The Perfume Library

Ambre & Diamant Noir

7.5

Ambregris

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ambregris Ambre & Diamant Noir is a floral-oriental women's perfume made for evenings and nights out, leaning towards autumn and winter. It opens with bergamot, tarragon and neroli, and a heart of orange blossom, jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang builds a floral frame. The base of vanilla, ambergris, benzoin and sandalwood adds a sweet, resinous, woody warmth; civet and castoreum bring an animal depth, while oakmoss and patchouli strengthen the earthy side. Voters rate its longevity as very strong and its sillage as good, though these ratings rest on few votes. Most voters pick winter and fall, and above all nights out and evenings. The majority read it as feminine and classic. Lancaster Lancaster and Chanel Coco have a close profile.

VIE Vienna

6.8

The Scent of Departure · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Scent of Departure VIE Vienna is a unisex scent that sets bergamot, lemon and mint against clove, cinnamon and star anise, then dries down into coffee and chocolate sweetness. It opens fresh and green with bergamot, lemon, mint and grass. The heart turns spicy with clove, cinnamon, star anise and tarragon, softened by aquatic flowers and rhubarb. The base settles into vanilla, chocolate, coffee and liquorice, with patchouli and gaiac wood adding a woody depth. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office best. Most voters read it as leaning feminine.

Romeo Gigli

6.7

Romeo Gigli · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Romeo Gigli Romeo Gigli is a fresh, citrus-led women's fragrance built around neroli, bergamot and orange blossom, suited to daily wear and warmer seasons. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. The vote counts are small, so these impressions are tentative. It opens with tarragon, petitgrain, neroli and bergamot for a fresh, green, citrusy start. At the heart, orange blossom, jasmine and rose bring a floral note, with clove adding a touch of spice. The base of sandalwood, patchouli, tonka bean and amber settles into a woody, lightly sweet finish. Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza and Luciano Soprani 2 have a close profile.

Blue Aoud

7.4

Mancera

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Mancera Blue Aoud is a unisex oriental with a spicy, woody and leathery character and a floral touch; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are not definitive. It leaves a noticeable trail around the wearer. It suits both men and women, with no lean toward either. The top notes of tarragon, saffron, black pepper and clove open with a warm, sharp spice. Rose sits in the heart and softens the spice slightly. The base of white musk, amber, oriental woods and leather settles into a warm, woody, leathery dry-down.

Young Cossack / Kазак Молодой

8.3

Anna Zworykina

Green · Spicy · Woody

Anna Zworykina Young Cossack / Kазак Молодой is a unisex perfume with a green, spicy and smoky character, dry and earthy from start to finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, so it makes its presence felt for hours. Its heavy, woody and leathery build places it between masculine and feminine, with a calm, dense mood. The green sharpness of tarragon, galbanum and lavender meets the bitter, spicy edge of thyme, cumin and absinth. Oakmoss, vetiver and oud give it an earthy, woody base, while tobacco and frankincense add a smoky, resinous warmth. Caron Yatagan (Eau de Toilette) and Amouage Memoir Man have a close profile.

Classic Collection: Aqua Colonia - Du Soleil

6.2

Florascent

Fresh · Floral · Green

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Colonia - Du Soleil is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens with tarragon and sage and moves through cistus and cypress. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. The number of ratings is small, so these figures are a rough indication rather than a firm verdict. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Tarragon and sage give the opening a green, lightly spicy feel. In the heart, cistus and cypress bring out the floral and woody sides, and Italian myrtle and Atlas cedar close it with a dry woodiness. Florascent Olong and Myrurgia Agua de Coimbra have a close profile.

UDV Extreme

6.3

Ulric de Varens

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Ulric de Varens UDV Extreme is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter; it has been discontinued. The top notes of tarragon, mint and lavender give it a fresh, herbal start, while tonka bean sweetens it from the outset. In the heart, cedarwood and cinnamon lead, with iris adding a soft, powdery touch. The base of vanilla, benzoin and musk settles it into a warm, oriental finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer comes well behind. It suits leisure time, evenings and nights out, and some also wear it to the office. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette) and Miro Cabal pour Homme have a close profile.

Room 237

6.1

Fzotic · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fzotic Room 237 is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with a floral, green and slightly synthetic character. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, so it suits someone who wants a scent that sits close to the skin rather than filling a room. Season and occasion votes are too sparse to point it anywhere in particular; being unisex, it reads as wearable by anyone. The notes include tarragon, angelica, vinyl, opoponax, frankincense, elfwort and costus root. The fresh, green and aquatic side leads, softened by sweet, fruity and powdery touches, with woody and spicy tones and a faint animal edge behind them.

Odori / Gli Odori

7.0

Profumo di Firenze · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Profumo di Firenze Odori / Gli Odori is a green, spicy unisex scent that opens on tarragon, rosemary and laurel and settles into cedarwood and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it neither fills a room nor fades quickly. Only a few people have voted, so these ratings are tentative. No clear season or occasion stands out, and its unisex character lets it suit anyone. The top notes of tarragon, rosemary and laurel give a fresh, herbal start. In the heart, carrot leaf, nutmeg and celery seed add a spicy, earthy tone. Cedarwood and sandalwood form a woody base, while the citrus and gourmand accords soften the green texture. Aēsop Tacit and Detaille Escrimeur have a close profile.

Edge Effects

8.6

St. Clair Scents · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

St. Clair Scents Edge Effects is a fresh, green, chypre-leaning unisex scent built around lavender, bergamot and oakmoss. It opens with maillette lavender, red mandarin orange, basil and tarragon, giving a citrusy, herbal freshness. In the heart, bergamot, oakmoss and patchouli form the chypre frame, while peach and jasmine in the base add a soft floral, fruity touch. Animal and powdery shades stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, evening and business wear. Voters split between feminine and masculine, so it sits genuinely in between.

Samouraï (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Samouraï · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Samouraï Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that opens with a fresh, citrusy and floral lift and settles into a woody, spicy balance, leaning towards everyday wear. It opens with rose, bergamot and jasmine, while the heart of cedarwood, tarragon and red pepper adds a dry, spicy backbone. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood, musk and vanilla soften the whole. The overall impression is fresh and clean, with a slightly synthetic brightness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick it for daily wear, leisure and business settings, with evening and sport trailing behind. Its profile is close to Police Pure pour Homme and Lacoste Touch of Sun.

Black Jeans

7.0

Versace · 1997

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Versace Black Jeans is a discontinued men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of lavender, ginger and mandarin orange against a dry base of vetiver, leather and cedar. Lavender, lemon and tarragon give the opening a sharp freshness, with mandarin and ginger adding light spice. The heart brings geranium, rose, iris and jasmine, while vetiver, leather and cedar dominate the base, with tonka bean and nutmeg sweetening it slightly. The accords are spicy, woody, leathery and fougère, with a synthetic edge. Longevity is moderate and sillage is good, though few people have rated it. It reads masculine. Yves Saint Laurent Jazz and Dunhill Dunhill have a close profile.

Polo Crest (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Ralph Lauren · 1991

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Polo Crest Eau de Toilette opens on rosemary, basil and bergamot and dries down to patchouli, oakmoss and leather, a green chypre for men that has been discontinued. The opening is led by rosemary, basil, tarragon and bergamot, with juniper berry adding a cool edge to that green, citrusy start. In the heart, caraway, pine and rose bring a spicy, resinous feel. The base of patchouli, leather and oakmoss sets an earthy, woody floor; the overall impression is dry, green and serious. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though some wear it in every season. It moves from daily use to business and evening settings and reads clearly masculine. Ralph Lauren Polo and Rochas Macassar have a close profile.

Forte + Forte

6.0

Profumi del Forte · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Profumi del Forte Forte + Forte is a fresh, green and citrusy women's fragrance built around tarragon, petitgrain and lemon; it has been discontinued. The top is tarragon, petitgrain, lemon, Sicilian orange, grapefruit and bergamot, with lavender alongside that bright opening. Clove, jasmine and Florentine iris add a soft floral heart. The base of white musk, patchouli, oakmoss and tonka bean grounds it gently, and a synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters link it to daily wear, leisure and the office. Solinotes Yuzu and Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza share a close profile.

Rose

8.5

Headspace · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Headspace Rose is a unisex scent that sets rose in a fresh, green, lightly spicy frame, softened by fruity and creamy touches. It opens cool and green with basil, blackcurrant bud and mint, while gun powder adds a dry edge. At the heart rose leads: tarragon and geranium keep a green tint, and rose absolute fills out the floral sweetness. The base of benzoin, vetiver and frankincense settles it onto a balanced, slightly resinous ground. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong and rate it well for value, though the number of votes is small. It suits those who want rose lively and green rather than heavy and sweet. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Vetiver and Diptyque Eau Mohéli share a close profile.

Luciano

8.0

Luciano Pavarotti · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Luciano Pavarotti Luciano is a fresh men's fragrance built on citrus and green notes, rounded out with spice and wood; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and green with tangerine, lemon, bergamot and galbanum, while tarragon and lavender pull it toward the herbal side. In the heart, clove, nutmeg and violet add a spicy, slightly powdery softness. The base of cedarwood, sandalwood and tonka bean is woody, sweet and creamy, with frankincense lending a smoky touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with night out and evening close behind. It is classed as a men's fragrance.

Roberto Cavalli Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Roberto Cavalli · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Roberto Cavalli Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's scent that pairs citrus and spice with a woody, leathery backdrop; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, lemon and ginger give it a fresh, lightly spicy opening. Toward the heart, lavender, tarragon, cedar and leather come forward and the scent turns woody and leathery. Sandalwood and musk soften the base. Floral, fruity and sweet tones also run through the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without crowding a room. Voters pick it most for daily wear and leisure, followed by the office. It is a men's fragrance. Chanel Allure Homme and Carolina Herrera Chic for Men have a close profile.

Springfield (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Springfield · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Springfield Eau de Toilette is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance led by citrus and green notes, leaning towards daily wear and the office; it has been discontinued. It opens with tarragon, grass, green lemon and bergamot, giving a crisp, herbal first impression. In the heart, nutmeg, geranium and exotic fruits add a soft floral and fruity touch. The base of patchouli, amber and sandalwood settles it onto a woody, resinous footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for daily, leisure and business wear, with evening use trailing behind. Montana Montana Homme and Rochas Globe share a close profile.

Mariella Burani (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Mariella Burani · 1993

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Mariella Burani Eau de Toilette is a floral, green scent softened by sweet, powdery and creamy depths, made for women, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though from a small number of votes. Voters lean towards fall and spring without ruling out summer, and they place it in daily wear and evenings, with business use close behind. It opens with bergamot, lemon and tarragon for a fresh green lift, alongside Brazilian rosewood. The heart turns floral with jasmine, ylang-ylang, iris, rose and lily of the valley. The dry-down settles into vanilla, tonka bean, amber and musk, with sandalwood and vetiver adding a woody base. Avon Soft Musk and Joop! Le Bain have a close profile.

Ibiza

6.0

Playboy · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Playboy Ibiza is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a fruity, aquatic side, leaning towards spring and summer and relaxed everyday wear. It has been discontinued. It opens with kiwi, citrus fruits, currant and aquatic notes, giving a cool, fruity first impression. In the heart, lavender, tarragon, green notes and mugwort pull it towards a herbal feel. The base of nutmeg, tea, woods and suede leaves a sweet, spicy warmth, with floral and synthetic tones also among its accords. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mainly for leisure and daily wear, with some voting for the office. Hollister Jake and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

Gardens of Firdaus

7.9

Ensar Oud · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Green

Ensar Oud Gardens of Firdaus is a unisex fragrance that opens with citrus and flowers and settles into a woody, resinous, smoky base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good; the votes are few, but both ratings come out high. There is no season or occasion data, so the style does the guiding: with its rich build it suits those who like heavy, full-bodied scents, and it is not tied to either gender. Blood orange, yuzu, Sichuan pepper and cardamom give a bright, spiced opening. At the heart, mimosa, Taif rose and tuberose add a soft floral layer. In the base, Vietnamese oud, patchouli and tonka bean build a woody, sweet and smoky depth, softened by vanilla and saffron.

Jamaica² Man (Eau de Toilette)

4.9

Puma · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Puma Jamaica² Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green men's scent that suits sport and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. The top opens with mandarin orange, lemon, caraway, sage and tarragon, so citrus and herbal greenery come first. In the heart, jasmine, galbanum, rose and geranium soften that freshness with a floral touch. The base of amber, vanilla and sandalwood sweetens the finish. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Voters pick it mostly for sport, leisure and daily wear, with office use further behind. Its profile is close to Puma Jamaica Man and La Martina Bayres Mujer.

Nasaem (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Nabeel

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Nabeel Nasaem Eau de Parfum is a floral, spicy unisex scent that opens on pineapple and plum and deepens into oud, patchouli and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage good; most voters pick fall and winter. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and fewer choose it for summer or spring. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it reads as open to either. The top brings pineapple, plum, aldehydes, tarragon and bergamot for a fruity, sweet start. The heart builds a floral body from orchid, jasmine, iris and rose. In the base, oud, patchouli, cedarwood and ambergris leave a woody, resinous, animalic warmth.

1981 Memory

7.1

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Floral · Green · Spicy

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur 1981 Memory is a unisex chypre, floral and green at first, that darkens into spice, leather and animal tones. It opens green and fresh with clary sage, tarragon, coriander and bergamot. In the heart, patchouli, vetiver, jasmine sambac and cinnamon build an earthy, woody, spicy body. The base brings leather, honey, propolis and civet, adding a resinous, animal warmth. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small. Its dense, characterful build suits men and women alike. Perfumes with a close profile include Yves Saint Laurent Kouros and Gucci Gucci № 3.