The Perfume Library

Nights (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Tova Borgnine Beverly Hills · 1997

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Tova Borgnine Beverly Hills Nights Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green floral with a powdery, lightly sweet and woody backdrop, made for women. It opens with lily, green notes, Bosc pear, violet and white pepper, a crisp, green and faintly spicy start. The heart of jasmine, iris, purple rose, lilac and peony builds the floral core. Sandalwood, musk and patchouli then settle it into a creamy, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter close behind, and it is chosen about equally for leisure, daily wear, business and evenings. Its profile is close to Acqua di Sardegna Boeli and La Closerie des Parfums Iris Baie Rose.

Scent Stories Vol.3/Ch.02 - Astronomy Domine

7.5

MiN New York · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

MiN New York Scent Stories Vol.3/Ch.02 - Astronomy Domine is a unisex scent that opens with a citrusy, spicy freshness and settles onto a woody, powdery base. Cardamom, Italian bergamot and white pepper give the opening a bright, slightly sharp feel. In the heart, patchouli, blond woods, jasmine and sandalwood bring out the floral and woody side, while amber, white musk and blue iris dry it down to a creamy, powdery softness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters split spring, summer and fall almost evenly, and it is most often placed in leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though a sizable share find it feminine. Its profile is close to Parfum Satori Iris Homme and Les Parfums de Rosine Rose de Feu.

Seven Intense

6.9

James Bond 007 · 2015

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

James Bond 007 Seven Intense is a woody, fruity fragrance for men, pairing mandarin orange, apple and bergamot with a sweet, spicy base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter also gets a fair share. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and works for evenings and the office too. Voters call it masculine and modern. It opens fresh and fruity with mandarin orange, apple and bergamot. Cinnamon, saffron and white pepper add spice in the heart. The base turns sweet with caramel and vanilla, resting on mahogany, cedarwood, sandalwood and leather.

Hiver

7.3

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Van Cleef & Arpels Hiver, despite its name, is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that voters place mostly in spring and summer; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so people close by will notice it but it leaves no heavy trail. Voters pick it mainly for leisure, work and daily wear, while evenings and nights out come well behind. Most votes call it feminine, with some reading it as modern and others as classic. Taken as a whole, lime and cardamom give it a bright, spicy freshness, and white pepper adds a faint sharpness. Amber and musk soften the mix and bring a warm, woody undertone. The fresh, green and citrus accords carry a slightly synthetic sheen.

Cerise

6.3

Elevate · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Elevate Cerise is a unisex fragrance that treats cherry in a sweet, gourmand way and rests it on a woody, resinous base. It opens with black cherry and cherry liqueur, brightened by Italian citron and sharpened by white pepper and bitter almond. In the heart, jasmine sambac, griotte syrup and orange blossom wrap the cherry in a soft floral sweetness. The base of Siam benzoin, suede, cedarwood, vetiver, sandalwood, Peru balsam and roasted tonka bean dries down creamy, woody and resinous. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither crowds a room nor vanishes quickly. Its sweet, fruity build suits men and women alike. For a close profile, Popped Cherry by The Dua Brand and Tom Ford Lost Cherry (Eau de Parfum) are worth a look.

Giallo Elicriso

7.1

Acca Kappa · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acca Kappa Giallo Elicriso is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with green and woody sides softened by aquatic notes, and it suits relaxed daytime wear. It opens with aquatic notes, citron and violet leaf, giving a clean, lightly green first impression. In the heart, everlasting flower, white pepper and nutmeg add a spicy warmth. Vetiver, benzoin and cedarwood set it on a woody, slightly sweet base. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a measured trail rather than a loud one. Most voters pick it for daily wear and leisure, with business settings next. It is positioned as a masculine scent. Creed Green Irish Tweed and Acqua di Parma Bergamotto di Calabria have a close profile.

Aperture

6.4

Ulrich Lang · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Ulrich Lang Aperture is a unisex scent that most voters place in autumn and winter, pairing a peppery, floral character with a woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets worn in the evening and on nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens sharp and spicy with aldehydes, white pepper, black pepper and pink pepper. The heart brings together jasmine, lily of the valley, cedarwood and tobacco, so the floral side is balanced by woody, smoky tones. The base of vetiver, musk and amber settles into a sweet, earthy, slightly animalic ground.

Vert Gothique / Oakmoss

8.3

Morris Motley · 2018

Green · Spicy · Woody

Morris Motley Vert Gothique / Oakmoss is a green, earthy and woody scent built on oakmoss and leather, made for men. As a whole it smells dry and austere: oakmoss and patchouli lead, while leather and oud add a dark depth. Cedarwood gives it a woody frame and white pepper adds a spicy edge. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though leisure and business wear also get votes. La Curie Faunus and French Avenue Sultry Woods have a close profile.

Bianco di Carrara (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Salvatore Ferragamo Bianco di Carrara Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the office; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a calm, close trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Leisure, work and daytime wear lead the occasions. Voters find it mostly feminine, though the profile stays unisex. The top pairs neroli with white pepper, the neroli bringing a floral brightness and the pepper a light spice. In the heart, fig milk and vetiver build a green, creamy feel. In the base, tonka bean and white musk settle it into something powdery and soft.

Mr. Sharp

6.8

La Rive

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

La Rive Mr. Sharp is a fresh, spicy and gourmand fragrance for men that links a sharp opening of white pepper, black pepper and bergamot to the sweetness of cocoa and tonka bean. Both peppers and bergamot lead the opening, while sage and cedar build a woody backbone in the heart. The base of amberwood, cocoa and tonka bean sweetens the scent and leaves an oriental, powdery warmth. A synthetic edge sits alongside the fresh and sweet accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards night out and evening wear, and also gets votes for leisure and business. Maison Alhambra B.A.D Homme and Riiffs Carbon Noir have a close profile.

Eau de Prep Tommy

5.7

Tommy Hilfiger · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tommy Hilfiger Eau de Prep Tommy is a fresh men's scent that opens on grapefruit, tonic water and passion fruit before settling into white pepper and juniper; it has been discontinued. The opening is a citrus and aquatic freshness from grapefruit and tonic water, with passion fruit and clary sage adding a light fruity, green edge. In the heart, white pepper, juniper and lavender absolute bring a spicy, green feel. The base of amber, woods and suede rests the scent on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads masculine. Its profile is close to Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme (Eau de Toilette).

Boss Collection - Damask Oud

6.9

Hugo Boss · 2013

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Hugo Boss Boss Collection - Damask Oud is a spicy, woody and smoky men's fragrance with a resinous, earthy, oriental lean; it has been discontinued. It opens with saffron and white pepper, then moves into rose and frankincense. The rose softens the edges of the resinous frankincense. The base of papyrus, oud, gaiac wood and cedar settles into a dry, smoky, woody ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions, while summer is the least chosen season. It reads dense and masculine. Kajal Warek and Atelier Rebul Oud Noir have a close profile.

Red / Costes

7.4

Hôtel Costes · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hôtel Costes Red / Costes is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent that sits most comfortably in autumn and spring, for work and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and business, daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it reads as in between. Juniper, lavender and coriander seed give it a clean, green start, with white pepper adding spice. Rosewood and laurel build the dry, woody side, while frankincense and musk leave a soft, faintly smoky base.

Black Sheep

7.7

House of Matriarch · 2019

Floral · Green · Spicy

House of Matriarch Black Sheep is a unisex scent that sets spice, resin and smoky woods against a floral, green frame. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and it is also chosen for nights out. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though many voters see it as feminine too. Copal resin and cistus build the resinous, earthy core. Costus adds an animalic, leathery weight, and white pepper brings spice. Barley and clover carry the green and floral side and soften the edges.

De Lirius

8.0

Renier Perfumes · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Renier Perfumes De Lirius is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, and suits daily and leisure wear. The top opens with Haitian vetiver, mahogany and white musk, while gaiac wood, amber and cedar set it on a woody footing. In the heart, honeysuckle, soursop, honey pomelo and magnolia bring a fruity, sweet and floral side, with leaves keeping it green. The base ends on white pepper, cardamom and soil, spicy and earthy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage very strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business come up most often. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though the masculine vote is sizeable, so it sits between the two. Avon Absynthe and Centauri Perfumes Gaea have a close profile.

Series Luxe: Patchouli (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Comme des Garçons

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Comme des Garçons Series Luxe: Patchouli Eau de Toilette is a green, earthy and smoky patchouli scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, with a unisex character. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a small minority. It is chosen mostly for leisure, nights out and evenings. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though from a small number of votes. Although it is a unisex scent, most voters read it as masculine. It has been discontinued. Read as a whole, patchouli and oakmoss lead, cedarwood gives a woody frame, and white pepper adds spice. Vanilla and soy bean soften the edges a little. The overall impression is dry, resinous and chypre-like.

Cuir Blanc

7.5

Givenchy · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Givenchy Cuir Blanc is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, powdery air with a leathery, lightly spiced character; it has been discontinued. The scent is built on white leather, white musk and white pepper. A fresh, floral base lets the leathery side come forward, the pepper keeps the spice light, and the musk gathers the sweet and powdery tones into a soft finish. Woody and oriental touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick it for daytime and leisure, though some wear it to the office or for a night out. It has an easygoing, unisex character. Evody Cuir Blanc and Pills Parfums Supermusk have a close profile.

Ozio

6.4

Calé Fragranze d'Autore · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calé Fragranze d'Autore Ozio is an unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy air with floral, aquatic and green tones, settling onto a woody base. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The votes behind these ratings are few, so they are only a rough guide. The fresh, aquatic accords make it feel easy for daily wear, and it reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine. It opens with mastic and reseda. In the heart, mace and white pepper add spice while iris and peony bring a soft floral note. Musk, sandalwood and cedarwood in the base give it a woody, slightly smooth finish. Burdigala L'Eau de Bordeaux and Kenzo pour Homme have a close profile.

Deep Euphoria (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Calvin Klein · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein Deep Euphoria Eau de Parfum is a women's scent that pairs bright citrus with the floral sweetness of black rose; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though few people have rated it, so treat this as a rough guide. It suits those who want a calm, controlled trail through the day. It opens with mandarin orange leaf, Cascalone® and white pepper, giving a citrusy, aquatic and lightly spicy start. At the heart, black rose brings out the floral and fruity side, with a soft sweetness running through. Patchouli and musk settle underneath as an earthy, chypre-like base.

Citrus Bigarade

7.1

Creed · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Creed Citrus Bigarade is a fresh, green citrus scent built on lemon, mandarin orange and petitgrain, unisex and closest to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn well behind. Daily and leisure wear lead, followed by the office. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. It reads somewhat masculine to voters, though a fair share call it feminine. Lemon and petitgrain open it bright. White pepper adds a light spice to the mandarin at the heart. Haitian vetiver, ginger and peppermint dry it down to a cool, woody green.

Night Garden - Ottoman Rose

7.5

Crabtree & Evelyn · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Crabtree & Evelyn Night Garden - Ottoman Rose is a floral women's fragrance that sets rose among spice, fruit and a sweet oriental base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, though only a few voters have rated them. Nothing is known about preferred seasons or occasions, but the dark, sweet build sits closer to cooler weather. The top opens with rose, blackberry, tangerine, white pepper and nutmeg: a fruity brightness followed quickly by spice. The heart carries Taif rose and ylang-ylang, with clove leaf and saffron blossom keeping the spice going. The base settles into amber, sandalwood, vanilla and leather, which read woody, powdery and leathery. Xerjoff Opera and Franck Muller Aeternitas have a close profile.

Rosa Ataraxis IV: Gold Rose

7.7

Hunayn · 2026

Floral · Green · Sweet

Hunayn Rosa Ataraxis IV: Gold Rose is a unisex floral, sweet and woody fragrance built around rose, with green and animal touches adding a creamy depth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and most voters score the lasting power high. As a unisex scent it doesn't lean toward either gender. The scent reads as rose throughout: Taif rose, damask rose and Rosa centifolia lead. Honey and vanilla absolute add sweetness, while Hainan oud and white ambergris bring the woody, oriental side. Blue lotus, fig and mushrooms add a green, faintly earthy edge.

Chéngmén

8.5

January Scent Project · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

January Scent Project Chéngmén is a unisex scent that deepens a floral, sweet core with spice and oud, leaning woody with a faint animal edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a small number of votes. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, and no clear lean towards a season or occasion shows. It opens bright with lemon, bergamot, fruity notes and aldehydes. The heart brings mimosa, red champaca, lily of the valley and white pepper, with painted nettle root and olive absolute adding an unusual texture. In the base, Thai, Cambodian and Vietnamese oud meet vanilla, benzoin and musk, and the dry-down stays sweet and woody.

Approdo

5.8

Profumi di Pantelleria · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Profumi di Pantelleria Approdo is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens with mandarin orange, violet leaf and basil and settles on cedarwood and vetiver; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. More voters read it as masculine than feminine, though a fair share find it feminine. The top is mandarin orange, violet leaf, basil and mineral notes, which gives a fresh, green, slightly fruity start. Magnolia, black pepper and white pepper add a floral, spicy middle. The base of cedarwood, maté, vetiver and patchouli turns it woody and earthy.