The Perfume Library

Vétiver Fauve

7.1

Guerlain · 2025

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Guerlain Vétiver Fauve is a fresh, green vetiver, pairing a fruity opening with a woody, earthy body, and it is a unisex scent suited to both men and women. It opens with fig, green notes and pineapple, which give a cool, juicy fruit feel. In the heart vetiver takes over, with fresh and green tones leading. In the base, cypriol and tonka bean tie the scent into a spicy, earthy and slightly sweet woodiness. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are rated good. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though the feminine vote is far from small. Nimerè Quantico and Jil Sander Strictly have a similar profile.

Tierra del Fuego (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

La Martina · 2012

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

La Martina Tierra del Fuego Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that pairs a green, fruity freshness with an earthy, smoky woodiness; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring, autumn and summer, with winter getting less support. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, while sport and nights out come second. Most voters read it as masculine. The top notes of bergamot, pineapple, apple and blueberry bring a fruity freshness. In the heart, patchouli, birch, Moroccan jasmine and rose pull it towards green and earthy tones. In the base, vanilla, amber, oakmoss and musk soften it and settle it on a woody footing.

9pm Rebel

7.6

Afnan Perfumes · 2024

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Afnan Perfumes 9pm Rebel is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, fruity opening to a sweet, gourmand and woody base. Mandarin orange, Granny Smith apple and pineapple give it a bright, slightly tart fruit start. Toward the heart, vanilla, cedarwood and oakmoss soften it and build a woody frame. In the base, caramel, musk and ambergris keep the sweetness going, while dry woods stop it from turning heavy. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. It leans toward leisure, daytime and night-out wear, and reads more masculine and modern than classic. Spirit of Kings Mercy and James Bond 007 Seven have a close profile.

Ambre Topkapi

7.4

Parfums MDCI · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums MDCI Ambre Topkapi is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, spicy opening of cardamom, bergamot and lavender over a woody base of vetiver, amber and sandalwood. It opens with cardamom, bergamot and lavender, while grapefruit and ginger keep it citrusy and spicy. Lily of the valley, violet and jasmine give the heart a soft floral touch. The base of vetiver, amber, sandalwood and vanilla leaves a woody, sweet trail, with green and fruity shades running through it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, and spring and autumn lead slightly, with summer and winter close behind. It is worn across daily, business and evening settings. Chanel Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Montblanc Individuel (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Gladiator (Extrait de Parfum)

7.1

Sora Dora · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Extrait de Parfum

Sora Dora Gladiator Extrait de Parfum is a fresh unisex scent built on citrus, green and aquatic tones, suited to spring and summer days. It opens with pineapple, Italian bergamot and grapefruit, a bright, fruity citrus. In the heart, Egyptian geranium, peppermint, bitter orange and Italian lemon keep that freshness going. The base rests on Virginia cedar, Haitian vetiver and patchouli, with green apple and coumarin softening the dryness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine and modern.

Bentley for Men Azure

6.8

Bentley · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bentley for Men Azure is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that suits spring and summer days. It opens bright and fruity with lemon, bergamot, tangerine, pineapple and violet leaf. The heart turns greener and lightly spicy with lavender, clary sage, tea and bell pepper. The base settles into cashmere wood and tonka bean, giving a woody, mildly sweet finish, with aquatic and synthetic tones running through it. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions, with sport and business also getting votes. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Chopard Heaven and Aigner Clear Day for Men have a close profile.

Ajayeb Dubai

7.3

Lattafa · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lattafa Ajayeb Dubai is a unisex fragrance with a sweet, gourmand character, carrying spice, wood and a faintly smoky depth. The top pairs pineapple with saffron, so the fruity brightness is softened by spice almost at once. Arabica coffee and violet leaf form the heart. In the base, butterscotch, vanilla and sandalwood settle it into a creamy, sweet, woody floor, with leathery and oriental tones in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine. Initio Side Effect and Tom Ford Noir Extreme Parfum have a close profile.

701 Eucalyptus Coriandre Cyprès

7.6

Bon Parfumeur · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bon Parfumeur 701 Eucalyptus Coriandre Cyprès is a fresh, green, citrusy scent that suits spring and summer days and easygoing wear. It opens with pineapple, grapefruit and coriander, where fruity sweetness is kept in check by the citrus. In the heart, pepper, rosemary and eucalyptus add a spicy, green, cooling edge. The base settles on amberwood, frankincense and cypress, a woody ground under the freshness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for leisure, daily use and the office. It is unisex, though voters lean slightly towards masculine. Le Couvent Santa Cruz and Acqua di Parma Ginepro di Sardegna have a close profile.

Angel Fantasm

7.7

Mugler · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mugler Angel Fantasm is a sweet, floral gourmand built around coconut, pineapple and bourbon vanilla. Coconut and pineapple give the scent a fruity, creamy sweetness, which bergamot lightens a little. Tiaré carries the floral side, while patchouli and woody notes set an earthy base underneath. Synthetic and spicy tones add an oriental warmth to the sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters spread their picks almost evenly across the four seasons, with fall slightly ahead. Night outs and evenings lead, and the office is the least chosen setting. Most voters find it feminine, and many call it modern.

In Flames

7.4

La Rive · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

La Rive In Flames is a sweet, fruity women's fragrance that opens with aquatic notes, orange and hazelnut, and carries heliotrope, rose and exotic fruits in its heart. Voters clearly read it as feminine, and most place it in spring and fall, for leisure and daily wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it carries through the day and also suits the evening. It opens with aquatic freshness and orange softened by hazelnut. In the heart, heliotrope, jasmine and rose build a powdery floral base, while pineapple, melon and exotic fruits add sweetness. The base of vanilla, coconut and amber settles into a creamy, gourmand warmth. Its profile is close to La Fede White Forest Strawberry and Michael Kors Sparkling Blush.

Hugo Red (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Hugo Boss · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Hugo Red Eau de Toilette is a men's scent that most voters place in spring and summer, and in relaxed leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it sits quietly at the office or after sport. Winter is the least chosen season, and voters read it as masculine and modern. The character is fresh, citrusy and fruity. The top holds galbanum, pink pepper and grapefruit; the heart brings metallic notes, pineapple, rhubarb and cedar. In the base, karanal, tonka bean and amber sweeten it and settle it onto a woody footing. Alfa Romeo Red and Le Couvent Aqua Amantia have a close profile.

Higher Energy (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Dior · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Dior Higher Energy Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance, with bright fruit set over a spicy, woody base. It opens with pineapple, grapefruit, melon, juniper berry and mint, which give a cool, juicy fruit feel. In the heart, nutmeg, pepper and frankincense bring spice, and in the base vetiver, sandalwood and cedar settle it into a dry, woody line. The synthetic accord adds a clean, modern tone. Both longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure, business and sport, with evening far behind. It reads masculine and modern.

Glorious

7.4

Boadicea the Victorious · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Boadicea the Victorious Glorious is a floral, fruity unisex scent that opens on raspberry, apple and peach and settles into vanilla and patchouli. The top notes of raspberry, apple, peach, pineapple and plum give a sweet, fruity start, with elemi resin adding a light resinous edge. In the heart, rose, jasmine, cardamom and nutmeg bring a floral, spicy softness. The base of vanilla, patchouli, sandalwood and musk grounds it in a warm, woody, oriental finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evening, leisure and nights out. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though a sizeable share call it masculine. Moresque Scirocco and Boadicea the Victorious Torc have a close profile.

Splendor

7.0

Elizabeth Arden · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Green

Elizabeth Arden Splendor is a fresh, floral and lightly fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with pineapple, bergamot and apple brightness, while hyacinth, freesia and peony push it in a green, floral direction. Lily, jasmine, magnolia and rose form the heart. In the base, cedar, sandalwood and musk sweeten it into a woody, powdery finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. Avon Tasha and Escada Loving Bouquet have a close profile.

Moon Fever / Moon Safari

7.3

Memo Paris · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Memo Paris Moon Fever / Moon Safari is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy character with fruity sweetness and a light leathery trace. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a calm trail without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't commit to one side. The top opens bright and fruity with pineapple, orange and vervain. Violet, lily of the valley and clary sage add a soft floral heart. The base of amber, vetiver, musk and leather dries down warm and leathery, with green and spicy touches running through it.

Black

7.7

Kappa · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Kappa Black is a men's fragrance that opens with mint, coriander and pink pepper and settles into vanilla and cedarwood, with a fruity, sweet body. The top is fresh, with mint, coriander, violet and pink pepper. In the heart, melon and pineapple bring the fruit forward, while lavender, sage and cinnamon give it a spicy frame. The base of cedarwood, amberwood and vanilla sweetens the scent and gathers it on a woody footing, and the synthetic and gourmand accords colour the whole. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. It reads masculine and modern. La Rive Heroic Man and Armaf Odyssey Homme White Edition have a close profile.

Tamarindo

7.5

Memo Paris · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Memo Paris Tamarindo is a fruity, floral unisex scent, fresh and sweet, that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn not far behind; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works for evenings too. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is sold as unisex. It opens with orange, pineapple and bergamot, a fresh fruity start steadied by green notes. The heart brings Indian jasmine sambac absolute, freesia and peach for a soft floral feel. The base of vanilla absolute, amber, patchouli and Siam benzoin settles it into a creamy, sweet warmth.

Six

7.5

Nejma · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Nejma Six is a women's perfume that pairs a fresh, fruity start with a sweet, powdery and woody base. It opens with coconut, pineapple and apple for a fruity freshness. In the heart, frankincense resin, petitgrain and tonka bean move it towards a soft, spicy sweetness. White musk, Siam benzoin, moss and sandalwood settle into a powdery, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall, spring and winter, with summer further behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and can also be worn to the office. Voters mostly find it feminine. Zimaya Cult and Nuhi Nuhi have a close profile.

Angel Iced Star

8.2

Mugler · 2021

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Mugler Angel Iced Star is a fresh, fruity perfume with a sweet, creamy, gourmand side, made for women. Pineapple and coconut water bring a cool, fruity freshness, while praliné adds a creamy, dessert-like sweetness. Patchouli grounds that sweetness with an earthy depth. The fresh and fruity accords lead, with the sweet and creamy ones following behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evenings and nights out. It reads feminine and modern. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand Star of Ice and Mugler Angel Eau Croisière 2020.

Bombshell (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Victoria's Secret · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Victoria's Secret Bombshell Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and fruity floral with a clear sweet streak, suited to spring and summer days and made for women. The top notes of passion fruit, pineapple, strawberry and minneola tangelo open juicy and bright. In the heart, lily of the valley, vanilla orchid, jasmine and peony add a soft floral layer while red berries keep the sweetness going. Musk, blond woods and oakmoss in the base ground the fruity florals lightly. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions, though it also works at the office. Voters describe it as feminine and modern. Its profile is close to Victoria's Secret Bombshell Fantasy Fragrance and Esprit Rise & Shine.

Aura

7.2

Kinetic Perfumes · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kinetic Perfumes Aura is a fresh, fruity and floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, casual hours. It opens with pineapple, grapefruit and Calabrian bergamot for a bright fruity lift. In the heart, plum, raspberry and passion fruit meet jasmine and lily of the valley, with vanilla softening the mix. The base of caramel, musk and ambergris leaves a sweet, creamy trail. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and night out the leading occasions. Many read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Tiziana Terenzi Kirkè and Zimaya Fatima have a close profile.

Legend Intense

7.4

Montblanc · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montblanc Legend Intense is a fresh, fruity scent for men that opens on bergamot and pineapple and settles into a sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and pineapple give a bright citrus start. The heart brings red apple, cardamom and jasmine, so the fruity sweetness meets a floral, spicy touch. Tonka bean, oakmoss and white cedar ground it in a woody, sweet base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. It reads masculine and modern. Maison Alhambra Expose Intense and Armaf Derby Club House Gold have a close profile.

Accento Viola

8.4

Sospiro · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Sospiro Accento Viola is a unisex fragrance that links a fresh, fruity opening of hyacinth and pineapple to iris and jasmine. Hyacinth and pineapple give a bright, lightly sweet start. In the heart, iris adds a powdery softness, jasmine a floral fullness and pink pepper a touch of liveliness. In the base, vanilla and amber sweeten the scent, musk leaves a creamy finish, and vetiver and patchouli keep an earthy balance in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer; daily and leisure wear lead, with business and evening also getting votes. In the character votes masculine leads, followed by modern and feminine. Xerjoff Accento and Maison Alhambra Centro have a close profile.

Salted Green Mango

7.3

Strangers Parfumerie · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Strangers Parfumerie Salted Green Mango is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent built around green mango, lime and salt. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it sits most easily in leisure and daily wear, with some seeing it as an office scent too. It leans masculine in character, though a fair number of voters read it as feminine. Green mango's tart fruit meets the citrus of lime and bergamot, while salt and kelp add an aquatic coolness. Chili leaves a light touch of spice, and guava leaf and petitgrain strengthen the green side. Sandalwood and vetiver give a woody base, softened by damask rose and magnolia.