The Perfume Library

Difference Women

6.6

s.Oliver · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

s.Oliver Difference Women is a fresh, floral women's fragrance in which fruity sweetness is balanced by an aquatic coolness, and it suits everyday wear. It has been discontinued. It opens with melon, pineapple and pink pepper, so fruit sweetness comes first with a light touch of spice. In the heart, violet, heliotrope and aquatic notes bring a soft, floral and powdery feel. Vanilla, cedarwood and musk then settle it into a sweet, woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted on them. Voters lean towards spring, fall and summer, and name daily wear and the office most often. Most voters find it feminine. Lacoste Inspiration and Jil Sander Jil (2009) have a close profile.

[¹H] Hydrogen

6.4

One of those · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

One of those [¹H] Hydrogen is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent built around mandarin orange, basil and melon, suited to spring and summer days. It has been discontinued. It reads fresh and green: mandarin orange and basil give a bright start, while melon adds a soft fruity note. Jasmine, spices and vanilla sweeten that coolness slightly, and oakmoss, woods and musk set a woody base. Aldehydes and lichen lend it a clean, synthetic edge. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, in keeping with its unisex nature. Polo Blue (Eau de Toilette) and Mexx Man (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Empreinte (1971) (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Courrèges · 1971

Fresh · Floral · Green

Courrèges Empreinte (1971) Eau de Toilette is a green, floral chypre for women that sets a fresh opening of peach, aldehydes and bergamot against oakmoss and patchouli; it has been discontinued. It opens cool and green with peach, aldehydes, artemisia, coriander and bergamot. The heart turns floral with jasmine, iris and rose, while melon adds a light fruity touch. The base is dry and woody, built on patchouli, oakmoss, cedar and sandalwood, with castoreum and amber lending a leathery, spicy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily and business wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Sisley Eau de Sisley 2 and Rochas Eau de Rochas (1970) have a close profile.

Felci

7.3

L'Erbolario

Fresh · Green · Fruity

L'Erbolario Felci is a fresh, green and fruity men's fragrance that leans towards leisure and daytime wear, from spring through autumn. Felci has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by summer and spring, and few choose winter. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. The opening is cooled by melon, lime and water mint. Towards the heart, white thyme, lavender and cinnamon add a spicy, herbal touch. In the base, patchouli, cedar and vetiver give it a woody, earthy footing, while violet and Florentine iris bring a soft, powdery edge.

Montana Parfum d'Elle (1990) (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Montana · 1990

Citrus · Floral · Green

Montana Parfum d'Elle is a feminine Eau de Toilette with a classic feel, tying citrus and floral accords to a woody, spicy chypre base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the vote counts are small, so treat that loosely. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer not far behind. Evening is the most chosen time, with business and daily wear close behind. It reads mostly feminine, and a good share of voters also call it classic. It opens bright and fruity with mandarin orange, bergamot, lime and ginger. The heart is a floral body of tuberose, hyacinth and ylang-ylang. In the base, amber, vanilla, tonka bean and oakmoss sweeten the cedar and tobacco, leaving a powdery, earthy warmth.

Haute Provence/89

6.9

Parle Moi de Parfum · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Parle Moi de Parfum Haute Provence/89 is a fresh, floral and fruity unisex scent that sets narcissus and lavender against the juicy sweetness of melon and watermelon. Narcissus and lavender form a floral backbone, while melon and watermelon add a cooling, sweet fruit tone on top. As a whole it reads airy and lightly sweet, with a slightly synthetic sheen among its accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine and modern. Escada Miami Blossom and Jeanne Arthes Rainbow have a close profile.

Culture by Tabac (1996) (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Mäurer & Wirtz · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mäurer & Wirtz Culture by Tabac opens with grapefruit, bergamot and cedar leaf over a base of patchouli, oakmoss and sandalwood, a fresh, woody fougère for men that has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters are split between spring, fall and summer, with winter slightly behind, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and business. It reads as a relaxed, everyday masculine scent. Iceberg Iceberg Homme and Lacoste Essential have a close profile. The opening is citrusy and green, with melon adding a soft fruity edge. In the heart, geranium, rose, spices and leather set floral and spicy tones against each other. The base of patchouli, pine, oakmoss and ambergris leaves a dry, woody finish.

Paris Hilton for Men

6.7

Paris Hilton · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Paris Hilton for Men is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens with melon, mango and fig leaf. In the top, the fruity sweetness of melon and mango is balanced by the green of fig leaf. The heart of basil, sage and juniper adds a spicy, herbal edge. The base rests on cedarwood and amber, while cucumber keeps the aquatic freshness going. The overall impression is citrusy, aquatic and slightly synthetic. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. It leans mostly towards leisure and daily wear, followed by sport; it also works at the office but is rarely chosen for nights out. It is described as a men's fragrance. Calvin Klein Escape for Men (Eau de Toilette) and Ralph Lauren Polo Blue (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Miréa (2015) (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Molinard · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Molinard Miréa is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance whose sweetness settles into a powdery, creamy base. It opens with blackcurrant, melon and lychee, giving a fruity brightness. Rose, magnolia and freesia form a floral heart. In the base, vanilla sugar, iris and benzoin sweeten the scent and leave a powdery, creamy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most mentioned settings. It mostly reads as feminine and classic.

Aurora

6.9

Memoize · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Memoize Aurora is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, floral and aquatic character on a sweet, creamy base. It opens with bergamot and marine notes; in the heart jasmine, cypress, pineapple, rhubarb and melon bring a cool, fruity freshness together. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, musk, amber and cedarwood softens it into a creamy warmth. A slightly synthetic sheen runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the vote counts are small, so treat those ratings with caution. Most voters choose it for daily wear and leisure, with office use also among the leading picks. Dunlop White Edition and Câline Mon Paradis have a close profile.

Urban Motion Man (Eau de Toilette)

4.0

Puma · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Puma Urban Motion Man Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs the freshness of mandarin orange, mint and melon with green apple and red thyme; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, sport and daily wear lead, with business use not far behind. It opens with mandarin orange, mint and melon, fresh and fruity. In the heart, birch leaf, rosemary, red thyme and green apple add a herbal, lightly spicy note. Amber, cistus and woods close it on a woody, slightly sweet warmth.

Brazilian Summer

5.0

Fernanda Brandao · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fernanda Brandao Brazilian Summer opens with mandarin orange, orange blossom and apple blossom, a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage on the weak side, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and name leisure, daily wear and the office as its settings. It reads feminine and modern. Citrus and blossom lead, then the heart turns fruity and sweeter with strawberry, açaí, melon and pomegranate. The base of vanilla, musk and sandalwood softens it into a lightly woody sweetness. Rochas Girl and Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Shams Al Emarat Khususi (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that leans sweet and floral, and most voters place it in fall and winter. The top opens fresh with lemon, mandarin orange and bergamot, softened by freesia and melon. The heart builds a floral base from jasmine, iris and violet, with patchouli and cashmeran adding depth. The base settles into a creamy, woody warmth of amber, cedarwood, sandalwood and musk. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, though spring and summer still get a share. It is chosen most often for evenings and leisure time. Votes lean slightly feminine, yet it works as a unisex scent. Ard Al Zaafaran Ahlam Al Arab and Anfas Salam have a close profile.

S.T. Dupont pour Femme

7.5

S.T. Dupont · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Green

S.T. Dupont pour Femme opens with melon, passion fruit and galbanum, moves into orchid and jasmine, and settles on oakmoss and patchouli as a chypre-style women's fragrance. The top is fruity and fresh, with melon, passion fruit, mandarin orange and lemon, while galbanum adds a sharp green edge. The heart is floral, built on orchid, jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang; the base of oakmoss, patchouli, cedar and sandalwood gives it a woody, powdery chypre footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is used mainly for the office and daily wear. About half of voters call it feminine, and many also find it classic. Ted Lapidus Création and Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs have a close profile.

Rush of Unicorns

7.8

Parfums Vintage · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Parfums Vintage Rush of Unicorns is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with an aquatic edge, easy to wear through the day and at work. It opens with sea salt, melon and Sicilian lemon, and the green and fruity facets keep that coolness from turning sweet. In the heart, mandarin orange, bergamot, lavender and iris carry the citrus on. White amber, sandalwood and ambergris settle it onto a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so those close by notice it without it filling a room. Voters pick it most for daily wear and leisure, followed by business. Rush of Unicorns Extreme and Rush Of Unicorns Intense have a close profile.

Marché aux Fleurs

7.8

Fragonard

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fragonard Marché aux Fleurs is a fresh, green, floral women's fragrance that opens on blackcurrant and melon; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and the office as the usual settings. Most see it as feminine, and some call it modern. Blackcurrant and melon give the opening a fruity freshness. The heart brings lily of the valley, sweet pea and wild peach, and the citrus and green accords keep that floral core light. In the base, orange blossom, musk and jasmine soften the finish. Fragonard Fleur d'Oranger (Eau de Toilette) and Berdoues Bal de Clochettes have a close profile.

Narcotix Citrus

7.8

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Narcotix Citrus is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, fruity opening of green apple, yuzu and bergamot on a woody, smoky base. The top is led by green apple, pineapple, blackcurrant and yuzu, with bergamot and neroli keeping it citrusy. In the heart, birch, juniper and roses add a green, smoky edge, softened by patchouli and jasmine. The base settles into oakmoss, cedarwood, leather and vanilla. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most. More than half of voters find it masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Afnan Supremacy (Silver) and Creed Aventus have a close profile.

Cabotine Gold

6.7

Grès · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Grès Cabotine Gold is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and autumn days. It opens with pink pepper, mandarin orange and melon, giving a citrusy, fruity brightness. Peony, jasmine and tiaré bring the floral heart forward. Patchouli, Bourbon vetiver and amber ground it in an earthy, woody base, with chypre and oriental accents running through. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and autumn, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Nearly half of voters find it feminine. Diesel Fuel for Life Femme and La Perla Just Precious have a close profile.

Eau de Froehliche No. 3

6.8

Erik Kormann · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Erik Kormann Eau de Froehliche No. 3 is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the office. It has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and name leisure and daily wear as the occasions it fits. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. It opens with lemon, blackcurrant and pink pepper. The heart brings melon, rose, rosemary and lychee, with geranium and leaves adding to the green side. As it dries, cashmeran, cedar and sandalwood form a woody, resinous and slightly smoky base. Lush Breath of God and Marc Gebauer Berserker have a close profile.

Laugh with me Lee Lee

5.9

Benefit · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Benefit Laugh with me Lee Lee is a fresh, citrusy floral with green and fruity touches, light and youthful in character and close to an everyday scent. It opens with blackcurrant, lemon and melon, a fresh, juicy start. Lily, jasmine and violet bring a soft floral heart. Blond woods, sandalwood and amber settle the base into a light, woody, powdery and sweet finish, with a faintly synthetic edge among the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead. It reads feminine and modern. It has been discontinued. Jennifer Aniston Eau de Parfum and Label Lily & Tangerine have a close profile.

Maxim's de Paris pour Femme (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Maxim's · 1984

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Maxim's de Paris pour Femme Eau de Toilette is a floral, sweet and powdery women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter and towards evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with night out and evening the leading occasions. Most see it as feminine and classic. It opens with mint, melon and bergamot over moss. The heart builds a floral body from iris, jasmine, tuberose and rose. In the base, vanilla, honey, amber and sandalwood bring a sweet, resinous, woody warmth, with chypre and spicy touches alongside. Guerlain Samsara and Guy Laroche Clandestine have a close profile.

Citizen Jack Absolute

8.3

Michael Malul

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Michael Malul Citizen Jack Absolute is a men's fragrance that sets fresh citrus and fruity sweetness on a creamy, gourmand base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and half of the voters find its staying power high. It is also rated well for value. No season or occasion votes are available, so nothing can be said on those. It opens with bergamot and melon, fresh and fruity at first. In the heart, amber and pineapple deepen the sweetness, and in the base musk and vanilla settle it into a soft, creamy, gourmand finish. A smoky accord adds a little depth in the background. Al Haramain Haramain Amber Oud Gold Edition and French Avenue Amber d'or have a close profile.

Havana pour Elle (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Aramis · 1995

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Aramis Havana pour Elle Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity floral: juicy melon and peach sweetness softened by flowers in the heart. It opens with melon, mandarin orange, apple and peach, cool and juicy like a basket of fruit. In the heart, ylang-ylang, freesia, heliotrope and rose bring a soft floral touch. The base turns sweeter with honey, tonka bean and vanilla, while cedar adds a light woody balance as it dries. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is worn mostly for leisure and daytime. Most find it feminine. It has been discontinued. Le Parfum Citoyen Femme-Enfant and Mancera Roses Greedy have a close profile.

Pearfecto

6.8

Gallagher Fragrances · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Gallagher Fragrances Pearfecto is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mainly for leisure and daily use. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Votes are split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. The top is pear, melon, lemon and grapefruit, giving a fresh, citrusy, fruity start. Violet leaf and champaca absolute add a green, floral heart. In the base, cedar, patchouli, ambergris and driftwood settle the scent into an aquatic, woody finish.