The Perfume Library

Fougère Royale (2010) (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Houbigant · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Houbigant Fougère Royale is a fresh, green and woody fougère built on lavender and bergamot, with a classic, masculine character. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters suggest spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. Business, daily and leisure wear lead, while evening and night out sit further back. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. The top opens with lavender, bergamot, Mediterranean herbs and Moroccan chamomile, citrusy and herbal. Geranium, May rose absolute, cinnamon and carnation add a floral, spicy middle. The base of tonka bean absolute, amber, oakmoss absolute and patchouli settles it onto a woody, slightly sweet ground.

Boundless

8.1

Amouage · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Boundless is a unisex fragrance that sets a bright opening of blood orange, cardamom and ginger against the warm, smoky depth of vanilla, myrrh and tobacco absolute. In the top, elemi resin and blood orange give a fresh, fruity start, while cardamom and ginger add spice. The heart turns sweet with Bourbon vanilla and benzoin, and the base settles into a resinous, woody, slightly smoky ground of myrrh, vetiver, tobacco absolute and cocoa absolute. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Xerjoff Groove Xcape and Amouage Jubilation XXV Man have a close profile.

Orange x Santal

7.4

Essential Parfums · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Essential Parfums Orange x Santal is a fresh, woody unisex scent built around orange, best suited to spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick it for spring and summer, and for daytime, leisure and office wear; few see it as a winter scent. Votes lean somewhat masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. Bitter orange and Italian orange give it a citrusy, fruity freshness. Australian sandalwood and cypress set that brightness on a woody base, oakmoss absolute adds a green edge, and Egyptian basil leaves a spicy trace. A creamy softness lingers around the sandalwood. Goldfield & Banks Bohemian Lime and Dries Van Noten Santal Greenery have a close profile.

Ocean of a Midnight Moon

7.6

Simone Andreoli · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Simone Andreoli Ocean of a Midnight Moon is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent in which lemon, grapefruit and bergamot meet marine and ozonic notes. It wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with a fit for the office too. Most voters read its character as masculine. It opens with lemon, grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin orange, while petitgrain pulls that freshness towards green. In the heart, mint, myrtle and juniper berry add a cool, spicy edge. The base of oakmoss, suede, patchouli and driftwood settles it onto a woody ground. Giardini di Toscana Blu Mare and Linari Mare Pacifico have a close profile.

Quercia (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Acqua di Parma · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Parma Quercia Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green citrus opening with spice, sweetness and a woody base. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon and petitgrain, while pink pepper adds a light bite. At the heart, geranium, cardamom and cedarwood give it a spicy, green, woody character. In the base, tonka bean absolute sweetens the scent, and patchouli and oakmoss absolute add an earthy depth. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Most voters find it masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Acqua di Parma Colonia Quercia and Armaf Vitesse.

Pour Homme

8.4

Grauton Parfums · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Grauton Parfums Pour Homme is a fresh chypre-fougère for men, now discontinued, that sets a bright opening of bergamot, lemon and lime against a dry, green base of lavender, cedarwood and vetiver. Citrus comes first, then the spicy edge of nutmeg, clove and coriander seed. In the heart, Provençal lavender, cedarwood and jasmine lead; the base of vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss absolute dries down into a woody, earthy chypre. The overall impression is fresh, green and classic. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Most voters find it masculine and classic. Lacoste Original and Chanel Platinum Égoïste have a close profile.

Chant d'Arômes (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Guerlain

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Guerlain Chant d'Arômes Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green chypre with a floral, powdery side, written for women and suited to spring and summer days and daytime wear. It opens bright with citrus fruits and honeysuckle. At the heart, gardenia, ylang-ylang and jasmine form a floral core. In the base, vanilla softens against sandalwood, while oakmoss absolute holds the chypre character, with a light spicy, woody tone in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business settings lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Lubin L de Lubin and Carven Ma Griffe have a close profile.

Chypre-Siam

8.2

Rogue

Citrus · Floral · Green

Rogue Chypre-Siam is a unisex chypre that sets the green freshness of kaffir lime and basil against a floral heart of jasmine and ylang-ylang, then deepens it with oakmoss and leather. It opens with kaffir lime and basil, citrusy and green. In the heart, ylang-ylang and jasmine absolute bring the florals forward; the base of oakmoss, leather, civet and sandalwood gives a woody, powdery, slightly animal ground, softened by benzoin and spices. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with leisure and evening the most common occasions. Votes for masculine, classic and feminine sit close together, so it doesn't lean to one gender. Guerlain Chant d'Arômes and Coty Complice have a close profile.

Monsieur

7.9

Pierre Guillaume · 2013

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Pierre Guillaume Monsieur is a woody, earthy men's fragrance that suits fall and winter days best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next; it leans towards evenings and nights out, though business and daily wear also get votes. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. The scent is built on sandalwood, cedar and vetiver, with patchouli and oakmoss absolute adding an earthy edge to the woody base. Frankincense absolute brings a resinous warmth, while papyrus absolute gives a dry, fresh greenness. The spicy and smoky sides stay in the background.

Colonia Quercia (Eau de Cologne Concentrée)

7.3

Acqua di Parma · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Colonia Quercia is a men's fragrance that pairs the fresh citrus of bergamot, lemon and petitgrain with the green, woody feel of geranium and oakmoss absolute; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, lemon, petitgrain and pink pepper, a lightly spicy freshness. In the heart, geranium, cardamom and cedarwood push it toward green and woody. The base settles into tonka bean absolute, patchouli and oakmoss absolute, keeping the sweetness soft. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall and spring, though summer and winter also get votes. Its use is spread from daily wear to business and evening, and most voters read it as masculine. Acqua di Parma Quercia (Eau de Parfum) and Colonia Sandalo have a close profile.

La Belle Hélène

7.7

Parfums MDCI · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Parfums MDCI La Belle Hélène opens with mandarin orange and pear, and its floral heart settles onto vetiver and sandalwood: a fresh, powdery, chypre-leaning scent for women. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays present without filling the room. Most voters suggest spring and fall, though summer wears it comfortably too. It is worn across daytime, office and evening settings, and most voters read it as feminine. Aldehydes, mandarin orange, lemon blossom and pear give it a bright, fresh start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, osmanthus, mimosa and Bulgarian rose form a floral bouquet, with iris adding a powdery softness. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood, oakmoss absolute and amber turn it woody, lightly sweet and creamy, in a chypre structure.

Duc de Vervins

6.8

Houbigant · 1985

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Houbigant Duc de Vervins is a fresh, citrusy fougère with green, spicy and earthy sides, sitting firmly in the classic masculine camp. It opens with bright bergamot and lemon. The heart turns spicy and herbal, built from cumin, nutmeg, rosemary, lavender and geranium. Oakmoss absolute and patchouli give the base a woody, earthy depth. Most voters read it as masculine, and many call it classic. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Fall and spring lead, with summer not far behind, and it suits business, daily and leisure wear best. Houbigant Duc de Vervins L'Extreme and La Rive Brutal Classic Intense have a close profile.

Lys Sølaberg

6.8

Maison Crivelli · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Maison Crivelli Lys Sølaberg is a unisex scent built on tobacco absolute, roasted oak absolute and lily, with a fresh, floral and woody character that suits spring and autumn best. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer and winter further behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. Tobacco and roasted oak set the woody, lightly spicy base, deepened by oakmoss and labdanum. Quince and lily add a fruity, floral freshness on top of that. Powdery and creamy accords soften the blend and turn it sweeter. Comme des Garçons Concrete and Pesade In Hindsight have a close profile.

Sandor 70's

7.8

Carner · 2016

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Carner Sandor 70's is a unisex scent where leather, tobacco and vanilla sit on a spicy, smoky, woody base. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring trails, and summer gets very few votes. It is suggested for evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, followed by classic, though it is classed as unisex. The top has bergamot, suede, jasmine and rose. In the heart, Peru balsam, tobacco, Mexican vanilla and Virginia cedar sweeten it. The base is led by vetiver, frankincense, patchouli, oakmoss and Spanish leather. The overall impression is a resinous, earthy, animalic warmth. Tiziana Terenzi Ursa and Tauer Perfumes L'Oudh have a close profile.

Macaque Yuzu Edition

7.3

Zoologist · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Zoologist Macaque Yuzu Edition is a fresh, citrusy scent with a green, spicy and woody backdrop, leaning towards spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate. Spring is the most recommended season, followed by fall and summer, while winter gets little support. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. The top notes of mandarin orange, juniper berry and Japanese yuzu open bright and citrusy. Towards the heart, myrrh and hinoki wood add a smoky, resinous depth. New Caledonian sandalwood, frankincense absolute and oakmoss absolute leave a woody, green base.

Fougère L'Aube

7.7

Rogue · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rogue Fougère L'Aube is a fresh, green classic-style fougère that sets the coolness of lavender and bergamot on a woody, spicy base, and it is described as a men's fragrance. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. The scent combines the citrus freshness of bergamot and petitgrain with the sharp green of galbanum and lavender absolute. Moroccan rose absolute and geranium add a soft floral touch, while hay, oakmoss absolute and Indian sandalwood give it a dry, earthy depth. Amber and musk gather it into a warm base. Chanel Platinum Égoïste and Rabanne Paco Rabanne pour Homme have a close profile.

Granada

7.7

Widian · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Widian Granada is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, balancing fruity sweetness with spice and a woody base. It opens with raspberry, pink pepper, Italian bergamot and black pepper: fruity, bright and lightly spiced. In the heart, rose, juniper, cedarwood and cinnamon pull that freshness in a green, woody direction. The base of patchouli, oakmoss, vetiver and amber dries down earthy and warm. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter stays in the background. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Voters mostly read its character as masculine, though it is a unisex scent. Roja Parfums Elysium pour Homme and Acqua di Parma Fico di Amalfi have a close profile.

Moss Cologne

7.8

Bortnikoff · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bortnikoff Moss Cologne is a fresh chypre that sets a bright opening of lemon, bergamot and grapefruit on a green, earthy base of oakmoss and cedar, suiting spring and fall and everyday wear in a unisex style. The top holds lemon, orange, bergamot and grapefruit; in the heart, jasmine and ylang-ylang add a soft floral touch while nutmeg and violet leaf bring a spicy, green edge. It dries down to a woody, earthy base of oakmoss, Atlas cedar, labdanum and tonka bean, with vanilla sweetening it slightly. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with daily and leisure wear leading and office and evening not far behind. It reads mostly masculine and classic. Balenciaga Ho Hang and Sisley Eau de Campagne have a close profile.

Duc de Vervins L'Extreme

8.2

Houbigant

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Houbigant Duc de Vervins L'Extreme is a fresh, green, citrusy fougère for men, with a spicy edge and an earthy base that gives it a classic feel. Bergamot and lemon open bright and sharp. The heart builds a spicy, herbal core of cumin, rosemary, nutmeg, lavender and geranium, and the base of oakmoss absolute and patchouli settles it into a woody, earthy footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer works too, and daily wear and the office get the most votes. It reads masculine and classic. Houbigant Duc de Vervins and Creed Bois du Portugal have a close profile.

Angeliki / Αγγελική

8.8

Angelos Créations Olfactives · 2021

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Angelos Créations Olfactives Angeliki / Αγγελική is a floral, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with evening and night-out wear leading. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it reads as unisex. It opens bright with apricot, aldehydes, grapefruit and bergamot. The heart builds a floral body from lilac, damask rose, freesia and lily of the valley. The base turns resinous, earthy and animalic, with sandalwood, oud, tolu balm and oakmoss.

Nimitr / นิมิตร

8.3

Parfum Prissana · 2018

Floral · Green · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Nimitr / นิมิตร is a floral, green and smoky chypre built around oakmoss, patchouli, leather and birch tar. Nimitr wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Classified as a men's fragrance, most votes call it masculine or classic. Jasmine absolute, hyacinth and gardenia form a floral base, while galbanum and bay leaf add a green edge. Cinnamon and nutmeg bring spice, and frankincense and labdanum a resinous warmth. Leather, birch tar and tobacco give it a smoky, leathery character, with civet and castoreum adding an animalic depth.

Dodo (2020)

6.0

Zoologist · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Zoologist Dodo is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, green character against an animalic, earthy base; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for leisure and daily use. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and it leans slightly masculine without a clear split. It opens with the citrusy freshness of petitgrain, bergamot and pink pepper; in the heart, cardamom, pineapple and clary sage add a fruity, spicy touch. Oakmoss absolute, patchouli and musk form a woody, earthy base.

Oriental Sans Souci

6.6

Le Jardin Retrouvé · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Le Jardin Retrouvé Oriental Sans Souci is a unisex oriental floral that opens with citrus and basil, turns sweet through rose, jasmine and vanilla, and settles on patchouli and oakmoss. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Feminine and masculine votes are close, and it also reads as classic. Bergamot, lemon and basil give it a fresh, spicy opening. In the heart, rose absolute, jasmine, neroli and ylang-ylang build a floral body, with vanilla adding sweetness. The base of patchouli, tonka bean, ambergris and oakmoss leaves it woody and warm.

Histoire d'Amour (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Aubusson · 1984

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Aubusson Histoire d'Amour Eau de Toilette opens with bergamot and osmanthus and moves into orange blossom, ylang-ylang and jasmine, a floral chypre made for women. The opening of bergamot, osmanthus, basil and tangerine brings a light fruity brightness. In the heart, orange blossom, ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose and narcissus build the floral body. The base of patchouli, oakmoss absolute, amber, honey and sandalwood settles into a powdery, resinous, earthy warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads feminine and classic. Halston Halston and Prada Prada have a close profile.