The Perfume Library

Good Girl Gone Bad (Perfume)

6.8

Kilian · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad is a fresh, sweet floral built around orange blossom, tuberose and jasmine, and it leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with orange blossom, May rose absolute and osmanthus absolute, and the heart of tuberose, narcissus and jasmine deepens the floral line. White cedar and amber settle it onto a woody base. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and sweet, with a soft powdery, creamy edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions. Most find it feminine. Emeshel X and Valentino Valentina Acqua Floreale have a close profile.

Bloom (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Gucci · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green floral led by jasmine and tuberose, aimed at women and leaning towards spring and everyday wear. Jasmine and tuberose form the core of the scent. Rangoon creeper and musk soften those flowers, so the freshness and green notes sit over a sweet, powdery, creamy texture. A slightly synthetic brightness also runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated good by voters. Most pick spring, then summer, and few choose winter. Daily and leisure wear collect the most votes, with office use close behind. Most voters call it feminine. Gucci Bloom Gocce di Fiori and Christian Louboutin Loubikiss have a close profile.

Daisy (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Marc Jacobs · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral, lightly sweet women's scent built around woodland strawberry, violet and gardenia, and it suits daily wear in spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for daily and leisure use, with office wear close behind. Voters mostly call its character feminine and modern. The top opens with woodland strawberry, violet leaf and red grapefruit, a fruity and green freshness. In the heart, gardenia, violet and jasmine form a floral core. The base of vanilla, musk and blond woods finishes it soft, powdery and gently sweet. Taylor of London Panache Mademoiselle and Linn Young Flight have a close profile.

Acqua di Giò Absolu

7.1

Giorgio Armani · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Absolu is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that pairs Guatemala patchouly with marine and fruity notes. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters name spring, followed by fall and summer, while winter trails well behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets picked for the office and evenings. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. The scent is fresh, citrusy and aquatic. Marine notes and fruity notes carry the freshness, softened by a touch of sweetness and spice. Guatemala patchouly and woody notes give it a dry base underneath. David Rothschild David Rothschild for Men and Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) have a close profile.

Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2016

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Salvatore Ferragamo Uomo Eau de Toilette is a sweet, gourmand and spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Black pepper, bergamot and cardamom open with a spicy lift. In the heart, tiramisu, ambrox and orange blossom pull the scent towards a creamy sweetness. The base of sandalwood, tonka bean and cashmere wood stays woody and soft, and the overall feel is gourmand and oriental. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter; it leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Salvatore Ferragamo Uomo Limited Edition and Zara For Him (2018) have a close profile.

Daisy Eau So Fresh (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Marc Jacobs · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, for daytime and work hours. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding the room. Daily wear, leisure and office are the occasions it leans towards. Most voters find it feminine, with a good share calling it modern. It opens with pear, grapefruit and raspberry, a lightly fruity freshness. The heart brings wild rose, apple blossom and violet, with a green, powdery touch alongside. In the base, musk, Virginia cedar and plum soften it and add a little sweetness.

Miracle (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Lancôme · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Lancôme Miracle Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent: citrus and fruit with a touch of spice settle onto a sweet, powdery base, and the character is feminine. It opens with pink pepper, freesia and lychee, fresh and fruity. In the heart, peony, magnolia and damask rose form the floral body, while Bourbon pepper and ginger add a spicy edge. The base of jasmine absolute, amber, patchouli and musk sweetens it and leaves a powdery warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly seen as an everyday, leisure or office scent. More than half of voters call it feminine. Lancôme Miracle Eau Légère and Acqua di Parma Peonia Nobile have a close profile.

Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli

7.5

Bvlgari · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that sets neroli and bergamot on a woody base of white cedarwood. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter is rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and most voters call it masculine. The top notes of neroli, bergamot and salty notes give a bright, slightly green freshness. In the heart, white cedarwood, orange blossom absolute and cypress add a woody, lightly floral balance. Musk, amber and ambroxan soften the base. Dunhill Century and Dior Cologne Royale have a close profile.

Pleasures (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Estēe Lauder · 1995

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Estēe Lauder Pleasures Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green-toned floral built around white lily, jasmine and pink rose, made for women and best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mainly for daily use, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a clear but unobtrusive trail. Most voters find it feminine. Green notes, white lily and violet leaf open it on a crisp, airy note. In the heart, black lilac, jasmine, pink rose and white peony carry the floral side, with pink pepper adding a light lift. Patchouli and sandalwood settle it onto a soft, woody, powdery base. Jeanne en Provence Jasmin Secret and Dior Miss Dior Rose Essence have a close profile.

Date for Men

6.4

Fragrance One · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Fragrance One Date for Men is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on a spicy, woody base, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters find both its longevity and its sillage good. Autumn leads the season votes, with winter and spring close behind and summer clearly lower. Nights out and evenings stand out, while office wear sits well back. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. The top notes pair mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot for a bright citrus start, with cardamom and artemisia adding a spicy, herbal edge. The heart holds cardamom, woods and ambrox. Oud, patchouli, vetiver and musk dominate the base, so the woody, oriental side comes forward as it dries. Armaf Hunter Intense and Calvin Klein Encounter have a close profile.

No Limit$

6.8

Philipp Plein · 2020

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Philipp Plein No Limit$ is a sweet, spicy and woody men's scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. In the character votes it reads masculine first, then modern. It opens with aquatic notes, bergamot and ginger. In the heart, cardamom, clove, star anise, cinnamon and black pepper bring a spicy warmth. The base of black amber, bourbon vanilla, oud, leather and dark chocolate pulls it towards a sweet, resinous and smoky finish.

M7 (2002) (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Yves Saint Laurent · 2002

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Yves Saint Laurent M7 is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance that puts vetiver and oud at its heart; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and rosemary, a bright start. In the heart, vetiver and oud take over and the scent turns earthy and smoky. The base of musk, amber and mandragora leaves a resinous, animal warmth, with the sweetness staying in the background throughout. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer well behind. It is favoured for evenings and nights out, and reads masculine and classic. Yves Saint Laurent M7 (2011) / M7 Oud Absolu and Montale Aoud Musk have a close profile.

Omnia Coral (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Bvlgari · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari Omnia Coral Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic floral with a light fruity sweetness, best suited to spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for daily, leisure and office use. It reads as feminine and modern. Bergamot and goji berry open bright and slightly tart, with fruit and citrus up front. In the heart, hibiscus and water lily add a soft, watery floral touch. The base settles into pomegranate sweetness balanced by dry cedarwood. Jimmy Choo Jimmy Choo L'Eau and Moschino Fresh Couture have a close profile.

Uomo Signature

7.7

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2018

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Salvatore Ferragamo Uomo Signature is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance with a gourmand and leathery side, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick winter and fall, and very few choose summer. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most see it as masculine and modern. It opens with Italian mandarin orange and pink pepper. In the heart, cedar, green cardamom and cinnamon build a spicy, woody base. In the base, patchouli, tonka bean, coffee and leather leave a sweet, creamy, leathery trail. Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Extrême and Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Stronger With You Parfum have a close profile.

Journey Woman

7.6

Amouage · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Amouage Journey Woman is a floral, spicy fragrance for women that opens with apricot, nutmeg and jasmine tea and settles into honey and vanilla. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings, nights out and leisure time. Half of voters call it feminine. Apricot and osmanthus give the top a sweet, fruity note, while nutmeg and cardamom add spice. In the heart, jasmine sambac, mimosa and honey build a soft floral-gourmand core, with cedarwood as a woody frame. The base of vanilla, pipe tobacco, saffron and cypriol turns warm and oriental, and musk smooths it out.

Acqua di Giò Essenza

7.8

Giorgio Armani · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Essenza is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, work and leisure; it has been discontinued. It opens with Cascalone®, bergamot and grapefruit, which give a bright citrus freshness. In the heart, sage, jasmine and basil add a green, floral layer, while the aquatic feel keeps things fresh. The base rests on Atlas cedar, patchouli and vetiver for a woody ground, softened by Ambrox. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter is rarely chosen. Daily wear, leisure and business are the leading occasions. It reads masculine, and many also call it modern. Intenso di Basilico by Carthusia and Guerlain Homme L'Eau have a close profile.

212 Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Carolina Herrera · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Carolina Herrera 212 Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green, citrusy fragrance for men that suits daytime wear and the warmer months of spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear coming first and business use close behind. It reads masculine, with a modern edge. Citrus leaf and grass open with a green freshness. In the heart, gardenia adds a soft floral note while lavender and spices bring a slight bite. The base of gaiac wood, sandalwood and musk settles it into a woody, mildly sweet finish, with aquatic and slightly synthetic touches throughout. Guess Guess Man and Dunhill X-Centric have a close profile.

Omnia Amethyste (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Bvlgari · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari Omnia Amethyste Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, though a fair number call it modern. It opens with pink grapefruit and plant juice, which give it a green, bright start. In the heart, iris and rose absolute add a soft, powdery floral touch. In the base, heliotrope and woods sweeten it slightly and dry it down onto a woody footing. Shiseido Energizing Fragrance and Vivienne Westwood Boudoir Sin Garden have a close profile.

Flora Gorgeous Jasmine

7.5

Gucci · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

CK Everyone (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Calvin Klein · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein CK Everyone Eau de Toilette is a fresh, light unisex scent built on citrus and aquatic notes, suited to spring and summer days. It opens with ginger and orange for a bright citrus coolness. In the heart, blue tea and aquatic notes add a clean, floral freshness, and patchouli, amber and cedarwood lay a woody base underneath. The overall feel is clean, lightly fruity and a little synthetic. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure, work and sport. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though it stays unisex. Mexx Energizing Man and Van Gils Sport have a close profile.

Bvlgari Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Bvlgari · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody men's fragrance built around Calabrian bergamot, white pear and sandalwood. Citrus and green accords set the overall mood, with white pear and violet leaf softening the freshness. Tonka bean, white honey and Siam benzoin add a light sweetness, while blond woods and sandalwood give it a dry, woody base. There is a spicy touch too, and the accords include a synthetic edge. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards business and daily wear. Most call it masculine. It has been discontinued. Dsquared² Wood for Him and Lattafa Emeer have a close profile.

Valentina (2011)

7.1

Valentino · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Valentino Valentina (2011) is a fresh, floral and sweet fragrance with a clearly feminine character, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, a smaller group chooses summer, and winter sits further back. Daily wear, office and leisure lead, with night out and evening chosen less often. More than half of voters read it as feminine. The top has Calabrian bergamot and white Alba truffle. The heart of woodland strawberry, tuberose, Amalfi orange blossom and jasmine brings a floral, fruity sweetness. Cedar and amber close it with a soft, powdery warmth. La Perla Charme and M. Micallef Watch have a close profile.

Opus VII - Reckless Leather

7.4

Amouage · 2013

Green · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Opus VII - Reckless Leather is a unisex scent that sets oud, leather and patchouli on a spicy opening. It opens with pink pepper, cardamom, nutmeg and galbanum, a spicy and green start. In the heart oud, leather and patchouli come forward, and in the base frankincense and sandalwood lay a resinous, woody floor. The accords run green, spicy and woody, with leathery, smoky, earthy and animal tones weighing heavily. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen more often for evenings and nights out. Most voters find it masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Amouage Epic Man and Rania J. T. Habanero have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Vétiver d'Hiver / Vétiver Babylone

8.0

Giorgio Armani · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Vétiver d'Hiver / Vétiver Babylone is a fresh, green unisex scent in which citrus and spice meet on a base of vetiver. Despite the name, it isn't a winter perfume: most voters pick summer and spring, while autumn and winter trail far behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office are the occasions it is most often matched with. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though a good number call it feminine. Bergamot, citron and mandarin orange give the opening a bright, fruity citrus lift. Green cardamom, coriander and pink pepper add spice in the heart. Vetiver, patchouli and aniseed lay a woody, earthy base underneath. The result is fresh, green and lightly spicy. Cartier Déclaration Cologne and Adolfo Dominguez Agua Fresca have a close profile.