The Perfume Library

Désobéissant

8.3

Givenchy · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Givenchy Désobéissant is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets Scottish pine and cedarwood beneath citron, cardamom and black tea. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It leans somewhat masculine, though modern and feminine votes are far from rare. It opens with citron's citrus brightness. In the heart, cardamom spice and Sri Lankan black tea come forward, the tea adding a green, slightly dry edge. Scottish pine and cedarwood form a woody base. Roger & Gallet L'Homme Cèdre and Le Couvent Aqua Minimes have a close profile.

Kensington Amber

7.9

Penhaligon's · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Penhaligon's Kensington Amber is a warm, gourmand unisex scent led by cinnamon and vanilla, and it suits autumn and winter evenings, though it has been discontinued. Bergamot opens with a bright, fruity touch, and cinnamon brings the spice into the heart. In the base, tonka bean, vanilla, cedarwood, labdanum and benzoin settle into a sweet, creamy, resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely unisex.

Testa di Moro / Tuscan Scent - Incense Suede

7.7

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2014

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Salvatore Ferragamo Testa di Moro / Tuscan Scent - Incense Suede is a spicy, smoky unisex scent built around frankincense, leather and saffron. It opens with frankincense, pink pepper and dried fruits, a warm, faintly sweet spiciness. The heart of leather, saffron and patchouli turns earthy and leathery, and the base of styrax, maté and sandalwood settles into a resinous, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out, with some votes for leisure and business. It reads mostly masculine, though it is unisex. Giorgio Armani Armani Privé Noir Kogane and Amouage Interlude Man have a close profile.

Coastal Salty Forest

7.3

Zara · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Zara Coastal Salty Forest is a fresh, aquatic and green fragrance classified as masculine, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with a bright citrus freshness from lemon and bergamot. In the heart, cypress and eucalyptus add a cool, green feel, while patchouli and tonka bean in the base settle it onto an earthy, woody footing, with a hint of spice and a synthetic sheen running through. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads mainly masculine. Tuttotondo Golf and Giardini di Toscana Blu Mare have a close profile.

Matin Blanc

7.3

Yves Rocher · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Rocher Matin Blanc is a fresh, citrusy floral built on neroli, Italian bergamot and Morrocan orange blossom, and it suits warm spring and summer days. The scent reads as a single piece: Italian bergamot and neroli give it a bright, citrus-led lift, while Morrocan orange blossom softens the floral side and adds a creamy feel. The overall impression is clean and light, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads feminine. Zara Fleur d'Oranger and Prada Paradoxe Virtual Flower have a close profile.

Sogno in rosso

7.5

Valentino · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Valentino Sogno in rosso is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads mostly feminine and modern. It opens with black pepper, juniper berry and petitgrain, then moves into milk, orange blossom absolute and frankincense. The base rests on ambergris, Bourbon vanilla and sandalwood. A floral, powdery, creamy sweetness is balanced by spicy and woody warmth. Maison Margiela Coffee Break and Aerin Tangier Vanille have a close profile.

Patchouli Ink

7.7

Montblanc · 2024

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Montblanc Patchouli Ink is a green, earthy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Patchouli leads, with bergamot lifting it slightly while mimosa and vanilla add sweetness. Amaranth wood and ink build a woody, spicy, resinous frame, and white musk softens the whole. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for business and daily wear. Half of the voters read it as masculine, and some call it classic. Walden Perfumes A Different Drummer and Mancera Hindu Kush have a close profile.

Midnight Scented Dream

7.0

Atkinsons · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Atkinsons Midnight Scented Dream is a unisex scent that pairs Calabrian bergamot with queen-of-the-night, vanilla and jasmine, opening fresh and floral and settling into a sweet, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, while summer gets few votes. It leans towards leisure time and nights out. Many voters read it as feminine, though it works as unisex. Calabrian bergamot and Paradisone® give it a fresh opening. In the heart, queen-of-the-night, jasmine and vanilla add a floral sweetness. The base of almond, heliotrope and sandalwood leaves a creamy, powdery, woody warmth.

La Fille de L'Air

7.7

Courrèges · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Courrèges La Fille de L'Air is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that opens on neroli and Calabrian bergamot and moves into orange blossom and neoprene. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, with the rest split between classic and modern. Citrus and green notes give it a bright start, carried by neroli and bergamot. In the heart, orange blossom adds a soft, sweet floral touch, while the neoprene note leaves a subtle trace that sets it apart from an ordinary floral. The base of musk and cedarwood keeps it on a powdery, creamy footing. Prada Un Chant d'Amour and Prada Nue au Soleil have a close profile.

Arlésienne (2016) (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

L'Occitane en Provence · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Occitane en Provence Arlésienne is a fresh, green and citrusy floral for women, light in manner and suited to spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer; leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Most see it as feminine, while some call it classic and others modern. Galbanum, saffron and bergamot lead, giving a green, citrusy opening. Violet leaf and rose carry the floral heart, and white musk with ambrette settle it into a soft, powdery base. Carthusia Aria di Capri and Tous Tous have a close profile.

Kimonanthe

7.5

Diptyque · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Diptyque Kimonanthe is a floral and sweet unisex scent, deepened by spice, resin and smoke into something woody with a leathery edge; it has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole: osmanthus brings a soft, floral and fruity note, while star anise adds spicy warmth. Sandalwood and incense give it a woody, resinous and smoky depth, with a faint leathery trace behind them. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer well behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and for leisure time. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Pierre Guillaume Noir Okoumé and Guerlain Santal Royal have a close profile.

A Mochi Atelier in Tokyo

7.6

Zara

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Zara A Mochi Atelier in Tokyo is a fresh, sweet fragrance with a powdery, creamy warmth, aimed at women; it has been discontinued. Built on pear, rice and sandalwood, it leaves a soft, milky impression overall. The fruity and gourmand side brings sweetness while the fresh accord keeps it light, and the powdery, creamy side rounds it off. It has a slightly synthetic edge too. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and quiet. Most voters place it in spring and fall, for daily and leisure wear, and see it as feminine and modern. Valentino Valentino Donna Acqua and Cacharel Yes I Am Pink First have a close profile.

Liquid Crystal

7.1

Agonist · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Agonist Liquid Crystal is a unisex scent that ties Sicilian orange, bergamot and absinth to clove and spices on top and cedarwood and vetiver below; it has been discontinued. Citrus and spice lead the opening: Sicilian orange and bergamot give a fresh start, while absinth and clove sharpen it. Frankincense, lavender and patchouli form the heart, and cedarwood, vetiver, labdanum, tonka bean and white amber settle it into a woody, powdery, mildly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it masculine. Amouage Sunshine Man and Marni Marni have a close profile.

Tonka

7.4

Esteban · 2007

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Esteban Tonka is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, spicy fruit warmth with a woody, faintly smoky base. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind. It is worn for daily use, leisure and evenings in similar measure. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Voters see it as masculine and feminine in almost equal parts. It opens with ginger, bergamot and pink pepper, then dried fruits, patchouli and cinnamon fill the heart. Vetiver, tonka bean and sandalwood sit underneath. Sweetness and spice lead, while a powdery, earthy woodiness keeps the scent grounded.

Arctic Jade

7.3

Agonist · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Agonist Arctic Jade is a unisex scent that moves from a fresh opening of cranberry, Brazilian orange and white freesia through raspberry and jasmine to a vanilla-tinged base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with fall close behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though a sizeable share call it masculine. It opens with fruity cranberry and orange softened by white freesia. The heart of raspberry, jasmine absolute, ylang-ylang and white cedar is floral with a light woody frame. In the base, patchouli, ambrette, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten it into a powdery, creamy warmth. An aquatic, synthetic sheen runs throughout.

Rose Roche

6.8

Diptyque · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Simply You for Her (2012)

6.9

Esprit · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Esprit Simply You for Her is a fresh, floral scent softened by a sweet, lightly powdery touch, made for women; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer trailing behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, while evening and night out are chosen less often. Most voters read it as feminine. The top notes of neroli, mandarin orange and bergamot give a bright opening. In the heart, orange blossom, heliotrope and iris bring a floral, powdery and gently sweet line. Woody notes and musk leave a soft base underneath. Fruity and gourmand shades carry the sweetness without weighing it down.

Marylebone Wood

7.0

Penhaligon's · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Penhaligon's Marylebone Wood is a sweet, spicy and powdery woody unisex scent built around sandalwood, patchouli and cedarwood, and it suits the cooler months best. It has been discontinued. Taken as a whole it smells warm and resinous: amber and sandalwood bring the sweetness, patchouli and vetiver add an earthy depth, and cedarwood draws a dry woody frame around them. Grapefruit lightens this heavy picture a little, but the oriental, powdery character dominates. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while leisure, night out and evening wear get almost equal support. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine, so it sits comfortably in between. Thameen Carved Oud and Réminiscence Le Patchouli have a close profile.

Onyx Pearl

6.8

Agonist · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Agonist Onyx Pearl opens with white leather, Arabian oud and oriental blossoms, a unisex scent that has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters spread it almost evenly across the seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead, and tie it to leisure, daily wear and the office. It sits between masculine and feminine, leaning a little masculine. It starts with oriental blossoms, white leather and Arabian oud. The heart brings heliotrope, Indian amber and Indonesian patchouli, and the base settles into white musk, Virginia cedar and Australian sandalwood. The accords read fresh, floral, sweet and spicy, with woody, resinous, earthy and smoky tones around a leathery core.

Thé Vert (1999) / Green Tea (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

L'Occitane en Provence · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Occitane en Provence Thé Vert / Green Tea is a unisex scent that opens on bergamot, green tea and lemon leaf and settles into a floral, woody trail; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits anyone who wants a light scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, while evening barely features. Some find it feminine, others masculine. It opens fresh, green and citrusy with bergamot, green tea and lemon leaf. In the heart, peony, jasmine, cardamom and tea add a soft floral and lightly spiced note. White cedar dries it down to a gentle woody base.

Sympathy for the Sun

7.3

Roos & Roos · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roos & Roos Sympathy for the Sun is a fresh, green women's fragrance that joins the brightness of lemon and bergamot to the soft floral side of jasmine and peony. Citrus leads: lemon and bergamot give it a bright, airy feel. Jasmine and peony build a floral base, while salt adds a slightly sharper coolness. Oakmoss and woods bring a dry, faintly powdery depth, and the sweet, creamy side stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and wear centres on daily, leisure and office settings. It reads feminine, with a modern feel too. Sisley L'Eau Rêvée d'Eliya and Kenzo Summer by Kenzo have a close profile.

White Song

7.6

Roos & Roos · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roos & Roos White Song is a sweet, powdery floral oriental built around almond blossom, ginger flower and night-blooming jasmine; it is made for women and has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings, nights out and leisure time are the most named occasions. It mostly reads as feminine. It opens with almond blossom and ginger flower, light and floral, before night-blooming jasmine takes over the heart. Amber and spices sweeten the base and give it an oriental warmth. Fueguia 1833 Msheireb and Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge have a close profile.

Nordic Waters for Him

7.9

Oriflame · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Oriflame Nordic Waters for Him is a fresh men's fragrance that opens with mandarin orange, cardamom and lemon and leans green and aquatic, sitting close to everyday wear. Mandarin orange and lemon keep the citrus bright at the start, while cardamom adds a light touch of spice. In the heart, violet leaf, Cascalone® and coriander seed build a green, floral middle. The base of moss, cedarwood and musk settles the scent onto a soft, woody ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without crowding the room. Voters pick it most for leisure and daily wear, with sport and business use not far behind. It is also rated highly for value. Dsquared² He Wood Cologne and Lattafa Suqraat have a close profile.

Calèche Eau Délicate

7.7

Hermès · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hermès Calèche Eau Délicate is a fresh, floral and green chypre with a powdery, woody side, made for women; it has been discontinued. It opens with ylang-ylang and aldehydes, which give it a clean, lightly bright start. In the heart, jasmine and rose carry the floral line, while sandalwood and cedar in the base soften it and settle it on a woody footing. A touch of sweetness and spice sits beside the fresh, green tones. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without feeling heavy. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, though a fair number call it classic.