The Perfume Library

Poltergeist (Eau de Parfum)

6.2

Heretic · 2016

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Heretic Poltergeist Eau de Parfum is a unisex forest scent that opens on juniper, pine and frankincense and settles into a smoky, earthy base of birch tar and patchouli. The opening is green, spicy and resinous, with juniper, absinthe wormwood, frankincense and pine. Champaca softens that edge in the heart, and the base of Palo Santo, patchouli, birch tar, labdanum and cedar builds a woody, smoky ground, with vanilla sweetening it slightly. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. Rook Perfumes Forest and Andrea Maack Coven have a close profile.

Finisterre

7.1

Maria Candida Gentile · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Maria Candida Gentile Finisterre is a fresh, aquatic and green unisex scent built around pine, sandalwood and ambergris, leaning towards daily and leisure wear. The top notes are woods and marine notes, with pine and everlasting flower in the heart. Sandalwood and ambergris sit at the base. The overall feel is fresh and aquatic, with green, spicy and resinous touches, and the woody structure keeps it dry. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it reads as truly unisex.

Anabasis (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Apoteker Tepe · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Apoteker Tepe Anabasis Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so the scent doesn't lean to one side. Mint and citrus notes bring the coolness, while pine, cedar and birch set it on a woody, resinous base. Japanese shiso adds a green, spicy touch and musk softens the sharper edges. There is an earthy side too; overall it reads dry and crisp rather than sweet.

Hinoki Shower

7.1

Borntostandout · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Borntostandout Hinoki Shower is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent that suits spring through autumn and fits easily into daily and office wear. Most voters recommend it for spring, summer and fall, with winter getting a smaller share. It is chosen most for leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. The largest share of voters reads it as masculine, though modern and feminine votes are not far behind. It opens with turpentine, camphor, cypress and pine, which give a cool, resinous greenery. In the heart, Georgywood®, thyme and cedar build a woody, spicy frame. The base leaves a smoky, earthy trail of tree moss, tobacco and vetiver. Aquatic and synthetic touches keep the clean, just-showered feel up front.

Dirty Hinoki

7.5

Heretic · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Heretic Dirty Hinoki is a unisex scent that reads like a fresh, green forest, with woody and resinous tones softened by a touch of smoke. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind. Voters tend to find it masculine and modern, though it stays unisex. It opens with nutmeg, thyme, pine, lemon and cedar, a fresh, citrusy start. In the heart, cypress and hinoki wood carry the woody greenness. The base of elemi resin, frankincense, fir absolute and balsam adds a warm, lightly smoky resin, while absinthe wormwood lends a dry bitterness.

Al Bashiq

8.0

Nabeel

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Nabeel Al Bashiq is a spicy, woody and leathery unisex scent that opens on cinnamon, saffron and cardamom, with oud and frankincense at its heart. Cinnamon, saffron and cardamom come first, with leather and pine giving the opening a hard edge. At the heart, oud, frankincense, myrrh and labdanum build a heavy, resinous core. The base brings amber, tobacco, vanilla and patchouli; the scent sweetens but stays smoky, animalic and earthy. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and classic to most voters. Montale Oudrising and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

Forest Riot

8.3

Hetkinen · 2020

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Hetkinen Forest Riot is a fresh, green, resinous unisex scent that suits leisure and everyday wear. Pine comes first, then juniper and Siberian fir fill the heart. Black spruce sits underneath and gives the dry-down a resinous, earthy depth. The fresh and green side leads, with spicy and woody tones balancing it from behind. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, though summer and winter are close behind. It is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, then for the office. Voters lean slightly masculine, yet it stays unisex.

Odoon

7.1

Pekji · 2015

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

Pekji Odoon is a woody unisex fragrance led by ash tree, sandalwood and cedar, with a green, smoky edge. Odoon's longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while spring and summer stay in the background. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and most voters read it as masculine, though it is presented as unisex. The woods dominate: ash tree, sandalwood, cedar, oak and gaiac wood. Pine adds a green coolness and pepper a spicy bite. Resins and vanilla soften the sweetness, with musk spreading underneath. A synthetic note also shows among the accords. Trudon II and Renier Perfumes Behique have a close profile.

Forest (2020)

7.5

Rook Perfumes · 2020

Green · Spicy · Woody

Rook Perfumes Forest is a unisex green, woody scent that pairs the coolness of pine and cypress with cannabis and frankincense. It opens with pine and cypress, giving a forest-like, resinous feel. Cannabis, frankincense and black pepper in the heart add a spicy, slightly smoky tone. In the base, patchouli and cedar keep the earthy woodiness going, while white musk softens it all. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, though plenty choose winter too. It leans towards leisure and evenings, and more voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex. Rook Perfumes Forest (2018) and Aēsop Hwyl have a close profile.

Côte d'Amour

6.5

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Artisan Parfumeur Côte d'Amour is a fresh, seaside-leaning unisex scent built on pink grapefruit and green mandarin orange with salt and rosemary; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits anyone who wants a light scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions it gets chosen for most. Voters lean feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. The salty, citrusy opening gives way to cypress, rose and coconut in the heart, which add a soft, floral, slightly sweet touch. The base of pine, driftwood and heather dries down green and woody.

Swiss Army Forest

6.7

Victorinox · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Victorinox Swiss Army Forest is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, spicy opening of lemon, juniper and nutmeg with the resinous, green air of pine and cypress; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter chosen far less. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it also suits the office. Most voters read it as masculine. The top is lemon's brightness joined to the dry spice of juniper and nutmeg. In the heart, violet leaf, clary sage and cedarwood lay down a woody, slightly green base. At the bottom, cypress, pine and moss carry the scent into an earthy, resinous forest feel.

Enrico Coveri pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Enrico Coveri · 1983

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Enrico Coveri pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning masculine scent that sets citrus freshness against a green, spicy and woody frame; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most common settings. Most votes read it as masculine and classic. Bergamot, lime and grapefruit give a cool opening. The heart brings cumin, tarragon, lavender and clove, adding a green, spicy edge. The base of cedar, sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver is woody and earthy, softened a little by vanilla and amber. Azzaro pour Homme and Rochas Globe have a close profile.

Sea Censored / Sea Angel

6.4

O'Driù · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

O'Driù Sea Censored / Sea Angel is an aquatic, floral unisex scent that most voters place in spring and fall, for leisure and evenings; it has been discontinued. Tangerine, green apple, grass and algae bring freshness and a green edge, while tuberose and rose make up the floral side. Ginger, cumin and coriander add spice, and vanilla adds sweetness. Pine, cypriol, oud, musk and fur give it a woody, resinous, animal backdrop. A synthetic note sits in the mix as well. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters read it as masculine and feminine in almost equal measure, with classic and modern votes behind those. Summer and winter get fewer votes. Perfumes with a close profile include Jeanne Arthes Pure Romantic and Bogue Douleur!2.

Reception

7.8

Amouage · 2025

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Reception is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, opening green and spicy before settling into a sweet, resinous woodiness. The top is built on coriander, pink pepper, pine and juniper, with coffee and lemon alongside, giving a cool, spiced start. In the heart, cashmeran, patchouli and frankincense form a woody, lightly smoky core. Vanilla and musk sweeten the base, while cypriol and gaiac wood keep it earthy and smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. Evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. Voters lean masculine and modern. Mancera Hindu Kush and Pana Dora XVI have a close profile.

Sa'Adah

6.9

Anfas · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Anfas Sa'Adah is a floral, sweet unisex fragrance that opens with orange and neroli and settles into vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood. Orange, neroli, rose and pine give it a bright start, while ylang-ylang, cedar and violet in the heart set the floral side on a woody footing. In the base, vanilla and tonka bean turn it creamy and gourmand, with sandalwood softening the sweetness. Fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters spread their picks fairly evenly across the four seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead, and favour it most for nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine, though it wears as a unisex scent too.

Braukmann Classic (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Hildegard Braukmann · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Hildegard Braukmann Braukmann Classic Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens with citrus notes and settles into cedar, pine and vetiver; it has been discontinued. Citrus notes give it a bright start. In the heart, cedar, ylang-ylang and clove take over: the floral side stays soft and the spice sits in the background. The base of pine, ambergris and vetiver dries down woody, while aquatic and green touches keep it fresh throughout. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, then fall, and it is mostly worn for daily use, business and leisure. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Braukmann Sport and Creed Green Irish Tweed have a close profile.

Fleur de Figuier

6.7

Chabaud

Fresh · Floral · Green

Chabaud Fleur de Figuier is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with green notes, and the heart is built around fig, pine and lavender. Sandalwood and cedarwood settle underneath and give it a woody base. The overall impression is fresh, floral and fruity, with a touch of sweetness and spice. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and office wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a gentle rather than a loud trail. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, which suits its unisex character. Zara Zara Man and Zara Zara Man Green Savage have a close profile.

Dear John (Perfume)

7.2

Lush · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Lush Dear John is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, green character with a woody, spicy and lightly smoky feel, and it sits close to everyday wear. Dear John wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage, and most voters pick it for daytime, leisure and the office. Seasons are evenly split, with spring slightly ahead of fall, winter and summer. The largest share of voters call it masculine, though it reads as unisex. Pine, lime and coriander give it a fresh, green air. Clove adds spice, while coffee and vetiver pull it towards a smoky, earthy tone. Cedarwood gives the whole a woody, resinous backbone.

Line 618

6.6

Amouage · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Amouage Line 618 is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, setting a fruity, sweet opening on a leathery, smoky base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest autumn, winter and spring, and it suits leisure time, evenings and nights out. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as open to both. It opens with pineapple, plum and peach for a fruity sweetness, while black pepper and milky notes pull it towards a spicy, creamy tone. In the heart, heliotrope, pine and coconut milk form a soft floral-creamy layer. The base of leather, sandalwood, patchouli and gaiac wood settles into a woody, smoky finish.

Bois d'Enfants

7.1

Maison Rebatchi · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Maison Rebatchi Bois d'Enfants is a unisex fragrance that suits spring and summer days, with a fresh, green character softened by a touch of sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither dominates nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, autumn comes next, and winter is the least chosen season. Leisure time, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though it wears comfortably as unisex. It opens with bergamot, rose and pink pepper, bright and lightly spicy. In the heart, cedar, pine, iris, freesia and frankincense build a green, woody backdrop. At the base, sandalwood, vanilla, musk, raspberry and fir balsam sweeten and soften it. Nicolaï Rose Intense and Histoires de Parfums Vert Pivoine have a close profile.

Mandate (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Three Pears Ltd. · 1975

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Three Pears Ltd. Mandate Eau de Toilette is a classic masculine scent that pairs the fresh, green opening of rosemary, bergamot and lavender with the spicy warmth of clove and cinnamon. Mandate's longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters wear it in autumn and spring, though summer has a fair share too. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and less towards evenings or nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, with a good number calling it classic. The top opens clean and bright with rosemary, rosewood, bergamot, lavender and clary sage. In the heart, geranium, clove, cinnamon and pine deepen the spice and the green. The base of tonka bean, amber, cedar, oakmoss and musk dries down woody, resinous, earthy and slightly leathery.

Cologne Lavender / Silvestre (Lavender)

7.8

Bravanariz · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bravanariz Cologne Lavender / Silvestre is a unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, blending citrus, lavender and green notes into something fresh. Mandarin orange, bitter orange, lemon and orange make up a bright citrus base. Lavender and French lavender add a soft floral touch, while rosemary, juniper and pine pull the scent towards green and woody. The overall impression is clean, fresh and lightly spicy. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters read it as masculine, though a good number find it feminine. Bravanariz Cologne Rosemary / Silvestre and Dior Granville have a close profile.

Sol La

6.4

Réminiscence · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Réminiscence Sol La is a fresh, citrusy women's scent that suits spring and summer and relaxed, everyday moments; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Close to half of voters call it feminine, and it reads as both modern and classic. It opens with Sicilian bergamot, French lavender, orange and pine over fresh, citrus and green accords. In the heart, ylang-ylang adds a soft floral touch, and in the base Bourbon vanilla sweetens it toward a powdery, gourmand tone while Indonesian patchouli grounds it lightly. Trussardi District of Nolo and Fresh Sugar have a close profile.

Coup de Foudre (Extrait de Parfum)

8.0

Bortnikoff · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Bortnikoff Coup de Foudre Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, woody unisex scent that sets bright citrus against a warm floral and spicy heart. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. On character, feminine votes edge ahead, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with bergamot, lemon, grapefruit and black pepper, bright and sharp. In the heart, May rose, jasmine and tuberose build a full floral body. The base turns creamy, sweet and woody with vanilla, tonka bean, benzoin and sandalwood. Boucheron Jaïpur Homme and Roja Parfums Danger have a close profile.