The Perfume Library

Junk (Perfume)

7.0

Lush · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Lush Junk is a unisex perfume built on green mandarin orange, rosemary and sage, giving it a fresh, herbal character. It wears with good longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business settings also named. Votes for feminine and masculine are nearly even, so it sits comfortably in between. Citrus leads the scent: green mandarin orange and Sicilian lemon set a bright frame, while rosemary and sage pull it towards a green, lightly spicy side. Blackcurrant adds a soft, sweet fruitiness. The overall impression is fresh and green. Acqua di Parma Buongiorno and Laboratorio Olfattivo Mandarino have a close profile.

Game of Spades Fullhouse

8.1

Jo Milano

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Jo Milano Game of Spades Fullhouse is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent in which aquatic and fruity tones settle onto a sweet, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards daily wear and leisure, and is also chosen for sport and the office; few votes go to night out or evening. It opens with Sicilian lemon, Sicilian orange and Calabrian bergamot for a bright citrus lift. In the heart, Ceylonese cinnamon and ginger add spicy warmth, softened by Tunisian neroli. The base is gaiac wood, ambroxan, Chinese black tea and frankincense. Bujairami Hectic and Avapari Citrus Ceylon have a close profile.

Era Reloaded

6.9

Jaguar · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Jaguar Era Reloaded is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrus opening with a fruity, sweet body, and it has an easy, everyday character. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is suggested mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, and voters mostly find it masculine and modern. It opens with Brazilian orange and Sicilian lemon for a bright citrus lift. In the heart, pineapple, apple and melon add fruity freshness, while peppermint and pink pepper give it a spicy edge. As it dries down, patchouli, Virginia cedar and sandalwood form a woody base, sweetened by vanilla, caramel and tonka bean. Lacoste Pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Peacock Throne (Extrait de Parfum)

7.2

Thameen · 2013

Citrus · Floral · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Thameen Peacock Throne Extrait de Parfum is a floral, woody unisex scent that opens with citrus and spice and softens into rose and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure and nights out, and also finds a place in business and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though modern and classic both draw a fair share. The top is pink pepper, Sicilian lemon and nutmeg, a bright, lightly spiced start. In the heart, Turkish rose, jasmine and Taif rose build a floral body. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, Haitian vetiver and patchouli settles it into a creamy, sweet, woody finish.

Othello

7.1

Il Profvmo · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Il Profvmo Othello is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of Sicilian lemon, mandarin orange zest and passion fruit over a smoky, resinous base of oud and rose honey. The citrus and fruit lead at first; in the heart, silver birch, patchouli, queen-of-the-night and Omani frankincense add a green, floral and resinous turn. In the base, oud, ivy and rose honey pull it towards woody, slightly oriental and smoky. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and business settings. Most voters find it masculine and classic. Agatho 195 a.C. and Parfums de Marly Shagya have a close profile.

Pure Soul

6.5

Morph

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Morph Pure Soul is a fresh, sweet-leaning unisex fragrance that softens bright citrus with a floral, powdery base. It opens with Sicilian lemon and bergamot for a citrusy freshness, while tonka bean adds a sweet softness. In the heart, ylang-ylang and jasmine bring floral warmth, and the scent settles into a powdery base of white musk and talcum. Spicy and woody tones stay in the background. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick spring, then autumn, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Parfums de Marly Darcy and Monotheme White Musk have a close profile.

Hierà

7.5

Eolie

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eolie Hierà is a women's fragrance that pairs the fresh citrus of Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and Argentinean grapefruit with the sweet, creamy warmth of caramel and milk. It opens fresh and fruity on three citrus notes. In the heart, Indonesian patchouli and heliotrope lay a floral, powdery base, while caramel and milk pull the scent towards a creamy, gourmand side. White musk softens everything at the base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. It reads feminine, with a modern touch. Xerjoff Erba Pura and Atelier Cologne Rendez-Vous have a close profile.

Get the Feeling

7.6

The House of Oud · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

The House of Oud Get the Feeling is a unisex fragrance that pairs a bright opening of Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and ginger with a woody, resinous base of patchouli and juniper berry. Aquatic notes and pink pepper add coolness and a light edge to the citrus. In the heart, cardamom, coriander and Roman chamomile bring a spicy, green feel. In the dry-down, patchouli, ambrette seed absolute and precious woods settle it into a dry, woody line. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters suggest spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. It is picked most for leisure and daily wear, and also for the office. Ormonde Jayne Ormonde Man and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Parfum have a close profile.

Camélia Intrépide

7.6

Atelier Cologne · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Atelier Cologne Camélia Intrépide is a fresh, green floral with a powdery, lightly spiced and creamy softness, presented as a women's perfume. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without disappearing. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and leisure and evening lead the occasions. More voters call it feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian lemon and Java nutmeg give a bright, spicy opening. In the heart, Iris tingitana, Chinese camellia leaf and violet leaf bring a green, powdery floral note. The base of amber, Turkish rose absolute and white leather closes it with a creamy, slightly leathery warmth. The Nose Behind Avenue Montaigne and Amouage Honour Woman have a close profile.

Miracula

7.9

Angela Ciampagna · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Angela Ciampagna Miracula is a unisex scent that opens with Sicilian lemon, green notes and cyclamen, then settles into a soft base of French vanilla and Tonkin musk. The lemon and green notes come first, with cyclamen adding a light floral touch. At the heart, amber, ambrette seed and Indian tuberose absolute pull the scent towards a creamy, sweet side. In the base, vanilla, musk and exotic woods leave a warm, woody trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Slightly more voters call it feminine, but the masculine vote is high too, so it sits between the two. Xerjoff Torino23 and Tom Ford Venetian Bergamot have a close profile.

Palindrome I

7.9

Santi Burgas · 2017

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Santi Burgas Palindrome I is a woody, resinous unisex scent that sets the brightness of Sicilian mandarin orange and Sicilian lemon against the sweetness of vanilla, cocoa bean and Venezuelan tonka bean. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably between the two. Citrus, sweet and gourmand accords lead. The mandarin and lemon are softened by cocoa, vanilla and tolu balm, while sandalwood, frankincense and opoponax add a powdery, spicy, slightly smoky depth throughout. Memo Paris Manoa and Laboratorio Olfattivo Alkemi have a close profile.

close your eyes, and...

7.4

Miller et Bertaux · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Miller et Bertaux close your eyes, and... opens with Sicilian lemon and Calabrian mandarin orange, then moves into Turkish rose, jasmine and pear for a sweet, spicy floral-fruity scent for women. The citrus top gives way to a heart of Turkish rose, pear, jasmine and gaiac wood. The base of almond, cinnamon and heliotrope sweetens it into a creamy, lightly spiced warmth. Floral and fruity accords lead, while the woody side stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters suggest fall, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters find it feminine. Zahi by Paris Corner and Iris de Syracuse by Boucheron have a close profile.

Vasame

8.4

Gutteridge

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gutteridge Vasame is a fresh men's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with green, floral and spicy tones; it has been discontinued. It opens with Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian lemon, a sharp citrus start. Vetiver, Bulgarian rose and peppermint form the heart, where the green and floral sides come forward. The base of pink pepper, sandalwood, lavender and patchouli dries down spicy and woody. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick it for daily and leisure wear, with business and evening use following behind. Its profile is close to Creed Viking and Kiton Colonia Napoletana.

L'Etrog

6.9

Arquiste · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Arquiste L'Etrog is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens on Calabrian citron, Sicilian lemon and myrtle, with jasmine and date in the heart. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and wears quietly. Most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards daily wear, leisure time and the office. More voters read it as masculine, though a good number find it feminine. The opening is bright citrus from citron, lemon and bergamot, with myrtle adding a green edge. In the heart, jasmine, pistachio tree resin and Turkish date soften the florals with a fruity sweetness. The base settles on Lebanon cedar, vetiver and patchouli, a woody, lightly spicy footing.

№ 25 Bouquin

7.4

Frau Tonis Parfum · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Frau Tonis Parfum № 25 Bouquin is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that settles into woody, powdery warmth, best suited to spring and fall days. The notes read as one blend rather than in stages: bergamot and Sicilian lemon give a bright, green freshness, with cardamom adding spice. Sandalwood sets a woody base, Bourbon vanilla sweetens it with a creamy softness, and white musk and ambergris wrap everything in a powdery haze. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it moves comfortably between the two. Byredo Gypsy Water and Cartier Déclaration Eau de Toilette Fraîche share a close profile.

Oud pour Elle

6.8

Alyssa Ashley · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Alyssa Ashley Oud pour Elle is a sweet, oriental-leaning women's scent that sets bright citrus and fruit against a resinous, smoky oud base; it has been discontinued. It opens with Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and American plum, bright and fruity. The heart of black tea, Moroccan rose, Indian heliotrope and myrrh turns floral, powdery and spicy. Oud, patchouli and sandalwood settle underneath, woody, smoky and slightly leathery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and place it mostly in the evening or on a night out. Feminine leads the character votes, though masculine gets a sizeable share too. Atelier Cologne Oud Saphir and Estēe Lauder Wood Mystique have a close profile.

Aubres

8.4

Xerjoff

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Xerjoff Aubres is a unisex fougère that leans towards spring and summer, opening on citrus and settling into green, resinous and woody tones; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and Sicilian lemon give it a fresh, bright start. In the middle, Provençal lavender, galbanum, frankincense and myrtle build a green, spicy and resinous character. Cistus, patchouli and Atlas cedar anchor it in the base with an earthy, woody finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, summer or fall, and it is worn for everything from nights out to daily and office use. Half of the voters read it as masculine, though it works as a unisex scent. Roja Parfums Apex and L'Occitane en Provence Eau des 4 Voleurs have a close profile.

Esprit Mondain (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Brecourt · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Brecourt Esprit Mondain Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy men's scent that opens with galbanum, Sicilian lemon and black pepper. In the top, galbanum's green bite meets the brightness of lemon, while black pepper adds a little warmth. The heart brings red wine, tarragon, lavender and elemi resin, which pull the scent towards fruity and sweet shades. In the base, myrrh, musk, cedarwood and ambroxan settle it onto a soft, powdery, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with some votes for business and evening. Most voters find it masculine.

Buongiorno Gioco Del Destino

7.5

Acqua di Parma · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Acqua di Parma Buongiorno Gioco Del Destino is a unisex fragrance that opens with bright orange, Sicilian lemon and two kinds of mandarin, then softens them with wheat bran and benzoin. The citrus leads at the start: orange, lemon, green and yellow mandarin give a fresh, fruity opening. In the heart, ginger's spice meets wheat bran absolute and the sweetness of benzoin. The base of Peru balsam, musk and sandalwood settles the scent into a woody, powdery and creamy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the vote counts are small, so treat these as tentative. Voters lean towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with night out and evening use less common. Bvlgari Le Gemme Empyr and Tauer Perfumes L'Eau have a close profile.

Oud pour Lui

7.1

Alyssa Ashley · 2012

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Alyssa Ashley Oud pour Lui is a men's fragrance that sets oud, amber and Java vetiver in a spicy, smoky frame, and it suits evenings and cooler seasons. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, while office and daily wear get fewer votes. Many read it as masculine. Moroccan saffron, Egyptian geranium and Sicilian lemon open the top. Cumin, African frankincense and Jasminum auriculatum form the heart. Oud, Java vetiver and amber dominate the base, and the spicy, woody, resinous character settles into an animal, leathery edge. Farmacia SS. Annunziata Whisky Oud and Xerjoff 'Ilm have a close profile.

Eau de Bruxelles

7.1

Technique Indiscrète

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Technique Indiscrète Eau de Bruxelles is a unisex scent that sweetens bright citrus with fruit, spice and leather over a woody base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter. It is chosen mainly for leisure and daily wear, with evening and office use close behind. Most voters find it masculine, though a sizeable share read it as feminine. It opens with Sicilian lemon and Calabrian bergamot. In the heart, apple and peach add a fruity sweetness, while cinnamon and black pepper bring spice. The base of Atlas cedar, vetiver, patchouli and leather settles into a woody, slightly powdery foundation.

Rrose

7.1

Ellis Brooklyn · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ellis Brooklyn Rrose is a fresh, citrusy and floral scent with a light sweetness and a fruity side, leaning towards easy daily wear and a feminine character. Most voters place Rrose in spring and summer. It is suggested for leisure, daily wear and the office, while night and evening use stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it modern. The top notes of blackcurrant, Sicilian lemon and pear open fresh and fruity. In the heart, lotus, Rosa centifolia and peony add a soft floral touch. At the base, vanilla orchid, cashmere wood and musk sweeten it lightly and settle it smoothly. Karl Kani Kani for Her and Blumarine B. Blumarine 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.

Lux

6.9

Maison Mona di Orio · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Mona di Orio Lux is a fresh, citrusy and woody unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the office; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it doesn't pull firmly in either direction. The top notes of petitgrain, Sicilian lemon and litsea cubeba give a fresh opening. In the heart, Haitian vetiver, cedarwood and Mysore sandalwood bring a dry, woody tone. The base of Bourbon vanilla, musk, amber and Siam benzoin settles into a powdery, sweet, resinous warmth.