The Perfume Library

Une Nuit Magnétique - All Night Long

7.9

The Different Company · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

The Different Company Une Nuit Magnétique - All Night Long is a unisex scent that opens fresh and settles into a floral, fruity and sweet body. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and evening wear stand out. Voters read it as more feminine than not, though the split is not sharp. Ginger, blueberry and bergamot give a bright start. In the heart, Damask rose, Egyptian jasmine, tuberose and prune add a soft floral and fruity layer. Patchouli, benzoin and amber ground it in a spicy, woody, resinous base, while musk keeps it powdery and creamy.

Evening Edged in Gold

6.9

Ineke · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ineke Evening Edged in Gold is a floral, fruity scent whose sweetness is sharpened by spice and leather, made for women and now discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter; it suits evenings and nights out best, though it also works for leisure. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with plum and golden osmanthus. The heart holds angel's trumpet, saffron and cinnamon, and the base brings woods, midnight candy and leather. The result is sweet, powdery and spicy, a woody scent softened by a leathery edge. Byredo Bibliothèque (Eau de Parfum) and Zara Mystical Metal have a close profile.

Castile

7.4

Penhaligon's · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Penhaligon's Castile is a unisex scent that pairs the fresh, citrusy brightness of neroli and petitgrain with a floral heart of rose and orange blossom. Castile wears at moderate strength, and its longevity is rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. The top notes, neroli and petitgrain, open green, fresh and citrusy. In the heart, rose, bergamot and orange blossom add a sweet floral note, with a light spicy touch in the background. The base of woods and musk settles it onto a soft, woody footing. Kerosene Pretty Machine and Le Labo Fleur d'Oranger 27 (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Summer by Kenzo

7.6

Kenzo · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kenzo Summer by Kenzo is a fresh women's fragrance that sets bergamot and lemon against a powdery floral heart of jasmine, mimosa and violet; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most describe its character as feminine. It opens with bergamot and lemon, a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, jasmine, almond milk, mimosa, violet, lily of the valley and freesia bring a creamy, powdery softness. Cedar, musk and amber lay a woody, lightly sweet base. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Jasminora and Sisley L'Eau Rêvée d'Eliya have a close profile.

Fragonard / Fragonard de Fragonard (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Fragonard

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Fragonard de Fragonard Eau de Toilette by Fragonard is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days and everyday wear best. Bergamot, petitgrain, mandarin orange and galbanum open with a green, citrusy brightness. At the heart, honeysuckle, hyacinth, orange blossom, lily and jasmine form a floral bouquet. Musk, woods and amber soften the base, and the accords add fruity, sweet and powdery touches. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. MCM Blue Paradise and Oscar de la Renta Live in Love have a close profile.

Angelic Vanilla

7.7

Zara · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Zara Angelic Vanilla is a floral, sweet and creamy gourmand with a powdery softness, made for women and suited to easy everyday wear. It opens with bergamot and almond blossom, with rice, rose and myrrh in the heart. Vanilla, musk, tonka bean and woods sit at the base. The fruity, sweet side leads, while the woody notes keep it on a soft footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind; it is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, with some votes for office and evening. It reads as feminine. Its profile is close to Zara Femme (2016) (Eau de Toilette) and Georges Rech Muse Poudrée.

Khaltat Al Oudh

7.1

Rasasi

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Rasasi Khaltat Al Oudh is a unisex woody-oriental scent built on rose and oud, softened by amber and sandalwood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes next, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as open to both. Rose and oud open it, amber and woods add warmth in the heart, and sandalwood and musk soften the base. The overall impression is floral and sweet, with spicy, powdery and slightly smoky touches. Rasasi Oudh Siufi and Rasasi Amber Oudh share a close profile.

Alien Liqueur de Parfum

7.9

Mugler · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Mugler Alien Liqueur de Parfum suits cold seasons and evenings out, with a sweet, gourmand and floral character; it has been discontinued, and it reads as a women's perfume. Most voters pick winter and fall, and night-out and evening wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters find it feminine, with some calling it modern. Jasmine and woods come forward, while rum and ambergris give it a sweet, warm body. Floral and gourmand sweetness dominate the accords, joined by spicy and oriental touches and a powdery softness. Mugler Alien Essence Absolue and Mugler Alien Liqueur de Parfum - Création 2013 have a close profile.

Midnight on Max Street / Emotional Aoud

7.6

Philly & Phill · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Philly & Phill Midnight on Max Street / Emotional Aoud is a spicy, leathery and smoky unisex scent with a sweet, resinous side and a dark oriental character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. Saffron and nutmeg bring spice at the start. Leather and rose sit at the heart, with sweet, fruity touches softening that leathery floral core. Woods and musk settle underneath, leaving a smoky, woody warmth. Aoud Bronze and Eutopie No. 2 have a close profile.

Phantasma

7.3

Liquides Imaginaires · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Liquides Imaginaires Phantasma is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, with green, spicy and powdery sides that keep it light and woody. Yuzu and ginger bring a bright, slightly sharp edge, while black tea sets it on a dry, clean base. Rice powder adds a soft powdery touch, and woods with Canary Islands juniper give the scent its woody frame throughout. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it leans neither way. The House of Oud The Time and L'Artisan Parfumeur Iris de Gris have a close profile.

New Leather

7.7

New Notes · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

New Notes New Leather is a leathery, smoky and spicy unisex scent built around suede, patchouli and vetiver. It opens with nutmeg, bergamot and pink pepper, which give a lively, spicy start. Iris and cardamom come forward in the heart, while labdanum adds a sweet, animalic warmth. The base of suede, vetiver and patchouli sets a woody, smoky ground, and cinnamon sweetens it. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Many voters read it as masculine or modern, though it works as a unisex wear. Arabiyat Prestige Al Noor and Roja Parfums Parfum de la Nuit 1 have a close profile.

Flor de Café

7.8

Annette Neuffer · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Annette Neuffer Flor de Café pairs coffee blossom and coffee absolute with tuberose and frangipani, sweetened by vanilla and cocoa into a floral, gourmand scent. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and nights out. Most see it as feminine. It opens with grapefruit, bitter orange and clementine, with galbanum and Indian bay leaf adding a green edge. The heart is white florals, tuberose, frangipani, champaca and ylang-ylang, alongside the coffee notes. The base settles into Bourbon vanilla, cocoa, tonka bean and patchouli, and the woody, resinous warmth leaves it sweet and creamy.

Mukhallat Oudh Al Mubakhar

6.9

Rasasi

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rasasi Mukhallat Oudh Al Mubakhar opens bright and citrusy, then settles into a spicy, floral and woody-sweet scent that suits anyone, as a unisex fragrance. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters lean towards fall and spring, though summer and winter get votes too. Occasions are spread from leisure to nights out, and masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably on either. Lime, bergamot and saffron give a bright, lightly spiced start. Turkish rose, violet and geranium bring a floral softness in the heart, thinned out by crystal musk. Sandalwood, tonka bean and patchouli dry down into a warm, sweet, resinous woodiness.

Brume du Matin

7.6

Fragrance Du Bois · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fragrance Du Bois Brume du Matin is a unisex scent that carries a bright opening of bergamot and mandarin orange into a floral heart of rose, jasmine and peony. It wears with moderate sillage and good longevity. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. On character, feminine leads slightly, but a good share of voters call it masculine, so it sits close to the middle. It opens fresh, citrusy and aquatic. In the heart, rose, jasmine, peony and violet form the floral layer, while plum and peach add a soft fruitiness. The base of white musk, woods and amber leaves a creamy, lightly woody trail, with a green thread running throughout. Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò have a close profile.

№ 11 - Carillon pour un Ange

6.6

Tauer Perfumes · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tauer Perfumes № 11 - Carillon pour un Ange is a fresh, green floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer close behind, and it is worn most often for leisure and evenings. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. It opens with ylang-ylang, rose, lilac and lily of the valley in a floral start. The heart brings in jasmine and leather. In the base, moss, ambergris and woods set an earthy, woody floor. The overall feel is fresh and green, with an animal edge and some spice.

The Road to Paradise is Rough

6.6

Route 66 · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Route 66 The Road to Paradise is Rough is a modern fragrance for men that pairs a fresh, fruity feel with sweet, woody and leathery tones. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer next. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and sits comfortably at the office too. Voters describe its character as masculine and modern. It opens with apple, and black suede in the heart adds a leathery side. The base holds woods, musk and lavender, while spicy and floral touches temper the sweetness. The overall impression is clean, slightly synthetic and woody. Zara Orchid Intense and Diesel Fuel for Life Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

L'Essence de Cerruti (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Cerruti · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Cerruti L'Essence de Cerruti Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that is balanced by spice, wood and leather; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter following behind. It leans towards office and daily wear, and also works for a night out. About half of voters read it as masculine. Pepper and bergamot open it, giving a citrus and spicy first impression. Toward the heart, woods, leather and saffron come forward and the scent turns woody and leathery. Cedar and amber leave an earthy, slightly sweet warmth underneath.

L'Eau Intense (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Carven · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Carven L'Eau Intense Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that opens with mint, Italian lemon and grapefruit, then turns green with lavender and birch leaf. The opening is led by mint and citrus, with lemon and grapefruit keeping it fresh. In the heart, lavender and birch leaf add a green, lightly floral touch, with an aquatic coolness running through it. The base brings ginger and cardamom for spice, while cedarwood and woods give it a dry, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most mentioned occasions. Its character is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Cerruti 1881 Sport and Perry Ellis 360° for Men have a close profile.

Ice*Men

7.4

Mugler · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mugler Ice*Men is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built on woods, patchouli, musk and nutmeg; it has been discontinued. It reads as a single piece: an aquatic, citrus freshness leads, while nutmeg and patchouli add a spicy, earthy edge. Woods and musk set this on a woody base, and a sweet, slightly synthetic tone softens the coolness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with business and sport also common. Most see it as masculine. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity (Silver) and Rue Broca Théorème pour Homme have a close profile.

Cuiron (2014)

8.0

Helmut Lang · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Helmut Lang Cuiron is a fresh, spicy unisex scent that sets leather and suede against bright bergamot, mandarin orange and pink pepper; it has been discontinued. Cuiron has no top, heart and base to speak of: the notes read together as one. Bergamot and mandarin orange keep the citrus fresh, while pink pepper and cassia add spice. Leather and suede form a soft, leathery floor beneath them, and woods and resins bring a dry, slightly smoky depth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Zara Vibrant Leather Éclat de Bergamote and bdk Parfums Crème de Cuir have a close profile.

Ambre Redoutable

7.9

Mugler · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Mugler Ambre Redoutable is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It is built from amber, gentian absolute, woods and creamy notes. The amber and creamy notes set a soft, sweet base, while the woods give it a dry, woody frame. Oriental and spicy accords lead throughout, with resinous tones adding a warm depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out the favoured occasions and leisure wear close behind. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. Acqua di Sardegna Daidalos and Davidoff Amber Blend have a similar profile.

Lily (Parfum)

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Roja Parfums Lily (Parfum) is a fresh, green floral with a powdery, creamy and lightly sweet character, aimed at women. It opens with a bright lift of bergamot and lemon. The heart builds a floral bouquet of May rose, carnation, lily of the valley, Grasse jasmine, frangipani and ylang-ylang. Musk, woods, clove and vanilla soften the base and finish it with a woody, spicy warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, with summer and autumn close behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet it also works for leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. Its profile is close to Iris Poudre and Roja Parfums Danger.

Kouros Silver

5.4

Yves Saint Laurent · 2015

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Silver is a fresh, aquatic woody fragrance for men, with a sweet fruity edge. Green apple gives the scent a bright, fruity crispness at the front, while sage adds a spicy, herbal note that keeps the sweetness in check. Woods form a dry base underneath, and the aquatic and synthetic accords keep the overall feel clean and modern. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads masculine and modern. Its profile is close to Boss Bottled Infinite and Zeus pour Homme.

Sacred Green Forest

7.5

Zara · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zara Sacred Green Forest is a green, resinous men's scent that opens on sage, frankincense and Siberian stone pine. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is seen mostly as a leisure or daily scent. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though a fair share find it classic or modern. The opening is fresh, green and a little smoky, while orange blossom, jasmine, galbanum and ylang-ylang give the heart a soft floral touch. In the base, moss, woods and vanilla settle it into something woody and lightly sweet. Serge Lutens Encens et lavande and Marc Cain Mysteriously No.3 have a close profile.