The Perfume Library

Wood Sage & Sea Salt (Cologne)

8.1

Jo Malone · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt (Cologne) is a fresh, green and aquatic unisex scent that pairs a salty breeze with the calm, lightly woody feel of sage. It opens with ambrette seed, moves into sea salt and mineral notes at the heart, and settles on sage. Citrus and a touch of sweetness soften it, while the spicy and woody sides stay in the background and give it a light dryness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it sits close to the skin and stays quiet. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as in between. Two perfumes with a close profile are The Dua Brand Herbs & Sea Salt and Tomas Arsov Sage | Seaweed | Salt.

French Riviera

7.9

Mancera · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mancera French Riviera is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that sets bright tangerine, orange and lemon against white musk and sea salt. It opens with tangerine, orange and lemon, sharpened a little by ginger and pepper. The heart brings tiaré, mimosa and vetiver for a floral, green middle, while spindrift and iodine add a salty, sea-air freshness. White musk and amber give the base a sweet, creamy finish, and sea salt carries the aquatic mood to the end. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business and sport also named. More voters call it masculine or modern than feminine, yet it suits anyone, whatever their gender.

Cheirosa '71

7.8

Sol de Janeiro · 2020

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '71 is a sweet, creamy, distinctly gourmand scent made for women, leaning towards leisure and everyday wear. It begins with sea salt alongside vanilla caramel, the salt lightly cutting the sweetness. In the heart, white chocolate and roasted macadamia take over and the scent turns softer and creamier. Coconut blossom and tonka bean carry the sweetness through the base. A synthetic accord is also part of the overall impression. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure, daily and evening wear lead the occasions. More than half of voters call it feminine, so it reads as a women's fragrance. The Dua Brand White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies and Liquid Brazil Toasted Caramel have a close profile.

Note de Yuzu

7.9

Heeley · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Heeley Note de Yuzu is a fresh, green-edged unisex scent that sets citrus against a salty, aquatic air. The top notes are yuzu, mandarin orange and lemon, giving a bright, fruity citrus opening. In the heart, sea salt adds an aquatic edge to that freshness. Haitian vetiver and white musk form a soft, woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Masculine leads the character votes by a small margin, with feminine close behind, so it sits comfortably on either side. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Yuzu and Creed Citrus Bigarade have a close profile.

Salt Caramel

7.4

Shay & Blue · 2014

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Shay & Blue Salt Caramel is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits fall and winter days, whether for leisure or an evening out. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next and summer the least favored. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with sea salt and caramel, and Caribbean tonka bean in the heart softens the sweetness. In the base, sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla leave it woody, powdery and creamy, with a light spicy edge running through.

Eden-Roc

7.3

Dior · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Eden-Roc is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that sets citrus and salty sea air against jasmine, and it suits warm weather and easy daytime wear. Citrus fruits and sea salt give it a bright, juicy feel. Jasmine brings a floral note, maritime pine adds a green freshness, and mineral notes keep everything clean and dry. A creamy touch in the accords softens the edges. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits genuinely in the middle. Jil Sander Sun Sea Salt & Genista and Mancera French Riviera have a close profile.

Salaria

7.7

Giardino Benessere

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Giardino Benessere Salaria is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, with a green, woody side that keeps the sea note cool and grounded. It opens with sea breeze, myrtle, kelp and blackcurrant, salty and green. The heart brings sea salt, Italian lavender, coumarin and Calabrian bergamot, and the base settles on birch wood, sandalwood, oakmoss, musk and Cuban cedar, woody and a little spicy. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office and sport not far behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters tend to read it as masculine, though it is unisex.

Sel de Vétiver

7.5

The Different Company · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Different Company Sel de Vétiver is a fresh, citrusy scent that softens the earthy side of vetiver with an aquatic coolness and a faintly salty, easygoing feel. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though as a unisex scent it wears easily on anyone. Grapefruit and cardamom give a clean, lightly spiced opening. The heart holds Haitian vetiver, geranium and lovage, and the base brings sea salt, iris and ylang-ylang. Green and woody tones are balanced by the aquatic feel. Diptyque Vetyverio and Clarins Eau Ressourçante share a close profile.

Foconero (Extrait de Parfum)

7.6

Tiziana Terenzi · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Foconero Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, spicy unisex scent that sets citrus, green notes and a sea-breeze feel over a woody base, suited to warm days outdoors. It opens with Italian lemon, Italian bergamot and lime alongside thyme, juniper and lavender, giving a bright, green first impression. In the heart, hyacinth, cardamom, sea salt and ozone add an aquatic edge. It settles into Indian patchouli, sandalwood, Cuban cedar and oakmoss, which bring a woody, earthy depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads more masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Parfums de Marly Sedley and Creed Himalaya have a close profile.

Tulum Junglescape

7.3

Simone Andreoli · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Simone Andreoli Tulum Junglescape is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits relaxed days in warm weather. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading, though it also works at the office. Opinions are split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, and a modern character weighs in. As a whole it smells bright and lively: lime and mint bring the coolness, softened by green tea and green notes. Ylang-ylang and tiaré add a floral warmth, while tropical fruits supply the sweetness. Sea salt and precious woods stay in the background, keeping it on a woody footing.

Corsica - Baiser de la Mer

8.0

Birkholz · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Birkholz Corsica - Baiser de la Mer is a fresh, green, aquatic unisex scent that pairs mint and citrus with a sea-air feel, suited to light everyday wear in warm weather. The top opens cool with mint, bergamot, lime and violet leaf. In the heart, lavender, sea salt, plum and rosemary add a herbal, salty note. The base of moss, musk and sandalwood settles it onto a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, though it works as unisex. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Garrigue have a close profile.

Pacific Rock Flower

6.7

Goldfield & Banks · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Goldfield & Banks Pacific Rock Flower is a fresh, floral and aquatic unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for easy days and leisure time. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a soft, quiet trail through the day. Leisure and daily wear lead, and it also works at the office. Voters lean towards calling it feminine and modern, though some read it as masculine. It opens with sea salt and coastal tea tree for freshness. In the heart, tuberose, coconut wax and coral tree blossom push it towards a floral, fruity and creamy side. Australian sandalwood and Indonesian patchouli set a woody base underneath. Arquiste Sydney Rock Pool and Goldfield & Banks Sunset Hour 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.

Blue Agava & Cacao

7.6

Jo Malone · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Blue Agava & Cacao pairs bright citrus with the sweet warmth of cocoa and cinnamon, giving a fresh, gourmand unisex scent. It opens with key lime and grapefruit, a sharp, juicy freshness, with agave at the heart. In the base, cocoa and cinnamon bring sweetness, while vetiver, musk and sea salt lighten it and keep it balanced. Floral, powdery and spicy shades stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters wear it through all four seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead, and see it as a leisure, daytime and office scent. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine.

Palm / Coccobello

6.6

Heeley · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Heeley Palm / Coccobello is a sweet, fresh unisex scent with a floral, green and creamy tropical feel, best suited to warm spring and summer days. The top holds gardenia, monoï and palm leaf, a floral note set against a green, fresh background. In the heart, Bourbon vanilla and coconut sweeten it into a creamy, gourmand mood, while sea salt keeps that sweetness light. Virginia cedar wood, benzoin and sandalwood leave a soft woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind. Feminine leads the character votes, with masculine not far behind. Gritti Mon Ami and Essential Parfums Fig Infusion have a close profile.

Khamrah Waha / خمرة

6.7

Lattafa · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lattafa Khamrah Waha is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, aquatic character over a sweet, creamy base, leaning towards spring and summer and relaxed settings. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn trailing behind. Leisure and daily wear lead, though evening and night-out use also get a fair share of votes. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters call it masculine and modern in nearly equal measure, with a smaller group reading it as feminine. It opens with juniper, yuzu, ginger and bergamot, a citrusy and lightly spicy freshness. The heart turns aquatic with sea salt, sage, cucumber juice and iris. In the base, musk, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten and soften the scent into a creamy warmth, while Ambrofix and Akigalawood® add a clean, synthetic edge.

Batucada

6.9

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Artisan Parfumeur Batucada is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic scent that leans towards summer and spring and suits relaxed, everyday wear. Batucada has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most named occasions. It is unisex, with votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. It opens with lime, cachaça and mint, then moves into a floral heart of tiaré and ylang-ylang. The base holds sea salt and a sensual skin accord. The overall impression is green-tinged, lightly fruity and sweet, with a spicy undertone. Carthusia Capri Forget Me Not (Eau de Parfum) and Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

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.

Afternoon Splash

8.4

Alexandria Fragrances · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Alexandria Fragrances Afternoon Splash is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent that suits light, warm-weather wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer, with spring second, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and sport. Voters read it as more masculine, though it works as unisex. Mandarin orange, Sicilian orange and bergamot carry the citrus side, while sea salt balances that fruity sweetness with an aquatic freshness. The notes don't unfold in stages; the scent keeps one bright, clean line from start to finish.

Walk The Sea

7.6

Kerosene · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Kerosene Walk The Sea is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent built around cedar and sea salt, softened by white blossoms and musk. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the settings named most often. Votes lean slightly feminine, though plenty call it masculine, so it sits comfortably on either. Overall it reads fresh and aquatic: sea salt sets the tone while cedar gives it a woody frame. White blossoms add a floral, lightly sweet softness, and musk and ambergris smooth everything onto an even base. A spicy touch is there too, but it stays in the background.

Horizon (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Guy Laroche · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Guy Laroche Horizon Eau de Toilette opens with aldehydes, sea salt and grapefruit, a fresh, green and aquatic fragrance for men that has been discontinued. The top notes bring coolness through aldehydes, sea salt, mandarin orange and mint. In the heart, pimento, black pepper and galbanum push it toward a spicy, green side. Moss, patchouli and sandalwood form a woody base, with a synthetic edge among the accords. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. A little over half of voters call it masculine, and some also read it as classic.

Gaultier Divine Le Parfum

7.1

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2024

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier Divine Le Parfum is a creamy, sweet feminine scent that softens ylang-ylang, lily and frangipani with coconut and benzoin. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters spread across all four seasons almost evenly, with fall and spring a hair ahead. Night out, leisure and evening lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. Floral dominates: ylang-ylang, lily, frangipani and Jasminum grandiflorum. Coconut and meringue add a sweet, creamy side, and heliotrope brings a powdery softness. Sea salt and the solar note give it an aquatic brightness, while amber and benzoin keep it warm. Gritti Éclectique and Valentino Born In Roma Intense have a close profile.

Oliver

8.0

Strangers Parfumerie · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Strangers Parfumerie Oliver is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. In the character votes masculine leads, with feminine taking a sizeable share too. Mandarin orange, bergamot and grapefruit carry the citrus, while fig, grape leaf and grass add a green, fruity feel. Oakmoss, sandalwood and vetiver lay a woody base, and pink pepper adds a light spicy touch.

Magic (Eau de Parfum)

8.7

Al-Jazeera · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Al-Jazeera Magic Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent built on vanilla, praliné and amber, with patchouli and Turkish rose, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out. Longevity and sillage both rate as very strong. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as unisex in practice. The scent is gourmand and floral. Vanilla and praliné bring sweetness and a creamy feel, while amber adds oriental warmth. Patchouli gives a spicy, earthy depth, and Turkish rose carries the floral side. Sea salt and ozone lighten the sweetness a little.