The Perfume Library

Club de Nuit Urban Man Elixir

7.9

Armaf · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Armaf Club de Nuit Urban Man Elixir is a fresh, citrusy and spicy men's fragrance, led by bergamot, pink pepper and saffron. It opens with bergamot and pink pepper, softened by jasmine and orange blossom. In the heart, vetiver, saffron and lavender take over. Patchouli, cedar, amber and ambroxan settle it onto a woody, sweet base, with a fruity side that stays noticeable throughout. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It is worn from daily and leisure use to nights out, and most voters call it masculine and modern. Armaf Magnificent pour Homme Blu and Armaf Hunter Intense have a close profile.

Boss in Motion (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Hugo Boss · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss in Motion Eau de Toilette is a fresh, slightly sweet men's fragrance that pairs bright bergamot and orange with cinnamon and cardamom. It opens with bergamot, orange, basil and violet leaf, giving a citrusy, lightly green freshness. In the heart, cinnamon, pink pepper, cardamom and nutmeg add a spicy warmth and sweeten it a little. Vetiver, musk and sandalwood settle into a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use close behind. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) and Lacoste Pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Paradiso

7.4

Roberto Cavalli · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roberto Cavalli Paradiso is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance built around mandarin orange, bergamot and jasmine. Paradiso is rated good for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Its character reads mainly feminine and modern. The top opens bright with citrus notes, mandarin orange and bergamot. Jasmine in the heart adds a soft floral touch. In the base, pink pepper, cypress and stone pine leave a woody trail, and the accords also carry a fruity, sweet side. Betty Barclay Bohemian Romance and Roberto Cavalli Paradiso Azzurro have a close profile.

Panthea

7.8

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Panthea is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around violet, jasmine and orris absolute, with a clearly powdery and creamy side. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with bergamot, pink pepper and white tea, a light, slightly spicy freshness. Violet, jasmine and orris absolute carry a powdery floral heart. White musk, sandalwood and tonka bean settle into a creamy, sweet softness at the base. Stéphane Humbert Lucas Panthea Iris and Chabaud La Nuit Danse have a close profile.

Spectre Ghost

8.0

French Avenue · 2024

Citrus · Green · Sweet

French Avenue Spectre Ghost is a unisex scent that carries a bright citrus and green opening into gourmand sweetness and woody warmth. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure time. Voters read it as more masculine. Bergamot, green notes, pink pepper and ginger give it a fresh, spicy start. The heart holds Turkish rose, cardamom and blackcurrant. In the base, vanilla, patchouli, cedar and sandalwood sweeten it and settle into woody warmth. Benzoin and musk close it with a creamy softness. Nishane Ani and The Dua Brand Drowning in Vanilla have a close profile.

Archives 69

6.9

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Etat Libre d'Orange Archives 69 is a scent for women that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a sweet, resinous and lightly smoky texture. It opens with mandarin orange, pepper leaf and pink pepper, bright and spicy at first. In the heart, prune, vanilla orchid and frankincense take over, and the fruity sweetness softens into a resinous warmth. The base of musk, patchouli and camphor settles woody and powdery, with the synthetic and smoky touches staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend fall and spring, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Voters mostly read its character as feminine, though some find it masculine.

Shaghaf Oud Elixir

8.3

Swiss Arabian · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Elixir is a sweet, spicy oud scent for cold-weather evenings and nights out, described as unisex. It opens with saffron, oud and pink pepper, warm and spicy from the first spray. In the heart, praliné and rose bring sweetness while sage and oud keep it grounded in wood. The base of amber, vanilla and musk turns creamy and gourmand, with oud still present underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It leans masculine in how it reads, though it also gets feminine votes. Zimaya Noor Oud and Arabian Oud Resala have a close profile.

Electric Cherry (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Tom Ford · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Electric Cherry Eau de Parfum is a sour cherry scent on a fresh, floral base, fruity, sweet and lightly spicy; it is sold as unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. The sour cherry carries a clear fruity sweetness, and Indian ginger and pink pepper sharpen it with a light spicy warmth. Pistachio adds a soft creaminess, Indian jasmine sambac builds the floral side, and sandalwood and ambrettolide stay in the background, finishing the scent with a synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evenings and nights out not far behind.

Danaë (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Argos · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Argos Danaë Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus on a sweet, spicy, woody base, and it suits spring and autumn days best. It opens with bergamot and Sicilian lemon, giving a fresh, glossy citrus lift. In the heart, cedarwood, gaiac wood and cashmere wood build a woody backbone, with pink pepper adding a light spice. The base of Mysore sandalwood, patchouli, musk and cistus leaves a creamy, slightly sweet warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though winter has a solid following, and it leans towards leisure and night-out wear. Most voters read it as masculine, yet it remains unisex. Montagne Parfums Eden and Xerjoff P.33 have a close profile.

Hacivat X

7.5

Nishane · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nishane Hacivat X is a fresh, fruity-sweet unisex scent where citrus and green notes sit over a smoky, earthy woody base. It opens with pink pepper, pineapple and bergamot, so spice, fruit and citrus arrive together. Jasmine, lime and orange blossom keep the heart fresh, while patchouli, Haitian vetiver and cedarwood settle it onto a woody, earthy base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well back. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits the office. Most voters find it masculine, though it reads as unisex. Nishane Hacivat and Creed Aventus have a close profile.

Iris des Champs (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Houbigant · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Houbigant Iris des Champs Eau de Parfum is a powdery floral led by orris and rose, softened by jasmine and ylang-ylang, and aimed at women. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall a close third and winter well behind. Daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Voters most often call it feminine, then classic. It opens with pink pepper, bergamot and lily of the valley, a fresh and slightly green start. In the heart, rose absolute, jasmine sambac absolute, orris absolute and orris butter form the powdery floral core, with ylang-ylang softening it. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, amberwood and musk leaves a sweet, creamy, lightly woody finish.

Azemour Les Orangers

8.0

Parfum d'Empire · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfum d'Empire Azemour Les Orangers is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with grapefruit, clementine and lemon, with galbanum adding a green edge and cumin and black pepper a spicy touch. In the heart, neroli and orange blossom bring a soft floral note, while henna, moss and hay push it towards a chypre feel. Iodine and woody notes stay in the background at the base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as balanced between the two. Rochas Eau de Rochas Homme and Iceberg Iceberg have a close profile.

Alaïa (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Azzedine Alaïa · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Azzedine Alaïa Alaïa Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent softened by sweet, powdery and faintly animalic warmth, made for women; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind, and votes spread across evening, leisure, daytime and office wear rather than settling on one occasion. Most voters read it as feminine. Pink pepper and an air accord open with a spicy freshness. Freesia and peony form a floral, powdery heart, and animalic notes with musk leave the base sweet, woody and oriental in warmth, with a clean synthetic edge running through it.

Victrix

7.9

Profumum Roma · 2002

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Profumum Roma Victrix is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, with oak wood and laurel giving it a woody, earthy base. In Victrix, oak wood and laurel build a green, woody frame, while coriander and pink pepper add a dry, spicy edge. Fresh and earthy tones dominate throughout, and sweetness stays out of the picture. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and it sees the most wear for leisure, work and everyday use. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is a unisex scent that also suits women. Two perfumes with a close profile are Creed Original Vetiver and Diptyque Eau de Lierre.

Pomegranate Noir (Cologne)

6.9

Jo Malone · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir is a unisex scent built around pomegranate juice, patchouli and pink pepper, with a fresh, floral and woody character. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either. The notes read as one whole: the fruity sweetness of pomegranate juice is spiced by pink pepper, while Casablanca lily adds a soft floral touch. Patchouli and gaiac wood lay down a woody, slightly smoky base. The fresh accord keeps it from feeling heavy. Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir Limited Edition 2023 and Hermès Twilly d'Hermès Eau Poivrée have a close profile.

Reveal

7.0

Calvin Klein · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Calvin Klein Reveal is a fresh, floral women's fragrance in which black, white and pink pepper meet a salty coolness; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters pick autumn, summer and spring in almost equal measure, with winter trailing. Daily wear, leisure and the office come first, and fewer choose it for evenings. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. It opens with peppers and salt, a spicy freshness. The heart holds ambergris, a solar note and Florentine iris, adding an aquatic, powdery softness. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood and cashmeran lay down a woody, lightly sweet floor. A synthetic sheen runs through it.

Hacivat Oud

7.9

Nishane · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Nishane Hacivat Oud pairs citrus and fruit freshness with spice, resin and a smoky woodiness; it is a unisex scent, though most voters read it as masculine and modern. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, so it stays with the wearer and fills the space around them for a long time. Voters spread across fall, summer and spring fairly evenly, with winter a little behind. Evenings, nights out and leisure time lead the occasions. It opens with citrus notes, pineapple, black pepper and pink pepper, fresh, fruity and spicy at once. In the heart, jasmine and frankincense come forward. The base of oud, vanilla, vetiver and patchouli sweetens the scent and settles it into a woody, creamy finish. Creed Aventus and Mancera Aoud Lemon Mint have a close profile.

Angéliques sous la Pluie

7.5

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Green

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Angéliques sous la Pluie is a fresh, green and lightly spicy unisex scent built around angelica, juniper berry and bergamot. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and wears quietly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, which puts it between the two. It opens with juniper berry, pink pepper and bergamot, cool and slightly sharp. In the heart, angelica brings a green, floral note. Cedarwood and white musk settle underneath, drying it down to a soft, woody base.

Astaral

7.9

Xerjoff · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Astaral is a unisex scent that opens with pink pepper, aniseed and Shamamatul amber attar, with rose and violet in the heart meeting amberwood and labdanum. The top is spicy, with pink pepper and aniseed, and the amber attar brings warmth right behind them. In the heart, rose and violet carry the floral side while amberwood and labdanum absolute lay a sweet, resinous base. It settles into cedarwood, patchouli, oud, moss and amber, woody and oriental in character. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure time. It reads somewhat more masculine than feminine.

Tubéreuse Impériale (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

bdk Parfums · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

bdk Parfums Tubéreuse Impériale Eau de Parfum is a powdery, creamy floral that keeps its tuberose warm and full against a sweet, spicy backdrop, and suits spring and autumn and everyday wear. It opens with Egyptian geranium and pink pepper, fresh and lightly spiced. In the heart, Indian tuberose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and iris form a rounded floral, with the powdery, creamy side leading. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, sandalwood and benzoin sweeten and soften it. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it leans towards leisure, night out and daily wear. It is unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Isabey Prends-moi and The Merchant Of Venice Imperial Emerald have a close profile.

7 Cobalt

8.2

Loewe · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Loewe 7 Cobalt is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance, rounded out with spice, wood and a touch of smoke. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind; winter is the least chosen season. Daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions, while evening and night out draw fewer votes. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Blackcurrant, sage and pink pepper build a fresh, fruity-spicy feel. Clove and frankincense absolute add a woody, faintly smoky weight, while vetiver and tonka bean soften the edges. Ex Nihilo Speed Legends and Creed Spice and Wood have a close profile.

Oud Shamash

8.2

The Different Company · 2011

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Iris Debonair

7.4

Creed · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Creed Iris Debonair is a fresh, floral unisex scent where powdery and creamy tones are balanced by a touch of spice. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters pick it most for fall and spring, with summer well behind; evening, leisure and business wear draw close to equal support. Masculine and modern are the leading character votes, with feminine not far behind. It opens with bergamot, cardamom, pink pepper and absinthe wormwood, a bright, spicy start. Violet leaf, true lavender and fig make up the heart, and French iris pallida, ambrette and amberwood settle it onto a powdery, woody, creamy base.

Soleil Brûlant

6.7

Tom Ford · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tom Ford Soleil Brûlant is a warm unisex scent that sets a sweet, floral heart against spice, smoke and resin. It opens bright with pink pepper, mandarin orange and bergamot. In the heart, black honey and orange blossom absolute turn it creamy and sweet. The base settles into amber, leather, frankincense and resins, a smoky, woody warmth kept in check by vetiver and woods. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, and lean towards evenings, leisure and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly either way.