The Perfume Library

Ombre Fumée

7.5

Evody · 2014

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Evody Ombre Fumée is a woody, green unisex scent that sets bright citrus against spice, earth and smoke. It opens with orange, lemon and cardamom, bright and lightly spiced. In the heart, jasmine and iris add a soft floral touch while black pepper and cypress bring a dry, green edge. The base is led by vetiver, Atlas cedar and ambergris, with tonka bean and suede softening the smoky, earthy ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing into the room. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and evening wear come up most often. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Jacques Zolty Me Gustas and Tauer Perfumes № 07 - Vetiver Dance have a close profile.

Eau de Givenchy (2018)

7.7

Givenchy · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Givenchy Eau de Givenchy (2018) is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a green lightness, suited to daytime and warmer weather. It opens with orange, bergamot and mandarin orange forming a bright, airy citrus layer. In the heart, petitgrain, neroli and orange blossom add a floral, green softness, while the spicy and woody touches stay in the background. Musk and cedarwood finish it on a plain woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick summer and spring. It sits closer to daily wear, leisure and the office than to evenings. Feminine and masculine votes run close, with a slight lean towards feminine. Al Haramain Neroli Canvas and Evody Fleur d'Oranger have a similar profile.

Kashan

7.3

Lattafa Pride · 2024

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Lattafa Pride Kashan is a unisex fragrance that opens bright with orange, pepper and clary sage, then settles into a woody base of sandalwood and vetiver, with citrus and spice running through it. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, while summer lags behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear, work and evenings. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably in between. Orange and pepper lead the top, with clary sage softening them. In the heart, cashmeran, raspberry and ambroxan set a fruity sweetness on a powdery, creamy footing. The base of musk, sandalwood and vetiver stays woody. Eisenberg I Am (Eau de Parfum) and Karl Lagerfeld Karl Ikonik pour Femme have a close profile.

Cologne Sologne

7.2

Nicolaï · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï Cologne Sologne is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits daily wear and warmer seasons. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daytime, leisure and office settings lead the occasions. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with orange, lemon and bergamot for a bright citrus start. Lavender, orange blossom and rosemary give the heart a green, floral touch. Musk, patchouli and benzoin soften the base and keep it lightly woody. DSH Perfumes Aqua Admirabilis and Hermès Un Jardin en Méditerranée have a close profile.

Alien Pulp

7.1

Mugler · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Mugler Alien Pulp is a young, fresh women's fragrance where sweet citrus and fruit are softened by powdery florals. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with a place at the office too. It reads as a feminine scent. It opens bright and fruity with raspberry, green mandarin orange and orange. Lily of the valley and jasminum grandiflorum bring a soft floral heart. In the base, cashmeran and musk leave a creamy, powdery, slightly synthetic finish. Lattafa Ana Abiyedh and Gucci Flora Gorgeous Magnolia have a close profile.

Le Gemme - Empyr

7.5

Bvlgari · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Bvlgari Le Gemme - Empyr is a citrusy, spicy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and sits easily in casual, daily and office settings. Orange and ginger set the first impression: fresh, citrusy and lightly fruity, with a spicy warmth on top. Sandalwood and benzoin settle this brightness onto a woody, powdery base, and a clean, synthetic feel runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions that come up most. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, though it wears comfortably as a unisex scent. Jo Malone Nutmeg & Ginger and Tonatto Sandalo Per Teti have a close profile.

My Looks Woman 2020

6.8

Wolfgang Joop · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Wolfgang Joop My Looks Woman 2020 is a floral, fruity scent with a sweet, creamy base, made for women. It opens with pear, orange, pink pepper and ginger: a bright fruity start with a light spice. Orange blossom, jasmine and rose lead the heart, with patchouli underneath. Vanilla, praliné, musk and amber settle it into a creamy, sweet base, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Over half of voters find it feminine, and a fair number call it modern. Spring, fall and summer are picked about equally, with winter a little behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Annayake Kimitsu for Her and Câline Mon Paradis have a close profile.

Belle de Soleil

6.4

Fragonard · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fragonard Belle de Soleil is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that links a bright opening of lemon, orange and bergamot to a floral heart of jasmine and frangipani. The top is lemon, orange, petitgrain and bergamot, giving a fresh, green and slightly fruity start. In the heart, frangipani, jasmine and tiaré turn the floral side creamy and sweet. Vetiver, benzoin and musk in the base settle that sweetness onto a soft, warm ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evening. It reads as feminine, with some voters also calling it modern or classic.

Black Calla

7.3

Borsari 1870

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Borsari 1870 Black Calla opens with orange, pepper and bergamot and moves into a floral heart of jasmine and calla; it is a unisex scent that sits between fresh and sweet, and it has been discontinued. Orange and bergamot give the top a fresh, fruity start, with pepper adding a spicy edge. In the heart, jasmine and calla carry the floral side while patchouli and lavender dry it out a little. The base of musk, woods and vanilla leaves it powdery, woody and softly sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and the occasions are spread evenly from daily wear and the office to evenings and nights out. It reads mostly feminine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine.

Opium Eau d'Orient 2005 - Fleur de Shanghai

8.0

Yves Saint Laurent · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau d'Orient 2005 - Fleur de Shanghai is a warm, spicy floral for women that leans towards autumn and evening wear; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh and citrusy with mandarin orange, orange and bergamot. The heart turns floral with star jasmine and magnolia, with myrrh and carnation adding spice. It dries down to vanilla, patchouli and amber, sweet, woody and resinous, with an overall powdery, oriental feel. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring not far behind. It is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as feminine. Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau d'Été 2002 and Dior Midnight Poison (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

1828-2018 Édition 190ème Anniversaire (Absolu Parfum)

8.5

Guerlain · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain 1828-2018 Édition 190ème Anniversaire is a unisex perfume that sets a floral, sweet character against gourmand, creamy and powdery sides; it has been discontinued. Ylang-ylang and orange blossom form the floral line, while orange adds a fruity brightness. Almond and benzoin sweeten it into a creamy, gourmand mood, and sandalwood lays a woody, powdery base underneath, with a spicy touch staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, and it suits night outs and evenings best. Most voters read it as feminine, though modern and classic also draw votes. Guerlain Édition 190ème Anniversaire (Eau de Parfum) and Profumum Roma Vanitas have a close profile.

Profumo di Armonia

7.6

Collistar · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Collistar Profumo di Armonia is a powdery, softly sweet floral for women, built around violet, iris and rose at its heart; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure, office and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine. The top notes of orange and bergamot give it a fresh start. In the heart, violet, iris and rose set a floral, powdery line. The base of white musk, almond and vanilla leaves a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Guerlain L'Instant Magic (Eau de Parfum) and Téo Cabanel Rendez-Vous have a close profile.

Yeti

8.0

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Yeti suits fall and winter evenings: a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that has been discontinued. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters pick fall and winter, while very few choose summer. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out, with business wear a minority view. Most see it as masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine. The notes read as a single whole rather than a progression: saffron, leather, amber and ambergris lead, while the oud varieties, Peru balsam and Siam benzoin add a resinous warmth. Smoky, earthy and animal shades sit beneath the sweetness, and Indian tuberose and jasmine soften that dense texture with a floral touch. Beaufort Iron Duke and Duftanker Van Helsing have a close profile.

Miracle So Magic!

6.8

Lancôme · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lancôme Miracle So Magic! is a fresh, citrusy floral whose fruity sweetness and powdery side sit on a green lightness, and it leans towards easy daily wear. It opens with orange, violet leaf and pink pepper, then moves into eglantine rose, narcissus, clover and red fruits, which bring a floral, fruity sweetness. Cedarwood and musk in the base dry it down to a soft, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mainly for daily, leisure and business settings. It reads feminine, though many also call it modern. It has been discontinued. Moschino Funny! and Lanvin Me L'Eau have a close profile.

Cuoio

7.4

Profumo di Firenze · 2008

Citrus · Spicy · Woody

Profumo di Firenze Cuoio is a discontinued men's fragrance that sets bright orange and bergamot against a smoky, leathery base of birch, ambergris and patchouli. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions, though daytime and business wear get votes too. It reads mostly masculine. The top opens with orange, bergamot and ylang-ylang, a bright citrus start. In the heart, vetiver, honey and ginger push it toward spicy and earthy. The base of birch and patchouli leaves a smoky, leathery woodiness, with ambergris adding a resinous warmth.

V (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Valentino · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Valentino V Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance softened by a sweet, powdery and woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a quiet trail rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind and winter trailing. Daily wear and the office lead the occasions, and most voters read it as feminine. The top is bright and fruity, with pear, orange and grapefruit, tempered by rice and cassia. Frangipani and rose carry the floral heart. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and musk sweeten it and settle it into a powdery, woody warmth.

Torc

7.6

Boadicea the Victorious · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Boadicea the Victorious Torc is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter; evenings and nights out lead, with leisure wear close behind. Voters split between feminine and masculine, so it doesn't lean to one side. Bergamot, blackcurrant and raspberry open fruity. In the heart, clove, jasmine and saffron add a floral, spicy warmth. At the base, oud, vanilla and leather join sweetness to wood. Boadicea the Victorious Glorious and Penhaligon's As Sawira have a close profile.

Desire Blue (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Dunhill · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dunhill Desire Blue Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic fragrance for men; it has been discontinued, but it still suits easy spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear, sport and business are the occasions named most often. Most voters call it masculine and modern. It opens with lychee, lotus leaf, bergamot and mandarin orange, a light, fruity freshness. Marine notes, rosewood and orange carry the heart. In the base, musk, benzoin, amber and tonka bean sweeten it slightly and settle it onto a woody footing.

Black Extreme

7.8

Mandarina Duck · 2014

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Mandarina Duck Black Extreme is a men's fragrance that sets a bright opening of tangerine and pepper over a sweet, woody base of vanilla and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. It opens with tangerine, pepper and bergamot, giving a citrusy, lightly spicy lift. In the heart, orange, tonka bean and tiaré pull it towards a fruity, creamy side. Cedarwood, vanilla and sandalwood form the base, and it settles into a sweet, gourmand, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, followed by spring, with summer far behind. It is worn across daily use, leisure, evenings and the office. Most voters find it masculine and modern. Montblanc Legend Night and Zara C4SHMER4N have a close profile.

Parfum Sacré (2013) (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Caron · 2013

Floral · Green · Sweet

Caron Parfum Sacré opens with pepper, cinnamon and clove, softens into jasmine and rose, and dries down on myrrh and vanilla: a spicy floral for women that has been discontinued. Pepper, coriander and cinnamon give the top a dry, warm spice. In the heart, clove, jasmine, orange and rose build a floral core. At the base, amber, vanilla, myrrh and musk pull it in a sweet, resinous and powdery direction, with green and smoky shades staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure, evening and night out lead the occasions. Its character reads mostly feminine and classic. Caron Parfum Sacré (Eau de Parfum Intense) and Cindy Adams Gossip have a close profile.

Si Do

6.6

Réminiscence · 2008

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Réminiscence Si Do is a powdery, floral women's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with a fruity, gourmand sweetness; it has been discontinued. It opens with Italian lemon, Sicilian bergamot and orange in a bright citrus layer. In the heart, clove and ylang-ylang add a spicy, floral note, while Iris tingitana and cedarwood lay down a dry, powdery base. In the drydown, vanilla, musk, peach and pear soften it into something sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, work and daily wear. Its character reads clearly feminine.

Jardin de Vie - Grenade

6.9

Weleda · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Weleda Jardin de Vie - Grenade is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a fruity, lightly sweet character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it is picked for leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters lean towards feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Orange gives the scent its fresh, citrus side, vanilla softens it and adds sweetness, and davana brings a fruity, slightly spicy tone. Floral and woody accords stay in the background. Rituals No. 09 Vanilla Drops & Sweet Orange and Tipton Charles Orange Vanilla have a close profile.

Noir Obscur

7.6

Antonio Alessandria · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Antonio Alessandria Noir Obscur is a unisex scent that opens with orange and tangerine over spicy notes, then darkens into vetiver, leather and patchouli. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters read it as slightly more masculine, though a sizeable share call it feminine, so it sits in between. The top notes of orange, tangerine and rum absolute give a sweet, spicy start. The heart of osmanthus, jasmine and Bulgarian rose adds a soft floral layer. In the base, frankincense, cedarwood and amber build a resinous, woody and smoky foundation, while leather and earthy vetiver give it weight.

23°37'N 58°34'E - Oman

7.1

Les Destinations · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Les Destinations 23°37'N 58°34'E - Oman is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with orange, saffron and pink pepper, so citrus and spice arrive together. The heart holds cistus absolute, copaiba balsam and geranium, and the base of sandalwood, Siam benzoin, cedarwood and patchouli settles into a resinous, earthy, warm oriental feel. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Parfums de Marly Nisean and Thameen Carved Oud have a close profile.