The Perfume Library

Ginger

8.6

Widian · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Widian Ginger is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance with floral, lightly sweet and spicy touches resting on a woody base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. On character, masculine leads the votes, followed by modern. It opens with the brightness of lemon, bergamot and ginger. Violet and magnolia give the heart a soft floral turn, and sandalwood, patchouli and Ambrox close it on a warm, woody base. Moudon Eclipse and Chanel Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Sycomore (2016) (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Chanel · 2016

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Erolfa

7.4

Creed · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Erolfa is a fresh, aquatic and green men's fragrance that opens on citrus and basil, and it sits most comfortably in spring and summer. The top is led by bergamot, lemon, orange and basil, with melon and cumin adding a slightly fruity and spicy edge. In the heart, pepper and ginger keep the spice going while jasmine softens the floral side. The base settles on sandalwood, cedarwood, oakmoss and musk, giving it a woody foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads masculine and classic. Acqua di Giò pour Homme and Floris JF have a close profile.

1881 pour Femme (1995) (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Cerruti · 1995

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Cerruti 1881 pour Femme is a fresh, floral scent with a light sweetness and a powdery softness, suited to daytime wear. It has been discontinued. It opens with freesia, mimosa and violet, and the heart deepens the floral side with jasmine and orange blossom. Woody notes sit underneath; a spicy touch and a creamy, powdery sweetness give it a soft finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and business wear leading, and most find it feminine. Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano IX: Violetta and Zara Royal Fressia have a close profile.

Daisy (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Marc Jacobs · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral, lightly sweet women's scent built around woodland strawberry, violet and gardenia, and it suits daily wear in spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for daily and leisure use, with office wear close behind. Voters mostly call its character feminine and modern. The top opens with woodland strawberry, violet leaf and red grapefruit, a fruity and green freshness. In the heart, gardenia, violet and jasmine form a floral core. The base of vanilla, musk and blond woods finishes it soft, powdery and gently sweet. Taylor of London Panache Mademoiselle and Linn Young Flight have a close profile.

The Dark Side (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

Francesca Bianchi · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Francesca Bianchi The Dark Side Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, smoky unisex scent led by amber, sandalwood and spices. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Tabac Blond by Caron and Daphne by Comme des Garçons have a close profile. Honey, vanilla and amber bring the sweetness, set against the woody depth of sandalwood, cedarwood and patchouli. Frankincense and styrax add a resinous, smoky edge, while iris and violet soften it with a powdery, floral touch. The animal and oriental accords give the whole a dark, warm character.

Dusk

8.6

The Woods Collection · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Woods Collection Dusk is a unisex scent that pairs the fruity freshness of bergamot, mandarin orange and apple with jasmine, violet and geranium, and it suits fall and winter evenings best. Overall it is sweet and fruity: bergamot, mandarin orange and apple set a bright fruit tone, while jasmine, violet and geranium add a soft floral side. Patchouli grounds the sweetness in a woody, spicy base, and a faint oriental warmth stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes next, and few choose summer. It is favored for night outs and evenings, and it also works for daily wear. Voters lean toward calling it masculine or modern, though it wears as a true unisex.

Santal Blanc

7.7

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Van Cleef & Arpels Santal Blanc is a unisex sandalwood scent that sets floral, powdery and creamy tones inside a fresh, green frame. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, with autumn and summer close behind and winter further back. Leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes. More voters call it feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with mandarin orange and fig milk, bright and slightly creamy. At the heart, sandalwood and violet bring a woody, powdery softness. Tonka bean and musk sweeten the base and close it warmly. Santal Blanc Le Parfum and Bvlgari Splendida - Rose Rose have a close profile.

Santal Complet

7.9

Fragrance Du Bois · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Fragrance Du Bois Santal Complet is a sweet, gourmand scent that wraps sandalwood in a powdery, creamy softness, and it suits both men and women. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin while still being noticed. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter and summer are not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and it also works at the office. More voters call it feminine, but a good share see it as masculine. It opens with coconut and lemon: the coconut brings the sweetness straight away and the lemon lifts it slightly. In the heart, violet adds a powdery softness while black pepper brings a spicy edge. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, musk and amber settles into a creamy, woody, sweet warmth.

Joop! Go

6.9

Joop! · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Joop! Go is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a green, floral side, leaning towards spring and summer and easy daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for daily use and leisure, with some wearing it at the office. Most voters call it masculine and modern. The top opens with rhubarb, pimento and bitter orange, tart, spicy and a little fruity. In the heart, violet, geranium and cypress add a green, floral tone. The base of balsam fir and musk softens it, leaving a sweet, slightly synthetic finish.

Cherry Punk (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Room 1015 · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Room 1015 Cherry Punk Eau de Parfum opens with cherry, saffron and Sichuan pepper, a fruity, sweet and spicy unisex scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is most often placed for nights out and evenings. Votes lean slightly feminine, though it is unisex. The cherry's sweetness is balanced at first by saffron and pepper. Toward the heart, mimosa, violet and jasmine absolute wrap it in a soft floral layer. In the base, black leather, patchouli and tonka bean add a smoky, leathery weight. Its profile is close to LM Parfums Red d'Amour and Fragrance World Notes Classics.

Sycomore (2008) (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Chanel · 2008

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Orodion

6.3

Orodion · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Orodion is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, sweet core against spicy and woody tones, with a gourmand, creamy streak; it suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with violet, saffron and tuberose, the floral side mixing with spice. In the heart, oakmoss, sandalwood and nagarmotha give the scent a woody frame. The base of amber, oud and vanilla carries the sweetness and creamy texture, and an oriental feel takes over. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is seen as fitting evenings and nights out. It leans slightly masculine and reads as modern. Mancera Instant Crush and Arabian Oud Resala have a close profile.

À la Rose (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian À la Rose Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery rose that leans towards spring and summer days, and towards daytime and office wear. It opens with Bulgarian damask rose, Calabrian bergamot and Californian orange, so the rose arrives with a bright citrus edge. Violet and magnolia soften the heart, and musk, cedar and May rose absolute carry the base. The overall feel is fresh, floral and lightly green, with the fruity and sweet touches kept in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. It reads feminine. Paul Smith Rose and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Teazzurra have a close profile.

Daisy Eau So Fresh (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Marc Jacobs · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, for daytime and work hours. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding the room. Daily wear, leisure and office are the occasions it leans towards. Most voters find it feminine, with a good share calling it modern. It opens with pear, grapefruit and raspberry, a lightly fruity freshness. The heart brings wild rose, apple blossom and violet, with a green, powdery touch alongside. In the base, musk, Virginia cedar and plum soften it and add a little sweetness.

Wood Whisper (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Ojar · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ojar Wood Whisper Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy woody unisex scent that softens fruity plum and rose with cashmere wood, sandalwood and vanilla. Plum and rose lead the opening; in the heart, violet joins cashmere wood and sandalwood, giving the scent a woody body. The base of ambergris, musk, white amber and vanilla takes over and dries down into a sweet, creamy warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits evenings, nights out and leisure time. Voters lean slightly feminine, with masculine close behind, so it works in either direction.

Sicily

7.6

Mancera · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mancera Sicily is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh opening of pineapple, peach and grapefruit against a floral heart of jasmine and rose, and it suits spring and summer best. The top is pineapple, peach, grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin orange, bright, citrusy and fruity. The heart brings ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose and violet, a soft floral layer, and the base of white musk and woody notes closes the scent on a sweet, slightly synthetic ground. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer or spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Votes for feminine and masculine character are close, so it can be worn by women and men alike. Spirit Spirit of Violet Kiss and Moschino Pink Bouquet have a close profile.

Tommy Girl

6.9

Tommy Hilfiger · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office named most often. Many describe it as feminine, followed by modern. It opens with blackcurrant, mandarin orange and apple blossom. The heart of lily, mint, rose and honeysuckle adds a floral, green freshness. Sandalwood, cedarwood and jasmine soften the base, with an aquatic, sweet touch running through. Spirit Spirit of Fizzy Tangerine and Miss Sixty Flower Power have a close profile.

Chambre Noire

7.7

Olfactive Studio · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Olfactive Studio Chambre Noire is a unisex scent that opens on pink pepper and settles into sandalwood, leather and vanilla, balancing a fruity sweetness with a smoky, woody base. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. Evenings and nights out lead, though it also works for leisure. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Pink pepper sits at the top. The heart brings jasmine, plum, papyrus, frankincense and violet, with plum adding fruit and frankincense a resinous touch. The base of sandalwood, leather, musk, patchouli and vanilla weighs heaviest, leaving a sweet, earthy, leathery finish. Estēe Lauder Amber Mystique and Tom Ford Extreme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

For Him (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Narciso Rodriguez · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Narciso Rodriguez For Him Eau de Toilette is a woody fougère that sets a fresh, green opening over a powdery, smoky and earthy base; it is made for men and has been discontinued. Most voters pick it for autumn, spring and winter, while summer gets a clearly smaller share. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though business and daily wear also have a place. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Half of the voters call it masculine, with classic and modern as the next most common views. Violet, pink pepper and lavender open it floral and spicy. Musk sits in the heart, and amber and patchouli bring the earthy, smoky base. Powdery and animal touches deepen the character without making it harsh.

Tres Nuit (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Armaf Tres Nuit Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with aquatic and green touches that suit daytime and lighter seasons. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter trails far behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and the scent reads as masculine and classic. It opens with vervain, iris and lemon, then moves into lavender, violet and spicy notes in the heart. Ambergris and sandalwood sit underneath and give it a light woody base. Armaf Enchanted Club and Creed Green Irish Tweed have a close profile.

The Only One (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Dolce & Gabbana · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Dolce & Gabbana The Only One Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery floral for women that suits fall and winter days. It opens with freesia, bergamot and pear, a lightly fruity freshness. In the heart, Iris tingitana, coffee and violet push the floral side toward a powdery, gourmand direction. Amberwood, patchouli and heliotrope finish it with a creamy, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, leisure and night out leading the occasions. Most see it as feminine. Dolce & Gabbana The Only One 2 and Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Artemisia (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Penhaligon's · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's Artemisia Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that opens with green leaves, nectarine and green apple, softened by violet and lily of the valley, and settles on amber and sandalwood. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring, followed by fall and summer, while winter is chosen less often. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it feminine and classic. Green leaves and nectarine give the opening a fresh, juicy feel. In the heart, green apple and jasmine tea meet floral notes, with vanilla adding a light sweetness. The base of amber, sandalwood, musk and oakmoss closes it with a powdery, woody warmth. Yves Saint Laurent Paris (Eau de Toilette) and Fragonard Émilie (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

4. Montabaco Intensivo

8.3

Ormonde Jayne · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ormonde Jayne 4. Montabaco Intensivo is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with the earthy, leathery tones of suede, tobacco and moss. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick spring and autumn, wearing it for leisure, daily use and the office. Votes lean masculine, though it stays unisex in character. Juniper, cardamom, bergamot and orange absolute give a bright, spicy start. Tea, violet and rose soften the heart with a green touch. Suede, tobacco, moss and sandalwood settle into a woody, leathery base. Ormonde Jayne Montabaco Extrême and Montabaco Cuba have a close profile.