The Perfume Library

Legend (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Montblanc · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Montblanc Legend Eau de Toilette is a fresh, lightly sweet men's fragrance that opens with bergamot, lavender and citrus fruits. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind and winter well back. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. Just over half call it masculine, and some find it modern. The fresh, citrus accord leads, with an aquatic and fruity feel. In the heart, white cedar, rose and jasmine pull it toward a woody line. In the base, tonka bean and sandalwood soften it and add sweetness. The Voice The Voice Men Silver and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

Le Jardin de Monsieur Li

7.5

Hermès · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermès Le Jardin de Monsieur Li is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent built around jasmine sambac, bergamot and kumquat, suited to spring and summer days. Citrus and fruity brightness leads: bergamot and kumquat soften against the floral side of jasmine sambac. The stone note adds a cool, mineral quality beneath. The notes aren't split into layers, so it reads as one light, green-tinged garden impression. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions chosen most. Voters lean feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Monotheme Bergamotto and Lubin Mandarino have a close profile.

Haramain Amber Oud Gold Edition

8.1

Al Haramain

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Al Haramain Haramain Amber Oud Gold Edition is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, fruity start with a sweet, creamy, gourmand base. The top is green notes and bergamot, while the heart brings melon, pineapple, amber and gourmand notes. Woody notes, musk and vanilla soften the base. A synthetic sheen runs through the accords, and the woody side stays in the background. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter chosen less. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings rather than the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits right in between. Orientica Royal Amber and Orientica Classic have a close profile.

Apple Brandy on the Rocks

8.0

Kilian · 2021

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Kilian Apple Brandy on the Rocks is a fresh, fruity and sweet unisex scent built around apple, rum and vanilla. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Apple and pineapple give it a bright, juicy feel, while bergamot and cardamom add a light touch of spice. Rum and vanilla bring a gourmand sweetness, and cedarwood, moss and ambroxan give it a woody base.

Club de Nuit Milestone (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Armaf · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Armaf Club de Nuit Milestone Eau de Parfum pairs a fresh, citrusy opening of red fruits, marine notes and bergamot with a woody base of sandalwood and vetiver, in a unisex style. It opens with red fruits, marine notes and bergamot, which read aquatic, fruity and clean. In the heart, sandalwood, violet and white woods bring out the woody side. The base of vetiver, musk and ambroxan leaves a dry, somewhat synthetic trail. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. It gets the most votes as masculine, followed by modern. Jimmy Choo Man Ice and Creed Millésime Impérial have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune

7.8

Guerlain · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance, with a green, fruity lightness that settles into a sweet finish. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with grapefruit and bergamot, and the heart of petitgrain, blackcurrant and neroli adds a green, floral, fruity tone. In the base, patchouli and vanilla soften the freshness and add a gentle sweetness. Hermès Eau de Néroli Doré and Celine Un Été Français have a close profile.

Irish Leather (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Memo Paris · 2013

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Memo Paris Irish Leather Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent where a fresh, green opening settles into a smoky, leathery woodiness. The top holds mandarin orange, juniper berry and pink pepper, with the mandarin adding brightness and the pepper bringing spice. Clary sage, orris concrete and maté absolute form a green, slightly earthy heart. In the base, vetiver, cedarwood and leather take over, and the scent dries down resinous and smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, evening and nights out. Masculine is the most common impression, though it stays balanced enough to read as unisex. Similar in profile are The Dua Brand Cuìr de Irlandés and Atelier des Ors Cuir Sacré.

Néroli Outrenoir (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Guerlain · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Néroli Outrenoir Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the office. Most voters pick spring and summer; longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans towards leisure, daily and business wear, and the votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably in between. Bergamot and petitgrain open it with a citrus freshness. The heart holds orange blossom and neroli, with smoked tea adding a smoky, green edge to the florals. Myrrh, moss and ambrette seed form a creamy, lightly sweet base. Mugler Cologne and Le Couvent Eau Aimable have a close profile.

Allure (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Chanel · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Allure Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent built on rose, mandarin orange and vanilla, pairing a fresh citrus brightness with a powdery, creamy sweetness. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick autumn and spring, it carries well into winter, and it sits back in summer. Evening, daily wear and nights out lead, and it works at the office too. Voters mostly read it as feminine and classic. Mandarin orange and citrus give it a lively, fruity brightness, softened by the floral rose. Vanilla brings sweetness and a creamy texture, while a powdery, lightly spicy oriental warmth and a woody backdrop round it out. The overall impression is clean, sweet and soft. Zara Zara Woman and Chanel Coco Mademoiselle L'Eau Privée have a close profile.

Twilly d'Hermès (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Hermès · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Hermès Twilly d'Hermès Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent, with creamy tuberose softened by spicy ginger and woody sandalwood, made for women and suited to everyday wear. It reads fruity and fresh at first, then tuberose leads. Ginger adds a light spice to the sweetness of the flower, while sandalwood gives it a creamy, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters find it feminine. Stella McCartney Pop and Juliette Has A Gun White Spirit have a close profile.

Squid

7.6

Zoologist · 2019

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

Zoologist Squid is a salty, inky unisex scent that suits spring through autumn and relaxed, off-duty hours best. Squid opens fresh and aquatic, with frankincense, salicylate and pink pepper on top. The heart holds opoponax, salty notes and drawing ink, with a sweet, resinous and slightly smoky layer over them. The base of benzoin, ambergris and musk softens everything and closes on an animal warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and summer, with winter chosen by fewer. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, while business and sport get few votes. Most voters read it as masculine, though modern and feminine each draw a sizeable share. Mirus Fine Fragrance Driftwood and Fragonard Santal Cardamome have a close profile.

Fiore d'Ulivo (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Casamorati · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Casamorati Fiore d'Ulivo Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green floral that carries citrus brightness into olive blossom and jasmine, and it suits anyone as a unisex scent. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding anyone. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. More voters call it feminine, though a fair share read it as masculine. It opens bright and green with lemon zest, basil and lotus. The heart brings jasmine absolute and olive blossom, and the base of musk, benzoin and amber settles into a sweet, creamy warmth. Nishane Ambra Calabria and Memo Paris Corfu have a close profile.

Comme des Garçons 2

7.4

Comme des Garçons · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Green

Comme des Garçons 2 is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green character with spicy and woody touches, with a distinctly synthetic feel. Ink and aldehydes set a cool, sharp fresh tone. Cumin and angelica root add a spicy edge, while cade juniper and vetiver lay a woody, smoky base. Patchouli, frankincense and labdanum deepen it, and magnolia absolute brings a soft, powdery floral touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads truly unisex. Tom Daxon Iridium and Comme des Garçons 8 88 have a close profile.

Voyage d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Hermès · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Hermès Voyage d'Hermès Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, easy to wear for daily life and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close and doesn't push itself on the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and choose it for daytime, leisure and work. More voters read it as masculine, though a good share call it feminine, so it sits somewhere in between. It opens with cardamom, spices and lemon. The heart of tea, green notes and blossoms keeps it airy, and musk and woods settle it into a soft, woody base.

Emporio Armani...lui/il/he/él/男...

7.5

Giorgio Armani · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani...lui/il/he/él/男... is a citrusy, woody fragrance for men that opens with yuzu, mandarin orange and apple over a base of sandalwood and musk. It wears at a moderate strength with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads masculine and modern. The top is fresh with yuzu, mandarin orange, apple and bergamot, while cardamom and sage add spice. Cyclamen, jasmine and rose soften the heart with a floral touch. The base settles into sandalwood, musk and amber, with tonka bean adding sweetness.

Radical Rose (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Matière Première · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Matière Première Radical Rose Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, spicy character with a resinous, woody base, and it suits evenings and the cooler seasons best. Radical Rose has strong longevity and strong sillage. Most voters pick fall, then spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evening and night-out wear, with some leisure use as well. It reads slightly more feminine than masculine, though plenty of voters call it masculine. The scent is built on Rosa centifolia absolute and saffron, giving a warm, slightly sweet floral texture. Jamaican pepper sharpens the spice, Spanish labdanum adds a resinous softness, and Indonesian patchouli brings an earthy, woody depth. The fresh accord stays in the background of all this richness. Bvlgari Le Gemme Gyan and Paglieri Venetiae have a close profile.

Nebras

7.9

Lattafa Pride

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Lattafa Pride Nebras is a sweet, fruity unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter; evenings and nights out lead, though it also works for leisure time. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Mandarin orange and red berries give a fruity brightness at first. In the heart, rose, vanilla and cocoa sweeten it; underneath, tonka bean, amber and musk leave a creamy, powdery, gourmand trail. Spicy and oriental touches deepen the sweetness a little. Eilish (Eau de Parfum) and Paris Corner Sweet Surrender have a close profile.

Y Le Parfum (2021)

7.4

Yves Saint Laurent · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum is a masculine scent that pairs grapefruit, ginger and lavender in a fresh, citrusy frame, softened by woody and sweet touches; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. It reads mainly as masculine and modern. The top opens fresh and lightly spicy with aldehydes, grapefruit, ginger and apple. Geranium absolute, sage and lavender lead the heart, and the base adds sweetness from tonka bean with patchouli and cedarwood underneath. Yves Saint Laurent Y (Eau de Parfum) and Yves Saint Laurent Y (2017) (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Bibliothèque (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Byredo · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Bibliothèque Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and leathery unisex scent that most voters pick for fall and winter. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with plum and cinnamon, where fruity sweetness meets spice. In the heart, leather and violet add a soft floral touch, and the base of patchouli, birch wood and vanilla dries down woody and sweet.

Blamage (Extrait de Parfum)

7.8

Nasomatto · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Cheirosa '71

7.8

Sol de Janeiro · 2020

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '71 is a sweet, creamy, distinctly gourmand scent made for women, leaning towards leisure and everyday wear. It begins with sea salt alongside vanilla caramel, the salt lightly cutting the sweetness. In the heart, white chocolate and roasted macadamia take over and the scent turns softer and creamier. Coconut blossom and tonka bean carry the sweetness through the base. A synthetic accord is also part of the overall impression. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure, daily and evening wear lead the occasions. More than half of voters call it feminine, so it reads as a women's fragrance. The Dua Brand White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies and Liquid Brazil Toasted Caramel have a close profile.

Emporio Armani...lei/elle/she/ella/女...

7.6

Giorgio Armani · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani...lei/elle/she/ella/女... is a powdery scent for women that pairs a fresh, floral character with a fruity sweetness. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and lime, brightened by the fruitiness of pear and pineapple, with tuberose adding a floral touch. The heart brings lily of the valley, jasmine, heliotrope and orris root into a soft, powdery bouquet. As it dries, sandalwood, vanilla and tonka bean carry it into a creamy, warm woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and daily wear, leisure and office settings lead the occasions. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Xerjoff Purple Accento and Anfas Salam have a close profile.

Vibrant Leather (2018) (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Zara · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Zara Vibrant Leather is a masculine scent built on leather and patchouli, brightened by lemon and bergamot; it has been discontinued. Bamboo and the citrus notes keep it fresh, while leather and patchouli pull it towards a woody, slightly smoky, leathery side. Fruity and sweet tones sit in the accords too, along with a synthetic sheen. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters call it masculine and modern. Zara Vibrant Leather Explosion and Montblanc Explorer Extreme have a close profile.

Parisian Musc (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Matière Première · 2019

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Matière Première Parisian Musc Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and powdery unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, while few choose winter. Daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. It sits between masculine and feminine rather than leaning clearly to one side. The scent reads fresh and green throughout, with fig leaf carrying that mood, while Peruvian ambrette seed and ambrettolide add a powdery, creamy softness. Virginia cedar and ambroxan form a woody base, and a fruity sweetness and a little spice stay in the background. Courrèges Hyper Musc and Pantomime Act 1 have a close profile.