The Perfume Library

Icon Racing (Red Edition)

8.1

Dunhill · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dunhill Icon Racing (Red Edition) is a fresh, green, citrus-led men's fragrance that dries down into spice, woods and powder. It opens with grapefruit, orange and mandarin orange in a bright citrus cluster, with black pepper and petitgrain adding a sharper green edge. The heart brings cypress, geranium, pimento and frankincense forward. In the base, vetiver, cedarwood, tonka bean, amber and musk soften everything into a sweet, creamy, powdery woodiness. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though only a small number have voted. The fresh, citrusy build suits everyday wear and reads clearly masculine. Zara Heritage Selection - Summer 9.0 and Memo Paris Kedu have a close profile.

Acqua da Toeletta

7.6

Piazzetta di Portofino · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Piazzetta di Portofino Acqua da Toeletta is a fresh, chypre-leaning men's fragrance built on citrus and green notes; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and rosemary, and the heart of vetiver, petitgrain, basil and lavender pulls that brightness in a green, herbal direction. The base of patchouli, oakmoss and cedarwood sets a woody, slightly earthy floor. Aquatic and spicy touches stay in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick leisure, business and daily wear, with some also choosing sport. Roja Parfums Bergamot and Dior Diorella (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Edge Effects

8.6

St. Clair Scents · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

St. Clair Scents Edge Effects is a fresh, green, chypre-leaning unisex scent built around lavender, bergamot and oakmoss. It opens with maillette lavender, red mandarin orange, basil and tarragon, giving a citrusy, herbal freshness. In the heart, bergamot, oakmoss and patchouli form the chypre frame, while peach and jasmine in the base add a soft floral, fruity touch. Animal and powdery shades stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, evening and business wear. Voters split between feminine and masculine, so it sits genuinely in between.

iO - Ce que je suis

7.7

Douces Angevines · 2015

Floral · Green · Spicy

Douces Angevines iO - Ce que je suis is a resinous, smoky unisex fragrance that sets cardamom and Guinea pepper against a floral heart of magnolia, rose and ylang-ylang. It opens spicy with cardamom, paramela and Guinea pepper. The heart turns floral and green with ylang-ylang, magnolia, rose, petitgrain and geranium. In the base, labdanum, myrrh and Indian white sandalwood sit alongside the smoky Bushman candle and Peruvian palo santo. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring has a share too. Leisure and evening wear are its most common uses. Voters lean toward calling it masculine, but a good number find it feminine. Urania Lance of Love and Fūm Winter Crocus have a close profile.

Fall from Grace

7.5

Scopoli

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Scopoli Fall from Grace is a unisex scent that joins fresh petitgrain, lemon and grapefruit citrus to a violet and rose attar heart. Petitgrain, lemon, Calabrian grapefruit and Italian neroli lead, then cardamom and black pepper add spice to the heart. Tolu balm, patchouli, white musk and Haitian sandalwood leave a creamy, woody, slightly earthy base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it suits leisure, daily and office wear. Votes for masculine and feminine run close, so it sits in between.

Tranquilla

8.5

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Tranquilla is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against the smoky warmth of oud and resin. It opens with mandarin, bergamot and yuzu, kept fresh and spicy by fir needle and pink pepper. In the heart, mimosa, jasmine and orange blossom add a soft floral touch. The base settles on oud, frankincense, sandalwood and oakmoss: woody, resinous and smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters pick it most for evenings, leisure and nights out, though business and daily wear also get votes. Nishane Hacivat Oud and Bortnikoff Oud Sinharaja 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.

Basics Men Blue

7.5

Sans Soucis · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sans Soucis Basics Men Blue is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a light aquatic feel and a sweet trace, closer to everyday wear than to formal occasions. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters lean towards leisure, daily and office wear, with some choosing it for sport and for evenings out. It is classed as a men's fragrance. The top is led by lemon, bergamot and lavender, with coriander and petitgrain rounding out that bright opening. In the heart, cyclamen, jasmine and rose add a soft floral touch. The base turns sweeter with vanilla and tonka bean, while cedarwood and amber give it a warm footing. Nikos Sculpture Homme and Joop! Nightflight have a close profile.

La Gitane

8.0

Nimerè

Floral · Green · Sweet

Nimerè La Gitane is a spicy, floral unisex scent with leathery, smoky depth, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions, while office wear trails behind. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as in between. It opens with nutmeg, saffron, cardamom and bergamot for a spicy first impression. Clove, jasmine, rose and iris add a floral layer in the heart. In the base, leather, oakmoss, castoreum and vanilla take over, settling into an earthy, smoky, animalic warmth.

Revillon pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Revillon · 1977

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Revillon pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a discontinued men's fragrance that sets a green, spicy character on a woody, resinous and smoky base. It opens with rosemary, lavender and petitgrain in a fresh, herbal start, with davana sweetening the greenery slightly. The heart brings geranium, carnation, pine needle and cinnamon, giving it a spicy, resinous air. In the base, fir, moss, cedarwood and tonka bean leave a woody, earthy and faintly animal finish. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though that view rests on a small number of votes. Voters lean towards daytime and evening wear, with leisure, nights out and business use following. It reads as a classic, masculine profile. Atkinsons Ghibli and Caron Yatagan have a close profile.

Forte + Forte

6.0

Profumi del Forte · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Profumi del Forte Forte + Forte is a fresh, green and citrusy women's fragrance built around tarragon, petitgrain and lemon; it has been discontinued. The top is tarragon, petitgrain, lemon, Sicilian orange, grapefruit and bergamot, with lavender alongside that bright opening. Clove, jasmine and Florentine iris add a soft floral heart. The base of white musk, patchouli, oakmoss and tonka bean grounds it gently, and a synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters link it to daily wear, leisure and the office. Solinotes Yuzu and Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza share a close profile.

Colonia Il Profumo Millesimato

7.8

Acqua di Parma · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Colonia Il Profumo Millesimato is a unisex scent that ties a fresh opening of blood orange, Italian bergamot and grapefruit to a woody base of vetiver and patchouli. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though few people have voted, so this is a tendency rather than a firm verdict. The cologne-like lightness suits daytime and warm weather, and it reads equally well on anyone. Citrus and petitgrain come first. Toward the heart, Madagascan ylang-ylang adds a soft floral note, rosemary a spicy greenness, and orange leaf absolute rounds it out. In the base, vetiver and patchouli set a woody footing, with a creamy softness running through. Acqua di Parma Colonia Il Profumo and Colonia Essenza share a close profile.

Hot Splash (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

L'Atelier Parfum · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

L'Atelier Parfum Hot Splash Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that sets the brightness of lemon against the spicy warmth of ginger over a floral heart. It opens with lemon, ginger and petitgrain: the citrus stays lively and the spice light and warm. In the heart, ylang-ylang, lavender and orange blossom add a soft, creamy floral layer. The base settles on cistus and vetiver for a woody footing, with a fruity touch running through the blend. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither overwhelms nor vanishes quickly. Most voters place it in leisure, daily wear and the office, with fewer choosing it for evenings and nights out. Zara #Midsummer Orange Zest and WienerBlut Florentiner have a close profile.

Zhaar

8.1

Jorum Studio · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jorum Studio Zhaar is a discontinued unisex fragrance that pairs citron, neroli and jasmine with the green, woody air of fir and Atlas cedar. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is not a firm verdict. Its unisex build reads comfortably on both men and women. With no season or occasion votes, there is little to say about when it suits best. The scent is fresh, citrusy and floral: citron, petitgrain and neroli bring brightness, while jasmine, gardenia and orange blossom absolute shape the floral side. Galbanum and fir add a green coolness, holm oak and Atlas cedar give it a woody frame, and pink pepper adds a spicy touch. Ambergris and ambrette seed soften the blend.

Instinct 20th Anniversary Edition

7.5

David Beckham · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

David Beckham Instinct 20th Anniversary Edition is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and relaxed everyday wear. Most voters pick spring, summer and autumn, while winter stays in the background. Leisure, daily wear, sport and business are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and the character reads mostly masculine and modern. It opens with bergamot, green apple and aldehydes, bright and green. In the heart, lavender, petitgrain and cardamom add a spicy fougère feel. Vetiver, patchouli and cashmeran form a woody base. Aquatic and green touches run through the whole composition.

Pergola

7.0

Exaltatum · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Exaltatum Pergola is a fresh, green and floral unisex fragrance that pairs garden greenery with a warm, resinous undertone. It opens with petitgrain, bergamot, ginger and grass, a cool, sharp green. In the heart, lily of the valley, hyacinth and narcissus bring a floral texture while galbanum keeps the green note going. The base of vetiver, patchouli and tree moss gives it an earthy, fougère-like footing, with beeswax and styrax adding a soft resinous touch. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though on few votes. It sits between masculine and feminine, and suits anyone who likes green, fresh scents. Perfumes with a close profile include YS Uzac Métaboles - Expressioniste and Nebiru Parfvms Silver Pine.

The Beautiful Ones

8.0

Keiko Mecheri · 2018

Floral · Green · Sweet

Keiko Mecheri The Beautiful Ones is a floral, sweet women's fragrance built around petitgrain, Mexican tuberose absolute and patchouli. It opens with a green freshness from petitgrain, while Mexican tuberose absolute brings the floral heart forward. Patchouli and gourmand notes in the base pull it towards a creamy, sweet finish, with a spicy touch lingering behind. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, followed by nights out and evenings. Zoologist Rabbit and J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Bachanal have a close profile.

Vetiver de la Reunion

7.0

L'Erbolario

Fresh · Citrus · Green

L'Erbolario Vetiver de la Reunion is a fresh, green men's scent that ties earthy vetiver to a light spicy edge; it has been discontinued. Voters place it mostly in leisure and business settings, with daily wear close behind. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays near the skin rather than filling a room. It opens with petitgrain, bergamot, coriander and black pepper, a citrusy freshness with a little spice. The heart brings cyclamen, cinnamon, iris and clary sage. In the base, sandalwood, vetiver and oakmoss set a woody, earthy ground. Le Galion Vetyver and Creed Original Vetiver have a close profile.

Risso

7.9

Jorum Studio · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jorum Studio Risso is a unisex perfume that builds a fresh, citrusy floral from pear, neroli and bitter orange. Its notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as one whole: the fruity freshness of pear sits beside the green floral of petitgrain and orange blossom absolute. Cypress and Douglas fir give it a woody frame, while mastic and ambrette seed add a powdery, lightly spicy softness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the vote count is small, so this is an early impression. Voters pick it most for leisure, daily wear and the office. Its profile is close to Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca and Floraïku First Dream of the Year.

Semi Bespoke Royale Limited Edition

8.7

Roja Parfums · 2026

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Roja Parfums Semi Bespoke Royale Limited Edition is a fruity, woody unisex chypre that moves from a bright bergamot and orange opening through a floral heart of tuberose, violet and rose to leather, vetiver and oakmoss. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, with most voters scoring each high, though the vote counts are small and the figures are only a rough guide. It reads equally well on men and women, and its smoky, spicy build means it is noticed in a crowd. The opening is bright, with bergamot, orange, grapefruit and aldehydes. The heart is led by tuberose, orange blossom and violet, while apple and peach sweeten the fruity side. The base settles into a smoky, spicy woodiness of oakmoss, vetiver, leather and cedarwood, softened by vanilla and musk.

Karl Rome Divino Amore

7.0

Karl Lagerfeld · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Karl Lagerfeld Karl Rome Divino Amore is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance with a light sweetness and a fruity edge, leaning towards easy daily wear. It opens with petitgrain, orange and neroli for a bright citrus start. At the heart, orange blossom, orchid and jasmine bring the floral side forward. The base of musk, crystal amber and sandalwood softens everything and adds a touch of sweetness, while a synthetic feel runs through the accords. Both longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall third. It is worn mostly for leisure, work and daily use, while evening and night out come well behind.

Marte (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Battistoni · 1986

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Battistoni Marte Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and spicy men's fragrance, built on a chypre and fougère frame with citrus and woody tones. It opens with bergamot, petitgrain, basil and Tunisian rosemary, which give a bright, herbal start. In the heart, Grasse jasmine, Madagascan clove and pimento add a floral and spicy warmth. The base settles onto dry, woody ground of Bourbon vetiver and Atlas cedar. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these figures are tentative. With its classic masculine character it sits close to everyday wear. Battistoni Marte Concentrée and Loewe pour Homme share a close profile.

1: Alkemist Pepper / Alkemist 1758

7.8

Binet-Papillon · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Binet-Papillon 1: Alkemist Pepper / Alkemist 1758 is a unisex scent led by cade juniper, pepper and patchouli, with a green, smoky character. Cade juniper and pepper give it a spicy, smoky spine, while elemi resin and styrax soften that line with resinous warmth. Cistus, patchouli and vetiver form a dry, woody base, and petitgrain and violet add a green, lightly floral freshness. As a whole it smells dry and serious, with sweetness staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated as good, though only a small number of votes stand behind this. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and can be worn by anyone. Chapel Factory Heresy and Arte Profumi Ecclesiæ have a close profile.

Noir

8.8

Genny

Floral · Green · Spicy

Genny Noir is a floral women's fragrance with a green, spicy chypre character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It is chosen most often for evenings, though business and leisure wear also get votes. It reads feminine. It opens with cardamom and petitgrain, then turns floral at the heart with jasmine, rose, iris, osmanthus and ylang-ylang. The base of ambergris, patchouli, labdanum, musk and oakmoss pulls it towards a woody, earthy and slightly animalic tone. Lancôme Magie Noire and Clinique Aromatics Elixir have a close profile.