The Perfume Library

Vétiver Fatal

7.4

Atelier Cologne · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Atelier Cologne Vétiver Fatal is a unisex fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, suited to daytime and office hours. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Daily wear, leisure and business come up most often, while few voters choose winter. It reads somewhat more masculine than feminine, though the gap is small. It opens with bergamot, bitter orange and lemon, a fresh citrus start. In the heart, fig, orange blossom absolute and violet leaf add a fruity, lightly sweet, green touch. The base of vetiver, cedar and oud is woody and spicy. Atelier Cologne Cédrat Enivrant and Mind Games Blockade have a close profile.

Invictus Aqua (2016)

7.5

Rabanne · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Rabanne Invictus Aqua is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with grapefruit zest, yuzu zest and pink pepper, then marine notes and violet leaf give it a cool, aquatic heart. Ambergris, gaiac wood and woods set a woody base underneath. Fruity and sweet accords soften the edges, and a synthetic sheen runs through it. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and sport best. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and it reads masculine and modern. Rabanne Invictus Aqua (2018) and Armaf Sapphire have a close profile.

Violet Blonde

7.6

Tom Ford · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tom Ford Violet Blonde is a floral, powdery perfume that sets violet leaf, iris and jasmine over suede and musk; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also finds a place in daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine. The top has violet leaf, pink pepper and mandarin orange, with the pepper adding a light spice to the floral opening. In the heart, jasmine sambac, jasmine, iris and orris butter bring out the powdery side. The base of musk, cedar, benzoin, vetiver and suede rests the scent on a sweet, woody and slightly leathery footing. Gucci Flora by Gucci Generous Violet and Balmain Ivoire have a close profile.

Boss in Motion (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Hugo Boss · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss in Motion Eau de Toilette is a fresh, slightly sweet men's fragrance that pairs bright bergamot and orange with cinnamon and cardamom. It opens with bergamot, orange, basil and violet leaf, giving a citrusy, lightly green freshness. In the heart, cinnamon, pink pepper, cardamom and nutmeg add a spicy warmth and sweeten it a little. Vetiver, musk and sandalwood settle into a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use close behind. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) and Lacoste Pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Atlantic Ambergris II

8.6

Areej Le Doré · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Areej Le Doré Atlantic Ambergris II is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, aquatic feel with floral, spicy and resinous depth; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen least. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine, though some call it classic. It opens with bergamot, cardamom and Russian pine, a cool and clean start. In the heart, jasmine sambac, ylang-ylang, white champaca, clove and nutmeg bring floral, spicy warmth, sweetened by Irish white ambergris and tonka bean absolute. The base of opoponax, labdanum and oakmoss settles into a resinous, woody ground.

Panorama

7.1

Olfactive Studio · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Olfactive Studio Panorama is a unisex scent where citrus and green notes sit on a fresh, spicy, woody-resinous base, and it leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with fig leaf, bergamot and lemon for a bright start, while wasabi and bamboo leaf add a sharp, green edge. Cardamom, grass and galbanum carry the greenery through the heart, and vanilla, patchouli and labdanum soften the base into a resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, business and daily wear leading the occasions. It reads slightly more masculine, though a good share of voters call it feminine. Santa Maria Novella Alba di Seoul and Truefitt & Hill Apsley have a close profile.

Bvlgari pour Femme (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Bvlgari · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Bvlgari pour Femme Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and powdery women's scent that opens with orange blossom, bergamot and violet leaf. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. It leans towards daytime, office and leisure wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it classic. It opens with the freshness of orange blossom and bergamot, while violet leaf adds a green edge. In the heart, mimosa, rose and jasmine build a floral body. The base of musk, iris and sandalwood settles it into a soft, powdery, lightly woody finish. Fragonard Émilie and Dior Grand Bal have a close profile.

Love Mimosa

7.3

Amouage · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Amouage Love Mimosa is a fresh, green floral for women, powdery and lightly creamy, with a fruity sweetness running through it. It opens with violet leaf, iris and Cascalone®, a cool, green start. In the heart, pear and mimosa lead, with Paradisone® adding a soft brightness. The base of Ambrox, ylang-ylang and heliotrope dries down powdery, with a gentle sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions chosen most often. About half of voters call it feminine, while the rest see it as modern or classic. Tiffany & Co. Sheer and Laura Biagiotti Laura Tender have a close profile.

Eau de Cartier (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Cartier · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Cartier Eau de Cartier Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose green, floral side is held together by a soft woody note. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without announcing itself. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter hardly figures. Daily wear, leisure and work are the settings it leans towards. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either side. The notes read as one piece: bright yuzu meets the green, lightly floral character of violet and violet leaf. Cedarwood and amber add a thin woody, spicy depth beneath that freshness. The result is clean, simple and never heavy. Les Parfums de Rosine La Cologne de Rosine and Knize Knize Two have a close profile.

Explorer Platinum

6.9

Montblanc · 2023

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Montblanc Explorer Platinum is a fresh, green men's fragrance that suits spring and autumn days, whether at the office or in daily wear. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer, with winter trailing behind. Daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters find it masculine, while classic and modern get about equal votes. It opens with the green freshness of violet leaf, moves to clary sage in the heart and rests on cedarwood, which gives it a woody base. A light sweetness and some spice sit alongside the fresh and green accords, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Novellista Velvet Dusk and Penhaligon's Bold Blend have a close profile.

Wood for Him

7.2

Dsquared² · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dsquared² Wood for Him is a modern men's fragrance that sets bright citrus on a woody base, with green and spicy touches in between. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters read its character as masculine and modern. It opens with Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and mandarin orange for a bright citrus start. Cardamom, ginger and violet leaf then add a spicy, slightly green heart. Vetiver, blond woods and ambrox settle into a woody, lightly sweet, clean dry-down. Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Green Stravaganza and Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

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.

Velvet Oud

7.6

Lattafa · 2018

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Lattafa Velvet Oud sets a fresh, spicy opening of cardamom and bergamot over a deep base of oud and suede, a woody scent for men that suits autumn and winter evenings. Cardamom and bergamot give the opening a bright, citrusy, spicy lift. In the heart, patchouli and violet leaf pull it towards something green and earthy. The base of oud, suede, amber, musk and oakmoss settles into a sweet, smoky, leathery trail. Most voters find both its longevity and sillage good. It is picked most for autumn and winter, with spring a distant third and summer rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and most voters read it as masculine, with many calling it classic. Birkholz Cinema Collection - Kida and Lattafa Just Oud Boulevard Edition have a close profile.

Maîtresse

6.9

Agent Provocateur · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Agent Provocateur Maîtresse is a feminine floral-sweet scent deepened by spice, suede and musk; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, and it leans towards fall and spring, with winter close behind. It sits nearest to evenings and nights out, yet works just as well for leisure and daily wear. It opens with ylang-ylang and lotus. The heart brings iris bud, osmanthus, jasmine sambac, rose absolute and violet leaf, giving the floral side a powdery, sweet softness. The base of suede, amber and musk adds a leathery, animal, oriental warmth. Tom Ford Violet Blonde and Agent Provocateur Strip have a close profile.

Chameleon

7.2

Zoologist · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zoologist Chameleon is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with fruity sweetness, and it suits spring and summer days and relaxed time off. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon and pink pepper, while mango and starfruit add a juicy fruit note. In the heart, jasmine, frangipani and coconut bring a soft, creamy floral feel, with saffron and clove adding a trace of spice at the edges. It settles into a sweet, woody base of vanilla, sandalwood and amber, with vetiver and musk keeping it grounded. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes lean feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Parfums d'Elmar Leilani and Skylar Coconut Cove (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

He Wood

7.0

Dsquared² · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Dsquared² He Wood is a fresh, green men's fragrance built around silver fir, violet, vetiver and cedarwood, and it leans towards easy daytime wear. The top holds musk, vegetal amber and silver fir, while the heart brings aquatic notes, violet and violet leaf. Vetiver and cedarwood in the base give it a woody, earthy footing. Fresh, floral, aquatic and green accords lead, with a spicy touch underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters lean towards spring and fall, with summer close behind, and name daily, leisure and business as the main occasions. Most read it as masculine, with a modern feel. Released in 2007, it has been discontinued. Dsquared² He Wood Cologne and Dsquared² Original Wood have a close profile.

Invictus Parfum

7.0

Rabanne · 2024

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Rabanne Invictus Parfum is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that opens on marine notes, pink pepper and lavender. The top is marine notes, pink pepper and lavender; at the heart black soap, violet leaf and myrtle turn the freshness greener. The base of musk, cashmeran and sandalwood softens it into a woody foundation. Fruity and sweet facets stay in the background, with a spicy touch. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. It reads masculine and modern. Aura Fragrances Royal Black and bugatti Fashion Performance Deep Blue have a close profile.

Ubar (2009)

7.8

Amouage · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Ubar (2009) is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and evenings and nights out come well ahead of office wear. Most read it as feminine, and some call it classic. It opens with the brightness of orange, mandarin orange and violet leaf. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose, ylang-ylang and orange blossom build a dense floral core. In the base, vanilla, amber, sandalwood and patchouli wrap those flowers in a woody, powdery, spicy warmth. Givenchy Ysatis and Emanuel Ungaro Diva have a close profile.

L'Homme Le Parfum

7.1

Yves Saint Laurent · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Le Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and lightly aquatic men's scent, leaning towards spring and summer, leisure time and daily wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, while winter is the least chosen season. Leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and it reads as masculine and modern. It opens with primofiore lemon, ozone and cardamom, a bright and slightly spicy start. In the heart, violet leaf, basil and geranium add a floral, green layer. The base of ambroxan, cedarwood, cashmere wood and vetiver leaves a clean, woody finish. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Ultime and Diesel Only the Brave (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Oltremare (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Bois 1920 · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Bois 1920 Oltremare Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrus-led men's scent built on Italian bergamot, Sicilian lemon and bitter orange, suited to leisure and daily wear. It opens with a bright citrus layer of bergamot, lemon and orange. In the heart, Egyptian geranium, juniper berry and violet leaf add a green, lightly spicy touch. White musk, patchouli and sandalwood soften the base into a woody finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and office top the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with a strong modern streak. Bentley for Men Azure and Jil Sander Pure for Men have a close profile.

Chypre Mousse (2013)

7.4

Oriza L. Legrand · 2013

Green · Spicy · Woody

Oriza L. Legrand Chypre Mousse smells like a forest floor: a green, earthy, woody chypre that is unisex. It opens with corn mint, wild fennel and green shoot, then turns cool and leafy in the heart with oakmoss, galbanum and violet leaf. The base sets down an earthy, resinous floor of labdanum, humus, mushrooms and vetiver, while roasted chestnut and leather deepen its dry, spicy character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and evening wear. It leans masculine, with a strong classic feel. Santi Burgas Primal Waters and Puig Vetiver de Puig have a close profile.

Sicilian Leather

7.8

Memo Paris · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Memo Paris Sicilian Leather is a woody, leathery unisex scent that sets a fresh opening of cardamom, citron and bergamot over gaiac wood and white leather. It opens with cardamom, citron, bitter orange, Italian bergamot and coriander seed, a fresh, spicy citrus start. Violet leaf and fir balsam bring a green note to the heart. The base is led by gaiac wood, Atlas cedar, patchouli and white leather, and it dries down woody and leathery. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well back. It is chosen for leisure, nights out and evenings, and most voters read it as somewhat masculine. Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa and Bond No. 9 Brooklyn have a close profile.

Invictus Aqua (2018)

7.2

Rabanne · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rabanne Invictus Aqua is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Grapefruit and violet leaf keep it light and bright, while marine notes add an aquatic coolness. Brazilian rosewood, woods and ambergris settle this into a soft, slightly sweet, woody base. Floral and fruity touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure, daily wear and sport leading the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Rabanne Invictus Aqua (2016) and Rabanne Invictus (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Andromeda (Extrait de Parfum)

7.3

Tiziana Terenzi · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Andromeda Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity opening with a creamy, sweet base. The top notes of grass, bergamot and water jasmine give it a fresh, green start, while damask rose, peach and pear nectar bring a soft, fruity floral heart. In the base, vanilla, milk and coconut sweeten it and settle it into a powdery, creamy finish. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Feminine leads the character votes, though a fair share call it masculine. Maison Alhambra Anarch and Le Galion La Rose have a close profile.