The Perfume Library

Tambour Sacré

7.8

Rubini · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Rubini Tambour Sacré is a unisex scent that opens on citrus and settles into coffee, cinnamon and a resinous sweetness, with its gourmand and spicy sides leading. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters recommend fall and winter, spring follows, and summer gets the smallest share. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Voters read it as more masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Eau d'Italie Baume du Doge and Phuong Dang Craving have a close profile. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, orange, black pepper and cardamom, so citrus and spice arrive together. The heart holds coffee absolute, cinnamon and tuberose absolute, with sweet acacia softening the floral side. The base of Mysore sandalwood, benzoin, tonka bean, myrrh and opoponax carries it into a woody, resinous, faintly smoky warmth.

Amande Fleurie

7.2

Les Senteurs Gourmandes · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Senteurs Gourmandes Amande Fleurie is a floral unisex scent that sets fresh citrus against the sweet, creamy tones of almond and vanilla, with a light, easy daytime feel. It opens bright and fruity with bergamot, orange, peach and hyacinth. Orange blossom takes over in the heart, then the scent dries down into the powdery, woody warmth of almond, vanilla and sandalwood. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming. Most voters suggest spring, with summer and fall close behind. It leans towards leisure, work and daily wear; nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it works as unisex. Dior Cologne Blanche and Marc Jacobs Biscotti have a close profile.

Eau d'Été

7.5

Nicolaï · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï Eau d'Été pairs lime, grapefruit and orange with jasmine absolute and cinnamon, making a fresh, citrusy fragrance for women. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a quiet trail through the day. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Its character is mostly voted feminine, though a good number call it modern. The opening is led by the three citrus notes, while fruity and green touches keep it light. In the heart, jasmine absolute adds a floral softness and cinnamon a spicy warmth. The base of musk, labdanum absolute and benzoin sweetens it slightly and settles it onto a soft ground.

Classic (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Jaguar · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Jaguar Classic Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a green, aquatic and lightly sweet character, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with star anise, bergamot, lavender and orange, while basil and juniper berry add a green edge. In the heart, orange blossom, ginger and lotus soften the scent. The base of benzoin, sandalwood and white musk leaves a sweet, woody finish. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most see it as masculine. Montblanc Starwalker and Mexx Mexx Man have a close profile.

Io Capri (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Carthusia · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Carthusia Io Capri Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, eucalyptus and corn mint, then softens into fig, jasmine and tea at the heart. Tobacco flower and seagrass settle at the base. The fresh, citrus and green sides dominate, while floral and fruity touches add a little sweetness in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with room for the office too. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits right in between. Carthusia Mediterraneo and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella have a close profile.

Délice

7.6

M. Micallef · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

M. Micallef Délice is a floral, fruity unisex scent that pairs the brightness of lemon, orange and mandarin orange with warm, sweet vanilla and musk in the base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to autumn and winter, and it is picked mainly for evenings and nights out, less for daytime or the office. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits between the two. The opening is dominated by citrus. In the heart, violet meets cinnamon and nutmeg, and the spice warms the sweet, fruity core. The base of vanilla, musk, ambergris and sandalwood closes it soft, woody and oriental. Kinetic Perfumes L'Una and Aaron Terence Hughes Onyx have a close profile.

Pacific Aura

8.2

Rayhaan · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Rayhaan Pacific Aura is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, orange, citron and mint, while coriander and blackcurrant add a spicy, fruity edge to that fresh start. The heart brings May rose, basil and apricot. Date, fig and ambrette in the base soften the scent and sweeten it slightly, with an aquatic feel staying in the background as it dries down. Most voters pick summer and spring. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It suits daily wear and leisure best, and is also chosen for sport and the office. It reads masculine and modern. Avapari Citrus Mint and Louis Vuitton Pacific Chill have a close profile.

Santalum Slivers

7.4

Kerosene · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Kerosene Santalum Slivers is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days best. Grapefruit, bergamot and Italian lemon give it a bright citrus feel, while cucumber pulls that freshness towards green. Sandalwood, cedar and vetiver form a woody base, pepper adds a light spice and rose a soft floral touch. The overall impression is clean, cool and understated. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick it for summer and spring. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and votes split closely between masculine and feminine readings. Boadicea the Victorious Energizer and Adolfo Dominguez Agua Fresca have a close profile.

1876

7.0

Histoires de Parfums · 2001

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Histoires de Parfums 1876 is a floral, spicy fragrance for women, chosen most often for autumn and spring. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: present through much of the day without being loud. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter. It suits leisure, evenings and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it classic. It opens fresh and fruity with bergamot, lychee and orange. The heart turns spicy, with Moldovan rose and iris alongside cinnamon, cumin and carnation. The base leaves a sweet, powdery, woody warmth from vanilla, sandalwood and white musk.

Orange

7.8

Harry Lehmann

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Harry Lehmann Orange is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits summer and spring days. Most voters pick summer or spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up more often than evenings or nights out. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and doesn't overwhelm. Votes for feminine and masculine are nearly even, so it is shared easily across genders. Orange, mandarin orange and clementine give it a fresh, fruity, lightly sweet citrus character. Orange blossom softens that brightness, while amber and musk add a warm, smooth base. A green touch runs through the accords.

Naomagic

7.4

Naomi Campbell · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Naomi Campbell Naomagic opens with fresh bergamot and orange and settles into a sweet, powdery floral of jasmine, violet and vanilla; it is made for women and has been discontinued. The opening brings bergamot, orange, green leaves and cardamom, a fresh start with a light spicy edge. Jasmine, violet, lily of the valley and almond make up a sweet floral heart. Cedar, sandalwood, vanilla, tonka bean and musk close it as a woody, powdery base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Votes for the four seasons are close, with spring slightly ahead. Daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters find it feminine and modern.

Long Courrier

7.2

Pierre Guillaume · 2015

Aquatic · Sweet · Gourmand

Pierre Guillaume Long Courrier is a unisex scent that sets an aquatic, sweet character against a gourmand, powdery base. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer a little behind. It suits leisure and daily wear, and the office too. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it has no clear gender lean. It opens with salt, and orange and cocoa powder lead the heart. Elemi resin, vanilla, musk and cedar settle underneath. The aquatic freshness gradually turns into a sweet, creamy, lightly spicy warmth.

Ana Abiyedh Coral / انا الابيض كورال

7.7

Lattafa

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lattafa Ana Abiyedh Coral / انا الابيض كورال is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that leans towards summer and spring days. Most voters pick summer, then spring; leisure and daily wear come first, and it also works at the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters call it feminine and modern, with very few calling it masculine. Watermelon, peach and orange open juicy and light. Coconut and white blossoms soften the heart into something floral and creamy. Musk, amber and vanilla leave a sweet, warm trail, and the accords also carry a synthetic edge. Marks & Spencer White Coconut and Lattafa Ana Abiyedh have a close profile.

Agrumi Amari di Sicilia

7.1

Bois 1920 · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bois 1920 Agrumi Amari di Sicilia is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent built around orange, mandarin orange and grapefruit. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without crowding anyone. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, office and daily wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost even, which fits its unisex character. The top is orange, mandarin orange and grapefruit, sharp but leaning sweet. Lime and petitgrain in the heart add a green freshness. Musk and patchouli in the base settle it onto a lightly woody, powdery footing, while the floral and spicy touches stay in the background.

Diamant (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Fragonard · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Fragonard Diamant Eau de Toilette is a floral-gourmand women's fragrance that softens bright citrus with jasmine, rose and plum before settling into vanilla and caramel. Longevity and sillage both rate as good, and most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and it sits comfortably at the office too. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with orange, mandarin orange and pepper, then moves to a heart of jasmine, rose and plum. The base of musk, vanilla, caramel and patchouli turns it sweeter, powdery and gently spicy, while the fresh, fruity side stays present throughout.

Versus Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Versace · 1991

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Versace Versus Uomo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green men's scent that settles into a woody, sweet base. It has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, lemon, mandarin orange and lime, while petitgrain and green notes keep the citrus crisp. The heart brings carnation, coriander and jasmine for a floral, spicy turn, softened by orris root and rosewood. In the base, tonka bean, sandalwood and vanilla make it sweeter and warmer. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is worn from daytime through to nights out. Over half of voters read it as masculine. Chanel Allure Homme and Joop! Berlin have a close profile.

Esperidi Water

7.6

The Merchant Of Venice · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Merchant Of Venice Esperidi Water is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and few choose winter. It leans towards leisure, work and everyday wear, and sits in the background for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters read it as more masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. It opens with black pepper, lemon, orange and rosemary, so spice and citrus come first. The heart holds vetiver, white blossoms and cedarwood, giving a green, woody feel. White musk and amber soften the base and leave a creamy trail.

Yours Deeply / Deeply

7.4

MariaL · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

MariaL Yours Deeply / Deeply is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent built around cinnamon, benzoin and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Although unisex, voters lean towards reading it as feminine. The notes read as a whole: cinnamon, cumin and carnation carry the spice, while benzoin and vanilla add sweetness. Patchouli, oud and gaiac wood form a woody base, and birch tar with frankincense brings a smoky, resinous edge. Orange lightly brightens the dense structure. Pierre Guillaume 26 Isparta and Eau d'Italie Baume du Doge have a close profile.

Eau des Jardins

6.8

Clarins · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clarins Eau des Jardins is a fresh, citrusy and green women's fragrance led by bergamot, grapefruit and curly mint. It opens bright with bergamot, grapefruit, orange and lemon, with curly mint adding a cool edge. The heart turns green and lightly fruity through blackcurrant and bay leaf, softened by rose and patchouli. Vetiver, musk and cedarwood set it on a woody base, while the sweetness stays in the background. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it feminine.

Verde d'Arancia

7.8

Monotheme

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Fiori di Capri (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Carthusia · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Carthusia Fiori di Capri Eau de Toilette opens on mandarin orange, orange blossom and white blossoms, a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear come first, with office use not far behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It reads mostly feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and orange blossom, where citrus meets flowers. Towards the heart, frankincense, iris and pineapple add a fruity, lightly sweet side, with green and spicy touches along the way. In the base, sandalwood, oakmoss and white musk settle it into a woody, creamy chypre line.

En Prise

7.6

Mind Games · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Mind Games En Prise is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance, its fruity sweetness balanced by spice and a woody base. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn a close third and winter trailing behind. It suits leisure and daily wear best, and also works for evenings out and the office. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits comfortably in between. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and orange, while saffron and Madagascan ginger add spice. Sugar and blackcurrant bring sweetness at the heart. Moss, Madagascan vetiver and cedarwood settle into a dry, woody base.

Shangri La (2022)

7.5

Hiram Green · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hiram Green Shangri La (2022) is a floral and spicy unisex chypre in which oakmoss, jasmine and cinnamon lead. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Autumn is the most-voted season, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though masculine and classic both draw a fair share. The notes are read together rather than as top, heart and base. Jasmine, rose and iris build a floral, powdery ground. Cinnamon and spices warm it, while peach, lemon, bergamot and orange add a fruity, sweet lift. Oakmoss and vetiver carry the chypre character. Hiram Green Shangri La (2014) and Guerlain Mitsouko have a close profile.

September (2013)

6.7

Erik Kormann · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Erik Kormann September opens with grapefruit and orange, a fresh, fruity unisex scent that settles into musk and woody notes. Grapefruit and orange give the top a bright citrus feel. Amberketal and ISO-E-Super make up the heart, adding a synthetic, lightly spicy texture. The base of musk, javanol and Timberol® lays down a woody foundation, with the sweetness staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with fall close behind. It is picked mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Bvlgari Le Gemme Tygar and Dunhill Icon Racing have a close profile.