The Perfume Library

Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte

7.6

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a floral heart and green, aquatic shading. Calabrian bergamot and fruity notes give it a bright start, while blackcurrant bud adds a green edge to that freshness. French mimosa absolute and Egyptian jasmine absolute carry the floral side, and musk keeps it soft and clean underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions chosen most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it sits comfortably on either side. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte and Yves Rocher Naturelle have a close profile.

Cologne Pour Le Soir

7.4

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2009

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Cologne Pour Le Soir is a sweet, resinous unisex scent built on Bulgarian and Persian rose honey with Siam benzoin and frankincense absolute; it has been discontinued. The warm sweetness of rose honey leads, while benzoin and frankincense ground it in a resinous, smoky base. Gourmand and spicy accords meet woody, powdery and faintly leathery touches, giving a heavy, oriental feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour evenings and nights out. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Absolue Pour Le Soir and LM Parfums Ambre Muscadin have a close profile.

J'adore L'Or (2023) (Essence de Parfum)

7.7

Dior · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dior J'adore L'Or Essence de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent built on Rosa centifolia absolute, orange blossom absolute and Jasminum grandiflorum absolute. The notes have no top, heart and base split and read as one whole. A fresh, green floral character comes first, softened by a sweet, creamy side. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it suits evenings and nights out as well as daily wear. Voters mostly call its character feminine and classic. Its profile is close to Dior J'adior - J'adore L'Or (Parfum Solide) and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Le Beau Parfum.

Cool Water Wave for Men

7.2

Davidoff · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Davidoff Cool Water Wave for Men is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and relaxed everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine and modern. Zara Teahupoo and Honoré Payan Indigo have a close profile. It opens with Sichuan pepper, marine notes and grapefruit, a salty, citrusy start. In the heart, birch leaf, orange blossom and juniper add a green, lightly spicy line. Patchouli and sandalwood in the base give it a woody footing without weighing it down.

Cologne Blanche

7.6

Dior · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Cologne Blanche is a fresh, citrusy fragrance built around rosemary, almond and orange, with a light floral touch. Cologne Blanche wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions it gets the most votes for. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it sits right in the middle of the gender line. The top notes are rosemary, almond and orange, where the freshness of the rosemary and orange is softened by the sweet, creamy almond. In the heart, bergamot and orange blossom bring the citrus together with a floral lift. Woods in the base add a dry, powdery footing, with a spicy shade behind it. The cologne-like freshness settles into a warm, soft trail.

Miss Dior Parfum

7.5

Dior · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dior Miss Dior Parfum is a floral scent that sets the fruity freshness of peach, apricot and mandarin orange against a woody base of patchouli and Atlas cedar. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as feminine, with modern coming second. Spring is the favourite season, with fall and summer close behind, and its use spreads across leisure, night out, daily and business wear. The notes read as one whole: mandarin orange, peach, apricot and woodland strawberry give a sweet, fresh fruitiness, softened by star jasmine into a floral line. Patchouli, moss, amberwood and Atlas cedar add a woody depth underneath.

Bois Talisman

7.0

Dior · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Dior Bois Talisman is a sweet, woody and slightly smoky unisex scent built around vanilla, sugar and cedarwood. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads somewhere in between. Vanilla and sugar give a gourmand sweetness, while cedarwood holds it on a dry, woody base. Spicy and oriental accents add warmth, and a smoky edge keeps the sweetness from turning confectionary. Lattafa Raghba and Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Rumeur (2007) (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Lanvin · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lanvin Rumeur is a fresh, powdery floral for women built on magnolia, jasmine and rose softened by plum and orange blossom; it has been discontinued. It opens with magnolia, and the heart gathers jasmine, rose, plum, orange blossom and lily of the valley into a floral bouquet, with plum adding a fruity sweetness. Musk, amber and patchouli set it on a woody, chypre base, while the powdery side stays in the background. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most lean towards spring, fall and summer, and towards daytime, office and leisure wear. Most voters find it feminine. Fragonard Émilie and Chloé Chloé (2007) have a close profile.

My Burberry Black (Parfum)

7.4

Burberry · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Burberry My Burberry Black is a feminine fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a gourmand, oriental warmth. Jasmine opens the scent on a floral note. In the heart, peach nectar and candied rose push it towards a fruity, sweet character. Amber and patchouli in the base leave a spicy, creamy warmth and an oriental dry-down. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads clearly feminine. Dior J'adore L'Or and Lancôme La Nuit Trésor à la Folie have a close profile.

Oud Cashmere Mood

7.4

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Cashmere Mood is a sweet, resinous unisex scent built on Laotian oud, Siam benzoin and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Laotian oud, Siam benzoin, Moroccan labdanum and vanilla form the core. Sweetness leads throughout, with spicy and woody accords keeping it in check. Earthy, smoky and leathery tones, plus a faint animal edge, darken its oriental character. Most voters pick it for winter and fall, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Voters read it as more masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Ahjaar Ivory Pearl and Stéphane Humbert Lucas Ô Hira have a close profile.

Le Beau Mâle

6.0

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Mâle is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often, while few choose it for nights out. Most voters call it masculine, and some find it modern. It opens with mint and absinth, cool and green. Sage, lavender and orange blossom add a floral softness in the heart, and musk remains at the base. The overall feel is aquatic and spicy, with a little sweetness. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Mâle Summer Fragrance 2014 and MAD Parfumeur Divine Tough have a close profile.

Le Parfum In White

7.6

Elie Saab · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Elie Saab Le Parfum In White is a powdery, creamy women's fragrance built on jasmine and orange blossom, sweetened by mandarin orange and blackcurrant bud. The floral accord leads: jasmine and orange blossom form the core, while mandarin orange and blackcurrant bud add a fruity brightness. White musk and patchouli soften it, leaving a sweet, powdery, creamy impression. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. About half of voters find it feminine, with others calling it modern. Le Parfumeur Été and Benetton Colors de Benetton Purple have a close profile.

Absolue Pour le Matin (2010)

7.3

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Absolue Pour le Matin is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, daytime and leisure hours; it has been discontinued. Sicilian lemon and bergamot make up the bright side of the scent. Neroli and violet add a soft, slightly powdery floral note, while white thyme and lavender bring a green, spicy edge that keeps it dry and clean. The creamy accord rounds off the sharpness of the citrus. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and the office leading the occasions. Feminine votes edge ahead on character, though masculine votes are close behind. Rochas Moustache Original 1949 and Acqua di Parma Note di Colonia I have a close profile.

Dioriviera

7.8

Dior · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Aqua Vitae Cologne Forte

6.8

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae Cologne Forte is a unisex fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it sits comfortably at the office without filling the room. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though plenty call it masculine. The scent is fresh and citrusy: Italian mandarin orange and Italian bergamot lead, softened by floral notes and a solar note. Musk and Indian sandalwood leave a sweet, creamy base. Carner Bo-Bo and Prada Paradoxe Virtual Flower have a close profile.

Aqua Vitae

7.0

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus freshness with a soft, sweet and powdery warmth. It wears close to the skin: longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays polite rather than loud. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn and winter well behind. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time, and is rarely chosen for evenings or nights out. Voters split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. Sicilian mandarin orange and Calabrian lemon give it a bright, green-tinged freshness. Vanilla absolute and two kinds of tonka bean sweeten it and add a creamy softness, while gaiac wood leaves a faint woody trace and hedione keeps the whole thing light and airy.

Le Parfum L'Eau Couture

7.3

Elie Saab · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Elie Saab Le Parfum L'Eau Couture is a feminine fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, lightly gourmand finish; it has been discontinued. It opens with magnolia and bergamot, bright and slightly green. Orange blossom softens the floral heart, and green almond and vanilla in the base sweeten the scent and give it a powdery warmth. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. Paula Echevarría Paula Sensuelle and Marc Jacobs Biscotti have a close profile.

Classique Intense

7.6

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Intense is a floral, gourmand women's fragrance built on jasmine, tiaré and orange blossom, sweetened by vanilla; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and lean towards nights out and evenings. It reads clearly feminine. The scent is led by white florals: jasmine, tiaré and orange blossom. Pomegranate adds a fruity brightness, vanilla brings sweetness and a gourmand side, and patchouli gives a woody, spicy depth. The overall impression is powdery, warm and oriental. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Real Time Black Emotion have a close profile.

Her Intense

7.4

Burberry · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Burberry Her Intense lays a sweet, gourmand texture over a fruity floral heart; it reads as a feminine scent and suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer a distant last. Evenings and nights out lead, though leisure and daily wear fit too. It is mostly seen as feminine and modern. It opens with blackberry, fruity and sweet. Jasmine gives the heart a soft floral note, and benzoin at the base settles everything into a creamy, powdery sweetness with a woody trace behind it. Burberry Her Elixir de Parfum and Valentino Valentino Donna Born In Roma Intense have a close profile.

Mr. Burberry (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Burberry · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Burberry Mr. Burberry Eau de Toilette is a fresh, masculine scent in which citrus and spice meet a green, woody base. The top notes are grapefruit, tarragon and cardamom, so the first spray feels bright and lightly green. In the heart, nutmeg, cedarwood and birch leaf carry the spice toward wood, and the base settles into gaiac wood, sandalwood and vetiver. Aquatic and sweet touches run alongside. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as masculine. Carven pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau & Cèdre have a close profile.

Dior Paradise

7.3

Dior · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Paradise is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, pairing fresh citrus with a sweet, creamy warmth. Most voters pick spring and summer, while few choose winter. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often, with evenings and nights further behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Character votes are split closely between modern, feminine and masculine. It opens on mandarin orange, bright and citrusy. The heart holds floral notes, almond and woody notes, where the fruity and sweet side comes through. Tonka bean closes it on the base with a soft, creamy, gourmand finish. Laura Biagiotti Essenza di Roma and Kajal Almaz have a close profile.

Silver Shadow (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Davidoff · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Silver Shadow Eau de Toilette opens with orange and cedar leaf, then settles into saffron, cedarwood, amber and patchouli: a fresh, woody fragrance made for men. The opening is citrusy and lightly fruity, with orange alongside the green-woody cedar leaf. In the heart, saffron adds spice and cedarwood gives a dry backbone. The base of amber and patchouli turns sweeter, with a powdery, oriental warmth and a faintly synthetic edge. Most voters find it masculine. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Autumn and spring lead the votes, with winter and summer behind, and daytime, leisure and office wear are the most common settings. It has been discontinued. Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan and Scorpio Noir Absolu have a close profile.

Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte

6.2

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte is a fresh, floral unisex scent built on Calabrian bergamot and Bulgarian rose, softened by sweet pea and white musk. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, and it is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Some voters read it as masculine and others as feminine, so it sits comfortably in between. The citrus and aquatic side leads, with bergamot keeping the first impression bright. Rose and sweet pea add a gentle floral note, and mock-orange rounds it out. White musk settles everything onto a clean, powdery base. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis (Eau de Toilette) and 724 (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Armani Mania pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Giorgio Armani · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Giorgio Armani Armani Mania pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a discontinued men's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy start against spicy and woody tones. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and fewer choose winter. Business, daily and leisure wear lead, while evening and night out sit further back. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it modern. Saffron and mandarin orange leaf open it with a fresh, lightly spicy start. In the heart, cedar and vetiver give it a dry, woody backbone. At the base, amber and musk soften the fruity and sweet sides into a powdery warmth.