The Perfume Library

Soleil / Reserve Edition - Soleil Liquide

7.4

EMES · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

EMES Soleil / Reserve Edition - Soleil Liquide is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance with a floral side and a soft, creamy feel. Tangerine, blood orange and grapefruit form its bright, fruity front. Neroli adds a light floral touch, while sandalwood and white musk lay down a creamy, gently sweet base. The green and synthetic facets keep the overall impression clean and luminous. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Anyone after a similar profile might also look at Nuxe Prodigieux Floral - Le Parfum and Montale Holy Neroli.

Zinzibar

6.9

The Body Shop · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

The Body Shop Zinzibar is a fresh, spicy fragrance classed as feminine, where a bright opening of tangerine, ginger and lime settles onto a woody base of sandalwood and cedar; it has been discontinued. The top holds tangerine, ginger, lime and bergamot, so the citrus starts bright with a fruity sweetness. In the heart, pepper and cardamom bring the spice forward, freesia softens that edge, and ginger carries on. The base of cedar and sandalwood is dry and woody, and the oriental accord keeps the spicy, sweet mix warm. Arabian Oud Amiri and Ahmed Al Maghribi Amiri have a close profile.

Fleur de Peau (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Detaille · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Detaille Fleur de Peau Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs the brightness of tangerine and bergamot with the floral softness of orange blossom, jasmine and tuberose. It opens fresh and citrusy with tangerine and bergamot. In the heart, cedar and orange blossom add a green, woody side. The base of musk, jasmine and tuberose brings the florals forward, and the dry-down turns creamy and lightly sweet, with a fruity touch softening the whole. Fresh and floral notes lead its accords. Louis Vuitton Sun Song and Rue Broca Théorème pour Femme have a close profile.

Unbreakable

7.1

Zara

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Zara Unbreakable is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built around tangerine, lemon and bergamot, with ozonic notes and musk. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than leaving a heavy trail. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. The citrus notes lead the scent: tangerine, lemon and bergamot give it a bright, fruity feel. Ozonic notes add an aquatic freshness, while cedarwood and amber set a woody, slightly sweet base. Musk softens the whole. Lattafa Pride Pisa and Lattafa Pride Art of Universe have a close profile.

Very Cool for Women (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Tommy Bahama · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Tommy Bahama Very Cool for Women Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that opens on tangerine, clementine and pomegranate; it has been discontinued. Tangerine, clementine and pomegranate give a bright, fruity start. The heart moves to hibiscus, cactus blossom and cassia, where the floral side sits alongside an aquatic, green freshness. In the base, musk and nectarine soften the scent and leave a lightly sweet, gourmand trace, with the spicy and woody tones staying in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. Its fresh, fruity build suits a light, easygoing wear. Yves Rocher Green Summer and L'Occitane en Provence Eau Spontanée have a close profile.

Acqua di Taormina

7.7

Acqua di Taormina

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Taormina is a fresh, citrus unisex scent that opens with lemon, bergamot and tangerine. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close without vanishing quickly. The fresh, green character keeps it easy for everyday wear, and it reads comfortably on both men and women. The citrus notes lead and give it a bright, clean start. In the heart, lily of the valley and orange blossom soften that brightness. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber and moss builds a woody, earthy footing, with a spicy touch in the background. Monotheme Vetiver Bourbon and Creed Original Vetiver have a close profile.

Rose+Honey

8.1

Michael Malul · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Michael Malul Rose+Honey is a fresh, floral fragrance for women that sweetens rose with honey and fruity notes. The top notes are peach skin, Mara des Bois strawberry and tangerine, so citrus and fruit arrive together. In the heart, rose and honey lead, with cashmeran giving the sweetness a soft footing. The base of musk, Haitian vetiver, amber and white caramel dries down warm, sweet and powdery, while the fresh and citrus accords keep it from turning heavy. Created in 2023 by Hamid Merati-Kashani, it has been discontinued. Sarah Lombardi It's Me and Kenzo Amour I Love U have a close profile.

Balade - Tiaré de Tahiti

6.5

L'Arc · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Arc Balade - Tiaré de Tahiti is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that links the brightness of tangerine and rose to tiaré and jasmine. It opens with tangerine, rose and honeysuckle in a bright, citrusy start. In the heart, peony, tiaré and jasmine bring the floral side forward, with fruity and sweet tones alongside. Musk, patchouli and sandalwood settle the base into a woody, powdery and creamy ground. The overall impression is a fresh floral bouquet with a light gourmand touch. Burberry London for Women and Benefit Ring my Bella have a close profile.

Essence of United Colors of Benetton Man

5.0

Benetton · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Benetton Essence of United Colors of Benetton Man is a fresh, citrusy and green fragrance for men, softened by fruity and floral touches. It opens with lavender and cardamom, giving a cool, lightly spiced start. In the heart, pineapple and tangerine add fruity sweetness, geranium brings a floral, green side, and nutmeg keeps the spice going. It dries down on oakmoss and amber, which leave an earthy, woody and creamy base. The overall impression is clean and lively, with a slightly synthetic edge.

Midnight Riviera

7.8

FOMO · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

FOMO Midnight Riviera is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that puts tangerine, orange and marine notes up front. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the sample is small, so this is only a rough guide. It reads as neither masculine nor feminine, with a bright, lightly sweet character. It opens with tangerine, orange and lemon, while black pepper and ginger add a slight bite to the freshness. The heart turns floral and a little green with vetiver, pine, mimosa and tiaré. Sea salt, amber and white musk soften the base.

Byres

6.4

Culti · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Culti Byres is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that pairs tangerine and orange with mint and patchouli. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base sequence. Tangerine and orange give a fruity sweetness, mint adds a cool green edge, and patchouli sits underneath as a light earthy ground. The overall impression is clean, lively citrus that never turns heavy. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on men and women alike. French Avenue Pinnace and Alverde Orange Melisse have a close profile.

Spock

5.1

Star Trek · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Star Trek Spock is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance, with aquatic and fruity tones balanced by spice and wood. The top notes are pineapple, cardamom and tangerine, giving a fruity brightness with a light spice. In the heart, lavender, pink pepper and violet leaf add an aromatic, slightly powdery and peppery character. The base of cedarwood, patchouli and suede settles into a dry, woody footing, and a synthetic edge runs through the accords. It has been discontinued, and it shares a close profile with Zara EAU/02 Tanto Amore and Tommy Hilfiger Tommy New York.

Rykiel Homme Grey

7.2

Sonia Rykiel · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sonia Rykiel Rykiel Homme Grey pairs the brightness of yuzu, tangerine and green apple with the soft warmth of sandalwood and tonka bean; it is a men's fragrance that has been discontinued. It opens on citrus and fruit: yuzu, tangerine, green apple and orange leaf give it a fresh, faintly aquatic start. In the heart, cyclamen, rosewood and nutmeg add a floral and spicy turn. The base of sandalwood, tonka bean and musk settles it onto a woody, sweet and powdery ground. The overall impression is fresh yet gentle, a light masculine scent that never turns heavy.

Amor Amor Sunshine

7.2

Cacharel · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cacharel Amor Amor Sunshine is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that pairs bright bergamot, grapefruit and tangerine with a floral heart; it has been discontinued. It opens on citrus: bergamot, grapefruit and tangerine give a lively start, while apricot adds a soft, fruity touch. The heart gathers cyclamen, orchid, tiaré, frangipani and peony into a floral bouquet, with tiaré and frangipani pushing it towards a creamy, faintly exotic side. As it dries, sandalwood, vanilla and musk deepen the sweetness and settle the scent onto a soft, warm base. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and sweet, with a spicy undertone in the background and a slightly synthetic sheen.

Beyond Paradíse Blue

6.3

Estēe Lauder · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Estēe Lauder Beyond Paradíse Blue is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that links grapefruit and tangerine to belle de nuit flower and jasmine; it has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit, tangerine, bergamot and jabuticaba, a citrusy, lightly fruity freshness. In the heart, belle de nuit flower, jasmine, frangipani and orange blossom bring the floral side forward, while aquatic and green accords keep it cool. The base adds a sweet, woody softness from vanilla and sandalwood, with lavender, ylang-ylang, paperbark and neroli alongside. Its profile is close to Benetton Charming Frangipani and Tom Ford Neroli Portofino (Eau de Parfum).

Lauren Style

7.7

Ralph Lauren · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ralph Lauren Lauren Style is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that carries the brightness of tangerine and lime into a heart of jasmine, tuberose and magnolia; it has been discontinued. The top notes are tangerine, lime, violet leaf and orange blossom, and the citrus and green accords give the opening a lively, fresh feel. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose, magnolia and gardenia bring out the floral side, with a fruity sweetness alongside. The base of vanilla, musk and patchouli softens the scent and leaves a powdery, woody warmth. Dior J'adore (Eau de Toilette) and Marc Jacobs Daisy (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

White Citrus (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Bath & Body Works · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Bath & Body Works White Citrus Eau de Toilette is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance built on grapefruit, tangerine and lemon; it has been discontinued. It opens with citrus: grapefruit, tangerine and lemon give a clean, lively start. In the heart, mandarin orange and apricot add a soft fruitiness, while lotus, lily of the valley and freesia bring a floral touch. Woody notes and musk form the base, so the citrus stays in front with sweet and woody tones alongside it. The overall impression is fresh, floral and slightly synthetic. Oriflame Wake Up - Feel Good. and Versace Yellow Diamond have a close profile.

Jasmin du Malabar

7.5

Rancé 1795 · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rancé 1795 Jasmin du Malabar is a fresh, green women's fragrance that opens jasmine with bergamot and tangerine. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good, though the small number of votes makes that a loose guide. Its floral character reads as feminine. Grasse jasmine, bergamot and tangerine lead at the top, while jasmine absolute meets orange blossom in the heart. Mimosa absolute and jasmine sambac sit at the base, and the scent settles into a sweet, creamy floral. What starts fresh and green grows softer with time.

Peace

6.9

The World in Scents · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

The World in Scents Peace is a unisex fragrance that ties a fresh, green opening to a sweet, powdery base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though few people have voted. With no season or occasion data, it can't be pinned to one use; the unisex profile sits comfortably on either men or women. The top notes of cannabis, tangerine and tomato leaf give a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, iris, rose, tuberose and cistus pull it toward a floral, powdery character. At the base, Peru balsam, musk and styrax leave a sweet, woody warmth. Elef. Elysia and Calvin Klein Eternity (Eau de Parfum) share a close profile.

Yulali

8.0

Swiss Arabian

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Swiss Arabian Yulali is a fresh, fruity-floral perfume for women, opening with lime, apple and bergamot and moving into lily of the valley, magnolia and jasmine. The top notes of lime, apple, bergamot, nectarine and orange give a bright, fruity first impression. In the heart, lily of the valley, magnolia, jasmine and freesia add a soft floral layer. The base settles into musk, sandalwood, patchouli and amber, with vanilla sweetening it and giving an oriental warmth. An animal accord sits in the background and adds depth to the base. Ahmed Al Maghribi Moonlit and Anfas Salam have a close profile.

A Collection

7.3

Zara · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zara A Collection is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, opening with bergamot, tangerine and marine notes. The opening pairs the bright citrus of bergamot and tangerine with the aquatic feel of marine notes. In the heart, jasmine adds a soft floral touch, while pear and peach bring a fruity, lightly sweet edge. The base of vetiver, cedarwood, musk and amber settles it onto a woody, creamy footing. Longevity and projection are moderate: noticeable through the day without being dominant. It is marketed as a men's scent, though its fresh, fruity build suits anyone after a light character. Byredo Bal d'Afrique and Jil Sander Sun Men have a close profile.

Naked

7.5

The Maker · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

The Maker Naked is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, sweet character against a powdery, earthy texture. It opens with angelica seed, pink pepper and tangerine, a spicy start with a light citrus edge. In the heart, wild iris, cyclamen and carrot lead, and the floral side softens into something earthy and powdery. White musk, papyrus and amber then settle the scent onto a woody, sweet, warm base, with a faintly synthetic note running through the accords. Van Cleef & Arpels Patchouli Blanc and Evody Cuir Blanc have a close profile.

Aqua (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Nautilus · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Nautilus Aqua Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets the fresh opening of fig leaf, tangerine and bergamot in an aquatic frame; it has been discontinued. The top is built from fig leaf, tangerine, galbanum and bergamot, giving a fresh, green, citrusy start. In the heart, lavender, jasmine and lily of the valley add a soft floral layer, while cardamom, coriander and pepper bring a spicy edge. The base rests on oakmoss, cedar, sandalwood and tonka bean, woody and lightly sweet, softened by amber and musk. The overall impression is fresh and aquatic, with fruity and synthetic tones in the background. Its profile is close to Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò pour Homme and Versace Blue Jeans.

Together for Him

7.6

Benetton · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Benetton Together for Him is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance built around bergamot, black pepper and lavender. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, which makes it an easy, unobtrusive scent for daily wear. It has been discontinued. It reads masculine, in a fougère vein, and has a profile close to Truefitt & Hill Grafton and Penhaligon's Bayolea. It opens with bergamot, tangerine, juniper and black pepper, citrus lifted by light spice. In the heart, lavender, thyme and geranium add a green, herbal edge while aquatic notes keep it cool. The base rests on moss and cedarwood, softened a little by amber and tonka bean.