The Perfume Library

Forever Love

8.5

Pana Dora · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pana Dora Forever Love is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose floral and fruity sides are balanced by a soft sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind. Voters call it more masculine than feminine, though many also see it as modern. Bergamot, tangerine and grapefruit give a bright citrus opening. The heart brings neroli, mango, melon and lavender, where the fruit sweetness is softened by floral notes. Vetiver, sandalwood, tonka bean and amber leave a sweet, woody base as it dries.

Paradoxe (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Prada · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that carries a bright opening of pear and tangerine through orange blossom and jasmine into a sweet vanilla base. Pear, tangerine and Calabrian bergamot give it a juicy, fruity start. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine sambac and neroli build a bright floral core. Bourbon vanilla and Siam benzoin soften the base with sweetness, while Ambrofix and Serenolide add a clean, synthetic finish in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Valentino Voce Viva Intensa and Xerjoff Erba Pura have a close profile.

French Riviera

7.9

Mancera · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mancera French Riviera is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that sets bright tangerine, orange and lemon against white musk and sea salt. It opens with tangerine, orange and lemon, sharpened a little by ginger and pepper. The heart brings tiaré, mimosa and vetiver for a floral, green middle, while spindrift and iodine add a salty, sea-air freshness. White musk and amber give the base a sweet, creamy finish, and sea salt carries the aquatic mood to the end. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business and sport also named. More voters call it masculine or modern than feminine, yet it suits anyone, whatever their gender.

Yara / يارا (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Lattafa · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lattafa Yara / يارا Eau de Parfum opens with orchid, heliotrope and tangerine and settles into vanilla, sandalwood and musk, a sweet, powdery floral-gourmand scent. It has moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear and leisure, with some use at the office too. Most see it as feminine, though it also reads as modern. The scent starts with a fruity, floral opening of tangerine, orchid and heliotrope. In the heart, gourmand and tropical notes add sweetness, and in the dry-down vanilla, sandalwood and musk give it a creamy, powdery base. A slightly synthetic sheen lingers in the background. Riiffs Shanaya and Ayat Envy / حسد have a close profile.

Boss Bottled Infinite

7.3

Hugo Boss · 2019

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Infinite is a fresh, fruity, lightly spicy men's fragrance built around tangerine, apple and cinnamon. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters mostly call its character masculine and modern. The top carries tangerine, sage, apple and cinnamon, with a sweet, aquatic freshness. In the heart, lavender, rosemary and patchouli make it more herbal and earthy. Olive wood and sandalwood form a woody base.

Extreme Story

6.5

La Rive · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Rive Extreme Story is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens with lemon, tangerine and bergamot and carries violet and cardamom in its heart. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close without disappearing. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter the least chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office top the occasions, and it reads as masculine and modern. In the top, lemon, tangerine and bergamot give a bright citrus start, while pepper and elemi resin add a light spice. The heart brings a soft floral touch through violet, peony and lavender. Vetiver, patchouli and amber leave a sweet, woody base.

Jaguar for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Jaguar · 1988

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Jaguar for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that sets the brightness of orange, bergamot and grapefruit against sandalwood, clove and leather. Orange, bergamot, grapefruit and tangerine lead with a citrus sparkle, softened by gardenia. The heart of sandalwood, nutmeg, clove, cedar, pine and patchouli builds a woody, spicy, green body. The base of tobacco, leather, amber and cedarwood leaves an earthy, resinous warmth, and the fougère structure runs throughout. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter third. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it masculine and classic. Azzaro pour Homme and Enrico Coveri pour Homme have a close profile.

Saint Julep

7.5

Imaginary Authors · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Imaginary Authors Saint Julep is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, suited to relaxed, everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither lingers heavily nor vanishes quickly. Leisure and daytime use lead, and it also appears at the office. Voters split almost evenly between calling it feminine and masculine, and some find it modern. The scent is fresh, citrusy and green. Tangerine and mint bring coolness, which the ice accord reinforces. Bourbon whiskey and sugar add sweetness, while southern magnolia gives a soft floral touch. Fruity and lightly spicy shades run alongside.

Wish Come True

8.0

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Wish Come True is a unisex scent where tangerine, jasmine and tuberose meet frankincense and Laotian oud, sweet and floral with a spicy, resinous side. Most voters point to fall and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is the least chosen season. It suits evenings and nights out, and leisure time too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. More voters call it feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: tangerine and bergamot brighten the creamy jasmine and tuberose. Frankincense and Laotian oud add a smoky, resinous depth, while vanilla, ambergris and Mysore sandalwood settle it into a sweet, powdery, woody warmth. Hassler Amorvero and Lubin Sinbad have a close profile.

A*Men Ultra Zest

7.7

Mugler · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Mugler A*Men Ultra Zest sets a fresh, fruity citrus character over a sweet, gourmand base, and it suits men who want an easy scent for leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer next and winter getting the smallest share. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, though evening and night out follow close behind. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. It has been discontinued. Tangerine, blood orange, mint and ginger give it a bright opening. Black pepper, cinnamon and coffee bring a spicy warmth in the heart. Patchouli, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten and soften the base.

Armani Privé - Pivoine Suzhou

7.7

Giorgio Armani · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Pivoine Suzhou is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's fragrance built around peony and May rose absolute. It has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, the office and leisure time. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Tangerine and raspberry open with a fruity freshness. In the heart, peony and May rose absolute carry the floral side. Patchouli, amber and musk soften the base into a powdery, sweet finish. Birkholz Endless Moment and Dolce & Gabbana Rose the One have a close profile.

Tendre Poison (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Dior · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Dior Tendre Poison Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and it suits daily and leisure wear best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters call it feminine and classic. It opens with bergamot, tangerine and galbanum for a fresh, green start. The heart carries rose, tuberose, neroli and honey in a sweet floral mix. Vanilla, musk and sandalwood settle it onto a soft, powdery base. Dior Addict Eau Fraîche and Jil Sander Background have a close profile.

Britannia (2016)

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums Britannia is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against a floral, sweet and spicy body; it has been discontinued. It opens with a fresh bunch of mandarin orange, tangerine, bergamot and citron. In the heart, May rose, jasmine, violet and peach bring a soft floral-fruity layer. The base turns sweet and spicy with vanilla, cocoa, cinnamon and clove, while sandalwood, musk and ambergris keep it on a powdery, creamy ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets votes for office and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, with a good share calling it classic. Roja Parfums Danger and Roja Parfums Love have a close profile.

Scherzo (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Miller Harris · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Miller Harris Scherzo Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, floral opening to a sweet, spicy and woody base. It opens with a fruity freshness from davana and tangerine. In the heart, black rose, peony and yellow narcissus carry the floral side, while frankincense adds a spicy touch. As it dries, patchouli, oud and vanilla come forward, and the oriental, sweet side takes over. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest fall, spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. The largest share of voters finds it feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Benefit My Place or Yours Gina and Fenty Fenty (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Amber Gold

8.3

Xerjoff · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Amber Gold opens with tangerine and coriander, then settles into orange blossom, tobacco flower and almond blossom, a sweet, spicy unisex scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either. The opening pairs the brightness of tangerine with the spice of coriander. In the heart the flowers turn creamy and sweet, with orange blossom, tobacco flower and almond blossom blending together. Patchouli and musk leave a woody, resinous, oriental warmth underneath.

Femme

7.2

Hugo Boss · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hugo Boss Femme is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, easy to wear for daily life and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate; most voters pick spring and summer, while autumn and winter stay in the background. It is chosen mostly for daily wear, then for work and leisure, and less for evenings or nights out. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with blackcurrant, tangerine and freesia, which give a fresh, citrusy, lightly fruity start. Oriental lily, Bulgarian rose and stephanotis form a floral heart, while apricot skin, satinwood and amber bring sweetness and a soft, powdery base. Hugo Boss Boss Jour pour Femme and Gucci Rush 2 have a close profile.

Polo Sport (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Ralph Lauren · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Polo Sport Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic fragrance for men, leaning towards spring and summer, sport and leisure. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, while winter is the least chosen season. Leisure, sport and daily wear dominate, and some wear it to the office. Most voters find it masculine. It opens cool with aldehydes, lavender, mint, tangerine and lemon. In the heart, ginger, marine notes and geranium add a green, spicy touch. In the base, vetiver, amber, sandalwood and oakmoss settle it onto a woody footing. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Coty Aspen for Men (Cologne) have a close profile.

18 Cadjméré

7.4

Pierre Guillaume · 2007

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Pierre Guillaume 18 Cadjméré is a unisex fragrance that sets a fruity, sweet opening over a gourmand, woody and resinous base. The top is tangerine and plant juice: the tangerine bright and sugary, the plant juice keeping it slightly green and damp. In the heart, rosewood and Kenyan cypress resin add a dry, spicy woodiness. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and ambrette seed turns it powdery and creamy-soft. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure time and evenings, and the feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it doesn't read as belonging to one side. Its profile is close to Esteban Orientalissime and Profumum Roma Oxiana.

Curaçao Bay

7.3

Jacques Fath · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jacques Fath Curaçao Bay is a unisex fresh citrus fragrance built around petitgrain, orange, lemon and tangerine. Most voters pick summer and spring; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it sits evenly between the two. Bolgherello Acqua Vignolina and Zara Lisboa have a close profile. Green notes add coolness to the citrus top. The heart brings blackcurrant, marine notes and frangipani, where the fruity, aquatic and floral sides come through. In the base, woody notes, white musk and ambergris sweeten it slightly and dry it down creamy and soft.

Sacred Flame

8.1

Argos · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Argos Sacred Flame is a woody unisex fragrance that sets spice and smoke over a fruity, sweet core, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and tangerine, warmed by ginger, clove and pepper tree. In the heart, jasmine, cinnamon and rose come forward, while patchouli adds an earthy weight. The base of vanilla, amber and sandalwood sweetens and softens the whole. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings. It leans masculine in character but stays unisex. Noet Callista and Omanluxury Zafar have a close profile.

La Yuqawam Ambergris Showers

7.9

Rasasi · 2016

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Rasasi La Yuqawam Ambergris Showers is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, green opening over a resinous, smoky and leathery base. It opens with galbanum, tangerine and violet leaf, which give a green, bright start. Clary sage and maté lead the heart. In the base, styrax, iris, leather and vetiver settle in, and the scent turns spicy, woody and earthy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has a fair share too. It gets votes for leisure, daily wear and the office, and nearly half of voters find it masculine. Memo Paris Irish Leather and Hermès Bel Ami Vétiver have a close profile.

Gabriela Sabatini (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Gabriela Sabatini · 1989

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Gabriela Sabatini Eau de Toilette is a floral, sweet scent with a powdery, woody warmth, made for women and now discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind, and it suits evenings, nights out and leisure time. Most votes call it feminine and classic. It opens bright with bergamot, neroli, tangerine and lemon, along with aldehydes and fruity notes. Honeysuckle, jasmine, tuberose and rose lead the heart. In the base, amber, sandalwood, vanilla and musk sweeten the scent and close it on a powdery warmth. Joop! Le Bain and Laura Biagiotti Roma have a close profile.

Essential (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Lacoste · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Lacoste Essential Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's scent that opens on tangerine, bergamot and blackcurrant, with tomato leaf pushing it toward green. It wears lightly, with moderate longevity and projection. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and sport. It reads as masculine and modern to most. The top mixes citrus and fruity brightness with a leafy green edge. Black pepper adds spice in the heart, while rose brings a soft floral touch. Sandalwood, patchouli and woody notes dry it down at the base.

Iris Cendré

7.5

Naomi Goodsir · 2015

Floral · Green · Spicy

Naomi Goodsir Iris Cendré is a unisex perfume that sets a powdery floral character against green, earthy and smoky shades, and it leans from spring through winter. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, so it sits closer to cool and mild weather. Leisure, evening and business wear are rated about equally, and the feminine and masculine votes are nearly even. Bergamot and tangerine open with a light citrus brightness. Iris and violet form a powdery, floral heart. In the base, tobacco, cistus and amber carry the scent into a leathery, spicy, smoky warmth, while the green and earthy sides keep the floral structure from turning soft. Zara Don't Follow and Rogue Tabac Vert have a close profile.