The Perfume Library

Silver Scent Intense

7.0

Jacques Bogart · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jacques Bogart Silver Scent Intense is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance with a floral and woody backdrop and a classic feel. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. The top notes of lemon, bitter orange and orange blossom give a bright opening. In the heart, coriander, lavender, cardamom and nutmeg add a spicy frame. In the base, vetiver, tonka bean and oud settle it into a woody, powdery foundation. Jacques Bogart Silver Scent and Montblanc Individuel (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

l'eau de parfum #2 Spiritus / land

6.7

Miller et Bertaux

Fresh · Floral · Green

Miller et Bertaux l'eau de parfum #2 Spiritus / land is a woody, resinous unisex scent built around sandalwood, frankincense and spices. Sandalwood and teakwood form the woody base, while frankincense adds a smoky, resinous depth. Spices and ginger give it a sharp, warm edge, and rose and tobacco tie the floral and oriental sides together. Fresh and green accords keep it open rather than heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine. Decennial Santal Sacré and L'Artisan Parfumeur Passage d'Enfer have a close profile.

Wave for Her (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Hollister · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Hollister Wave for Her Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer, with spring close behind, and it is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, then for the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, and a good share as modern. It opens with blackcurrant sorbet, pink grapefruit and starfruit, a bright, lightly sweet fruitiness. Orchid, jasmine and hibiscus add a soft floral heart. Teakwood, sandalwood and amber close it on a gently woody, sweet base.

M;0°C

6.8

Masakï Matsushïma · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Masakï Matsushïma M;0°C is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that suits summer and spring best, with citrus, floral and fruity touches giving it a cool feel. It opens with bluebell and green apple sorbet, with a Chimayo cocktail at the heart. Musk and teakwood settle underneath, giving the scent a woody base. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and floral, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Most find it masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) and Calvin Klein Eternity Aqua have a close profile.

Proposal

7.7

Haute Fragrance Company · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Haute Fragrance Company Proposal is a fresh, floral unisex scent that opens with black tea and bergamot and moves into orange blossom and jasmine. The top pairs blackcurrant bud, black tea, bergamot and almond, while the heart brings orange blossom, lychee, jasmine and heliotrope. Vanilla, tonka bean and white musk sweeten the base and give it a powdery, creamy softness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Though it is classed as unisex, voters read it as more feminine. Parfums de Marly Delina (Eau de Parfum) and Lattafa Pride Peace & Love have a close profile.

Series 5: Sherbet - Cinnamon

6.3

Comme des Garçons · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Comme des Garçons Series 5: Sherbet - Cinnamon is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy side with a sweet, spicy warmth. Cinnamon and saffron set the spicy tone, bergamot adds a citrus lift, and benzoin softens the sweetness. Cedar, teakwood and vetiver build a woody base, while carnation and white musk bring a floral, powdery touch. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it reads as truly in between.

Mandodari Mandodari

8.3

Prin · 2023

Floral · Green · Spicy

Prin Mandodari Mandodari is a unisex fragrance built around oakmoss, jasmine absolute and sandalwood, with a floral, green, chypre character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters pick it most often for evenings, leisure and nights out; fall and spring lead slightly, though all four seasons get votes. Most voters call it masculine or feminine, so it sits between the two. As a whole it reads as a rich floral chypre: jasmine, rose and tuberose alongside the green, earthy side of oakmoss, patchouli and camphor. Black pepper, cumin and clove add spice, while ash, tobacco and Thai civet bring a smoky, animal edge. Labdanum and ambergris lend a creamy, resinous warmth.

Teas Me

7.9

French Avenue · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

French Avenue Teas Me is a fresh, citrusy and spicy unisex scent built around lime, ginger and black tea. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, and suits anyone. It opens with lime, ginger and teakwood. In the heart, cardamom absolute, black tea and geranium bring a green, floral turn. The base of frankincense, patchouli, tonka bean, amber and vanilla sweetens it and settles into a warm, woody finish. Burberry Brit Summer Edition for Men and Sospiro Vibrato have a close profile.

Bayres Hombre (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

La Martina · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

La Martina Bayres Hombre Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that opens with fresh citrus and green notes and settles into a woody, earthy, slightly smoky base; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with grapefruit, bergamot and rhubarb, while coriander and pink pepper add a spicy edge. The heart brings a soft, green-floral touch through geranium and jasmine. In the base, oakmoss, teakwood, vetiver and leather lead, with tonka bean and caramel sweetening the woody ground a little. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters find it masculine; it leans towards fall, then spring, and suits daily wear and the office best. Halston Z-14 and Ralph Lauren Polo share a close profile.

Incandessence (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Avon · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Avon Incandessence Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and lightly fruity women's scent that suits relaxed daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, neither heavy nor fleeting. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall, and few choose winter. It leans towards everyday wear, leisure and the office, and most voters call it feminine. Bergamot, white peach and lily of the valley open it fresh and lightly fruity. In the heart, rose, mimosa and royal lily add a soft, powdery floral note. Teakwood, musk and clove leave a woody, slightly sweet base.

Pear

7.3

Marc Jacobs · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Marc Jacobs Pear is a fresh, fruity unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a light trail close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, business and daily wear leading the occasions. It reads slightly more feminine to voters, though a fair number find it masculine. It opens with bergamot, pear and lemon zest, bringing a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, gin, juniper and freesia add a floral and lightly dry edge. Teakwood, amber and musk settle underneath and soften it into a gently sweet base.

Life by Esprit for Men (2003)

5.8

Esprit · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Esprit Life by Esprit for Men is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with green apple, red grapefruit and caipirinha, giving a fresh, citrusy, aquatic character. Lavender, rosemary, aniseed and nutmeg come forward in the heart, while patchouli, teakwood and white amber lay a woody base. The fruity, sweet side is balanced by green tones. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most named occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Its profile is close to Jesus del Pozo Quasar and Moschino Forever Sailing.

Les Grandes Prêtresses Incas / The Great Inca Priestesses

6.7

Roméa d'Améor · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Roméa d'Améor Les Grandes Prêtresses Incas / The Great Inca Priestesses opens with Italian mandarin orange, grapefruit and mango, then moves through jasmine and rose to caramel and sandalwood: a fresh, fruity-floral scent made for women. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close without disappearing. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. The opening is bright and fruity, with mandarin, grapefruit, orange, apple and mango. In the heart, jasmine, rose, orchid, lily of the valley and marine notes turn that freshness softly floral. Caramel and chocolate sweeten the base, while sandalwood and oakmoss give the dry-down a woody footing.

Souffle des Indes

7.0

Comptoir Sud Pacifique · 2011

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Comptoir Sud Pacifique Souffle des Indes is a unisex scent that suits spring through autumn, especially leisure and daytime wear, with citrus and floral notes melting into a sweet vanilla. Kumquat zest, bergamot and mandarin orange give the opening a bright citrus lift. In the heart, star jasmine meets cardamom, and the floral side picks up a light spicy edge. In the base, vanilla, musk, amber and teakwood settle the scent into a sweet, powdery, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend autumn, spring and summer, with fewer choosing winter. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, and it is mostly read as feminine. Jean Patou Sira des Indes and Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier² Eau d'Amour have a close profile.

Aoud Roses Petals

6.1

Montale

Floral · Green · Sweet

Montale Aoud Roses Petals pairs rose, oud and saffron in a scent that sits between floral and woody; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, and evening, daily wear and nights out lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters call it feminine, while some vote it masculine. A floral, green base carries rose and geranium, and saffron and amber push it towards sweet and spicy. Oud, cedarwood, teakwood and gaiac wood add a smoky, resinous, woody depth, with powdery and animal touches alongside. Lattafa Opulent Oud and By Terry Terryfic Oud L'Eau have a close profile.

Inside for Man

7.4

Trussardi · 2006

Citrus · Floral · Green

Trussardi Inside for Man is a men's fragrance that sets citrus and green freshness against a spicy, sweet, woody warmth; it has been discontinued. It opens with basil, Sicilian bergamot and Japanese yuzu, a bright, slightly green citrus. In the heart, coffee bean and tobacco bring a gourmand sweetness, while white pepper adds a spicy edge. The base of cashmere wood, teakwood and musk settles it onto a woody, lightly powdery footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter, and night out is the occasion that leads, with daily and business wear close behind. MaxMara Kashmina Touch and Boucheron Trouble have a close profile.

B

6.5

Blood Concept · 2011

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Blood Concept B is a discontinued unisex fragrance that leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear, pairing a fresh, green character with a fruity sweetness. Most voters wear it for leisure, daily life and business; evening and night-out use sit further behind. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it reaches those close by without filling a room. Voters read it most often as masculine, though a sizeable share call it feminine. It opens with apple and sour cherry for a fruity freshness. Pepper, tea, tarragon and pomegranate form a spicy, green heart. Patchouli and teakwood lay a woody, earthy base underneath, and the overall impression is fresh, slightly synthetic and lightly sweet.

Musk to Musk

6.4

Montale · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Montale Musk to Musk is a unisex scent built around white musk and ambergris, set on a woody base of precious woods and teakwood. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen most for daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It smells fresh and powdery, with a soft floral touch. White musk and ambergris form the centre of that impression. Nutmeg adds a spicy warmth, while oud and teakwood give a woody depth. A slightly synthetic gloss runs through it. Montale Aoud Flowers and Mancera Purple Flowers have a close profile.

Amber Elixir

8.3

Vertus · 2015

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Vertus Amber Elixir is a unisex fragrance that opens with rum, grape and dried fruits, then deepens into amber, saffron and labdanum. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close without vanishing. It can be worn by men and women alike. Black pepper and davana add spice to the fruity sweetness at the top. In the heart, amber, saffron and cedar lead, softened by cashmere. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood and musk leaves a sweet, woody, powdery and resinous finish.

Golden Aoud

7.2

Montale · 2008

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Montale Golden Aoud is a unisex scent that pairs patchouli, Bulgarian rose and oud in a floral, spicy and woody profile. Patchouli, Bulgarian rose and Bourbon geranium open with a rose-led, earthy start. In the heart, pimento and leather add a spicy, leathery edge. The base of oud, saffron, Atlas cedar and teakwood builds a woody, oriental foundation, with the animal tone staying in the background. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and night-out wear. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads balanced between the two. Its staying power means a light application goes a long way.

Cèdre Bleu / Blue Cedar

6.9

Durance en Provence · 2016

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Durance en Provence Cèdre Bleu / Blue Cedar is a masculine scent that moves from a fresh, green opening of pink pepper, mandarin orange and thyme through clove and cardamom to a base of cedarwood and teakwood. The top notes are pink pepper, mandarin orange and thyme, giving a fresh, green and slightly fruity start. Clove, cardamom and nutmeg in the heart push it towards spice. White musk, teakwood and cedarwood in the base settle into a clean, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with few choosing winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it leans towards. Voters mostly see it as masculine, followed by modern and classic. Delisea Kay and Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8B have a close profile.

Vaniglia e Muschio

7.2

Gandini

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gandini Vaniglia e Muschio is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with coconut, walnut and blackcurrant, a fruity sweetness. In the heart, water lily, iris, champaca and marine notes add a soft, powdery floral layer. The base is led by vanilla and musk, with teakwood and cedarwood giving it a woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, while few choose winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions; evening and night out are picked less often.

Burqa Eau Fine (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

soOud · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

soOud Burqa Eau Fine Eau de Parfum is a women's scent that sets black violet, jasmine and leather in a spicy, resinous, smoky frame. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. The scent as a whole is floral and fresh on the surface, resting on a leathery, earthy, smoky base. Rose joins the black violet and jasmine, while cardamom and sage add spice and a herbal edge. Benzoin, myrrh and black amber keep the resinous warmth going, and gaiac wood and patchouli deepen the woody, earthy side.

Inside Delight

6.8

Trussardi · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Trussardi Inside Delight is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance for spring and summer days, with floral and fruity sides kept light by a green edge. It has been discontinued. It opens with quince, lemon and magnolia, then moves into a floral heart of freesia, honeysuckle and coffee blossom. Sweetness stays in the background, while aquatic and green tones keep it airy. Teakwood, sandalwood and musk settle into a soft woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Avon Perceive Dew and Label Lily & Tangerine have a close profile.