The Perfume Library

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Issey Miyake · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer, easy daytime wear and the office. Most voters pick spring and summer, while few choose winter. It is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and business. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with yuzu and mandarin orange, bright and citrusy. In the heart, cinnamon and nutmeg add a light spice, while water lily brings out the floral and aquatic side. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, tobacco and amber settles it on a woody footing. Wolkenseifen Berlin and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Yuzu have a close profile.

Emporio Armani...lui/il/he/él/男...

7.5

Giorgio Armani · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani...lui/il/he/él/男... is a citrusy, woody fragrance for men that opens with yuzu, mandarin orange and apple over a base of sandalwood and musk. It wears at a moderate strength with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads masculine and modern. The top is fresh with yuzu, mandarin orange, apple and bergamot, while cardamom and sage add spice. Cyclamen, jasmine and rose soften the heart with a floral touch. The base settles into sandalwood, musk and amber, with tonka bean adding sweetness.

Bright Crystal (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Versace · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Versace Bright Crystal Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and lightly fruity women's scent that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and the office. It opens with yuzu, ice accord and pomegranate, and gets its coolness from the citrus and aquatic accords. In the heart, peony, lotus and magnolia add a soft floral touch, while musk, acajou wood and amber sweeten the base slightly and hold it together. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office are the most chosen occasions. Most voters find it feminine and modern. Versace Bright Crystal Absolu and Annayake Bonheur for Her have a close profile.

The Ghost in the Shell

7.3

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Etat Libre d'Orange The Ghost in the Shell is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent built on yuzu, jasmine absolute and moss. It leans towards daily wear and leisure time. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next and winter trailing behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters call its character modern and feminine more often than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with yuzu, Aqual™ and hexyl acetate, a bright, juicy citrus start. The heart brings jasmine absolute, Mugane™ and a sensual skin accord, adding a soft floral, powdery and creamy touch. The base of moss, Orcanox and vinylguaiacol dries this clean feel down into a synthetic, skin-like finish.

Note de Yuzu

7.9

Heeley · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Heeley Note de Yuzu is a fresh, green-edged unisex scent that sets citrus against a salty, aquatic air. The top notes are yuzu, mandarin orange and lemon, giving a bright, fruity citrus opening. In the heart, sea salt adds an aquatic edge to that freshness. Haitian vetiver and white musk form a soft, woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Masculine leads the character votes by a small margin, with feminine close behind, so it sits comfortably on either side. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Yuzu and Creed Citrus Bigarade have a close profile.

Ege / Αιγαίο

7.5

Nishane · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Nishane Ege / Αιγαίο is a fresh, green unisex scent that pairs citrus and aquatic coolness with a spicy edge, and it suits warm weather and easygoing days best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. On character it leans masculine, with a modern streak. It opens with violet leaf, aniseed and yuzu, which gives an immediate cool bite. Mint, basil and green cardamom in the heart keep it green and lightly spiced. Liquorice and frankincense in the base soften it into a faintly sweet, resinous finish.

Le Mâle Pride Edition

7.8

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Pride Edition is a fresh, citrusy and lightly sweet unisex scent that leans towards warm-weather, everyday wear. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated good; voters most often call it masculine, though a notable share find it feminine. It has been discontinued. Yuzu and blood orange keep the opening bright and fruity. Towards the heart, neroli and orange blossom add a soft floral touch, and blond woods with musk settle it onto a sweet, clean base. The fresh, citrus character stays in front throughout.

Wūlóng Chá X

8.1

Nishane · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nishane Wūlóng Chá X is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with green tea, best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick it for spring and summer, and it leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Opinion is split on whether it reads masculine or feminine. Bergamot, yuzu and mandarin orange carry the citrus freshness at the top. Green tea, thyme and magnolia in the heart add a green, lightly spicy and floral touch. Musk and fig soften the base and close it on a fruity sweetness. Nishane Wūlóng Chá (Extrait de Parfum) and Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green have a close profile.

Still Life

7.3

Olfactive Studio · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Olfactive Studio Still Life is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on yuzu, elemi resin and three kinds of pepper. Yuzu and elemi resin give the top a bright citrus lift, while Sichuan, black and pink pepper add spice. In the heart, star anise and galbanum bring a green, lightly sweet note. Rum, cedarwood and Ambrox set it on a soft, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. Heeley Zeste de Gingembre and Daniel Josier Under the Figtree have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Intense

7.0

Issey Miyake · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Intense is a men's fragrance that links a fresh opening of yuzu and orange to the spicy warmth of cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon. The citrus opening is built from yuzu, orange, bergamot and mandarin orange zest, giving it a fresh, green feel. In the heart, cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon and saffron bring the spice, while blue lotus and camphor cool it down. The base of frankincense, papyrus, benzoin and ambergris settles into a woody, lightly smoky finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. About half of voters call it masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. Baldessarini Del Mar (Eau de Toilette) and Sober Kyōto have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Teazzurra

7.3

Guerlain · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Teazzurra is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are its main settings. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, and some as modern. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Figue-Iris and Guerlain Promenade des Anglais have a close profile. The top opens bright with Calabrian bergamot, yuzu and grapefruit. In the heart, Calabrian jasminum grandiflorum and violet add a soft, slightly powdery floral touch. Vanilla sweetens the base, while green tea keeps the green, clean feel.

Trussardi Donna (2011) (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Trussardi · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Trussardi Donna is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens bright with yuzu, watery fruits and citron, then moves into a floral heart of orange blossom, jasmine tea and water lily. The base of vanilla, cedar, patchouli and sandalwood sweetens it and leaves a woody, powdery, creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office rather than winter. It reads feminine. Trussardi Donna Levriero Collection and Dior Joy (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Eau de Cartier (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Cartier · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Cartier Eau de Cartier Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose green, floral side is held together by a soft woody note. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without announcing itself. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter hardly figures. Daily wear, leisure and work are the settings it leans towards. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either side. The notes read as one piece: bright yuzu meets the green, lightly floral character of violet and violet leaf. Cedarwood and amber add a thin woody, spicy depth beneath that freshness. The result is clean, simple and never heavy. Les Parfums de Rosine La Cologne de Rosine and Knize Knize Two have a close profile.

Oyédo

6.8

Diptyque · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Diptyque Oyédo is a fresh, green unisex scent for spring and summer days, pairing citrus with a light touch of sweet fruit and spice. In Oyédo, green mandarin orange and yuzu set up a bright, tart citrus feel. Raspberry sweetens it slightly, while thyme adds a green, spicy edge. The overall impression is clean and lively, balanced by a dry woody note. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it is mainly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the wearer without leaving a heavy trail. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly even, which fits its unisex character. Olfactive Studio Still Life and Jo Malone Yuzu Zest / Yuja have a close profile.

Still Life in Rio

7.4

Olfactive Studio · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Olfactive Studio Still Life in Rio is a unisex scent that opens with mandarin orange, mint and ginger and moves into a sweet, peppery heart of pink pepper and coconut water. The top notes of mandarin orange, mint, ginger, lemon and yuzu give a bright, citrusy start. In the heart, pink pepper, black pepper, coconut water and Jamaican chili bring spice while keeping a fruity sweetness. The base of white leather, rum and Brazilian copaiba balsam settles the scent onto a soft, creamy footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most picked settings. Masculine and feminine votes are tied, so it sits between the two. The Dua Brand Zest and Versace Eros Parfum have a close profile.

Sol e Samba

8.0

Birkholz · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Birkholz Sol e Samba is a unisex scent where citrus and green notes lead, fresh at first and deepened by spice and wood, suited to relaxed days in warm weather. It opens with yuzu, grapefruit, cardamom and matcha, a bright, slightly bitter green citrus. In the heart, juniper berry, fig leaf and tobacco keep that freshness while pulling it drier and greener. The base of cedarwood, leather, musk and amber leaves a woody, lightly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and the leading occasions are leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind. Masculine, modern and feminine votes are nearly even, so it reads as truly unisex. Floraïku Between Two Trees and Daniel Josier Under the Figtree have a close profile.

L'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Kenzo · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's scent that sets the bright coolness of yuzu and lemon against the soft, green texture of lotus and mint. Yuzu, lemon and green pepper lead the opening, while lotus and mint in the heart soften that freshness without dulling it. White musk and cedar leave a calm, lightly woody base. The accords read fresh, citrus and aquatic, with green, floral and faintly sweet touches in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, with evening a rare choice. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Kenzo L'Eau 2 Kenzo pour Femme and Heeley Note de Yuzu have a close profile.

Masar

7.4

pernoire · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Pernoire Masar is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, with a heavy, warm feel and leathery, smoky edges. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters point to winter and fall, and to evenings and nights out; office and daytime wear get very few votes. The masculine reading leads the character votes, though it stays a unisex fragrance. The top opens with clove, cinnamon and yuzu, while labdanum adds a resinous weight to that spicy start. In the heart, amber, honey, tobacco and vanilla sweeten it. Tonka bean, sandalwood and leather form a woody, faintly animalic base.

Eau Vitaminée

7.3

Biotherm · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Biotherm Eau Vitaminée is a fresh, light women's fragrance that pairs the bright citrus of orange, yuzu and grapefruit with white lily, freesia and jasmine. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and may need refreshing through the day. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most. It reads as feminine, with a modern feel. Citrus leads at the start, with a green, fruity freshness. Toward the heart, white lily, freesia and jasmine add a soft floral note while the sweetness stays in the background. Ambergris and patchouli anchor the base lightly. Karl Paris 21 Rue Saint-Guillaume and Un Zest de Rose have a close profile.

Nanshe

7.1

Nishane · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Nishane Nanshe is a unisex fragrance that softens citrus and flowers with a powdery, creamy woodiness, suiting spring and autumn, by day or in the evening. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though winter and summer are not ruled out. Leisure, night out and evening lead the occasions, and it also gets worn for business. Most voters read it as feminine, yet it is presented as unisex. The top opens bright and lightly spicy with yuzu, bergamot, cardamom and carrot seed. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac absolute and rose absolute build a floral body, while watery fruits add a sweet freshness. In the base, sandalwood, iris, patchouli and musk settle it into a powdery, creamy warmth.

Opus 1870

7.5

Penhaligon's · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Penhaligon's Opus 1870 is a men's fragrance that pairs citrus freshness with spice, resin and wood, with a faintly smoky, earthy edge. It opens bright and sharp with yuzu, Bourbon pepper and coriander. In the heart, clove, cinnamon and frankincense turn the spice resinous and warm, while English rose softens the edges. The base settles into cedarwood, gaiac wood, Australian sandalwood and musk, dry, woody and a little smoky. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Autumn and spring lead the season votes, with winter and summer trailing behind. Daily wear, business and leisure are picked more often than evening or a night out. Close to half of voters read it as masculine, and a good number as classic.

Yuzu

7.0

Acqua di Parma · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Yuzu is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that carries the brightness of yuzu and bergamot into a floral heart and a soft, creamy base. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, and most voters recommend summer and spring. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits between the two. It opens with yuzu, Sichuan pepper and Calabrian bergamot, citrusy with a light spice. The heart brings lotus, jasmine and mimosa for a soft floral touch, while violet leaf adds a green edge. In the base, musk, liquorice and sandalwood settle it into a creamy, woody calm. Bon Parfumeur 003 Yuzu Feuilles de Violette Vétiver and Le Labo Limette 37 have a close profile.

Bright Crystal Absolu

7.0

Versace · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Versace Bright Crystal Absolu is a fresh, fruity-floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with yuzu, pomegranate and an ice accord for a cool citrus freshness. In the heart, lotus, raspberry, magnolia and peony build a floral, sweet feel. In the base, musk, amber and acajou wood soften that sweetness; overall it reads fresh with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. It is seen as feminine and modern. Versace Bright Crystal (Eau de Toilette) and Annayake Bonheur for Her have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Forte Oud Yuzu

7.0

Guerlain · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Oud Yuzu is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Yuzu, mandarin orange and lemon make a bright opening, with neroli and amber in the heart and cedar, oud and vetiver forming a woody base. Sweet, fruity touches and a green, spicy edge soften the citrus. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it doesn't read as firmly either. Jeanne en Provence Néroli Intense and Atelier Rebul 1895 have a close profile.