The Perfume Library

Halston Woman

7.6

Halston · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Halston Woman is a feminine floral with fruity and sweet touches over a powdery, woody depth, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, then winter and spring, with summer well behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, though business and daily wear get votes too. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with tagetes, bergamot and blackcurrant; the heart of orris root, rose and jasmine adds a soft, powdery floral note. The base of patchouli, sandalwood and amber dries down spicy and oriental.

Savage Jasmine

6.7

Sana Jardin · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Sana Jardin Savage Jasmine is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy jasmine on a creamy, powdery base, its floral side kept fresh and its oriental side touched with an animal edge. Clove gives the opening a spicy warmth, and jasmine absolute takes the heart. Tobacco absolute and musk soften the base, leaving a creamy, powdery dry-down. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, though fall works too. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out. Voters mostly read it as feminine, but it is classed as unisex. Perris Monte Carlo Jasmin de Pays and Serge Lutens Clair de musc have a close profile.

Polo Supreme Oud

7.5

Ralph Lauren · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Ralph Lauren Polo Supreme Oud is a sweet, spicy and smoky woody oriental made for men, suited to cold weather and evenings out. Most voters pick winter and fall, with night-out and evening occasions leading. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads masculine and classic. Cinnamon and pink pepper bring spice up top, while Indian oud forms a sweet, smoky heart. Gaiac wood and vetiver settle the base into something earthy and woody, with an animal touch staying in the background. Swiss Arabian Ultimate Oud and Ralph Lauren Polo Oud have a close profile.

Polo Ultra Blue

7.0

Ralph Lauren · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ralph Lauren Polo Ultra Blue is a fresh, citrus and aquatic men's fragrance, an easygoing pick for leisure, daily wear and sport. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither dominates the room nor fades quickly. Voters choose it most for leisure, daytime and sport, with some seeing it at the office too. Its character reads masculine and modern. The top opens bright with bergamot, Arctical™ and citron. Juniper berry, basil, clary sage and vervain bring a green, lightly spicy feel to the heart. In the base, mineral salt, woods and Ambertonic® settle it into a clean, woody finish.

Berber Blonde

6.6

Sana Jardin · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sana Jardin Berber Blonde is a fresh, citrusy floral with a green, lightly sweet side, a unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure, daily wear and the office named most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, though it is classed as unisex. The top has petitgrain, bitter orange and bergamot, so it opens citrusy and green. In the heart, neroli and Moroccan orange blossom water absolute add a soft, creamy floral touch, and musk sits underneath. Fruity and spicy shades stay in the background. Mugler Cologne and Le Labo Fleur d'Oranger 27 have a close profile.

La Femme Bohème

7.9

Edward Bess · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Edward Bess La Femme Bohème is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Jasmine, amber and honey form its core. Floral and sweet accords lead, weighed down by spicy and resinous tones, with a powdery and smoky side trailing behind. Most voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Winter and fall take the most votes, with spring and summer well behind; evening and night out are the favoured occasions. Most voters read it as feminine.

Ôver The Top

6.6

Lancôme · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Lancôme Ôver The Top is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, easy leisure days and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is noticeable through the day without dominating. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear ahead of the office. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it has a modern feel. It opens with tomato leaf, a green and crisp start. French jasmine absolute brings a soft floral heart, and monoï carries it down to a sweet, fruity warmth. Spicy and powdery touches stay in the background. Lancôme Ô Zenith and Illuminum Tomato Leaf have a close profile.

Positano

6.8

Contes de Parfums · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Contes de Parfums Positano is a fresh, citrusy scent with aquatic and green touches, suited to daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters place it in leisure, daytime and business settings, which fits its light, easy character. Though unisex, it reads somewhat more masculine, with a sizeable minority finding it feminine. Turmeric, blackcurrant and orange open it fresh, fruity and lightly spicy. Lavender, marine notes and hay then bring a green, aquatic feel to the heart. In the base, vetiver, musk and patchouli take over and settle it onto a woody ground. Bond No. 9 Wall Street and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo share a close profile.

Jade Dragon

7.5

Shanghai Tang · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Shanghai Tang Jade Dragon is a light, fresh and green men's fragrance where citrus meets floral, suited to warm seasons and daytime wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. It was released as a men's fragrance and voters mostly find it masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Bergamot gives a fresh citrus start and jasmine carries the floral side. Tea adds a green, slightly dry touch, while vetiver sets a woody base. The spicy accord stays in the background, and the whole blend reads clean and airy.

Only The Brave High

6.3

Diesel · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Diesel Only The Brave High is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, whether leisure or everyday wear. Grapefruit and yuzu lead, with peppermint and ginger adding a cool, lightly spicy edge. Geranium, amber and woody notes stay in the background and soften the whole, leaving an aquatic, slightly sweet feel. The accords also show a synthetic side. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves no heavy trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets the fewest votes. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for sport and business. Half of voters call it masculine, and nearly as many call it modern. Yves Saint Laurent Y (Eau Fraîche) and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Tonic have a close profile.

Rose Silk

6.9

Shanghai Tang · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Last Night

6.8

Edward Bess · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Edward Bess Last Night is a unisex scent in which leather and smoke are softened by rose, with a sweet, powdery side. Last Night has strong longevity and strong sillage; most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out, and least for the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Bulgarian rose, leather and smoke read together as one whole. A floral, fruity sweetness meets a spicy warmth, the powdery side softens the rose, and the leathery, smoky part gives the scent a dark base. Essenzialmente Laura Cuoio Imperiale and Hermès Cuir d'Ange have a close profile.

Vanilla Nomad

8.2

Sana Jardin · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Sana Jardin Vanilla Nomad is a unisex scent in which vanilla is hardened by resin and spice, sweet yet smoky and woody, and best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters call its character feminine more often than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Coriander, cardamom and Italian bergamot open it spicy and fresh. In the heart, jasmine absolute, frankincense and Siam benzoin turn it floral and resinous. In the base, vanilla adds a creamy sweetness, while Haitian vetiver, patchouli and sandalwood keep that sweetness on an earthy, woody footing.

Orchid Bloom

6.8

Shanghai Tang · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Shanghai Tang Orchid Bloom is a fresh, floral scent where fruity sweetness meets a powdery softness, with a clearly feminine character. Rose and orchid shape the floral side, while red fruits add a sweet, fruity brightness. Patchouli and musk stay in the background and settle the scent on a lightly spicy, powdery base. A slightly synthetic shimmer runs through the overall impression. Longevity and sillage are rated as moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, with evening wear also named. Half of the voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued.

Jaipur Chant

7.3

Sana Jardin · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sana Jardin Jaipur Chant is a fresh, floral unisex scent where lemon meets narcissus, tuberose and jasmine, and it leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with Primofiore lemon and Italian lemon forming a bright citrus layer, with clove leaf adding a light spice. In the heart, French narcissus, Indian tuberose and Moroccan jasmine absolutes give a floral, sweet and creamy face. Galaxolid and Muscenone® soften the base, while a green, synthetic edge stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter falls clearly behind. It is chosen most for leisure and daytime, though evening and office wear are also mentioned. Although unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Versȧtıle Sea, Sud & Sun and Tiziana Terenzi Osola have a close profile.

Full Gallop

7.4

Diana Vreeland · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Diana Vreeland Full Gallop is a floral, sweet women's perfume deepened by spice and resin. It reads as one piece: Turkish rose, Moroccan jasmine, osmanthus and iris form the floral body, while heliotrope adds a powdery sweetness. Coriander and pepper bring a spicy warmth, and amber and musk settle it into a resinous, faintly animalic base. Fruity and woody touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though from few votes. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits evenings and nights out, and daily wear as well.

Intuition

5.5

Aramis · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Aramis Intuition is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance led by grapefruit, lavender and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so the scent stays fairly close to the skin. Voters pick it most for leisure, daily wear and the office, with some choosing it for sport. It reads masculine. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords come first, with a fruity, sweet side. Grapefruit and lavender carry the brightness while the air accord keeps it light. Patchouli and vetiver add an earthy depth, which orris root and leathery notes soften. Armaf Odyssey Aqua and Rabanne Invictus Platinum have a close profile.

Halston Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Halston · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Halston Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and lightly sweet men's fragrance built around tarragon, citrus fruits and passion fruit; it has been discontinued. It opens with tarragon and citrus fruits giving a green, crisp start, while passion fruit adds a fruity sweetness. In the heart, lavender, mint and cardamom bring a spicy coolness. Patchouli, labdanum and musk settle it onto a soft, woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind, and it suits work, leisure and daily wear. It reads as a men's fragrance. Caron L'Anarchiste and Acqua di Portofino have a close profile.

Oasis Dawn

7.4

Estēe Lauder · 2022

Floral · Green · Fruity

Estēe Lauder Oasis Dawn is a feminine scent that most voters pick for spring and summer, leaning towards leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. Voters place it mostly in leisure, daily and office wear, and less in the evening or a night out. It reads as feminine and modern. The character is floral and green, with orange blossom absolute, Moroccan fig and vetiver working together. The fruity, sweet side comes from the fig, the vetiver sets it on a woody base, and a creamy softness rounds off the orange blossom. Zoologist Chameleon and L'Artisan Parfumeur Histoire d'Orangers have a close profile.

Polo Blue Gold Blend

7.4

Ralph Lauren · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ralph Lauren Polo Blue Gold Blend is a fresh, citrusy men's scent whose aquatic, fruity side is balanced by spice and a woody base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It reads masculine; no clear lean towards a season or occasion is reported. It opens with lavender, pepper, grapefruit and ginger, bright and slightly sharp. In the heart, green apple, cantaloupe, sage and cardamom add a fruity freshness. The base of vetiver, patchouli, frankincense and amber dries down woody and warm. Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum and Police To Be (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Red Door Aura

7.1

Elizabeth Arden · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden Red Door Aura is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and suits everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, while winter hardly features. Daily and leisure wear come first, with the office also getting a share. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level, so it neither fades quickly nor fills a room. It opens with raspberry, bergamot and orange blossom, giving a fresh, fruity start with a light citrus edge. Rose and jasmine carry the floral heart. In the base, musk, sandalwood and amber settle it onto a sweet, woody, powdery ground, with a faint animal note in the background.

Mambo for Men (Cologne)

6.8

Curve · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Curve Mambo for Men is a 2001 men's fragrance that opens with a fresh mix of lavender, lime and bergamot and settles onto a woody base of patchouli, cedar and sandalwood. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the ratings rest on few votes and should be taken loosely. It reads masculine and has been discontinued. Citrus and lavender lead, giving a fresh fougère feel. In the heart, geranium, rose, orange blossom and cinnamon add a floral, spicy sweetness. The base of patchouli, fir balsam, sandalwood and musk grounds it in soft wood. Amouage Ciel Man and Rasasi Hatem have a close profile.

Himiko

7.3

S-Perfume · 2014

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

S-Perfume Himiko is a unisex scent that sets the fruity sweetness of mango and plum against the smoky, resinous woodiness of birch wood, frankincense and cedarwood. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes for its character put feminine slightly ahead, with masculine close behind, so it sits comfortably between the two. Mango and plum give it a fresh, sweet fruit side, and pimento adds a light touch of spice. Birch wood and frankincense draw a smoky backdrop, while cedarwood supplies a dry, woody base.

Luscious Pink (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Mariah Carey · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Mariah Carey Luscious Pink Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent that pairs an aquatic lightness with fruity sweetness, and it has been discontinued. It opens with seawater, bergamot and bellini, giving a fresh, citrusy and fruity start. In the heart, peony, tiaré and lily of the valley add a soft floral tone. The base of musk, blond woods and sandalwood settles it onto a woody, sweet footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It is a women's fragrance, suited to anyone who wants a light, youthful, sweet floral. Perfumes with a close profile include Paris Corner Ciao Citrus and Phlur Beach Skin.