The Perfume Library

Ylang in Gold (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

M. Micallef · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

M. Micallef Ylang in Gold Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy floral with a feminine character, built on ylang-ylang and magnolia over vanilla and coconut. Most voters call Ylang in Gold feminine, and both its longevity and sillage are rated good. Votes lean slightly towards spring and summer, though fall is picked too. It is suggested about equally for leisure, evenings and nights out. It opens with orange, geranium and mugwort. The heart brings magnolia, rose, ylang-ylang and lily of the valley, softened by sandalwood. In the dry-down, vanilla, musk and coconut pull it towards a powdery, fruity, gourmand sweetness. M. Micallef Ylang in Gold Nectar and Jean Couturier Vanilla Exotica have a close profile.

Terracotta / Terracotta Le Parfum

7.6

Guerlain · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Terracotta / Terracotta Le Parfum is a sweet, floral scent with a fruity, creamy and powdery gourmand side, and a feminine character. Most voters pick it for summer and spring; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and night out also getting votes. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate. Most voters find it feminine. As a whole, it is built on a floral heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, tiaré and orange blossom. Coconut and vanilla sweeten those flowers and add a creamy softness, bergamot lightens it, and musk leaves a powdery base. Zeromolecole Amamè and Maison Matine Bain de Midi have a close profile.

Ambra Calabria

7.9

Nishane · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nishane Ambra Calabria is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance that sets the coolness of galbanum and green leaves against the soft warmth of amber and vanilla. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn further behind and winter chosen rarely. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. It doesn't read clearly masculine or feminine, since votes split fairly evenly between the two. Galbanum, green leaves and Calabrian bergamot lead, giving a green, citrusy opening. Coriander seed and jasmine in the heart add a touch of spice and flowers. Musk, amber and vanilla form a sweet, creamy base underneath.

Imperium (Extrait de Parfum)

8.2

Electimuss · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Extrait de Parfum

Electimuss Imperium Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot and coriander over a heart of tuberose, rose and jasmine, then closes on oud and Bourbon vanilla. It opens fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy with bergamot and coriander. The heart builds a floral core from tuberose, saffron and rose, while oud, Bourbon vanilla and amber sweeten the base and settle it into a creamy, woody finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. It leans masculine, with many also calling it modern. Xerjoff Torino23 and Nusuk Al Mukhtalif have a close profile.

Sur la Route

7.9

Louis Vuitton · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Louis Vuitton Sur la Route is a fresh, green men's fragrance where Calabrian citron and bergamot meet grass and pink pepper, leaning towards spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with few choosing winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings, and it mostly reads as masculine. A fresh, citrusy line leads: citron and bergamot bring brightness, with grass adding a green edge. Pink pepper and nutmeg add spicy warmth, while Peru balsam and white musk soften the mix, leaving a woody, slightly leathery trail. Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa and Mancera Wind Wood have a close profile.

CK Be

7.0

Calvin Klein · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein CK Be is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that opens on citrus and mint and dries down to a sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, mint, mandarin orange and juniper berry give it a cool opening. White peach and spices then lean the heart fruity and floral. Tonka bean, opoponax and sandalwood leave a sweet, powdery, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. On character, masculine leads slightly with feminine close behind. Carolina Herrera Chic for Men (Eau de Toilette) and Anima Vinci Neroli Wisdom have a close profile.

Fakhar Lattafa Men / فخار لطافة رجال

7.6

Lattafa

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lattafa Fakhar Lattafa Men is a fresh men's scent built on citrus and aquatic freshness with a light sweet, spicy edge, and it leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, while few choose winter. It is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and the office, and rarely for evenings or nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with bergamot, orris root and marine notes, a fresh and slightly watery start. In the heart, violet and amber soften that freshness and add sweetness. Oakmoss and patchouli set a woody base underneath. Fruity and synthetic tones also show in the accords. Its profile is close to Lattafa Liam Blue Shine and Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue).

Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes Intense

8.3

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Zara Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes Intense is a modern men's fragrance that pairs fresh citrus and fruit with a sweet, spicy and creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, while few choose winter. It is used mostly for leisure and daily wear, with a place in the office too. It reads masculine and modern. Bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange give it a bright citrus start, with blackcurrant adding a soft fruity side. Ginger carries the spice, while tonka bean and orange blossom push the scent towards something sweet and creamy. Amber, labdanum and musk form a warm, soft base.

Orion (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

Tiziana Terenzi · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Orion Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that links a fresh, citrusy opening to a green, spicy and smoky texture. Red currant, bergamot, apple and pineapple give it a bright, fruity start. In the heart, patchouli, oregano and thyme add a green, spicy air, while birch strengthens the smoky side. The base of frankincense, cedar, amber and oud sets a woody, warm ground. Most voters find its longevity and sillage good. Spring and summer lead, with autumn close behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most voted occasions. Most voters read it as masculine. Afnan Supremacy (Silver) and Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man have a close profile.

Eau des Merveilles (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Hermès · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Hermès Eau des Merveilles Eau de Toilette is a resinous, woody scent in which bitter orange and benzoin lead, fresh yet sweet, aimed mainly at women. It wears at a moderate strength: longevity is rated good, while sillage stays restrained. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. Daily wear, leisure and the office come first, and evening trails behind. Most people read it as feminine. The citrus of bitter orange is softened by sweet benzoin, while elemi resin and woody notes dry it out. Ambergris adds warmth underneath. The accords pair citrus and fresh facets with floral and fruity touches and a little spice. Pierre de Velay No. 9 and Tom Ford Rive d'Ambre have a close profile.

Mirto di Panarea

7.5

Acqua di Parma · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Mirto di Panarea is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a salty, aquatic feel, suited to summer and spring days. It opens bright and green with Calabrian bergamot, Italian lemon, myrtle and basil. In the heart, Damask rose absolute and jasmine absolute add a soft floral note while the sea breeze keeps the aquatic mood. Virginia cedar, juniper and amber form a woody, slightly spicy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either.

Chrome (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Azzaro · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Azzaro Chrome Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, ginger and grapefruit in a bright citrus layer. Aniseed, musk and hedione soften that brightness in the heart, while amber, precious woods, lichen and maté leave a woody, slightly green base. Aquatic and spicy accents round out its character. Most voters pick summer and spring, and very few choose winter. Daily wear, leisure, sport and business settings lead. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and about half of voters call it masculine. Cuba Prestige Black and Azzaro Chrome Summer 2014 have a close profile.

Guilty pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Gucci · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Gucci Guilty pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on Italian lemon and pink pepper, then moves into neroli, orange blossom and lavender. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither lingers heavily nor vanishes quickly. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter far behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Close to half of voters find it masculine, and many also call it modern. The opening pairs bright lemon with a light peppery spice. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, neroli and French lavender give it a clean, floral face. It dries down onto cedarwood and patchouli, a woody, slightly sweet base. Gucci Guilty Love Edition MMXXI pour Homme and Michael Kors Sporty Citrus have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Issey Miyake · 1992

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Eau de Toilette is a fresh, watery floral built on melon, lotus and rose water, made for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with melon, cyclamen and freesia, light, juicy and slightly green. In the heart, peony, lily and lily of the valley widen the floral side. The base of sandalwood, cedar, amber and musk settles it into a soft, woody, faintly sweet finish.

Purple Flamingo

7.8

Marc Gebauer · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Marc Gebauer Purple Flamingo is a unisex scent that softens a fresh, floral character with a powdery, creamy sweetness. It opens with bergamot and grapefruit, while orange blossom and iris add a gentle floral note to that bright start. Violet, jasmine and rose lead the heart; musk, powdery and woody notes close it with a creamy, slightly fruity sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though the feminine share is not small, so it sits comfortably between the two. Marc Gebauer Orange Flamingo and Monotheme Extrait d'Iris have a close profile.

Bergamote 22 (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Le Labo · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Le Labo Bergamote 22 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office rather than evenings out. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a soft trail without filling the room. Some voters read it as masculine and others as feminine, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. Bergamot, grapefruit and petitgrain give it a bright citrus feel. Orange blossom and aspic add a soft, green-floral touch. Cedarwood and vetiver form a woody base, which amber, musk and vanilla gently round off.

Mahina

8.6

Parfums d'Elmar · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums d'Elmar Mahina is a unisex citrus-floral scent that opens with blood orange, mandarin orange and lemon and moves into jasmine sambac and peony. Mahina leans towards summer and spring, the two seasons most voters pick. It suits leisure and daily wear best, though it also works for business and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, with modern and feminine votes close behind. The top is bright and fruity from blood orange, mandarin orange and lemon. In the heart, jasmine sambac and peony bring a soft floral note while the sweetness stays in the background. Woods and musk form the base, leaving a clean, woody finish under the fresh opening. Coach Coach Floral and Gucci Flora by Gucci Glorious Mandarin have a close profile.

Omnia Crystalline (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Bvlgari · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and aquatic women's scent that suits spring and summer days, from the office to casual wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it modern. It opens with bamboo and nashi pear, cool, citrusy and green. Lotus and white peony soften the heart into a gentle floral. Crystallised moss and balsa wood leave a light woody, powdery base. Zara Sweet Daiquiri and Adolfo Dominguez Agua de Bambú Mujer have a close profile.

Womanity (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Mugler · 2010

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Eau de Parfum

Mugler Womanity Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and aquatic women's fragrance built on fig, fig wood, fig leaf and caviar; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it is worn mostly for leisure, nights out and evenings. Voters mostly see it as feminine, then modern. The scent runs as one piece: fig, fig leaf and fig wood form a green, fruity core. Sweetness and an aquatic edge soften it, while the caviar note and the animal, spicy and woody accords add a salty, slightly synthetic contrast. Diptyque Philosykos (Eau de Toilette) and Berdoues Figuier & Sichuan have a close profile.

1957

8.3

Chanel · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Chanel 1957 is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy character with a powdery, creamy softness, and it suits daily wear and warmer months. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, office and leisure wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it classic. Bergamot and neroli give it a bright, citrusy freshness. Iris and powdery notes soften that freshness, and honey adds a light sweetness. Cedar provides a woody frame, while white musk gathers everything into a clean, creamy base.

Under The Lemon Trees

7.3

Maison Margiela · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Maison Margiela Under The Lemon Trees is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick summer and spring. It sits easily in daily wear, leisure time and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it reads as truly in between. It opens with cardamom, petitgrain and calamondin, giving a fresh, green, fruity feel. Coriander, green tea and maté absolute carry the greenness through the heart. Musk, cistus absolute and Virginia cedar settle into a soft, woody base.

Molecule 02

7.6

Escentric Molecules · 2008

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver

7.5

Hermès · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver is a fresh, green and earthy masculine scent that pairs bright citrus with a woody backbone. It wears with good longevity and good sillage. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, while winter is the least chosen. It suits daily wear, the office and leisure time, and nearly half of voters read it as masculine, with a third calling it classic. The notes read as one piece: bergamot gives the citrus freshness, Sichuan pepper adds a spicy edge, and vetiver brings the green, earthy side over a woody base. The result is dry, natural and never heavy. Rituals No. 06 Green Vetiver & Bergamot and Louis Vuitton Orage have a close profile.

Be Delicious (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

DKNY · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

DKNY Be Delicious Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and fruity feminine scent, suited to daytime wear when you want something light and clean. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions. Voters mostly describe its character as feminine and modern. It opens with grapefruit, cucumber and magnolia, with citrus and green accords keeping it fresh. In the heart, violet, lily of the valley, tuberose, rose and apple add a floral, fruity sweetness. Woods and white amber settle it softly at the base. DKNY Be Delicious ♥ NYC and DKNY Be Delicious Eau So Intense have a close profile.