The Perfume Library

Eau des Mâtines

6.9

Le Couvent · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Couvent Eau des Mâtines is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that pairs citrus and green leaf with the light sweetness of apple and pear blossom; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, apple and lemon. In the heart, basil, mint and fig leaf bring a green coolness, while pear blossom adds a soft, sweet floral note. Musk, woods and cedar stay in the background and settle the scent onto a simple woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. More voters call it feminine, though a good number see it as masculine. Zara Applejuice and Atelier des Ors Riviera Sunrise have a close profile.

Blanc de Sienne

7.1

Evody · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Green

Evody Blanc de Sienne is a unisex scent that opens with basil, lemon and bergamot and carries orange blossom and iris at its heart, leaning towards everyday wear in autumn and spring. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer and winter further back. It suits leisure, daytime and office wear, and votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits comfortably between the two. The opening is citrusy and green: lemon, bergamot and basil make it fresh. In the heart, orange blossom, iris, cypress and fig add a floral, powdery and slightly sweet feel. Resins, coffee and woods settle it onto a woody, spicy base.

Witchmusk

7.9

House of Matriarch · 2018

Floral · Green · Sweet

House of Matriarch Witchmusk is a unisex scent with a smoky, woody sweetness that suits fall and winter days. Woods, patchouli and musk form the backbone, while vanilla softens that woody base into something creamy and powdery. Broom and sabinene add a green, spicy edge, and the animal and earthy accords keep the whole darker in tone. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits comfortably in between.

Délire Rouge

6.7

LPDO · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

LPDO Délire Rouge is an oriental-leaning women's fragrance in which jasmine and saffron sit on a sweet, spicy, powdery floral base. The top holds jasmine, saffron and orange. In the heart, amber, magnolia, white rose and saffron again come forward, and the flowers turn creamy and powdery. In the base, musk, fir resin and woods add a woody, slightly resinous depth. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, and night outs and evenings are the occasions named most often. More voters call it feminine, though a good number find it masculine. Lattafa Opulent Musk and Michael Kors Sexy Amber have a close profile.

Mond

8.4

Slumberhouse · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Slumberhouse Mond is a unisex gourmand that sets fruity, sweet notes like plum, sour cherry and honey against the warmth of amber and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Plum, sour cherry and raspberry read like a sweet fruit compote, while honey, cream, marzipan and vanilla soften it into something creamy. Spices, gaiac wood and sandalwood build a woody frame, and amber and balsam add a resinous warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably between the two. Pana Dora Moonlight and Bishop Bonne Nuit have a close profile.

Woman (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Ralph Lauren · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Ralph Lauren Woman Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and fruity women's perfume with a sweet, creamy woodiness underneath. It opens with blackcurrant, rhubarb and pear, a juicy, bright start. The heart of tuberose, orange blossom and Turkish rose turns floral, and the base of sandalwood, hazelnut and woods softens everything into a creamy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and its use is spread fairly evenly across leisure, daytime, evening and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine. Paris Corner Manaal and Nishane Zenne have a close profile.

Shores of Asyut

7.2

Estoras · 2025

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Estoras Shores of Asyut is a unisex scent that opens with gin, black pepper and pink pepper, then softens into tuberose and iris. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Gin and the peppers give a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, tuberose, iris and violet leaf add a creamy, green softness. The base rests on oak, moss and woods, with ambergris and sugar cane adding a light sweetness. Lvnea Ghost Pine and Penhaligon's Fortuitous Finley have a close profile.

Mark Cross (Eau de Cologne)

8.3

Mark Cross · 1978

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Cologne

Mark Cross Eau de Cologne is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance built around amber, woods and tobacco; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters find it masculine, and some call it classic. As a whole it is warm and oriental. Amber and tobacco bring sweetness, while the woods lay a dry, earthy base. Spicy and resinous accords add a smoky, leathery edge on top. Taif Al-Emarat Year of Zayed and Montale Original Aoud have a close profile.

Violet

7.2

Franck Boclet · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Franck Boclet Violet is a fresh, spicy unisex scent built around cardamom, pink pepper and violet. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and daytime, business and leisure wear come up most often. It reads more masculine than feminine to most voters, though a good share call it feminine. It opens with cardamom, pink pepper, nutmeg and black pepper, brightened by citrus notes. Violet and aromatic notes give the heart a floral, green side. Peru balsam, sandalwood and woods settle it into a woody, slightly smoky base.

Gentlemen's Cologne

7.7

Castle Forbes

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Castle Forbes Gentlemen's Cologne is a masculine fougère that pairs the freshness of lemon and bergamot with the green, dry character of fern, lavender and oakmoss. It opens with lemon and bergamot, a bright, citrusy start. Fern and lavender take over in the heart, giving a green, lightly spicy fougère feel. Oakmoss and woods in the base add a dry, woody foundation. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good share call it classic. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. It leans towards spring and summer, then autumn, and suits leisure, business and daily wear. Coty Aspen for Men and Acqua di Parma Lavanda Tonica have a close profile.

Muguet Blanc

6.2

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Van Cleef & Arpels Muguet Blanc is a fresh, green and powdery floral, presented as unisex and now discontinued. Neroli and peony open lightly, then lily of the valley and jasmine form a floral heart. In the base, cedarwood, white musk and woods settle the scent onto a woody, powdery ground, with the green tone running quietly throughout. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and business settings lead the occasions. Half of the voters read it as feminine.

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.

Clean Reserve Avant Garden - White Amber & Warm Cotton

6.9

Clean · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clean Reserve Avant Garden - White Amber & Warm Cotton is a fresh, floral unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. It is suggested for leisure, daily wear and the office, with evening a minor choice. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with Italian bergamot, Brazilian mandarin orange and aldehydes, giving a citrusy, green freshness. Lily, jasmine and peony soften the heart with floral notes. Musk, Ceylonese sandalwood and white amber leave a creamy, clean base.

Michael Kors (2013) (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Michael Kors · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Michael Kors by Michael Kors is a sweet, powdery floral with a creamy edge, made for women. Bergamot, orange blossom, tuberose and apricot lead the opening, with jasmine and Turkish rose adding to the floral side. In the heart, lily, peony and milk soften it into something creamy. Vetiver, woods and frankincense form a woody, lightly spicy base. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most favor spring, fall and winter, while summer trails behind. Votes spread evenly across leisure, daytime and evening wear, with business and night out close behind. Roja Parfums Bergdorf pour Femme and Chanel Allure Sensuelle (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

[¹H] Hydrogen

6.4

One of those · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

One of those [¹H] Hydrogen is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent built around mandarin orange, basil and melon, suited to spring and summer days. It has been discontinued. It reads fresh and green: mandarin orange and basil give a bright start, while melon adds a soft fruity note. Jasmine, spices and vanilla sweeten that coolness slightly, and oakmoss, woods and musk set a woody base. Aldehydes and lichen lend it a clean, synthetic edge. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, in keeping with its unisex nature. Polo Blue (Eau de Toilette) and Mexx Man (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Boozy Boy

7.7

Superfumista

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Superfumista Boozy Boy is a unisex fragrance built on rum, cognac and cinnamon, with a fruity, sweet and spicy character. It opens with rum and cognac wrapped in cinnamon, clove and black pepper for a warm, spiced start. In the heart, plum, oak wood and cocoa absolute soften the sweetness and push it towards a woody, gourmand feel. The base of tonka bean, amber and woods leaves a resinous, slightly smoky depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, with office use less likely. Xerjoff Tony Iommi Monkey Special and Evody Noir d'Orient have a close profile.

ISHQ

7.1

Swiss Arabian · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Swiss Arabian ISHQ is a unisex scent that sets the spicy opening of black pepper, saffron and cardamom over Turkish rose and leather. ISHQ is rated strong for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while spring trails behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and leisure time, and it also fits nights out. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it leans neither way. The opening brings a warm spiciness from black pepper, saffron and cardamom. In the heart, sage, Turkish rose and carnation add a floral softness. The base is led by leather, woods and cypriol, settling into a sweet, smoky and leathery oriental feel.

Dirt (Cologne)

6.1

Demeter Fragrance Library · 1996

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

Demeter Fragrance Library Dirt is an earthy green unisex cologne that most voters place in spring and autumn, for leisure wear. Dirt is built from just three notes: woods, green notes and moss. Green and earthy accords lead, with a woody line beneath; the spicy and fougère sides stay in the background, and there is a synthetic edge to it. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and quiet. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and leisure and daily wear come out on top. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads open to both. Jafra JF9 Green and mark. Earth have a close profile.

Scent 79 Woman

7.8

Jil Sander · 2008

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Jil Sander Scent 79 Woman is a powdery, woody floral that leans towards fall and spring days; it has been discontinued. It opens with aldehydes and cranberry, then moves to a heart of iris, rose and jasmine. The base of suede, caramel, musk and vetiver sets the florals on a leathery, earthy and lightly sweet footing, while spicy and chypre touches keep it drier than a classic floral. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it suits daily wear best, though it is also worn for business, evenings and leisure. It reads as a feminine fragrance.

White Tubereuse (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Réminiscence · 2014

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Réminiscence White Tubereuse Eau de Parfum is a floral, spicy scent for women that leans towards fall and winter, evenings and leisure time; it has been discontinued. Tuberose and ylang-ylang form a floral core, while cinnamon and spices add a warm, sweet edge. Green and powdery touches soften it, with woods and musk staying in the background. Oriental and animal shades never dominate but run through the whole scent. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer chosen least. It suits evenings and leisure best, and also gets votes for daily and business wear. Nishane Rosa Turca and Dorin Un Air de Damas Tubéreuse have a close profile.

Art Homme

7.6

Masakï Matsushïma · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Masakï Matsushïma Art Homme is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens with citrus and spice and settles into a floral, woody base; it has been discontinued. Cardamom, mandarin orange and black pepper keep the opening bright and lightly spicy. In the heart, patchouli, orange blossom and iris add a floral, powdery softness. White musk, spruce balsam and woods build a resinous, woody base, while fruity and sweet touches keep the freshness from turning sharp. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, then summer, and see it fitting leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as masculine.

Silver Lining

8.3

Heinsson · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Heinsson Silver Lining is a unisex fragrance that ties the brightness of bergamot, ginger and orange to a green coolness of rosemary and mint, leaning towards summer and spring. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads somewhat more masculine, though modern and feminine votes are far from negligible. The top is bergamot, ginger, orange, lime and lemon, so the citrus opens fresh and sharp. Rosemary and mint in the heart add a green chill. The base of musk, woods and aquatic notes leaves a clean, lightly woody, watery trail. Givenchy Play Sport and Azzaro Chrome Sport have a close profile.

Very Sexy (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Victoria's Secret · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet floral that pairs the brightness of clementine and pepper with the softness of mimosa, hydrangea and vanilla. It opens with cactus blossom, cappucino, clementine and pepper, giving a fruity freshness with a light spice. In the heart, mimosa, hydrangea, camellia and vanilla build a floral, sweet core. The base of amber, woods, blackberry and musk settles it onto a warm, woody footing, with a synthetic sheen running through the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Votes for season are spread almost evenly across the year, with spring slightly ahead. Voters pick it most for night out and evening wear, with daily and leisure use close behind. It reads clearly feminine. Emil Élise Choose Happiness and Tamaris Powerful have a close profile.

Jasmin Noir L'Essence

8.1

Bvlgari · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Bvlgari Jasmin Noir L'Essence is a dark, warm feminine scent that sets sweet, gourmand and spicy tones over a floral frame. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind. It is mostly suggested for evenings and nights out, while daytime and office votes are few. It opens with pink pepper and bergamot, and jasmine and almond lead the heart. In the base, tonka bean, myrrh and woods settle it into a sweet, woody, resinous finish with a powdery, oriental feel. Yves Saint Laurent Vinyle and Lalique Noir Premier - Fleur Universelle 1900 have a close profile.