The Perfume Library

The Wedding Velvet Santal | 35

7.6

Kayali · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Kayali The Wedding Velvet Santal | 35 is a sweet, powdery and creamy woody scent, soft in character and best suited to fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn for evenings and nights out as well as leisure. Though it is sold as a men's fragrance, votes for masculine and feminine character are almost level. It opens with jasmine and tea; in the heart, cedarwood and white musk settle that light start onto a clean, woody base. In the base, sandalwood and benzoin sweeten it and leave a resinous, creamy warmth. A spicy touch and a synthetic sheen stay in the background. Jil Sander Softly Serene and Nakuna Iho have a close profile.

Eau Trouble

7.2

Brecourt · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Brecourt Eau Trouble is a fresh, citrusy and lightly powdery women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, at the office or in daily wear. It opens with carrot, tangerine and frankincense, the citrus brightness joined by a green, spicy edge. In the heart, tea, orange blossom and heliotrope soften and sweeten it. The dry-down settles on vetiver, iris, musk and cedarwood, a woody, powdery base. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and daily and office wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and calm. Most voters read it as feminine. Dsquared² She Wood and Zara Teawood have a close profile.

California Snow

7.4

What We Do Is Secret · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

What We Do Is Secret California Snow is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent, and it has been discontinued. It opens with sweetgrass, black sage, chamomile and tea, giving a cool, grassy first impression. The heart brings jonquil, cannabis, hay and rosebud, where the floral side softens. The base of vetiver, cedar, soil and musk dries down powdery and earthy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together, so it reads as in between. L'Aventura Tumble in the Grass and Gucci Mémoire d'une Odeur have a close profile.

Deep N Desire (Yacht)

8.0

EBK

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

EBK Deep N Desire is a unisex scent that pairs dark chocolate and hazelnut with the fruity sweetness of black grape. The gourmand side comes from dark chocolate and hazelnut, while black grape adds a fruity sweetness. Grapefruit zest and bergamot brighten it slightly, and tea and cedarwood lay down a spicy, woody base. The overall impression is creamy and warm. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and winter draws a fair share too. It is worn mostly for leisure, evenings and nights out. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Montblanc Legend Night and The Dua Brand Popped Cherry have a close profile.

L'Aventure Knight

7.3

Al Haramain

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Al Haramain L'Aventure Knight is a men's fragrance that opens with tea, lemon vervain and bergamot, then moves into an iris and violet leaf heart. The opening is fresh, citrusy and green, built on tea, lemon vervain and bergamot. In the heart, iris and violet leaf turn that freshness powdery and floral. The base of powdery notes, musk, ambergris and sandalwood softens it onto a lightly woody ground, with aquatic and spicy touches staying in the background. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good share call it classic. Annayake Pour Elle and Kenzo Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Green Tea Lotus

7.3

Elizabeth Arden · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Lotus is a fresh, green and lightly aquatic floral with a feminine character, suited to spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Plum, yuzu and cherry blossom open with a citrusy, fruity brightness. In the heart, lily, osmanthus, tea and lotus bring out the green floral side, and musk and birch in the base leave it soft and clean. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Camellia and Biotherm Eau Pure have a close profile.

Sandalo e The

6.9

Bois 1920 · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bois 1920 Sandalo e The is a fresh, woody unisex scent built around Indian sandalwood and lavender; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, bergamot and lavender, while tea and cumin add a light spiciness. In the heart, lily of the valley and rose absolute bring a soft floral touch. Indian sandalwood, tonka bean and benzoin sweeten the base and settle it into a warm, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Chanel Allure Homme and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme have a close profile.

Cologne de Feu

7.8

Bortnikoff · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bortnikoff Cologne de Feu is a unisex scent that softens fresh, green citrus with floral notes and a light fruity sweetness, and it suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and they place it in daily, leisure and office settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and the votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. The top is a bright citrus opening of lemon, tangerine, blood orange and bitter orange. In the heart, peach sorbet, tea and jasmine sweeten it and add a soft floral touch. The base settles on gaiac wood, sandalwood and cedar, which give it a woody footing.

Montabaco Rio

7.9

Ormonde Jayne · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Warni Warni

7.2

Maison Matine · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Matine Warni Warni is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, with floral and green touches that keep it light and airy. The top is tea and cardamom: the clean feel of tea with a spicy edge from the cardamom. At the heart, orange blossom and freesia add a soft floral note, while the fruity and sweet accords sweeten that brightness a little. The base of musk, cedar and coumarin closes it with a powdery, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. More voters call it feminine, though a good number find it masculine. Mandarin Carnival and Inlé have a close profile.

Escale à Pondichéry

7.3

Dior · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Escale à Pondichéry is a fresh scent for women that pairs lemon and tea with jasmine, cardamom and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Voters mostly call it feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. The lemon and tea opening gives a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, jasmine's floral note meets the spicy touch of cardamom. Sandalwood in the base settles the scent into a woody, powdery softness with a light sweetness.

Montabaco Extrême

8.2

Ormonde Jayne · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ormonde Jayne Montabaco Extrême is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a green, spicy and smoky character; it has been discontinued. The top holds juniper, cardamom, bergamot and orange absolute, so it starts cool and citrusy. Tea, violet and rose sit in the heart, and the base of moss, suede, tobacco and sandalwood settles into a woody, creamy, smoky ground. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters point to spring, followed by fall and winter, and night out, evening and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is a unisex scent. Ormonde Jayne 4. Montabaco Intensivo and Montabaco Flor have a close profile.

Vanilla | Freesia | Lychee

6.8

Korres · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Korres Vanilla | Freesia | Lychee is a floral, fruity women's fragrance led by lychee, freesia and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Longevity and projection are both moderate. Most voters find it feminine, and seasonal votes are spread almost evenly across the year, with fall and spring slightly ahead. It suits leisure, daily wear, work and evenings alike. It opens with tea and bergamot. The heart carries lychee, peach, freesia and jasmine, softened by sandalwood. The base of vanilla, musk and patchouli leaves it sweet, gourmand and powdery. Korres Vanilla Freesia (Eau de Toilette) and La Rive In Woman have a close profile.

mat;

6.6

Masakï Matsushïma · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Masakï Matsushïma mat; is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, work and everyday wear, less so evenings. It reads feminine and modern. It opens with watermelon, mango, juniper berry, parsley and bamboo leaf, a fruity freshness with a green edge. The heart of tea, white rose, mint, water jasmine and lotus turns floral and watery. Crystal musk and reed leave a soft, clean trail. Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo pour Femme and Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl have a close profile.

Aroma Tonic

7.5

Lancôme · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lancôme Aroma Tonic is a fresh, citrusy, lightly spicy women's fragrance built on cardamom, ginger, apricot and tea; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure, sport and the office. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close and quiet. Most voters find it feminine, while some call it modern. The scent reads fresh and citrusy, softened by floral, green and aquatic touches. Cardamom and ginger bring a gentle spiced warmth, apricot adds a fruity sweetness and tea a green freshness. Hermès Osmanthe Yunnan and Hermès Un Jardin après la Mousson have a close profile.

Manhattan Midnight

8.6

City Rhythm · 2024

Fresh · Green · Fruity

City Rhythm Manhattan Midnight is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green start with a spicy, smoky and sweet woody-oriental body. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out. Voters read it as masculine first, with modern a distant second. The top opens with bergamot, violet leaf and cassia, fresh and green. The heart of cistus, frankincense, tea, chili and myrrh adds a spicy, smoky depth. It dries down to vanilla sweetness, vetiver and tobacco. City Rhythm Manhattan and L'Artisan Parfumeur Cœur de Vétiver Sacré have a close profile.

Indian Summer (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Priscilla Presley · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Priscilla Presley Indian Summer Eau de Toilette pairs mandarin orange and Amalfi lemon with a soft floral heart of lotus, violet and rose, a light, easygoing scent aimed at women. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter getting a smaller share. Daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions, and most voters find it feminine. It has been discontinued. The top notes of mandarin orange and Amalfi lemon open fresh and citrusy. In the heart, lotus, violet and rose add a floral, powdery softness. The base of Virginia cedar and tea dries down on a green, lightly woody line. Charles Jourdan Inspiration and Acqua di Parma Rosa Nobile have a close profile.

Flower Tag (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Kenzo · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Kenzo Flower Tag Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's scent that leans towards spring and summer, for the office and everyday wear. It opens with mandarin orange, blackcurrant and rhubarb, which give a fruity brightness. In the heart, jasmine, lily of the valley and peony move the scent in a floral direction. Vanilla, musk and tea in the base soften it and leave a sweet, powdery finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it sits close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with few choosing winter. Business, daily and leisure wear lead the occasions, and most see it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Dolce & Gabbana Rose the One and Jil Sander Style Soft have a close profile.

Wilde

7.4

Jardins d'Écrivains · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jardins d'Écrivains Wilde is a fresh, green and woody fougère for men that opens on grape and bergamot, softened by fig and tea, and suits spring and summer days. Most voters place it in spring, summer and fall, with winter far behind. Leisure and office wear get the most votes, and it works for daily use too. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though some see it as feminine or classic. The top pairs grape with bergamot, giving citrus freshness with a touch of sweet fruit. The heart of carnation, tea and fig turns it floral and green. Oakmoss and vetiver dry it down onto a woody, earthy base. Caron Le 3ᵉ Homme and Ermenegildo Zegna Italian Bergamot have a close profile.

Menta y Menta

7.8

Miller et Bertaux · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Miller et Bertaux Menta y Menta is a unisex scent built around spearmint and Moroccan mint, freshened by jasmine and citrus zest. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Votes for masculine and feminine come out even. As a whole it reads fresh, citrusy and green. The mint leads, while jasmine adds a soft floral touch. Coffee and tea bring a dry, slightly spicy edge that keeps it from turning sweet.

Vieri

7.3

Mind Games · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Mind Games Vieri is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, hardened by leather, wood and spice. Most voters recommend Vieri for spring and summer, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters most often call its character masculine, with modern next. Lemon, neroli, juniper berry and ginger give it a fresh, lightly spicy feel. Suede, leather and gaiac wood set that against a soft but leathery base. Green and fruity touches run through it, while lavender and pink pepper stay in the background. Elysium Noir and Solo Cedro have a close profile.

Cendres de Thé

7.1

Phaedon · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Phaedon Cendres de Thé is a unisex fragrance that lays a smoky, spicy and woody shadow over a floral, green core. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are close, which puts it somewhere between the two. It opens with cardamom and smoky notes, and the heart holds rose, tea and camphor wood. In the base, musk, myrrh and cedar settle in, and the scent keeps its fresh, citrusy air while softening into a woody warmth.

Eau Blanche (Eau de Parfum)

6.3

Brecourt · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Brecourt Eau Blanche Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrus-led feminine scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian mandarin orange and lemon, a bright citrus start. In the heart, ginger, jasmine and tea turn that brightness floral, lightly spicy and green. White musk and cedarwood close it in the base with a powdery, woody simplicity. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office rather than evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and soft. Voters mostly call it feminine. Le Labo Citron 28 and Carthusia Aria di Capri have a close profile.

Eau de Sisley 1

6.4

Sisley · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sisley Eau de Sisley 1 is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it sits light and close to the skin. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Feminine leads the character votes, though a fair number call it masculine. Floris 1976 and Sisley Eau de Sisley 3 have a close profile. It opens with mandarin orange, grapefruit, pink pepper and spices, a bright citrus with a slight bite. In the heart, tea, jasmine and juniper add a green, floral freshness. Patchouli and musk set a woody base underneath.