The Perfume Library

Lagerfeld Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Karl Lagerfeld · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Karl Lagerfeld Lagerfeld Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and spicy men's fragrance that suits daily wear, leisure time and the office. It opens with lavender and yuzu, then moves into a spicy, woody heart of cinnamon, cedar and white woods. Vetiver, musk and amber settle it into a soft, earthy base. The accords also carry a floral touch and a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters place it in fall and spring, for leisure, daily and business wear, and most read it as masculine. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme and Cacharel Cacharel pour L'Homme.

Black Cedarwood & Juniper

7.3

Jo Malone · 2014

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Jo Malone Black Cedarwood & Juniper pairs the spice of cumin and chili leaf with juniper berry, black cedar and moss, giving a fresh, green unisex scent. It opens with cumin and chili leaf, which bring a dry, spicy edge. Juniper berry takes the heart, and black cedar with moss settles the base into something woody and earthy. Fresh and green accords dominate, with a faint animal touch staying in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Voters split between masculine and feminine, which fits its unisex profile.

Barénia Pleine Fleur

7.8

Hermès · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hermès Barénia Pleine Fleur is a fresh, floral chypre for women, softened by green and fruity touches. The scent reads as a whole: white lily and orange blossom form the floral core, while miracle berry adds a fruity, sweet note. The chypre accord and patchouli sit beneath as a woody, lightly spicy base, and the green side keeps it fresh rather than heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads mainly feminine, split between classic and modern. Infiniment Coty Paris Aristo Chypre and Le Parfum de Thérèse have a close profile.

Lagerfeld Femme

6.6

Karl Lagerfeld · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Karl Lagerfeld Lagerfeld Femme is a fresh, green women's fragrance that carries rhubarb and green mandarin orange into a floral heart of narcissus and lily; it has been discontinued. It opens with rhubarb and green mandarin orange, a sharp, citrusy, green start. In the heart, narcissus and lily add a soft floral note. The base of musk, cedar and cherry settles into a fruity sweetness over a light woody ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine. Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers and By Terry Bleu Paradis have a close profile.

Oud Alezan

7.4

Hermès · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Hermès Oud Alezan is a unisex scent that pairs rose with oud, its floral and sweet side balanced by spice, wood and leather. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters recommend it most for evenings and nights out, then for leisure; office and daily wear sit further back. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads comfortably either way. The notes read as a single whole: rose and rose water give a soft, sweet floral note, while oud adds a woody, leathery weight. Spicy and oriental accords keep the blend warm.

Le Lys Angel

7.5

Mugler · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mugler Le Lys Angel is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. The top opens with water lily, fruits, lily of the valley and hyacinth, a floral start. In the heart, caraway, honey and nutmeg bring spice and sweetness. The base of amber, vanilla and patchouli settles into a warm, gourmand and oriental finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. Night outs and evenings lead the occasions, and it also works for leisure time. Lolita Lempicka Si Lolita Eau de Minuit and Givenchy Rose Ardente have a close profile.

Musc Pallida (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Hermès · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Genepi / Swiss Unlimited

5.9

Victorinox · 2009

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Victorinox Genepi / Swiss Unlimited is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens on mint and génépi and deepens into absinthe wormwood, lavender and amber. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters point to fall, followed by spring and summer, and it suits leisure and daily wear as well as the office. Most voters read it as masculine. Mint and génépi give a cool, herbal opening. In the heart, absinthe wormwood and lavender bring a fougère feel, while amber and silver fir set a sweet, resinous, woody base. A spicy touch and a clearly synthetic edge run alongside. Penhaligon's The Cut and LR Jungle Man (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Ginseng Biloba

7.7

Hermès · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hermès Ginseng Biloba is a fresh, green unisex scent that sits most comfortably in spring and summer, light and clean for daytime wear. Ginseng, maté, matcha and green tea sit side by side, with musk underneath. Fresh, green and floral accords lead, while spicy, woody and earthy touches stay in the background and pull the scent towards a tea-leaf feel. It reads as one whole rather than a sequence. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits easily on either. Rituals Chabana and L'Occitane en Provence Thé Vert have a close profile if you like tea-led scents.

Kenzo Femme - Once upon a Time

7.0

Kenzo · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kenzo Femme - Once upon a Time is a floral, sweet women's fragrance built on rose, peony, magnolia and freesia, softened by amber, sandalwood and musk; it has been discontinued. The flowers lead: rose and peony give it a fresh floral heart, while magnolia and freesia lighten it. Amber and sandalwood lay a sweet, woody base, and with musk it turns soft and powdery. Fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Bond No. 9 West Side and Chloé Chloé (2007) (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Terracotta Eau Sous Le Vent

7.1

Guerlain · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Redcurrant & Cream

7.7

Jo Malone · 2013

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Jo Malone Redcurrant & Cream is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance in which currant, raspberry and strawberry are softened by musk and a creamy feel; it has been discontinued. The fruit leads: the tartness of currant meets the sweetness of raspberry and strawberry, while musk settles the blend onto a powdery, creamy base. The gourmand side stays light, so it reads more fresh and fruity than sugary. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is not heavy and stays fairly close to the wearer. About half of voters see it as feminine, and a share also call it modern.

Mémoire d'Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Nina Ricci · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Nina Ricci Mémoire d'Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that opens on grapefruit and liquorice leaf, then ties the spice of ginger and nutmeg to a woody base; it has been discontinued. The top pairs grapefruit with liquorice leaf for a fresh, citrusy, lightly sweet start. Ginger and nutmeg bring a spicy warmth in the heart. The base of blue atlas cedar, vetiver and opoline leaves a woody, earthy, slightly resinous trail, with a synthetic sheen running through the whole. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Voters spread it almost evenly across leisure, evening, daily wear, nights out and business settings. It reads clearly masculine. Davidoff Horizon and Armaf Excellus Men share a close profile.

Histoire d'Eau

7.0

Mauboussin · 2002

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mauboussin Histoire d'Eau is a discontinued feminine fragrance, floral and spicy in character, that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and name evening and daily wear as its main uses. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. It reads feminine, with a classic feel behind that. It opens with mandarin orange and ylang-ylang, then moves into a heart of nutmeg, pepper and cardamom. The base holds myrtle, leather, amber and musk. The floral and fruity side is softened by sweetness and settles into a woody, resinous warmth. Estēe Lauder Amber Mystique and Jul et Mad Amour de Palazzo have a close profile.

Sweet Milk

6.3

Jo Malone · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Jo Malone Sweet Milk is a sweet, creamy, gourmand unisex scent led by milk, caramel and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. The number of ratings is small, so take this with caution. It opens with star anise, heliotrope and bergamot, giving a lightly spicy, floral start. In the heart, milk and caramel come forward, creating a creamy, powdery softness. Musk, vanilla and almond carry the sweetness into the base. Prada Infusion d'Amande and Piper & Perro Lepus have a close profile.

Bitter Orange & Chocolate

7.4

Jo Malone · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Jo Malone Bitter Orange & Chocolate sets bitter orange and chocolate against the softness of coconut and coumarin, a sweet, gourmand scent that has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters pick it most for daily wear and leisure, with evenings not far behind. Most read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: the fruity brightness of orange and bitter orange meets the gourmand sweetness of chocolate and coconut. Coumarin adds a powdery softness and the spicy accord a light warmth. Pilar & Lucy The Exact Friction of Stars and Pimkie Dear Vanilla have a close profile.

White Lilac & Rhubarb

6.7

Jo Malone · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jo Malone White Lilac & Rhubarb is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits daytime and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. White lilac and rose form a floral core, and heliotrope sweetens it slightly. Rhubarb adds a green, fruity freshness. Fresh and green tones lead among the accords, while the sweetness stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it sits close to the skin and leaves a soft trail. Most voters pick it for daytime and leisure, followed by the office. Few choose it for a night out or the evening. It reads feminine.

Attache-Moi

7.1

ICONOfly · 2009

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

ICONOfly Attache-Moi is a unisex scent built on amber, musk and woody notes, with a sweet, spicy character. Amber, musk and woody notes make up the whole scent, with the sweetness paired with a warm, spicy and resinous feel. The woody side leads while powdery and animal tones stay in the background, leaving a soft but warm impression. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most often for evenings, then for leisure and nights out. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though both views are well represented, so it sits somewhere in between.

Samouraï (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Samouraï · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Samouraï Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that opens with a fresh, citrusy and floral lift and settles into a woody, spicy balance, leaning towards everyday wear. It opens with rose, bergamot and jasmine, while the heart of cedarwood, tarragon and red pepper adds a dry, spicy backbone. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood, musk and vanilla soften the whole. The overall impression is fresh and clean, with a slightly synthetic brightness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick it for daily wear, leisure and business settings, with evening and sport trailing behind. Its profile is close to Police Pure pour Homme and Lacoste Touch of Sun.

Flash London Club

6.5

Jimmy Choo · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jimmy Choo Flash London Club is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that opens with lychee and bergamot and moves into a floral tuberose heart; it has been discontinued. It begins with lychee and bergamot, which give a juicy, fruity freshness. Tuberose in the heart adds a floral, lightly sweet warmth. In the base, blond woods and musk settle it onto a woody, powdery ground, with a faint spicy touch running through. Longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick it for daily wear and leisure, with office use also common, and fewer choose it for nights out. Chopard Infiniment and Bvlgari Bvlgari pour Femme have a close profile.

Assam & Grapefruit

7.5

Jo Malone · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Assam & Grapefruit is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with floral and spicy touches and a light tea-like brightness. It has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit, violet and rhubarb, the citrus brightness softened by a fruity note. In the heart, Assam tea, rose and cardamom lead, with the floral side balanced by spice. The base of almond, patchouli and musk settles into a soft, slightly sweet finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and wears quietly. It suits everyday use and reads comfortably on both men and women. Ermenegildo Zegna Z Zegna Extreme and Charriol Royal White have a close profile.

Fresh Mint Leaf

6.9

Jo Malone · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Fresh Mint Leaf is a green, fresh unisex scent built around mint, bergamot and basil; it has been discontinued. It wears close to the skin: longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays quiet around others. Voters place it evenly in daily wear, leisure and business settings, and some pick it for sport. On character, most call it feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with the cool lift of bergamot, mint and basil. In the heart, rhubarb and water jasmine tilt it floral and aquatic, while musk, maté tea and cedar form a lightly woody base. The overall impression is citrusy, fruity and faintly sweet, with a thin thread of spice.

With Love

6.6

Guerlain · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain With Love is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built on mandarin orange and lemon; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Few people have rated it, so these impressions are tentative. It is described as a women's fragrance. Mandarin orange and lemon give a bright, fruity freshness at first. Freesia and lily bring a soft floral heart. In the base, cedar, musk and sandalwood settle the scent into a woody, powdery and lightly sweet finish. Violet Tanagra and Fendi Theorema Leggero have a close profile.

Cabriole

7.6

Hermès · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Woody

Hermès Cabriole is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that sets the creamy softness of sandalwood against osmanthus and honeysuckle. The notes read as a single whole: sandalwood lays down a woody, creamy base, while osmanthus and honeysuckle add a light floral layer on top. The fresh accord keeps it from turning heavy, and the powdery texture softens the flowers. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as weak, so it stays close to the skin, though the number of votes is small and this is only a rough guide. Its quiet character suits men and women alike. Aerin Ikat Jasmine and Penhaligon's The Manoeuvres of the Baroness have a close profile.