The Perfume Library

Concentré d'Orange Verte

8.0

Hermès · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hermès Concentré d'Orange Verte is a fresh, green unisex scent led by orange and basil, leaning towards casual daytime wear and warmer weather. Orange gives a bright, citrusy lift, while basil adds a green, lightly spicy edge. Cedar and patchouli lay a woody base, and amber softens it slightly. The overall impression is fruity and crisp. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither lingers for long nor disappears quickly. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it suits leisure, daily use and the office. Votes split fairly evenly between masculine and feminine, so it moves easily between the two. Fragonard Bel Oranger and Olfactive Studio Flash Back have a close profile.

Fleur Narcotique (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Ex Nihilo · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral unisex scent that moves from the fresh, fruity opening of peach, lychee and bergamot into a heart of peony, orange blossom and jasmine. Most voters pick spring and summer; daily wear and leisure lead, and it also works at the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Half of voters find it feminine, and many call it modern. Peach, lychee and bergamot come first, fresh, fruity and citrusy. Peony, orange blossom and jasmine then bring the floral side forward and the scent turns sweeter. Woody notes, musk and moss lay a soft base underneath. MAD Parfumeur Narcotic and Bibliothèque de Parfum P.S. have a close profile.

The Ghost in the Shell

7.3

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Etat Libre d'Orange The Ghost in the Shell is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent built on yuzu, jasmine absolute and moss. It leans towards daily wear and leisure time. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next and winter trailing behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters call its character modern and feminine more often than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with yuzu, Aqual™ and hexyl acetate, a bright, juicy citrus start. The heart brings jasmine absolute, Mugane™ and a sensual skin accord, adding a soft floral, powdery and creamy touch. The base of moss, Orcanox and vinylguaiacol dries this clean feel down into a synthetic, skin-like finish.

Escentric 02

7.5

Escentric Molecules · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Escentric Molecules Escentric 02 is a fresh, citrus-and-green unisex scent with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes are split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with juniper berry, bergamot, mandarin orange and lime for a bright citrus start. The heart brings freesia, pink pepper, ginger and orris root, a floral and lightly spicy turn. In the base, vetiver, tonka bean and ambroxan settle it onto a soft, woody footing.

Series 3: Incense - Kyoto

8.0

Comme des Garçons · 2002

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Kyoto is a smoky, resinous unisex scent built around frankincense, vetiver and patchouli. The notes read as one piece: frankincense resin, the earthy side of vetiver and patchouli, and the dry woody air of cypress and Virginia cedar. Coffee and amber soften that edge, and the accords carry a fresh, green touch as well. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works in the evening too. Most voters find it masculine. Marc Gebauer Berserker and Jovoy La Liturgie des Heures have a close profile.

I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess

8.2

Kilian · 2018

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Kilian I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess is a sweet, green feminine scent built around marshmallow, green tea and ginger. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It suits daily and leisure wear best, and also works for evenings and nights out. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Marshmallow gives the scent a creamy, gourmand sweetness, which green tea cools with a green freshness while ginger adds a light touch of spice. Powdery and synthetic tones give the blend a soft, modern feel. Kilian Rose de Mai and Louis Vuitton Fantasmagory have a close profile.

APOM

7.6

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, floral character against a sweet, powdery and creamy softness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next. It sits closest to daily, leisure and business wear, while evening and night out come second. Most voters call it feminine, though it reads as a unisex fragrance. Ylang-ylang, orange blossom absolute and true lavender absolute give it a fresh, floral front. Vanilla sweetens it, labdanum and cedarwood add a warm woody touch, and white musk leaves a powdery, creamy base.

Aqva pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Bvlgari · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari Aqva pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy, aquatic men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days, and towards work and leisure hours. Its longevity and sillage are moderate; most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business, while winter and nights out get far fewer votes. It mostly reads as masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. It opens with petitgrain and mandarin orange for a bright citrus lift. In the heart, Neptune grass and santolina add a green, aquatic feel, and the base of mineral amber and clary sage settles it onto a woody, lightly spicy footing. The overall impression is clean, cool and a little synthetic. Bvlgari Aqva pour Homme Marine and Acqua di Giò Profondo have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Bleu Turquoise

7.9

Giorgio Armani · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Bleu Turquoise is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, aquatic feel with floral, spicy and faintly smoky touches. It opens with salty notes, frankincense and black pepper, and the heart gathers Jasminum auriculatum absolute, cypriol and ylang-ylang. In the base, vanilla, moss and sandalwood sweeten the scent and settle it onto a creamy, woody ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear while also fitting nights out and the office. Voters split between masculine and feminine. Zadig & Voltaire This Is Him! and Le Couvent Aqua Mahana have a close profile.

Cipresso di Toscana

7.5

Acqua di Parma · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Cipresso di Toscana is a unisex fragrance built on cypress, pine needle and balsam fir, a green, resinous forest feel brightened by orange and lavender; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and almost none choose winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and sits comfortably at the office too. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and it reads mostly masculine, followed by classic. It opens with star anise, orange and elemi resin, fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, Provençal lavender, clary sage and petitgrain add a clean, herbal lift. The base of pine needle, cypress and balsam fir dries down woody and resinous. Hima Jomo Winter in Manaslu and Molton Brown Bushukan (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Dans Paris

8.4

Celine · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Celine Dans Paris is a sweet, creamy unisex scent built on vanilla and musk, with bergamot and coriander seed adding a touch of brightness and spice. The scent stays in one piece from start to finish: vanilla and musk form a soft, powdery base, bergamot lends it a light sparkle, and coriander seed and laurel blossom turn the sweetness slightly spicy and faintly floral. The gourmand side leads, but it reads creamy rather than sugary. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and leisure, daily wear and evening come up most often. Many voters find it feminine. Gentle Fluidity (Gold) and Dior Fève Délicieuse have a close profile.

1872 for Men

8.2

Clive Christian · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clive Christian 1872 for Men is a green, woody fougère that opens on bergamot, grapefruit and lavender; it is made for men and leans towards spring and summer days. The top is led by bergamot, grapefruit, lavender and rosemary, with nutmeg and pepper adding spice and peach and pineapple a soft fruity touch. In the heart, jasmine and clary sage bring a floral, green transition. The base settles on cedar, patchouli and amber, giving the scent a warm, woody footing. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Chanel Platinum Égoïste and Lancôme Trophée.

Aventus for Her

7.0

Creed · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Aventus for Her is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance that pairs green apple and citrus with a floral, fruity heart. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Voters mostly call its character feminine, with some finding it modern. It opens on green apple, lemon, bergamot and pink pepper. The heart of rose, ylang-ylang, pineapple and peach adds a fruity sweetness. It settles on a woody base of patchouli, cedarwood, sandalwood, musk and ambergris. Armaf Le Parfait pour Homme and The Nose Behind Suits have a close profile.

Oud for Happiness

7.5

Initio · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Initio Oud for Happiness is a woody, spicy and sweet unisex scent that most voters pick for autumn and winter, and for evenings and nights out. Indian oud and cedarwood form a woody backbone, while ginger adds spice and vanilla and musk carry a creamy sweetness. Bergamot brings a fresh citrus lift that lightens the weight, though the oriental character leads overall. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It also suits leisure time, and summer is the least favoured season. Xerjoff Uden Overdose and Montagne Parfums Eden have a close profile.

Sublime Vanille

8.3

Creed · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Creed Sublime Vanille is a unisex scent that links the brightness of lemon and bergamot to the soft sweetness of jasmine and Bourbon vanilla. It opens fresh and citrusy with lemon and bergamot. In the heart, jasmine and Bourbon vanilla take over, turning the scent sweeter and more gourmand. Tonkin musk and tonka bean settle it into a powdery, creamy base, with a spicy edge staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters point to spring, fall and summer, with winter a little behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Alexandria Fragrances Splendid Vanille and Marcoccia Zaahra have a close profile.

1881 pour Femme (1995) (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Cerruti · 1995

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Cerruti 1881 pour Femme is a fresh, floral scent with a light sweetness and a powdery softness, suited to daytime wear. It has been discontinued. It opens with freesia, mimosa and violet, and the heart deepens the floral side with jasmine and orange blossom. Woody notes sit underneath; a spicy touch and a creamy, powdery sweetness give it a soft finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and business wear leading, and most find it feminine. Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano IX: Violetta and Zara Royal Fressia have a close profile.

Bottega Veneta pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Bottega Veneta · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Bottega Veneta pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a clearly masculine scent that pairs citrus freshness with a green, spicy, leathery woodiness. Most voters recommend fall and spring, though winter has its share of fans. It leans towards office and daily wear, and also works for leisure and evenings. Longevity and sillage are moderate. More than half of voters call its character masculine, and some find it classic. Calabrian bergamot, juniper and Siberian stone pine open cool and clean. The heart adds a spicy warmth through labdanum, pimento, clary sage and balsam fir resin. Indonesian patchouli and leather leave a dry, woody base. Bottega Veneta pour Homme Extrême and Essence Aromatique have a close profile.

La Fenice pour Femme

8.2

The Merchant Of Venice · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Merchant Of Venice La Fenice pour Femme is a floral, sweet perfume with a powdery, creamy and lightly gourmand character, leaning clearly feminine. It opens with hawthorn and mandarin orange, and a heart of heliotrope, almond blossom and tuberose builds the floral core. Cedarwood, tonka bean and vanilla in the base soften and sweeten it, while fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and use is spread fairly evenly across leisure, daytime, office and evening. Most voters find it feminine. Acqua di Parma Vaniglia (Eau de Parfum) and Amouage Love Delight (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Cool Water Woman

6.3

Davidoff · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Davidoff Cool Water Woman is a fresh, aquatic floral that pairs citrus with a light fruity sweetness, and it suits easy, everyday wear. It opens with bergamot and citrus notes alongside pineapple, melon, quince and blackcurrant, with water lily and lotus adding a cool, watery edge. The heart turns softly floral with jasmine, May rose, lily of the valley and honey. Musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla sweeten the base gently. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and sport are the leading occasions. Close to half of voters read it as feminine. Toni Gard Seaside Woman and Ghost Luminous share a close profile.

Asad Zanzibar / اسد

6.7

Lattafa · 2024

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Lattafa Asad Zanzibar is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, softened by sweet, gourmand tones. It opens with black pepper and sea lavender, and the heart brings iris, coconut water and salt. In the base, frankincense and vanilla sweeten it and settle it onto a creamy, powdery footing. The accords also carry fruity and spicy touches. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. It reads masculine and modern. Isana Summer Vibes and Joop! Joop! Homme Le Parfum have a close profile.

Torino23

7.2

Xerjoff · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Torino23 is a unisex fragrance that sets the brightness of bergamot and cardamom against a floral heart of neroli, jasmine and tuberose. It opens with bergamot, cardamom, rose and nutmeg: a fresh, citrusy start with a light spice. In the heart, neroli, ylang-ylang, jasmine and tuberose bring out the green and floral side. The base of musk, patchouli, cedarwood and amber settles into a woody, sweet and creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It is mentioned most for leisure and daily wear, and also works for the office and evenings out. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits comfortably between the two.

360° Red for Men

7.5

Perry Ellis · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Perry Ellis 360° Red for Men is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance where lime, bergamot and orange meet a touch of spice. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and business. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and its character reads clearly masculine. It opens with citrus up front, while cinnamon, nutmeg and clove add a spicy edge. Lavender and coriander seed sit in the heart, and vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli settle it onto a woody base. The overall impression is fresh, lightly sweet and aquatic. Hugo Boss Boss in Motion and Adidas Ice Dive have a close profile.

Kenzo Homme (2022) (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Kenzo · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

Kenzo Homme (2022) pairs marine notes with leather and patchouli for a fresh, aquatic and lightly sweet fragrance for men, leaning towards spring and summer daywear. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter trailing behind. Daily and leisure wear come first, though business and evening also draw votes. Voters mostly find it masculine, and modern as well. Mugler A*Men Pure Leather and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Absolu Instinct have a close profile. It opens with marine notes that feel cool and aquatic. Leather in the heart adds a spicy, leathery frame. In the base, patchouli sets a woody footing and softens the sweetness. The overall impression is fresh, with a synthetic edge, and modern.

L'Instant de Guerlain (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Guerlain · 2003

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet scent with a powdery, creamy and gourmand warmth, an oriental perfume for women. It opens on bergamot and mandarin orange, a light citrus brightness. In the heart, jasmine, magnolia, iris, ylang-ylang and common elder form a rounded floral core. The base of honey, vanilla, benzoin, musk and amber turns it sweeter and softer. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer the least chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, but suits daytime wear too. Most voters read it as feminine. Dolce & Gabbana The One (Eau de Parfum) and Etro Heliotrope (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.