The Perfume Library

Be Delicious Sparkling Apple 2014

7.5

DKNY · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

DKNY Be Delicious Sparkling Apple 2014 is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance opening on green apple, watermelon and red currant; it has been discontinued. The opening is led by green apple, watermelon and red currant, with a citrusy, aquatic freshness around them. In the heart, lily of the valley, rose, tiaré and violet leaf add a green, floral softness. Magnolia wood, sandalwood and amber sweeten the base slightly and settle it into a powdery warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough picture. Its fresh, fruity character suits women looking for something light and easygoing. Sex and the City Sunset and Lilly Pulitzer Beachy have a close profile.

Emirates Land

7.8

Taif Al-Emarat

Fresh · Floral · Green

Taif Al-Emarat Emirates Land is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening against a spicy, woody and creamy base. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so that reading is best taken with caution. It sits in the middle, reading neither clearly masculine nor feminine. Pink pepper, mandarin orange and violet leaf give a bright, green start. In the heart, Pepperwood™ and Turkish rose add a soft floral touch. The base builds a woody frame of oak, patchouli and musk, while benzoin, amber and vanilla sweeten it into a creamy warmth.

Eau de Cologne 1920: Imperieux Vetiver

6.7

Jardin de France

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Jardin de France Eau de Cologne 1920: Imperieux Vetiver is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy cologne feel on a green, earthy vetiver base. It opens with lemon, bergamot and peppermint, bright and sharp. In the heart, violet leaf and nutmeg add a spicy, green touch. White musk and vetiver form the base, drying down woody, slightly smoky and earthy. Longevity is rated weak, though this rests on only a small number of votes. Its light build suits anyone wanting a quick refresh through the day. Guerlain Vetiver Extreme and Miller Harris No. 3 Veti Vert have a close profile.

Understory

7.2

Lingua Planta · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Lingua Planta Understory opens with bergamot, balsam fir and violet leaf, and reads as a green, woody unisex scent that recalls a forest floor. The freshness of bergamot meets the green edges of balsam fir and violet leaf. In the heart, lavender absolute, sandalwood and patchouli come forward; in the base, orris butter, oakmoss absolute and frankincense pull it towards an earthy, resinous, slightly smoky fougère character. Voters find both longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small. It suits anyone, man or woman, who wants a cool, natural-feeling scent.

Amorosa

7.8

Ruth Mastenbrœk · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ruth Mastenbrœk Amorosa is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that pairs the green bite of galbanum and violet leaf with the creamy blooms of tuberose and ylang-ylang. Most voters pick Amorosa for leisure and daily wear, with business use as another common choice. Some also wear it for evenings and nights out, but the weight sits in daytime hours. It reads as feminine overall. It opens with galbanum and violet leaf, which give a cool, green feel, while watermelon pulls it towards a light fruity sweetness. In the heart, ylang-ylang and tuberose add a creamy floral body. The base of amber and vetiver dries down woody, with a spicy warmth.

Calm in Cedar

8.7

Scents of Wood

Fresh · Green · Woody

Scents of Wood Calm in Cedar is a unisex fragrance that draws its fresh, green and woody character from cedarwood. The notes read as a single whole: cedarwood forms the frame, while violet leaf adds a cool, green freshness. Cardamom brings a light spicy brightness, orris root adds a soft, powdery texture, and amber sets everything on a warm base. The result feels clean, calm and wood-led, never sweet. Voters rate it 8.7 out of 10. Maya Njie Nordic Cedar and Siam 1928 Yggdrasil have a close profile.

Malbec X

8.7

O Boticário · 2022

Citrus · Sweet · Synthetic

O Boticário Malbec X is a men's fragrance that sets bright citrus against a sweet, spicy and leathery base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though only a handful of voters have rated it, so that picture is tentative. No clear lean towards a particular season or occasion shows up. It reads as masculine. It opens with mandarin orange, grapefruit and yuzu for a sharp citrus lift, with violet leaf adding a green edge. Benzoin and cardamom bring a sweet, spicy warmth to the heart. The base of patchouli, suede, amber and leathery notes leaves a woody, resinous, leathery finish.

Agua de Vetiver

6.3

Angel Schlesser · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Angel Schlesser Agua de Vetiver is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, built on vetiver and sandalwood in the base; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with mandarin orange, lemon and honey pomelo, while green leaves, cardamom and blackcurrant add a green, lightly spicy edge. In the heart, mint, rosemary, violet leaf and lavender give a cool, herbal turn. The base rests on mountain pine, vetiver and sandalwood, softened by labdanum and musk into a powdery finish. Fresh, green and woody notes lead the scent, with the floral and fruity tones staying in the background. Joop! What About Adam (Eau de Toilette) and Hermès Eau de Cologne have a close profile.

Tous in Heaven Him

6.1

Tous · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tous in Heaven Him is a fresh, green men's fragrance with fruity, spicy and woody touches; it has been discontinued. It opens with pepper, pineapple and mandarin orange, where spice and fruit keep each other in check. In the heart, violet leaf, cardamom and starfruit push the scent towards a green, floral side. As it dries, patchouli, sandalwood and moss lay down a woody, earthy base. Overall it reads fresh more than sweet, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

Cool Water Game... for Man Happy Summer

6.9

Davidoff · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Davidoff Cool Water Game... for Man Happy Summer is a fresh, citrusy, watery fragrance for men; it has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit and watermelon, and the heart holds violet leaf and green apple. The fruity, aquatic side leads, with a slightly synthetic edge among the accords. The base of cedarwood, musk, patchouli and gaiac wood gives it a woody footing. Longevity is rated moderate, and only a small share of voters find it strong, though the number of votes is low. Its cool, bright character suits warm weather. Davidoff Cool Water Happy Summer and Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Eau Intense have a close profile.

Bel Air (2019)

7.2

Molinard · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Molinard Bel Air is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with aquatic and green touches that keep it light. The top opens with mandarin orange, bergamot, blackcurrant, nutmeg and pink pepper, pairing fruity brightness with a little spice. At the heart, jasmine absolute, tuberose absolute and neroli carry the floral side, while violet leaf adds a green edge. The base of musk, sandalwood and vanilla softens and sweetens the scent, leaving a woody, resinous background. Rosa centifolia absolute and mimosa also sit in the heart. Montblanc Starwalker (Eau de Toilette) and Jennifer Lopez Deseo have a close profile.

Dualist

7.1

Altяa · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Altяa Dualist is a fresh, green floral scent: powdery and lightly sweet, set on a woody frame, and unisex in character. Galbanum and violet leaf give it a cool, green edge. Mimosa softens that edge with a powdery, faintly sweet floral note, while blond woods keep everything steady on a dry, woody base. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as moderate, so it leaves a restrained trail rather than filling a room. Its unisex build reads comfortably on men and women alike. Its profile is close to L'Artisan Parfumeur Mimosa pour Moi and Estēe Lauder Pleasures.

Spock

5.1

Star Trek · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Star Trek Spock is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance, with aquatic and fruity tones balanced by spice and wood. The top notes are pineapple, cardamom and tangerine, giving a fruity brightness with a light spice. In the heart, lavender, pink pepper and violet leaf add an aromatic, slightly powdery and peppery character. The base of cedarwood, patchouli and suede settles into a dry, woody footing, and a synthetic edge runs through the accords. It has been discontinued, and it shares a close profile with Zara EAU/02 Tanto Amore and Tommy Hilfiger Tommy New York.

Esencia Femme

7.0

Loewe · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Loewe Esencia Femme is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with a soft, woody base. It has been discontinued. It opens bright with ginger, bergamot, grapefruit and lemon. In the heart, lily of the valley, rose, lotus and violet leaf turn the freshness toward a clean floral character. The base of musk, woods and vanilla softens everything into a gently sweet, warm woodiness. A fruity note also runs through the accords.

Deep

7.5

GAP · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

GAP Deep is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that suits leisure time and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit, Maltese lemon and marine notes, a bright, water-washed first impression. In the heart, lavender, violet leaf and green sage pull it toward a green, herbal side. The base of vetiver, cedarwood and sandalwood settles into a dry, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Voters pick it most for leisure and daily wear, with sport and office use close behind. It is suggested far less for evenings and nights out. Dior Homme Sport and Acqua di Parma Bergamotto di Calabria have a close profile.

Classic Touch

6.5

David Beckham · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

David Beckham Classic Touch is a men's fragrance that moves from a fresh, fruity opening of pear, apple and grapefruit through lavender, iris and violet leaf to cedarwood, sandalwood and leather. Voters place Classic Touch mostly at the office, then in daily wear and leisure time, with sport and night-out use further behind. Its light, fresh build suits daytime, and it reads clearly masculine. The top notes of pear, apple and grapefruit give a citrusy, fruity freshness. In the heart, lavender, iris and violet leaf push it towards a spicy, slightly powdery side. The base of cedarwood and sandalwood sets a woody floor, with leather adding a firmer edge. A synthetic tone runs through the accords as well.

Melancholia

7.5

Moth and Rabbit · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Moth and Rabbit Melancholia is a unisex green floral that opens with blackcurrant absolute, green apple and violet leaf, then turns woody and smoky. The opening is fresh and fruity: blackcurrant absolute, bergamot and green apple, with violet leaf adding a cool green edge. In the heart, lily of the valley and narcissus absolute bring a soft floral note, while musk and date smooth it out and add a little sweetness. The base is earthy and smoky, built on cade juniper and Java vetiver, with Clearwood™ and frankincense adding woody, spicy and leathery touches. The contrast between the bright opening and the smoky base defines its character. Amouage Portrayal Man and Diptyque Kyoto have a close profile.

Aqua Rush

6.5

Nautica · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nautica Aqua Rush is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that opens on yuzu and coriander and carries an aquatic, green streak. The top pairs yuzu with coriander, so the citrus freshness has a faint spice behind it. In the heart, clary sage, violet leaf and mint come forward, with floral and green tones softening the mix. The fruity and sweet sides stay in the background, and a synthetic feel runs through the blend. The base of teakwood, musk and amberwood settles it onto a calm, woody footing. Aqua Rush has been discontinued; its profile is close to Playboy Malibu and Bujairami Blazing.

Hello (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Lionel Richie · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Lionel Richie Hello Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent with a fruity sweetness and a woody base, light enough to wear at almost any hour of the day. Voters place Hello evenly across daytime, leisure and business, with evening and night-out wear close behind and some sport use too. It is made for men. The opening is grapefruit, mint and bergamot, with bitter orange alongside. Violet leaf and lavender form the heart. Patchouli, ambrox and vetiver settle it into a woody, lightly spicy base, leaving a sweet, synthetic trail.

Lauren Style

7.7

Ralph Lauren · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ralph Lauren Lauren Style is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that carries the brightness of tangerine and lime into a heart of jasmine, tuberose and magnolia; it has been discontinued. The top notes are tangerine, lime, violet leaf and orange blossom, and the citrus and green accords give the opening a lively, fresh feel. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose, magnolia and gardenia bring out the floral side, with a fruity sweetness alongside. The base of vanilla, musk and patchouli softens the scent and leaves a powdery, woody warmth. Dior J'adore (Eau de Toilette) and Marc Jacobs Daisy (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Saint Petal

8.8

Borntostandout · 2026

Floral · Animal · Leathery

Borntostandout Saint Petal is a floral-leathery unisex scent in which orange blossom, jasmine sambac and violet leaf meet leather, oud and incense. It opens with cumin, bergamot and dust beside the orange blossom; in the heart, incense, coffee and jasmine sambac set the floral side on a darker footing. The base is led by vetiver, leather, cistus and oud, drying down with an animalic warmth. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as very strong, though the number of votes is small. It reads as unisex, and its leathery, woody build makes it a scent that gets noticed in a crowd. Chaugan Les Princes du Polo and Ensar Oud Ward Sultan Attar have a close profile.

Boundless Voyages

5.1

Odyssey · 2023

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Odyssey Boundless Voyages is a unisex scent that opens on fig, violet leaf and cade juniper, with a green, fruity sweetness shadowed by smoke and leather; it has been discontinued. The top is fig and violet leaf, green and lightly fruity, with cade juniper adding a smoky edge. In the heart, suede, jasmine and clary sage bring out the leathery and spicy side. The base of amber, vanilla and tobacco sweetens and warms the composition, and the smoky tone carries through the dry-down. It suits anyone who wants sweetness and leathery smoke in the same bottle, regardless of gender. Fulton & Roark Sterling and Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street have a close profile.

Wandering Rain

7.2

Future Society · 2026

Fresh · Aquatic · Synthetic

Future Society Wandering Rain is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent built around blue lotus, pear and black tea. Pear and citrus notes give it a cool, lightly fruity brightness, while blue lotus softens that into something like damp air. Eucalyptus and violet leaf add a green, crisp chill. Black tea brings a dry, faintly spicy edge, and orris root with musk keeps everything on a clean, powdery footing. Synthetic, woody and earthy touches sit quietly in the background. Imaginary Authors Every Storm a Serenade and Le Labo Baie 19 have a close profile.

Rocco Black

5.7

Roccobarocco · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Roccobarocco Rocco Black is a men's fragrance that sets fresh citrus against a spicy, smoky, leathery woodiness, and it leans towards work and everyday wear. Voters pick it most for business and daily use, with leisure close behind, while night-out and evening votes are fewer. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. It opens with lemon, pink pepper and cinnamon, and frankincense and violet leaf sit in the heart. The base holds Brazilian rosewood, labdanum, leather, patchouli, amber and musk. The bright opening settles into a sweeter, resinous, leathery tone.