The Perfume Library

Kirkè (Extrait de Parfum)

7.6

Tiziana Terenzi · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Kirkè Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that links a sweet, fruity opening of passion fruit, pear and peach to a creamy base of heliotrope, vanilla and musk. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so a few sprays make themselves known. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it also leans towards night outs and leisure time. It gets the most votes as feminine, though plenty of voters call it masculine or modern. The top is dominated by passion fruit, pear, peach, raspberry and blackcurrant, which gives a fresh, sweet fruit character. Lily of the valley adds a soft floral note in the heart. The base of heliotrope, sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli and musk settles it into a creamy, powdery sweetness.

Gold Rose Oudh (Extrait de Parfum)

7.6

Tiziana Terenzi · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Gold Rose Oudh Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that sets rose and oud on a warm, resinous base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter and lean towards evenings and nights out, while office wear and summer stay in the background. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. It opens with sand, fir, embers and bergamot, a dry, smoky start. Black pepper, patchouli and Bulgarian rose follow in the heart. The base of amber, oud, musk, honey and sandalwood sweetens and softens it. Jesus del Pozo Arabian Nights and Tom Ford Oud Fleur have a close profile.

Nuit de Sable

7.1

bdk Parfums · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

bdk Parfums Nuit de Sable is a unisex scent that pairs spice with sweetness and suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters recommend autumn and winter; evenings and nights out lead, and it is worn for leisure too. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably either way. The top opens with a spicy trio of cumin, Guatemala cardamom and Indonesian nutmeg. The heart brings Rose oxide, Turkish rose absolute and sand, where the floral side becomes clear. The base of Australian sandalwood, ambroxan, musk and tonka bean absolute dries down creamy, sweet and woody. Ajmal Sacrifice for Her and Carner Rima XI have a close profile.

Salina

6.8

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Laboratorio Olfattivo Salina is a unisex scent that sets a salty, fresh, citrusy sea-air feel over a green, lightly sweet base, and it suits spring and summer days and relaxed hours. It opens with sea salt, pine needle and lemon zest, giving a salty, green freshness. In the heart, lavender, vermouth, sand, spindrift and myrtle keep the aquatic mood going. In the base, cedar draws a woody frame while vanilla and white musk soften it and add a little sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use also possible. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads comfortably either way. Its profile is close to Parfums de Marly Percival and Azzaro Sport.

Cheirosa '87 / Rio Radiance / Tan Lines

7.5

Sol de Janeiro · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '87 / Rio Radiance / Tan Lines is a fresh, floral and sweet feminine scent built around coconut milk, mango and tuberose. Most voters recommend it for summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office use not far behind. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters call its character feminine, and many also find it modern. Mango and coconut milk give it a fruity, creamy sweetness, while tuberose and ylang-ylang add a floral side. Vanilla and amber soften the whole, and sand keeps it light and fresh. A slightly synthetic sheen runs through it.

Costarela (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Carner · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Carner Costarela Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent that sits most comfortably in warm weather and everyday wear. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure, daily wear and the office the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters are split between reading it as masculine and feminine. It opens with Italian bergamot and saffron, the citrus brightness carrying a light touch of spice. In the heart, sand and marine notes bring the aquatic side. The base of Virginia cedar, amber and ambroxan settles it onto a sweet, woody footing.

Falling into the Sea

6.3

Imaginary Authors · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Imaginary Authors Falling into the Sea is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent built around lemon, lychee and grapefruit, best suited to summer and spring days. It reads as one piece: lemon, grapefruit and bergamot bring the brightness, lychee adds a fruity sweetness and tropical blossoms follow, while sand gives it a dry, aquatic, seaside feel. Floral and sweet accords sit alongside, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither overpowers nor vanishes quickly. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with sport and office also in the mix. It sits between masculine and feminine.

Kokain Seemann

6.8

Rammstein · 2021

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Rammstein Kokain Seemann is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance with green and spicy touches, built around a sea-shore feel. It opens with birch leaf, absinth and elemi resin, then moves into nuoc cham, algae and sea salt. Sand and crystal musk sit underneath. The overall impression is clean, slightly synthetic and woody, like a salty coastline. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is used mostly for leisure and daily wear. About half of voters read it as masculine. Rammstein Kokain Seemann Reloaded and Nautica Life have a close profile.

Odeur 53

6.6

Comme des Garçons · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Comme des Garçons Odeur 53 is a cool, synthetic-leaning unisex scent that suits the light, clean air of spring and summer. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as a single whole. Fresh laundry, metal, oxygen and grass together give a sterile, airy impression, while nail polish and stone pull that cleanness in a synthetic, mineral direction. Fresh, floral and aquatic accords sit alongside a green and slightly smoky side. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings named most often. Votes split between masculine and feminine, which fits its unisex stance. Comme des Garçons Odeur 71 and Pryn Parfum Jardin d'Iris have a close profile.

Tabit (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

Tiziana Terenzi · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Tabit Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, fruity unisex scent that opens with bergamot and citrus fruits and moves into peach, coconut, vanilla and caramel. It starts bright with bergamot, citrus fruits and green leaves. The heart turns creamy and fruity, with floral notes, coconut, peach and sand. The base deepens the sweetness with vanilla, sugar, caramel and amber, while animalic musk and precious woods add a woody, oriental depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though it works as unisex. Tiziana Terenzi Tabit Attar and Ghost Deep Night have a close profile.

Arethusa

6.8

Tiziana Terenzi · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tiziana Terenzi Arethusa is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on a floral and woody base. The top is led by fig, orange, pink grapefruit and ginger, with plum and artemisia adding a fruity, green start. In the heart, saffron, jasmine and rose bring a soft floral note. The base of vetiver, patchouli, cistus and leathery notes pulls it towards a woody, spicy balance, with sand and salt among the base notes too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. In the character votes feminine leads, with modern second. Armaf Venetian and Creed Aventus for Her have a close profile.

Toy 2 Pearl

6.6

Moschino · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Moschino Toy 2 Pearl is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built on lemon, lemon sorbet and oregano. It opens with the cool bite of oregano and lemon sorbet, sharpened by lemon. In the heart, sand, jasmine and freesia add a soft floral note, while aquatic and green tones stay clear and sweetness sits in the background. Vetiver, musk and cypress settle it onto a lightly woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it gets the most votes for. Its character splits between feminine and modern, with a fair number calling it masculine. Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce (Cologne) and Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau Intense have a close profile.

103 Fleur de Tiaré Jasmin Hibiscus

7.2

Bon Parfumeur · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Bon Parfumeur 103 Fleur de Tiaré Jasmin Hibiscus is a fresh, floral and sweet unisex scent led by jasmine sambac, tiaré and hibiscus. The flowers lead: jasmine sambac and tiaré form a creamy floral heart, while neroli and bergamot keep it bright. Musk, vanilla and sand stay in the background and pull the scent towards a soft, powdery sweetness, with a slightly synthetic sheen running through the accords. Voters find its longevity and sillage moderate. Most pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear come first. About half of voters read it as feminine, though it is unisex. Coreterno Punk Motel and Maison Matine Bain de Midi have a close profile.

Fareb

6.3

Pierre Guillaume · 2010

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Pierre Guillaume Fareb is a unisex scent that sets a floral, sweet core against spicy, earthy and smoky shades. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and fewer see it as a business scent. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as open to both. The notes blend into one flow: ginseng and everlasting flower build a floral, slightly earthy base, while leather and sand add a dry, smoky, woody edge. The sweetness and oriental spice soften that dry texture.

Mea Culpa

7.5

V Canto · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

V Canto Mea Culpa is a sweet, spicy woody oriental, resinous, powdery and smoky, that suits fall and winter evenings and is worn by anyone. It opens with sand and frankincense; the heart of birch, cedarwood, patchouli and slate powder builds a dry, earthy, smoky base. Vanilla, musk and benzoin sweeten and soften the finish, leaving a warm resinous trail. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. It leans slightly masculine, though a good share of voters call it feminine. Armani Privé Sable Nuit and Atelier des Ors Larmes du Désert have a close profile.

El Cosmico

6.9

D.S. & Durga · 2015

Fresh · Green · Spicy

D.S. & Durga El Cosmico is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring, autumn and summer days, with pine, sand and a smoky, earthy edge. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, while winter sits further back. It is chosen mostly for leisure time and evenings, with office wear a smaller share. Votes for masculine and feminine run close, so it doesn't pull firmly either way. It opens with pinyon pine, bushes and chili: green, spicy and fresh. Toward the heart, creosote, oak and khella add a woody, resinous, smoky feel. In the base, khella, sand and sweetgale dry down, settling into a plain, earthy softness.

Hawas Nautilus / هوس Nautilus

8.1

Rasasi · 2026

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

Rasasi Hawas Nautilus is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that opens on seawater and ambergris, with cedar and cypress giving it a woody backbone. Seawater and ambergris lead, cedar and cypress take over in the heart, and driftwood and sand settle into a dry, woody base. A light sweetness and a touch of spice stay in the background behind the fresh, aquatic feel. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall third. Leisure and evening are the most chosen occasions, while daily and business wear also get votes. It leans masculine and reads as modern. Kerosene Walk The Sea and Courrèges Wild Ocean have a close profile.

Kirkè Overdose

8.1

Tiziana Terenzi · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Tiziana Terenzi Kirkè Overdose is a unisex scent that opens on raspberry, passion fruit, rose and peach, with a fresh, floral character softened by fruity sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and it is also worn for leisure. Voters read it as more feminine or modern, though some find it masculine. The top is fruity and bright, built on raspberry, passion fruit, rose and peach. The heart brings jasmine, lily of the valley, gardenia, blackcurrant and sand. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood, musk and patchouli take over, and the scent settles into a creamy, sweet warmth, with a synthetic edge among its accords.

Retropical

6.5

Yves Rocher · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Rocher Retropical is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for women, fruity and lightly sweet with an aquatic edge, suited to warm-weather daytime wear. It has been discontinued. The scent reads as one piece: mandarin orange, orange and bergamot give it a bright, juicy freshness, while sand adds an airy, aquatic feel. Floral and gourmand touches stay in the background, softening the citrus and keeping the sweetness restrained. Longevity and sillage are weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily and office wear. Most voters see it as feminine. Air-Val International Squid Game and Bujairami Drip have a close profile.

Kokain Seemann Reloaded

6.2

Rammstein · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Rammstein Kokain Seemann Reloaded is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that leans towards summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. It opens with birch leaf, absinth and elemi resin, which give a green, spicy first impression. The heart of nuoc cham, algae and sea salt pushes it towards a salty, watery feel. Sand and crystal musk sit underneath, drying down with synthetic and faintly animal tones. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear come first, with night out and office use further behind. Most call it masculine, though a modern streak runs through it. Rammstein Kokain Seemann and Bon Parfumeur 803 Embruns Gingembre Patchouli have a close profile.

Oliver Peoples

7.2

Byredo · 2015

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Byredo Oliver Peoples is a unisex scent that sets a citrusy, fruity opening against a spicy, woody and earthy base; it has been discontinued. It begins with juniper berry and lemon, bright and sweet-fruity. In the heart, orris butter and patchouli lead, pulling the scent toward something powdery and earthy. Musk, everlasting flower and sand sit underneath, with a faintly synthetic edge in the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and daily wear come first. More voters read it as masculine, though a good number find it feminine. Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2015 and Rue Broca Théorème pour Homme have a close profile.

Seductive Homme Blue

6.8

Guess · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guess Seductive Homme Blue is a fresh, masculine scent that pairs citrus and a marine breeze with spice, and it sits closest to daily wear; it has been discontinued. Cardamom, black pepper and citrus fruits give it a fresh, spicy start. Marine notes and geranium form the heart, while moss, cashmere wood and sand settle into a woody, lightly sweet base. The overall feel is aquatic and clean, with a faint floral touch. Voters rate its longevity as moderate and its sillage as weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Le Parfum and Fendi Fan di Fendi pour Homme Acqua have a close profile.

The Soft Lawn (2012)

7.0

Imaginary Authors · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Imaginary Authors The Soft Lawn is a fresh, green unisex scent with a floral, lightly sweet side that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Oakmoss, linden blossom and laurel lead, ivy deepens the green, and sand with vetiver lays down an earthy, faintly aquatic base. The overall impression is fresh and floral, with a touch of sweetness and a slightly synthetic brightness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits right between the two. Imaginary Authors The Soft Lawn (2021) and Marc Jacobs Cucumber have a close profile.

Celui

7.1

Elevate · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elevate Celui is a fresh, fruity and sweet unisex scent led by passion fruit, pear and peach. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Leisure, evening and night out are the occasions voters pick most, with daily wear and sport getting a share too. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. The top also holds raspberry, blackcurrant and sand, so the fruit opens with a citrusy freshness. Lily of the valley gives the heart a floral turn. In the base, heliotrope, sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli and musk soften the scent and sweeten it. A synthetic edge runs through the accords.