The Perfume Library

Vendetta

8.3

Marc Gebauer · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Marc Gebauer Vendetta is a fresh, spicy and woody men's fragrance that opens with orange, saffron and clove and is steadied by lavender and vetiver. The top pairs the brightness of orange and lemon with the spice of saffron and clove, while iron adds a sharper edge. In the heart, lavender, orange blossom and clary sage soften the transition. The base of vetiver, amber, oud and oakmoss settles the scent onto a sweet, woody ground. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter. It gets the most votes for night out and evening, though business and daily wear are close behind. Voters mostly describe its character as masculine and modern.

Petit Matin

7.7

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Petit Matin is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose green and floral side is softened by a light sweetness, and it suits spring and summer days. Calabrian lemon and Provençal lavender bring coolness and a clean feel. Orange blossom and hawthorn carry the floral side, while litsea cubeba keeps the citrus lively. Musk and ambroxan leave a soft, creamy base underneath, and the synthetic accord gives the scent a bright, smooth finish. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick summer and spring, with autumn and winter far behind. Daily wear, leisure and work are the leading occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it sits comfortably on either side. Alexandria Fragrances Sunday Morning and The Dua Brand A Dua Sunrise have a close profile.

Crystal Noir (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Versace · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Versace Crystal Noir Eau de Parfum is a sweet, woody scent for women that sets the spice of ginger, pepper and cardamom against a floral heart of orange blossom and gardenia. It opens with ginger, pepper and cardamom, spicy and fresh. In the heart, orange blossom, gardenia and peony add a soft floral note. At the base, sandalwood, amber and musk settle it onto a creamy, sweet, oriental ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though spring wear is common too. Most voters read it as feminine. Sapil Veryl for Women and Lazell Dominate have a close profile.

Mugler Cologne

7.7

Mugler · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mugler Cologne is a fresh, green unisex scent led by citrus and flowers, and although it has been discontinued, it reads as an easy daytime fragrance for warm weather. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn and winter well behind. It is linked most often to daily wear, leisure and the office, with sport getting votes too. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a good share call it feminine. Petitgrain, neroli and bergamot give it a clean, green citrus feel. Orange blossom pulls it gently toward the floral side, while white musk softens everything into a smooth base. The accords also carry fruity and spicy touches, but the fresh citrus character stays in front.

Galloway

7.5

Parfums de Marly · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums de Marly Galloway is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance, green and powdery with a light spicy edge, suited to daytime wear and the warmer months. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets the fewest votes. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, with evening and night out further back. Voters mostly read its character as masculine and modern. It opens with citrus notes and pepper, the pepper adding a dry spice to the citrus freshness. In the heart, iris and orange blossom bring a powdery, floral turn. The base of amber, musk and sandalwood leaves a soft, woody finish.

Armani Code Absolu pour Homme

8.0

Giorgio Armani · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Giorgio Armani Armani Code Absolu pour Homme is a men's fragrance that sets green mandarin orange, apple and tonka bean against the sweet, leathery base of vanilla and suede; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters mostly read its character as masculine and modern. As a whole it smells fruity and sweet: green mandarin orange and apple add freshness, while vanilla, tonka bean and orange blossom give a creamy, gourmand warmth. Nutmeg and carrot seed bring a spicy edge, and suede draws a powdery, leathery backdrop.

Bee

7.9

Zoologist · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Zoologist Bee is a unisex fragrance that softens honey and royal jelly with heliotrope, sandalwood and benzoin. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen least. It leans towards evening, leisure and nights out. On character, feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits somewhere between the two. The scent is sweet, floral and gourmand. Honey, royal jelly and beeswax form the core, while vanilla, tonka bean and ginger syrup sweeten it further. Heliotrope, mimosa and orange blossom add a creamy floral side, and benzoin, labdanum and frankincense bring a resinous warmth. Maison Matine Avant l'Orage and Sultan Pasha Attars Rêve Narcotique have a close profile.

Aura (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Mugler · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Mugler Aura Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance balanced by green, fruity and sweet touches; it has been discontinued. Orange blossom and Bourbon vanilla form the backbone. Rhubarb leaf adds a green, fruity freshness, while wolfwood and Tiger Liana bring a woody, spicy depth. The overall impression is sweet and creamy, yet it keeps a fresh edge, and a synthetic sheen gives it a modern feel. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter and summer also get a fair share. It scores highest for evenings and nights out, and it wears easily in leisure time too. Voters mostly call it feminine, with many also finding it modern.

Opus XIV - Royal Tobacco

8.1

Amouage · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Opus XIV - Royal Tobacco is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. The top notes of elemi resin, cardamom and bergamot set up a fresh spiciness, while tobacco absolute, Bulgarian rose and osmanthus absolute give the heart a soft, rounded sweetness. It dries down on benzoin, vanilla and tonka bean, with assam oud and birch tar adding a smoky, woody depth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour evening and night-out wear. It reads more masculine than feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include Xerjoff Groove Xcape and Creed Oud Zarian.

Terracotta / Terracotta Le Parfum

7.6

Guerlain · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Terracotta / Terracotta Le Parfum is a sweet, floral scent with a fruity, creamy and powdery gourmand side, and a feminine character. Most voters pick it for summer and spring; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and night out also getting votes. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate. Most voters find it feminine. As a whole, it is built on a floral heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, tiaré and orange blossom. Coconut and vanilla sweeten those flowers and add a creamy softness, bergamot lightens it, and musk leaves a powdery base. Zeromolecole Amamè and Maison Matine Bain de Midi have a close profile.

Pas Ce Soir (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

bdk Parfums · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

bdk Parfums Pas Ce Soir Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent whose sweet, fruity and spicy touches keep it easy and close to everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, then summer, with winter least favoured. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, though business and evening also get votes. Half of the voters read it as feminine, while the rest split between modern and classic. It opens with ginger, black pepper, pear and mandarin orange, a fresh and lightly spicy start. The heart of orange blossom, Moroccan jasmine absolute and quince chutney adds a floral, fruity sweetness. Singapore patchouli, cashmeran and amberwood settle it into a creamy, warm base. Korres Cashmere Kumquat and Ojar Solar Flair have a close profile.

Obsession (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Calvin Klein · 1985

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein Obsession Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and woody scent that leans towards cold-weather evenings and is aimed mainly at women. The top is a fruity opening of peach, bergamot and mandarin orange, sharpened slightly by basil and green notes. In the heart, rose, jasmine and orange blossom form a floral core, warmed by sandalwood, cedar and exotic spices. The base is led by vanilla, amber, musk and oakmoss, while frankincense and civet push it towards a resinous, smoky and animalic side, with a powdery, oriental feel overall. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or night out; summer and the office come well behind. It reads as feminine and classic. Yves Saint Laurent Opium and Caron Parfum Sacré have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Rouge Malachite

8.1

Giorgio Armani · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Rouge Malachite is a sweet, floral unisex fragrance in which tuberose, jasmine and orange blossom settle into a creamy amber base. Pink pepper and sage open with a light spice. In the heart, jasmine sambac absolute, ylang-ylang, tuberose and orange blossom lead, reading dense, powdery and creamy. In the base, Amber Xtreme™, benzoin and cashmere wood sweeten it and give it an oriental warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it wears fine as a unisex scent. Prada La Femme Intense and Korloff Majestic Tuberose have a close profile.

Lady Million (Eau de Parfum)

6.3

Rabanne · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Rabanne Lady Million Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and sweet women's scent built around raspberry, orange blossom and honey. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most often for nights out and evenings. More than half of voters find it feminine, and a fair number call it modern. It opens with raspberry, neroli and bitter orange, which give a fruity freshness. In the heart, orange blossom and jasmine sambac take over and the floral side dominates. Patchouli and honey close it with a gourmand, oriental sweetness. Rabanne Lady Million Absolutely Gold and C&A Dignity have a close profile.

Homme Anniversary

8.7

Xerjoff · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Xerjoff Homme Anniversary opens with lemon mousse, tarragon and bergamot, then turns sweet, spicy and leathery in a masculine scent built around clove, leather and vanilla. The opening is fresh and citrusy, with lemon mousse, tarragon and bergamot. In the heart, clove and leather add a spicy, leathery weight, softened by the creamy sweetness of tonka bean and orange blossom. The base of moss, styrax, candied fruits and vanilla dries down woody and sweet. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is most often linked to nights out and evenings. It reads masculine and classic to most. The Dua Brand Arte Masculina: Anniversary and Argos Fall of Phaeton have a close profile.

Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes Intense

8.3

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Zara Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes Intense is a modern men's fragrance that pairs fresh citrus and fruit with a sweet, spicy and creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, while few choose winter. It is used mostly for leisure and daily wear, with a place in the office too. It reads masculine and modern. Bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange give it a bright citrus start, with blackcurrant adding a soft fruity side. Ginger carries the spice, while tonka bean and orange blossom push the scent towards something sweet and creamy. Amber, labdanum and musk form a warm, soft base.

Loulou (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Cacharel · 1987

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Cacharel Loulou Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and spicy women's scent in which jasmine, tuberose and vanilla stand out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions it leans towards. It reads clearly feminine. The top notes set cinnamon, aniseed, jasmine and violet side by side, so spice mixes with flowers. In the heart, tuberose, ylang-ylang and orange blossom deepen the floral side. In the base, vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood sweeten it and leave a powdery, oriental warmth. Elizabeth Arden Red Door (Eau de Toilette) and Christian Lacroix C'est la vie! (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Purple Flamingo

7.8

Marc Gebauer · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Marc Gebauer Purple Flamingo is a unisex scent that softens a fresh, floral character with a powdery, creamy sweetness. It opens with bergamot and grapefruit, while orange blossom and iris add a gentle floral note to that bright start. Violet, jasmine and rose lead the heart; musk, powdery and woody notes close it with a creamy, slightly fruity sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though the feminine share is not small, so it sits comfortably between the two. Marc Gebauer Orange Flamingo and Monotheme Extrait d'Iris have a close profile.

Bergamote 22 (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Le Labo · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Le Labo Bergamote 22 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office rather than evenings out. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a soft trail without filling the room. Some voters read it as masculine and others as feminine, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. Bergamot, grapefruit and petitgrain give it a bright citrus feel. Orange blossom and aspic add a soft, green-floral touch. Cedarwood and vetiver form a woody base, which amber, musk and vanilla gently round off.

Vanitas

8.0

Profumum Roma · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Profumum Roma Vanitas is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter, and suits evenings and nights out best. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, while summer trails well behind, and evening and night out lead the occasion votes. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Vanilla and sandalwood build a creamy, sweet base. Orange blossom adds a soft floral and fruity note, while myrrh brings a spicy, powdery depth. The overall impression is warm and gourmand, with a woody edge.

Insolence (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Guerlain · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Insolence Eau de Parfum pairs a floral, fruity and sweet character with a powdery, woody backdrop, and it reads mostly feminine. Red berries lead the way. At the heart, violet, orange blossom and iris bring a soft, floral and powdery feel. Tonka bean, woods and sandalwood sweeten the base and settle it on a woody floor. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters point to spring and fall, with winter close behind and summer least chosen. Evening, night out and leisure wear are nearly tied, while office use comes last. More than half of the votes call it feminine. Lubin epidOr and Anna Rivka Éveil have a close profile.

Néroli Outrenoir (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Guerlain · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Néroli Outrenoir Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the office. Most voters pick spring and summer; longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans towards leisure, daily and business wear, and the votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably in between. Bergamot and petitgrain open it with a citrus freshness. The heart holds orange blossom and neroli, with smoked tea adding a smoky, green edge to the florals. Myrrh, moss and ambrette seed form a creamy, lightly sweet base. Mugler Cologne and Le Couvent Eau Aimable have a close profile.

Boss Bottled Intense (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Hugo Boss · 2016

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Intense Eau de Parfum sets fresh bergamot, apple and orange blossom against cinnamon and clove; this discontinued masculine suits autumn and winter. It opens fresh and fruity with bergamot, lemon and apple. Geranium, cinnamon and clove add spicy warmth in the heart, while vetiver, cedarwood and sandalwood leave a woody base. The overall feel is sweet, slightly gourmand and a little synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Evening, daily wear and office all draw similar support. Most see it as masculine. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) and Bench. Motion for Him have a close profile.

Un Jardin en Méditerranée

7.6

Hermès · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermès Un Jardin en Méditerranée is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits daily wear in warm weather, with a light garden feel. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter is hardly chosen. It leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither stays close to the skin nor fills a room. It reads neither clearly feminine nor masculine, with votes split between the two. Lemon, bergamot and orange open it brightly. In the heart, white oleander and orange blossom add a soft floral touch. In the base, fig leaf, pistachio, red cedar and cypress build a green, woody ground with fruity and spicy touches.