The Perfume Library

This is not a Blue Bottle 1.2 / Ceci n'est pas un Flacon Bleu 1.2

7.7

Histoires de Parfums · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Histoires de Parfums This is not a Blue Bottle 1.2 / Ceci n'est pas un Flacon Bleu 1.2 is a fresh, green, floral unisex scent built around ivy, pink pepper and lily of the valley, leaning towards spring and summer days. It opens with ivy and pink pepper, green with a light spice. The heart of lily of the valley, ylang-ylang and lilac forms a floral frame. It dries down to sandalwood, vanilla and white musk, turning powdery, creamy and slightly sweet, with fruity and synthetic touches among the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Feminine leads the character votes, though a fair share call it masculine.

Naomi Campbell

7.1

Naomi Campbell · 1999

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Naomi Campbell is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter, yet works for both daytime and evening. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next and summer well behind. Wear is spread across daily use, leisure, evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters find it feminine. It opens fruity and lightly spiced with mandarin orange, bergamot, peach, coconut and pink pepper. Rose, jasmine and tuberose carry the floral heart. In the base, vanilla, caramel, amber and sandalwood sweeten it into a powdery, creamy gourmand finish. Joop! Le Bain and Lancôme Poême have a close profile.

Much Ado About the Duke

7.8

Penhaligon's · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Much Ado About the Duke is a fresh, green men's scent that mixes floral, spicy and woody tones. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters place it in spring and fall, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number call it classic. It opens with cumin and pink pepper for a spicy start. Rose and gin form the heart, adding a floral, bright note. Cedarwood and vetiver in the base give it a green, woody footing. Balenciaga Florabotanica and Dossier Floral Rose have a close profile.

Quercia (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Acqua di Parma · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Parma Quercia Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green citrus opening with spice, sweetness and a woody base. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon and petitgrain, while pink pepper adds a light bite. At the heart, geranium, cardamom and cedarwood give it a spicy, green, woody character. In the base, tonka bean absolute sweetens the scent, and patchouli and oakmoss absolute add an earthy depth. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Most voters find it masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Acqua di Parma Colonia Quercia and Armaf Vitesse.

Ebony Wood (Eau de Parfum) / N°03 Ebony Wood

7.8

Zara · 2019

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Zara Ebony Wood / N°03 Ebony Wood Eau de Parfum is a woody, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter days best. Coffee and patchouli lead, while ebony, cypress and vetiver build a woody base. Pink pepper and clove add spice, and grapefruit keeps it slightly fresh. Fresh and sweet accords blend into a creamy softness, with a synthetic edge alongside. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling the room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It spreads across leisure, daily wear and evenings out. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits right in between.

Rifaaqat / رفاقات

8.1

Paris Corner

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Paris Corner Rifaaqat / رفاقات is a unisex scent that takes a sweet, gourmand character and darkens it with spice, smoke and leather, suiting cold months and evenings. Most voters recommend winter and fall, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Votes are split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, with the masculine side slightly ahead. In the top, elemi resin, black pepper and pink pepper keep the opening sharp and spicy. Towards the heart, saffron and frankincense add a resinous, smoky warmth. In the base, Bourbon vanilla sweetens the scent, while suede and cedar set a leathery, woody ground.

Encens Mythique / Encens Mythique d'Orient

7.7

Guerlain · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Guerlain Encens Mythique / Encens Mythique d'Orient is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that lays resinous, smoky woods under a floral and spicy face; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters call it feminine, though a good share read it as masculine. It opens with saffron, aldehydes and rose, then moves into a spicy, earthy heart of vetiver, patchouli and pink pepper. Frankincense, ambergris and underwood dominate the base, and the scent turns sweeter, settling into a powdery, smoky resin. Réminiscence Bois Étoilé / Oud and Jovoy Sombres Dessins have a close profile.

Still Life

7.3

Olfactive Studio · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Olfactive Studio Still Life is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on yuzu, elemi resin and three kinds of pepper. Yuzu and elemi resin give the top a bright citrus lift, while Sichuan, black and pink pepper add spice. In the heart, star anise and galbanum bring a green, lightly sweet note. Rum, cedarwood and Ambrox set it on a soft, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. Heeley Zeste de Gingembre and Daniel Josier Under the Figtree have a close profile.

United Arab Emirates / الإمارات العربية المتحدة

8.5

Roja Parfums · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums United Arab Emirates / الإمارات العربية المتحدة is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with bergamot and artemisia. In the heart, May rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang form a floral layer, with clove adding spice. The base of oud, labdanum, frankincense and benzoin brings a resinous, smoky and sweet warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions named most often. More voters read it as masculine than feminine, though it is unisex. Roja Parfums Taif Aoud and Pierre de Velay The Oud have a close profile.

Emporio Armani - Stronger With You Parfum

7.5

Giorgio Armani · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Stronger With You Parfum is a sweet, gourmand and spicy men's scent built around marron glacé, Bourbon vanilla and cinnamon. It opens with elemi resin and pink pepper, a light touch of spice. The heart brings clary sage, cinnamon and lavender, with the cinnamon adding a warm edge to the sweetness. The base of cedar, marron glacé, Bourbon vanilla and leather settles into a sugared, oriental feel on a woody, leathery footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards night out and evening wear, with leisure use not far behind. It reads masculine and modern. Burberry London for Men and Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Extrême have a close profile.

Jil (2009)

7.6

Jil Sander · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jil Sander Jil opens with lavender, mandarin orange and pink pepper and softens into iris and lily, a fresh, floral women's fragrance that has been discontinued. The lavender's freshness meets the fruity brightness of mandarin at the start, while pink pepper adds a light touch of spice. In the heart, iris, lily and heliotrope bring a powdery, floral softness. Musk, amber and vanilla sweeten the base and leave a warm, slightly oriental trail. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring close behind, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Jil Sander Sensual Jil and Guerlain Love is all have a close profile.

Hwyl

7.9

Aēsop · 2017

Green · Spicy · Woody

Aēsop Hwyl is a green, spicy and woody unisex scent with a resinous, earthy and slightly smoky forest feel. It opens with elemi resin, thyme and pink pepper, which give a green, dry spice. In the heart, cypress, geranium and suede soften the scent while keeping it green. The base of vetiver, cedar and frankincense settles into a woody, earthy and smoky ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though the lean is not strict. Comme des Garçons Monocle Scent One: Hinoki and Lalique Encre Noire à L'Extrême have a close profile.

Bois Marocain

7.9

Tom Ford · 2009

Green · Spicy · Woody

Tom Ford Bois Marocain is a unisex scent that sets a green, spicy woodiness against a smoky, earthy backdrop, and it leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead, though it also works for leisure and daily use. More voters call it masculine, but a fair share find it feminine. The scent is built around Atlas cedar, arborvitae and pink pepper. The woody, spicy side is softened by a green freshness, while resinous, oriental and smoky tones add a dry, warm depth.

Amabile

5.9

Xerjoff · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Amabile is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, and most voters pick it for leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters choose spring first, then summer and fall, with few picking winter. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either side. The top opens with Amalfi lemon, Calabrian bergamot and green apple, so citrus and fruit come first. In the heart, jasmine, orange blossom, cardamom and pink pepper add a floral freshness with a little spice. The base of patchouli, green vanilla, Atlas cedar and white musk softens it into a creamy, woody finish with a touch of sweetness.

Gntonic

7.4

M. Micallef · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

M. Micallef Gntonic is a fresh, citrusy and green scent sold as a men's fragrance, and it suits spring and summer days. It opens with pink pepper, peppermint, lime and ginger, with bitter orange adding a slightly sharp edge. Nutmeg, orange blossom and cedar soften the heart. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood and moss lay down a woody, green footing, and white musk and amber finish it with a clean warmth. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. It reads as masculine and modern. Lanvin Vetyver (Eau de Toilette) and Kenneth Cole Black (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Dark Amber & Ginger Lily

7.7

Jo Malone · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jo Malone Dark Amber & Ginger Lily is a women's fragrance that sets the spicy warmth of ginger and black cardamom against a floral heart and a black amber base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters suggest fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Evening, leisure and daily wear get almost equal support. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. It opens with black cardamom, pink pepper and ginger, which give a spicy lift. The heart of jasmine, rose, orchid and water lily turns floral and creamy. In the base, frankincense, patchouli, leather, sandalwood and black amber settle into a resinous, smoky, sweet warmth.

Lust In Paradise (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Ex Nihilo · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Ex Nihilo Lust In Paradise Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity-floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with pink pepper, and lychee and white peony take the heart. A fresh, green floral note meets a sweet, creamy fruit softness. The base of amber, white cedar and musk settles it into something warm and smooth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. About half of voters call it feminine, and a good share call it modern. The Dua Brand Lustful Paradise and Ex Nihilo Lust in Paradise par Reine Paradis have a close profile.

Eau de Nuit (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Giorgio Armani · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Giorgio Armani Eau de Nuit Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance for fall and winter evenings, opening fresh and settling into a sweet, spicy woodiness. Pink pepper and bergamot give a bright start in the top. The heart brings nutmeg and cardamom for spice, while iris and heliotrope add a soft, powdery floral touch. In the base, cedar, amber and tonka bean ground it in a sweet, woody, oriental finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead, with room for business and daily use too. Most voters find it masculine. Its profile is close to Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette).

Club de Nuit Iconic

7.6

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Armaf Club de Nuit Iconic is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that sets pink pepper, lemon and grapefruit against the spice of ginger and nutmeg. It opens bright and sharp with pink pepper, lemon, coriander, mint and grapefruit. In the heart, ginger, nutmeg, jasmine and melon soften that freshness with spice. The base lays down a woody floor of sandalwood, cedar and patchouli, warmed by labdanum, frankincense and amber. Aquatic and spicy accords sit behind the fresh character. Most voters find its longevity and sillage good. Summer and spring lead, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. Voters read it as clearly masculine and modern. Ahmed Al Maghribi Blue and La Rive Ironstone have a close profile.

Sancti

8.0

Liquides Imaginaires · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Liquides Imaginaires Sancti is a unisex scent that ties a fresh opening of grapefruit, mandarin orange and bergamot to a woody, resinous base of vetiver, cedar and frankincense. It lasts and projects at a moderate level. Voters lean slightly towards autumn and spring, though summer and winter also get votes. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, with business and evening following. More voters read it as masculine, but a good share call it feminine. The top is citrus with aldehydes and cypress. In the heart, pink pepper, lavender, cardamom and rosemary add a spicy, green touch. It dries down to vetiver, cedar, patchouli and frankincense, settling into a woody, lightly smoky resin. M. Micallef Jewel for Him and Ormonde Jayne Ormonde Man have a close profile.

The Original / Eight & Bob

7.4

Eight & Bob · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eight & Bob The Original / Eight & Bob opens with pink pepper, cardamom and lemon and settles into vetiver, sandalwood and amber, a fresh, woody unisex scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though many also call it classic or modern. The opening pairs lemon, cardamom and pink pepper for a citrus-spice start. In the heart, violet leaf adds a green, floral touch, while labdanum and dry woods warm the body. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and amber turns woody, powdery and creamy with a gentle sweetness. Dior Escale à Pondichéry and Parfums de Marly Darley have a close profile.

Fetish pour Homme (Parfum)

8.3

Roja Parfums · 2012

Citrus · Spicy · Woody

Roja Parfums Fetish pour Homme is a smoky, chypre-style men's scent that weighs bright citrus down with spice, resin and leather; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, lime and lemon in a fresh citrus layer. The heart brings neroli, violet, Grasse jasmine and fig, while the base is led by leather, oakmoss, vetiver, patchouli, labdanum and ambergris. Spicy, resinous and animal accords give the whole a hard, leathery edge. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer well behind. Night outs and evenings lead the occasions. Most votes read it as masculine and classic. Roja Parfums Diaghilev and Tauer Perfumes L'Air du Désert Marocain Noir have a close profile.

Spice D'Arno

7.9

Electimuss · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Electimuss Spice D'Arno is a unisex scent that keeps a sweet, gourmand character warm with spice and resin, and it suits fall and winter evenings. Saffron, cardamom and pink pepper give it a spicy warmth, while vanilla and orange blossom turn that warmth creamy and sweet. Frankincense, myrrh and leather add a resinous, woody depth, and lemon and bergamot lighten it slightly. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, and it leans toward evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly equal, so it has no fixed gender. Close in profile are The House of Oud Just Before and Arabian Oud Tarteel Gold.

Le Plus Beau Jour de Ma Vie (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Guerlain · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Le Plus Beau Jour de Ma Vie Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery feminine scent that carries rose, orange blossom and dragée down into soft vanilla and white musk. It opens with pink pepper, angelica seed and citrus fruits, which give the first moments a light lift. In the heart, rose, dragée and orange blossom lead, with a gourmand sweetness wrapped around the floral core. The base of patchouli, white musk, frankincense and vanilla settles it into a creamy, powdery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters pick fall and spring most, then winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Most see it as feminine and modern. Guerlain Bouquet de la Mariée (Eau de Parfum) and LaVolta African Flowers have a close profile.