The Perfume Library

Kobe

7.7

Xerjoff · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Kobe is a unisex scent that sets the fresh, citrusy florals of orange, neroli and orange blossom against the sweet warmth of tonka bean and amber. Orange, Florida bergamot and Spanish labdanum lead the top, while orange blossom, neroli and Paraguayan petigrain give the heart a green, floral freshness. In the base, musk, tonka bean, amber and Brazilian rosewood sweeten the scent and dry it down woody and resinous. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure and daily wear, with business use close behind. Most voters read it as masculine, though many call it classic. Thameen Patiala and Penhaligon's Castile have a close profile.

Villa Néroli

8.1

bdk Parfums · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

bdk Parfums Villa Néroli opens with Paraguayan petigrain, Verdello lemon and Tunisian neroli, and reads as a fresh, citrusy, floral unisex scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with a place at the office too. It sits close to the middle on gender, reading neither clearly feminine nor clearly masculine. Lemon and neroli keep the opening bright, and rose and orange blossom add a soft floral heart. In the base, Bourbon vanilla sweetens the scent and gives it a creamy warmth, while patchouli, vetiver and labdanum balance that sweetness with an earthy footing. Lalique Soleil Vibrant and Sylvaine Delacourte Dovana have a close profile.

Colonia Leather (Eau de Cologne Concentrée)

8.1

Acqua di Parma · 2014

Citrus · Fruity · Spicy

Acqua di Parma Colonia Leather is a masculine scent for autumn and winter evenings, moving from bright citrus into leather; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also finds a place at work and for daily wear. Voters read it as masculine and classic. Acqua di Parma Leather (Eau de Parfum) and Xerjoff Homme have a close profile. It opens with Sicilian lemon, Brazilian orange and raspberry, a bright citrus-fruit start. The heart brings rose, honeysuckle, Paraguayan petigrain and red thyme, with a spicy tone taking over. In the base, Paraguayan gaiac wood, Atlas cedar and leather settle into a woody, smoky, resinous finish.

Colonia Pura

7.4

Acqua di Parma · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura is a fresh, citrus-led scent that leans towards spring and summer and is classed as a men's fragrance. It opens with Italian bergamot, Italian orange and Paraguayan petigrain, a bright and slightly green citrus. In the heart, jasmine sambac absolute, French narcissus absolute and Russian coriander bring a floral, lightly spicy turn. The base of Virginia cedar, Indonesian patchouli and musk softens it onto a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. Etat Libre d'Orange Sous Le Pont Mirabeau and Kenzo Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Oesel

8.0

Xerjoff · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Oesel is a fresh, floral unisex scent that sets orange blossom, lemon and Bulgarian rose over patchouli and cedarwood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with lemon and orange blossom for a bright citrus feel, backed by Paraguayan petigrain's green edge. The heart brings Bulgarian rose, acacia and jasmine sambac in a soft floral layer. In the base, patchouli, cedarwood, tobacco flower and amber carry it into a sweet, spicy, powdery, creamy woodiness.

Selva do Brazil

7.4

Berdoues · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Berdoues Selva do Brazil is a fresh, green unisex fragrance built around Paraguayan petigrain, Brazilian tonka bean and Argentinian gaiac wood. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine, with votes split almost evenly between the two. It opens with petigrain, citrusy, green and bright. In the heart, tonka bean softens things and keeps its sweetness in the background. Gaiac wood then leaves a woody, lightly spicy base, with a floral touch running through the whole scent.

Grand Néroli

7.4

Atelier Cologne · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Grand Néroli is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with Moroccan neroli, Calabrian bergamot and Paraguayan petigrain bringing the citrus forward. In the heart, Persian galbanum and Scandinavian birch leaf add a green edge, while Slovene oakmoss deepens it with an earthy touch. Virginia cedar, musk and Bourbon vanilla soften the finish into a woody, lightly sweet base. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even, so it sits comfortably on anyone. Atelier Cologne Bergamote Soleil and Hermès Un Jardin en Méditerranée have a close profile.

Vânira Moorea

7.5

Berdoues · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Berdoues Vânira Moorea is a unisex fragrance that lays a sweet, creamy vanilla over a fresh, citrusy base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. In the character votes, the feminine side prevails, with modern not far behind. Tahitian vanilla, Brazilian orange and Paraguayan petigrain read as a single whole. The orange and petigrain bring freshness and a green, floral lightness, while the vanilla pulls it towards a fruity, gourmand, creamy sweetness. Berdoues Croisière: Bora-Bora and The Merchant Of Venice Arancia Brasile have a close profile.

Trèfle Pur

7.3

Atelier Cologne · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Trèfle Pur is a fresh, lightly spicy unisex scent built on citrus and green notes, suited to easy spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and they place it in leisure, daily and office wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fresh through the day without filling the room. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, which fits its unisex character. It opens with cardamom, bitter orange and neroli, giving a spicy citrus lift. In the heart, petigrain, basil, violet leaf and galbanum add a green, slightly bitter edge. The base of patchouli, oakmoss and cedar settles it onto a woody, earthy footing.

Mandarino di Sicilia

7.8

Perris Monte Carlo · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Perris Monte Carlo Mandarino di Sicilia is a fresh, green citrus scent with a floral heart and a woody base, a light unisex fragrance that suits both women and men. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable to those close by without filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level. It opens with bitter orange, mandarin orange, Italian green mandarin orange and Paraguayan petigrain, a sharp, bright citrus. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine and geranium soften that freshness with flowers. Musk, cedarwood and amber form a warm, woody base. Le Labo Bergamote 22 and Jeanne en Provence Néroli Intense have a close profile.

Bois Blonds

6.6

Atelier Cologne · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Bois Blonds is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a green, woody edge, suited to daytime and warmer months. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close and quiet. Votes on character split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, putting it somewhere in between. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, Tunisian neroli and Paraguayan petigrain for a fresh citrus feel. The heart of Chinese pink pepper, African frankincense and Morrocan orange blossom adds a floral, lightly spicy softness. Haitian vetiver, blond woods and musk leave a woody, clean trail underneath.

Palais Jamais

7.6

Etro · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Etro Palais Jamais is a unisex chypre that sets a fresh, spicy opening of lemon, coriander and cardamom against an earthy, woody base of vetiver and oakmoss. Citrus leads at first: lemon, mandarin orange and bergamot, carrying the spice of coriander and cardamom. In the heart, jasmine sambac, pepper, sage and maté absolute build a green, lightly smoky line, and birch wood deepens that smoke. The base dries down to vetiver and oakmoss, with an earthy chypre feel. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close without disappearing. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and fewer choose winter. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably in between.

Vanori

7.3

Sylvaine Delacourte · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sylvaine Delacourte Vanori is a sweet, creamy and resinous floral; jasmine and honey give it warmth over a woody base, and it is sold as a unisex scent. The scent reads as a single flow: jasmine and frangipani draw the floral frame, French beeswax and honey sweeten it, and Bourbon vanilla and benzoin add a creamy, resinous softness. Sandalwood supplies a woody, powdery ground, while grapefruit and pink pepper bring a fruity, spicy lift. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick it for spring and fall, and for leisure and daily wear, though it also fits the office. Most voters find its character feminine. It has been discontinued.

Lemon Sorbet (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Etro · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Etro Lemon Sorbet Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, orange and bergamot, with Paraguayan petigrain adding a green edge. In the heart, Provençal lavender, mint, thyme and rosemary bring an herbal, spicy feel. The base of frankincense, Mysore sandalwood and vetiver settles it onto a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost equal. Balmain Monsieur Balmain and Hermès Eau d'Orange Verte have a close profile.

Cologne Intense (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Houbigant · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Houbigant Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and green chypre made for men; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, while winter comes last. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and reads mostly masculine and classic. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian lemon, tarragon and lavender, with pink pepper adding a light spice. Frankincense and jasmine absolute form the heart. The base of patchouli, oakmoss, labdanum and amber settles into a resinous, woody and slightly smoky finish.

Les Nombres d'Or - Oudh Osmanthus / Oud

7.7

Maison Mona di Orio · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Maison Mona di Orio Les Nombres d'Or - Oudh Osmanthus / Oud is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings best, with a floral, woody character deepened by spice; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters split between feminine and masculine, so it sits somewhere in between. It opens bright with Calabrian green mandarin orange, Paraguayan petigrain and Philippine elemi. At the heart, Chinese osmanthus absolute and Laotian oud turn the floral sweetness smoky and resinous. The base of Indonesian patchouli, Atlas cedar, musk and ambergris leaves an earthy, animal warmth.

Un Cœur en Mai

7.6

Parfums MDCI · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums MDCI Un Cœur en Mai is a fresh, green, citrusy women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer. Sicilian bergamot, blackcurrant and galbanum open it cool and green, with melon adding a soft fruity edge. In the heart, Bulgarian rose and Moroccan mimosa bring a floral, powdery side, while black pepper and coriander add a light spiced line. Musk and precious woods form a quiet base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Daily wear, leisure and business settings lead the votes. Close to half of voters find it feminine. Its profile is close to Guerlain Cologne du Parfumeur and Roja Parfums Neroli.

Leather (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Acqua di Parma · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Parma Leather Eau de Parfum is a leathery, masculine-leaning scent suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings, with leisure wear close behind. Its character is mostly seen as masculine and classic. Sicilian lemon, raspberry and Brazilian orange give a fresh, lightly fruity opening. The heart holds rose, honeysuckle, Paraguayan petigrain and red thyme, where the floral side is balanced by spice. The base of leather, Paraguayan gaiac wood and Atlas cedar settles into a woody, smoky footing.

Cavatina

7.0

Dusita · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dusita Cavatina is a unisex scent that sets the fresh, green opening of Calabrian bergamot and lily of the valley against the creamy warmth of white flowers. The top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Paraguayan petigrain and Chinese litsea cubeba give a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, tea rose, Egyptian tuberose and ylang-ylang come forward, with aldehydes brightening the florals. Bourbon vanilla sweetens and softens the base, while heliotrope and ambrette seed add a creamy footing. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Nishane Ambra Calabria and Nishane Colognisé have a close profile.

Salado

7.1

Carner · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Carner Salado is a fresh, salty and green unisex scent led by pink pepper, Italian bergamot and cucumber, suited to relaxed days in warm weather. It opens with pink pepper, Italian bergamot and Paraguayan petigrain, giving a citrusy, lightly spicy freshness. In the heart, Morrocan orange blossom and cucumber add a soft, floral and green touch. The base of musk, driftwood and salty notes settles into a woody, slightly creamy and aquatic finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits evenly between the two. Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura and Atelier Cologne Bois Blonds have a similar profile.

Mandarine Glaciale

6.7

Atelier Cologne · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Mandarine Glaciale is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent built around Calabrian mandarin orange, Sicilian lemon and Calabrian bergamot. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is linked to leisure, daily wear and the office. Masculine and feminine votes are almost even, so it reads as truly unisex. It opens with mandarin, lemon and bergamot in a bright citrus burst. The heart turns floral, green and lightly spicy with Egyptian jasmine, Chinese ginger and Paraguayan petigrain. It dries down to a clean, woody base of Haitian vetiver, Slovene oakmoss and white amber.

Vol d'Hirondelle

7.1

LM Parfums · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

LM Parfums Vol d'Hirondelle is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. The top is bright with bergamot, lemon, mandarin orange and Paraguayan petigrain, while davana and rosewood add a fruity, green edge. Jasmine and rose bring a soft floral heart, with spices adding a light warmth. Musk and vetiver settle it into a woody, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is used mainly for daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters split between feminine and masculine, so it reads as truly unisex. Creed Vetiver Geranium and Truefitt & Hill 1805 (Cologne) have a close profile.

Royal Pavillon

7.0

Etro · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Green

Etro Royal Pavillon is a fresh, floral perfume for women that softens into a powdery, woody finish; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with Paraguayan petigrain, gardenia, jasmine, ylang-ylang, rose and tuberose, a green, fresh bouquet. In the heart, clove and mimosa absolute add a spicy, sweet warmth. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, musk, Siam benzoin and oakmoss settles it into a woody, powdery ground.

Evil Angel 28.09

7.4

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Evil Angel 28.09 is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of mint, citrus and tropical fruits against the sweet warmth of vanilla and tobacco. It opens with rain accord, mint and lime, which read fresh and green. In the heart, coconut, rum, whisky and cinnamon pull it towards a gourmand, spicy side. In the base, vanilla, tobacco, cedarwood and sandalwood settle the sweetness onto a woody footing. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong. Most pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. Masculine and modern votes are close, with a fair share for feminine, so it doesn't commit to one gender. Roja Parfums Burlington 1819 and Parfums de Marly Greenley have a close profile.