The Perfume Library

Ambre Sublime

8.2

Stendhal · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Stendhal Ambre Sublime is a feminine scent that wraps the sweet, resinous warmth of benzoin, tonka bean and vanilla in cinnamon and cardamom. Benzoin, tolu balm and vanilla form the core, while cinnamon and cardamom give the sweetness a spicy edge. Ylang-ylang, neroli and rose add a soft floral note, and apple a touch of fruit. Sandalwood, cashmere wood and musk lay a woody, powdery base underneath. The gourmand and oriental sides come through clearly. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daily and office wear also get votes. Most voters read it as feminine. Stendhal Noir Divin and Mauboussin Mauboussin have a close profile.

She Wood

7.4

Dsquared² · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dsquared² She Wood is a fresh, lightly powdery women's fragrance where citrus and floral accords sit on a green, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with jasmine, lemon and neroli, bright and clean. Musk, heliotrope, violet and violet leaf soften the heart and push it towards powder. Cedarwood and vetiver leave a dry, woody trail at the base, with vegetal amber adding a little sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead. Most voters read it as feminine. Dsquared² She Wood Golden Light Wood and Tuttotondo Erbe Alpine have a close profile.

Kologne Shield of Protection

7.8

Kilian · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Kilian Kologne Shield of Protection is a unisex scent built around bitter orange, mint and green mandarin orange, with a fresh, citrusy and green character. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and name leisure, daily wear and the office as the occasions it suits. On character, the masculine reading leads, though a fair number of voters find it feminine. The top opens bright with bitter orange, mint and green mandarin orange. Neroli and rosemary give the heart a soft, leafy turn. In the base, cedarwood, plant juice and cashmeran dry it down on a woody footing. Verites Santorini Sunset and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca

7.5

Guerlain · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca is a fresh, citrusy feminine scent built around bitter orange, neroli and orange blossom; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a light trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear, with evenings and nights chosen less. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bitter orange and petitgrain, giving a bright, slightly green start. In the heart, orange blossom absolute and neroli add a floral, gently sweet note. In the dry-down, white amber, cedarwood and white musk soften it onto a woody base. Robert Piguet Blossom and Ferrari Bright Neroli have a close profile.

CK One Gold

7.3

Calvin Klein · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein CK One Gold is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy core with a soft floral and fruity touch, and it leans towards easy daytime wear. The top holds fig, sage and bergamot, while violet, jasmine and neroli bring a soft floral heart. Patchouli, gaiac wood and vetiver anchor the base in woody tones. Overall it reads sweet, creamy and slightly synthetic. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak. Most pick spring and summer, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions, with business close behind. The character votes tilt slightly feminine, with masculine not far off, so it sits in between.

L'Amour (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Lalique · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Lalique L'Amour Eau de Parfum pairs a bright opening of bergamot, neroli and rose with a floral heart of gardenia, jasmine and tuberose, giving a fresh, lightly sweet scent made for women. It opens citrusy, green and fresh with bergamot, neroli and rose. In the heart, gardenia, jasmine and tuberose bring out the floral side and the scent turns a little sweeter. The base of cedar, musk and sandalwood leaves a woody, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, though some call it modern or classic. Chloé Chloé (2015) Eau de Toilette and Stéphanie de Bruijn Chérie-Chérie have a close profile.

Series 4: Cologne - Vettiveru

7.7

Comme des Garçons · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Comme des Garçons Series 4: Cologne - Vettiveru is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, and fits easily into daily life and the office. It has been discontinued. It wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. It leans masculine for most voters, though a good number find it feminine. Italian bergamot and neroli bring a bright citrus start, cardamom adds a spicy edge, and Haitian vetiver gives it a green, earthy backbone. Cedarwood strengthens the woody side while musk softens the whole. It feels light like a cologne, yet dry and earthy. Perfumes with a close profile include Frédéric Malle Vétiver Extraordinaire and Prada Infusion de Vétiver.

Absolue Pour le Matin (2010)

7.3

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Absolue Pour le Matin is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, daytime and leisure hours; it has been discontinued. Sicilian lemon and bergamot make up the bright side of the scent. Neroli and violet add a soft, slightly powdery floral note, while white thyme and lavender bring a green, spicy edge that keeps it dry and clean. The creamy accord rounds off the sharpness of the citrus. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and the office leading the occasions. Feminine votes edge ahead on character, though masculine votes are close behind. Rochas Moustache Original 1949 and Acqua di Parma Note di Colonia I have a close profile.

Cornubia

7.6

Penhaligon's · 1991

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Penhaligon's Cornubia is a sweet, powdery floral built around mandarin orange and orange blossom; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, and the heart gathers jasmine, freesia, heliotrope, neroli and orange blossom into one floral cluster. Woods, musk, vanilla and amber sit underneath; it dries down creamy, fruity and gourmand, with spicy and oriental touches staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads feminine and classic. Avon Far Away and Acqua di Parma Vaniglia have a close profile.

VII: Queen Anne - Rock Rose

8.1

Clive Christian · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Clive Christian VII: Queen Anne - Rock Rose is a fresh, floral and green men's fragrance, softened by sweet and spicy touches. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, while winter sits in the background. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits nights out and the office. Voters mostly find it masculine. It opens with neroli, bergamot and black pepper, fresh with a slightly sharp edge. The heart of clary sage, cistus, violet and lavender turns floral and herbal. It dries down to vetiver, cocoa, patchouli and amber, a woody, creamy and sweet base. Acqua di Parma Note di Colonia I and Etro Jacquard have a close profile.

Candy Night (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Prada · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Prada Candy Night Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand scent made for women, and it suits evenings and cooler seasons best. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bitter orange, neroli and iris, fresh and lightly powdery. In the heart, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten it, and in the base chocolate and patchouli make it creamy, woody and a little spicy. Valentino Valentino Uomo Intense and Zara Sand Desert at Sunset Intense have a close profile.

Ivoire de Balmain (1980) (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Balmain · 1980

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Balmain Ivoire de Balmain is a chypre-style women's fragrance that opens with citrus and green freshness and settles into powdery florals over a woody base; it has been discontinued. Mandarin orange, bergamot and lemon open bright alongside aldehydes, while violet and chamomile pull that freshness towards green. In the heart, lily of the valley, Turkish rose and jasmine form the floral core, with carnation and cinnamon adding a spicy warmth. The base of sandalwood, vetiver and oakmoss gives an earthy, woody ground, softened by vanilla and musk. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it isn't tied to one setting, from daily wear to evenings out. Most voters call it feminine and classic.

Ambre Suprême

8.0

Les Indémodables · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Les Indémodables Ambre Suprême is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with aquatic, spicy and woody touches, and it suits a wide stretch of the year from spring to autumn. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer and winter a little behind. Leisure and evening are the most chosen occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so the scent leans neither way. It opens with Madagascan pink pepper, aldehydes, clary sage and Indian cardamom, a cool, spicy brightness. In the heart, Moroccan jasmine absolute, neroli and patchouli build a floral body. At the base, immortelle and ambergris settle it into a woody, animalic warmth. Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (Eau de Toilette) and Maison Anthony Marmin Imperial Ambergris have a close profile.

Fusion Sacrée - obscur / Fusion sacrée - lui

8.0

Majda Bekkali · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Majda Bekkali Fusion Sacrée - obscur / Fusion sacrée - lui is a sweet, spicy and smoky fragrance with a gourmand, resinous heart, aimed at men and best suited to evenings and nights out. It opens with celery, geranium, lavender, citron and rum. Coffee, clove, cardamom and neroli lead the heart, and the base of tolu balm, benzoin, caramel and vanilla sweetens it into a resinous warmth. Sandalwood and cedar give that sweetness a woody footing. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the favoured occasions. On character, masculine leads, with feminine close behind.

Signorina Misteriosa

7.5

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina Misteriosa is a feminine floral-gourmand that sets tuberose and orange blossom between sweet blackberry and a creamy patchouli and vanilla base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring is not far behind, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and also suits leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with blackberry and neroli, sweet and fruity. In the heart, tuberose and orange blossom bring the floral side forward. Patchouli and vanilla then settle it into a powdery, creamy, oriental base. Kenzo Jeu d'Amour L'Élixir and Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Desire for a Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Dunhill · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dunhill Desire for a Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, sweet fragrance for men that pairs neroli, apple and green lemon with a woody warmth of teakwood and patchouli; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh and citrusy with neroli, apple, green lemon and bergamot, with a light fruity edge. Teakwood, rose and patchouli form a floral, woody heart, and labdanum, musk and vanilla sweeten the base into an oriental warmth. There is a spicy, slightly synthetic texture throughout. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with evening and business also suiting it. It reads masculine and modern. Jaguar Classic Gold and Alexandre.J Black Muscs have a close profile.

Fleurs de citronnier

6.9

Serge Lutens · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Serge Lutens Fleurs de citronnier is a fresh, floral unisex scent that sets citrus brightness against a powdery, lightly sweet bouquet. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn some way behind and winter last. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though a fair share call it masculine. The notes read as one whole: lemon blossom and neroli carry the freshness, while tuberose and iris build a floral, powdery base. White honey and musk soften the sweetness, and nutmeg and styrax add a spicy edge. The green and fruity sides stay in the background.

Gorseland

7.7

Jorum Studio · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jorum Studio Gorseland is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. It wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, then autumn, while winter gets few votes. It is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, with some voters also taking it to the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it doesn't pull firmly either way. The frame is fresh and citrusy, carried by lemon and neroli. On the floral side chamomile, elderflower and Bulgarian geranium come forward, while gooseberry and crab apple add a green, fruity edge. Sweet, spicy and woody accords stay in the background and soften this airy build.

Honoré Delights

8.0

Ex Nihilo · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ex Nihilo Honoré Delights is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with a powdery, creamy floral body, and it suits daily wear best. The top notes are neroli and bergamot, so it opens bright and citrusy. In the heart, ambrette, orange blossom and iris bring a soft, powdery floral character. Musk, cedar and sandalwood in the base settle it onto a woody, creamy footing, with the sweetness kept light. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, though all four seasons get similar support. It leans towards daily, leisure and business settings, and most voters read it as feminine. Chanel 1957 and Guerlain Eau de Cashmere have a close profile.

L'Homme Idéal Sport

7.5

Guerlain · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Sport is a fresh, citrusy masculine scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and daytime wear. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate: it sits closer to the skin than a room-filling scent. Daily wear, office and sport lead the occasions, while evening and night out play a small part. Most voters read it as masculine, with a good share calling it modern. The top holds almond, spices and aquatic notes, and fresh, aquatic and citrus accords lead. Neroli sits in the heart, with patchouli, coumarin and vetiver underneath. Coumarin and almond add a gentle sweetness, while vetiver and patchouli give it a woody base.

Une Amourette - Roland Mouret

7.2

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Etat Libre d'Orange Une Amourette - Roland Mouret is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, spicy opening of pink pepper, neroli and cardamom against a floral peach and iris heart and a vanilla-resin base. It opens fresh and lightly spicy with pink pepper, neroli and cardamom. Peach and iris bring a soft, powdery floral note in the heart, while patchouli adds an earthy weight. In the base, opoponax, Akigalawood® and vanilla absolute turn it sweet, woody and resinous, with green and synthetic touches in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Voters see it as leaning slightly masculine, though a good share call it feminine.

Hypnotic Poison Eau Secrète

7.7

Dior · 2013

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Dior Hypnotic Poison Eau Secrète is a sweet, powdery floral-gourmand that opens on citrus, made for women and now discontinued. It opens with a bright citrus layer of Sicilian mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot and orange. Jasmine sambac and neroli carry the floral heart, while vanilla in the base softens everything and turns it sweeter. Fruity and spicy touches sit over a powdery, oriental background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and more than half of voters read it as feminine. Private Mood So Vanilla and Oriflame Amber Elixir Mystery have a close profile.

Soft (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Al Rehab

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Al Rehab Soft Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a bright opening of mandarin orange and blackcurrant with neroli and a sweet, powdery base of musk, patchouli and amber. The opening of mandarin orange and blackcurrant is citrusy and fruity. In the heart, neroli and grapefruit blossom bring out the floral side, while hibiscus seed keeps it lightly fruity. The base of musk, patchouli and amber sweetens everything into a creamy, powdery, gourmand oriental feel. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer a little behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also works in the evening. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Roberto Cavalli Florence and Afnan Perfumes 9am pour Femme have a close profile.

Pure White Cologne

8.4

Creed · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Pure White Cologne is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance with a soft green and floral turn, built like a classic cologne. It opens with bergamot, lemon and grapefruit for a clean, bright start. In the heart, pear, galbanum and neroli bring fruity, green and floral notes into balance. The base of rice flour, white musk and ambergris settles into a powdery, creamy, lightly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Though it is sold as a men's scent, a fair share of voters read it as feminine. Creed Original Cologne and Creed Neroli Sauvage have a close profile.