The Perfume Library

Eshal

7.7

Neela Vermeire Créations · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Neela Vermeire Créations Eshal is a unisex scent that sets fresh citrus against a sweet, spicy, creamy floral heart. Eshal wears strong and projects well, though these ratings come from a small number of votes. It is not tied to one gender and sits comfortably on anyone. It opens bright and green with lime, petitgrain, red mandarin orange and bitter orange. The heart turns to turmeric, cinnamon and Indian tuberose absolute, spicy and creamy at once. Beeswax absolute, Peru balsam and labdanum absolute close it on a sweet, powdery warmth. Tuberosa India by The Merchant Of Venice and Nishane Tuberóza X have a close profile.

Lemoncello

7.6

M8 Moods · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

M8 Moods Lemoncello is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent led by lemon, mugwort and black pepper, and it sits close to everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure, daily wear and the office, with evening and night-out shares far smaller. It suits anyone who wants a light, clean trail through the day. Lemon, mugwort, black pepper and basil give the opening a sharp, spicy freshness. The heart brings green notes, petitgrain and white blossoms forward. In the base, white musk, moss, cedarwood and ylang-ylang sweeten it and pull it towards a soft, creamy floral feel. The Merchant Of Venice Esperidi Water and Mancera Lemon Line have a close profile.

Les Secrets de Sophie

8.4

Guerlain · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Guerlain Les Secrets de Sophie is a feminine scent that moves from a fresh, floral opening to a sweet, powdery, lightly gourmand finish; it has been discontinued. The opening is bright and citrusy, with bitter orange, bergamot, petitgrain and neroli. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, violet and orange blossom form a floral core. The base of vanilla, white musk, frankincense and tonka bean sweetens it and leans powdery, spicy and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Guerlain Le Bolshoï 2011 Edition Limitée and Chanel Coco Mademoiselle have a close profile.

SEΛENE

7.4

Manos Gerakinis · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Manos Gerakinis SEΛENE is a unisex fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with a floral, lightly sweet heart and a green edge. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, grapefruit zest and petitgrain, bright and crisp. The heart brings orange blossom, jasmine sambac and violet, with praliné adding a soft sweetness. The base settles into sandalwood, musk, ambergris and Virginia cedar, calm and woody. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few people have voted so far. The fresh, floral build reads as neither strictly masculine nor feminine. It suits spring and summer days when you want something light that still leaves a trail. Nuxe Prodigieux Néroli - Le Parfum and Loewe Aire Sutileza Elixir have a close profile.

Shu

8.2

Aswan · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Aswan Shu is a men's fragrance that sets bergamot, petitgrain and fig in a fresh, citrusy, aquatic frame, and it sits closest to everyday wear. It opens with ozonic notes, bergamot and petitgrain, bright and citrus-led. The heart of fig, solar note and marine notes turns fruity, lightly sweet and watery. Ambroxan, labdanum and amberwood settle the base into a woody, creamy finish. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings that come up most, though it also gets worn for sport and evenings out. It is classed as masculine. Its profile is close to Ambra Molecule and Ocean Noir.

Citrus Bigarade

7.1

Creed · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Creed Citrus Bigarade is a fresh, green citrus scent built on lemon, mandarin orange and petitgrain, unisex and closest to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn well behind. Daily and leisure wear lead, followed by the office. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. It reads somewhat masculine to voters, though a fair share call it feminine. Lemon and petitgrain open it bright. White pepper adds a light spice to the mandarin at the heart. Haitian vetiver, ginger and peppermint dry it down to a cool, woody green.

Albi

7.9

Tonatto · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tonatto Albi is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with a green, floral and lightly spicy chypre-fougère character. Petitgrain and lavender lead the top, bringing coolness and a green edge. In the heart, rose and pepper add a soft floral touch and a little spice, while oakmoss settles in the base and pulls the scent towards chypre. The sweet accord stays in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling the room. Though made for men, its fresh, green build suits anyone who likes a restrained, clean scent. Guerlain La Cuvée Secrète / Le 68 - Cologne Fond de Cuve and Essenzialmente Laura La Lavanda di Leonardo have a close profile.

Aurisse

7.5

S4P · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

S4P Aurisse is a unisex scent where citrus and floral notes meet in a fresh, lightly powdery and slightly smoky mood, and it suits everyday wear. It opens bright with bitter orange, grapefruit and petitgrain. The heart adds a green, spicy and floral side from geranium, white rose, mint, basil, lime and pink pepper. The base settles into a soft, woody floor of white cedar, frankincense and white amber. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding anyone. Most voters pick it for leisure, business and daily wear, with evening and night out well behind. Agonist Wind Rose and Birkholz Ocean Hills have a close profile.

Acqua di Sardegna Man (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Acqua di Sardegna · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Sardegna Man Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green men's scent built around mandarin orange, bergamot and lemon, settling onto a woody base of vetiver. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and leisure, daily wear and the office come out as the favoured settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and its character reads mostly masculine and modern. Petitgrain joins the citrus in the top. In the heart, orange blossom, rose and ginger add a light floral and spicy touch to the fresh air. In the base, vetiver, musk and amber soften the scent into a woody ground. Mugler Hot Cologne and Zara Heritage Selection - Orange Zest have a close profile.

Ottone

8.0

Santa Maria Novella · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Santa Maria Novella Ottone is a men's fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with spice and smoky wood in an earthy, green chypre character; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and green with rose, bergamot and petitgrain. In the heart, clove, cinnamon, oregano and pepper pull it towards a dry, spicy side. The base of frankincense, sandalwood and cedarwood leaves a woody, smoky, earthy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, though summer and winter also get votes. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and works in the evening too. It reads mostly masculine and classic. Nobile 1942 Pontevecchio and Marni Marni have a close profile.

Sergio Soldano for Men (White) (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Sergio Soldano · 1986

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sergio Soldano for Men pairs the bright top notes of lemon, bergamot and mint with a lavender and spice heart, giving a fresh, woody men's fragrance. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen settings. It is positioned as a masculine scent and scores high for value. It opens with lemon, bergamot, mint and mandarin orange. In the heart, lavender, cinnamon and basil push the citrus freshness in a green, spicy direction. Tonka bean, sandalwood and patchouli sweeten the base and settle it into a woody, slightly powdery finish.

L'Eau Sézane

7.3

Sézane · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sézane L'Eau Sézane is a citrusy, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Lemon, mandarin orange and petitgrain open it fresh, while peony, water jasmine and neroli bring a soft floral heart. White musk sits underneath. The overall impression is fresh, aquatic and lightly sweet, with a creamy touch. Most voters place it in spring and summer, for daily and leisure wear, and some find it right for the office too. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a light, easy trail through the day. Byredo Sundazed and Memo Paris Jannat Baby have a close profile.

Green Jeans

6.3

Versace · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Versace Green Jeans is a fresh, green, citrus-led fougère for men that has since been discontinued. It opens with tarragon, lemon, bergamot and lime, sharpened by lavender and aldehydes. In the heart, caraway, jasmine and rose add a soft floral layer while the spicy touch stays in the background. It dries down on fir, cedar and oakmoss for a woody chypre base, with musk and amber sweetening it slightly. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter a small share. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and also suits the office. Karl Lagerfeld Photo and Lacoste Original have a close profile.

Crime & Punishment: Kerosene

8.1

Ensar Oud · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Crime & Punishment: Kerosene is a floral, woody oud scent for unisex wear, leaning towards autumn, winter and evenings out. The notes read as one whole rather than a top-to-base progression. East Indian, Sri Lankan, Cambodian and Borneo oud carry the character, while Afghan rose, jasmine and blue lotus build the floral side. Peach and raspberry add sweetness, and castoreum with Tibetan musk gives an animal warmth. Pepper and ginger bring spice, and Omani green frankincense adds a resinous depth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen least. It suits nights out and evenings best, and few see it as a business scent. Ensar Oud Crime & Punishment (Pure Parfum) and Ensar Oud CP Raspberry have a close profile.

Always Now

7.3

Bottega Veneta · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bottega Veneta Always Now is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens on orange, green mandarin and basil. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak, so it suits anyone who wants a light scent that stays close to the skin. Daytime, leisure and office wear lead the votes, while evening and night out are chosen far less. The top is led by orange, green mandarin and basil, with ginger adding a sharp edge. In the heart, petitgrain, mint and neroli push the citrus towards green and floral. The base of musk, vetiver and cedar wood leaves it clean and woody. Zara Vibrant Leather Summer and Acorelle Verveine Agrume have a close profile.

Highness III / His Highness (green)

7.8

Afnan Perfumes · 2014

Green · Spicy · Woody

Afnan Perfumes Highness III / His Highness is a green, spicy masculine scent that leans towards spring and autumn, with leisure, daily wear and the office as its main settings. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though the low number of ratings means these scores are tentative. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer trailing behind. It has been discontinued. It opens with lavender, cypress and bergamot for a fresh, green start. In the heart, galbanum, black pepper, cedarwood and petitgrain carry that greenness into spice and wood. The base of oud, oakmoss and leather settles into an earthy, smoky finish.

Back to the Roots

7.0

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Vilhelm Parfumerie Back to the Roots is a fresh, green unisex scent where citrus, flowers and powder sit on a woody base. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level, so it is noticeable through the day without filling a room. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind. It doesn't lean towards either masculine or feminine and sits between the two. It opens with galbanum, angelica and petitgrain for a green, fresh start, softened by ambrette seed. In the heart, iris and violet bring a powdery floral note, while ginger and white tea add light spice and freshness. The base of driftwood, sandalwood and musk settles into a clean, woody finish.

Tiwa / ทิวา

7.2

Parfum Prissana · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Parfum Prissana Tiwa / ทิวา is a unisex fragrance that sets the bright citrus of tangerine, kaffir lime and lime against the dry edge of ginger and vetiver. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding the room. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear and leisure, with business settings next. Evening and night-out use get far fewer votes. The scent is fresh, citrusy and green. Tangerine, kaffir lime and lime set the brightness, while celery seed and guava leaf add a green, spicy touch. Orange blossom absolute and ylang-ylang soften it with flowers, and sandalwood and vetiver give it a woody base.

Supernova

6.8

Roads · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roads Supernova is a fresh, lightly spicy and woody unisex scent in which citrus meets green notes; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage sit between moderate and weak, so it stays quiet and close to the skin. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with office use not far behind. Masculine and feminine votes are almost even; the scent sits between the two. It opens with bergamot, lemon, grapefruit and mandarin orange, while green notes and rosemary add a herbal freshness. In the heart, cardamom, ginger and cognac bring a spicy warmth. At the base, oakmoss, cedarwood and musk settle it onto a soft, woody floor.

Primal Waters - ADH: Aroma de Hormiguero

7.8

Santi Burgas · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Santi Burgas Primal Waters - ADH: Aroma de Hormiguero is a fresh, green and earthy unisex scent, a chypre frame given the feel of a damp forest. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Spring, summer and autumn draw almost equal votes, while winter trails behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. On character, masculine leads slightly, though a fair share call it feminine. Oakmoss, fir balsam, galbanum and vetiver lead the scent, while mastic adds a resinous touch and mushrooms and geosmin an earthy one. Petitgrain and artemisia bring a citrusy, spicy freshness, and patchouli deepens the woody base. Algae and formic acid give it an unusual, damp-greenery feel.

Club Majestic

7.3

Miguel Matos · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Green

Miguel Matos Club Majestic is a unisex chypre that opens with citrus and settles into a floral, green and animalic character; it has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin orange as a bright citrus layer, while black pepper and basil add a spicy edge. In the heart, immortelle, narcissus and rose lead, softened by honey. The base of labdanum, patchouli and oakmoss completes the chypre, with civet adding an animalic depth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. It suits those who like citrus freshness together with a dark, mossy base. Eau de Rochas and Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza have a close profile.

Heritage Drops

8.1

Ramón Monegal · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ramón Monegal Heritage Drops is a fresh, spicy unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with herbal greenery. It opens with bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange, a sparkling, fruity citrus layer. In the heart, rosemary, thyme and petitgrain pull that freshness in a green, spicy direction. Amber, geranium and neroli soften the base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote count is small, so treat those ratings with caution. Its light, airy build sits close to the cologne style. L'Occitane en Provence Verveine and Fragonard Cologne Grand Luxe have a similar profile.

Resurrextion

8.1

X-Ray · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

X-Ray Resurrextion is a unisex fragrance that sets floral and fruity sweetness against spice, smoke and leather, and it suits evenings and cooler weather. It opens with chamomile, lavender and bitter orange, with petitgrain and clary sage adding a green edge. In the heart, raspberry and almond sweetness meets the spiced warmth of tobacco and cardamom. The base settles on vetiver, leather and vanilla, while labdanum and moss give it a smoky, powdery, creamy footing. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer is the least chosen season. It is mostly worn for evenings and nights out, though daytime and office wear also get votes. It leans somewhat feminine but reads comfortably on anyone. Xerjoff Oroville and Parfums de Marly Athalia have a close profile.

Orlo

7.6

Mendittorosa · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Mendittorosa Orlo is a unisex scent that opens with citrus and flowers and settles into oud, leather and smoke. Orlo lasts strongly and projects well. Most voters pick autumn, though spring and winter are close behind. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, and a fair number also wear it to the office. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits in the middle. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, bitter orange and basil for a bright citrus start. In the heart, cumin, cardamom and pink pepper meet the floral tones of neroli and ylang-ylang. The base of oud, rum, hay and leathery notes pulls it towards smoke and leather. Pontaccio 21 and Pineider Cuoio Nobile have a close profile.