The Perfume Library

Dance Amongst the Lace

7.3

Miller Harris · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Miller Harris Dance Amongst the Lace is a fresh, green unisex scent built around lime, spearmint and blackcurrant. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office best. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine: the votes split between the two. It opens with lime, cardamom and two kinds of mint, a cool citrus-spice impression. In the heart, blackcurrant, bergamot and fennel turn it fruity and green. The base of sandalwood, Haitian vetiver, myrrh and moss settles it onto a woody, earthy ground.

Boucheron pour Homme (2011) (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Boucheron · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Boucheron pour Homme is a fresh, green and citrusy men's fragrance that opens on vervain and bergamot, moves through basil and coriander, and settles on sandalwood and patchouli. The opening is bright and citrusy, with vervain and bergamot. In the heart, basil and coriander add a green, spicy touch, while sandalwood and patchouli ground the scent in a woody, earthy base. Fresh, floral and chypre accords run through the whole composition. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. It reads masculine and classic. Detaille Aéroplane and Sisley Eau de Sisley 2 have a close profile.

Scuderia Ferrari - Red (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Ferrari · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Ferrari Scuderia Ferrari - Red Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a soft sweetness and a slightly synthetic edge. It has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with sport and office use also possible. Most see it as masculine, with a modern feel. The top is bergamot, orange, spearmint and galbanum, giving a green freshness. The heart of nutmeg, geranium, jasmine and iris adds a floral, spicy turn. In the base, cedarwood and oakmoss set a woody footing, which vanilla and musk sweeten and soften.

Aegea Blossom

7.5

Aerin · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aerin Aegea Blossom is a fresh, citrusy floral that suits spring and summer days, with a feminine character; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, while evening and night-out use sit further back. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with vervain, mandarin orange and Sicilian bergamot, a bright, slightly green start. In the heart, orange blossom, bitter orange blossom and jasmine add a sweet floral note. Vetiver, sandalwood and musk then settle it onto a creamy, powdery base. Jeanne en Provence Iris & Néroli and Cacharel Scarlett have a close profile.

Sea Energy / Cellular Energizing Body Spray

7.5

La Prairie · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rhubarb Thief

7.6

Heretic · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Heretic Rhubarb Thief is a fresh, green unisex scent built around vervain, grapefruit zest and rhubarb, suited to everyday wear in warm weather. It opens cool and herbal with vervain, thyme and angelica, while grapefruit zest adds a sharp citrus edge and carrot seed and cedar lay down a dry, woody floor. In the heart, rhubarb brings a fruity, lightly sweet note that cypress and Jasminum polyanthum soften toward green and floral. The base of oakmoss and elemi resin leaves it earthy and quietly resinous. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Gritti Rebellion and Diptyque Oyédo have a close profile.

Iroaz

6.9

Lostmarc'h

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Lostmarc'h Iroaz is a fresh, green-leaning unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and reads light and easy for everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter is the least chosen. It is mentioned mostly for daytime, leisure and the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters call it feminine, though a good share find it masculine. The top opens with green notes, pink pepper, vervain and lemon, a bright start with a light spicy edge. Rose and ylang-ylang add a soft floral heart. The base of vetiver, patchouli and musk is woody and slightly powdery, and the fresh, aquatic feel carries through.

Polo Ultra Blue

7.0

Ralph Lauren · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ralph Lauren Polo Ultra Blue is a fresh, citrus and aquatic men's fragrance, an easygoing pick for leisure, daily wear and sport. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither dominates the room nor fades quickly. Voters choose it most for leisure, daytime and sport, with some seeing it at the office too. Its character reads masculine and modern. The top opens bright with bergamot, Arctical™ and citron. Juniper berry, basil, clary sage and vervain bring a green, lightly spicy feel to the heart. In the base, mineral salt, woods and Ambertonic® settle it into a clean, woody finish.

Garden Haze / Soul Garden

7.0

Flora Danica · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Flora Danica Garden Haze / Soul Garden is a fresh, green floral that keeps its sweetness and light spice in the background, and it suits daily and office wear as a unisex scent. It opens with vervain, aquatic notes and pink pepper, a bright and lightly spicy start. In the heart, rum, orange blossom and elder bring a floral sweetness. The base of cistus, white musk, amberwood and vetiver settles into a soft, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer, while winter is chosen less. It leans towards leisure, office and daily wear. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Guerlain Homme (Eau de Parfum) and Santa Maria Novella Cala Rossa have a close profile.

Van Gils pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Van Gils · 1988

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Van Gils pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green masculine scent in a classic vein, deepened by spice and wood; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it suits evenings and nights out as well as daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most votes call it masculine and classic. Vervain and bergamot open it fresh. Thyme, cardamom, rosemary and coriander bring a green, spicy heart. Musk and amber soften the base, while woody, resinous, earthy and leathery accords complete the chypre character. Ralph Lauren Polo and Gucci Gucci № 3 have a close profile.

III: L'Heure Vertueuse

7.7

Cartier · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Cartier III: L'Heure Vertueuse is a fresh, green unisex scent led by vervain, thyme and rosemary. Lavender and lentisk carry the herbal feel through, while absinth and almond add a light sweetness and a resinous depth. The floral and spicy sides stay in the background over a woody, earthy base that steadies the whole. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear are the favoured settings. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Santa Maria Novella Pot Pourri and Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Thyme & Lavender have a close profile.

Smashingly Brilliant

7.2

Diana Vreeland · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Diana Vreeland Smashingly Brilliant is a fresh, citrusy fragrance, with green, floral and aquatic tones resting on suede and a woody depth. It opens bright and green with Calabrian bergamot, lemon, juniper berry, vervain and basil. Geranium carries the heart, and woods with suede settle into a soft, faintly leathery base. Fruity and sweet touches balance the coolness without dulling it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Though released as a women's fragrance, voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine.

Bittersweet Symphony

7.7

House of Matriarch · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

House of Matriarch Bittersweet Symphony is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, its sweet, spicy side balanced by smoky woods. It opens with dong quai, henna and vervain. The heart of cistus, cocoa, saffron and black tea builds a sweet, spiced core. The base of oud, charred oak, dragon's blood and ambergris adds a resinous, animalic, smoky depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters pick autumn and winter, for evenings and nights out. Slightly more voters call it masculine, but a sizeable share find it feminine, so it works either way. Close in profile are The Dua Brand Wood and Cognac and Montale Aoud Musk.

Verveine d'Été

7.2

Le Jardin Retrouvé · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Le Jardin Retrouvé Verveine d'Été is a fresh, green unisex scent led by vervain, Italian lemon and Italian bergamot. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a light trace close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. The citrus accord dominates throughout: lemon and bergamot give a fruity brightness, while vervain carries the green side. Egyptian basil and Chinese eucalyptus cool the air, and oakmoss with Haitian vetiver set the sweetness on a woody base.

CK One Summer 2010

6.2

Calvin Klein · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2010 is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent that leans towards summer and spring, and suits relaxed everyday wear. It has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and leisure, daily wear and sport come up most often. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it leaves a light trail close to the skin. Votes for feminine and masculine are nearly even, so it doesn't lean either way. It opens with pear, watermelon, mandarin orange and kaffir lime, a juicy, lightly sweet fruit freshness. In the heart, vervain, water lily and violet leaf add a cool, green floral touch. The base rests on patchouli, vetiver and cedarwood, softened by musk.

Oxford Bleu (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

English Laundry · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

English Laundry Oxford Bleu Eau de Parfum is a fresh men's fragrance built on citrus and green notes, with a powdery sweetness over it and an easy, everyday feel across all four seasons. It opens with lemon, green apple, mint and vervain, so the first impression is cool, green and lightly fruity. In the heart, iris, violet leaf, geranium and tonka bean bring sweetness and a soft, powdery touch. The base of vanilla, vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss settles the scent into a woody, earthy footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring first and autumn second, though winter and summer are close behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, with some votes for business and sport as well. It reads as masculine.

Basile Uomo (1987) (Eau de Toilette)

8.4

Basile · 1987

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Basile Uomo opens with basil, rosemary and lemon and settles on sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss, a green, spicy men's fragrance made as an Eau de Toilette that has since been discontinued. The opening is led by basil, vervain, rosemary and lemon, with lavender, thyme, tangerine and grapefruit rounding out the fresh, green side. In the heart, clove, cinnamon and nutmeg bring spice, softened by jasmine and rose. It dries down to sandalwood, patchouli, leather and oakmoss, a chypre base that feels earthy and leathery. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and summer, and it leans towards office and daily wear, though some choose it for evenings out. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Basile Basile Uomo (2002) and Giorgio Armani Eau Pour Homme (1984) have a close profile.

Eau du Gouverneur / L'Homme

7.5

Comptoir Sud Pacifique · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Comptoir Sud Pacifique Eau du Gouverneur / L'Homme is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days, rounded off with spice and wood. It opens with vervain, lemon and bergamot, a bright and green start. In the heart, pimento, nutmeg, pepper and clove add spicy warmth, while clary sage softens it. The base of Java vetiver, musk, Atlas cedar and tonka bean settles it into a balanced, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it classic. Its profile is close to Victor Victor Original (Eau de Toilette) and Acqua di Parma Colonia C.L.U.B.

Green Crush (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

L'Atelier Parfum · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

L'Atelier Parfum Green Crush Eau de Parfum opens with basil, citron and mint, a fresh, green unisex scent. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither stays close to the skin nor fills a room. Most voters suggest it for leisure, daily wear and the office, while sport and evenings out play a smaller part. The citrus and mint coolness at the start gives way to a green freshness of vervain and currant in the heart. Sweet and spicy accents soften that coolness a little, and cedar, patchouli and musk settle in the base.

Un Matin au Jardin - Feuilles de Verveine

6.7

Yves Rocher · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Central Park

7.3

Bond No. 9 · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Central Park is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. On character, masculine leads, with feminine not far behind. It opens with basil and vervain, giving a citrusy, green freshness. Lily of the valley and water jasmine add a light floral heart. Kashmiri musk, patchouli and blue atlas cedar settle it onto a soft, woody base.

Verveine Thé Blanc

7.7

Jeanne en Provence · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jeanne en Provence Verveine Thé Blanc is a fresh, citrusy scent with a floral and green side and a light sweetness, and it reads as feminine. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a soft trail through the day without filling a room. Voters place it in leisure, business and daily wear, and in sport too; very few pick it for evening or nights out. Most call it feminine, and some also find it modern. It opens with geranium, lemon and citrus zest. The heart of vervain, mandarin orange and white tea keeps things green and airy. Petitgrain, bergamot and lemon tree hold the same citrus line at the base. L'Occitane en Provence Verveine (Eau de Toilette) and Fragonard Verveine (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Marterosso (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Battistoni

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Battistoni Marterosso Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green, citrusy fragrance for men, with leathery and animalic touches that roughen its freshness. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn; it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and works for evenings too. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and galbanum, bright and green. Myrtle, rosemary, sage and lavender give the heart an herbal feel. Vetiver, oakmoss and leather weigh most in the base, with patchouli and musk rounding it out. Etat Libre d'Orange Je Suis un Homme and Floris Elite have a close profile.

Limone di Sicilia (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio Limone di Sicilia Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits warm weather and easygoing daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, business and daytime wear. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even, so it sits comfortably between the two. Vervain opens the scent and lemon sits at the heart; the lemon gives a bright, fruity freshness while the vervain adds a green crispness. Orange blossom in the base softens it. Spicy and woody accents stay in the background, lending this clean impression a little depth. Mugler Hot Cologne and Acqua di Parma Lavanda Tonica have a close profile.