The Perfume Library

The Silk (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Sensai · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Sensai The Silk Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that opens with violet leaf, pear and pink pepper, fresh and floral. It has moderate longevity and sillage, staying close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily, office and leisure wear lead the occasions. About half of voters find it feminine. Bergamot and pear bring freshness at the start, with a light spice from pink pepper. In the heart, peony, orchid and lily of the valley add a soft floral note, warmed by amber. Tonka bean and musk sweeten the base into a creamy, powdery finish.

L'Homme Libre (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Yves Saint Laurent · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Libre Eau de Toilette opens with lemon zest, Chinese ginger and bergamot, a fresh citrus scent for men that suits daytime wear; it has been discontinued. The top notes are lemon zest, Chinese ginger and bergamot, while basil and violet leaf in the heart add a green, floral touch. White pepper in the base leaves a dry, spicy edge. The overall impression is fresh and aquatic, with a faintly fruity, lightly sweet side. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with a modern streak. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Eau d'Été 2007 and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Cologne Gingembre have a close profile.

Elixir Essence de Parfum (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Roja Parfums · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Elixir Essence de Parfum (Eau de Parfum) is a fresh, floral and fruity scent built around bergamot, May rose, Grasse jasmine and vanilla. Most voters call it feminine and lean towards spring and summer. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most. Longevity and sillage are moderate. It has been discontinued. Bergamot opens it, and the heart is floral: May rose, Grasse jasmine, violet and ylang-ylang, with peach and raspberry adding a fruity sweetness. Sandalwood, vanilla and musk soften the base, where the powdery and woody sides come through. Roja Parfums Elixir (Parfum) and Roja Parfums 51 (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Brilliant Wish

7.4

Chopard · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Chopard Brilliant Wish is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that opens with pink pepper and red berries, moves into star jasmine and violet leaf, and settles on amber and musk; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. It is chosen most for spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear and the office, with evening and night out getting fewer votes. The spicy pink pepper meets the sweetness of red berries at the start. In the heart, star jasmine brings a soft floral note while violet leaf adds a green freshness. Amber and musk close it on a powdery, lightly woody warmth. Jil Sander Jil (2009) and Montblanc Femme Individuelle share a close profile.

Rose Velours

8.0

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Velours is a unisex scent built on a powdery, sweet rose set in a fresh, lightly spiced frame. It has been discontinued. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most call it feminine, though classic and modern both draw votes. Bergamot and violet leaf open it fresh. Orris absolute, rose absolute and honey form the heart, sweetening the powdery rose. It dries to a warm, woody base of ambroxan, cedarwood and benzoin. Boucheron Place Vendôme (Eau de Parfum) and Chopard Infiniment (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Sous Le Pont Mirabeau

6.8

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Etat Libre d'Orange Sous Le Pont Mirabeau is a unisex scent that pairs Italian bergamot and fig with aquatic and ozonic notes for a fresh, green feel. It opens with elemi resin, pink pepper and bergamot, citrusy and lightly spicy. Violet leaf and frankincense sit in the heart beside the water notes. The base of Virginia cedar, sandalwood and musk gives a woody footing, softened a little by vanilla. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading. It reads somewhat masculine, though feminine and modern votes are strong too.

Chamade Homme

8.1

Guerlain · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Chamade Homme is a fresh, green chypre with floral and spicy touches, a classic-leaning masculine scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer further behind. Night out, leisure and evening lead the occasions, while business and daily wear sit close behind. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with Italian bergamot and black pepper. In the heart, nutmeg, violet leaf and hyacinth add a floral, powdery greenness. The base of vetiver, precious woods and leather settles into a woody, leathery footing. Lalique Les Compositions Parfumées - Chypre Silver and Balenciaga L'Essence have a close profile.

Sloth

7.5

Zoologist · 2020

Floral · Green · Fruity

Zoologist Sloth is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and autumn, leisure hours and evenings, with floral, green and earthy sides in front. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. For character, masculine gets the most votes, though feminine is not far behind. Lavender, chamomile and violet leaf keep the opening green and floral. In the heart, jasmine, aniseed, beeswax and cumin add a spicy warmth. Myrrh, mushrooms, tonka bean and vanilla settle into a sweet, resinous, earthy base. G Parfums Old Hunter and Zoologist Bat (2015) have a close profile.

Cuir Blanc

7.6

Evody · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Evody Cuir Blanc is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral side with a powdery, sweet leather; it has been discontinued. It opens with the cool green of violet leaf. In the heart, amber and iris soften it and turn it powdery. The base holds Russian leather and white musk, and the scent dries down spicy, woody and slightly synthetic in a leathery way. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter third. Evening, night out, daily, leisure and business all draw similar shares. Votes lean feminine, though a good number call it masculine. Juliette Has A Gun Metal Chypré and Prada L'Homme Intense have a close profile.

Halloween Man

7.2

Halloween · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Halloween Man is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a sweet, spicy body, and it reads as modern and masculine. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend it for autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Most voters call it masculine. Violet leaf, basil and mandarin orange give a fresh, slightly green start, while Martini adds a light fruity sweetness. In the heart, cinnamon, lavender and orange blossom lead, with ginger flower softening the spice. The base of vanilla, leather, musk and ambergris leaves a gourmand, oriental warmth. A synthetic sheen runs through the accords.

Smart

7.4

Andrea Maack · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Andrea Maack Smart is a floral women's fragrance that sets jasmine and sandalwood over vanilla and violet leaf, sitting somewhere between sweet and fresh. It opens with vanilla and violet leaf together: the sweetness is there from the first moment, but a green, fresh edge keeps it light. In the heart, jasmine and sandalwood build a floral and woody line, and the base of suede and white musk finishes it with a powdery, slightly leathery softness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters suggest autumn and spring, and it leans towards daily, office and leisure wear. Its character is mostly seen as feminine. Mancera Feminity and Evody Cuir Blanc have a close profile.

Bad

5.7

Diesel · 2016

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Diesel Bad is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, sweet opening with a spicy, woody body and a synthetic edge. The top holds cardamom, violet leaf, lavender and bergamot, while the heart brings caviar, sage, orris root and salty notes. The base of patchouli, tonka bean, tobacco and ambroxan dries down sweeter and woodier. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters place it in fall and spring, for leisure and daily wear, and most call it masculine and modern. Jil Sander Strictly Night and Escentric Molecules Molecule 02 have a close profile.

1000 (Parfum)

8.0

Jean Patou · 1972

Floral · Green · Sweet

Jean Patou 1000 is a discontinued women's perfume that pairs a green, powdery chypre character with a floral heart. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. Voters mostly call it feminine and classic. It opens with osmanthus, violet leaf and bergamot. The heart of lily of the valley, rose, jasmine and geranium builds a floral body, and the base of patchouli, sandalwood and oakmoss leaves a woody, slightly animal floor. Sweet and spicy touches stay in the background. Revlon Charlie Blue and Genny Genny have a close profile.

Cuir Pleine Fleur

7.4

Heeley · 2006

Floral · Green · Spicy

Heeley Cuir Pleine Fleur is a unisex scent that sets a floral heart on a leathery, smoky and animalic base, and sits most comfortably in fall and spring. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer last. Business, leisure and evening wear are voted almost evenly. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though the feminine vote is sizeable, so it reads as unisex. It has been discontinued. It opens with cinnamon, Italian bergamot and violet leaf, spicy and green. In the heart, rose, mimosa, honey and suede sweeten the florals and soften the leather. The base of Atlas cedar, birch, vetiver and castoreum leaves a woody, smoky, animalic trail.

Bentley for Men Azure

6.8

Bentley · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bentley for Men Azure is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that suits spring and summer days. It opens bright and fruity with lemon, bergamot, tangerine, pineapple and violet leaf. The heart turns greener and lightly spicy with lavender, clary sage, tea and bell pepper. The base settles into cashmere wood and tonka bean, giving a woody, mildly sweet finish, with aquatic and synthetic tones running through it. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions, with sport and business also getting votes. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Chopard Heaven and Aigner Clear Day for Men have a close profile.

Aromatics In White

7.5

Clinique · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Clinique Aromatics In White is a fresh, floral perfume for women, softened by sweet, spicy and powdery touches. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without crowding the room. Most voters suggest spring and fall, with winter and summer close behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it suits best. About half of the voters read it as feminine. The top opens spicy and green with cistus, Sichuan pepper and violet leaf. The heart builds a floral body from orange blossom, rose and patchouli, and the base of musk, ambergris and benzoin settles into a resinous, powdery warmth. Narciso Rodriguez For Her (Eau de Toilette) and Bvlgari Bvlgari pour Femme (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Revolución

8.0

Carner · 2023

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Carner Revolución is a unisex scent that moves from a fresh, fruity start to a spicy, woody and leathery base. The top holds orange blossom, oxygen and thyme, so it opens fresh and lightly sweet. In the heart, maté, violet leaf and saffron push it toward a spicy, creamy feel. The base of Somalian frankincense, Texas cedar and leather settles into a woody, leathery finish. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall, then winter and spring, while summer trails behind. Leisure, evening and daily wear sit close together, and it reads more masculine than feminine. Costume National I and Majouri Jour 8 have a close profile.

Masa / ماسة

7.7

Lattafa Pride · 2023

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Lattafa Pride Masa / ماسة is a unisex scent built around mango, lemon and saffron, a fruity, sweet character kept lively by a fresh edge. Mango and lemon open bright and juicy, while saffron and pink pepper add a spicy bite. In the heart, orange blossom and osmanthus soften things, with ginger and violet leaf keeping it fresh. Amber, patchouli and suede form a woody, slightly leathery base. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Although unisex, most voters read its character as masculine. Montblanc Emblem Intense and Hugo Boss The Scent for Him (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Ajayeb Dubai

7.3

Lattafa · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lattafa Ajayeb Dubai is a unisex fragrance with a sweet, gourmand character, carrying spice, wood and a faintly smoky depth. The top pairs pineapple with saffron, so the fruity brightness is softened by spice almost at once. Arabica coffee and violet leaf form the heart. In the base, butterscotch, vanilla and sandalwood settle it into a creamy, sweet, woody floor, with leathery and oriental tones in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine. Initio Side Effect and Tom Ford Noir Extreme Parfum have a close profile.

Myths Woman

7.2

Amouage · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Amouage Myths Woman is a green, chypre-leaning feminine scent with an earthy streak, opening fresh and settling into smoked leather and oakmoss. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer and winter further behind. It is mostly chosen for leisure and evening wear, with some votes for business and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it classic. The top opens cool and green with galbanum, violet leaf and narcissus. In the heart, carnation adds spice, patchouli adds earth and ambergris softens it. The base of musk, smoked leather and oakmoss turns animal, woody and leathery. Jil Sander Man Pure and Nicolaï Le Temps d'Une Fête have a close profile.

Italian Citrus

7.6

D.S. & Durga · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

D.S. & Durga Italian Citrus is a fresh, green citrus scent that suits summer and spring best, and works just as easily for daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with fall well behind and winter rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most named occasions. It reads mainly masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. It opens on blood orange, bergamot, lemon and chinotto peel. Green mandarin orange and violet leaf then pull the citrus towards green. In the base, oakmoss, copaiba balsam and frankincense absolute leave it spicy, woody and slightly smoky.

Original Wood

7.6

Dsquared² · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Dsquared² Original Wood is a fresh, green and woody men's fragrance built around cardamom, vetiver and cedarwood. It opens with Guatemala cardamom, aquatic notes and violet leaf, which give a spicy, watery freshness. In the heart, Haitian vetiver, silver fir and cedarwood form a green, woody backbone. Indonesian patchouli, amber and musk soften it at the base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters suggest spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Dsquared² He Wood and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Dragonfly (2021)

7.5

Zoologist · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Zoologist Dragonfly is a fresh, floral and aquatic unisex scent, with green and powdery touches that recall a garden after rain. Grapefruit, ginger and basil open it lightly. Geranium, jasmine sambac and rose form the floral heart, with violet leaf adding green and orris a powdery softness. Rain water, moss and vetiver keep the base cool and earthy. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most common settings. It leans slightly feminine in votes, though a fair share call it masculine.

Dark Saphir

7.7

Agonist · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Agonist Dark Saphir is a sweet, spicy and woody-oriental unisex fragrance suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions; summer is the least chosen season. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even, so it sits between the two. Bergamot, raspberry and peach open it fruity, while ginger and black pepper add spice. Jasmine, heliotrope and cinnamon carry the heart into a floral, warm stage. In the base, oud, vanilla and tonka bean deepen the sweetness, and patchouli and frankincense leave an earthy, smoky trail. Portrait of a Lady and Levantium have a close profile.