The Perfume Library

Memory of the Sun

7.4

Mizensir · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mizensir Memory of the Sun is a unisex scent that opens fresh and floral and settles into a sweet, creamy vanilla base; it suits spring and summer days best. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and leisure leading and evenings also fitting. Voters lean feminine, with modern a frequent second choice. The top holds bergamot and ambrox, while the heart brings Indian tuberose absolute, raspberry and Paradisone®. As it dries, Bourbon vanilla, amber and benzoin sweeten it into a creamy warmth. Peru balsam, Australian sandalwood and musk soften that base.

The $kull

7.0

Philipp Plein · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Philipp Plein The $kull is a unisex scent that pairs aquatic notes with dark woods, leather and black amber, setting freshness against a woody, leathery core. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick it for a night out, evenings and leisure time, and they describe its character as masculine first, then modern. Aquatic notes and cardamom bring the freshness, with black pepper adding spice. Dark woods and leather lay a woody, leathery base beneath, while black amber and Bourbon vanilla sweeten it. Jimmy Choo Jimmy Choo Man Blue and Yves Saint Laurent Myslf Le Parfum have a close profile.

Blasted Bloom

6.5

Penhaligon's · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Flower by Kenzo La Récolte Parisienne

7.6

Kenzo · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Kenzo Flower by Kenzo La Récolte Parisienne pairs damask rose and mandarin orange with dahlia, tonka bean and white musk in a fresh, sweet floral. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a light trail without pushing itself forward. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time, and it reads clearly feminine. As a whole the scent stays fresh and floral. Damask rose and dahlia carry the flower side, while mandarin orange adds brightness. Tonka bean and white musk sweeten it and give it a powdery, creamy softness. Xerjoff Apollonia and Guerlain Cruel Gardénia have a close profile.

Majestic Rose

7.4

Yves Saint Laurent · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Yves Saint Laurent Majestic Rose is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that sets May rose against saffron, honey and oud. Rose and raspberry give a floral-fruity sweetness, honey deepens it, and saffron adds a spicy warmth. Oud and gaiac wood form a woody, slightly oriental base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it sits best in the evening or on a night out. It reads closer to feminine, though it is unisex. Privé Oud Rose and Lancôme Ôud Bouquet have a close profile.

Vert Empire

7.7

Mizensir · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Mizensir Vert Empire is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a green, woody streak, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with mandarin orange, cardamom and Paradisone®, the citrus brightness touched by a little spice. In the heart, petitgrain, angelica root and Ambrox build a green, clean backdrop. The base of Australian sandalwood, sage and benzoin settles it into a soft, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. It wears easily for daily use, at the office and during leisure time. Voters split between calling it feminine and masculine, so it sits somewhere in between. Loewe Solo Cedro and Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Now have a close profile.

Orange Mauresque

7.2

Chopard · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chopard Orange Mauresque is a fresh, floral citrus unisex scent built around mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot and Moroccan neroli. It is light and airy, leaning towards spring and summer, and most voters pick those two seasons. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Citrus comes first: mandarin orange and bergamot give a bright, fruity freshness. Neroli and orange blossom carry the floral side, while benzoin and copaiba balsam sweeten it into a creamy, powdery softness. Ambrox sits behind it all as a warm base.

A Chant for the Nymph

7.4

Gucci · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Powdery

Gucci A Chant for the Nymph is a soft unisex scent with a floral, sweet character, rounded out by a powdery, creamy texture. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with fall not far behind and winter chosen only rarely. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn in leisure time. Most voters still read it as feminine. The scent stays in one floral line: ylang-ylang, tiaré and frangipani together form a dense, creamy bouquet. Vanilla gives these flowers a sweet, soft base, and the powdery accord takes off any sharpness. The overall feel is warm, sweet and smooth. Emir Le Charme and Berdoues Fleur de Tiaré & Ylang have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau d'Été Summer Edition 2013

6.9

Issey Miyake · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau d'Été Summer Edition 2013 is a fresh, citrusy men's scent for summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. It opens with the coolness of coriander, kiwi and grapefruit. In the heart, nutmeg and pineapple make it both spicy and fruity. Cypress and vetiver in the base set a woody, green ground. Aquatic and floral touches keep the whole thing light. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and sport, and it also works at the office. Voters read it as masculine and modern. Hermès Un Jardin après la Mousson has a close profile.

Light Blue pour Homme Italian Zest

6.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Italian Zest is a fresh citrus fragrance for men, suited to leisure time and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure and daytime, with sport and business next, and few choose it for a night out. It has been discontinued. The opening of lemon, bergamot, grapefruit and mandarin orange reads fresh and fruity, with an aquatic feel and a light sweetness. Sichuan pepper and rosemary add a spicy edge in the heart, and musk and frankincense soften the base. Light Blue pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Superdry Double Dry have a close profile.

A Midnight Stroll

7.4

Gucci · 2020

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Gucci A Midnight Stroll is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, woody-resinous character with smoky and spicy touches. Cade juniper wood, frankincense and cypress form the backbone. A cool, fresh feel meets the woody side, while the resinous warmth of frankincense and a smoky layer pull it towards something dry and lightly oriental. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring; summer rarely gets a vote. Leisure, evening and nights out lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It reads more masculine to most voters, though a sizeable share finds it feminine.

Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie

7.2

Kenzo · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie is a fresh, citrusy floral softened by sweet, powdery and creamy tones, made for women and leaning towards easy daytime wear. It opens with neroli and ginger, bright and lightly spicy. Bulgarian rose absolute and orange blossom carry the floral heart, and tonka bean with white musk sweeten the base into a powdery, creamy finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer close behind, and leisure, daily and office wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Caudalie Thé des Vignes and Chanel Paris - Venise have a close profile.

Eau des Vignes

7.3

Caudalie · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Caudalie Eau des Vignes pairs the brightness of bergamot, lemon and green cardamom with the powdery softness of iris and white musk, making a fresh scent aimed at women. It opens with the citrusy sparkle of bergamot and lemon, while green cardamom and neroli add a light spicy, green edge. Iris, sage and pink pepper form the heart, and white musk with frankincense settle it into a powdery, creamy base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most read it as feminine. Les Sœurs de Noé Call Me Iris and Laboratorio Olfattivo Noblige have a close profile.

Vétiver d'Haïti au Thé Vert

7.4

Chopard · 2017

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Chopard Vétiver d'Haïti au Thé Vert is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets Haitian vetiver and cedarwood against the crispness of green tea. Longevity and sillage are both rated good by voters. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and suits evenings and nights out too. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share call it feminine, so it works as unisex. It opens with vegetal amber and green tea. In the heart, Haitian vetiver and cedarwood build a woody, earthy backbone, and musk and wolfwood soften the base. The overall impression is fresh, green, lightly spicy and fruity, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Ex Nihilo The Hedonist and Comme des Garçons Zero have a close profile.

Charme

7.7

La Perla · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

La Perla Charme is a floral, fresh and sweet women's fragrance that opens on lotus, bergamot and blackcurrant; it has been discontinued. It wears close to the skin: longevity is moderate and sillage weak, leaving a soft trail. Most voters recommend spring and fall, though summer gets a fair share too. It leans towards daytime wear, with business and evening use also named. Voters mostly read it as feminine. The top of lotus, bergamot and blackcurrant gives a light, fruity freshness. In the heart, Baccara rose, jasmine, white datura and cedar set the floral body against a woody line. The base of vanilla, musk and amber sweetens it and dries down warm, powdery and slightly gourmand.

Winter's Spring

7.3

Gucci · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Gucci Winter's Spring is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent, softened by powdery and creamy touches and closest to everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor disappears quickly. Most voters place it in leisure, daily and office settings, with evening and night-out wear less common. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Mimosa forms a floral, lightly powdery and creamy centre. Musk smooths it, while pepper adds a slight edge to the fresh, green character. The notes read as one whole rather than as separate stages.

Tears from the Moon

7.1

Gucci · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Gucci Tears from the Moon is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around stephanotis, lily of the valley and white peony. The floral notes set a cool, clean tone, softened by a fruity, sweet touch. Powdery and creamy accords round it off, with a slightly synthetic sheen in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. More than half of voters find it feminine. Zara Exotic Maracuja and Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia have a close profile.

Baby Rose Jeans

6.3

Versace · 1995

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Versace Baby Rose Jeans is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's scent, now discontinued, that suits spring and summer days best. Freesia, hyacinth, violet and lily of the valley build a floral frame, while neroli and mandarin orange add a fruity brightness. Sandalwood and vanilla soften the sweetness and leave a powdery finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine. Tom Tailor Bodytalk Woman and Puma Flowing Woman have a close profile.

Cedar Malaki

8.0

Chopard · 2023

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Chopard Cedar Malaki is a woody, spicy men's fragrance built around several kinds of cedar and cypress, and it suits fall and winter evenings. It opens fresh and green with grapefruit, cardamom and lavender, while cypress and sage add a dry, leafy edge. The heart is a woody core of Lebanon cedar, Virginia cedar, Atlas cedar and Nootka cypress. In the base, labdanum, tonka bean and cypriol turn it resinous, smoky and slightly leathery, with a sweet undertone. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn for evenings, leisure and nights out. It reads masculine and classic. Carolina Herrera CH Men Privé and Cerruti 1881 Signature have a close profile.

1921

7.3

Gucci · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gucci 1921 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with floral and green touches that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number call it feminine, so its gender lean is not sharp. Citrus carries the scent: Italian citron gives a bright lift, and neroli pulls it toward a floral, lightly green side. Oakmoss adds a dry, woody base that keeps it balanced. The overall impression is clean, a little synthetic and airy. Zara Popeline Blanche and Chloé Chloé L'Eau have a close profile.

A Song for the Rose

7.7

Gucci · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Gucci A Song for the Rose is a unisex scent built on Bulgarian rose, woods and musk, and it suits anyone after a fresh, green take on rose. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing into the room. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though classic and modern both get a share. Rose carries the scent, kept fresh and green rather than heavy. Woods and a light spicy edge steady it, while musk gives a soft, sweet base. Penhaligon's Castile and Xerjoff Rose Gold have a close profile.

Gingembre Rouge (Eau Parfumée)

6.5

Roger & Gallet · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roger & Gallet Gingembre Rouge is a fresh, spicy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and easy everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it leaves a light trail. Half of the voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. Mandarin orange and ginger give it a fresh, citrusy start. Pink pepper adds spice, pomegranate brings a soft fruity note, and benzoin lends a sweet, woody warmth. A floral touch rounds it out. The overall impression is light, lively and uncomplicated.

A Gloaming Night

6.6

Gucci · 2021

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

Gucci A Gloaming Night is a unisex scent built around cinnamon, patchouli and vetiver, pairing a floral, spicy character with a woody base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and it leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it can read either way. The scent comes across as a whole: warm cinnamon spice sits alongside floral notes, while patchouli and vetiver add a woody, resinous depth. A creamy softness smooths the edges, and a synthetic sheen gives it a modern face. Fragrance World An Evening Twilight and Teufelsküche Spicy Cinnamon have a close profile.

Agar Royal

8.1

Chopard · 2019

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Chopard Agar Royal is a woody men's fragrance led by Laotian oud and Oud Assafi™, softened by floral and spicy accords. It opens with jasmine sambac, mandarin orange and bergamot, then deepens in the heart with tuberose, cypriol, vetiver, patchouli and black pepper. Oud comes forward in the base, adding resinous, leathery and earthy tones, while the floral side keeps a creamy softness. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and evening and night out get the most votes. Its character reads mainly masculine. Bortnikoff Rich (Elixir) and Floris Leather Oud have a close profile.