The Perfume Library

Spigo

7.7

Profumo di Firenze · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Profumo di Firenze Spigo is a fresh fougère that opens with Italian lavender, Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian lemon and softens into vanilla and tonka; it has been discontinued. The opening is led by lavender and citrus, with bergamot and lemon giving it a bright, green feel. In the heart, Texas cedar, lavender absolute and Provençal sage push it towards woody and spicy. The base adds Bourbon vanilla, amber and tonka for a sweet, powdery warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean slightly towards fall and spring, and towards leisure, business and daytime wear. It reads masculine, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. Nobile 1942 Lavanda Nobile and Mazzolari Fleurs d'Oranger have a close profile.

Moncler Sunrise pour Femme

7.5

Moncler · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Moncler Sunrise pour Femme opens with pear, violet leaf and grapefruit and moves into a floral heart, a fresh, powdery scent for women. The pear and grapefruit in the top give a fruity brightness, with violet leaf adding a green edge. The heart of freesia, lily of the valley, Egyptian jasmine and peony turns floral and softly powdery. Australian sandalwood, amber and Texas cedar settle underneath as a sweet, creamy base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Parfums de Marly Delina (Eau de Parfum) and Chloé Chloé (2007) (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

King Solomon

6.8

Kings & Queens · 2007

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Kings & Queens King Solomon is a fresh, green fougère with a spicy, earthy edge, made for men. Lavender, rosemary and basil lead the top, while eucalyptus and tarragon pull it further into green territory. In the heart, Indonesian patchouli, thyme and ginger add a spicy, earthy depth. Vetiver, Texas cedar and moss form a woody, mossy base, and a touch of sweetness softens the dryness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most voters also read it as masculine and classic. Lalique L'Insoumis and Le Couvent Kythnos have a close profile.

Max Richter 01

7.7

Comme des Garçons · 2025

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

Comme des Garçons Max Richter 01 is a green, smoky unisex scent that sets cumin, pimento and Madagascar pepper against the earthy woods of patchouli and vetiver. The top opens with cumin, Comorian ylang-ylang and Spanish cade juniper, and the heart carries the spice on through pimento, tagetes and Madagascar pepper. The base settles into Indonesian patchouli, Haitian vetiver and three different cedars, giving it a woody, resinous footing. Overall it reads green and smoky, far from sweet, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, followed by winter, and leisure and business are the most common occasions. Masculine and modern lead the character votes, though a fair share also call it feminine. Perfumer H Ink and Mendittorosa North have a close profile.

Rose Shiso / ローズ シソ

7.8

Marie Jeanne · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Marie Jeanne Rose Shiso / ローズ シソ is a fresh, woody unisex scent that sets the green lift of Japanese shiso against the powdery floral side of rose. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, though autumn follows close behind. Leisure, business and daily wear lead, and while more voters call it feminine, masculine and modern votes are far from rare. The top opens with Japanese shiso, magnolia and Bulgarian rose, the shiso pulling the rose toward green and spicy. The heart of Provençal Rosa centifolia, iris and Virginia cedar turns it powdery. Turkish rose, Nepalese sandalwood and Texas cedar leave a woody base. Givenchy L'Interdit and Serge Lutens Bas de soie have a close profile.

Summer Flare

6.2

Novellista · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Novellista Summer Flare is a fresh, fruity and aquatic unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, leaving a soft trail through the day. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it remains unisex. The top brings melon, peach, grapefruit and spearmint for a cool, fruity freshness. In the heart, jasmine sambac, summer flowers and pink pepper add a gentle floral softness. The base of Texas cedar, white musk and vanilla sweetens it slightly and settles into a calm, woody ground. Essential Garden Joyful Rose and Mexx Waterlove Woman have a close profile.

Floris Rex

8.1

Nebiru Parfvms · 2025

Floral · Green · Spicy

Nebiru Parfvms Floris Rex is a unisex chypre with a floral and green character that suits spring and autumn days; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter and summer trailing behind. Leisure, daily wear and nights out lead the occasions, and it can work for the office too. The top opens with rosemary, thyme, cardamom and Italian lemon, giving a spicy, herbal start. In the heart, gardenia, ylang-ylang and magnolia meet the green notes of lavender and blue cypress. The base settles on oakmoss, patchouli, amber and Atlas cedar, an earthy, woody and resinous finish.

Fleur Cachée

7.5

Anatole Lebreton · 2020

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Anatole Lebreton Fleur Cachée opens with Nepalese sichuan pepper, turmeric and fenugreek, then settles into sweet, woody warmth in this unisex scent. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer chosen less often. It is worn most for leisure, then for evenings and daytime. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. The pepper and turmeric spice meets the sweet, earthy tone of fenugreek at the start. In the heart, Texas cedar and New Caledonian sandalwood build a woody frame, and in the base Bourbon vanilla and Peru balsam leave a resinous, oriental sweetness. A green thread runs through it. Atelier Cologne Santal Carmin and Dries Van Noten Voodoo Chile have a close profile.

Chaleur Gitane

7.7

Paul Emilien · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Paul Emilien Chaleur Gitane is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that opens on bergamot and black pepper and settles onto patchouli, vanilla and sandalwood. Chinese ginger, Calabrian bergamot and black pepper give the top a sharp, spicy edge. In the heart, raspberry and chocolate bring sweetness while sandalwood and cedar ground it in wood. The base of patchouli, vanilla and benzoin leaves a resinous, earthy and slightly smoky warmth. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Votes for feminine and masculine character sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between.

#002 Barman

7.4

Hunq · 2021

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Hunq #002 Barman is a men's fragrance that pairs a bright opening of grapefruit, lime and orange with brandy and a sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued. Sharp citrus comes first, then brandy gives the scent a warm, gourmand body. In the base, hay, patchouli, tonka bean and Texas cedar pull the sweetness toward a woody, creamy line, while ambroxan and ISO-E-Super finish it with a soft, synthetic gloss. The overall impression is fruity, green and spicy-sweet. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans toward leisure, evening and night-out wear. Most read it as masculine, though many also call it modern. Rabanne Invictus Victory Elixir and Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal pour Homme Elixir have a close profile.

Figue Blanche

7.7

Versace · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Versace Figue Blanche is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent where citrus and green tones lead, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens bright with mandarin orange, Italian bergamot and Madagascar pepper. In the heart, jasmine sambac, white fig and rose absolute add a soft floral and fruity layer. Texas cedar and ambrettolide leave a woody, clean base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Many read it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Roads This Weekend and Lubin Mandarino have a close profile.

Millésime 1849 (2023)

7.7

Creed · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Millésime 1849 is a unisex fragrance that sets fresh citrus against a green, floral heart and ties it to a woody, spicy chypre structure. It opens with lemon, Calabrian bergamot and grapefruit for a bright freshness, while cypress adds a green edge. The heart builds a floral body from Bulgarian rose, Turkish rose, iris and ylang-ylang. The base rests on oud, sandalwood and Texas cedar, with thyme and frankincense leaving a spicy, lightly resinous trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and name business, daily and leisure wear most often. Most call its character classic and masculine, though some find it feminine. Lubin L de Lubin and Balmain Vent Vert share a close profile.

Green Cedar (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Abel · 2018

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Abel Green Cedar Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green unisex scent built around Indian cardamom, Atlas cedar and Texas cedar. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and projection. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. The top opens with Indian and Guatemala cardamom and Chinese magnolia, a spicy, fresh start. In the heart, Paraguayan gaiac wood and nagarmotha add a woody, earthy footing. The base settles into Atlas cedar and Texas cedar, dry and resinous.

Minty Mint

7.8

Superfumista · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Superfumista Minty Mint opens with mint, grapefruit and bergamot, and stays cool through green tea and fir balsam, a fresh unisex scent. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it fits either side comfortably. At first, mint and citrus dominate. The heart of mandarin orange, green tea, galbanum and Sichuan pepper makes a green, spicy turn. In the base, fir balsam, vetiver and cedar leave a woody, earthy, slightly resinous ground, softened by musk and patchouli.

Rahmanis Ravage

9.0

Nebiru Parfvms · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Nebiru Parfvms Rahmanis Ravage is a unisex fragrance that sets a resinous, woody and spicy body beneath a fresh opening. Rahmanis Ravage is rated strong for both longevity and sillage, and most voters score them high. Its dense, oriental character leaves a noticeable trail, and it sits comfortably on both men and women. Chinese clove, Italian bergamot, bay leaf and tarragon give it a cool, spicy, slightly green start. In the heart, tobacco flower absolute, Taif and Bulgarian rose, jasmine and lavender open a floral layer. The base is dominated by oud, sandalwood, myrrh, benzoin and ambergris, leaving a resinous, earthy and warm finish. Roja Parfums Harrods Aoud and Nejma Three have a close profile.

Hierba Nera

7.1

Coreterno · 2019

Green · Spicy · Woody

Coreterno Hierba Nera is a green, spicy and woody unisex fragrance, with resinous and smoky tones that give it a serious character. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and is also picked for nights out and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens with bergamot, nutmeg and marijuana, which bring the green and spicy side. In the heart, frankincense, amber, labdanum and elemi resin deepen it into something resinous and smoky, while cedarwood sets the woody frame. Oud, musk and oak weigh heaviest in the base, and Texas cedar and Atlas cedar keep it dry.

Overkill

7.0

Motörhead · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Motörhead Overkill is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men that suits fall and spring best. It opens with frankincense, ginger and lemon: citrus freshness set against a resinous edge and spice. In the heart, styrax and black pepper push it towards a woody, smoky character. The base is carried by gaiac wood, musk, Texas cedar and patchouli. The overall impression is green, dry and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, while summer gets few votes. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and business use also getting votes. More than half of voters call it masculine, and some find it classic. Motörhead Ace of Spades and Amouage Search have a close profile.

Hinoki in Hinoki

8.0

Scents of Wood · 2022

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Scents of Wood Hinoki in Hinoki is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent led by cypress, Texas cedar and frankincense. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: cypress and Texas cedar build the woody frame, while frankincense adds a resinous, smoky depth. White thyme and clove leaf bring a spicy, green freshness, and moss pulls the forest feel closer to the earth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter close behind, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters tend to call it masculine, with classic second. Mazzolari Alchemico and The Different Company Gothic Incense have a close profile.

Trama Nera

7.3

Simone Cosac · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Simone Cosac Trama Nera is a spicy, sweet and woody floral that pairs rose with oud, suiting evenings and the cooler months. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, with summer trailing behind. Evenings and nights out are the most common choices, though some also wear it for work or daily use. Though sold as a women's perfume, voters split evenly between calling it masculine and feminine. It opens with saffron, Italian bergamot and pink pepper, a spicy and bright start. Rose, rose absolute and orris root form a powdery floral heart. The base of oud, patchouli, amber and Australian sandalwood settles into a resinous, earthy warmth.

Flora Carnivora

6.4

Henry Rose · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Woody

Henry Rose Flora Carnivora is a fresh, floral unisex fragrance led by neroli and tuberose, resting on a woody, powdery base. The top pairs neroli with Tunisian orange blossom water absolute, while tuberose and jasmine sambac absolute form the floral heart. The base of Texas cedar, Haitian vetiver, musk and amber turns it woody, earthy and creamy. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so treat that as a rough guide. The fresh, powdery build reads comfortably on both men and women. Régalien Ceremony Flu and Olfiction Iconic have a close profile.

Raku

6.4

Les Bains Guerbois · 2023

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Les Bains Guerbois Raku is a fresh, spicy unisex scent that sets black pepper and lemon against the green softness of clary sage and fig. Black pepper and lemon lead, while clary sage and fig add a green, slightly fruity softness in the heart. Texas cedar, ambroxan and white musk form a woody, clean and faintly synthetic base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The fresh, green character suits everyday wear and sits comfortably on anyone. Davidoff Champion (Eau de Toilette) and Commodity Book- have a close profile.

The Original

6.3

Zippo Fragrances · 2010

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Zippo Fragrances The Original is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity opening over a sweet, spicy and woody base. Bergamot, grapefruit and apple give a bright fruit freshness at first, with violet leaf nudging it towards green. In the heart, vetiver, patchouli and Bourbon vanilla lead, and the sweetness rests on a woody, powdery frame. The base of tonka bean, black pepper and lavender dries down spicy and oriental. Most voters find it masculine. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though based on few votes. It leans towards fall and winter, then spring, and suits leisure time and nights out best, with daily and business wear also possible.

Sweet Do Nothing

7.4

D.S. & Durga · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

D.S. & Durga Sweet Do Nothing is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green floral character with a smoky, earthy woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays with the wearer without filling the room. Most voters pick it for daytime and leisure, with office wear next. It reads comfortably on anyone, with no clear masculine or feminine lean. It opens with neroli, cactus and chili, which give a fresh, green and lightly spicy start. In the heart, fig, frankincense and orange blossom soften the floral side. The base of musk, creosote and Texas cedar settles the scent onto a smoky, earthy, woody ground.

Colorado

7.8

American Perfumer · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Green