The Perfume Library

D.STRICT

6.7

Strellson · 2011

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Strellson D.STRICT is a spicy, sweet men's fragrance that leans towards fall and spring; it has been discontinued. It opens with a sharp spice trio of ginger, black pepper and pimento. The heart brings mint, saffron and frankincense, where the fresh and smoky sides come forward. It dries down to vanilla sweetness with patchouli and cedarwood, woody and faintly powdery. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and it sits comfortably across evening, leisure and business settings. Its character reads clearly masculine.

Aimez-Moi (1996) (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Caron · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Green

Caron Aimez-Moi (1996) opens with mint, violet leaf and bergamot over a heart of iris, peach and jasmine, a fresh, floral women's scent that has been discontinued. The top notes are mint, violet leaf, bergamot, cardamom and star anise, a cool, green and lightly spicy start. In the heart, iris, peach, jasmine, magnolia and rose add a soft floral and fruity layer. The base of sandalwood, amber, musk and vanilla settles it into something powdery, sweet and woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it suits daytime and evening about equally. It reads feminine and classic. Caron Aimez-Moi (2013) and Yohji Yamamoto Yohji (1996) have a close profile.

Y Iced Cologne

7.1

Yves Saint Laurent · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent Y Iced Cologne is a cool, fresh scent led by mint and an ice accord, softened by citrus and a light sweetness. The notes read as one whole rather than in layers. Mint, peppermint and the ice accord give it a cold, crisp feel, while blue sage adds a slight green edge. Ambroxan and Indonesian patchouli stay in the background and fill out the texture. A sweet, synthetic tone also shows in the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and leisure leading, and sport and business following. It reads masculine and modern. Versace Eros (Eau de Toilette) and Calvin Klein CK One Summer Daze have a close profile.

Acqua Decima

7.5

Eau d'Italie · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau d'Italie Acqua Decima is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits the warmth of summer and spring. It opens with mint, mandarin orange and lemon for a cool, bright start. In the heart, neroli, hedione and petitgrain add a light floral and green touch, with an aquatic feel supporting the freshness. Vetiver and white woods dry it down onto a soft, woody base. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin without leaving much of a trail. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, which places it in between. Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea and Heeley Oranges and Lemons have a close profile.

Lion

8.5

Rayhaan · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Rayhaan Lion is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of lavender, bergamot and mint, softened by pear, with the warmth of vanilla, amber and cedar. The top is lavender, bergamot, mint and pear, so it starts fresh and fruity. The heart of cumin, cinnamon and clary sage adds a spicy edge, and the base of cedar, vanilla, amber and patchouli settles into a woody, sweet, powdery foundation. Gourmand and creamy accords pull it toward the sweet side. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with night outs and evenings leading and the office trailing. It reads masculine and modern. Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Mâle and Lattafa Ramz Lattafa (Silver) have a close profile.

Citron Citron

6.7

Miller Harris · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Miller Harris Citron Citron is a fresh, unisex take on citrus with a green, spicy edge; it has been discontinued. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it reads as truly in between. Sicilian lemon, Spanish orange and Jamaican lime open bright and juicy. Mint, thyme, basil and marjoram in the heart add a green, leafy note. Moss, Atlas cedar and cardamom underneath leave a woody base with a touch of spice.

Awatif pour Homme / عواطف

8.8

Zimaya

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zimaya Awatif pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent, with green, fruity and sweet touches that make it an easy daytime wear. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most choose it for daily wear and leisure, with sport and business also among the common picks. It is marketed as a men's fragrance. The top is cool and bright with mint, coriander, citron, blackcurrant and orange. Rose, basil and apricot in the heart add a floral, fruity softness. Ambrette, fig and date in the base leave a sweet finish. Rare Reef and Pacific Aura have a close profile.

TL pour Lui (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Ted Lapidus · 2003

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Ted Lapidus TL pour Lui Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a floral and green streak against a sweet, woody, powdery base. It opens with bergamot, mint and lavender for freshness, softened by orange blossom. The heart brings lily of the valley, vanilla and cedarwood; in the base, sandalwood, musk and amber carry it into a sweet, powdery warmth, with patchouli staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, while summer draws a clearly smaller share. It is worn for evenings, nights out and leisure. Most voters read it as masculine, though some call it classic or modern. Rochas Rochas Man and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle have a close profile.

Sun Java White for Men

7.7

Franck Olivier · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Franck Olivier Sun Java White for Men is a fresh citrus fragrance for men, led by orange, bergamot and mandarin orange, with a light sweetness and a powdery side that suit spring and summer days. It opens with orange, bergamot, mandarin orange, grapefruit and lemon in a bright citrus mix, while blackcurrant adds a soft fruity edge. In the heart, sage, mint and rosemary bring an herbal freshness, with black pepper and patchouli staying in the background. Musk and amber close it on a sweet, powdery, creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly read it as masculine, followed by modern.

Dancing Light

7.2

Olfactive Studio · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Olfactive Studio Dancing Light is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that sets mint, cardamom and bergamot against lavender and neroli. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. In the character votes feminine sits slightly ahead, with masculine close behind. It opens with mint, cardamom, bergamot and pink pepper, while pineapple and fig milk add a soft fruity edge. Lavender, jasmine and neroli give the heart a floral lift. The base dries down to amber, moss, sandalwood and cedar, with musk leaving a creamy trace. Miller Harris Lumière Dorée and Atelier Cologne Grand Néroli have a close profile.

Mantes-la-Jolie

8.3

Astier de Villatte

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Astier de Villatte Mantes-la-Jolie is a fresh, green unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions, and some voters wear it for sport. Opinion on its character is split between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't lean firmly to one side. Citrus and green notes come first: lemon, bergamot and mint give the coolness, while basil and eucalyptus push it greener. Green fig and blackcurrant add a soft fruity touch, and ginger brings a little spice. Jasmine sambac adds a floral tone, with cedar and maté as a woody base.

#All Night Long

7.7

Ramón Monegal · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ramón Monegal #All Night Long is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, fruity start with a floral, sweet and creamy base, and it suits summer and spring evenings best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. The top is lemon, mint and pineapple, a fresh, fruity opening. Jasmine, heliotrope and patchouli in the heart add a floral softness with a faintly spicy depth. Vanilla, musk and oakmoss form the base, where it settles into something sweet and creamy. Lattafa Pride Royal Sapphire and Mancera Of the Wild have a close profile.

Musk / Moschus (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Denim · 1982

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Denim Musk / Moschus Eau de Toilette is a masculine, classic-leaning scent that sets a green, earthy character against sweet and animal tones. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though winter has a fair share too. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also works at the office. Voters read it as masculine and classic. Mint, bergamot and lemon give it a fresh opening. Patchouli, ylang-ylang and jasmine add a floral sweetness in the heart. The base of oakmoss, castoreum, vanilla and sandalwood dries down woody, earthy and slightly animal.

Week-End in Normandy / Week-End à Deauville (2011)

7.3

Nicolaï · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï Week-End in Normandy / Week-End à Deauville is a fresh, herbal and citrusy chypre that dries down to leather and oakmoss, leaning towards spring and summer days. It opens with tarragon, mint, basil and lemon for a cool, green lift, and galbanum sharpens that greenness. In the heart, jasmine absolute, lily of the valley and cardamom add a soft floral and spicy note. The base of cedar, leather, musk and oakmoss settles it into a woody, leathery finish. Longevity is rated good, while sillage stays moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It was made as a women's fragrance, and most voters call it feminine. Nicolaï Week-End à Deauville (2009) and Iceberg Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

Distant Wave

7.8

La Rive

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

La Rive Distant Wave is a fresh, sea-breezy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens cool with lavender, mint, rosemary and seawater, while green notes and calone carry that freshness on. In the heart, sandalwood and neroli soften the mood. The base of tobacco, cedarwood and oakmoss gives it a spicy, woody foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Most see it as a masculine, classic scent. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Câline Absolute Blue have a close profile.

L'Eau de L'Artisan (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

L'Artisan Parfumeur L'Eau de L'Artisan Eau de Toilette is a green, aquatic unisex scent that carries the coolness of vervain, mint and lemon into jasmine and marine notes; it has been discontinued. It opens with vervain, mint, basil, lemon and marjoram, which read herbal and citrusy. In the heart, marine notes and jasmine turn that freshness floral and watery. The base of oakmoss, hay and woods leaves it lightly woody and dry. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine readings. Xerjoff Torino21 and Creed Erolfa have a close profile.

Jungle Man (Eau de Parfum)

5.5

LR · 1994

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

LR Jungle Man Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green fougère for men, pairing bergamot, mint and white genepi with a heart of clove, cardamom and lavender. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business come up most often. Voters mostly call its character masculine and modern. It opens cool and green with bergamot and mint, sharpened by white genepi. In the heart, clove and cardamom add spice while lavender keeps the fougère feel. It dries down on sandalwood, with tonka bean and vanilla adding a sweet edge.

12 Hyperessence Matale

6.6

Pierre Guillaume · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Pierre Guillaume 12 Hyperessence Matale is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of bergamot, mint and black tea against the dry warmth of cedar, leather and pepper. Citrus and mint give it a fresh, green start, softened by black tea and jasmine. Pepper adds a spicy edge, while cedar and leather lay a woody, slightly smoky base, with musk staying quietly in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It leans a little more masculine than feminine, though many voters call it feminine. Ajmal Verde and Denim Original (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Aer

7.2

Angela Ciampagna · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Angela Ciampagna Aer is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer; leisure and daily wear lead, and business settings also get votes. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it does not lean clearly either way. It opens with lemon, mint and grapefruit, bright and cool. Juniper berry forms the heart, and elemi resin, vetiver and patchouli in the base settle it into a woody, resinous, earthy footing.

Eau de Cartier Zeste de Soleil

7.2

Cartier · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cartier Eau de Cartier Zeste de Soleil is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a light fruity sweetness, suited to easy days in warm weather. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine, so it sits comfortably as unisex. Yuzu and passion fruit lead, while mint adds a cool, green edge. A floral touch and some sweetness soften the fruit, keeping the blend light, bright and clean. Hugo Boss Boss Orange Made for Summer and Mary Kay Exotic Passionfruit have a close profile.

Eau de Courrèges (2012)

7.3

Courrèges · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Courrèges Eau de Courrèges is a fresh, green citrus chypre with floral and woody touches, worn by men and women alike. It has been discontinued. It opens with petitgrain, bergamot and lime, a sharp and airy citrus note. In the heart, mint, lily of the valley and absinth bring a green coolness, while moss, patchouli and vetiver settle it onto a woody, earthy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes on its character are split closely between masculine and feminine. Goutal Eau du Sud and Courrèges Eau Hyper Fraîche have a close profile.

Grain de Plaisir

7.7

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Grain de Plaisir is a fresh masculine fragrance that sets mint, lemon and celery seed against the green, earthy woodiness of fir and vetiver. It opens with aldehydes, mint and lemon for a cool brightness. The heart of celery seed, mastic, myrtle and lavender turns spicy, resinous and green. The base of fir absolute, sandalwood, Java vetiver and musk settles into a calm, woody, earthy finish. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, while winter has the fewest votes. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters find it masculine, though a good share call it feminine.

Juli

7.3

Erik Kormann · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Erik Kormann Juli is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with green mandarin orange and grapefruit for a bright citrus feel. In the heart, jasmine, fig leaf and mint carry a green freshness, while cedar and vetiver settle it onto a woody base. Fruity and lightly spicy touches run through it.

Eau Fraiche / Body Basics - Eau Fraiche

7.8

Elizabeth Arden · 1986

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden Eau Fraiche / Body Basics - Eau Fraiche is a fresh feminine scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for everyday and office wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Autumn gets some votes too, while winter is chosen by few. Most voters suggest daily, leisure and business use, and it reads mostly feminine, though some find it classic or even masculine. The scent runs fresh, citrusy and floral. Lemon and mint bring the coolness, while jasmine, narcissus and pink geranium carry the floral side. Iris, cedar and patchouli set a woody base, and spices and fruity notes round out the green character.