The Perfume Library

Ruby N Vanilla Intense

7.7

EBK

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

EBK Ruby N Vanilla Intense is a creamy unisex scent where fruity, gourmand sweetness is held in check by spice and wood, and it suits cooler seasons and evenings best. Sicilian mandarin orange and bergamot bring a bright, fruity freshness, which vanilla absolute and almond turn into a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Patchouli, gaiac wood and ambergris set a woody, lightly oriental base underneath. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, then winter and spring, while summer stays in the background. Leisure, night out, daily wear and evening all draw close votes. Most voters read it as feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. Aaron Terence Hughes Zeus / Daddy and The Dua Brand Intensified Vanillac Ruby have a close profile.

Julia

6.3

Téo Cabanel · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Téo Cabanel Julia is a fresh, floral and feminine scent that leans towards spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. Julia has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters call it feminine, and some describe it as modern. It opens with rhubarb leaf, Sicilian mandarin orange and blackcurrant, a fresh and fruity start. Egyptian jasmine, violet and hyacinth form a floral heart. In the base, raspberry sweetens the scent, sandalwood adds a woody note and musk a soft, powdery finish, with cistus and frankincense staying in the background. Its profile is close to The Body Shop Cassis Rose and La Rive Moon.

Orange Flowers

7.0

Montale · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Green

Montale Orange Flowers is a feminine fragrance led by citrus and floral accords, with a sweet, powdery side. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange and lemon for a bright citrus start, while spices add a touch of warmth. In the heart, orange blossom, ylang-ylang and jasmine form a floral core; honey adds sweetness and Sumatran patchouli brings a green, earthy tone. Vanilla, cedarwood, white musk and oakmoss settle into a soft, woody, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its character is most often seen as feminine. LPDO Mystique Love and Mancera Roses Jasmine have a close profile.

Fruits of the Musk

6.3

Montale

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Montale Fruits of the Musk is a fresh, fruity and sweet floral scent, with blackberry and raspberry resting on a soft bed of white musk. The whole composition is built around summer fruit: Sicilian mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot add brightness, blackberry and raspberry carry the sweetness, while Bulgarian rose and strawberry leaf bring a light floral and green touch. White musk softens everything, and the synthetic accord gives it a clean, smooth feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Although it is sold as unisex, most voters read it as feminine.

Eternal Lily Amber

6.1

Bohoboco · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bohoboco Eternal Lily Amber is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a touch of spice. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange and Granny Smith apple, bright and juicy. In the heart, Turkish rose, jasmine and lily bring the floral character forward. Indonesian patchouli, Bourbon vanilla and ambergris settle underneath, softening the sweetness and giving it depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn first, with spring and winter close behind. It is recommended most for leisure, and also suits evenings and nights out. Voters split almost evenly between reading it as feminine and masculine.

Danger Eau

7.5

House of Fanatics · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

House of Fanatics Danger Eau is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Voters choose it most for leisure, business and everyday wear; it leans slightly masculine, though modern and feminine votes are not far behind. The top opens with ozone, juniper berry and Sicilian mandarin orange, bright and aquatic. Kenyan freesia and orris absolute bring a soft floral note in the heart, while sandalwood lays a woody base. Amber, Sumatran benzoin and tonka bean sweeten the finish gently. Bond No. 9 I Love New York for Him and Jil Sander Pure have a close profile.

Acqua Nobile (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Nobile 1942 · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Nobile 1942 Acqua Nobile Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that sets neroli, Sicilian mandarin orange and bergamot against a softer base of orange blossom and sandalwood. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither overwhelms people nearby nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. It opens bright and lightly spicy with neroli, Sicilian mandarin orange, cardamom and bergamot. In the heart, myrrh, geranium and orange blossom add a floral, green side. The base of labdanum, sandalwood, leather, patchouli and tonka bean settles it into a woody, slightly sweet finish. Prada Amber pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Roberto Cavalli Just Cavalli Wild Blue 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.

By Bruno Exotic

8.6

MAD Parfumeur

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

MAD Parfumeur By Bruno Exotic is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a sweet, spicy and creamy body; it has been discontinued. The top is Sicilian mandarin orange and amyris, which reads bright and citrusy at first. Iris and vanilla in the heart soften it and make it creamy. In the base, cinnamon, tonka bean and saffron wrap that sweetness in spice and settle it onto a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters place it across daily wear, leisure, the office and nights out, so it isn't tied to one setting. As a unisex perfume it sits comfortably on either gender. French Avenue Royal Blend and Thameen Blue Heart (Extrait de Parfum) have a close profile.

Oilily Flowers / Oilily Classic

6.2

Oilily · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Oilily Flowers / Oilily Classic is a fresh, green and fruity floral for women, with citrus brightness that suits spring and summer and relaxed, easygoing days. Most voters pick spring and summer; autumn comes lower and winter least. It is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, with some voters also wearing it to work. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a light trail through the day without getting heavy. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange and Spanish lime. In the heart, jasmine, peach, raspberry, melon and lily of the valley blend into a sweet, creamy fruit-and-flower mix. Serbian oakmoss, sandalwood and Java vetiver set a woody, green base underneath. Oilily Oilily and Oilily O d'Oilily have a close profile.

Essenza di Zegna (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Ermenegildo Zegna · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Ermenegildo Zegna Essenza di Zegna Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and the office; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian mandarin orange. In the heart, mastic, cardamom and myrtle add a green, spicy side, while the aquatic and fresh accords keep it light. Vetiver, musk and amber settle it onto a woody, earthy base with a faint leathery edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter trailing far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. It reads masculine, and voters call it both classic and modern. Acqua di Parma Bergamotto di Calabria and Loewe Loewe para Hombre have a close profile.

Neroli Mediterraneo

7.1

Perris Monte Carlo · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Perris Monte Carlo Neroli Mediterraneo is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, and sits most easily in leisure and everyday wear. It opens with Sicilian bitter orange, Sicilian mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot, giving a bright citrus start. At the heart, orange blossom absolute, Italian neroli and petitgrain bring a floral, green thread, while sichuan pepper and ginger add a light spice. Iris, musk and cedarwood in the base soften it into a creamy, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close and doesn't overwhelm over the day. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter barely gets a mention. It is light enough for the office or after sport, and votes for masculine and feminine are almost evenly split.

Fuckboy

8.3

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Aaron Terence Hughes Fuckboy is a unisex fragrance that links a bright opening of lemon, Sicilian mandarin orange and bergamot to a sweet base of patchouli, vanilla and honey. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, with most voters giving each a high score. It stays noticeable on skin for a long time and carries well around the wearer. Being unisex, it doesn't lean toward either gender. The top is fresh and fruity, led by citrus and mint. Amber in the heart starts to sweeten it, and the base brings tonka bean, benzoin, honey and vanilla alongside patchouli, leaving a sweet trail with a synthetic edge.

L'Amiral

7.9

Gaglewski Grasse

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Gaglewski Grasse L'Amiral is a unisex scent that pairs Sicilian mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot and lavender with the coolness of menthol. Citrus comes first; mandarin and bergamot keep it fresh, green and lightly fruity. Lavender and menthol add an aquatic, airy feel, while sandalwood lays a woody base underneath. A touch of spice is there but stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Though unisex, it reads mostly masculine.

Icon

8.3

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Aaron Terence Hughes Icon is a unisex scent that opens with Sicilian mandarin orange, apple and Italian bergamot, then settles onto a base of amber, vanilla and woods. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Fresh, citrusy and aquatic in character, it is an easy scent to wear through the day, and its unisex profile suits men and women alike. The top notes of mandarin, apple and bergamot give a bright, juicy start. The heart holds lavender, salty notes and grapefruit, where the aquatic side comes forward. In the base, amber and vanilla add sweetness while cedarwood and sandalwood dry it down into a woody finish. Mexx Black Man (Eau de Toilette) and Miro Explore have a close profile.

L'Acquarossa (Eau de Parfum)

6.3

Fendi · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Fendi L'Acquarossa Eau de Parfum pairs the fresh citrus of Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian mandarin orange with a floral heart of orange blossom and magnolia; it is made for women and has been discontinued. It opens with prune, bergamot and mandarin, a fruity freshness. In the heart, orange blossom, magnolia, rose and West Indian lantana take over, and the scent moves along a floral, sweet line. The base settles into red cedar, musk and patchouli, a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters point to summer and spring, with autumn and winter in the background. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine.

By the Yuzu Grove

8.0

Galleria Parfums · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Galleria Parfums By the Yuzu Grove is a unisex citrus scent that pulls its freshness together with spice and wood. Yuzu, Sicilian mandarin orange and lemon zest lead, with ginger sharpening the opening. In the heart, frankincense and Sichuan pepper add a spicy, resinous depth. The base of Haitian vetiver, leather and cedarwood settles the scent onto an earthy, woody ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Its fresh, green character keeps it close to everyday wear. It shares a close profile with Fragonard Vétiver and Birkholz Royal Vetiver.

Viva Rock

7.6

John Richmond · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

John Richmond Viva Rock is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with Sicilian mandarin orange, cactus blossom and starfruit; it has been discontinued. The opening is bright, with citrus and fruity freshness up front. In the heart, Damask rose, jasmine and cherry blossom form a floral frame. The base of iris, ambergris and musk settles into a powdery, creamy, lightly woody finish, with a synthetic sheen running through the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, which fits a light, clean scent made for daytime.

Borelli

8.2

Tiziana Terenzi · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tiziana Terenzi Borelli is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with aldehydes, Sicilian mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot for a bright citrus lift. In the heart, Italian lily of the valley, Bulgarian rose and Mexican tuberose form a floral bouquet. The base of Australian sandalwood, musk and Bourbon vanilla settles it into a creamy, sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter a small minority. Leisure, daily wear and the office are favoured over evenings and nights out. Xerjoff Erba Pura and Xerjoff Erba Gold have a close profile.

Fruit Collection - Pineapple

7.3

Dolce & Gabbana · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Fruit Collection - Pineapple is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. The top notes are pineapple and Sicilian mandarin orange, giving it a citrusy, green lift. Jasmine sambac sits in the heart and adds a soft floral touch. Moss, amber, vanilla absolute and orchid in the base sweeten it gently. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes on character lean feminine, though masculine and modern both draw a fair share. Armaf Blue Sky and Zara Orchid (2016) have a close profile.

Première Danse

6.8

Paul Emilien · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Paul Emilien Première Danse is a feminine scent that sets a floral, powdery character against sweet, fruity and spicy touches; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither stays too close nor fills a room. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, daytime and office wear, with evening and night out further behind. It opens with Italian iris, Sicilian mandarin orange, Argentinian bitter orange and Tasmanian red berries. In the heart, French violet, French mimosa, Haitian vetiver and precious woods give it a floral, woody core. The base of Somalian frankincense, Siam benzoin, Spanish labdanum, white musk and amber sweetens it and settles into a powdery warmth.

Malfa Walls

7.4

Obvious · 2024

Citrus · Green · Sweet

Obvious Malfa Walls is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of Sicilian orange and Sicilian mandarin orange against the smoky depth of leather, oud and cade juniper. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though those ratings rest on only a small number of votes. It is not tied to one gender and suits men and women alike. It opens with citrus and thyme, while blackcurrant liqueur adds a rounded sweetness. In the heart, sage and frankincense form a resinous, green transition. The base leaves a leathery, smoky, woody floor of leather, oud and cade juniper, softened by the sweet and spicy accords. Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Desert Oud and Boucheron Oud de Carthage have a close profile.

Oilily

6.8

Oilily · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Oilily Oilily pairs Sicilian mandarin orange and Spanish lime with jasmine and lily of the valley, making a fresh, floral women's fragrance. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads feminine and modern. Citrus comes first, with mandarin and lime giving a lively opening. The heart is a green, slightly sweet floral bouquet of fruits, cyclamen, jasmine and lily of the valley. In the base, Java vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss settle it onto a woody, earthy footing.

Oh Ma Biche

6.6

Lolita Lempicka · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Lolita Lempicka Oh Ma Biche is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that suits leisure time and everyday wear. Most voters pick it for leisure, daytime and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is noticeable through the day without dominating. It reads feminine. It opens with grapefruit, tangerine and Sicilian mandarin orange, bright and citrusy. The heart brings prosecco, white peach and Nepalese sichuan pepper, where the peach adds sweetness and the pepper a light spice. White musk sits underneath. The overall impression is fresh, sweet and slightly synthetic. Bvlgari Le Gemme Tygar and Comptoir Sud Pacifique O'Pomelo have a close profile.