The Perfume Library

Sì (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Giorgio Armani · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Giorgio Armani Sì Eau de Parfum is a floral, fruity and sweet scent with a clear gourmand side, set on a woody, powdery base and mostly read as feminine. It opens with mandarin orange and Sicilian bergamot for brightness, while blackcurrant liqueur rounds that off with a dark, fruity sweetness. In the heart, May rose absolute, Egyptian jasmine absolute and neroli absolute form a full floral bouquet. The dry-down is led by vanilla absolute, blond woods and amber, with patchouli adding a faint earthy note. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions, though daily wear has its share. Most voters see it as feminine. Sangado Sicily and Cacharel Catch… Me have a close profile.

Sailing Day

6.9

Maison Margiela · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Maison Margiela Sailing Day is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that suits summer and spring days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer, with spring second; leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions, while evening gets very few votes. On character, masculine edges ahead, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. The opening of juniper, aldehydes and marine notes is crisp and salty. Coriander, orris absolute and rose add a soft floral touch in the heart. In the base, red algae, ambergris and orcanox keep it aquatic and green, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

The Ghost in the Shell

7.3

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Etat Libre d'Orange The Ghost in the Shell is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent built on yuzu, jasmine absolute and moss. It leans towards daily wear and leisure time. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next and winter trailing behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters call its character modern and feminine more often than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with yuzu, Aqual™ and hexyl acetate, a bright, juicy citrus start. The heart brings jasmine absolute, Mugane™ and a sensual skin accord, adding a soft floral, powdery and creamy touch. The base of moss, Orcanox and vinylguaiacol dries this clean feel down into a synthetic, skin-like finish.

Sì Passione (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Giorgio Armani · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Giorgio Armani Sì Passione Eau de Parfum is a feminine floral that sweetens the fruity freshness of pear and blackcurrant with jasmine, rose and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though it also sits comfortably in summer. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business and evening use close behind. Most voters find it feminine, and some see it as modern. It opens with pear, blackcurrant and pink pepper, fresh and fruity. In the heart, jasmine absolute, heliotrope and rose build a floral body, where the powdery, creamy side becomes clearer. In the base, vanilla sweetness is balanced by cedarwood and Orcanox.

Smoking Hot

8.0

Kilian · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Kilian Smoking Hot is a sweet, smoky and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with apple, shisha tobacco and cinnamon, where fruity brightness quickly gives way to spice and smoke. In the heart, oakmoss and Kentucky tobacco absolute add a woody depth. In the base, orcanox and Bourbon vanilla sweeten it, bringing out the gourmand and oriental side. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. Evenings and nights out lead, while office wear is seldom picked. Voters lean towards reading it as masculine, though it stays unisex. Lattafa Mashrabya and Parfums de Marly Herod have a close profile.

Dolce di Giorno

7.9

Bois 1920 · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Bois 1920 Dolce di Giorno is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens on pepper, bergamot and cinnamon and settles onto vanilla and labdanum. The opening pairs pepper, bergamot and grapefruit with a bright edge, while cinnamon adds warmth from the first moment. In the heart, thyme, cardamom and prune balance fruity sweetness against the spices. The base of labdanum, vanilla, gaiac wood and patchouli is resinous, smoky and woody, and the overall impression is gourmand and oriental. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind and summer a small minority. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time, and most voters read it as masculine. Costume National Homme and Atelier des Ors Rouge Sarây have a close profile.

Exit the King

7.0

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Etat Libre d'Orange Exit the King is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, green and floral chypre character, suited to relaxed daytime and office wear. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, with winter the least chosen. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most voted occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. It opens with Nepalese sichuan pepper, pink pepper and aldehydes, a bright, spicy start softened by musk. The heart brings jasmine, rose and lily of the valley, adding a green floral note. The base of sandalwood, patchouli and moss absolute sets a woody chypre foundation, joined by Orcanox.

Oltremare (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Bois 1920 · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Bois 1920 Oltremare Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrus-led men's scent built on Italian bergamot, Sicilian lemon and bitter orange, suited to leisure and daily wear. It opens with a bright citrus layer of bergamot, lemon and orange. In the heart, Egyptian geranium, juniper berry and violet leaf add a green, lightly spicy touch. White musk, patchouli and sandalwood soften the base into a woody finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and office top the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with a strong modern streak. Bentley for Men Azure and Jil Sander Pure for Men have a close profile.

Sous Le Pont Mirabeau

6.8

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Etat Libre d'Orange Sous Le Pont Mirabeau is a unisex scent that pairs Italian bergamot and fig with aquatic and ozonic notes for a fresh, green feel. It opens with elemi resin, pink pepper and bergamot, citrusy and lightly spicy. Violet leaf and frankincense sit in the heart beside the water notes. The base of Virginia cedar, sandalwood and musk gives a woody footing, softened a little by vanilla. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading. It reads somewhat masculine, though feminine and modern votes are strong too.

Bentley for Men Azure

6.8

Bentley · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bentley for Men Azure is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that suits spring and summer days. It opens bright and fruity with lemon, bergamot, tangerine, pineapple and violet leaf. The heart turns greener and lightly spicy with lavender, clary sage, tea and bell pepper. The base settles into cashmere wood and tonka bean, giving a woody, mildly sweet finish, with aquatic and synthetic tones running through it. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions, with sport and business also getting votes. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Chopard Heaven and Aigner Clear Day for Men have a close profile.

Oud Abramad

7.1

bdk Parfums · 2016

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

bdk Parfums Oud Abramad is a spicy, woody and smoky unisex oud, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and the occasions that lead are a night out and the evening. Most voters read it as masculine, though some call it classic or feminine. It opens with a spicy pairing of saffron and ginger, then softens through Turkish rose absolute, white blossoms and cumin. In the base, oud, patchouli, frankincense and gaiac wood take over, while castoreum and cistus add an animal, resinous and earthy depth. Le Labo Oud 27 and Robert Piguet Oud have a close profile.

Come L'Amore (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Bois 1920 · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Bois 1920 Come L'Amore Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green floral with a powdery, creamy and lightly sweet character, made for women and since discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though evening and office get votes too. Most voters read it as feminine. White tea, mirabelle plum and Calabrian green mandarin orange open it fresh. In the heart, jasmine, rose and gardenia build the floral body while pink pepper adds a touch of spice. Atlas cedar, white musk and benzoin soften the base into a creamy sweetness.

Pura

7.6

Furla · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Furla Pura is a fresh, citrusy floral with a soft sweet and powdery side, made for women. It opens with bergamot, ginger and freesia, bright and clean. The heart brings mimosa absolute, Mugane™ and Jasminum grandiflorum for a gentle floral softness, and driftwood and Orcanox settle underneath as a light woody base. The overall impression is fresh, creamy and powdery. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads feminine, with a modern streak. Berdoues Freesia & Coton and LM Parfums Chemise Blanche have a close profile.

Noir Premier - Terres Aromatiques 1905

7.8

Lalique · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Lalique Noir Premier - Terres Aromatiques 1905 is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of pineapple, cardamom and lemon against the green, herbal air of thyme and Provençal lavender. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it is favoured for evenings and leisure time. It reads more masculine than feminine, though many voters see it as feminine too. It opens fruity and fresh with pineapple, cardamom and lemon. The heart of freesia, thyme and Provençal lavender is floral and green. In the base, tonka bean adds sweetness, while vetiver and Orcanox settle it into a woody, earthy, lightly smoky finish.

Fico di Amalfi La Riserva

7.7

Acqua di Parma · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Fico di Amalfi La Riserva is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent for spring and summer days, built around the green, lightly sweet side of fig. It opens with Italian lemon, mandarin orange, blood orange and grapefruit in a bright citrus layer. In the heart, lemon is joined by fig and orris concrete, and the green, fruity character takes over. In the base, tonka bean absolute settles the scent into a creamy, sweet softness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Masculine and modern votes run close, with feminine a notable share. Atelier Cologne Pacific Lime and Acqua di Parma Arancia di Capri have a close profile.

Verde di Mare

6.9

Bois 1920 · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bois 1920 Verde di Mare is a fresh, aquatic unisex fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate; it reads somewhat masculine, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. The top is bright with lemon, bergamot, lime and juniper berry, with galbanum adding a green edge. The heart is led by marine notes, red kelp and black tea, while rose and clove stay in the background. Precious woods, musky notes and vanilla soften the base.

Nanatopia

6.9

Borntostandout · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Borntostandout Nanatopia is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, with banana bread and caramel warmed by spice. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is most often suggested for leisure, evenings and nights out. Feminine and modern lead the character votes, with masculine not far behind, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with nutmeg, rum and cinnamon for a spicy warmth. The heart brings banana bread and caramel, fruity and creamy. The base of orcanox, tonka bean absolute and cypriol adds a woody foundation. Rabanne 1 Million Privé and Ganache Parfums Bananas Foster have a close profile.

Vanilla Vice

7.0

Snif · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Snif Vanilla Vice is a unisex perfume in a sweet, gourmand register, built for anyone who wants a creamy vanilla scent. The scent rests on the soft sweetness of ice cream, sugar and Bourbon vanilla. Jasmine sambac adds a light floral layer, musk smooths the creamy texture, and amberwood and Orcanox give it a woody, slightly smoky base. A touch of spice keeps the sweetness from turning flat. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. It sits close to the skin without filling the room, and it reads comfortably on both men and women. Those after a similar profile may also look at The Dua Brand Vanilla Ice Cream and Filippo Sorcinelli Ascetic Vanilla.

Drunk Maple

7.0

Borntostandout · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Borntostandout Drunk Maple is a sweet gourmand unisex scent built on maple syrup and vanilla, roughened by spice and smoke, and it suits cooler-season evenings. It opens with pink pepper, davana and rum, a spicy, slightly boozy start. In the heart, coffee resinoid, suede and maple syrup set sweetness against a leathery edge. The base of benzoin, vanilla and sandalwood leaves a warm, resinous, woody finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. It leans masculine in most votes, though a fair share reads it as feminine. Dick Johnson Serpent - Whiskey & Vanille Scent and Maison Tahité Vanille de Minuit have a close profile.

Wasabi Klub

6.5

Room 1015 · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Room 1015 Wasabi Klub is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits leisure time and daytime wear best. It opens with a bright citrus layer of yuzu, grapefruit and lime. In the heart, wasabi, black pepper and two kinds of Sichuan pepper add a spicy sharpness, with a green, synthetic edge alongside. The base of amberwood, concrete and orcanox leaves a dry, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for leisure, daily wear and the office, while evening and night-out use sit further back. It reads light and energetic, without leaning masculine or feminine. Its profile is close to Bujairami Yuzu Rush and Porsche Design Titan.

Mad Honey

7.5

Borntostandout · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Borntostandout Mad Honey is a sweet, gourmand and lightly spicy unisex scent that sets a honey and rose heart on vanilla and tonka. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also gets worn in leisure time. It opens with pink pepper and rum, which bring a touch of spice and warmth. In the heart, honey and Damask rose take the lead, with floral and fruity accords softening the sweetness. The base is dominated by Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean, benzoin and patchouli, while Orcanox adds a synthetic sheen.

Champaca Edizione Millesimata

8.1

Trussardi · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Trussardi Champaca Edizione Millesimata is a floral, gourmand unisex scent that voters place mostly in fall and spring. It opens with magnolia, freesia and lemon blossom, light and floral. In the heart, roasted hazelnut, red champaca and praliné push it towards a sweet, creamy, gourmand character, with a spicy accord softening the sweetness. The base of Bourbon vanilla absolute, Orcanox and heliotrope closes it with a powdery warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall, then spring and winter, while summer trails well behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for office and night out. Half of voters read it as feminine. La Fede Intoxicate and One Avenue Jasmine have a close profile.

Red Line (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

La Rive

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

La Rive Red Line Eau de Toilette is built around bergamot, pineapple and apple, giving a fresh, citrusy, lightly woody scent made for men. Most voters pick spring and summer, and they link it to leisure and daily wear, with some votes for the office and sport. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and quiet. Most voters call it masculine, and some find it modern. It opens with bergamot, lemon, pineapple and apple, which read fruity and bright. Lily of the valley, ozonic notes and aniseed sit in the heart, and patchouli, musk and cedarwood settle into a sweetish, woody base. Aquatic and spicy touches show in the accords.

Delapure

8.1

Birkholz · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Birkholz Delapure is a unisex scent that sets a floral, fruity opening against a sweet, gourmand and powdery texture. Rose, almond, aniseed and plum lead at the top, while freesia, cistus and liquorice in the heart bring a spicy, lightly sweet turn. The base of tobacco, vanilla, cashmere and orcanox closes it with a creamy, oriental warmth. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits evenings and nights out as readily as daily and office wear. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and the feminine and masculine votes sit close together.