The Perfume Library

Bergamusk

6.4

Heretic · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Heretic Bergamusk is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot and lime on a woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. The number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. It opens with vervain, thyme, lime, bergamot and lavender, giving a spicy, fruity freshness. Jasmine and cedar sit in the heart, with musk, ambrettolide and sandalwood underneath; it softens over time into a woody, musky finish. A synthetic tone also runs through the accords.

Matin A Mogador

8.0

Botanicae Expressions

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Botanicae Expressions Matin A Mogador is a unisex scent that blends floral, spicy and leathery sides into a warm, slightly animalic, powdery character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters place it in winter, autumn and spring, with summer picked far less. It works as well by day as in the evening, tied to no single hour. It sits between masculine and feminine. It opens with cumin, benzoin, leather, vervain, violet and bergamot, with spice and leather leading. The heart of geranium, iris, nutmeg, rose and sage adds a floral, powdery softness. The base of vetiver, amber, civet, patchouli and vanilla dries down earthy, woody and sweetly warm. RPL Maison IX Ambre Ottoman and Pierre Guillaume 14.1 Cuir d'Iris have a close profile.

Citric

6.6

Santa Eulalia · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Santa Eulalia Citric is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent with a green and lightly spicy side. Lemon, bergamot and green mandarin orange make up its bright face. Vervain and moss add a green, floral touch, while cardamom, black pepper and vermouth give it a spicy, slightly woody depth. The whole reads cool and lively. Longevity and sillage are moderate. It is an understated scent that sits comfortably on men and women alike. Penhaligon's Quercus and Fragonard Vrai have a close note and accord profile.

Hierbas de Ibiza (Agua de Colonia Fresca)

6.6

Hierbas de Ibiza

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hierbas de Ibiza's Agua de Colonia Fresca is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex cologne that suits easy daytime wear. It opens with lemon, lavender, rosemary and orange, with lemon vervain adding to the coolness. The heart turns herbal and green, with vervain, jasmine, thyme and sage. In the base, vanilla and cinnamon bring a light sweetness and a touch of spice, while orange blossom softens the finish. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as weak, so it wears close to the skin, as a cologne should. Most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, followed by work and sport. Votes for masculine and feminine are equal, which fits its place in the middle.

Acqua Travelis

7.6

Wide Society · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Wide Society Acqua Travelis is a fresh, green unisex scent built around vervain, mint and bergamot. Citrus and green accords shape it: the bright lift of bergamot meets mint and vervain, with fresh notes keeping that clean air going. A light spicy edge stays in the background and keeps it lively without turning sweet. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick it for daily wear, leisure and the office, and it is suggested for sport too. Masculine and feminine readings are close, so it sits evenly between the two. Provence & Nature Verveine Menthe and Valmont Fizzy Mint have a similar profile.

Cologne à la Française

7.7

Institut Très Bien

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Institut Très Bien Cologne à la Française is a fresh, citrus and powdery cologne that opens with citron, lemon and bergamot. It is presented as a women's fragrance and has been discontinued. The opening is all citrus: citron, lemon, sweet lime, grapefruit and bergamot lead from the first spray. In the heart, vervain, magnolia, white lavender and rosemary add a green, floral lightness. Neroli, iris and benzoin settle underneath, leaving a soft, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters place it mostly in leisure, business and daily wear, and rarely for evenings or nights out. Feminine is the most common character vote, though a fair number call it masculine. Cologne à la Russe and Acqua di Parma Acqua Nobile Magnolia have a close profile.

Tè Verde

7.0

L'Erbolario

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Erbolario Tè Verde is a unisex scent that sets green tea, rose and jasmine over a fresh citrus opening of grapefruit and bergamot; it has been discontinued. It is a light perfume: longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Voters point to daily wear, leisure and the office, and very few choose it for sport. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it does not lean clearly either way. It opens with vervain, petitgrain, basil, grapefruit and bergamot, a fresh, green and lightly spicy start. In the heart, rose, green tea, jasmine and lily of the valley add a soft floral layer, and amber and tree moss leave a woody base.

Mandarine Fraîche

7.1

Réminiscence · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Réminiscence Mandarine Fraîche opens with pink pepper, green mandarin orange zest and lime zest, a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that has been discontinued. Citrus leads at the start, with pink pepper adding a slight edge to the zest. In the heart, vervain and white tea move it towards a clean, floral line, and iris with white musk softens the base. There is a fruity, lightly sweet tone too, but the fresh character never steps back. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters choose it mostly for daily wear and leisure, with business settings among the leading picks. It sits comfortably on men and women alike and stays understated. Pana Dora Forever Love and Giorgio Armani My Way Floral have a close profile.

Verveine

6.9

Yves Rocher · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Clean Reserve Avant Garden - Saguaro Blossom & Sand

7.1

Clean · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Clean Reserve Avant Garden - Saguaro Blossom & Sand is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around lemon zest, freesia and jasmine absolute; it has been discontinued. It opens with vervain, freesia, lemon zest and ivy, which give a clean, green first impression. In the heart, jasmine absolute, lily of the valley and mimosa come forward, adding a powdery, creamy sweetness over the fresh accord. Blond woods, vetiver and musk settle this floral body onto a soft base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Half of the voters read it as feminine. Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia and Gucci Bloom (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Siskor de HJ (Extrait de Parfum)

8.3

Henry Jacques

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Extrait de Parfum

Henry Jacques Siskor de HJ Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, green, citrusy chypre-fougère for men, easiest to wear in spring and autumn. Most voters recommend spring, with autumn and summer not far behind. It is chosen most for leisure, daily wear and the office, though evenings and nights out work too. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and its character reads mainly masculine and classic. It opens fresh and citrusy with vervain, Italian bergamot and Sicilian lemon. Patchouli, lavender and jasmine form the heart, and frankincense, musk and amber in the base give it a spicy, warm depth as it dries.

Tattooart for Man

6.7

Police · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Police Tattooart for Man is a fresh, sweet fragrance for men, where fruity, floral and spicy sides meet on a woody base. Its longevity is rated weak and its sillage moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. Voters place it mostly in daily and leisure wear, then business and evening settings. It reads as masculine. The top opens with vervain, cardamom and blackcurrant, giving fruity freshness and a light spice. In the heart, Provençal lavender, clary sage and aromatic notes add a clean, floral touch. Tonka bean, Orcanox and amberwood settle it into a sweet, woody, powdery base. Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Purple Melancholia and Montblanc Emblem have a close profile.

Gotas de Color

6.3

Agatha Ruiz de la Prada

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Agatha Ruiz de la Prada Gotas de Color is a fresh, fruity floral made for women, with a light feel that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin as a quiet scent. It opens with vervain, apple, peach and orange for a citrusy, fruity freshness. Ginger, white rose and jasmine bring the floral heart forward, and Atlas cedar, musk and amber set a woody, lightly sweet base. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) and La Rive Donna have a close profile.

Verveine Utopie

7.8

Roger & Gallet · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roger & Gallet Verveine Utopie is a fresh, green unisex scent built around vervain, basil and absinth, and it has been discontinued. Vervain and basil give the scent a citrusy, herbal freshness, while absinth and gentian add a slightly bitter, spicy depth. Cedarwood, gaiac wood and vetiver set it on a woody base, and creamy, fruity touches soften the edges. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads as genuinely unisex. Roger & Gallet Bois d'Orange and The Merchant Of Venice Esperidi Water have a close profile.

Eau Fraîche

8.1

Monsillage

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Monsillage Eau Fraîche is a unisex scent built on vervain, white thyme, rosemary and lavender, with a green, herbal freshness. It opens with vervain and lavender giving a citrusy lightness, while white thyme and rosemary pull it toward the spicy and green. Lilac adds a soft floral touch in the heart, and Haitian vetiver settles the scent onto an earthy base. Most voters pick summer and spring. It leans toward daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Votes show neither a clearly masculine nor a clearly feminine character. Santa Maria Novella Verbena and Lorenzo Villoresi Acqua di Colonia have a close profile.

Frisson de Verveine

6.8

L'Occitane en Provence · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

L'Occitane en Provence Frisson de Verveine is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent for daytime and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Vervain and cucumber lead, with citrus notes and bergamot brightening the cool, green character. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords come first, with a green and lightly spicy edge. Musk and cedarwood stay in the background and give it a soft, woody base. Voters place it mostly in daily wear, then leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Pitralon Polar and Azzaro Chrome United have a close profile.

Aliz

7.8

Calaj · 2020

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Calaj Aliz is a unisex scent that sets a green, earthy character against sweet fruit; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it carries comfortably in summer too. It is chosen most for leisure and evening wear, and it doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine. It opens with lichen, vervain, wild berries and cannabis. In the heart, vetiver, oakmoss, nutmeg and neroli come forward. The base holds animalic musk, leather and labdanum, leaving a smoky, spicy, woody warmth. Xerjoff Golden Green and L'Occitane en Provence Eau de Vetyver have a close profile.

Pancaldi (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Pancaldi · 1988

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Pancaldi Pancaldi Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, green opening against a spicy, woody and leathery base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters place it mostly in fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet it also works for business and leisure. The top notes of mandarin orange, lemon, lavender and basil open bright, while cinnamon and vermouth add spice and bite. In the heart, sandalwood, clove and coriander come forward. As it settles, amber, leather and oakmoss leave an earthy, smoky warmth. Its profile is close to Ralph Lauren Safari for Men and Aramis Havana.

Rose Prana

7.2

Anima Vinci · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Anima Vinci Rose Prana is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets May rose against vetiver and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without filling a room. It reads comfortably on both men and women. There is no season or occasion data, so that is as far as its wear can be described. It opens with vervain, pink pepper and violet leaf, which give a fresh, green, lightly spicy start. May rose takes the heart, and the base of vetiver, white musk, oakmoss and patchouli settles it into a woody, powdery, creamy finish.

Verde

7.0

Nest · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nest Verde is a fresh, green unisex scent built from vervain, fern, Himalayan cedar and vetiver, and it has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base. A fresh, citrusy and green character leads, with vervain and fern pulling it towards a floral, aquatic side. Himalayan cedar and vetiver lay a woody floor underneath, while fruity and faintly synthetic touches run through the blend. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though they rest on only a few votes. It suits men and women alike, with a clean, airy feel. Its profile is close to Courrèges 2030 Verbena Crush and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme.

New York Gentlemen

7.8

Brooks Brothers · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Brooks Brothers New York Gentlemen is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens with bergamot and spices, then moves through vervain and grass into a woody base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though only a small number of voters weighed in. Voters place it equally in daytime, leisure and business wear, with evening and night out a little further behind. It reads as a masculine scent. The top notes are spices and bergamot, giving a citrusy opening with a light spicy edge. Toward the heart, vervain and grass bring out a green, floral side. The base of woods adds an earthy, woody floor. Brut Eau de Brut and Hermès Voyage d'Hermès have a close profile.

The High

7.4

NEH · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

NEH The High is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits leisure time and daytime wear. It opens with bergamot, cannabis, litsea cubeba and eucalyptus, a citrusy, airy greenness. Orris root and vervain bring a floral, lightly powdery softness to the heart, while white musk, woods and leather give the base a sweet, woody, leathery footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick it for leisure, daily wear and the office; evenings and nights out are chosen far less. Gucci Première and Narciso Rodriguez Essence Eau de Musc have a close profile.

Petit Violet

7.4

Zara · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zara Petit Violet is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built on vervain, leather and violet. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good by those who voted, though the sample is small, so the ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as a feminine scent. As a whole it runs fresh and citrusy. Violet brings a floral, creamy softness, vervain carries the freshness, and leather adds a slightly spicy depth beneath the sweet, fruity tones.

Express Your Soul

6.5

Rituals · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green