The Perfume Library

Duende

6.9

Jesus del Pozo · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jesus del Pozo Duende is a fresh, citrusy floral for women that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with melon, bergamot and mandarin orange, while linden blossom softens the fruity brightness with a gentle floral note. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine and mimosa lead, and a green accord runs through the whole. The base settles on cedarwood and sandalwood, with caraway adding a light spicy touch. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Half of the voters read it as feminine.

First Class

7.3

Aigner · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Aigner First Class is a fresh men's fragrance that pairs citrus and fruit brightness with a woody, earthy base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with few choosing winter. It leans towards business and daily wear, followed by leisure. It reads masculine, with classic and modern as the other descriptions. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and apple, and melon, jasmine and pink pepper form the heart. Vetiver, amber, patchouli and oakmoss take over in the base, settling into a spicy, resinous warmth. A synthetic edge runs under the fresh accord. Câline Signature Steel and Ishtara Credo Royal have a close profile.

Pure Lightness

6.5

Adidas · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Adidas Pure Lightness opens with aquatic notes, apple and melon, softened by magnolia, violet and jasmine, making a light scent made for women; it has been discontinued. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards sport, leisure and daytime wear. Voters mostly see it as feminine and modern. A fresh, aquatic, green start carries a fruity sweetness. In the heart, magnolia, violet, lily of the valley and jasmine add a soft floral touch. The base of violet root, apricot, peach and musk leaves it lightly sweet. Creed Spring Flower and Superdry Neon Blue have a close profile.

Era Reloaded

6.9

Jaguar · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Jaguar Era Reloaded is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrus opening with a fruity, sweet body, and it has an easy, everyday character. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is suggested mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, and voters mostly find it masculine and modern. It opens with Brazilian orange and Sicilian lemon for a bright citrus lift. In the heart, pineapple, apple and melon add fruity freshness, while peppermint and pink pepper give it a spicy edge. As it dries down, patchouli, Virginia cedar and sandalwood form a woody base, sweetened by vanilla, caramel and tonka bean. Lacoste Pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

In Love

7.1

La Rive

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Rive In Love pairs a bright opening of mandarin orange and violet with a floral heart of rose and lily, making a fresh, sweet scent aimed at women. It opens with mandarin orange and violet, where citrus freshness melts into a soft floral note. Rose and lily lead the heart, and musk and melon in the base leave the scent fruity, powdery and lightly sweet. Spicy and woody touches stay in the background behind the fresh, floral core. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and voters call its character feminine and modern. Its value for money is rated highly.

Sunwater

6.9

Lancaster · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lancaster Sunwater is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic floral for women; it has been discontinued, but it still reads as a light scent for daytime and for spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring; daily wear, leisure and the office lead, while evening is rarely chosen. Most voters find it feminine, and some see it as modern. It opens with Riesling, bergamot, green apple and blackcurrant, a bright, fruity start. In the heart, lily of the valley, jasmine and rose build a floral base, with melon and cardamom adding light sweetness and spice. In the base, ambergris, vanilla and cedarwood close it with a soft, woody warmth.

Wid

7.4

Jazeel · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jazeel Wid is a fresh, fruity floral that softens its sweetness with a powdery, creamy feel, and it suits anyone, men and women alike. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, autumn comes well behind, and winter is barely chosen. Daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, with evening and office use further back. Votes for masculine and feminine are equal, so it reads as truly unisex. It opens with orange and melon, a bright, juicy fruit freshness. In the heart, magnolia, mango and jasmine add a sweet floral touch. The base of musk, amber and cedarwood dries down woody, soft and creamy.

Red Cattleya

6.5

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Red Cattleya is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent where lilac, violet and hyacinth meet peach and apricot. Most voters read it as feminine and lean towards spring and fall, for leisure and evening wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Gardenia and hyacinth form the floral core, while peach, apricot and melon pull it towards a fruity, sweet side. Citrus fruits add freshness, vanilla brings a gourmand softness, and exotic woods with musk give it a woody base. Ted Baker Au and Shiseido Zen (2007) have a close profile.

Rivages Noirs

6.4

Pierre Guillaume · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Pierre Guillaume Rivages Noirs is a fresh, spicy unisex fragrance in which ginger, cinnamon and saffron meet melon, leaning towards spring and summer and towards relaxed, everyday wear. The top is ginger, cinnamon, saffron, cardamom and melon, with the spices softened by the fruity freshness of the melon. Mediterranean cypress in the heart adds a green, aquatic note, and cedar leaf, vanilla and oakmoss in the base settle it into a woody, lightly sweet finish. Fresh, citrus and green accords lead, with a synthetic touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Voters read it as masculine more often than not, though it is classed as unisex. Aigner Clear Day for Men and Fragonard Valentin have a close profile.

Summer Flare

6.2

Novellista · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Novellista Summer Flare is a fresh, fruity and aquatic unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, leaving a soft trail through the day. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it remains unisex. The top brings melon, peach, grapefruit and spearmint for a cool, fruity freshness. In the heart, jasmine sambac, summer flowers and pink pepper add a gentle floral softness. The base of Texas cedar, white musk and vanilla sweetens it slightly and settles into a calm, woody ground. Essential Garden Joyful Rose and Mexx Waterlove Woman have a close profile.

Honiara

7.8

Fort & Manlé · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fort & Manlé Honiara is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance that balances its floral and fruity sides with a woody backbone. Honiara's longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and also picks up votes for business and evening. It sits between masculine and feminine, with no clear gender lean. The notes read as a single whole: bergamot and citrus fruits carry the freshness, while melon and frangipani add a floral, fruity sweetness. Juniper and pine bring a cool, resinous edge; oakmoss and patchouli strengthen the woody side, and vanilla and ambergris soften it.

Naja

8.3

Vero Profumo · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Vero Profumo Naja is a unisex scent that pairs floral, fruity sweetness with a powdery, smoky and faintly animal warmth, leaning towards evenings and cooler months. Linden blossom and osmanthus absolute set a floral, creamy base, and melon adds a fruity sweetness to it. Tobacco pulls the scent towards smoke and spice, while woody and oriental tones support that warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as strong. Most pick autumn and winter, and see it as an evening or night-out perfume. More voters call it feminine, though a good number read it as masculine. It has been discontinued. Amouage Sunshine Woman and Brandt Genesis have a close profile.

Oilily Flowers / Oilily Classic

6.2

Oilily · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Oilily Flowers / Oilily Classic is a fresh, green and fruity floral for women, with citrus brightness that suits spring and summer and relaxed, easygoing days. Most voters pick spring and summer; autumn comes lower and winter least. It is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, with some voters also wearing it to work. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a light trail through the day without getting heavy. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange and Spanish lime. In the heart, jasmine, peach, raspberry, melon and lily of the valley blend into a sweet, creamy fruit-and-flower mix. Serbian oakmoss, sandalwood and Java vetiver set a woody, green base underneath. Oilily Oilily and Oilily O d'Oilily have a close profile.

Polo Sport Woman

7.2

Ralph Lauren · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mango Jugoso

7.9

Ministry of Gourmand · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Ministry of Gourmand Mango Jugoso is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with blackcurrant, blood orange, grapefruit and mango, the citrus tartness softened by the sweetness of the mango. Melon, pineapple and peach fill out the fruity heart. The base of sugar, violet and musk leaves a powdery, creamy, gourmand sweetness with a synthetic edge. Longevity is moderate and sillage is good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is used mostly for leisure and daily wear. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Câline Xtra Pure and Narcotica Narco Oasis have a close profile.

Riviera Maya

8.3

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Aaron Terence Hughes Riviera Maya is a fresh, fruity and aquatic unisex scent built around mandarin orange, lime and pineapple. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, then in the evening, and it reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine. It opens with a sharp citrus burst of mandarin orange, lime and Brazilian orange. In the heart, pineapple, banana, melon and coconut sweeten it into a creamy tropical fruitiness, while sea salt keeps an aquatic freshness running through. The base of sandalwood and amber adds a soft footing, and peppermint carries the coolness to the end.

Sunset

7.4

Naomi Campbell · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Naomi Campbell Sunset is a feminine floral that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a powdery, creamy sweetness; it has been discontinued. The top is bergamot, green leaves, pepper, melon and watermelon, which makes for a bright start. In the heart, raspberry, rose, freesia and milk soften the florals and add a creamy fruit sweetness. The base leans on vanilla, sandalwood and musk, where the oriental and powdery side takes over. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, with some calling it modern. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar and Xerjoff Jebel have a close profile.

Tempore Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Laura Biagiotti · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Laura Biagiotti Tempore Uomo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral men's scent that pairs citrus notes like lemon, yuzu and neroli with jasmine and rose; it has been discontinued. Tempore Uomo has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter the least chosen. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and about half of voters read it as masculine. The top opens bright with lemon, yuzu and neroli, while lavender and cypress give that freshness a green edge. In the heart, jasmine, rose and cinnamon add a floral, lightly spiced softness. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood and cedar settles it into a sweet, woody, powdery finish.

Estate

8.0

Annette Neuffer · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Annette Neuffer Estate opens on spearmint, bergamot petitgrain and rosemary, and reads as a fresh, citrusy, woody fougère. The top is cool, green and spicy, with spearmint, bergamot, rosemary and juniper berry, while pink pepper adds a light bite. In the heart, lavender and Florentine iris lead, softened by tiaré and neroli. The base settles on vetiver, sandalwood and tonka bean for a woody finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, and name leisure, daily wear and business as the usual settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It is sold as a men's fragrance, yet voters split between masculine and feminine. Creed Viking Cologne and Acqua di Parma Colonia Futura have a close profile.

Live Luxe

6.2

Jennifer Lopez · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jennifer Lopez Live Luxe is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance suited to spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear and leisure, with some choosing it for the office. Many describe it as feminine and modern. It opens with peach, pear and melon for a juicy freshness. In the heart, lily of the valley, honeysuckle and freesia bring a floral, slightly green touch. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla softens it and turns it sweeter. Jil Sander Evergreen and Rochas Lumière (2000) have a close profile.

Il Bacio (Eau de Parfum)

6.4

Borghese · 1993

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Borghese Il Bacio Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent for women, with a sweet fruity centre and a powdery, woody backdrop. The top notes of jasmine, honeysuckle, freesia, lily of the valley and rose open floral. In the heart, passion fruit, plum, peach and melon turn it fruity and sweet. The base of amber, cedarwood, musk and sandalwood leaves a woody, powdery, slightly oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters pick spring, summer and fall about equally and winter less often, and lean towards evenings and nights out, with daily wear close behind. Most describe it as feminine and classic. Its profile is close to Salvador Dali Dalissime and Elizabeth Arden Red Door.

White Musk for Men (Cologne)

6.7

Jōvan · 1992

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jōvan White Musk for Men (Cologne) is a fresh, green men's cologne that suits everyday wear in spring and summer. Citrus fruits, green apple and peppermint give it a bright frame, while thyme and geranium add a green, floral edge. The fruity sweetness of melon and the spice of clove settle into a powdery, creamy base of white musk. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often. It is sold as a men's scent, and while voters lean masculine, a sizeable share also read it as feminine.

Lotus

7.0

Harry Lehmann

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Harry Lehmann Lotus pairs lotus and jasmine with cucumber, melon and watermelon for a fresh, green, floral scent. It is made for women and leans towards spring and summer days. The notes read as one whole: lotus and jasmine set a floral base, while cucumber, melon and watermelon pull it towards something juicy and cool. Galbanum adds a green sharpness and musk softens everything from behind. Citrus and spicy touches show faintly in the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is recommended mostly for leisure, work and daily wear. Voters mostly call it feminine, and some find it classic. Sisley Eau de Campagne and Acqua Fresca have a close profile.

Fleur d'Eau

7.0

Rochas · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rochas Fleur d'Eau opens with melon, apricot and blackcurrant and moves into a heart of rose and mimosa, making it a fresh, floral women's scent; it has been discontinued. It wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Voters mostly find it feminine, with modern in second place. Melon and apricot give the top a fruity freshness, and blackcurrant sharpens it slightly. In the heart, rose, mimosa, lily of the valley, lotus and water hyacinth form an aquatic, green bouquet. Vetiver, sandalwood and amber in the base soften it and add a little sweetness. Its profile is close to Gritti Pomelo Sorrento and Floris Fleur.