The Perfume Library

Lotus

7.0

Harry Lehmann

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Harry Lehmann Lotus pairs lotus and jasmine with cucumber, melon and watermelon for a fresh, green, floral scent. It is made for women and leans towards spring and summer days. The notes read as one whole: lotus and jasmine set a floral base, while cucumber, melon and watermelon pull it towards something juicy and cool. Galbanum adds a green sharpness and musk softens everything from behind. Citrus and spicy touches show faintly in the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is recommended mostly for leisure, work and daily wear. Voters mostly call it feminine, and some find it classic. Sisley Eau de Campagne and Acqua Fresca have a close profile.

Love for Him

6.5

Annayake · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Annayake Love for Him is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that pairs watermelon, bergamot and grapefruit with marine notes; it has been discontinued. It opens fruity and juicy with watermelon, bergamot, bitter orange and grapefruit. In the heart, cardamom and nutmeg add a light spice while the marine notes keep the aquatic feel going. The base of cedarwood, patchouli and ambergris settles it on a woody, slightly sweet footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn trailing behind. Daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions, and it reads masculine and modern. Rabanne Invictus Eau de Toilette and Rabanne Invictus Aqua have a close profile.

Members Only

6.0

P1 · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

P1 Members Only is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on a sweet, spicy and woody base. Grapefruit, black pepper and ginger give it a bright, slightly sharp start. In the heart, watermelon, blond woods and red chili pull sweetness and spice together. Amber, tonka bean and musk leave a soft, resinous trail underneath, and a synthetic edge runs through the whole scent. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters lean towards autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. Daily wear and leisure are the occasions named most often. Bon Parfumeur 901 Muscade Amande Patchouli and Police Forbidden for Man have a close profile.

Felci

7.3

L'Erbolario

Fresh · Green · Fruity

L'Erbolario Felci is a fresh, green and fruity men's fragrance that leans towards leisure and daytime wear, from spring through autumn. Felci has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by summer and spring, and few choose winter. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. The opening is cooled by melon, lime and water mint. Towards the heart, white thyme, lavender and cinnamon add a spicy, herbal touch. In the base, patchouli, cedar and vetiver give it a woody, earthy footing, while violet and Florentine iris bring a soft, powdery edge.

Haute Provence/89

6.9

Parle Moi de Parfum · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Parle Moi de Parfum Haute Provence/89 is a fresh, floral and fruity unisex scent that sets narcissus and lavender against the juicy sweetness of melon and watermelon. Narcissus and lavender form a floral backbone, while melon and watermelon add a cooling, sweet fruit tone on top. As a whole it reads airy and lightly sweet, with a slightly synthetic sheen among its accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine and modern. Escada Miami Blossom and Jeanne Arthes Rainbow have a close profile.

Hangover in Heaven

7.5

Philly & Phill · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Philly & Phill Hangover in Heaven opens on watermelon, mandarin orange and bergamot, then moves into lavender and orange blossom, making a fresh, fruity unisex scent. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick it for leisure and daily wear, and office use is a common choice too, while some also wear it for evenings and nights out. Being unisex, it suits women and men alike. The top is bright and lightly sweet, with watermelon and citrus leading. In the heart, lavender, orange blossom and pink pepper add floral, green and faintly spicy touches. The base of clove, frankincense, Ambrox Super and pear settles into a soft, powdery, creamy finish.

Gold Coast

6.8

Bond No. 9 · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Bond No. 9 Gold Coast is a fresh, fruity and aquatic floral with a light sweetness, made for women and best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with red apple, apricot and lychee, which give a bright fruity start. In the heart, watermelon joins rose and rose absolute, and the fruit's freshness turns softly floral. Cedarwood, musk and vanilla in the base sweeten it slightly and settle it onto a gentle ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, business and daily wear as the leading occasions. It reads mostly feminine, with a modern side too. Escada Sorbetto Rosso and Escada Especially Escada have a close profile.

Era Elixir

7.4

Jaguar · 2025

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Jaguar Era Elixir is a men's fragrance that pairs a spicy opening of black pepper, saffron and cardamom with a sweet, leathery base of vanilla, caramel and tobacco. The top is led by black pepper, saffron, cardamom and bergamot, with grapefruit and mandarin orange adding a fresh, fruity lift. Lily of the valley and violet leaf sit in the heart. In the base, vanilla, caramel and sandalwood turn sweet, while tobacco and leather leave a woody, oriental trail as it dries down. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office, and half of voters read it as masculine. Laura Biagiotti Romamor Uomo and James Bond 007 Seven Intense have a close profile.

Jardin Clos

7.2

Diptyque · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Diptyque Jardin Clos is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent with an earthy undertone; it has been discontinued. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily and leisure wear as well as the office. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though it stays unisex. It opens with the coolness of lilac and watermelon, and hyacinth and blossoms build the floral heart. Oakmoss, tolu balm and cedar close it on a woody, earthy base with a touch of spice.

Beachy

7.6

Lilly Pulitzer · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lilly Pulitzer Beachy is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that leans towards leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick it for leisure and daytime, and some wear it to the office. Sport and night-out votes are fewer. It opens with watermelon and citrus fruits, light and bright. In the heart, tiaré, frangipani and jasmine add a soft floral note. The base turns sweet with vanilla and amber, while salt keeps the aquatic side lively. Green, powdery and slightly spicy touches sit alongside the fresh, citrusy and floral accords.

Coal Diamond - Day Fire

6.0

Sylvie van der Vaart · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Sylvie van der Vaart Coal Diamond - Day Fire is a fresh, sweet floral for women that opens on peach, watermelon and Caribbean fruits and leans towards spring and summer days. The opening is fruity, with peach, watermelon and Caribbean fruits, and Fem lei fern adds freshness. In the heart, Damask rose, Egyptian jasmine and violet leaf bring a floral touch. The base of vanilla, musk and sandalwood settles into a soft, powdery sweetness, with cinnamon adding a little warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead. It reads feminine. It has been discontinued. Liu•Jo Liu•Jo and Helene Fischer That's Me! have a close profile.

Too Feminine

6.4

Aigner · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aigner Too Feminine is a women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening of raspberry, watermelon and grapefruit with a floral heart and a woody base; it has been discontinued. The top is raspberry, watermelon, passion flower and grapefruit, giving a bright, fruity and sweet first impression. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, Tunisian orange, Chinese magnolia and Parma violet add a soft floral layer. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, iris and oak lichen brings out the chypre side, and the synthetic accord stays audible underneath. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. Dior Rouge Trafalgar and Davidoff Cool Water Woman have a close profile.

Blu (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Ajmal · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ajmal Blu Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic fragrance for men, an easy daytime choice for spring and summer. It opens with bergamot, lavender and watermelon, a bright and fruity start. In the heart, lotus and jasmine add a soft floral touch. Musk, sandalwood and amber in the base sweeten it and settle it onto a warmer footing. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and sport lead the occasions, with office use not far behind. Most voters read it as masculine. Maison Alhambra Cerulean Blue and Joop! Nightflight (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Femina

6.6

Alberta Ferretti · 1993

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Alberta Ferretti Femina is a feminine scent that joins a fresh opening of mandarin orange and bitter orange to a floral heart of jasmine and gardenia; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter not far behind. It leans towards daily wear, then leisure and business settings. Most voters call it feminine, and a good share call it classic. The top opens fresh and lightly fruity with mandarin orange, bitter orange, watermelon and tagetes. The heart turns floral and green with jasmine, gardenia, mimosa, wisteria and violet leaf. Musk, sandalwood, clove and vetiver leave a sweet, woody, slightly spicy finish. Calvin Klein Escape and Elizabeth Taylor Forever Elizabeth have a close profile.

Masakï/Masakï

6.5

Masakï Matsushïma · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Masakï Matsushïma Masakï/Masakï is a fresh, fruity and floral women's fragrance with aquatic and sweet touches, best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is most often named for daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. It reads feminine. Watermelon, Fuji apple, lychee and passion fruit open as a juicy, watery fruit bouquet. Magnolia, cherry blossom and rose then turn it soft and floral. In the base, cedarwood, raspberry, crystal musk and patchouli settle it onto a sweet, lightly woody ground.

Water Lily

6.9

Perfumer H · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Perfumer H Water Lily is a fresh, green unisex scent built around green leaves, green mandarin and citrus zest. Bergamot and orange blossom add a soft floral touch, while black pepper leaves a light spicy edge. Watermelon brings a cool, faintly sweet fruitiness, and vetiver and moss ground the green freshness in something earthy. Most voters pick spring and summer. Leisure and daily wear lead, and it also suits the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex.

Macchia Mediterranea

7.0

Monotheme

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Monotheme Macchia Mediterranea is a fresh, floral and green men's fragrance led by orange, grapefruit and Amalfi lemon, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads mostly masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. It opens with orange, grapefruit, Amalfi lemon and bergamot, a bright citrus start. In the heart, fig, watermelon, jasmine and green notes add a fruity, floral freshness. Woody notes, musk and amber gently round out the base. Boadicea the Victorious Oxford and Molinard Les Amoureux de Peynet have a close profile.

Le Jardin de Mistinguet

7.6

Olibere · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Olibere Le Jardin de Mistinguet pairs a fresh opening of lemon, bergamot and watermelon with a heart of lily of the valley, mimosa and jasmine, making a powdery, citrusy floral for women. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters point to daily wear, leisure and the office, with fewer picking nights out or evenings, so it suits daytime best. Lemon, bergamot and watermelon give a fresh, aquatic, fruity start. Lily of the valley, mimosa and jasmine add a green floral heart. In the base, musk, tonka bean, amber and cedarwood soften the scent into a powdery warmth. Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) and Elizabeth Arden Green Tea (Eau Parfumée) have a close profile.

Mezzanotte (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Galimard · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Galimard Mezzanotte Eau de Parfum is a fresh men's fragrance that sets citrus brightness and fruity sweetness over a woody base. It opens with bergamot, apple and lavender; in the heart, watermelon, cedar and calamus sweeten the freshness a little and bring out its floral and spicy sides. Sandalwood, amber and patchouli settle underneath as a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Many see it as masculine and modern. Pascal Morabito Méditerranée and Dumont Nitro Red have a close profile.

The Garden of Good & Eva

6.9

Benefit · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Benefit The Garden of Good & Eva is a fresh, green and floral scent, with a fruity sweetness resting on a lightly powdery base, and it reads as a women's fragrance. It has been discontinued. It opens light and juicy with watermelon, pear, lily of the valley and ozone. Toward the heart, violet leaf adds a green note, joined by jasmine, freesia and rosebud. In the base, sandalwood, cedarwood and musk soften the scent and close it with a powdery warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters mostly describe it as feminine and modern. Mexx Inspired Nature for Her (Eau de Parfum) and Oscar de la Renta Bella Blanca have a close profile.

Water | Bamboo | Freesia

7.2

Korres · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Korres Water | Bamboo | Freesia is a fresh, floral and aquatic scent for women, suited to spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays a quiet companion through the day. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure, daily wear and the office leading the occasions. It reads mostly feminine, with a modern side too. The top opens with freesia, watermelon and bamboo, a watery, green and lightly fruity freshness. In the heart, mimosa, salty notes and lotus bring out the floral and aquatic side. At the base, musk, cedarwood and sandalwood sweeten it slightly and settle it on a woody ground. Korres Sikinos and Birkholz First Spring have a close profile.

Cedar Essence

6.8

Ferrari · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ferrari Cedar Essence is a fresh, woody fragrance for men that sets grapefruit, bergamot and peppermint against cedar and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards leisure and business settings. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the vote count is small, so those ratings are only a rough guide. It opens on orange, grapefruit, lime and bergamot, with ginger and peppermint adding cool spice. The heart brings marine notes, watermelon, cardamom and lavender for an aquatic, fruity feel. Lebanon cedar, patchouli, coffee bean and amber settle the base into a sweet, woody finish. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Sport and Tommy Hilfiger Tommy (Cologne) have a close profile.

Viva La Juicy Pink Couture

6.4

Juicy Couture · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Pink Couture is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance whose sweetness softens into a powdery, creamy base. It opens with watermelon, pink water lily, blackcurrant leaf and quince, giving a cool, juicy fruit feel. In the heart, Mara des Bois strawberry, red frangipani and the two jasmines bring out the floral side. The base of sandalwood, driftwood, praliné and vanilla leaves it creamy and sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters recommend it for spring and summer. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some picking it for nights out. It reads as a young, cheerful feminine scent. Perfumes with a close profile include Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Glacé and Escada Summer Festival (Eau de Toilette).

Dry Waters - Multilotus

5.8

Hermetica · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hermetica Dry Waters - Multilotus is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around lotus, jasmine sambac absolute and fig leaf. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, though it is sold as unisex. Lotus and jasmine draw a floral frame, while fig leaf and green notes add coolness. Watermelon gives a light fruity sweetness and bergamot supports the bright feel. Sandalwood, musk and amber settle it into a powdery, creamy softness. Parfums de Marly Palatine and Roberto Ugolini Giardino di Boboli have a close profile.