The Perfume Library

Mon Guerlain (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Guerlain · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum is a clearly feminine scent that wraps a floral core in a sweet, creamy, powdery vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer a smaller share. It splits evenly across daytime, evening, night out and business wear. Most voters call it feminine, while modern and classic draw similar numbers. True lavender and bergamot open it, the lavender adding a spicy freshness over the sweetness. In the heart, iris and Indian jasmine sambac bring a floral, powdery softness. Tahitian vanilla and Australian sandalwood settle it into a gourmand, creamy warmth.

Iris Debonair

7.4

Creed · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Creed Iris Debonair is a fresh, floral unisex scent where powdery and creamy tones are balanced by a touch of spice. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters pick it most for fall and spring, with summer well behind; evening, leisure and business wear draw close to equal support. Masculine and modern are the leading character votes, with feminine not far behind. It opens with bergamot, cardamom, pink pepper and absinthe wormwood, a bright, spicy start. Violet leaf, true lavender and fig make up the heart, and French iris pallida, ambrette and amberwood settle it onto a powdery, woody, creamy base.

Brit Rhythm for Her (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Burberry · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Burberry Brit Rhythm for Her Eau de Toilette opens with lavender, pink pepper and neroli, moving into iris and orange blossom over a base of vetiver and musk: a fresh, floral and woody fragrance for women. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. Daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions, while evening and night out score lower. Most voters read it as feminine. The opening is fresh and lightly spicy, with lavender, pink pepper and neroli. In the heart, iris, blackberry leaf and orange blossom add a powdery, creamy floral softness. The base of vetiver, musk and woody notes closes it with a sweet, slightly synthetic woodiness.

Libre Flowers & Flames

7.6

Yves Saint Laurent · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent Libre Flowers & Flames is a fresh, floral women's perfume with a sweet, creamy side. Tuberose, lily, palm blossom and Moroccan orange blossom absolute make up the floral core, while Bourbon vanilla sweetens it and adds a creamy softness. True lavender keeps it fresh, and the spicy accord stops the sweetness from turning heavy. The notes don't unfold in stages; it reads as one whole bouquet from start to finish. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters lean towards spring and fall, though it is worn in all four seasons, and daytime, evening and leisure wear are voted almost evenly. Just over half of voters call it feminine, and some also describe it as modern.

Brilliantly British

7.9

Penhaligon's · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Brilliantly British pairs the fresh, floral side of lavender with the gourmand sweetness of salted caramel, and it suits men and women alike. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets votes for the office and evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Slightly more voters call it feminine than masculine, though the masculine vote is sizeable, so it sits comfortably on either. The notes read as one whole: Provençal lavender, true lavender and bergamot carry the freshness, while benzoin and labdanum build a warm, spicy base. Salted caramel pulls the scent towards the gourmand and creamy, and musk softens it all. A green touch keeps the lavender crisp.

Grimoire

8.0

Anatole Lebreton · 2016

Green · Spicy · Woody

Anatole Lebreton Grimoire is a unisex fragrance with a green, spicy and smoky character, leaning woody and earthy. It opens with bergamot, basil and true lavender, fresh and green. In the heart, elemi resin, frankincense and Atlas cedar build a resinous, woody base. Cumin, moss and patchouli add an earthy, slightly animal trail underneath, and musk softens that rough edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer less favoured. It leans towards leisure time and evenings, and fewer voters see it as an office scent. Most read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Lalique Encre Noire à L'Extrême and Franck Boclet Ashes have a close profile.

150: Timeless

8.1

Clive Christian · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clive Christian 150: Timeless is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent shaped by green and spicy facets over a woody base, leaning towards spring and summer days. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn next. Daily, leisure and business wear are the leading occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters read its character as masculine, and classic is also a frequent pick. Bitter orange, lime and mint bring coolness and freshness, while lavender, coriander seed, ginger and nutmeg draw a spicy, green frame. Vetiver, amber, leather and musk add a woody, warm and soft depth. Atkinsons Mint & Tonic and Penhaligon's Quercus have a close profile.

Lavande Romaine

7.5

Perris Monte Carlo · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Perris Monte Carlo Lavande Romaine is a fresh, green unisex scent built around true lavender and blackcurrant bud. It opens on true lavender, and the heart pairs the slightly fruity bite of blackcurrant bud with the woody depth of blue atlas cedar. White musk softens the base. The overall impression is fresh, floral and green, with a light spicy touch. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes split closely between masculine and feminine, so it sits genuinely in between. Mazzolari Zagara and Coquillete Supergreen have a close profile.

Oxford & Cambridge (Cologne)

7.6

Czech & Speake · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Czech & Speake Oxford & Cambridge (Cologne) opens with rosemary, peppermint and bergamot before moving into lavender, a fresh, green unisex cologne. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter a distant fourth. Leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes. Most voters call it masculine, though a good number find it classic. The top is cool and citrusy, with rosemary, peppermint and bergamot. True lavender and French lavender form the heart, where the fougère structure settles in. Oakmoss at the base leaves a green, woody floor, with a spicy edge alongside. Rabanne Paco Rabanne pour Homme and Façonnable L'Original have a close profile.

Scotch Lavander (2020)

7.5

Oriza L. Legrand · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Oriza L. Legrand Scotch Lavander (2020) is a fresh, powdery unisex fougère that treats lavender in a green, spicy way. It opens with true lavender, bergamot and thyme for a fresh, green start. In the heart, vetiver, Scottish lavender and geranium bring a woody, floral balance, and the base of tonka bean, benzoin and amber settles into a resinous, sweet warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine sit almost level, so it reads truly in between. Nobile 1942 Fougère Nobile and Lancôme Sagamore have a close profile.

Silver Birch & Lavender

7.3

Jo Malone · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Silver Birch & Lavender is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. It opens bright and citrusy with grapefruit. True lavender takes the heart, setting a fougère mood alongside floral and spicy touches. Silver birch and roasted oak settle the base into a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Czech & Speake Oxford & Cambridge (Cologne) and Maison Francis Kurkdjian masculin Pluriel have a close profile.

Armani Privé - A Milano

8.1

Giorgio Armani · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - A Milano is a unisex scent that opens on citron, citrus fruits and elemi resin and moves into a green heart of cypress and lavender; it has been discontinued. A fresh, citrusy start gives way to cypress and true lavender, and the scent turns green and woody. White musk and orris concrete close it with a soft, powdery base. Floral, spicy and resinous touches sit among the accords, with a faint synthetic sheen in the background. Most voters pick spring and summer. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it wears comfortably on anyone.

Honey & Crocus

7.7

Jo Malone · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Jo Malone Honey & Crocus is a sweet, powdery unisex scent built around honey, crocus and almond milk, and it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. More than half of voters read it as feminine, though it was released as unisex. True lavender opens it, almond milk and crocus form the heart, and honey sweetens the base. A floral, powdery creaminess merges with a warm, gourmand sweetness. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Le Parfum and Kilian Rolling in Love have a close profile.

10

7.9

Bogue · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Green

Bogue 10 is a unisex chypre where citrus, florals and resins sit side by side, deepened by an animal edge; voters lean towards spring and fall, leisure and evening wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it masculine, though a good share hear it as feminine, so it sits near the middle of the gender line. It wears across all four seasons but leans towards spring and fall. Calabrian bergamot and mandarin petitgrain carry the citrus, while jasmine sambac, ylang-ylang, Damask rose and lily of the valley build a floral core. Fig leaf and Bourbon geranium add a green freshness, frankincense, benzoin and oud bring a woody, resinous depth, and civet adds an animal warmth.

Polo Earth

7.7

Ralph Lauren · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ralph Lauren Polo Earth is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose green and floral side rests on a woody base, and it suits spring and summer best. It opens with petitgrain, green mandarin orange and bergamot, which give a bright citrus start. In the heart, Bourbon geranium, Turkish rose absolute and true lavender add a floral, slightly spicy greenness. Cedarwood and Haitian vetiver ground it in the base, with musk softening the finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it is not a scent you carry unchanged through a whole day, but it never feels loud. Most voters pick summer and spring, and lean towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It does not read clearly masculine or feminine and can tip either way. Givenchy Eau de Givenchy and Chanel Eau de Cologne have a close profile.

Lavender & Coriander

7.3

Jo Malone · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jo Malone Lavender & Coriander keeps lavender fresh, green and lightly spicy, a powdery unisex fougère. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Voters split evenly between masculine and feminine, which leaves it balanced between the two. It opens with coriander, adding a spicy, green edge. In the heart, sage and true lavender take over, and the base of French lavender absolute and tonka bean softens and sweetens it slightly. The floral, powdery side rounds things out without losing the fresh feel. Gucci Moonlight Serenade and Lorenzo Villoresi Wild Lavender / Inglese have a close profile.

Provence

7.6

Nissaba · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nissaba Provence is a fresh, green lavender fragrance, spicy and citrusy at the edges, a unisex fougère for daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it makes itself known without pushing. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. Daily wear, leisure and business settings lead the occasion votes. Its character isn't pulled in one direction: masculine and feminine votes sit close together. Provençal lavender, true lavender and Provençal clary sage form the backbone. Spearmint and green notes add a cool, herbal freshness, while bergamot brings a light citrus lift. Black pepper and nutmeg carry the spice. Le Couvent Aqua Imperi and Burberry High Tea have a close profile.

Wisteria & Lavender

7.6

Jo Malone · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jo Malone Wisteria & Lavender is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days best. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick it for spring and summer, and for daily wear, the office and leisure time; winter is rarely chosen. It reads somewhat more feminine than masculine, though a fair share of voters find it masculine. True lavender comes first. Heliotrope and wisteria form the heart, and white musk settles underneath as a soft base. A sweet, powdery and lightly spicy tone sits alongside the fresh, floral core. Chloé Love, Chloé and Ikiryō The Wisteria Maiden have a close profile.

Le Vent des Îles

8.3

N•O•A•M · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

N•O•A•M Le Vent des Îles is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy air with a green, woody and earthy character; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either side. Guadeloupian vetiver, Formosan cypress and brown oakmoss build a woody, earthy backbone. Caribbean lime, grapefruit and bergamot add a bright citrus lift, while lavender, basil and violet leaf absolute strengthen the green side. Red frangipani and neroli bring a soft floral touch.

Musk Memento

6.7

Jo Malone · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Jo Malone Musk Memento is a fresh, woody unisex scent that opens on ambrette and aldehydes and settles into true lavender, cedarwood, amber and white musk; it has been discontinued. Voters say it works in every season, with spring and summer slightly ahead. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and the masculine and feminine votes sit close together, with most calling it modern. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It opens with ambrette and aldehydes, a clean, lightly bright start. At the heart, true lavender and cedarwood build a floral, spicy woodiness, which amber and white musk soften in the base. Fresh and synthetic accords set the overall mood.

Clean for Men / Clean Men

6.2

Clean · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clean for Men / Clean Men is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits daily wear, the office and leisure time; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it most for daytime, leisure and business, with sport not far behind, and few see it as an evening or night-out scent. Most call it masculine, though some find it feminine or modern. It opens with true lavender and red grapefruit. Clove, raspberry and lime sit in the heart, where citrus and fruit freshness meet a touch of spice. Patchouli and musk settle softly underneath. Fresh, citrus, floral, aquatic and green accords lead the profile.

Naga Mantra

7.9

N•O•A•M · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

N•O•A•M Naga Mantra is a unisex fragrance that sets fresh citrus and floral notes on a woody, resinous and smoky base with an animal edge; it has been discontinued. The notes aren't split into layers: yuzu, bergamot and lavender bring freshness, while jasmine sambac and osmanthus carry the floral side. East Indian oud, sandalwood and opoponax absolute add a woody-resinous depth, and blond tobacco and castoreum leave a smoky, animal trace. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters split evenly between spring, summer and fall, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Masculine tops the character votes, with feminine and classic close behind. Annette Neuffer Hepster and D.S. & Durga Freetrapper share a close profile.

Highland Heather

6.3

Jo Malone · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jo Malone Highland Heather is a fresh, green unisex scent suited to leisure and work days; it has been discontinued. Most voters wear it for leisure, followed by business and daily use. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays calm and light through the day. It reads fine on both men and women. It opens with cypress, carries heather and true lavender in the heart, and settles on a soft warmth of amber. Alongside the fresh, floral and green tones there is a spicy, woody, earthy side.

Thanaya (Extrait de Parfum)

9.2

Elixir Attar · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Extrait de Parfum

Elixir Attar Thanaya Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent built around Taif rose, oakmoss and amber, with rose and oud leading; it has been discontinued. The notes carry no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as a single rose-led whole. Taif rose, Bulgarian rose and white rose sit alongside Papua oud and Bengal oud. Saffron, spices and leather give the floral body a spicy, leathery edge. The accords also lean woody, animal, resinous, earthy and smoky. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong; longevity is rated 8.5 out of 10, and although the vote count is small, the direction is clear. It reads unisex rather than leaning masculine or feminine. Elixir Attar Dark Matter and Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex have a close profile.