The Perfume Library

Sympathy for the Sun

7.3

Roos & Roos · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roos & Roos Sympathy for the Sun is a fresh, green women's fragrance that joins the brightness of lemon and bergamot to the soft floral side of jasmine and peony. Citrus leads: lemon and bergamot give it a bright, airy feel. Jasmine and peony build a floral base, while salt adds a slightly sharper coolness. Oakmoss and woods bring a dry, faintly powdery depth, and the sweet, creamy side stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and wear centres on daily, leisure and office settings. It reads feminine, with a modern feel too. Sisley L'Eau Rêvée d'Eliya and Kenzo Summer by Kenzo have a close profile.

Van Sea

8.2

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Van Sea is a unisex fragrance that hides a sweet, gourmand vanilla layer beneath a fresh, aquatic surface. The top notes bring mint, yuzu, bourbon whiskey and vanilla, so a citrusy freshness comes first. In the heart, caramel, white blossoms, marine notes and myrtle liqueur turn it sweeter and creamier. The base of algae, salt, patchouli and tonka bean ties the sea air to a warm sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Masculine edges slightly ahead in the character votes, with feminine and modern close behind, so it sits in between. Nejma Le Délicieux and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Van Py Rhum have a close profile.

Sport for Women

6.4

Burberry · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Burberry Sport for Women is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic scent that suits everyday wear and the warmer months of spring and summer. It has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange and salt, then moves into a floral, green heart of honeysuckle, magnolia and petitgrain. Musk and cedarwood sit underneath, keeping it soft and lightly woody. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily, leisure, business and sport settings. It reads mostly feminine and modern. Erik Kormann August and Rituals Soleil d'Or have a close profile.

Nox

6.9

Angela Ciampagna · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Angela Ciampagna Nox is a unisex scent that opens with a fresh, floral mix of ylang-ylang, bergamot and lily of the valley, then rests on an earthy base of patchouli, vanilla and cedarwood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer not far behind. It is chosen mainly for leisure and evenings, and opinion is split on whether it reads masculine or feminine. It starts with ylang-ylang, lily of the valley and bergamot, fresh and floral. In the heart, salt, sagebrush and hinoki cypress bring an aquatic, green edge, with pink pepper adding a light spice. It settles into a creamy, woody base of patchouli, vanilla and cedarwood. Amouage Beach Hut Woman and Olfattology Paranà have a close profile.

Amber Echo

7.1

Flora Danica · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Flora Danica Amber Echo is a unisex scent that opens on pink pepper, ginger and salt and settles into floral, spicy and resinous territory. It starts fresh and slightly sharp, with pink pepper, ginger and salt. In the heart, jasmine, carrot seed and angelica seed add a floral, powdery softness. The base of frankincense, myrrh and white musk sets it on a resinous, woody and sweet footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters point to fall and spring, and it suits leisure, work and daily wear. Voters split between calling it feminine and masculine, so it sits in the middle. Le Labo Myrrhe 55 and Amouage Reflection 45 have a close profile.

Askr

7.8

Jorum Studio · 2024

Aquatic · Green · Spicy

Jorum Studio Askr is a unisex green and woody scent that leans towards fall and spring, with a salty, smoky and earthy edge. Copal and elemi resin, Atlas cedar, driftwood and vetiver form a woody frame. Galbanum and hay add green, while ash and salt bring the aquatic and smoky side. Sichuan pepper adds spice, and iris softens the edges. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading and evenings also fitting. It reads more masculine, though modern and feminine votes are common too. Trudon Révolution and Aēsop Ouranon have a close profile.

Côte d'Amour

6.5

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Artisan Parfumeur Côte d'Amour is a fresh, seaside-leaning unisex scent built on pink grapefruit and green mandarin orange with salt and rosemary; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits anyone who wants a light scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions it gets chosen for most. Voters lean feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. The salty, citrusy opening gives way to cypress, rose and coconut in the heart, which add a soft, floral, slightly sweet touch. The base of pine, driftwood and heather dries down green and woody.

Flotholt

7.9

Fischersund · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Fischersund Flotholt is a unisex scent with a fresh, aquatic and green character, shaded by smoke and earth, that suits fall and spring days. The notes read as one whole: kelp, salt and citrus notes bring the coolness, while Sitka spruce and cypress draw a green, woody line. Smoke and leather balance that chill without hardening it, and musk and ambergris soften the edges. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to fall, then spring, and it is chosen most often for leisure, then evenings. It leans somewhat masculine, though many also call it modern. Fischersund No̱ 23 and Tom Ford Oud Minérale have a close profile.

Glamour

6.6

Moschino · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Moschino Glamour is a fresh, citrusy floral with a soft sweet body, made for women and now discontinued. The top opens with salt, mugwort and tangerine blossom, which gives it a fresh, citrusy start. At the heart, orchid, lotus and hibiscus add a soft floral layer, with fruity and sweet tones alongside. The base of musk, amber and cedar settles into a powdery, lightly woody and spicy finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it makes itself felt without dominating a room. Most voters pick fall and spring, and see it as suited to daily wear and the office. Most also read its character as feminine.

Sunlit Blooms

6.9

Dedcool · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dedcool Sunlit Blooms is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits daytime and relaxed days. It opens on orange blossom, and white blossoms take over in the heart. The base brings vanilla and salt: vanilla sweetens the scent and adds a creamy, powdery softness, while salt keeps the sweetness in check. Citrusy and fruity touches keep it light rather than heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling the room. Most voters pick it for daily wear and leisure, with sport and evening further behind. Its profile is close to Lanoé Lila and Prada Candy Kiss (Eau de Parfum).

Kanat

6.7

Angela Ciampagna · 2015

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Angela Ciampagna Kanat is a unisex perfume that sets a floral, fruity body against an aquatic coolness and a vanilla sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters wear it across all seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead; it is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, followed by work and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. It opens with saffron, peach, apricot and bergamot, bright, fruity and a little spicy. In the heart, ylang-ylang, magnolia and salt bring a soft floral, aquatic feel. Vanilla, musk and patchouli sweeten the base and settle it on a woody ground. Its profile sits close to Parfums d'Elmar Purple Rain and Marc Gebauer Red Sand.

Al Sahra

7.6

The Different Company · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

The Different Company Al Sahra is a unisex scent that sets salt and mineral notes beside white violet, then opens into frankincense, patchouli and sandalwood. It starts fresh and powdery, with mineral notes, salt and white violet. In the heart, Madagascan cinnamon and sea daffodil add a sweet, spicy warmth. The base of frankincense, patchouli, sandalwood and labdanum settles into a woody, resinous and slightly smoky finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Its profile is close to Profumum Roma Patchouly and Amouage Dia Man.

Dirty Velvet

7.6

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2016

Green · Fruity · Spicy

Vilhelm Parfumerie Dirty Velvet is a unisex scent that sets a green, fruity opening over a spicy, woody and faintly animal base, and it suits fall and leisure time best. Honey pomelo gives a fruity sweetness at first. In the heart, tobacco leaf and fig build a green, creamy mood. In the base, sandalwood and vetiver form a woody, earthy ground, while salt pulls it towards something dry and lightly salty. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex.

Stay With Me

7.6

Liaison de Parfum · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Liaison de Parfum Stay With Me is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall, with winter the least chosen season. It suits leisure time, daily wear and the office, and most voters read it as feminine. The top holds jasmine, citrus fruits and salt, while lily, rose and orange blossom give the heart a soft floral body. In the base, vanilla, cedar, amber and musk sweeten it and settle it onto a powdery, creamy floor, with a green touch keeping the air fresh.

Unica

6.2

Furla · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Furla Unica is a fresh, floral women's fragrance, softened by a sweet, creamy side and easy to wear day to day. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. Voters mostly find it feminine and modern. Floral Street Arizona Bloom and Kenzo L'Eau Ambrée have a close profile. It opens with salt, black pepper and Italian mandarin orange, a cool, lightly spiced start. In the heart, jasmine, heliotrope and pistachio add a floral, slightly creamy softness. The dry-down settles into Tahitian vanilla, ambrox and blond woods, sweet, woody and a little synthetic.

Sonnet XVII

6.9

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Sonnet XVII is a fresh, green women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and fall, for leisure time and evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evening wear lead. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair number see it as masculine. It opens with citron, cubeb, mastic and white champaca, fresh, green and fruity. Salt and a floral thread run through the heart. The base of musk, woods, oakmoss and vanilla settles into something woody, earthy and faintly animal.

Rain

8.0

Marc O'Polo · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Marc O'Polo Rain is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent built on bergamot, salt and vetiver; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and few choose winter. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Although it is unisex, most voters read it as masculine. Bergamot's citrus brightness and the coolness of salt dominate. Vetiver anchors them on a green, woody and earthy base. A spicy and slightly synthetic touch runs through the accords, and the overall feel is clean, cool and reminiscent of the air after rain.

Alibi

7.5

V Canto · 2015

Citrus · Green · Spicy

V Canto Alibi is a green, earthy woody scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, described as unisex. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Most read it as masculine. The top notes of mandarin orange, bergamot and cypress set citrus against green. In the heart, Tahitian vetiver, peat and cedarwood turn earthy and smoky, and elemi resin adds a resinous touch. The base of leather, benzoin and patchouli leaves a spicy, leathery warmth. Halston Z-14 and Molton Brown Tobacco Absolute have a close profile.

Cocoyster

7.1

Sãlum · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Sãlum Cocoyster is a unisex scent that sets a salty, aquatic freshness against creamy coconut sweetness. The top opens with salt, oyster and marine notes, clean and watery. Toward the heart, coconut milk, coconut and ylang-ylang turn it creamy and floral. In the base, vanilla and amber deepen the sweetness, while frankincense and elemi resin add a faint resinous depth. The gourmand and powdery sides stay behind the aquatic character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters score its longevity high. The salty-sweet balance suits men and women alike.

Urma Vie

7.9

Adi ale Van · 2022

Green · Spicy · Woody

Adi ale Van Urma Vie opens with whisky and salt and moves into frankincense, patchouli and oakmoss, a green, smoky unisex scent that has been discontinued. Whisky and salt lead at the top. The heart holds vetiver, frankincense, amber and resins, and the base brings frankincense together with patchouli and oakmoss. Green, spicy, woody and earthy accords set the character, with a resinous, smoky tone settling over it all. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring close behind and summer trailing. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and most voters read it as masculine. Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Kyoto and Arquinesia Scent of History have a close profile.

Oceanoir

6.9

Coreterno · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Coreterno Oceanoir is a unisex fragrance built on a fresh, aquatic citrus character with a light sweetness, suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter chosen far less. It is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office, with some room for evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, so it stays present through the day without overwhelming. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and bitter orange for a bright citrus lift, while kelp adds the watery note. In the heart, salt, saffron and blackcurrant bring a spicy, slightly sweet contrast to the floral tones. Sandalwood, vetiver, amberwood and pine balsam form a woody base.

Burnt Roses

7.4

Borntostandout · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Borntostandout Burnt Roses is a unisex scent that sets rose in a fresh, spicy and smoky frame, with woody and sweet touches kept light. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate; most voters pick fall, followed by spring. It suits leisure and evening wear, and the largest share of voters finds it feminine. It opens cool and sharp with aldehydes, salt, ozonic notes and black pepper. At the heart, Bulgarian rose, cinnamon, lavender and oakmoss come forward. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, frankincense and ambergris settles it onto a woody, smoky floor.

Berlin

8.0

Miguel Matos · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Miguel Matos Berlin is a unisex scent where sweet and leathery meet spice and smoke, with a synthetic and animalic edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters spread their picks fairly evenly across autumn, winter and spring, with summer a little behind. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings rather than daytime or office wear. On character, masculine takes a small lead, but feminine and modern votes are close behind. The notes read as a single whole: Calabrian bergamot and cumin give a spiced brightness, while leather, smoke, oud and frankincense set the dark tone. Oakmoss, animalic notes and salt sharpen it, and vanillin, tonka bean absolute and ambergris pull it towards sweetness.

Beachy

7.6

Lilly Pulitzer · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lilly Pulitzer Beachy is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that leans towards leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick it for leisure and daytime, and some wear it to the office. Sport and night-out votes are fewer. It opens with watermelon and citrus fruits, light and bright. In the heart, tiaré, frangipani and jasmine add a soft floral note. The base turns sweet with vanilla and amber, while salt keeps the aquatic side lively. Green, powdery and slightly spicy touches sit alongside the fresh, citrusy and floral accords.