The Perfume Library

H24 (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Hermès · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Hermès H24 Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green, woody men's scent built on narcissus absolute, sclarene, rosewood and clary sage, and it suits everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and very few choose winter. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters call it masculine or modern. Taken as a whole, it smells fresh and citrusy, with a floral and green thread running through it. Narcissus absolute gives the floral side and rosewood the woody one, while spicy and fruity touches stay in the background. Banana Republic Slate and Adidas Full Recharge have a close profile.

Atlas Fever

8.1

Ex Nihilo · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Ex Nihilo Atlas Fever is a unisex scent that opens with frankincense and pink pepper and settles into a soft sweetness of vanilla, tonka bean and woods. The opening is spicy and resinous, with frankincense and pink pepper, and narcissus absolute comes forward in the heart. In the base, Indian sandalwood, cedarwood and gaiac wood form a woody, slightly smoky ground, while tonka bean and vanilla turn it creamy and gourmand. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is most often chosen for evenings and nights out. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as unisex.

Bosque

7.4

Humięcki & Graef · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Humięcki & Graef Bosque is a fresh, green, floral unisex scent built around narcissus absolute, saffron and grapefruit. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It suits leisure and daily wear, and business too. Longevity is good and sillage moderate; feminine and masculine votes are almost even. Grapefruit and buffalo grass give it a fresh, green feel. Narcissus and primrose carry the floral side, while saffron adds a spicy edge. Vetiver and musk sit behind as a woody, slightly powdery base.

Cologne Indélébile

7.4

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Cologne Indélébile is a unisex scent that sets the fresh citrus of bergamot, lemon and neroli against the green floral tones of narcissus absolute and orange blossom. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base: citrus leads, narcissus and orange blossom add a green, floral edge, and white musk softens everything. A spicy accent sits quietly in the background. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and summer, and very few choose winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Opinion is split on whether it reads masculine or feminine. Guerlain Un Dimanche à la Campagne and Mugler Cologne have a close profile.

Perfect Intense

7.2

Marc Jacobs · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Marc Jacobs Perfect Intense is a fresh, floral scent built around narcissus absolute, jasmine sambac and cashmeran, sweetened by a gourmand side. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind and summer last. Daily and leisure wear lead, and it suits the office too. Voters mostly see it as feminine, then modern. Narcissus and jasmine form a floral backbone, while pink pepper and pamplezest add a fresh, lightly spicy edge. Roasted almond and sesame pull it toward the gourmand side, and cashmeran with New Caledonian sandalwood lends a creamy softness. The overall impression is fruity and sweet.

Ilha do Mel

7.6

Memo Paris · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Memo Paris Ilha do Mel is a unisex floral built on narcissus, jasmine and orange blossom, freshened by bergamot and juniper berry and sweetened by vanilla and benzoin. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without disappearing. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and also works in the evening. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with a fresh lift of bergamot and juniper berry, with gardenia bringing in the floral side right away. In the heart, narcissus, jasmine and orange blossom form a green, powdery bouquet. The base of orris, vanilla and benzoin settles it onto a creamy, sweet footing. Chanel Gardénia and Carnal Flower share a close profile.

Theria

7.7

Le Couvent · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Le Couvent Theria is a unisex fragrance that opens with citrus and settles into a floral, spicy character with a powdery, creamy softness. Theria has moderate sillage and good longevity. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and is chosen less often for evenings and nights out. Voters read it as feminine more than anything, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with bergamot for a bright citrus touch. The heart holds narcissus absolute, cardamom and iris: the floral side is balanced by cardamom's spice, while the powdery softness of iris adds a creamy feel. Cedar lays a woody base underneath. Cartier Déclaration Eau de Toilette Fraîche and Chanel 1957 have a close profile.

Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Houbigant · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Houbigant Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery floral: bright citrus meets a soft, creamy bouquet, giving a lightly sweet scent made for women. Bergamot, mandarin orange and neroli open it with a sparkling citrus note. At the heart, magnolia, iris, jasmine, ylang-ylang and narcissus take over, while green and spicy touches stay in the background. The base of sandalwood, musk and white amber dries down woody and creamy. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is the least chosen season. It suits daily wear, the office and leisure time, and most voters read it as feminine. Laboratorio Olfattivo MyLO and Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Ostara

7.7

Penhaligon's · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Ostara is a fresh, green floral that leans towards spring and relaxed days; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office the most named occasions. It reads mostly feminine, though a sizeable share also call it classic. The top opens with bergamot, clementine and spearmint alongside violet leaf absolute, then moves into a floral heart of cyclamen, hyacinth and narcissus absolute. Vanilla, musk and white woods sweeten and soften the base; fresh, floral and green accords lead, with powdery and woody touches staying in the background.

Dans la Peau

7.7

Louis Vuitton · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Louis Vuitton Dans la Peau is a floral, leathery fragrance built around narcissus absolute, leather and Chinese jasmine sambac; it has been discontinued. Dans la Peau gets good marks for both longevity and sillage. Most voters recommend spring and fall, with winter and summer picked less often. Daytime, leisure, evening and night out draw almost equal votes, and some voters also see it as suited to business settings. Most voters read it as feminine. The scent as a whole is fresh and floral: Chinese jasmine sambac, Grasse jasmine and Chinese magnolia gather around narcissus absolute, with apricot adding a fruity sweetness. Leather and musk settle these flowers onto a creamy, lightly spicy, woody base. Hermès Galop d'Hermès and Ormonde Jayne Gatsby 22 have a close profile.

Sydney Rock Pool

6.5

Arquiste · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Arquiste Sydney Rock Pool is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent, with a floral, lightly sweet side that suits warm, relaxed days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick summer, with spring next, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are nearly even, so it reads comfortably either way. The top opens with Australian sandalwood, coconut shell and mineral notes. In the heart, frangipani and jasmine sambac add a soft floral touch while driftwood brings a woody shade. The base of kelp and sea salt gives it a salty, aquatic finish. Creamy and fruity tones keep the sweetness from turning heavy.

Aura (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Loewe · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Loewe Aura Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent with fruity sweetness, a little spice and a faintly leathery woody base, and it has been discontinued. It opens with violet leaf, bergamot, red currant and pink pepper, which read fresh, lightly fruity and a touch spicy. The heart of narcissus absolute, jasmine sambac, rose otto and iris turns floral and powdery. In the base, cedar, raspberry, leather and sandalwood sweeten it while leaving a woody, leathery trail. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daytime, office and leisure wear lean ahead of evening. About half of voters find it feminine. Delicious Closet Queen and Zara Vibrant Brown have a close profile.

3.1 Arabian Horse

7.7

Pierre Guillaume · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Pierre Guillaume 3.1 Arabian Horse is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that sets flowers against an animalic, leathery side. Narcissus absolute and wild flowers sit beside the green feel of grass and plant juice. Amber and labdanum absolute sweeten it with a resinous warmth, while leather, animalic musk and horsehair add an earthy, leathery edge. The notes aren't split into layers, so it reads as one piece from start to finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring isn't far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes run close, which fits a truly unisex profile. Montale Nepal Aoud and Nishane Shem have a close profile.

Velvet Mimosa Bloom

7.6

Dolce & Gabbana · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Mimosa Bloom is a fresh, green floral with a soft sweetness and a powdery edge, made for women and best suited to spring days. Mimosa absolute and narcissus absolute form the floral core, while neroli, mandarin orange and bergamot add a bright citrus lift. Violet leaf sharpens the green side, and the spicy and powdery accords soften the sweetness. It has been discontinued, and it reads as a gentle, floral scent throughout. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office leading the occasions. Most voters also call it feminine. Hiram Green Vivacious and Creed Fleurissimo have a close profile.

Los Angeles (Eau de Parfum)

6.1

Gallivant · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Gallivant Los Angeles Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that sets bright pineapple and mandarin orange against a floral heart of narcissus absolute and tuberose. It opens with pineapple, mandarin orange, eucalyptus and clary sage, a fresh start with a light spicy edge. The heart turns floral with narcissus absolute and tuberose. In the base, musk, gaiac wood and heliotrope settle it into a powdery, woody and slightly sweet finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It leans towards leisure and nights out, and most voters read it as feminine.

Aldehyde 44

7.0

Le Labo · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Le Labo Aldehyde 44 is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of aldehydes against narcissus, jasmine and tuberose absolutes. The aldehydes give it a clean, slightly synthetic brightness, while the floral absolutes pull it toward a green, powdery side. Vanilla and musky notes soften it into a creamy sweetness, and fresh, aquatic and woody tones also show in the accords. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans toward daily, leisure and office wear. It reads mostly feminine and modern, though a fair number of voters call it masculine.

Silences (2004) (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Jacomo · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jacomo Silences is a green floral chypre built around Florentine iris, galbanum and rose, made for women and since discontinued. It opens with iris, narcissus absolute and galbanum in a cool, green frame, softened by rose and blackcurrant absolute. Bulgarian rose, pot marigold and lily of the valley carry the floral heart. The base settles on oakmoss, vetiver and sandalwood, giving an earthy, woody and slightly resinous ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead, with business use not far behind. Most voters read it as feminine, though many call it classic. Its profile is close to Weil de Weil and Miller Harris Fleurs de Bois.

Le Flocon de Johann K

7.9

Isabelle Larignon · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Isabelle Larignon Le Flocon de Johann K is a fresh, green and lightly powdery unisex scent that sets lemon and bergamot against mimosa, cardamom and mint. It opens bright with cyclamen, lemon and bergamot. In the heart, mimosa absolute, cardamom, mint and frankincense lead, while ozonic notes add an airy, aquatic touch. The base of narcissus absolute, musk and oakmoss dries down green and powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, though winter holds its own. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. More voters call it feminine than masculine, but a good share see it as masculine.

Sale Gosse

7.2

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Sale Gosse is a fresh unisex scent with a citrusy, green and floral character, suited to relaxed spring and summer days. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so the scent sits between the two. Bergamot, neroli and petitgrain give it a citrus freshness. Narcissus absolute, rose and violet build a floral base, raspberry adds a light sweetness, and rosemary brings a green, spicy edge. Musk softens the whole.

Smile & Shine

8.3

The Zoo · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Zoo Smile & Shine is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though the split is not wide. As a whole it is fresh and citrusy: blood orange zest, grapefruit, lime and primofiore lemon give it a bright frame. Narcissus absolute adds a floral softness and turmeric a spicy warmth. Green and fruity touches rest on a sweet, creamy backdrop.

Untamed Oud

7.8

Phuong Dang · 2016

Floral · Green · Fruity

Phuong Dang Untamed Oud is a smoky, spicy oud with a sweet, animal and resinous side, and it reads as unisex. It opens with tar, rum and cumin, while coriander seed adds a spicy edge to that rough start. In the heart, narcissus absolute, honey and rose turn it floral and sweet, with apple and clove adding fruity and spicy touches. The base of oud, ambergris, vanilla absolute and tobacco settles into a warm, woody, smoky and animal trail. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, so it leaves a clear trace on the skin. Its dense, warm build suits men and women who like heavy oriental and oud fragrances.

Chypre Narcisse

8.2

Sultan Pasha Attars

Citrus · Floral · Aquatic

Sultan Pasha Attars Chypre Narcisse is a unisex chypre where narcissus and other flowers sit on an animal, earthy base with green and leathery touches. It opens citrusy and floral, with narcissus absolute, jasmine, lemon and bergamot up front. In the heart, lily of the valley, Bulgarian rose absolute and black truffle lead. The base of oakmoss, leather, civet, patchouli and black ambergris pulls the chypre character together, turning the scent darker, more animal and earthy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on a small number of votes. It suits anyone who wants a dense, characterful chypre regardless of gender. Hermès Equipage and Rogue Flora & Fauna share a close profile.

Narciso Sublime

7.3

L'Erbolario

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Erbolario Narciso Sublime is a fresh, floral and citrusy women's fragrance built around neroli, grapefruit and narcissus absolute; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer. Daily wear, the office and leisure lead, while evening and night out are chosen far less. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without being heavy. It opens with the bright citrus of neroli, grapefruit, mandarin orange and lemon, joined by ripe peach. The heart turns green and floral with water lily, freesia, magnolia, rose and narcissus absolute. Amber and honey sweeten the base, leaving a powdery, creamy softness. Acqua di Parma Acqua Nobile Magnolia and Acqua Nobile Iris have a close profile.

Silk Route

7.4

Amouroud · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Amouroud Silk Route is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance where spice, flowers and resin sit together, warm and powdery enough to lean towards the cooler months. The opening is spicy, with ginger, clove and star anise, lightened by bergamot. In the heart, tuberose and narcissus absolutes build a floral body, while immortelle and French lavender add a dry, herbal edge. The base turns sweeter with benzoin, vanilla and tonka bean, and frankincense, oakmoss and leather give it a resinous, woody depth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, then spring, with summer far behind. It suits nights out and evenings best, and also works for leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is unisex. Its profile is close to Roja Parfums Amber and Marc Jacobs Amber.