The Perfume Library

Cuir

7.2

L.T. Piver · 2003

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

L.T. Piver Cuir is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of mandarin orange, bergamot and orange against the smoky, leathery edge of birch tar. Citrus and honey lead, giving a fruity, sweet and slightly gourmand start. Spicy and woody notes fill in underneath, while birch tar pulls the scent towards a smoky, resinous and animal depth. The leathery accord keeps the sweetness from turning soft. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out come up most often. Most call it masculine, though its classic character suits anyone. Helmut Lang Cuiron pour Homme and Zimaya Treasure have a close profile.

Series 7: Sweet - Nomad Tea

7.4

Comme des Garçons · 2005

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Comme des Garçons Series 7: Sweet - Nomad Tea is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green tea character against a lightly sweet, smoky base. The top notes of artemisia and corn mint open cool and herbal. In the heart, green tea and geranium leaf carry the greenery forward. The base of sugar, smoky notes and woody notes softens it; the gourmand and spicy sides stay in the background, and the sweetness never takes over. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters link it most with spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though a fair share also see it working at the office. Masculine and feminine votes come out level. Perfumes with a close profile include Saint d'Ici Une Mandarine pour Mon Homme and Keiko Mecheri Paname.

Din Dan

6.9

Lostmarc'h

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lostmarc'h Din Dan is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on vervain, mint and lemon and softens them with peach and peony. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin, which may suit anyone after something light. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily and office wear lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. The top notes are vervain, mint, lemon and orange, with the citrus and green accords leading. In the heart, peach and peony add a fruity, floral sweetness while the spicy accord stays in the background. The base of musk, woody notes and moss dries down calm, with a faintly earthy ground. Maison Matine Nature Insolente and Molinard Thé Basilic have a close profile.

Fleurs de Nuit

7.1

Badgley Mischka · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Badgley Mischka Fleurs de Nuit is a fresh, floral women's fragrance, softened by green and fruity tones and leaning towards spring and easy daytime wear. The perfume has been discontinued. Most voters place it in spring, followed by fall and summer. Daily wear, leisure, business and evening get nearly equal votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly call it feminine, with some calling it classic. It opens with magnolia, quince and bergamot, a fresh start. The heart of orange blossom, jasmine and white peach adds a floral, fruity sweetness. Woody notes and amber settle underneath, leaving a powdery, warm base. Guerlain Idylle Eau Sublime and Chloé Roses de Chloé have a close profile.

Michael Kors for Men (2014) (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Michael Kors · 2014

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Michael Kors for Men opens with star anise, thyme and black pepper over a woody base of sandalwood and patchouli, a masculine scent with a spicy, slightly sweet character. The opening brings star anise, thyme, coriander, black pepper and bergamot, with elemi resin adding a resinous edge. The heart holds suede, frankincense and sage, and the base of patchouli, sandalwood and musk dries down woody and gently sweet. The accords also carry fruity, smoky and leathery shades. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring works too, and it suits daytime, evening and the office about equally. Half of the voters read it as masculine. Its profile is close to Michael Kors Michael for Men and David Beckham Intimately Men.

Love In Paris

7.3

Nina Ricci · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Nina Ricci Love In Paris is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot and star anise, a lightly spicy freshness. Peony and rose give the heart a soft floral touch, while vanilla, musk and woody notes sweeten the base and settle it into a powdery finish. Fruity and synthetic touches keep it modern. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Half of the voters call it feminine. David Beckham Intimately Women and Marc Jacobs Lola (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Unleash the Leopard / Enter the Tiger

8.8

The Dua Brand · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

The Dua Brand Unleash the Leopard / Enter the Tiger is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built on grapefruit and ginger over ambroxan and woody notes. Grapefruit sets the bright, citrus character, while ginger adds a spicy warmth. Ambroxan and woody notes smooth this into a clean, slightly synthetic woody base, with a fruity touch running through the accords. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as strong. Most pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Its character reads mostly masculine. Alexandria Fragrances Black Panther and Spirit of Kings Arrakis have a close profile.

Il Sentiero degli Déi

7.5

Nobile 1942 · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nobile 1942 Il Sentiero degli Déi is a fresh, citrusy and green floral that suits spring and summer days, for men and women alike. Green leaves, fruity notes and lemon keep the opening bright. In the heart, jasmine, iris, rose and orange blossom build a floral core. Tonka bean, musk and amber sweeten the base and pull it towards a creamy softness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Votes on character split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it doesn't lean to one side. Aimée de Mars Divine Émeraude and Parfum Satori Iris Homme have a close profile.

Bel Canto

7.9

Sospiro · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Sospiro Bel Canto is a unisex scent that opens with jasmine and citrus notes and settles into a powdery, woody, sweet texture. The top pairs jasmine with citrus notes, while the heart brings violet, powdery and herbaceous notes. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood, amber and musk soften things, and vetiver with patchouli adds an earthy depth. The floral, fruity and creamy accords keep the sweetness from turning heavy. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and fall, though summer has its share. It leans towards leisure and nights out, and also works well in the evening. Xerjoff Accento and Majouri Sayidati have a close profile.

Junoon Oud

8.3

Al Haramain · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Al Haramain Junoon Oud is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on a sweet, woody base, and it suits spring and summer days. The top holds grapefruit and woody notes, with musk, amber and jasmine in the heart. Patchouli, rosewood and more woody notes settle at the base. The fresh and fruity sides stay bright over a sweet, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear and leisure get the most votes, while evenings and the office also fit. It leans slightly masculine in character but stays unisex. Al Haramain Loulou Joy and Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) have a close profile.

Echo Woman

6.5

Davidoff · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Davidoff Echo Woman is a fresh, floral women's scent that most voters place in spring and summer and in relaxed everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Daily, leisure and office wear lead, while sport and evenings out trail behind. Voters mostly call it feminine and modern. Fresh, floral and aquatic accords dominate, softened by sweet and fruity touches. The top has white musk and vodka. The heart brings peony, osmanthus, iris and violet. In the base, woody notes, cinnamon and amber give it a lightly spiced, warm finish as it dries.

Green After Shave

8.1

Don Draper

Fresh · Floral · Green

Don Draper Green After Shave is a fresh, green men's scent with an aftershave feel, leaning towards everyday wear. Overall it reads fresh and green, with a floral, sweet and spicy layer on top. Menthol brings coolness and pepper adds a dry edge, while woody notes and sweet notes soften them. Powdery and creamy accords smooth it out, though a synthetic tone is noticeable. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters call it masculine, with some calling it classic and others modern. No single season dominates, though spring edges ahead, and voters mostly pick it for daily and leisure wear. It is also seen as suitable for the office.

Le Musk

6.9

Daniel Josier

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Daniel Josier Le Musk is a sweet, creamy musk that suits autumn and spring best, and fits leisure and daytime wear. The opening has muscone and angelica; rose, musk and woody notes lead the heart. The base of tonka bean, white musk and labdanum settles it into a soft, resinous sweetness. The floral and spicy sides stay in the background, while a clean, synthetic feel runs through the whole scent. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, quite a few choose winter, and summer is the minority. Leisure, daily wear and evening lead the occasions. Although it is unisex, voters read it as more feminine. Mancera Amber Fever and Nicheend Venus have a close profile.

Green Tea Bamboo

6.7

Elizabeth Arden · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Bamboo is a fresh, green women's fragrance built around galbanum, bergamot and green tea, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with galbanum, bergamot, grapefruit and bamboo, a cool, citrusy greenness. In the heart, violet leaf, lilac, green tea and cucumber make it lightly floral and watery. Musk, orris root and woody notes soften the base. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure, daily wear and the office the most mentioned settings. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays quiet close to the skin. Voters lean feminine, though a fair number call it masculine.

Aurum (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Ajmal · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Ajmal Aurum Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that opens fresh and floral, then settles into something sweet, powdery and creamy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it is also worn by day and at work. Half of voters call it feminine, with classic and modern following. Lemon and raspberry give the top a fresh, fruity start. The heart is jasmine, orange blossom and gardenia, where the floral side dominates. In the base, vanilla, musk and amber sweeten and soften it, while woody and powdery notes stay in the background through the dry-down.

Oud Damascena

7.6

Katana · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Katana Oud Damascena is a smoky, resinous woody-rose scent suited to autumn and winter evenings; it is unisex and has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it stays on the skin for hours and carries well. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it is a unisex fragrance. Bengal oud and oud form the backbone, with smoke and smoky notes carrying it into a leathery, animal depth. Damask rose, rose otto and May rose soften that rough texture with a floral touch, while yuzu adds a thin citrus lift. Oakmoss and ambergris round it out with dryness and warmth.

10 - Musk, Musk, Musk

7.3

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions 10 - Musk, Musk, Musk is a unisex scent with a floral, sweet body softened by a powdery, creamy feel. The top holds aldehydes and floral notes, while the heart brings woody notes, amber and musky notes. The base keeps woody notes and amber, with vanilla pulling the scent towards a gourmand sweetness. Spicy and synthetic touches sharpen the soft structure a little. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters place it in spring and fall, with leisure, daily wear and the office as its main settings. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on men and women alike. Its profile is close to Gallagher Fragrances The Silk Series - Vanilla Silk and Zara 01 Irresistible/Magnetic/Delicious.

Gentleman

6.8

Marbert · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Marbert Gentleman is a fresh fougère for men, built on citrus notes, lavender and carnation, with woody notes keeping it dry. Most voters recommend it for autumn and spring, and it leans towards business and leisure wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters call it masculine and classic. As a whole it smells fresh and green: citrus brings the brightness, while lavender gives it its fougère character. Carnation adds a spicy, floral touch, and the woody notes form a dry base underneath. Dunhill Edition and Houbigant Fougère Royale have a close profile.

Tiramisũ Caramel

7.7

Zimaya · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Zimaya Tiramisũ Caramel is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that most voters place in winter and fall. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters pick winter, then autumn. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also works in the evening. Half of the voters read it as feminine, though it sits comfortably as unisex. It opens with caramel, while the heart holds coumarin, woody notes and honey. Vanilla, musk and whisky settle in the base. The overall impression is sweet, creamy and powdery, with a woody backbone softening the sugar and a faint synthetic sheen in the background. Giardini di Toscana Bianco Latte and Lattafa Eclaire share a close profile.

Parco Palladiano IX: Violetta

7.5

Bottega Veneta · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano IX: Violetta is a unisex scent that pairs powdery, creamy violet with a fresh, lightly sweet base, and it leans towards spring and daytime wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. It is classed as unisex, though voters most often call it feminine. It has been discontinued. The notes are violet, musk and woody notes. Violet brings the floral, powdery side, musk settles it into a soft, creamy base, and the woody notes add a slightly spicy, dry depth. The overall impression is fresh and clean, with the sweetness kept in the background.

Damn Hippie

7.9

Ikiryō · 2017

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Ikiryō Damn Hippie is a resinous, smoky and earthy scent, classed as a men's fragrance, that sits comfortably in leisure hours and evenings out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it doesn't read firmly as either. Perfumes with a close profile include Mancera Hindu Kush and Scent Trunk Sensuous Amber. Amber, benzoin and labdanum give it a resinous warmth, while vanilla and rum add sweetness. Patchouli, cedar and tree moss bring an earthy, slightly green woodiness. Frankincense leaves a smoky trace, and musk and amberwood soften the whole.

DEV #1: Foreplay

7.5

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes DEV #1: Foreplay is a sweet, animalic and smoky unisex scent, with resin and wood leading. Beeswax absolute and vanilla bring sweetness, while deer musk, civet and hyraceum lay a deep animal base. Frankincense and labdanum add resin, and oud with Pacific red cedar gives it a woody, smoky edge. Cinnamon leaf supplies the spice. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out suit it best. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits in the middle.

Early Roses

6.5

Téo Cabanel · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Téo Cabanel Early Roses is a fresh, green floral with a feminine character, best suited to spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, present without being heavy. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it fits daily wear, leisure time and the office comfortably. It opens with pink pepper and green notes, bright and lightly spicy. The heart brings together Bulgarian rose, jasmine and geranium. It settles into woody notes, white musk and amber, leaving a powdery, creamy softness.

Excellus Men

7.8

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Armaf Excellus Men is a masculine fragrance where citrus and floral notes meet on a fresh, lightly sweet base with woody and spicy touches. Bergamot, neroli and grapefruit give it a bright opening. In the heart, jasmine, saffron, nutmeg and woody notes bring floral and spicy tones together. Vetiver, sandalwood, leather and amber carry the dry-down into an earthy, leathery and warm direction. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, and most pick spring and fall for it. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and its character is mostly described as masculine and modern.