The Perfume Library

Santal Blanc

7.7

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Van Cleef & Arpels Santal Blanc is a unisex sandalwood scent that sets floral, powdery and creamy tones inside a fresh, green frame. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, with autumn and summer close behind and winter further back. Leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes. More voters call it feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with mandarin orange and fig milk, bright and slightly creamy. At the heart, sandalwood and violet bring a woody, powdery softness. Tonka bean and musk sweeten the base and close it warmly. Santal Blanc Le Parfum and Bvlgari Splendida - Rose Rose have a close profile.

Bigarade Concentrée

8.1

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Bigarade Concentrée is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: present without being heavy. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a sizeable share finds it feminine. Fresh, citrus and green accords lead, with floral and fruity touches alongside. Bitter orange gives a bright start, while cardamom and pink pepper add spice. Hay and cedarwood settle it onto a woody, slightly dry base. Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Cologne Bigarade and Xerjoff Nio have a close profile.

Kenzo Homme (Eau de Toilette Intense)

7.2

Kenzo · 2021

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Kenzo Homme is a fresh, aquatic and green men's fragrance that leans towards relaxed everyday wear in spring and summer. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine and modern. It opens with Calypsone® and pink pepper, a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, fig wood and Haitian vetiver build a green, woody base. The drydown of Akigalawood® and Australian sandalwood leaves a creamy, woody softness. Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Platine Privé and Wally Brezza Marina have a close profile.

Hermann à mes Côtés me Paraissait une Ombre

7.5

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Etat Libre d'Orange Hermann à mes Côtés me Paraissait une Ombre is a unisex scent that sets earthy and resinous touches on a fresh, green, aquatic base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear; most voters read it as masculine or modern, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with blackcurrant bud, black pepper and galbanum. The heart brings rose absolute, geosmin and frankincense, with an aquatic, earthy feel. Vetiver, ambroxan and patchouli settle underneath as a woody, slightly smoky base. Quarzgrau and Eau des Îles have a close profile.

Fig Infusion

7.5

Essential Parfums · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Essential Parfums Fig Infusion is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, light and easy for everyday wear with its floral and green side. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter stays well in the background. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, and the votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits comfortably between the two. The top is Italian mandarin orange, clementine and fig, where the fig softens the citrus brightness with a green, lightly sweet tone. In the heart, orange blossom, freesia and Ceylon tea add a floral freshness. The base settles into the creamy, woody warmth of sandalwood, benzoin and Virginia cedar.

Villa Néroli

8.1

bdk Parfums · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

bdk Parfums Villa Néroli opens with Paraguayan petigrain, Verdello lemon and Tunisian neroli, and reads as a fresh, citrusy, floral unisex scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with a place at the office too. It sits close to the middle on gender, reading neither clearly feminine nor clearly masculine. Lemon and neroli keep the opening bright, and rose and orange blossom add a soft floral heart. In the base, Bourbon vanilla sweetens the scent and gives it a creamy warmth, while patchouli, vetiver and labdanum balance that sweetness with an earthy footing. Lalique Soleil Vibrant and Sylvaine Delacourte Dovana have a close profile.

1881 pour Homme (2005) (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Cerruti · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Cerruti 1881 pour Homme is a fresh, green and citrusy chypre-fougère with a classic masculine feel; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, and half of the voters find it masculine, with many also calling it classic. It opens with blackcurrant, bergamot and cypress, a cool, green start. Patchouli and ylang-ylang soften that freshness in the heart. The base of oakmoss, pine and sandalwood settles it into an earthy, woody finish.

Santal Complet

7.9

Fragrance Du Bois · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Fragrance Du Bois Santal Complet is a sweet, gourmand scent that wraps sandalwood in a powdery, creamy softness, and it suits both men and women. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin while still being noticed. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter and summer are not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and it also works at the office. More voters call it feminine, but a good share see it as masculine. It opens with coconut and lemon: the coconut brings the sweetness straight away and the lemon lifts it slightly. In the heart, violet adds a powdery softness while black pepper brings a spicy edge. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, musk and amber settles into a creamy, woody, sweet warmth.

Iris Malikhân

7.8

Maison Crivelli · 2020

Floral · Green · Sweet

Maison Crivelli Iris Malikhân is a unisex scent that sets a powdery, creamy floral base against green and resinous touches, and it leans towards fall and spring. Orris butter and mimosa absolute build a powdery, creamy floral core, while galbanum absolute and cypress add a green, woody edge. Mastic and amber bring a resinous warmth, leather adds a faintly leathery note, and vanilla with musk sweetens and softens the whole. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. Leisure, evening and business wear are all named in similar measure. Voters split closely between feminine and masculine, so it sits in between. Jacques Fath Bel Ambre and Zara Imperial Purple have a close profile.

Freefall - Etruscan Water

8.0

Francesca Bianchi · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Francesca Bianchi Freefall - Etruscan Water is a fresh, green chypre in which bergamot, grapefruit and green mandarin meet oakmoss and vetiver. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it suits evenings and leisure time. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though it is a unisex fragrance. The citrus notes give it a bright start, petitgrain and basil push the green side, and jasmine and orris root add a soft floral touch. Caraway brings spice, while labdanum and ambergris lend a resinous, animal depth. Oakmoss and vetiver keep it on an earthy, woody base.

Castley

7.5

Parfums de Marly · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Synthetic

Parfums de Marly Castley is a fresh, citrusy and spicy men's fragrance built on bergamot, black pepper and ginger, best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and wear it for daily use, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate; about half of voters call it masculine, and many find it modern. It is a poor fit for winter. It opens with bergamot brightness sharpened by black pepper and ginger. In the heart, lemon petitgrain, neroli and Nepalese sichuan pepper keep that freshness going while the spice turns a little drier. The base of benzoin, Akigalawood® and labdanum settles into a woody, faintly sweet footing.

Bracken Man

8.0

Amouage · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Amouage Bracken Man is a men's fragrance that sets the fresh, green air of bergamot, cypress and Provençal lavender against the woody warmth of sandalwood and cedarwood. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters suggest spring and fall, and it is worn for everything from daily use and the office to evenings out. It reads masculine and classic. It has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and lemon freshness folded into lavender and cypress greens, while nutmeg and clove add a spicy edge. In the heart, sandalwood, cedarwood, cinnamon and geranium come forward, and musk and patchouli give the base an earthy depth. The overall shape is fougère.

Bubble Bath

6.8

Maison Margiela · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Maison Margiela Bubble Bath is a clean, powdery and creamy unisex scent that opens with soap, pink pepper and bergamot. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business use not far behind. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it modern or masculine. It opens with soap, pink pepper and bergamot, which feel fresh and clean. In the heart, lavender, rose and jasmine absolute add a soft floral layer. The base of white musk, coconut and patchouli settles it into a creamy, lightly sweet and powdery finish. Juliette Has A Gun Musc Invisible and Kenzo Flower by Kenzo (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Akigala Mandarino

8.1

New Notes · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

New Notes Akigala Mandarino is a unisex fragrance that pairs a bright, fruity opening of passion fruit and mandarin orange with a floral heart of jasmine and freesia. The top is passion fruit, mandarin orange, apple and raspberry, a fresh and sweet fruity start. Lily of the valley, jasmine and freesia soften the heart into something floral, while amber and Akigalawood® set a spicy, woody base. The overall impression is fresh, sweet and slightly synthetic. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters lean towards spring and fall, and pick leisure and daily wear; its character splits almost evenly between modern, masculine and feminine. Annayake Shoku Her and Oriflame Paradise (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Love, Chloé

7.8

Chloé · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Chloé Love, Chloé is a discontinued women's fragrance with a fresh, powdery floral character. Orange blossom and pink pepper open the top, giving a bright start with a touch of spice. The heart gathers iris, wisteria, lilac, heliotrope and hyacinth into a soft floral garden. Rice powder, talcum and musk carry the base to a powdery, gentle finish, while a sweet, slightly synthetic tone stays in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind and summer further back. It is voted for daily wear first, then office, evening and night out. Most voters find it feminine. Chloé Love, Chloé Eau Intense and Harry Lehmann Musc Oil have a close profile.

Fleur du Mâle

7.4

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jean Paul Gaultier Fleur du Mâle is a fresh, citrusy floral with a sweet, powdery side that gives it a soft but masculine character; it has been discontinued. It opens with petitgrain, then turns floral at the heart with neroli and orange blossom. The base of chamomile, basil and coumarin sets a sweet, spicy, powdery ground, while the synthetic accord adds a clean, polished edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and night out and leisure are the most named occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Fleur du Mâle La Cologne and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Nerolia have a close profile.

Marfa (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Memo Paris · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Memo Paris Marfa Eau de Parfum is a floral, fruity scent that turns sweet, creamy and powdery, with a unisex label but a mostly feminine character. Mandarin orange and peach open with a fresh fruity sweetness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, Tunisian orange blossom absolute and Indian tuberose absolute build a rich, creamy floral. The base softens it with white musk, sandalwood and vanilla, while tonka bean absolute deepens the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters call it feminine, followed by modern and classic. It leans towards spring and fall, and suits leisure time and evenings out. Lubin Princesses de Malabar and Roja Parfums Love have a close profile.

Joop! Go

6.9

Joop! · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Joop! Go is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a green, floral side, leaning towards spring and summer and easy daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for daily use and leisure, with some wearing it at the office. Most voters call it masculine and modern. The top opens with rhubarb, pimento and bitter orange, tart, spicy and a little fruity. In the heart, violet, geranium and cypress add a green, floral tone. The base of balsam fir and musk softens it, leaving a sweet, slightly synthetic finish.

Fuel for Life Homme (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Diesel · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Diesel Fuel for Life Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, sweet fragrance for men, where fruity, floral and spicy touches sit on a synthetic-leaning base, and it is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind and winter getting the fewest votes. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also finds a place at the office. It opens with aniseed and grapefruit, bright and lightly spiced. In the heart, raspberry sweetness is balanced by the aromatic freshness of lavender. Heliotrope and woods settle underneath, giving a soft, powdery warmth over a woody base.

Note de Yuzu

7.9

Heeley · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Heeley Note de Yuzu is a fresh, green-edged unisex scent that sets citrus against a salty, aquatic air. The top notes are yuzu, mandarin orange and lemon, giving a bright, fruity citrus opening. In the heart, sea salt adds an aquatic edge to that freshness. Haitian vetiver and white musk form a soft, woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Masculine leads the character votes by a small margin, with feminine close behind, so it sits comfortably on either side. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Yuzu and Creed Citrus Bigarade have a close profile.

1A-33 (2012)

7.7

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin 1A-33 (2012) is a fresh unisex scent where citrus and flowers meet over a green, lightly spicy backdrop, leaning towards spring and summer days and relaxed daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. On character, feminine gets somewhat more votes, though a fair number of voters read it as masculine. Red pepper and mandarin orange give a bright, slightly spicy opening. In the heart, jasmine sambac, linden blossom and magnolia bring a sweet floral note. Iris and cedarwood leave a dry, woody base. Kenzo Le Monde est Beau and Xerjoff Renaissance have a close profile.

Cassiopea (Extrait de Parfum)

8.0

Tiziana Terenzi · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Cassiopea Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, sweet unisex scent that sets blackcurrant and passion fruit against the powdery florals of lily of the valley and lily. The top is fern, blackcurrant, passion fruit and lemon, a fruity and fresh start. In the heart, lily of the valley, narcissus, lily and tea rose build a floral core. The base of musk, tonka bean and sandalwood settles into a soft, creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads mostly feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Marc Gebauer Amorist and Tiziana Terenzi Kirkè have a close profile.

Scarlet Poppy

8.0

Jo Malone · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Jo Malone Scarlet Poppy is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet character with a soft, powdery, creamy gourmand feel. Ambrette sits in the top, and the heart is made of heliotrope, iris and Turkish poppy. As it dries, fig, tonka bean and barley come forward and the scent turns sweeter. The floral side is balanced by a spicy touch. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Though unisex, most voters find it feminine.

Angels' Share on the Rocks

8.5

Kilian · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Kilian Angels' Share on the Rocks is a unisex fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with a gourmand sweetness, deepened by spice and wood. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind and summer last. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out; more voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens with an ice accord, aldehydes, bergamot, grapefruit, bitter orange and lemon for a crisp citrus start. In the heart, myrrh, cognac, tonka bean, cinnamon and amber turn it sweet, creamy and spicy. Oak wood absolute leaves a woody base.