The Perfume Library

Nelson Fragrance x Lost Tribe - Polaris

8.4

Lost Tribe · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lost Tribe Nelson Fragrance x Lost Tribe - Polaris is a unisex fougère that sets camphor, bergamot and lavender against a floral heart of iris and rose, resting on vetiver and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as strong, with a very large share of voters finding the sillage high, though these ratings rest on only a handful of votes. It is unisex. It opens fresh and citrusy with camphor, bergamot, lavender and lime. In the heart, iris, rose and geranium add a soft floral note. The base turns woody and green with vetiver, blue cypress, Mysore sandalwood and oakmoss. Van Cleef & Arpels Tsar and Roja Parfums Harrods pour Homme have a close profile.

Patchouli Sublime

8.2

Nicolaï · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Nicolaï Patchouli Sublime is a unisex scent that pairs patchouli and patchouli absolute with tobacco absolute, amber and cinnamon. The notes read as a single whole: an earthy, smoky patchouli, with spicy cinnamon and a cool touch of mint over it, and sweet amber and a powdery warmth underneath. The sweetness leads, but fresh and green tones soften it. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so take that with caution. It sits comfortably on both men and women, present without being heavy-handed. Amouage Epic Woman and Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Ambre Mythique have a close profile.

Spirituelle

7.8

Mad et Len

Fresh · Green · Fruity

California Breeze

8.3

Birkholz · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Birkholz California Breeze is a unisex fragrance that pairs bright citrus freshness with the sweet warmth of vanilla and amber. Bergamot and orange open with a sparkling citrus note. Mint and lavender in the heart keep that freshness going, while cedarwood, patchouli, vanilla and amber settle into a woody, creamy sweetness. The fresh and floral side is balanced by gourmand and spicy touches. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though with few votes the picture is tentative. It reads comfortably on both men and women. Câline Infinite Navy and Lattafa Pride Ansaam Silver have a close profile.

A Olhar Trancoso

7.7

Comporta · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Comporta A Olhar Trancoso is a unisex fresh scent that softens marine and citrus brightness with watery fruit and floral notes, and it sits closest to everyday wear. It opens with marine notes, coconut water, lime and mint, which give it a cool, juicy feel. In the heart, watery fruits and tiaré add a floral sweetness, while woods and musk settle it onto a woody, creamy base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the sample is small, so those ratings are tentative. Most voters see it as a daytime or leisure scent, with some placing it at the office. Jo Malone Beach Blossom and Loewe Paula's Ibiza have a close profile.

Le Mâle Summer Fragrance 2014

7.1

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Summer Fragrance 2014 is a men's scent that pairs mint, cardamom and lavender with leaves and grass; it has been discontinued. Longevity and projection are both rated moderate, though the number of voters is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Its fresh, citrusy build suits warm weather. It opens cool and lightly spiced with mint, cardamom and lavender. Leaves and grass add a green heart. In the base, musk, sandalwood and vanilla soften the scent and make it a little sweeter.

Wild Oud / وايلد عود

7.3

Ard Al Zaafaran · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Ard Al Zaafaran Wild Oud is a unisex scent with a sweet, woody and smoky character, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it lingers on the skin and projects well. The number of votes is small, though, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits men and women alike and has a dense, heavy build. It opens with mint and lavender for a fresh start, then vanilla and benzoin in the heart soften it into a creamy sweetness. The base brings honey, tonka bean, tobacco and oud forward, and with the spicy, resinous, leathery and earthy accords it settles into a gourmand oriental feel. A synthetic edge is noticeable too.

Demigod XXI

7.6

Tomavicci · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tomavicci Demigod XXI opens with mint, cardamom and white sage and settles into cinnamon and vanilla, a spicy, woody fragrance made for men. The opening is fresh and green, led by mint, cardamom and white sage. In the heart, Florentine iris and Turkish rose add a floral, powdery softness. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber, cinnamon and vanilla leaves a sweet, spicy, slightly smoky oriental-gourmand trail. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and most voters score longevity high. It is positioned as a masculine fragrance. Its profile is close to Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette) and Miro Cabal pour Homme.

Enchanting

7.6

Boadicea the Victorious

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Boadicea the Victorious Enchanting is a unisex scent that sets the coolness of mint and rosemary against the green, resinous feel of lavender, sage and fir. It opens with mint and rosemary in front; at the heart, pepper and fir add a spicy, woody edge while lavender and sage keep the green tone going. The base of musk, amber and oud settles into an earthy, slightly smoky warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters find the lasting power high, though the sample is small. Most voters pick evening and nights out, with leisure and business as secondary choices. Boadicea the Victorious Provocative and Boadicea the Victorious Seductive have a close profile.

Mint and Wood

7.2

Swiss Arabian

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Swiss Arabian Mint and Wood is a men's fragrance that sets a bright opening of mint, lemon and ginger on a woody base of amberwood and vetiver. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and voters score them high, though the small number of votes means this is only a rough guide. Value for money scores very high. There are no season or occasion votes, so its fresh, clean character is the main guide to when it suits. The top is mint, lemon, ginger and lavender; cardamom, geranium, apple and juniper berry form the heart. The base holds amberwood, vetiver and tonka bean. The accords are fresh, citrus and aquatic, with green, woody and earthy tones and a synthetic edge.

Alto Mar

7.4

Claus Porto · 2023

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Claus Porto Alto Mar is a fresh, aquatic and green unisex scent that opens with aniseed, calone and mint. The top notes bring an aniseed, calone and mint coolness, while jasmine, rosemary and absinth in the heart add a spicy edge to the green character. In the base, vetiver, cashmere wood and tonka bean settle it onto a woody, creamy ground, and the synthetic accord keeps the whole thing clean and watery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Voters place it mostly in daily wear, leisure and business, with some nights out as well. La Rive Distant Wave and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Basi Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Armand Basi · 2001

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Armand Basi Basi Homme Eau de Toilette is a woody fougère for men that opens with Chinese tea, bergamot and rosewood and settles on oakmoss and cedar, with a sweet, spicy edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is hard to say when it suits best. The opening is light and clean, with tea, bergamot and coriander. Towards the heart, pepper, mint and nutmeg add spice while lotus softens the floral side. The base of oakmoss, cedar and sandalwood gives it a dry, woody footing, and musk rounds it off with a powdery sweetness.

Week-End à Deauville (2009)

8.1

Nicolaï · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï Week-End à Deauville is a fresh, green, citrus-tinged floral for women, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though only a small number of votes stand behind that. No clear seasonal or occasion preference shows up. It is classed as a women's fragrance. It opens with tarragon, mint, basil and galbanum for a green, crisp start. The heart brings rose, lily of the valley, ylang-ylang and jasmine for a soft floral note. The base settles on cedar, musk and leather, giving a woody, leathery ground, while aquatic and chypre touches keep the whole thing fresh.

Emporio Armani White for Her Red

7.7

Giorgio Armani · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani White for Her Red is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance built on citrus and green tones; it has been discontinued. The top notes of blackcurrant, bergamot and mandarin orange give a citrusy, fruity brightness. In the heart, fig leaf, mint and ginger add a green, spicy edge, and the base of musk and blond woods settles into a soft, powdery, woody finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the wearer. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, with modern and classic also mentioned. Emporio Armani White for Her and Creed Green Valley have a close profile.

Legend Special Edition 2012

7.1

Montblanc · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montblanc Legend Special Edition 2012 is a men's fragrance that joins a fresh opening of mint, mandarin orange and bergamot to a heart of lavender and jasmine; it has been discontinued. The opening of mint, mandarin orange, ginger flower and bergamot reads citrusy, green and aquatic. In the heart, lavender, jasmine and rose add a soft floral layer. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood and oakmoss settles into a sweet, woody floor, with the fougère structure and a light spicy touch staying in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it sits close to the skin rather than filling a room. It reads masculine. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Montblanc Legend (Eau de Toilette) and Aigner Private Number for Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

2024-june-2nd

6.6

Rundholz Parfums · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rundholz Parfums 2024-june-2nd is a fresh unisex scent that sets citrus, flowers and green notes against a sweet, fruity backdrop. The top opens bright with pineapple, lime, grapefruit and bergamot, while petrichor and mint add a cool, green, earthy edge. The heart turns floral with orchid, jasmine and rose, kept lively by cardamom and black pepper. In the base, amber, sandalwood, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten the scent and settle it into a warm, woody finish. The overall impression is polished and slightly synthetic. Zara Extreme 12.0 and Parfums MDCI Ambre Topkapi have a close profile.

Geoffrey

7.5

Schlossparfumerie Wolff & Sohn Stuttgart

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Schlossparfumerie Wolff & Sohn Stuttgart Geoffrey is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, green opening against a spicy, resinous and leathery base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters split it almost evenly between business, daily wear, leisure and evening, with night out a little further behind. It reads as a masculine scent that holds up through a full day. It opens with mint, rosemary, galbanum and bergamot, a green, citrusy freshness. The heart brings thyme, cinnamon and nutmeg spice, with patchouli adding an earthy note. The base of pine, honey, moss and leather turns woody, slightly smoky and a little sweet.

Vert Désir

7.1

Veronique Gabai · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Veronique Gabai Vert Désir is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex scent built around mint, lemon and bergamot. Vert Désir wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and projection, so it stays close and calm rather than filling a room. Being unisex, it suits relaxed everyday wear. Mint, lemon and bergamot give it a bright, citrusy face, while herbs and absinth add a green, slightly bitter edge. Orange blossom sweetens it a little, and cedarwood leaves a woody base underneath. Faynt Realitea and Hervé Gambs Hôtel Riviera have a close profile.

Dupont Circle

7.8

Monsillage

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Monsillage Dupont Circle is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that ties the brightness of bergamot, mint and lemon to a floral rose heart and a base of oakmoss and cedar. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters place it in business, leisure and daily wear, while night out and evening come further behind. It doesn't read clearly masculine or feminine, with votes split evenly between the two. It opens with bergamot, mint, rosewood and lemon for a crisp, citrusy start. Rose carries the floral heart. As it dries, oakmoss, patchouli and cedar set a woody, lightly spicy base; the fresh, green feel runs through to the end, with fruity and sweet touches softening it in the background.

Mojito Obsession

7.4

Gulf Orchid · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Gulf Orchid Mojito Obsession is a fresh, citrusy and lightly sweet unisex scent that puts mint, lemon and cardamom up front. The top holds mint, cinnamon, cardamom, lemon, peach and passion fruit, so the cool green side is softened by fruity sweetness. The heart brings amber notes, white blossoms and violet. In the base, frankincense, sugar, musk and cedarwood settle it onto a woody floor with a gourmand warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, though the votes are few, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The fresh, aquatic character suits warm weather best. Value for money is rated highly. Acqua di Parma Mandarino di Sicilia and French Avenue Pinnace have a close profile.

Altikä (Eau de Toilette)

5.8

Yves Rocher · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Yves Rocher Altikä Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody men's fragrance built on ozone, mint and cedar; it has been discontinued. It opens with ozone, the mint at its heart keeps the coolness going, and cedar lays a dry, woody base underneath. The accords add faint floral and fruity touches to the fresh and woody character, and the whole stays somewhat synthetic in feel. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it sits close to the skin rather than filling the room. The number of votes is small, so this reading is tentative. Sober Casablanca and Jaguar Classic Red have a close profile.

Christmas Tree (Cologne)

5.6

Demeter Fragrance Library

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Demeter Fragrance Library Christmas Tree is a unisex cologne with a green, fresh character and a faint resinous trail. Mint, ginger and orange read together: mint brings coolness and greenery, ginger adds a spicy warmth, and orange softens both. The woody and resinous accords come forward, and a slightly synthetic air runs through the whole. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and fades quickly, though with few votes this reading is tentative. It suits men and women alike. Hermès Eau d'Orange Verte and Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Ginger have a close profile.

CyberOud

8.8

Lost Tribe · 2025

Floral · Green · Fruity

Lost Tribe CyberOud is a unisex scent built on Thai oud, patchouli and florals such as rose otto and champaca, with a floral, green and woody chypre character. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the number of votes is small. It reads as unisex, and there is no season or occasion information. It has been discontinued. The top brings white ambergris, coriander seed, Persian rose otto and strawberry, giving a fruity, floral start. In the heart, oakmoss, blue lotus absolute and lavender add a green, earthy tone. The base of Thai oud, patchouli, cedarwood and sandalwood sets a woody, resinous foundation. Overall it sits in a spicy chypre mood.

Beaming Buenos Aires

7.2

Viage · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Viage Beaming Buenos Aires is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, floral opening to a sweet, spicy and powdery texture. Hibiscus and Damask rose lead the top, with mint, cinnamon and abelmoschus in the heart. The base holds ambrette, spicy notes, vanilla and leather. The accords also bring out fruity, oriental and creamy sides. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so treat this with caution. Value for money also scores well. With no season or occasion votes, it can't be pinned to a particular use; as a unisex scent it suits both men and women. Mugler Alien Fusion and Jil Sander Sun (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.