The Perfume Library

Dali (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Salvador Dali · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Salvador Dali Dali Eau de Toilette opens with tangerine, bergamot and orange blossom and moves into rose and jasmine, a fresh floral for women that has since been discontinued. Citrus leads at first, then rose, jasmine and magnolia form a floral heart. In the base, woods, vanilla and white musk soften the scent. It reads fresh and green, with woody, powdery and lightly spicy shades staying in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer not far behind. It suits daytime, the office and leisure hours, and reads as a feminine perfume. Emper Chifon and Galimard Aigues Vives have a close profile.

A Reason to Love

7.3

Gucci · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Gucci A Reason to Love is a floral, sweet unisex scent that opens with cardamom, damask rose and peony and settles into oud and tolu balm. The opening pairs the spice of cardamom with damask rose and peony. In the heart, oud brings a woody, oriental weight, and tolu balm softens the base with a resinous warmth. The overall impression is sweet, spicy and slightly synthetic floral. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are tentative. It sits comfortably on both men and women, with the oriental side leading. Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud (Cologne Intense) and Valmont Rosso I have a close profile.

Ylang Spirit

8.2

Mizensir · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Mizensir Ylang Spirit is a unisex scent that pairs the brightness of bergamot and mandarin orange with jasmine, ylang-ylang and frankincense, then sweetens into vanilla. It opens fresh and luminous with bergamot and mandarin orange. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine absolute and ylang-ylang carry the floral, creamy side, while frankincense adds a faintly smoky shade. The base of Bourbon vanilla, musk and benzoin softens and sweetens everything, with a spicy touch running through the accords. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. Most pick spring, summer and fall, with winter trailing behind. It is described as suiting everything from daily wear and leisure to the office and evenings out. Mizensir Memory of the Sun and Le Labo Vanille 44 have a close profile.

Tonic Water

4.5

Mizensir · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Mizensir Tonic Water is a fresh, watery unisex scent that opens on calone, cardamom and Sichuan pepper. At the start, the cool aquatic feel of calone meets the spicy touch of cardamom and Sichuan pepper. In the heart, Cetalox®, Ambrox and Cachalox build a soft, skin-like synthetic base. Vanilla absolute sweetens the base slightly, while frankincense resin and cypriol add a dry, smoky edge. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. With its fresh, watery character it is easy to wear through the day, and it reads equally well on men and women. Mizensir Anticonformiste and Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

Custo Woman

7.9

Custo Barcelona · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Custo Barcelona Custo Woman is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance in which bitter orange, lemon and pink grapefruit are softened by white peony and orange blossom. It opens bright rather than sharp, with bitter orange, lemon, pink grapefruit and bergamot. The heart turns floral and gently sweet through white peony and orange blossom, with woodland strawberry and blackcurrant adding a juicy fruit note. Musk, patchouli and amber settle underneath as a warm, slightly earthy base. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office best. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and the character reads feminine and modern. It has been discontinued. Pana Dora Forever Love and Louis Vuitton Sun Song have a close profile.

White Neroli

7.8

Mizensir · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mizensir White Neroli is a fresh, floral unisex fragrance built around Tunisian neroli and Italian bergamot. It opens with hedione, neroli and bergamot, a citrusy, lightly green freshness. In the heart, Chinese jasmine and frankincense soften the floral side. The base of frankincense resin, Clearwood™ and white musk settles into a woody, creamy, faintly resinous finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It reads neither clearly feminine nor clearly masculine. Mizensir L'Ombre du Lys and Lattafa Pride Breeze have a close profile.

Plein Fatale

6.9

Philipp Plein · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Philipp Plein Plein Fatale is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that leans towards daily wear and leisure time. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters place it in daytime, leisure and business settings, with fewer choosing the night. It reads feminine. It opens with bergamot, blackcurrant and pink pepper, then moves into jasmine, tuberose and rose. The base turns sweet and soft with vanilla, praliné, musk and sandalwood, drying down gourmand and woody. Grès Cabotine Cristalisme and Montale Intense Cherry have a close profile.

Cologne de Figuier

7.1

Mizensir · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Mizensir Cologne de Figuier is a fresh, green unisex scent built around bergamot, grapefruit and fig leaf. It opens with the citrus brightness of bergamot and grapefruit meeting the green tone of fig leaf, while ambrox adds a soft sheen. In the heart, galbanum keeps the green going and pink pepper brings a light spice. Cetalox® and Vulcanolide settle the base into a woody, creamy ground, with the fruity and sweet shades staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn close behind, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though it suits both men and women. Dries Van Noten Santal Greenery and Al Ambra Green Forest have a close profile.

Blv Notte pour Homme

7.8

Bvlgari · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Bvlgari Blv Notte pour Homme is a men's fragrance that sets galangal, ginger and dark chocolate between fresh and sweet; it has been discontinued. It opens with galangal and tobacco flower, while spices and ginger lead the heart. Dark chocolate and woody notes sit in the base. The fresh, floral and aquatic accords meet a sweet, gourmand and powdery softness, with the spicy and woody side staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter; evening use edges ahead, though daily and business settings come close. More than half of voters find it masculine.

Blooming Oud

7.9

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zara Blooming Oud is a woody, spicy men's fragrance that pairs oud, cypriol and leather with the brightness of bergamot and lavender. The notes read as a single whole: the spicy, earthy side of cardamom and cypriol meets the smoky firmness of oud and leather. Bergamot and lavender lighten that weight with a fresh, citrusy lift, while patchouli, vetiver and cistus fill in a woody, resinous base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes makes this less certain. Value for money scores high. With its oriental, smoky character it is positioned as a masculine scent. Floris Leather Oud and Sospiro Tenore have a close profile.

Flower by Kenzo Winter Flowers / Fleurs d'Hiver

6.9

Kenzo · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kenzo Flower by Kenzo Winter Flowers / Fleurs d'Hiver is a feminine scent that pairs a fresh, floral face with a sweet, powdery and woody backdrop; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings, and most voters find it feminine. It opens with mandarin orange and violet, and the heart brings mimosa, rose and camellia forward. In the base, patchouli, vanilla and ambergris sweeten and deepen it. Fruity and spicy touches stay behind the floral core. Chanel Allure (Eau de Parfum) and Dior Midnight Poison (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Gai Mattiolo Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Gai Mattiolo · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Gai Mattiolo Uomo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic and lightly spicy men's fragrance that opens on citrus notes, bergamot and star anise. The top is cool and bright with citrus, neroli and bergamot, while star anise adds a faint sweetness. In the heart, sage, coriander and pepper bring a green, spicy edge, and rose softens it. Sandalwood, gaiac wood and musk settle the scent onto a woody base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. It is most often suggested for leisure and daily wear, with sport and business use also getting a share. It suits those who want an easygoing, light masculine scent. Lanvin L'Homme Sport and Curve for Men have a close profile.

Cosmos

6.9

Bō · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Bō Cosmos is a unisex fragrance that sets sweetness against smoke and leather, with a spicy, woody and rather warm character. The top pairs whisky and praliné for a sweet start, while musk and metallic notes add a cool, bright edge. In the heart, Mexican cocoa, dragon's blood and coal darken the scent and bring in smoke. The base of oud, smoked leather and orris root concrete lays down a woody, leathery and slightly powdery floor. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on few votes. It is unisex, and its dense, heavy character sits closer to cooler weather. For a similar profile, David Beckham Exquisite Leather and Benjamin Barber Romulus are close matches.

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

7.5

Issey Miyake · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ocean Dream (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Designer Parfums · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Designer Parfums Ocean Dream Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy aquatic floral with a light sweetness, made for women and best suited to spring and summer days. The top notes of lotus and water hyacinth give it a cool, watery feel. In the heart, lily of the valley and orange blossom soften the floral side. At the base, vanilla, heliotrope and sandalwood sweeten the scent and lend it a powdery warmth, with a synthetic sheen running throughout. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters recommend summer and spring; daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often. It is mostly seen as feminine and modern. Davidoff Cool Water Woman and Rochas Fleur d'Eau have a close profile.

Nuit des Rois

7.8

Chopard · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Chopard Nuit des Rois is a men's fragrance that opens on iris and Bulgarian rose, then moves into the sweet warmth of honey, saffron and vanilla and the woody depth of oud and sandalwood. It begins floral and fresh with iris and Bulgarian rose. In the heart, green cardamom, saffron, bitter orange and neroli add a spicy, fruity lift, while honey and vanilla sweeten it. The base of vetiver, oud and sandalwood settles into a woody, resinous, slightly smoky and leathery ground. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Masculine leads the character votes, though feminine and classic follow close behind. Parfums de Marly Godolphin and By Terry Parti Pris have a close profile.

The Last Day of Summer

7.7

Gucci · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Gucci The Last Day of Summer is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent built on patchouli, cypress and vetiver, with a slightly smoky edge. Nutmeg adds a touch of spice, while cedarwood brings a dry, resinous woodiness. Vetiver and patchouli lay an earthy base, and the accords also carry floral and powdery sides. It reads as a single whole: a cool, faintly synthetic greenness over a smoky, woody depth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters place it in leisure, evening and daily wear, with night-out and business use not far behind. Narciso Rodriguez For Him Vetiver Musc and Moncler pour Homme have a close profile.

Ombra Lirica

7.5

Brunello Cucinelli · 2024

Citrus · Spicy · Woody

Brunello Cucinelli Ombra Lirica is a woody, spicy and smoky unisex fragrance built around cypriol, oud and Atlas cedar. Cypriol, oud and Atlas cedar form its backbone, while nutmeg adds spice and gaiac wood brings a smoky, leathery edge. Somalian frankincense gives a resinous warmth, and Indonesian patchouli sets an earthy base. A citrus accord lightly brightens the dense woody structure. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong. It is most often matched with nights out and evenings, followed by leisure time. Atelier des Ors Bois Sikar and Guerlain Oud Essentiel have a close profile.

Flower by Kenzo L'Eau Originelle

6.0

Kenzo · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Kenzo Flower by Kenzo L'Eau Originelle is a light, clean women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with aquatic notes and ginger flower, moves to freesia and peony at the heart, and settles on a soft musk base. Fresh, floral, aquatic and green accords lead, while powdery and synthetic tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and the office all fitting. Most see it as feminine. Art Meets Art Like a Virgin and Alfred Sung Shi have a close profile.

Rose Imaginaire

6.0

Roger & Gallet · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roger & Gallet Rose Imaginaire is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance suited to daytime, leisure and the office, for anyone who wants a light floral touch. It has been discontinued. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange and Italian woodland strawberry, which pair citrus with a sweet fruitiness. In the heart, Egyptian violet leaf and Egyptian jasmine add a green, floral note. Australian sandalwood and Indonesian patchouli rest underneath, giving the scent a woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and reads as a quiet scent. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and business, and less often for sport. It reads as feminine. Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine and The Maker Wild have a close profile.

Homme de Café

7.6

Parfums Café · 1978

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Parfums Café Homme de Café is a fresh, spicy men's scent in which clove leaf, bergamot and cedarwood lead. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend autumn and spring, with winter a clear third; it is mentioned most for daily and leisure wear, and also suits business and evenings. It reads masculine and classic. Bergamot and orange give the citrus freshness, clove leaf adds spice and cedarwood the woody base. Raspberry softens the sweetness slightly and musk rounds everything off. Beyond the fresh, green start, resinous, earthy and smoky tones keep it in the chypre family. Olfactive Studio Autoportrait and Mihan Aromatics Munlark Ash have a close profile.

L'Envers du Paradis

6.0

Mizensir · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mizensir L'Envers du Paradis is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with pink pepper, bergamot and Cascalone®, a lightly spicy, bright start. Green cardamom stands at the heart, while floral and aquatic touches keep the freshness going. In the base, Ambrox, Muscenone® and Clearwood™ settle it onto a soft, woody and slightly synthetic ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves no heavy trail. Most voters link it with spring and summer, and with leisure and business settings. Voters read its character as masculine first, then modern.

By Man Re-Edition 1997

8.5

Dolce & Gabbana · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dolce & Gabbana By Man Re-Edition 1997 is a fresh, woody masculine scent that pairs a spicy opening of black pepper and nutmeg with lavender and artemisia. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. It reads as masculine. Voters rate its staying power well, though the number of votes is small and the picture is not conclusive. Black pepper and nutmeg open on a spicy note, then lavender and artemisia bring a green, aromatic heart. In the base, amber and gaiac wood settle it into a woody, slightly sweet finish. Citrus, powdery and creamy touches soften the fougère structure.

Hortus Sanitatis

7.1

Gucci · 2020

Green · Spicy · Woody

Gucci Hortus Sanitatis is a green, woody unisex fragrance with spicy and earthy shades; it has been discontinued. Papyrus, ginger, cedarwood and vetiver together give a dry, smoky green impression. The ginger's spice sits on the woody structure, while resinous and leathery tones deepen it without making it harsh. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. It suits anyone who wants a calm, natural-leaning scent that doesn't pick a gender. The Dua Brand Origins of Nature and Montale Greyland have a close profile.