The Perfume Library

Octubre

7.8

Bravanariz

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bravanariz Octubre is a unisex scent led by juniper, tangerine and pine, with a fresh, citrusy side. Voters pick Octubre mostly for daily wear, the office and leisure time, with some leaning towards evenings too. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling the room. As a whole it reads green, woody and lightly resinous. Tangerine and lemon vervain bring brightness, while juniper and pine add a cool edge. Chestnut, oak, moss and lichen give it a damp, smoky forest-floor depth, and a spicy touch sits quietly behind, alongside pomegranate.

Présence(s) de Bach

7.5

Les Fleurs de Bach

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Fleurs de Bach Présence de Bach is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, green and floral character and a slightly sweet edge. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters lean towards spring, fall and summer, and mostly pick leisure, business and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Clematis and vervain give a fresh, green opening. Honeysuckle and wild rose soften the heart into something floral, while pine, oak and crab apple set a woody, earthy base; citrus and spicy touches run through it. Covet and Tom Ford Vert Bohème have a close profile.

Taif T03

8.5

Taif Al-Emarat · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Taif Al-Emarat Taif T03 is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a floral, sweet and woody body. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, though the number of ratings is small. It sits comfortably on both men and women. Amber and pine lead at the top, giving a green, fresh feel. White rose and crystal amber add a soft floral heart. White amber and vanilla sweeten the base and close on an oriental warmth. Davidoff Relax (Eau de Toilette) and Zara Nude Bouquet Blush have a close profile.

Gener

7.5

Bravanariz

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bravanariz Gener is a unisex scent that ties bright citrus and pine freshness to the earthy, resinous depth of oakmoss and juniper. Lemon, bergamot and orange give it a fresh, sunny start, while juniper, pine and mastic pull it towards green, resinous ground. Oakmoss adds an earthy, woody base, and the spicy accord keeps it dry rather than sweet. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays a quiet scent that sits close. Voters spread spring, summer and fall fairly evenly and pick winter less often. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Victorinox Swiss Army Forest and Pineward Genever have a close profile.

Preludio

6.1

Gritti · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Gritti Preludio is a unisex scent with a fresh, aquatic and lightly sweet character, backed by a woody streak. It opens with marine notes, Sicilian lemon and French lavender, clean and bright. In the heart, sandalwood, pine and tobacco pull it towards a woody, slightly spicy side. The base of musk, ambergris and algae keeps the sea-air feel going, with floral and fruity touches mixed in. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so treat that with caution. Voters lean towards leisure, business and daily wear, with some picking evening and sport. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, an easy everyday scent. Pierre Cardin Bleu Marine pour Elle and Jacques Zolty Flowersea have a close profile.

Khanbaliq

8.0

Sigilli · 2013

Floral · Green · Fruity

Sigilli Khanbaliq is a unisex fragrance that sets spice, resin and green pine against a floral, smoky background. It opens with coriander, cinnamon, bitter orange and ginger, sharp and spicy. The heart brings clove, pine, fir and plum, with peony softening the woodland feel into something floral. Violet and ambergris settle at the base, and the scent turns warm, a little animalic and smoky. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, though leisure wear gets a fair share too. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. Tauer Perfumes № 12 - Eau d'Épices and Jean-Charles Brosseau Ombre Orientale have a close profile.

Terre de Feu

8.0

Antonio Visconti

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Antonio Visconti Terre de Feu is a unisex scent with a spicy, sweet and smoky character, setting floral and woody tones side by side. The top opens with clove, carnation, mandarin orange and citron, pairing spice with citrus. In the heart, jasmine, pine and cedarwood turn the floral side woody. The base of tobacco, vanilla, vetiver, Tonkin musk and angelica dries down sweet, powdery and resinous. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Evening, daily wear and nights out lead the occasions. On character, feminine edges ahead with masculine close behind. Antonio Visconti Tabarom and M. Micallef Gaïac have a close profile.

Oud Absolute

7.0

Pino Silvestre · 2014

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Pino Silvestre Oud Absolute is a sweet, resinous men's fragrance in which oud and pine share the lead. It reads as one piece: the earthy, smoky oud is softened by the resinous freshness of pine, fir and stone pine. Sweetness and spice warm the woody base, while musk rounds off the edges. A leathery touch sits quietly in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though daily wear, leisure and business all get similar support. Most voters read it as masculine. Carner Cuirs and Al Haramain Obsessive Oudh have a close profile.

Il Dieci

8.0

Bogue · 2019

Citrus · Green · Fruity

Bogue Il Dieci is a unisex fragrance in which juniper, pine and citrus notes meet a resinous, woody warmth. Juniper, pine, cypress and fennel give the scent a green, spicy and slightly fruity tone, while the citrus notes keep that greenness fresh. Sandalwood and benzoin add a woody, resinous warmth, and beeswax softens the picture. Powdery and animal shades sit quietly in the background of the accords. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. It has a gender-neutral character that works on any skin. Although it has been discontinued, those looking for a close profile can look at Bogue O/E and Ars Mirabile Lato Oscuro.

Brezza Leggera

7.1

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Filippo Sorcinelli Brezza Leggera is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens with bergamot, pine and an air accord and dries down into warm myrrh and labdanum. The opening is led by bergamot and pine, with the air accord adding an aquatic lightness. In the heart, Mediterranean everlasting flower and artemisia bring a green, lightly spicy feel. The base of myrrh, labdanum and musk softens everything into a woody, resinous sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Voters call it modern and masculine more than feminine, though some read it as feminine. Parfums de Marly Percival and Christian Provenzano Inspirato have a close profile.

Ellipse (Parfum)

8.2

Jacques Fath · 1972

Citrus · Floral · Green

Jacques Fath Ellipse (Parfum) is a green chypre for women that opens with aldehydes, bergamot and galbanum and settles into labdanum, oakmoss and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring and summer further behind. It is worn across daytime, evening and night out alike. The opening is citrus and green: bergamot, mandarin orange zest, galbanum. In the heart, jasmine and rose add a soft floral touch while vetiver and lavender keep it dry and herbal. The base of labdanum, amber, leather and oakmoss turns leathery, smoky and earthy.

Fair Play (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Cerruti · 1984

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cerruti Fair Play Eau de Toilette is a men's scent that sets a fresh opening of lavender, mandarin orange and bergamot over a woody base of cedarwood, leather and moss; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of ratings is small, so treat that as a rough guide. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards night out and evening wear, with leisure and business use close behind. The top notes of lavender, mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot give a bright citrus start. Geranium and basil add a green edge in the heart, while carnation brings a spicy warmth. The base settles into cedarwood, leather and moss, with tonka bean and vanilla softening it slightly.

Mer & Mistral

5.8

L'Occitane en Provence · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

L'Occitane en Provence Mer & Mistral is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards leisure and everyday wear. It opens with mandarin orange and lemon, then moves into a green, resinous heart of pine, cypress and rosemary. White amber, musk and cedar soften the base. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords lead, with green and synthetic shades alongside. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, daily wear and sport, with office use trailing behind. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are best read with caution. Character votes lean masculine, with a clear feminine share too. Acqua dell'Elba Classica Uomo (Eau de Parfum) and Nautica Voyage (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Balafre Brun (Eau de Toilette)

8.8

Lancôme · 1974

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Lancôme Balafre Brun Eau de Toilette is a green, woody and smoky chypre-fougère with a classic masculine character; it has been discontinued. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good share call it classic. It leans towards fall, spring and winter and sits in the background in summer. It suits daily wear and the office, and works for evenings too. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. As a whole it reads as citrus and green freshness: bergamot, neroli and green notes meet lavender, pine and fern. Oakmoss, vetiver and cedarwood lay down a woody, earthy base, while leather, amber and musk soften it with a smoky, animalic warmth. Oregano and carnation add a spicy edge.

Fire by Fire

8.0

Anna Zworykina · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Anna Zworykina Fire by Fire is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that voters link most with leisure time and evenings. Most voters choose it for relaxed daytime wear and evening outings, while office use sits well behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It has been discontinued. White cedar, oak wood and tobacco absolute come forward, with pine tar and oud building a smoky, leathery base. Thyme, ginger and clove add spice, while osmanthus and ylang-ylang bring a floral sweetness. Tonka bean and Peru balsam soften the whole.

Amarok

8.3

Katana · 2022

Floral · Green · Spicy

Katana Amarok is a unisex scent that sets the green coolness of pine, black spruce and blue cypress against the smoky depth of birch tar, oud and gaiac wood; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters call it long-lasting. Winter and autumn lead, spring follows closely, and few pick summer. It suits leisure time and evenings, and also works for a night out. It opens with balsamic notes, red pine, Japanese yuzu and blue cypress, which give a resinous, green and sharp feel. In the heart, jasmine, American magnolia and orris root add a soft floral touch. The base of birch tar, Thai oud, Mysore sandalwood and amber leaves a smoky, leathery and earthy trail.

Resonance

8.4

Chris Rusak · 2021

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Chris Rusak Resonance is a unisex scent led by juniper, yuzu zest and pine, where citrus sits beside resin; it has been discontinued. It reads as one piece from start to finish: juniper and pine carry the green side of cypress and galbanum, while yuzu and mandarin orange zest lift it. Frankincense and myrrh add a resinous, faintly smoky depth, and the overall impression is woody, spicy and earthy. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few votes back that up, so treat it as a rough guide. Its profile suits those who like forest and resin, and it doesn't lean masculine or feminine. Profumum Roma Olibanum and Rook Perfumes Forest (2020) have a close profile.

Cèdre Noble

7.0

Chabaud · 2019

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Chabaud Cèdre Noble is a fresh, green and spicy woody scent for men and women alike, best suited to autumn days and leisure time. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, with summer chosen less often. Leisure is the most common setting, with evening and night outings next. It opens with black pepper, lavender and absinth, which give a cool, herbal, spicy start. The heart holds thyme, cardamom, pine and nutmeg, and the base of cedarwood, sandalwood and pine wood settles into a woody, resinous, slightly smoky ground. The Nue Co. Forest Lungs and d'Annam Hinoki Meditation have a close profile.

Alain Delon Classic (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Alain Delon · 1980

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Alain Delon Classic Eau de Toilette is a fougère for men that joins a fresh, citrusy opening to a sweet, spicy and woody depth; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for winter and fall, with spring not far behind; it leans towards evenings and nights out, yet it also works for daily and leisure wear. Bergamot, lavender, juniper, basil and mugwort give it a fresh, green start. Carnation, cinnamon and pine add a spicy warmth in the heart. In the base, benzoin, amber, honey and tonka bean sweeten it, while cedarwood and oakmoss set a woody, smoky ground.

Marbert Man Personality

7.6

Marbert · 1995

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Marbert Man Personality is a men's fragrance built on watermelon, red currant and lavender, where a green, fruity opening settles into a sweet, woody base. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Leisure is the most common occasion, while night out, business and evening wear get similar shares. It reads as masculine. The top opens with watermelon, red currant, lemon and bergamot for a fruity freshness. In the heart, blackcurrant, lavender, geranium and pine bring a green, fougère character. The base of vetiver, patchouli, vanilla and amber dries down woody, earthy and slightly smoky, with a sweet edge.

Cacique

8.1

Renier Perfumes · 2020

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Renier Perfumes Cacique is a unisex scent that opens with pine, juniper berry and pink pepper, then deepens into oud, frankincense and caramel. Cacique's longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though only a few people have rated it so far. Its unisex character suits men and women equally. It opens with pine, juniper berry, pink pepper, labdanum and neroli, a resinous, spicy freshness. In the heart, frankincense, jasmine, sandalwood, Indian oud and patchouli build a woody weight. In the base, caramel, vanilla, raspberry and musk sweeten it; the fruity, creamy side is balanced by smoky, leathery and animal accords.

Ïōdé (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Carrement Belle

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Carrement Belle Ïōdé Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and aquatic scent made with women in mind. Marine notes, jasmine, rose and lily of the valley lead the impression, while juniper, pine and sage add a green, lightly spicy edge. Sandalwood, cedar, moss and amber settle it onto a woody, creamy, slightly sweet base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. In character votes, feminine ranks first and modern second. Liquides Imaginaires Sirenis and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

En

7.5

Svensk Parfym · 2017

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Svensk Parfym En is a fresh, green, woody unisex scent built around juniper and pine, leaning towards spring and autumn for relaxed daily wear. Juniper wood, juniper berry and pine set a forest tone, oakmoss adds an earthy weight, black pepper brings a dry spicy edge, and tobacco stays in the background. The overall impression is green and resinous, dry and cool. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though winter still gets a fair share. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the favoured settings. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it sits comfortably on either. Comme des Garçons Dover Street Market and Stirling Soap Scots Pine have a close profile.

Another World

8.3

Ephemeral Dyadic

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Ephemeral Dyadic Another World is a unisex fragrance built on black pepper, ink and pine, reading fresh, green and woody. It opens with black pepper and ink, sharp and spicy. Pine in the heart adds a green, resinous touch, and cedarwood with white musk in the base softens everything into a powdery, lightly sweet, smoky woodiness. The overall impression leans synthetic, cool and clean. Longevity is rated strong, and most voters find it lasts a long time. Sillage is good. It sits comfortably on both men and women with a neutral character. Malizia Malizia Collection Uomo Wood and Jil Sander Ultrasense (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.