The Perfume Library

Vanilla & Blues

6.5

Real Time · 2004

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Real Time Vanilla & Blues is a fruity, gourmand scent for women, its sweetness softened by a powdery, creamy feel. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the vote count is small, so these figures are tentative. No season or occasion votes are recorded, so beyond being made for women there is little more to say about when it suits. It opens with peach, bergamot and coconut, a fruity sweetness. Geranium, jasmine and lily of the valley form the heart. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood give it a sweet, woody, creamy footing, rounded out by ambergris, musk, Virginia cedar and patchouli. Omerta Vanilla Fun and Chopard Cašmir (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Deceneu - Getic Potion

8.3

Adi ale Van · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Adi ale Van Deceneu - Getic Potion is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, green opening to a spicy, smoky-woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the small number of votes means this is only a rough guide. No clear season or occasion stands out, so it can be worn on its own terms by anyone. Peppermint, mint and tobacco lead, bringing coolness and a dry edge together. In the heart, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten that edge while pepper keeps it lively. Cubeb, Virginia cedar, amber and blackcurrant settle into a woody, slightly smoky base.

#003 Carpenter

6.5

Hunq · 2021

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Hunq #003 Carpenter is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with pink pepper and bergamot, warms up with ginger and cinnamon, and dries down on ambroxan and woods. Pink pepper and bergamot bring a light sharpness at the start, while cardamom, ginger, cinnamon and carrot push the spice forward in the heart. In the base, ambroxan, patchouli and benzoin soften the sweetness, and Virginia cedar, Texas cedar and sandalwood give it a woody frame. A powdery side and a distinctly synthetic feel run through the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. The vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a masculine scent; Gisada Titanium and Byredo Eyes Closed have a close profile.

Si Tu Savais

6.5

Galimard

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Galimard Si Tu Savais is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters place it in relaxed days, daily wear, sport and the office. Night-out and evening use sit well behind. It reads feminine. The top is Amalfi lemon, mandarin orange, hyacinth and Granny Smith apple, a fresh, citrusy, fruity opening. Jasmine and rose in the heart add a soft, sweet floral note. Musk and Virginia cedar underneath settle it into a woody base. Green and synthetic tones also run through the accords.

Kawa Karda

7.6

Atelier des Ors · 2024

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Ode to Rose (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Alexandre.J · 2022

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Alexandre.J Ode to Rose Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent with a floral, green character, softened by sweet and powdery touches. It opens with ylang-ylang, mimosa and jasmine. At the heart, rose, violet leaf and geranium come forward, while patchouli and sandalwood set the flowers on a woody footing. White musk and Virginia cedar close it out, with fruity, spicy and oriental touches rounding the florals. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though these views rest on only a few votes. As a unisex scent it can be worn by anyone. Guerlain Nahema and Chanel Coco Noir have a close profile.

Autumn 25

7.2

Ffern · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ffern Autumn 25 is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a floral, green and lightly resinous body. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate: it neither fades quickly on skin nor fills a room. With few votes behind these ratings, they are only a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes, so all that can be said is that the name points to an autumn mood. The opening brings Nigerian ginger, pink pepper, Sicilian lemon zest and pear, while Egyptian chamomile and crab apple soften the freshness with a fruity sweetness. The heart turns floral with neroli, ylang-ylang and tuberose. In the base, oakmoss, cistus, Virginia cedar and benzoin settle it on an earthy, resinous footing. Ffern Summer 25 and Soivohle Pachou Minimal have a close profile.

Autumn 26

8.2

Ffern · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ffern Autumn 26 is a unisex chypre-fougère that sets the fresh green of coriander seed, fennel seed and lavender against the earthy warmth of oakmoss and hay absolute. It opens bright and spicy with coriander seed, fennel seed, Maillette lavender and bergamot zest. In the heart, nagarmotha, may rose, immortelle and camphor tree blend floral and green tones. The base turns soft and powdery with tonka bean, cedar, orris root and benzoin, while oakmoss and hay keep it grounded and earthy. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Its woody, earthy build sits most comfortably in cooler weather, and it suits men and women alike. Elizabeth Arden Blue Grass and Tom Ford Beau de Jour have a close profile.

Paradis Nuit

8.0

Bastille · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bastille Paradis Nuit is a unisex scent that opens fresh and floral, then softens into cocoa and sandalwood with a green, woody edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays on skin for a long time without projecting far. Voters also rate its value for money highly. It reads unisex and doesn't lean toward one gender. The top notes of neroli, petitgrain and French soap give a clean, lightly soapy opening. In the heart, Indian patchouli, Virginia cedar and sweet acacia lay down an earthy, woody base. In the base, New Caledonian sandalwood, cocoa and hay absolute sweeten it and bring it to a creamy, faintly smoky finish. Hermès Hiris and Celine Rimbaud have a close profile.

D'Aguilar

7.8

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume D'Aguilar is a fresh, green, fougère-style unisex scent built on several lavenders, grapefruit and yuzu, with oakmoss, vetiver and cedar beneath. The citrus brightness comes from grapefruit, yuzu and lime. Sage and marjoram add a spicy, herbal edge, while oakmoss, vetiver and Virginia cedar form a dry, green base. Honeysuckle absolute softens the floral side. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean towards daily, leisure and office wear, with evening and night out less common. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. It has been discontinued.

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.

Lucevera

7.3

Accendis · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Accendis Lucevera is a fresh unisex scent where citrus and green notes meet fruity sweetness, with a slightly earthy edge. It opens with blackcurrant and bergamot, and the heart brings patchouli and pineapple, adding an earthy depth to the freshness. In the base, vanilla sweetness settles onto virginia cedar and ambergris, giving a soft woody footing. A spicy touch runs through the balance. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the vote counts are small, so those readings are tentative. Voters place it mostly in leisure and business settings, then daily wear, while evening and night out come lower. Nishane Hacivat and LPDO Cretus have a close profile.

Arcanum

7.8

Sfumato

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Sfumato Arcanum is a unisex scent in which coffee, tobacco and birch tar come to the fore, giving a smoky, resinous and sweet character. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though with few votes this is only a rough guide. Its dense, warm character suggests cooler weather and evenings, and as a unisex scent it sits comfortably on women and men alike. Peru balsam, tolu balm and myrrh give the blend a resinous sweetness. Virginia cedar and cistus lay an earthy, woody base, which spikenard and ambrette seed soften. The floral side stays in the background with everlasting flower. Jovoy Psychédélique and Profumum Roma Dincanto have a close profile.

Mystical Lotus: Purple Kynam

8.3

Ensar Oud · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ensar Oud Mystical Lotus: Purple Kynam is a floral, woody unisex fragrance built around blue lotus, Taif rose and several oud types; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. Most voters rate its longevity high. Nothing is said about the season or occasion it suits. As a unisex fragrance, it can be worn by men and women alike. The scent pairs a fresh, citrusy lift with floral and green tones. Blue lotus, Taif rose and damask rose shape the floral side, while Papua, Philippine and Borneo oud with sandalwood give a woody, resinous, smoky base. Powdery and animal tones sit in the accords too. Ensar Oud Mystical Lotus Attar and Mystical Lotus: Blue Yunnan have a close profile.

Mystical Lotus (Parfum)

8.2

Ensar Oud

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Ensar Oud Mystical Lotus Parfum is a unisex fragrance that sets blue lotus and Taif rose beside Papua and Philippine oud, in a floral and woody style. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close to those around you while lasting through the day. It can be worn by anyone. The scent reads as a whole: blue lotus, Taif rose and Damask rose form a fresh floral surface, while oud, sandalwood and Virginia cedar give it a woody weight underneath. Nutmeg and civet add a spicy, animal warmth, and ambergris softens the oriental picture.

Very Irrésistible Givenchy Poésie d'un Parfum d'Hiver 2010 - Cèdre d'Hiver

7.6

Givenchy · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Givenchy Very Irrésistible Givenchy Poésie d'un Parfum d'Hiver 2010 - Cèdre d'Hiver is a women's scent led by Virginia cedar, rose and sandalwood, spicy and resinous in character; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage both rate as good, though the vote counts are small, so these figures are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a feminine fragrance. Blackcurrant, star anise and magnolia give a fresh, fruity opening. Towards the heart, rose and frankincense add a resinous warmth. Atlas cedar, sandalwood and ambergris leave a woody, smoky, slightly leathery trail in the base, with a sweetness that stays in the background throughout. Robert Piguet V. Intense and Hiroko Koshino Hiroko Koshino have a close profile.

Wasteland Warrior

7.4

For The Scent Of It · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

For The Scent Of It Wasteland Warrior is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, green opening with a resinous, smoky and woody base. Coriander, yarrow and blood orange give it a bright, slightly bitter start. In the heart, vetiver and Virginia cedar build a woody frame, while vanilla, resins and amber in the base soften and warm it. Spicy and floral touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, nights out and evenings, and less for the office. Most voters find it masculine, though feminine and classic votes are well represented. Lush Breath of God and Gritti Arancia Ambrata have a close profile.

Under Which Rivers Flow

8.3

Fort & Manlé · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Fort & Manlé Under Which Rivers Flow is a unisex scent that sets orange blossom, neroli and rose over vanilla, oud and patchouli; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and floral-fruity, with orange blossom, neroli and Sicilian bergamot, sweetened by apricot and red apple. In the heart, rose, jasmine sambac and labdanum come forward, while sandalwood and benzoin add a resinous warmth. The base dries down into vanilla, oud, patchouli and musk, with an animal, powdery and spicy character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though only a few people have voted, so those figures deserve some caution. Dense, sweet and animal, it can be worn by men and women alike. Senyokô La Tsarine and Roja Parfums Kuwait have a close profile.

East Motif Fleuri

8.3

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume

Floral · Green · Sweet

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume East Motif Fleuri is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, green surface with a resinous, woody and sweet body. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a few votes. With no gender lean, it reads comfortably on anyone's skin. Vanilla and labdanum give it a sweet, resinous warmth, and styrax deepens that warmth. Indian sandalwood and Virginia cedar build a woody base, while Sumatran patchouli adds an earthy note. Kahili ginger brings a little spice, and ambrette seed adds a soft floral touch.

Mercedes-Benz Man Bright

7.0

Mercedes-Benz · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mercedes-Benz Man Bright is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance built around bergamot, mint and lavender. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin with a restrained trail. It reads clearly masculine, but the weight is kept light. It opens with bergamot, mint and pink pepper, bringing coolness and a touch of spice. Lavender and frankincense form the heart, carrying the aquatic and fougère feel. In the base, Virginia cedar, patchouli, tonka bean and white musk settle into a woody ground. Cartier Roadster and Parfums de Marly Sedley share a close profile.

Trussardi Donna Levriero Collection Limited Edition

7.4

Trussardi · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Trussardi Donna Levriero Collection Limited Edition is a fresh, citrusy floral for women, settling on a sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters place it in leisure and daytime wear, with business a notable third. It reads feminine. It opens bright with bergamot, citron, yuzu and watery fruits. The heart of orange blossom, water lily and jasmine tea stays light and floral. In the base, patchouli, Virginia cedar, benzoin, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten it into a creamy, woody warmth. Trussardi Donna and Chanel Gabrielle Chanel have a close profile.

Le Sublime

6.7

Nejma · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Almeria

8.3

Loumari · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Loumari Almeria is a unisex scent in which bitter orange, almond and cinnamon form a sweet, spicy blend that turns creamy and resinous. It opens with bitter orange, almond and elemi resin. In the heart, cinnamon, rose and black pepper keep the floral sweetness edged with spice. The base turns sweeter with vanilla and caramel, while musk, Virginia cedar and tobacco give it a woody footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. The sweet, spicy profile suits men and women alike. Widian Sahara and Alexandre.J The Majestic Jardin have a close profile.

Irises

7.8

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Irises is a powdery, creamy floral that sets orris root and oakmoss against a warm, resinous base, and it is made for men and women alike. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and most voters find it stays on the skin for a long time. The number of ratings is small, so this is a rough impression rather than a firm verdict. Its powdery, woody build suits cooler weather best. Violet leaf and orris root give it a powdery, slightly green floral heart, which Jasminum grandiflorum softens into something creamy. Bergamot adds a light lift. Oakmoss, patchouli, labdanum and Virginia cedar make an earthy, resinous and spicy ground, sweetened by Mysore sandalwood.