The Perfume Library

La Rosée des Jardins d'Ispahan - Delicate

7.8

Chaugan · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Chaugan La Rosée des Jardins d'Ispahan - Delicate is a sweet, creamy floral oriental for women, with tuberose, ylang-ylang and spices wrapped in vanilla and benzoin. It opens with black pepper, pink pepper and cardamom giving a spicy warmth, while milk, tuberose and ylang-ylang soften the floral side into something creamy. In the heart, clove and frankincense add a resinous, slightly smoky touch. The base turns sweet with benzoin, vanilla and amber, balanced by woody notes and a solar note. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Its dense, sweet, spicy build suits cooler weather best. Xerjoff Layla and Fort & Manlé Harem Rose share a close profile.

Cascade Forest

7.7

Juniper Ridge · 2018

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Juniper Ridge Cascade Forest is a fresh, green and earthy unisex scent that smells like a damp forest. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so the scent stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The vote count is small, so this is only a rough guide. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and suits everyday wear. Soil, forest accord and woody notes lead. The fresh and green character dominates, the spicy and resinous sides stay in the background, and a creamy softness balances them. Damp earth and dry wood sit side by side. Florascent Iki and Pineward Oxylus have a close profile.

Santal Subtil

7.1

Saint Hilaire

Fresh · Synthetic · Spicy

Saint Hilaire Santal Subtil is a spicy, smoky woody fragrance for men, with an earthy and animalic depth. It opens with spices and earthy notes. In the heart, oud, woody notes and frankincense build a smoky core, while animalic notes, myrrh and amber warm and weigh down the base. A fresh, slightly synthetic edge among the accords lightens this dense woody structure a little. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so people close by notice it without the room filling up. Most voters place it at the office, with leisure and evening wear close behind. Its profile is close to George Kordahi Le Oud and Pascal Morabito Platinum Edition Oud.

Caesar Ultra (Extrait de Parfum)

7.4

Superz.

Citrus · Floral · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Superz. Caesar Ultra Extrait de Parfum is a men's fragrance that opens with a fresh citrus and green lift and settles into a sweet, resinous, woody warmth. Ginger and lime keep the opening bright. In the heart, saffron, magnolia and iris add a floral, creamy softness, while aromatic notes support the green side. The base brings woody and musky notes, rose, patchouli and amber together, pulling the scent toward a sweet, earthy, oriental feel. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though only a few votes stand behind these ratings. As an Extrait de Parfum, a light hand is likely enough. Unique'e Luxury Crush On Me and Ajmal Qafiya 1 have a close profile.

Assoluta Suprema

8.2

L'Amande

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Amande Assoluta Suprema is a women's fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with a powdery, creamy bouquet of flowers. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays with you without filling the room. Voters place it in leisure, night-out and business wear, a wide spread from daytime into the evening. Guerlain Shalimar Souffle d'Oranger and Téo Cabanel Lace Garden have a close profile. Bergamot, bitter orange and grapefruit open bright and fresh, and orange blossom links that freshness to the florals. In the heart, narcissus, mimosa, jasmine and rose lead, softened by green and fruity touches. In the base, blackcurrant, orris, vanilla and woody notes carry it to a sweet, powdery, creamy finish.

No. 3 Spiced Citrus

7.5

Claus Porto · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Claus Porto No. 3 Spiced Citrus is a fresh, green men's fragrance built around lime, coriander and spices; it has been discontinued. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as a whole: lime brings the brightness, while coriander and spices add a sharp warmth. Vervain gives a soft, floral greenness, and frankincense with woody notes settles it onto a dry footing. Fresh, citrus and green accords lead, with floral, fruity, spicy and woody sides in support. Claus Porto Spiced Citrus and Mancera Kumkat Wood have a close profile.

Rose Irisée

7.0

Au Pays de la Fleur d'Oranger · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Au Pays de la Fleur d'Oranger Rose Irisée pairs a fresh opening of orange and bergamot with a powdery floral heart of rose and iris, and is aimed at women. The top is orange, bergamot and vermouth, which gives a fresh, fruity first impression. In the heart, ylang-ylang, iris, rose and almond turn it floral, powdery and slightly creamy. Vanilla, cedarwood and sandalwood sweeten the base and settle it onto a woody ground. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small. It reads as a sweet, floral feminine perfume. Stendhal Elixir Blanc and Ramón Monegal Impossible Iris have a close profile.

Gilded (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Paraphrase · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Paraphrase Gilded Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that links an opening of cardamom, cinnamon and ginger to the sweetness of brown sugar and orange blossom. The top is spicy, led by cardamom, cinnamon and ginger, with a bright citrus edge. The heart of brown sugar, orange blossom and immortelle turns floral and sweet, with a green note staying in the background. The base settles into woody notes, frankincense and opoponax, leaving a warm, resinous finish. The perfumer is Joshua Kale Smith. Gather Perfume Mellis and Xerjoff Kobe have a close profile to Paraphrase Gilded.

Black Dianthus

5.3

Il Profvmo · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Il Profvmo Black Dianthus is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green edge against a smoky, earthy base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin without filling a room. The number of ratings is small, so this impression is tentative. Being unisex, it suits men and women alike. Black cherry brings a fruity note, while belladonna and black thyme push the scent towards green and spicy. Smoky and woody notes sit beneath them and give it a resinous, earthy depth. The accords lean on a fougère structure with a floral touch.

Lavandor

7.5

Technique Indiscrète

Fresh · Floral · Green

Technique Indiscrète Lavandor is a fresh, fougère-style unisex scent that sets sage and Italian lemon against three different takes on lavender. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so the scent sits close to the skin and does not leave a trail for long hours. Its fresh, green, fougère build reads as calm everyday wear, and it sits equally well on men and women. It opens with sage and Italian lemon. The heart is lavender absolute, lavender and Provençal lavender, where the floral and green sides lead. The base of woody notes, musk and fougère notes dries down to a spicy, clean finish.

24 Octobre 1985

6.3

Pozzo di Borgo · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Pozzo di Borgo 24 Octobre 1985 is a fresh, citrusy and fruity scent with a sweet, spicy edge, made for women. It opens with mint, rum and grapefruit: the coolness meets the sharpness of citrus, while the rum adds a touch of warm spice. The heart brings rose, blackcurrant sorbet and pear; the fruit sweetens the scent and the rose softens that sweetness. In the base, powdery and woody notes settle in and the fragrance calms down. Mine Perfume Lab Southland and Creed Original Cologne have a close profile.

Inara (White)

8.3

Afnan Perfumes

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Afnan Perfumes Inara (White) is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that opens with fruity and floral notes and settles into vanilla and amber. Fruity and floral notes lead at the top; vanilla and cedarwood sit in the heart, and amber with woody notes forms the base. The whole stays sweet and creamy, with a spicy, oriental warmth behind it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though with few votes these ratings are tentative. Value for money is rated high. As a unisex scent it suits men and women alike. Its profile is close to Lattafa Ajwad and Rabanne 1 Million Elixir.

Nebulae Series - Carina / Nebula 2 (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Avant-Garden Lab · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Avant-Garden Lab Nebulae Series - Carina / Nebula 2 Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs the fresh citrus of yuzu, grapefruit and kaffir lime with the florals of jasmine, gardenia and elderflower. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It has been discontinued. It suits men and women alike. The scent reads as one fresh, citrusy whole, with floral and aquatic sides running alongside. Galbanum and violet leaf add a green tone, while cardamom and nutmeg bring light spice. Watermelon and blackcurrant lend a fruity sweetness, and white musk and Haitian vetiver set a woody base. Nebula 2 Eau de Toilette and Gritti Pomelo Assoluto have a close profile.

Pheromone for Men

7.5

Marilyn Miglin · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Marilyn Miglin Pheromone for Men is a masculine scent in which a fresh, citrusy opening settles into a green, spicy, animal and smoky depth. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. It reads clearly masculine. The top notes are lemon and bergamot, and a heart of mugwort, thyme and basil adds a green, spicy turn. The base of woody notes, honey, labdanum absolute and hay brings a resinous, earthy, powdery warmth. Marilyn Miglin M for Men and D.S. & Durga Freetrapper have a close profile.

Qafiya 1

7.8

Ajmal · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ajmal Qafiya 1 is a unisex scent built around orange blossom, saffron and rose, floral and sweet with a spicy edge. It opens with orange blossom, saffron and rose, the floral side softened by spice. In the heart woody notes and amber lead, and the base settles into woody notes, patchouli and musk. The overall feel is oriental: sweet, powdery, creamy and lightly resinous. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the sample of votes is small, so take that loosely. The sweet, spicy build suits cooler weather, and it sits comfortably on men and women alike. Arabian Oud Arabian Legend for Women and Widian Sahara have a close profile.

Mysterious Shadow

6.2

SweDoft · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

SweDoft Mysterious Shadow is a fresh, green men's fragrance that pairs bergamot and lavender with spices, patchouli and woody notes. The scent reads citrusy and clean overall: bergamot and lavender lead, while spices add a touch of warmth. Patchouli and woody notes steady the green tones. The accords also carry a synthetic edge, and the general feel is crisp and woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear come up most often. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Rituals No. 17 Vetiver & Bergamot and Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) have a close profile.

Vanilla Vellichor

8.0

Providence Perfume · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Providence Perfume Vanilla Vellichor is a sweet unisex scent that pairs Tahitian vanilla, Bourbon vanilla and vanilla absolute with amber and oud. The notes have no top, heart and base split; the scent reads as one piece from start to finish. Three kinds of vanilla build a sweet, gourmand base, nutmeg adds spice, and oud brings a smoky woodiness. Paper and dust lend a dry, powdery air that recalls old book pages. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, though the vote count is small. With its sweet, spicy character it suits men and women who want something warm and soft. Tiziana Terenzi Dionisio and The Dua Brand Opus Amber have a close profile.

Lomond

8.5

The Executive Shaving Company · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Executive Shaving Company Lomond is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens on oakmoss, herbs and earthy notes and settles into lavender and patchouli. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so treat that as a rough guide. It is classed as a men's scent with a classic fougère character. The top is woody and earthy, with herbs and oakmoss in front. Amber and rosemary come through in the heart, and the base of lavender and patchouli leaves a sweet, creamy, lightly spicy woodiness. Tom Ford Beau de Jour and Heeley Cologne Officinale have a close profile.

Chantilly Black Lace

4.6

Dana

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dana Chantilly Black Lace is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits leisure and daily wear; it has been discontinued. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters place it in leisure, daily and office wear, while sport and evening get few votes. It opens with bergamot, tea and red berries, a light, fruity freshness. Rose, violet, cyclamen, water lily and orange blossom fill the heart with florals. Sandalwood and ebony settle underneath as a woody base, and the whole stays sweet and fresh, with a synthetic edge among the accords.

Therianthropy

8.0

Spiritwoods

Green · Spicy · Woody

Spiritwoods Therianthropy is a green, earthy unisex scent that sets fig, black tea and fir needle against a woody, smoky background. Therianthropy wears at a moderate level for both lasting power and sillage, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are not definitive. It suits men and women alike. In the scent, fig and chamomile add a soft sweetness, while black tea brings a dry, slightly bitter edge. Fir needle, pine absolute and cedar leaf give it a green, resinous forest feel. Hay, white oud and smoky notes lay a spicy, earthy depth underneath.

Glacier

5.3

Oriflame

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Oriflame Glacier is a fresh men's fragrance that pairs the green, herbal coolness of tarragon and rosemary with mint and lavender. It opens with tarragon and rosemary, which give a green, lightly spicy feel. Mint and lavender carry the coolness through the heart, and the aquatic and citrus sides of the scent come forward. Amber and woody notes in the base soften the finish and add a creamy warmth. The few voters rate its longevity and sillage as weak, so expect a light, quiet scent. It sits in a classic masculine style. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Coty Aspen for Men (Cologne) share a close profile.

Derringer (Eau de Toilette)

8.7

Sans Soucis · 1982

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Sans Soucis Derringer Eau de Toilette is a masculine chypre built on leather, green and woody notes, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate, so the scent stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. It reads as masculine, and voters rate its staying power well. As a whole it rests on leather, green notes and woody notes. Floral and spicy accords soften the green side, while animal and earthy accords add a dry, leathery depth. The chypre structure stays clear throughout. Guy Laroche Eau Folle and Chanel Bel Respiro (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

French Riviera

7.5

Lancaster · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lancaster French Riviera is a women's perfume that opens on fresh, citrusy neroli and bergamot, then moves into a creamy floral heart of orange blossom and magnolia. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Neroli and bergamot give a bright, citrus-led start. In the heart, heliotrope, orange blossom absolute and magnolia turn it floral and creamy. Musk and woody notes leave a soft base underneath. Christian Provenzano Crystal Musk and Nino Amaddeo Irrésistible Néroli have a close profile.

Shahrezad

8.2

Nabeel

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Nabeel Shahrezad is a dense unisex fragrance that deepens a floral, spicy core with woody, resinous and smoky tones. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring ahead of summer. It suits men and women alike and leaves a noticeable trail. It opens with frankincense, saffron, ginger and apple, while jasmine, rose and honey bring a floral sweetness to the heart. In the base, leather, amber and cinnamon take over, and the animalic and earthy tones give it a heavy, smoky character. Nabeel Oud al Qasr and The Spirit of Dubai Haibah have a close profile.