The Perfume Library

Aqva Amara (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Bvlgari · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari Aqva Amara Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that pairs citrus and water notes with a mineral coolness; it has been discontinued. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange and Tunisian neroli, bright and fruity. At the heart, aquatic and mineral notes keep it cool and clean. The base of frankincense and Indonesian patchouli adds a lightly spicy, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend summer and spring, with leisure, daily wear and the office the most named settings. Most see it as masculine and modern. Pendora Amorist and Versace Dylan Blue have a close profile.

Amyris Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a powdery, woody and lightly sweet side, leaning towards spring and summer days. Sicilian mandarin orange and Moroccan rosemary carry the freshness, while saffron adds a touch of spice. Iris pallida root brings a soft, powdery floral note; Caribbean amyris and Virginia cedar form the woody frame, and Brazilian tonka bean absolute pulls the scent towards something creamy and sweet. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most see it as masculine, though many also call it modern. Close in profile are Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae and Scentiments Amyris.

Météore

7.8

Louis Vuitton · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Louis Vuitton Météore is a fresh, citrusy and spicy men's fragrance built around Sicilian mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot and Sichuan pepper. It reads as a single sweep rather than a layered one: Sicilian orange and mandarin give a bright citrus face, while black pepper, pink pepper and cardamom sharpen it with dry warmth. Tunisian neroli softens the picture, and Java vetiver and nutmeg leave a faintly earthy depth behind. The aquatic and synthetic accents add a clean, cool edge. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. It reads masculine and modern. Dior Sauvage (Eau de Toilette) and Bvlgari Aqva Amara (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Fahrenheit Parfum

8.1

Dior · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Dior Fahrenheit Parfum is a leathery, smoky fragrance for men, with sweet, spicy and resinous layers, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. It opens fresh with Sicilian mandarin orange, lemon and lavender, while pink pepper adds a light spice. In the heart, violet leaf and leather come forward. The base builds a woody, smoky foundation of gaiac wood, birch, vetiver and cedarwood, which amber, benzoin and vanilla sweeten and soften. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions, and summer rarely chosen. Most see it as masculine and classic. Nerosa and Esteban Cuir have a close profile.

Desert Rosewood

7.5

Goldfield & Banks · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Goldfield & Banks Desert Rosewood is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits fall and winter days best. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes next, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out, and it can also be worn at work. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Sicilian mandarin orange and Indian cardamom give it a lively, spicy edge. Comorian vanilla and Siam benzoin carry it into a sweet, creamy, resinous warmth, while false sandalwood and Indonesian patchouli lay a woody, earthy base underneath. Prada Midnight Train and Le Couvent Tonka have a close profile.

Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet (2014)

7.8

Dior · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dior Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot, which give it a bright lift. The heart gathers Damask rose, lily of the valley and peony into a floral bouquet, softened by fruity and sweet touches. White musk in the base ties it to a clean, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters also read it as feminine and modern. Dior Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming and Guerlain Idylle (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Aqua Vitae Forte

7.6

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae Forte is a unisex fragrance in which Sicilian mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot and Calabrian lemon give a fresh citrus feel, softened by ylang-ylang and orange blossom. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters split between masculine and feminine, leaning slightly feminine. The citrus and floral side reads sweet and fruity. Ceylonese cinnamon and pink pepper add spice, sandalwood and gaiac wood give a woody base, and Siam benzoin brings a creamy softness. Guatemala cardamom stays in the background. Sospiro Contralto and Xerjoff Amabile have a close profile.

Colonia Club (Eau de Cologne)

7.3

Acqua di Parma · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Cologne

Acqua di Parma Colonia Club Eau de Cologne is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance built around Sicilian mandarin orange, bergamot and lavender; it has been discontinued. It opens cool with Sicilian mandarin orange, bergamot, Sicilian lemon and mint, while petitgrain and neroli pull the citrus slightly towards green. Lavender, geranium and galbanol form a fougère heart. Ambergris, white musk and Haitian vetiver leave a clean, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It reads masculine and classic. Guerlain Frenchy Lavande and Coty Aspen for Men have a close profile.

Raspberry Dictator

6.8

Marc Gebauer · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Marc Gebauer Raspberry Dictator is a unisex scent that sets raspberry against leather and vetiver, fruity at first and smoky underneath. The top holds Sicilian mandarin orange, raspberry and ginger, so the sweetness of the fruit is sharpened by spice. In the heart, black pepper, iris and frankincense come forward, while the base is dominated by leather, musk, Haitian vetiver and styrax. A sweet, synthetic fruitiness sits on a smoky, leathery ground. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is made as a unisex perfume. Al Haramain Leather Oudh and brudi Sek. have a close profile.

Allure Homme Sport Cologne

8.2

Chanel · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Chanel Allure Homme Sport Cologne is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance led by Sicilian mandarin orange and lovage. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange, bright and fruity. In the heart, lovage and elemi resin add a green, lightly spicy edge. The dry-down settles on amber, cedarwood and white musk, soft and woody. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear, sport and the office lead the occasions. It reads masculine, though many also call it modern. Comptoir Cologne Bois de Cèdre / Cedar Wood and Olfactive Studio Flash Back have a close profile.

Loewe pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Loewe · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Loewe pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a green, woody chypre-fougère that opens with citrus and lavender, made for men and suited to everyday wear from spring through autumn. It opens with lavender, Sicilian mandarin orange, basil and lemon, giving a fresh, lightly spicy start. In the heart, lily of the valley and geranium add a soft floral touch. The base rests on Haitian vetiver, amber and sandalwood, with oakmoss and musk lending a classic chypre feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without crowding a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind, while winter trails. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it masculine and classic.

Rosa Nobile (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Acqua di Parma · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Parma Rosa Nobile Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent that pairs bright citrus with a powdery flower heart and a clearly feminine character. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close and easy to wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Over half of those voting call it feminine. Sicilian mandarin orange, pepper and Calabrian bergamot open it bright and lightly spicy. In the heart, peony, lily of the valley, violet and Rosa centifolia absolute bring a green, powdery floral note. Ambergris, musk and Virginia cedar soften it into a woody base.

Paris - Biarritz

7.7

Chanel · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Iris Nobile (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Acqua di Parma

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent built around iris and ylang-ylang, brightened by bergamot and mandarin, with a powdery, chypre feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and it also works for evenings. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic. It opens with star anise, bergamot and Sicilian mandarin orange, giving a fresh, lightly spicy brightness. In the heart, iris and ylang-ylang bring a floral, powdery side. The base of patchouli, vanilla and oakmoss settles into a woody, sweet, chypre finish.

Fan di Fendi pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Fendi · 2012

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Fendi Fan di Fendi pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that mixes fresh and spicy sides and leans towards fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, picking fall first, then winter and spring. It suits evenings, leisure time and nights out, and works for business and daily wear too. Half of the voters find it masculine. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot and Egyptian basil, a fresh and fruity start. In the heart, cardamom, pink pepper, geranium and cedar build a spicy, woody line. The base of patchouli, leather and tonka bean sweetens it and settles into a warm, leathery finish.

Café Tuberosa

7.4

Atelier Cologne · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Atelier Cologne Café Tuberosa is a floral, gourmand unisex scent in which creamy tuberose is softened by espresso and cocoa. Café Tuberosa lasts well and projects at a moderate level, so it stays close rather than filling the room. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is worn for leisure, evenings and nights out; voters read it as feminine more often than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with cardamom, mandarin and bergamot, giving a spicy brightness. In the heart, espresso, tuberose and Damask rose absolute lead, with the floral side staying creamy and sweet. The base of cocoa absolute, patchouli and Bourbon vanilla closes it with gourmand warmth. Yves Saint Laurent Libre Vanille Couture and Parfums d'Elmar Kaya have a close profile.

Wonderlust

7.1

Michael Kors · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Michael Kors Wonderlust is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with bergamot, mandarin and jasmine, then softens into sandalwood and benzoin. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it is noticeable without being dominant. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and leisure the leading occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. The top holds Italian bergamot, Sicilian mandarin orange, almond milk and pink pepper, giving a fresh, fruity start. Jasmine and heliotrope carry the powdery floral heart, with carnation alongside. In the base, sandalwood, Siam benzoin and cashmere wood settle it into a creamy, woody, sweet finish.

Hypnotic Poison Eau Secrète

7.7

Dior · 2013

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Dior Hypnotic Poison Eau Secrète is a sweet, powdery floral-gourmand that opens on citrus, made for women and now discontinued. It opens with a bright citrus layer of Sicilian mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot and orange. Jasmine sambac and neroli carry the floral heart, while vanilla in the base softens everything and turns it sweeter. Fruity and spicy touches sit over a powdery, oriental background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and more than half of voters read it as feminine. Private Mood So Vanilla and Oriflame Amber Elixir Mystery have a close profile.

Aqua Vitae

7.0

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus freshness with a soft, sweet and powdery warmth. It wears close to the skin: longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays polite rather than loud. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn and winter well behind. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time, and is rarely chosen for evenings or nights out. Voters split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. Sicilian mandarin orange and Calabrian lemon give it a bright, green-tinged freshness. Vanilla absolute and two kinds of tonka bean sweeten it and add a creamy softness, while gaiac wood leaves a faint woody trace and hedione keeps the whole thing light and airy.

Mandarin Carnival

7.3

The Merchant Of Venice · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Merchant Of Venice Mandarin Carnival is a unisex scent that softens fresh, green citrus with a sweet floral touch, and it suits spring and summer days. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange, bergamot and petitgrain, with green notes sharpening the freshness. In the heart, orange blossom, neroli and freesia turn it floral and lightly sweet. The base of musk, blond woods and amber is calm and soft. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen mainly for leisure, business and daily wear. Votes lean feminine, though modern and masculine both get a fair share. Le Labo Fleur d'Oranger 27 and Molinard Fleur d'Oranger have a close profile.

Dior Addict (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Dior · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dior Addict Eau de Toilette by Dior is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's scent built on Sicilian mandarin orange, jasmine sambac and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with the fresh, fruity brightness of Sicilian mandarin orange. In the heart, jasmine sambac and Tunisian neroli add a soft floral note. As it dries, sandalwood and vanilla leave a sweet, powdery and woody base. Maison Mataha Printemps Blanc and Bottega Le Essenza Dés Vu have a close profile.

Fahrenheit Cologne

7.4

Dior · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Fahrenheit Cologne is a fresh men's fragrance that pairs Sicilian mandarin orange, lemon and Calabrian bergamot with aquatic notes. The citrus leads, with French violet adding a floral touch and Haitian vetiver and Virginia cedar forming a woody base. Nutmeg and caraway bring a spicy edge, while Indonesian patchouli stays in the background. The overall feel is green, aquatic and slightly leathery. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine. Maison Francis Kurkdjian masculin Pluriel and Memo Paris Ocean Leather have a close profile.

Dreckig bleiben Limited Edition

7.0

AtelierPMP - Perfume Mayr Plettenberg · 2013

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

AtelierPMP - Perfume Mayr Plettenberg Dreckig bleiben Limited Edition is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of ginger and mandarin against a dry, resinous smokiness of cistus and cedar. Most voters pick fall and winter, while spring and summer trail behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. More voters call it masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. It opens with Chinese ginger, Sicilian mandarin, Calabrian bergamot and neroli, spicy and fresh, with smoke present from the start. In the heart, elemi resin, cistus, gurjum and balsam tree turn the mood earthy and resinous. The base rests on cedar, gaiac wood and sandalwood, with vanilla softening the edges.

Bois Satin

7.7

Keiko Mecheri · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Keiko Mecheri Bois Satin is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. It leans feminine in character, though it is classed as unisex. Amber, vanilla and patchouli build a sweet, resinous base throughout. Saffron adds a spicy warmth, while suede gives a leathery, smoky softness. Rose and jasmine keep the floral side powdery, and Sicilian mandarin orange lightens the richness a little.