The Perfume Library

Renaissance

8.1

Xerjoff · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Renaissance is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that pairs a bright opening of mandarin orange, lemon and Calabrian bergamot with mint and Bulgarian rose. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, daytime and leisure wear lead, and it also gets chosen for the office. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though it stays unisex in spirit. The top is fresh and lightly fruity, built from mandarin orange, lemon, bergamot and petitgrain. Mint, lily of the valley and rose add a floral, green coolness in the heart. The base of cedarwood, patchouli, musk and amber settles into a woody, softly sweet finish. Bois 1920 Scorzaforza and Al Haramain Neroli Canvas have a close profile.

№ 02 - L'Air du Désert Marocain (Eau de Toilette Intense)

8.5

Tauer Perfumes · 2005

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tauer Perfumes № 02 - L'Air du Désert Marocain (Eau de Toilette Intense) is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent, built around cumin, cistus and cedarwood. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out; summer is the least picked season. It reads masculine to many, though it is also treated as unisex. It opens with cumin, coriander and petitgrain for a spicy start. In the heart, jasmine and cistus add a resinous warmth. As it dries, cedarwood, vetiver and ambergris leave a woody, earthy, smoky base, with the sweetness sitting on top. Tauer Perfumes L'Air du Désert Marocain (Solid Perfume) and Proraso Wood and Spice have a close profile.

Greenley

7.8

Parfums de Marly · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Parfums de Marly Greenley is a fresh, green, citrusy unisex scent built around mandarin orange, green apple and Sicilian bergamot. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading, while business and sport follow close behind. On character, it leans masculine, though a fair share of voters call it modern. It opens with the fruity brightness of mandarin, green apple and bergamot. In the heart, violet, cedarwood and petitgrain balance the sweetness with green. The base of musk, oakmoss and amberwood dries down soft and woody.

Platinum Égoïste (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Chanel · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Platinum Égoïste Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green, fougère-style fragrance for men, easy to wear through the day and at the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter getting fewer votes. Daily wear, business and leisure lead, while evening and night out come lower. It reads masculine and classic. The top opens with lavender, petitgrain, neroli and rosemary, bright and citrusy. The heart adds jasmine, clary sage, galbanum and geranium, a green, floral softness. The base settles on vetiver, amber, sandalwood, cedar and oakmoss for a woody foundation. Papillon Upton and Al Rehab Platinum have a close profile.

Marwa / مروة

8.5

Arabiyat Prestige · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Arabiyat Prestige Marwa / مروة is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on bergamot, petitgrain and ginger and settles onto ambroxan and musk. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and the office. Voters call it masculine and modern. The scent is fresh, citrusy and aquatic, with the sweet and spicy sides staying in the background. Bergamot, petitgrain and ginger lead. Chinese black tea, geranium and frankincense form the heart, and ambroxan, musk and gaiac wood carry the base. My Perfumes Artistry and J. Janan Platinum have a close profile.

Eau de Soleil Blanc

8.1

Tom Ford · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Artisan Pure

7.8

John Varvatos · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

John Varvatos Artisan Pure is a fresh, lightly floral men's scent led by citrus and green notes, suited to spring and summer days and relaxed daily wear. Citrus notes and petitgrain give it a lively, green start, iris adds a soft, slightly creamy floral touch, and woods hold it together on a woody base. The overall impression is clean, cool and far from heavy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead, with business use close behind. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Notebook Citrus & Green Tea and Arval Ductor Fresh have a close profile.

Arancia di Capri

7.8

Acqua di Parma · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Arancia di Capri is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex citrus scent built on Italian orange, mandarin and lemon. It opens with three bright citrus notes side by side: orange and mandarin lean sweet, while lemon adds a sharper edge. Cardamom and petitgrain in the heart bring a green, faintly spicy touch. In the base, caramel softens and sweetens the scent, and musk closes it with a quiet, powdery warmth. Voters find its longevity and sillage weak, and most point to summer and spring. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office, and the masculine and feminine votes are almost even, so it reads as truly unisex.

Colonia Essenza (Eau de Cologne)

7.9

Acqua di Parma · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza Eau de Cologne opens with bergamot, orange and neroli, a fresh citrus cologne with green, floral and lightly spicy sides. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn not far behind. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office, and reads as masculine and classic. The opening keeps lemon, mandarin orange and grapefruit bright, with petitgrain adding a green edge. In the heart, clove, rosemary, rose, jasmine and lily of the valley give a floral, spicy turn. The base of vetiver, patchouli, white musk and amber leaves a soft, woody ground.

Icon

7.9

Dunhill · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dunhill Icon is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, its green and spicy side resting on a woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear and the office. Most call its character masculine, with a strong classic streak. It opens with Italian bergamot, petitgrain, black pepper and neroli absolute. Juniper berry, cardamom, Provençal lavender and sage in the heart keep it airy, herbal and lightly spiced. Vetiver, leather, iris, oud and oakmoss in the base settle it into a calm, woody finish. Stefano Ricci Firenze and Penhaligon's Juniper Sling have a close profile.

Fierce (Cologne)

7.6

Abercrombie & Fitch · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce (Cologne) is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that sets a bright opening of orange, lemon and cardamom over a base of vetiver and musk. The top is orange, lemon, petitgrain, fir resin and cardamom, with the cardamom adding a light spice to the citrus. Lily of the valley, rose, rosemary and jasmine bring a soft, green floral heart. Vetiver, musk, Brazilian rosewood and oakmoss hold it on a woody base, and an aquatic, lightly sweet air runs through it. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, with business and sport also fitting. It reads masculine and modern.

Grey Flannel (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Geoffrey Beene · 1975

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel Eau de Toilette is a discontinued men's fragrance that sets the fresh green of lemon, bergamot and galbanum on a powdery, woody base of violet, iris and cedar. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the top occasions. Voters mostly call its character masculine and classic. It opens with lemon, bergamot, neroli, galbanum and petitgrain, a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, geranium, narcissus, violet, rose, iris, sage and mimosa add a floral, powdery softness. Vetiver, cedar, tonka bean, almond and oakmoss then dry it down to an earthy, woody chypre-fougère feel.

Mugler Cologne

7.7

Mugler · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mugler Cologne is a fresh, green unisex scent led by citrus and flowers, and although it has been discontinued, it reads as an easy daytime fragrance for warm weather. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn and winter well behind. It is linked most often to daily wear, leisure and the office, with sport getting votes too. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a good share call it feminine. Petitgrain, neroli and bergamot give it a clean, green citrus feel. Orange blossom pulls it gently toward the floral side, while white musk softens everything into a smooth base. The accords also carry fruity and spicy touches, but the fresh citrus character stays in front.

Bergamote 22 (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Le Labo · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Le Labo Bergamote 22 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office rather than evenings out. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a soft trail without filling the room. Some voters read it as masculine and others as feminine, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. Bergamot, grapefruit and petitgrain give it a bright citrus feel. Orange blossom and aspic add a soft, green-floral touch. Cedarwood and vetiver form a woody base, which amber, musk and vanilla gently round off.

Under The Lemon Trees

7.3

Maison Margiela · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Maison Margiela Under The Lemon Trees is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick summer and spring. It sits easily in daily wear, leisure time and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it reads as truly in between. It opens with cardamom, petitgrain and calamondin, giving a fresh, green, fruity feel. Coriander, green tea and maté absolute carry the greenness through the heart. Musk, cistus absolute and Virginia cedar settle into a soft, woody base.

Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune

7.8

Guerlain · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance, with a green, fruity lightness that settles into a sweet finish. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with grapefruit and bergamot, and the heart of petitgrain, blackcurrant and neroli adds a green, floral, fruity tone. In the base, patchouli and vanilla soften the freshness and add a gentle sweetness. Hermès Eau de Néroli Doré and Celine Un Été Français have a close profile.

Néroli Outrenoir (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Guerlain · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Néroli Outrenoir Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the office. Most voters pick spring and summer; longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans towards leisure, daily and business wear, and the votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably in between. Bergamot and petitgrain open it with a citrus freshness. The heart holds orange blossom and neroli, with smoked tea adding a smoky, green edge to the florals. Myrrh, moss and ambrette seed form a creamy, lightly sweet base. Mugler Cologne and Le Couvent Eau Aimable have a close profile.

Mon Précieux Nectar

8.3

Guerlain · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Mon Précieux Nectar is a floral, sweet and powdery fragrance with a creamy, gourmand feel and a distinctly feminine character. Petitgrain and bitter almond open it, and jasmine and orange blossom lead the heart. Vanilla, sandalwood and white musk dominate the base, with gaiac wood and frankincense adding a woody, oriental depth. A fruity touch softens the sweetness throughout. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evening wear come up most. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. Dior Pure Poison Elixir and Ex Nihilo Scarlet Sands have a close profile.

Buongiorno

8.4

Acqua di Parma · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Buongiorno is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent built around spearmint, petitgrain and lemon. It opens with spearmint, basil and rosemary, a green, lightly spicy freshness brightened by lemon and petitgrain. Lavender and mandarin orange leaf soften the greenery in the heart, and white musk, amber and cedar leaf settle into a clean, faintly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It tilts slightly masculine but reads as unisex. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Bergamote Calabria and Xerjoff Torino21 have a close profile.

Shiyaaka for Men / Shiyaaka Silver

8.1

Khadlaj · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Khadlaj Shiyaaka for Men / Shiyaaka Silver is a fresh, floral men's fragrance with sweet, spicy and powdery touches. It opens with petitgrain, pink pepper and rosemary, fresh with a light spice. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, neroli and orris root add a soft, powdery, creamy floral layer. Cedar, vetiver and patchouli settle underneath as a woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. Daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters find it masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. Avapari Neroli Spice and Amouage Reflection Man have a close profile.

Safanad

7.9

Parfums de Marly · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Parfums de Marly Safanad opens on pear, orange and petitgrain, then softens into iris, orange blossom and jasmine sambac absolute, making a floral, sweet scent aimed at women. The pear and citrus opening soon gives way to iris, ylang-ylang and jasmine sambac absolute at the heart. The floral side dominates while the fruitiness stays in the background. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and amber sweeten it into a powdery, creamy, lightly spicy oriental. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, evening and night-out wear lean slightly ahead, and it also sits easily in daily use. Voters mostly find it feminine and classic. Jean Paul Gaultier Classique and Hermès 24, Faubourg share a close profile.

Aqva pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Bvlgari · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari Aqva pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy, aquatic men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days, and towards work and leisure hours. Its longevity and sillage are moderate; most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business, while winter and nights out get far fewer votes. It mostly reads as masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. It opens with petitgrain and mandarin orange for a bright citrus lift. In the heart, Neptune grass and santolina add a green, aquatic feel, and the base of mineral amber and clary sage settles it onto a woody, lightly spicy footing. The overall impression is clean, cool and a little synthetic. Bvlgari Aqva pour Homme Marine and Acqua di Giò Profondo have a close profile.

Cipresso di Toscana

7.5

Acqua di Parma · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Cipresso di Toscana is a unisex fragrance built on cypress, pine needle and balsam fir, a green, resinous forest feel brightened by orange and lavender; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and almost none choose winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and sits comfortably at the office too. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and it reads mostly masculine, followed by classic. It opens with star anise, orange and elemi resin, fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, Provençal lavender, clary sage and petitgrain add a clean, herbal lift. The base of pine needle, cypress and balsam fir dries down woody and resinous. Hima Jomo Winter in Manaslu and Molton Brown Bushukan (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

1872 for Men

8.2

Clive Christian · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clive Christian 1872 for Men is a green, woody fougère that opens on bergamot, grapefruit and lavender; it is made for men and leans towards spring and summer days. The top is led by bergamot, grapefruit, lavender and rosemary, with nutmeg and pepper adding spice and peach and pineapple a soft fruity touch. In the heart, jasmine and clary sage bring a floral, green transition. The base settles on cedar, patchouli and amber, giving the scent a warm, woody footing. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Chanel Platinum Égoïste and Lancôme Trophée.