The Perfume Library

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma

7.0

Valentino · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, aquatic character against a sweet, spicy and woody base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it also gets chosen for nights out. Voters call it masculine and modern. The scent reads as one fresh, floral, aquatic whole. Sage and ginger add a spicy lift, while violet leaf absolute brings a green, floral touch. Salt keeps it airy, and vetiver with woody notes ties it together with a dry woodiness, while sweet and fruity tones soften the edges.

Le Sel d'Issey (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Issey Miyake · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Issey Miyake Le Sel d'Issey Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that opens on ginger and salt and moves into the green coolness of laminaria and vetiver. Ginger and salt give a spicy, briny freshness at first, while laminaria and vetiver in the heart add a green, sea-like air. Oakmoss and cedarwood leave a woody base, and the citrus and synthetic tones back up the fresh character. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and summer, and winter gets very few votes. Daily wear, leisure and business lead the occasions, with sport also getting votes. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Discover Vulcano and Davidoff Cool Water Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

Costa Azzurra (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Tom Ford · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a salty, fresh sea-air feel against a woody base, and it suits daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, autumn trails behind, and winter is hardly chosen at all. It leans towards daily, leisure and business wear, and most voters read its character as masculine. The notes read as a single whole: lemon and sea breeze bring freshness, while salt pulls it towards the aquatic side. Cypress adds a green tone, and oak wood and driftwood build a woody frame. Cistus absolute and amber add a spicy warmth. Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Parfum and Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Acqua have a close profile.

A'mmare (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Carthusia · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Carthusia A'mmare Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens with bergamot, salt and rosemary, fresh and marine in feel, and leans towards spring and summer days. Bergamot, salt and rosemary come first, then mint and aquatic notes keep the coolness going. The scent reads citrusy, aquatic and green, with a touch of spice. The base of gaiac wood, patchouli, cedarwood and white musk dries down woody, with a soft creamy edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it is picked mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Masculine votes edge ahead of feminine, but both are well represented, so it reads as unisex. Son Venïn Pur 02 and Parfums de Marly Sedley have a close profile.

Asad Zanzibar / اسد

6.7

Lattafa · 2024

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Lattafa Asad Zanzibar is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, softened by sweet, gourmand tones. It opens with black pepper and sea lavender, and the heart brings iris, coconut water and salt. In the base, frankincense and vanilla sweeten it and settle it onto a creamy, powdery footing. The accords also carry fruity and spicy touches. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. It reads masculine and modern. Isana Summer Vibes and Joop! Joop! Homme Le Parfum have a close profile.

Gaultier Divine

7.0

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier Divine is a fresh, sweet feminine scent that sets salt, white blossoms and lily against a meringue base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind, and it leans towards leisure, night-out and evening wear. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Fresh, aquatic accords open with salt, then white blossoms and lily form a floral heart. The meringue in the base pulls it towards a gourmand, creamy sweetness, with a synthetic sheen running through it. Zara Blue Bird Orchid and Valjues 19 | Nineteen have a close profile.

Sécrétions Magnifiques

3.2

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Etat Libre d'Orange Sécrétions Magnifiques is a unisex scent that most voters wear in spring and for leisure time. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and votes spread into fall and winter too. It sits between masculine and feminine, with votes split almost evenly. It opens with marine notes, aldehydes and salt, a fresh, aquatic start. The heart brings milk, blood and adrenalin. In the base, sandalwood, iris and opoponax take over, and the scent turns powdery and creamy. Animal and synthetic accents run through the blend.

Yaringa

8.0

Parfums d'Elmar · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Parfums d'Elmar Yaringa is a fresh, watery unisex scent suited to spring and summer days, pairing kelp with the sweet creaminess of coconut. The top holds kelp, myrtle, vanilla and coconut, which bring out its aquatic and green side. In the heart, white thyme, cedar, salt and passion fruit add a spicy, fruity touch. The base of woody notes, musk and sweet notes softens everything and closes on a creamy warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is recommended mainly for leisure and daily wear. Votes for masculine, modern and feminine sit close together, so it reads comfortably between the two. Its profile is close to Lengling No 1 - El Pasajero and Jovoy Gardez-Moi.

Copal Azur

8.1

Aedes de Venustas · 2014

Fresh · Aquatic · Spicy

Aedes de Venustas Copal Azur is a unisex scent built around copal resin, amber and cardamom, with a fresh, aquatic and smoky side. It reads as a single, unbroken accord: copal resin and frankincense form a resinous frame, and myrrh adds a touch of smoke. Cardamom brings spice, while patchouli and tonka bean settle it onto a woody, softer base. Salt and ozone cool the resinous weight and give it a fresh, aquatic air. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters spread their picks across all four seasons, with autumn and spring slightly ahead, and lean towards evening, leisure and night-out wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex in character. Amouage Lineage and Gallivant Naples have a close profile.

Fathom V

7.9

Beaufort · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Beaufort Fathom V opens with aquatic notes, juniper and blackcurrant and settles onto moss and vetiver, a fresh, green unisex scent. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer not far behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure, and evening and daily wear follow. Opinion is split between masculine and feminine, so it leans neither way clearly. The opening of aquatic notes, juniper, green leaves and blackcurrant is cool and green. In the heart, jasmine and lily add a soft floral touch, while pepper and cumin bring a spicy edge. The base of vetiver, black moss, Atlas cedar and salt turns earthy, woody and faintly salty.

Cocoon

7.0

Marc Gebauer · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Marc Gebauer Cocoon is a unisex fragrance that opens with grapefruit, bergamot and elemi resin and carries a salty, aquatic air. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading and business use close behind. On character, the masculine side leads slightly, though many voters also call it modern. Grapefruit and bergamot give the top a fresh citrus bite, while elemi resin adds a faint resinous edge. In the heart, ambroxan, iris and salt lend a bright, aquatic and synthetic feel. Sandalwood and cashmeran settle underneath as a woody base. Its fresh, woody profile is close to Alma de Canarias Fresca and Issey Miyake L'Eau Majeure d'Issey.

Black Sea

8.0

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Black Sea is a fresh, floral and marine unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It lasts very strongly and projects strongly. Most voters pick summer and spring; autumn follows, while winter is the least chosen season. It suits leisure and daytime wear, and also gets votes for evenings and the office. It reads more masculine than feminine, with a modern feel. It opens with aquatic notes, salt and bergamot, kept bright by myrtle liqueur and ozone. Orange blossom and ylang-ylang add a soft floral note at the heart, while black sea salt and marine notes hold the salty air. The base of white musk, algae, oakmoss, patchouli and ambergris settles into a green, woody finish.

Sel d'Argent

6.7

bdk Parfums · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

bdk Parfums Sel d'Argent is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, a light and clean choice for everyday wear. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office and sport use also chosen. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't read as belonging to one side. It opens with Italian bergamot, salt and grapefruit for a bright, slightly salty citrus. The heart adds Tunisian orange blossom absolute, Persian galbanum and Madagascan ylang-ylang, a soft floral touch. In the base, ambroxan, cashmeran, Timbersilk™ and white musk dry it down to a woody, aquatic, clean finish. Laboratorio Olfattivo Need_U and Issey Miyake L'Eau Majeure d'Issey have a close profile.

Reveal

7.0

Calvin Klein · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Calvin Klein Reveal is a fresh, floral women's fragrance in which black, white and pink pepper meet a salty coolness; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters pick autumn, summer and spring in almost equal measure, with winter trailing. Daily wear, leisure and the office come first, and fewer choose it for evenings. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. It opens with peppers and salt, a spicy freshness. The heart holds ambergris, a solar note and Florentine iris, adding an aquatic, powdery softness. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood and cashmeran lay down a woody, lightly sweet floor. A synthetic sheen runs through it.

Atlas / اطلس

7.7

Lattafa · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lattafa Atlas is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance built around marine notes, lemon and salt. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Votes lean masculine, though a fair number also call it modern. It opens with marine notes, lemon, davana and salt for a bright, salty start. Iris softens the heart, and oakmoss, sandalwood and ambergris lay a green, woody base beneath. A spicy touch and a synthetic sheen run through the accords. Ard Al Zaafaran Marina and Lattafa Hayaam have a close profile.

Boss Bottled Pacific

7.5

Hugo Boss · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Pacific is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer, with spring a clear second. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and voters also find it fit for sport. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, and many as modern. It opens with citron and lemon, bright and a little tart. In the heart, cypress, salt and coconut bring an aquatic, lightly creamy feel. The base of Indonesian patchouli, sandalwood and cashmeran softens and sweetens it. Fruity and synthetic tones run through the accords.

The Forward

7.9

Mind Games · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Mind Games The Forward is a fresh, gourmand unisex scent that sets bright citrus against the soft sweetness of vanilla and sandalwood. It opens with Madagascan mandarin orange, honey pomelo and lemon in a bright citrus layer. In the heart, salt and jasmine sambac come forward while tonka bean softens the sweetness. The base leaves a creamy, woody ground of sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and cashmeran. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though night out and business get votes too. Its character splits between masculine and feminine. Xerjoff Uden and Câline Mystic White have a close profile.

Lignum Vitae

7.6

Beaufort · 2016

Citrus · Aquatic · Sweet

Beaufort Lignum Vitae is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter and suits leisure hours and evenings out, pairing citrus and spice over a sweet, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is favoured for leisure and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits between the two. The top has pastry, mandarin orange and black pepper, the citrus brightness sharpened by the pepper. In the heart, ginger, juniper and gaiac wood build a woody, spicy feel, while metal and salt add an aquatic coolness. The base of frankincense resin, amber and moss settles into a sweet, creamy warmth.

Wave Musk

7.4

Mancera · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mancera Wave Musk is a fresh, aquatic and citrusy unisex scent built around grapefruit, blackcurrant and seawater, leaning towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mainly for leisure and daily use, with office wear close behind. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters see it as more masculine than feminine, though a fair share call it feminine. The top has grapefruit, blackcurrant and herbs, giving a green, fruity brightness. In the heart, orange blossom, driftwood, seawater and salt carry the aquatic feel. Kelp and white musk close it in the base, soft and clean. Hollister Wave for Him and Bvlgari Aqva pour Homme Marine have a close profile.

Aqva Divina (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Bvlgari · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari Aqva Divina Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most votes call it feminine. It opens with salt, bergamot and red ginger, giving a fresh, aquatic, lightly spicy start. In the heart, quince and magnolia add a fruity, floral softness. In the base, amber and beeswax sweeten it and settle it into a powdery, woody finish.

Sex Sea

8.0

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Sex Sea is a fresh unisex scent that sets citrus and sea air against a green, lightly sweet backdrop. It opens with pink grapefruit, yuzu, bergamot and mandarin orange, while mint and pink pepper add coolness and a touch of spice. In the heart, ozone, marine notes and fig come forward, framed by green, woody cedarwood and oakmoss. The base settles into patchouli, salt and algae, leaving a salty, earthy trail. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with evening and business also getting votes. It leans slightly masculine in the voting, though a fair share call it feminine. Jul et Mad Aqua Sextius and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Artik Sea have a close profile.

You Fleur

7.6

Glossier · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Glossier You Fleur is a fresh, floral scent that leans towards spring and summer days and everyday wear, with a feminine character. Salt sits at the top, followed by a heart of cashmeran, ylang-ylang, osmanthus and apricot skin. The fresh, floral and aquatic accords lead, while fruity and sweet touches soften them, and powdery and creamy textures stay in the background. Ambrox forms the base. Longevity and sillage are moderate: noticeable through the day without filling the room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily and leisure wear. Most describe its character as feminine and modern. The Dua Brand Dearest Fleur and Initio Power Self have a close profile.

Biancolatte

7.5

Zeromolecole · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Zeromolecole Biancolatte is a creamy, gourmand unisex scent that suits cold weather best, from fall through winter, for relaxed days and evenings. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, with leisure and evening wear leading. Though it is unisex, most votes read it as feminine. The scent is built on caramel, butter and vanilla, with salt softening the sweetness. The accords lean sweet, gourmand, creamy and powdery, with a floral touch and a synthetic edge. Mazzolari Vaniglia and Chabaud Lait de Biscuit have a close profile.

Salted Green Mango

7.3

Strangers Parfumerie · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Strangers Parfumerie Salted Green Mango is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent built around green mango, lime and salt. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it sits most easily in leisure and daily wear, with some seeing it as an office scent too. It leans masculine in character, though a fair number of voters read it as feminine. Green mango's tart fruit meets the citrus of lime and bergamot, while salt and kelp add an aquatic coolness. Chili leaves a light touch of spice, and guava leaf and petitgrain strengthen the green side. Sandalwood and vetiver give a woody base, softened by damask rose and magnolia.