The Perfume Library

Fleur de Thé

7.8

Karl Lagerfeld · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Karl Lagerfeld Fleur de Thé is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around lemon, neroli and green tea, suited to summer and spring days. Lemon, neroli and mandarin orange open with a bright citrus lift. In the heart, green tea, jasmine sambac and camellia bring a light floral note with a green edge. Musk, blond woods and amber soften the base and settle into a gentle woody dry-down. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Its character reads feminine and modern. L'Artisan Parfumeur Thé pour un Été and The Body Shop Fuji Green Tea have a close profile.

Agar Blend

7.8

Davidoff · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Davidoff Agar Blend is a sweet, spicy woody oriental with a smoky, resinous and creamy warmth, suited to autumn and winter evenings. It opens with cinnamon leaf, clove and black pepper, which give it a sharp, spicy start. Oud and gaiac wood form a smoky, woody heart, and ambreine, benzoin and amber sweeten the base into a creamy, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out the favoured occasions, while summer gets very few votes. It is unisex, though most voters read it as masculine. Quintessence and Palais Bourbon have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Éclat de Jasmin

7.4

Giorgio Armani · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Éclat de Jasmin is a fresh, floral unisex scent that sets bright citrus against soft jasmine and rose; it has been discontinued. Lemon, bergamot and plum give it a bright, lightly fruity start. Osmanthus, rose and jasmine bring the floral side forward in the heart. Vetiver, patchouli and amber form a woody, slightly sweet and powdery base, while the green and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards evening and night-out wear. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it keeps the openness of a unisex scent. Grossmith Amelia and Creed Vetiver Geranium have a close profile.

Sandalsun

7.3

Hermetica · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Hermetica Sandalsun is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent with a creamy, powdery character, and it suits autumn and winter days best. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays on you for a long time without filling the room. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, with spring second and summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. It opens with bergamot and hazelnut. In the heart, Bourbon vanilla, heliotrope and cocoa bring out the sweetness. The base holds Indian sandalwood, musk and myrrh, a woody, spicy foundation that softens the sugar. Parfums de Marly Althaïr and Zara Sand Desert at Sunset Intense have a close profile.

Euphoria Gold

7.1

Calvin Klein · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Calvin Klein Euphoria Gold is a feminine floral that opens fresh and fruity, then settles into a sweet, gourmand and woody base. The top is apricot, kumquat and mandarin orange, which keeps the start bright and juicy. In the heart, narcissus, honey and gardenia add a floral sweetness, with the honey softening it. Musk, patchouli and sandalwood anchor the base in a warm, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes close behind, and few choose summer. It suits leisure time, evenings and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine. Banderas Her Golden Secret and Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Orchid have a close profile.

Jannat (2018)

6.8

Memo Paris · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Memo Paris Jannat is a fresh, citrusy floral with green and fruity sides softened by a light sweetness, and it reads as unisex. It opens bright and lightly spicy with grapefruit, lemon, pink pepper and ginger. The heart turns to orange blossom, neroli, lychee and rose, where the florals pick up a fruity sweetness and a creamy softness. Cedarwood, musk and amber underneath give it a warm, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes lean feminine, though a good share call it masculine. Xerjoff Torino23 and Xerjoff Renaissance have a close profile.

Run Wild for Her

6.2

Davidoff · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Davidoff Run Wild for Her is a fresh, floral women's scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a noticeable but not heavy trail. Most voters point to leisure, daily and office use, and half of them call its character feminine, with modern coming next. Jasmine meets the softness of pistachio cream and the fruity brightness of pomegranate. Fresh and floral accords lead, while aquatic and green touches keep it light and the sweet, creamy side stays in the background. Victoria's Secret Scandalous Dare and Marbert Miss Marbert have a close profile.

Odéon

8.0

Memo Paris · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Memo Paris Odéon is a unisex fragrance that sets rose against a sweet, fruity and woody backdrop, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings. It reads neither clearly feminine nor masculine, sitting somewhere between the two. It opens with rose absolute and candied rose, a sweet, floral start. In the heart, sandalwood, patchouli and cashmeran add a woody, lightly spicy depth. The base of musk, tonka bean absolute and amber softens everything and closes on an oriental warmth. Aaron Terence Hughes Onyx and Parfums d'Elmar Purple Rain have a close profile.

Beyond Rose

7.6

Clinique · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Clinique Beyond Rose is a sweet, spicy rose: a floral core wrapped in resinous, woody and slightly powdery warmth, made for women. It opens with freesia, white pepper and maté, fresh with a faint bite. In the heart, rose oil and rose absolute join osmanthus and styrax to form the floral centre. The base of labdanum, benzoin and amber leaves a sweet, resinous, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring and summer also get a fair share. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, and sits close to daily and office wear too. Most voters read it as feminine. Tiziana Terenzi Porpora and Al Haramain Arabian Treasure have a close profile.

Bois de Cèdre

7.1

Karl Lagerfeld · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Cèdre is a fresh men's fragrance that sets bergamot and violet leaf absolute against a woody base of cedarwood. It opens with bergamot and violet leaf absolute, giving a citrusy, green freshness. The heart brings salty notes and clary sage, an aquatic, lightly spicy touch, and it dries down to cedarwood and ambergris on a sweetish, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and voters mostly read it as masculine. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo Parfum and Prada Luna Rossa Eau Sport have a close profile.

In the Rain

7.2

Floraïku · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Floraïku In the Rain is a fresh, green unisex scent where citrus meets wood, leaning towards everyday wear and the warmer seasons. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. The largest share of voters finds it masculine, though some read it as feminine. Bergamot opens it brightly, then green notes and mastic absolute bring a resinous, slightly earthy edge. The base of white musk, Virginia cedar, sandalwood and amber sets a woody floor while the fresh accord never fully fades. Robert Piguet Bois Bleu and Odur Pinus have a close profile.

Soft Tension

7.6

Andrea Maack · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Andrea Maack Soft Tension is a unisex scent built on freesia, moss and cedarwood, a soft, green, woody blend that suits daytime and relaxed settings. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next and winter well behind. Daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a light trail without pushing itself on the room. More voters call it feminine, but a good share see it as masculine, which fits its unisex character. Freesia and moss open fresh, floral and green. Cedarwood forms a woody core in the heart. In the base, musk and maté absolute turn the scent powdery and creamy, while a faintly synthetic freshness runs throughout. Trussardi Musc Noir and Gucci Mémoire d'une Odeur have a close profile.

Saffron Lazuli

7.8

Carolina Herrera · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Carolina Herrera Saffron Lazuli is a unisex scent that balances floral and fruity sweetness with spice and wood, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with blackcurrant, saffron and cardamom, a spicy, fruity start. In the heart, orris root and rose turn it powdery and softly floral. The base of gaiac wood, tonka bean and vanilla leaves a creamy, sweet trail with a faint leathery edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring well behind. It is chosen most often for nights out and evenings, and it sits comfortably on both men and women.

Jade888

5.8

Hermetica · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hermetica Jade888 is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards warm seasons and easy daily wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily use and the office come up most often as occasions. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Votes lean feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with pear, galbanum and lily of the valley, a fresh, green and lightly fruity start. In the heart, orris concrete, ginger and clary sage add a floral, spicy touch. Cedarwood, ambrette seed absolute and musk soften the base as it dries. The accords also carry a synthetic edge. Montale Fantastic Basilic and Le Labo Citron 28 have a close profile.

Source¹

5.7

Hermetica · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Hermetica Source¹ is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Bergamot gives it a bright citrus lift, softened by fruity and spicy accords. Amber, myrrh and woody notes lay a warm, dry base underneath, while musk keeps everything smooth. Despite the fresh feel, there is a synthetic edge too. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, neither tight to the skin nor far-reaching. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits between the two. Zara Dry Land and Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) have a close profile.

Vaadhoo

7.1

Memo Paris · 2019

Floral · Green · Sweet

Memo Paris Vaadhoo is a unisex floral-woody scent that puts immortelle, violet and cannabis in the heart, with a green, sweet and smoky character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and leisure wear. Voters read it as masculine more often than not, though it works as a unisex scent. It opens with bergamot, rhubarb and Madagascan ginger, fresh and lightly spiced. The heart of immortelle absolute, violet, cannabis and jasmine absolute keeps the floral and green tones on an earthy footing. The base settles into vanilla sweetness, Sulawesi patchouli and leather, leaving a resinous, smoky warmth. Aedes de Venustas Grenadille d'Afrique and The Woods Collection Dark Forest have a close profile.

Flowers Turn Purple

7.6

Floraïku · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Floraïku Flowers Turn Purple is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent that opens with bergamot, basil and lemon and carries lavender and jasmine at its heart. The top is bergamot, basil, lemon, coriander and nutmeg, which gives a bright, green first impression. Madagascan ginger, French lavender and jasmine lead the heart. Tonka bean, sandalwood and amber sweeten the base and settle it onto a woody footing. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn not far behind and few choosing winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though evening and business get votes too. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits in the middle.

Birch

7.5

Andrea Maack · 2017

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Andrea Maack Birch is a unisex scent that sets spice, wood and smoke on a fresh, green frame, and it leans towards relaxed everyday wear. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though summer is not far behind. It suits leisure and daytime wear best, with evening and office also getting votes. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Bergamot, ginger and pink pepper give it a fresh, peppery lift. Patchouli, cypriol and gaiac wood anchor that in earthy, resinous, smoky wood, with musk softening the edges. Sweetness stays in the background and the overall feel is cool and green. Houbigant Bois Mystique and Zara Fleur de Patchouli have a close profile.

Cuir Tassili

7.5

Maison Rebatchi · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Rebatchi Cuir Tassili is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on a leathery, woody base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads somewhat more masculine than feminine, though a sizeable share of voters call it feminine. It opens with elemi resin, lemon and black pepper, then moves into a green, floral heart of tea, sage and orris concrete. In the base, myrrh, patchouli and leather take over, and the leathery, woody side leads as it dries down.

Foreste di Seta

7.4

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2023

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Salvatore Ferragamo Foreste di Seta is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that suits spring and summer days, casual wear and the office. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters are split between masculine and feminine. Clary sage opens fresh and green. In the heart, silk and walnut soften it and add a spicy, creamy touch. Madagascan vetiver leaves a dry, woody base. Ermenegildo Zegna Z Zegna Milan and Xerjoff Torino22 have a close profile.

Retba

8.1

Memo Paris · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Memo Paris Retba is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that pairs the warm spice of pink pepper, ginger and cinnamon with vanilla, amber and Indian oud; it has been discontinued. Retba is voted mostly for autumn and winter, and both its longevity and sillage are rated good. It suits leisure time and evenings, and some voters pick it for nights out. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though plenty call it masculine. It opens with a sharp spice of pink pepper, ginger, cinnamon and black pepper. In the heart, Atlas cedar, saffron and pink rose add a floral, woody softness. The base turns sweet with Bourbon vanilla and amber, while Indian oud leaves a smoky, resinous trail.

Amberbee

7.0

Hermetica · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hermetica Amberbee is a sweet, gourmand and resinous unisex scent led by cinnamon, caramel and vanilla. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it is also worn for leisure. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. More voters read it as feminine, but a fair number call it masculine. It opens with cinnamon, red fruits and bergamot, so spice and fruity sweetness arrive together. In the heart, caramel, amber and vanilla pull it in a creamy, gourmand direction. The base of opoponax, sandalwood and Peru balsam leaves a resinous, woody warmth.

Rosefire

6.9

Hermetica · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hermetica Rosefire is a unisex scent that opens with Damask rose absolute, clove and violet, then softens into vanilla, amber and tonka bean. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it leans towards night outs, evenings and leisure. Most see it as feminine, though a fair number call it modern. It opens fresh, floral and green, with clove adding a thin line of warmth over the rose. In the heart, date and everlasting flower absolute bring a fruity sweetness. The base of davana, amber, vanilla and tonka bean dries down creamy and sweet. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Roberto Ugolini Loafer and Mancera Jardin Exclusif have a close profile.

Verticaloud

6.6

Hermetica · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Hermetica Verticaloud is a unisex scent that opens with mandarin orange, rose and nutmeg and settles into vetiver, oud and amber, holding a fresh side and a spicy one together. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it is also worn for leisure. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. The opening is brightened by mandarin orange and rose, with nutmeg adding spice. Violet leaf absolute and cinnamon form the heart. The base of vetiver, cypriol, amyris, oud and amber leaves a woody, resinous, slightly leathery sweetness. Afnan Rare Carbon and Mancera Black Gold have a close profile.