The Perfume Library

L'Oriental

7.8

Estelle Ewen

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Estelle Ewen L'Oriental is a men's fragrance that moves from a fruity, sweet opening into a spicy, powdery, gourmand oriental feel; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and fruity with bergamot, orange blossom and apple. In the heart, cinnamon, nutmeg, sage and lavender build a spicy warmth. In the base, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten it, while ambergris and musk hold it on a soft, powdery ground. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with spring third and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure time. Most voters read it as masculine.

450 (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Farmacia SS. Annunziata 450 Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens with frankincense, nutmeg and pepper, then softens into a powdery, woody base of iris and sandalwood. Frankincense, nutmeg, pepper and sage lead at the top, while musky notes and iris turn that spice powdery in the heart. Sandalwood and vetiver settle underneath as a woody base. The floral and sweet accords stay in the background rather than overriding the spice. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it sits closest to leisure, daily and office wear. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. Place des Lices 1900 and Atkinsons Gold Fair in Mayfair have a close profile.

Estate

8.0

Annette Neuffer · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Annette Neuffer Estate opens on spearmint, bergamot petitgrain and rosemary, and reads as a fresh, citrusy, woody fougère. The top is cool, green and spicy, with spearmint, bergamot, rosemary and juniper berry, while pink pepper adds a light bite. In the heart, lavender and Florentine iris lead, softened by tiaré and neroli. The base settles on vetiver, sandalwood and tonka bean for a woody finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, and name leisure, daily wear and business as the usual settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It is sold as a men's fragrance, yet voters split between masculine and feminine. Creed Viking Cologne and Acqua di Parma Colonia Futura have a close profile.

Amal

7.4

Eau de Moe · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Moe Amal is a women's fragrance that opens with lemon, sage and iris-rose florals and settles into patchouli, amber and vanilla, balancing citrus freshness with a sweet, gourmand warmth. Lemon and sage give the first impression a fresh lift. In the heart, violet leaf, mint and rose lead while caramel and ylang-ylang sweeten the floral side. The base builds a woody, spicy warmth from patchouli, amber, sandalwood and tobacco, softened by vanilla and musk, with oakmoss adding depth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters choose fall and winter, and it is picked more often for evenings and nights out. It reads feminine and modern. Etro Magot and Hervé Léger Hervé Léger have a close profile.

Voyage d'Ombre

8.1

Rituals · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Rituals Voyage d'Ombre is a fresh, green and woody men's fragrance built around bergamot, juniper and lavender. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Voters lean towards spring and autumn, then winter, though summer gets a share too. Daily wear, work, leisure and evenings all get equal support. It reads masculine. It opens with bergamot and juniper, a bright citrus-and-green start softened by violet and pear. Lavender and sage bring a spicy, herbal heart. The base settles into resinous frankincense and powdery ambrette.

Berlin(H)er

7.2

Parfumerie Particulière

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Parfumerie Particulière Berlin(H)er is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, and works for the office and leisure alike. Mint, green notes and sage carry the coolness up front. Atlas cedar and hemp give that greenness a woody, lightly spicy footing, while ambroxan and Ambrocenide® leave a synthetic, resinous trace. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and business, leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Opinion on its character splits between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly unisex. Demeter Fragrance Library Christmas Tree (Cologne) and Bravanariz Agost have a close profile.

Secret III: Patchouli Noble

8.5

Eisenberg · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eisenberg Secret III: Patchouli Noble is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance that leans towards autumn, winter and spring, and suits evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend it for a night out or an evening, while business and daily wear come further behind, and very few pick it for summer. Most see it as masculine, with some reading it as classic. It opens with lemon, bergamot, clove, cinnamon and nutmeg, a spicy brightness. In the heart, patchouli, vetiver and rose lead, while violet and lavender push it towards a floral, powdery side. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean, benzoin and musk sweeten it and dry down creamy and resinous. Atelier des Ors Iris Fauve and Amouage Reflection 45 have a close profile.

Aigner |man|² (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Aigner · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Aigner |man|² Eau de Toilette leans towards fall and winter, a masculine scent that sits easily in daily and office wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits leisure, business and daily wear, and voters mostly see it as masculine and modern. It opens with sage and Sicilian lemon, fresh and citrusy. Cinnamon, aniseed and tarragon add a spicy, green heart. In the base, tonka bean, vanilla and amber turn it sweet, while cedar and patchouli give it a woody footing.

Brummel (Eau de Cologne)

6.5

De Ruy · 1975

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

De Ruy Brummel Eau de Cologne is a fresh, green and woody fougère built around green lemon, lavender and thyme, and it reads mainly as a masculine scent. It opens with green lemon, orange leaf, thyme, sage and lavender in a crisp herbal-citrus mix. Pepper, cinnamon and geranium add a spicy warmth in the heart, and vetiver, sandalwood, tobacco and oakmoss settle it into an earthy, woody base. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as weak. Seasonal votes are fairly even, with summer slightly ahead, and it is mostly suggested for daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters call its character masculine and classic. Chanel Platinum Égoïste and De Ruy Brummel Premium have a close profile.

Odyssey Mega

7.4

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Armaf Odyssey Mega is a fresh, citrusy and fruity men's fragrance led by lemon, orange, mint and bergamot. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and sport, with business use a step behind. It reads masculine and takes a back seat in the cooler months. It opens with citrus and mint sharpened by ginger. In the heart, juniper, pineapple and berries add a sweet, fruity tone while sage and geranium pull it towards green. The base of vetiver, cedar, tonka bean and musk settles into a woody, softly sweet finish.

L'Uomo

5.5

Gianfranco Ferré · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Gianfranco Ferré L'Uomo is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, floral feel on a spicy, sweet and woody base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then spring, and leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern. It opens with bergamot, cardamom, black pepper and ginger, a lively spicy start. In the heart, violet, sage and green apple add a floral, fruity freshness. The base brings vanilla sweetness together with sandalwood and cedar. Jovoy Les 7 Parfums Capitaux - Oriental and Montblanc Présence (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Lavender & Coriander

7.3

Jo Malone · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jo Malone Lavender & Coriander keeps lavender fresh, green and lightly spicy, a powdery unisex fougère. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Voters split evenly between masculine and feminine, which leaves it balanced between the two. It opens with coriander, adding a spicy, green edge. In the heart, sage and true lavender take over, and the base of French lavender absolute and tonka bean softens and sweetens it slightly. The floral, powdery side rounds things out without losing the fresh feel. Gucci Moonlight Serenade and Lorenzo Villoresi Wild Lavender / Inglese have a close profile.

Bois Tabac Virginia

7.1

Le Jardin Retrouvé · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Le Jardin Retrouvé Bois Tabac Virginia is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening on a woody, resinous and earthy base. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though feminine and classic both get a fair share. The top notes of lavender, geranium and sage open fresh and aromatic. The heart of petitgrain, vetiver, cistus, cedar and ylang-ylang moves it into floral and green territory. The base of frankincense, ambergris, sandalwood and patchouli leaves a warm, resinous, earthy finish.

Jazzab (Silver)

7.6

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

ISHQ

7.1

Swiss Arabian · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Swiss Arabian ISHQ is a unisex scent that sets the spicy opening of black pepper, saffron and cardamom over Turkish rose and leather. ISHQ is rated strong for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while spring trails behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and leisure time, and it also fits nights out. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it leans neither way. The opening brings a warm spiciness from black pepper, saffron and cardamom. In the heart, sage, Turkish rose and carnation add a floral softness. The base is led by leather, woods and cypriol, settling into a sweet, smoky and leathery oriental feel.

Elea

8.1

Atelier Vesper · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Vesper Elea is a unisex fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with green, floral and spicy touches, settling into a woody, powdery character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling the room. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer almost equally, with winter trailing. It leans towards leisure, office and daily wear, and its character reads evenly split between masculine and feminine. It opens with the citrus of bergamot and grapefruit alongside sage and magnolia. In the heart, gaiac wood, Sichuan pepper, geranium and jasmine set spice against flowers. Musk, cedar, patchouli and sandalwood form the base, leaving it woody and powdery. Esteban Le Bain - Esprit de Thé and Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta have a close profile.

Roman Wood

7.4

Ermenegildo Zegna · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ermenegildo Zegna Roman Wood is a fresh, woody and resinous men's fragrance that suits spring and fall days at work or at leisure; it has been discontinued. It opens with cypress, bergamot, sage and rosemary, giving a green, citrusy freshness. In the heart, moss, stone pine and cedarwood build a woody core, and the base of pine absolute, vanilla and amber adds a resinous warmth with a touch of sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, office and leisure are favoured about equally. Most votes call it masculine or classic. Perfumes with a close profile include Proraso Cypress & Vetyver and David Beckham Botanical Resin.

Signature Supreme (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Otto Kern · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Otto Kern Signature Supreme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with lemon, petitgrain and bergamot, giving a bright, green citrus lift. Lavender, sage and tonka bean sit in the heart, where aquatic and spicy touches are softened by a gentle sweetness. Cedarwood, musk and sandalwood settle into a woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Lanvin L'Homme Sport and Bruno Banani Made for Men have a close profile.

Shades (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Armaf Shades Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent whose fruity, sweet side is balanced by a woody base, and it sits close to everyday wear. The top opens with lime, bergamot, pineapple and plum, while cardamom and violet leaf add a little spice and greenery. Sage, rosemary and jasmine form the heart. In the base, cedarwood, tonka bean and patchouli take over, settling the scent into a woody, sweet finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Close to half of voters read its character as masculine. Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan and Versace Eros Flame have a close profile.

Incendo

7.9

La Curie · 2015

Green · Spicy · Woody

La Curie Incendo is a unisex scent that carries the green of pine and fir needle into a smoky, resinous space with frankincense and embers. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close without pushing itself on the room. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits leisure time and evenings, and while more voters read it as masculine, a fair share find it feminine. The notes don't unfold in layers but read as one picture: pine, fir needle and sage set a cool, green, spicy base, frankincense adds a resinous weight, and embers give a smoky warmth. The woody accord runs through all of it. Santa Maria Novella Incenso and Laboratorio Olfattivo Sacreste have a close profile.

Bordeaux - Plaisir de la Nuit

7.5

Birkholz · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Birkholz Bordeaux - Plaisir de la Nuit is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with sweet, fruity and spicy touches, and it suits evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with evening and night out leading the occasions; daily wear and business get votes too. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though some call it classic or modern. It opens with Guatemala cardamom, apple and bergamot, a fresh and lightly spicy start. Sage, rose and jasmine bring a soft floral heart. In the base, musk, vanilla, patchouli and sandalwood settle it into a sweet, woody finish.

Bath (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Bobbi Brown · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Bobbi Brown Bath Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent built around neroli, orange blossom and water hyacinth. The whole composition reads fresh and citrusy: neroli and orange blossom carry the floral side, while water hyacinth and lily add an aquatic, green feel. Sage deepens that greenness slightly, and sandalwood and patchouli lay down a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it most for daily wear, leisure and the office, and far less for evenings. Light and clean, it is a feminine scent that sits easily through the day. Perfumes with a close profile include DKNY DKNY Women (Energizing Eau de Parfum) and Bath & Body Works In the Sun.

58 Avenue Montaigne pour Homme

7.5

S.T. Dupont · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

S.T. Dupont 58 Avenue Montaigne pour Homme is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that opens with bergamot, grapefruit and cardamom and dries down to vetiver and cashmere wood. The opening is a bright, lightly spicy citrus of bergamot, grapefruit, clementine and cardamom. In the heart, sage, pepper and marjoram add a herbal edge, while aquatic and soft fruity-sweet touches keep it easygoing. The base leaves a clean woody floor of vetiver, cashmere wood, ambergris and sandalwood. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer not far behind. Daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. It reads masculine, with votes for classic and modern as well.

Marterosso (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Battistoni

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Battistoni Marterosso Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green, citrusy fragrance for men, with leathery and animalic touches that roughen its freshness. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn; it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and works for evenings too. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and galbanum, bright and green. Myrtle, rosemary, sage and lavender give the heart an herbal feel. Vetiver, oakmoss and leather weigh most in the base, with patchouli and musk rounding it out. Etat Libre d'Orange Je Suis un Homme and Floris Elite have a close profile.