The Perfume Library

L'Agent (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Agent Provocateur · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Agent Provocateur L'Agent Eau de Parfum is a dark, warm women's fragrance that sets a sweet, spicy and resinous base under a floral heart; it has been discontinued. It opens with angelica, davana, ylang-ylang and pink pepper, which give a bright, spicy start. At the heart, May rose, jasmine sambac, osmanthus and tuberose absolute carry dense, powdery florals. As it dries, crystal amber, myrrh, cistus, sandalwood, patchouli and tonka bean pull it towards a sweet, smoky and earthy warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most see it as feminine and classic. Agent Provocateur Miss AP and Yves Saint Laurent Opium have a close profile.

Vanille d'Iris (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Ormonde Jayne · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Vanille d'Iris Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet scent built around orris, jasmine and vanilla, described as feminine and since discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer and winter chosen less often. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead, and it can also work in the evening. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with pink pepper, coriander seed, carrot seed and Sicilian bergamot, a lightly spicy, bright start. In the heart, jasmine absolute, osmanthus, orris absolute and magnolia form a floral, powdery core. The base of vanilla, amber, musk, vetiver and cedarwood leaves it creamy, soft and woody-warm.

adr_ett

8.0

Nomenclature · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Nomenclature adr_ett is a fresh, powdery and creamy unisex scent built around iris and tonka bean. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, office and leisure wear, with evenings and nights well behind. Most voters read it as feminine, though a strong modern streak keeps it open to anyone. Iris, Helvetolide® and pink pepper give it a fresh, floral powderiness. Tonka bean and vanilla sweeten it and pull it towards a creamy softness, while ambergris adds a woody, synthetic edge. Zadig & Voltaire Girls Can Say Anything and Jacques Fath Irissime have a close profile.

Osmanthus

7.5

Acqua di Parma · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Osmanthus is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Neroli and green mandarin orange give it a light, bright opening. In the heart, peony, ambrette and pink pepper add a soft floral note with a touch of spice. Osmanthus and patchouli lead the base; the fruity, sweet side is balanced by a creamy backdrop. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most. Feminine votes lead on character, though a good share call it masculine. Roger & Gallet Fleur d'Osmanthus and Huygens Les Roses have a close profile.

Heartless Helen

7.2

Penhaligon's · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Penhaligon's Heartless Helen is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, and suits leisure hours and daytime wear best. It opens with mandarin orange and pink pepper, a fresh and lightly spicy start. Jasmine and tuberose form a floral heart, softened by fruity and sweet accords. Cashmeran and woods set it on a powdery, creamy base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall and winter further behind. Leisure, daily wear and nights out lead the occasions, and business gets votes too. Most voters read it as feminine. Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile and Jimmy Choo Flash have a close profile.

Escentric 03

6.9

Escentric Molecules · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Escentric Molecules Escentric 03 is a unisex scent that opens with green notes, lime and black pepper, then settles into a woody, earthy base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. It leans masculine in the votes, though it reads as unisex. The top is fresh, citrusy and spicy, with green notes, ginger, mandarin orange and pink pepper. The heart turns floral with jasmine, rose and orris root, lightly warmed by cinnamon. The base of sandalwood, ISO-E-Super, leather and amber dries down woody, with a synthetic edge.

Soul

7.8

Costume National · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Costume National Soul is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that opens on bergamot and pink pepper and moves into oud, leather and vanilla. It begins with bergamot, pink pepper and cardamom, a bright spiced start. Geranium, oud and leather bring a warm, smoky heart. Ambergris, vanilla and patchouli sweeten the base, where gourmand and resinous tones settle over a woody ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. More voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Lattafa Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud and Victoria Ibn Dhi Yazan have a close profile.

Bang

7.1

Marc Jacobs · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Marc Jacobs Bang is a spicy, woody and earthy men's fragrance led by pink, black and white pepper; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, while fewer choose summer. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most-voted settings, and sport trails far behind. Most voters read it as masculine, though many also call it modern. The sharp, spicy peppers open alongside a fresh, green citrus lift. In the heart, benzoin, woods and elemi resin pull it toward a resinous, woody side. The base of vetiver, white moss and patchouli sets an earthy ground, and a synthetic edge runs throughout. Its profile is close to Terre d'Hermès and Dior Homme.

Brioni (Eau de Parfum Intense)

8.1

Brioni · 2021

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Brioni Brioni is a spicy, woody men's fragrance that sits between fresh and sweet, leaning towards autumn and spring and towards evenings out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, while summer comes last. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, and it also fits business and daily wear. Voters mostly find it masculine, and modern as well. It opens fresh with pink pepper, bergamot and mandarin orange. Saffron, patchouli and green apple carry the heart, fruity and spicy. In the base, oud, ambroxan and vanilla sweeten it and settle it onto a woody, oriental footing. Montale Crystal Aoud and Arabian Oud Amiri have a close profile.

Vetiver Patchouli

7.7

Montale · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Montale Vetiver Patchouli is a men's fragrance that is fresh, green and earthy, with vetiver's dry, woody character leading throughout. Vetiver and patchouli form the backbone, while a citrusy freshness and a green tone lighten the earthy base. Pink pepper adds a spicy edge, and carrot and jasmine stay in the background to soften the dryness. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads masculine and classic. Hermès Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Loewe Esencia Elixir have a close profile.

Colonia C.L.U.B.

7.8

Acqua di Parma · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Colonia C.L.U.B. is a unisex cologne in which pink pepper, lemon and bergamot give way to a fresh, green and spicy character. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither dominates nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and business named most often. It reads masculine to most, though it stays unisex. The opening of pink pepper, lemon, bergamot and black pepper is citrusy with a slight bite. Shiso and rosemary add a green, herbal touch in the heart. Musk and cedarwood leave a dry, woody, clean base. Roger & Gallet Jean Marie Farina Extra-Vieille and Dior Granville have a close profile.

Green Cactus

7.7

Phil Julian · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Phil Julian Green Cactus is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent, suited to easygoing days in spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Votes for masculine, modern and feminine sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly to one side. It opens with yuzu, bergamot and lime for a bright citrus lift, with prickly pear adding a fruity softness. In the heart, aloe vera, green tea and cactus carry the green side, while mint, cardamom and pink pepper add a light spice. The base of amber, patchouli and cedarwood settles into a sweet, creamy finish.

Flash Back

7.0

Olfactive Studio · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Olfactive Studio Flash Back is a fresh, fruity unisex scent led by citrus and green accords, suited to everyday wear in warmer weather. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter is barely chosen. It is favoured mostly for leisure, daily and office wear. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and while more voters call it masculine, a good share call it feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. The top opens bright with orange, rhubarb and grapefruit. In the heart, Granny Smith apple and pink pepper add a tart fruitiness and a touch of spice. The base settles into a woody footing of vetiver, cedarwood, musk and amber. Atkinsons Mint & Tonic and Perfumer H Grapefruit have a close profile.

Eau Sauvage Cologne

7.5

Dior · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Eau Sauvage Cologne is a fresh men's fragrance built on bergamot, mandarin orange and grapefruit, with green touches from petitgrain and galbanum and a woody base of vetiver. Citrus carries the scent: Calabrian bergamot, mandarin orange and grapefruit give it a bright, clean front. Petitgrain and galbanum add a sharp green edge, pink pepper brings a light spice, and vetiver supplies a dry woody ground. Hedione lends a floral, slightly synthetic shine. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding the room. Most voters pick summer and spring. Daily wear, leisure and office come up most often, and sport gets a fair share too. Most voters read it as masculine.

Lucius

8.3

Fragrance Du Bois · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Fragrance Du Bois Lucius is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that sets a bright opening of bergamot, mandarin orange and pink pepper over a warm base of vetiver, tonka bean and amber. Bergamot and mandarin orange lead the top, with pink pepper adding a light touch of spice. In the heart, orange blossom and cedarwood pull the scent towards a woody line. The base turns dry with vetiver, then sweet and warm with tonka bean and amber. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind and winter trailing. Night out, evening, business and daily wear all draw similar support, and voters mostly call it masculine and modern. Creed Aventus Cologne and Laboratory Perfumes Tonka have a close profile.

Nocologne

7.8

Fugazzi · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Fugazzi Nocologne is a fresh, green, citrus-led unisex scent built around lemon, grapefruit and bergamot, an easy fit for spring and summer days. It opens with lemon, grapefruit, Calabrian bergamot and mandarin orange in a lively citrus bundle. In the heart, pink pepper and ginger zest add a spicy edge, while orange blossom and mimosa bring a sweet, fruity softness. Vetiver, moss and crystal amber keep the green feel going in the base. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and everyday wear. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters read its character as more masculine and modern. Dior Eau Sauvage Cologne and Histoires de Parfums 1873 have a close profile.

Tenue de Soirée

7.3

Goutal · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Goutal Tenue de Soirée is a powdery, sweet floral for women, best suited to evenings and nights out. It opens bright and lightly spicy with Italian bergamot, pink pepper and freesia. The heart turns soft and powdery with water lily, iris and violet. Musk, praliné and patchouli sweeten and settle the base, while fruity and synthetic tones run through the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer a distant last. Evening and night out lead the occasions, and half of voters call its character feminine. Jimmy Choo Iris Crush and Aigner Iconista have a close profile.

Purple Oud

7.8

Dior · 2018

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Dior Purple Oud is a spicy, woody and smoky unisex fragrance with a dark, resinous, oriental character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring third and summer the least chosen season. It is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though it is sold as unisex. Saffron and pink pepper give it a spicy edge, orange softens that edge slightly, and oud carries the woody, earthy and leathery side. The animal and smoky accords stay close to the surface. Abaco Oud and Gucci The Voice of the Snake have a close profile.

Velvet Iris

6.7

Essential Parfums · 2025

Floral · Green · Synthetic

Essential Parfums Velvet Iris is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, green character with a powdery, woody and resinous base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable close by without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though winter has a fair following too. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and sits comfortably at the office as well. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine than feminine, yet it works as unisex. It opens with pink pepper and turmeric leaf, then moves into mastic, orris concrete and galbanum, where the green, spicy edge softens into powder. The base of sandalwood, Saffiano™ and labdanum adds an earthy, leathery, resinous warmth, with a faintly synthetic sheen among the accords. Heeley Rose Aria and Heretic Dirty Violet have a close profile.

Eau Mohéli

7.2

Diptyque · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Diptyque Eau Mohéli sets pink pepper and ginger against the creamy floral side of Comorian ylang-ylang, with vetiver holding it together, in a fresh unisex scent. It reads as a single piece: a fresh, green base with a floral, lightly fruity sweetness over it. Ylang-ylang brings the creamy side, pink pepper and ginger open it up with spice, and vetiver keeps the green side dry and plain. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Voters mostly call it feminine, though it is a unisex scent. Ojar Solar Flair and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Vetiver have a close profile.

Twisted Sin

8.1

Emil Élise · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Emil Élise Twisted Sin is a fruity, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, its sweetness carried by gourmand and creamy tones. Tangerine and bergamot give a bright start, while pink pepper and pepper add bite. In the heart, apple, rum and cinnamon build a sweet warmth, and labdanum deepens it. The base of vanilla, musk and cashmere wood softens everything into a creamy, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and works for leisure too. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly even, so it sits comfortably between the two. Bishop Bonne Nuit and Routine Paris Game Song have a close profile.

The Beat (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Burberry · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Burberry The Beat Eau de Parfum opens with cardamom, mandarin orange and pink pepper, a fresh, spicy start softened by iris and vetiver, and it suits women looking for an easy daytime scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next. Daily, leisure and business wear lead, while night and evening use trail far behind. More than half of voters read it as feminine. The top notes of cardamom, mandarin orange, pink pepper and bergamot give a fresh, citrusy, lightly spiced entry. In the heart, bellflower, iris and Ceylon tea add a floral, powdery softness. The base of vetiver, cedarwood and white musk leaves it woody and clean.

Silk! Oud

6.1

The Nose Behind · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Nose Behind Silk! Oud is a floral, spicy oud scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, offered as a unisex fragrance. It opens with orange and lemon brightness, sharpened slightly by pink pepper. In the heart, rose, plum and iris give a floral-fruity sweetness, while Atlas cedar settles it onto a woody base. At the bottom, Thai oud, sandalwood, benzoin and musk take over, and the scent dries down warm, oriental and faintly animalic. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Winter and fall lead, and evening, leisure and night-out wear are the most chosen uses. Though unisex, voters read it as mostly masculine and classic. Rifat Ozbek Ozbek (Eau de Parfum) and Aaron Terence Hughes Onyx have a close profile.

Amiri

8.7

Arabian Oud · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Arabian Oud Amiri is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh citrus and spice opening against a sweet, woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter getting fewer votes. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. It reads as masculine and modern. Pink pepper, bergamot and mandarin orange give a bright, citrusy start. In the heart, patchouli, nutmeg and cedar build a spicy, woody backdrop. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla softens and sweetens the whole. Ahmed Al Maghribi Amiri and Zyara Spicy Ocean have a close profile.