The Perfume Library

Hawas for Him

7.7

Rasasi · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Erba Gold

8.2

Xerjoff · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Erba Gold is a fresh, fruity unisex scent led by ginger, Amalfi lemon and Calabrian bergamot. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. After the citrus, cardamom, clove and cinnamon add spice, while pear, green apple and melon give the heart a sweet, fruity freshness. White musk, amber and Bourbon vanilla settle into a creamy, soft base. Xerjoff Erba Pura and Giorgio Armani My Way (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Angel (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Mugler · 1992

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Mugler Angel Eau de Parfum is a scent for cold months and evenings: sweet, gourmand and dense, with a clearly feminine character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and most voters pick fall and winter, for evenings and nights out. Around half of voters call it feminine, with the rest split between modern and classic. Summer and the office are rarely chosen. A floral and fruity accord opens with jasmine, mandarin orange and cotton candy, and honey, peach and orchid carry the sweetness through the heart. In the base, caramel, chocolate and vanilla dominate, while patchouli and amber add an earthy depth. The overall impression is a synthetic, powdery, spicy confection.

Forever Love

8.5

Pana Dora · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pana Dora Forever Love is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose floral and fruity sides are balanced by a soft sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind. Voters call it more masculine than feminine, though many also see it as modern. Bergamot, tangerine and grapefruit give a bright citrus opening. The heart brings neroli, mango, melon and lavender, where the fruit sweetness is softened by floral notes. Vetiver, sandalwood, tonka bean and amber leave a sweet, woody base as it dries.

Carnal Flower (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Carnal Flower Eau de Parfum is a fresh, creamy unisex floral built around tuberose, jasmine and orange blossom absolutes. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is picked less for the office. Voters mostly call it feminine, though about a fifth find it masculine. It opens with bergamot, eucalyptus and melon, a fresh, green start. The heart is jasmine absolute, ylang-ylang and salicylate, forming a full floral core. The base brings tuberose and orange blossom absolutes, coconut and white musk, which sweeten it and add a creamy, faintly animal warmth.

L'Eau d'Issey (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Issey Miyake · 1992

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Eau de Toilette is a fresh, watery floral built on melon, lotus and rose water, made for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with melon, cyclamen and freesia, light, juicy and slightly green. In the heart, peony, lily and lily of the valley widen the floral side. The base of sandalwood, cedar, amber and musk settles it into a soft, woody, faintly sweet finish.

Haramain Amber Oud Gold Edition

8.1

Al Haramain

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Al Haramain Haramain Amber Oud Gold Edition is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, fruity start with a sweet, creamy, gourmand base. The top is green notes and bergamot, while the heart brings melon, pineapple, amber and gourmand notes. Woody notes, musk and vanilla soften the base. A synthetic sheen runs through the accords, and the woody side stays in the background. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter chosen less. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings rather than the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits right in between. Orientica Royal Amber and Orientica Classic have a close profile.

Erolfa

7.4

Creed · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Erolfa is a fresh, aquatic and green men's fragrance that opens on citrus and basil, and it sits most comfortably in spring and summer. The top is led by bergamot, lemon, orange and basil, with melon and cumin adding a slightly fruity and spicy edge. In the heart, pepper and ginger keep the spice going while jasmine softens the floral side. The base settles on sandalwood, cedarwood, oakmoss and musk, giving it a woody foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads masculine and classic. Acqua di Giò pour Homme and Floris JF have a close profile.

Cool Water Woman

6.3

Davidoff · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Davidoff Cool Water Woman is a fresh, aquatic floral that pairs citrus with a light fruity sweetness, and it suits easy, everyday wear. It opens with bergamot and citrus notes alongside pineapple, melon, quince and blackcurrant, with water lily and lotus adding a cool, watery edge. The heart turns softly floral with jasmine, May rose, lily of the valley and honey. Musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla sweeten the base gently. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and sport are the leading occasions. Close to half of voters read it as feminine. Toni Gard Seaside Woman and Ghost Luminous share a close profile.

Eden

7.0

Cacharel · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Green

Cacharel Eden is a fresh, floral and green fragrance for women, with a fruity, sweet edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and leisure and nights out lead the occasions, though it also works at the office. More than half of voters call it feminine, and a good share find it classic. Bergamot, peach and lemon open it brightly. In the heart, pineapple, lotus, jasmine and tuberose give a floral garden feel, softened by sweet, fruity tones. In the base, tonka bean, patchouli and sandalwood settle it onto a woody, powdery footing.

Polo Blue (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Ralph Lauren · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Polo Blue Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's scent that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and leisure. Melon, cucumber and mandarin orange open it with a cool, juicy fruity-citrus feel. Sage, geranium and basil in the heart add a green, lightly spicy edge, while suede, woods and musk settle it onto a soft woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. It reads as masculine. David Beckham Aqua Classic and Hugo Boss Hugo Extreme have a close profile.

Shaghaf Oud Ahmar (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Swiss Arabian · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a fresh opening of melon, freesia and bergamot against a sweet, creamy base of oud, vanilla and amber. Melon, peach, freesia and iris give a fresh, fruity start. Apple and rose add floral sweetness in the heart, softened by tonka bean. The base of oud, cedarwood and sandalwood blends with musk and vanilla into an oriental, creamy trail. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick summer and spring, mainly for leisure and daily wear, though evenings work too. Votes on character are split closely between feminine, masculine and modern. Burberry Body (Eau de Parfum) and Câline Mon Paradis have a close profile.

Sunflowers (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Elizabeth Arden · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with mandarin orange, lemon, bergamot and peach, with melon and orange blossom sweetening the fruity brightness. Jasmine, rose and cyclamen add a green, floral heart, and cedar, sandalwood and musk settle it onto a soft woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets very few votes. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, and most people find it feminine and classic. Iceberg Twice and Fragonard Fleur d'Oranger Intense have a close profile.

Kobe Gardens

7.7

The Nose Behind · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

The Nose Behind Kobe Gardens is a unisex fragrance that carries the coolness of apple, mint and grapefruit into marine notes and cucumber. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn far behind. It sits closest to leisure, daily wear, sport and the office, and is rarely chosen for nights out or evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards masculine, though it also draws feminine votes. It opens fresh and fruity with apple, mint, grapefruit and bergamot. Towards the heart, marine notes, cucumber and melon come forward, turning the scent aquatic and green. Musk and oakmoss soften that coolness at the base, while sweet and lightly spicy touches stay in the background. Jul et Mad Aqua Sextius and Thameen Green Pearl have a close profile.

Laura (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Laura Biagiotti · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Laura Biagiotti Laura Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and aquatic scent, with fruity and powdery touches that give it a light, young feminine feel. It has been discontinued. It opens juicy and fruity with watermelon, melon and blackcurrant. In the heart, rose, jasmine, violet, lotus and water lily bring a floral, green freshness, while apricot and white peach add a soft, sweet fruitiness. The base of amber, vanilla and musk closes it with a powdery, sweet warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office rather than evenings or nights out. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it modern.

Heroic Man

7.6

La Rive

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

La Rive Heroic Man is a fruity, sweet and gourmand men's fragrance, with spicy and woody touches on top of its warm oriental base. It opens with mint, cardamom, pink pepper and violet leaf, a cool, spicy start. In the heart, lavender and sage meet cinnamon, while melon and pineapple push the scent towards fruity sweetness. The base of cedarwood, amberwood, vanilla and chestnut leaves a warm, soft woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine. Kappa Black and Swiss Arabian Primal Code have a close profile.

Champs-Élysées (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Guerlain · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Guerlain Champs-Élysées Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that most voters place in spring and summer. It opens with almond, violet, melon and peach, which give it a fruity brightness. At the heart, peony, rose and lilac form a floral bouquet with a green edge. Vanilla, cedar and sandalwood sweeten the base and settle it into a woody, powdery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. It suits daily wear, leisure time and the office best, with evenings chosen less often. Almost half of voters call it feminine. Escada Loving Bouquet and Histoires de Parfums Vert Pivoine have a close profile.

Haramain Amber Oud Aqua Dubai

8.0

Al Haramain · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Al Haramain Haramain Amber Oud Aqua Dubai is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent built around bergamot, mandarin orange and green notes. It wears strong and projects well. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most named occasions. It reads closer to masculine and modern than feminine. The top of bergamot, mandarin orange and green notes opens bright. In the heart, pineapple, melon and blackcurrant add a fruity sweetness that amber softens. The base of galbanum, petitgrain, musk and vanilla settles into a calm, lightly sweet finish. Al Haramain Haramain Green Dubai and Armaf El Cielo share a close profile.

Club de Nuit Iconic

7.6

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Armaf Club de Nuit Iconic is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that sets pink pepper, lemon and grapefruit against the spice of ginger and nutmeg. It opens bright and sharp with pink pepper, lemon, coriander, mint and grapefruit. In the heart, ginger, nutmeg, jasmine and melon soften that freshness with spice. The base lays down a woody floor of sandalwood, cedar and patchouli, warmed by labdanum, frankincense and amber. Aquatic and spicy accords sit behind the fresh character. Most voters find its longevity and sillage good. Summer and spring lead, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. Voters read it as clearly masculine and modern. Ahmed Al Maghribi Blue and La Rive Ironstone have a close profile.

Diorella (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Dior · 1972

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dior Diorella Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green chypre built around melon, lemon and bergamot, and it suits everyday wear. It opens with green notes, melon, lemon, basil and bergamot. In the heart, jasmine, peach and rose add a soft floral layer. The base of patchouli, oakmoss and vetiver closes it in a dry, woody chypre mood. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daytime, work and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, with a sizeable share calling it classic. Rochas Eau de Rochas and Iceberg Iceberg have a close profile.

Vicolo Fiori (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Etro · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Etro Vicolo Fiori Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that most voters pick for spring and summer. It opens with mandarin orange and bellflower; in the heart, lotus, wild rose, white peach and melon soften the floral core with a fruity freshness. In the base, vanilla, amber and sandalwood sweeten it slightly and settle it onto a powdery, creamy footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters suggest it most for daily wear, leisure and the office, while evening and night out play a smaller role. Most see it as feminine. Rancé 1795 Eugénie and Cerchi Nell'Acqua Isotta have a close profile.

Blue Seduction for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Banderas · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Banderas Blue Seduction for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic and fruity men's scent that opens with melon, blackcurrant and bergamot. In the top, the sweet fruitiness of melon and blackcurrant is balanced by the coolness of bergamot and menthol. The heart brings seawater, green apple, cardamom and nutmeg, with cappucino softening the sweetness a little. Woody notes and amber settle underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen for daily wear, leisure, sport and work. It reads masculine and modern. Zara Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes and Banderas King of Seduction have a close profile.

Spongebob Squarepants - Spongebob

9.4

Petite Beaute

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Petite Beaute Spongebob Squarepants - Spongebob is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that pairs melon, grapefruit and lemon water with ozone and seawater. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as very strong, so it carries well and is noticed from a distance. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions. On character, masculine edges ahead, though feminine and modern votes are substantial too. It opens with melon, grapefruit and lemon water, a fruity, citrus freshness. In the heart, ozone, rosemary and seawater bring out the green and aquatic side. Musk and woods settle underneath, giving a woody base, with a slightly sweet, synthetic edge running through. Joop! Joop! Jump and Ralph Lauren Polo Blue have a close profile.

Breath of God (Perfume)

7.0

Lush · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Lush Breath of God is a unisex perfume that most voters place in autumn and winter, and that suits leisure hours and evenings. Both its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean towards autumn, then winter and spring, with summer chosen less often. More voters find it masculine than feminine, though a fair share call it feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It reads fresh, floral and green: lemon and neroli bring brightness, jasmine and rose build the floral side, and melon adds a light fruity touch. Beneath that, sandalwood, cedarwood and vetiver give a woody, earthy, slightly smoky base, softened by amber and musk with a resinous warmth.