The Perfume Library

Irida

8.3

Namos · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Namos Irida is a floral, spicy unisex fragrance that opens with pink pepper, rose and mandarin orange before moving into leather, orange blossom and osmanthus. Irida lasts strongly and projects strongly. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next and summer well behind. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings, while office wear is a distant choice. Voters place it between masculine and modern, though a fair number find it feminine. The opening is bright and lightly peppery, with mandarin orange lifting it and rose adding a soft floral touch. In the heart, leather, orange blossom and osmanthus take over: the floral side turns sweeter while a leathery edge stays. The base of exotic woods, amber and moss settles into a warm, woody, oriental finish. Nefs and Chanel Égoïste have a close profile.

Kapsule Woody

6.7

Karl Lagerfeld · 2008

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Karl Lagerfeld Kapsule Woody is a fruity, sweet woody unisex scent that suits fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Votes spread across daily wear, evenings, leisure and the office, so it isn't tied to one moment. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Plum brings a fruity, sweet tone, and cedarwood sets it on a dry, woody base. Moss adds an earthy depth. The gourmand and spicy accords push it towards an oriental warmth.

Eau d'Iparie

7.8

L'Occitane en Provence · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Occitane en Provence Eau d'Iparie is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green, then settles into a resinous, smoky, sweet character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind; it is chosen most for evenings, then for daily and leisure wear. Votes on character split between feminine and masculine, so it reads as balanced between the two. Pink pepper gives a spicy opening, which gives way to a heart of patchouli and cistus with an earthy, resinous feel. The base holds frankincense, myrrh, moss and vanilla; the vanilla sweetens it while the moss and resins keep it woody and smoky. Its profile is close to Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Avignon and Amouage Decision.

Royal Sapphire

8.0

Thameen · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Thameen Royal Sapphire opens with mandarin orange and bergamot, moves into a jasmine and orange blossom heart, and settles on ambergris and amber as a unisex fragrance. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer close behind. It is worn most in the evening, for leisure and on nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it moves easily between the two. Mandarin orange and bergamot give a fresh, fruity start. Jasmine and orange blossom then form a floral, creamy heart. In the base, ambergris, amber, patchouli, moss and dry woods ground the sweetness in a woody, lightly spicy dry-down.

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.

A Kiss of Bliss

7.1

Penhaligon's · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's A Kiss of Bliss is a fresh, green floral with a soft powdery and creamy side and only a light sweetness, a unisex scent that suits spring and autumn best. Clover, rose and bergamot open on a bright floral note. In the heart, matcha, heliotrope and jasmine absolute bring green and powdery tones together. Moss, musk and patchouli settle underneath, giving it an earthy, soft base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex.

Lacrima

7.6

Liquides Imaginaires · 2014

Green · Spicy · Woody

Liquides Imaginaires Lacrima is a green, woody and animalic unisex scent that opens with pink pepper and aldehydes and deepens into castoreum, labdanum and moss. It starts with a sharp, spicy sparkle from pink pepper and aldehydes. In the heart, woods and elemi resin come forward; in the base, castoreum, labdanum, benzoin and moss pull it towards something resinous, smoky and animalic. The overall impression is dry, green and heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a distant last. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. More voters call it masculine than feminine, but the feminine vote is strong too, so it sits comfortably in between.

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.

L'Eau de Merzhin

7.2

Anatole Lebreton · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Anatole Lebreton L'Eau de Merzhin is a fresh, floral unisex scent that opens green with galbanum, angelica and violet leaf. That sharp green start softens in the heart into sweet acacia, hawthorn and sweet vernal grass. The base of green hay, tonka bean, moss and iris turns sweeter and settles into a powdery, earthy warmth with a faint animal edge, while the spicy and woody tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is worn mostly for leisure and daily use. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads as truly unisex. Karl Lagerfeld Karleidoscope and Balmain Ivoire (2012) have a close profile.

Peau Santal

7.2

Miller Harris · 2018

Green · Spicy · Woody

Miller Harris Peau Santal is a creamy, powdery woody scent that suits autumn best and works on both men and women. It opens with saffron, bergamot and pink pepper, a spicy and slightly bright start. Sandalwood leads through the heart and base, while frankincense and violet leaf bring dryness and a green edge. Vanilla and amber then soften the drydown, and moss stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring. It leans towards leisure, work and daytime wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits somewhere in between. Byredo Gypsy Water and Bond No. 9 Eau de Noho have a close profile.

Cola Addict

6.9

Borntostandout · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Borntostandout Cola Addict is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that reads like a citrusy, spiced cola, with a modern character. It opens with lime zest, lemon zest and neroli for a bright lift, while ginger, cinnamon and cola foam add spice and a fizzy-drink feel. The heart brings caffeine, nutmeg, cola and rum. In the base, caramel, cola syrup and vanilla sweeten it, and sandalwood and moss give it a woody footing. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as in between. Snif Soda Snob and Rabanne Invictus Victory have a close profile.

Lascia ch'io pianga

7.7

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Filippo Sorcinelli Lascia ch'io pianga is a unisex scent that smells like a fresh, green floral garden, with sweet and spicy touches running through it. The top notes bring lilac, gardenia, jasmine, iris and ylang-ylang side by side, so the floral character leads from the start. In the heart, carnation and tuberose add a spicy, sweeter depth. Moss and tolu balm in the base keep the green feel and soften the finish. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It reads mostly feminine and classic, though a fair number of voters call it masculine. Estēe Lauder Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia and Profumum Roma Tuberosa have a close profile.

Fleur de Liane

7.1

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

L'Artisan Parfumeur Fleur de Liane is a unisex scent that sets the coolness of ozone, seawater and green notes against a floral heart of tuberose and magnolia; it has been discontinued. It opens with ozone, seawater and green notes, giving a fresh, watery feel. The heart brings tuberose, magnolia and tagetes forward, with sweet and fruity touches softening the florals. Moss and woody notes ground the base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin with a quiet trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Half of voters read it as feminine. Fueguia 1833 Agua Magnoliana and Zara Blue Temptation Fresh have a close profile.

Black Tourmaline (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Olivier Durbano · 2007

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Olivier Durbano Black Tourmaline Eau de Parfum is a smoky, spicy unisex scent that ties frankincense, pepper and oud to smoked wood and leather. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading and leisure wear close behind. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is presented as unisex. The top is resinous and spicy, with frankincense, pepper, cumin, cardamom and coriander. In the heart, oud, precious woods, smoked wood and leather take over, turning the scent smoky and leathery. The base of patchouli, amber, musk and moss leaves an earthy, green-tinged finish. Tom Ford Patchouli Absolu and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

Sama / سما

8.7

Nusuk · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Nusuk Sama / سما is a fresh, citrusy, aquatic unisex scent built on lemon and bergamot. It opens with a bright citrus pairing of lemon and bergamot. In the heart, ozonic notes, geranium and sage add a green, lightly spicy freshness. Musk, moss and mineral amber form the base, while sweet and synthetic tones stay in the background. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and sport. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Maison Asrar Last Swim and Arabiyat Prestige Marwa have a close profile.

Lippizan

7.1

Parfums de Marly · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums de Marly Lippizan is a classic-leaning men's fragrance with a fresh, green and spicy chypre character; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter and summer not far behind. It leans towards daytime and leisure wear, and also gets votes for nights out and the office. Voters mostly call its character masculine and classic. Tarragon, thyme, cardamom and lemon lead the top, rounded out by bergamot and clary sage. In the heart, cedarwood, galbanum and vetiver build a green, woody frame, while jasmine, rose, iris and patchouli soften it with floral and earthy touches. The base settles into leather, moss, amber and vanilla, with musk alongside, adding a resinous, animal warmth.

Legend

7.9

Michael Jordan · 1997

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Michael Jordan Legend is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance built around leather, patchouli and coffee, best suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Leather and patchouli lead, with cedar and moss giving it an earthy, woody base. Coffee and aniseed bring a sweet, gourmand side, which amber and musk soften. Bergamot, lavender and green tea add a little freshness to an otherwise heavy composition. The accords read spicy, oriental and resinous. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out, then for work and daily wear. It reads as masculine. Bvlgari Bvlgari Black and Elie Saab Cuir Patchouli have a close profile.

Panda (2014)

6.8

Zoologist · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zoologist Panda opens with mandarin orange, green tea and bamboo, then moves through a floral heart into a woody base; it is unisex and has been discontinued. The top is bright with mandarin orange, Sichuan pepper, bamboo and green tea, so the citrus and green accords come through at once. In the heart, lily, osmanthus and orange blossom sweeten it. The base of bourbon whiskey, sandalwood, vetiver and moss settles it onto a woody, earthy footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits genuinely in between.

Flamant Rose

7.2

The Merchant Of Venice · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Merchant Of Venice Flamant Rose is a sweet, powdery floral for women, most at ease in spring and autumn. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and it works for leisure hours or an evening out. Most voters call it feminine, while some see it as modern and others as classic. It opens with mandarin orange, petitgrain and vervain, a fresh citrus lift. In the heart, orange blossom, geranium and apricot bring a floral, fruity sweetness. Patchouli, tonka bean and moss settle underneath, leaving a creamy, powdery base. Bugatti Fashion Essenza d'Oro and Elie Saab Le Parfum In White have a close profile.

Dope d'Or

8.1

Atelier Drip · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Atelier Drip Dope d'Or is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, floral opening over a sweet, woody base, suited to evenings and cooler seasons. It opens with jasmine absolute, bergamot and orange in a bright, fruity floral, with tagetes adding a light spice. In the heart, moss, sandalwood and saffron bring a woody depth, while sea breeze keeps it airy. The base of benzoin, Bourbon vanilla, cedarwood and ambergris sweetens and softens the whole. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evening, leisure and night-out wear, and reads mostly masculine although it is unisex. Woods of Windsor Pomegranate & Hibiscus and Parfums de Marly Carios have a close profile.

New West for Her (Skinscent)

7.5

Aramis · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aramis New West for Her is a fresh, aquatic and floral scent for women, suited to everyday spring and summer wear, though it has been discontinued. It opens with calone, melon, plum and bergamot, a watery, fruity freshness softened by violet and peach. In the heart, jasmine, rose and cyclamen add a floral side while pine brings a green touch. Musk, cedar, amber and moss form a woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Feminine is the character voted most, followed by modern. Its profile is close to Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò pour Homme and Mülhens Sumatra Rain.

Or Noir

7.7

Pascal Morabito · 1980

Floral · Green · Fruity

Pascal Morabito Or Noir is a floral chypre for women, built on white flowers like jasmine, rose and gardenia over patchouli and moss. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits daytime as well as evening, and its character is mostly seen as feminine and classic. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and aldehydes, a bright, slightly fruity start. The heart gathers jasmine, rose, gardenia, ylang-ylang, iris and lily of the valley into a powdery, green and sweet bouquet. Patchouli, amber and moss settle underneath, giving the base a woody, spicy and faintly animal feel.

I: Amber Oriental

7.8

Clive Christian · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Clive Christian I: Amber Oriental is a warm, resinous men's fragrance led by amber, oak wood and sandalwood, deepened by leather and fir balsam; it has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity and sillage strong. Most pick autumn and winter, then spring, while summer gets very few votes. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and sits less naturally in the office. It reads as masculine or classic. The scent is built on a sweet, warm core: amber and woody notes dominate, while leather and patchouli pull it in a leathery, smoky direction. Dried fruits, pineapple and mandarin orange soften the sweetness, and vanilla with tonka bean adds a creamy, powdery touch.

Blueberry Musk

7.6

Arabiyat

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Arabiyat Blueberry Musk is a fresh, fruity and sweet unisex scent built around blackberry, rose and vanilla. Blackberry leads at the top, while rose, freesia and lavender give the heart a soft floral side. Vanilla and raspberry sweeten the base, with moss and patchouli adding an earthy counterweight. The overall impression is creamy, gourmand and slightly synthetic fruit. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters spread across all four seasons almost evenly, with spring slightly ahead, and it leans toward leisure and daily wear. Most voters find it feminine and modern. Ayat Musk Blueberry and Kayali Eden Sweet Peach | 35 have a close profile.