The Perfume Library

Goodman's

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Goodman's is a men's fragrance that sets a bright opening of bergamot and mandarin orange over floral jasmine and neroli, then settles into a woody, resinous and smoky base. The citrus notes give a fresh, green start, followed by a floral heart of neroli, ylang-ylang and jasmine. In the base, cedarwood, vetiver and frankincense build a resinous, smoky floor, while cinnamon and cardamom keep the spice in the background. The overall style is chypre. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter next; it is chosen most for nights out and evenings, and also suits business and leisure. Its character reads masculine and classic. Roja Parfums Bergdorf Goodman and Grossmith Betrothal have a close profile.

White Moss & Snowdrop

7.4

Jo Malone · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone White Moss & Snowdrop is a unisex scent built on clementine, neroli and white moss: fresh, citrusy and lightly powdery. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, though fall and winter get a share too. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings, and feminine leads the character votes. Clementine and petitgrain open with a green citrus freshness. Neroli and snowdrop then add a soft floral heart. White moss, amber and tonka bean settle into a creamy, powdery, faintly spicy chypre base.

Acqua della Regina / Acqua di Santa Maria Novella

7.1

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Santa Maria Novella Acqua della Regina / Acqua di Santa Maria Novella is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. The top is neroli, petitgrain and Italian citrus fruits, giving a fresh, green and floral opening. In the heart, clove, rosemary and lavender add a spicy, herbal edge. Musk in the base softens everything as it dries down. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and light. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, with a strong classic streak. Lorenzo Villoresi Acqua di Colonia and Nicolaï Cap Néroli have a close profile.

Ananda - Black

7.3

M. Micallef · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

M. Micallef Ananda - Black is a sweet, powdery floral for women that opens on lemon, plum and bitter orange before settling into neroli, ylang-ylang, jasmine and tuberose; it has been discontinued. The opening pairs citrus with fruity plum. In the heart, white flowers lead, and benzoin, vanilla and white musk then sweeten the scent into a powdery, lightly spicy oriental base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and it suits nights out and evenings best. Most see it as feminine and classic.

Air di Gioia

6.8

Giorgio Armani · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Air di Gioia is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance with a light feel that suits summer and spring. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. It has been discontinued. The top opens with mandarin orange, neroli and red pepper, with citrus freshness up front. In the heart, orange blossom, peony and ylang-ylang bring a soft, sweet floral note. The base of moss, patchouli and musk settles the scent on a green, aquatic footing. Tom Ford Sole di Positano (Eau de Parfum) and Chabaud Chic et Bohème have a close profile.

Yours Truly / Truly

7.4

MariaL · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

MariaL Yours Truly / Truly is a unisex scent that sets jasmine, Turkish rose and neroli against a woody base of cedar and sandalwood, with a fresh, green edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is said to work from daytime through evening. Most voters still read it as feminine, and some call it classic. The floral side is built from Egyptian and French jasmine, ylang-ylang, neroli and Turkish rose, while aldehydes and cyclamen add a fresh, green note. Underneath sit cedar, sandalwood, amber, vanilla and tonka bean, and cassia absolute and civet leave a spicy, animalic trace. The overall feel is powdery, smoky and chypre.

Orange Blossom

7.5

Penhaligon's · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Penhaligon's Orange Blossom is a fresh, citrusy unisex floral that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, autumn comes well behind, and winter is rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. The top opens bright with citron, bergamot and neroli, while cardamom absolute and pink pepper add a light spice. At the heart, orange absolute, jasmine, tuberose and peach blossom lead. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and white musk softens everything into a creamy, sweet woodiness.

Amber Intense / Oud Amber Intense

7.3

Fragrance Du Bois · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Fragrance Du Bois Amber Intense / Oud Amber Intense is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent, with smoky oud and floral touches giving it a dense, warm character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, while summer gets very few votes. Although it is unisex, voters read it as more masculine than feminine, though a sizeable share call it feminine. It opens with cinnamon, black pepper, saffron absolute and orange, a spicy-citrus warmth. In the heart, rose absolute, jasmine absolute and patchouli add a soft floral note. The base of benzoin, Peru balsam, musk and oud settles into a sweet, creamy, smoky resin.

Bois d'Orange

7.3

Roger & Gallet · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roger & Gallet Bois d'Orange is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. The opening of mandarin orange, basil and vervain feels bright and green. In the heart, neroli and orange blossom add a soft floral note, while Brazilian rosewood, amber and cedarwood give the base a woody footing. Fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it works as a light scent that stays close. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It leans a little more feminine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. Creed Neroli Sauvage and Al Haramain Neroli Canvas have a close profile.

After Midnight

6.8

The Different Company · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Different Company After Midnight is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, with a soft floral and powdery layer on top. It starts clean and bright with bergamot, neroli and angelica root. In the heart, iris and jasmine carry the floral side while cinnamon and mastic add a spicy, resinous depth. The base of labdanum, Siam benzoin and white musk sweetens it and settles it into a powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though its unisex build sits easily on anyone. Chabaud Eau Ambrée and Santa Maria Novella Rosa have a close profile.

DJ Love

2.6

Michael Wendler · 2013

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Michael Wendler DJ Love is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance built around coriander, mint and seawater; it has been discontinued. It opens cool with coriander, mint, lavender and green notes, while seawater pulls the freshness in an aquatic direction. The heart adds a soft floral and woody layer of neroli, jasmine, geranium and sandalwood. The dry-down settles on tobacco, amber and oakmoss, with musk and cedarwood filling out the base. The accords also carry synthetic and animal touches. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits those who want a light scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters place it in daily wear, leisure and sport, and more of them read it as masculine and modern than as anything else. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and La Rive Distant Wave have a close profile.

Cap Néroli

7.4

Nicolaï · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï Cap Néroli is a fresh, green citrus scent that softens into a floral heart, and it suits anyone, men and women alike. It opens with orange, mandarin orange and petitgrain, while rosemary and mint add a green, slightly spicy coolness to that bright start. At the heart, neroli, ylang-ylang, jasmine absolute and orange blossom absolute bring a soft floral touch. Musk and oakmoss close it on a clean, faintly earthy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine character sit close together, so it reads as genuinely unisex. Lorenzo Villoresi Acqua di Colonia and Guerlain Herbes Troublantes have a close profile.

Black Pepper, Vetiver, Neroli, Amber

8.4

Zielinski & Rozen

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Zielinski & Rozen Black Pepper, Vetiver, Neroli, Amber is a unisex scent that sets fresh, spicy black pepper and neroli against earthy vetiver and a sweet, resinous amber. The peppery warmth meets neroli and the earthy, woody feel of vetiver. Amber adds a creamy, sweet resin that steadies the freshness without weighing it down. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring close behind. It suits everything from daily wear to evenings out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and it reads somewhat more masculine than feminine. Zielinski & Rozen Black Pepper & Amber, Neroli and Fragrance World Amber & Neroli have a close profile.

Saharienne (2015)

7.8

Yves Saint Laurent · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Saint Laurent Saharienne is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent for spring and summer days, with a floral heart resting on a green, woody base. It opens bright and slightly sharp with bergamot, petitgrain and pink pepper. At the heart, clary sage, jasmine sambac and neroli add a soft floral note with a powdery feel. Vetiver, patchouli and musk dry down into a simple, woody and green finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Votes lean somewhat feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Celine Parade and Diana Vreeland Vivaciously Bold have a close profile.

Dubai - Roeya

8.1

The Spirit of Dubai · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Roeya is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, floral opening to a spicy, woody oriental base. Neroli, mandarin orange and tuberose give the start a bright floral lift. In the heart, orange blossom and jasmine sambac meet saffron and papyrus, and oud, fir and ambergris lead the base. Green, earthy and leathery tones firm up the sweetness of the flowers. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind, and it suits daily wear as well as evenings. Voters lean slightly masculine, though many call it feminine. Nabeel Asateer and Oriental Style Fania have a close profile.

Bayolea (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Penhaligon's · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Penhaligon's Bayolea Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green citrus fougère with a spicy, woody turn, made for men and now discontinued. It suits daytime, work and leisure. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. It opens with bright tangerine, mandarin orange and lemon grass. Lavender, neroli, cardamom and black pepper in the heart add a spicy edge to the freshness. Patchouli, sandalwood and cedar form a woody base, softened by musk and amber.

Jasmin 17 (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Le Labo · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Le Labo Jasmin 17 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral jasmine scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for daytime and leisure wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. It is also voted for the office, while evening use sits further back. Nearly half of voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. Citrus and green facets keep it bright: jasmine, neroli, orange blossom, bitter orange and litsea cubeba form a floral core. Vanilla, amber and musk sweeten it and add a creamy softness, with sandalwood leaving a quiet warmth underneath. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Petit Matin and Santa Maria Novella Rosa Gardenia have a close profile.

Essence of the Park (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Carthusia · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Carthusia Essence of the Park Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and daytime wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it stays noticeable through the day without filling the room. Voters suit it most to leisure, daily wear and the office, while evening and night out come well behind. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as open to either. Lemon, tangerine, bergamot and marine notes open it fresh. At the heart, magnolia, neroli and pink pepper bring a floral, lightly spicy green side. In the base, vetiver, vanilla and white musk soften it and add a gentle sweetness. Laboratorio Olfattivo Noblige and Penhaligon's No. 33 have a close profile.

Tiffany & Love for Her

7.1

Tiffany & Co. · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Love for Her is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. The top notes are grapefruit, blackcurrant and African blue basil, so citrus and green tones come first. In the heart, jasmine, neroli and tuberose form a floral core, softened by fruity and sweet accords. The base of vetiver, blue sequoia and cedarwood settles it on a woody, lightly spicy footing. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings, while evening comes last. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. Valeur Absolue Joie-Eclat and Bond No. 9 Bleecker Street have a close profile.

Into the White / Ailleurs & Fleurs / Un Parfum d'Ailleurs & Fleurs

6.9

The Different Company · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Different Company Into the White / Ailleurs & Fleurs / Un Parfum d'Ailleurs & Fleurs is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh opening of neroli, petitgrain and bitter orange with the powdery softness of white flowers. Citrus and green tones lead: neroli, petitgrain and bitter orange give it a bright start. In the heart, hazelnut flower, elderflower and linden blossom add a floral, powdery softness. The base of musk, plum and tuberose finishes it quietly, with a fruity sweetness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though it is labelled unisex. Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essences - Neroli and Prada Infusion de Mandarine have a close profile.

Eau des Minimes

7.8

Le Couvent · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Couvent Eau des Minimes is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Blood orange, lemon and grapefruit lead the scent, while neroli and pansy add a soft floral touch. Rosemary and burdock bring a green, slightly spicy edge, and mallow and benzoin round off the brightness. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the favoured settings. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level. Penhaligon's Eau de Cologne and Geo. F. Trumper Eau de Cologne have a close profile.

New Level

7.3

Brooklyn Soap Company · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Brooklyn Soap Company New Level is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening over a spicy, smoky and earthy woody base, an easy, modern choice for daytime wear. The top is neroli, peppermint, mandarin orange and bergamot, bright and clean. Saffron, nutmeg and frankincense bring a spicy, resinous warmth in the heart. Vetiver, cedar and oud form a woody, slightly smoky base, with green and earthy facets rounding it out. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads mostly masculine. Bogner Deep Forest and Marc Gebauer Berserker have a close profile.

Fig & Lotus Flower

7.5

Jo Malone · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Fig & Lotus Flower is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn and winter far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. It opens with the green, fresh air of fig leaf. In the heart, lotus and neroli add a soft, floral touch with a citrus edge, and aquatic and fruity shades keep it light. White musk and vetiver settle it into a clean, calm base.

Paradoxe Sweet Chemistry

6.6

Prada · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Prada Paradoxe Sweet Chemistry is a sweet, creamy floral gourmand built around blackcurrant syrup, orange blossom and milk, and it is classed as a women's perfume. It opens with the fruity sweetness of blackcurrant syrup, while orange blossom absolute gives the heart a soft floral touch. In the base, neroli and milk carry the scent toward a creamy, gourmand finish, and the synthetic accord keeps the overall impression bright and modern. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Its character reads feminine and modern. Prada Paradoxe Radical Essence and Kilian Love Don't Be Shy have a close profile.