The Perfume Library

Dodo (2020)

6.0

Zoologist · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Zoologist Dodo is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, green character against an animalic, earthy base; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for leisure and daily use. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and it leans slightly masculine without a clear split. It opens with the citrusy freshness of petitgrain, bergamot and pink pepper; in the heart, cardamom, pineapple and clary sage add a fruity, spicy touch. Oakmoss absolute, patchouli and musk form a woody, earthy base.

Menthe Froide

7.6

Aura Perfume · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Aura Perfume Menthe Froide is a cool, sharp unisex scent that lays peppermint, curly mint and an ice accord over lemon and bergamot. It opens with lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange giving a bright citrus start, while pink pepper and aldehydes add a light spark. In the heart the mints and the ice accord lead, with lavender and caraway giving that chill a spicy edge. It dries down onto a woody, green base of vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss, softened by musk and ambroxan. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, business and daytime wear come up most. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. More voters read it as masculine, though it works as unisex. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Ralph Lauren Polo Sport (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Halley

7.7

Tiziana Terenzi · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Tiziana Terenzi Halley is a fresh, floral, fruity unisex scent that settles into a sweet, creamy, woody base, suited to leisure hours and nights out. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. Leisure, night out and evening are about equally favoured, while daily and business wear are chosen less often. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it masculine. Bulgarian rose, Italian lemon, Brazilian passion fruit and French blackcurrant open it bright and fruity. Through the heart, Mexican tuberose, Hawaiian hibiscus, peach and raspberry carry the floral-fruity side, with Ceylonese cinnamon adding spice. The base dries down to vanilla, musk and ambergris, with Laotian oud and Cuban cedar giving it a woody warmth.

Lucrethia

7.3

V Canto · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

V Canto Lucrethia is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter, evenings and nights out, with a sweet, gourmand character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, while summer gets few votes. Evening and night out lead the occasions, with some votes for business and daily wear. It is unisex, yet nearly half of voters read it as feminine. Pear, pink pepper and linden blossom open it, giving a fruity first impression. Clove, jasmine, cocoa and coffee then bring a spicy, creamy sweetness to the heart. In the base, vanilla and benzoin dominate, while cedarwood and patchouli soften and steady that sweetness.

Crime & Punishment (Pure Parfum)

8.6

Ensar Oud · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Crime & Punishment is a unisex scent that pairs several oud types with floral notes such as mimosa, jasmine and Bourbon rose, plus spice and fruit; it has been discontinued. It opens with pepper, ginger and coriander for a spicy start, while peach and blue cypress add a fruity, woody edge. Flowers lead the heart, with coffee and raspberry adding sweetness. The base sets Cambodian, Sri Lankan, Indian and Sumatran oud, frankincense and Mysore sandalwood into a resinous, woody, animal-tinged ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and night-out and evening wear lead. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Ensar Oud CP Raspberry and Ensar Oud Crime & Punishment: VD Rose have a close profile.

Tonka (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Solinotes · 2019

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

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Eau de Gingembre

7.7

Mizensir · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Mizensir Eau de Gingembre is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with ginger, petitgrain, Calabrian bergamot and Tunisian neroli, giving a green, fruity brightness. Cypress and fig leaf carry the green into the heart, and blond woods dry it down on a lightly woody base. The spicy accord stays in the background alongside the ginger. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. More voters call it masculine, though it sits comfortably on anyone. Nez à Nez Figues et Garçons and Claus Porto 5 - Agua Porto have a close profile.

Tempest (Perfume Extract)

8.3

Kemi · 2014

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Kemi Tempest is a unisex scent that pairs a bright opening of bergamot and lavender with a smoky, resinous base of vetiver, patchouli and oud; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, lemon and orange in a fresh citrus layer, with lavender and ginger adding spice. The heart of rose, jasmine, cedar and gurjum balsam moves it into floral and woody territory. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, oud and amber leaves a sweet, animalic, smoky finish. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes tilt slightly masculine, though many call it feminine. Fragrance Du Bois Oud Noir Intense and Maison Incens Ambre Ayanna have a close profile.

Acqua Decima

7.5

Eau d'Italie · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau d'Italie Acqua Decima is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits the warmth of summer and spring. It opens with mint, mandarin orange and lemon for a cool, bright start. In the heart, neroli, hedione and petitgrain add a light floral and green touch, with an aquatic feel supporting the freshness. Vetiver and white woods dry it down onto a soft, woody base. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin without leaving much of a trail. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, which places it in between. Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea and Heeley Oranges and Lemons have a close profile.

Rose Water & Vanilla

7.1

Jo Malone · 2010

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Jo Malone Rose Water & Vanilla is a sweet, powdery rose scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it is made as a unisex perfume, though most voters read it as feminine. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring third and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, and is chosen less often for the office. It opens with petitgrain, neroli and rose water, a light, clean floral start. Lokum and rose in the heart turn it sweeter, with a soft gourmand feel. Vanilla takes over in the base, drying down warm, powdery and faintly spicy and woody.

L'Air du Désert Marocain Noir

8.1

Tauer Perfumes · 2025

Citrus · Spicy · Woody

Tauer Perfumes L'Air du Désert Marocain Noir is a unisex scent that opens with citrus and settles into spicy, leathery, smoky depths, leaning towards autumn and winter evenings. Bergamot, lemon and petitgrain give the opening a bright edge, while spices add warmth. Jasmine, leather and labdanum lead the heart, and a base of vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood, ambergris and oakmoss grounds it in earthy, resinous, woody tones. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the favoured occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine, though many also call it modern. Yatagan and Bel Ami have a close profile.

Dilettante

7.3

Hiram Green · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hiram Green Dilettante is a fresh, green citrus scent with a softly kept floral side, made for anyone; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, though it also works in fall. It leans towards leisure, evening and nights out; voters read it as somewhat more feminine, yet it stays unisex in feel. Petitgrain and orange build the fresh, green face of the scent, while orange blossom adds a creamy, floral softness. Resins leave a spicy, sweet warmth behind. Citrus dominates and the fruity sweetness stays in the background. L'Artisan Parfumeur Fleur d'Oranger and Le Labo Fleur d'Oranger 27 have a close profile.

Slut (2019)

7.0

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aaron Terence Hughes Slut is a unisex scent that ties a bright opening of orange, neroli and lemon to jasmine sambac and patchouli; it has been discontinued. The top holds orange, neroli, lemon and bergamot, while jasmine sambac and petitgrain in the heart push that freshness toward a floral, green side. In the base, patchouli, musk, ambergris and soil settle it onto a woody, slightly animalic and powdery ground. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters point to spring, fall and summer, with winter a minority pick. It leans toward leisure, evening and night-out wear, and reads somewhat more masculine than feminine, though feminine votes are close behind. Aaron Terence Hughes Dirty Slut and Roja Parfums Neroli have a close profile.

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris

8.0

The Dua Brand

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

The Dua Brand 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent, with fruity sweetness folded into a gourmand, creamy softness. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some choosing it for the office. It reads somewhat more feminine than masculine, though a fair share of voters see it as masculine. The notes read as one whole: Amalfi lemon, grapefruit, bergamot and Sicilian citrus fruits give a bright citrus feel. Vanilla and amber sweeten it and set it on a creamy base, while sandalwood and musk add a soft depth. The Dua Brand 22 Shades of Bergamot and Le Labo Bergamote 22 have a close profile.

Mémoires de Mustique

7.0

Eight & Bob · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eight & Bob Mémoires de Mustique is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent built on citrus and white flowers; it has been discontinued. It opens with bright, slightly green citrus from bergamot, petitgrain and neroli. The heart turns floral and softer, with osmanthus, orange blossom and jasmine sambac. Precious woods, amber and white musk settle underneath as a clean, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It sits between masculine and feminine rather than leaning clearly to one side. Mugler Cologne and Penhaligon's Castile have a close profile.

Epona

8.1

Papillon Artisan Perfumes · 2024

Floral · Green · Spicy

Papillon Artisan Perfumes Epona is a green, leathery unisex scent led by oakmoss, leather and hay absolute. Opoponax, labdanum, honey and saddle soap sit alongside them, while violet and petitgrain add a green, floral lightness and vetiver firms up the woody base. The scent reads powdery, resinous and faintly smoky, with animal and spicy tones adding depth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring has a real share too. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes are level, and it carries a classic feel.

Noa Noa

7.8

Botanicae Expressions · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Botanicae Expressions Noa Noa opens with lemon, orange and bergamot sharpened by ginger, a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Lemon, orange, bergamot and ginger give a bright, lightly spiced citrus start. In the heart, petitgrain, juniper and monoï add a soft, creamy floral touch, while vetiver, musk and vanilla sweeten and calm the base. Fruity and sweet accords stay in the background without weighing the freshness down. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Xerjoff Nero70 and Fragonard Belle de Soleil have a close profile.

Fetish (Parfum)

7.8

Roja Parfums · 2012

Floral · Green · Spicy

Roja Parfums Fetish (Parfum) is a floral, green chypre that voters place mostly in evenings and nights out, in fall, winter and spring; it is marked as feminine and has been discontinued. Bergamot and petitgrain open it fresh, with tuberose, May rose, ylang-ylang and Grasse jasmine at the heart. Labdanum, oakmoss and patchouli give the base a resinous, smoky, leathery footing, while cinnamon and clove add spice. The result is powdery, green-edged and dark. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and few choose summer. It leans feminine, though some voters read it as classic or masculine. Robert Piguet Bandit and Roja Parfums Goodman's have a close profile.

Flamant Rose

7.2

The Merchant Of Venice · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Merchant Of Venice Flamant Rose is a sweet, powdery floral for women, most at ease in spring and autumn. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and it works for leisure hours or an evening out. Most voters call it feminine, while some see it as modern and others as classic. It opens with mandarin orange, petitgrain and vervain, a fresh citrus lift. In the heart, orange blossom, geranium and apricot bring a floral, fruity sweetness. Patchouli, tonka bean and moss settle underneath, leaving a creamy, powdery base. Bugatti Fashion Essenza d'Oro and Elie Saab Le Parfum In White have a close profile.

Rivières de Cartier - Allégresse

6.9

Cartier · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cartier Rivières de Cartier - Allégresse is a unisex fragrance that softens the fresh, green citrus of bergamot and petitgrain with blackcurrant bud and a floral touch of tuberose. It stays fresh and green from start to finish. Bergamot and petitgrain bring the citrus forward, blackcurrant bud adds a light fruity, green tone, and tuberose carries the floral side. The spicy and synthetic accords stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. More voters call it feminine, but a good share see it as masculine, so it moves easily in both directions. Mugler Cologne and Claus Porto 4 - Agua Clementina have a close profile.

Colonia Nobile

6.7

Giardini di Toscana

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Giardini di Toscana Colonia Nobile is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green with petitgrain and Calabrian bergamot, then settles onto a soft base of benzoin and ambroxan. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither dominates the room nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes are split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. The opening is a citrusy, green freshness from petitgrain and bergamot. In the heart, benzoin sweetens it and adds a resinous warmth, while ambroxan leaves a clean, woody trail at the base. A light spicy touch stays in the background. Casamorati Harrods and Acqua di Sicilia have a close profile.

Venetian

7.6

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Armaf Venetian is a fresh men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, led by citrus and green tones. It opens with cardamom, lemon, petitgrain and orange, a bright, slightly spicy citrus. Lavender, rose, jasmine and lily of the valley then add a soft floral touch. In the base, vetiver, musk and oakmoss ground it in a woody, earthy footing, with a sweet, fruity note running through. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Most find it masculine, and some also read it as modern. Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce (Cologne) and The Dua Brand #Fierce have a close profile.

Musc Intense

7.3

Evody · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Evody Musc Intense is a fresh, powdery unisex scent, with a floral, creamy softness and a light sweet, spicy edge; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh with Italian bergamot, elemi resin and ambrettolide. In the heart, petitgrain and Thai ginger carry both brightness and a little spice. The base of Virginia cedar, sandalwood and musk settles the scent onto a woody, creamy ground. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily wear and the office. Around half of voters read it as feminine, while a smaller share finds it masculine.

Virēre

7.8

Aēsop · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Aēsop Virēre is a fresh, green unisex scent where citrus meets woody notes, calm enough for everyday wear. Petitgrain, bergamot and galbanum open on a citrusy, green note. In the heart, green tea, mastic and pink pepper add a resinous, lightly spicy touch. Cedar, hay and maté ground it in a woody, earthy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. More voters call it masculine or modern, though a fair share find it feminine. L'Occitane en Provence Eau de Cade and Harry Lehmann HL.22 have a close profile.