The Perfume Library

Silver Mountain Water

7.9

Creed · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Silver Mountain Water is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, with citrus and green tones giving it a crisp feel. It opens with bergamot, orange, blackcurrant and galbanum, which together read citrusy, green and lightly fruity. Tea and ozonic notes carry the heart, and sandalwood and musk settle underneath, softening it into a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure time and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though it remains unisex. Armaf Derby Club House Blanche and Creed Millésime Impérial have a close profile.

L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Guerlain · 2005

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and woody men's scent built around citrus, star anise and patchouli. It opens with citrus notes, star anise and elemi resin, fresh but spiced. Neroli and jasmine meet patchouli blossom in the heart. The base of sandalwood, cedar and patchouli softens with cocoa and tea, leaning powdery, earthy and gourmand. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out best. It reads masculine and classic. Histoires de Parfums Ambre 114 and Solinotes Patchouli share a close profile.

Flowerbomb (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Viktor & Rolf · 2004

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and powdery scent built around a heart of freesia, jasmine and orchid, made for women. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters suggest autumn, spring and winter, while summer matters less. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and most voters call it feminine. Tea and bergamot open it lightly, then freesia, jasmine and orchid form the floral heart. Patchouli and rose sit in the base. Fruity and gourmand touches sweeten it and a powdery texture softens the whole. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb de Paris and Ricarda M. High Society have a close profile.

Voyage d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Hermès · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Hermès Voyage d'Hermès Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, easy to wear for daily life and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close and doesn't push itself on the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and choose it for daytime, leisure and work. More voters read it as masculine, though a good share call it feminine, so it sits somewhere in between. It opens with cardamom, spices and lemon. The heart of tea, green notes and blossoms keeps it airy, and musk and woods settle it into a soft, woody base.

Remember Me

8.0

Jovoy · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Jovoy Remember Me is a feminine scent that suits the cooler days of fall and winter, and fits easily into daily and leisure wear. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall, then winter and spring, while summer sits well behind. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, with evening and office use following. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it modern or even masculine. It opens with cardamom, bergamot and lemon, a fresh, spicy citrus. Ginger, tea and frangipani add a soft floral heart. The base settles into cedar, milk and vanilla, a creamy, sweet, gourmand woodiness. L'Erbolario Frangipani and Santa Maria Novella Vaniglia have a close profile.

Epic Woman (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Amouage · 2009

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Epic Woman Eau de Parfum opens with cumin, pink pepper and cinnamon, then moves into rose and jasmine over oud and frankincense: a floral, woody scent with a spicy edge. Epic Woman lasts very strongly and projects well. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. It is sold as a women's perfume, though some voters read it as masculine. The top notes put cumin, pink pepper and cinnamon up front. The heart of geranium, jasmine, rose and tea adds a floral, green layer. The base of orris root, amber, sandalwood, patchouli, oud and vanilla settles it into an earthy, smoky, resinous warmth. Amouage Epic 56 Woman and Majda Bekkali Mon nom est rouge have a close profile.

White Suede (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Tom Ford · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford White Suede Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets suede, rose and thyme against the spicy warmth of saffron and frankincense. Suede and musk lay a soft, slightly powdery base close to the skin, while rose and lily of the valley add a floral freshness. Thyme and saffron bring a crisp, spicy edge, and tea lightens the air. Sandalwood, amber and frankincense tie it together in a sweet, creamy and faintly smoky woodiness. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and place it in daily wear, leisure and business settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though the unisex profile suits men as well. Halston Halston Woman Amber and Prada L'Homme Intense have a close profile.

4. Montabaco Intensivo

8.3

Ormonde Jayne · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ormonde Jayne 4. Montabaco Intensivo is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with the earthy, leathery tones of suede, tobacco and moss. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick spring and autumn, wearing it for leisure, daily use and the office. Votes lean masculine, though it stays unisex in character. Juniper, cardamom, bergamot and orange absolute give a bright, spicy start. Tea, violet and rose soften the heart with a green touch. Suede, tobacco, moss and sandalwood settle into a woody, leathery base. Ormonde Jayne Montabaco Extrême and Montabaco Cuba have a close profile.

Ambre Russe

7.9

Parfum d'Empire · 2005

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Parfum d'Empire Ambre Russe is a sweet, spicy amber with a smoky, leathery weight, unisex and suited to cold-weather evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer barely comes up. Evenings and nights out are the most common occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it reads open to both. Cinnamon and coriander bring the spice, while frankincense adds a resinous depth. Cade juniper wood, birch wood and Russian leather draw a smoky, leathery frame, softened by musk and ambergris. Champagne, vodka and tea leave a gourmand edge inside the sweetness.

Verano / Montabaco Verano

8.1

Ormonde Jayne · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ormonde Jayne Verano / Montabaco Verano is a fresh, woody unisex scent that opens on grapefruit, bergamot and cardamom and moves toward tobacco and sandalwood. The opening pairs the citrus of grapefruit, orange absolute and bergamot with the green edge of juniper and clary sage. In the heart, violet, magnolia and rose are softened by tea. The base dries down to tobacco, tonka bean, sandalwood and suede, with a leathery, spicy warmth staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. It leans toward leisure, business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Ormonde Jayne Montabaco Flor and Montabaco Cuba have a close profile.

Yerbamate

7.3

Lorenzo Villoresi · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lorenzo Villoresi Yerbamate is a fresh, woody unisex scent built on green, herbal notes such as maté, tea, tarragon and mint. It opens with citrus, tarragon, mint and ylang-ylang, while green notes and aromatic herbs keep it crisp. In the heart, maté, tea, hay and lavender carry the herbal theme. The base settles on vetiver, patchouli and tree moss, giving a woody, slightly powdery footing, with sweetness and spice kept in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Miller Harris La Pluie and Chloé Lavande have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Figuier Eden

7.7

Giorgio Armani · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Figuier Eden is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and business as the most common settings. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably on either. Bergamot, mandarin orange and red pepper open with a citrusy, lightly spicy freshness. The heart turns green and fruity with green fig, grass and tea. Iris tingitana and amber leave a woody, sweet base. Daniel Josier Under the Figtree and Fragonard Concerto (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Wanderlust (2023)

7.9

Omanluxury · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Omanluxury Wanderlust (2023) is a fresh, citrusy and green scent with a sweet, woody core, suited to spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter gets very few votes. Leisure, daily wear and the office top the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Masculine leads the character votes, but modern and feminine also draw a fair share, so it moves easily between genders. It opens with bergamot, orange, green apple, blackcurrant and black pepper: bright, fruity and lightly spiced. In the heart, fig, jasmine, tea and clary sage lean it green and floral. It dries down on sandalwood, cedarwood, amber and musk, a sweet, creamy woodiness.

Bvlgari pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Bvlgari · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance with an aquatic, spicy touch and a woody base. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and neroli, softened by tea and lavender. In the heart, cardamom, pepper and iris add a spicy, slightly powdery note. Cedar, vetiver and oakmoss ground the base in a woody, earthy way, while amber and musk leave a soft finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Business, daily wear and leisure are the main occasions, and most voters read it as masculine and classic. Bvlgari pour Homme Extrême and Bogner Bogner Man (1990) have a close profile.

Patchouli Mania

6.7

Essential Parfums · 2023

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Essential Parfums Patchouli Mania is a unisex scent that links a fresh, green start to an earthy, woody depth, and it sits most comfortably on autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, though it also works for daily and office use. Most voters read it as masculine, yet it stays unisex. The top of coriander seed, green hazelnut and davana gives a fresh, spicy greenness. In the heart, tea, Clearwood™ and cocoa soften this and turn it woody. At the base, patchouli and vetiver lay down an earthy floor, while Cetalox® adds a clean, synthetic edge.

Osmanthe Yunnan

7.6

Hermès · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermès Osmanthe Yunnan is a fresh, light unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, and it fits daily wear, leisure time and the office. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the wearer rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets very few votes. More voters call it feminine, though a good share read it as masculine. The top notes are tea and orange, giving a citrusy, fresh, green opening. In the heart, freesia and osmanthus add a soft floral touch. The base holds leather and apricot, where fruity and lightly spicy tones settle into a leathery finish. Lancôme Aroma Tonic and Memo Paris Moon Fever / Moon Safari have a close profile.

Tabarome Millésime

7.2

Creed · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Creed Tabarome Millésime is a men's fragrance that pairs the fresh, spicy opening of pink pepper, grapefruit and ginger with the dry, smoky depth of rum, tea and tobacco. The top is La Réunion pink pepper, grapefruit and ginger, where citrus freshness meets sharp spice. In the heart, rum, tea, blackcurrant bud and coffee add a green, earthy touch. The base of Indian sandalwood and tobacco settles into a woody, smoky, faintly leathery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall first and spring second, and it spreads evenly across daytime, business and leisure wear. It reads masculine and classic. Chopard Noble Vetiver and Ajmal Verde have a close profile.

Inlé (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Memo Paris · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Memo Paris Inlé Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green-edged unisex scent that leans citrus and floral, with a light sweetness. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office leading the occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is sold as unisex. It opens with neroli, bergamot, cardamom and tea, then moves into a floral, slightly sweet heart of fig, jasmine sambac and osmanthus. Cedarwood, violet and musk soften the base, while maté absolute keeps a green note running through. Molinard Fleur d'Oranger and Nishane Wūlóng Chá X have a close profile.

Pour Elle

7.3

Annayake · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Annayake Pour Elle is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits warm seasons and daytime wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and everyday wear, work and leisure lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most see it as feminine, though many also call it modern. Bergamot, fig and elemi resin open it bright and green. Blue lotus sits in the heart, and hinoki cypress, tea, musk, gaiac wood and sandalwood soften the base into an aquatic, woody finish. Its profile is close to Carolina Herrera 212 and Kenzo pour Homme.

Momona

7.9

Parfums d'Elmar · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Parfums d'Elmar Momona is a unisex scent that takes the spicy opening of cardamom and ginger into the sweet, creamy warmth of caramel, vanilla and white chocolate. Cardamom, ginger, mandarin orange and saffron lead the top, with black pepper sharpening the spice. In the heart, jasmine, passion fruit and orange blossom add a floral, fruity softness while clove and cinnamon keep the spice going. The base settles into a gourmand, woody sweetness of caramel, vanilla and sandalwood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and evenings and nights out; summer is the least chosen. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads as genuinely in between. Tiziana Terenzi Velorum and Bvlgari Omnia have a close profile.

Panda (2017)

7.0

Zoologist · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zoologist Panda is a unisex scent that pairs the fresh, green floral side of lily, osmanthus and magnolia with bamboo and tea, settling into a faintly animalic base. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and winter getting few votes. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though some voters also choose it for the office or evening. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes split closely between masculine and feminine, so it sits in between. The top opens with mandarin orange and apple brightness woven through the flowers, while bamboo, iris and earthy notes in the heart bring out the green side. In the base, civet, musk, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten and soften it, leaving a warm, slightly animal finish.

Bvlgari pour Homme Extrême

7.9

Bvlgari · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bvlgari pour Homme Extrême is a fresh, clean masculine scent where citrus, tea and green notes lead, and it suits daily and office wear best. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Daily, leisure and business settings lead, and most voters read it as masculine and classic. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit, coriander and tea in a bright citrus mood, while galbanum and petitgrain add a green edge. Nutmeg, pepper and cardamom bring spice to the heart. Sandalwood, cedar and oakmoss then settle into a dry, woody base. Bvlgari Bvlgari pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Penhaligon's Quercus have a close profile.

Good Life for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Davidoff · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Good Life for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent built around bergamot, lavender and grapefruit; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage both rate as good. In the character votes, masculine leads, with classic and modern close behind. The top opens fresh, green and fruity, with fig leaf, blackcurrant and melon beside the citrus. In the heart, magnolia and violet add a soft floral touch. The base of tea, sandalwood and amber settles it into a sweet, woody finish.

C for Men

8.1

Clive Christian · 2010

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Clive Christian C for Men is a spicy, resinous and smoky masculine scent built around tobacco, leather and oud, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night-out wear leading the occasions. It reads masculine and classic to most. The top opens with mandarin orange, lemon and tea for a light fruity brightness. Clove, cardamom, saffron and cinnamon bring the spice in the heart. The base is dominated by tobacco, leather, oud and amber, while cedar and vanilla soften the smoky, earthy structure. Nabeel Desert Oud and Amouage Memoir Man have a close profile.