The Perfume Library

Chypre rouge

6.4

Serge Lutens · 2006

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Serge Lutens Chypre rouge is a sweet, honeyed chypre with patchouli underneath, unisex and best suited to fall and winter evenings. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn most often in the evening and on nights out. It does not lean to one gender, with votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with thyme and pine needle, green and resinous. Jasmine, honey and beeswax sweeten the heart. The base of patchouli, amber, vanilla, musk and moss settles into an earthy, woody warmth.

Premier Figuier Extrême

7.3

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Artisan Parfumeur Premier Figuier Extrême is a fresh, green and fruity unisex scent, with a milky sweetness that suits easy, everyday days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and is also found suitable for the office. Voters who call it feminine are the largest group, though plenty see it as masculine. The top has peach, fig leaf and broom; the heart brings fig, almond milk and dried fruits, adding a sweet, gourmand softness. The base of coconut milk, sandalwood, fig wood and pine needle dries it down woody and powdery. Premier Figuier and Sous Le Figuier have a close profile.

Boreal

7.5

Pineward · 2020

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Pineward Boreal is a fresh, green unisex scent with a woody, resinous character that reads like cool forest air and suits fall and spring days. Mint, pine needle and cedar build a crisp, sharp woodland feel, while resins and moss pull it towards earth and spice. It stays green and woody throughout, with almost no sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure and everyday wear. More voters read it as masculine, though a good share call it feminine. Pineward Bindebole and Profumum Roma Thundra have a close profile.

She Wood Velvet Forest Wood

7.4

Dsquared² · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dsquared² She Wood Velvet Forest Wood is a green, woody women's fragrance that sits most comfortably in spring and autumn, for daytime and office wear. It has been discontinued. It opens with green leaves and galbanum, a sharp, fresh greenness. In the heart, violet leaf, pine needle and kingwood move it into a floral, resinous woodiness. The base of vetiver, patchouli, musk and amber closes it with an earthy, slightly powdery and spicy warmth. 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 well behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings, and it is most often called feminine.

Eldritch

7.6

Pineward · 2021

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Pineward Eldritch is a green, resinous unisex scent with a woody, smoky character, and it suits autumn and winter best. Eldritch is rated good for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick winter and autumn, with spring and summer well behind. It leans towards leisure time and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. The notes read as one blend: pine needle and fir give a green, resinous air that oakmoss and patchouli turn earthy. Smoke and leather leave a rough edge, while opoponax and myrrh add a sweet, spicy warmth. Oolong tea softens the heavier texture a little.

Bindebole

7.5

Pineward · 2021

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Pineward Bindebole is a unisex fragrance that suits fall and spring days, with a fresh, green, woody character that recalls forest air. Pine needle and leaves build the green, cool side of the scent, while cedar and poplar bud give it a woody, slightly resinous base. Ambrette softens them, and the spicy and earthy tones stay in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. More voters read it as masculine than feminine, though a good share find it feminine. Pineward Boreal and Pineward Oxylus have a close profile.

Green Sapphire

7.4

Boadicea the Victorious · 2016

Green · Fruity · Spicy

Boadicea the Victorious Green Sapphire is a green, smoky unisex scent that opens on whisky, violet leaf and raspberry, lifted by saffron. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads mostly masculine, with classic and feminine sides too. The opening pairs whisky, violet leaf, raspberry and saffron in a fruity, spicy green. At the heart, cashmeran, cypriol and pine needle give a woody, earthy body. The base settles into vanilla, oud, Atlas cedar and moss, resinous and leathery. Clive Christian C for Men and Amouage Memoir Man have a close profile.

Macassar (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Rochas · 1980

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Rochas Macassar Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning fragrance for men that opens with citrus and settles into a green, woody, leathery chypre; it has been discontinued. It begins cool and green, with pine needle, bergamot and tarragon. In the heart, vetiver, cedar and patchouli build a woody, earthy base, softened by jasmine and geranium. Oakmoss, amber and leather add an animalic, resinous depth underneath. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Caron Yatagan and Ralph Lauren Polo Crest have a close profile.

Winter in Manaslu

7.6

Hima Jomo · 2022

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Hima Jomo Winter in Manaslu is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent built around star anise, peppermint and pine needle, suited to relaxed everyday wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, work and daytime use. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with star anise, peppermint and Thai basil, a spicy coolness. The heart of clary sage, pine needle and cypress adds a green, resinous feel. Himalayan cedar, sandalwood and abelmoschus close it on a soft, woody base. Acqua di Parma Cipresso di Toscana and Lorenzo Villoresi Piper Nigrum have a close profile.

Mongolian Mriga

8.8

Prin · 2023

Green · Spicy · Woody

Prin Mongolian Mriga is a green, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Oakmoss, pine balsam and galbanum set a green, resinous base. Cinnamon and cumin bring the spice, while oud and pine tar add a smoky, woody weight. Animalic notes and Mongolian musk push it towards leather and earth, with jasmine and rose staying in the background. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer barely features. Evening and leisure lead the occasions, and it reads closer to masculine. Memo Paris Iberian Leather and Caron Yatagan have a close profile.

Oxylus

7.3

Pineward · 2021

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Pineward Oxylus is a green, fresh and earthy unisex scent that reads like a forest, with a resinous, woody streak running through it. Aquatic notes and juniper bring coolness, while pine needle and myrtle add a green, resinous air. Soil and vetiver ground it in a woody, lightly spicy base, and a damp woodland feel carries through the whole scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and evenings. Voters mostly find it masculine, though it reads as unisex. Pineward Boreal and Pineward Bindebole have a close profile.

Kenzo Homme (2016) (Eau de Parfum)

6.3

Kenzo · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Kenzo Homme (2016) is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens cool with bergamot, lemon, mint and sage, while marine notes and cardamom round out the freshness. In the heart, juniper berry, pine needle and peach come forward, with jasmine and rose staying in the background. The base turns woody with vetiver, cedarwood and sandalwood, and vanilla adds a light sweetness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Hugo Boss Hugo and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

Oscarine

6.9

Sylvaine Delacourte · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sylvaine Delacourte Oscarine is a fresh unisex scent led by citrus and green, balancing sweet and floral touches, and it suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and less towards evening or night out. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, basil and petitgrain in a fresh, green start. In the heart, orange blossom, raspberry and blackcurrant add a floral, fruity sweetness. The base of cypress and pine needle leaves a woody, slightly powdery footing.

Feel 'N' Chill

6.5

Jusbox · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Jusbox Feel 'N' Chill is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent led by bergamot, watermelon and pine needle. It opens with bergamot, watermelon and cardamom; in the heart, pine needle, coconut water and fig leaf add a green, lightly sweet edge to the citrus freshness. Vetiver, musk and amber lay a woody base underneath. The overall impression is fruity, cool and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. Masculine, feminine and modern votes sit close together, so the scent reads balanced between the genders. L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau d'Été Summer Edition 2010 and Yuma have a close profile.

Desolation Peak

8.4

N•O•A•M · 2022

Citrus · Green · Spicy

N•O•A•M Desolation Peak is a unisex fragrance that most voters place in fall and winter, suited more to leisure time and evenings out than to everyday wear. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean towards reading it as masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. Summer is the least chosen season; in the evening and on a night out it feels both comfortable and clearly present. It smells like a forest: pine needle, black spruce and Himalayan cedar build a woody, resinous ground, with citrus and green freshness over it. Oakmoss and Bourbon vetiver add an earthy depth, while Lapsang Souchong tea and pine tar bring smoke. Black pepper and pimento add spicy warmth. Close in profile are N•O•A•M Kayu Kretek and Evody Ombre Fumée.

Oud Cologne

7.6

Bortnikoff · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bortnikoff Oud Cologne is a unisex fragrance that sets a bright citrus opening against a resinous, woody base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean masculine on character, though a fair share call it feminine. It opens with pink pepper, grapefruit zest and ginger, fresh and spicy. Rose, pine needle and geranium bring a floral, slightly green heart. In the base, vetiver, Thai oud and Siam benzoin leave a woody, resinous footing, and tonka bean softens it into something creamy. Bortnikoff Attar Mysterious Oud and Ormonde Jayne Gatsby 22 have a close profile.

Phileas (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Nina Ricci · 1984

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Nina Ricci Phileas Eau de Toilette is a green, spicy and woody chypre for men, with a classic masculine character; it has been discontinued. Phileas lasts strongly and projects well. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it is worn by day and in the evening alike. Most voters read it as masculine, with a good share calling it classic. It opens fresh with green notes, juniper, aldehydes, bergamot and lemon. The heart is led by pine needle, patchouli, vetiver, cinnamon and cedar, with jasmine and carnation softening the spicy woods. In the base, labdanum, leather, oakmoss, amber and tobacco settle into a smoky, earthy and animalic dry-down.

True Instinct

7.6

David Beckham · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

David Beckham True Instinct is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance, rounded off with green and woody touches, that leans towards spring and summer and relaxed everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it sits close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business come up most as occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. Pine needle opens with a cool, green feel, cedarwood carries the heart into a woody base, and vetiver adds a dry, earthy depth at the bottom. Citrus and aquatic accords keep it light, while a spicy tone stays in the background. Issey Miyake Le Sel d'Issey and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau & Cèdre have a close profile.

Modoc

7.4

Xerjoff · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Modoc is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on bergamot, orange and lavender and softens into vanilla and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. The top notes bring bergamot, orange, lemon and grapefruit for citrus brightness, while sage and basil add a herbal coolness. In the heart, lavender, rose absolute and iris give it a floral, powdery side. The base of vetiver, patchouli, vanilla absolute and Australian sandalwood settles it into a woody, sweet finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It mostly reads as masculine. Dior Dior Homme Cologne (2007) and Histoires de Parfums 1725 have a close profile.

Chetyre / Четыре

8.0

Parfum Prissana

Green · Spicy · Woody

Parfum Prissana Chetyre / Четыре is a green, smoky and leathery unisex scent led by oakmoss, tar and Russian leather. The notes have no top, heart and base split; the scent moves as a single piece. Pine needle, fir balsam and black spruce give it a resinous forest air, while tar and oakmoss pull it towards earthy smoke. Russian leather and mushrooms add an animal edge, and lavender and mimosa soften that heavy texture a little. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good; most voters pick autumn, then winter. It is worn mostly for leisure and nights out, and most voters read it as masculine. It has been discontinued. Jacomo de Jacomo and Prin Mongolian Mriga have a close profile.

Montana Black Edition

7.7

Montana · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montana Black Edition is a fresh yet smoky men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter, opening with citrus and lavender before settling into a woody, leathery base. The top is led by lavender, mandarin orange, bergamot, cinnamon and pepper, with the spice giving the citrus some bite. The heart of rose, pine needle and sage adds a green, floral turn. In the base, leather, oakmoss, cedar and patchouli carry the weight, while vanilla and frankincense bring a resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it suits leisure and business settings best. It reads mostly masculine and classic. Krizia Uomo and Ralph Lauren Safari for Men have a close profile.

Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.10 - Onsen

7.1

MiN New York · 2014

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

MiN New York Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.10 - Onsen is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on tarragon, thyme and rosemary and moves into marine notes. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure, work and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. The top of tarragon, thyme, rosemary and bergamot is herbal and spicy. Towards the heart, marine notes, cypress and pine needle bring an aquatic, green feel. In the base, oakmoss, vetiver and ambergris settle it into a dry, woody ground. Giardini di Toscana Blu Mare and La Rive Distant Wave have a close profile.

Worth pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Worth · 1980

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Worth pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning masculine chypre fougère that pairs citrus and green notes with a woody, leathery base; it has been discontinued. It opens with the brightness of mandarin orange, bergamot and petitgrain, while lavender, rosemary, cinnamon and nutmeg add a spicy, herbal edge. In the heart, geranium, green notes, pine needle and carnation come forward. The base of vetiver, oakmoss, leather and cedar settles into an earthy, dry ground, softened a little by tonka bean and musk. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer next, and daytime, office and leisure wear lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters call it masculine, and a good share call it classic.

Adventure (Eau de Toilette Concentrate)

7.8

Adidas · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Adidas Adventure is a fresh, green and citrusy men's fragrance, now discontinued, that suits relaxed everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind; winter is the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often, and most voters read it as masculine. The top has bergamot, rosemary, coriander and lavender, with basil and green notes keeping it crisp. The heart of pine needle, fern and geranium adds a green, woody tone. The base leans on cedar, fir, moss and musk, while tonka bean and amber sweeten it slightly. La Perla Grigioperla and MCM Twenty Four Morning have a close profile.