The Perfume Library

Ex'cla-ma'tion

6.9

Coty · 1988

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Coty Ex'cla-ma'tion is a fresh, fruity floral for women, sweet and powdery with a light spice; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters call it feminine, with some reading it as classic or modern. Fall, spring and summer draw about equal support, with winter a little behind. It is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, and it also finds a place at the office. Perfumes with a close profile include Elizabeth Arden True Love and Jil Sander Sun. It opens with apricot, peach, green notes and bergamot, a fruity and fresh start. The heart of rose, jasmine, heliotrope, lily of the valley and orris root builds a floral, powdery body. Sandalwood, cedar, vanilla, cinnamon, amber and musk in the base sweeten and soften the finish.

Daydream

7.1

Pana Dora · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pana Dora Daydream is a floral, chypre-leaning unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it is worn mainly for evenings and nights out. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine, and reads as open to both. The top is fruity and spiced, with blackcurrant, peach, cardamom and coriander. In the heart, narcissus, tuberose and orris root build a floral core, while oakmoss gives the chypre character. The base turns sweet and earthy with vanilla, tonka bean, amber and patchouli. Sonia Rykiel Le Parfum and Guerlain Chypre Fatal have a close profile.

Central Park West

6.2

Bond No. 9 · 2012

Floral · Green · Fruity

Bond No. 9 Central Park West is a floral, green women's fragrance, softened by powdery and creamy undertones. It opens with ylang-ylang, black pepper and narcissus, the pepper giving the flowers a spicy edge. The heart brings orris root, gardenia, jasmine and linden tree, and the scent drifts towards a fruity, sweet tone. The base of tree moss, musk, white oak and vetiver settles it on a woody footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, with autumn and summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure, night-out and evening wear, and most voters read it as feminine. Hermetica Dry Waters - Megaflower and Guerlain Mayotte have a close profile.

04 Petrana

7.2

Odin New York · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Odin New York 04 Petrana is a green, powdery floral with a fresh, slightly earthy feel, sitting comfortably between masculine and feminine. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It leans towards daytime, work and leisure, and votes on its character split closely between feminine and masculine. It opens with coriander, pink pepper and blackcurrant, a fresh, spicy and lightly fruity start. In the heart, heliotrope, violet leaf absolute and black iris build a floral, green and powdery texture. Orris root, white musk and vetiver in the base settle it on a woody, earthy footing.

The Palace

7.8

Jazeel · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Green

Jazeel The Palace is a unisex scent where citrus and flowers sit over spice, resin and wood, with a sweet, slightly powdery feel. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, and also works for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine, though feminine and classic votes are far from negligible. It opens with lemon, bergamot, cardamom and bay leaf, fresh and spiced. In the heart, jasmine, Bulgarian rose and ylang-ylang add a floral softness, while marshmallow brings sweetness. The base builds a woody, resinous depth from cedarwood, vetiver, tonka bean, frankincense and Thai oud. Roja Parfums Enslaved and Houbigant Raffinée have a close profile.

L'Arte di Gucci (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Gucci · 1991

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Gucci L'Arte di Gucci Eau de Parfum is a chypre-leaning floral that opens with aldehydes, bergamot and green notes and moves into jasmine, rose and tuberose; it is made for women and suits autumn and winter evenings best. It has been discontinued. Voters find it strong in both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings. For character, feminine and classic lead the votes. The top carries fruity notes, aldehydes, bergamot, green notes and coriander. The heart is a dense floral bouquet of jasmine, rose, tuberose, narcissus and mimosa. The base of vetiver, amber, leather, patchouli and oakmoss gives it a woody, leathery, animalic ground. The floral, green and fruity sides are softened by sweet and spicy touches.

Pentachord White

7.1

Tauer Perfumes · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Tauer Perfumes Pentachord White is a powdery, sweet floral that sets soft violet and vanilla against a woody, faintly smoky base, and it is treated as unisex. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters place it in autumn, spring and winter, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evenings. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though the masculine share is sizeable. It has been discontinued. The notes are rosewood, violet, Bourbon vanilla, orris root and ambergris. Violet and orris root give a powdery floral softness, vanilla carries the sweetness, and rosewood and ambergris add a woody, earthy depth. Spicy and smoky touches stay in the background.

6 L'Amoureux

6.6

Dolce & Gabbana · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Dolce & Gabbana 6 L'Amoureux is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, built around bergamot, juniper and pink pepper; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Bergamot, juniper, cardamom and pink pepper give it a fresh yet spicy feel. Orris root and musk soften that into something powdery, while woods and birch leaf add a green, woody backdrop. There is also an aquatic, lightly sweet side.

Tokyo

6.9

Gallivant · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gallivant Tokyo is a unisex scent that sets a sharp, citrusy opening of wasabi, yuzu and bergamot on a woody base. It opens with wasabi, black pepper and cardamom, while yuzu and bergamot keep the spice fresh. In the heart, orris root, cedarwood and hinoki cypress lead, with rose and frankincense staying in the background. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli leaves a green, woody, slightly smoky trail, and amber sweetens it gently. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as masculine, though it wears easily as a unisex scent. Marni Marni and Xerjoff Torino23 have a close profile.

Teatro alla Scala (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Krizia · 1986

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Krizia Teatro alla Scala Eau de Parfum is a dense, chypre-built floral where rose, jasmine and tuberose meet spice, resin and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. It wears strong, with powerful longevity and sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads feminine and classic. Bergamot, aldehydes and coriander open it bright and fruity. The heart is dominated by rose, jasmine, tuberose and carnation. Patchouli, benzoin, frankincense and oakmoss carry the base into a sweet, smoky, animal warmth. Emanuel Ungaro Diva and Clinique Aromatics Elixir have a close profile.

Private Code

8.1

Haute Fragrance Company · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Haute Fragrance Company Private Code is a sweet, resinous, faintly smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits evenly between the two. It opens with osmanthus, frankincense and plum, a floral, fruity sweetness. The heart brings leather, orris root, date and Rose Ultimate Extract™; the base of tolu balm, benzoin, musk and oud settles into a gourmand, creamy, woody warmth. Montale Oud Edition and Trussardi Amber Oud have a close profile.

By the Kaaba (Extrait de Parfum)

8.5

Areej Le Doré · 2025

Floral · Green · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Areej Le Doré By the Kaaba Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent built on oud and resin that suits fall and winter evenings best; it has been discontinued. It opens with Omani red frankincense and basil, then moves into a heart of white ambergris, rose, Taif rose, saffron and deer musk. The base is dominated by Cambodian, Manipur and Thai oud, Indian sandalwood, myrrh and patchouli. The overall picture is floral, woody and spicy, softened by sweet, creamy and animalic tones. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though many voters call it feminine.

Roberto Cavalli Uomo Silver Essence

7.7

Roberto Cavalli · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Roberto Cavalli Uomo Silver Essence is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men that opens with violet leaf, cardamom and ginger and settles into vetiver and patchouli. The opening of violet leaf, cardamom and ginger is cool and lightly spicy. In the heart, orris root, lavender and geranium add a soft floral touch. The base of vetiver, patchouli, tonka bean and oakmoss leaves it woody, slightly sweet and oriental. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate. It leans towards fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. Evening is the most-voted occasion, with daytime and business also getting votes. Most voters call it masculine, and many also find it modern. Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique and Jacques Bogart Silver Scent have a close profile.

Must de Cartier II (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Cartier · 1993

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Cartier Must de Cartier II Eau de Parfum is a floral, green chypre with a powdery, lightly sweet and woody character, a classic scent made for women. The top is fresh, green and citrusy, with tarragon, mandarin orange and bergamot, softened by hyacinth and peach. In the heart, rose, jasmine and orris root build a floral, powdery body. The base of oakmoss, vetiver and cedar settles it into a dry, woody chypre. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters lean towards spring, fall and winter, and its use spreads from daily wear to evenings out. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. Cartier So Pretty and Van Cleef & Arpels First have a close profile.

Sweet

7.1

Ellis Brooklyn · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ellis Brooklyn Sweet is a sweet, powdery floral-fruity scent built around bergamot, pear and violet, leaning towards leisure and everyday wear. It opens with bergamot and pear for freshness, softened by ambrette. In the heart, violet, heliotrope and orris root lay down a powdery floral veil. The base moves into a gourmand, creamy sweetness with marshmallow and white amber, with cashmere smoothing it out. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is the least chosen season. It suits leisure and daily wear best, and reads as feminine and modern. Dolce & Gabbana The Only One (Eau de Parfum) and Liis Studied have a close profile.

4 - Saffron, Oud, Vanilla

7.1

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions 4 - Saffron, Oud, Vanilla is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring in second place and very few choosing summer. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions, though business and daily wear also get votes. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though many voters see it as feminine. It opens with Calabrian bergamot and bitter orange blossom. At the heart, saffron, cinnamon and nutmeg build a spicy warmth, softened by jasmine and orris root. The base settles into oud, vanilla, amber and benzoin, a sweet, resinous ground, with patchouli and gaiac wood adding a woody, slightly smoky edge.

Strawberry (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Malin + Goetz · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Malin + Goetz Strawberry Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and fruity unisex scent that pairs Mara des Bois strawberry with jasmine and green notes. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close and doesn't overwhelm. Most voters pick spring and summer, and see it as a leisure or daily scent. On character, feminine votes lead, with modern and masculine following. It opens with bergamot and pink pepper, whose light bite meets the strawberry. In the heart, jasmine lactone, jasmine and green notes pull the fruit towards a cool, floral side. The base of oakmoss, cedarwood, orris root and musk settles it. It has a bright, synthetic sheen.

Fucking Fabulous Parfum

8.2

Tom Ford · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous Parfum is a unisex scent that sets sweet, gourmand tones against leather, powder and smoke. Its floral, sweet core is softened by roasted tonka bean and almond, while orris root adds powder, and lavender absolute and bergamot bring a fougère feel. Leather and fir balsam give it a woody, smoky, animal depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest winter, autumn and spring, with summer less favoured, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Etat Libre d'Orange Divin'Enfant and Armaf Futura La Homme have a close profile.

Tiffany for Men (Cologne)

8.2

Tiffany & Co. · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tiffany & Co. Tiffany for Men (Cologne) is a classic-leaning men's scent that ties a fresh, citrusy opening to a spicy, powdery and woody base. It is rated strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters lean towards fall and spring, with winter not far behind; evening and night out collect the most votes, and it also suits business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it classic. Lavender, bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon give a fresh start. The heart is led by cedarwood, patchouli, orris root and spices, and as it settles tonka bean, oakmoss, amber and vanilla sweeten and warm it. Boucheron Jaïpur Homme and Guerlain Jicky have a close profile.

Willows

7.9

Régime des Fleurs · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Régime des Fleurs Willows is a fresh, floral scent that reads green, powdery and lightly sweet; it suits anyone, and it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards daily and leisure wear and also fits the office. Longevity is good and sillage moderate; most votes call it feminine, though a fair number see it as masculine. Carrot seed, mimosa and rye give it a green, dry start. Violet and orris root bring a powdery, creamy softness, tonka bean absolute adds sweetness, and white pepper leaves a spicy trace.

Cherry Cherry

6.3

Mancera · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mancera Cherry Cherry is a unisex scent that opens with black cherry, Calabrian lemon and bergamot, then settles into a powdery floral heart of orris root, jasmine and heliotrope. The opening pairs the freshness of lemon and bergamot with the fruity sweetness of black cherry. In the heart, orris root and heliotrope pull it towards powder, jasmine carries the floral side and patchouli stays in the background. White musk and vanilla dry down softly, keeping a gourmand sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure time and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, while some call it modern. Mancera Wild Cherry and Câline Chérie de Fleurs have a close profile.

Scholar's Mate

7.1

Mind Games · 2022

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Mind Games Scholar's Mate is a unisex scent that sets a bright, spicy opening of grapefruit and cardamom against a woody base of Indian sandalwood and vetiver. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to spring and autumn, and it is carried comfortably in summer too. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with the office close behind. Voters lean towards masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens fresh and spicy with grapefruit, bergamot, cardamom and cinnamon leaf. Elemi resin, orris root and pimento bring a powdery, green heart. The base of Indian sandalwood, Madagascan vetiver, cypriol and fig milk settles the scent into something woody and soft.

Salt

7.5

Perfumer H · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Perfumer H Salt is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a green, aquatic character, kept steady by spicy and woody touches. As a whole it smells bright, airy and slightly bitter. Italian bergamot and coriander bring the sparkle, while cardamom and white sage push the green, spicy side forward. Patchouli and orris root add a light woody depth beneath the freshness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, yet works as unisex. Polo Blue Parfum and Hermès Épice Marine have a close profile.

Turquatic / Creations Hue: Turquatic

8.0

M∙A∙C · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

M∙A∙C Turquatic / Creations Hue: Turquatic is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent built around lotus, anemone and mineral water. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with sport and the office close behind. More voters read it as feminine, though some call it masculine. Lotus and anemone give it a light floral touch, while mineral water adds a cool, aquatic edge. Orris root softens the mix, and cottonwood and blue atlas cedar set a woody, green base. A citrus accord keeps it bright. Maison Matine Esprit de Contradiction and Adolfo Dominguez Agua de Bambú Mujer have a close profile.