The Perfume Library

Max Richter 01

7.7

Comme des Garçons · 2025

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

Comme des Garçons Max Richter 01 is a green, smoky unisex scent that sets cumin, pimento and Madagascar pepper against the earthy woods of patchouli and vetiver. The top opens with cumin, Comorian ylang-ylang and Spanish cade juniper, and the heart carries the spice on through pimento, tagetes and Madagascar pepper. The base settles into Indonesian patchouli, Haitian vetiver and three different cedars, giving it a woody, resinous footing. Overall it reads green and smoky, far from sweet, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, followed by winter, and leisure and business are the most common occasions. Masculine and modern lead the character votes, though a fair share also call it feminine. Perfumer H Ink and Mendittorosa North have a close profile.

L'Eau Rêvée d'Isa

7.6

Sisley · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Sisley L'Eau Rêvée d'Isa is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens with pink pepper and bergamot and centres on water jasmine and green tea. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often; the largest share of voters finds it feminine, though some read it as masculine. The top notes of pink pepper, bergamot and black pepper bring a light spiciness and freshness. In the heart, water jasmine, green tea and rose give a floral but green character. The base of musk, patchouli and oakmoss settles it onto an earthy, chypre ground.

Guiding Water

6.8

The Harmonist · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Harmonist Guiding Water is a fresh, watery unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, with citrus, floral and green touches keeping it light. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. In character votes, feminine leads, with modern and masculine readings also present. It opens with ozonic notes, aquatic notes and watermelon for a cool start. In the heart, cyclamen, lotus and jasmine add a soft floral layer. In the base, white musk, lily and pink pepper settle it into a creamy, clean finish. Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo pour Femme and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Lotus have a close profile.

Adrenaline (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Enrique Iglesias · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Enrique Iglesias Adrenaline Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a spicy, sweet and leathery texture. Violet, citron and mandarin orange give the top a bright start. In the heart, saffron, Madagascar pepper and Pomarose® add spice and a fruity warmth. The base of roasted tonka bean, leather and cedarwood settles into a sweet, woody and slightly powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it suits leisure, evening and daily wear. Half of voters call it masculine, and many also see it as modern. Rasasi Brilliant Silver and Gucci Eau de Parfum II have a close profile.

Cheap and Chic - Chic Petals

6.5

Moschino · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Moschino Cheap and Chic - Chic Petals is a fresh, fruity floral for women, led by pomegranate, strawberry and red ginger. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads as feminine and modern. The fruit notes open sweet and fresh, then red orchid, gardenia and water lily bring a soft floral heart. Hinoki wood, musk and iris form the base. The overall feel is bright and sweet, with a slightly synthetic edge.

Play It Rock

6.4

Playboy · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Playboy Play It Rock is a sweet, fruity women's fragrance opening with blood orange, saffron and candied apple; it has been discontinued. The opening leans on citrus and apple sweetness, with saffron adding a faintly spiced edge. At the heart, orange blossom, frangipani and passion flower bring a soft floral note. The base of ebony, tonka bean and leather dries down woody, gourmand and powdery, so the overall feel is fresh but sweet, with a slightly synthetic touch. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters spread the seasons almost evenly and lean towards leisure, daily wear and nights out. Close to half of voters call it modern, and many find it feminine. Lancôme Tropiques and Christina Aguilera Secret Potion have a close profile.

Metal Flower (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

The Harmonist · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

The Harmonist Metal Flower Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around rose oxide and orange blossom. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It reads mostly feminine, though some call it classic or modern. It opens with aldehydes, rose oxide and orange blossom, a cool, slightly green brightness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, Bulgarian rose and May rose form the floral core. Patchouli and white musk soften the base, and the overall feel is fresh, lightly sweet and fruity, with a spicy, synthetic edge.

Sacred Water

6.8

The Harmonist · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

The Harmonist Sacred Water is a fresh, floral and aquatic unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and easy everyday wear. It opens bright and lightly spicy with citron, mandarin orange and ginger. The heart turns to magnolia, laminaria and orange blossom, a soft, green-tinged floral, with the aquatic and fruity accords coming forward. Cedar, ambergris and amyris settle underneath as a woody base, while the sweetness stays in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. It reads more feminine than masculine to voters, though a fair share call it masculine or modern. French Avenue Pinnace Oryn and Escada Joyful have a close profile.

Signature Elixir

7.7

Montblanc · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Montblanc Signature Elixir is a sweet, creamy floral gourmand built on red orchid, vanilla absolute and amberwood. Red orchid comes first; at the heart, vanilla absolute and resins soften the scent into a powdery, creamy sweetness. Amberwood in the base rounds off the gourmand feel with a woody warmth. Floral and fruity tones keep the sweetness balanced, and a synthetic sheen gives it a modern edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. It suits everyday wear, the office and evenings out alike, and most voters find it feminine. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Ruby Orchid and Carolina Herrera Good Girl Blush Elixir have a close profile.

Golden Wood

7.6

The Harmonist · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

The Harmonist Golden Wood is a sweet, woody unisex scent that suits fall and spring days best. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and few choose summer. It leans towards leisure and evenings out, and works at the office too. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, elemi resin and barley malt, fresh, citrusy and lightly sweet. Cabreuva, oak and beeswax form a woody heart. The base of amber, roasted tonka bean and birch settles into something resinous, warm and sweet.

Matrix Metal

6.9

The Harmonist · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Harmonist Matrix Metal is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets nutmeg, cardamom and metallic notes against white tea and vetiver. It opens with spicy nutmeg and cardamom beside cool metallic notes. The heart of cyclamen, white tea and vetiver adds a floral, green lightness. The base of sequoia, white musk and sandalwood turns it powdery, creamy and softly sweet. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes split closely between feminine and masculine.

Desired Earth

7.1

The Harmonist · 2016

Fresh · Green · Sweet

The Harmonist Desired Earth opens with violet leaf, ambrette and shiso leaf, and carries immortelle and single malt whisky at its heart: a fresh, earthy unisex scent. The green freshness of violet leaf and shiso leaf leads at first, softened by ambrette. In the heart, immortelle, single malt whisky and black pepper add a spicy, faintly sweet depth. The base of tolu balm, patchouli and cade juniper wood settles it onto a resinous, woody, earthy ground. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and leisure and evening wear come up most often. Votes split fairly evenly between masculine and feminine readings, so it sits comfortably between the two. WienerBlut Panasch and Bibi Bigler Cembra have a close profile.

Magnetic Wood

7.1

The Harmonist · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Harmonist Magnetic Wood is a unisex scent that opens fresh with citrus and green notes, moves through powdery florals and settles on a woody base. The top is bright and green, with bergamot, osmanthus and green mandarin orange. At the heart, narcissus, iris and mimosa bring a powdery, creamy softness, while a spicy touch stays in the background. The base of gaiac wood, cedar and sandalwood gathers it all onto a dry, woody ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close without overwhelming the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading and business and evening also getting votes. Voters tend to read it as feminine and modern. Atelier Vesper Elea and Mizensir Bois Iridescent have a close profile.

Velvet Fire

7.4

The Harmonist · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Harmonist Velvet Fire is a unisex scent built around myrtle, saffron and tobacco, balancing a fresh, green side with spice. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, though a fair share pick winter. It leans towards leisure, daily and business wear, and votes split evenly between masculine and feminine. The top notes of myrtle, cypress and clary sage open green and airy. Saffron, neroli and tobacco in the heart add a spicy, floral warmth. The base of oud, tonka bean and cistus settles into a woody, creamy sweetness. Tom Ford Fougère d'Argent and Mancera Fig Me Up have a close profile.

New Yorker Women (2012)

6.5

New Yorker · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

New Yorker Women is a fresh, floral and fruity perfume for women, and it has been discontinued. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Voters lean towards fall, spring and summer, and pick it most often for daily wear and leisure, with office use not far behind. Most voters read it as feminine, while some call it modern. It opens with freesia, mango, bergamot and cyclamen, bright and fruity. In the heart, gardenia, apricot, passion flower and frangipani sweeten the floral side. In the base, musk and sandalwood settle it into a soft, powdery finish. Jōvan Satisfaction for Women and Odyssey Nostaljardin have a close profile.

Tiramisù

7.9

Tuttotondo · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Tuttotondo Tiramisù is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter days, creamy and powdery enough for relaxed everyday wear. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with leisure and daily wear leading the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and while more voters call it feminine, it reads as unisex too. It opens with pepper and pink pepper adding a light spice to cream and cocoa. Towards the heart, vanilla cream, biscuit and cocoa butter soften the sweetness. The base of cocoa absolute, bourbon vanilla and Siam benzoin leaves a warm, oriental trail. Guerlain Tonka Sarrapia Extrait 75 and Prada Candy (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Tonka

7.5

Commodity · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Commodity Tonka is a sweet, gourmand and powdery unisex scent that suits fall and winter best; it has been discontinued. The top notes are almond, cardamom and davana, with the almond's sweetness balanced by cardamom's spice. Lotus and magnolia add a soft floral heart. The base of Venezuelan tonka bean absolute, Peru balsam absolute, Australian sandalwood and Siam benzoin turns it creamy, resinous and woody. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. Voters see it as somewhat more feminine, yet many call it masculine, so it sits between the two. Tom Ford Santal Blush and Carner El Born have a close profile.

Absolutely Dark Intense

7.1

Zara · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Eau de Rochas Citron Soleil

7.3

Rochas · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rochas Eau de Rochas Citron Soleil opens with lemon, neroli and fig leaf, and reads as a fresh, floral-aquatic scent classed as feminine. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, with office use also well represented. Evening and night-out votes are few. At the start, lemon and neroli give a bright citrus feel, and fig leaf adds a slightly green edge. In the heart, orange blossom, rose and aquatic flowers bring a clean floral lightness. Woods, white musk and amber then settle it into a soft, woody base. Dalilight and Jo Malone Nashi Blossom have a close profile.

Charriol (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Charriol · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Charriol Eau de Parfum is a sweet, fruity and gourmand women's scent built around amber, mango and vanilla orchid. Mango gives a juicy sweetness, while vanilla orchid and tonka bean turn it warm and gourmand. Patchouli and frankincense add a woody, resinous depth, frangipani and orange blossom carry the floral side, and juniper berry adds a light spicy edge. Longevity and sillage are rated as good, though few have voted. Most voters place it in the evening, followed by leisure and nights out. It reads clearly feminine, with an oriental sweetness.

Oud Nebula

8.4

The Harmonist · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

The Harmonist Oud Nebula is a unisex woody-resinous fragrance that darkens a sweet, floral core with spice, smoke and leather. It opens with laurel, Bulgarian rose and saffron: the rose brings the floral side, the saffron the spice. In the heart, leather, sandalwood and tonka bean make it creamy and softly sweet. Oud, cedar and amber form a smoky, resinous base. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong, though the number of votes is small. Its dense, dark character suits cooler weather and evenings. It doesn't lean masculine or feminine. Lattafa Qaa'ed and Swiss Arabian Nawaf have a close profile.

In Black (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Byblos · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Byblos In Black Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and woody men's scent that opens with pepper, grapefruit and neroli and dries down on tonka bean, benzoin and vetiver. Pepper and grapefruit give a sharp, bright start, with neroli softening it. In the heart, balsam fir, suede and geranium come forward. The base carries tonka bean and benzoin into a creamy, gourmand sweetness, while vetiver and cedar set an earthy, woody ground underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters pick it most for daytime wear and the office, with some choosing it for evenings. It reads as a men's fragrance. Marie Jeanne Vétiver Santal and Mazzolari Herion have a close profile.

Royal Platinum

8.1

Charriol · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Charriol Royal Platinum is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance built around Persian saffron, chili and oud. It opens sharp and spicy with Persian saffron and chili. The heart brings together Somalian frankincense, Damask rose and leather, where the floral side is overshadowed by a leathery, resinous feel. Oud, benzoin and amber in the base sweeten it and tie it to an oriental warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. With its spicy, smoky and sweet structure it reads masculine. Chopard Black Incense Malaki and Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Cuir Noir have a close profile.

Forza (2008)

6.1

Tonino Lamborghini · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Tonino Lamborghini Forza (2008) is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with an aquatic, spicy character over a woody base. It has been discontinued. Juniper berry, pepper and bergamot open bright and sharp. Thyme, cypress and lemon tea follow in the heart, leaning green and tea-like. The base of patchouli, sandalwood and vetiver leaves a dry, earthy woodiness, with animal and leathery shades sitting quietly behind. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. The fresh, aquatic build suits everyday wear, and it reads clearly masculine. Roja Parfums Elysium Noir and Bvlgari Aqva pour Homme Atlantiqve have a close profile.