The Perfume Library

Ylang in Gold Nectar

8.0

M. Micallef · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

M. Micallef Ylang in Gold Nectar is a floral, fruity women's fragrance set on a sweet, creamy, gourmand base. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick spring and summer, with leisure and nights out leading the occasions, and it reads as feminine. It opens with orange, geranium and mugwort. The heart of magnolia, rose, ylang-ylang, lily of the valley and sandalwood stays floral. Vanilla, musk and coconut in the base sweeten it into a creamy warmth. M. Micallef Ylang in Gold and The Water Brand Tropica have a close profile.

Ambra (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Acqua di Parma · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Parma Ambra Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that ties the brightness of orange and bergamot to a warm base of ambergris, vanilla and sandalwood. It opens with orange, petitgrain and bergamot for a citrus freshness. In the heart, Virginia cedar, patchouli, nagarmotha and rose build a woody, lightly floral core. The base of musk, vanilla, ambergris, sandalwood and cistus leaves a sweet, resinous, slightly leathery warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring; few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with some votes for leisure and business. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Acqua di Parma Colonia Ambra and Fragrance Du Bois Oud Noir Intense have a close profile.

Catalyst for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Halston · 1994

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Halston Catalyst for Men Eau de Toilette is a floral and green scent grounded by spice, vetiver and oakmoss, suited mostly to autumn and winter evenings and leaning classic in character. Most voters place it in autumn and winter, with evening, leisure and night out the leading occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters read it as masculine. It has been discontinued. The top notes of lavender, bergamot, orange, sage and mint open fresh. Toward the heart, cinnamon, nutmeg, bay leaf and violet add a spicy, green warmth. In the base, vetiver, oakmoss, amber and leather close it out woody, earthy and faintly smoky. Aramis Havana and Caron Yatagan have a close profile.

Yuzu / 柚子 (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

J-Scent · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

J-Scent Yuzu / 柚子 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green-leaning unisex fragrance built almost entirely around citrus. The top holds orange, lemon, bergamot and thyme, while lime, grapefruit and yuzu carry the citrus through the heart. In the base, rose and mandarin orange tilt it towards the floral and fruity, with a faint spicy edge staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lemon Fresca and Acca Kappa Green Mandarin have a close profile.

Vintage Collection - Sandalo

7.2

Lorenzo Villoresi · 1995

Citrus · Floral · Green

Lorenzo Villoresi Vintage Collection - Sandalo is a classic-leaning men's scent that moves from a citrus and green opening into a woody, powdery, resinous base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets votes for evening and business. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share call it classic. It opens with petitgrain, lavender, lemon and orange for a fresh start. In the heart, sandalwood, labdanum, Bulgarian rose and neroli add a soft woody-floral warmth. The base of vetiver, amber, opoponax and oakmoss turns it earthy and resinous. Bois 1920 Vetiver Ambrato and Knize Forest have a close profile.

Ghala

7.4

Anfas

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anfas Ghala is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built on orange, rose and musk. It opens with the bright, fruity lift of orange, and rose brings a soft floral heart. Musk anchors the base and settles the scent into a sweet, powdery, slightly creamy finish. The oriental touch stays in the background while the fresh side leads. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known nearby without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter the least chosen. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and is also considered fine for evenings and the office. Voters are split on whether it reads masculine or feminine. Rifat Ozbek Ozbek (Eau de Parfum) and Al Rehab Sandra (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Roma Kyoto

7.0

Profumum Roma · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Profumum Roma Roma Kyoto is a sweet, floral and powdery unisex scent, with a fruity, creamy softness and a warm feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Leisure, evening and daily wear lead the occasions; most voters read it as feminine, and some as modern. It opens with coconut, orange and ylang-ylang, giving a fruity, creamy sweetness. In the heart, lavender, cinnamon and violet add a floral, spicy, powdery touch. Vanilla, patchouli and jasmine close it out sweet and warm.

Irth (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Nabeel · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Nabeel Irth Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits winter and autumn evenings. It opens with damask rose, coffee, cinnamon and peach, the fruity sweetness held in check by spice. Toward the heart, cedarwood, jasmine and oud come in, and the floral side settles onto a woody, smoky base. Vanilla, amber and labdanum soften it in the end. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and evenings and nights out lead, while daytime wear trails behind. It leans masculine but works as a unisex scent.

Vanilla Sky (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Skylar · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Skylar Vanilla Sky Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy gourmand unisex scent, where vanilla is softened by floral and spicy touches and suits fall and winter days. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and daily wear and leisure are the occasions named most often. In the character votes, feminine leads, with modern in second place. The top notes are orange, cappucino and bergamot zest. Cinnamon, Jasminum grandiflorum and vanilla form the heart. In the base, caramelized cedar, sandalwood and amber close the scent with a woody, warm sweetness.

Eau de Patou (1976)

8.2

Jean Patou · 1976

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jean Patou Eau de Patou is a fresh, citrusy chypre, green, floral and lightly spicy, a daytime women's scent that has since been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading and office use close behind. It reads mostly feminine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. The top has orange and citrus fruits. In the heart, Indian cress, honeysuckle, ylang-ylang, orange blossom and pepper build a floral, lightly spicy body. The base of musk, amber, civet and oakmoss settles it into a woody chypre with an animal edge. Jasper Conran Mistress and Vivienne Westwood Libertine have a close profile.

Verde di Mare

6.9

Bois 1920 · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bois 1920 Verde di Mare is a fresh, aquatic unisex fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate; it reads somewhat masculine, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. The top is bright with lemon, bergamot, lime and juniper berry, with galbanum adding a green edge. The heart is led by marine notes, red kelp and black tea, while rose and clove stay in the background. Precious woods, musky notes and vanilla soften the base.

Tempête d'Automne

7.3

Jacques Fath · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jacques Fath Tempête d'Automne is a unisex autumn scent that wraps a floral, sweet core in spice, wood and leather. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though a good share call it masculine. It opens with orange, mandarin orange and bergamot for a bright citrus lift, with pink pepper adding a slight bite. In the heart, ylang-ylang, white blossoms and lavender mingle with cinnamon and coriander. The base turns creamy and soft with tonka bean absolute, milk and musk, while sandalwood and leathery notes leave a dry trace behind.

Miro Soleil

7.2

Miro · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Miro Soleil is a sweet, fruity-floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens fresh with leaf green, bergamot and blackcurrant. In the heart, ylang-ylang and lilac build a floral base, while blackberry, raspberry and orange bring a juicy sweetness. The base of musk, vanilla and sandalwood settles into a creamy, powdery softness. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for office and evening too. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most votes call it feminine. Essential Garden Hypnotic Musk and Rabanne Pure XS for Her have a close profile.

Very Valentino (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Valentino · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Valentino Very Valentino Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy floral with a fruity sweetness over a powdery, woody base, written for women in a soft, easy style; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. Bergamot, orange, mandarin orange and blackcurrant give a bright citrus-fruit freshness at first, while magnolia and lily of the valley lead it towards the floral side. Jasmine, rose and violet carry the heart. Vanilla, musk, sandalwood and amber then close it on a powdery sweetness.

Corpi Caldi

7.4

Torre of Tuscany · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Torre of Tuscany Corpi Caldi is a feminine fragrance that sets fruity and floral notes on a sweet, gourmand, powdery base; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, tangerine and mint alongside blackberry, plum, peach, strawberry and cherry. The heart turns floral with rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and iris. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean, amber and cedar sweeten the scent and close it with a warm, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear, with some votes for office and nights out. Feminine is the leading character vote. Hervé Léger Hervé Léger and Missoni Aria Missoni (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

21 30 E Pegwell / 51° 19’ 9”N 1° 21’ 30”E

7.9

Dulcie / Haeckels · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dulcie / Haeckels 21 30 E Pegwell / 51° 19’ 9”N 1° 21’ 30”E is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets lemon, bergamot and juniper berry beside celery seed and star anise. Orange and lemon brighten the citrus side, while fennel, curly mint and Provençal lavender carry the coolness into green territory. Black pepper and buchu add a spicy, slightly fruity edge, and balsam fir, gaiac wood, Indian patchouli and vetiver give it a woody, earthy footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure, work and daily wear; most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Mancera Vetiver Sensuel and Etro Lemon Sorbet have a close profile.

Encens Japonais

7.5

Aedes de Venustas · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Aedes de Venustas Encens Japonais is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and spring, pairing a smoky, resinous character with a fresh, spicy streak. Black pepper, pink pepper and orange give the scent a bright, spicy freshness. The resinous warmth of frankincense, benzoin and opoponax joins leather, patchouli and precious woods to form a smoky, woody core. Iris and rose add a soft floral touch, while coffee brings a darker tone. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. After fall come spring and winter, and voters place it in leisure, evening and office settings in similar measure. Most voters read it as masculine, though a sizeable group finds it feminine. Its profile is close to L'Artisan Parfumeur Aedes de Venustas and Etro ManRose.

Dior Addict 2

7.2

Dior · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Addict 2 is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and business the most common settings. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it leaves a light trail close to the skin. Most voters read it as feminine, and some as modern. It opens with freesia, orange, grapefruit and bergamot, a bright citrus start. The heart of watermelon, pineapple, pomegranate and lotus adds a fruity sweetness. Cedar, sandalwood and white musk then soften that sweetness into a calm base. Dior Dior Addict Eau Fraîche (2014) and Cacharel Amor Amor (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Estroverso

7.8

Nobile 1942 · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nobile 1942 Estroverso is a men's fragrance that carries a fresh opening of mandarin orange, lemon and orange into a green, woody character through rosemary and cedarwood. It opens with mandarin orange, lemon, orange and lime, a fruity, fresh citrus start. The heart of rosemary, cedarwood and artemisia turns it green and spicy. The base of vetiver, patchouli, musk and amber leaves a woody, slightly animalic warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall further behind and winter the least chosen. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and less towards nights out. Most voters read it as masculine. Xerjoff Renaissance and Olfactive Studio Flash Back have a close profile.

Aedes de Venustas

7.8

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

L'Artisan Parfumeur Aedes de Venustas is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, spicy body with resinous and smoky touches; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it doesn't pull firmly in either direction. It opens with orange and pink pepper. In the heart, rose, iris, everlasting flower and frankincense come forward, while musk and black pepper shape the floral texture. The base holds patchouli, benzoin, leather, coffee and opoponax, which carry the scent towards a woody, resinous, smoky finish.

Citrus Poetry

8.0

Les Sœurs de Noé · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Les Sœurs de Noé Citrus Poetry is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with few choosing it for evening. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters split fairly evenly between calling it feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with lemon, black pepper and ginger, the pepper and ginger adding a spicy edge to the bright citrus. In the heart, orange, jasmine and apple turn the citrus towards a fruity sweetness. Moss and amber in the base keep the green, fresh character on a warm, earthy footing.

Chantilly (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Dana · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dana Chantilly Eau de Toilette is a clearly feminine scent that sets fresh citrus on a floral, sweet and powdery base. It opens with orange, lemon and carnation, then moves to damask rose, jasmine and spices in the heart. In the base, vanilla, patchouli and sandalwood soften and sweeten it, and the powdery side takes over here. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter get votes too. It leans towards daily, leisure and office wear; over half of voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. Its profile is close to La Rive Madame Isabelle and Nabeel Al Ghadeer.

Cherry Blossom (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Floris · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Floris Cherry Blossom Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet and powdery floral built around cherry blossom, cherry and peony, leaning towards spring and summer days. It wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly worn for daily, leisure and office settings. It reads as feminine, though some voters also call it modern. The top opens with orange, bergamot and pink pepper for a bright start. The heart of rose, cherry, osmanthus, cherry blossom and peony carries the floral and fruity side. Sandalwood and musk in the base soften it into a powdery warmth. Avon Cherish and Lanvin Jeanne Lanvin Scandal have a close profile.

Ramz Lattafa (Gold)

7.3

Lattafa

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lattafa Ramz Lattafa pairs the fruity freshness of apple, peach and pear with a floral heart of orange blossom and rose, a sweet, woody scent aimed at women. It opens with apple, peach and pear, while orange and blackcurrant add a slightly tart brightness to that fruity start. In the heart, orange blossom, rose and jasmine sambac bring a soft floral layer. The dry-down settles on patchouli, white musk, sandalwood and vanilla, leaving a sweet, woody, earthy base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Fall is the most chosen season, with spring and winter close behind, and evening and leisure wear lead the occasions. For character, feminine leads, though masculine draws a sizable share too. Ayat Pink Gold and Nabeel Habibi Lil Abad have a close profile.