The Perfume Library

Tobacco Sense

7.6

Birkholz · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Birkholz Tobacco Sense is a unisex fragrance for autumn and winter evenings, where a sweet, spicy character meets smoky tobacco. It opens with green cardamom, lavender and Calabrian bergamot, a clean, aromatic start. In the heart, saffron, Indonesian tobacco and frankincense take over, turning it sweeter, resinous and smoky. In the base, woody notes, patchouli and amber soften the leathery edge and leave a warm footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. It is named most often for evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure time. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is meant for anyone. Berlin Leder 6·9 and Velvet Desert Oud have a close profile.

Le Barbier de Tanger

7.5

Parfums MDCI · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Parfums MDCI Le Barbier de Tanger is a fresh, green fougère that balances bright citrus with spice and wood, and sits close to classic masculine scents. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, while few choose winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. It reads masculine, and many voters also call it classic. The top notes of bergamot, lemon, mandarin orange, basil and cardamom open bright and crisp. In the heart, galbanum, petitgrain and maillette lavender add a green, aromatic edge. The base of vetiver, patchouli, amber and oakmoss settles it into a dry, woody finish.

Springfield

7.8

Harry Lehmann

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Harry Lehmann Springfield is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and suits daily and office wear. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter gets very few votes. Daily, leisure and business wear lead. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing itself on the room. Voters call it masculine more often than feminine, with classic and modern close behind. The scent is fresh, citrusy and green. Bitter orange and grapefruit give it a bright, fruity lift, cardamom adds spice and aldehydes add sparkle. Vetiver and woody notes ground that freshness in a dry, woody base.

1970: Tonka, Expansion, Glamour

8.0

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions · 2023

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions 1970: Tonka, Expansion, Glamour is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with citrus and fruity notes. Towards the heart, chocolate, earthy and woody notes and spices come forward, turning the scent sweeter, creamier and powdery. The base of caramel, tonka bean, amber, musk and vanilla leaves a soft, warm finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure time. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits somewhere in between.

Idylle Eau Sublime

7.4

Guerlain · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Idylle Eau Sublime is a fresh, floral women's perfume built around rose and lychee, with a lightly sweet, powdery feel. Rose and lychee open it, with peach, jasmine and more rose in the heart. Woody notes, white musk and amber soften the base. Alongside the fresh, floral character, green, fruity and sweet shades come through. It has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office settings lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine. Guerlain Idylle (Eau de Parfum) and Badgley Mischka Fleurs de Nuit have a close profile.

Elixir Blanc

7.6

Stendhal · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Stendhal Elixir Blanc is a fresh, floral women's fragrance softened by a powdery, creamy sweetness, easy to wear through the day. It opens with angelica, pink pepper, cherry blossom and bergamot, which read fresh, lightly spicy and fruity. Heliotrope, iris and rose bring a soft, powdery floral heart. Musk, cedar, vanilla and sandalwood close it out with a woody, creamy sweetness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often, and most voters read it as feminine. Xerjoff Purple Accento and Pana Dora Velvet Iris have a close profile.

Kokorico by Night

6.5

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2012

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Jean Paul Gaultier Kokorico by Night is a fruity, sweet gourmand scent for men, best suited to evenings, nights out and the cooler seasons. Most voters pick fall, then winter, and evening and night out are the most named occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern. It has been discontinued. Bergamot gives a brief fresh opening, then cocoa and rhubarb bring a sweet, slightly tart heart. In the base, tonka bean and woody notes soften it into a spicy, earthy warmth. The overall impression is sweet, fruity and oriental. Perfumes with a close profile include Playboy VIP for Him and Carolina Herrera 212 Glam Men.

Club

5.5

Mercedes-Benz · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mercedes-Benz Club is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance led by citrus fruits, rhubarb and cardamom. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office are the occasions it suits best. It reads masculine, though a good share of voters also find it modern. It opens with citrus fruits and rhubarb, fresh and lightly fruity. In the heart, juniper, aquatic notes and cardamom add spice to the watery freshness. The base of woody notes, patchouli, tonka bean and ambroxan settles it into a soft, woody finish. Fragrance One Office for Men and Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue have a close profile.

Wrap Me in Dreams

8.0

Haute Fragrance Company

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Haute Fragrance Company Wrap Me in Dreams is a fruity, sweet gourmand that turns creamy, powdery and lightly spicy, and it suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and few choose summer. It is favoured for evenings and nights out, and it also wears easily in leisure time. It is classed as unisex, though voters most often call it feminine. Cherry, dried fruits and rum open sweet. The heart brings patchouli, tonka bean and woody notes, which soften the fruit's sugar and add depth. In the base, vanilla, musk and powder leave a creamy, powdery warmth. Japanese tree peony stays in the background of all that sweetness.

Narcotic

8.2

MAD Parfumeur

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

MAD Parfumeur Narcotic is a fresh, fruity floral that suits anyone, and it sits most comfortably in spring and summer. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, though it also fits evenings and the office. Votes on character split between masculine, modern and feminine, so it doesn't lean on one gender. Peach, lychee and bergamot open on a sweet, juicy note. Peony, orange blossom and jasmine carry the floral heart. Woody notes, musk and moss settle underneath as a soft, earthy base, while the citrus and fresh accords keep a light brightness throughout. Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique (Eau de Parfum) and Bibliothèque de Parfum P.S. have a close profile.

Pour Femme Elixir

7.3

Lacoste · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lacoste Pour Femme Elixir is a sweet, powdery and creamy floral built around jasmine and gardenia, softened by vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it suits daily wear, leisure time and the office alike. Most see it as feminine, with a fair number calling it modern. It opens with pink pepper, jasmine and mandarin orange. At the heart, Brazilian gardenia, jasmine sambac and heliotrope form a floral, powdery body. Tuberose, vanilla, woody notes and vetiver set the sweetness on a woody base. Nishane Hundred Silent Ways and Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto L'Elixir have a close profile.

Saharian Wind

7.7

Mancera · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Mancera Saharian Wind is a unisex fragrance that reads spicy, sweet and leathery, with a woody, resinous backbone. It opens with bergamot, spices, leather and pink pepper, while lavender, lily of the valley and cypress in the heart soften that edge. Patchouli, tobacco, vanilla, amber and white musk dominate the base, and the scent turns sweeter and settles into an oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter. It is chosen mostly for leisure, evenings and nights out. Most voters find it masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. Mancera Black Prestigium and Mancera Aoud Exclusif have a close profile.

Pour l'Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Jacques Fath · 1998

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Jacques Fath Pour l'Homme Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that most voters place in autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. It has been discontinued. It opens fresh with grapefruit, bergamot and mint. The heart holds rose, lavender, violet and spices, with raspberry adding a fruity sweetness. In the base, patchouli, tonka bean and amber dominate, and the floral, powdery and leathery tones give it an oriental warmth. Laura Biagiotti Roma and Franck Muller Aeternitas have a close profile.

Royal Oud dello Yemen

6.4

Tesori d'Oriente · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tesori d'Oriente Royal Oud dello Yemen is a women's perfume that sets warm, sweet base notes of oud, amber and honey beneath a floral, fruity face, and it suits autumn and winter days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick winter and autumn, with spring not far behind and summer less often. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, and it is also worn in the evening and at the office. Most voters find it feminine, though some call it masculine. It opens with pepper, mandarin orange and freesia, while frankincense adds a faintly smoky edge. In the heart, clove, peach and lily of the valley balance floral, fruity and spicy tones. The base settles into a sweet, woody and powdery mix of oud, amber, honey and talcum.

Eternity Aqua

6.7

Calvin Klein · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein Eternity Aqua is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance that pairs the coolness of apple, cucumber and peony with the softness of jasmine and magnolia. It opens with apple, cucumber and apricot for a juicy, fruity freshness, while peony adds a light floral touch. In the heart, jasmine, magnolia, tiaré and gardenia bring the floral side forward. Musk, cedar and woody notes settle underneath as a calm woody base, with citrus and synthetic tones also among its accords. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring. It leans towards leisure, daily wear, sport and office settings. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters find it feminine.

Aura Fresh

8.0

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Armaf Aura Fresh is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure, sport and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with cardamom, starfruit, bergamot and lemon, bright and fruity. Pepper and sage in the heart add a green, spicy edge. The base of cedar, saffron, musk and amber settles into a soft woody finish. Lanvin L'Homme Sport and Féraud Homme have a close profile.

Very Valentino (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Valentino · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Valentino Very Valentino Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy floral with a fruity sweetness over a powdery, woody base, written for women in a soft, easy style; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. Bergamot, orange, mandarin orange and blackcurrant give a bright citrus-fruit freshness at first, while magnolia and lily of the valley lead it towards the floral side. Jasmine, rose and violet carry the heart. Vanilla, musk, sandalwood and amber then close it on a powdery sweetness.

Gingembre

7.5

Molinard · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Molinard Gingembre is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, with green, spicy and woody touches, that suits spring and summer days. The top notes are mandarin orange, vervain and bergamot, so it opens bright and lightly fruity. In the heart, nutmeg, jasmine and ginger bring spice. The base of amber, vetiver and woody notes dries down warm and dry, giving the scent a steady footing. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Molinard Les Amoureux de Peynet and Cartier Déclaration Cologne have a close profile.

Monarch

8.4

Vertus

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Vertus Monarch is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy and green character against the warmth of spice and resin. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though it also wears in summer and winter. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time, and works for evenings too. More than half of voters read it as masculine, with a classic feel. Pepper, juniper and lemon keep the opening crisp and bright. The heart brings cypress, jasmine and clove, where the green and spicy sides become clearer. In the base, moss, musk, woody and balsamic notes soften it onto a warm footing. Its profile is close to Truefitt & Hill Apsley and Victorinox Swiss Army Forest.

7 | Seven

7.0

Valjues · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Valjues 7 | Seven is a unisex fragrance with a floral, fruity and sweet character, softened by powdery and creamy tones that lean slightly feminine. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer far behind. Leisure, daily wear and evenings lead, and it also works at the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine and modern. It opens with cherry and pink pepper, and cashmere, rose and powdery notes form the heart. In the base, blond tobacco, ambergris, musk and woody notes keep it sweet, creamy and lightly spicy. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Fleur Musc (Eau de Parfum) and The Fragrance Kitchen Son Of A Rose have a close profile.

Larissa

7.7

Harry Lehmann

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Harry Lehmann Larissa is a floral and sweet scent with a spicy, powdery oriental lean. Mint and bergamot bring a fresh coolness, while lavender and neroli pull it toward the floral side. Cardamom adds a spicy note, and tonka bean and vanilla sweeten the whole into a soft, powdery finish. Woody notes sit quietly underneath as a steadying base. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it suits evenings, leisure time and nights out. Though classed as a men's fragrance, the largest share of voters finds it feminine.

Aedes de Venustas

7.8

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

L'Artisan Parfumeur Aedes de Venustas is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, spicy body with resinous and smoky touches; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it doesn't pull firmly in either direction. It opens with orange and pink pepper. In the heart, rose, iris, everlasting flower and frankincense come forward, while musk and black pepper shape the floral texture. The base holds patchouli, benzoin, leather, coffee and opoponax, which carry the scent towards a woody, resinous, smoky finish.

Parco Palladiano I: Magnolia

7.7

Bottega Veneta · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano I: Magnolia is a fresh, floral scent with a soft, powdery, creamy feel, best suited to spring and summer days. It has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays present without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, office and daily wear. Half of the voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Magnolia forms a creamy floral centre, lightened by a green, citrus freshness. Amber and musk add a sweet, powdery softness, while woody notes give it a quiet depth in the background.

Bronze Wood & Leather

7.8

Jo Malone · 2018

Green · Spicy · Woody

Jo Malone Bronze Wood & Leather is a woody, leathery unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Leisure and evening wear lead, though business and daily wear have their share. Most voters read it as masculine, while a fair number find it feminine. Hermès Bel Ami Vétiver and N.C.P. 701 - Leather & Vetiver have a close profile. The notes are juniper, leather, grapefruit, vetiver and woody notes. A green, spicy streak runs beneath the leather, wood and vetiver, while smoky and powdery sides keep the scent dry and serious. Grapefruit lightens that firmness slightly.