The Perfume Library

Éclat d'Arpège pour Homme

7.5

Lanvin · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lanvin Éclat d'Arpège pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy and floral men's fragrance with aquatic and green touches, suited to daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot lead the opening. Jasmine, rosemary and violet leaf form a floral, green heart. Cedarwood, sandalwood and musk settle underneath as a woody, slightly creamy base, and the whole stays fresh with a light sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Elizabeth Arden My Fifth Avenue and Armaf Club de Nuit Sillage (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Ombre de Hyacinth

7.9

Tom Ford · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tom Ford Ombre de Hyacinth is a unisex scent that sets the green coolness of galbanum and violet leaf against a floral heart of hyacinth and jasmine; it has been discontinued. It opens with galbanum, violet leaf, magnolia and frankincense, fresh, green and lightly spicy. In the heart, hyacinth, jasmine and pink pepper add a soft floral note. Musk and benzoin settle the base into a powdery, sweet finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Voters read it as feminine more often than not, though it is unisex. Penhaligon's Gardenia and Goutal Rose Splendide have a close profile.

Leo

7.3

Tiziana Terenzi · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tiziana Terenzi Leo is a unisex perfume that sets a fresh citrus opening against a floral, sweet body, with a woody, powdery finish that suits spring and summer days. It opens with kumquat, mandarin orange, bergamot and orange, then turns floral at the heart with rose, jasmine sambac and magnolia. In the base, sandalwood, cedar and tonka bean sweeten it and settle it into a creamy, woody ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and business also getting votes. It reads more feminine than masculine, though a good share of voters call it masculine. Tiziana Terenzi Libra and Yves Saint Laurent Libre (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Fantasy Intimate Edition

7.2

Britney Spears · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Britney Spears Fantasy Intimate Edition is a distinctly feminine scent that moves from a fresh, citrusy start into a sweet, powdery, creamy floral gourmand; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close without feeling heavy. Most voters pick it for spring and fall, and for leisure and daily wear, though summer and winter get a fair share too. Nearly half call it feminine, and a smaller group finds it modern. The top opens bright and fruity with lychee, violet leaf and Italian lemon. In the heart, jasmine, lily of the valley and brown sugar add sweetness to the florals. Heliotrope, white musk and vanilla leave a powdery, creamy base. Afnan Perfumes Desert Rose and Jennifer Lopez Wild Glow have a close profile.

Raghba for Man

7.4

Lattafa

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lattafa Raghba for Man is a fresh fougère where citrus and green tones sit on a floral, woody base; it was made for men and has been discontinued. The top is pineapple, violet leaf and bergamot, which brings freshness and a light sweetness. The heart turns floral and aromatic with jasmine, geranium and lavender. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean soften it, while oakmoss and cedarwood give the fougère its woody backbone. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Voters lean towards spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter picked least. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. Most voters read it as masculine, with classic as the next most common character. Rabanne XS pour Homme and Lattafa Ra'ed Luxe have a close profile.

Roma Uomo Green Swing

6.9

Laura Biagiotti · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Laura Biagiotti Roma Uomo Green Swing is a fresh, green men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, cardamom and quince, the citrus brightness softened by a fruity sweetness. In the heart, geranium, violet leaf and tonka bean bring a floral, green tone. The woody base of vetiver, cedar and cashmere wood leaves it dry and clean. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets very few votes. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, and a good share call it modern.

Aigner pour Homme Blue Emotion (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Aigner · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Aigner pour Homme Blue Emotion Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer, leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays lightly present through the day without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and very few choose winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Close to half of voters call it masculine, with the rest split between modern and classic. It opens with bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange, joined by lavender and violet leaf for an aquatic, green freshness. In the heart, coriander, cardamom and cumin add a spicy edge, softened by ozone and jasmine. The base of vetiver, fir, ebony and peat is woody and earthy.

Iris Rose

7.4

E. Coudray · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

E. Coudray Iris Rose is a powdery floral for women that most voters place in spring and summer, an easy fit for daytime and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters rate it equally suitable for daily wear, leisure and business, with evening and night out further behind. Most call its character feminine, and some find it classic. It opens with Bulgarian rose, violet leaf and orris absolute, fresh and powdery in feel. In the heart, orris butter, Bulgarian rose absolute and heliotrope make it creamier and softer. The base of patchouli, vanilla, blond woods, white musk and tonka bean sweetens it and settles it on a woody footing.

Craquelé

7.1

The Merchant Of Venice · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

The Merchant Of Venice Craquelé is a spicy, woody and slightly smoky unisex scent built around red thyme, saffron and leather. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most often for leisure, evenings and nights out. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with red thyme, cypress and violet leaf, a cool, green and spicy start. In the heart, freesia adds a soft floral touch while saffron and cedarwood build a spicy, woody body. The base of leather, frankincense and white musk settles into a sweet, resinous, smoky warmth. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Absolu and Dior Fahrenheit Parfum have a close profile.

Lost in Translation

6.1

Maison Matine · 2021

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

Maison Matine Lost in Translation is a unisex scent that opens with juniper, violet leaf and aquatic notes, setting a fresh, watery side against spice and leather. The top is cool and clean: juniper, violet leaf and aquatic notes. The heart brings white tea, rosewood and black pepper, adding a spicy edge. The base of musk, dry woods, leather, patchouli and tobacco settles the scent into a woody, leathery footing, while a sweet, synthetic touch stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Kenzo Kenzo Homme (2022) and Jimmy Choo Jimmy Choo Man Blue have a close profile.

Comme une Evidence Le Parfum

7.7

Yves Rocher · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Yves Rocher Comme une Evidence Le Parfum is a distinctly feminine chypre that sets a fresh, floral start on a sweet, powdery and woody base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest spring, followed by fall and summer; it leans towards evening and nights out but also suits daily and office wear. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with violet leaf, nutmeg and amber, which read fresh and lightly spicy. Rose, jasmine and lily of the valley form a floral heart. In the base, praliné sweetens the scent, while patchouli, oakmoss, musk and woods settle it into a powdery, woody chypre.

Jeanne Lanvin Couture

6.3

Lanvin · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lanvin Jeanne Lanvin Couture is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent that leans towards spring and summer, daytime and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, while few choose winter. Daily wear, leisure and work come first, with fewer votes for nights out. Many describe it as feminine and modern. It opens with raspberry and violet leaf, a fresh, slightly tart fruity start. In the heart, magnolia and plum soften it into something floral and sweeter. Cedar and musk leave a woody, powdery base. Versace Versace Woman and Calvin Klein Downtown have a close profile.

603 Cuir Encens Fève Tonka

7.4

Bon Parfumeur · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bon Parfumeur 603 Cuir Encens Fève Tonka is a unisex scent in which a fresh, green opening gives way to smoky, woody leather warmth; it has been discontinued. The top holds lemon, violet leaf and nutmeg; frankincense, cypress and clary sage form the heart, adding a spicy, smoky edge. In the base, leather, cashmeran and tonka bean take over, with the sweetness staying in the background and softening the leathery foundation. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is worn from daily use through the office to the evening. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though a good share of voters call it feminine.

Walking in Porta Venezia

7.3

Trussardi · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Trussardi Walking in Porta Venezia is a unisex fragrance that opens on star anise, lemon and black pepper, then moves through a fresh, green and woody profile. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate to good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and wear is spread across leisure, evening and daily use. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, but a sizeable share of voters call it feminine, so it sits between the two. It opens with star anise, lemon, Belanis® and black pepper, fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, Madagascan geranium, vermouth, artemisia and violet leaf add a green tone. The base rests on patchouli, cedarwood and fir balsam absolute, with Bourbon vanilla absolute softening it with a touch of sweetness.

Candour

6.1

Humięcki & Graef · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Humięcki & Graef Candour is a unisex scent that softens a fresh, green line with a powdery, creamy sweetness; it has been discontinued. Sandalwood, iris and vanilla build a creamy base, while olive leaf, galbanum and violet leaf add a fresh, green tone. Ginger and cardamom milk bring light spice and a gourmand sweetness, with almond and sage balancing it in the background. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. It reads slightly more feminine than masculine, though masculine votes are not far behind. Odur Calma and Bey Excursion have a close profile.

Antiquity II (Extrait de Parfum)

8.2

Areej Le Doré · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Wüstenwind

7.2

Harry Lehmann

Fresh · Floral · Green

Harry Lehmann Wüstenwind is a women's fragrance led by rose, patchouli and vanilla, pairing a fresh, floral feel with a sweet, creamy base. The scent reads as one piece: rose and violet leaf give a floral, green freshness, while pink pepper adds a light spice. Vanilla and praliné sweeten it into a creamy softness, and patchouli and amber bring a woody, powdery depth. Lingonberry stays quietly in the background of that sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office more than evening or nights out. Most voters call it feminine. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Fleur Musc (Eau de Parfum) and Balmain Ivoire (2012) have a close profile.

Cuir Celeste

7.4

Ex Nihilo · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ex Nihilo Cuir Celeste is a unisex fragrance that sets the fresh, green opening of black pepper, galbanum and violet leaf against a leathery, powdery base. The opening is led by the spice of black pepper alongside the green of galbanum and violet leaf. In the heart, ambrette and osmanthus add a soft, creamy floral touch. The base of musk, Akigalawood®, patchouli, cypriol and leathery notes dries down woody and leathery, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters place it in spring and fall, and it leans towards business and leisure wear, with night out close behind. Votes for masculine and feminine character are nearly even, so it sits comfortably on either side. Emir Celestial and Chopard Musk Malaki have a close profile.

Manhattan Midnight

8.6

City Rhythm · 2024

Fresh · Green · Fruity

City Rhythm Manhattan Midnight is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green start with a spicy, smoky and sweet woody-oriental body. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out. Voters read it as masculine first, with modern a distant second. The top opens with bergamot, violet leaf and cassia, fresh and green. The heart of cistus, frankincense, tea, chili and myrrh adds a spicy, smoky depth. It dries down to vanilla sweetness, vetiver and tobacco. City Rhythm Manhattan and L'Artisan Parfumeur Cœur de Vétiver Sacré have a close profile.

Signature Extrême

7.1

Otto Kern · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Otto Kern Signature Extrême is a men's fragrance that opens on nutmeg, pineapple and sage and settles into amber and cedarwood, balancing a fresh side with a sweet one. The opening pairs the spicy coolness of nutmeg and sage with fruity pineapple. At the heart, orange blossom, violet leaf and lavender add a soft floral layer. The base of amber, labdanum and cedarwood sets it on a warm, woody footing, while gourmand and synthetic touches sit behind the fresh air. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it is worn for leisure, daily use and work. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Zara W/End till 3:00 AM and Guess 1981 Indigo for Men have a close profile.

Génie des Bois

7.1

Keiko Mecheri · 1999

Floral · Green · Fruity

Keiko Mecheri Génie des Bois is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, green character with a sweet, powdery warmth. Violet and violet leaf form the floral-green backbone, while rosewood gives it a woody base. Benzoin and tonka bean pull the scent toward the resinous and sweet, and cocoa powder adds a soft, powdery, slightly earthy touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter. Leisure, evening and daily wear lead the occasions. Voters find it more feminine than masculine, though a good share call it masculine.

Acqua Nobile Iris

7.5

Acqua di Parma · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Acqua Nobile Iris is a fresh, powdery floral for women that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly worn for daily use, work and leisure, with evenings further behind. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. Grapefruit, mandarin orange and lemon give the opening a citrus brightness. The heart of orange blossom, violet leaf, neroli and Iris pallida makes a green, powdery floral. Musk and vanilla soften the base and add a little sweetness. Acqua di Parma Acqua Nobile Magnolia and Prada Infusion de Mandarine have a close profile.

Aimez-Moi (1996) (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Caron · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Green

Caron Aimez-Moi (1996) opens with mint, violet leaf and bergamot over a heart of iris, peach and jasmine, a fresh, floral women's scent that has been discontinued. The top notes are mint, violet leaf, bergamot, cardamom and star anise, a cool, green and lightly spicy start. In the heart, iris, peach, jasmine, magnolia and rose add a soft floral and fruity layer. The base of sandalwood, amber, musk and vanilla settles it into something powdery, sweet and woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it suits daytime and evening about equally. It reads feminine and classic. Caron Aimez-Moi (2013) and Yohji Yamamoto Yohji (1996) have a close profile.

Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.04 - Shaman

7.5

MiN New York · 2014

Floral · Green · Sweet

MiN New York Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.04 - Shaman pairs the brightness of mandarin orange and cardamom with a resinous warmth from rose absolute, frankincense and honey, in a spicy, smoky unisex scent. It opens with mandarin orange, cardamom and violet leaf, which give it a fresh, green, spicy start. In the heart, rose absolute, labdanum, frankincense and nutmeg take over, setting the floral side on a resinous, spicy footing. The base of honey, patchouli, ambergris and styrax sweetens it and adds an earthy, slightly animalic depth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evening and leisure wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is a unisex scent. Hendley Perfumes Felt and Olibanum. Cardamome have a close profile.