The Perfume Library

Heartache of the Hùa-Méi

8.2

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Heartache of the Hùa-Méi is a fresh, floral unisex scent built on Egyptian neroli, lemon and Japanese yuzu, with rose otto and white tea beside them. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, work and daily wear. Feminine leads the character votes, though classic and masculine readings are common too. Citrus and green notes set a bright base, while rose otto and orris root turn it powdery and creamy. Nutmeg and Somalian frankincense add a spicy, lightly smoky, resinous depth. Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume The Hawk and Amouage Meander have a close profile.

Violette 30

7.6

Le Labo · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

Le Labo Violette 30 is a unisex scent that pairs white violet and cedarwood with white tea and gaiac wood. The scent is mostly fresh, floral and green: white violet brings a powdery, creamy softness, while cedarwood and gaiac wood set it on a woody base with a smoky, leathery edge. White tea keeps it cool, and spicy, synthetic touches sharpen the blend. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of ratings is small, so these impressions are tentative. Gucci Mémoire d'une Odeur and Chopard Musk Malaki have a close profile.

Boum - Savon (2013)

7.2

Jeanne Arthes · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Jeanne Arthes Boum - Savon is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, aquatic feel. Most voters pick spring, then summer; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office and sport as other options. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and never turns heavy. It opens with orange, rose and apple; peach and jasmine form the heart, and apricot, white tea and musk sit underneath. The fruity sweetness is softened by the florals, while white tea and musk keep it light and clean. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Creed Spring Flower and Adidas Pure Lightness have a close profile.

No. 01 Ginger Essence & White Tea

6.8

Rituals

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bouquet d'Argento

7.5

L'Erbolario · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Erbolario Bouquet d'Argento is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against a green, floral backdrop, leaning slightly sweet and woody. It opens with mint, mandarin orange, lemon and Calabrian bergamot in a sparkling citrus burst. In the heart, geranium, white rose and white tea add a soft floral layer, with pink pepper giving a light touch of spice. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and white musk sweetens the scent and settles it onto a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Votes lean somewhat feminine, though a good share call it masculine, so it reads as open to both. Xerjoff Renaissance and L'Erbolario Verde (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Agrumi del Mediterraneo

7.2

Gandini · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gandini Agrumi del Mediterraneo is a fresh, citrus-led women's fragrance that sits close to daytime wear, leisure and the office. Grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin orange open bright and citrusy. In the heart, pepper, bamboo and white tea push that freshness in a green, lightly spiced direction. Amber, heliotrope and musk soften the base, while aquatic and floral touches stay in the background. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and work, and some also choose it for sport. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it is a light scent for staying close to the skin. Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi and Elizabeth Arden Green Tea have a close profile.

Isleta

8.4

D:SOL MMXVI · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

D:SOL MMXVI Isleta is a unisex scent that opens with green mandarin orange, bergamot and juniper leaf, then moves into fig and jasmine sambac. It starts fresh and citrusy, with juniper leaf and monarda adding a green, lightly spicy edge. In the heart, fig and jasmine sambac bring a soft, fruity and floral feel, kept light by white tea and clary sage. The base settles on sandalwood, amyris and patchouli, giving it a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It reads as fresh and easy rather than heavy, and it suits men and women alike. Its profile is close to Alterra Natural Spirit Eau Fraîche and Strangers Parfumerie Oliver.

Back to the Roots

7.0

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Vilhelm Parfumerie Back to the Roots is a fresh, green unisex scent where citrus, flowers and powder sit on a woody base. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level, so it is noticeable through the day without filling a room. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind. It doesn't lean towards either masculine or feminine and sits between the two. It opens with galbanum, angelica and petitgrain for a green, fresh start, softened by ambrette seed. In the heart, iris and violet bring a powdery floral note, while ginger and white tea add light spice and freshness. The base of driftwood, sandalwood and musk settles into a clean, woody finish.

Hill of Tara

7.6

Ikiryō · 2018

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Ikiryō Hill of Tara is a green, resinous men's fragrance with an earthy, smoky character, and it has been discontinued. It wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick fall and spring, and place it in the evening or in relaxed leisure hours. Masculine leads the character votes, though feminine follows close behind. Lemon zest gives it a fresh start, while frankincense and myrrh add a resinous depth. Hemlock, white tea and red clover build the green side, with earthy and woody notes beneath. Musk and ambroxan soften the sweet, creamy edge. Neil Morris Fragrances Earthtones #1: Dark Earth and Etat Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician have a close profile.

Silent Grove

7.5

D.S. & Durga

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

D.S. & Durga Silent Grove opens with Virginia cedar, key lime and petitgrain, a fresh, green fragrance for women that has been discontinued. Citrus and cedar come first, with petitgrain adding a green edge. In the heart, white tea, linden tree and rose otto soften things and bring out the floral side. The base of white lotus, white musk and grass leaves a clean, lightly woody trail. Voters find longevity moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure lead the occasions. Feminine votes edge ahead, though masculine votes are substantial too, so it doesn't read strictly one way. Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza and Nicolaï Riviera Verbena have a close profile.

Côté Cour

7.6

Benchaâbane

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Benchaâbane Côté Cour is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet heart with spicy, woody and powdery touches; its oriental side stays soft and creamy rather than heavy. It opens light and fresh with lime, white tea and bergamot. In the heart, iris and rose set the floral tone while patchouli, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten and soften it. The base brings woody, musky, spicy and powdery notes together with amber, leaving a warm, creamy trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it suits leisure time as well as evenings and nights out. Votes lean slightly feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Guerlain Métalys / Metallica and Fragonard Rose Ambre have a close profile.

Radical Softness

6.6

Fascent · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Fascent Radical Softness pairs white tea, frangipani and white musk in a soft, powdery and creamy unisex scent. Radical Softness lasts a moderate time and its sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and sits comfortably at the office too. White tea, lifted by pink pepper, gives a fresh start. In the heart, frangipani and cyclamen add a gentle floral softness. White musk, ambrox and a sensual skin accord in the base settle the scent into something sweet, powdery and creamy, with a faintly synthetic edge among its accords. By/Rosie Jane Rosie (Eau de Parfum) and Jil Sander Softly Eau de Pétales have a close profile.

Yue Tu / 月兔

7.5

Strangers Parfumerie · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Strangers Parfumerie Yue Tu / 月兔 is a unisex perfume with a fresh, citrusy and floral character. The notes read as one whole: bitter orange, mandarin orange and honey pomelo lead the citrus, while mango and peach add a fruity sweetness. Jasmine tea, white tea and chamomile soften it, and osmanthus, chrysanthemum and iris build the floral side. Grass brings a green freshness, with cedar and musk forming a woody base underneath. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It suits anyone who wants a light, clean scent that doesn't lean masculine or feminine.

Now Women

6.3

Azzaro · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Azzaro Now Women opens with rum, aldehydes and white tea, then moves into jasmine and tiaré; it is a women's fragrance that has been discontinued. The top notes are rum, aldehydes and white tea, while jasmine, tiaré and bergamot form a floral heart. Woods and Brazilian rosewood make up the base, giving it a woody footing. Fresh and floral accords lead, with fruity, sweet and powdery sides alongside, and spicy and oriental touches staying in the background. Voters find the longevity moderate and the sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most votes go to leisure, daily wear and business, with evening and night out chosen less often. It reads as a feminine fragrance.

Rosa Greta

7.6

Eau d'Italie · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau d'Italie Rosa Greta sets lychee and white tea against damask rose and rosebud, giving a fresh, floral and lightly fruity scent for women. Voters place it mostly in daily, leisure and business wear, with evening and night out further behind. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. It reads as feminine. Lychee and white tea open the scent with a juicy, clean feel. At the heart, damask rose and rosebud lead and carry a green freshness. Ambrox and cedarwood settle the base into something woody and creamy. Chopard Happy Chopard - Felicia Roses and Boadicea the Victorious Enduring have a close profile.

Aloeae

7.6

Nomenclature · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nomenclature Aloeae is a fresh, green unisex scent built around cardamom, aloe vera and Italian bergamot. Aloeae wears lightly: its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick it for daily wear and leisure, with business settings the next most common choice. It reads as neither distinctly masculine nor feminine, and suits men and women alike. Ceylon tea, white tea and bamboo set a green, airy base, while Italian bergamot adds citrus brightness and Italian peppermint a cool edge. Cardamom brings a light spicy note, softened by cashmere wood and musk. The overall impression is fresh, slightly sweet and clean. Thameen Bohemian Infusion and Arte Profumi A'mare have a close profile.

Osmanthus Fragrans

6.7

Acqua di Stresa · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Acqua di Stresa Osmanthus Fragrans is a fresh, floral unisex scent with aquatic and fruity touches, light and understated, and it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. It opens with osmanthus and peach blossom, floral and fruity with a soft sweetness. Peppermint and white tea bring a cool freshness in the heart, and cedarwood and white musk settle into a powdery base. Nicki Minaj Onika and Hugo Boss The Scent for Her have a close profile.

Thé Blanc (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Solinotes · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Solinotes Thé Blanc Eau de Parfum joins a fresh opening of cardamom and bergamot to a green heart of white tea and sage, and sits close to everyday wear as a unisex scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without filling a room. Voters pick it most for daily wear, leisure and the office, with a fair number choosing it for sport. Night out and evening come well behind. It opens with bergamot and cardamom, citrusy and lightly spicy. In the heart, sage and white tea bring a green, aquatic, clean feel. At the base, osmanthus softens it towards floral and powdery, and white musk closes it with a plain cleanness. Jil Sander Ultrasense and Caudalie Eau des Vignes have a close profile.

The Wisteria Maiden

6.6

Ikiryō

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ikiryō The Wisteria Maiden is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that sets soft wisteria against a green, lightly sweet background. Wisteria, cherry blossom and osmanthus form the floral frame, while bamboo and white tea add a green, airy touch. Sake brings a faint sweetness, and white musk gathers everything into a powdery softness. Spicy and synthetic tones sit quietly in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick it for leisure and evenings, with daily wear and the office following behind. Jo Malone Wisteria & Lavender and Solinotes Thé Blanc have a close profile.

Mandarine Fraîche

7.1

Réminiscence · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Réminiscence Mandarine Fraîche opens with pink pepper, green mandarin orange zest and lime zest, a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that has been discontinued. Citrus leads at the start, with pink pepper adding a slight edge to the zest. In the heart, vervain and white tea move it towards a clean, floral line, and iris with white musk softens the base. There is a fruity, lightly sweet tone too, but the fresh character never steps back. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters choose it mostly for daily wear and leisure, with business settings among the leading picks. It sits comfortably on men and women alike and stays understated. Pana Dora Forever Love and Giorgio Armani My Way Floral have a close profile.

Zephyr

7.2

Neil Morris Fragrances

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Neil Morris Fragrances Zephyr is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that pairs tangerine and papaya with white tea, lily and honeysuckle. The top notes are papaya and tangerine, where fruity sweetness is balanced by the citrus tartness. In the heart, white tea, lily and honeysuckle add a floral, green and aquatic lightness. Musk, sandalwood and amber in the base soften everything. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters choose it most for daily wear, leisure and the office. In character the feminine vote leads, though a good share call it masculine, which leaves it somewhere in between. Bond No. 9 I Love New York for Mothers and Label Lily & Tangerine have a close profile.

Amalphia

7.2

Paglieri · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Paglieri Amalphia is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that most voters pick for spring and summer and that suits easy daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither fades quickly nor announces itself. Voters place it mostly in leisure, daily and business settings, with evening and night out well behind. On character, feminine leads, though masculine takes a sizeable share too. It opens on yuzu, grapefruit and bergamot, a bright citrus layer. In the heart, water lily, rose and white tea push that freshness towards floral and green, while cardamom adds a light spice. The base of amber, musk and white cedarwood leaves it soft, slightly sweet and woody.

White Tea Eau Florale

6.6

Elizabeth Arden · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Elizabeth Arden White Tea Eau Florale is a fresh, green and floral women's fragrance that suits those who want a light, clean scent for everyday. It opens with pink freesia, lily of the valley and white tea, which keep it cool and green at first. In the heart, pink iris and honeysuckle soften the floral side, and the base of musk, tonka bean and Trisamber® settles into a creamy, lightly sweet finish. A synthetic, clean feel runs through it. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters place it in daily wear, leisure and office use, with evening well behind. Katy Perry Indi and Yves Rocher Muguet have a close profile.

African Summer

7.6

Tchibo · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tchibo African Summer is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that, despite its name, is chosen mostly for fall and winter, and suits both daily wear and the office. White tea keeps the opening light; in the heart, cherry blossom, frangipani and heliotrope give a floral, powdery sweetness. In the base, vanilla and white musk soften that sweetness, while vetiver and frankincense add a woody, spicy depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with business, daily and leisure wear leading the occasions. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Kenzo Kenzo Amour and Lancôme Hypnôse (Eau de Parfum).