The Perfume Library

Escada (2005)

6.8

Escada · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Escada (2005) by Escada is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, whether at work or in daily wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither overwhelms nor fades away quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and office wear lead the occasions. Voters mostly call its character feminine, followed by modern. It reads fresh, citrusy and aquatic, with green and fruity touches alongside. Melon, bergamot and nectarine open it up. In the heart, peony, jasmine and freesia build a floral core, and the base turns powdery and woody, softened by sandalwood, vanilla and musk.

Myrica Muse

6.6

Miller Harris · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Miller Harris Myrica Muse is a fresh, floral and fruity unisex scent that leans towards spring and easy daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use following. Many read it as feminine, and a good share call it modern. Strawberry and tangerine open with pink pepper, while sweetgale keeps things fresh. In the heart, rose, jasmine and lily of the valley form a floral frame, with rum and patchouli adding depth to the sweetness. Sandalwood, vanilla and musk settle it into a sweet, creamy, woody finish. Unique'e Luxury Mangonifiscent and Babylon Berlin Liebe have a close profile.

Vibrant Leather Extreme

8.0

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Zara Vibrant Leather Extreme is a smoky men's fragrance that sets bright citrus against black leather and spice, with a sweet edge. It opens with a sparkling cloud of bergamot, lemon and tangerine. In the heart, black leather and saffron take over, pushing the scent towards a leathery, spicy character. The base lays down a woody, earthy floor of patchouli and papyrus, and cotton candy softens it with a touch of sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring and fall, though winter and summer are not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business and evening also getting votes. It reads masculine, with a modern side too. Zara Vibrant Leather (Eau de Parfum) and Zara Night pour Homme IV have a close profile.

Ambre Vanille (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Laura Mercier · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Laura Mercier Ambre Vanille Eau de Toilette is a sweet, creamy, powdery gourmand built around vanilla, amber and brown sugar, described as unisex and now discontinued. The notes carry no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as a single whole. Vanilla and brown sugar bring the sweetness, while almond pushes it towards a creamy feel. Tangerine adds a light fruity touch and tiger orchid a soft floral note. Amber and sandalwood form a warm, lightly spiced oriental base underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it also suits evenings out. Most voters find it feminine.

Rêverie de Bergamote

6.8

Miller Harris · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Miller Harris Rêverie de Bergamote is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it lasts without filling the room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Many voters call it masculine, though it reads as unisex. It opens with bergamot, orange and tangerine, while basil and artemisia add a green, spicy edge. In the heart, lavender and rosemary set a fougère tone, softened by leather and geranium. The base settles into vetiver, moss, patchouli and sandalwood, woody and earthy. Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir and Lacoste Original share a close profile.

Corfu Kumquat

7.2

Aedes de Venustas · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aedes de Venustas Corfu Kumquat is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, tangerine, mandarin orange and kumquat, with neroli softening the bright citrus. In the heart, Granny Smith apple, ginger and lavender add a green, lightly spiced edge. The base of Haitian vetiver, tonka bean and musk settles it onto a woody, gently sweet footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daytime and business wear lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads balanced between the two.

Shi

6.8

Alfred Sung · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Alfred Sung Shi is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, pairing aquatic notes with a green lightness. It opens with aquatic notes, lotus and fig leaf, which feel light, green and watery. At the heart, frangipani, tangerine and orange blossom add a soft floral touch. The base of musk and birch leaf settles into a calm, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and doesn't overwhelm. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring. Daily wear and the office lead the occasions, and most voters read it as feminine. Kenzo Flower by Kenzo L'Eau Originelle and Zara Lightly Bloom have a close profile.

Sun Day

6.5

Jil Sander · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jil Sander Sun Day is a fresh, lightly sweet floral built on bright citrus, made for women; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Half of voters read it as feminine, while the rest call it modern or classic. Tangerine and bergamot give a bright, sunny opening. In the heart, tiaré, rose and magnolia add a soft floral note. Vanilla and woods leave a creamy sweetness underneath, with a fruity, slightly synthetic edge running through.

Zest

8.0

The Dua Brand · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

The Dua Brand Zest is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men that sets the brightness of tangerine, blood orange and mint against the warmth of cinnamon and ginger. Citrus leads: tangerine and blood orange give a fruity freshness, and mint cools it down. Cinnamon, ginger and black pepper add spicy warmth, while coffee, vanilla and tonka bean pull the scent towards a sweet, creamy base, with patchouli adding an earthy depth. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions that come up most. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, and it reads masculine yet modern. Mugler A*Men Ultra Zest and Rabanne Ultrared Man have a close profile.

Tears on Mystic Sands

7.3

Mystikum · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mystikum Tears on Mystic Sands is a floral, spicy and smoky scent built around rose, oud and frankincense in the heart. It is positioned as a women's perfume. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen less often. It leans towards night outs and evenings. In character it sits between feminine and masculine, on a modern line. It opens with tangerine, bergamot and lychee for a fruity brightness. In the heart, rose, oud and frankincense carry the floral sweetness into a smoky depth. The base settles on leather, musk, vanilla and sandalwood, ending powdery, woody and oriental in warmth.

Burmite Honey

7.9

Prin · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Prin Burmite Honey is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance built around beeswax absolute, fossilized Himalayan amber and cinnamon; it has been discontinued. It reads as a single whole: the soft sweetness of beeswax and amber is warmed by cinnamon, black pepper and nutmeg. Jasmine and orange blossom carry the floral side, while Thai oud, Australian sandalwood and frankincense add a woody, resinous and faintly animal depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though many voters call it feminine. Prin Krissana and Xerjoff Malesia have a close profile.

Mandalay

8.6

Nebiru Parfvms · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Nebiru Parfvms Mandalay is a unisex scent that opens with citrus and settles into a floral, woody and animalic base. Mandalay is rated as strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer trailing behind. Leisure and evening lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. The top brings bergamot, yuzu, red mandarin orange and pink pepper in a citrusy, spicy opening. In the heart, jasmine sambac, ylang-ylang and Chinese gardenia add a soft floral note. The base leaves a smoky, earthy, resinous weight with Burmese oud, Thai oud, patchouli and civet.

Amiri

8.3

Ahmed Al Maghribi

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ahmed Al Maghribi Amiri is a unisex fragrance that ties a fresh, citrusy opening to a sweet, spicy and woody base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and about half of the voters find the sillage strong. It sits in the middle ground, wearing comfortably on men and women alike. The top opens bright and lightly peppery with pink pepper, bergamot and tangerine. In the heart, cedar, nutmeg and patchouli pull it towards a woody, earthy side, and the base of musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla settles warm and sweet. Arabian Oud Amiri and Lattafa Ra'ed Absolu have a close profile.

Fire & Ice (Cologne)

7.2

Revlon · 1994

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Revlon Fire & Ice Cologne is a feminine scent that ties the brightness of osmanthus and tangerine to a sweet floral heart of orchid and tuberose. It opens with osmanthus, tangerine and orange blossom for a fruity lift. The heart of orchid, tuberose, magnolia and narcissus deepens the floral side, while musk, amber and frankincense settle it into a powdery, woody, slightly spicy warmth. The overall feel is sweet and gourmand, with an oriental edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and it suits everything from daytime to evening. Most voters find it feminine. Chopard Wish and Avon Far Away have a close profile.

Patchouly Leaves

7.6

Monotheme

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Monotheme Patchouly Leaves is a men's fragrance that sets the brightness of tangerine and bergamot against the earthy, woody weight of patchouli and precious woods. The citrus gives a fresh, bright start, with tangerine and bergamot sitting over a green, lightly spicy backdrop. Patchouli and precious woods carry a woody, resinous, earthy tone throughout, keeping the citrus dry rather than sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, work and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine. Louis Vuitton Orage and Dries Van Noten Cannabis Patchouli have a close profile.

Pomelos / N°21

7.1

M. Micallef · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

M. Micallef Pomelos / N°21 is a fresh, citrus-led women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and sits easily in office and everyday wear. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasion votes. Voters mostly read it as feminine and modern. It opens with a bright citrus burst of tangerine, grapefruit and lemon. The heart of rose, jasmine and iris adds a soft, slightly powdery floral touch, with currant bringing a fruity edge. In the base, sandalwood, cedarwood and white musk dry it down to a calm, clean finish. Chanel Chance Eau Tendre (Eau de Toilette) and Dior Milly-la-Forêt have a close profile.

Havana Reserva

7.7

Aramis · 1996

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Aramis Havana Reserva is a spicy, smoky men's fragrance in which tobacco, leather and sandalwood are softened by a fresh citrus opening; it has been discontinued. It opens with coriander, tangerine and citrus notes, which give it a green, fresh lift. In the heart, cedar, jasmine, spices and vanilla turn it sweeter and add a powdery warmth. The base is led by tobacco, sandalwood, woody notes and leather, leaving a resinous, earthy, smoky trail. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though all four seasons get similar support, and it is chosen most often for evenings and leisure. More than half of voters call it masculine, and some also find it classic. Bvlgari Bvlgari Black and Tom Ford Bois Rouge have a close profile.

Rosa Sequoyah

8.0

Nebiru Parfvms · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Nebiru Parfvms Rosa Sequoyah is a unisex scent built around rose and sandalwood, with orange blossom and bergamot on top and cedarwood and musk beneath; it has been discontinued. It opens bright, citrusy and lightly spicy with orange blossom, bergamot, neroli and cardamom. In the heart, the damask roses and orris take over, and the floral side turns creamy and soft. The base settles into sandalwood, cedarwood, musk and ambergris, woody, resinous and faintly animal. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits comfortably on either.

Art Mosaic

6.3

Masakï Matsushïma · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Masakï Matsushïma Art Mosaic is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance led by citrus and fruit, and it leans towards spring and summer, relaxed and everyday wear. Most voters pick summer and spring, and name leisure, daily wear and the office as the settings that suit it. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters find it feminine. It has been discontinued. Grapefruit, tangerine and lemon meringue open bright and faintly sugary. In the heart, pink pepper and Empress Tree add a light spicy, floral touch. Musk and Mallika mango in the base soften everything and close on a fruity sweetness.

Resist Me

7.5

Liaison de Parfum · 2013

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Liaison de Parfum Resist Me opens with bright lavender, lemon and immortelle, then settles onto sandalwood and leather, a citrusy, woody scent presented for women. The top is lavender, lemon, bergamot and tangerine, with immortelle adding a dry edge to the citrus. Geranium and iris carry the floral side in the heart, while cedar and patchouli pull it towards earth and wood. The base of sandalwood, musk and leather leaves a resinous, smoky, slightly animal and leathery finish. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Though presented for women, most voters read it as masculine.

Taylor (Eau de Parfum)

5.7

Taylor Swift · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Taylor Swift Taylor Eau de Parfum is a powdery, sweet floral-fruity scent that opens with magnolia, tangerine and lychee; it has been discontinued. The top is magnolia, tangerine and lychee, fresh and fruity. In the heart, peony, vanilla orchid and hydrangea soften it into a floral. The base of Kashmiri musk, sandalwood and apricot nectar dries down powdery and gourmand. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin with a quiet trail. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and also suits the office. It reads feminine and modern.

Oud Fool Roses

7.5

Montale · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Montale Oud Fool Roses pairs Taif rose with oud, brightened by tangerine and softened by white musk, for a woody, floral and slightly sweet rose scent. Rose and oud form the core of the scent, while tangerine adds a fresh, fruity brightness. Labdanum brings a spicy, oriental warmth, and white musk wraps everything in a powdery softness. The floral and woody sides stay balanced, with the sweetness kept in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring and summer further behind. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings. Voters lean slightly feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Jo Malone Violet & Amber Absolu and Gritti Rialto have a close profile.

L'Homme Suave / L'Homme Sauvage (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Roberto Capucci

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Roberto Capucci L'Homme Suave / L'Homme Sauvage Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets the fresh citrus of tangerine, grapefruit and bergamot against the green, woody tones of galbanum and vetiver. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. Leisure, daily wear and the office come up most. In the character votes, masculine leads, followed by modern and classic. The top opens bright and lightly fruity with tangerine, grapefruit, lemon and bergamot. In the heart, galbanum, pink pepper, jasmine, petitgrain and herbaceous notes add a green, spicy and floral side. Vetiver closes it on a woody base. Dior Eau Sauvage Cologne and Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza have a close profile.

04 Amber Negroni

8.1

Blndrgrphy · 2024

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Blndrgrphy 04 Amber Negroni is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with a creamy, gourmand sweetness and a touch of spice; it suits fall and winter evenings and has been discontinued. It opens with tangerine, mandora and orange, a fruity citrus start. In the heart, vanilla, caramel, heliotrope and milk coffee sweeten it and push it towards a creamy gourmand feel. At the base, ambroxan, vermouth and red chili pull the sugar into a lightly spiced, dry finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen for nights out, leisure time and evenings, and the masculine and feminine votes sit close together. Kerosene Unknown Pleasures and Casamorati Dolce Amalfi have a close profile.