The Perfume Library

Azalai

7.7

Stora Skuggan · 2022

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Stora Skuggan Azalai is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter, opening on citrus and settling into a sweet, resinous, smoky base. Blood orange and mint come first; saffron and dried fruits in the heart add a spicy, fruity sweetness. The base of frankincense, gum arabic and amber is woody, resinous and faintly smoky. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is favoured for leisure, evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it reads as truly unisex. Parfums de Marly Habdan and Le Couvent Porto Bello have a close profile.

Fleur de Bambù

7.3

Il Profvmo · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Il Profvmo Fleur de Bambù is a fresh, green and powdery feminine scent built around bamboo sprout, bamboo blossom and mint. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly call it feminine, followed by modern. Bamboo sprout and bamboo blossom form a green, lightly floral core, with mint adding freshness. Patchouli and cedarwood give it a woody base, while vanilla and poppy sweeten it and add a creamy, powdery softness. Phaedon Coton Egyptien and Câline Infinite Navy have a close profile.

Emporio Armani White for Her

8.0

Giorgio Armani · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani White for Her is a fresh, green women's fragrance that pairs citrus with a light touch of spice; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange for citrus brightness, while blackcurrant leaf adds a green edge. In the heart, clove and ginger bring spice, balanced by the coolness of mint and fig leaf. The base of blond woods and white musk softens everything into a powdery, lightly sweet woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Half of the voters read it as feminine. Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani White for Her Red and Carthusia Prima del Teatro di San Carlo have a close profile.

Cuba Royal (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Cuba

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Cuba Royal Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy masculine scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Grapefruit and blood orange with mint give it a fresh start, while rose and patchouli come forward next. Blond leather settles the scent on a leathery, woody base. The accords lean sweet, spicy and smoky, with an oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer stays in the background. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings, and it also works for daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine. Montale Arabians and La Rive Cash for Men have a close profile.

Hepster

8.2

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Annette Neuffer Hepster opens with juniper berry, rosemary and bergamot, a fresh, green, spicy start that settles onto a woody, earthy base of vetiver and cedarwood, made with men in mind. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and nights out. It reads mainly masculine and classic. The top is led by juniper berry, rosemary, mint and black pepper; in the heart, lavender, geranium and silver fir add a soft floral and green touch. The base of vetiver, patchouli, mastic and oakmoss dries down resinous, smoky and earthy.

Mojito Chypre

6.4

Pierre Guillaume · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Pierre Guillaume Mojito Chypre is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens on mint, lime and rum absolute and rests on vetiver and oakmoss. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it is picked most often for leisure and daily wear. Votes on character split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either. The top notes of mint, lime, strawberry aldehyde and rum absolute give a bright, lightly fruity and sweet start. In the heart, vetiver, patchouli and labdanum add a green, earthy depth. At the base, vanilla softens the scent while oakmoss keeps the green tone going.

UDV for Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Ulric de Varens · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Ulric de Varens UDV for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's scent built on mint, rosemary and vetiver. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most call it masculine, with some calling it classic. The notes read as one whole: mint and rosemary bring an aromatic freshness, while mugwort pulls it towards a bitter green. Patchouli and vetiver lay an earthy, woody base, and musk softens the edges. Beside the fresh, citrusy feel there is a slightly sweet, spicy and synthetic side too. Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vétiver and Pascal Morabito Bois & Vetiver have a close profile.

Joop! Homme Sport

5.8

Joop! · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Joop! Homme Sport is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with an aquatic, fruity lightness and a gently sweet backdrop. It opens with the coolness of mint, ginger and bergamot, the ginger adding a spicy edge. In the heart, salty skin and orange blossom bring a soft, slightly watery floral note, and tonka bean sweetens and rounds off the base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits leisure, daily wear and sport best. It reads masculine and modern. Zara Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes and Nikos Sculpture Homme have a close profile.

150: Timeless

8.1

Clive Christian · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clive Christian 150: Timeless is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent shaped by green and spicy facets over a woody base, leaning towards spring and summer days. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn next. Daily, leisure and business wear are the leading occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters read its character as masculine, and classic is also a frequent pick. Bitter orange, lime and mint bring coolness and freshness, while lavender, coriander seed, ginger and nutmeg draw a spicy, green frame. Vetiver, amber, leather and musk add a woody, warm and soft depth. Atkinsons Mint & Tonic and Penhaligon's Quercus have a close profile.

Terracotta Voile d'Été

7.9

Guerlain · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain Terracotta Voile d'Été carries the coolness of mint and bergamot into a floral heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose, a sweet, powdery women's scent that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters place it evenly across spring, summer and fall, and less so in winter. Evening, daily wear and leisure lead the occasions; most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. Mint and bergamot open on a fresh note. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose and white lily build a floral body. The base of vanilla, heliotrope and iris sweetens it and softens it into powder, while pear and carnation add fruity and spicy touches. Earthy and smoky accords stay in the background. Guerlain Quand Vient l'Été and L'Heure de Nuit have a close profile.

Ocean Hills

7.4

Birkholz

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Birkholz Ocean Hills is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that opens with bergamot, lime and mint and settles into moss, patchouli and cedarwood. The top is bright with bergamot, lime and mint, while pink pepper adds a light spice. In the heart, gaiac wood, apple, geranium and lavender keep things green and slightly fruity. The base of moss, patchouli, leather and cedarwood leaves a woody, faintly smoky finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is made for anyone.

Speakeasy

7.1

Frapin · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Frapin Speakeasy is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh opening of orange, rum and lime against a sweet, smoky base of tobacco, tonka bean and labdanum. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, while summer gets the smallest share. Leisure and evening wear lead, and it works for the office too. More voters call it masculine, but a good number read it as feminine. It opens with orange and lime citrus warmed by rum, and davana adds a soft, fruity touch. Mint and geranium in the heart keep it fresh with a floral edge. As it dries, tobacco, tonka bean, labdanum and styrax pull it towards a gourmand, resinous, leathery warmth, with white musk softening the base into powder.

Ho Hang (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Balenciaga · 1971

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Balenciaga Ho Hang Eau de Toilette opens with fresh orange, lemon and bergamot over a woody, resinous chypre base of patchouli, cedar and vanilla; it is described as unisex and has been discontinued. The opening is a citrus brightness of orange, lemon and bergamot, cooled by mint. In the heart, patchouli and cedar lead, while pelargonium and rosewood add a floral, green touch. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, benzoin and labdanum sweetens the scent and settles it into a resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick it for spring and fall, and for leisure, business and evening wear. Most see it as masculine and classic. Hermès Rocabar and Gucci pour Homme share a close profile.

Eau de Monsieur (2013)

7.7

Goutal · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Goutal Eau de Monsieur is a fresh, green men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, suiting daily wear, the office and leisure time. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange, bright and citrusy. The heart brings mint, cedar, juniper berry and geranium, a green and slightly spicy freshness. Vetiver, patchouli and sandalwood form a woody, chypre-like base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. Half call it masculine, and some find it classic. Giorgio Armani Eau pour Homme (2013) and Sisley Eau de Sisley 2 have a close profile.

Fleur Diamantine

6.9

Maison Crivelli · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Maison Crivelli Fleur Diamantine is a fresh, floral unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer. Jasmine absolute and neroli form the floral core, with mint adding coolness and oakmoss giving a green base. Saffron brings a spicy edge, while bitter almond and musk pull it towards a sweet, creamy side. A synthetic sheen runs through the accords as well. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters mostly choose it for leisure, daily wear and the office, and less often for evenings or nights out. It reads mainly feminine. Prada Un Chant d'Amour and Marc Jacobs Divine Decadence have a close profile.

Nature Insolente

7.4

Maison Matine · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Matine Nature Insolente is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, with green and fruity touches keeping it light. It opens with orange, lemon and bergamot in a bright citrus layer. Mint, honeydew melon and lily of the valley follow in the heart, adding a floral, green and gently sweet freshness. Cedarwood, musk and vetiver settle it onto a soft woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear, with few choosing it for evenings. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together.

Kingdom (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Alexander McQueen · 2003

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Alexander McQueen Kingdom Eau de Parfum is a floral, green chypre-leaning women's scent with a spicy, earthy depth; it has been discontinued. It opens with a fresh citrus layer of orange, mandarin orange, bergamot and mint. Toward the heart, jasmine and rose come forward, while rhubarb and ginger add a spicy, green edge. In the base, musk, amber and oakmoss settle the scent onto a powdery, earthy footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans toward evenings and nights out. Most read it as feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include Molinard Chypre d'Orient and Jean Patou Sublime (Eau de Parfum).

His Aspiration (Extreme Sport Edition) / His Aspiration Extreme Sport Edition

8.5

The Dua Brand · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

The Dua Brand His Aspiration / His Aspiration Extreme Sport Edition is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic fragrance for men, suited to sport and everyday wear. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, though fall and winter still get a share. Leisure, business, daily wear and sport are the leading occasions, and it reads as masculine and modern. It opens with Madagascan pepper, mint and mandarin orange, fresh and spicy. In the heart, almond and Venezuelan tonka bean bring a sweet, creamy softness. The base of musk and Moroccan cypress leaves a woody, powdery finish, with fruity and synthetic touches among the accords. Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême and Afnan Turathi (Blue) have a close profile.

Armani Code Ice

7.1

Giorgio Armani · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Armani Code Ice is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days at work or in daily wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Business, daily and leisure wear lead the occasions, and most see it as masculine and modern in character. The top opens with mint, lemon and ginger, cool and lightly spiced. Geranium and lavender in the heart soften that, and woody notes carry the base. The overall impression is fresh and citrusy, with a touch of fruit and spice. Lacoste Challenge (Eau de Toilette) and Kenzo L'Eau Kenzo Boisée have a close profile.

Deziro

7.3

Nishane · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Nishane Deziro is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent with green and woody touches, best suited to spring and summer days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring; daily wear, leisure and office lead the occasions, while evening and night out trail behind. Most voters read it as masculine, followed by modern and feminine. It opens with ambergris, mandarin orange and marine notes, then moves into a green, airy heart of star anise, geranium, mint and carrot. The base of Haitian vetiver, sandalwood and musk settles into a woody footing with a light, soft sweetness.

Aigner Black for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Aigner · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Aigner Black for Men Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that opens with fresh orange, bergamot and grapefruit, deepens through oakmoss, mint and pine, and dries down on leather and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. The citrus notes give it a bright start. In the heart, mint and pine carry that freshness into a woody green, while oakmoss adds an earthy weight. The base of musk, styrax, tonka bean and leather leaves a sweet, powdery trail with a touch of smoke and a leathery edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Leisure, daily wear, business and evening are spread almost evenly. More than half of voters read it as masculine.

Velvet Iris

7.3

Pana Dora · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Pana Dora Velvet Iris is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral side with a sweet, powdery and creamy warmth. It opens cool with juniper, mint, bitter orange and bergamot. In the heart, iris brings the powdery edge while caramel, dark chocolate, pear and raspberry pull it towards sweet and fruity. The base settles on vetiver, sandalwood, cedar, musk, vanilla and amber, soft and woody. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, winter is not far behind, and summer is the least chosen. Leisure, night out and evening are the most named occasions, with daily and business wear close behind. Voters lean feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Stendhal Elixir Blanc and Pierre Bourdon La Dame en Rose have a close profile.

Noa Noa (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Otto Kern · 1990

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Otto Kern Noa Noa Eau de Parfum pairs a fresh, green opening of mint, blackcurrant and galbanum with a floral heart of rose, jasmine and patchouli; it is a discontinued women's fragrance. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it is spread across daily wear, evenings and nights out. Voters mostly find its character feminine and classic. The top carries mint, orange, mandarin orange and grapefruit, with galbanum sharpening the green side. In the heart, rose, jasmine, heliotrope and sandalwood build a floral, woody balance. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, oakmoss and amber sweetens it and leans it toward a spicy, oriental chypre. Romeo Gigli per Uomo and Jil Sander Background have a close profile.

Acqua Essenziale (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that pairs mint, mandarin orange and grapefruit with lavender and vetiver; it has been discontinued. It leans towards summer and spring, the two seasons most voters pick. It suits daily wear, leisure time and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. The top opens cool with mint, lemon leaf, mandarin orange and grapefruit. In the heart, rosemary, lavender and geranium add a green, floral touch. The base settles on patchouli, cistus and vetiver, a woody footing beside the aquatic, lightly sweet character. Cristiano Ronaldo Origins and Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vétiver have a close profile.