The Perfume Library

Ambergris Cacao (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

elkhaldi · 2025

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Elkhaldi Ambergris Cacao Eau de Toilette is a unisex perfume that pairs a floral, sweet core with gourmand, spicy and woody touches; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though these ratings rest on only a small number of votes. There is no clear lean towards a season or occasion, and being unisex it can be worn by anyone. The scent reads as a single whole: Taif rose, Bulgarian rose and Damask rose build the floral side, while cocoa and sour cherry sweeten it. Spices and ambergris join oud and woods behind them, giving a creamy, resinous base.

albâtresépia

7.7

Première Peau · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Première Peau albâtresépia pairs Tahitian and Bourbon vanilla with white Alba truffle and praliné, a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring trailing behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and nights out. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though these ratings rest on few votes. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either. The notes read as one whole: two vanillas and praliné give a creamy sweetness, while truffle and ink pull it towards an earthy, smoky side. Violet leaf and woods keep it powdery and woody, with a spicy trace in the background.

Violet Bouquet

7.5

Afnan Perfumes

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Afnan Perfumes Violet Bouquet is a floral, sweet women's fragrance with a spicy, woody warmth running through it. Longevity and projection are both rated strong, and most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. It opens with bergamot, saffron and woody notes. Caramel, amber, orange and citrus zest then sweeten the heart, giving it a creamy, powdery softness. Oakmoss, woods and ambergris form the base. Lattafa Opulent Musk and LPDO Délire Rouge have a close profile.

Prodigy

8.2

Paris Corner · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Paris Corner Prodigy is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, sweet opening with a spicy, woody and powdery body, and it suits evenings and nights out best. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night-out wear leading; spring works too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and it sits comfortably on men and women alike. Green apple, cinnamon and orange open fresh yet spicy. The heart brings amber, white blossoms and clary sage, and the base of vanilla, tonka bean, musk and woods settles into a sweet, powdery warmth. Penhaligon's Lavandula and Rasasi Tasmeem Men share a close profile.

Special Reserve Neroli

7.2

Castle Forbes

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Castle Forbes Special Reserve Neroli is a fresh, floral fragrance for men that opens on citrus notes and lemon and puts neroli at its heart. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and few pick winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read the character as masculine and classic. It opens fresh and citrusy, with citrus notes and lemon giving a light, bright start. Neroli brings a soft floral heart, and woods settle the scent onto a dry base. Green, fruity and lightly spicy shades stay behind that main line. Harry Lehmann Esterel and Creed Neroli Sauvage have a close profile.

No. 1

7.1

Aus Liebe zum Duft · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aus Liebe zum Duft No. 1 is a unisex scent that pairs a bright citrus freshness with spice and sweetness; it has been discontinued. Citrus fruits, tart notes and ginger form a cool, fresh side. Cardamom adds spice, and jasmine brings a soft floral touch. Amber and woods give the blend a sweet, woody, slightly powdery depth, with leathery and gourmand tones staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, though all four seasons get close support. It leans towards nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, but a good share find it feminine.

November in the Temperate Deciduous Forest (Perfume Oil)

7.9

For Strange Women

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Perfume Oil

For Strange Women November in the Temperate Deciduous Forest (Perfume Oil) is a unisex scent with a green, earthy character that recalls a rainy autumn forest. The rain accord, woods and leaves build a damp woodland air, and forest soil adds a moist depth to it. Lapsang Souchong tea gives the scent a smoky edge. The fresh, green side comes first, while the woody, resinous and spicy tones stay in the background. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters choose it for leisure, with evening and daily wear following behind. It leaves a soft, natural trail and reads neither masculine nor feminine. Fragrantarium Silver Fir Woods and Alkemia Moss Maiden have a close profile.

Varakh Silver

7.5

Fragrance World · 2024

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Fragrance World Varakh Silver is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green, then settles into spice and wood. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable to people nearby without filling a room. Released in 2024, it has no clear season or occasion attached, though the fresh character suits everyday wear. Coriander and juniper berry lead the top, and nutmeg adds a spicy warmth in the heart. In the base, amber, musk, vanilla and woods soften it onto a woody footing. Its profile is close to Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity (Silver) and Label Juniper Wood.

Carbon / Animalix (2021)

7.9

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aaron Terence Hughes Carbon / Animalix is a unisex scent that links a fresh bergamot opening to the sweet, powdery floral side of ylang-ylang, heliotropin and white blossoms; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so treat that as a rough guide. With no season or occasion votes, there is little to say about when it suits best; as a unisex scent it sits comfortably on any skin. Bergamot gives a citrusy freshness at first. The heart brings together vanilla, amber, woods and ylang-ylang, with a sweet, creamy, powdery floral tone leading. In the base, a sensual skin accord, ambergris and musk soften everything, and the animal edge stays in the background. Lattafa Ana Abiyedh and Creed Acier Aluminium have a close profile.

Love At First Glow

6.3

Jennifer Lopez · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Jennifer Lopez Love At First Glow is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a fruity sweetness and an aquatic touch, light and bright in character. It has been discontinued. It opens with neroli, Italian bergamot and Georgia peach, which together give a bright, fruity freshness. In the heart, wild rose, jasmine, freesia and osmanthus build a floral garden feel, and a base of vanilla absolute, musk and woods settles it onto a soft, sweet ground. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of ratings is small, so these values are only indicative. It reads clearly feminine. Yves Rocher Ming Shu Fleur Rare and Carolina Herrera 212 Surf have a close profile.

Icio

8.0

Fabrizio Tagliacarne · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Fabrizio Tagliacarne Icio is a woody, smoky men's fragrance that leans towards autumn evenings and cooler weather. Woods, tobacco and vetiver form its backbone. The woody and earthy side dominates, while resinous and smoky tones add warmth on top. Sweet and fruity accords soften the edges, and a floral touch keeps it from turning bone-dry. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring works too. It is most often suggested for evenings and nights out, and it also suits leisure time. It reads masculine, although a fair share of voters find it feminine. Zielinski & Rozen Tobacco, Vetiver & Amber and Montale Original Aoud have a close profile.

Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Intense

6.5

Tiffany & Co. · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Intense is a citrusy, sweet floral built around Turkish rose, orris butter, orange blossom and jasmine sambac. The top opens fresh with fruits, pink pepper and citrus notes. The heart turns floral with rose and orange blossom, while orris butter adds a powdery, creamy softness. In the base, patchouli, woods and sugar bring sweetness, and marine notes stay in the background; the overall impression is fruity, sweet and slightly synthetic. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and fall, though summer has a fair share too. Daily and leisure wear lead, with business use close behind. It is positioned as a women's fragrance.

Vibrant Leather Winter (2024)

8.1

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Zara Vibrant Leather Winter is a men's fragrance that joins a fresh, fruity start to a spicy, leathery core. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate: it neither fades quickly on skin nor fills a room. With no season or occasion votes, there is little more to say about when it suits best. The top has citrus notes and bergamot, which keep the opening bright. In the heart, cinnamon and plum add a sweet, spicy warmth. The base holds woods and leather, and the woody and leathery accords carry the weight, with a synthetic edge in the background. Hugo Boss The Scent for Him (Eau de Toilette) and Gucci Gucci Première (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Ravi

7.3

Naso di Raza · 2017

Floral · Green · Gourmand

Naso di Raza Ravi is a spicy, smoky unisex scent led by tobacco absolute, cinnamon and leather. Lemon, grapefruit and orange are present, but they read alongside cinnamon, nutmeg and rum rather than on their own. Tobacco absolute, woods and leather give the blend a woody, earthy and resinous weight, while everlasting flower and davana add a floral, green edge. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters most often suggest it for nights out and evenings. Most read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Fendi Fendi Uomo (Eau de Toilette) and Costume National Secret Woods have a close profile.

Oltre

7.7

Rito · 2020

Green · Spicy · Woody

Rito Oltre is a unisex scent built on woods, resins, moss and Somalian frankincense, with a green, spicy and smoky character. Oltre doesn't unfold in layers; it reads as a single whole. A woody, resinous frame carries it, moss adds a green, damp tone, and the Somalian frankincense brings a dry, smoky edge. Sweetness stays in the background, so the scent feels cool and serious. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Votes split closely between masculine and feminine, which suits its unisex label. For a close profile, Friendly Hunting Namasté and L'Artisan Parfumeur 26 Tenebrae are worth a look.

Kumquat

6.1

Marc Jacobs · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Marc Jacobs Kumquat is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent with a fruity, lightly sweet character; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, orange zest and tangerine, a bright citrus start. In the heart, kumquat softens with jasmine and tiger orchid, while woods, cedar and musk settle it onto a woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Half of voters read it as feminine and a third as masculine, so it works either way.

Hibiscus

7.1

Marc Jacobs · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Marc Jacobs Hibiscus is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Voters split almost evenly between spring and summer. Leisure time, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. It opens with mandarin orange, peony and raspberry, a fruity, slightly sweet freshness. The heart of freesia, hibiscus and tiaré adds a floral, aquatic feel. In the base, musk, woods and vetiver set down a green, woody footing. Dior Holy Peony and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

360° for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Perry Ellis · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Perry Ellis 360° for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's scent built on citrus and aquatic tones, with green and spicy touches, and it suits everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn a distant third and winter rarely chosen. Daily and leisure wear lead, and business use follows closely. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, and the scent reads clearly masculine. The top has juniper berry and lemon, giving a bright, sharp citrus start. Into the heart, cardamom, sage and lavender add a spicy, green and slightly floral tone. Woods form the base, and the scent dries down to a clean, faintly synthetic woody finish.

Rose Temeraire

6.8

Zara · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Zara Rose Temeraire is a floral and fruity women's scent that pairs rose and cherry nectar with black plum. The scent reads as one piece: rose and blossoms carry the floral side, while cherry nectar and black plum add a sweet, gourmand fruitiness. Woods stay in the background and give it a lightly woody base. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick leisure and daily wear, with some choosing nights out and evenings. It reads feminine. Bath & Body Works Golden Eclipse and Britney Spears Prerogative Ego have a close profile.

Fly High Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Mexx · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Mexx Fly High Man Eau de Toilette opens with blackcurrant, tangerine and basil, a fresh, citrusy, aquatic scent for men. It has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage on the weak side, so it sits close to the skin. Most voters pick leisure and daily wear, with sport and office use not far behind. It reads masculine and leans towards daytime rather than evening. The opening is led by the fruity brightness of blackcurrant and tangerine, with basil adding a green edge. In the heart, geranium and saffron bring a spicy note. The base settles on woods and heliotrope, giving a soft, powdery, woody finish. Ralph Lauren Polo Blue and Aaron Terence Hughes Haze (blue) have a close profile.

Caresse (2008)

7.2

Fragonard · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Fragonard Caresse is a fresh, fruity floral with a sweet, creamy and powdery side, made for women and now discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange. In the heart, apricot and peach add a fruity sweetness while rose and orange blossom pull it towards the floral side. The base of musk and woods settles it on a soft, creamy, lightly woody ground, with spicy and powdery touches in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters spread the four seasons almost evenly, with fall and spring slightly ahead. Daytime, evening and office wear all fit about equally. Penhaligon's Cornubia and La Rive Lady Diamond have a close profile.

Sport Ice for Men

7.2

Burberry · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Burberry Sport Ice for Men is a cool, fresh men's fragrance built around citrus notes, an ice accord and ginger, suited to leisure and daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, daily wear and sport, with business use a little behind. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet presence. It reads fresh, citrusy and aquatic. The ice accord and citrus notes give the coolness, while ginger adds a light spicy edge. Amber, woods and musk sit underneath as a soft, woody base, with green and fruity tones in the background. Burberry Sport for Men (Eau de Toilette) and Azzaro Chrome (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

VIP for Him Black Edition

6.5

Playboy · 2014

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Playboy VIP for Him Black Edition is a sweet, spicy men's scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. The top is bergamot, pineapple and resins, a fruity, sweet start. Thyme, hazelnut and cinnamon in the heart push it towards a gourmand, spicy side. Leather, patchouli and woods underneath give it a woody, leathery base. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out and evening are the leading occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as masculine. Costume National Homme and Salvatore Ferragamo Sublime Leather have a close profile.

Hard Techno

7.9

Miguel Matos · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Miguel Matos Hard Techno is a unisex scent that sets a floral, sweet body against a spicy, woody and slightly animal edge; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. It doesn't read as a perfume written for one season or setting; its density and synthetic, powdery feel make it more of a distinct signature for people who choose a fragrance deliberately. It sits comfortably on both men and women. Sandalwood and woods lay a dry, woody base, while iris adds a powdery, floral softness. Cumin draws a spicy, faintly animal edge, and musk and vanilla pull it toward a sweet, warm tone. It reads as a single whole rather than separate stages.