The Perfume Library

Green Water (2016)

7.3

Jacques Fath · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jacques Fath Green Water is a fresh men's fragrance that pairs bergamot, neroli and mandarin orange with the green, herbal edge of mint and tarragon. It opens with a bright citrus layer of bergamot, neroli, mandarin orange, lemon and orange. In the heart, mint, caraway, clove, tarragon and basil turn it green and lightly spicy. The base of vetiver, oakmoss, musk and ambergris leaves a soft, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it wears as a light, close scent through the day. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. It mostly reads masculine. Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza and Dior Cologne Royale have a close profile.

Iskander

7.5

Parfum d'Empire · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Parfum d'Empire Iskander is a fresh, green chypre built on Greek citron, grapefruit and Chinese mandarin orange, sharpened by tarragon and coriander, and worn by anyone. It lasts and projects at a moderate level, so it stays close without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work come up most often. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a good share read it as feminine. The citrus leads the impression: citron, grapefruit and mandarin. Tarragon and coriander add a green, spicy edge, while neroli brings a soft floral touch. Oakmoss gives the chypre a dry, woody footing, and Tonkin musk and Arabian ambergris smooth it out.

Cologne Intense (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Houbigant · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Houbigant Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and green chypre made for men; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, while winter comes last. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and reads mostly masculine and classic. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian lemon, tarragon and lavender, with pink pepper adding a light spice. Frankincense and jasmine absolute form the heart. The base of patchouli, oakmoss, labdanum and amber settles into a resinous, woody and slightly smoky finish.

Elements (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Hugo Boss · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Elements Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with an aquatic, fruity sweetness and a lightly earthy, woody finish; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and plum, while tarragon, juniper and thyme in the heart add a green, spicy edge. The base of oakmoss, sandalwood and cedar settles this fresh, slightly sweet profile onto a dry, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead. It reads masculine, with some seeing it as classic and others as modern. Montblanc Starwalker and Lacoste Pour Homme have a close profile.

Twice pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Iceberg · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Iceberg Twice pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that opens on yuzu, lemon and peppermint, suits spring and summer days, and has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. Perfumes with a close profile include s.Oliver Black Label Men and Azzaro Azzaro pour Homme L'Eau. It opens with yuzu, lemon and peppermint for a bright citrus lift, and tagetes adds a green edge. In the heart, tarragon, thyme and lavender keep the herbal, spicy side going, while jasmine and geranium add a soft floral touch. Sandalwood, vetiver and patchouli settle it onto a woody, slightly powdery base.

LP No.9 for Ladies

6.7

Penhaligon's · 1998

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Penhaligon's LP No.9 for Ladies is a floral, spicy women's fragrance that opens with tarragon, lemon and lavender and settles into jasmine, rose and vanilla; it has been discontinued. The top notes of tarragon, lemon, geranium and bergamot give a fresh start. Jasmine, carnation and rose lead the heart. In the base, vanilla, amber, cinnamon and cedar soften everything into a powdery, earthy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It suits evenings and nights out as well as daily and business wear. Nearly half of voters find it feminine, and many call it classic. Its profile is close to Karl Lagerfeld KL Homme and Fragonard Rêve Indien.

Vie de Château Intense

7.8

Nicolaï · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï Vie de Château Intense is a unisex chypre that moves from a fresh, green opening of thyme, grapefruit and bergamot through rose and jasmine absolute into vetiver, oakmoss and patchouli. It starts bright and green, with thyme, tarragon and citrus leading. Rose and jasmine absolute soften the heart, and the base settles into an earthy, woody floor of vetiver, oakmoss and patchouli, lightly sweetened by tobacco and hay. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and business come up most often as occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely unisex. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Nicolaï Vie de Chateau and Nicolaï L'Eau miXte.

Sang Bleu

8.0

Le Galion · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Galion Sang Bleu is a fresh, green, citrusy fragrance for men, led by bergamot, tarragon and galbanum, and it suits spring and autumn, everyday wear and the office. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, though summer gets a fair share too. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most voted occasions, and most voters read it as masculine and classic. It opens with bergamot, orange, tarragon and galbanum, which give it a fresh, green, slightly medicinal air. In the heart, violet, jasmine and rose add a soft floral layer, with pink pepper and clove bringing spice. In the base, cedar, sandalwood, vetiver and patchouli hold it on a woody footing. Gucci Nobile and Chanel Platinum Égoïste have a close profile.

Spring in Bome

7.9

Hima Jomo · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hima Jomo Spring in Bome is a fresh, green unisex scent that balances floral and earthy sides, and it suits spring and summer days. It opens with galbanum, tarragon, mastic and Himalayan hedychium, a green and slightly spicy freshness. In the heart, iris, peach blossom, tuberose and geranium leaf soften that freshness with a floral touch. The base of vetiver, papyrus, spikenard and moss settles it onto a resinous, earthy footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly even, which fits a scent open to both.

Come La Luna

6.8

Bois 1920 · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bois 1920 Come La Luna is a floral perfume led by citrus and green accords, fresh yet carrying a dry chypre edge; it has been discontinued. It opens with tarragon, cardamom and Sicilian lemon, a fresh and slightly spicy start. In the heart, jasmine, Persian galbanum and Indonesian patchouli set a green floral note on a woody footing. Siberian birch, oakmoss and amber then dry it down into something resinous and chypre-like. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards fall and spring, and name leisure and daily wear as the occasions. It is marketed to women, yet a good share of voters also read it as masculine. Penhaligon's Quercus and Houbigant Cologne Intense have a close profile.

Macassar (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Rochas · 1980

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Rochas Macassar Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning fragrance for men that opens with citrus and settles into a green, woody, leathery chypre; it has been discontinued. It begins cool and green, with pine needle, bergamot and tarragon. In the heart, vetiver, cedar and patchouli build a woody, earthy base, softened by jasmine and geranium. Oakmoss, amber and leather add an animalic, resinous depth underneath. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Caron Yatagan and Ralph Lauren Polo Crest have a close profile.

Michael for Men / Michael Kors for Men (2001) (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Michael Kors · 2001

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Michael Kors Michael for Men / Michael Kors for Men is a discontinued men's scent that moves from a spicy tarragon, star anise and cardamom opening into a sweet, smoky heart of pipe tobacco, suede and sandalwood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though business and daily wear also get votes. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Tom Ford Extreme and Penhaligon's Halfeti Leather have a close profile. It opens with bergamot and elemi resin brightening the spices, while thyme and coriander add a dry herbal edge. The heart of frankincense, suede and pipe tobacco turns smoky and leathery. In the base, plum and dried fruits pull it towards a fruity sweetness, with patchouli and sandalwood giving a woody, earthy floor.

Boss Sport (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Hugo Boss · 1987

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss Sport Eau de Toilette is a fresh, fougère-style men's fragrance led by citrus and green notes; it has been discontinued, but it leans towards everyday wear. It opens with lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange, which mugwort, tagetes and juniper berry push in a green direction. In the heart, tarragon, rose, jasmine and geranium bring a floral, spicy turn. The base of musk, amber, cedar and patchouli settles it on a woody footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It mostly reads masculine and classic. Gucci Nobile and Karl Lagerfeld Photo have a close profile.

Oranzo

7.4

Sylvaine Delacourte · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sylvaine Delacourte Oranzo is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close without crowding anyone. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly even, and it moves easily between the two. The top opens with tarragon, petitgrain and bitter orange, giving a fresh, green, lightly spicy start. Orange blossom in the heart adds a soft floral, fruity touch, and green notes with musk close it plainly at the base. Le Labo Fleur d'Oranger 27 and The Merchant Of Venice Mandarin Carnival have a close profile.

Mogadess

7.3

MariaL · 2014

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

MariaL Mogadess is a unisex scent that sets a spicy, resinous core against sweet, fruity, gourmand warmth; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and leisure time. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it works as unisex. Cinnamon, cardamom and red pepper give it a spicy warmth. Cocoa and vanilla push the sweetness forward, while strawberry and bitter orange add a fruity lift. Amber, benzoin, frankincense and sandalwood form a woody, resinous base.

Globe (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Rochas · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Rochas Globe Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green classic men's scent that leans towards fall and spring; it has been discontinued. It opens with tarragon, lemon and bergamot, a bright green-citrus frame, while coriander and caraway add a spicy edge. In the heart, rose, geranium and fir carry a floral-green balance. The base of sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli and leather settles into a woody, earthy and resinous depth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall, then spring, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead. Half see it as masculine, and many call it classic. Ralph Lauren Safari for Men and Aramis Havana have a close profile.

Gomma (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Etro · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Etro Gomma Eau de Toilette is a discontinued unisex scent that sets a fresh opening of bergamot, lavender and lemon on a woody base of vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli. The top holds artemisia, bergamot, lavender, tarragon and lemon, with caraway adding a spicy edge to the fresh, citrus start. In the heart, jasmine, rose, clove and ylang-ylang bring a floral softness. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla, birch and cedarwood moves it towards woody, powdery, resinous and slightly smoky ground, with animal and leathery accords in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. It reads more masculine and classic than anything else. Tauer Perfumes № 14 - Noontide Petals and Parfums de Marly Lippizan have a close profile.

Oxygène Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Lanvin · 2001

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Eau de Toilette

Lanvin Oxygène Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh masculine scent that opens with tarragon, coriander and fir resin and leans green and aquatic; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend summer and spring, while winter is rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings, and night outings come well behind. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with tarragon, coriander, fir resin and cypress, which give a spicy, green, resinous freshness. Juniper and myrtle carry that coolness through the heart. In the dry-down, white musk and cedar soften it onto a woody base. Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Acqua and Trudon II have a close profile.

Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.05 - Momento

7.9

MiN New York · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

MiN New York Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.05 - Momento is a unisex scent that links a fresh, green opening of lemon, bergamot and tarragon to a floral heart of jasmine and rose. Aldehydes and absinth add a slight sharpness to the citrus top. In the heart, vervain, jasmine, rose and lavender come forward. The base of opoponax, gaiac wood and patchouli sets a sweet, resinous, woody and faintly smoky ground, softened by powdery and creamy tones. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters spread the seasons almost evenly, with fall, spring and summer slightly ahead. It leans towards business, leisure and daily wear, and reads evenly between masculine and feminine. Parfums de Marly Darley and Mazzolari Hartley have a close profile.

Le Petit Grain

7.7

Miller Harris · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Miller Harris Le Petit Grain is a fresh unisex scent built on citrus and green notes that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. The top opens with Italian bergamot, Sicilian lemon and Valencia orange for a bright citrus start. In the heart, Tunisian neroli, petitgrain absolute, tarragon and lavender bring together the floral and green sides, while red thyme and rosemary add a spicy touch. The base of patchouli, oakmoss and vetiver dries the scent down on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. More voters call it masculine than feminine, but it stays open to anyone. Perfumer H Neroli and Xerjoff Nio have a close profile.

Catalyst for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Halston · 1994

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Halston Catalyst for Men Eau de Toilette is a floral and green scent grounded by spice, vetiver and oakmoss, suited mostly to autumn and winter evenings and leaning classic in character. Most voters place it in autumn and winter, with evening, leisure and night out the leading occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters read it as masculine. It has been discontinued. The top notes of lavender, bergamot, orange, sage and mint open fresh. Toward the heart, cinnamon, nutmeg, bay leaf and violet add a spicy, green warmth. In the base, vetiver, oakmoss, amber and leather close it out woody, earthy and faintly smoky. Aramis Havana and Caron Yatagan have a close profile.

Oh, ooOoh ...oh (mist, wood, wind and guitar)

7.4

Miller et Bertaux · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Miller et Bertaux Oh, ooOoh ...oh is a unisex scent that sets fresh, green herbs against a woody, smoky and leathery character, suited to spring and summer and relaxed settings. Tarragon, juniper and bitter orange give it a herbal, citrusy freshness. Cedar, coast redwood and leather build a woody, leathery body beneath, while cannabis, labdanum, dried herbs and moss add an earthy, slightly resinous and smoky edge. The overall impression is dry, green and natural. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as a unisex scent. Halston Z-14 and Bottega Veneta pour Homme have a close profile.

Very Valentino (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Valentino · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Valentino Very Valentino Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy floral with a fruity sweetness over a powdery, woody base, written for women in a soft, easy style; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. Bergamot, orange, mandarin orange and blackcurrant give a bright citrus-fruit freshness at first, while magnolia and lily of the valley lead it towards the floral side. Jasmine, rose and violet carry the heart. Vanilla, musk, sandalwood and amber then close it on a powdery sweetness.

Musc Blanc

6.5

Les Senteurs Gourmandes

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Les Senteurs Gourmandes Musc Blanc is a fresh, floral musk with a powdery, lightly sweet and quiet character, suited to everyday wear. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Spring and summer lead, with fall and winter further behind. Daily, business and leisure are the most chosen occasions; it is unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. It opens with ambrette, and the heart brings tarragon, rose and lily of the valley. Musk anchors the base. The fresh, floral side is softened by a powdery sweetness, and a faint animal touch sits in the musk. Santa Maria Novella Muschio and Perfumer's Workshop Tea Rose Mesk have a close profile.