The Perfume Library

Paris Sambava

7.9

Carven · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Carven Paris Sambava opens with plum and cherry blossom and settles into vanilla and musk, a fresh, floral and sweet fragrance for women. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate: it is noticeable up close without filling a room. The vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is described as a feminine scent. Plum and cherry blossom give a fruity, fresh start. In the heart, heliotrope and white orchid add a powdery, floral softness. The base keeps the sweetness going with vanilla, Siam benzoin and musk, while patchouli and Orcanox leave a dry, spicy trace. By Terry Rêve Opulent and Naomi Campbell Cat Deluxe have a close profile.

Bella Absolu

7.0

Baldessarini · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Baldessarini Bella Absolu is a fresh women's fragrance that links the brightness of mandarin orange and pink grapefruit to a floral heart of rose and gardenia. It opens with mandarin orange, pink grapefruit, blackcurrant and pot marigold, so citrus and fruit come first. In the heart, rose, rose absolute and gardenia add a soft floral note. The base of aquatic notes, musk and orcanox keeps it aquatic and lightly sweet, with a green touch in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though both rest on only a few votes. Most voters place it in daily wear, leisure and office use, and fewer pick it for evenings or nights out. Light and fresh, it is easy to wear through the day.

Tattooart for Man

6.7

Police · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Police Tattooart for Man is a fresh, sweet fragrance for men, where fruity, floral and spicy sides meet on a woody base. Its longevity is rated weak and its sillage moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. Voters place it mostly in daily and leisure wear, then business and evening settings. It reads as masculine. The top opens with vervain, cardamom and blackcurrant, giving fruity freshness and a light spice. In the heart, Provençal lavender, clary sage and aromatic notes add a clean, floral touch. Tonka bean, Orcanox and amberwood settle it into a sweet, woody, powdery base. Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia and Montblanc Emblem have a close profile.

Exotic Musk

6.1

Bentley · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Bentley Exotic Musk is a floral, sweet and powdery men's fragrance built around amberwood, iris and musk. It opens with amberwood and iris, which give it a powdery, lightly floral start. In the heart, tonka bean adds sweetness, while orcanox and ambrarome bring a synthetic, amber-like glow. Blond woods and musk close it out, with spicy and woody tones settling onto a soft base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without projecting far. It is marketed as a men's scent, though the powdery sweetness keeps it away from a sharply masculine feel. The number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. Dior Dior Homme Parfum (2024) and Quintesscent Aqua have a close profile.

Clary Sage Edizione Millesimata

7.3

Trussardi · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Trussardi Clary Sage Edizione Millesimata is a unisex fragrance that sets the fresh, green opening of grapefruit and clary sage on a woody base. Voters rate its longevity as moderate and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It is unisex and reads equally open to women and men. The top pairs grapefruit with clary sage for a citrusy, lightly spicy freshness. In the heart, Canadian hemlock, myrtle and balsam fir absolute build a green, resinous feel. Patchouli, ambrettolide and orcanox settle into a woody base. Histoires de Parfums 1828 and Clive Christian Town & Country have a close profile.

Legato

7.3

Miller Harris · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Miller Harris Legato is a gourmand unisex fragrance in which cherry and prune bring a fruity sweetness, softened by vanilla, caramel and a resinous, woody base. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage good, though with few votes these ratings are tentative. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is hard to say where it fits best, but its warm, sweet build sits comfortably on anyone. As a whole, the scent centres on cherry, prune and rum, with caramel and Bourbon vanilla absolute deepening the sweetness. Benzoin and amber add a resinous warmth, while sandalwood and musk give a soft woody floor. The accords also carry a spicy touch. Its profile is close to Mind Games Mentor and Commodity Gold.

Free Wave for Her

6.5

Hollister · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Hollister Free Wave for Her opens with blackberry, agave syrup and mandarin orange, a fresh, aquatic women's scent that has been discontinued. In the top, blackberry and mandarin orange bring a fruity brightness while agave syrup adds sweetness. The heart of water lily, orchid and apple blossom turns floral and watery. Moss, orcanox and patchouli settle underneath, and a synthetic accord colours the overall impression. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters point to leisure, sport and daily wear, with office use a step behind and night outs rarely chosen. It reads as a light, youthful feminine scent. Davidoff Cool Water Intense for Her and Escada Sorbetto Rosso have a close profile.

White Lies

7.4

Agonist · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Agonist White Lies is a fresh, floral and sweet unisex scent, led by lemon, lychee and jasmine absolute. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though those ratings rest on only a few votes. It leans towards leisure, nights out, daily wear and evenings, and can also be worn to work. It is unisex and has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, lychee and raspberry for a fruity freshness. In the heart, jasmine absolute, heliotrope and tuberose absolute add a creamy floral side. The base of patchouli, vanilla and orcanox sweetens it. It carries a synthetic feel.

Secret Fig Affair

7.2

Mystikum · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mystikum Secret Fig Affair is a fresh, green and powdery unisex scent built around fig, iris and mace. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin through the day without filling the room. The sample of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. As a unisex scent, it sits comfortably on anyone. It opens with pepper, cardamom, coriander, galbanum and bergamot, spicy and green. In the heart, fig, iris, lily of the valley, cypress and mace turn it fruity, floral and powdery. The base of oakmoss, cedarwood, musk and tonka bean leaves a creamy, resinous warmth.

Free Coco

6.4

Borntostandout · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Borntostandout Free Coco is a sweet, gourmand and creamy unisex fragrance built around coconut and vanilla. It opens with pear sorbet and coconut water, which give a light, cool fruitiness. In the heart, coconut and macadamia add a creamy softness. The base is dominated by Bourbon vanilla, vanilla and vanilla absolute, while Orcanox sets it on a dry footing. Spicy and powdery touches keep the sweetness from turning heavy. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so the scent stays close to the skin and calm. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Jean & Len Dream Cloud and Profumum Roma Dolce Acqua have a close profile.

Oud Mafia

7.7

Morph · 2023

Floral · Aquatic · Sweet

Morph Oud Mafia is a unisex scent that sets oud and frankincense in a spicy, resinous, smoky frame. Its longevity and sillage both rate as strong, though few people have voted so far, so those ratings are still tentative. It is built for men and women alike, with no leaning to either side. The top notes of white thyme, saffron blossom and nutmeg give a spicy opening. At the heart, oud, frankincense, gurjum balsam and cistus form a resinous, smoky body. Vetiver and Sumatran patchouli lay a woody base underneath, while sweet and creamy touches soften the heavy texture. Mauboussin Cristal Oud and Ex Nihilo Oud Vendôme have a close profile.

Majestic Cashmere

7.9

Bentley · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Bentley Majestic Cashmere is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance built around frankincense, orris absolute and cashmere wood. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling the room. The sample of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a masculine scent. The top notes are frankincense, ambrette seed absolute and coriander. In the heart, orris absolute, cashmere wood and tonka bean add a powdery, creamy softness. The base of labdanum, patchouli, musk and Bourbon vetiver leaves a resinous, smoky and slightly leathery woodiness with an oriental feel.

Irresistibile

6.4

Furla · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Furla Irresistibile opens with lily, freesia and orange blossom, a fresh, floral fragrance for women. Its sillage is rated strong, and most voters say it leaves a clear trail, though only a few have voted, so this is just a tendency. There is not enough input to say how long it lasts or which seasons and occasions suit it. It is described as a feminine fragrance. Lily, freesia and orange blossom start it off as a fresh, green bouquet. In the heart, white camellia, tuberose and violet add a creamy, sweet floral note. Cypress, orcanox and white woods settle underneath as a clean, woody base.

Oh! Midsummär

7.2

Skandinavisk · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

Sweet Girl

5.9

Police · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Police Sweet Girl is a gourmand women's fragrance that wraps a fresh, floral frame in a sweet, fruity coat. It opens with orange, blackcurrant and bergamot, which give a juicy, fruity freshness. In the heart, jasmine and cyclamen build a floral base while caramel sweetens the whole scent noticeably. The base of patchouli, cashmere wood and orcanox leaves a woody, slightly spicy warmth. Overall it carries a bright, synthetic feel that moves between sweet and fresh. Harry Lehmann Sucre and Grandeur Berry Blast have a close profile.

Favolosa

6.0

Furla · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Furla Favolosa is a fresh, citrus-and-floral women's fragrance with a green, lightly sweet character. It opens bright with green mandarin orange, grapefruit and tagetes. Jasmine absolute, magnolia and peony bring the floral heart forward. White musk, woods and orcanox settle the base into a powdery, woody finish. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak, though the sample is small, so these ratings are tentative. Its light, fresh build suits easy everyday wear. Nuxe Prodigieux Floral and DKNY Be Delicious share a close profile.

Basileus The Oracle

9.0

Zaharoff · 2026

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Zaharoff Basileus The Oracle is a unisex fragrance that opens on pink pepper, lemon and bergamot, then settles into a woody, resinous heart of incense and spice. The pink pepper, lemon and bergamot give a bright, fresh start. In the heart, Ethiopian frankincense, incense, cinnamon and nutmeg carry the spicy, smoky side. The base rests on patchouli, tonka bean, benzoin and ambergris, leaving it sweet, creamy and earthy. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as very strong, though the number of votes is small, so the picture may still shift. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine. A light hand is enough with a composition this dense. Amouage Reception and Creed Royal Oud have a close profile.

Rinascimento

7.8

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Salvatore Ferragamo Rinascimento is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent that opens with basil, Italian mandarin orange and green pepper. The green, lightly spicy basil and green pepper meet the brightness of mandarin in the top. In the heart, orris butter, lily and tuberose add a creamy, slightly sweet floral note. Vetiver, sandalwood and orcanox set these flowers on a woody base. Its sillage is rated good, and half of the voters find it strong. It sits easily on both men and women, fresh yet soft. Those after a close profile could look at Guerlain Joyeuse Tubéreuse and Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Jardin Blanc.

Aquelarre

6.3

Pictura Fragrans

Floral · Gourmand · Spicy

Pictura Fragrans Aquelarre is a unisex scent that opens floral and gourmand, then deepens into smoke, leather and oud. The top is led by rose otto, bergamot and orange blossom, with leather and smoke already darkening it from the first moment. In the heart, tobacco, cognac and whisky strengthen the gourmand side, while saffron and Cambodian oud keep it creamy and spicy. The base settles on cistus, sandalwood absolute and animalic notes, leaving a resinous, woody and earthy ground. Overall it reads powdery, smoky and leathery. Kilian Dark Lord - Ex Tenebris Lux and Xerjoff MV Agusta share a close profile.

Moment After

7.2

Bottega Veneta · 2026

Sweet · Spicy · Creamy

Bottega Veneta Moment After is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy character against a creamy, leathery base. It opens with pink pepper, cardamom and bergamot, giving a spicy, lightly bright start. In the heart, Orcanox and maté add a dry, slightly green depth. The base turns to vanilla absolute, Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean absolute, which carry the sweetness into a creamy softness, while nappa leather leaves a leathery trace within it. The scent moves along the balance of spice and vanilla and settles warm and soft. Fendi La Baguette and Câline Divine Hero have a close profile.

London 1983

7.9

Henry Rose · 2026

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Henry Rose London 1983 is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent led by fig and black pepper. It opens with the green, fruity freshness of fig set against the spicy edge of black pepper. In the heart, water lily and jasmine soften the scent and lend it a powdery, creamy feel. The base of bourbon vetiver, blond woods, musk and Orcanox lays down a clean, woody foundation. Fresh, green and lightly spiced, it stays easy and unfussy. The Dua Brand Fig of London and Phlur Father Figure have a close profile.

Escándalo

6.7

Day Three Fragrances · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Day Three Fragrances Escándalo is a fresh, citrusy and fruity unisex scent, led by sweet lime, guava and tropical leaves. It opens bright and lightly sweet, with sweet lime and guava, while the tropical leaves add a green coolness. In the heart, May rose, jasmine sambac and Dominican daisy absolutes bring out the floral side. White oud, orcanox and vetiver then settle it onto a woody, earthy base. The overall impression balances fresh, green and sweet. Jo Malone Orange Blossom (Cologne) and Aerin Mediterranean Honeysuckle have a close profile.

Amnesia

6.6

X-Ray · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

X-Ray Amnesia is a unisex scent built on a fresh, aquatic core, with floral, spicy and woody tones layered over it. The top is water lily and floral notes, a light and airy start. The heart brings together clove, seagrass, salicylate, violet wood and sea salt: a spicy warmth set against a salty, watery air. In the base, Atlas cedar and New Caledonian sandalwood lay a woody floor, while moss, musk and ambrette soften it into something powdery, creamy and faintly animal. The overall feel is clean and synthetic. Glossier You (Eau de Parfum) and Initio Magnetic Blend 7 have a close profile.

Ledda · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic