The Perfume Library

Sweet William

6.8

Carner · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Carner Sweet William is a unisex scent that moves from a spicy opening into a powdery, creamy, sweet floral, best suited to spring and autumn, relaxed days and evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it neither sits close and fades nor fills a room. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with leisure, evening and daily wear leading the occasions. Votes lean towards feminine, though it reads as unisex. It opens with galangal, cardamom and white pepper, so spice and freshness come together at first. In the heart, Comorian ylang-ylang, rose water and tobacco flower add a soft floral note. Florentine iris and vanilla absolute leave a powdery, creamy, sweet warmth at the base.

Aventure

7.4

Il Profvmo · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Il Profvmo Aventure is a men's fragrance that sets citrus and green freshness against spice and a leathery edge; it has been discontinued. It opens with starfruit, absinth and lemon, bright and slightly sharp. The heart of jasmine, frankincense, lavender and white pepper balances floral with spicy. Vetiver, leather and ambergris settle into a woody, leathery base, with a touch of sweetness running through. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards fall and spring, and towards leisure and business settings. Most voters find it masculine. Atkinsons The British Bouquet and Creed Aberdeen Lavander have a close profile.

Hysterica

6.4

Gritti · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gritti Hysterica is a sweet, fruity floral that suits autumn and winter evenings; it is sold as unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter, autumn and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out, and rarely gets chosen for the office. It opens with plum, wild honey and white pepper, sweet with a light spice. In the heart, tuberose, gardenia and chewing gum keep it floral with a candied edge. The base of vanilla, benzoin, rosewood and liqueur settles into something warm, woody and sweet, with an animal note lingering behind.

Celebrate for Her

7.5

Pepe Jeans · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Pepe Jeans Celebrate for Her is a modern women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, gourmand touch. It opens with chestnut, white pepper and popcorn, a spicy warmth next to a gourmand sweetness. The heart brings aquatic notes, whisky, everlasting flower and caviar, adding a fresh, slightly synthetic feel. The base of amber, cashmere wood, tonka bean and vanilla softens everything into a sweet, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. Votes spread almost evenly across the seasons, with spring slightly ahead, and it leans towards nights out and leisure time. Karl Kani Paradise and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

Kolonya

8.6

Rasei Fort. · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rasei Fort. Kolonya is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent in the spirit of a cologne, softened by floral and green touches. It has been discontinued. Bergamot, blood orange and pink grapefruit carry the citrus side, while neroli, jasmine and orange blossom add a floral softness. Lavender and rosemary give it a green, airy feel, and sandalwood, oakmoss and amber lay down a woody, slightly resinous base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It is voted more masculine than feminine, yet reads as unisex. Galimard Sportissimo and Xerjoff Torino23 have a close profile.

L'Homme Cologne Gingembre

7.1

Yves Saint Laurent · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Cologne Gingembre is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a light trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office more than nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. It opens with aquatic notes and bergamot for a fresh start. The heart holds violet, ginger, basil and white pepper, a floral and spicy mix. Cedarwood, oakmoss, vetiver and musk form a woody base. Aquatic, fruity and sweet accents run through it. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Jil Sander Sun Men Sport have a close profile.

Red Temptation Sandalwood

7.8

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Zara Red Temptation Sandalwood is a fresh floral-woody scent built around sandalwood, saffron and iris, classed as feminine and leaning towards autumn and winter. Indian sandalwood and sandalwood form the woody core, while saffron and white pepper add a spicy warmth. Iris and violet bring a soft, slightly powdery floral side, and tonka bean and ambergris sweeten the oriental, resinous part. The fresh accord keeps all of this from feeling heavy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and daytime, evening and night out are split almost evenly. Feminine leads the character votes, though modern and masculine also get a fair share. Value for money is rated highly.

Ca' Luna

7.4

Acqua di Biella · 2007

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Acqua di Biella Ca' Luna is a unisex scent that pairs the green, resinous opening of ivy, mastic and galbanum with a warm base of leather and sandalwood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. It opens fresh, green and resinous with ivy, mastic and galbanum. White pepper, rum and elemi resin bring a spicy, lightly sweet warmth to the heart. Leather, sandalwood and musk settle it into a woody, powdery, creamy base.

Impressions d'Hiver

7.4

Frédéric Haldimann

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Frédéric Haldimann Impressions d'Hiver is a sweet, floral and fruity women's fragrance warmed by spice and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Voters place it mostly in autumn and winter, then spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. The top opens with a fresh spicy mix of white pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, mandarin orange and bergamot. Rose, jasmine and violet carry the floral heart. The base turns sweeter with peach, apricot and vanilla, while sandalwood, amber and musk settle it into a soft, powdery woodiness.

Eau de Dolce Vita

6.6

Dior · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Eau de Dolce Vita is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance that sets bright citrus against a green, floral backdrop; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and grapefruit for a sparkling citrus lift, softened by pear blossom. The heart turns floral with freesia, peony and jasmine sambac, while white pepper adds a light touch of spice. In the base, sandalwood, osmanthus and vanilla leave a woody, powdery sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily and office wear best. It reads as feminine.

Inside for Man

7.4

Trussardi · 2006

Citrus · Floral · Green

Trussardi Inside for Man is a men's fragrance that sets citrus and green freshness against a spicy, sweet, woody warmth; it has been discontinued. It opens with basil, Sicilian bergamot and Japanese yuzu, a bright, slightly green citrus. In the heart, coffee bean and tobacco bring a gourmand sweetness, while white pepper adds a spicy edge. The base of cashmere wood, teakwood and musk settles it onto a woody, lightly powdery footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter, and night out is the occasion that leads, with daily and business wear close behind. MaxMara Kashmina Touch and Boucheron Trouble have a close profile.

Spezie de Medici (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio Spezie de Medici Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs spice with sweetness and suits autumn and winter, especially evenings and leisure hours. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while very few choose summer. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Voters lean feminine, with masculine not far behind. It opens with a fresh citrus lift of orange and lemon. The heart is led by nutmeg, ginger, clove and cinnamon, with pink and white pepper, and orange blossom softens that spicy core. Bourbon vanilla in the base sweetens everything and gives it a gourmand, oriental feel.

Mandarina Duck

6.8

Mandarina Duck · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mandarina Duck by Mandarina Duck is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, yellow freesia and white pepper, bright and lightly spicy. In the heart, gardenia, honeysuckle and jasmine tea add a soft floral note. The base of cedarwood, ambrette seed and musk settles into a woody, creamy finish. Green and fruity touches and a light sweetness run alongside. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine.

Dahlia

7.8

Jesus del Pozo · 2012

Floral · Green · Sweet

Jesus del Pozo Dahlia is a floral scent with green, spicy and woody sides, built on tuberose and Egyptian jasmine over suede, patchouli and oud; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, white pepper and neroli, fresh with a slightly sharp edge. In the heart, tuberose, Egyptian jasmine and dahlia form a floral core. The base of Indonesian patchouli, suede, oud and cypress adds a resinous, leathery, woody weight, while the sweetness stays in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evening and night-out wear, yet it also works for daytime and business settings. It is a women's fragrance, though some voters also read it as masculine. Penhaligon's Halfeti and Etat Libre d'Orange 500 Years have a close profile.

The Aoud

7.4

Mancera · 2011

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Mancera The Aoud is a unisex scent where oud, leather and cedar form a smoky, resinous core, lifted by spice and rose. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens with white pepper, cinnamon and clove, their warm spice eased by bergamot. Rose, saffron and geranium leaf give the heart a floral softness. The base rests on oud, leather, cedar and sandalwood, smoky and woody, with white musk smoothing it.

Aphrodisiaque

7.0

Agent Provocateur · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Agent Provocateur Aphrodisiaque is a floral-oriental scent that opens with jasmine, blackberry and white pepper, then turns sweet with vanilla orchid and black honey. Aphrodisiaque has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring third and summer well behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, while daily wear gets fewer votes. Most voters read it as feminine. It starts with jasmine, blackberry and white pepper together: floral, fruity and lightly spicy. In the heart, vanilla orchid, black honey and night-blooming cereus pull it toward a sweet, creamy side. Musk and resins sit underneath, leaving a powdery, animalic warmth. Yves Saint Laurent Belle d'Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Laura Mercier Lumière d'Ambre have a close profile.

Urban Musk

7.5

Tom Ford · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Tom Ford Urban Musk is a fresh, floral perfume with a sweet, spicy, powdery musk beneath, read as more feminine by most voters; it has been discontinued. Jasmine, honey and plum form a sweet, floral base, while benzoin and frankincense add a resinous warmth. Caraway and white pepper keep the spice light, and ambrette and musk pull the whole toward something powdery, soft and faintly animal. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Most voters call it feminine. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Collection and Coty Wild Musk have a close profile.

Guess Man

6.6

Guess · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guess Man is a fresh, citrusy and woody men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, leisure and daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most voted occasions. It reads as masculine, followed by modern. It opens with vermouth, and the heart brings white pepper, nutmeg, ginger and lavender for a spicy, floral touch. The base leans on sandalwood, fir and amber, softened by suede and musk. Aquatic and green shades run through the accords as well. Carolina Herrera 212 Men and Montblanc Starwalker have a close profile.

Rouge

5.2

Avon · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Avon Rouge is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with an aquatic, fruity side and a spicy, woody backdrop. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters point to spring and autumn, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works for evenings too. Most voters read it as feminine. The top is orange, red peony and white pepper, a bright opening with a light spicy edge. In the heart, osmanthus, plum blossom and water lily add a soft floral, aquatic feel. The base of patchouli, musk and cashmere wood dries down onto a woody footing.

Thymus

7.6

Olfactive Pharmacy · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Olfactive Pharmacy Thymus is a green, fresh and woody unisex fragrance that suits daytime wear, especially in spring and fall. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. It is chosen mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office. It leans slightly masculine, but feminine and modern votes are far from rare. The top notes of yuzu, bergamot, juniper berry, pimento and white pepper give a fresh, spicy opening. In the heart, thyme, neroli and jasmine add a floral, green touch. The base of vetiver, pine, labdanum and tree moss sets a woody, resinous ground, which white musk and amber sweeten and soften.

L for Women

7.9

Clive Christian · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Clive Christian L for Women is a fresh, floral women's fragrance in which black pepper and pink pepper open sharply before jasmine and damask rose soften the scent. The top notes of black pepper, pink pepper, white pepper and davana give a spicy, slightly green start. Jasmine and damask rose carry the floral heart. In the base, vetiver, cedar and patchouli lay a woody foundation, while musk and vanilla sweeten it and add a powdery softness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters wear it across all four seasons in similar measure, with fall and spring slightly ahead, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Most voters find it feminine. Its profile is close to Chanel Chance (Eau de Parfum) and Xerjoff Shingl.

Velvet Orris | Violet | White Pepper

6.5

Korres · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Korres Velvet Orris | Violet | White Pepper is a floral and fruity scent with a sweet, powdery, creamy side, read as feminine; it has been discontinued. It opens with raspberry, cranberry, white pepper and bergamot, a fruity start with a light spice. In the heart, orange blossom, orris root and caviar bring a floral, powdery softness. The base of patchouli, amber, musk and cashmere wood dries down onto a sweet, creamy ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and evening wear, and voters call its character feminine and modern. Parfums de Marly Oriana and Alexandre.J Oscent Pink have a close profile.

Forever Rose

7.0

Nature Blossom · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Nature Blossom Forever Rose is a fresh, floral and powdery women's fragrance built around rose, iris and heliotrope; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It opens with white pepper, bergamot and mandarin orange, which give it a fresh, lightly fruity start. The heart of rose, iris and heliotrope turns floral and powdery. The base of musk, patchouli and sandalwood leaves a woody, creamy, slightly sweet finish.

Wave 2 for Him (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Hollister · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Hollister Wave 2 for Him Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's scent that pairs citrus with a light floral touch and suits casual, daytime and sporty wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer, with spring next, and leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern. The top opens with an air accord, white pepper and bergamot, fresh with a slight spice. Geranium, sage and lavender water bring a floral, herbal middle. The base of woody notes, musk and sandalwood softens and sweetens the dry-down.