The Perfume Library

He Wood Ocean Wet Wood

7.2

Dsquared² · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Dsquared² He Wood Ocean Wet Wood is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, aquatic character over a woody base; it has been discontinued, but it suits spring and summer days. It opens with seawater, ambergris and tarragon, then moves to a floral heart of violet leaf, violet and musk. The base of vetiver, patchouli, tonka bean and cedarwood dries it down into something woody and spicy, with green and synthetic touches running through. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Dsquared² He Wood and Voskanian Parfums Iris Boisé have a close profile.

Eau de Cartier Concentrée

7.1

Cartier · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cartier Eau de Cartier Concentrée is a fresh, green scent with citrus and woody sides, a unisex pick that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Votes on character split closely between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably in between. Coriander and yuzu open on a bright, lightly spicy citrus note. In the heart, violet leaf and lavender add a green, floral turn. Patchouli, cedar and white amber settle underneath as a soft, woody base. Gucci Guilty Essence and Hermès Eau de Cologne have a close profile.

Fortuitous Finley

7.7

Penhaligon's · 2025

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Penhaligon's Fortuitous Finley is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green opening with a sweet, gourmand and faintly leathery body. Salted pistachio leads at the start, while cardamom and violet leaf in the heart add a spicy, green edge. Maté and Saffiano™ in the base settle the scent onto a woody, creamy foundation where the fresh and sweet sides find their balance. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with leisure and daily wear leading and business and evening also getting votes. It reads more masculine than feminine, with a modern feel.

Ombré Leather 16

8.3

Tom Ford · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tom Ford Ombré Leather 16 is a leathery, smoky unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Black leather, patchouli and moss build a dark, earthy backbone, while cardamom adds a spicy edge and violet leaf a faint green freshness. Jasmine sambac brings a sweet, floral softness that rounds off the leather. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer; evenings and nights out suit it best. It reads masculine more often than feminine, though many call it feminine. Tom Ford Ombré Leather (2018) and Atelier Materi Cuir Nilam share a close profile.

L'Eau en Blanc

7.6

Lolita Lempicka · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lolita Lempicka L'Eau en Blanc is a fresh, powdery and lightly sweet feminine scent that leans towards daily wear and spring; it has been discontinued. Most voters wear it in spring and fall, for daily, leisure and office settings, and call its character feminine. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close and leaves a quiet trail. It opens with violet leaf and iris, cool and powdery. The heart brings violet, raspberry and cherry for a fruity sweetness, with Glycyrrhiza glabra adding a gourmand touch. In the base, vetiver, heliotrope, tonka bean and musk leave it soft and powdery. Dior Miss Dior Chérie and Guerlain French Kiss have a close profile.

Patchouli

7.8

M. Micallef

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

M. Micallef Patchouli is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that sets patchouli and violet leaf on a warm base of cistus, benzoin and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets worn for leisure. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Violet leaf gives a brief green opening, then patchouli forms an earthy, woody core. In the base, cistus, benzoin, vanilla, leather and tolu balm sweeten it and soften it with a resinous, leathery warmth. An oriental feel dominates. Gritti Muskaria and Câline Oud Extreme have a close profile.

Ellenisia

7.3

Penhaligon's · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Penhaligon's Ellenisia is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and is chosen less for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern. It opens with mandarin orange zest and violet leaf, fresh and green. The heart of rose, jasmine, gardenia and tuberose forms a full floral core. In the base, vanilla and plum nectar bring a fruity, sweet, creamy and powdery finish.

The Beat for Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Burberry · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Burberry The Beat for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and spicy men's scent that suits spring and autumn, from daytime errands to the office. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays comfortable at a desk, at work and through everyday routines without crowding the people around you. Most voters pick spring and autumn, summer follows, and few choose winter. It reads masculine and modern. The opening pairs black pepper with citron and violet leaf, so citrus freshness meets a green, leafy edge and a spicy bite. White thyme and geranium carry the green through the heart, and vetiver with woody notes settles into a dry, clean base. Byredo Open Sky and Harry Lehmann Key West have a close profile.

Seductive Homme

6.8

Guess · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guess Seductive Homme opens with cardamom, pink pepper and mandarin orange, a spicy citrus start that settles into a sweet, powdery, woody men's fragrance. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer and winter further behind. Daily, evening and leisure wear are nearly level in the votes, and most voters call it masculine and modern. It has been discontinued. The top notes of cardamom, pink pepper and mandarin orange give a fresh, spicy opening. In the heart, violet leaf, vetiver and vanilla orchid push it towards floral and sweet. The base of musk, patchouli, sandalwood and amberwood leaves a woody, powdery finish, with gourmand and synthetic touches running through it.

Stilettos on Lex

7.6

Jul et Mad · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jul et Mad Stilettos on Lex is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral and green character with a soft, powdery sweetness, and it suits spring and summer days best. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and office lead the occasions, while evening and night out draw fewer votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine. Escada Loving Bouquet and Ineke After My Own Heart have a close profile. It opens with plum liqueur, lemon and pear for a fruity brightness. The heart brings iris, heliotrope, rose absolute, violet leaf and lily of the valley, floral and powdery. It dries down to Indonesian patchouli, musk, Bourbon vanilla and Atlas cedar, which add a woody warmth.

003 Yuzu Feuilles de Violette Vétiver

7.4

Bon Parfumeur · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bon Parfumeur 003 Yuzu Feuilles de Violette Vétiver is a unisex scent that keeps the brightness of citrus on a green, woody footing. Bergamot, lime and yuzu give the top a sharp, sparkling citrus. In the heart, jasmine, neroli and elemi resin add a floral, lightly spicy softness. Haitian vetiver, musk and violet leaf settle the base into a green, woody line. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it sits comfortably on either. Acqua di Parma Yuzu and Al Haramain Neroli Canvas have a close profile.

Love, the Key to Life

7.6

Love, the Key to Life · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Love, the Key to Life is a floral perfume for women that opens with pink pepper, violet leaf and bergamot, then moves into rose, orange blossom and jasmine. Sweet and fruity tones soften the flowers, and a spicy edge runs through the scent. In the heart, rose, orange blossom and ylang-ylang lead; in the base, patchouli, sandalwood and amber leave a woody, slightly powdery warmth. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and fall, and it suits evenings and daily wear alike. Most voters see it as feminine. Bvlgari Bvlgari pour Femme (Eau de Parfum) and Amouage Silver have a close profile.

Héliotrope (2014) / Héliotrope Blanc

7.5

Oriza L. Legrand · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Oriza L. Legrand Héliotrope / Héliotrope Blanc is a sweet, powdery and creamy floral built around heliotrope, iris and almond, classed as a women's fragrance. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though plenty also choose winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and can also work in the evening or at the office. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. It opens with heliotrope, violet leaf and orange blossom, then moves into iris, almond and mimosa at the heart. The base of benzoin, tonka bean, rice powder and musk sweetens and softens it, with a spicy edge and a gourmand warmth running through. Its profile is close to The House of Oud Almond Harmony and Jo Malone Sweet Milk.

La Violette

7.3

Goutal · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Green

Goutal La Violette is a fresh, floral and green women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, treating violet with a sweet, powdery softness. Violet leads at the start, and in the heart raspberry and Turkish rose add a fruity, sweet floral warmth. In the base, violet leaf leaves a cool green note, while the powdery accord softens the whole blend. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer; daily wear, leisure and office settings come first, with evening and night out further behind. It reads feminine. Marc Jacobs Daisy and Violet Pourpre d'Automne have a close profile.

She Wood Velvet Forest Wood

7.4

Dsquared² · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dsquared² She Wood Velvet Forest Wood is a green, woody women's fragrance that sits most comfortably in spring and autumn, for daytime and office wear. It has been discontinued. It opens with green leaves and galbanum, a sharp, fresh greenness. In the heart, violet leaf, pine needle and kingwood move it into a floral, resinous woodiness. The base of vetiver, patchouli, musk and amber closes it with an earthy, slightly powdery and spicy warmth. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter well behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings, and it is most often called feminine.

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

8.5

Roja Parfums · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that leans towards evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, lime and aldehydes, while the heart sets fruits such as banana, raspberry, plum and strawberry beside May rose, Grasse jasmine and violet. The base brings oud, vanilla, saffron, cinnamon and leather, and the accords lay an oriental, resinous, animal depth over the floral and fruity side. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and night out and evening are the favoured occasions. Voters lean masculine, though feminine and classic votes appear too. Roja Parfums O - The Exclusive Parfum and The Dua Brand Dua Formula 010 have a close profile.

Downtown

5.7

Calvin Klein · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Calvin Klein Downtown is a fresh floral for women built around pear, neroli and gardenia, suited to daily wear and the warmer months; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daytime and office wear leading the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. More than half of voters call it feminine. The top opens bright and fruity with pear, citron, neroli, plum and bergamot. The heart turns floral and lightly powdery through gardenia, pink pepper and violet leaf. Cedarwood, vetiver, musk and frankincense form a soft, woody base.

MCM (2021) (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

MCM · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

deadofnight (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Strangelove NYC · 2014

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Strangelove NYC deadofnight Eau de Parfum is a spicy, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: cinnamon and ginger warmth deepens with Indian oud, incense and balsam, while tuberose and Damask rose add a soft floral edge. Amber, sandalwood and vanilla orchid sweeten it, and patchouli and gaiac wood give it a woody, slightly animalic depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, followed by evening and night-out wear, while summer plays a small part. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though the feminine share is sizeable. Serge Lutens Cèdre and Sospiro Duetto have a close profile.

To Be (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

Police · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Police To Be Eau de Toilette is an everyday men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy character with an aquatic lightness. It opens with grapefruit and pepper, and violet leaf in the heart adds a green coolness. The base settles on amber, cedar and patchouli, giving it a woody footing. Fruity and spicy touches show in the accords, but the fresh, citrus side leads. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear come first, with sport and business also getting votes. Voters read it as masculine and modern. Porsche Design Sport and Armaf Ventana have a close profile.

Chez Bond

7.0

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Bond No. 9 Chez Bond is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with aquatic and green touches that read clean and lightly woody. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and they pick it mainly for daily wear, leisure and the office. Most call it masculine, though some find it classic or modern. Citrus notes brighten the opening, then green notes, herbal tea and violet leaf keep the heart cool. In the base, cedarwood, vetiver and sandalwood settle into a woody, slightly spicy ground. Montblanc Legend Blue and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Ermenegildo Zegna · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Ermenegildo Zegna Uomo Eau de Toilette is a fresh fragrance for men that pairs Calabrian bergamot, citrus fruits and violet leaf with a woody base of cedar and vetiver; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine and modern. The scent is dominated by a bright citrus and green side: bergamot and citrus fruits give a sparkling freshness, while violet leaf adds a floral, green touch. Cedar and vetiver bring a dry, woody depth, with aquatic and spicy shades in the background. Dolce & Gabbana 1 Le Bateleur and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme share a close profile.

Je Ne Sais Quoi

7.1

Téo Cabanel · 2020

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Joséphine

7.6

Rancé 1795

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rancé 1795 Joséphine is a fresh, floral women's perfume whose powdery, creamy base softens the green edges, and it sits comfortably in everyday wear. Joséphine lasts well on the skin and its sillage is moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind. Daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions, though evening gets votes too. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. It opens on ylang-ylang, jasmine, hawthorn, lilac and hyacinth, freshened by bergamot and peony. In the heart, iris, galbanum and violet leaf bring a green, powdery feel, with clove adding a light spice. The base of Bourbon vanilla, sandalwood and white musk settles into a sweet, creamy, woody finish.