The Perfume Library

Simone Andreoli · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Simone Andreoli Don't Ask Me Permission is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a sweet, fruity and creamy floral body. The top notes are sugar and lime, so sweetness meets a tart brightness. In the heart, passion fruit, ylang-ylang and heliotrope add a soft, creamy floral side. The base of cachaça, sandalwood and amber settles the scent into a woody warmth, with a slightly synthetic sheen in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure time and nights out. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though a fair number call it masculine. Kajal Almaz and Xerjoff Coro have a close profile.

Lilyphéa

Diptyque · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Diptyque Lilyphéa is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Cardamom and violet leaf absolute give it a spicy, green liveliness, while galbanum makes that greenness sharper and cooler. Bourbon vanilla absolute brings sweetness and a creamy texture that softens the fresh, aquatic character. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office more than evening or night. Most voters read it as feminine, though a modern character is also strongly voted. Lengling No 1 - El Pasajero (Extrait de Parfum) and Pierre Guillaume Appelez-moi Seychelles / Paris Seychelles have a close profile.

Aqua Fahrenheit

Dior · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Aqua Fahrenheit is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance built on citrus and green notes; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall a distant third and winter rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly call its character masculine, with modern in second place. Mandarin orange and grapefruit open it with bright citrus. In the heart, basil, mint and violet add a green, lightly floral turn, and vetiver and leather underneath give it a woody, leathery base. Memo Paris Ocean Leather and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Sport have a close profile.

Sun di Gioia

Giorgio Armani · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Sun di Gioia is a fresh, floral and creamy women's fragrance built around freesia, jasmine and coconut milk, best suited to daytime and warm weather. It opens with marine notes, freesia and bergamot for a bright start. The heart of frangipani, ylang-ylang and jasmine sambac absolute fills out the floral side. In the base, coconut milk, iris and Ambrox sweeten it and settle it into a powdery, creamy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, with office use close behind. Most find it feminine. It has been discontinued. Guerlain Terracotta / Terracotta Le Parfum and Juliette Has A Gun Lust for Sun have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Forte Florabloom

Guerlain · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Florabloom is a fresh, powdery floral built around rose, iris and Indian tuberose, and it is classed as unisex. As a whole it reads like a floral garden: Grasse rose, violet and iris form a powdery, creamy base, while the tuberose adds a fuller floral weight. Mango brings a fruity sweetness, and moss and sandalwood back the flowers with a soft, slightly green woodiness. Longevity and sillage both come across as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter far behind, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most. Half of voters find it feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Florabloom and Guerlain Nuit d'Amour have a close profile.

Äican

8.5

Kajal · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Kajal Äican is a modern unisex fragrance that pairs citrus and fruit freshness with a gourmand sweetness, with masculine and feminine votes almost evenly split. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter further behind. Night out, leisure and evening are the most named occasions, while business comes last. It opens with mandarin orange, passion fruit and pineapple for a bright fruity freshness. In the heart, black pepper and ginger add spice and jasmine softens it. The base of amber, vanilla and praliné leaves a sweet, creamy warmth, with vetiver and sandalwood giving it a woody footing.

Armani Code Colonia

Giorgio Armani · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Giorgio Armani Armani Code Colonia is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and few pick it for winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. More than half of voters call it masculine, and some also find it modern. It opens with mandarin orange, pink pepper and bergamot. Orange blossom, salicylate and clary sage form the heart. Tonka bean and heliotrope sweeten the base. The fresh, aquatic and fruity accords lead, while spicy and woody touches stay in the background.

SoCal (Cologne)

Hollister · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Hollister SoCal is a fresh, citrusy men's cologne built on suede, pineapple and rosemary, and it suits leisure and everyday wear. Pineapple brings a fruity, sweet note, rosemary balances it with a spicy, lightly woody freshness, and suede sits underneath as a soft base. The fresh, citrus character leads, with a slightly synthetic brightness running through it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is the least chosen season. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, and it reads masculine and modern. It has been discontinued. Calvin Klein Eternity for Men Flame and Puma Animagical Man (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Emporio Armani - Diamonds (Eau de Parfum)

Giorgio Armani · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Diamonds Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent, its sweetness softened by a powdery touch. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with fall not far behind; it is picked mainly for daily wear and leisure, and it suits the office too. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with lychee and raspberry, bright and fruity. The heart builds a floral frame of freesia, lily of the valley and rose, with patchouli and cedar adding a light woody edge. In the dry-down, vanilla and amber sweeten it while vetiver keeps it balanced. DKNY Red Delicious and Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Bamboo Harmony

Kilian · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kilian Bamboo Harmony is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, and the scent works on either. It opens with petitgrain, neroli and bergamot, a bright citrus start. In the heart, citrus fruits, white tea and green mimosa add a floral, leafy lightness. Moss and fig leaf keep the base cool, and the scent dries down with a faint spicy edge. Heeley Oranges and Lemons, say the Bells of St. Clement's and Lostmarc'h L'Eau de L'Hermine have a close profile.

Cedro di Taormina

Acqua di Parma · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Cedro di Taormina is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn and winter far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings it suits best. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read it as leaning masculine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with citron, petitgrain and basil, giving a fresh, green citrus start. Lavender and black pepper in the heart add a spicy edge. In the base, Virginia cedar brings a woody line, softened by Haitian vetiver and labdanum. Etro Pegaso and The Merchant Of Venice Dalmatian Sage have a close profile.

Sicilian Leather

Memo Paris · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Memo Paris Sicilian Leather is a woody, leathery unisex scent that sets a fresh opening of cardamom, citron and bergamot over gaiac wood and white leather. It opens with cardamom, citron, bitter orange, Italian bergamot and coriander seed, a fresh, spicy citrus start. Violet leaf and fir balsam bring a green note to the heart. The base is led by gaiac wood, Atlas cedar, patchouli and white leather, and it dries down woody and leathery. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well back. It is chosen for leisure, nights out and evenings, and most voters read it as somewhat masculine. Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa (Eau de Cologne) and Bond No. 9 Brooklyn have a close profile.

CK Free (Eau de Toilette)

5.5

Calvin Klein · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein CK Free Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent built around juniper berry, star anise and tobacco; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most, with sport not far behind. It reads masculine and modern. The top opens with juniper berry, absinth, star anise and jackfruit, a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, tobacco, coffee, buchu and suede add a spicy warmth, and the base of oak, ironwood, cedar and patchouli settles into a woody backdrop. Sweet and synthetic tones run alongside. Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2015 and Montblanc Legend Red have a close profile.

Levant (Eau de Parfum)

Ormonde Jayne · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Levant Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet unisex scent that sets bright citrus, led by bergamot, rose and mandarin orange, over a floral heart of orange blossom and jasmine. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It is unisex, though nearly half of voters read it as feminine. The top opens citrusy and lightly fruity with bergamot, rose, Minneola tangelo and mandarin orange. The heart turns floral with orange blossom, jasmine, lily of the valley and peony. Musk, amber and cedarwood close it in the base, leaving a creamy, sweet warmth. Marc Gebauer Orange Flamingo and Carner Bo-Bo (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Escape for Men (Eau de Toilette)

Calvin Klein · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein Escape for Men Eau de Toilette opens on eucalyptus, bergamot and grapefruit, a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with winter far behind. It is chosen mostly for daily wear and leisure, and it also finds a place at the office. Most find it masculine, though many also call it modern. Melon and mango soften the citrus opening in a fruity, sweet direction. In the heart, fir, sage and marine notes add a green, aquatic freshness. Vetiver, amber and sandalwood settle into a woody base. Aaron Terence Hughes Blue Fever and Bond No. 9 The Scent of Peace for Him have a close profile.

Gardénia (Eau de Toilette)

Chanel · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Gardénia Eau de Toilette pairs gardenia with coconut in a creamy, fruity floral, and it suits spring and summer days as a feminine scent. It opens with green leaves and carries coconut, fruits and gardenia in the heart. The fresh, green start turns into a sweet, powdery, creamy floral, and vanilla in the base keeps that softness going. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter stays in the background. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued.

Coro

Xerjoff · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Coro is a floral-fruity unisex scent in which tropical fruits, mango and pineapple meet jasmine and orris root; it suits spring and summer days and relaxed daytime or evening outings. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it lasts on the skin and carries well around you. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, night out and evening lead the occasions. It reads slightly more feminine, though modern and masculine votes are there too. It opens with tropical fruits, and in the heart jasmine, mango, pineapple and orris root build a sweet, creamy fruit softness. In the base, musk, vanilla, sandalwood and amber settle that sweetness onto a warm, woody ground, with a synthetic sheen running through the accords. Unique'e Luxury Mangonifiscent and Sospiro Maraschino have a close profile.

Zeitgeist

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Zeitgeist is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent with floral and green touches, suited to spring and summer and to relaxed, everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Opinion is split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, and it sits somewhere in between. Calone and algae absolute set its character, giving a cool, salty, synthetic freshness. Edenolide™, Nebulone® and leatherwood add a floral, green and woody base, while Peru balsam and Amber Xtreme™ soften that freshness with a spicy warmth.

L'Eau des Hespérides

Diptyque · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Diptyque L'Eau des Hespérides is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent with a green, spicy edge and a lightly woody base, suited to warm weather and the daytime. Bitter orange and lemon carry most of the weight and keep it bright. Peppermint adds a green, spicy coolness, while immortelle softens the citrus with a dry, woody depth. The notes read as one fresh, dry impression rather than separate layers. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close without pushing itself on a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and favor leisure, daily wear and the office. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it sits right between the two. Parfum d'Empire Yuzu Fou and Dior Cologne Royale have a close profile.

Boss Bottled Bold Citrus

Hugo Boss · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Bold Citrus is a fresh, green men's fragrance led by bergamot and Primofiore lemon. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it sits close without vanishing quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and sport leading and business not far behind. It reads masculine, and many also call it modern. It opens with bright, fruity citrus from the bergamot and lemon. In the heart, Bourbon geranium and elemi resin add a green, slightly spicy touch. Patchouli and vetiver build a woody base underneath, while the fresh character stays on top throughout.

Ginza (2021)

Shiseido · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Shiseido Ginza is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that sets a floral heart of jasmine, magnolia and orchid on sandalwood, hinoki cypress and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close without disappearing. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is the least chosen season. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and more than half of voters read it as feminine. Rochas Girl and Shiseido Ginza (Eau de Parfum Murasaki) share a close profile. The scent reads as one fresh, floral whole: jasmine, magnolia and orchid come first, while pink pepper and pomegranate add a light fruity sweetness. Sandalwood, hinoki cypress and patchouli give the flowers a woody base.

Polo Black (Eau de Toilette)

Ralph Lauren · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Polo Black Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy, lightly sweet men's scent that opens on mango, cardamom and lemon and settles into cedarwood and patchouli. The top is mango, cardamom, lemon and mandarin orange: fruity, spicy and bright. In the heart, ozonic notes, artemisia and jasmine keep it airy. The base of cedarwood, patchouli, tonka bean absolute and oakmoss builds a woody, slightly sweet floor. A synthetic edge also shows among the accords. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as moderate. Spring leads, with fall and summer close behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Most voters find its character masculine. Montblanc Legend Intense and Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani...lui/il/he/él/男... have a close profile.

Invictus Aqua (2018)