The Perfume Library

Surfing Puerto Escondido

7.9

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Zara Surfing Puerto Escondido is a fresh, floral men's fragrance that sets a bright cardamom and mandarin orange opening against orange blossom and tonka bean. It opens with cardamom and mandarin orange, while artemisia and saffron add a slightly green edge. Orange blossom and ylang-ylang bring floral warmth to the heart. Benzoin, tonka bean and musky notes sweeten the base and finish it creamy. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, mainly for leisure and daily wear. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it sits between the two. Tom Ford Neroli Portofino and Annayake Natsumi have a close profile.

Black V

7.4

Widian · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Widian Black V is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent, with peach, lemon and cinnamon up top and vanilla and caramel underneath. Peach and lemon open with a fruity brightness, while cinnamon adds spicy warmth. In the heart, orange blossom and tuberose bring a soft floral note. The base of vanilla and caramel turns creamy, powdery and oriental, with cedar keeping it slightly dry. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, and it suits evenings and nights out best, though it also works for leisure. It reads more feminine than masculine. Black Opium Eau de Parfum and Good Girl Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Sakura Snow

7.2

d'Annam · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

d'Annam Sakura Snow is a light, floral women's scent built on cherry blossom, lily of the valley and snow. Cherry blossom and lily of the valley carry the floral line, while juniper berry and snow add a cool, aquatic edge. Solar note and white musk soften it, leaving a scent that reads fresh, lightly sweet and powdery. Most voters recommend spring, then summer, and lean towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters read it as feminine. Amélie et Mélanie Linge Blanc and Frédéric Malle En Passant have a close profile.

Atlas Garden

7.9

Yves Saint Laurent · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent Atlas Garden is a unisex scent that wraps a floral, fruity core in a sweet, powdery gourmand softness; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, while also wearing easily in leisure time. Though sold as unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and neroli, and moves into date and orange blossom absolute at the heart. The base holds ambrox, solar note and tonka bean absolute. What settles is a creamy, lightly spicy, oriental sweetness. Guerlain Mon Exclusif and Maison Margiela Lipstick On have a close profile.

Golden Daze

7.7

House of Thêom · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

House of Thêom Golden Daze is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus on a floral, sweet and creamy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though many call it modern. The top notes of cardamom, bergamot and lemon open fresh. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, tuberose and coconut bring a floral, creamy softness. The base of tonka bean, vanilla and musk settles into a powdery, sweet warmth.

IV-II Ray-Flection

7.7

Masque · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Masque IV-II Ray-Flection is a fresh, citrusy floral with a green, lightly sweet, powdery and creamy character, worn as a unisex scent. It opens with cardamom, mandarin orange and aldehydes, which give a bright, slightly spicy freshness. In the heart, mimosa absolute, violet leaf absolute and the solar note build a soft floral-green core, and the base of musk, beeswax absolute and cedarwood settles it onto a creamy, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes on character lean feminine, with modern and masculine votes close behind. Acqua delle Langhe Arborina and Engelsrufer Aurora have a close profile.

Aôd

6.7

Lostmarc'h

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Lostmarc'h Aôd is a fresh, floral and aquatic unisex fragrance, with green and fruity touches softened by a sweet, powdery feel. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Over half of voters read it as feminine, though it is unisex. Grapefruit and lotus open it brightly. Toward the heart, gardenia, marine notes, coconut and a solar note build a floral, watery mood. In the base, musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla soften it and add a little sweetness. Laura Biagiotti Laura (Eau de Parfum) and Tocca Giulietta (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Tennis Club

7.3

Carner · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Carner Tennis Club is a unisex fragrance that pairs the fresh citrus of blood orange, Italian bergamot and petitgrain with orange blossom and neroli. It opens with blood orange and bergamot in front, while petitgrain adds a green edge. In the heart, orange blossom, neroli and marine notes bring a floral, aquatic freshness. The base of cedarwood, solar note and musk settles it onto a soft, clean footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it is picked most for leisure, daily wear and the office. It sits evenly between masculine and feminine. Close in profile are d'Annam Phu Quoc and Monotheme Tropical Bamboo.

Fakhar Lattafa Extrait

7.7

Lattafa · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lattafa Fakhar Lattafa Extrait is a unisex scent that links the fresh, spicy opening of pink pepper, grapefruit and cardamom to a warm base of leather, amber and cistus. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters say it suits all four seasons, with spring slightly ahead. Daily wear and evenings lead. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. The Dua Brand 1 and Only and Rabanne 1 Million Parfum have a close profile. Grapefruit and cardamom meet the sharpness of pink pepper first. In the heart, tuberose adds a soft floral touch, while the solar note and artemisia keep it fresh. It then sweetens with leather, amber and cashmeran into a woody, oriental finish.

Dubai - Marsa

8.7

The Spirit of Dubai · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Marsa is a unisex scent that links a sweet opening of cinnamon, coconut and cherry to a floral heart and a vanilla base. Cinnamon, coconut and cherry lead at the top, while milk and almond turn that sweetness creamy. The heart brings rose, jasmine and tuberose for a floral weight, with fig keeping the fruity side going. In the base, vanilla, musk and praliné leave a gourmand, powdery warmth, and the fresh accord stops the sweetness from turning heavy. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Jeanne en Provence Le Temps des Secrets and Lattafa Azeezah have a close profile.

Yuzuyakuza

7.8

Spiritica · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Spiritica Yuzuyakuza is a unisex fragrance that sets the fresh citrus of yuzu, gun powder and grapefruit against asphalt, suede and Japanese incense. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure, evening and night-out wear leading the occasions. It reads modern and masculine. It opens with yuzu, gun powder and grapefruit, a sharp, bright citrus that pineapple softens a little. In the heart, asphalt, petrichor and ink bring a wet, urban feel, while cherry blossom stays in the background. The base of suede, cedarwood and Japanese incense leaves a woody, smoky, leathery trail.

Mangomina D

7.7

New Notes · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

New Notes Mangomina D is a unisex scent that opens with mango, mandarin orange and yuzu, freshened by marine notes and leaning sweet. Mango and mandarin sit up front, while yuzu and marine notes keep the sweetness fresh and aquatic. In the heart, saffron, rose and a solar note add a soft, creamy floral touch. The base of cashmere wood, sandalwood, amber, patchouli and musk sets it on a warm, gourmand footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading and night-time use also possible. Feminine, masculine and modern votes are close, so it has no clear gender lean.

Sunbeds & Daydreams

7.0

twentysecondofmay · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

twentysecondofmay Sunbeds & Daydreams pairs pear, honey and marine notes in a fresh, floral, lightly sweet unisex scent that suits spring and summer. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also works at the office. Voters mostly call it feminine, with a good share calling it modern. It opens with pear and a solar note. In the heart, honey, marine notes and Jasminum auriculatum turn the freshness sweet and creamy. The base of cashmere wood, amber, musk and ambroxan stays soft and unheavy.

My Sweetest Morphine

7.0

Ex Nihilo · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ex Nihilo My Sweetest Morphine is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a green, powdery sweetness, best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and name daily wear, leisure and work as the usual settings. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with ozonic notes, bergamot and lilac for a fresh start. In the heart, a solar note, rose and mimosa bring out the floral side. Musk, patchouli and vetiver soften the base and dry down creamy. Bvlgari Voile de Jasmin and Jean Patou Vacances (2015) have a close profile.

Cologne du Maté

8.0

Mizensir · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Mizensir Cologne du Maté is a unisex fragrance that pairs tangerine and sage in a fresh, green, citrusy cologne style. It opens with a bright, light freshness from tangerine and Paradisone®. In the heart, sage and maté absolute bring a green, slightly spicy character. The base, made of solar note and vulcanolide, dries down to a clean, synthetic finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and gets votes for sport too. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine. Demeter Fragrance Library Sage and Mizensir Vert Empire have a close profile.

Camouflage

5.9

Police · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Police Camouflage is a men's fragrance that pairs the freshness of cardamom, mint and lemon with cinnamon and nutmeg, finishing sweet and green. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with fewer choosing winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and also fits the office. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens fresh and fruity with cardamom, mint, lemon and red apple. The heart of rhubarb, Provençal lavender and violet adds a floral, green touch, while cinnamon and nutmeg bring spice. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and amber sweeten it, and vetiver leaves a dry trace.

Vanilla (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

DKNY · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

DKNY Vanilla Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy women's scent that leans towards spring and relaxed, everyday wear. It opens with pink pepper and vanilla ice cream, the light spice softening the sweetness. The heart brings floral notes, vanilla orchid and a solar note, while vanilla, musk and amber settle into a powdery, creamy base. It carries a fresh, citrusy edge, but the gourmand sweetness wins out. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick leisure and daily wear, and a fair number suggest it for the office. It spreads across all four seasons, with spring and autumn ahead. Most voters find it feminine and modern. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Nude and Calvin Klein Cotton Musk have a close profile.

Chasing Ghosts

6.9

Art Brüt · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Art Brüt Chasing Ghosts is a unisex scent with a floral, green character that leans towards autumn and spring, and suits leisure time and evenings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, with summer a clear minority. It moves easily from daytime to evenings out. Some read it as feminine, others as masculine or modern, so it doesn't settle on one gender. As a whole it reads floral and green, with a sweet, creamy side. Orange blossom absolute, grapefruit and pink pepper come forward, while tea, rhubarb and hemp add a green, spicy tone. White musk and ambroxan soften it and give it a smooth, synthetic finish. Close in profile are Borntostandout Dirty Heaven and Mancera Velvet Vanilla.

Blue

6.6

Perfume.Sucks

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Perfume.Sucks Blue is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that leans towards warm weather; most voters pick spring and summer for it. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it makes itself known without filling a room. It suits leisure, work and everyday wear most, and is chosen less for evenings and nights out. Votes on its character are split closely between masculine and feminine, so it sits somewhere in between. The top notes are sea breeze, piña colada and suntan lotion, giving a fresh, citrusy, fruity start. Freesia and magnolia in the heart add a soft floral, slightly green touch. In the base, osmanthus, sandalwood and amber settle it into a creamy warmth.

ERL Sunscreen

6.5

Comme des Garçons · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Comme des Garçons ERL Sunscreen is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that sets heliotrope, peach and coconut beneath a bright bergamot and solar-note opening. It opens with bergamot and a solar note; in the heart, lily of the valley, heliotrope and peach add a floral, fruity sweetness. The base of coconut, musk and cedarwood leaves it creamy, powdery and faintly woody. It also has a gourmand, slightly synthetic feel. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. More voters call it feminine than anything else, though it also reads as unisex. Eau d'Italie Morn to Dusk and Lancôme La Nuit Trésor Nude have a close profile.

1472

6.8

Histoires de Parfums · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Histoires de Parfums 1472 is a unisex scent that sets a fresh floral side against spice, resin and sweet warmth. The top holds ylang-ylang, a solar note and artemisia, while frankincense, jasmine and cinnamon lead the heart. Benzoin, rum absolute and amber sweeten the base and close it in a creamy, smoky, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes spread fairly evenly across the seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead, and leisure and daily wear are the most chosen occasions. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine. Bon Parfumeur 301 Santal Ambre Cardamome and Jo Malone Dark Amber & Ginger Lily have a close profile.

Shahd / شهد (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Lattafa

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lattafa Shahd / شهد Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Ylang-ylang and frangipani open it, with tuberose and a solar note in the heart. In the base, musk, amber, vanilla and cedarwood soften it and add sweetness. A powdery, creamy sweetness runs alongside the fresh floral character. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn and winter further behind. It is mostly worn for daily and leisure use, and some find it suits the office too. Most see it as feminine, a smaller group as classic. Prada La Femme and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Forever have a close profile.

Alchimiste - Garden of Zen

7.1

Jean & Len · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hossegor

7.4

What We Do Is Secret · 2019

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

What We Do Is Secret Hossegor is a unisex scent with a salty, aquatic freshness and green, spicy edges; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, then autumn, while winter trails well behind. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters read it as more masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. The opening brings juniper, mastic, sea salt and black pepper for an aquatic, spicy start. Frankincense and orris root sit in the heart, and ambergris, vetiver and musk settle into a woody, creamy base. The overall impression is fresh, lightly sweet and a little smoky.