The Perfume Library

Romeo (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Romeo Gigli · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Romeo Gigli Romeo Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets a fresh citrus and green opening against a floral, powdery heart with a soft sweetness; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, lime and basil, a bright green start softened by mango. The heart turns floral and powdery with orange blossom, jasmine, rose and iris. In the base, orris root, sandalwood and benzoin settle into a woody, resinous warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters spread spring, fall and summer almost evenly, and lean towards daily wear and nights out. Most see it as feminine and classic in character. Cartier So Pretty and Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs have a close profile.

Promesse

6.5

Cacharel · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Cacharel Promesse is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for daily and leisure use, with business settings also mentioned. Both its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and blackcurrant, bright and fruity. Orchid and jasmine soften the heart with a floral touch. In the base, cedar, amber, musk and sandalwood settle it into a sweet, powdery finish.

White Musk Smoky Rose (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

The Body Shop · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

The Body Shop White Musk Smoky Rose Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet rose scent with a smoky, powdery side, made for women and leaning towards autumn and winter. It has been discontinued. It opens with blackcurrant, pink pepper and bergamot, fruity with a light spice. The heart brings rose, tobacco flower and orange blossom forward, and the base of musk, frankincense and immortelle settles it into a woody, oriental, smoky ground. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick winter and autumn, with spring not far behind, and it suits leisure, evening and daily wear. Most votes call it feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include John Galliano John Galliano (Eau de Parfum) and Calvin Klein Sheer Obsession.

L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour Homme

7.0

Kenzo · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo Eau Indigo pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with ginger and coriander, which give a spicy lift. In the heart, elemi resin and cedar lead, and the scent takes on an aquatic, green air. In the base, labdanum, tonka bean and vetiver sweeten it slightly and settle it on a woody footing. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it is rarely chosen for winter. It leans towards leisure, daily and office wear. Most votes call it masculine and modern. Kiton Napoli and Armaf White Diamond have a close profile.

Essenza del Tempo

7.0

Trussardi · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Trussardi Essenza del Tempo is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a light spicy edge, built around bergamot, ginger and iris, and it has been discontinued. It wears close to the skin, with moderate longevity and weak sillage. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business use close behind. Opinion is split on whether it reads masculine or feminine. It opens with bergamot and ginger, softened by ambrette seed, carrot seed and ambergris. In the heart, tropical blossoms and iris add a floral, fruity touch. Cedarwood sets a woody base, with coffee and balsamico vinegar staying in the background. Prada Luna Rossa Eau Sport and Police Pure pour Homme have a close profile.

Sunlit Cherimoya / Tropical Cherimoya

7.3

Jo Malone · 2018

Floral · Green · Fruity

Jo Malone Sunlit Cherimoya / Tropical Cherimoya is a unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, its fruity and floral side kept fresh by a green edge. Cherimoya, pear and bergamot form the fruity core, while tonka bean and copaiba balsam soften it into something sweeter. The overall impression is green, sweet and creamy, with a slightly synthetic brightness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a light trail close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and the occasions named most are leisure, daily wear and business. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is sold as unisex. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand Cologne of Sunny Cherimoya and Van Cleef & Arpels 22 Vendôme.

10:10 AM in Sicilia

7.2

Kenzo · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kenzo 10:10 AM in Sicilia is a unisex scent that pairs citrus and flowers with a fresh, green, lightly aquatic feel, and it suits spring and summer days best. It has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer, with spring not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. The top opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and grapefruit, bright and fruity. In the heart, peony, fig and freesia add a soft floral note. The base of vetiver, cedar and musk settles it into a clean, woody finish.

Touch the Original Gold / Touch

7.2

Tous · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tous Touch the Original Gold / Touch is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and daytime wear best. The top notes of lotus, lily of the valley and freesia open light and slightly green. In the heart, jasmine sambac, osmanthus and tiaré carry the floral side forward. The base of honey, vanilla, raspberry and almond sweetens it and leaves a powdery, fruity softness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer close behind, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Acqua di Parma Acqua Nobile Magnolia and Guerlain Idylle have a close profile.

Amor pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Cacharel · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cacharel Amor pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's scent that sets bergamot, tea and mandarin orange against the sweet warmth of cardamom, rose and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. Most voters find it masculine. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, and it is chosen most often for autumn and spring, and for leisure and office wear. Summer and winter play a smaller part. It opens fresh and fruity with bergamot, tea and mandarin orange. Spices, cardamom and rose come forward in the heart. As it settles, tonka bean, benzoin, rosewood and vetiver give it a sweet, woody, slightly oriental base, with green and floral touches running through it.

Mighty Bear

7.7

MCM · 2025

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

MCM Mighty Bear is a unisex fragrance that pairs the fresh, resinous opening of bergamot and elemi resin with the sweet, creamy warmth of sesame, tonka bean and vanilla. It opens with bergamot and elemi resin, a citrusy and lightly spicy start. Sesame and patchouli blossom lead the heart, and in the base tonka bean, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten the scent and settle it into a creamy woodiness. The oriental, resinous side runs through the whole wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter; evenings and nights out lead, though it also finds a place in daily wear. Nishane Santalové and Georges Rech Oriental Dream have a close profile.

Le Gemme - Coralia

7.7

Bvlgari · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bvlgari Le Gemme - Coralia is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance that opens on mandarin orange and pink pepper, with osmanthus at its heart; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. Voters mostly find it feminine, with some calling it classic. Mandarin orange brings a bright citrus freshness, while pink pepper adds a light spicy edge. In the heart, osmanthus lends a floral, fruity sweetness. The base of musk and ambergris softens everything into a powdery, creamy finish, with woody and leathery shades staying in the background.

G Gigli

7.2

Romeo Gigli · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Green

Romeo Gigli G Gigli is a green, floral chypre: a fresh, lightly sweet and powdery women's scent that seems most at home in spring and summer, for daily and leisure wear. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind; leisure, daily and evening wear lead the occasions. Voters mostly read it as feminine and classic. Cartier Must de Cartier II and Cartier So Pretty have a close profile. It opens with green notes, hyacinth, pineapple, lemon and bergamot, giving a fresh, fruity start. The heart builds a floral body of cyclamen, jasmine, violet root and rose, with tarragon keeping the green thread. The base of cedar, oakmoss, sandalwood and musk settles it into a woody, powdery chypre.

Emotion

7.1

Laura Biagiotti · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Laura Biagiotti Emotion is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with mango, blackcurrant and coconut for a fruity sweetness, softened by lily of the valley. In the heart, ylang-ylang, iris and calla add a floral, powdery softness. Musk, sandalwood and vetiver settle into a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer; it suits daily and office wear more than evenings. Most voters find it feminine. Its profile is close to Bvlgari Bvlgari pour Femme (Eau de Parfum) and Bepolar H21.

Elegant Vetiver

8.2

Hugo Boss · 2021

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Hugo Boss Elegant Vetiver is a men's fragrance that softens a fresh, green character with sweet, spicy and woody touches. Juniper berry and pistachio open it, giving a fresh, green start with a little sweetness behind it. The heart carries Java vetiver and Haitian vetiver, where the woody side comes forward. Cashmeran and labdanum settle underneath as a creamy, warm base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and it suits nights out and leisure time, with business wear close behind. Most voters read it as masculine. Il Profvmo Lysander and Ralph Lauren Ralph's Club (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Sesame Chān

8.1

Anima Vinci · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Anima Vinci Sesame Chān is a unisex scent that puts hazelnut, cashew nut and roasted sesame up front, setting a gourmand sweetness against woody, earthy depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters place it in leisure and daytime wear, with evenings and the office following, and opinion on whether it reads masculine or feminine is split almost evenly. It opens with hazelnut, cashew nut and ginger, a nutty warmth with a light spicy edge. In the heart, carrot and roasted sesame bring out a creamy, sweet side. Vetiver and cedar in the base ground it in earthy, woody tones, while fresh and green touches run through it.

Le Gemme - Amunae

7.1

Bvlgari · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bvlgari Le Gemme - Amunae is a fresh, green floral with a powdery, creamy and woody side, unisex in character and suited to daily and leisure wear. The top holds frankincense and aldehydes, which give a clean, slightly synthetic freshness at first. In the heart, ambrette seed absolute and Indian jasminum grandiflorum absolute bring the floral side forward while sweetness stays in the background. Black musk and oak in the base soften it into a woody, creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and gets fewer votes for evenings. Maison Margiela Lazy Sunday Morning (Eau de Toilette) and Kilian Musk Butterfly have a close profile.

Menorca

7.4

Memo Paris · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Memo Paris Menorca is a unisex fragrance built on citrus and aquatic freshness, leaning towards daytime and relaxed settings. Menorca's longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it is neither heavy nor quick to fade. Voters choose it most for daily wear, leisure and business, while evening and night out come well behind. It reads slightly more masculine to most voters, though modern and feminine votes are also considerable. It opens with ginger, bergamot and lemon for a bright citrus start. In the heart, carrot seed, neroli and orris concrete add a soft floral touch. The base of salt, musk, mineral notes and sandalwood settles into an aquatic, lightly woody finish.

Bellissima

7.1

Blumarine · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Blumarine Bellissima is a fresh women's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with a peony-led floral heart and a soft, sweet, powdery base; it has been discontinued. It wears at moderate longevity with weak sillage, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter well back. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office rather than nights out. Ginger, grapefruit and orange open it with a lively, lightly spicy citrus feel. Peony and passion flower form the floral heart. In the base, vanilla, musk, cashmere wood and sandalwood sweeten it and settle it into a gentle woody finish. Iceberg Effusion Woman and Blumarine Bellissima Parfum Intense have a close profile.

Patrizia

6.3

Patrizia Pepe · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Patrizia Pepe Patrizia is a fresh citrus and sweet gourmand women's fragrance with a floral-fruity heart and a powdery touch; it has been discontinued. It opens with raspberry, mandarin orange and lime, bright and fruity. In the heart, jasmine and galbanum add a floral, slightly green note while praliné softens the sweetness. White musk, vanilla and tonka bean carry the dry-down into a powdery, gourmand warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear, with evening and night out further behind. It reads feminine, light and youthful. Nina Ricci Les Sorbets de Nina and Guerlain My Insolence have a close profile.

Rosa

7.5

Blumarine · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Blumarine Rosa is a fresh, floral women's fragrance, with green and fruity touches softened by a powdery, creamy sweetness, and a light, easygoing character. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It suits daily wear and the office best, and sits easily in leisure hours too. It has been discontinued. It opens with freesia, sesame and bergamot, a bright start. The heart brings white lily, tuberose and rose together as a floral core. Vanilla, patchouli and musk close it in the base with a soft, creamy sweetness.

Daring Dragon

7.9

MCM · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

MCM Daring Dragon is a unisex scent that sets fresh citrus and white florals against a green, woody base with a soft sweetness. It opens with bergamot, yuzu and clementine, a bright and clean citrus layer. In the heart, lily of the valley, tea blossom and almond blossom bring out the floral and green sides. Vanilla adds a creamy sweetness underneath, while cedarwood and sandalwood keep the base woody. Longevity is good and sillage is moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure and daily wear, with business settings also high on the list, and some choose it for nights out. Chloé Chêne and Essential Parfums Fig Infusion have a close profile.

Bellissima Acqua di Primavera

6.3

Blumarine · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Blumarine Bellissima Acqua di Primavera is a fresh, floral women's scent built around violet leaf, violet and raspberry; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear, with evening far behind. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with violet leaf, raspberry and bergamot, a fresh start with a fruity sweetness. The heart of violet, passion flower and pansy turns floral and lightly powdery. Sandalwood, musk and kingwood soften the base, and a synthetic note shows among the accords. Laura Biagiotti Roma Fiori Bianchi and Puma Flowing Woman have a close profile.

Strictly Fresh

6.3

Jil Sander · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Jil Sander Strictly Fresh is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of cardamom, grapefruit and bergamot over a woody base of vetiver and frankincense. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and is noticed mostly by those nearby. The vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It opens fresh and spicy with cardamom and grapefruit, softened a little by bergamot. The heart brings vetiver absolute and orange blossom for a floral turn, and it dries down on frankincense, suede and patchouli. Powdery and creamy shades round out the accords.

Gardenia & Oud Absolu

7.2

Jo Malone · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jo Malone Gardenia & Oud Absolu is a unisex scent that wraps a floral heart in the warmth of oud and amber, sweet and woody in character. Its longevity and projection are rated good, though with few votes behind them, so that reading is tentative. Voters lean towards leisure, nights out and evenings, which suits a soft move from day into night. The scent reads as a single piece: the creamy, sweet floral note of gardenia meets the woody, slightly animal tone of oud. Amber adds a spicy, oriental warmth, while white musk softens the richness and sets it on a smooth base.