The Perfume Library

In the Mood for Love

7.5

Gianfranco Ferré · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gianfranco Ferré In the Mood for Love is a powdery, lightly sweet women's fragrance in which white rose and magnolia are freshened by bitter orange; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn and winter picked less often. It leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear, while evening and nights out are less common. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters find it feminine. The scent runs as a single whole rather than in stages. The citrusy brightness of bitter orange meets the floral, powdery softness of white rose and magnolia. Amber and woody notes sweeten the picture slightly and support it from behind, with a fruity touch running through.

Acqua Santa

7.5

Linari · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Linari Acqua Santa is a feminine perfume that pairs a fresh opening of blackcurrant, Sicilian bergamot and green leaves with a floral heart of jasmine and rose. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters call it feminine. It opens fruity and lightly spicy, with blackcurrant, bergamot and coriander. The heart turns powdery and floral through jasmine, rose and lily of the valley. In the base, tonka bean, caramel and musk sweeten it, while cedarwood adds a dry woody backbone.

Mare Pacifico

7.0

Linari · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Linari Mare Pacifico is a unisex aquatic fragrance that joins Italian lemon, Russian birch leaf and Spanish cypress to calone and ozonic notes for a fresh, green effect. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Voters lean towards masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. The opening is cool, citrusy and green, with lemon, birch leaf, cypress and mate absolute. In the heart, calone, green notes and ozonic notes carry the sea-air feel, softened by Turkish rose absolute and driftwood. The base of sandalwood, moss and patchouli settles it onto a woody, lightly spicy ground. Its profile is close to Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau & Cèdre.

Musc Panache

7.9

Maison Rebatchi · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Rebatchi Musc Panache is a unisex scent that softens fresh citrus with a powdery, creamy musk warmth. Bergamot, mandarin orange, bitter orange and cardamom lead the top, while honeysuckle and iris add a floral, green softness in the heart. Tonka bean, vetiver, cedar and musk sweeten the base and settle it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are favoured. Some read it as feminine, others as masculine. Guerlain Eau de Cashmere and Trudon Absolu have a close profile.

Jasmin 17 (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Le Labo · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Le Labo Jasmin 17 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral jasmine scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for daytime and leisure wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. It is also voted for the office, while evening use sits further back. Nearly half of voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. Citrus and green facets keep it bright: jasmine, neroli, orange blossom, bitter orange and litsea cubeba form a floral core. Vanilla, amber and musk sweeten it and add a creamy softness, with sandalwood leaving a quiet warmth underneath. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Petit Matin and Santa Maria Novella Rosa Gardenia have a close profile.

Dunhill Fresh (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Dunhill · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Dunhill Fresh Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's fragrance that sets the coolness of mint and lavender on a floral, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with mint, lavender, basil and sage alongside green notes, giving a bright, herbal start. Mimosa, violet and iris soften the heart. The base settles into a dry, woody footing of vetiver, cedar and oakmoss, with amber and coumarin adding a touch of sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. It reads as masculine, with modern and classic sides as well. Armaf Bois Luxura and Jaguar Classic Motion have a close profile.

Onde Mystère

7.7

Giorgio Armani · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Onde Mystère is a sweet, resinous floral oriental built around amber, Moroccan rose and musk, made for women, leaning towards fall and winter, and now discontinued. The top holds amber, Moroccan rose and musk, the heart brings vanilla absolute and frankincense, and spicy notes sit in the base. Floral and sweet accords lead, with spicy, woody and powdery tones alongside; the frankincense adds a resinous, faintly smoky edge that keeps it soft yet warm. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out the favoured occasions, though business and daily wear also have a place. Most find it feminine. Narciso Rodriguez Amber Musc and Le Blanc Ambre have a close profile.

K de Krizia (1980) (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Krizia · 1980

Floral · Green · Spicy

Krizia K de Krizia (Eau de Toilette) is a green, powdery floral that suits autumn and winter evenings best, and voters read it as clearly feminine. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evening and night out. It reads as a classic women's scent. It has been discontinued. It opens bright with bergamot, peach, neroli and aldehydes. The heart builds a floral body from jasmine, tuberose, rose and iris. The base adds warmth through vanilla, sandalwood, musk and leather, with woody, leathery and resinous tones. Spicy, animal and chypre accords sit alongside. Ferré by Ferré and Complice have a close profile.

Red Delicious

5.7

DKNY · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

DKNY Red Delicious is a discontinued fresh, fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it feminine and modern. It opens with raspberry and lychee, a fresh, sweet fruit note. The heart of apple, rose and patchouli turns floral, and the base of amber and vanilla keeps the sweetness going while leather adds a little depth. Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Diamonds (Eau de Parfum) and La Fede Kiss of Rose have a close profile.

TL pour Lui (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Ted Lapidus · 2003

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Ted Lapidus TL pour Lui Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a floral and green streak against a sweet, woody, powdery base. It opens with bergamot, mint and lavender for freshness, softened by orange blossom. The heart brings lily of the valley, vanilla and cedarwood; in the base, sandalwood, musk and amber carry it into a sweet, powdery warmth, with patchouli staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, while summer draws a clearly smaller share. It is worn for evenings, nights out and leisure. Most voters read it as masculine, though some call it classic or modern. Rochas Rochas Man and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle have a close profile.

Broadway Nite

6.8

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Bond No. 9 Broadway Nite is a women's fragrance that links a fresh opening of aldehydes and green violet to a powdery floral heart of heliotrope and iris; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and clean with aldehydes and green violet. Heliotrope, iris, rose and honeysuckle then bring a soft, powdery floral heart. In the base, cedarwood, musk, vanilla and amber sweeten and warm it; the overall impression is fresh and floral, with a faintly spicy edge. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean slightly towards spring and fall, though all four seasons sit close together, and it is picked most for night out and evening wear. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Its profile is close to Chloé Love, Chloé and Ex Nihilo Emphasize.

X-Centric (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Dunhill · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dunhill X-Centric Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with cardamom, cypress, clary sage, grapefruit and nutmeg, and freesia, rose and lotus bring a soft floral heart. The base of gaiac wood, sandalwood, cedar, patchouli, musk and amber settles into a woody, slightly sweet ground. Aquatic and green touches keep it airy. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is barely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most voted occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern. Its profile is close to Carolina Herrera 212 Men and Burberry Mr. Burberry.

Nautica Blue (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

Nautica · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Nautica Blue Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's scent that leans towards spring and summer, relaxed days and everyday wear. It opens with pineapple, bergamot and peach, a fruity freshness with citrus out in front. Jasmine and water lily soften the heart. In the dry-down, cedar, sandalwood and musk sit underneath, and the sweet, synthetic feel lasts to the end. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with some choosing it for business. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Davidoff Cool Water Woman and Ajmal Blu (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Kenzo Air (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Kenzo · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Kenzo Air Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's fragrance that suits daily wear in spring and summer; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and few choose winter. It is named most for daily and leisure wear, and it also fits the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and it mostly reads masculine. As a whole it smells fresh and citrusy, with bergamot giving the lift while aniseed and caraway add a spicy edge. Vetiver sets a woody, earthy base and amber softens the sweetness. Green and floral accents stay in the background, with a faintly synthetic air.

Rochas Man Intense (2023)

7.7

Rochas · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Rochas Man Intense is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance that opens with citrus fruits and lavender and settles into vanilla. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards office, daily and leisure wear, and also suits evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and modern. Citrus fruits and lavender lead the top. In the heart, cedarwood gives a woody frame while cappuccino adds a creamy, gourmand softness. Vanilla dominates the base, leaving a sweet, powdery scent with a touch of spice. Mugler A*Men Pure Tonka and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Le Parfum have a close profile.

Strenesse (2001)

7.0

Strenesse · 2001

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Strenesse Strenesse is a feminine floral that opens with peach, bergamot and almond blossom and settles into iris and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Peach and bergamot give the top a fruity brightness, softened by almond blossom. The heart keeps to flowers with lily of the valley, heliotrope and jasmine. The base of iris, sandalwood, amber and vanilla leaves a powdery, creamy, gourmand warmth, with synthetic and oriental touches in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most see it as feminine. Strenesse Summer and Dalimania have a close profile.

Kiton Black (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Kiton · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Kiton Black Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that sets a fresh, citrusy and green opening against a floral, spicy and leathery depth. It wears with moderate sillage and good longevity. Most voters point to fall and spring, though winter has a fair following too; it suits daily wear and evenings, and voters also place it at work and in leisure time. Its character reads mostly masculine, with some calling it modern and others classic. Lemon, bergamot, violet leaf and red berries give a bright start. Cyclamen, cardamom, cedar and violet then add a soft floral and spicy heart. In the base, tonka bean, leather, vetiver and amber dry down into a sweet, woody warmth.

Byzance (2020) (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Rochas · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rochas Byzance is a sweet, floral scent softened by powdery, creamy and lightly woody tones, and it reads as a feminine evening perfume. It opens fresh and fruity with bergamot, pear and neroli. The heart turns floral and powdery through freesia, rose and heliotrope. In the base, blond woods, vanilla absolute and musk close it out sweet, creamy and warmly oriental. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though business and leisure wear also get votes. Most voters call it feminine. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Dew and Dolce & Gabbana The Only One (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Lyra (Eau de Toilette)

8.4

Alain Delon · 1993

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Alain Delon Lyra Eau de Toilette is a feminine floral oriental that sets citrus freshness against a powdery, sweet and resinous warmth; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, and also worn for leisure. Voters call it feminine and classic. The top opens with bergamot, neroli and lemon for freshness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, rose and orris root bring a floral, powdery softness. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, amber and benzoin turns sweet, creamy and resinous, with sandalwood and cedar adding a woody backdrop.

Ambre Royal

6.2

Atkinsons · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Atkinsons Ambre Royal is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, gourmand sweetness with a resinous, woody warmth, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Magnolia and ylang-ylang open with a floral note. In the heart, caramel and labdanum bring the sweetness forward, while frankincense and woods balance it with a resinous, spicy warmth. The base settles on Madagascan vetiver and sandalwood, grounding the powdery, oriental feel in dry wood. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour evening and night-out wear. It reads more masculine in the votes, though some find it feminine. Brecourt Ambre Noir and Roja Parfums Amber have a close profile.

Rochas Man Intense (2002)

7.8

Rochas · 2002

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rochas Man Intense is a sweet, gourmand and powdery men's fragrance on a woody, spicy base, leaning towards autumn and winter evenings. It has been discontinued. It opens with lavender and bergamot for a fresh start. In the heart, musk, jasmine and lily of the valley add a floral, powdery softness. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, coffee and amber sweetens it into a warm, gourmand finish, with fruity and oriental touches alongside. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it stands out on night-out and evening wear. It reads mostly masculine, with a modern feel. Rochas Man (Eau de Toilette) and Chopard Cašmir (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Bohemian Infusion

7.3

Thameen · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Thameen Bohemian Infusion is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, easy to wear for leisure and daytime, with a fresh, citrusy and green character. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays with you through the day without filling the room. Voters point to leisure, daily wear and the office, while evening and night out come up far less. It leans somewhat masculine, though classic and feminine votes are there too. It opens with blackcurrant, grapefruit, cardamom and petitgrain, a sharp, bright start. Cinnamon and myrtle bring a spicy, green touch in the heart, and patchouli, labdanum and ambrostar settle it onto a sweet, warm base. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune and David Beckham Respect (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Oro

7.6

Roberto Cavalli · 2004

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roberto Cavalli Oro is a floral, sweet and spicy women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings, and it has been discontinued. Bergamot, pepper, apple and magnolia shape the first impression in the top. Towards the heart, freesia, apricot and cinnamon give the floral-fruity structure a spiced sweetness. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and amber leave a sweet, powdery, resinous warmth. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or night-out wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads mostly feminine. Stendhal Ambre Sublime and Chopard Cašmir (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Riverside Drive

7.0

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Riverside Drive is a fresh, green men's fragrance set over a floral and woody base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most people read it as masculine. It opens with violet, watery fruits and basil, which keep it fresh and green at first. In the heart, lily of the valley, rose and pineapple add a floral, fruity sweetness. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, oakmoss and cedarwood dries it down to a woody, earthy finish.