The Perfume Library

Gypsy Water (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Byredo · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Gypsy Water Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on citrus and juniper berry and softens into vanilla and sandalwood. The top pairs bergamot and lemon with the spicy coolness of pepper and juniper berry. In the heart, frankincense, iris and pine needle build a green, powdery feel. Vanilla, amber and sandalwood in the base sweeten it and lean it toward a creamy woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and doesn't crowd a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Niche 4 All Juniper Vanilla and Vicioso Studios Brise Légère have a close profile.

Pi (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Givenchy · 1999

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Pi Eau de Toilette is a warm, powdery men's fragrance where sweet, gourmand tones sit on a woody, spicy base. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind and summer rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets worn for leisure and daily use. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly read it as masculine. As a whole the scent stays warm and soft. Ironwood and pine needle form a woody, slightly resinous frame, while benzoin adds a creamy sweetness. Mandarin orange lends a brief lift to that density. The oriental and powdery accords round off the overall picture. Givenchy Pi Extreme and Goutal Vanille Exquise have a close profile.

Hugo (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Hugo Boss · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Hugo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, lightly sweet men's scent built around citrus and green notes. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead. Half of the voters call it masculine. It opens with pine needle, mint, grapefruit and green apple, cool and fruity. The heart brings lavender, sage and jasmine, and the base rests on sandalwood, vetiver and moss. As it dries, the scent moves from green to a woody footing.

Fille en aiguilles

8.2

Serge Lutens · 2009

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Hero (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Burberry · 2022

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Burberry Hero Eau de Parfum is a woody, fresh men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter. Most voters recommend it for autumn and winter, while summer gets only a small share. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Votes spread almost evenly across leisure, evening, daily wear, nights out and business. About half of voters read it as masculine, followed by modern. The scent has a flat structure and carries three cedars together: Virginia cedar, Himalayan cedar and Atlas cedar. Pine needle adds freshness, benzoin a touch of sweetness, and frankincense a resinous depth. Fresh and sweet accords meet spicy, woody and resinous ones. Olive Spa Pluto and Tom Ford Bois Pacifique have a close profile.

Cipresso di Toscana

7.5

Acqua di Parma · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Cipresso di Toscana is a unisex fragrance built on cypress, pine needle and balsam fir, a green, resinous forest feel brightened by orange and lavender; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and almost none choose winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and sits comfortably at the office too. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and it reads mostly masculine, followed by classic. It opens with star anise, orange and elemi resin, fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, Provençal lavender, clary sage and petitgrain add a clean, herbal lift. The base of pine needle, cypress and balsam fir dries down woody and resinous. Hima Jomo Winter in Manaslu and Molton Brown Bushukan (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Yatagan (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Caron · 1976

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Caron Yatagan Eau de Toilette is a green, woody and spicy men's fragrance led by galbanum, lavender and vetiver. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer gets a small share. It leans towards evenings and leisure wear, and voters call its character masculine and classic. It opens with galbanum, bergamot and tarragon in a sharp, green start, with lavender and petitgrain carrying that mood on. In the heart, vetiver, patchouli and pine needle dominate, while carnation and jasmine soften the spice. The base settles on oakmoss, leather, amber and labdanum, dry, earthy and smoky. Rochas Macassar and Nina Ricci Phileas have a close profile.

When the Rain Stops

6.8

Maison Margiela · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Maison Margiela When the Rain Stops is a fresh, green and aquatic unisex scent that recalls the air after rain, suited to easy spring and summer days. It opens cool and lively with green notes, bergamot and pink pepper. In the heart, Turkish rose, Jasminum grandiflorum and aquatic notes soften the floral side and keep a damp freshness. The base of pine needle, Indonesian patchouli and moss settles the scent onto a woody, earthy ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead, while evening and night out stay in the background. Voters read it as masculine more often than feminine, though feminine and modern votes are far from rare. Bliss Bliss Eau de Toilette and Jeanne en Provence Acqua have a close profile.

Fou d'Absinthe

7.6

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2006

Fresh · Green · Sweet

L'Artisan Parfumeur Fou d'Absinthe is a green, fresh and spicy scent with a cool, herbal feel, woody and resinous in structure, and worn by anyone. It opens with absinth, angelica and blackcurrant bud, which give a sharp, green coolness. In the heart, clove, nutmeg, ginger and pepper add a spicy warmth, while patchouli brings an earthy tone. The base of pine needle, cistus and fir balsam dries down into a resinous, woody, slightly sweet fougère feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and see it fitting leisure, daily and business wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it remains unisex in character. Stora Skuggan Hexensalbe and Amouage Bracken Man have a close profile.

Equipage (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Hermès · 1970

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Hermès Equipage Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets the brightness of bergamot and orange against the green, earthy lines of pine needle, jasmine and vetiver. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, with summer chosen less often. Leisure, business and daily wear are nearly level, and most voters call it masculine and classic. The opening of clary sage, aldehydes, bergamot and orange is fresh; in the heart, pine needle, jasmine, cinnamon and carnation add floral and spicy touches. The base of vetiver, patchouli, oakmoss and tonka bean settles into a woody, leathery chypre foundation, which vanilla and musk soften slightly.

Issara

7.9

Dusita · 2016

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Dusita Issara is a green, fresh fougère for men and women, with spicy, woody and lightly powdery sides that suit leisure and daytime wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though it carries into summer too. Leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it reads open to both. It opens with clary sage and pine needle, cool and resinous. The heart brings vetiver, green notes and tonka bean, and the green turns a little sweeter. In the base, musk, oakmoss and ambergris settle it into a powdery, creamy, woody finish.

Norne (2012)

8.4

Slumberhouse · 2012

Green · Spicy · Woody

Slumberhouse Norne is a green, resinous and smoky forest scent made for men, and it has been discontinued. Pine needle and fern give it a cool, green start, while moss, lichen and hemlock add an earthy, damp forest-floor feel. Frankincense pulls it toward resin and smoke, and the woody, spicy accords leave little room for sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans toward leisure and evening wear. Most votes call it masculine and classic. Pineward Fanghorn II and Pineward Murkwood have a close profile.

Premier Figuier (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 1994

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

L'Artisan Parfumeur Premier Figuier Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green fig scent that most voters pick for spring and summer, suited to daily and leisure wear. Both its longevity and its sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without announcing itself. Voters split almost evenly between calling it feminine and masculine, which fits its unisex label. It sits comfortably at the office and is less often chosen for evenings out. It opens with galbanum, fig leaf and peach, giving a green, fruity freshness. In the heart, fig, almond milk and dried fruits bring a sweetness softened by a creamy feel. The base of coconut milk, sandalwood and pine needle leaves a woody, lightly spicy finish. Diptyque Philosykos and L'Artisan Parfumeur Premier Figuier Extrême have a close profile.

Chypre Mousse (2013)

7.4

Oriza L. Legrand · 2013

Green · Spicy · Woody

Oriza L. Legrand Chypre Mousse smells like a forest floor: a green, earthy, woody chypre that is unisex. It opens with corn mint, wild fennel and green shoot, then turns cool and leafy in the heart with oakmoss, galbanum and violet leaf. The base sets down an earthy, resinous floor of labdanum, humus, mushrooms and vetiver, while roasted chestnut and leather deepen its dry, spicy character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and evening wear. It leans masculine, with a strong classic feel. Santi Burgas Primal Waters and Puig Vetiver de Puig have a close profile.

Baiser de Russie

8.2

Guerlain · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Baiser de Russie is a feminine scent that pairs a fresh, green start with a floral, sweet and powdery body, leaning towards spring and easy daytime wear. The top is bergamot, lemon, plum, pine needle and absinth, which gives a sharp, green freshness. Jasmine and cranberry form a floral heart with a slightly tart edge. In the base, caramel, vanilla and tonka bean turn it sweet, while sandalwood and white musk leave it creamy and powdery. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Une Ville. Un Parfum - 01 Moscow and Lattafa Azeezah have a close profile.

Costa Azzurra Acqua

7.6

Tom Ford · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Acqua is a fresh, citrusy and green scent with an aquatic side, balanced by woody and spicy tones; it has been discontinued and suits both men and women. It opens with juniper, sea breeze, myrtle and cypress, then moves into pine tree cone, lemon and pine needle for a cool, resinous feel. The base of mastic and cistus absolute settles it onto a woody, lightly spicy ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure, daily wear and business the most named occasions. It reads mostly masculine, though many also call it modern. Tom Ford Costa Azzurra (Eau de Parfum) and Masque I-I Terralba have a close profile.

Active Bodies (Eau de Toilette Concentrate)

7.8

Adidas · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Adidas Active Bodies is a fresh, citrusy and woody men's fragrance with a green, spicy edge that suits everyday wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, lavender, caraway and green notes, sharpened by aldehydes. In the heart, pine needle, cedar and sandalwood build a woody backdrop, softened by freesia and rose. The base turns sweet and oriental, with amber, musk, tonka bean and oakmoss. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, with business and sport close behind. It reads masculine and classic. Truefitt & Hill Sandalwood and Karl Lagerfeld Photo have a close profile.

Salina

6.8

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Laboratorio Olfattivo Salina is a unisex scent that sets a salty, fresh, citrusy sea-air feel over a green, lightly sweet base, and it suits spring and summer days and relaxed hours. It opens with sea salt, pine needle and lemon zest, giving a salty, green freshness. In the heart, lavender, vermouth, sand, spindrift and myrtle keep the aquatic mood going. In the base, cedar draws a woody frame while vanilla and white musk soften it and add a little sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use also possible. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads comfortably either way. Its profile is close to Parfums de Marly Percival and Azzaro Sport.

Halston 1-12 (Cologne)

7.5

Halston · 1976

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Halston 1-12 is a fresh, green and woody men's cologne built around lemon, basil and galbanum; it has been discontinued. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings it is most often matched with. Voters read it as masculine and classic. It opens with lemon, bergamot, mandarin and basil for a citrus freshness, while galbanum adds a sharp green edge. In the heart, lavender, pine needle and juniper berry form a spicy fougère character. The base of oakmoss, cedar and amber leaves an earthy, woody ground, softened by tonka and vanilla. Lacoste Original and Gucci pour Homme have a close profile.

Fanghorn II

7.7

Pineward · 2021

Green · Spicy · Woody

Pineward Fanghorn II is a unisex forest scent that suits fall and winter days, mostly for leisure time and evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer the least chosen season. It sits easily in casual and evening wear and also works at the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. Pine needle and silver fir lead the scent, while damp soil, moss and lichen ground the green, resinous character in something cool and earthy. Spicy and woody accents round out the damp-woodland feel.

Caligna

7.0

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Artisan Parfumeur Caligna is a fresh, green and lightly sweet unisex scent built around fig, mandarin orange leaf and violet, and it has been discontinued. The top opens with fig, mandarin orange leaf, clary sage and rosebud, green and fruity with a cool edge. In the heart, violet, mastic and jasmine jam add a floral, resinous sweetness. Ambrox, pine needle and oak wood form a woody, slightly spicy base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. More voters call it feminine, but a good share find it masculine, so it sits comfortably between the two. Givenchy Insensé (Eau de Toilette) and Dusita Moonlight in Chiangmai have a close profile.

Krizia Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Krizia · 1983

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Krizia Uomo Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of basil, mandarin orange and juniper berry against a woody, leathery base of sandalwood, cedar and patchouli; it has been discontinued. It opens with basil, mandarin orange, lemon and juniper berry, with aldehydes adding sparkle. In the heart, sandalwood, cedar and jasmine make a floral, woody bridge. The base of patchouli, leather, oakmoss and vetiver rounds it out as a resinous, green and spicy fougère. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Fall and spring are the most recommended seasons, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. More than half of voters call it masculine, and about a third call it classic. Sung Homme and Xeryus have a close profile.

Une Ville. Un Parfum - 01 Moscow

7.9

Guerlain · 2009

Floral · Green · Fruity

Guerlain Une Ville. Un Parfum - 01 Moscow is a floral, green women's fragrance that leans towards spring and fall, leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with cranberry, plum, lemon and bergamot for a fruity freshness, while pine needle and absinth add a green, spicy edge. Jasmine sits at the heart. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla, white musk and tonka bean sweeten it into a creamy, powdery, slightly gourmand finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with office and evening close behind. Nearly half of voters find it feminine. Guerlain Baiser de Russie and Lubin epidOr have a close profile.

Rake & Ruin

6.8

Beaufort · 2018

Green · Spicy · Woody

Beaufort Rake & Ruin is a green, smoky and woody unisex scent that opens on juniper, gin and Sichuan pepper before settling into smoke, labdanum and dry woods. The top notes of juniper, gin, lemon and liquorice make a cool, spicy start; pine needle, cypress and violet bring a green, earthy tone to the heart. Castoreum and labdanum add an animalic, resinous, leathery weight, and in the base sandalwood, musk and smoke leave a soft but smoky finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear rather than summer heat or the office. Most voters read it as masculine. Boadicea the Victorious Salacious and Le Frag Grimmtale have a close profile.