The Perfume Library

Cedarise

7.0

Hermetica · 2018

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Hermetica Cedarise is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, spicy opening of elemi resin, cardamom and black pepper with a woody base of Virginia cedar and vetiver. Cedarise suits the in-between seasons best: most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office, and its longevity is rated good with moderate sillage. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine. It opens with cardamom and black pepper over the bright resin of elemi. Geranium and violet leaf absolute bring a green heart. The base settles into patchouli, moss, Virginia cedar and vetiver, leaving it earthy and woody. Jo Malone English Oak & Hazelnut and Essential Parfums Patchouli Mania have a close profile.

Le Vent des Îles

8.3

N•O•A•M · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

N•O•A•M Le Vent des Îles is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy air with a green, woody and earthy character; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either side. Guadeloupian vetiver, Formosan cypress and brown oakmoss build a woody, earthy backbone. Caribbean lime, grapefruit and bergamot add a bright citrus lift, while lavender, basil and violet leaf absolute strengthen the green side. Red frangipani and neroli bring a soft floral touch.

Une Île Pluvieuse

7.2

Senyokô · 2020

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Senyokô Une Île Pluvieuse is a fresh, green and earthy unisex scent that recalls a garden after rain, with a faintly smoky edge and an easy daytime character. It opens cool, green and watery, led by violet leaf, grapefruit, pollen and a rain accord. Lilac, mimosa and peony add a soft floral heart. The base of vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss grounds it in earthy, woody, lightly smoky tones. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter far behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, and office use is not far behind. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Pierre Guillaume Monsieur and Paul Schütze Behind the Rain have a close profile.

Irisoir

7.3

Sultan Pasha Perfumes · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sultan Pasha Perfumes Irisoir is a unisex scent built around orris, violet and peach, reading floral, powdery and sweet. The top is orris absolute, heliotrope, lilac, peach and violet, opening powdery and fruity. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose and rose deepen the florals, while violet leaf absolute and orris butter add an earthy weight. The base of styrax, cedar, tonka bean and vetiver settles it into a woody, creamy ground, with the sweetness softened by musk and sandalwood. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads unisex, leaning toward neither side. Sultan Pasha Attars Irisoir and Juliette Has A Gun Moon Dance have a close profile.

Accord No. 06: Ylang Ylang

6.4

Raer Scents · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Raer Scents Accord No. 06: Ylang Ylang is a fresh, green floral that deepens with spice and wood; it is a unisex fragrance that has been discontinued. Comorian ylang-ylang, Jasminum grandiflorum absolute and Damask rose absolute form a floral core. Geranium leaf and violet leaf give it a green, airy feel, while grapefruit zest and coriander add brightness. Cassia bark brings a spicy warmth, and Atlas cedar and vetiver set it on a woody base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Most pick spring, followed by autumn and summer, and it leans towards leisure wear, then evenings. The largest share of voters finds it feminine, with a smaller group reading it as masculine.

Sign

6.0

Mercedes-Benz · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mercedes-Benz Sign is a fresh, floral men's fragrance whose green and fruity sides are softened by sweetness. Its longevity and projection are rated moderate, and most voters find both about average. There are no season or occasion votes to lean on, but it is presented as a men's scent. Jacques Fath Red Shoes and Lou de Pre Great in Black have a close profile. It opens with a spicy start of pink pepper and cardamom. In the heart, orange blossom, apple, violet leaf absolute, geranium, grapefruit and lavender build a fresh, green, fruity feel. In the base, tonka bean, vanilla and cashmere wood sweeten the scent and settle it onto a woody ground.

L'Iris de Fath (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Jacques Fath · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Jacques Fath L'Iris de Fath Eau de Parfum is a powdery floral that opens with peach, violet leaf absolute and bergamot, with Turkish rose absolute and orris butter at its heart. Most voters recommend spring and fall, with winter and summer further behind. Leisure, night out and business are the most voted occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans feminine in the votes, though it is unisex and many call it classic. Peach, violet leaf absolute and bergamot give a fresh, fruity, green start. In the heart, Turkish rose absolute, orris butter, Egyptian jasmine absolute and violet build a floral, powdery core. Benzoin, tonka bean, Bourbon vetiver and musk soften it into a sweet, creamy base.

Hasunoito / 蓮の糸

7.8

Di Ser

Floral · Green · Fruity

Di Ser Hasunoito / 蓮の糸 is a unisex scent that sets a floral, green character over a woody, oriental base, leaning towards casual and everyday wear. The top holds boronia and orange; in the heart, lotus, ylang-ylang and jasmine sambac form the floral core. At the base, oud, kyara oud and violet leaf absolute add a woody, earthy depth. Fruity and green tones soften the weight of the flowers. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most pick leisure and daily wear, followed by the office, with evening and night out getting fewer votes. Olo Dafne and Guerlain Mitsouko (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Bois de Mysore

7.5

Mizensir · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mizensir Bois de Mysore is a fresh, floral and woody unisex scent built around mandarin orange, neroli and Ceylonese sandalwood. It opens bright and citrusy with mandarin orange, neroli and green cardamom, which adds a light spice. In the heart, violet leaf absolute and Indian jasmine sambac absolute bring a soft floral touch, while Ceylonese sandalwood and vulcanolide settle into a creamy, slightly sweet, resinous woodiness. Longevity is good and sillage is moderate. Most voters pick fall, with winter and spring close behind. It is seen as a leisure, work and daytime scent, and masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits between the two. Chanel Allure (Eau de Parfum) and Mizensir Bois Iridescent have a close profile.

Oud Douce Amère

8.1

Sultan Pasha Attars

Floral · Green · Spicy

Sultan Pasha Attars Oud Douce Amère is a unisex oud scent that pairs a floral, woody and resinous character with animal and smoky undertones. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a first impression. The dense structure suits cooler weather and evening wear, and it reads equally well on men and women. It opens with Persian rose absolute, frankincense, hyacinth and saffron. Toward the heart, Indian oud, tobacco and honey come in, while the floral side is softened by a green leafy note. In the base, Cambodian oud, myrrh, leather and white ambergris dominate, and the scent dries down to a resinous, smoky, slightly animal warmth. Sultan Pasha Attars Dewaniya and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

Ahuizotl

8.3

Prin · 2022

Green · Spicy · Woody

Prin Ahuizotl is a unisex scent that pairs a green, spicy and woody character with animal, earthy and smoky shades; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, with winter and spring close behind and summer trailing. It carries no gender lean and sits more comfortably in cooler weather. The notes read as a single whole: pine needle, hemlock fir absolute, galbanum and violet leaf absolute give the green side, which darkens with mushroom absolute and damp soil. Leather, amber and patchouli build a woody, resinous base, while nutmeg and clove add spice.

Hindi Oud Nasha

8.8

Sultan Pasha Attars

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Sultan Pasha Attars Hindi Oud Nasha is a floral, sweet and smoky unisex scent that softens Indian oud with rose, orris and ambergris. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. The vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a rough guide, but the scent appears to stay on skin for a long time. It reads unisex. It opens with Bulgarian rose otto, Rosa alba otto and hop. In the heart, violet leaf absolute, orris butter and mimosa build a floral, powdery layer. The base is led by Indian oud, brown and white ambergris, musk and Siam benzoin, settling into a woody, resinous warmth with a faint animal edge. Sultan Pasha Attars Aurum d'Angkhor and Tabacaurum have a close profile.

Vintage Affair

8.1

Jinkoh Store · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jinkoh Store Vintage Affair is a unisex perfume that opens fresh and green, then turns into a dense floral, woody chypre; it has been discontinued. Grapefruit, lime and bergamot give a bright start, with jasmine already bringing a floral note. The heart is crowded with flowers, with rose, narcissus, magnolia, tuberose and gardenia leading. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss set a woody, earthy, smoky floor. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though only a few people have voted. It suits anyone, man or woman, who wants a mature, classic chypre structure. The perfumer is Marius Pană.

Navigations Through Scent - Apuldre

7.2

Molton Brown · 2011

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Molton Brown Navigations Through Scent - Apuldre is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, green opening with a leathery, resinous woody base. Apuldre has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads calm and woody, without leaning towards either gender. It opens with juniper and vermouth, which give a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, violet leaf absolute and cedarwood draw a green, woody line. It settles into leather and styrax absolute, adding an earthy, resinous depth, with a slightly synthetic edge running through it.

French Oakmoss (Perfume Oil)

7.6

For Strange Women

Fresh · Floral · Green

Perfume Oil

For Strange Women French Oakmoss is a fresh, green perfume oil in the fougère style, with earthy and woody undertones; though made for women, it sits between masculine and feminine. Oakmoss forms the backbone of the scent. Violet leaf absolute adds a cool, green freshness, while lavender brings a clean, aromatic edge. Floral and spicy shades stay in the background, and a resinous depth gives the blend some weight. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays with you without filling the room. Most voters pick it for leisure, work and evenings. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, and some call it classic. Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche pour Homme and Tom Ford Beau de Jour have a close profile.

Tantrum

7.2

X-Ray · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

X-Ray Tantrum is a unisex scent that opens with cinnamon, violet leaf and bergamot and settles into a floral, spicy character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small. Most voters suggest it for daily wear and the office, with evenings and nights out following behind. It reads as fresh and powdery, equally comfortable on men and women. The top brings cinnamon, violet leaf, bergamot, lavender, galbanum and neroli together, with the spicy, fresh side leading. In the heart, orange blossom, rose and jasmine add a soft floral layer. The base of Tolu balm, myrrh and patchouli sweetens it and leaves a creamy, powdery finish. Memo Paris Ilha do Mel and Acqua di Parma Mandorlo di Sicilia have a close profile.

Tea Temptation

7.6

Vivamor Parfums · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Georgette

6.7

Vyrao · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Vyrao Georgette is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green character against a woody, earthy base. Violet leaf absolute and pink pepper give it a crisp, lightly spiced tone. Turkish rose carries the floral side softly, while sandalwood and gaiac wood build the woody frame, patchouli and black tobacco absolute add earthy depth, and vanilla brings a faint sweetness. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. It is chosen most for leisure, daily wear and the office, with evening and night out getting fewer votes. It reads as an easy, everyday unisex scent. Privata Vetiver & Pachulí and Diptyque Eau de Lierre have a close profile.

No 38: Blondwood Silken Suede

7.0

Meleg Perfumes · 2020

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Meleg Perfumes No 38: Blondwood Silken Suede is a powdery, woody unisex scent built on orris butter, leather and suede; it has been discontinued. It opens with a light touch of bergamot, then violet leaf absolute, cedarwood and rose otto form the heart. In the base, orris butter, leather, suede and cashmeran take over; the floral and spicy sides stay in the background, and the scent dries down creamy, powdery and softly leathery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly unisex. Jacques Fath Bel Ambre and Cartier Déclaration Parfum have a close profile.

Oboro / オボロ

8.2

Byredo · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Byredo Oboro / オボロ is a unisex fragrance that sets a bright opening of bergamot, black pepper and ginger against a smoky, woody base of vetiver, incense and amber. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without leaving a heavy trail. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. With no gender lean, it sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens with fresh bergamot warmed by black pepper and ginger. In the heart, violet leaf absolute, peony and mineral notes add a floral but cool character. As it settles, vetiver, incense, salt and amber take over, leaving a smoky, lightly sweet and woody finish.

Carven C'est Paris ! Elixir pour Homme

7.6

Carven · 2024

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Carven C'est Paris ! Elixir pour Homme is a men's fragrance that links a fresh, green start to a sweet, gourmand and woody body. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good, though few people have voted, so these ratings are only an indication. It is positioned as a masculine scent. The top opens fresh and green with cypress, lemon and rosemary. In the heart, tonka bean and hazelnut sweeten it and add a gourmand softness, while violet leaf absolute brings a powdery, green touch. The base of costus absolute, cedar and benzoin absolute sets down a woody, spicy foundation. Keiko Mecheri Paname and Diptyque Tam Dao (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Pandora

7.8

DSH Perfumes · 2011

Floral · Green · Sweet

Mizunara

7.9

Parfum Satori · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parfum Satori Mizunara is a fresh, green scent for men that settles into a spicy, woody and oriental base. The top holds cognac, neroli, galbanum and lavender, with rosemary and clary sage adding an herbal lift. Cypress, patchouli and juniper form the heart. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood and amber join labdanum and tolu balm, pulling the scent towards a warm, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though only a small number of voters have weighed in. The overall rating is fairly high. Despite its floral and spicy touches, it reads masculine. Chanel Platinum Égoïste (Eau de Toilette) and Strellson Club have a close profile.

So Bold

6.8

Pepe Jeans · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pepe Jeans So Bold is a clean, citrusy fragrance for men that opens with fresh laundry, mandarin orange and Italian bergamot. The opening is led by fresh laundry and citrus, with mandarin orange and bergamot keeping that cleanness bright. In the heart, violet leaf absolute, French lavender and sage bring a fougère character. At the base, roasted Venezuelan tonka bean sweetens the scent, while Haitian vetiver and white leather add a leathery, lightly woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the number of voters is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Its fresh, aquatic nature suits everyday wear. It has a profile close to Davidoff Cool Water Pure Pacific and Valentino Valentino Uomo Acqua.