The Perfume Library

King Kong de Kenzo

7.8

Kenzo · 1980

Floral · Green · Fruity

Kenzo King Kong de Kenzo is a floral and green chypre with a sweet, spicy side, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer trailing behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it also gets worn for leisure. It is classed as feminine, yet votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. The notes read as a single whole: oakmoss and green notes give the chypre backbone, while rose adds a soft floral touch. Banana brings a fruity sweetness, and peppermint and clove add a cool, warm spice. Amber and resins settle it onto a woody, warm footing.

Báinín

8.3

Cloon Keen Atelier · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cloon Keen Atelier Báinín is a unisex fragrance that sets bright citrus against a green, floral backdrop. It opens with lemon, bergamot, mandarin orange and neroli, while thyme and peppermint add a green, spicy edge. In the heart, jasmine, pear and violet bring a sweet, fruity floral note, softened by wool. The base settles on a dry, woody foundation of vetiver, cedarwood and sandalwood, with coumarin and musk rounding it off. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Its fresh, green character suits daytime wear, and it reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine. Nishane Wūlóng Chá and Heeley Oranges and Lemons, say the Bells of St. Clement's have a close profile.

Don Algodón para Hombre (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Don Algodón · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Don Algodón para Hombre Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody men's scent that pairs bergamot and lemon with peppermint and lavender. Citrus and green tones lead; peppermint and lavender cool it down, while red pepper and nutmeg add a spicy warmth. Sandalwood, amber and musk soften the picture, with jasmine and tobacco staying in the background. Aquatic and fruity touches keep the overall feel light. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so the rating is tentative. It is considered good value for the price. The scent reads masculine and sits close to an everyday style. Davidoff Cool Water and Puma Free Flowing Man have a close profile.

Sun Java for Men / Sun Java Prestige for Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Franck Olivier

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Franck Olivier Sun Java for Men / Sun Java Prestige for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and sweet men's fragrance that opens on mandarin orange, bergamot and orange. The top holds mandarin orange, bergamot, orange and peppermint, while watermelon and geranium in the heart add a soft, fruity, slightly green touch to the citrus. It then turns sweeter with vanilla, musk and amber, and Brazilian rosewood gives that sweetness a woody footing. The overall impression is fresh and fruity, with an oriental warmth underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are only a rough guide. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Niche 4 All Fruity Musk and Harry Lehmann Orange have a close profile.

Deceneu - Getic Potion

8.3

Adi ale Van · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Adi ale Van Deceneu - Getic Potion is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, green opening to a spicy, smoky-woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the small number of votes means this is only a rough guide. No clear season or occasion stands out, so it can be worn on its own terms by anyone. Peppermint, mint and tobacco lead, bringing coolness and a dry edge together. In the heart, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten that edge while pepper keeps it lively. Cubeb, Virginia cedar, amber and blackcurrant settle into a woody, slightly smoky base.

Precious (Silver)

7.4

Al Haramain

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Al Haramain Precious is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, floral and aquatic character that leans towards everyday wear from spring into summer. It opens cool and herbal with rosemary, bergamot, coriander and peppermint. The heart turns floral with orange blossom, jasmine and lavender, while juniper berry and cypress add a green edge. Oakmoss, amber and musk soften it into a woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and summer, with winter the least chosen. It suits daytime, office and leisure best, and works for evenings and nights out too. Montblanc Individuel (Eau de Toilette) and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Sun Java Intense

8.0

Franck Olivier · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Franck Olivier Sun Java Intense is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on bergamot, mandarin orange and peppermint, with spice in the heart and tobacco and wood underneath. The opening of bergamot, mandarin orange, orange and peppermint is bright and cool. In the heart, geranium, saffron, rose, frankincense and pepper bring in spice. The base of musk, tobacco, rosewood, amber and cedar sets it on a woody, slightly leathery footing, while aquatic and fruity touches soften the mood. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a small number of votes back that up. Value for money is rated high. It reads as a men's fragrance. Armaf Aura Fresh and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Ce n'est pas un Patchouly

8.7

Anthologie by Lucien Ferrero · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Anthologie by Lucien Ferrero Ce n'est pas un Patchouly is an earthy, woody unisex scent that opens patchouli with the freshness of bergamot, peppermint and lemon. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good, so it stays noticeable on skin through the day. The number of ratings is small, so this is a rough guide rather than a firm verdict. It sits comfortably on men and women alike, leaning neither way. The top is a fresh citrus opening of bergamot, bitter orange, Italian lemon and peppermint. At the heart, patchouli joins carrot and nutmeg for a green, spicy, earthy feel. The base lays down gaiac wood and fir balsam absolute, with tonka bean and benzoin sweetening it slightly. Hermès Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Louis Vuitton Orage have a close profile.

Bold Blend

6.2

Penhaligon's · 2026

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Penhaligon's Bold Blend is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets peppermint and black pepper against a woody base. It opens with peppermint and black pepper, a sharp, cool and spicy start. Violet leaf and clary sage keep the green tone going in the heart. The base of cypriol, cypress and Palo Santo brings a woody, earthy footing, softened by sweet and slightly synthetic touches. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though from a small number of votes. It sits comfortably on any skin, neither heavy nor overly sweet. Montblanc Explorer Platinum and Penhaligon's Sports Car Club have a close profile.

P.U.R.E. Million Men

5.8

Giorgio Valenti

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giorgio Valenti P.U.R.E. Million Men is a men's fragrance that sets sweet, spicy and floral sides over a powdery, leathery base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is weak and sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure and daily wear, with night out and evening close behind, and it reads masculine. It opens with peppermint, mandarin orange and pink grapefruit, fresh and fruity. Toward the heart, rose absolute, cinnamon and spices take over, and the sweet, gourmand side gains weight. The base of patchouli, blond woods, leather and amber settles into a woody, leathery, oriental ground. Rabanne 1 Million (Eau de Toilette) and Milton-Lloyd Pure Gold have a close profile.

Aqva pour Homme Toniq

6.2

Bvlgari · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Bvlgari Aqva pour Homme Toniq is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that pairs lemon and peppermint with an ice accord; it has been discontinued. Lemon and peppermint come first, and in the heart Neptune grass and the ice accord keep that coolness going. Amber and vetiver settle it onto a woody base. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy, green and aquatic, with fruity and synthetic touches in the background. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a light trail. The vote count is small, so this is only a rough guide. It suits someone after something simple and cooling rather than a strong scent. Azzaro Chrome Sport and Armani Code Sport have a close profile.

Story Red (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Jacques Bogart · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Jacques Bogart Story Red Eau de Toilette is a fresh, lightly sweet men's scent built on peppermint, orange blossom and amber. The scent reads as a single piece: peppermint brings coolness, orange blossom adds a soft floral note, and amber sets both on a sweet, warm base. Fresh, citrus and floral accords lead, while fruity, spicy and powdery tones stay in the background, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters place it mostly on nights out and evenings, though daily and office wear also get votes. It is made for men. Potter & Moore Orange Flower and Amber and Profumum Roma Antico Caruso have a close profile.

Metropolis (Cologne)

7.8

Estēe Lauder · 1987

Fresh · Floral · Green

Estēe Lauder Metropolis (Cologne) is a fougère for men that sets a fresh opening of lavender, peppermint and green notes against a base of vetiver, leather and patchouli; it has been discontinued. The opening is led by lavender, peppermint, fresh and green notes. The heart of clary sage, carnation and geranium turns floral with a light spiciness. As it dries down, vetiver, leather and patchouli come forward, while musk and amber soften a woody, earthy, leathery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, with winter a distant fourth. It leans towards business and daytime wear, and works for evenings too. Borsalino Borsalino (Eau de Toilette) and Grès Grès Monsieur Sport have a close profile.

Action Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Trussardi · 1990

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Trussardi Action Uomo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green fougère with a sweet, powdery side, made for men. Released in 1990, it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so the picture is tentative. There are no season or occasion votes to lean on. It opens green and bright with galbanum, bergamot and peppermint. In the heart, lavender, rosemary and coriander add a herbal, spicy edge. The base of musk, cedar and tonka bean softens and sweetens it. Chopard Heaven and La Perla Grigioperla have a close profile.

Tistar

7.4

In Astra · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

In Astra Tistar is a unisex fragrance that lays the cool bite of peppermint, pink grapefruit and eucalyptus over lavender and peony. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin without disappearing. Few votes back these ratings, so treat them as a rough guide. It suits men and women alike and works as an everyday scent, not tied to one season. The top is bright and sharp: aldehydes, peppermint, grapefruit, eucalyptus and yuzu. In the heart, lavender, rhubarb and peony bring out the floral and powdery side. The base of moss, nagarmotha, fir balsam and cade juniper settles it onto a woody, resinous, slightly smoky ground. Fruity, sweet and creamy tones round out the accords.

Gold

7.4

John Player Special · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

John Player Special Gold is a fresh, citrusy fougère for men, with spice, rose and leather warming it as it goes. Mandarin orange, peppermint and grapefruit give the opening its cool brightness. Rose absolute, spices and cinnamon move into the heart and pull it toward something warmer and sweeter. Patchouli, white woods, blond leather and amber form a woody, leathery base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear and leisure, with business and sport following. It reads masculine and suits relaxed daytime use. Omerta Golden Challenge and Invicta Gladiator share a close profile.

James Bond 007 Cologne (Eau de Cologne)

5.8

James Bond 007 · 2018

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Cologne

James Bond 007 Cologne (Eau de Cologne) opens with peppermint, pineapple and basil, then settles on cedarwood, patchouli and moss: a fresh, green men's fragrance with a woody base. Don't expect a strong trail: longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak. Its fresh, green character suits relaxed daytime wear. Few people have rated it, so this picture is tentative. The top pairs the coolness of peppermint and basil with pineapple, which adds a sweet, fruity softness. In the heart, clary sage and juniper berry bring a lightly spicy, aromatic turn. The base of cedarwood, patchouli, moss and amber ends woody and earthy, with a slightly synthetic edge among the accords. Rochas L'Homme Rochas and Bond No. 9 The Scent of Peace for Him have a close profile.

Bombay Nights

8.4

Monkoku · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Monkoku Bombay Nights is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens with orange, lemon and citron and moves into a fruity heart of fig and apricot. The citrus in the top sets the first impression. In the heart, fig, basil and peppermint add a green freshness while apricot and date sweeten it. The base of carrot seed, may rose and ambrette seed gives it a softer footing. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It reads equally well on men and women, and most voters also rate it highly for value. Louis Vuitton Pacific Chill and D'Qar Pacific Vibes have a close profile.

Deep Forest (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Frama · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Frama Deep Forest Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent with a fresh, green and earthy character, best suited to spring and fall and relaxed daily wear. Most voters place it in spring and fall, with leisure and daytime use ahead of evening or office; summer and winter trail behind. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a noticeable but not overpowering trail. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, and it reads as open to both. It opens with peppermint, lime, orange and lemon for a citrus freshness, while pine adds a woodland note. In the heart, cyclamen, lily of the valley and white rose soften it. White musk, patchouli and cedarwood set a woody, earthy base underneath. Terre d'Hermès Eau de Toilette and Mancera Vetiver Sensuel have a close profile.

Resort

7.1

Etro · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Etro Resort is a discontinued women's fragrance that opens with grapefruit, peppermint and clary sage and settles into magnolia and jasmine. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it the other way. The opening is fresh and green, with citrus and mint up front. In the heart, lily of the valley, magnolia and jasmine make it floral. Musk and patchouli in the base soften it into a creamy, lightly spicy finish.

Tarbouch Afandi

7.2

Ideo Parfumeurs · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ideo Parfumeurs Tarbouch Afandi is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of mandarin orange, lemon and pine against the dry, spicy woodiness of cedarwood, clove and vetiver. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the vote counts are small, so those ratings are best read with care. Voters place it mostly at work, and also pick it for leisure, evenings and nights out. It opens with citrus and peppermint in front, while pine and bergamot keep the freshness going. In the heart, cedarwood, clove, juniper and patchouli build a woody, spicy body, with violet leaf adding a green touch. The base of vetiver, benzoin, tobacco and animalic notes settles it into a resinous, oriental warmth.

№ 02 Berlin Summer

6.1

Frau Tonis Parfum · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Frau Tonis Parfum № 02 Berlin Summer is a fresh, green unisex scent built around citrus and mint. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and fades fairly quickly. The number of ratings is small, so these impressions are tentative. It has a light, airy character that suits both men and women. Lemon, grapefruit, lime and orange form the citrus core, while peppermint and melissa add a cool, herbal edge. Fresh, aquatic and green accords dominate, with the floral and creamy sides staying in the background. Creed Green Neroli and Clubman Pinaud have a close profile.

Frozen Liquid

8.2

Psychotic · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Psychotic Frozen Liquid is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent, with a green, lightly sweet side that keeps the impression cool. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes makes that a rough guide. As a unisex scent it suits men and women alike. It opens with the cool bite of peppermint, bergamot and grapefruit. At the heart, galbanum and fleur de sel add a green, salty touch. The base of labdanum, musk, cedarwood and amber softens it and turns it slightly sweet. Acqua di Parma Mandarino di Sicilia and Rave Now White have a close profile.

Mumbai

5.5

Sober · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Sober Mumbai is a unisex fragrance that ties the freshness of red mandarin orange and peppermint to the warmth of cinnamon and rose, settling into amber and leather. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means this is only a rough guide. Being unisex, it reads comfortably on both men and women. It opens fresh and fruity with mandarin and peppermint. In the heart, cinnamon adds spice and rose a soft floral note; the scent turns sweeter, with a powdery, woody feel. In the base, amber and leather come forward while the green and synthetic touches stay in the background. Câline Intense Gold and One Avenue Onyx have a close profile.