The Perfume Library

Polo Earth

7.7

Ralph Lauren · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ralph Lauren Polo Earth is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose green and floral side rests on a woody base, and it suits spring and summer best. It opens with petitgrain, green mandarin orange and bergamot, which give a bright citrus start. In the heart, Bourbon geranium, Turkish rose absolute and true lavender add a floral, slightly spicy greenness. Cedarwood and Haitian vetiver ground it in the base, with musk softening the finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it is not a scent you carry unchanged through a whole day, but it never feels loud. Most voters pick summer and spring, and lean towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It does not read clearly masculine or feminine and can tip either way. Givenchy Eau de Givenchy and Chanel Eau de Cologne have a close profile.

Mirto

7.7

Tuttotondo · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tuttotondo Mirto is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot and myrtle against a resinous, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays present without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often, and it sits midway between masculine and feminine rather than leaning to either side. Bergamot, myrtle and nutmeg open fresh, citrusy and lightly spiced. In the heart, sage, vetiver and geranium bring a green, woody touch. Frankincense, amber and white musk settle it onto a resinous, slightly sweet base. Olibanum. Vétiver and Penhaligon's Endymion share a close profile.

Speed Legends - Le Mans Classic Spirit

7.9

Ex Nihilo · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ex Nihilo Speed Legends - Le Mans Classic Spirit is a fresh, green and woody men's scent that opens on sage and bergamot and moves through blackcurrant to vetiver; it has been discontinued. Sage and bergamot lead, giving a fresh, citrusy, slightly green start. Blackcurrant adds a soft fruity note in the heart. The base of tonka bean, amberwood and vetiver settles into a woody, lightly sweet ground, with aquatic and spicy touches staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and see it as suited to daily wear, leisure and the office; most call it masculine, with some finding it classic. Fragrance World Zero to Legend and Loewe 7 Cobalt have a close profile.

First Sight (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

The Gate · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

The Gate First Sight Eau de Parfum is a fresh unisex scent that opens on lemonade, pear sorbet and curly mint before turning green with elderflower and sage; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes split closely between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. The opening is cool with cocktail, lemonade and citrus fruits, the pear sorbet softening it with a little sweetness. In the heart, elderberry and elderflower meet sage, pushing the scent towards green and spicy. Cedarwood and musk leave a soft, woody base. Parfums de Marly Greenley and Clean Citron Fig have a close profile.

I Love New York for Fathers

7.4

Bond No. 9 · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 I Love New York for Fathers is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with green and aquatic touches that suits everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine. The opening is cool, with lime, coriander and basil. The heart of grapefruit blossom, lavender and sage adds a floral, green note, and musk, amber and tree moss in the base soften it and sweeten it slightly. Khadlaj Shiyaaka (Blue) and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Mâle have a close profile.

China Rose

7.5

Floris · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Green

Floris China Rose is a feminine fragrance that opens with violet, jasmine and hyacinth, fresh, floral and green in character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters spread across all four seasons almost evenly, with spring and fall slightly ahead, and it suits everything from daytime to evening. Most voters call it feminine, and some also find it classic. The top notes of violet, jasmine and hyacinth give a floral opening. The heart of clove, geranium, sage, peach and ylang-ylang adds green, spicy and slightly fruity touches. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, tonka bean, vanilla and amber sweeten it and settle it onto a woody, powdery ground. Chanel Chance (Eau de Parfum) and Guerlain Nahema (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Aqua Oud

8.3

Ahmed Al Maghribi

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ahmed Al Maghribi Aqua Oud is a unisex scent that sets the coolness of bergamot and marine notes against a dry, woody base of vetiver and patchouli. The top pairs bergamot with marine notes for a fresh, citrusy, aquatic opening. In the heart, geranium, sage, aniseed and rosemary add a spicy, herbal edge. The base of vetiver, patchouli, frankincense, moss, ambroxan and white musk settles into a woody, resinous finish. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong. Votes gather around leisure, daily wear and the office, with evening and night out chosen less often. Its profile is close to Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profumo and Armaf Odyssey Nexus.

Navy Black

6.7

Zara

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Zara Navy Black is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and nectarine, while aquatic and green accords keep it cool and add a fruity sweetness. Coffee and sage move in toward the heart, and vetiver, patchouli and amber settle into a woody, lightly spicy base. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, business and leisure are the most mentioned occasions. Calvin Klein Escape for Men and Lacoste Essential Sport have a close profile.

Histria

7.8

Wesker · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Wesker Histria is a fresh, green unisex scent that sits most comfortably in spring and autumn. It opens with pine needle, bergamot, lemon and red mandarin orange for a bright citrus lift. In the heart, orange blossom, rosemary, sage and lavender bring floral and herbal notes, while olive leaf, bay leaf and stone pine wood leave a dry, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, yet works for evenings and the office too. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads as genuinely unisex.

Wet Stone

7.8

Amouroud · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Amouroud Wet Stone is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent in which bergamot, sea salt and ginger stand out. It opens with bergamot, sea salt and citron, bright and salty. In the heart, ginger, cardamom, stone and sage add a spicy, green edge. The base is led by vetiver, patchouli and oud, while ambergris and Nootka cypress soften this woody, earthy ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Voters lean toward calling it masculine, yet it suits men and women alike. Bois 1920 Cannabis Salata and Giorgio Armani Eau d'Arômes have a close profile.

Les Brumes

5.6

Ormaie · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ormaie Les Brumes is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh opening of ginger, lemon and bergamot over a woody base of vetiver, sandalwood and cedar. Les Brumes wears at moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It does not settle on one side, reading about as feminine as it does masculine. The top is citrusy and bright, with ginger, lemon, mandarin orange and bergamot. The heart turns floral, green and spicy through jasmine, tuberose, cardamom and sage. Vetiver, maté, sandalwood and cedar ground it in a woody base, and a synthetic edge runs through the accords.

Fan di Fendi pour Homme Acqua

6.7

Fendi · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fendi Fan di Fendi pour Homme Acqua is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and easy daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, sport and leisure wear come up most, though it also works at the office. Voters mostly call it masculine, then modern. The top is lavender, Italian lemon and bergamot, a clean citrus start. The heart of cardamom, basil, sage, La Réunion pink pepper and marine notes adds an aquatic, lightly spicy greenness. It dries down on musk, cedarwood and leather, with sweet and woody touches among its accords. Lattafa Liam Blue Shine and Montale Aqua Gold have a close profile.

Gingerlise

7.2

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel Gingerlise is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex scent in which ginger's spice is softened by a fruity lightness. Madagascan ginger, Calabrian lemon and lemon grass lead, while fig and mint add a green, fruity coolness. Pink pepper brings a light touch of spice, and musk and Haitian vetiver form a calm base underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, work and daily wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost equal, so it reads genuinely unisex. Strangers Parfumerie Lights upon Orange Tree and L'Orchestre Parfum Electro Limonade have a close profile.

Cool Water Deep (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Davidoff · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Cool Water Deep Eau de Toilette is a fresh masculine scent where citrus and aquatic accords meet a green, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with cactus, kiwi, juniper, mandarin orange and apple, a cool and fruity freshness. In the heart, cedar needle, spruce resin and sage add a green, needled feel. The base of gaiac wood, hinoki wood, labdanum and white musk dries down soft and woody. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with sport and office use close behind. Half of the voters call it masculine. Cartier Roadster Sport and Ralph Lauren Polo Blue have a close profile.

Vert Empire

7.7

Mizensir · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Mizensir Vert Empire is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a green, woody streak, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with mandarin orange, cardamom and Paradisone®, the citrus brightness touched by a little spice. In the heart, petitgrain, angelica root and Ambrox build a green, clean backdrop. The base of Australian sandalwood, sage and benzoin settles it into a soft, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. It wears easily for daily use, at the office and during leisure time. Voters split between calling it feminine and masculine, so it sits somewhere in between. Loewe Solo Cedro and Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Now have a close profile.

Halloween Man Hero

6.8

Halloween · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Halloween Man Hero is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens with lemon, grapefruit and ginger and moves on to lavender and sage. The top is lemon, apple, grapefruit and ginger, giving a bright, slightly fruity and spicy start. In the heart, lavender, sage and marine notes bring an aquatic feel. The base leans on patchouli, moss and cashmeran, and the sweet, synthetic tones become clearer as it dries down. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters most often pick leisure, sport and daily wear, with business use close behind. It reads as masculine, and voters rate its value for money highly. David Beckham Classic Blue and Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Flame

7.1

Wacken · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Wacken Flame is a fresh, fougère-style men's fragrance that leans towards everyday wear from spring through autumn. Most voters pick it for leisure, daily wear and the office, with spring, autumn and summer nearly level. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Aniseed, neroli and bergamot give a fresh, citrusy opening. In the heart, lavender, sage and geranium set the fougère frame. Tonka bean sweetens the base, while patchouli and oakmoss add a green, earthy ground. Floral and spicy touches sit among the accords. Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme and Le Labo Lavande 31 have a close profile.

Al Basel

7.4

Swiss Arabian · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Swiss Arabian Al Basel is a masculine fragrance that sets fresh citrus against a sweet, gourmand and spicy woody-oriental base; it has been discontinued. Lemon and sage keep the opening bright and green. In the heart, cinnamon, praliné, black cardamom and tolu balm sweeten it and add a spicy, gourmand warmth. Patchouli, leather and black amber anchor the base, and the woody, leathery side takes over as it dries. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters find it masculine; it leans towards spring and fall and is chosen for leisure time and evenings. Rabanne Black XS and Rasasi Yazan for Him have a close profile.

Bois Royal

8.1

Rituals · 2024

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Rituals Bois Royal is a men's fragrance that sets a green, spicy character against a sweet, woody and leathery base. It opens bright and lightly spiced with mandarin orange, orange and nutmeg. In the heart, sage, juniper and orris root add a green, powdery side. The base of vanilla, patchouli, tonka bean and leather comes forward as the scent sweetens and settles into a resinous, oriental warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and voters rate it well and find it good value. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. Valentino Valentino Uomo Intense and Penhaligon's Halfeti have a close profile.

UDV Star

6.8

Ulric de Varens · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ulric de Varens UDV Star is a men's fragrance where fresh and citrus accords lead, backed by a leathery, woody base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters wear it mostly in spring, autumn and summer, for daily, leisure and office use; evening and night-out wear is less common. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with mandarin orange and bergamot, giving a sweet, fruity freshness. Sage and lavender in the heart add an aromatic, floral touch, and leather and patchouli settle into a woody, spicy base. Dior Dior Homme Cologne and Montblanc Explorer Extreme have a close profile.

FCUK Him

6.0

French Connection · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

French Connection FCUK Him is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that ties a green, spicy heart to a sweet base; it has been discontinued. The top holds sangria, basil, rosemary and lavender, a fruity freshness mixed with herbal green. In the heart, sage, green pepper and tea push it toward the spicy and green side. In the base, vanilla, patchouli and suede sweeten it and settle it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter a minority choice. It leans toward leisure and daily wear, and is also worn for business. Most voters find it masculine. Bond No. 9 Bleecker Street and Azzaro Solarissimo - Levanzo have a close profile.

Mediterranean Pine Forest

7.6

Fragrantarium · 2018

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Fragrantarium Mediterranean Pine Forest is a fresh, green unisex scent built around pine needle, pine resin and juniper, best suited to warm seasons and relaxed days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither overwhelms nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick summer and spring, then autumn, with winter the least chosen. It is mostly worn for leisure and daily use, and it also works for the office. Masculine and feminine votes are close, which puts it comfortably in between. It opens with sage, thyme and rosemary for a herbal freshness, while rock samphire adds a salty edge. In the heart, juniper, pine needle and cypress lead, with mastic and labdanum giving a resinous, slightly sweet softness. The base of pine cone, pine bark and sea salt dries down woody, earthy and faintly aquatic.

Diurno

7.5

Milano Fragranze · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Milano Fragranze Diurno opens with lavender and amaretto, moves into sage and Bourbon geranium, and reads as a fresh, lightly sweet unisex fragrance. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter a smaller share. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, and also gets votes for the office and evenings. It leans slightly masculine in character. Lavender and amaretto lead the top, giving a sweet, spicy herbal start. Sage and Bourbon geranium form a floral, fougère heart. Cedarwood, aquatic notes and white musk close it on a woody, powdery, creamy base. Boss Ma Vie pour Femme L'Eau and Musc K have a close profile.

Polo Red Intense

7.1

Ralph Lauren · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Ralph Lauren Polo Red Intense is a men's fragrance that moves from a fresh opening of cranberry, red grapefruit and red ginger into a warm base of saffron, coffee and red leather. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. Daily wear, leisure and evening lead the occasions, and around half of voters read it as masculine. It opens citrusy, fruity and fresh with cranberry, red grapefruit and red ginger. In the heart, orange blossom, saffron and sage add a spicy turn. The base of red woods, red leather and coffee leaves a sweet, gourmand and leathery warmth. Ralph Lauren Polo Red (Eau de Toilette) and Montblanc Homme Exceptionnel (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.