The Perfume Library

Vetiver Java

6.8

Perris Monte Carlo · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Perris Monte Carlo Vetiver Java is a fresh, woody unisex scent that opens on citrus and spice and settles into an earthy, green, slightly smoky vetiver, easy to wear at leisure or at work. Grapefruit, Calabrian bergamot and Nepalese sichuan pepper give it a bright, sharp start. In the heart, Java vetiver and geranium absolute take over, with the earthy and green side leading. Musk and amber in the base soften that dry, smoky feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and leisure and office are the occasions it leans towards. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex in style. Lubin Le Vetiver and Heeley Vetiver Veritas have a close profile.

Sombra

6.1

D:SOL MMXVI · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

D:SOL MMXVI Sombra is a unisex scent where citrus and spice sit on a warm base of rose, leather and resin, balanced between sweet and woody. It opens bright with yuzu, clementine and mandarin orange, while Nepalese sichuan pepper and pink pepper quickly sharpen that freshness with spice. In the heart, Turkish rose absolute meets saffron, nutmeg and geranium, keeping the floral side spicy and sweet. The base of vetiver, leather, Laotian oud and tolu balm adds an earthy, leathery, resinous depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. It reads more masculine than feminine, with a good number calling it modern. Montale Nepal Aoud and Rasasi Faqat Lil Rijal have a close profile.

Fleur Cachée

7.5

Anatole Lebreton · 2020

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Anatole Lebreton Fleur Cachée opens with Nepalese sichuan pepper, turmeric and fenugreek, then settles into sweet, woody warmth in this unisex scent. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer chosen less often. It is worn most for leisure, then for evenings and daytime. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. The pepper and turmeric spice meets the sweet, earthy tone of fenugreek at the start. In the heart, Texas cedar and New Caledonian sandalwood build a woody frame, and in the base Bourbon vanilla and Peru balsam leave a resinous, oriental sweetness. A green thread runs through it. Atelier Cologne Santal Carmin and Dries Van Noten Voodoo Chile have a close profile.

Hyperion

7.2

Rubini · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Rubini Hyperion is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, spicy character, where citrus and green sit over a woody, smoky, resinous base. Hyperion lasts well, with moderate sillage. Votes are spread evenly across the seasons, with fall and spring slightly ahead of winter and summer. It suits leisure and nights out, and also works for evenings and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though many call it modern. It opens with pink pepper, black pepper and Sichuan pepper, sharpened by juniper and yuzu. In the heart, ylang-ylang, Himalayan cedar, patchouli and frankincense pull it toward wood and resin. The base of ambergris, mineral notes and amber leaves an earthy, smoky warmth.

Neroli Mediterraneo

7.1

Perris Monte Carlo · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Perris Monte Carlo Neroli Mediterraneo is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, and sits most easily in leisure and everyday wear. It opens with Sicilian bitter orange, Sicilian mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot, giving a bright citrus start. At the heart, orange blossom absolute, Italian neroli and petitgrain bring a floral, green thread, while sichuan pepper and ginger add a light spice. Iris, musk and cedarwood in the base soften it into a creamy, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close and doesn't overwhelm over the day. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter barely gets a mention. It is light enough for the office or after sport, and votes for masculine and feminine are almost evenly split.

Engel Pure for Her

6.5

Rammstein · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rammstein Engel Pure for Her is a fresh, green women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, and suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer close behind. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays present without filling the room. Most voters call it feminine, though a fair number find it modern or even masculine. It opens with grapefruit, woodruff and Nepalese sichuan pepper, a citrus freshness with a light spice. Eucalyptus and hemp flower in the heart add a cool, green feel. Fir balsam and elemi resin form the base, while sweet and creamy accords soften the green edge.

Tantrico

6.6

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Synthetic

Laboratorio Olfattivo Tantrico is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a spicy, woody and resinous texture. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer and winter not far behind; daily wear, leisure and business are the settings named most often. It leans somewhat masculine, though a fair number of voters read it as feminine. Lime, grapefruit and juniper berry give a cool first impression. Sandalwood and cypress then build a woody body, with Nepalese sichuan pepper adding a dry spice. White musk, balsam fir absolute and Atlas cedar leave the base powdery and resinous. Dior Dior Homme (2020) and Annayake Tsukiyo for Him have a close profile.

Devil's Garden

8.1

Folkwinds · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Folkwinds Devil's Garden is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on an earthy, woody and resinous base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, though summer works too, and it is worn across a wide range from daily use to the office and evening. The top of rose, citron and artemisia is fresh and slightly green. In the heart, tuberose, patchouli and Nepalese sichuan pepper add a floral, spicy tone, with mitti attar giving an earthy note. The base of sandalwood absolute, Indonesian oud and copal resin leaves a woody, resinous warmth.

Festival Nite for Him

7.7

Hollister · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Hollister Festival Nite for Him is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built on bergamot, apple and mandarin orange leaf; it has been discontinued. The top opens fruity and bright with bergamot, apple and mandarin orange leaf. In the heart, ambroxan, Nepalese sichuan pepper and ginger add a spicy edge that dries the freshness slightly. The base of musk, tonka bean and sandalwood sweetens it into a creamy, woody finish, with a synthetic undertone running through. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. It is made for men and has a young, light character. Khadlaj Stellar Musk and Creed Aventus Cologne have a close profile.

Salt & Pepper

7.6

Precious Liquid · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Precious Liquid Salt & Pepper is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men that most voters place in spring and summer, and that suits everyday wear. Aquatic notes and bergamot set a bright base, over which black pepper, pink pepper and Nepalese sichuan pepper take the lead. Coriander and caraway push the spice towards a dry, slightly earthy side, while violet leaf adds a green touch. Patchouli and frankincense bring a woody, faintly smoky depth, and carrot seed reinforces the earthy edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Daily wear, leisure and sport are the most named settings, with business and evening also getting votes. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profumo and Lalique Encre Noire Sport have a close profile.

Zaid

8.1

Eau de Moe · 2024

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Moe Zaid is a unisex scent with a fresh, green character softened by spice, wood and a touch of sweetness, suited to daytime and evening wear alike. Both its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters point to daily wear first, then leisure, nights out and the office, and it sits comfortably on either men or women. It opens with basil and Akigalawood®, then moves into Nepalese sichuan pepper and woody notes that add a dry, spicy edge. The base of ambroxan, patchouli and vetiver takes over, leaving a powdery, slightly synthetic woodiness. Fragrance World Signature Brown and Commodity Paper+ have a close profile.

Yeti

7.5

Maksim Perfume · 2026

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Maksim Perfume Yeti is a unisex scent that sets a sharp opening of elemi resin, cardamom and black pepper on a woody base of oakmoss, fir needle and oud. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage good, though the vote count is small, so treat this as a rough guide. It suits men and women alike. It opens fresh, green and spicy, with elemi, cardamom and black pepper in front. In the heart, oakmoss, Douglas fir needle and black tea add a green, earthy feel. The base of sandalwood, Thai oud and gaiac wood turns woody and resinous, with a faint animal warmth. Svensk Parfym En and Granado Oud have a close profile.

Fragaria

6.5

Creed · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Creed Fragaria is a sweet, powdery floral-fruity scent that sets strawberry and orris butter beside violet, and it is described as a women's perfume. It opens with pink pepper, mandarin orange and bergamot, a bright, lightly spiced start. In the heart, strawberry, orris butter and violet lead, with the fruity sweetness resting on a powdery, creamy feel. In the base, vetiver, patchouli and cedarwood frame that sweetness with wood, while praliné keeps the gourmand side going. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few people have voted. It reads feminine; with no season or occasion votes, it can't be tied to a particular time of year. Philly & Phill Naughty by Nature and Elie Saab Girl of Now have a close profile.

No. 07: Orris Root

7.2

Raer Scents · 2022

Floral · Green · Spicy

Raer Scents No. 07: Orris Root is a floral, green-leaning unisex scent built around Italian orris root, myrrh and Bulgarian rose absolute; it has been discontinued. Orris root lays down a powdery, creamy base, while rose absolute and jasmine sambac absolute add a soft floral layer. Lesser calamint and fir balsam bring a green, resinous freshness, and Nepalese sichuan pepper, Haitian vetiver and calamus root add spice and a woody depth. Myrrh ties it together with a gentle resinous warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. It reads slightly more feminine than masculine, though plenty of voters see it as masculine. Massimo Dutti White Tulip & Myrrh and Dries Van Noten Rosa Carnivora have a close profile.

Iris Root

8.0

Loewe · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Loewe Iris Root is a fresh, powdery unisex scent built on orris root, Nepalese sichuan pepper and angelica seed. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good, though the ratings rest on only a few votes. It wears comfortably on anyone, with a balanced, in-between character. The scent reads fresh and floral. Orris root gives it a powdery, creamy softness, the sichuan pepper adds a spicy edge, and angelica seed brings an earthy, woody depth. A sweet tone stays in the background, with a faintly synthetic sheen. Gucci Tears of Iris and Ofumum Narcist Iris have a close profile.

The Paintings of Palazzo Reale

8.1

Trussardi · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Trussardi The Paintings of Palazzo Reale is a unisex scent that pairs a fruity, sweet body with spice, resin and smoke, and suits winter evenings best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure wear a step behind. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. It opens with Nepalese sichuan pepper, date and plum: the date and plum bring fruity sweetness, the pepper adds a spicy edge. The heart of almond milk, cardamom, gurjum balsam and honey turns creamy and resinous. It dries down to patchouli, frankincense, Bourbon vanilla and woody notes, pulling the sweetness into a smoky, oriental warmth.

Sybarite

8.1

Ormonde Jayne · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Ormonde Jayne Sybarite is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, gourmand character with a sweet, creamy texture and a light touch of spice. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, though both ratings rest on a small number of votes. There is not enough information to say which seasons or occasions it suits best, and it reads as unisex rather than leaning masculine or feminine. It opens with hazelnut, Nepalese sichuan pepper and pink pepper, which give a dry, spicy start. In the heart, jasmine absolute, rose absolute, orris butter and vanilla add a soft floral warmth. The base of vanilla absolute, labdanum, musk and smoked wood settles into something warm, sweet and faintly smoky.

The Color of Air

7.6

Mystikum · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Mystikum The Color of Air is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance with a green, fruity and lightly spicy character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so treat these ratings with caution. With no season or occasion votes, all that can be said is that its bright, lively build reads as easygoing. It opens with kumquat, bitter orange and coriander, a citrus freshness with a slightly bitter edge. In the heart, Nepalese sichuan pepper, blackberry and Frostwood™ bring spice and fruit together. Patchouli and amber in the base deepen the sweetness a little and settle it into a fougère structure. Ineke Chemical Bonding and Massimo Dutti Cristal Zest have a close profile.

Winter 26

7.7

Ffern · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ffern Winter 26 is a fresh, green unisex scent where citrus and spice sit over a floral heart and a woody, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a first impression. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. The top is led by Brazilian orange peel, Guatemala cardamom and Indian peppermint, with Sicilian lemon zest and Chinese blue gum eucalyptus adding coolness. In the heart, Egyptian violet leaf, Provençal lavender and Indian jasmine sambac bring a soft, powdery floral note. Haitian vetiver, French oakmoss and Virginia cedar form a woody, earthy base. Ffern Spring 25 and Ffern Winter 25 have a close profile.

Oh Ma Biche

6.6

Lolita Lempicka · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Lolita Lempicka Oh Ma Biche is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that suits leisure time and everyday wear. Most voters pick it for leisure, daytime and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is noticeable through the day without dominating. It reads feminine. It opens with grapefruit, tangerine and Sicilian mandarin orange, bright and citrusy. The heart brings prosecco, white peach and Nepalese sichuan pepper, where the peach adds sweetness and the pepper a light spice. White musk sits underneath. The overall impression is fresh, sweet and slightly synthetic. Bvlgari Le Gemme Tygar and Comptoir Sud Pacifique O'Pomelo have a close profile.

Poivre Rubis

8.0

Superfumista · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Superfumista Poivre Rubis is a spicy, smoky unisex scent that sets the warmth of pepper against the sweet, fruity note of raspberry. It opens with Nepalese sichuan pepper, bergamot and black pepper, the bergamot softening the pepper's bite. In the heart, sichuan pepper and pink pepper join raspberry, which sweetens the scent and gives it a fruity side. The base settles into woody notes, frankincense and cashmeran, leaving a smoky foundation. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though only a small number of votes stand behind that. It reads as neither distinctly masculine nor feminine, and its spice and smoke suit cooler weather best. Anyone after a close profile could also look at Liquides Imaginaires Bloody Wood and Exaltatum Ruby Wood.

Fire by Fire

8.0

Anna Zworykina · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Anna Zworykina Fire by Fire is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that voters link most with leisure time and evenings. Most voters choose it for relaxed daytime wear and evening outings, while office use sits well behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It has been discontinued. White cedar, oak wood and tobacco absolute come forward, with pine tar and oud building a smoky, leathery base. Thyme, ginger and clove add spice, while osmanthus and ylang-ylang bring a floral sweetness. Tonka bean and Peru balsam soften the whole.

Aomak

8.5

Loumari · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Loumari Aomak is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh citrus opening of Sicilian mandarin orange, bitter orange and sage on a woody base of vetiver and sandalwood. Ginger, mint and cardamom add a spicy coolness at the top, while neroli and jasmine sambac bring a soft floral touch to the heart. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli is woody and earthy. The accords point to a fresh, aquatic and green character, balanced by spice and wood. Voters find both longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. It suits those who like cool, clean scents, and sits close to everyday wear. Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Polo Blue Parfum have a close profile.

Mademoiselle Twist

7.5

Mauboussin · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Mauboussin Mademoiselle Twist is a floral gourmand for women that sets citrus and fruit freshness against the sweet, creamy warmth of praliné and vanilla. It opens with blackcurrant, mandarin orange and Nepalese sichuan pepper: a fruity, tangy start with a light spicy edge. In the heart, jasmine and praliné take over, moving the scent from floral to gourmand. Vanilla and musk in the base leave a powdery, creamy sweetness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin through the day. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring; summer gets little. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet suits daily and business wear too.