The Perfume Library

Wood Sage & Sea Salt (Cologne)

8.1

Jo Malone · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt (Cologne) is a fresh, green and aquatic unisex scent that pairs a salty breeze with the calm, lightly woody feel of sage. It opens with ambrette seed, moves into sea salt and mineral notes at the heart, and settles on sage. Citrus and a touch of sweetness soften it, while the spicy and woody sides stay in the background and give it a light dryness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it sits close to the skin and stays quiet. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as in between. Two perfumes with a close profile are The Dua Brand Herbs & Sea Salt and Tomas Arsov Sage | Seaweed | Salt.

Aqva Amara (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Bvlgari · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari Aqva Amara Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that pairs citrus and water notes with a mineral coolness; it has been discontinued. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange and Tunisian neroli, bright and fruity. At the heart, aquatic and mineral notes keep it cool and clean. The base of frankincense and Indonesian patchouli adds a lightly spicy, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend summer and spring, with leisure, daily wear and the office the most named settings. Most see it as masculine and modern. Pendora Amorist and Versace Dylan Blue have a close profile.

Bois Doré

8.3

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré is a sweet, woody unisex scent that pairs vanilla and cedarwood with the creamy warmth of tonka bean absolute. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes well behind, and summer is chosen least. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet is also worn easily for leisure and daily use. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits in the middle of the gender line. It opens with mineral notes and pepper, dry and lightly spicy. In the heart, vanilla and cedarwood come forward, sweetening the scent and giving it a woody body. The base of tonka bean absolute and white musk settles into a gourmand, powdery, creamy softness. Bois d'Amande and Aaron Terence Hughes Homme have a close profile.

M7 (2011) / M7 Oud Absolu

7.9

Yves Saint Laurent · 2011

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Yves Saint Laurent M7 / M7 Oud Absolu is a woody, sweet and spicy men's fragrance built on oud, patchouli and vetiver, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. It opens bright, with mineral notes, bergamot, orange and mandarin orange. In the heart, rosemary, patchouli and oud take over, and the scent turns earthy and smoky. The base of vetiver, labdanum, musk, myrrh and amber leaves a resinous, sweet warmth. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most see it as masculine and classic. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Etro Messe de Minuit (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Halloween Man X

7.3

Halloween · 2019

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Halloween Man X is a men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings, opening fresh before settling into a sweet, spicy warmth. Cardamom, Provençal lavender and lemon give it a fresh, aromatic start. Coffee, whisky, cinnamon and leather come forward in the heart, while frankincense, amber and tonka bean sweeten the base and close it creamy, woody and oriental. Gourmand and leathery touches stay present beneath the fresh opening. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is suggested mostly for evenings, nights out and leisure time. It reads masculine and modern. Spicebomb and Armani Code Profumo share a close profile.

Cargo de Nuit

8.5

Prada · 2015

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Prada Cargo de Nuit is a fresh, sweet unisex scent with a soft powdery, creamy feel, suited to casual days and the office. Longevity and sillage both rate as good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter not far behind. Leisure, daytime and business are the most chosen occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are almost even, so it leans neither way. It opens with musk and aldehydes over mineral and woody notes. Ambroxan and coumarin form the base. The fresh, synthetic start turns sweeter, with a woody, spicy side coming through.

Eden-Roc

7.3

Dior · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Eden-Roc is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that sets citrus and salty sea air against jasmine, and it suits warm weather and easy daytime wear. Citrus fruits and sea salt give it a bright, juicy feel. Jasmine brings a floral note, maritime pine adds a green freshness, and mineral notes keep everything clean and dry. A creamy touch in the accords softens the edges. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits genuinely in the middle. Jil Sander Sun Sea Salt & Genista and Mancera French Riviera have a close profile.

Eau des Merveilles Bleue

7.7

Hermès · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Hermès Eau des Merveilles Bleue is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic scent with green and woody touches, suited to summer and spring days. Patchouli, juniper berry and mineral notes form its backbone. The fresh, citrus side dominates, with the aquatic feel adding coolness. Spicy and woody accords stay in the background and keep the whole thing dry and clean. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It was released as a women's fragrance, yet votes split closely between feminine and masculine character, so the gender line is blurry. Mugler A*Men Pure Shot / Pure Energy and Hugo Boss Hugo XY (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

L'Eau Froide

7.0

Serge Lutens · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Serge Lutens L'Eau Froide is a unisex scent that reads fresh and citrusy, with aquatic and green touches and a spicy, smoky trace behind them. Spices and pepper sharpen its coolness, frankincense draws a smoky backdrop, and the mineral notes give it a cold, clean feel. Sweet notes soften the structure slightly, while the woody accord stays in the background. A synthetic edge also shows among the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Votes on its character are split closely between masculine and feminine. Its profile is close to Parfums de Marly Percival and Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt.

Prodigieux - Le Parfum

7.5

Nuxe · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Nuxe Prodigieux - Le Parfum is a floral, sweet and lightly creamy women's fragrance that opens with citrus and suits warm days and relaxed, everyday wear. Bergamot, mandarin orange and orange blossom give it a bright citrus start. At the heart, magnolia, gardenia and rose form a soft floral bouquet. The base of coconut milk and vanilla turns it powdery and gourmand, while mineral notes keep the sweetness from feeling heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling the room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily and office wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine. Nuxe Prodigieux - Le Parfum Gold and Dior Fève Délicieuse have a close profile.

Super Nova

7.7

Gritti · 2024

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Gritti Super Nova is a unisex scent with a fresh, aquatic and green character, given an edge by synthetic and spicy touches. It opens with green pepper, mineral notes and artemisia; ozone, oud and gun powder sit in the heart. Cashmeran, ambergris and metallic notes form the base. The accords read cool and clean, but the woody, spicy side keeps it from being a plain fresh scent. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes. On character, masculine and modern lead. Jaguar Pace and The Fragrance Engineers Oud Breeze have a close profile.

Bat (2015)

7.0

Zoologist · 2015

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Zoologist Bat is a unisex scent for leisure and evening wear, leaning towards fall and spring, that opens green and fruity and settles into a woody, resinous base; it has been discontinued. It opens with fruits, soil and banana, and the heart turns fig, tropical fruits, myrrh and resins into a sweet but earthy texture. Vetiver, sandalwood and leather lead the base, softened by tonka bean and musk. The overall impression is green, spicy, animalic and woody. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, while daily and office wear come last. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Zoologist Sloth and Zoologist Bat (2020) have a close profile.

Masa / ماسة

7.7

Lattafa Pride · 2023

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Lattafa Pride Masa / ماسة is a unisex scent built around mango, lemon and saffron, a fruity, sweet character kept lively by a fresh edge. Mango and lemon open bright and juicy, while saffron and pink pepper add a spicy bite. In the heart, orange blossom and osmanthus soften things, with ginger and violet leaf keeping it fresh. Amber, patchouli and suede form a woody, slightly leathery base. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Although unisex, most voters read its character as masculine. Montblanc Emblem Intense and Hugo Boss The Scent for Him (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Halfeti Cedar

7.6

Penhaligon's · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Penhaligon's Halfeti Cedar is a discontinued unisex fragrance that pairs saffron, cardamom and cedar in a sweet, spicy, woody style. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Though unisex, half of the voters find it masculine. It opens with saffron, cardamom, peach and rum. The heart holds dried fruits, immortelle, cinnamon and Virginia cedar. The base of Atlas cedar, patchouli, tonka bean, labdanum and vanilla carries it into a sweet, resinous, earthy woodiness, with fruity and oriental accords alongside. French Avenue Inej and Avapari Pure Amber have a close profile.

Beach Hut Woman

7.2

Amouage · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Amouage Beach Hut Woman is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance that ties mineral notes and bergamot to ylang-ylang and driftwood; it has been discontinued. It opens cool and clean with mineral notes and bergamot. Ylang-ylang adds a soft floral touch at the heart, while driftwood brings a dry woodiness. Cashmeran and patchouli settle into an earthy, resinous base, with green and spicy tones staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also fits the office. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. Angela Ciampagna Nox and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Black Sea have a close profile.

Night Flyer

8.0

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2020

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Night Flyer is a unisex scent that sets fig, sandalwood and leather against damp soil, with a green, fruity and woody character. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters recommend autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it is chosen mainly for leisure and evening wear. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as open to either. Fig, banana and tropical fruits give it a sweet, green fruitiness. Olibanum wood, sandalwood and resins build a woody, resinous base, while leather, musk and vetiver add an animalic, smoky edge. Damp soil and mineral notes bring a cool, misty feel. Zoologist Bat and Sonoma Scent Studio Tabac Aurea have a close profile.

La vierge de fer

7.4

Serge Lutens · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Armani Privé - Sable Or

8.7

Giorgio Armani · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Sable Or is a sweet, powdery unisex scent built around sandalwood, benzoin and iris; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, followed by spring, and it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: sandalwood and benzoin give it a woody, resinous warmth. Iris and violet add a powdery, floral softness, and vanilla and tonka bean push it towards a creamy sweetness. Mineral notes and the spicy, smoky accords keep it from turning too sugary. Guerlain L'Heure Bleue (Eau de Parfum) and Amouage Lustre share a close profile.

Acqua di Giò Profondo (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Giorgio Armani · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic scent that most voters link with summer and spring and with daily, relaxed wear. It opens with lemon and grapefruit alongside spices, so the citrus reads bright and fruity. In the heart, calone, Provençal lavender and cypress keep the watery feel going, and it settles into Guatemala patchouly with woody and mineral notes. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. It reads masculine and modern. S.Oliver Life Time Men and MAD Parfumeur Sealight have a close profile.

Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.11 - Moon Dust (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

MiN New York · 2014

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

MiN New York Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.11 - Moon Dust Eau de Parfum is a dry, smoky unisex scent built on carrot seed, coriander, tobacco and soil. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It leans towards winter and autumn, and towards evening and night-out wear, with leisure and business also getting votes. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex in character. The top opens with carrot seed, mineral notes and coriander. Ozone, tobacco and flintstone form the heart, giving it a dry, smoky feel. Soil, benzoin and black musk settle into a resinous, powdery, earthy base. Bohoboco Wild Carrot Oud and Naomi Goodsir Bois d'Ascèse have a close profile.

Magnificent Black

7.9

Zara · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Zara Magnificent Black is a sweet, spicy woody-oriental for men, with leathery and earthy touches that suit evenings and cooler weather; it has been discontinued. The scent is built as a whole on sweet amber and leather. Patchouli, vetiver and cedarwood give it a woody, earthy base, while jasmine and violet soften the edges, and aquatic and mineral notes add a cool tone. Resinous and synthetic shades darken the overall impression. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. It reads masculine. Its profile is close to Zousz Black Oud and Elie Saab Cuir Patchouli.

Black Opium Floral Shock

7.0

Yves Saint Laurent · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Floral Shock is a modern scent for women that pairs a fresh, floral character with sweet, creamy and gourmand touches. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter close behind and summer trailing. Daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, though evening and night out also suit it. It reads mostly feminine and modern. It opens bright and fruity with lemon, pear and mandarin orange, while freesia starts the floral side. In the heart, orange blossom and gardenia take over. The base of amber, white musk and iced coffee settles the scent into a sweet, creamy dry-down.

Phantom Elixir

6.5

Rabanne · 2025

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

Rabanne Phantom Elixir is a men's fragrance that pairs marine notes with oud and vanilla, setting a fresh, aquatic start against a sweet, gourmand finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens with marine notes that give a cool, aquatic feel. In the heart, oud and mineral notes add a dry, woody depth. Vanilla in the base softens and sweetens the whole, while the spicy and synthetic touches stay in the background. Lattafa Blue Oud and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle in the Navy have a close profile.

This is not a Blue Bottle 1.5 / Ceci n'est pas un Flacon Bleu 1.5

7.3

Histoires de Parfums · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Histoires de Parfums This is not a Blue Bottle 1.5 / Ceci n'est pas un Flacon Bleu 1.5 is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that opens on aldehydes, citrus and ozonic notes. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either. The top holds aldehydes, citrus and ozonic notes, with Kharismal® Super and floral notes in the heart. Ambroxan, Musk T® and mineral notes anchor the base. A light sweetness and a creamy softness sit over the fresh, citrusy character, with a synthetic sheen alongside.