The Perfume Library

Artisan Blu

7.4

John Varvatos · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

John Varvatos Artisan Blu is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, bitter orange, basil and French lavender, with chayote adding a cool edge. Florentine iris and orange blossom absolute turn the heart floral, while cedarwood and patchouli lay a woody base underneath. Aquatic and fruity touches and a light spiciness round it out. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters pick summer and spring. It leans towards daily wear, leisure, sport and the office, and less towards evening or nights out. Most voters read it as masculine. Creed Royal Water and Creed Silver Mountain Water have a close profile.

Artisan Acqua

7.5

John Varvatos · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

John Varvatos Artisan Acqua is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, and most voters recommend it for summer and spring. It sits closest to leisure, daily wear and the office, and it also works for sport. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, though many also call it modern or classic. It opens with mandarin, tangelo and mastic for an aquatic freshness, while galbanum adds a green edge. The heart builds a spicy, herbal frame from basil, lavender and coriander, softened by geranium and jasmine sambac. Moss, patchouli and fir balsam leave a woody base underneath.

01 Sunda / 01 Nomad

7.5

Odin New York · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Odin New York 01 Sunda / 01 Nomad is a fresh, citrusy and woody unisex scent that opens with Himalayan cedar leaf, bergamot and juniper berry. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, with summer and winter not far behind. It sits close to leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and voters split almost evenly between calling it feminine and masculine. It opens with cedar leaf, bergamot and juniper in a fresh, citrusy way. In the heart, palmarosa, heliotrope and black pepper add a floral, spicy softness. It settles into a powdery, creamy, lightly sweet wood of grey musk, Indian sandalwood and tonka bean. Zara Nude Bouquet and Amouage Sunshine Man have a close profile.

Royal Barn

8.3

Areej Le Doré · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Areej Le Doré Royal Barn is a unisex scent that pairs floral, spicy and woody character with animal, earthy and smoky shades; it has been discontinued. It opens with artemisia, mandarin orange leaf and Indian civet. Tagetes, jasmine and rose lead the heart, joined by champaca and palmarosa. The base builds an earthy, leathery floor from hay absolute, Bhutanese oud and black truffle, softened by tonka bean and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and leisure wear stand out. More voters read it as masculine, though classic and feminine both draw a fair share.

Jasmin 17 (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Le Labo · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Le Labo Jasmin 17 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral jasmine scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for daytime and leisure wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. It is also voted for the office, while evening use sits further back. Nearly half of voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. Citrus and green facets keep it bright: jasmine, neroli, orange blossom, bitter orange and litsea cubeba form a floral core. Vanilla, amber and musk sweeten it and add a creamy softness, with sandalwood leaving a quiet warmth underneath. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Petit Matin and Santa Maria Novella Rosa Gardenia have a close profile.

White Tea Wild Rose

7.1

Elizabeth Arden · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Elizabeth Arden White Tea Wild Rose pairs white tea with Bulgarian and Turkish rose in a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for leisure, everyday use and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and the character reads mostly feminine, so it is an easy scent to carry through the day without filling the room. The structure is fresh, green and floral. Red currant and white tea give a lightly fruity opening, then pink peony and the roses come forward in the heart. In the base, musk, tonka bean and amber sweeten the scent and settle it into a creamy, soft woodiness.

Ciara (100 Strength Concentrated Cologne)

7.9

Revlon · 1973

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Revlon Ciara (100 Strength Concentrated Cologne) is a floral, sweet feminine scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, with spice, resin and smoke underneath. It opens bright with bergamot, neroli and lemon, while raspberry adds a touch of sweetness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine and iris build a floral, powdery body. The base of opoponax, leather, frankincense and vanilla pulls it toward something warm, resinous and smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans toward evenings and nights out, with summer rarely chosen. Most read it as feminine, and some as classic. It has been discontinued. Revlon Ciara (80 Strength Concentrated Cologne) and Parfum d'Empire Cuir Ottoman have a close profile.

No. 01: Nagarmotha

7.9

Raer Scents · 2017

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Raer Scents No. 01: Nagarmotha is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with green, earthy tones over a smoky, woody base. Tangerine, red mandarin orange and kaffir lime leaf give it a sharp citrus lift. Nagarmotha, Java vetiver and patchouli ground that freshness in green, earthy notes. Palmarosa adds a light spicy touch, while Atlas cedar and Somalian frankincense pull the scent towards wood, resin and smoke. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, with summer the least chosen. Leisure and evening wear lead among occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though a sizeable share finds it feminine. Parfums de Marly Byerley and Jovoy Incident Diplomatique have a close profile.

Compliment

7.1

Violet · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Violet Compliment is a fresh, floral unisex scent with green and powdery edges, softened by a sweet, creamy finish, and it suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some voters choosing it for nights out. Although it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with freesia, orange blossom and palmarosa, light and airy. Ylang-ylang, Egyptian jasmine and tuberose form a floral heart. Vanilla and benzoin sweeten the base and leave a creamy warmth. Gucci Bloom Profumo di Fiori and Guerlain Joyeuse Tubéreuse have a close profile.

L'oscar

8.5

Roja Parfums · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Roja Parfums L'oscar opens with bergamot, aldehydes and mandarin orange before moving into neroli, May rose and jasmine, a powdery floral made with women in mind. The fresh top gives way to a dense floral heart in which neroli, May rose, violet and orange blossom lead. In the base, tonka bean, iris and musk sweeten it into a creamy softness, while leather and civet leave an animal trace and clove adds spice. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean towards fall and winter and towards evening and night out, though it also works in spring and summer. Most call it feminine and classic. Its profile is close to Roja Parfums A Goodnight Kiss and Roja Parfums Karenina.

Essence Rare

8.2

Pierre de Velay · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pierre de Velay Essence Rare is a unisex chypre by Roja Dove that sets blood orange, raspberry and blackcurrant against jasmine, rose and violet. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Spring leads, with autumn and summer close behind, and it is picked most for leisure time and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it wears comfortably either way. It opens with sweet, juicy fruit and orange. The heart turns floral and powdery with jasmine, rose and violet. The base settles into a creamy, woody ground of musk, moss, cedarwood, vetiver and sandalwood, with saffron and patchouli adding a spicy depth.

Patchouly

7.2

L'Erbolario · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

L'Erbolario Patchouly is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, powdery patchouli beneath a floral heart, suiting fall and winter days and relaxed evenings. Java patchouli lays an earthy, woody base from the start. In the heart, jasmine, iris, Damask rose and ylang-ylang lead, while peony, lilac, peach and lavender soften the floral crowd. White musk, vanilla and nougat in the base carry it into a gourmand sweetness and a powdery warmth. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen most for leisure time and evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean slightly feminine on character, but masculine votes are far from rare. E. Coudray Vanille et Coco and Etro Sandalo (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Midnight Spirit

6.9

Olibere · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Olibere Midnight Spirit is a unisex scent that sets cardamom, grapefruit and red wine liqueur against vetiver and labdanum, moving between fresh and smoky. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is worn mainly for leisure and business. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. The top is bright and green, with cardamom, grapefruit, lemon and tarragon. Red wine liqueur and oud move into the heart, adding a sweet, smoky body. The base rests on woody, resinous vetiver, Virginia cedar and labdanum, softened by hay and violet leaf.

Ciara (80 Strength Concentrated Cologne)

8.1

Revlon

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Revlon Ciara (80 Strength Concentrated Cologne) is a women's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings, pairing a floral, sweet core with spice, resin and leather; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and fruity with bergamot, neroli, lemon and raspberry. The heart turns floral and powdery through ylang-ylang, jasmine and iris. In the base, opoponax, leather, frankincense and vanilla pull it toward a resinous, smoky, sweet oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter; it leans toward evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. Voters mostly find it feminine and classic. Revlon Ciara (100 Strength Concentrated Cologne) and Franck Boclet Erotic have a close profile.

White Vetiver

7.6

Abel · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Abel White Vetiver is a fresh, green, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with spearmint, lime and bergamot for a crisp citrus feel. Ginger and palmarosa add a spicy, green touch in the heart, and vetiver forms a woody base that ambergris and vanilla soften slightly. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. More voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Abel Tonic and Davidoff Adventure Eau Fraîche have a close profile.

Ambre essentiel

7.6

Sharini Parfums Naturels

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sharini Parfums Naturels Ambre essentiel is a sweet, resinous and woody fragrance made for women, though some voters read it as masculine. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, leisure and night out the favoured occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters call it feminine, but a sizeable share find it masculine. It opens with bergamot, cardamom and mandarin orange, giving a lightly spicy, fruity start. Palmarosa, clary sage and rose bring a soft floral heart. The base settles into sweet, resinous warmth from sandalwood, labdanum, vanilla and benzoin, while cedarwood and patchouli add an earthy, smoky edge.

Harrods pour Femme

8.3

Roja Parfums · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Roja Parfums Harrods pour Femme is a floral perfume for women, built around tuberose, magnolia and May rose and softened by citrus and sweet notes. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters split almost evenly across the seasons, with spring just ahead. It reads as a feminine perfume. It opens with bergamot and aniseed, then the heart of tuberose, cherry, ylang-ylang and violet turns floral and fruity. Vanilla, sandalwood and musk settle it onto a sweet, woody, powdery base. Roja Parfums Madison pour Femme and Roja Parfums H - The Exclusive Parfum have a close profile.

Aqua Mysteri

7.1

Le Couvent · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Couvent Aqua Mysteri is a fresh, citrusy and green-floral unisex scent that opens on grapefruit and suits spring and summer days. Grapefruit leads at the top, then palmarosa and orange blossom form the heart. Cedarwood sits underneath and gives it a woody base. A spicy touch runs through the accords, but the fresh, green side dominates. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without making a statement. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Votes on its character split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, which fits its unisex label. Hermès Eau de Pamplemousse Rose and Cartier Eau de Cartier (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Pétales

7.4

Euphorium Brooklyn · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Green

Euphorium Brooklyn Pétales is a floral, resinous women's scent with a citrus and green edge, suited to both daytime and evening wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards daily and leisure use, followed by business and evening settings, and it is classed as a women's fragrance. As a whole it carries a floral backbone: jasmine, rose and iris come first, while pink grapefruit and galbanum add a fresh green note. Star anise and black pepper bring spice, benzoin and labdanum give a resinous warmth, and moss and vetiver set a woody, earthy base. It also has a powdery, faintly smoky side. Annette Neuffer Hepster and Torre of Tuscany Vetiver Moderno have a close profile.

Waka - Madagascar

6.4

FiiLiT · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

FiiLiT Waka - Madagascar is a unisex fragrance that moves from a fresh, green opening into a spicy, resinous base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring, fall and summer. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters are split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. The top opens with Thai ginger, bergamot and mandarin petitgrain, a bright start. Palmarosa, geranium, jasmine and cinnamon in the heart add a floral, spicy turn. In the base, vanilla, Siam benzoin, patchouli and sandalwood settle the scent onto a warm, woody, resinous ground.

Heathens, Cowboys and the Santa Ana Winds

7.7

Discothèque · 2024

Floral · Green · Spicy

Discothèque Heathens, Cowboys and the Santa Ana Winds is a unisex scent built around sweetgrass, sandalwood and suede, leaning green, woody and earthy. It opens with sweetgrass, amyris, palmarosa and tea, giving a green, lightly floral first impression. In the heart, sandalwood, cardamom and cedarwood add a dry, spicy woody body. White musk, suede and amber leave a creamy, soft base underneath. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. It suits anyone who wants a calm woody scent without a gendered lean. Its profile is close to The Maker Alias and Profumum Roma Luci dell'Est.

L'Entier

7.7

Robert Piguet · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Robert Piguet L'Entier is a unisex fragrance that ties a fresh, citrusy opening to a sweet, gourmand and woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters place it in spring, fall and summer, with leisure and evening wear leading. It reads neither clearly masculine nor clearly feminine, sitting somewhere in between. Bergamot and spindrift give the top an aquatic freshness. Clary sage, palmarosa, ambergris and iris form the heart. In the base, coumarin, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten the scent, while sandalwood and Laotian oud add a woody, slightly resinous depth.

Green Absinth

7.6

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Green Absinth is a unisex scent that pairs the green, fresh notes of absinth, galbanum and lemon with the warmth of vetiver and benzoin; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and winter chosen by very few. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, while evening and office also get votes. It sits evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens fresh, green and citrusy with palmarosa, absinth, galbanum and lemon. The heart brings vetiver, heliotrope and hay, giving a woody, lightly spicy feel. In the base, benzoin, tropical woods and vanilla soften it with a resinous sweetness. The Dua Brand Enchantment and Lingua Planta Repel have a close profile.

Homage Oud

8.1

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Homage Oud is a unisex perfume that sets Turkish rose and Indian and Cambodian oud on a soft base of vanilla and Mysore sandalwood. It opens with the citrus brightness of petitgrain, lemon and orange; in the heart the roses and oud take over, with jasmine and geranium sketching a floral frame. The base of vanilla, musk, benzoin and leather leaves a sweet, resinous, leathery warmth. The overall character is floral, woody and spicy. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and nights out. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine. Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Homage Attar and G-Nose My Oud have a close profile.