The Perfume Library

Godolphin

7.8

Parfums de Marly · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Parfums de Marly Godolphin is a spicy fragrance for men that opens with the cool bite of cypress, thyme and saffron and settles into a warm base of vanilla and amber. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place at work and in daily wear. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Cypress, thyme and saffron come first. Jasmine, iris and rose add a floral softness in the heart. The base is vetiver, white cedarwood, musk, vanilla and amber, a woody, smoky and leathery floor under the floral, fruity and sweet accords.

Skin [Reserve Blend] (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Clean · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Clean Skin [Reserve Blend] Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that suits daytime and leisure wear, leaning towards spring and summer. Bergamot, honeysuckle and orange blossom give it a fresh, floral start. In the heart, peony and Madagascar vanilla orchid join a sensual skin accord, and the scent softens into something creamy and sweet. The base of musk, salted praliné and white cedarwood leaves a powdery, lightly gourmand trail. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Voters pick it most for spring and summer, and for daily wear, leisure and the office. More voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc (Eau de Parfum) and Bellekin Bali 18 have a similar profile.

Aqva pour Homme Marine (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Bvlgari · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari Aqva pour Homme Marine Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits summer and spring days. Most voters pick summer, and many choose spring. Daily wear, leisure and sport lead, though it also works at the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read it as masculine and modern. Neroli and grapefruit open it with bright citrus. In the heart, Neptune grass and rosemary blossom add a green, aquatic feel. Mineral amber and white cedarwood settle it into a light woody base.

Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli

7.5

Bvlgari · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that sets neroli and bergamot on a woody base of white cedarwood. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter is rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and most voters call it masculine. The top notes of neroli, bergamot and salty notes give a bright, slightly green freshness. In the heart, white cedarwood, orange blossom absolute and cypress add a woody, lightly floral balance. Musk, amber and ambroxan soften the base. Dunhill Century and Dior Cologne Royale have a close profile.

Rosa Moceniga

7.8

The Merchant Of Venice · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Merchant Of Venice Rosa Moceniga is a fresh floral for women that sets rose against blackcurrant leaf and Sicilian lemon. It opens green and bright with rose, blackcurrant leaf and Sicilian lemon. In the heart, rose absolute, magnolia and lotus deepen the floral side. The base of musk, crystal amber, white cedarwood and vanilla absolute settles into a powdery, creamy, lightly sweet woodiness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter well behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, while evenings and nights out draw fewer votes. Most voters read it as feminine. Robert Piguet Rose Perfection and Bvlgari Splendida - Rose Rose have a close profile.

Milk Musk (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Molton Brown · 2020

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Molton Brown Milk Musk Eau de Toilette is a fresh, sweet unisex scent, fruity and creamy with a powdery, gourmand softness. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, staying close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring follows not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it is linked with most. In the character votes, feminine leads, followed by modern and classic. Pear and peach open on a fruity freshness. The heart holds ambroxan, musk, vanilla and milk, which give it a creamy, powdery feel. White cedarwood and tonka bean in the base round off the sweetness. Zadig & Voltaire Girls Can Do Anything and Comptoir Sud Pacifique Coco Extreme have a close profile.

Notturno Fiorentino

7.8

Bois 1920 · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bois 1920 Notturno Fiorentino is a floral, sweet perfume with gourmand and spicy touches, aimed at women. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend it for fall, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet it also works for daily and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with black pepper and Calabrian bergamot, then moves to Turkish rose, Egyptian jasmine and currant in the heart. The base carries Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean for sweetness, while white cedarwood and musk give it a woody, powdery footing. Lolita Lempicka L (Eau de Parfum) and Ted Lapidus Altamir (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Myth

7.2

Ellis Brooklyn · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Ellis Brooklyn Myth is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and easy everyday wear. It opens with blackcurrant and bergamot for a fruity freshness, softened by ambrette seed. At the heart, jasmine, pink lotus and tiger orchid turn floral, while aquatic and creamy accords run through the whole scent. The base of patchouli, musk and white cedarwood settles it into a powdery, lightly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a calm, close trail through the day. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. It reads mostly feminine, though a good number also find it modern. Marc Gebauer Amorist and Xerjoff Elle Anniversary have a close profile.

Toni

7.5

Toni Gard · 2016

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Toni Gard Toni is a fresh, sweet scent set on a woody, powdery and creamy base, made for women. The notes read as a single piece: amber and musk give a soft, creamy warmth, white cedarwood balances it with a dry woody line, and ambroxan adds a synthetic freshness. The spicy accord stays in the background, and the sweetness remains powdery and soft rather than heavy. Longevity and projection are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Most call it feminine, though some voters see it as masculine. Toni Gard Toni Iconic and Ellis Brooklyn Super Amber have a close profile.

Mister Marvelous (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Byredo · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Mister Marvelous Eau de Parfum is a men's scent that carries the fresh, green opening of mandarin orange leaf and bitter orange blossom through bamboo and green lavender into black amber and white cedarwood; it has been discontinued. It opens citrusy and green: mandarin orange leaf and bitter orange blossom give an airy first impression. In the heart, bamboo and green lavender keep that greenness going, and the base of black amber and white cedarwood settles it onto a woody, lightly spicy footing. The overall feel is clean, fresh and a little synthetic. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Most read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine.

Uomo Casual Life (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Salvatore Ferragamo Uomo Casual Life Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent with a lightly sweet, coffee-tinged turn, and it sits close to everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards daytime, leisure and the office, and gets fewer votes for evening or nights out. Voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens with cardamom, lemon zest and violet leaf, a fresh and slightly spicy start. In the heart, iced coffee, geranium and ambrox sweeten it and add a gourmand, creamy touch. The base of musk, white cedarwood and cashmere wood dries down soft and woody.

Indi (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Katy Perry · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Katy Perry Indi Eau de Parfum opens with white tea, Italian bergamot and plum, a fresh, floral scent made for women. White tea and bergamot give a light, clean start, while plum adds a soft sweetness. In the heart, white cedarwood, cyclamen and lily of the valley set the floral side against a woody backdrop. The base of musk, tonka bean and amber dries down creamy and sweet. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and summer works too. It is chosen mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office. The character reads feminine and modern. Its profile is close to Pierre Guillaume 4.1 Le Musc & La Peau and Skylar Salt Air.

Calypso

7.7

Marc Gebauer · 2026

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Marc Gebauer Calypso is a unisex fragrance that sets a fruity, spicy sweetness on a woody base, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Cardamom, bergamot and yellow mandarin open with a spicy brightness, while nutmeg, cinnamon and saffron add warmth. In the heart, blond tobacco, rose and plum come forward, and the sweetness deepens with prune. The base of Atlas cedar, white cedarwood, ambergris, patchouli and vetiver settles into a creamy, woody finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for nights out, leisure time and evenings. More voters read it as masculine and modern than as feminine.

Lalique White in Black

8.1

Lalique · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Lalique White in Black is a men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, with a spicy, sweet and woody character. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, and very few pick summer. Evenings and nights out lead, though business and daily wear have their place too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and voters mostly call it masculine and modern. It opens with Italian bergamot, grapefruit and frankincense. The heart brings cardamom, pink pepper, Provençal lavender and elemi resin, which keep the spice up front. In the base, vanilla, tolu balm and white cedarwood sweeten it and settle into a powdery, creamy, resinous warmth. Creed Centaurus and Rayhaan Crimson have a close profile.

Sevilla

7.8

Contes de Parfums · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Contes de Parfums Sevilla is a fresh, citrusy floral with a powdery, creamy and lightly sweet character, best suited to spring and summer days. Bergamot, white tea and linen give the opening a clean, airy feel. In the heart, jasmine, neroli and orange blossom take over, and the scent turns softly floral and creamy. Musk, cashmere wood and white cedarwood leave a calm, powdery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and favour daily wear, leisure and the office. Feminine is the leading character vote, though it is a unisex fragrance. Louis Vuitton Sun Song and Kaloo Blue have a close profile.

Cedar N' Pepper

7.6

Birkholz · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Birkholz Cedar N' Pepper is a fresh, woody unisex scent that pairs rose and pink pepper with cedar. It opens with rose and pink pepper, the floral side kept in check by the spice. In the heart, cashmere wood and white cedarwood give it a woody backbone. The base of amber and musk adds a creamy, slightly resinous softness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it is seen as suited to leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads more masculine than feminine.

Rumz Al Rasasi 9453 pour Lui

7.7

Rasasi · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Rasasi Rumz Al Rasasi 9453 pour Lui is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with violet leaf and clove, with white cedarwood and iris at the heart. The base of vanilla, musk, sandalwood, patchouli and amber sets that sweetness on a woody, resinous and slightly smoky ground, with an earthy warmth running through it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out. Most see it as masculine and classic. Al Haramain Black Oudh and Serge Lutens Ambre sultan (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Governors Island

7.7

Bond No. 9 · 2018

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Bond No. 9 Governors Island is a fresh, sweet unisex scent built around frankincense, white cedarwood and honey, with a relaxed, everyday feel. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, though summer and winter are not far behind; leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. It leans slightly masculine in the votes, with a sizeable feminine share too. Resins and frankincense open it with a spicy, resinous, faintly smoky air. In the heart, white cedarwood brings the woody side while honey and ambrox sweeten and soften it. The base of white musk, vetiver and Muscenone® settles into a powdery, creamy finish.

Poirier d'un Soir

7.1

Miller Harris · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Miller Harris Poirier d'un Soir is a unisex scent where blackcurrant, pear and caramel meet at the start before settling onto a smoky base of birch tar and patchouli. It opens with a fruity sweetness from blackcurrant, pear and caramel, while Italian bergamot and lemon keep it fresh and citrusy. Turkish rose and peony add a soft floral heart. As it dries, birch tar, patchouli, papyrus and rum come forward, with ambrette seed and white cedarwood giving the base a smoky, woody finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and leisure and business settings are the most common choices. Voters are split between calling it feminine and masculine. Bois 1920 Paranà and Creed Aventus have a close profile.

Secret Wish

6.4

Anna Sui · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anna Sui Secret Wish is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance built around melon, pineapple and lemon. It opens light and cool with tagetes, melon and lemon. At the heart, blackcurrant and pineapple sweeten the fruit. Aquatic and floral touches keep it airy, and the base of white cedarwood, musk and amber closes it with a soft, powdery finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office rather than nights out. Voters call it feminine and modern. Toni Gard Seaside Woman and Davidoff Cool Water Woman have a close profile.

Green Man (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

Puma · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Puma Green Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's fragrance that opens with bergamot and green notes, moves through lily of the valley and lavender, and settles into a sweet, vanilla-tinged base; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and green notes lead the top, followed by lily of the valley, violet leaf and lavender in the heart. White cedarwood, musk, benzoin and vanilla soften the base and add a little sweetness. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and green, with floral and fruity touches and a somewhat synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear, sport and the office. More voters read it as masculine than not, and many call it modern.

Tokyo

7.1

Contes de Parfums · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Contes de Parfums Tokyo is a fresh, citrusy floral with a light sweetness and a touch of spice, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with pink pepper, grapefruit and pear, which bring a spicy brightness. In the heart, cherry blossom, rose and bergamot tea give it a floral, gently sweet character. The base of white cedarwood, cotton and musk settles into a clean, soft finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office the most chosen settings. It is unisex, though half of voters read it as feminine. Molton Brown Delicious Rhubarb & Rose and Montale Highness Rose have a close profile.

Dunhill Pursuit (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Dunhill · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Dunhill Pursuit Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody men's scent that sets bergamot, mandarin orange and yuzu against cinnamon, cardamom and pink pepper; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out, leisure and business all draw similar support. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. Citrus leads, then spike lavender and ambrette seed join the spice. The base rests on vetiver, patchouli and white cedarwood, softened by vanilla and sandalwood.

Neon Rose

6.6

Floral Street · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Floral Street Neon Rose is a unisex scent built on peach nectar, pear and bergamot, fresh and fruity with a floral heart, and it suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, neither heavy nor faint. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, though it stays unisex. As a whole it smells fresh and sweet, a fruit-and-flower blend. Peach nectar and pear bring a soft sweetness, while bergamot and blackcurrant lift it. Egyptian jasmine and apple blossom carry the floral side, galbanum and angelica add a green edge, and white cedarwood and amber leave a light warmth underneath. Marc Jacobs Pear and Matthew Williamson Lotus have a close profile.