The Perfume Library

Anabasis (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Apoteker Tepe · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Apoteker Tepe Anabasis Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so the scent doesn't lean to one side. Mint and citrus notes bring the coolness, while pine, cedar and birch set it on a woody, resinous base. Japanese shiso adds a green, spicy touch and musk softens the sharper edges. There is an earthy side too; overall it reads dry and crisp rather than sweet.

Swiss Army Classic

7.0

Victorinox · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Victorinox Swiss Army Classic is a fresh, citrusy and green men's scent that suits everyday and office wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor disappears. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly call it masculine, with classic and modern votes close to each other. The top opens with yuzu, bergamot, ginger and mint for a cool start. In the heart, lavender, rosemary and geranium add a green, floral touch. The base settles on musk, cedarwood and amber for a woody footing, while aquatic and spicy shades stay behind the fresh line. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Ralph Lauren Polo Sport (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Kenzo Homme Sport

6.6

Kenzo · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Kenzo Homme Sport is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance opening on lemon, mint and grapefruit, and it suits casual wear and warm weather. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily, leisure and sport use, with office wear not far behind. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a light but noticeable trail. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with lemon, mint and grapefruit for a bright citrus effect. Towards the heart, geranium, ginger and spicy notes add a slight edge. In the base, vetiver and cedar form a dry, woody footing, while the aquatic and green accords keep the freshness going throughout. Armaf Tag-Him and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Yuzu have a close profile.

Van Sea

8.2

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Van Sea is a unisex fragrance that hides a sweet, gourmand vanilla layer beneath a fresh, aquatic surface. The top notes bring mint, yuzu, bourbon whiskey and vanilla, so a citrusy freshness comes first. In the heart, caramel, white blossoms, marine notes and myrtle liqueur turn it sweeter and creamier. The base of algae, salt, patchouli and tonka bean ties the sea air to a warm sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Masculine edges slightly ahead in the character votes, with feminine and modern close behind, so it sits in between. Nejma Le Délicieux and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Van Py Rhum have a close profile.

The Secret (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Banderas · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Banderas The Secret Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy character with a sweet, spicy and slightly leathery undertone. Grapefruit and mint bring coolness, while cinnamon and pepper add warmth alongside them. Apple liqueur gives a fruity sweetness, and tonka bean, musk, woods and leather settle it onto a powdery, woody, soft base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet daily and office wear also fit. It reads masculine and modern.

Girl of Now Lovely

7.9

Elie Saab · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Elie Saab Girl of Now Lovely is a floral, sweet and gourmand feminine scent built around orange blossom, rose absolute and tonka bean. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It suits nights out, evenings and leisure time, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with mandarin orange zest, mint, pear and galbanum, a fresh, lightly green and fruity start. In the heart, orange blossom, rose absolute and frangipani form a floral core, while aniseed and bitter almond add a spicy, creamy warmth. Tonka bean and patchouli sweeten and soften the base.

Ed Hardy for Men

5.0

Ed Hardy · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Ed Hardy for Men is a men's fragrance that pairs the fresh citrus of bergamot and mandarin orange with the sweet warmth of vanilla and amber; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and wears lightly. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It reads masculine and modern. Clary sage, mandarin orange and bergamot open it bright and fresh, and mint in the heart keeps that cool edge. In the base, musk, amber and vanilla soften it and turn it sweeter, while spicy and woody touches stay in the background with a somewhat synthetic feel.

#Varensflirt - Mojito Love

6.9

Ulric de Varens · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ulric de Varens #Varensflirt - Mojito Love is a fresh, fruity women's scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office use also possible. It reads as feminine and modern. The top opens with lime zest, mint and an ice accord, while cane sugar sweetens them slightly. In the heart, blossoms and coconut water add a soft, creamy touch. Sugar and musk settle at the base. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and sweet.

Cèdre Gingembre / Cap Cédrat / L'Homme Cologne Cédrat

7.2

L'Occitane en Provence · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

L'Occitane en Provence Cèdre Gingembre / Cap Cédrat / L'Homme Cologne Cédrat is a fresh men's scent that warms Corsican citron and mint with ginger, pepper and cedar. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily and business wear rather than nights out. It reads as masculine, with some voters calling it modern or classic. The top pairs Corsican citron with mint for a bright start. In the heart, lavender, pink pepper, ginger, violet leaf and black pepper add a spicy, green edge. The base of cedar, musk and amber settles it into a soft, woody finish, with citrus, aquatic and sweet facets running through. Kenneth Cole Black and Montblanc Starwalker have a close profile.

Noir

7.3

S.T. Dupont · 2006

Fresh · Green · Fruity

S.T. Dupont Noir is a fresh, green opening settling into a spicy, woody, lightly sweet body, made for men; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer trailing behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, while nights out and the office also get a share. Most voters read it as masculine, and a fair number call it classic. Mint, cardamom and lavender give the top its cool, green feel. Nutmeg and clove add spice at the heart. Cashmere wood, vetiver and hazelnut build a woody, earthy, creamy base, with sweetness and a powdery touch softening the spice. Korloff Silver Wood and Rabanne 1 Million Lucky have a close profile.

L'Eau cHic

7.1

Nicolaï · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï L'Eau cHic is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, with green and floral tones balanced by a light touch of spice and wood. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling the room. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level. The top is lemon, mint and bergamot, opening sharp and bright with citrus. In the heart, clove, chamomile, geranium and lavender bring a floral, green and slightly spicy turn. Sandalwood and musk in the base soften it and close on a calm, woody note.

Club de Nuit Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Armaf · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Armaf Club de Nuit Man Eau de Toilette is a spicy citrus fragrance for men, pairing grapefruit, mint and mandarin orange with the warmth of cinnamon, clove and patchouli. It opens fresh and sharp with grapefruit, mint and mandarin orange. The heart brings cinnamon, clove, ginger and pepper forward, while patchouli, leather and amber give a sweet, earthy, slightly leathery base. Floral and powdery touches round out the accords. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It suits leisure and evening wear, and most voters read it as masculine and modern. Basile Basile Uomo Intense and Banderas The Secret have a close profile.

Sapphire

7.6

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Armaf Sapphire is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with aquatic and woody sides, leaning towards easy daily wear. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daytime and sport lead the occasions, with office wear not far behind. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters read its character as masculine and modern. It opens with grapefruit, mint, ginger and pink pepper, so spice and freshness arrive together. The heart brings violet leaf, aquatic notes and woody notes, and the base settles into gaiac wood, cedar, amber and ambergris. Floral, fruity and sweet accents sit alongside. Olymp Men in Olymp and Iceberg Since 1974 for Her have a close profile.

Eternity for Men Parfum

6.4

Calvin Klein · 2022

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Calvin Klein Eternity for Men Parfum is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that suits autumn and spring days best. Mint and lavender open it with a cool, aromatic lift. In the heart, rum and Bourbon vanilla absolute bring sweetness, while cedarwood and Indonesian patchouli build a woody base. The fresh, spicy, fougère feel is balanced by the sweet side, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though business and evening use are possible too. Most see it as masculine and modern.

Yukimi

6.3

Annayake · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Annayake Yukimi is a fresh, green and floral women's scent built around mint, apple and mandarin orange, best suited to spring and summer days. It has been discontinued. It opens with mint, apple, mandarin orange and green notes that feel cool and lightly fruity. Jasmine, freesia and rose bring a soft floral heart. In the base, white musk, maple, white cedar and amber sweeten it gently and leave a powdery, woody trail. Longevity and sillage are weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Most find it feminine. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) and Calvin Klein Eternity (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Booster (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Lacoste · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Lacoste Booster Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, sport and relaxed daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick summer and spring, with winter the least chosen. Leisure, sport and daytime wear lead, and business use follows. Most voters find it masculine, and a good share call it modern. It opens with grapefruit, orange, mint and eucalyptus for a bright start. In the heart, basil, lavender and galbanum draw a green line, while nutmeg and chili add a little spice. The base of vetiver, cedar and sandalwood leaves a woody footing. Armaf Voyage Bleu and Dior Higher Energy have a close profile.

Esencia de Higo / Essencia de Higo

7.0

Campos de Ibiza · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Campos de Ibiza Esencia de Higo / Essencia de Higo is a unisex scent that pairs fresh citrus and green notes with a fruity sweetness, and it suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Although it is unisex, most voters read its character as feminine. The top opens fresh and fruity with honey pomelo, mandarin orange, raspberry and strawberry. Lavender, mint, cedar and fig leaf in the heart add a green, lightly spicy touch. Amber, fig wood and musk close it out with a soft, woody sweetness.

Cool Cotton (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Clean · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Clean Cool Cotton Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that sets citrus and a light fruity edge against a clean floral backdrop. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. It reads slightly more feminine than masculine, though plenty of voters call it masculine too. It opens bright with lemon zest, Italian bergamot and green apple. The heart of mimosa, mint and cotton softens that freshness and adds a powdery feel. Amber, musk and peach skin settle underneath, leaving the scent warm and smooth. Tartine et Chocolat Ptisenbon and Orange Creatives Miami Surf have a close profile.

Eau de Cologne

8.1

Hermès · 1979

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermès Eau de Cologne is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange, while mint, basil and coriander add a green coolness and papaya and mango bring a soft fruitiness. The heart of lavender, rosemary and neroli turns herbal and floral. Cedar, sandalwood and oakmoss leave a woody base underneath. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though many voters see it as feminine. Missoni Missoni Sport and Truefitt & Hill Mayfair have a close profile.

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7.5

Biehl Parfumkunstwerke · 2011

Citrus · Floral · Green

Limon de Cordoza

7.0

The Different Company · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

The Different Company Limon de Cordoza is a fresh, green unisex scent built around mandarin orange zest, mint and bitter orange. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a light trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads as open to both. The citrus accord leads: mandarin orange zest and bitter orange, cooled by mint and sharpened with a touch of black pepper. Freesia and neroli add a soft floral note in the heart. Vetiver, gaiac wood and patchouli finish it on a dry, woody base.

Les 4 Saisons - Eté

7.5

M. Micallef · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

M. Micallef Les 4 Saisons - Eté opens on mandarin orange, lemon and peach, a fresh, citrusy fragrance for women that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read it as feminine, with modern next. It starts with mandarin orange, lemon and peach, bright and fruity. Toward the heart, mint and grapefruit add a cool, green edge, while the floral and sweet accents stay in the background. White musk softens the base. Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo pour Femme and Gritti Pomelo Sorrento have a close profile.

Solo Esencial

7.3

Loewe · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Loewe Solo Esencial is a fresh, green and citrusy men's fragrance built around tangerine, mint and thyme, easy to wear through the day in spring and autumn. Tangerine and lime give it a bright citrus feel, while mint, thyme and rosemary add a green, herbal edge. Cardamom and nutmeg bring a touch of spice, and tonka bean and patchouli add a sweet, creamy, woody base. Frankincense and gaiac wood deepen that base with a smoky, resinous note. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it suits daily wear, the office and leisure time. The majority read it as masculine, and some as modern. Proraso Azur Lime and Issey Miyake Fusion d'Issey have a close profile.

L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Eau Fraîche

7.1

Issey Miyake · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Issey Miyake L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Eau Fraîche is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. It opens cool with mint, bergamot and rosemary. The heart of May rose, maté and peony adds a soft floral and green touch, while patchouli and musk settle it onto a woody base. Aquatic and spicy shades stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it fits leisure, daily wear and the office. Most read it as masculine. Its profile is close to Hugo Boss Hugo XY and Dolce & Gabbana The One Sport.