The Perfume Library

Aqua Universalis Forte

7.4

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Forte is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian citron give it a bright, clean start, while Moroccan rose absolute, Egyptian jasmine absolute and freesia form a floral heart. Green notes, lily of the valley and orange blossom keep it light, powdery and creamy. Cedar and musky notes hold these flowers on a soft base, and the aquatic side keeps it from feeling heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daytime, leisure and business wear leading. Feminine votes run slightly ahead of masculine, though plenty of voters see it as masculine. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis and Dior Diorissimo have a close profile.

Via Cavour 1

8.1

Xerjoff · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Via Cavour 1 is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a warm, gourmand depth. It opens with quince and white peach, a fresh fruity sweetness. The heart brings together dark chocolate, Moroccan rose absolute, red fruits and patchouli, with the rose and chocolate softening each other. The base turns creamy with caramel, Bourbon vanilla, amber and musk, while oud adds a woody depth in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring follows, and few choose summer. It leans towards night-out and evening wear. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either side. Initio Blessed Baraka and Parfums d'Elmar Elixir d'Amour have a close profile.

Vaara

7.3

Penhaligon's · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Vaara is a floral-spicy unisex scent that opens with rose water, saffron and coriander seed and softens toward honey and sandalwood. The top is coriander seed, saffron, carrot seed, rose water and quince, giving a green, fresh and slightly fruity spiciness at first. In the heart, Moroccan rose, Bulgarian rose, iris and freesia turn it powdery and floral. The base of honey, benzoin, cedarwood and tonka bean sweetens it and closes on a woody, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind, and it is chosen most for leisure, daily wear and the office. Many voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Jil Sander Background and Dior Tendre Poison have a close profile.

Rose de Jamal (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Les Indémodables · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Les Indémodables Rose de Jamal Eau de Parfum is a unisex fragrance that keeps rose in a fresh, green frame, with spice and wood alongside. Moroccan rose absolute leads, while Moroccan mint and French lavender add coolness and Moroccan geranium reinforces the green tone. Madagascan pink pepper brings a light spice, and Moroccan atlas cedar a dry woodiness. The overall impression is a floral but not sugary, airy rose. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business use close behind. Votes for feminine and masculine are level, so it reads as truly unisex.

Evernia (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Ormonde Jayne · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Evernia Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green chypre that pairs a bright bergamot and pink pepper opening with a floral heart of jasmine, violet and rose, resting on oakmoss and sandalwood; it is a unisex scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with leisure and business settings leading. Character votes lean slightly masculine. It has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, cardamom, pink pepper and blackcurrant absolute, fresh and lightly spicy. The heart brings jasmine, orris butter, violet and rose, soft and floral. The base settles into a dry, woody ground of oakmoss, sandalwood and musk.

Tiger by Her Side

7.9

Sana Jardin · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Sana Jardin Tiger by Her Side is a spicy, sweet and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. It opens with coriander seed, cinnamon and bergamot, a spicy start. Indonesian patchouli, Moroccan rose absolute and Siam benzoin then build a floral, earthy heart. The base of vanilla, Somalian frankincense and labdanum leaves a sweet, resinous and slightly smoky warmth.

Fougère L'Aube

7.7

Rogue · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rogue Fougère L'Aube is a fresh, green classic-style fougère that sets the coolness of lavender and bergamot on a woody, spicy base, and it is described as a men's fragrance. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. The scent combines the citrus freshness of bergamot and petitgrain with the sharp green of galbanum and lavender absolute. Moroccan rose absolute and geranium add a soft floral touch, while hay, oakmoss absolute and Indian sandalwood give it a dry, earthy depth. Amber and musk gather it into a warm base. Chanel Platinum Égoïste and Rabanne Paco Rabanne pour Homme have a close profile.

Swan Princess

7.6

The Vagabond Prince · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Vagabond Prince Swan Princess is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and easy daytime wear. It opens with citron and bergamot, lifted by the green tones of violet leaf absolute and cyclamen. The heart brings white freesia, mimosa, Moroccan rose absolute and violet, giving a powdery, creamy floral feel. Musk, heliotrope, moss and cedarwood soften the base and leave it lightly woody. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick spring, with autumn and winter not far behind. It sits closest to daily, leisure and business wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Fragonard Mimosa and Sospiro Pasticcio have a close profile.

Queen of the Sea

7.0

New Notes · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

New Notes Queen of the Sea is a fresh, floral unisex scent that sets neroli, lemon and pink grapefruit against Moroccan and Turkish rose. It opens bright and aquatic with neroli, lemon, pink grapefruit and marine notes. The heart turns floral and green, with Moroccan rose absolute, Turkish rose, geranium and magnolia. Patchouli, amber and musk settle it onto a woody, lightly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business a possible fit too. Most voters find it feminine, though a good number read it as masculine. Roberto Capucci Lungomare and Chopard Heaven have a close profile.

Blousy

7.1

Miller Harris · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Miller Harris Blousy is a unisex scent that sets a floral, fruity character on a sweet, spicy and powdery base; it has been discontinued, and it leans towards spring days. It opens spicy with cinnamon, coriander seed and pink pepper, brightened by green mandarin orange. In the heart, strawberry liqueur, violet, orris and rose come forward, and the scent turns sweet, floral and powdery. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood and vanilla leaves a creamy, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind. Leisure and daily wear lead, and it is also seen as fine for the office. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Calvin Klein Eternity Intense and Gisada Ambassador for Women have a close profile.

Mohur (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Neela Vermeire Créations · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Neela Vermeire Créations Mohur Eau de Parfum is a spicy, floral and resinous unisex scent, powdery and leathery in feel, that suits evenings and cooler seasons. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Evening and night out are the favoured occasions, with business and daily wear also getting votes. Most voters read it as feminine, yet it is offered as unisex. Perfumes with a close profile include Rasasi Oud al Mubakhar and Amouage Reflection 45. It opens with cardamom, black pepper, coriander seed and carrot, spicy and fresh. In the heart, Turkish rose, violet, orris root and leather come forward, giving the floral side a powdery, leathery softness. The base of patchouli, vanilla, sandalwood, benzoin and oud dries down into a warm, resinous woodiness.

Talco

7.5

New Notes · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

New Notes Talco is a powdery, creamy floral where rose and jasmine rest on a sweet vanilla base, and it is described as unisex. The top holds Damask rose, jasmine absolute, talcum and bergamot, with the talcum and bergamot softening the flowers. In the heart, iris, ylang-ylang and Moroccan rose absolute carry the floral line on. The base of amber, tonka bean, musk and vanilla sweetens it and closes on a creamy warmth, with a spicy touch staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter third. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and also gets votes for evening and office. Half of the character votes call it feminine, with classic and modern votes as well.

Divincarnation

7.7

Annette Neuffer · 2015

Floral · Green · Fruity

Annette Neuffer Divincarnation is a unisex floral-woody scent led by tuberose, carnation and rose, deepening into vetiver, patchouli and vanilla. Most voters place Divincarnation in fall and winter, with spring next. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. More voters read it as feminine, though classic and masculine both get votes. It opens with wild orange, black pepper and green bitter orange, while Indian bay leaf and rosewood add a spicy, green edge. The heart is dominated by tuberose, carnation absolute and rose, with jasmine alongside. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, labdanum and Bourbon vanilla bring an earthy, resinous, sweet warmth.

Cologne du Maghreb (2021)

7.7

Tauer Perfumes · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tauer Perfumes Cologne du Maghreb is a unisex cologne that joins a fresh opening of bergamot, grapefruit and lavender to a floral heart of rose and orange blossom. Citrus leads at first: bergamot, grapefruit, clementine and lemon, with rosemary and clary sage adding a green, herbal edge. The heart brings Moroccan rose, neroli and orange blossom forward, and the base settles into a sweet, woody floor of labdanum, Java vetiver and Atlas cedar. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it is best enjoyed close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. It leans masculine in the votes, though a good share also call it feminine.

Celestial Patchouli

7.7

Sana Jardin · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Sana Jardin Celestial Patchouli is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter, pairing a sweet floral side with a spicy, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen most often for leisure and evenings. Slightly more voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair number see it as masculine. It opens with coriander seed and moves into a powdery floral heart of Moroccan rose absolute, osmanthus and Iris tingitana. The base of patchouli, Australian sandalwood and cedarwood gives an earthy, woody footing; cinnamon adds sweet warmth, while leather and cypriol bring a leathery, resinous shade. Atelier des Ors Iris Fauve and Pierre de Velay No. 1 have a close profile.

Fleur de Portofino Acqua

7.3

Tom Ford · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tom Ford Fleur de Portofino Acqua is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards warm weather; most voters pick summer and spring. It has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it suits those who want something light and easy. Leisure, daytime and office wear come up most. Voters split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens fresh, aquatic and green: tangerine, Italian mandarin orange, Sicilian lemon and Calabrian bergamot build a bright citrus start. In the heart, orange blossom, magnolia and Moroccan rose absolute add a soft floral touch. Acacia honey in the base sweetens it gently. Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Acqua and Kilian Water Calligraphy have a close profile.

Eau Coeur (2022)

7.4

Thomas De Monaco · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Thomas De Monaco Eau Coeur (2022) is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, floral opening to a sweet, powdery, creamy base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further back. It sits closest to leisure, evening and night-out wear, and reads somewhat more feminine, though masculine votes are not scarce. The top holds magnolia, osmanthus absolute and pink pepper, so spice and flowers open together. In the heart, Moroccan rose absolute, oak wood and Virginia cedar bring woody tones forward. The base of musk, tonka bean absolute and ambroxan softens and sweetens it. Glossier You and Molinard Iris have a close profile.

Noorolain Taif

8.0

Thameen · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Thameen Noorolain Taif is a spicy, smoky floral-woody unisex scent built around Taif rose, jasmine and oud, best suited to fall and spring evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with evening and night out leading the occasions. It reads slightly more masculine to voters, though a good share call it feminine, so it sits between the two. It opens with orange, coriander and pink pepper, fresh and lightly spiced. The heart is floral, with Taif rose, jasmine absolute and Moroccan rose absolute. The base of musk, oud, Haitian vetiver and cashmeran leaves a creamy, smoky, woody warmth. Perris Monte Carlo Shining Moon and Parfums de Marly Shagya have a close profile.

Petra (2020)

7.5

Masque · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Masque Petra (2020) opens with bergamot, pink pepper and Moroccan rose absolute, then sweetens with jasmine and frankincense: a floral, spicy fragrance for women. The top of bergamot, pink pepper and mandarin orange is fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, jasmine sambac absolute, Moroccan rose absolute, fruity notes and lokma bring a sweet floral body. The base of frankincense, myrrh, benzoin and ambergris adds a resinous, oriental warmth, with leather and patchouli darkening it slightly. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer a distant fourth. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, and reads mostly feminine. Fort & Manlé Fatih Sultan Mehmed and Rochas Moustache (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Rose Musc

7.6

Narciso Rodriguez · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Narciso Rodriguez Rose Musc is a floral, sweet unisex scent in which Moroccan rose absolute and musk lead. Both longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen least. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet works for business and leisure too. Half of the voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. It opens with Moroccan rose absolute, a floral start, with musk at the heart. The base brings saffron, patchouli and black pepper, and the spicy, woody tones temper the sweetness. It leaves a powdery, creamy and slightly animalic warmth. Michael Kors Mystique Shimmer and Initio Rehab have a close profile.

Fiona

8.2

TSVGA

Floral · Spicy · Woody

TSVGA Fiona is a unisex fragrance built around oud, ylang-ylang and jasmine sambac absolute, with an animalic, smoky character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next and summer far behind. It is worn for leisure and for evenings and nights out; more voters call it masculine than feminine, though feminine and classic both get a fair share. The scent has a floral, spicy frame: ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac and frangipani sit beside the woody, earthy and smoky sides of oud. Goatskin and civet add a leathery, animalic edge, while vanilla and tonka bean soften it with a resinous warmth. Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex and N•O•A•M Dark Heart of Papua have a close profile.

Leather Up

7.7

Phuong Dang · 2016

Floral · Green · Fruity

Phuong Dang Leather Up is a unisex scent with a leathery, floral character, softened by green, spicy and resinous touches and suited to autumn and evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, while summer stays well behind; evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Voters read it as masculine more often than not, though it works as a unisex fragrance. It opens with saffron, mandarin orange and whisky, then moves into mimosa, Moroccan rose, leather and suede at the heart. The base of tree moss, patchouli, labdanum and oud dries down into a woody, resinous warmth.

Oud Al Melka

8.4

Royal Crown · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Royal Crown Oud Al Melka is a floral, spicy oud scent with a sweet, resinous and smoky side that gives it a dark, dense character. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and it is worn mostly in the evening or on nights out. It is sold as a women's perfume, yet votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. It opens with juniper, cardamom, saffron and sage, a cool spicy start. The heart builds a floral body from Bulgarian rose, Moroccan rose, jasmine sambac and ylang-ylang. In the base, Laotian oud, labdanum, tonka bean and ambergris leave a sweet, resinous, slightly smoky trail. Royal Crown Oud Jasmin and Masque III-IV Tango have a close profile.

Louna (Extrait)

8.1

Miyaz Perfume · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Miyaz Perfume Louna Extrait de Parfum pairs three rose absolutes with coffee, tobacco and Assam oud, making a floral, spicy and smoky unisex scent. Its longevity is rated good, and so is its sillage; close to half of voters rate the sillage high. The weight and depth of the composition suit cooler weather and evenings best. It is unisex and sits comfortably on either men or women. It opens with blackcurrant, apple and black pepper, fruity and spicy at once. The heart joins Bulgarian, Moroccan and Turkish rose absolutes with ambergris. The base of coffee, tobacco, Assam oud, vanilla absolute and amber adds a creamy, resinous, smoky warmth.