The Perfume Library

Ambrosine / Avery

6.8

Francesca Dell'Oro

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Francesca Dell'Oro Ambrosine / Avery is a unisex perfume that sets a sweet, powdery floral against a spicy, woody amber. It opens with white blossoms, Bulgarian rose and orange zest. In the heart, clove and cinnamon bring spice while violet and peony soften the floral side. It dries down to a creamy, woody base of amber, patchouli, sandalwood and Atlas cedar. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and winter, with summer less favored. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, with a classic streak. Michael Kors Sexy Amber and Carolina Herrera Sandal Ruby have a close profile.

Patchouli Ancien

7.5

Les Ecuadors · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Les Ecuadors Patchouli Ancien is a sweet, woody patchouli scent that leans towards autumn and winter, suited to leisure time and evenings out. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Autumn and winter clearly dominate the votes, while summer stays in the background. Though it is described as a women's fragrance, voters split almost evenly between calling it masculine and feminine. Cedar, myrrh and myrtle sit in the top, with patchouli present from the start. In the heart, sandalwood and tree moss accompany the patchouli, and in the base vanilla and musk soften it. The overall impression is sweet, spicy, earthy and lightly smoky, with resinous and leathery accords behind. Honoré Payan Patchouli Original / Patchouli Antique and Jehanne Rigaud Patchouli Premier have a close profile.

Mont Suisse 67

8.0

Krigler · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Krigler Mont Suisse 67 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and sits comfortably in both leisure and workday settings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter further behind. Leisure and business are the occasions named most often; it reads more masculine to most voters, though a fair share call it feminine. Spanish mandarin orange, Italian lemon and grapefruit build a bright citrus base. Basil, lavender and absinthe wormwood add a green, fougère edge, while pink pepper, nutmeg and ginger bring spice. Iris and edelweiss lend a soft, powdery floral note, and amber, tonka bean and white musk sweeten the whole.

Parco 1923

8.0

Parco 1923 · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parco 1923 is a fresh, green fougère that opens on bergamot, angelica and juniper berry, made for men and easy to wear from spring into summer. The top notes of bergamot, angelica and juniper berry give a fresh, lightly spicy start. In the heart, honeysuckle, iris and golden chain add a soft floral touch, with iris leaving a powdery texture. The base of tree moss and beech wood dries down woody and green. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most voted occasions, and it reads masculine and classic. Hermès Eau de Narcisse Bleu and Serge Lutens Bas de soie have a close profile.

Rendez-vous au Cap Ferrat

7.7

Godet · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Godet Rendez-vous au Cap Ferrat is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits summer and spring days, easy to wear for leisure or the office. It opens light, green and bright with galbanum, juniper berry, Italian bergamot and Italian lemon. In the heart, neroli, lavender, thyme and myrtle add a floral, slightly spicy touch. The base settles into woods with vetiver, sandalwood, tree moss and cedarwood. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure and business are its leading occasions. Most voters read it as masculine. Creed Green Irish Tweed and Creed Himalaya have a close profile.

Pavlova (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Cantilène · 1976

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cantilène Pavlova Eau de Toilette is a powdery, chypre-leaning floral, moving from a green, citrusy opening to a resinous, woody base, with a classic, feminine character. It has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, and most describe it as feminine and classic. No season clearly dominates, though spring and fall edge ahead. It is chosen for nights out, daily wear and evenings. It opens with blackcurrant, galbanum and bergamot for a green, fruity freshness, joined by hyacinth. The heart is a crowded floral of orchid, jasmine, tuberose, iris, rose and narcissus. In the base, tree moss, sandalwood, benzoin and musk sweeten it and dry it down warm and powdery.

Thunder

6.6

Wacken · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Wacken Thunder is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that pairs a bright opening with a sweet, fruity body, with woody and lightly spicy touches. The top is bright and juicy, built on pineapple, apple, bergamot and blackcurrant. In the heart, patchouli and juniper give it a woody footing, softened by jasmine and birch. The base turns sweeter with vanilla and amber, while tree moss adds a dry edge. A synthetic note runs through the accords. Longevity and projection are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most voted settings, and the majority reads it as masculine. Strellson Mountain and Mazzolari Nero (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Brooklyn

7.8

Brooklyn Soap Company · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Brooklyn Soap Company Brooklyn is a fresh, masculine-leaning fougère that pairs juniper, lemon and lime with a green, floral heart of rose and lavender. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, so it neither dominates nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daytime, office and leisure use. In the character votes masculine comes first, followed by classic. It opens with juniper, lemon, lime, cypress and mandarin orange, a cool citrus lift. The heart adds rose, nutmeg, lavender and mint, bringing floral, spicy and green touches. In the base, musk, tonka bean, amber, tree moss and cedarwood sweeten it and settle it onto a woody ground. Its profile is close to Rabanne Paco Rabanne pour Homme and Zara Night pour Homme II.

Mountain

7.8

Strellson · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Strellson Mountain is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, pairing a fruity opening with a sweet, woody base. The top notes are pineapple, blackcurrant, apple and bergamot, with rose softening the fruit. The heart brings patchouli, juniper, jasmine and birch, adding a green, woody edge. Vanilla, amber and tree moss sweeten the base and leave a warm trail. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear and leisure, with room for the office too. Most see it as masculine and modern. Wacken Thunder and Hoermanseder Berlin Mornings have a close profile.

Thymus

7.6

Olfactive Pharmacy · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Olfactive Pharmacy Thymus is a green, fresh and woody unisex fragrance that suits daytime wear, especially in spring and fall. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. It is chosen mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office. It leans slightly masculine, but feminine and modern votes are far from rare. The top notes of yuzu, bergamot, juniper berry, pimento and white pepper give a fresh, spicy opening. In the heart, thyme, neroli and jasmine add a floral, green touch. The base of vetiver, pine, labdanum and tree moss sets a woody, resinous ground, which white musk and amber sweeten and soften.

Viaje a Ceylan Hombre

6.6

Adolfo Dominguez · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Adolfo Dominguez Viaje a Ceylan Hombre is a citrusy, green men's fragrance that stays fresh while carrying an earthy depth; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Voters mostly find it masculine, though a good share call it modern. Pink pepper, bergamot and grapefruit open it fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, tree moss and patchouli set an earthy, green ground. The base of amberwood, white musk and tonka bean softens it and adds some sweetness. Fruity and synthetic touches stay in the background.

Neal

7.9

N•O•A•M · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Green

N•O•A•M Neal is a woody, smoky unisex fragrance built around oud, leather and oak barrel. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, nights out and evenings, with daily and business wear further behind. It has no gendered lean and can sit on either men or women. Manipur and Assam oud, leather, cistus and cedar form a woody, resinous backbone. Citron and bitter orange bring a citrus lift, linden blossom and osmanthus add floral sweetness, and vanilla and Virginia tobacco add warmth. Earthy and green touches run through the blend.

Moss Gown

8.2

Providence Perfume · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Providence Perfume Moss Gown is a women's fragrance that carries the green, earthy side of tree moss, cedarwood and violet leaf into a floral chypre feel. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, so it stays present on skin for hours without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear and suits evenings too. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits between the two. Green and fresh accords lead. Violet leaf and tree moss bring a cool edge, while sandalwood and cedarwood set a woody base. Rose, mimosa, lilac, narcissus and chamomile add a sweet floral note, and spicy, resinous touches keep it soft but balanced. Tom Ford Vert de Fleur and Annette Neuffer Chyprette have a close profile.

Martyr

8.0

Profundum · 2025

Green · Spicy · Woody

Profundum Martyr is a unisex scent that sets black pepper, black leather and smoke over a woody, resinous base, and it suits fall and winter evenings. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn most often for nights out and evenings. Votes lean masculine, though it reads as unisex too. It opens with metallic notes, wood splint and black pepper, a sharp, dry start. The heart brings cryptomeria, black leather, pine needle and smoke, giving it a green, smoky, leathery feel. The base settles into patchouli, tree moss and resins on an earthy, woody footing. Pineward Eldritch and Beaufort Terror & Magnificence have a close profile.

Jardin du Nil

7.1

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier · 1988

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Jardin du Nil opens with lavender, bergamot and aldehydes, moves into a floral heart and settles on a powdery, woody base, giving a fresh, green unisex scent. The top notes of lavender, bergamot and aldehydes make a crisp start. In the heart, jasmine absolute, rose absolute, geranium and ylang-ylang add a soft floral layer. Tree moss, musk and amber then gather the scent on a woody, powdery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits comfortably between the two.

Borealis

4.8

Pineward · 2023

Aquatic · Green · Sweet

Pineward Borealis is a cold, forest-like unisex scent, built around pine needle, fir balsam and snow over a resinous, smoky woodiness. It has been discontinued. An aquatic, green freshness leads: spindrift, snow, peppermint and camphor bring the chill. Beneath them, frankincense, patchouli, sandalwood and ash lay down a resinous, earthy, smoky base, while deer musk and tree moss add an animal warmth. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, and suits anyone drawn to a winter-woods mood. Pineward Caravansary and Byredo M/Mink have a close profile.

Nùr Parfum Nektar (Extrait)

7.8

soOud

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

soOud Nùr Parfum Nektar is an Extrait de Parfum for women that sets a sweet, gourmand core against leathery, smoky and resinous tones, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick it for evening or a night out, while leisure wear gets fewer votes. Its dense build suits crowded, cooler evenings. Apricot and lemon give a fruity sweetness, while chamomile and orris root pull it towards a powdery, floral softness. Bourbon vanilla and musk lay a creamy base, and Russian leather, frankincense, cedar and tree moss add a smoky, resinous, woody depth.

Before the Rainbow (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Fine'ry · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Fine'ry Before the Rainbow Eau de Parfum is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance that pairs bergamot and salt with the green touch of tree moss. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so those ratings are tentative. With no season or occasion votes, all that can be said is that its light, clean profile is aimed at women. Citrus and fresh accords lead: bergamot gives a bright, slightly bitter lift that salt cools down, while the air accord adds an open, airy feel. Tree moss brings a green, earthy depth but stays in the background, keeping the scent light.

Grain de Folie

7.2

Grès · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Grès Grain de Folie is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance built on citrus and green florals, and although it has been discontinued, it suits light, everyday wear. It opens with kumquat, clementine and Palestinian sweet lime in a bright citrus layer, while rhubarb adds a sharp green edge. At the heart, white peony, stephanotis and basil blossom keep the florals crisp. In the dry-down, tonka bean, tree moss and musk soften everything. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a close, quiet trail. Nishane Wūlóng Chá and Penhaligon's Luna have a close profile.

Orange Sunshine

7.7

Ikiryō · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Green

Ikiryō Orange Sunshine is a men's fragrance that pairs a citrusy, floral brightness with a warm, resinous, sweet and slightly smoky character. Orange, wild flowers and jasmine form the bright side of the scent, while vanilla, amber, labdanum and frankincense settle it onto a sweet, resinous base. Sandalwood, patchouli and tree moss add a woody, earthy depth, and green and spicy touches run through it. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Summer is the most recommended season, with fall and spring close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business and evening also getting votes. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. Ikiryō Damn Hippie and Chabaud Patchouli 1973 have a close profile.

Patchouli Original / Patchouli Antique

8.2

Honoré Payan

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Honoré Payan Patchouli Original / Patchouli Antique pairs patchouli with cedar, myrrh and myrtle for a green, earthy, resinous unisex scent. It opens with cedar, myrrh and myrtle alongside patchouli, giving a green, spicy start. In the heart, sandalwood and tree moss set the patchouli on a woody footing, and vanilla and musk soften and sweeten it at the base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure, night out and evening lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, which keeps it unisex. Les Ecuadors Patchouli Ancien and Jehanne Rigaud Patchouli Premier have a close profile.

Calme & Volupté

8.0

Godet · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Godet Calme & Volupté is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens with citrus and spice and moves into lavender and jasmine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though it also wears easily in summer. Leisure and the office are the most mentioned settings. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, and it sits between the two. Mandarin orange, bergamot, turmeric and cardamom give a bright, lightly spiced opening. In the heart, lavender and jasmine add a soft floral note, while blackcurrant bud brings a green, fruity touch. The base of tree moss, benzoin and blond woods settles into a woody, faintly sweet finish. Truefitt & Hill Mayfair and Nicolaï Cologne Sologne have a close profile.

22 41 E St John / 51° 22’ 17”N 1° 22’ 41”E (2018)

7.6

Dulcie / Haeckels · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dulcie / Haeckels 22 41 E St John / 51° 22’ 17”N 1° 22’ 41”E is a fresh, green unisex scent built around Siberian stone pine needle, Siberian fir and rosemary. Bitter orange, bitter orange leaf and Sicilian lemon add a citrus lift, while star anise and lavender absolute bring a spicy edge. Atlas cedar, tree moss and patchouli settle it into a woody, resinous, earthy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for spring, autumn and summer sit close together, and leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads in between. Roberto Ugolini Oxford and Pineward Juniperus have a close profile.

Night Idol

6.8

Coreterno · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Coreterno Night Idol is a unisex scent that opens with mango, honey and saffron and dries down to vanilla, oud and leather, sweet and smoky in character. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; summer suits it less. It is chosen for evenings, nights out and leisure, and less often for the office. Mango, honey and saffron give the top a fruity sweetness with a touch of spice. In the heart, iris, rose and jasmine add a soft floral layer. In the base, vanilla, oud, leather and patchouli take over, moving the scent from sweet toward a smoky, animalic warmth. Mancera Black to Black and Molinard Cuir have a close profile.