The Perfume Library

L.12.12 Blanc (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Lacoste · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance, light enough for daily wear in the warmer months. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither dominates the room nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, sport and leisure, with a place at the office too. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with finger lime and cardamom, where the citrus freshness gets a slight spicy edge. Pine and eucalyptus in the heart add an aquatic, green coolness. Balsam fir and cedarwood form a woody base underneath. Anyone after a close profile could look at Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau & Cèdre and Zara Surfing Uluwatu.

Ciel d'Orage (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Ojar · 2021

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Ojar Ciel d'Orage Eau de Parfum is a green, woody and smoky unisex scent built around oud, pine and vetiver. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it suits evenings, nights out and leisure time. Though unisex, it reads masculine. It opens with artemisia and saffron, then moves into rose, vetiver, pine, patchouli and gaiac wood. The base holds oud, styrax, suede and sandalwood. The feel is spicy, resinous, earthy and leathery. Robert Piguet Oud and Amouage Purpose have a close profile.

Y Le Parfum (2025)

7.3

Yves Saint Laurent · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum (2025) is a fresh, green-leaning men's fragrance led by pine and patchouli. Pine and Canadian fir balsam give it a resinous, forest-like frame, while patchouli adds an earthy depth and Moroccan geranium brings a green, lightly spicy coolness. Citrus and fresh accords keep it bright, a sweet accord softens the edges, and the woody side stays in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It is worn across all four seasons, with autumn slightly ahead, and daily wear, leisure and business get the most votes. About half of voters read it as masculine, and a good number call it modern. Pino Silvestre Muschi di Bosco and Lacoste Lacoste Original (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Wolf (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Wolf Brothers · 2020

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Wolf Brothers Wolf Eau de Parfum is a green, spicy and smoky men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter, and suits relaxed, everyday wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing into a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes a close third, and summer is the least chosen. Leisure and evening wear lead, and it can also work at the office. It reads mostly masculine. It opens with red pepper and plum, a spicy note with a touch of fruit. In the heart, vetiver, pine, frankincense, clary sage and myrrh build a green, resinous and earthy body. The base of leather, amber and oakmoss leaves a smoky, leathery warmth. Memo Paris Irish Leather and Jil Sander Scent 79 Man have a close profile.

Dover Street Market

7.8

Comme des Garçons · 2009

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Comme des Garçons Dover Street Market is a fresh, green and spicy unisex scent built around pine, patchouli and mandarin orange, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level. Most voters pick fall and spring, with leisure, daily wear and business named most often. Close to half of voters read it as masculine, though it is a unisex scent. Pine and juniper berry form a cool green frame, brightened by mandarin orange and bergamot. Coriander and black pepper add spice, while patchouli and cedarwood give an earthy, woody base. Frankincense and labdanum bring a resinous, slightly smoky warmth. Two perfumes with a close profile are The Nue Co. Forest Lungs and Marc Gebauer Berserker.

Summanus

7.0

Electimuss · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Electimuss Summanus is a unisex scent that pairs the resinous freshness of pine with ginger and cardamom spice, then settles into the sweet woodiness of tonka and sandalwood. It opens with pine, elemi resin, ginger and cardamom up front, while orange and bergamot soften that sharp start. In the heart, jasmine, Bulgarian rose and cognac add a warm, sweet floral touch. The base rests on tonka bean, cedar and sandalwood, leaving a woody, resinous finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evening, nights out and leisure. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads fairly evenly between the two. Paglieri Venetiae and Serge Lutens La myrrhe have a close profile.

Via dell'Incenso

7.6

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Via dell'Incenso is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of lemon and bergamot against the smoky, resinous depth of frankincense, pine and gaiac wood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen most often for leisure and evening wear. Voters tend to read it as masculine and classic. It opens with lemon, bergamot and cedar, a fresh, green citrus start. The heart of elemi resin, coriander and cashmeran adds a soft, spicy turn. In the base, pine, gaiac wood and frankincense bring out the woody, smoky side, with a faintly sweet resin left behind. Heretic Dirty Hinoki and Molinard Citrus Noir have a close profile.

RedColorado

7.4

M. Micallef · 2023

Green · Sweet · Spicy

M. Micallef RedColorado is a green, sweet and spicy woody oriental with a smoky, leathery character, made for men. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer hardly chosen. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Half of the voters call it masculine, and a good share also read it as classic. It opens with pine, bergamot and cypress, a fresh green start. In the heart, patchouli, charred wood, gaiac wood and cedar build a smoky woody body, softened by rose and sandalwood. The base leaves a sweet, leathery trail of leather and vanilla.

Cinque Terre

7.3

Mancera · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mancera Cinque Terre is a unisex scent that opens with cardamom, lemon and Italian rosemary, then carries that freshness into sea salt and cedar. Most voters pick it for summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some choosing it for the office or sport. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It is fresh, citrusy and aquatic, with a green, woody side that deepens through ambergris, pine and fig leaf in the heart. In the base, sandalwood, labdanum, oakmoss and tonka bean sweeten and soften it a little. Christian Provenzano Inspirato and Lattafa Atlas have a close profile.

New West for Her (Skinscent)

7.5

Aramis · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aramis New West for Her is a fresh, aquatic and floral scent for women, suited to everyday spring and summer wear, though it has been discontinued. It opens with calone, melon, plum and bergamot, a watery, fruity freshness softened by violet and peach. In the heart, jasmine, rose and cyclamen add a floral side while pine brings a green touch. Musk, cedar, amber and moss form a woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Feminine is the character voted most, followed by modern. Its profile is close to Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò pour Homme and Mülhens Sumatra Rain.

Dhofar

7.8

Xerjoff · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Xerjoff Dhofar is a green, woody unisex fragrance led by grapefruit, sage and lavender; it has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit, lemon and bergamot, while sage and coriander add a spicy edge. In the heart, orange blossom, rose and lavender meet the green freshness of pine and galbanum. The base of patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla dries down resinous, earthy and slightly smoky. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Season votes spread almost evenly across the year, with fall and spring just ahead. It suits leisure time and nights out, and most voters read it as masculine.

Nocturnis

7.1

Pineward · 2022

Floral · Green · Spicy

Pineward Nocturnis is a unisex scent with a floral, green and woody character, earthy and resinous underneath, and it suits fall and winter best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend fall, then winter, and leisure and evening wear come up more often than office or a night out. On character, masculine edges slightly ahead, with feminine close behind. Pine, silver fir and juniper give it a forest feel, while oakmoss, patchouli and vetiver lay an earthy base. Sandalwood and amber soften this with a resinous warmth, and chamomile, geranium, lavender and hay add a green, floral touch. Bergamot, carnation and tobacco round out the spicy edges. Clinique Aromatics Elixir and Aēsop Rōzu have a close profile.

Landscape Scents - Cala

7.5

Bravanariz · 2017

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Bravanariz Landscape Scents - Cala is a unisex fragrance that stays balanced across the seasons and suits leisure time and evenings, with a fresh, green and spicy character. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters split it almost evenly between fall, spring and summer, with winter a little behind. Leisure and evening lead, and it can also be worn to work. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a good share see it as feminine. Mint, rosemary, sage and fennel dominate the scent. Pine and cypress build a woody, resinous base, while cistus and rock samphire add an earthy edge. The result is a dry, herbal texture that reads fresh, green and spicy.

Taiga

8.2

Pryn Parfum · 2016

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Pryn Parfum Taiga is a fresh, green and smoky unisex scent that recalls a pine forest; it has been discontinued. Taiga's longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters lean towards fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It is picked most for leisure time and evenings, and masculine and feminine votes sit almost level, so it reads comfortably on anyone. Pine, cypress absolute and birch leaf give it a green, resinous woodland feel. Patchouli and cedarwood set an earthy, woody ground, while Russian leather adds a smoky edge. Benzoin, frankincense absolute, myrrh and elemi resin pull the whole scent towards a spicy, warm resin tone.

Forest Lungs

7.3

The Nue Co. · 2020

Fresh · Green · Spicy

The Nue Co. Forest Lungs is a fresh, green unisex scent that smells of forest air and sits most comfortably in autumn, winter and spring, for leisure days and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it stays present without filling the room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer is the least chosen season. It reads slightly more masculine to those who voted, though it wears easily as a unisex fragrance. Black pepper and bergamot open it fresh and spicy. In the heart, mastic absolute, pimento and cardamom add a resinous, spicy warmth. The base of cedarwood, patchouli and pine settles into a woody, earthy, lightly smoky green.

Russian Musk (Extrait de Parfum)

8.5

Areej Le Doré · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Extrait de Parfum

Areej Le Doré Russian Musk Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening against a spicy, resinous, oud-rich base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest fall, winter and spring, while summer lags behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it also gets worn for leisure. Voters read it as masculine more often than feminine. Pine, fir, mandarin orange, bergamot and lemon give it a fresh, citrusy start. In the heart, tonka bean, nutmeg, cinnamon, clove and sandalwood add a sweet, spicy warmth, softened by orange blossom. The base settles into a woody, resinous, chypre-leaning structure of vetiver, amber, deer musk, patchouli, oakmoss and several oud notes. Areej Le Doré Russian Musk II and Parfums de Marly Darley have a close profile.

White Fir

6.8

Pineward · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Pineward White Fir is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and easy leisure days. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, though autumn and winter are not far behind. It suits leisure and daily wear best, and works for evenings and the office too. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though it is marketed as unisex. Pine and white fir carry the scent, giving it a resinous, green and woody character. Orange and ginger keep it bright, while clove and aniseed add a spicy edge. Oakmoss and vetiver deepen the woody base, and musk softens it all.

Nikos

7.3

Sikelia - Acque di Sicilia · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Sikelia - Acque di Sicilia Nikos is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent with a green, lightly spicy edge, suited to everyday and leisure wear. Nikos leans towards spring and summer; most voters pick summer, with spring close behind. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with business and sport not far off. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. It reads slightly more masculine to voters, though many call it feminine too, and a good share see it as modern. The top opens with pine, sea breeze and bergamot, cool, green and citrusy. Aldehydes, sage and iris sit in the heart. In the base, balsamic notes, jasmine, seawater and ambergris keep the salty, aquatic mood going. For a close profile, Davidoff Cool Water Summer Dive and Creed Himalaya are worth a look.

Niagara (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Courrèges · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Courrèges Niagara Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green, citrusy men's fragrance with a resinous, earthy depth; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer not far behind; it is chosen mostly for daily wear and leisure, with some votes for business and evenings. Most see it as masculine and classic. It opens with blackcurrant, thyme and lime, fresh and lightly spicy at once. In the heart, cypress, pine and tree moss build a green, resinous feel. The base of cistus and vetiver leaves a woody, earthy ground. Its profile is close to Birkholz Royal Vetiver and Captain Fawcett's Rufus Hound's Triumphant.

Homme (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

David Beckham · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

David Beckham Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance, with spice, wood and leather that keep it close to easy everyday wear. It lasts a moderate time and its sillage is weak. Most voters suggest autumn and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Voters mostly call it masculine, with some finding it modern. It has been discontinued. It opens with citrus notes, pepper, ginger and pine, which give it a cool, spicy brightness. Leather and cashmere wood settle into the heart, with rosemary adding a light herbal touch. In the base, mahogany wood, musk and patchouli dry down, and the earthy, woody side takes over. A synthetic edge runs through the accords.

Reina de Angelopolis

8.2

N•O•A•M · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

N•O•A•M Reina de Angelopolis is a fresh, green unisex fragrance built on resins and woods, an easy pick for leisure hours and the milder seasons. Copal resin, juniper, mastic and cedar form the backbone, while bergamot and lemon add a bright citrus lift and mint a cool edge. Pine and fir bring a green, faintly smoky air, and Java vetiver gives it an earthy footing. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, then summer; leisure and daily wear lead, and it also works at the office. Votes for masculine and feminine character sit close together.

Eloge du Traître

7.2

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2006

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Etat Libre d'Orange Eloge du Traître is a green, spicy unisex fragrance that leans towards fall and winter; it has been discontinued. It opens with pine, bay leaf and artemisia, a fresh, green and resinous start. Clove and geranium take over in the heart, with jasmine softening the sharper edges. The base of leather, patchouli and musk settles into an earthy, leathery dry fougère character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it suits leisure and daily wear as well as evenings. About half of voters read it as masculine. Ulrich Lang Nightscape and St Giles The Mechanic have a close profile.

Sex Magic

7.7

House of Matriarch · 2013

Green · Spicy · Woody

House of Matriarch Sex Magic is a unisex scent that sets leather, oud, cedar and pine against a green, smoky and earthy backdrop. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters call it more masculine than feminine, though a good share read it as feminine. The notes have no top, heart or base split, so it reads as a single whole. A leathery, resinous base carries the woody weight, while moss and violet add a green, faintly powdery edge. Amber and sandalwood soften the rougher texture.

Polish Potatoes

7.8

Bohoboco · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Bohoboco Polish Potatoes opens with beetroot, grass and pine, moves through a floral heart of rose, heliotrope and carnation, and settles into a resinous, earthy base of amber and patchouli, as a unisex scent. The top places beetroot, grass, pine, wheat and leather side by side, giving a green, slightly leathery start. In the heart, rose, heliotrope and carnation add a soft floral layer. The base of amber, benzoin, patchouli, honey and vanilla turns sweet and resinous, while soil and hay pull it toward the earthy side. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next and summer far behind. It leans toward leisure and evening wear. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share read it as feminine.