most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. The top notes of pink pepper, bergamot and davana give a bright, green and slightly spicy start. In the heart, leather and pimento come forward, while frankincense and labdanum leave a sweet, resinous and faintly smoky base. Maté absolute adds a green edge underneath.

Autumn Tea and Yuzu Vanilla

7.3

Strangers Parfumerie · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Green

Strangers Parfumerie Autumn Tea and Yuzu Vanilla is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus and green florals on a sweet, gourmand base; it has been discontinued. Yuzu and black tea give it a fresh, slightly steamy start, while jasmine and hedione soften it with a bright floral note. Vanilla adds sweetness and a creamy texture, and cedarwood, gaiac wood and vetiver bring a woody, faintly smoky depth. Frankincense and musk leave a powdery background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close and calm. Its autumn-tea character suits cooler weather, and it reads neither masculine nor feminine. Dame Perfumery Scottsdale Dark Horse and pernoire Luvani have a close profile.

Gyokuro

6.5

Tada Parfumeur · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tada Parfumeur Gyokuro is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on matcha, saffron and green notes. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither crowds the room nor disappears quickly. The fresh, green profile and unisex feel suit everyday wear, though these impressions rest on only a few votes. Matcha, saffron and green notes lead, with a spicy edge sharpening the greenery. In the heart, maté absolute, ambrette seed and white blossoms add an earthy, floral softness. Gaiac wood, cedarwood, sandalwood and musk form a woody base.

Tè Nero

7.0

L'Erbolario · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

L'Erbolario Tè Nero is a unisex scent that ties black tea and red rose to the sweet warmth of amber and vanilla, opened up by bergamot and maté absolute. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without crowding the room. The vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Being unisex, it suits men and women alike. It opens with bergamot and maté absolute, which give a citrusy lift. In the heart, black tea and red rose bring a floral, lightly spicy note. The base sweetens with amber and vanilla and dries down woody, resinous and gourmand. Banana Republic Rosewood and Floris Honey Oud have a close profile.

Pandora

7.8

DSH Perfumes · 2011

Floral · Green · Sweet

Wild Night

8.1

Alendor · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Alendor Wild Night is a spicy, smoky men's fragrance that opens on bergamot and calamus and settles into a base of tobacco, hay and tonka bean. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good; most voters score the longevity high, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. The scent reads masculine. It opens with fresh bergamot and calamus, and geranium adds a floral touch in the heart. In the base, tobacco and hay turn sweet, tonka bean adds a creamy softness, and cedarwood, vetiver and maté build a woody, earthy, leathery ground. The Merchant Of Venice Spicy and Giorgio Armani Eau de Nuit Oud have a close profile.

Wind in My Hand

8.1

Floraïku · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Floraïku Wind in My Hand is a unisex scent built around mandarin orange, frankincense and orris concrete, with a fresh, floral and green character. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. The number of votes is small, so this is only a rough impression. It sits comfortably on men and women alike, without leaning to either side. Mandarin orange brightness picks up spice from black pepper and ginger, while frankincense and maté absolute give it a resinous, green and slightly smoky base. Orris concrete adds a powdery softness, and clary sage and tonka bean absolute bring a woody, faintly sweet depth.

Semishigure / 蝉時雨

4.4

Tada Parfumeur · 2022

Floral · Green · Sweet

Rem & Bow

6.5

Réminiscence · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Réminiscence Rem & Bow is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance that leans towards summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office better than evenings or nights out. It opens with bergamot, lemon, grapefruit and mandarin orange for a bright citrus start, while blackcurrant and mango add a fruity touch. In the heart, tiaré and jasmine bring a floral warmth. The base of cedarwood, ambergris, musk and brown sugar closes it soft, sweet and lightly woody.

Nuage Vert

8.1

AndrèSimon · 2025

Green · Woody · Fougère

AndrèSimon Nuage Vert is a unisex fougère that opens with ginger, artemisia and eucalyptus and settles into a green heart of geranium and galbanum. Ginger and eucalyptus give a fresh, lightly spiced start, with artemisia adding a bitter, herbal edge. In the heart, Bourbon geranium, Roman chamomile, hyacinth and galbanum carry the green character, while maté absolute keeps it dry and leafy. The base rests on Uruguayan vetiver, oakmoss and labdanum, an earthy, woody floor, with fenugreek and Scots pine adding a resinous weight. The overall impression is green and woody, in the classic fougère mould.

Et revenir à soi (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Sabé Masson

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Sabé Masson Et revenir à soi Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens with cypress, mandarin orange and pink pepper, moves into a floral heart of ylang-ylang and jasmine absolute, and keeps sweetness and green notes side by side. The top notes bring cypress, mandarin orange, pink pepper, cardamom, petitgrain, ginger and bergamot, so a fresh, spicy citrus leads at first. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine absolute, carrot seed and orris butter add a soft floral layer. The base of patchouli, vanilla, ambrette, benzoin, vetiver and maté absolute settles the scent onto a sweet, resinous, slightly green foundation, with fruity and synthetic touches in the background. Its profile is close to Nobile 1942 Malìa and Banderas Her Secret.

L'Eau Corail

7.4

Nicolaï · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Nicolaï L'Eau Corail carries the brightness of mango, orange and lemon petitgrain into osmanthus and jasmine, a fresh, fruity unisex scent that has been discontinued. It opens with mango and orange for fruity sweetness, while peppermint and blackcurrant absolute add a cool, slightly green edge. The heart turns floral and soft with osmanthus absolute, jasmine and rose, and cardamom adds a light spicy touch that keeps the fruit in check. In the base, musk, amber, cedarwood and sandalwood settle the scent into a creamy, warm footing, with maté absolute lending a dry tone. Its profile is close to Jardin Bohème Néroli Magnifique and Anfas Salam.