The Perfume Library

Nivea (2015)

7.7

NIVEA · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

NIVEA Nivea (2015) is a fresh, powdery floral with a creamy, lightly sweet feel that suits everyday wear. It opens with lavender, mandarin orange and bergamot, which keep it bright. In the heart, lily of the valley, rose, freesia and ylang-ylang add a soft floral note. Sandalwood and musky notes close it in a creamy, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, though autumn and winter are close behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and office use. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine.

Soleil Neige (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Tom Ford · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Soleil Neige Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy floral that turns powdery, creamy and sweet, and it suits spring and summer days and everyday wear best. Bergamot, orange blossom, rose absolute and Jasminum grandiflorum concrete form the floral core. Benzoin and labdanum add sweetness and warmth, while the musky notes keep it soft, powdery and creamy. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Voters lean feminine, though it is unisex and reads that way too. Tom Ford Soleil Blanc (Eau de Parfum) and Kaloo Blue have a close profile.

Boss Bottled Night (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Hugo Boss · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Night Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral scent for men, with sweet, spicy and woody touches. It opens with lavender and birch leaf, then moves into African violet, cardamom and jasmine in the heart. The base of salmwood, sandalwood and musky notes sets a soft, woody ground. Aquatic and fruity tones keep it fresh, while the sweetness stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and reads masculine and modern. Montblanc Legend (Eau de Toilette) and s.Oliver So Pure Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Comète

8.1

Chanel · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Chanel Comète is a powdery, creamy floral built around heliotrope, cherry blossom and French iris pallida, offered as a unisex scent. It rests on a floral body softened by musky notes. Heliotrope and cherry blossom bring the sweetness, the iris adds a powdery texture, and the spicy accord stays quietly behind that warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, then fall, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Half of voters read it as feminine, with a classic streak. Miller Harris Violet Ida and Jimmy Choo Iris Crush have a close profile.

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.

Irrésistible Givenchy (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Givenchy · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Givenchy Irrésistible Givenchy Eau de Parfum pairs pear and ambrette seed absolute with a powdery orris butter heart, making a fresh, fruity, feminine scent that suits everyday wear. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine, with a smaller share calling it modern. It opens with pear and two ambrette seed absolutes, fresh and lightly sweet. The heart brings Moroccan and Chinese orris butter with Rose Essential™, soft, floral and powdery. The base of blond woods, musky notes and Virginia cedar settles into a creamy finish. Giorgio Armani Sì Passione and Guerlain Mon Guerlain Bloom of Rose have a close profile.

Dahaab Saafi

7.9

Bait Al Bakhoor

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Bait Al Bakhoor Dahaab Saafi is a soft unisex scent with a floral, sweet, gourmand character, rounded out by powdery and creamy tones. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes after, and very few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with some leisure wear as well. It is unisex, though voters read it as slightly more feminine than masculine. It opens with rose, vanilla and sweet notes. In the heart, musky, powdery and woody notes soften it, and the base joins vanilla with floral notes and magnolia. The overall impression is a spicy-tinged, oriental, creamy and sweet florality.

Sauvage Eau Forte

5.8

Dior · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Dior Sauvage Eau Forte is a fresh, citrusy fragrance with a spicy, woody and sweet side, and it reads as masculine and suited to daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer close behind and winter further back. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often, and it is seen as masculine and modern. The scent is fresh and spicy overall. Star anise, cardamom and pepper add a warm bite, white lavender and elemi resin keep it bright, and musky and woody notes soften it. There is a sweet streak and a slightly synthetic sheen too. Marc Jacobs Bang Bang and Rituals L'Essentiel have a close profile.

Rudis

7.8

Nobile 1942 · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nobile 1942 Rudis is a spicy, resinous and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine and classic than feminine or modern. It opens with fruity notes, wine, bergamot and dried fruits in a sweet start. In the heart, rose, saffron and clove give a spicy, floral frame. The base of vetiver, patchouli, frankincense and leathery notes leaves a woody, smoky depth.

Musc Nurāsana

7.7

Maison Crivelli · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Crivelli Musc Nurāsana is a unisex scent that pairs musky notes with damask rose, bergamot and frankincense resin, reading fresh, powdery and creamy. The notes are not split into top, heart and base, so it reads as one whole. Musky notes and tonka bean give it a creamy, sweet softness; bergamot adds citrus freshness, damask rose brings a powdery floral tone, and frankincense resin leaves a slightly spicy, resinous depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and voters describe it as more feminine and modern. Close in profile are The Dua Brand Meditation Musk and Bottega Verde Argan.

Iris silver mist

7.9

Serge Lutens · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Green

Serge Lutens Iris silver mist is a fresh, green and powdery unisex scent with an earthy, slightly smoky coolness, and it suits spring and autumn best. Iris powder sits at the centre, while green notes and carrot seed give it a crisp, earthy chill. Vetiver lays down a woody base, clove adds a touch of spice, and amber with musky notes softens the whole. The floral notes stay in the background and never weigh it down. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and evening, leisure, business and daily wear all draw similar votes. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads comfortably either way. Aedes de Venustas Iris Nazarena and Floris Vetiver (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Khôl de Bahreïn

7.8

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Khôl de Bahreïn is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet and powdery character with the warmth of amber and resin, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next and summer well behind. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Voters lean slightly towards calling it feminine, though a sizeable share read it as masculine. It opens with violet, resins and nougat, the nougat adding sweetness from the start. In the heart, amber, sandalwood and Florentine iris build a powdery, woody base. Musky and balsamic notes extend the warmth at the end. Jo Malone Violet & Amber Absolu and Dior Ambre Nuit (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Hayaati

7.4

Lattafa · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lattafa Hayaati is a men's fragrance that opens with fresh apple and bergamot, then turns warmer and sweeter with cinnamon and vanilla. Hayaati's longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. Daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, though sport and business also get votes. It reads masculine and modern. Lattafa Oud Najdia and Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) have a close profile. It starts with apple and bergamot, a fresh, citrusy and fruity opening. At the heart, cinnamon adds spicy warmth and woody notes give a dry depth. In the base, vanilla and musky notes soften the scent and sweeten it.

12 | Twelve

7.9

Valjues · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Valjues 12 | Twelve is a soft, lightly powdery unisex scent that pairs fresh laundry and cashmere with a floral touch, leaning towards spring and summer days. It opens on jasmine, then moves into fresh laundry, ISO-E-Super and cashmere at the heart. Musky notes in the base settle it onto a creamy, gentle footing. The overall impression is fresh, powdery and slightly woody, with a clean, synthetic feel running through it. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office far more than evenings or nights out. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Molecule 01 + Iris and Courrèges C have a close profile.

Calar del Sole

7.8

ArteOlfatto - Luxury Perfumes · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

ArteOlfatto - Luxury Perfumes Calar del Sole is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot and lemon against the sweet, creamy warmth of orange blossom, jasmine and vanilla. It opens with bergamot and lemon, fresh and citrusy. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine and amber add a soft floral note. The base of vanilla, musky notes and cashmere wood sweetens the scent and settles it into a creamy, lightly woody finish, with the gourmand and spicy accents staying in the background. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, then fall, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters read it as more feminine, though it remains unisex. Tiziana Terenzi Tyl and Parfums de Marly Pegasus have a close profile.

Layla

7.9

Kemi · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kemi Layla is a floral, oriental unisex scent that pairs the spicy warmth of nutmeg and clove with a sweet base of patchouli, amber and vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with nutmeg and clove, which give a warm, spiced start. In the heart, cedar, woody notes and ylang-ylang add a soft floral and woody layer. The base of patchouli, musky notes, amber and vanilla sweetens the scent and gives it an oriental finish, with a fruity tone running through the sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though it is described as unisex. Harry Lehmann Bahia and Electimuss Rhodanthe have a close profile.

Geste

7.4

Humięcki & Graef · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Green

Humięcki & Graef Geste is a feminine fragrance that pairs a fresh, green floral character with a sweet, powdery and slightly spicy backdrop. Most voters choose Geste for spring and fall, with summer close behind. It leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear, and is picked less often for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Half of the voters call it feminine. The notes read as one whole: violet gives a floral, powdery softness, while pine resin adds a green, resinous freshness. Amber and musky notes sweeten the blend and settle it on a woody base. Synthetic and spicy facets stay in the background. Its profile is close to Starck Peau d'Ailleurs and Zara Parc Floral.

Mukhallat Dahn Al Oudh Moattaq / مخلط دهن العود معتق

8.3

Ajmal

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ajmal Mukhallat Dahn Al Oudh Moattaq is a unisex oud scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong, and most voters pick autumn and winter, mainly for evening and night-out wear. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of votes call it feminine or classic. It opens with Turkish rose, Indian herbs and woody notes, then settles into amber and oud at the heart. The base brings animalic, powdery and musky notes together with rose. The overall profile is floral and sweet, with spicy, resinous, earthy and smoky sides running through it.

Rescent Man

8.4

Mystery, Modern Mark · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mystery, Modern Mark Rescent Man is a woody-oriental men's fragrance that pairs floral and fruity sweetness with spice, smoke and leather, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with gaiac wood, nagarmotha and frankincense, which lay down a smoky, resinous base. In the heart, oud, saffron and jasmine meet rose, while raspberry adds a fruity sweetness to the spicy structure. In the base, amber, sandalwood and musky notes soften everything into a warm, sweet woodiness. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it modern. Its profile is close to Swiss Arabian Attar al Ghutra and Khadlaj Oud Noir.

Avgoustos

8.0

Korres · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Korres Avgoustos is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and lavender, and suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring; daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits between the two. After the citrus and lavender, fig, lemon leaf and orange blossom form the heart, adding a green, fruity softness. In the base, cedarwood, musky notes and ambergris settle the scent into a woody, creamy finish. Hervé Gambs Hôtel Riviera and Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green have a close profile.

De Bachmakov

7.5

The Different Company · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Different Company De Bachmakov is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business use lead the occasions. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a good share call it feminine, so it works on either side. The top opens with fig, coriander and bergamot, moving into shiso leaf, nutmeg and freesia in the heart. Cedarwood and musky notes settle at the base. The overall feel is fresh, green and fruity, with spicy and woody touches keeping it balanced. Profumi di Pantelleria Maestrale (Eau de Parfum) and Birkholz Citrus Splash (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Surfing Puerto Escondido

7.9

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Zara Surfing Puerto Escondido is a fresh, floral men's fragrance that sets a bright cardamom and mandarin orange opening against orange blossom and tonka bean. It opens with cardamom and mandarin orange, while artemisia and saffron add a slightly green edge. Orange blossom and ylang-ylang bring floral warmth to the heart. Benzoin, tonka bean and musky notes sweeten the base and finish it creamy. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, mainly for leisure and daily wear. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it sits between the two. Tom Ford Neroli Portofino and Annayake Natsumi have a close profile.

Ballerina

7.6

Moresque · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Moresque Ballerina is a women's perfume that sets a floral, fruity sweetness on a powdery, creamy base, soft and modern enough for easy daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without disappearing. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer trailing behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most voted occasions, with evening and night out not far behind. Most voters read it as feminine. The top is white peach, mandarin orange and ginger, a fruity opening with a light spice. In the heart, Taif rose, cotton candy and ylang-ylang carry the floral sweetness. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, amber and musky notes settles into a soft, powdery warmth. Jean Paul Gaultier Classique and Moresque Scarlet Rouge have a close profile.

Oud Najdia

7.5

Lattafa

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lattafa Oud Najdia is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with spicy, vanilla-tinged sweetness. The top notes are apple and bergamot, so it opens fruity and bright. Cinnamon and woody notes take over in the heart, bringing out its spicy, woody side. Musky notes and vanilla soften the base, leaving a sweet, oriental dry-down. Aquatic and synthetic accents run through the blend. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer close behind and winter lower. Leisure, daily wear and evenings lead the occasions. In character votes, masculine leads, with modern second. Lattafa Hayaati and Arabian Oud Ehsas Khas have a close profile.