The Perfume Library

Musc

6.8

Carrement Belle · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Carrement Belle Musc is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, floral character over a powdery, creamy musk. Jasmine, ylang-ylang and lily of the valley carry the floral side, while raspberry and melon add a fruity sweetness. White musk lays a powdery, creamy base beneath them, and amber and civet bring a woody, animalic warmth. A synthetic edge also runs through the accords. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and wears quietly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters read it as feminine more often than not, though a fair share call it masculine. Carrement Belle Musc Originel 1988 and Jōvan White Musk for Women have a close profile.

Performance Deep Blue

7.7

bugatti Fashion · 2023

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

bugatti Fashion Performance Deep Blue is a fresh, aquatic and fruity men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and leisure. Most voters pick spring, summer and autumn, with winter far behind. It leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and it reads masculine. It opens with grapefruit, lavender, melon and mandarin orange, which feels cool and fruity. Pink pepper, aquatic notes and ginger in the heart make it both watery and lightly spicy. Sandalwood, amber and musk build a woody base, with caramel adding sweetness. Montblanc Starwalker and Axe Alaska have a close profile.

Sin Poetry (2018)

7.0

Testament Collection · 2018

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Testament Collection Sin Poetry (2018) is a unisex scent that opens with red pepper, black pepper and thyme and settles into a warm, resinous heart of vetiver, cinnamon and frankincense; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters pick it most for leisure and evenings, with nights out also well represented; it is chosen less often for the office. The top carries spice and a lemon zest freshness, while the heart of cinnamon, frankincense and myrrh pulls it towards resinous and smoky. In the base, labdanum, amber and musk keep the warmth, with cashmere wood and melon softening it slightly. The overall feel is spicy, woody and oriental.

Joyful Moments

6.4

Escada · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Escada Joyful Moments is a women's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of lychee, melon and bergamot with a floral heart of peony and magnolia, settling into sweet vanilla and honey. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters suggest it most for daily wear, leisure and the office; its light, easy character suits warm weather and daytime best, though it can work in the evening too. It reads feminine. The opening is fruity and fresh, with lychee, melon, mandarin orange and blackcurrant. The heart turns floral and slightly green through peony, magnolia, rose and violet leaf. Vanilla, honey and sandalwood in the base sweeten it and leave a soft, powdery, woody finish. Rochas Désir de Rochas Femme and Christina Aguilera Woman have a close profile.

Qahua Bunga 1

7.2

Jousset Parfums · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Jousset Parfums Qahua Bunga 1 is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built on Italian coffee, kiwi, tobacco and melon; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage both rate as strong, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. It suits men and women alike, and no particular season or occasion stands out. It opens on Italian coffee. In the heart, kiwi, tobacco and melon pull it toward a fruity, sweet side, and mint tea comes in at the base. Spicy, powdery, earthy and smoky tones keep the sweetness from being one-dimensional. Vero Profumo Naja and Dior Tobacolor have a close profile.

Mémoire d'Anna

6.4

Simimi · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Simimi Mémoire d'Anna is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with melon, green apple and violet leaf and carries lily of the valley and jasmine at its heart. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, though with few votes this should be read cautiously. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. The top notes of melon, green apple, violet leaf and pineapple give a juicy, fruity start. In the heart, lily of the valley, peach, jasmine and tuberose bring the floral side forward, while aquatic notes lighten it. The base of vanilla, musk and sandalwood leaves a sweet, woody finish. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey (Eau de Toilette) and Laura Biagiotti Aqua di Roma have a close profile.

King of Seduction

7.5

Banderas · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Banderas King of Seduction is a fresh, citrusy and fruity men's fragrance that opens on bergamot, pineapple and grapefruit. Green apple and melon join the top, so the first impression is juicy and bright. In the heart, neroli, marine notes, jasmine and cardamom keep the aquatic feel going. The base of vetiver, cedar, suede, white musk and amber softens the scent and adds a touch of sweetness, with a synthetic sheen running through the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the vote counts are small, so those ratings are tentative. It is positioned as a men's fragrance, and voters rate its value for money well. Banderas Blue Seduction for Men and Nautica Nautica Blue have a close profile.

Slava Ukraine

5.1

Meleg Perfumes · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Meleg Perfumes Slava Ukraine is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity character with a sweet finish. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so those figures are only a rough guide. It does not lean masculine or feminine and suits anyone who wants a lightly sweet fragrance. It opens with lime and melon, which give a fresh, juicy fruit impression. Linden blossom in the heart brings the floral side forward, and honey in the base sweetens and softens the whole. Woody and synthetic tones also run through the accords. The profile is close to Rirana Plum Rose and Toni Gard My Honey.

Aigner White Man

6.8

Aigner · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aigner White Man is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with green, floral and aquatic touches, suited to spring and summer days and everyday wear. It has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit, basil and cardamom, with coriander adding a spicy edge. In the heart, melon and violet bring a soft, lightly fruity floral note. Vetiver, amber and vanilla then sweeten the dry-down. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads masculine. Aigner Clear Day for Men (Eau de Toilette) and Bujairami Blazing have a close profile.

Daï Quiri

6.9

Byron Parfums · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Byron Parfums Daï Quiri is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that pairs grapefruit, melon and lime with marine notes. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. The bright, citrusy character leans towards warm weather, and it sits comfortably on both men and women. The opening is led by grapefruit, melon and lime, while the heart of marine notes, pineapple and aldehydes adds a fruity, green and slightly synthetic freshness. In the base, white musk, exotic woods and sandalwood settle it onto a soft, woody ground, with a faint spicy edge in the background. Axe Alaska and Montale Aoud Forest have a close profile.

Coconut Lime Breeze

7.4

Bath & Body Works

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Bath & Body Works Coconut Lime Breeze is a fresh, fruity women's scent that opens with lime juice and neroli and softens into coconut water; it has been discontinued. The top is citrus-led, with neroli, bergamot, lemon and tangerine. The heart adds lime blossom, jasmine, pineapple juice and melon, bringing a sweet fruity softness beside the freshness. The base of coconut water, sandalwood, musk and vanilla settles the scent into a creamy, lightly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. Light and breezy, it suits warm weather and easy everyday wear.

Émotionnelle

6.0

Parfums DelRae · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums DelRae Émotionnelle is a fresh, citrusy floral with green and aquatic touches and a fruity sweetness, made for women and now discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a few voters have weighed in. There is no season or occasion data; it reads as a feminine perfume. It opens bright and juicy with mandarin orange, bergamot and melon. The heart of violet leaf, jasmine and rose is floral and green, while prune adds a soft, fruity sweetness. Vetiver, cedarwood, clove and amber settle into a woody, spicy, slightly powdery base. Creme 21 Original Homburger Glückswasser and Galimard A Contre-Jour have a close profile.

Zenith Deep

8.7

French Avenue

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

French Avenue Zenith Deep is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot, lemon and grapefruit against the woody warmth of amberwood, sandalwood and patchouli. Voters find its longevity and sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a first impression. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens with pink pepper, mint and aldehydes keeping the citrus lively. In the heart, nutmeg, ginger and jasmine add a spicy turn, with melon softening it slightly. The base of amber, labdanum, frankincense and cedarwood gives a woody ground that keeps the fresh feel. Coral Perfumes Escape Noir and Riiffs Honour have a close profile.

Olimpia Club

6.1

Miguel Matos · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Miguel Matos Olimpia Club is a unisex fragrance that opens with orange, orange blossom and petitgrain, then carries tuberose and jasmine down into a sweet, resinous base; it has been discontinued. The opening is led by citrus and orange blossom, with petitgrain adding a faintly green edge. In the heart, tuberose, melon, narcissus and jasmine form a floral, fruity core. The base turns sweet through patchouli, tonka bean and vanilla, while hyraceum and beeswax add an animal, earthy depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on few votes. The sweet, floral character sits comfortably on men and women alike. Perfumes with a close profile include H&M Hopeful Romantic and Tauerville Tuberose Flash.

Black Amethyst (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Bath & Body Works · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Bath & Body Works Black Amethyst Eau de Toilette is a feminine floral that sets bright citrus and fruit against white flowers and a sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued. Tangerine, mandarin orange, orange and bergamot give a bright opening, softened by melon and fruity notes. The heart leads with gardenia, tuberose, magnolia and peony, with a green, powdery feel. In the base, vanilla and musk keep the sweetness going, while vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli add a woody, earthy depth. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few have voted. The fresh, sweet build suits daytime and milder weather, and it reads feminine. Dior Tendre Poison (Eau de Toilette) and Oscar de la Renta Volupté (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Attractive Girl

6.0

Mel Merio

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mel Merio Attractive Girl is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, gourmand side. It has been discontinued. The opening is a juicy mix of melon, mango, pineapple and apple, with blackcurrant adding a slightly sharp depth. In the heart, jasmine and magnolia bring a soft floral touch. The base turns sweeter with raspberry, coconut and caramel, while sandalwood keeps that sweetness from getting too heavy. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are tentative. It suits those who like a light, cheerful fruity-floral with a synthetic edge. Emir Pear Potion and essence Smile have a close profile.

A Contre-Jour

5.8

Galimard

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Galimard A Contre-Jour is a fresh, floral and watery women's scent with a light citrus and fruity touch. It has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so this impression is tentative. It is classed as a feminine fragrance. The top holds melon, cyclamen, blackcurrant and hyacinth, while the heart builds a floral body from plum, jasmine, freesia and rose. In the base, cedarwood, amber, iris and sandalwood settle the scent onto a woody, powdery ground and soften the sweetness. Green and spicy tones stay in the background. Borghese Il Bacio and MCM Blue Paradise have a close profile.

Tendenza (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Van Gils

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Van Gils Tendenza Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs citrus and fruit freshness with spice, flowers and a sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh and fruity with mint, bergamot, lime and pineapple, while cinnamon and juniper berry add a spicy edge. Lavender, jasmine and violet bring a soft floral heart. It dries down on vetiver, sandalwood and amber, warm, lightly powdery and sweet. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate by voters, so it is measured rather than loud. Ratings are few, but the score is 7.3 out of 10. It is made for men and suits everyday wear. Montblanc Individuel and Chopard Cašmir have a close profile.

Al Mukhtalif

7.8

Nusuk

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nusuk Al Mukhtalif is a women's fragrance where pineapple, melon and pear meet fresh citrus, leaning floral and sweet. It opens with pineapple, melon, pear and bergamot, a fruity freshness. Rose, lily and jasmine bring a soft floral heart. In the base, patchouli, amber and musk sweeten the scent and settle it onto a woody, lightly spicy ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the small number of votes means this rests on a limited sample. Its value for money scores high. It reads as a women's scent. Rochas Aquawoman and Bond No. 9 Sutton Place have a close profile.

I Labbra e Terra

8.3

Maqueda · 2025

Floral · Aquatic · Green

Maqueda I Labbra e Terra is a unisex scent that sets the coolness of cucumber and melon against damp soil and violet, leaning green and aquatic; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. It has no gender lean and should sit comfortably on anyone. The notes are not split into top, heart and base, so it reads as a single whole. Cucumber and melon give a fresh, fruity side, while damp soil adds an earthy, faintly smoky depth. Violet softens the coolness with a floral, powdery touch, and a woody trace stays in the background.

Enkor

6.1

Carrement Belle

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Carrement Belle Enkor is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose aquatic, green and lightly fruity sides leave a clean, lively impression. Mandarin orange, lemon and grapefruit carry the coolness, while melon and blackcurrant soften it with a fruity sweetness. Lavender, rosemary and sage add a green, herbal air, and marine notes bring out the aquatic side. Cedar, patchouli and moss build a woody base, with star anise adding a light touch of spice. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though its unisex build suits anyone. Escape for Men (Eau de Toilette) and Jaguar Vision Sport have a close profile.

Waterlove Woman

6.2

Mexx · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Mexx Waterlove Woman is a light, youthful women's fragrance that sets the juicy sweetness of melon, peach and apricot against the soft florals of freesia and heliotrope. It opens on melon, peach and apricot, with a fresh, aquatic feel that keeps the fruit watery rather than syrupy. Freesia, heliotrope and lily of the valley give the heart a gentle floral softness. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, white musk and tonka bean sweetens it and closes on a powdery warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, though few people have voted, so that reading is tentative. Its light build suits easy everyday wear, and it reads as a feminine scent. It has been discontinued. Versace Red Jeans and Annayake Miyabi Woman have a close profile.

North Star

7.3

The Woods Collection

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Woods Collection North Star is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, citrusy opening to a spicy, woody base. The top is bergamot, grapefruit, lemon juice, mint and coriander, with pink pepper adding a sharp, spicy edge. In the heart, nutmeg, ginger and jasmine lead, while melon softens the sweetness slightly. The base of frankincense, sandalwood, labdanum and amber settles it down; the green, floral and smoky accords sit in balance within the woody frame. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and its value for money is rated high. It suits men and women alike. Its profile is close to French Avenue Zenith Deep and Coral Perfumes Escape Noir.

Cool Water Woman Coral Reef Edition

6.3

Davidoff · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Davidoff Cool Water Woman Coral Reef Edition is a fresh, aquatic women's scent that suits leisure and daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Voters wear it mostly for leisure and daytime, with sport and office trailing behind. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Fresh, floral and aquatic accords lead, with fruity and sweet touches. Melon opens, lily of the valley sits in the heart, and orris root closes it. Superdry Neon Blue and Davidoff Cool Water Woman Summer Seas have a similar profile.