The Perfume Library

Vers la Voute Etoilée

7.9

DSH Perfumes · 2019

Floral · Green · Sweet

DSH Perfumes Vers la Voute Etoilée is a dense floral scent framed by green and spicy tones, made for women and suited to spring, summer and nights out. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate. Voters spread across all four seasons almost evenly, with spring slightly ahead. Leisure, night out and evening wear are tied, and it reads feminine. It opens with aldehydes, pimento, bergamot and Tunisian neroli. The heart is led by flowers such as cinnamon, Rosa centifolia absolute, ylang-ylang absolute and narcissus absolute. In the base, patchouli, musk, civet and oakmoss lay a woody, animalic and sweet foundation. Rania J. Jasmin Kâma and Genny Genny (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Golden Aura

6.5

YeYe Parfums · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

YeYe Parfums Golden Aura is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, spicy opening of pimento and Italian bergamot with the soft sweetness of Mysore sandalwood and vanilla. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. It is unisex and wears comfortably on anyone. The top is pimento and Italian bergamot. The heart of violet leaf, cashmeran and osmanthus absolute adds a floral, green turn. The base brings Mysore sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla and white musk. Fresh, floral and sweet characters lead among the accords, while the spicy and earthy sides stay in the background.

Pape Satàn / Pepe Nero

7.9

Wally · 2015

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Wally Pape Satàn / Pepe Nero is a unisex fragrance that sets the spicy bite of pepper against a woody, earthy base, with a fresh, green side as well. The top brings pimento, pink pepper, black pepper and caraway, so it opens spicy and dry. The heart of patchouli, cedar and nutmeg turns woody and resinous. In the base, white musk, French moss and green pepper sit beneath smoky and leathery shades. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It gets votes for leisure, daily wear and evenings, and it can work in an office too. Hermès Poivre Samarcande and Amouage Purpose 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.

Akasha

7.3

FreeShape

Floral · Green · Spicy

FreeShape Akasha is a floral, resinous unisex scent that opens with smoky notes, elemi resin and Calabrian bergamot. Bergamot and artemisia give a green, slightly bitter freshness at first, while smoky notes and elemi lay a resinous shadow beneath. In the heart, chamomile, cardamom, pimento and shiso build a spicy-floral picture. The base of myrrh, styrax, black tea and labdanum ties it all to an earthy, woody warmth. Akasha's longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, night-out and evening wear. It sits between masculine and feminine, as a true unisex.

New Romantics

5.5

Lush · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Green

Lush New Romantics is a unisex scent where citrus and green tones lead, with a sweet, floral and fruity side. The scent is built entirely from citrus notes, davana and pimento. The citrus gives a lively, fresh base, davana adds a soft, fruity sweetness, and pimento leaves a light touch of spice behind. A creamy texture and a slightly synthetic air round the sweetness off. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a noticeable but not loud trail on the skin. It sits comfortably on both men and women. Those after a similar profile could also look at Balea Wake Up Call and Joop! Joop! Go.

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.

07 SolSekia

7.2

Pierre Guillaume · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Pierre Guillaume 07 SolSekia is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a green, lightly sweet and woody character, leaning towards casual wear and warmer weather. Most voters pick summer and spring, with fall and winter well behind. It is chosen mainly for leisure, work and daily wear, and less for nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it doesn't lean either way. Taken as a whole, citrus fruits and aloe vera give it a crisp, green feel. Pimento adds a spicy warmth, while Mexican orange tree softens the sweetness a little. Vetiver and driftwood supply a dry, woody backbone, and the synthetic accord gives the scent a clean, bright edge.

Boss in Motion Edition (Green)

5.4

Hugo Boss · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hugo Boss Boss in Motion Edition is a fresh, citrusy and spicy men's scent that opens with cognac, clary sage and orange. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, though those ratings rest on only a few votes. It reads as a masculine scent. It has been discontinued. The top notes of cognac, clary sage and orange bring a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, nutmeg, pimento and cardamom add spice along with some sweetness. The base of cedar, patchouli and sandalwood settles it onto a woody footing. Dunhill X-Centric and Guerlain Homme have a close profile.

Cafe Noir (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

DSH Perfumes · 1997

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

DSH Perfumes Cafe Noir Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy gourmand that sets the warmth of coffee against a soft, resinous background, and it is worn by anyone. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though both ratings rest on few votes. It stays noticeable well after it dries. Its dense, warm build and prominent sweetness make it present in a crowd, and it sits comfortably on men and women alike. It opens with cinnamon, black pepper, pimento and bergamot, giving a bright, spicy start. In the heart, Siam benzoin, labdanum and Bulgarian rose otto add a floral and resinous warmth. The base of tolu balm, coffee absolute and vanilla absolute leaves a sweet, earthy and slightly smoky finish. Annette Neuffer Arabica and Sana Jardin Tiger by Her Side have a close profile.

Bakír (Perfume)

7.5

Germaine Monteil · 1975

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Germaine Monteil Bakír is a sweet, spicy and woody chypre for women, launched in 1975 and since discontinued. It opens with bergamot, orange blossom and petitgrain, sharpened by galbanum and pimento, while labdanum and frankincense add a resinous weight and raspberry a soft sweetness. The heart brings jasmine, rose and heliotrope, with patchouli and geranium giving the florals an earthy edge. In the base, oakmoss, sandalwood, cedar, musk and vanilla settle into a woody, animalic, faintly smoky chypre. Bakír shares a close profile with perfumes such as Dali and Obsession.

Florgasm

6.8

Heretic · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Heretic Florgasm is a fresh, powdery unisex fragrance that sets bright citrus against a dense bouquet of white flowers. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes to point to. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. It opens with bergamot, lemon and bitter orange for the citrus, while coriander, pink pepper and pimento add a spicy edge. The heart is a floral cloud of orange blossom, jasmine, tuberose, linden blossom and ylang-ylang. The base holds only hibiscus seed, and the accords include a synthetic side. La Chasse aux Papillons and Colonia Assoluta have a close profile.

Color Dreams

8.0

Franck Muller · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Franck Muller Color Dreams is a fresh, aquatic and floral unisex scent in which citrus and green tea come first. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit, mandarin orange and lemon in a bright citrus layer, with blackcurrant and coriander adding a slightly fruity and spicy edge. In the heart, green tea, water lily and ozonic notes keep things airy, while cinnamon and pimento leave a warm spice touch. It dries down onto vetiver, cedarwood and amber, a woody and lightly sweet base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small. The fresh character suits everyday wear, and it reads equally well on men and women. Creed Asian Green Tea and Clarins Eau des Jardins have a close profile.

Visit for Women

5.7

Azzaro · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Azzaro Visit for Women is a floral, sweet scent kept fresh by a light spicy edge, made for women; most voters lean towards fall and spring and wear it in daily life. It has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters place it mostly in daytime and leisure wear, with evenings next; it can be worn in winter and summer too, but fall and spring carry the most votes. It opens with bitter orange leaf and pimento, fresh with a slight spice. The heart of jasmine, rose and patchouli forms a floral core. In the base, tonka bean, musk, resins and cedar sweeten the scent and bring a woody, oriental warmth, while fruity and gourmand touches stay in the background.

Freezia d'Or

7.2

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier · 1988

Fresh · Floral · Green

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Freezia d'Or is a floral women's fragrance that opens with freesia, ylang-ylang and neroli and dries down to vetiver, musk and amber; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though the vote counts are small, so these ratings are tentative. Voters lean towards night outs, leisure and evenings, and less towards the office. It is classed as a women's fragrance. It starts fresh, floral and green, with freesia and neroli to the fore. Towards the heart, jasmine, iris, tonka bean and pimento add a sweet, powdery softness. The base of vetiver, musk and amber leaves a woody, faintly animal trace. Arrogance Fleur de Crystal and Rochas Madame Rochas have a close profile.

X Liquorice

8.5

Clive Christian · 2018

Floral · Green · Sweet

Clive Christian X Liquorice is a discontinued men's fragrance that pairs a floral, spicy core with a sweet, resinous warmth. Its longevity is rated good and so is its sillage, and most voters rate the longevity as high. The vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is classed as masculine; there is too little feedback to say which seasons or occasions it suits. Liquorice and maple bring the sweetness, while cardamom and pimento add spice. Jasmine and orris butter give a floral, slightly powdery side, and myrrh adds a resinous, earthy depth. Green and woody tones stay in the background.

Chypre Noir

8.2

American Perfumer · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Green

American Perfumer Chypre Noir is a unisex chypre that leans green, woody and leathery; it has been discontinued. Oakmoss, patchouli and labdanum build the chypre frame, while galbanum and absinth add a sharp green edge. Bergamot, lemon and petitgrain keep the citrus light, and thyme and pimento bring spice. Black leather and cedarwood push the woody, leathery side forward, tuberose and orris root soften the floral part, and benzoin and musk ketone close it with a resinous, animal warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters wear it across a wide range, from leisure to evenings and nights out to the office; it reads neither masculine nor feminine, sitting between the two.

Pancaldi (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Pancaldi · 1988

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Pancaldi Pancaldi Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, green opening against a spicy, woody and leathery base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters place it mostly in fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet it also works for business and leisure. The top notes of mandarin orange, lemon, lavender and basil open bright, while cinnamon and vermouth add spice and bite. In the heart, sandalwood, clove and coriander come forward. As it settles, amber, leather and oakmoss leave an earthy, smoky warmth. Its profile is close to Ralph Lauren Safari for Men and Aramis Havana.

Polo Modern Reserve - 30th Anniversary Edition

7.9

Ralph Lauren · 2008

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Ralph Lauren Polo Modern Reserve - 30th Anniversary Edition is a men's fragrance that links a spicy opening of cardamom, basil and pimento to the dry, earthy warmth of leather and suede. Cardamom, basil and pimento give the opening a fresh, green and spicy start. In the heart, jasmine, leather, frankincense and myrrh take over, and the scent turns leathery and oriental. The base settles into woods, suede and patchouli, where the woody, earthy side outweighs the rest. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though few people have voted. It is made for men and has been discontinued. Gucci Envy for Men and Zimaya Icon have a close profile.

Misbah

8.6

Boadicea the Victorious · 2026

Fresh · Fruity · Spicy

Boadicea the Victorious Misbah is a spicy, woody unisex fragrance that opens on rum, pimento and black pepper and settles into vetiver, patchouli and vanilla. Voters find its longevity and sillage strong, though these views rest on few votes. With no season or occasion votes, it is best not to tie it to one time of year; as a unisex scent it reads neither masculine nor feminine. The top of rum, pimento, rhubarb and black pepper is fresh and spicy. Cinnamon, orris root, galbanum and Greek saffron lead the heart. The base of vetiver, patchouli, labdanum and Bourbon vanilla leaves a woody, oriental warmth. Creed Original Santal and Ministry of Oud Amber Oud have a close profile.

White Musk

7.4

Illuminum

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Illuminum White Musk is a unisex fragrance that opens with Turkish rose and saffron, carries clove and sandalwood in the heart, and dries down to musk and patchouli. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by summer and spring, with winter a little behind. It leans towards daily and office wear, and also suits evenings and nights out. The top is led by rose and saffron. In the heart, clove, pimento and sandalwood add a spicy, woody warmth, while musk and patchouli leave a soft, powdery, creamy base. Its fresh, floral side is balanced by oriental and animal tones. Narciso Rodriguez Rose Musc and Police Pure DNA Femme have a close profile.

The Golden Triangle

8.6

N•O•A•M · 2026

Citrus · Spicy · Woody

N•O•A•M The Golden Triangle is a unisex fragrance built around narcissus absolute, opoponax and oud resin, holding citrus, spice and smoke together, and it has been discontinued. It reads as a single whole rather than a top-to-base progression: Asian pomelo and kaffir lime bring citrus, cinnamon and cardamom bring spice, and patchouli and vetiver add an earthy side. Oud, benzoin and labdanum give a resinous core, civet and castoreum add animal warmth, and birch tar lends a smoky edge. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage good too, though the sample is small, so this is only a rough guide. It suits those who like dense, resinous, woody-smoky scents. Nebiru Parfvms Mandalay and Extra Virgo Sacred Tobacco have a close profile.

Old Money

8.2

Sedra · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Sedra Old Money is a unisex perfume with a fresh, floral character, lifted by fruity and sweet touches. It opens with pimento, bergamot, peach and mandarin orange, softened by orange blossom. The heart brings bank note, geranium, lily of the valley, orris root and lavender into a floral, powdery middle. In the base, cedarwood, leather and patchouli ground it, while benzoin and musk add a sweet warmth. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so treat these ratings with caution. It reads as a measured scent that sits comfortably on men and women alike.

Noche de Coca

7.2

Casa de Coca · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Casa de Coca Noche de Coca is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy opening over a leathery, spicy and smoky base. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and night out, evening and leisure are the occasions named most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. The top notes of pink pepper, bergamot and davana give a bright, green and slightly spicy start. In the heart, leather and pimento come forward, while frankincense and labdanum leave a sweet, resinous and faintly smoky base. Maté absolute adds a green edge underneath.