The Perfume Library

Intense Cedrat Boise

8.0

Mancera · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Mancera Intense Cedrat Boise is a unisex scent that opens with Sicilian citrus fruits, blackcurrant and spices, then moves into oud, sandalwood and leathery notes. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick spring, with fall and summer close behind and winter trailing. Daily wear and leisure lead, with business and evening also suiting it. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens fresh, citrusy and fruity, with spices adding a sharper edge. The heart of jasmine, Indian sandalwood, Cambodian oud, patchouli and leathery notes builds a woody, smoky, leathery body. In the base, ambergris, vanilla, white musk and oakmoss sweeten and soften it. Creed Aventus and Mancera Cedrat Boise have a close profile.

Fattan pour Homme

7.7

Rasasi

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Alien Goddess (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Mugler · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Mugler Alien Goddess Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet women's fragrance built around coconut and Bourbon vanilla. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and office use also getting votes. Most voters read it as feminine, though many call it modern. Italian bergamot and coconut open it fruity and sweet. In the heart, heliotrope and Jasminum grandiflorum carry the floral side. Cashmere wood and Bourbon vanilla settle into a creamy, gourmand warmth. Mancera Coco Vanille and Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Coco have a close profile.

Versense

7.8

Versace · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Versace Versense is a fresh, floral women's fragrance led by citrus and green tones, suited to light spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, green mandarin orange and prickly pear, which give a sharp but fruity freshness. In the heart, jasmine, sea lily and cardamom soften it with a floral touch, while olive wood, musk and cedarwood settle it onto a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and keeps you company through the day without pushing. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. It mostly reads as feminine. Le Labo Bergamote 22 and Floris Cefiro have a close profile.

Guerlain Homme (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Guerlain · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance, balanced by green and woody tones and suited to everyday wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall a close next, while winter trails behind. Daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and classic. The top opens with rum, peppermint and lime: cool, bright and lightly sweet. A floral touch in the heart softens it. The base of cedar, vetiver and patchouli settles into a woody, slightly spicy green. Guerlain Homme L'Eau and Goutal Eau du Sud have a close profile.

Private Garden

8.2

Marc Gebauer · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Marc Gebauer Private Garden opens with Italian bergamot, green apple and Australian eucalyptus, a fresh, green unisex scent that softens into sweet vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. In character votes, masculine leads, followed by modern. The top is citrusy and fruity, with green apple and eucalyptus keeping it crisp. Persian jasmine adds a floral touch in the heart, while amber and Bourbon vanilla sweeten it. The base of vanilla, musk and amber leaves a creamy, soft trail.

Bottega Veneta (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Bottega Veneta · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Bottega Veneta Bottega Veneta Eau de Parfum is a chypre for women that opens fresh and turns earthy and leathery, suiting fall and winter days best. It opens with bergamot and pink pepper, then sweetens in the heart with spices, plum and jasmine, taking on a soft floral side. Patchouli, oakmoss and leather lead the base, leaving a powdery, woody, earthy dry-down. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it sits easily in daytime and office settings. It reads feminine, with a classic feel. Bottega Veneta Eau de Velours and Dior Diorling have a close profile.

Un Jardin sur le Toit

7.5

Hermès · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermès Un Jardin sur le Toit is a fresh, green unisex scent with a fruity, floral character, leaning towards spring and summer and easy daytime wear. Pear and apple set the first impression, while pear tree wood, applewood and wild grass give it a light woody, green backdrop. Citrus and floral accords keep the fruit crisp and airy, and a spicy touch stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Rosa Verde and Féraud Amarante have a close profile.

Quattro Pizzi

7.9

Casamorati · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Casamorati Quattro Pizzi is a unisex scent that carries a spicy opening of coriander and pink pepper into creamy tuberose and coconut, sweetened by tonka bean. The top notes of coriander, davana, rum and pink pepper give a spicy, fresh start. In the heart, tuberose and coconut lead and the scent turns floral and creamy. The base of tonka bean, blond tobacco and hay settles into a sweet, powdery finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure and daily wear as well as evenings and nights out. The largest share of voters finds it feminine, though it reads as unisex too. Stéphane Humbert Lucas Panthea and Harry Lehmann Hyazinthe have a close profile.

Armani Code Absolu pour Homme

8.0

Giorgio Armani · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Giorgio Armani Armani Code Absolu pour Homme is a men's fragrance that sets green mandarin orange, apple and tonka bean against the sweet, leathery base of vanilla and suede; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters mostly read its character as masculine and modern. As a whole it smells fruity and sweet: green mandarin orange and apple add freshness, while vanilla, tonka bean and orange blossom give a creamy, gourmand warmth. Nutmeg and carrot seed bring a spicy edge, and suede draws a powdery, leathery backdrop.

Meliora

7.9

Parfums de Marly · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Parfums de Marly Meliora is a fresh, fruity floral that leans towards spring and summer days, with a clearly feminine character. It opens bright and a little tart with blackcurrant, raspberry and lemon. In the heart, ylang-ylang, rose and jasmine tea come forward while lily softens the floral side. The base of vanilla and musk leaves a creamy sweetness, lightly balanced by cedarwood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine and modern. Monkoku Florya and The Dua Brand Melior have a close profile.

Il Capriccio del Maestro

8.7

Nobile 1942 · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Nobile 1942 Il Capriccio del Maestro is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent with a warm, woody vanilla core, suited to cooler-season evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It is unisex, though more votes lean masculine. It opens with cinnamon, rum and spicy notes, softened by orchid. The heart turns sweeter with tobacco, honey and tonka bean, and the base settles into a creamy, woody ground of vanilla, labdanum and patchouli. Soma Parfums Halcyon and Parfums de Marly Oajan have a close profile.

Bentley for Men Absolute

8.0

Bentley · 2014

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Bentley for Men Absolute pairs a spicy, woody character with a smoky, resinous texture, and suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with frankincense, ginger and pink pepper, which give a warm, sharp spice. In the heart, sandalwood, papyrus and Atlas cedar build a woody body, while ambergris, oud and moss in the base settle it onto an earthy, serious footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it shows up mainly for evenings and nights out, while summer is its weakest season. Most read it as masculine and classic. Its profile is close to L'Atelier Parfum Burning for Oud and Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum).

Mefisto Gentiluomo

8.1

Casamorati · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Casamorati Mefisto Gentiluomo is a fresh, powdery men's fragrance that opens on citrus and suits spring and summer days, whether daily wear or the office. Lavender, bergamot, grapefruit and lemon give it a bright, clean opening. In the heart, violet, iris and rose add a soft floral touch, while aquatic and green accords keep it airy. The base of cedarwood, amber and musk settles it onto a woody, powdery footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and business the most named occasions. It reads mostly masculine, split between modern and classic. Those after a similar profile may also look at MAD Parfumeur Charisma 1881 and Casamorati Mefisto.

Whispers in the Library

7.8

Maison Margiela · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maison Margiela Whispers in the Library is a sweet, woody and spicy unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange blossom absolute, pepper and patchouli, and the heart of cypriol, Siam benzoin and tonka bean absolute pulls it towards a resinous, creamy sweetness. Cedarwood, vanilla absolute and vetiver dominate the base, settling into a powdery, gourmand woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer plays little part. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office, and voters split between feminine and masculine. Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré and Floraïku Sound of a Ricochet have a close profile.

Bee

7.9

Zoologist · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Zoologist Bee is a unisex fragrance that softens honey and royal jelly with heliotrope, sandalwood and benzoin. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen least. It leans towards evening, leisure and nights out. On character, feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits somewhere between the two. The scent is sweet, floral and gourmand. Honey, royal jelly and beeswax form the core, while vanilla, tonka bean and ginger syrup sweeten it further. Heliotrope, mimosa and orange blossom add a creamy floral side, and benzoin, labdanum and frankincense bring a resinous warmth. Maison Matine Avant l'Orage and Sultan Pasha Attars Rêve Narcotique have a close profile.

Euphoria (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Calvin Klein · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein Euphoria Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings, with a fruity and powdery side. The top holds persimmon, pomegranate and green notes, while black orchid, lotus and champaca form a floral heart. In the base, creamy notes, black violet, mahogany wood and amber move it towards a warm, gourmand, spicy and woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine. La Perla J'Aime la Nuit and Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto have a close profile.

Nightflight (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Joop! · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Joop! Nightflight Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy, aquatic character with a sweet, floral warmth; it has been discontinued. The top opens with juniper, bergamot, lavender and lemon, with pineapple adding a fruity sweetness. In the heart, geranium, jasmine and rose bring a soft floral touch, and almond supports the sweetness. Tonka bean, sandalwood, amber and musk settle into the base. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it modern. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Spring and summer lead, with autumn behind; daily and leisure wear dominate, while business and evening also get votes. Nikos Sculpture Homme and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

Aura (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Mugler · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Mugler Aura Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance balanced by green, fruity and sweet touches; it has been discontinued. Orange blossom and Bourbon vanilla form the backbone. Rhubarb leaf adds a green, fruity freshness, while wolfwood and Tiger Liana bring a woody, spicy depth. The overall impression is sweet and creamy, yet it keeps a fresh edge, and a synthetic sheen gives it a modern feel. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter and summer also get a fair share. It scores highest for evenings and nights out, and it wears easily in leisure time too. Voters mostly call it feminine, with many also finding it modern.

White on White

8.2

Xerjoff · 2022

Floral · Green · Sweet

Xerjoff White on White is a unisex scent that pairs the green, creamy freshness of fig leaf and fig milk with the soft warmth of tolu balm, sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla. It opens with bergamot and fig leaf, green and airy. In the heart, tolu balm, patchouli, cedarwood and fig milk take over, turning creamy with a woody depth. The base of amber, sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and musk softens the floral, powdery side with a sweet, gourmand warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure time, nights out and daily wear. More voters call it feminine, though many also find it masculine or modern. Zara Femme and Laura Mercier Vanille have a close profile.

Mémoire d'une Odeur

7.2

Gucci · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Gucci Mémoire d'une Odeur is a unisex scent whose fresh, floral character is softened by green, powdery and creamy tones; it has been discontinued. It opens with Roman chamomile, giving a green, lightly spicy freshness. In the heart, Nyctanthes arbor-tristis and musk add a floral, powdery softness. Sandalwood, vanilla and cedarwood settle the base into a woody, creamy footing, while a faintly synthetic clean-air note stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though the masculine share is sizeable, so it leans both ways. Etat Libre d'Orange She Was an Anomaly and Byredo Desert Dawn have a close profile.

Timbuktu

7.8

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2004

Fresh · Green · Fruity

L'Artisan Parfumeur Timbuktu is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, spicy opening of pink pepper, cardamom and green mango with an earthy, smoky base of vetiver, patchouli and myrrh. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, though summer and winter get votes too. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, and also suits evenings and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, but a fair share call it feminine. Green mango gives the opening a fruity freshness, sharpened by pink pepper and cardamom. In the heart, papyrus and frankincense add a dry, resinous feel, with karo karounde woven through. The base settles on woody, earthy vetiver and patchouli, softened a little by myrrh and benzoin.

Teint de Neige (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Lorenzo Villoresi · 2000

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Lorenzo Villoresi Teint de Neige Eau de Toilette is a powdery, creamy floral with a clear sweet side, offered as a unisex scent though most read it as feminine. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend autumn, winter and spring, while summer gets a small share. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and about half of voters call it feminine, with a good number calling it classic. The scent stays in a floral register throughout: ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose are softened by the sweetness of heliotrope and tonka bean. Musk and powdery notes lay a creamy, enveloping base beneath them. A synthetic touch in the accords keeps the whole thing clean and smooth.

Light Blue Eau Intense

7.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau Intense is a fresh, citrusy fragrance with an aquatic, floral feel, suited to warm weather and everyday wear; it is classed as feminine and has been discontinued. It opens with Granny Smith apple and lemon, a fruity and crisp first impression. In the heart, jasmine and tagetes add a soft floral touch, while musk and amberwood sweeten it slightly and settle it onto a woody base. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it is picked for daytime, leisure and office use. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters mostly see it as feminine and modern. Roberto Cavalli Acqua and Zara Lisboa have a close profile.