The Perfume Library

Eau Sauvage Parfum (2017)

8.3

Dior · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and green fougère with a spicy, resinous warmth underneath, made for men. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters lean towards spring and fall, with summer and winter close behind, and place it mostly at the office, in daily wear and for leisure, with evenings a fair match too. Many call it masculine and classic. It opens on orange and Calabrian bergamot. The heart brings Hedione, wild flowers and lavender absolute, and the base of vetiver, star anise, cinnamon, labdanum and Philippine elemi adds woody, spicy, resinous depth.

Jersey (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Chanel · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Jersey Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent in which jasmine, rose and lavender sit on the soft sweetness of tonka bean and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Flowers lead: jasmine and rose read alongside the green freshness of grass and wild flowers. Lavender adds an aromatic coolness, tonka bean and vanilla a sweet softness, and musk a powdery base. The spicy and woody accents stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and very few choose winter. Daily wear, office and leisure come out ahead. Most voters call it feminine, while some find it classic or modern.

Aqua Allegoria Flora Salvaggia

7.3

Guerlain · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Salvaggia is a fresh, floral and aquatic scent with green and fruity touches, suited to spring and summer days and to women. Jasmine sambac, iris, violet and white blossoms form the floral core, while Calabrian bergamot and watermelon brighten it and add a light sweetness. Wild flowers bring a green note, and white musk leaves a soft, powdery base. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and the office leading the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close and calm. Most see a feminine character. Lolita Lempicka Lolita Lempicka Édition d'Été and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Cherrysia have a close profile.

Madera

8.0

Omnia Profumi · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Omnia Profumi Madera is a sweet, creamy and powdery gourmand floral built around caramel and vanilla, made for women. It opens with caramel, Bourbon vanilla and vanilla. In the heart, wild flowers and peach blossom soften the sweetness, with vanilla returning once more. The base of coconut, white musk and tobacco flower closes it with a creamy, spicy warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters find it feminine. Omnia Profumi White Madera and Dr. Taffi Velluto Vanilla have a close profile.

Mediterraneo (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Carthusia · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Carthusia Mediterraneo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and the office. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with bergamot, lemon, litsea cubeba, eucalyptus and corn mint, a cool, sharp and airy start. In the heart, green tea, cardamom, mandarin orange and jasmine make it a little fruity, lightly sweet and spicy. White musk in the base softens it all.

Olympic Rainforest

7.6

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Olympic Rainforest by Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes is a unisex scent that carries the damp, green, earthy air of a rainforest. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Masculine and feminine readings sit side by side, so it has no clear gender lean. Oakmoss, mushrooms and earthy notes build a moist, mossy ground. Balsam fir, black spruce, Lawson cypress and cedar leaf add a cool, resinous, woody edge. Fresh, green and floral accords, helped by wild flowers and rhododendron, lighten that weight.

Pioggia Salata

6.8

Il Profvmo · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Il Profvmo Pioggia Salata is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office named most often. Votes on character split between feminine and masculine. Salty notes and ozonic notes set the main line; musk rose, white oleander and wild flowers add a soft, slightly powdery floral touch. Laurel and palm tree wood bring a green, woody side, while the sweetness stays in the background. Salvatore Ferragamo Oceani di Seta and Urban Scents BER CAVOK have a close profile.

Io Capri (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Carthusia · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Carthusia Io Capri Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, eucalyptus and corn mint, then softens into fig, jasmine and tea at the heart. Tobacco flower and seagrass settle at the base. The fresh, citrus and green sides dominate, while floral and fruity touches add a little sweetness in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with room for the office too. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits right in between. Carthusia Mediterraneo and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella have a close profile.

White Madera

7.9

Omnia Profumi · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Omnia Profumi White Madera is a sweet, creamy, gourmand fragrance led by vanilla and spice, aimed at women; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind and summer the least chosen. Leisure and evening wear lead, and a night out suits it too. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with vanilla and citrus notes, with Bourbon vanilla alongside. In the heart, wild flowers, cinnamon, peach blossom and star anise add a spicy warmth. The base of white musk, cedarwood, tobacco flower and coconut settles it into something creamy and soft. Omnia Profumi Madera and Lattafa Khamrah Qahwa have a close profile.

3.1 Arabian Horse

7.7

Pierre Guillaume · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Pierre Guillaume 3.1 Arabian Horse is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that sets flowers against an animalic, leathery side. Narcissus absolute and wild flowers sit beside the green feel of grass and plant juice. Amber and labdanum absolute sweeten it with a resinous warmth, while leather, animalic musk and horsehair add an earthy, leathery edge. The notes aren't split into layers, so it reads as one piece from start to finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring isn't far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes run close, which fits a truly unisex profile. Montale Nepal Aoud and Nishane Shem have a close profile.

Moonlight Samurai

6.5

d'Annam · 2024

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

d'Annam Moonlight Samurai is a green, smoky men's fragrance built around leather and cedarwood, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Half of the voters pick fall and a good share pick winter; it is mostly recommended for nights out and evenings, and it can also be worn at leisure. Most voters find it masculine, and some call it modern. The scent leans on the smoky, earthy side of leather. Cedarwood lays a woody base, while metal adds a hard, synthetic edge. Sake and wild flowers pull that sharpness slightly toward green and soften it. The spicy side stays in the background.

Sunday Mood

7.6

El Ganso · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

El Ganso Sunday Mood is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a green, lightly floral and aquatic feel, suited to spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with sport and office also possible. It reads mostly masculine and modern. It opens with lemon, pear, bergamot and black pepper, bright and slightly spicy. In the heart, mint, geranium and wild flowers keep it green and airy. Bourbon vetiver and cedar leave a calm, woody base. Kenzo Kenzo Homme Sport and Givenchy Play Sport have a close profile.

British Grassland

7.6

Fragrantarium · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Fragrantarium British Grassland is a green, fresh and earthy unisex scent that recalls meadow grass and boggy ground. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter a distant last. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works for the office too. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. It opens with blackberry, grass, rush and sedge for a crisp green start. In the heart, water mint, wild flowers and sweetgale add a floral, slightly spicy touch. It dries down to moss, peat and fern, a woody, earthy base. Euphorium Brooklyn Butterfly and Lush Grass have a close profile.

Kingston Ferry

6.0

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Kingston Ferry is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, aquatic feel against a green, woody and faintly smoky ground. Firewood, driftwood and cedar leaf build the woody, resinous and smoky side. Seagrass carries the aquatic freshness, while heather and rhododendron bring a floral greenness; arbutus, blossoms and wild flowers round out the natural picture. The notes read as one whole. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It reads more masculine than feminine to most voters, though feminine votes are far from rare. Olympic Rainforest and Madrona have a close profile.

Suédois

7.2

Euphorium Brooklyn · 2015

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Euphorium Brooklyn Suédois is a unisex scent that sets a fruity, spicy start on a woody, resinous and leathery base, with a faint smokiness. The notes read as one whole: cardamom, aniseed and nutmeg carry the spice, while raspberry and grape add a fruity sweetness. Suede, oakmoss and birch tar give it a leathery, earthy, smoky edge, softened by benzoin and vanilla cream. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. Anatole Lebreton Uruk and Calaj The Last PH have a close profile.

Meadowmoss

7.0

Pineward · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Pineward Meadowmoss is a fresh, green unisex scent built around oakmoss, fir balsam and green wheat, suited to spring and summer days and relaxed, casual wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits in the middle of the gender line. Fresh and green accords lead, with floral and woody sides softening them. Wild grass, tomato leaf and wild flowers give it a meadow feel, orange blossom adds a light floral sweetness, and oakmoss with fir balsam lays a woody ground underneath.

Orange Sunshine

7.7

Ikiryō · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Green

Ikiryō Orange Sunshine is a men's fragrance that pairs a citrusy, floral brightness with a warm, resinous, sweet and slightly smoky character. Orange, wild flowers and jasmine form the bright side of the scent, while vanilla, amber, labdanum and frankincense settle it onto a sweet, resinous base. Sandalwood, patchouli and tree moss add a woody, earthy depth, and green and spicy touches run through it. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Summer is the most recommended season, with fall and spring close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business and evening also getting votes. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. Ikiryō Damn Hippie and Chabaud Patchouli 1973 have a close profile.

Himalayan Blue

7.4

Crabtree & Evelyn · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Crabtree & Evelyn Himalayan Blue is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance suited to daytime and the office; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with orange leaf, mandarin orange and lemon. In the heart, black tea, pink pepper and ginger add a light spice, while rose, wild flowers and champaca soften it with a green, floral touch. Patchouli, leather and sandalwood settle underneath as a woody base. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and business. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza and Boadicea the Victorious Lavish have a close profile.

Red Poppies (Cologne)

6.6

Demeter Fragrance Library · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mojave Strange

7.9

Barnaby Black

Fresh · Floral · Green

Barnaby Black Mojave Strange is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent that suits spring and autumn days, with an outdoorsy feel. Arizona juniper and blue spruce give it a resinous, woody backbone. Wild flowers and spicy notes soften it, while Ericameria nauseosa adds a green, earthy edge. The overall impression is clean and dry, closer to a forest than a bouquet. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it is chosen most for leisure and work. More voters call it masculine, but a good share read it as feminine. Olympic Rainforest and Nemat Hina 500 have a close profile.

Virginia

7.1

Strangers Parfumerie · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Strangers Parfumerie Virginia is a green, fresh unisex scent that sits between chypre and fougère; it has been discontinued. Oakmoss, ash tree and vetiver form a woody, earthy base, while galbanum, grass and fig leaf add a cool greenness and angelica with carrot seed bring a light, dry spice. Elderflower, lily of the valley and gardenia soften it with a floral touch, and suede and paper stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. It leans neither masculine nor feminine. Loewe pour Homme and Lacoste Original have a close profile.

Laila

7.8

Geir Ness · 1995

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Rêve du Matin

6.9

Strangers Parfumerie · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Strangers Parfumerie Rêve du Matin is a fresh, citrusy floral unisex fragrance built around bergamot, lemon zest and citron, with jasmine and rose. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick it for daily wear and leisure, and a good share find it suitable for the office; fewer choose it for evening or a night out. The citrus notes open it brightly, while Earl Grey tea and French lavender carry that freshness in a green, lightly spicy direction. Lily of the valley, wild flowers and hay sit alongside honey and vanilla, which add sweetness, and sandalwood gives it a creamy, woody base. Chloé Chêne and Xerjoff Torino23 have a close profile.

Honeymoon

7.5

Wolkenseifen

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Wolkenseifen Honeymoon is a sweet, floral women's fragrance built around honey, nectar and wild flowers; it has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. No season or occasion votes exist, so there is little more to say about when to wear it; it is classed as a women's fragrance. The notes read as one whole: honey and nectar carry the sweetness, while wild flowers add a floral lightness. Beyond floral and sweet, the accords include gourmand, creamy and spicy facets, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Its profile is close to Demeter Fragrance Library Honey (Cologne) and L'Occitane en Provence Eau de Miel.