The Perfume Library

My Burning Secret

6.7

Technique Indiscrète · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Technique Indiscrète My Burning Secret is a masculine fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on a spicy, woody base, and it leans towards easy daily wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters split between spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. Daytime, leisure and business settings come first, while evening and night out are chosen less. Most voters read it as masculine. Bergamot and lemon open it brightly. The heart of lavender and geranium adds a floral, green touch. In the base, clove, vetiver, pine and amber dominate, softened by tonka bean and musk. Creed Vetiver Geranium and Floris 1976 have a close profile.

Pioggia Debole

6.7

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Filippo Sorcinelli Pioggia Debole is a unisex scent where citrus and marine notes sit on a fresh, slightly green and woody base. Lemon and bergamot give a bright start, softened by marine notes and jasmine. Pine, Virginia cedar, sandalwood and woods add a woody, faintly earthy depth, while benzoin and musk keep it smooth. The aquatic and synthetic tones come through clearly. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good. Most pick spring and summer, and it is chosen most often for leisure, then for evenings. On character, the masculine reading leads slightly, with feminine and modern close behind. Jean Poivre Requiem Of Lost Memories and Câline Absolute Blue have a close profile.

Fougère Noire

8.5

Sultan Pasha Attars

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sultan Pasha Attars Fougère Noire is an earthy, green-edged unisex fougère built around lavender, pine and oakmoss. It opens with the fresh citrus of bergamot and Calabrian lemon, with lavender and nutmeg adding a cool, spicy edge; coffee absolute and pine give the picture a darker tone. Towards the heart, oakmoss, tobacco and mushroom absolute take over, while cyclamen and damask rose keep the floral side in the background. In the base, cedarwood, patchouli, vetiver and amber settle into a woody, resinous foundation. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick all four seasons in similar shares, with fall and spring only slightly ahead. It leans most towards leisure and daily wear, and evenings suit it too. It sits between masculine and feminine. Amouage Bracken Man and Rogue Targhee Forest have a close profile.

Sea, Sud & Sun

7.3

Versȧtıle · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Versȧtıle Sea, Sud & Sun is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, softened by green and floral tones into a lightly sweet freshness. Most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and sits comfortably at the office too. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and votes are split on whether it reads feminine or masculine, so it lands somewhere in between. Italian bergamot, lemon and orange lead at the top. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, ginger and fennel add a floral, spicy depth to the citrus. Vanillin, pine and immortelle sit at the base, and the scent settles into a creamy, lightly sweet finish.

Arboretum

7.7

Le Prince Jardinier · 1995

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Le Prince Jardinier Arboretum is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent that suits fall and spring days, leisure time and the office; it has been discontinued. Coriander opens the scent, pine sits in the heart and oakmoss anchors the base. Fresh and green accords dominate, while spicy, woody and earthy touches round out the fougère structure. The resinous coolness of pine dries down against the damp, ground-hugging feel of oakmoss. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it lingers around you without filling the room. Most voters pick fall, spring and summer, with few choosing winter. Half of those who rate its character call it masculine, followed by classic, with some finding it modern. Stirling Soap Scots Pine and Arket Oakmoss have a close profile.

Honiara

7.8

Fort & Manlé · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fort & Manlé Honiara is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance that balances its floral and fruity sides with a woody backbone. Honiara's longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and also picks up votes for business and evening. It sits between masculine and feminine, with no clear gender lean. The notes read as a single whole: bergamot and citrus fruits carry the freshness, while melon and frangipani add a floral, fruity sweetness. Juniper and pine bring a cool, resinous edge; oakmoss and patchouli strengthen the woody side, and vanilla and ambergris soften it.

Mary Jane

7.1

Borntostandout · 2024

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Borntostandout Mary Jane is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent that most voters pick for spring and summer, easy to wear for leisure and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters don't pin it firmly as masculine or feminine; they read it as modern and open to either. It can work at the office too, but it leans towards casual daytime and evening wear. The top notes of grapefruit, mint, rhubarb and hemp set up a crisp, green freshness. In the heart, elemi resin, sage and passion fruit add a spicy, fruity side. The base of cashmere wood and pine gives it a woody footing, while caramel sweetens it slightly. J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Treffpunkt 8 Uhr and Heeley Figuier / Fig have a close profile.

Bundesrepublik Deutschland

8.8

Ajwaa Perfumes · 2026

Floral · Gourmand · Spicy

Ajwaa Perfumes Bundesrepublik Deutschland is a discontinued unisex fragrance that sets floral, gourmand and spicy tones on a woody, oriental base. It opens with saffron, bergamot and cinnamon: the spice leads, and the bergamot lifts it slightly. In the heart, lavender, rose and chestnut bring a powdery, creamy softness. The base of amber, musk, pine and sandalwood carries it into a resinous, smoky, faintly leathery woodiness. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong, and most voters score them high. It suits those who want a dense, full-bodied scent that doesn't lean masculine or feminine. Its profile is close to Rasasi Khaltat Al Khasa and Ajmal Amber Wood Noir.

Tactics (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Shiseido · 1978

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Shiseido Tactics Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and citrusy fougère with a woody edge, made for men. Bergamot, lemon and galbanum open it bright and green, while juniper berry and peach add a light fruity touch. In the heart, pine, mint and thyme bring a spicy, resinous feel. Tonka bean, vanilla and amber in the base soften and sweeten the finish. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters lean towards spring, summer and fall, and mostly pick daily wear, leisure and the office. Most votes read it as masculine and classic. Halston Halston 1-12 and Geoffrey Beene Bowling Green have a close profile.

Šfarìa

7.6

Acca Kappa · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acca Kappa Šfarìa is a fresh, green unisex scent built around elemi resin, fir balsam and pine. Šfarìa wears with moderate sillage and good longevity. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits the office. It reads neither clearly feminine nor masculine, sitting somewhere between the two. It opens with elemi resin, bergamot and lemon, giving a bright citrus freshness. In the heart, fir balsam, pine, Peru balsam and artemisia form a green, resinous, slightly spicy woodland feel. Patchouli, benzoin and sandalwood sweeten the base and settle it into a creamy woodiness. Arquinesia Mystic and The Body Shop Widdringtonia have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme by Kevin Lucbert

7.9

Issey Miyake · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme by Kevin Lucbert is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance, with citrus, green and floral tones that suit everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither fills a room nor disappears quickly. Voters pick it most for daytime, leisure and business, and some for sport, while evening and night out come up less often. It is classed as a masculine scent. Lemon and eucalyptus give it a cool, clean feel. Sea breeze brings out the aquatic side, basil and pine add a green edge, and jasmine softens it with a floral touch. Cypress and cedarwood form a dry, woody base. The Body Shop Kistna and Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Acqua have a close profile.

Moon Sigh

7.6

Atl. Oblique · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Atl. Oblique Moon Sigh is a unisex fragrance that suits fall and spring best, pairing a floral, woody character with resin, earth and smoke. It opens with pine, bergamot, elemi resin and rosemary, a fresh and resinous start. In the heart, geranium, papyrus, floral notes and coffee add a sweet, gourmand softness. Vetiver, patchouli, moss and leather settle underneath, leaving an earthy, smoky, leathery base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and office. Most voters read it as masculine. Floris Leather Oud and Trussardi Amber Oud have a close profile.

Tau

7.2

Onyrico · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Onyrico Tau is a unisex fragrance that sets the coolness of juniper berry and pine against leather, spice and resin, with a green, woody character that suits the milder seasons. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Though unisex, close to half of voters read it as masculine. It opens with juniper berry, pine, bergamot and clary sage, fresh, green and slightly citrusy. The heart brings black pepper, chili, leather and mastic, adding spice and resin. In the base, labdanum, birch, cedarwood and oakmoss ground it in an earthy, woody finish.

Young Hearts (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Acampora · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Acampora Young Hearts Eau de Parfum is a green, earthy unisex chypre that suits fall and spring best. Oakmoss, patchouli and fir balsam form its backbone, while pine, galbanum and birch leaf add a green, fresh edge. Jasmine and rose soften the floral side, and saffron, amber and musk bring spice, warmth and a resinous depth. Bergamot stays in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and it is mostly worn for leisure and daily use. Voters lean towards masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. Acampora Young Hearts (Pure Essence) and Nabeel Essence de Acqua have a close profile.

Incendo

7.9

La Curie · 2015

Green · Spicy · Woody

La Curie Incendo is a unisex scent that carries the green of pine and fir needle into a smoky, resinous space with frankincense and embers. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close without pushing itself on the room. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits leisure time and evenings, and while more voters read it as masculine, a fair share find it feminine. The notes don't unfold in layers but read as one picture: pine, fir needle and sage set a cool, green, spicy base, frankincense adds a resinous weight, and embers give a smoky warmth. The woody accord runs through all of it. Santa Maria Novella Incenso and Laboratorio Olfattivo Sacreste have a close profile.

Thymus

7.6

Olfactive Pharmacy · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Olfactive Pharmacy Thymus is a green, fresh and woody unisex fragrance that suits daytime wear, especially in spring and fall. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. It is chosen mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office. It leans slightly masculine, but feminine and modern votes are far from rare. The top notes of yuzu, bergamot, juniper berry, pimento and white pepper give a fresh, spicy opening. In the heart, thyme, neroli and jasmine add a floral, green touch. The base of vetiver, pine, labdanum and tree moss sets a woody, resinous ground, which white musk and amber sweeten and soften.

Wild

7.6

Van de Zotte · 2023

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Van de Zotte Wild is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter days best. Most voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Autumn and winter clearly lead, and very few pick summer. Leisure and evening wear dominate, with night outings close behind. More voters call it masculine, though a good share see it as feminine. It opens with bergamot, blueberry and pine. The heart of smoke, fir balsam and moss builds a green, earthy feel. Vetiver, cedar and oud in the base keep it woody and smoky, while the blueberry adds a light sweetness.

Culture by Tabac (1996) (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Mäurer & Wirtz · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mäurer & Wirtz Culture by Tabac opens with grapefruit, bergamot and cedar leaf over a base of patchouli, oakmoss and sandalwood, a fresh, woody fougère for men that has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters are split between spring, fall and summer, with winter slightly behind, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and business. It reads as a relaxed, everyday masculine scent. Iceberg Iceberg Homme and Lacoste Essential have a close profile. The opening is citrusy and green, with melon adding a soft fruity edge. In the heart, geranium, rose, spices and leather set floral and spicy tones against each other. The base of patchouli, pine, oakmoss and ambergris leaves a dry, woody finish.

Grimmtale

7.4

Le Frag · 2022

Green · Spicy · Woody

Le Frag Grimmtale is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter, pairing a green, spicy character with a dark, woody base. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, as votes split between the two. Oakmoss, pine and fir balsam give it a green, resinous forest feel. Camphor and cumin add a cool, spicy edge, while leather and castoreum turn it smoky and animalic. Lemon and ginger lighten the weight a little.

Serpent - Whiskey & Vanille Scent

7.2

Dick Johnson

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Dick Johnson Serpent - Whiskey & Vanille Scent is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with saffron, pink pepper, lemon and orange for a spicy brightness, while pine and rosemary add a resinous coolness. In the heart, lavender, cedar and sandalwood build a woody base, and tonka bean softens it. The base brings vanilla, ambergris, patchouli and musk, settling into a creamy, gourmand and slightly smoky sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer well behind. It is chosen mostly for a night out, leisure and evenings, and its masculine character leads.

*Albho-

7.7

SuléKó · 2013

Fresh · Green · Sweet

SuléKó *Albho- is a unisex scent that pairs the cool freshness of eucalyptus and mint with green, woody pine and cedar, settling into a sweet, resinous base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters suggest spring and fall, with summer close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and sits comfortably at the office too. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads as sitting between the two. It opens with eucalyptus and mint giving a clear coolness. Towards the heart, gaiac wood, pine and cedar build a woody, green body. In the base, tolu balm, benzoin and labdanum sweeten it and soften it with a resinous, spicy warmth.

Drakkar (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Guy Laroche · 1972

Citrus · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Guy Laroche Drakkar Eau de Toilette is a classic fougère-leaning men's scent where citrus and green notes meet a spicy, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with juniper, mandarin orange, lemon, bergamot and lavender, bright and sharp. In the heart, jasmine, spices, pine and cedarwood add a woody, slightly earthy weight, and musk, moss and ambergris carry it to a warm, balanced finish. More than half of voters call it masculine, and some also find it classic. Votes spread fairly evenly across spring, summer and fall, pointing to daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Adidas Adidas and Weil Kipling have a close profile.

Forbes of Forbes

6.7

Castle Forbes

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Castle Forbes Forbes of Forbes is a men's fragrance that pairs fresh citrus and green with a lightly fruity feel, resting on a sweet, spicy, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick it for leisure and daytime wear, with business and nights out following behind. The top is bright with pineapple, orange and mandarin orange. In the heart, oakmoss, basil and pine push it towards green and woody. At the base, vanilla sweetens it, patchouli and clove add spice and earth, and ambergris rounds the blend off.

Rouge (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Scorpio · 1989

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Scorpio Rouge Eau de Toilette is a men's scent led by bergamot and lavender, running along green and woody lines, and it suits fall and spring days. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer chosen less. Leisure, a night out and evenings are the occasions that come up most. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and voters mostly see its character as masculine and classic. The top is bergamot and citrus notes. Towards the heart come lavender, mint and herbaceous and fougère notes, giving it a green, earthy feel. In the base, sandalwood, patchouli and pine form a woody footing while oriental notes sweeten it. Le Bonheur Perfumes VI and Costume National Homme Parfum have a close profile.