The Perfume Library

Oltremare (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Bois 1920 · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Bois 1920 Oltremare Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrus-led men's scent built on Italian bergamot, Sicilian lemon and bitter orange, suited to leisure and daily wear. It opens with a bright citrus layer of bergamot, lemon and orange. In the heart, Egyptian geranium, juniper berry and violet leaf add a green, lightly spicy touch. White musk, patchouli and sandalwood soften the base into a woody finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and office top the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with a strong modern streak. Bentley for Men Azure and Jil Sander Pure for Men have a close profile.

Phantom Parfum

6.5

Rabanne · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Rabanne Phantom Parfum is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with cardamom and rhubarb and softens into vanilla and tolu balm. The top is rhubarb, cardamom, bergamot and lemon, a lively, fruity and spicy start. In the heart, cedarwood, patchouli and lavender set the scent on a woody footing. The base turns creamy and sweet through vanilla and tolu balm, with vetiver adding a dry woody edge. Longevity and projection are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings. It reads masculine and modern. For a close profile, Montblanc Legend Night and Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique are worth a look.

Demon Dancer

7.9

Ex Nihilo · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ex Nihilo Demon Dancer is a unisex fragrance that ties the freshness of peppermint, blood orange and bergamot to the soft fruitiness of orange blossom and blackcurrant. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, autumn comes third, and few choose winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evenings. Opinion is split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, and it is most often called modern. The top of peppermint, rhubarb, bergamot and blood orange opens fresh, green and citrusy. In the heart, orange blossom and blackcurrant add a floral, fruity sweetness. The base of musk, tonka bean and woody notes sweetens the scent and settles it into a creamy, woody backdrop. The overall impression is fresh and sweet, with a synthetic edge.

Scandal pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Roja Parfums · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Scandal pour Homme Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and spicy fougère, green and woody, that reads as a classic masculine scent. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it wears comfortably in summer too, with winter the least chosen. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. Voters call it masculine and classic. It has been discontinued. The top is bright with lemon, bergamot, lavender, tarragon and spearmint. Towards the heart, May rose, violet and jasmine soften it. The base dries down woody and spicy with vetiver, cedarwood, patchouli and clove. Creed Bois du Portugal and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Authentic Night Man

7.2

Abercrombie & Fitch · 2020

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

As its name suggests, Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Night Man is a sweet, fresh men's fragrance made for evenings and nights out. The top notes of rhubarb, lotus and apple give it a fruity freshness. In the heart, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten it and add a creamy softness, while lavender brings a spicy edge. Oakmoss, ambrox and leather sit in the base, leaving a powdery, slightly synthetic finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Câline Très Jolie and Afnan Perfumes 9pm have a close profile.

Eau Pure

7.3

Biotherm · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Biotherm Eau Pure is a fresh, citrusy, aquatic women's fragrance built around rhubarb, green tea and lime. It opens cool, green and lightly fruity with rhubarb, green tea, lime and kiwi. The heart adds a soft floral touch of reseda, lotus and jasmine, and the base of patchouli, musk and amber finishes it with a quiet warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure, sport and the office. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea (Eau Parfumée) and Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

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.

Sundrunk

6.8

Imaginary Authors · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Imaginary Authors Sundrunk is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards summer and spring. Neroli and orange zest give it a bright citrus character, honeysuckle and rose water add a soft floral layer, and rhubarb brings a slightly tart, fruity edge. The overall impression is fresh and sweet, with the florals kept in the background. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it is mostly worn for leisure and daily use, with the office also in the mix. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as genuinely in between. Nest Seville Orange and Marc Jacobs Daisy Ever So Fresh have a close profile.

Eau Radieuse

7.4

Humięcki & Graef · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Humięcki & Graef Eau Radieuse is a fresh, citrusy and green scent with aquatic and fruity touches, giving a cool, light impression that suits everyday wear. Italian lemon and mandarin orange zest give it a bright citrus lift. Bamboo sap, green banana peel and rhubarb add a raw, green, slightly tart fruitiness, while peppermint sharpens the coolness. The accords also carry a clean, synthetic feel. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so although it is marketed to women, it sits between the two.

Bryant Park

7.3

Bond No. 9 · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bond No. 9 Bryant Park is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent built on lily of the valley, pink pepper and rhubarb up top, with rose and patchouli at the heart; it has been discontinued. It opens with the airy lily of the valley, sharpened by rhubarb and pink pepper. Rose leads the heart, and patchouli grounds it slightly. In the base, amber and raspberry sweeten the scent, leaving an overall impression that is fresh, sweet and a little synthetic. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Most see it as clearly feminine. Cacharel Amor Amor Electric Kiss and DKNY Red Delicious have a close profile.

X for Women

7.8

Clive Christian · 2001

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Clive Christian X for Women is a feminine perfume that carries a fruity opening of peach, bergamot and rhubarb through a floral heart into a sweet, woody base, ending powdery and oriental. It opens bright and fruity with peach, bergamot, rhubarb and mandarin orange. In the heart, tuberose, Egyptian jasmine, rose and narcissus come forward, while orris root adds a powdery softness. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli dries down sweet and woody, with rum and Kashmiri musk smoothing it out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and night out and evening wear lead among occasions. Voters mostly read it as feminine, with some calling it classic. Azzaro Oh la la and Chanel Allure Sensuelle have a close profile.

Verveine d'Eugène

7.3

Heeley

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Heeley Verveine d'Eugène is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that opens with cardamom, rhubarb and bergamot and carries lemon vervain and blackcurrant at its heart. Citrus and spice lead the top: cardamom and rhubarb give the bergamot a sharp, slightly tart edge. In the heart, lemon vervain keeps the green side going, blackcurrant adds a fruity note and jasmine brings a soft floral touch. White musk in the base settles everything into a clean, quiet finish. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is worn for leisure, daytime and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without dominating a room. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Bvlgari Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert Extrême and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Ginger Piccante have a close profile.

Serenity Blend

7.9

Roja Parfums · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Serenity Blend is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens with citrus and flowers and settles onto a sweet, woody base. Lemon, bergamot and orange give a bright citrus start, with clary sage and jasmine softening it. In the heart, chamomile, magnolia, violet and gardenia form a floral veil, while rhubarb adds a green, fruity touch. The dry-down turns creamy and sweet with vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood and musk, and ginger and cardamom bring a light spice. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Most voters read it as feminine or modern. Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream and Omanluxury Wanderlust have a close profile.

Hugo Red (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Hugo Boss · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Hugo Red Eau de Toilette is a men's scent that most voters place in spring and summer, and in relaxed leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it sits quietly at the office or after sport. Winter is the least chosen season, and voters read it as masculine and modern. The character is fresh, citrusy and fruity. The top holds galbanum, pink pepper and grapefruit; the heart brings metallic notes, pineapple, rhubarb and cedar. In the base, karanal, tonka bean and amber sweeten it and settle it onto a woody footing. Alfa Romeo Red and Le Couvent Aqua Amantia have a close profile.

L'Homme Lacoste

7.1

Lacoste · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Lacoste L'Homme Lacoste is a men's fragrance that opens with fresh, fruity quince, orange and mandarin, spices them with ginger and black pepper, and settles on a vanilla and woody base. The top notes are quince, orange, rhubarb and mandarin orange; citrus leads, while rhubarb adds a slightly tart edge to the fruit. The heart of ginger, jasmine, almond and black pepper turns it spicy and soft. In the base, vanilla, amber, musk, cedarwood and Akigalawood® balance the sweetness with a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter is the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, and many call it modern.

My Way Nectar

7.3

Giorgio Armani · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani My Way Nectar is a fresh, floral scent that sets a bright opening of pear, Calabrian bergamot and orange blossom against a soft vanilla and musk base, and voters lean towards spring and summer for it. The top is pear, Calabrian bergamot, rhubarb and orange blossom, which reads fruity and airy at first spray. In the heart, jasminum grandiflorum, violet leaf and Indian tuberose absolute build a floral core, and the base of cedarwood, white musk and Bourbon vanilla sweetens and softens the finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads mainly feminine, and some voters also call it modern. Sì Passione Éclat and Mon Paris (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

CK All

7.1

Calvin Klein · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein CK All is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: noticeable up close, but it doesn't fill a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere in between. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and grapefruit blossom for a bright citrus start. In the heart, seawater and lily lead, while rhubarb and Paradisone® add a light fruity, floral touch. Vetiver, musk and amber soften it as it dries down. Carner Sal y Limón and Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Fatima

7.9

Zimaya

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zimaya Fatima is a fresh, sweet floral for women that carries the brightness of bergamot and grapefruit into a heart of jasmine and rose. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit, nutmeg and rhubarb, a lively and fruity start. Jasmine and rose take over in the heart, where the floral side becomes clear. In the base, vanilla, musk and ambergris settle it onto a creamy, soft footing, while vetiver and woody notes lightly balance the sweetness. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and office are the favoured occasions. Most voters read its character as feminine, with a share calling it modern.

Corfu

7.1

Memo Paris · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Memo Paris Corfu opens with bergamot, rhubarb and basil, a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer. Most voters pick summer and spring, and the occasions they choose are leisure, daily wear and business. Longevity and sillage are moderate. On character, feminine leads the votes, though a fair number call it masculine. The top has bergamot, rhubarb, blackcurrant bud absolute and basil, which reads fresh, green and a little fruity. In the heart, rose, lily of the valley and geranium add a soft floral note. The base of Sulawesi patchouli, moss absolute, cashmere wood, amber and musk dries down to a sweet, creamy warmth. Afnan Perfumes Floral Bouquet and Ramón Monegal The New Paradise have a close profile.

Velvet Whisper

6.9

House of Thêom · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

House of Thêom Velvet Whisper is a unisex scent that links a fresh, citrusy opening to a floral, fruity and powdery sweetness, and it suits relaxed daytime wear. Mandarin orange, bergamot zest and rhubarb make the first moments bright and lively. In the heart, orange blossom, lily and peach soften the scent into a creamy sweetness. Vetiver, musk and amber lay a quiet base underneath. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters read it as more feminine and modern than masculine. Bugatti Fashion Bellissima and Jennifer Lopez Glow have a close profile.

21 Conduit St

7.5

Jovoy · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Jovoy 21 Conduit St is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens bright with lavender, grapefruit and bergamot, then softens with fir balsam and amaretto. The top is lavender, rhubarb, grapefruit and bergamot, so it starts citrusy, green and fruity. In the heart, fir balsam and amaretto round off the sharpness and add sweetness, and the base settles into woody notes, tonka bean and ambroxan. The overall impression is fresh, lightly spicy and a little synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. It reads more masculine, though it is unisex.

Succus

7.5

Liquides Imaginaires · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Liquides Imaginaires Succus is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the workday; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and only a few choose winter. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and the character votes split evenly between masculine and feminine. The top notes include juniper, cedar leaf, rhubarb and mandarin orange, so it opens herbal and citrusy with a light sweetness. Black pepper and ginger add spice in the heart, and vetiver, Somalian frankincense and Texas cedar give it a woody base. A synthetic touch also runs through the accords.

Pluie sur Ha Long

7.6

Ella K Parfums · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Ella K Parfums Pluie sur Ha Long is a fresh, aquatic and floral scent that pairs the coolness of rain with a green, flowery softness, and it is classed as unisex. Rhubarb, pink pepper and nashi pear open green, lightly fruity and cool. In the heart, lotus, rose, water jasmine and magnolia add a soft floral note, while the sweet accord stays in the background. The base of musk, Ambrofix and Akigalawood® dries it down clean with a faintly woody finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the settings that lead. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters call it feminine, though it also reads as unisex. Floris Sirena and Giorgio Armani Ocean di Gioia have a close profile.

Sept.21.1966

7.3

Rundholz Parfums · 2014

Floral · Green · Fruity

Rundholz Parfums Sept.21.1966 is a unisex scent that suits fall best, pairing a green, floral side with a smoky, resinous base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters split evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with rhubarb, maté and pink pepper, fruity, green and spicy. Magnolia and heliotrope in the heart add a soft, sweet floral note. Frankincense and oud settle into a woody, resinous, smoky base.