The Perfume Library

L'Homme L'Eau

8.2

Prada · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Prada L'Homme L'Eau is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and suits daytime and office wear. Neroli and red ginger give it a bright, citrus-led feel, while iris and powdery notes soften it with a sweet, creamy touch. Sandalwood, cedar and amber form a warm, woody base underneath. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine and modern. Prada L'Homme and Chanel 1957 have a close profile.

Giardino di Boboli

7.8

Roberto Ugolini · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Roberto Ugolini Giardino di Boboli is a fresh, floral unisex scent built on geranium, mint and apple over green notes, suited to anyone who likes a garden-like freshness. It opens cool and fruity with geranium, mint, green notes and apple. The heart turns floral with ozonic notes, rose, jasmine and iris, while cedarwood keeps those flowers dry and woody. The base of musk, amber, woody and powdery notes softens the scent and adds a light sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Voters lean masculine, though feminine follows close behind. Chanel Chance Eau Tendre and Kilian Beyond Love Prohibited have a close profile.

Teint de Neige (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Lorenzo Villoresi · 2000

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Lorenzo Villoresi Teint de Neige Eau de Toilette is a powdery, creamy floral with a clear sweet side, offered as a unisex scent though most read it as feminine. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend autumn, winter and spring, while summer gets a small share. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and about half of voters call it feminine, with a good number calling it classic. The scent stays in a floral register throughout: ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose are softened by the sweetness of heliotrope and tonka bean. Musk and powdery notes lay a creamy, enveloping base beneath them. A synthetic touch in the accords keeps the whole thing clean and smooth.

Purple Flamingo

7.8

Marc Gebauer · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Marc Gebauer Purple Flamingo is a unisex scent that softens a fresh, floral character with a powdery, creamy sweetness. It opens with bergamot and grapefruit, while orange blossom and iris add a gentle floral note to that bright start. Violet, jasmine and rose lead the heart; musk, powdery and woody notes close it with a creamy, slightly fruity sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though the feminine share is not small, so it sits comfortably between the two. Marc Gebauer Orange Flamingo and Monotheme Extrait d'Iris have a close profile.

1957

8.3

Chanel · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Chanel 1957 is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy character with a powdery, creamy softness, and it suits daily wear and warmer months. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, office and leisure wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it classic. Bergamot and neroli give it a bright, citrusy freshness. Iris and powdery notes soften that freshness, and honey adds a light sweetness. Cedar provides a woody frame, while white musk gathers everything into a clean, creamy base.

Nivea Sun

8.0

NIVEA · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

NIVEA Nivea Sun is a fresh, powdery unisex scent with a floral, lightly sweet character, suited to summer days and everyday wear. It opens with green notes, moves into blossoms at the heart and dries down to powdery notes. Fresh and floral accords lead, with sweetness and a creamy softness alongside them, and a synthetic, clean feel running through. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It reads mostly feminine to voters, though a fair number call it masculine. Dior Cheval Blanc Paris and Adopt' Nostalgia share a close profile.

L'Air des Alpes Suisses

7.6

Tauer Perfumes · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tauer Perfumes L'Air des Alpes Suisses is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most pick spring, fall and summer, while winter stays in the background. Leisure, daily and business wear lead, with evening and night out chosen less. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. It opens with alpine herbs, an air accord and granite, which give a cool, crisp feel. Towards the heart, alpine lily, green, powdery and spicy notes build a floral, lightly sweet greenness. The base of larch, soil and beech leaves a woody, damp ground. Gebauer & Gebauer By Appointment and Lorenzo Villoresi Yerbamate have a close profile.

Dahaab Saafi

7.9

Bait Al Bakhoor

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Bait Al Bakhoor Dahaab Saafi is a soft unisex scent with a floral, sweet, gourmand character, rounded out by powdery and creamy tones. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes after, and very few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with some leisure wear as well. It is unisex, though voters read it as slightly more feminine than masculine. It opens with rose, vanilla and sweet notes. In the heart, musky, powdery and woody notes soften it, and the base joins vanilla with floral notes and magnolia. The overall impression is a spicy-tinged, oriental, creamy and sweet florality.

Valaya Exclusif

7.9

Parfums de Marly · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Parfums de Marly Valaya Exclusif is a feminine scent that softens a fresh opening of almond, mandarin orange and bergamot with powdery orange blossom and white blossoms. The top is almond, bergamot and mandarin orange; the heart turns to powdery notes, orange blossom and white blossoms. In the base, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten it into a creamy finish, while Ambroxan and Akigalawood® add a synthetic shine. Voters find longevity strong and sillage good. Most pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads mostly as feminine and modern. Jil Sander Softly and Rasasi Musk-Naqaya have a close profile.

Tabac Rouge / Turkish Blend

8.2

Phaedon · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Phaedon Tabac Rouge / Turkish Blend pairs Turkish tobacco absolute with honey, cinnamon and ginger in a sweet, spicy unisex scent. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, spring comes well behind and summer is rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure time. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: honey and cinnamon bring sweetness and ginger adds spice to the smoky body of the tobacco. Frankincense and Siam benzoin give a resinous, woody warmth, which musk and powdery notes soften. The overall impression is gourmand and oriental.

Yerbamate

7.3

Lorenzo Villoresi · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lorenzo Villoresi Yerbamate is a fresh, woody unisex scent built on green, herbal notes such as maté, tea, tarragon and mint. It opens with citrus, tarragon, mint and ylang-ylang, while green notes and aromatic herbs keep it crisp. In the heart, maté, tea, hay and lavender carry the herbal theme. The base settles on vetiver, patchouli and tree moss, giving a woody, slightly powdery footing, with sweetness and spice kept in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Miller Harris La Pluie and Chloé Lavande have a close profile.

Delox (Extrait de Parfum)

7.6

Tiziana Terenzi · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Delox Extrait de Parfum is a floral, sweet gourmand with a powdery, creamy and spicy side, suited mostly to autumn and winter evenings. It begins with white hyacinth, iris and coffee, where the floral side is deepened by the dark tone of the coffee. In the heart, vanilla, Turkish rose and opoponax turn it sweeter and creamier. The base of Lebanon cedar, acacia honey and amber adds a woody, oriental warmth, softened by white musk and powdery notes. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Though it is sold as unisex, voters read it as most feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include MAD Parfumeur By Bruno Detox and LPDO Superbe Café.

Nanshe

7.1

Nishane · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Nishane Nanshe is a unisex fragrance that softens citrus and flowers with a powdery, creamy woodiness, suiting spring and autumn, by day or in the evening. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though winter and summer are not ruled out. Leisure, night out and evening lead the occasions, and it also gets worn for business. Most voters read it as feminine, yet it is presented as unisex. The top opens bright and lightly spicy with yuzu, bergamot, cardamom and carrot seed. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac absolute and rose absolute build a floral body, while watery fruits add a sweet freshness. In the base, sandalwood, iris, patchouli and musk settle it into a powdery, creamy warmth.

Misia (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Chanel · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Misia Eau de Toilette is a powdery, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and autumn days; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, then autumn, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Nearly half of voters call it feminine, and some also see it as classic. As a whole it reads fresh, powdery and lightly sweet. Iris, violet and orris root build the powdery floral core, while Grasse rose and Turkish rose soften it. Tonka bean and Siam benzoin keep the sweetness in the background.

Oriental Extreme / Oriental Express

8.0

Mugler · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Mugler Oriental Extreme / Oriental Express is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Sandalwood and vanilla build a sweet, creamy base, with resins and balsam adding warmth. Powdery and woody notes soften it, while basil and carrot seed leave a spicy, faintly earthy edge inside the sweetness. The overall impression is gourmand and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions, though leisure and daily wear also get a fair share. Votes lean somewhat feminine, but a sizeable group calls it masculine. soOud Jade Eau Fine and Boss Collection - Velvet Amber have a close profile.

28 La Pausa (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Chanel · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Chanel 28 La Pausa Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and green scent with a powdery, woody backdrop, calm and clean in character, and it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin and is noticed mostly by those nearby. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daytime, office and leisure wear lead, while evening and night out sit further back. More voters read it as feminine than anything else. The scent is built around French iris pallida. Earthy notes add depth to the iris, powdery notes soften it, and woody notes give it a dry footing. The green and fresh accords keep the whole light. Chanel La Pausa (Eau de Parfum) and Chloé Love, Chloé Eau Florale have a close profile.

Mukhallat Dahn Al Oudh Moattaq / مخلط دهن العود معتق

8.3

Ajmal

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ajmal Mukhallat Dahn Al Oudh Moattaq is a unisex oud scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong, and most voters pick autumn and winter, mainly for evening and night-out wear. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of votes call it feminine or classic. It opens with Turkish rose, Indian herbs and woody notes, then settles into amber and oud at the heart. The base brings animalic, powdery and musky notes together with rose. The overall profile is floral and sweet, with spicy, resinous, earthy and smoky sides running through it.

Youth

7.4

Zarkoperfume · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zarkoperfume Youth is a unisex scent where fruit and flowers sit together in a fresh, sweet way, settling onto a powdery, woody base. Pear, green apple, melon and peach open it fruity and bright. The heart brings jasmine, Bulgarian rose otto, plum and white blossoms. In the base, musk, sandalwood and powdery notes soften everything, so the sweetness stays in the background. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate. Most pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Half of voters read it as feminine, and many call it modern. Boss Nuit pour Femme and Choice by Comma have a close profile.

Musc

7.3

Réminiscence · 1970

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Réminiscence Musc is a powdery, creamy musk that opens fresh and floral and dries down sweet and gourmand; it is classed as unisex, has been discontinued, and leans towards easy daytime wear. The opening is led by white blossoms and ylang-ylang. In the heart, almond and powdery notes soften things, and the base of white musk, coumarin and amber builds a sweet, creamy bed. The overall impression is fresh, floral, lightly spicy and gourmand. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Nearly half of voters find it feminine, while others call it classic or modern. Its profile is close to Profumum Roma Soavissima and Thameen Peregrina.

Tobacco Carnaval

7.6

Maison Crivelli · 2026

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Maison Crivelli Tobacco Carnaval is a fruity, smoky unisex fragrance built around tobacco and rum. Fruity notes, tobacco and rum give it a sweet, gourmand feel, while smoky, powdery and woody notes dry it out. Fruity and sweet accords lead, with spicy and oriental tones staying in the background. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and favour evenings and nights out. It reads as masculine or modern more than feminine. Dior Tobacolor and Serge Lutens Écrin de fumée have a close profile.

Alamut (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Lorenzo Villoresi · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Lorenzo Villoresi Alamut Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy floral-oriental built on rose, osmanthus, jasmine and orange blossom over sandalwood and patchouli, leaning towards evenings and the colder months. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the top occasions; spring gets some votes, while summer comes last. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Although it is released as unisex, most voters read it as feminine, and a good share call it classic. It opens with rosewood, rose, osmanthus and jasmine in a floral layer. The heart is led by orange blossom, ylang-ylang, tuberose and labdanum, with amber adding sweetness. The base of sandalwood, patchouli, musk and leather dries down powdery, resinous and slightly animal. Kamasurabhi and Chanel Coco have a close profile.

Kayu

7.7

Kinetic Perfumes · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Kinetic Perfumes Kayu is a unisex fragrance that sets a creamy, powdery, woody body beneath a fresh, citrusy opening. Rosemary, vanilla and Italian mandarin orange give the first impression a bright but slightly sweet feel. In the heart, Omani frankincense, gaiac wood and Virginia cedar add a spicy, woody depth. The base softens it with powdery notes, tonka bean and musk, while Laotian and Thai oud stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though it suits both. Xerjoff Uden and Pierre Guillaume 4.1 Le Musc & La Peau have a close profile.

Eladaria

7.1

Creed · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Eladaria is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. Mandarin orange, pink pepper and bergamot open with a bright citrus lift. In the heart, peony, Rosa centifolia, lily of the valley and powdery notes bring a soft floral feel. Vanilla, cashmere wood, amber and musk leave a creamy, sweet trail at the base. Xerjoff Accento and Xerjoff Lua have a close profile.

White Rose (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Floris

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Floris White Rose Eau de Toilette is a fresh, powdery floral for women, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with green notes, aldehydes and carnation; violet, rose, jasmine and iris form the floral heart. Powdery notes, musk and amber in the base soften it into a creamy, lightly sweet finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and classic.