The Perfume Library

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 pour Lui Magnetic

6.4

Lacoste · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 pour Lui Magnetic is a fresh, green men's fragrance, with light citrus, floral and woody touches that suit everyday wear. It opens with artemisia, juniper and bamboo, which give a cool, green feel. In the heart, violet, geranium and tea soften it with a floral note. The base of vetiver, ambergris and patchouli leaves a woody footing, with fruity and sweet tones showing here and there. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business use are equally favoured. Most votes call it masculine. Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vétiver and s.Oliver Black Label Men have a close profile.

Manhattan

8.4

City Rhythm · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

City Rhythm Manhattan is a unisex scent that opens with cinnamon, violet leaf and bergamot and settles into vetiver, vanilla and tobacco, mixing fresh, spicy and smoky sides. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it holds up through a workday and carries into the evening. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. Daily wear, leisure, business and evening outings are rated almost equally, and most voters read it as masculine or modern. The opening of cinnamon, violet leaf and bergamot is fresh, green and lightly spicy. In the heart, labdanum, frankincense, myrrh, tea and chili add a smoky, earthy depth. The base of vetiver, vanilla, tobacco and cedar rests on a woody, gently sweet footing. Guerlain Vetiver Extreme and Lubin Le Vetiver - Bluff have a close profile.

The Grudge

7.3

Beaufort · 2024

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Beaufort The Grudge is a unisex scent that pairs a salty, green freshness with a smoky, resinous woodiness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters read it as more masculine, followed by modern. It opens with vermouth, frankincense and copal resin. The heart moves to calamus, seagrass and tea, where the aquatic and green side comes through. The base of tobacco, oud, oakmoss, musk, ambergris and labdanum absolute settles into an earthy, animalic, smoky ground.

Cardamom

7.9

Zara · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Zara Cardamom is a fresh, green, citrusy unisex scent built around green notes, Guatemala cardamom and tea. It has been discontinued. Longevity and projection are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind, and it is worn mostly for daily use, leisure and the office. It reads as neither clearly masculine nor clearly feminine, with votes split almost evenly between the two. The notes work as a whole rather than in stages: green notes and tea give a crisp, leafy base, while Guatemala cardamom adds a spicy, lightly woody warmth. A citrus brightness keeps it cool, and a synthetic edge runs through it.

Chasing Ghosts

6.9

Art Brüt · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Art Brüt Chasing Ghosts is a unisex scent with a floral, green character that leans towards autumn and spring, and suits leisure time and evenings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, with summer a clear minority. It moves easily from daytime to evenings out. Some read it as feminine, others as masculine or modern, so it doesn't settle on one gender. As a whole it reads floral and green, with a sweet, creamy side. Orange blossom absolute, grapefruit and pink pepper come forward, while tea, rhubarb and hemp add a green, spicy tone. White musk and ambroxan soften it and give it a smooth, synthetic finish. Close in profile are Borntostandout Dirty Heaven and Mancera Velvet Vanilla.

Poussière de Rose

7.3

Les Parfums de Rosine

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Les Parfums de Rosine Poussière de Rose is a powdery, sweet feminine scent built around rose, cinnamon and tea; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards evening and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine and classic. It opens with ylang-ylang, plum and apricot, a floral, fruity sweetness. The heart holds rose, cinnamon, tea and frankincense, with rose leading while spice and resin soften it. The base of cedar, sandalwood, benzoin, amber and musk settles into a woody, powdery warmth. Annayake Miyako and Mauboussin Mauboussin have a close profile.

Montabaco Ivoire

8.0

Ormonde Jayne · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ormonde Jayne Montabaco Ivoire is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh, citrusy and green, then settles into a sweet, spicy, woody tobacco base; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, orange absolute and blackcurrant give a bright, fruity start, with juniper and black pepper adding a dry spice. In the heart, tea, geranium and magnolia bring a soft, floral and green touch. The base of tobacco, suede, patchouli and tonka bean sweetens the scent and moves it toward a warm, woody, oriental finish. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and autumn, and summer gets more votes than winter. Evening, daily wear and leisure lead the occasions. Those calling it masculine are the largest group, though plenty find it feminine. Ormonde Jayne Montabaco Cuba and Sospiro Vibrato have a close profile.

Devotion

7.6

House of Matriarch · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

House of Matriarch Devotion is a sweet, resinous oriental: spicy, woody and smoky, with a dark character that suits both men and women. Amber, myrrh, frankincense and opoponax build a resinous frame, Hawaiian vanilla sweetens it, and oud and leather add a smoky, earthy weight. Exotic spices and tea stay in the background and keep it dry and warm, while ambrette gives a soft smoothness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening is the favourite occasion, though leisure and daytime wear also get a fair share of votes. Most voters read it as somewhat masculine, but a good number find it feminine. Amouage Interlude Man and Afnan Perfumes Supremacy Incense have a close profile.

Voyage en Méditerranée - Immortelle de Corse

7.5

L'Occitane en Provence · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

L'Occitane en Provence Voyage en Méditerranée - Immortelle de Corse is a fresh, floral and softly sweet women's scent that most voters place in fall and winter; it has been discontinued. Rose and iris form a floral frame, while everlasting flower and tea keep it bright. Benzoin and musk soften and sweeten the whole, and the resinous, powdery and lightly spicy accents add a woody depth. Sillage is moderate and longevity is rated good. Voters lean towards fall, then winter, and pick leisure and daily wear most often. Most read it as feminine. Mauboussin Iris / Iris Passion and Clinique Aromatics In White have a close profile.

FCUK Him

6.0

French Connection · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

French Connection FCUK Him is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that ties a green, spicy heart to a sweet base; it has been discontinued. The top holds sangria, basil, rosemary and lavender, a fruity freshness mixed with herbal green. In the heart, sage, green pepper and tea push it toward the spicy and green side. In the base, vanilla, patchouli and suede sweeten it and settle it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter a minority choice. It leans toward leisure and daily wear, and is also worn for business. Most voters find it masculine. Bond No. 9 Bleecker Street and Azzaro Solarissimo - Levanzo have a close profile.

Le 8

8.0

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2025

Floral · Green · Fruity

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Le 8 is a floral, green and fruity unisex fragrance that suits spring and autumn, leisure hours and evenings out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters point to spring, autumn and winter, with summer a smaller share. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, and a modern character comes through as well. The top opens with yuzu, bergamot and cinnamon leaf, while peony, cherry blossom and tea lead the heart. In the base, tonka bean, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten the scent into a creamy warmth, and saffron adds a spicy touch.

1. Qi Intensivo

7.3

Ormonde Jayne · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ormonde Jayne 1. Qi Intensivo is a unisex scent that opens fresh and floral with lemon blossom, neroli and freesia. The top is led by lemon blossom, neroli and freesia, while osmanthus absolute, violet, rose and tea carry the heart into a greener, floral tone. The base of myrrh, benzoin, maté and moss softens it into a woody, lightly spicy finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions it gets the most votes for. It sits between masculine and feminine rather than leaning hard either way. Ormonde Jayne Qi Parfum and Adolfo Dominguez Té Verde have a close profile.

Amor pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Cacharel · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cacharel Amor pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's scent that sets bergamot, tea and mandarin orange against the sweet warmth of cardamom, rose and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. Most voters find it masculine. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, and it is chosen most often for autumn and spring, and for leisure and office wear. Summer and winter play a smaller part. It opens fresh and fruity with bergamot, tea and mandarin orange. Spices, cardamom and rose come forward in the heart. As it settles, tonka bean, benzoin, rosewood and vetiver give it a sweet, woody, slightly oriental base, with green and floral touches running through it.

Boruzz - Asrar Indonesia

8.6

Rasasi · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rasasi Boruzz - Asrar Indonesia is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot, ginger and grapefruit against the resinous, earthy depth of Indonesian and Indian oud. It opens with citrus and ginger, fresh and lightly spiced, then moves into a heart of vetiver, Italian iris, cedarwood and Indonesian oud. The base holds amber, tea, Indian oud and musk; the scent keeps its green, woody side while drifting toward oriental and slightly animal tones. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Votes spread almost evenly across the four seasons, with spring just ahead. Leisure and evening wear lead, though it also suits the office and daily use. Most voters find it masculine.

Vanilla Freesia (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Korres

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Korres Vanilla Freesia Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and sweet women's scent built around lychee, freesia and vanilla. It opens with lychee, tea and bergamot for a fruity freshness. In the heart, jasmine, freesia and peach soften the floral side. The base of vanilla, musk and patchouli settles into a creamy, gourmand sweetness with a light spicy touch. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It is worn mostly for leisure, daily use and work, and voters find it feminine and modern. Korres Vanilla | Freesia | Lychee and Grandeur Berry Blast have a close profile.

Spiced Green Tea

7.2

Elizabeth Arden · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Elizabeth Arden Spiced Green Tea is a fresh, green and lightly spiced women's fragrance built around tea, ginger and cardamom, suited to relaxed spring and autumn days. It opens cool and citrusy with aniseed, lemon, lemon vervain, rhubarb and ginger. Tea, cardamom and jasmine form the heart, keeping the green and spicy sides moving together. Labdanum, patchouli, sandalwood and frankincense settle the base into a sweet, woody floor. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer close behind, and leisure, daily wear and office come up most often. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair share read it as masculine. It has been discontinued.

Carolina

7.3

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Carolina is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed leisure time. Hay absolute and tea give it a green, earthy base, while magnolia, honeysuckle and star jasmine carry the floral side. Longleaf pine adds a woody coolness, and tobacco, tonka bean and vanilla bring a sweet, gourmand softness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen most often for leisure and daily wear. It reads somewhat more feminine, though a fair share of votes call it masculine. Napa Valley Cielo and Zoologist Panda (2017) have a close profile.

L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme L'Instant d'un Été

8.1

Guerlain · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme L'Instant d'un Été opens with neroli, lemon and grapefruit, a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, with evenings and nights further behind. Most voters read it as masculine. It starts with elemi resin, neroli, lemon and pink pepper, fresh and lightly spicy, with star anise and green lemon rounding it out. Sandalwood, patchouli and cedarwood form a woody heart. In the base, tea, cocoa bean and hibiscus seed bring a gourmand, slightly powdery sweetness.

Jade Dragon

7.5

Shanghai Tang · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Shanghai Tang Jade Dragon is a light, fresh and green men's fragrance where citrus meets floral, suited to warm seasons and daytime wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. It was released as a men's fragrance and voters mostly find it masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Bergamot gives a fresh citrus start and jasmine carries the floral side. Tea adds a green, slightly dry touch, while vetiver sets a woody base. The spicy accord stays in the background, and the whole blend reads clean and airy.

Jasmine Tea

8.6

One Day

Fresh · Floral · Green

One Day Jasmine Tea is a unisex scent with a fresh, green tea character, softened by floral and creamy tones. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear and leisure time. Sillage is rated good and longevity moderate. Jasmine and clary sage open it, with oolong tea and tea in the heart. Musk and vetiver give the base an earthy, faintly smoky footing. One Day Oolong Tea and One Day Osmanthus Tea have a close profile.

Charade

7.4

Sarah Baker Perfumes · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Sarah Baker Perfumes Charade is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet floral heart with a resinous, leathery warmth, and it suits evenings and nights out. French tuberose and ylang-ylang form a floral core, sweetened by honey and amber. Sandalwood and leather give it a woody, leathery base, while patchouli, moss and vetiver add a chypre edge. The spicy, oriental side comes through in the styrax and Siam benzoin. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters find it long-lasting. Votes cluster around leisure, evening and night out, with business and daily wear further behind. It reads equally well on men and women. Esteban Cuir and El Nabil Amber of Yemen have a close profile.

Kapsule Floriental

7.4

Karl Lagerfeld · 2008

Floral · Green · Fruity

Tahitian Gardenia (Perfume)

7.0

Pacifica · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pacifica Tahitian Gardenia is a fresh, floral women's perfume that softens gardenia with tea and orange. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither overwhelms those nearby nor disappears quickly. Voters rate its value for money highly. It reads feminine. Gardenia leads with a floral, creamy character. Tea adds a green, powdery lightness, while orange brings a citrus freshness and a touch of sweetness. Dior Diorissima and Hermès Jour d'Hermès Gardénia have a close profile.

Sun Kissed

8.0

French Avenue · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

French Avenue Sun Kissed is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy, aquatic character with a softly sweet, woody base. It opens with bergamot, honey pomelo and bitter orange, a bright and lightly fruity citrus. In the heart, soda, cardamom, tea and spritz veneziano carry that freshness into a green, fizzy mood. The base of vetiver, cedarwood and cashmeran builds a woody frame, while vanilla and Ambertonic keep the sweetness in the background without weighing it down. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Its fresh, easy character suits everyday wear, and it sits comfortably on men and women alike. Lattafa Pride Pisa and Acqua di Parma Fico di Amalfi have a close profile.