The Perfume Library

Green Water (1993)

7.4

Jacques Fath · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jacques Fath Green Water is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men built on bergamot, mandarin and lemon with green notes; it has been discontinued. It opens with citrus and green notes, while caraway and basil add a light spiciness to the freshness. The heart brings ginger, jasmine and lily of the valley for a soft floral touch. The base of amber, oakmoss and musk settles into a calm, dry finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Most see it as masculine and classic. Penhaligon's Quercus and Berdoues 1902 - Cédrat have a close profile.

Philtre d'Amour

7.3

Guerlain · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Philtre d'Amour is a fresh, green chypre for women, built on citrus and an earthy edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter the least chosen. Occasion votes spread evenly from daily wear and leisure to business and evening, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot, lemon and lemon vervain, a bright citrus freshness. In the heart, myrrh, petitgrain, neroli and jasmine add a floral, slightly spicy softness. Patchouli in the base settles the scent on a woody, earthy footing.

Classic Myrrh

7.8

Von Eusersdorff · 2011

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Von Eusersdorff Classic Myrrh is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy and resinous character on a woody, smoky base, leaning towards autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Voters call it masculine more often than feminine, though the feminine share is sizeable. It opens with frankincense, cedar leaf and petitgrain; in the heart, sandalwood, violet and gaiac wood soften it. The base of cistus, patchouli and vetiver adds an earthy, smoky depth. Its profile is close to Profumum Roma Patchouly and Parfums de Marly Nisean.

Fatih Sultan Mehmed

8.0

Fort & Manlé · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Fort & Manlé Fatih Sultan Mehmed is a unisex scent that sets red apple, rose and oud against the sweet warmth of benzoin and vanilla. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters point to fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It feels fresh, floral and fruity at once: red apple and bergamot brighten it, while rose and iris add a soft floral touch. Underneath runs a sweet, spicy, resinous oriental thread, with benzoin, frankincense, patchouli and cedarwood building a woody base that musk and ambergris smooth out. Fort & Manlé Süleyman Le Magnifique and Kemi Aqua Regia have a close profile.

Coriolan (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Guerlain · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Guerlain Coriolan Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that sets citrus and green notes over a spicy, leathery chypre base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, though summer has its share. Daytime and business wear lead, with evening and night out further behind. Many call it masculine and classic. It opens with neroli, petitgrain, lemon and bergamot for a fresh citrus feel, with sage adding a green edge. Juniper, nutmeg, coriander and ginger bring a dry, spicy bite through the middle. It settles on vetiver, leather, patchouli and oakmoss, an earthy, leathery chypre finish. Guerlain L'Âme d'un Héros and Hermès Rocabar have a close profile.

Eau Aimable

7.0

Le Couvent · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Couvent Eau Aimable is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent with green and floral touches and a light spring-summer feel; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and office settings, while evening and night-out votes are fewer. More voters call it feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. In the scent, mandarin orange and bergamot bring the bright citrus side. Petitgrain and nasturtium add a green, lightly spicy edge, while dog rose and orange blossom soften it into a creamy, sweet floral. Le Labo Fleur d'Oranger 27 and Hervé Gambs Hôtel Riviera have a close profile.

Castile

7.4

Penhaligon's · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Penhaligon's Castile is a unisex scent that pairs the fresh, citrusy brightness of neroli and petitgrain with a floral heart of rose and orange blossom. Castile wears at moderate strength, and its longevity is rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. The top notes, neroli and petitgrain, open green, fresh and citrusy. In the heart, rose, bergamot and orange blossom add a sweet floral note, with a light spicy touch in the background. The base of woods and musk settles it onto a soft, woody footing. Kerosene Pretty Machine and Le Labo Fleur d'Oranger 27 (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Fragonard / Fragonard de Fragonard (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Fragonard

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Fragonard de Fragonard Eau de Toilette by Fragonard is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days and everyday wear best. Bergamot, petitgrain, mandarin orange and galbanum open with a green, citrusy brightness. At the heart, honeysuckle, hyacinth, orange blossom, lily and jasmine form a floral bouquet. Musk, woods and amber soften the base, and the accords add fruity, sweet and powdery touches. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. MCM Blue Paradise and Oscar de la Renta Live in Love have a close profile.

Oranzo

7.4

Sylvaine Delacourte · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sylvaine Delacourte Oranzo is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close without crowding anyone. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly even, and it moves easily between the two. The top opens with tarragon, petitgrain and bitter orange, giving a fresh, green, lightly spicy start. Orange blossom in the heart adds a soft floral, fruity touch, and green notes with musk close it plainly at the base. Le Labo Fleur d'Oranger 27 and The Merchant Of Venice Mandarin Carnival have a close profile.

Pour Homme (2011)

7.1

Yves Saint Laurent · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Yves Saint Laurent Pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that sits most comfortably in spring and summer, and suits daytime and workdays; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, while winter is the least chosen season. Daily, business and leisure wear are rated almost equally. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and about half of voters call it masculine, with a share calling it classic. Mint, lemon and petitgrain open it fresh and green. Oakmoss in the heart and patchouli in the base settle it onto an earthy, woody, chypre footing, with a spicy edge running through it.

Adidas (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Adidas · 1985

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Adidas Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody men's fragrance led by citrus and green notes; it has been discontinued, but it leans towards easy daily wear. It opens bright with lemon, mandarin orange and bergamot, cooled by lavender and green notes. In the heart, geranium, jasmine, rose and juniper add a floral, slightly spicy side. The base settles into a dry, woody footing of vetiver, cedarwood and moss. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Spring and fall lead the season votes, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen occasions. Half of voters call its character masculine, and many also find it classic. Floris JF and Floris 1976 have a close profile.

Venezia Essenza pour Femme

7.5

The Merchant Of Venice · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Merchant Of Venice Venezia Essenza pour Femme is a floral, fruity scent with sweet, powdery and creamy shades, made for women and suited to autumn and winter evenings. It has been discontinued. It opens with white peach, ylang-ylang and petitgrain, so fruit and flowers arrive together. The heart of rose, vanilla and jasmine keeps the floral side but sweetens it with vanilla. It dries down onto sandalwood, amber and patchouli, a woody, spicy base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night-out wear leading, though spring works too. It reads mostly feminine, with some voters calling it classic. Birkholz Nights in Noto and Engelsrufer Luna have a close profile.

D&G Masculine (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Dolce & Gabbana · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dolce & Gabbana D&G Masculine Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green men's scent that leans towards spring and summer, daytime and relaxed wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with a bright citrus lift from petitgrain and bergamot. In the heart, basil, mint, sage and neroli bring out the green and spicy side, while jasmine softens it with a floral touch. The base settles on fig leaf, cedar and vetiver, a woody footing smoothed by musk. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for daytime, leisure and the office. Its character is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Acqua di Giò Essenza and Puma Flowing Man share a close profile.

Armani Privé - Orangerie Venise

7.4

Giorgio Armani · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Orangerie Venise is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built on bergamot and neroli, and it sits most comfortably in warm weather and everyday wear. It opens with buchu, bergamot and black pepper: the citrus is bright, the pepper lightly spicy. In the heart, petitgrain and neroli bring a floral, green freshness. The base of cedarwood, ambroxan and moss settles 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 most chosen occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it moves easily in either direction. Al Haramain Neroli Canvas and Evody Fleur d'Oranger have a close profile.

Jumpsuit

7.5

Yves Saint Laurent · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yves Saint Laurent Jumpsuit is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly read it as feminine, followed by modern. The top of bergamot, petitgrain and mandarin orange gives it a fresh, green opening. In the heart, peony, magnolia and jasminum grandiflorum absolute build a floral body. Ambroxan, peach and cedarwood sweeten the base and finish it soft, woody and creamy.

Because I'm Free

7.6

Gritti · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gritti Because I'm Free is a unisex scent built on almond blossom, candied fruits and caramel, with a floral, sweet, gourmand character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter next. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings, and also works for leisure time. Most see it as feminine, though some call it modern. It opens with almond blossom, candied fruits and petitgrain, sweet and fruity from the start. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose and banana flower carry the floral side with a creamy softness. The base of vanilla, caramel and amber keeps the sweetness going and settles into a warm, gourmand finish.

Lumière Dorée

7.2

Miller Harris · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Miller Harris Lumière Dorée is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around bitter orange, Italian bergamot and Moroccan neroli. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, office and daily wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine, with votes split between both. It opens with petitgrain, bitter orange and bergamot, giving a bright, slightly green citrus. In the heart, neroli, orange blossom and jasmine sambac absolute add a floral, faintly creamy softness. Vetiver, cashmere wood, white musk and amber leave a clean, woody base.

Acqua di Colonia

7.7

Lorenzo Villoresi · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lorenzo Villoresi Acqua di Colonia is a unisex cologne that suits summer and spring days, easy to wear for daily life and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays lightly present through the day without crowding the room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens with bergamot, orange, lemon and lavender in a bright citrus frame. In the heart, clove, neroli and sage add a floral, green and lightly spicy side, and musk and rosemary leave the base soft and clean. Santa Maria Novella Acqua della Regina and Panama 1924 Spiga have a close profile.

L'Eau de L'Eau

7.1

Diptyque · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Diptyque L'Eau de L'Eau is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that sets mandarin orange, grapefruit and petitgrain against clove and cinnamon. It opens on mandarin orange, grapefruit, petitgrain and lemon. Clove, lavender and orange blossom pull the citrus toward spicy, floral ground. Tonka bean, patchouli and benzoin leave a sweet, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office leading. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even. It has been discontinued.

Début

7.0

Aigner · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aigner Début is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that sets mandarin orange, bergamot and green apple over jasmine and orange blossom; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings named most often. The majority read it as feminine, with some calling it modern or classic. It opens with citrus and green apple, while grapefruit and petitgrain keep it bright. The heart of jasmine, orange blossom, waterlily and sunflower gives a rounded floral body. In the base, white musk, vanilla, cedar and oakmoss sweeten it and settle it onto a powdery, woody floor.

Aéroplane

7.4

Detaille

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Detaille Aéroplane is a fresh, green chypre for men that suits spring and fall, and everyday or office wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it spreads softly without dominating a room. Most voters pick spring, then fall and summer, with winter getting the fewest votes. Leisure and business are the occasions it leans towards. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good share call it classic. Yves Saint Laurent Pour Homme (2011) and Dior Eau Sauvage Extrême (2010) have a close profile. Lemon, bergamot, mint, basil, petitgrain and vervain open it with a bright, citrusy lift. Jasmine in the heart softens that freshness. Oakmoss, vetiver and patchouli in the base settle it onto an earthy, woody footing.

Cologne de Feu

7.8

Bortnikoff · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bortnikoff Cologne de Feu is a unisex scent that softens fresh, green citrus with floral notes and a light fruity sweetness, and it suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and they place it in daily, leisure and office settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and the votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. The top is a bright citrus opening of lemon, tangerine, blood orange and bitter orange. In the heart, peach sorbet, tea and jasmine sweeten it and add a soft floral touch. The base settles on gaiac wood, sandalwood and cedar, which give it a woody footing.

Le Barbier de Tanger

7.5

Parfums MDCI · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Parfums MDCI Le Barbier de Tanger is a fresh, green fougère that balances bright citrus with spice and wood, and sits close to classic masculine scents. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, while few choose winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. It reads masculine, and many voters also call it classic. The top notes of bergamot, lemon, mandarin orange, basil and cardamom open bright and crisp. In the heart, galbanum, petitgrain and maillette lavender add a green, aromatic edge. The base of vetiver, patchouli, amber and oakmoss settles it into a dry, woody finish.

Avicenna White Rose & Oud

8.2

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Annette Neuffer Avicenna White Rose & Oud is a floral and sweet rose set against spice, oud and resins, a woody, oriental unisex scent. It opens with the brightness of petitgrain, bergamot and Murcott mandarin, warmed by ginger, cinnamon and saffron. In the heart, Turkish rose, Persian rose and Egyptian jasmine lead, while frankincense and tuberose deepen the floral layer. The base of Assam oud, Indian sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and labdanum leaves a sweet, resinous warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure wear close behind. Voters lean feminine, though a sizeable share call it masculine. Avicenna and Avicenna Myrrha Mystica share a close profile.