The Perfume Library

Brin de Lavande / Sprig of Lavender (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Durance en Provence · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Durance en Provence Brin de Lavande / Sprig of Lavender Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green lavender scent aimed at women, suited to relaxed everyday wear. Provençal lavender sits at the centre, with tonka bean sweetening it and adding a creamy softness. Frankincense and myrrh build a spicy, woody, lightly powdery base underneath. The floral side stays in the background while the fresh, green character leads. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin with a quiet trail. Voters pick it most for leisure, daily wear and the office, while evening and night out come lower. Jo Malone Mimosa & Cardamom and Cacharel Noa have a close profile.

Sierra Vista 2142

7.7

Krigler · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Krigler Sierra Vista 2142 is a unisex fragrance that opens with bergamot and Provençal lavender, then moves into rose, jasmine and cedarwood. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. It sits between masculine and feminine. The number of voters is small, so these ratings are best read with caution. The opening is fresh and citrusy, with lavender giving it a fougère feel. In the heart, rose and jasmine add a soft floral note while cedarwood keeps it dry and woody. The base of sandalwood, amber and tonka bean sweetens it, and the spicy side settles into that warm ground. Rasasi Arba Wardat (Eau de Parfum) and Montblanc Legend (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Chrysos

9.2

Sherwood · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Green

Sherwood Chrysos is a chypre-leaning unisex scent in which tuberose, ylang-ylang and sandalwood sit over citrus and spice; it has been discontinued. It opens with a bright citrus layer of bergamot, yuzu and neroli, while clove, cinnamon, ginger and green cardamom push the spice forward and rosemary and lavender add a green freshness. In the heart, tuberose and ylang-ylang give a creamy floral note, softened by Ceylonese sandalwood. The base of labdanum, tonka bean, oakmoss and patchouli forms the earthy, slightly smoky chypre ground. Voters find its longevity very strong and its sillage good, and they rate its value for money highly. Its dense, layered build sits comfortably on both men and women. Sultan Pasha Attars Encens Chypre and Anna Zworykina Golden Lavender have a close profile.

Instinct

6.2

Morreale

Fresh · Gourmand · Spicy

Morreale Instinct is a unisex fragrance that joins a fresh, spicy start to a gourmand, woody and resinous sweetness. The top is bergamot, Provençal lavender and mint, bringing coolness. Coffee, patchouli and styrax deepen the heart, and the base of vanilla, sandalwood and benzoin settles into a warm, soft finish. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the small number of votes makes this tentative. It doesn't lean toward either gender. Histoires de Parfums Irrévérent and Sabon P.L.V.28 have a close profile.

Life

7.0

Nautica · 2014

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Nautica Life is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance with a green, woody side. It opens with sea salt and Ivory Coast ginger, a salty freshness with a light touch of spice. In the heart, sage, violet leaf and Provençal lavender build a green, aromatic feel. The base of tonka bean, hinoki wood and Irish moss settles it onto a soft, woody footing. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as weak, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. It suits men looking for a light, clean everyday scent, and voters also rate it well for the money.

Winter 24

8.3

Ffern · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ffern Winter 24 is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, citrusy and green character, carrying floral and spicy touches. French tarragon, American peppermint, Sicilian lemon zest and Brazilian orange peel open it bright and sharp. In the heart, Tunisian rosemary, Slovene juniper berry, Moroccan Rosa centifolia and Madagascan clove bring out the green and spicy side. Virginia cedar, Haitian vetiver and Provençal lavender settle it onto a woody, aromatic base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Composed by Elodie Durande, it reads as neither strictly masculine nor feminine. Ffern Winter 23 and Ffern Winter 21 have a close profile.

Nisqu

8.6

Hunayn · 2026

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Hunayn Nisqu is a unisex fragrance that sets bright citrus and green against spice, resin and smoke, giving it a woody, oriental character. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Being unisex, it can be worn by anyone, and its dense build suits moments when you want to be noticed. As a whole, bergamot and maté bring freshness that meets the warmth of cinnamon, saffron and cardamom. Frankincense, oud, patchouli and oakmoss add a resinous, smoky and earthy weight, while sandalwood and Atlas cedar form the woody base. Chinese jasmine and pink lotus soften this dense texture with a floral touch.

Harrods for Him

6.3

Bond No. 9 · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Harrods for Him is a fresh, green men's fragrance built around star anise, rhubarb leaf and chamomile, and voters lean towards leisure and daytime wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though with few votes behind them. Leisure and daily wear lead, with evening and nights out close behind. It is classed as a men's fragrance. It opens with star anise, rhubarb leaf and chamomile, fresh with a light spice. The heart of violet leaf, Provençal lavender and pimento brings out green, floral and spicy sides. Birch wood, sandalwood and musk leave a woody base in the dry-down, with citrus and fruity touches along the way.

Discover

7.0

Cristiano Ronaldo · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cristiano Ronaldo Discover is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a green, lightly floral and woody edge, leaning towards sport and everyday wear. It opens bright with orange, mandarin orange and Italian lemon. In the heart, clary sage, Provençal lavender and petitgrain add a green, floral side to that freshness. The base of vetiver, patchouli and cistus settles it onto a woody, slightly spicy footing. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Sport and leisure are the most common picks, followed by daily and business wear, while evening and night out come well behind. It reads as relaxed, lively and masculine. Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza and Bois 1920 Agrumi Amari di Sicilia have a close profile.

Éclat de Cuivre

8.3

Zilli · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Zilli Éclat de Cuivre opens with frankincense, Italian bergamot and grapefruit and settles into patchouli and white amber, a fresh, spicy fragrance made for men. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters score longevity high, though the number of votes is small. It reads as a masculine fragrance. Citrus and green notes keep it fresh, while cardamom and Provençal lavender add a spicy streak in the heart. The base of vanilla, tolu balm and white cedar turns sweet, creamy and woody, with frankincense and elemi resin lending a lightly smoky, resinous air.

Élixir du Dr. Flair

7.8

Astier de Villatte · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Astier de Villatte Élixir du Dr. Flair is a fresh, green and spicy unisex fougère. Citrus and green accords lead: petitgrain and Brazilian orange give it a bright start. Provençal lavender, clary sage and mugwort carry that freshness into an herbal, fougère-style character. Clove adds spice, while Virginia cedar and Haitian vetiver set a woody, slightly smoky, resinous base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. It reads equally well on anyone. Eau des 4 Voleurs by L'Occitane en Provence and Cipresso di Toscana by Acqua di Parma have a close profile.

Asrar / اسرار

8.6

Arabian Oud

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Arabian Oud Asrar is a sweet, woody, oriental unisex scent that brings oud, amber and caramel together at its heart. The top notes of Provençal lavender, cardamom and pink pepper give it a fresh, spiced start. At the heart, oud, amber and caramel come forward and the scent turns sweet, with a gourmand warmth. Vanilla and musk settle it onto a creamy, powdery, faintly resinous base. Voters find its longevity very strong and its sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is only an early impression. Its dense, warm build suits those who like rich, sweet oriental scents. Emirates Pride Masters Signature and Lattafa Mughal Fort have a close profile.

Pine in Acacia

7.5

Scents of Wood · 2022

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Scents of Wood Pine in Acacia is a fresh, green and resinous unisex fougère that smells like walking through a pine forest sharpened with spice. Pine, fir balsam and cypress form the backbone, while Provençal lavender and Spanish white thyme bring the fougère feel and pink pepper CO2 adds a spicy warmth. Haitian vetiver gives a dry, woody ground. The notes read as one cool, green whole. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. It is mostly suggested for daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening and night out further behind. It has been discontinued. Scents of Wood Pine in the Sun and Penhaligon's The Cut have a close profile.

Segno

6.9

Avon · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Avon Segno is a men's fragrance that opens on black pepper, Sicilian lemon and vetiver and moves toward patchouli and oak wood. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. With no season or occasion votes, all that can be said is that it is positioned as a men's scent. Dior Fahrenheit Parfum and Thameen Imperial Crown have a close profile. Spicy, woody and sweet accords lead. Pepper and lemon give the opening a sharp freshness, while vetiver sets it on an earthy footing. In the heart, geranium, Provençal lavender and whisky add a floral, smoky touch; the base of patchouli, Ambertonic® and oak wood settles into a resinous, slightly leathery warmth.

Magia Maestrale

7.2

Fabbrica della Musa · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fabbrica della Musa Magia Maestrale is a men's fragrance that opens with a fresh, spicy blend of Ceylonese cinnamon, mandarin orange and Calabrian lemon, then settles into a sweet, woody base through lavender and jasmine. Citrus and cinnamon lead the top, while Egyptian geranium, Provençal lavender and jasmine add a soft floral heart. In the base, benzoin, gaiac wood, cedarwood and Bourbon vanilla sweeten the scent and give it a powdery, faintly smoky woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters spread the seasons almost evenly, with spring slightly ahead, and pick it mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille and Armani Privé Cuir Zerzura have a close profile.

L.12.12 Bleu

6.1

Lacoste · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu is a fresh scent for men that sets the bright opening of yuzu and ginger against Provençal lavender and a woody base of cedarwood and vetiver. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are not firm. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is hard to say when it suits best; it is presented as a men's fragrance. The top notes, yuzu and ginger, give a citrusy, lightly spicy freshness. In the heart, Provençal lavender and geranium bring out the green side. The base of cedarwood and vetiver sets an earthy, woody floor, while aquatic and fresh accords run through the whole. Issey Miyake Le Sel d'Issey and Detaille Yachting have a close profile.

Acqua Di Pino Fougère

8.1

Pino Silvestre · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Pino Silvestre Acqua Di Pino Fougère is a fresh masculine scent led by Siberian fir needle, Italian lemon and aquatic notes, with a fougère frame softened by citrus and green. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters mostly place it in daily wear, sport, leisure and the office, with night-out use trailing behind. It opens cool with Siberian fir needle, Italian lemon and aquatic notes, while orange and pink pepper add a light spice. In the heart, geranium, Provençal lavender and violet leaf build the fougère structure. The base leaves a woody ground of cedarwood, vetiver and patchouli. Boucheron Singulier and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Lavandor

7.5

Technique Indiscrète

Fresh · Floral · Green

Technique Indiscrète Lavandor is a fresh, fougère-style unisex scent that sets sage and Italian lemon against three different takes on lavender. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so the scent sits close to the skin and does not leave a trail for long hours. Its fresh, green, fougère build reads as calm everyday wear, and it sits equally well on men and women. It opens with sage and Italian lemon. The heart is lavender absolute, lavender and Provençal lavender, where the floral and green sides lead. The base of woody notes, musk and fougère notes dries down to a spicy, clean finish.

Cologne 1920: Lavande Exquise

6.3

Jardin de France

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jardin de France Cologne 1920: Lavande Exquise is a fresh, floral lavender scent with green, sweet and powdery sides, and it sits comfortably as a unisex fragrance. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, though few people have voted, so treat that as a first impression. It suits those who want a quiet scent that stays close to the skin. There are no season or occasion votes, so it can't be tied to one time of year. It opens with lavender; in the heart Provençal lavender, hawthorn, heliotrope and more lavender build a floral frame. In the base, vanilla, coumarin and musk sweeten it and leave a powdery, woody warmth. The fougère structure comes through with spicy touches. Caron Les Plus Belles Lavandes and Harry Lehmann Lavendelblüte have a close profile.

Nordic Waters Infinite Blue for Him

6.9

Oriflame · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Oriflame Nordic Waters Infinite Blue for Him is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that pairs marine and salty notes with Provençal lavender, rosemary and nutmeg. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is not firm. It is positioned as a men's fragrance, and its value for money is rated well. It opens with nutmeg, rosemary and Provençal lavender, giving a spicy, green freshness. The heart brings marine notes, salty notes, cistus and eucalyptus forward. Cedar, patchouli and amber settle the base into a woody, earthy, slightly sweet finish, with citrus and fruity touches keeping it bright.

Erborista

7.8

Chapel Factory · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Chapel Factory Erborista is a unisex scent with a fresh, green and spicy character, suited to anyone who likes a light herbal, woody perfume. It opens cool and green with bergamot, artemisia and sage. Rosemary, Provençal lavender and iris form a softly floral heart. The scent then settles onto a woody, mildly warm base of frankincense, amber and cedar. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the number of voters is small, so these impressions are tentative. Its profile reads comfortably on both men and women.

Bentley Infinite Rush White Edition

7.8

Bentley · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bentley Infinite Rush White Edition is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a green, lightly sweet character that suits everyday wear. It opens with Italian mandarin orange and Provençal lavender, giving a bright, fruity freshness. In the heart, white thyme, basil and Turkish rose pull that freshness in a greener, slightly spicy direction. Sandalwood, white musk and cashmere wood in the base soften it and settle it onto a woody foundation. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so treat those ratings with caution. It is positioned as a men's scent. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic and Nest Indigo have a close profile.

Bonheur du Jour

5.2

Pierre Guillaume · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pierre Guillaume Bonheur du Jour is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, citrusy and green character. Its longevity is rated weak, though the number of votes is small. It reads as light and clean, not tied to men or women, and sits closest to easy everyday wear. Mandarin orange, lemon, yuzu and bergamot set the citrus side, while galbanum and petitgrain add a green edge. Provençal lavender and vervain soften it with a floral touch, black pepper and cinnamon bring a spicy accent, and patchouli and labdanum leave a woody base.

Veneficium

8.3

Spiritwoods

Fresh · Floral · Green

Spiritwoods Veneficium is a green, smoky unisex fragrance built around cannabis, clove leaf and Canadian hemlock. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as moderate, though the sample is small, so those ratings are only a rough guide. It is unisex and doesn't lean toward either gender. The scent is fresh, green and spicy, with a woody, resinous side from Virginia cedar, papyrus and coumarin. Provençal lavender and herbs add a soft floral touch, while absinth, absinthe wormwood and green pepper keep it sharp and smoky. Mendittorosa North and Atelier Cologne Poivre Electrique have a close profile.