The Perfume Library

La Belle Paradise Garden / La Belle Fleur Terrible

7.4

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Paradise Garden / La Belle Fleur Terrible is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear come first, though evening and night out also get votes. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and voters see it as feminine and modern. Blue lotus, ylang-ylang and iris form a floral frame, freshened by bergamot and ginger. Heliotrope, vanilla and almond add a sweet, creamy warmth, while woody notes stay in the background. Aquatic and fruity accords keep it light. Yas Perfumes Love and La Rive Miss Dream Pink have a close profile.

One Umbrella for Two

7.7

Floraïku · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Floraïku One Umbrella for Two is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that suits fall and spring days. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead. Votes lean towards a feminine character, though modern and masculine votes are also present. It opens with French blackcurrant absolute and puffed rice, fruity and gourmand. Cyclamen and genmaicha add a soft floral heart, and vanilla, cedarwood, woody notes and musk leave a creamy, powdery finish.

Club de Nuit Iconic

7.6

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Armaf Club de Nuit Iconic is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that sets pink pepper, lemon and grapefruit against the spice of ginger and nutmeg. It opens bright and sharp with pink pepper, lemon, coriander, mint and grapefruit. In the heart, ginger, nutmeg, jasmine and melon soften that freshness with spice. The base lays down a woody floor of sandalwood, cedar and patchouli, warmed by labdanum, frankincense and amber. Aquatic and spicy accords sit behind the fresh character. Most voters find its longevity and sillage good. Summer and spring lead, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. Voters read it as clearly masculine and modern. Ahmed Al Maghribi Blue and La Rive Ironstone have a close profile.

Cedrus (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Chloé · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Chloé Cedrus Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green woody scent with citrus and spice touches softened by a floral, creamy side, and it sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, while evening and night out draw few votes. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a good share see it as masculine. Sandalwood and vetiver build a woody base. Cardamom adds a light spice, moss brings a green, damp edge, and the other woody notes round out the texture. The overall impression is clean, dry and soft.

Coco Mademoiselle Crush Absolu

6.9

Chanel · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Crush Absolu pairs the freshness of grapefruit and lychee with the sweet floral softness of jasmine, rose and vanilla, a modern scent aimed at women. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest autumn and winter, then spring; it leans towards nights out and evenings, with room for leisure and daily wear too. It reads feminine and modern. The top notes of grapefruit and lychee open fresh and fruity. Jasmine and rose give the heart a floral softness. In the base, vanilla brings sweetness while patchouli and vetiver add woody depth. Fresh, fruity and floral accords lead, with spicy and powdery touches in the background. Gucci Rush and Jil Sander Everose have a close profile.

Coco Vanille

7.3

Mancera · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mancera Coco Vanille is a feminine perfume where a floral, fruity core is softened by sweet, creamy, gourmand tones, and it suits spring and summer days and relaxed moments. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, while autumn and winter stay in the background. Leisure and daily wear lead, with nights out close behind. Most votes call it feminine, followed by modern. It opens with white peach and coconut, giving a fruity sweetness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, tiaré and Egyptian jasmine build the floral side. In the dry-down, Bourbon vanilla, white musk and woody notes settle it into a creamy, soft base.

Shaghaf Oud Aswad

7.6

Swiss Arabian

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad is a spicy, smoky oud scent for fall and winter evenings; it is unisex, though most voters read it as masculine. It opens with saffron, rose, thyme and woody notes. The heart builds a spicy, floral core of cumin, jasmine, patchouli, coriander and oud. In the base, vanilla, musk, leather and amber sweeten it and carry it into a resinous, leathery warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters pick fall and winter, for evenings and nights out. Summer is rarely chosen. Many call it masculine, but some find it feminine. Fragrance Du Bois Oud Noir Intense and Lattafa 24 Carat Pure Gold have a close profile.

Safran Secret / Ingredients 07\2012

7.9

Maison Crivelli · 2022

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Ylang Ylang Nosy Be (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Perris Monte Carlo · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Perris Monte Carlo Ylang Ylang Nosy Be Eau de Parfum is a floral unisex scent that opens bright with lemon and cardamom, then settles around ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac and rose. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. In the character votes, feminine comes out ahead. It opens fresh and lightly spicy with lemon, mint and cardamom. The heart turns creamy and floral with ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac and rose. The base of woody notes, musk, vanilla and amber softens it into a powdery, sweet finish.

Danger pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Roja Parfums · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Danger pour Homme Eau de Parfum is a spicy fougère that opens on lemon, lavender and bergamot, carries jasmine and violet in the heart, and turns sweeter towards vanilla and tonka bean. The top of lemon, lavender, bergamot and tarragon is fresh and sharp. In the heart, Grasse jasmine and violet bring a floral, powdery softness. The base of oakmoss, leather, vetiver, cumin and clove sets a dry, woody foundation, which vanilla and tonka bean sweeten. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring; evening and night-out wear lead, though business and daily wear also suit it. It reads masculine and classic. Roja Parfums Danger Parfum Cologne and The Dua Brand Lethal have a close profile.

Odyssey Homme

8.0

Armaf

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Armaf Odyssey Homme opens with mandarin orange, cardamom and neroli and settles into a sweet gourmand base of vanilla, sandalwood and amber, made for men. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out; spring works too, while summer is the least chosen season. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters call it masculine, though a good number find it modern. Mandarin orange and cardamom give the opening a bright, spicy lift, with neroli softening it. Orange blossom and rose add a floral turn in the heart. Vanilla, amber, sandalwood and woody notes take over in the base, leaving a sweet, creamy, powdery finish.

Amber Absolute

8.3

Tom Ford · 2007

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tom Ford Amber Absolute is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with frankincense, then amber and woody notes take over in the heart. In the base, labdanum and vanilla sweeten it while it keeps a spicy, smoky, slightly earthy edge. Oriental and animal tones round out the accords. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or night-out wear; summer and the office come well behind. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine. Mancera Hindu Kush and Givenchy Ambre Tigré have a close profile.

Boss in Motion (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Hugo Boss · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss in Motion Eau de Toilette is a fresh, slightly sweet men's fragrance that pairs bright bergamot and orange with cinnamon and cardamom. It opens with bergamot, orange, basil and violet leaf, giving a citrusy, lightly green freshness. In the heart, cinnamon, pink pepper, cardamom and nutmeg add a spicy warmth and sweeten it a little. Vetiver, musk and sandalwood settle into a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use close behind. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) and Lacoste Pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Sheikh Shuyukh Luxe Edition (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Lattafa · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Lattafa Sheikh Shuyukh Luxe Edition Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent, with cinnamon, saffron and rose leading into caramel, vanilla and amber. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, while spring trails behind. It suits evenings and nights out best, and is chosen less for daily wear or the office. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits in the middle. It opens with cinnamon, saffron and rose, spicy with a floral edge. Caramel and patchouli in the heart sweeten it, and the gourmand side takes over. In the base, woody notes, vanilla, ambroxan and amber leave a warm, resinous trail. Afnan Turathi (Brown) and Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Al Sayad have a close profile.

Elephant

7.4

Zoologist · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zoologist Elephant is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, opening fresh and floral before settling into a creamy, woody warmth. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it doesn't pull firmly in either direction. The top notes of magnolia, Darjeeling tea and leaves give a fresh, green start. In the heart, jasmine, cocoa, frankincense and coconut milk add a creamy softness. The base of amber, musk, patchouli and sandalwood lays down an earthy, woody floor.

Black Gold

7.7

Mancera · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Mancera Black Gold is a fresh, floral opening settling into a spicy, woody and leathery body, aimed at men. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest spring and fall, with winter and summer trailing behind, and it is picked most for leisure and evening wear. It reads mainly masculine, though some voters call it modern or classic. It opens with cinnamon, lavender, citrus fruits, nutmeg and Nepalese oud, so spice and freshness sit side by side. The heart brings patchouli, violet, marine notes, Egyptian jasmine and rose, adding a soft floral layer. The base dries down to vetiver, leather, white musk, woody notes and amber. Mancera Aoud Exclusif and Chanel Égoïste (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Azemour Les Orangers

8.0

Parfum d'Empire · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfum d'Empire Azemour Les Orangers is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with grapefruit, clementine and lemon, with galbanum adding a green edge and cumin and black pepper a spicy touch. In the heart, neroli and orange blossom bring a soft floral note, while henna, moss and hay push it towards a chypre feel. Iodine and woody notes stay in the background at the base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as balanced between the two. Rochas Eau de Rochas Homme and Iceberg Iceberg have a close profile.

Blue Seduction for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Banderas · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Banderas Blue Seduction for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic and fruity men's scent that opens with melon, blackcurrant and bergamot. In the top, the sweet fruitiness of melon and blackcurrant is balanced by the coolness of bergamot and menthol. The heart brings seawater, green apple, cardamom and nutmeg, with cappucino softening the sweetness a little. Woody notes and amber settle underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen for daily wear, leisure, sport and work. It reads masculine and modern. Zara Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes and Banderas King of Seduction have a close profile.

Lann-Aël

7.6

Lostmarc'h · 2007

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Lostmarc'h Lann-Aël is a fruity, sweet unisex scent with a clear gourmand side, best suited to fall and winter days. It opens with bergamot and clementine alongside fruity notes and grain. In the heart, floral and woody notes are softened by milk, and vanilla settles underneath as a sweet, powdery base. A spicy touch stays in the background of this warm, gourmand character. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine.

Hindu Kush

7.3

Mancera · 2018

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Mancera Hindu Kush is a green, sweet and spicy unisex scent with a resinous, earthy and slightly smoky character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though it is a unisex perfume. The top holds labdanum, frankincense, spices and cannabis, while woody notes and patchouli form the heart. In the base, vanilla, white musk, gaiac wood and amber sweeten and soften it. The sweet, resinous side is balanced by an earthy, smoky feel.

Hayaati

7.4

Lattafa · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lattafa Hayaati is a men's fragrance that opens with fresh apple and bergamot, then turns warmer and sweeter with cinnamon and vanilla. Hayaati's longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. Daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, though sport and business also get votes. It reads masculine and modern. Lattafa Oud Najdia and Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) have a close profile. It starts with apple and bergamot, a fresh, citrusy and fruity opening. At the heart, cinnamon adds spicy warmth and woody notes give a dry depth. In the base, vanilla and musky notes soften the scent and sweeten it.

Turathi (Brown)

7.9

Afnan Perfumes

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Brown) is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance built around amber, patchouli and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least suggested season. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. The top opens with woody notes, amber, patchouli and ozonic notes. Towards the heart, vanilla and spicy notes add a warm, gourmand sweetness. The base holds aquatic notes, balsamic notes and rose, so the resinous, oriental feel ends on a soft floral touch. Lattafa Sheikh Shuyukh Luxe Edition and Floris Honey Oud have a close profile.

Sì (2014) (Eau de Parfum Intense)

7.6

Giorgio Armani · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giorgio Armani Sì is a sweet, fruity floral built around mandarin orange, blackcurrant liqueur and May rose; it has been discontinued, and it leans clearly feminine, best suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens bright and juicy with mandarin orange, bergamot and blackcurrant liqueur, softened a little by freesia. In the heart, May rose and neroli absolute carry the floral side, while osmanthus and artemisia nudge it toward a powdery, spicy tone. The base dries down warm and gourmand, with vanilla, patchouli and ambroxan adding a woody backbone. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer a small minority. It is linked mostly to night outs and evenings, though daily wear has its place too. Most voters read it as feminine.

Aoud Blue Notes

7.5

Mancera · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mancera Aoud Blue Notes is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and suits relaxed daily wear and leisure time. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn a close third and winter the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most voted occasions. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. It opens with bergamot, green notes and Italian citrus fruits for a bright start. In the heart, violet, orris root, ylang-ylang, rose and patchouli add a soft floral layer. The base of woody notes, leather, vanilla and amber turns warmer and sweeter as it dries, while the fresh, aquatic, fruity feel keeps running underneath.