The Perfume Library

Tough Tonic

7.2

Maddox and Mills · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maddox and Mills Tough Tonic is a fresh, fruity scent for men, opening on orange, lemon and apple and balanced by the spice of clove and ginger. The opening is citrusy and lightly sweet, with orange, lemon and apple. In the heart, clove, geranium and ginger add a spicy, floral touch. Vetiver, cedarwood and sandalwood form a woody base, and the overall impression stays fresh and sweet with a slightly synthetic woodiness. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it sits close and never feels heavy. Most voters pick spring and autumn, then summer, and winter gets the fewest votes. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Tonic and La Rive Grey Point (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Citron Boboli

6.7

Le Jardin Retrouvé · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Le Jardin Retrouvé Citron Boboli is a unisex fragrance that opens with a fresh, green citrus of orange, lime and lemon, then spices it with cinnamon and clove leaf. Petitgrain and galbanum give the citrus a green, slightly bitter edge at the start. In the heart, cinnamon, clove leaf, geranium and black pepper add a spicy warmth, and in the base vanilla and musk soften the scent and sweeten it a little. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure, daily wear and business named most often. Votes for a feminine and a masculine character are close. Boadicea the Victorious Energizer and Trussardi Alba sui Navigli have a similar profile.

Destin des Anges

7.5

Maïssa · 2022

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Maïssa Destin des Anges is a powdery, creamy gourmand that opens with citrus and sweetens into chocolate and caramel, leaning feminine and towards the cooler seasons. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes next, and few choose summer. Leisure, nights out and evenings are the most named uses, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with orange, chocolate and caramel together, the citrus freshness melting into the sweetness. Tonka bean absolute and patchouli form the heart, while ambroxan and vanilla absolute settle it onto a soft, creamy base. Fruity and spicy touches run through a generally sweet scent. Its profile is close to Lush Super Milk and Private Mood So Vanilla.

Sarmassa

7.7

Acqua delle Langhe

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Acqua delle Langhe Sarmassa is an oriental fragrance for women that lays a sweet, spicy, powdery warmth over bright citrus. It opens with orange and lemon, while cedarwood gives the freshness a woody frame. The heart brings amber, vanilla, musk, spices and honey, turning the scent sweeter and softer. Resins and talcum settle in the base, leaving a powdery, slightly smoky trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and the occasions are spread evenly across leisure, daily wear, work and evenings. Voters read it as more feminine, with a classic feel. Rochas Lui Rochas and Serge Lutens Bois oriental have a close profile.

Yassemi

7.6

Angelos Créations Olfactives · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Angelos Créations Olfactives Yassemi is a unisex chypre built around blood orange, blackcurrant and Egyptian jasmine absolute, citrusy and floral in character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters place it in autumn and spring, and winter gets more votes than summer. It leans towards evenings and leisure time, though daytime and business wear are also voted. It has been discontinued. It opens bright and fruity with aldehydes, blood orange, blackcurrant and galbanum. The heart turns floral with jasmine, ylang-ylang, geranium and lily of the valley, while heliotrope adds a powdery softness. The base settles on sandalwood, labdanum, patchouli and musk, leaving a creamy, slightly animalic warmth.

Legacy 1 / ليجاسي

7.9

Ayat

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

White Almond

7.7

Gritti · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gritti White Almond is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that suits fall and spring days; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and can also work in the evening. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though some call it masculine. It opens with orange, orange blossom and aromatic notes. In the heart come almond, spices and everlasting flower, and the base settles into musk, vanilla and more almond. A floral, fruity start turns gourmand, powdery and creamy. Sulmona Essenza and Liu•Jo Milano have a close profile.

Bois de Gayac

7.8

Antonio Visconti

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Antonio Visconti Bois de Gayac is a spicy, resinous and smoky woody unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. The top is fresh and fruity, with orange, mandarin orange and pink pepper. The heart holds Mysore sandalwood, saffron and cistus. The base brings myrrh, frankincense, oud and gaiac wood, and the scent settles into an earthy, leathery, lightly powdery woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine are close.

Fantasia Mermaid

6.8

Anna Sui · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anna Sui Fantasia Mermaid is a women's fragrance that opens with a fresh mix of mandarin orange, cardamom and orange, then moves through jasmine, lychee and peony towards a sweet vanilla and honey base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, with some picking it for sport or the office. It reads feminine. The opening of mandarin orange, cardamom, orange and pepper is bright and citrusy. In the heart, jasmine, lychee and peony add a soft, floral and fruity layer, with an aquatic coolness alongside. The base of vanilla, honey and tonka bean sweetens it, while woods give that sweetness a light backbone. One Avenue Pearl and Davidoff Cool Water Woman have a close profile.

Amberesque

6.9

Moresque · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Moresque Amberesque is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer comes well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. The top has sugar powder, bergamot and orange. In the heart, geranium, pink pepper and damask rose give a spicy rose feel. The base turns sweeter with vanilla, tonka bean and amber, while vetiver and patchouli add a woody floor. The overall impression is powdery and oriental.

Bizarre Brandy

7.6

Molton Brown · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Molton Brown Bizarre Brandy is a unisex scent that deepens a sweet, gourmand character with spice, resin and smoke, suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Orange, ginger and cardamom open it with a bright but spicy warmth. At the heart, cognac, coffee and maple syrup build a sweet, dense gourmand layer. Frankincense, cedarwood and tobacco settle the base into a woody, resinous, smoky ground. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evenings, nights out and leisure the most-named uses. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Elixir and Alcott Dark have a close profile.

Mughetto

7.5

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Santa Maria Novella Mughetto is a unisex scent that opens with bright lemon, bergamot and orange and settles into a floral heart of jasmine and lily of the valley. The citrus gives a fresh, sparkling start. In the heart, jasmine and lily of the valley take over, with a green, floral feel. Benzoin adds a soft sweetness at the base, yet the scent stays light and fresh. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office leading the occasions. Most see it as feminine, though it works as unisex too. Guerlain Muguet 2014 and Nishane Colognisé have a close profile.

Andante

7.7

Sospiro · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sospiro Andante pairs the fresh, green opening of galbanum and orange with a woody, smoky base of vetiver, oud and cedarwood; it is marketed to women and has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards business and daily wear, with evening use further behind. Though it is a women's perfume, most voters read it as masculine. It opens with galbanum and orange, green, fresh and citrusy. The heart of black pepper, geranium and clary sage adds a spicy, floral turn. The base of vetiver, oud, cedarwood and patchouli leaves a woody, smoky, slightly oriental trail.

Petit Guerlain (1994) (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Guerlain · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Petit Guerlain is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer and easy daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading and business use close behind. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. A fresh, citrusy accord carries a green, powdery and lightly sweet floral heart. Mandarin orange and orange add brightness, while jasmine, mimosa and violet form a soft, powdery bouquet, with lavender supporting the green side.

#002 Barman

7.4

Hunq · 2021

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Hunq #002 Barman is a men's fragrance that pairs a bright opening of grapefruit, lime and orange with brandy and a sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued. Sharp citrus comes first, then brandy gives the scent a warm, gourmand body. In the base, hay, patchouli, tonka bean and Texas cedar pull the sweetness toward a woody, creamy line, while ambroxan and ISO-E-Super finish it with a soft, synthetic gloss. The overall impression is fruity, green and spicy-sweet. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans toward leisure, evening and night-out wear. Most read it as masculine, though many also call it modern. Rabanne Invictus Victory Elixir and Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal pour Homme Elixir have a close profile.

Petali & Fiori

7.4

L'Erbolario

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Erbolario Petali & Fiori is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick it for spring and summer, for daytime and leisure, with some choosing it for the office too. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and its character is mostly seen as feminine. It opens with orange, bergamot and star anise, a bright citrus start. The heart is a floral band of jasmine, rose, lilac and orange blossom. The base of musk, almond milk and vanilla settles into a creamy, powdery sweetness.

Buongiorno Gioco Del Destino

7.5

Acqua di Parma · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Acqua di Parma Buongiorno Gioco Del Destino is a unisex fragrance that opens with bright orange, Sicilian lemon and two kinds of mandarin, then softens them with wheat bran and benzoin. The citrus leads at the start: orange, lemon, green and yellow mandarin give a fresh, fruity opening. In the heart, ginger's spice meets wheat bran absolute and the sweetness of benzoin. The base of Peru balsam, musk and sandalwood settles the scent into a woody, powdery and creamy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the vote counts are small, so treat these as tentative. Voters lean towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with night out and evening use less common. Bvlgari Le Gemme Empyr and Tauer Perfumes L'Eau have a close profile.

Tomato Leaf

7.0

Illuminum

Fresh · Floral · Green

Illuminum Tomato Leaf is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, suited to relaxed daytime and office wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, while some find it masculine. It opens with orange, carrot seed and tomato leaf, a fresh, green, fruity start. Jasmine, freesia and osmanthus bring a soft floral heart. Vanilla and musk in the base sweeten it and settle it into a powdery finish.

Lentezza Carezza

7.9

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Filippo Sorcinelli Lentezza Carezza is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall in second place. Leisure and daily wear lead, though evenings and nights get votes too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Feminine and masculine votes are close, and modern sits just behind them. The top holds moss, vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood, with tonka bean alongside. The heart brings cyclamen, green notes, cedarwood and jasmine. The base carries bergamot, orange, prickly pear and myrrh. Fresh, citrus and green accords dominate, softened by floral, sweet, powdery and creamy sides. Ormonde Jayne Sakura and Tiziana Terenzi Draco have a close profile.

5 - Agua Porto

7.4

Claus Porto · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Claus Porto 5 - Agua Porto is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex scent that opens on bergamot, orange and petitgrain before juniper and cypress arrive. It wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and very few choose winter. It sits closest to daily, office and leisure wear; voters lean towards calling it masculine, though some find it feminine. The top is a bright citrus run of bergamot, orange, petitgrain and lemon. The heart turns green, lightly spicy and woody with juniper, cypress and galbanum. In the base, Irish moss, musk and amber soften it and dry it down. Hermès Un Jardin en Méditerranée and Boadicea the Victorious Energizer have a close profile.

Awaan / اوان

7.6

Lattafa Pride · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lattafa Pride Awaan opens with fresh bergamot and orange, moves into orange blossom and jasmine, and settles on musk, sandalwood and patchouli: a floral women's fragrance. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, then summer; leisure and evening wear lead, with office and daily use close behind. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. It starts fresh, citrusy and fruity, with bergamot and orange up front. Orange blossom and jasmine then bring in the floral heart. In the base, musk, sandalwood and patchouli make it sweet, powdery and creamy. Dior Grand Bal and Rochas Eau Sensuelle have a close profile.

Lalique pour Homme Le Faune

7.5

Lalique · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lalique pour Homme Le Faune is a men's fragrance that moves from a fresh, spicy start to a woody, sweet and powdery base; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It gets the most votes for evenings and nights out, and also suits work and daily wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Masculine leads the character votes. Coriander, lavender, juniper, orange and bergamot keep the opening fresh. The heart holds geranium, aniseed and pepper, while musk, sandalwood and vanilla build a sweet, woody base.

Sarabé (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Juvena · 1980

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Juvena Sarabé Eau de Toilette is a floral, spicy and sweet women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, with winter and fall leading. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and its character is mostly described as feminine and classic. It opens with fruity notes, aldehydes, bergamot and orange over a spicy edge. The heart of cinnamon, ylang-ylang, iris and rose builds a floral, powdery body. The base of benzoin, vanilla, amber and frankincense leaves a sweet, resinous and slightly smoky warmth. Estēe Lauder Cinnabar and Yves Rocher Ispahan have a close profile.

Deep Forest

6.2

Mancera · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mancera Deep Forest is a men's fragrance that links a fresh, green opening to a spicy, woody and resinous body. It opens with bergamot and orange, while clove and frankincense add a spicy, resinous edge; leather and Nepalese oud stay in the background. In the heart, orange blossom, violet, patchouli and rose bring a soft, floral, powdery feel. The base rests on vetiver and sandalwood for a woody, earthy footing, with vanilla, white musk and amber adding sweetness and warmth. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further back, and it suits leisure time as well as evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, with a classic leaning. Mancera Aoud Exclusif and Mancera Black Prestigium have a close profile.