The Perfume Library

Awake

7.5

Akro · 2018

Citrus · Green · Sweet

Akro Awake is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter days best, pairing Brazilian coffee and lemon with green cardamom and vetiver. It opens with coffee and lemon together: the roasted, slightly sweet side of the coffee is lifted by the freshness of the citrus. In the heart, green cardamom adds a spicy, green note, and vetiver lays a dry, woody base. Citrus, green and sweet lead the accords, while the gourmand and creamy facets stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, followed by spring; few choose summer. It is mostly suggested for leisure and evening, and it also works at the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. The Dua Brand Morning Coffee and Xerjoff Naxos have a close profile.

Bake

7.8

Akro · 2023

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Akro Bake is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that suits leisure time and everyday wear, like something warm from the oven. It opens with lemon zest, a bright citrus touch. In the heart, cream and praliné add a soft gourmand body. The base keeps the sweetness going with vanilla and brown sugar, while the fruity accord lightens it. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer a little behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and many find it feminine and modern. Bath & Body Works Iced Lemon Pound Cake and Yves Rocher My Vanilla Garden have a close profile.

Femme (1989) (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Rochas · 1989

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Rochas Femme is a floral, fruity chypre with spicy, powdery and leathery edges, a dark, mature scent made for women. It opens with bergamot and lemon brightness against soft apricot, plum and peach, with cinnamon adding spice. The heart is a floral body of jasmine, rose, ylang-ylang and iris, with clove keeping it warm. The base of patchouli, oakmoss, leather, vanilla and amber leaves a resinous, animalic depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter and see it as an evening or night-out scent; summer is the least chosen season. It reads feminine and classic. Rochas Femme (2014) and Guy Laroche Clandestine share a close profile.

Blue Seduction for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Banderas · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Banderas Blue Seduction for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic and fruity men's scent that opens with melon, blackcurrant and bergamot. In the top, the sweet fruitiness of melon and blackcurrant is balanced by the coolness of bergamot and menthol. The heart brings seawater, green apple, cardamom and nutmeg, with cappucino softening the sweetness a little. Woody notes and amber settle underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen for daily wear, leisure, sport and work. It reads masculine and modern. Zara Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes and Banderas King of Seduction have a close profile.

L'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Kenzo · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's scent that sets the bright coolness of yuzu and lemon against the soft, green texture of lotus and mint. Yuzu, lemon and green pepper lead the opening, while lotus and mint in the heart soften that freshness without dulling it. White musk and cedar leave a calm, lightly woody base. The accords read fresh, citrus and aquatic, with green, floral and faintly sweet touches in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, with evening a rare choice. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Kenzo L'Eau 2 Kenzo pour Femme and Heeley Note de Yuzu have a close profile.

Devotion pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)

5.3

Dolce & Gabbana · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Dolce & Gabbana Devotion pour Homme Eau de Parfum is a masculine scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a sweet, gourmand warmth, and it leans towards fall and winter days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most often for leisure and evenings. Most voters find it masculine and modern. Italian lemon gives the top a bright citrus lift, coffee in the heart adds a sweet, gourmand side, and patchouli in the base sets down a woody, earthy ground. A spicy touch and a synthetic sheen also run through the accords. Mugler A*Men Pure Coffee and Mugler Ice*Men have a close profile.

Dirty Rice

7.6

Borntostandout · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Borntostandout Dirty Rice is a floral, sweet gourmand scent, softened by creamy, powdery and woody tones, and made as a unisex fragrance. The top notes are almond and bergamot: the almond brings sweetness while the bergamot lightens the start. In the heart, milk, peony and basmati rice settle into a creamy, powdery surface. The base of vetiver, cedar and sandalwood lays down a woody floor, with musk smoothing it out. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business use close behind. In character votes, feminine leads and modern comes second. Perfumes with a close profile include Comptoir Sud Pacifique Éclats d'Amandes and L'Erbolario Mandorla.

Mercedes-Benz Intense

7.3

Mercedes-Benz · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mercedes-Benz Intense is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that sets floral, aquatic and spicy touches on a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads as masculine, with voters split between classic and modern. Mercedes-Benz for Men (Eau de Toilette) and Acqua di Giò pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile. It opens with Italian mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot, softened by a green edge from violet leaf absolute. The heart pairs violet with Madagascar pepper. The base settles into Bourbon vetiver, American cedar and patchouli, with ambrox lending it a touch of sweetness.

Flash Back

7.0

Olfactive Studio · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Olfactive Studio Flash Back is a fresh, fruity unisex scent led by citrus and green accords, suited to everyday wear in warmer weather. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter is barely chosen. It is favoured mostly for leisure, daily and office wear. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and while more voters call it masculine, a good share call it feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. The top opens bright with orange, rhubarb and grapefruit. In the heart, Granny Smith apple and pink pepper add a tart fruitiness and a touch of spice. The base settles into a woody footing of vetiver, cedarwood, musk and amber. Atkinsons Mint & Tonic and Perfumer H Grapefruit have a close profile.

Gentleman Givenchy Cologne

7.7

Givenchy · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Givenchy Gentleman Givenchy Cologne is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with a green, lightly powdery character that suits calm daytime hours and warm weather. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and the most chosen settings are daily wear, leisure and business. It reads masculine to most voters, with modern and classic votes following. It opens with rosemary, lemon and bergamot, bright and clean. In the heart, iris adds a floral, powdery and creamy softness. Musk and vetiver in the base leave a woody, green trail as it dries down quietly.

Jungle pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Kenzo · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Kenzo Jungle pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a spicy, woody, slightly sweet body; it has been discontinued. Lime and nutmeg lead, giving a bright, fruity first impression. Maté and cinnamon bring spice to the heart, and cedar, gaiac wood and benzoin settle the base into something woody, resinous and earthy. The sweet, oriental side stays in the background, softening the spice rather than dominating it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though evening and office use also get votes. Half of voters call it masculine. M. Micallef Yellow Sea and Cerruti 1881 Black have a close profile.

Nina (2006) (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Nina Ricci · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nina Ricci Nina is a fresh, fruity and sweet women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, mostly for daily wear and leisure. It opens on lemon and lime, bright and citrusy. The heart brings candied apple and gardenia, so the floral side turns fruity and sweet. White cedar and musk settle underneath, giving it a soft woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear ahead and business use following. Just over half of voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. Nina Ricci Nina Snow Princess Edition and Nina Ricci Nina L'Elixir have a close profile.

Silky Woods Elixir

7.6

Goldfield & Banks · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Elixir is a sweet, spicy woody oriental, creamy and resinous with a touch of smoke and leather, suited to cooler-season evenings and worn by anyone. The notes run together as one: oakmoss, fig, saffron and rose sit beside oud, Peru balsam and vanilla. The woody, spicy side leads, vanilla and balsams sweeten it and add a creamy softness, while the smoke and leather stay in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind, and evening and night out draw the most votes. Many voters find it masculine, yet it reads as unisex. Thameen Regent Leather and Lattafa Just Oud Boulevard Edition have a close profile.

L'Eau par Kenzo pour Femme

6.8

Kenzo · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo pour Femme is a fresh, aquatic scent with citrus, green touches and a light floral note, leaning towards everyday wear in warm weather. Pink pepper, mint and mandarin orange open cool and bright. At the heart, lotus and peach add a soft, lightly fruity floral feel. Cedarwood and white musk keep the base clean and simple. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure and business wear stand out, while evening is rarely chosen. It reads mostly feminine. Rituals Soleil d'Or and Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Dark

7.1

Akro · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Akro Dark is a unisex gourmand that balances the sweetness of cocoa and vanilla with spicy, woody dryness. Longevity and projection are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it wears comfortably on either. Cocoa opens it, cinnamon and hazelnut form the heart, and vanilla settles at the base. The sweet, gourmand side dominates, while spicy, resinous, earthy and smoky tones give that sweetness a dry footing.

Select Night

8.0

Mercedes-Benz · 2019

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Mercedes-Benz Select Night is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with bergamot, cardamom and lavender, fresh but already spiced. In the heart, orange blossom, cedarwood and gaiac wood build a woody core. The base of patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla sweetens it, and a gourmand, powdery, creamy warmth takes over. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or night out; summer is rarely chosen. It reads masculine, with a good share calling it modern. Montblanc Legend Night and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Le Parfum have a close profile.

Place Vendôme (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Boucheron · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Boucheron Place Vendôme Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets a fresh floral character against sweet, spicy warmth. Jasmine and orange blossom carry the floral side, while pink pepper adds a spicy edge. Honey and benzoin sweeten the scent and give it an oriental softness, with cedarwood laying a woody, powdery base. A fruity touch stays in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office, and most voters call it feminine. Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile and Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Velours have a close profile.

Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum

8.1

Mercedes-Benz · 2015

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum is a fresh yet woody, spicy men's scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out the favourite occasions, and some room left for business and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and the character reads mostly masculine and classic. It opens with pink pepper, Italian bergamot and Cascalone®, then moves into violet leaf absolute, galbanum and saffron for a green, spicy heart. Vetiver, patchouli and oud weigh heaviest at the base, and the sweet, resinous, smoky and leathery accords add depth.

Magnifique (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Lancôme · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lancôme Magnifique Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery floral with spicy and woody touches and a feminine character; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Most voters call it feminine. Saffron opens it. The heart is rose, May rose and jasmine, while nagarmotha, sandalwood and vetiver form a woody base. The fruity and sweet sides sit over the florals and leave a soft powdery finish. M. Micallef Glamour and La Prairie Life Threads Ruby have a close profile.

Secrets d'Essences - Accord Chic

7.4

Yves Rocher · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essences - Accord Chic is a feminine scent built around benzoin, iris and frankincense, with a sweet, powdery and faintly smoky character. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick autumn, though spring and winter follow closely. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office about equally, and about half of voters read it as feminine. Benzoin and iris set a sweet, powdery, creamy base. Frankincense and elemi resin add a resinous, slightly smoky depth, while pink pepper brings a spicy warmth. The overall impression is floral, woody and oriental.

So Elixir Bois Sensuel

7.5

Yves Rocher · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Yves Rocher So Elixir Bois Sensuel is a sweet, woody women's fragrance built on vanilla absolute, patchouli and orris absolute. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as one piece from start to finish. Vanilla leads with gourmand and sweet accords, patchouli adds a woody, spicy depth, and orris brings a floral, powdery softness. It has an oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend it for fall and winter, with evening and leisure the most named occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Mugler Alien Essence Absolue and Juliette Has A Gun Lipstick Fever have a close profile.

Pour Femme Intense

8.0

Lacoste · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Lacoste Pour Femme Intense is a floral, sweet fragrance with gourmand, powdery and creamy shades, soft and feminine in feel and suited to daytime wear. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, with spring close behind and summer trailing. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and the character is mostly read as feminine. It has been discontinued. It opens with caramel and lily of the valley, with Bulgarian rose in the heart. Himalayan cedar, musk and Australian sandalwood form a woody, creamy base, and the sweetness of the caramel is softened by the powdery floral tones.

Smoke

7.2

Akro · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Akro Smoke is a smoky, sweet unisex fragrance built on cade juniper, benzoin, Balkans tobacco and tonka bean, with a masculine lean that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out; it reads masculine but works as a unisex scent. The scent as a whole runs smoky, earthy and woody. Cade juniper and Balkans tobacco carry the dry, charred side, while benzoin and tonka bean soften it with a sweet, resinous, spicy warmth. Goutal Myrrhe Ardente and Tom Ford Oud Wood have a close profile.

Select

7.4

Mercedes-Benz · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Mercedes-Benz Select is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with green and fruity shades, suited to easy everyday wear in warmer weather. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn behind and winter rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters find it masculine, with some calling it modern. It opens with blackcurrant and bergamot, and the heart of peppermint and apple keeps the freshness fruity and cool. The base of ambrox, musk and patchouli settles it onto a woody, lightly spicy footing with a synthetic sheen.