The Perfume Library

Vain & Naïve

7.0

Nishane · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Nishane Vain & Naïve is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that pairs a fresh opening of orange and bergamot with a fruity-floral heart of raspberry, plum and rose. Orange and bergamot give the top a bright citrus lift. In the heart, raspberry and plum bring fruity sweetness, rose and jasmine carry the floral side, and cedarwood adds a woody frame. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, benzoin, amber and tonka bean softens everything into a creamy, spicy warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and pick leisure and daily wear most often. On character, feminine leads, with modern in second place. Filippo Sorcinelli Hæc dies and Boadicea the Victorious Gentle have a close profile.

Foglie di Tè

7.8

L'Erbolario · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Erbolario Foglie di Tè is a fresh, lightly floral unisex scent built on citrus and green accords, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with vervain, orange, grapefruit and oolong tea, and the heart brings lavender, water mint, violet and white blossoms. Maté absolute and musk settle underneath, giving the scent a soft, creamy finish. A spicy touch keeps the freshness from turning plain. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It leans slightly feminine but reads as unisex. Bvlgari Eau Parfumée au Thé Bleu and Folie à Plusieurs Hope share a close profile.

XIX March

7.5

Tiziana Terenzi · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tiziana Terenzi XIX March is a light, lively scent that most voters place in spring and summer, and one that suits work, daily wear and leisure time. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Voters lean toward spring and summer and rarely pick winter. It is unisex, though more voters call it masculine than feminine. It opens fresh, citrusy and green, with mint, nettle, orange and green leaves up front. The heart of jasmine, lavender, cinnamon and clove adds a floral, spicy turn. The base of musk, sandalwood, vetiver and cedar leaves a woody footing. Façonnable L'Original and Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza have a close profile.

Cashmere Kumquat (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Korres · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Korres Cashmere Kumquat Eau de Toilette is a fresh, sweet feminine scent that pairs orange, mandarin orange and kumquat with jasmine and orange blossom. It opens with orange, mandarin orange and kumquat, then moves into a heart of jasmine, almond and orange blossom. The base of cashmere, cedarwood and vanilla turns it creamy and softly sweet, with a faint spicy edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear. It reads clearly feminine and modern.

Città di Kyoto

7.6

Santa Maria Novella · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Santa Maria Novella Città di Kyoto is a unisex fragrance that opens with jasmine, ylang-ylang and bergamot, carries lavender and lotus in its heart, and has a fresh, floral character. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and autumn, though summer draws a fair share too. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions that come up most. Some find it feminine, others masculine, and it sits somewhere between the two. Among the top notes, jasmine and ylang-ylang give a floral start, orange and bergamot freshen it, and hawthorn adds a soft backdrop. In the heart, lavender, lotus, peach and Florentine iris lead; peach brings a fruity sweetness and the iris a powdery touch. At the base, precious woods lay down a woody, faintly smoky floor.

Allure Homme Sport Cologne Sport

7.6

Chanel · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Chanel Allure Homme Sport Cologne Sport is a fresh, citrus-led men's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens on orange, mandarin orange, bergamot, lemon and grapefruit, with aldehydes and neroli brightening that first layer. The heart holds spices and elemi resin, and the base settles into tonka bean, cedar, vetiver and white musk. The overall impression is fresh, aquatic and lightly green, with fruity and spicy touches over a woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick summer or spring, and leisure, sport, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. It reads masculine and modern. Chanel Allure Homme Sport (Eau de Toilette) has a close profile.

Ferdinando

8.7

Mazzolari

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mazzolari Ferdinando is a unisex fragrance that sets bright citrus against honey, spice and warm woods, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and night-out and evening wear lead the occasions. It reads somewhat more masculine to voters, though it works across genders. Lemon zest, orange and mint give a fresh opening. In the heart, jasmine, honey, geranium and nutmeg bring a floral, spicy sweetness. The base of oud, patchouli, tonka bean and cedarwood leaves a creamy, woody, oriental warmth. Régalien Antidote and Acqua di Parma Zafferano have a close profile.

Saffira

6.7

La Rive · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Rive Saffira is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for women that most voters place in spring and summer. The top is bright with lemon, bergamot and orange. In the heart, violet, tropical fruits and jasmine bring a floral, fruity sweetness. The base settles on vanilla and sandalwood, which soften it into a woody ground, with white musk rounding things out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters see it mostly for leisure and daily wear, though some also pick it for nights out and evenings. Most call its character feminine, while a fair share find it modern or masculine.

Vanille Banane

7.1

Comptoir Sud Pacifique · 2003

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Banane is a fruity, sweet women's fragrance built around banana and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick leisure and daily wear, and spring, summer and fall sit close together, with winter getting fewer votes. Voters mostly call its character feminine and modern. It opens with banana and orange, and banana leaf and clover in the heart lend the fruit a slightly green edge. White rum and vanilla in the base settle it into a creamy, gourmand sweetness, with a synthetic tone throughout.

Oud Assam

7.6

Rania J. · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Rania J. Oud Assam is a sweet, spicy, woody fragrance suited to autumn and winter evenings, aimed mainly at men. It opens with bitter orange, bergamot and orange, a bright citrus start. Indian oud takes over in the heart, and the base of black pepper, cedarwood, vetiver, tonka bean, frankincense and musk sweetens that edge, settling into a resinous, earthy, slightly smoky finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the favoured occasions. Its character reads mostly masculine. Rania J. Ambre Loup and Label Oud & Musk have a close profile.

La Vie est Belle (Eau de Parfum Intense)

7.8

Lancôme · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

In Lancôme La Vie est Belle Intense, the fruity freshness of orange, bergamot and pear meets a floral heart of tuberose and jasmine sambac, and it suits women's autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and nights out lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, and some find it modern. It opens with orange, bergamot and pink pepper, with pear adding a fruity sweetness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, tuberose and hazelnut turn floral and creamy. The base of patchouli, tonka bean and benzoin leaves a sweet, powdery, gourmand warmth.

Sable

8.1

French Avenue · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

French Avenue Sable is a sweet, spicy and gourmand men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. Orange, mandarin orange and coriander seed open bright, softened by whisky, while aniseed and tonka bean bring sweetness to the heart. The base of vanilla, benzoin and patchouli dries down into a powdery, creamy, resinous warmth with a faintly smoky, woody edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out as the occasions, and most read it as masculine. Amouage Lustre and Jo Malone Myrrh & Tonka (Cologne Intense) have a close profile.

Bandit (2012) (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Robert Piguet · 2012

Floral · Green · Spicy

Robert Piguet Bandit is a green, smoky and leathery floral chypre that suits autumn and winter evenings; it is made for women, though plenty of wearers find it masculine. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is worn most for evenings and nights out, as well as leisure time. It sits between feminine and masculine, with a classic feel. It opens with orange, neroli, ylang-ylang and galbanum, bright but green. In the heart, tuberose and jasmine meet leather, so the flowers stay edgy rather than soft. The base of vetiver, patchouli, musk and oakmoss lays down an earthy, smoky ground.

Odyssey Mandarin Sky

7.7

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Armaf Odyssey Mandarin Sky is a gourmand citrus fragrance for men, pairing a fresh mandarin and orange opening with the sweetness of caramel and tonka bean. Mandarin orange and orange lead at the start, while sage and saffron add a light spiced edge to the bright citrus. In the heart, caramel and tonka bean sweeten the scent and give it a creamy softness. The base settles into vetiver, cedar and ambroxan, with fruity and synthetic tones running throughout. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. It suits leisure and daily wear best, with night out use close behind. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern.

Mysterious Oud (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

Bortnikoff · 2018

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Extrait de Parfum

Bortnikoff Mysterious Oud Extrait de Parfum is a dense, spicy unisex oud that most voters place in autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and sits in the background for office or daily wear. Summer is a poor fit. Close to half of voters read it as masculine, while a good share call it classic. The accords are floral, spicy, woody and resinous, with animal, smoky and leathery shades alongside. Bergamot, orange and cardamom lighten the opening. Rose, myrrh, clove and cinnamon lead the heart. The base settles into Indian, Vietnamese and Thai oud, softened by sandalwood, labdanum and vanilla.

This is not a Blue Bottle 1.1 / Ceci n'est pas un Flacon Bleu 1.1

6.5

Histoires de Parfums · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Histoires de Parfums This is not a Blue Bottle 1.1 / Ceci n'est pas un Flacon Bleu 1.1 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens on orange and aldehydes. Orange and aldehydes give the top a bright, clean start. In the heart, geranium and honey add a floral, sweet softness. Musk, amber and patchouli form a woody, lightly spicy base. Overall it reads fresh, fruity and a little synthetic. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters suggest spring, fall and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Most voters find it masculine, though a good share call it feminine.

Moon Fever / Moon Safari

7.3

Memo Paris · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Memo Paris Moon Fever / Moon Safari is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy character with fruity sweetness and a light leathery trace. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a calm trail without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't commit to one side. The top opens bright and fruity with pineapple, orange and vervain. Violet, lily of the valley and clary sage add a soft floral heart. The base of amber, vetiver, musk and leather dries down warm and leathery, with green and spicy touches running through it.

Armani Mania pour Femme

7.7

Giorgio Armani · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Armani Mania pour Femme is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that opens with orange, green mandarin orange and pink pepper and settles into a floral heart of iris, peony and magnolia. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily and business wear, and most voters read it as clearly feminine. The opening is bright and lightly spicy, with citrus and bay leaf, while blackcurrant adds a fruity softness. In the heart, lily of the valley and iris give a floral, powdery surface. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla leaves it creamy and sweet, with a warm finish.

Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Lorenzo Villoresi · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Lorenzo Villoresi Uomo Eau de Toilette is a fougère that sets a fresh opening of lemon, bergamot and lavender over a dry, woody base of vetiver, sandalwood and cedarwood. Most voters wear it in spring and summer, with autumn a close third and winter votes few. Leisure, daily wear and business come up most often. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. The citrus and lavender top starts green and bright, while neroli, pepper, clove and juniper in the heart add a cool spiciness. In the base, vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss carry it into a dry, earthy woodiness. Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir and Creed Bois du Portugal have a close profile.

#Fierce

8.0

The Dua Brand · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

The Dua Brand #Fierce is a men's fragrance that sets the freshness of lemon, orange and aquatic notes against oakmoss, sandalwood and vetiver. #Fierce is rated strong for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and sport too. It reads masculine and modern. A fresh, citrusy accord leads: lemon, orange and petitgrain meet the aquatic notes. Cardamom and sage add spice, while oakmoss, vetiver and sandalwood build a woody base. Jasmine, rose and musk soften the sweet, fruity side. Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce (Cologne) and Armaf Venetian have a close profile.

Vibe

8.4

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Maison Alhambra Vibe is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, picked mostly for daily and leisure wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily wear, leisure and sport leading the occasions. Votes for a masculine and a modern character outweigh feminine ones. The top notes of lemon, mint, orange and coriander give a fresh, green, aquatic opening. The heart holds May rose, basil and apricot, and the base of date, fig and ambrette softens it into something fruity and sweet. Rayhaan Pacific Aura and Jo Milano Game of Spades Bonus have a close profile.

Fleur Majesty Rose Royale | 31

7.0

Kayali · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kayali Fleur Majesty Rose Royale | 31 is a fresh, fruity floral that most voters place in spring and summer, and it suits leisure and everyday wear. It opens with pear, mandarin orange, peach and orange, a bright fruit start. In the heart, violet wood, magnolia, Rosa centifolia and white peony bring out the floral side. The base turns sweet with praliné, tonka bean and vanilla, while vetiver, musk and Ambrox Super keep that sweetness in check. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Spring leads over summer, and fall edges ahead of winter. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is a unisex fragrance. Tom Tailor Be Mindful Woman and Armaf Miss Armaf Catwalk have a close profile.

Tamarindo

7.5

Memo Paris · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Memo Paris Tamarindo is a fruity, floral unisex scent, fresh and sweet, that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn not far behind; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works for evenings too. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is sold as unisex. It opens with orange, pineapple and bergamot, a fresh fruity start steadied by green notes. The heart brings Indian jasmine sambac absolute, freesia and peach for a soft floral feel. The base of vanilla absolute, amber, patchouli and Siam benzoin settles it into a creamy, sweet warmth.

Mirra

7.0

Tesori d'Oriente

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Tesori d'Oriente Mirra is a unisex scent where a fresh, floral opening settles into a resinous, sweet and powdery body. Peony, orange and bergamot give it a bright start. In the heart, amber, opoponax, benzoin and myrrh build a spicy, resinous warmth, while vanilla, musk, sandalwood and cedarwood rest it on a creamy, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; leisure and daily wear lead, though business and evening get votes too. It leans feminine in how it reads. Moresque Seta and Xerjoff Amber Star have a close profile.