The Perfume Library

Today (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Avon · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Avon Today Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green floral with a lightly sweet, powdery and creamy softness, and a clearly feminine character. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and it suits daily wear, leisure time and the office best. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and it reads mostly as feminine. It opens with freesia, cactus and pepper, then turns floral at the heart with neroli, hibiscus, tuberose and strelitzia. Sandalwood, musk, rose water and cedar settle it into a woody, powdery base. Cacharel Noa and Fragonard Soleil have a close profile.

Kapsule Woody

6.7

Karl Lagerfeld · 2008

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Karl Lagerfeld Kapsule Woody is a fruity, sweet woody unisex scent that suits fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Votes spread across daily wear, evenings, leisure and the office, so it isn't tied to one moment. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Plum brings a fruity, sweet tone, and cedarwood sets it on a dry, woody base. Moss adds an earthy depth. The gourmand and spicy accords push it towards an oriental warmth.

Agua de Loewe

6.8

Loewe · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Loewe Agua de Loewe is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent built on Japanese yuzu, mandarin orange and Sicilian bergamot, leaning towards summer and spring days. It opens with three citrus notes side by side, then white pepper, Ceylon tea and maté bring a green, lightly spicy heart. The base of musk, sandalwood and Atlas cedar dries down clean and woody, with aquatic and floral touches running through it. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is worn for daily, leisure and business settings. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads as unisex. Its profile is close to Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme and Biotherm Aqua-Fitness.

Flower Tag (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Kenzo · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Kenzo Flower Tag Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's scent that leans towards spring and summer, for the office and everyday wear. It opens with mandarin orange, blackcurrant and rhubarb, which give a fruity brightness. In the heart, jasmine, lily of the valley and peony move the scent in a floral direction. Vanilla, musk and tea in the base soften it and leave a sweet, powdery finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it sits close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with few choosing winter. Business, daily and leisure wear lead the occasions, and most see it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Dolce & Gabbana Rose the One and Jil Sander Style Soft have a close profile.

Equinox Bloom

7.6

Penhaligon's · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Penhaligon's Equinox Bloom is a feminine floral-sweet perfume that most voters place in spring and fall, for leisure and daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. It works at the office or on an evening out, though it leans towards relaxed daytime wear. Most voters read it as feminine, with the rest calling it modern or classic. It opens with violet leaf and bitter orange blossom, softened by cream. The heart is jasmine sambac, orange blossom and frangipani, where the floral side is clearest. Siam benzoin, ambrox and brown sugar dry down into a gourmand, powdery, creamy sweetness.

Rise

6.6

Akro · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Akro Rise is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that leans towards warm seasons, best suited to summer and spring and to relaxed days. Coconut water gives it a light, airy opening. The heart brings piña colada and tiaré, where fruity sweetness meets a soft floral note. Sandalwood settles underneath as a creamy base. A synthetic edge also shows among its accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it suits leisure and daily wear best, with some votes for evening and office. More than half of voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Its profile is close to Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Coconut Fizz and Jimmy Choo Jimmy Choo Rose Passion.

Fuel for Life Unlimited

7.3

Diesel · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Diesel Fuel for Life Unlimited is a women's fragrance that sets citrus and fruit freshness against a floral, lightly sweet base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards fall and spring, though summer and winter are not far behind, and they place it in leisure, daily and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. The top opens with lemon, guava and mandarin orange, fresh and fruity. The heart brings lily, tuberose, jasmine, aloe vera and liquorice, a floral side with sweet, faintly spicy touches. Sandalwood and musk soften the base with a woody warmth.

Nature Millénaire

7.7

Yves Rocher · 2000

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Yves Rocher Nature Millénaire is a sweet, resinous women's fragrance that suits fall and winter; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and leisure wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. More than half of voters call it feminine, and some add classic. The scent reads as one whole rather than a sequence: a sweet, gourmand base under a spicy, woody, powdery feel. Benzoin, labdanum and musk bring the warmth, while cedar, vetiver and woody notes give it a dry, earthy ground, and iris softens the powder.

1881 Acqua Forte

7.3

Cerruti · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Cerruti 1881 Acqua Forte is a fresh men's fragrance that opens on cardamom and yuzu and turns green with basil; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as masculine. Citrus and aquatic accords lead, giving a fresh, green impression. Cardamom adds a spicy edge, while yuzu brings a light, fruity sweetness. Basil and Cascalone® sit in the heart, and cashmere wood and Brazilian rosewood close it with a soft woodiness. Puma Animagical Man and Hugo Boss Hugo Urban Journey have a close profile.

Ink

7.4

Akro · 2022

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Akro Ink is a smoky, earthy unisex fragrance that opens on birch tar and ink. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Birch tar and ink lead the top, giving a synthetic, smoky start. Jasmine sits in the heart and vetiver anchors the base. Spicy, woody and creamy accords blend with a leathery edge. Comme des Garçons Black and Elyon Himeros have a close profile.

Malt

6.3

Akro · 2018

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Akro Malt is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, aquatic side against a smoky, leathery base; most voters pick it for fall and leisure wear. It opens with whisky, moves to kelp in the heart and settles on leather and patchouli. Fresh, aquatic and green accords lead, with sweet and spicy touches behind them. The woody, earthy and smoky sides stay in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters point to fall, with winter and spring following, and leisure and evening are the favoured occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number call it classic.

Valentina Acqua Floreale

6.6

Valentino · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Valentino Valentina Acqua Floreale is a fresh, floral scent with a light fruity and sweet touch, suited to relaxed spring and summer days. It has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily and office wear. Its character reads mostly feminine, and for some modern. It opens with bergamot and orange blossom, then tuberose, neroli, jasmine and mimosa form a floral heart. In the base, patchouli and amber leave a woody, powdery footing, with a synthetic sheen running through it. Juliette Has A Gun MMMM... and La Rive Cash Woman have a close profile.

East

8.0

Akro · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Akro East is a sweet, smoky and spicy unisex scent built around raspberry, leather and oud. East has strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, while some call it modern. Raspberry opens with a fruity sweetness. As the scent moves into the heart, leather and oud take over, turning it leathery, resinous and smoky. Ambrox in the base softens the woody, oriental feel and holds it together. Its profile is close to Journey to the East and Ombre Nomade.

Aire

7.0

Loewe · 1985

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Loewe Aire is a fresh, green floral for women that leans towards spring and summer, and suits daily wear, leisure time and the office. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter well behind. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a light, steady trail without filling the room. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it classic. Mandarin orange, lemon, galbanum and petitgrain give it a crisp, green opening. In the heart, jasmine, iris and lily of the valley add a soft, powdery floral feel. White musk, vetiver and sandalwood settle it into a balanced chypre base. Yves Rocher Comme une Evidence L'Eau and Chanel Cristalle (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Night

5.9

Akro · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Akro Night is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, pairing a floral, spicy character with a sweet, woody base. Bulgarian rose opens the scent, and saffron and cumin follow in the heart, with the spice casting a shadow over the flowers. Musk and oud in the base soften it into a creamy, slightly powdery oriental, with a faint animal note staying in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or leisure wear. More voters call it feminine, yet a good share see it as masculine, so it sits between the two. Narciso Rodriguez Rose Musc and Laboratorio Olfattivo Rosamunda have a close profile.

Mercedes-Benz Man Private

7.8

Mercedes-Benz · 2018

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Mercedes-Benz Man Private is a men's fragrance with a spicy, woody character, sharpened by smoky and leathery touches, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with cypress, cardamom and artemisia, a fresh but dry spice. In the heart, lavender, labdanum and ambrox turn this into something resinous and gently sweet. Patchouli, cedarwood and cashmeran in the base deepen the woody, oriental and smoky side with an earthy tone. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, and few choose summer. Evening, night out and leisure are named most often, with business wear also fitting. It reads clearly masculine and classic. Bentley for Men Intense and Boss Bottled Absolu have a close profile.

Mercedes-Benz Man

6.5

Mercedes-Benz · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mercedes-Benz Man is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits daily wear and leans towards spring. It opens with ambrette seed and pear, reading fresh, lightly fruity and sweet. In the heart, geranium and cedar leaf pull the aquatic feel towards wood. Oakmoss and Brazilian rosewood sit at the base, leaving a spicy, woody trace. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen settings, with business close behind. Most see it as masculine, though many call it modern. Created by Olivier Cresp, it has a close profile to Mercedes-Benz Man Intense and Dolce & Gabbana K (Eau de Toilette).

Smile

7.1

Akro · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Akro Smile is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent for spring and summer days, with fruity sweetness and a light touch of spice. It opens with sage and bergamot, a bright, citrusy, slightly spicy start. Raspberry adds a fruity sweetness in the heart, and musk softens the base. The overall feel is fresh and clean, with a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it sits comfortably at the office too. Voters lean towards calling it feminine and modern. Its profile is close to Farmacia SS. Annunziata Agrumi and Hugo Boss The Scent Pure Accord for Her.

Jasmin d'Eau

7.5

Lancôme · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Lancôme Jasmin d'Eau is a fresh, floral scent for women, where jasmine tea and soft white peach give it a gentle, spring-like feel. The notes read as one piece: jasmine tea and bergamot tea add a green, airy side, while plum blossom and white peach sweeten it. Jasminum grandiflorum absolute carries the floral heart, and a powdery, creamy, lightly woody softness sits behind it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Most see it as feminine. Gucci Flora Gorgeous Jasmine and L'Occitane Fleurs de Brignoles / Plum Blossom have a close profile.

La Rose Angel

7.3

Mugler · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mugler La Rose Angel is a feminine gourmand floral that ties a rose and plum heart to a sweet base of caramel, dark chocolate and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer a distant last. Evening and nights out are the favoured settings, and it reads as feminine and modern. It opens with bergamot, pink pepper and cumin for a spicy brightness. Rose and plum build a fruity floral heart, then caramel, dark chocolate and vanilla bring the sweetness forward, while patchouli gives it a faintly earthy footing.

Light Blue Italian Zest

7.5

Dolce & Gabbana · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Italian Zest is a fresh, citrusy and fruity women's scent built around Primofiore lemon and Granny Smith apple; it has been discontinued. It opens with the crispness of lemon and apple, then bamboo, white rose and jasmine bring a soft floral heart. Musk, amber and cedarwood sweeten the base slightly and settle it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It mostly reads as feminine. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) and Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau Intense have a close profile.

Indompté

8.3

Givenchy · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Givenchy Indompté is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance built around Sicilian mandarin orange, saffron and Malayan oud; it has been discontinued. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange, bringing a fruity, sweet brightness. Moving into the heart, saffron and Woodleather® turn it spicy, leathery and smoky. Malayan oud anchors the base with a woody, resinous depth, and the overall feel is oriental. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, while business and daily wear are chosen far less. Most see it as masculine. Gucci Gucci Intense Oud and bdk Parfums Ambre Safrano have a close profile.

1881 Bella Notte pour Homme

7.8

Cerruti · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Cerruti 1881 Bella Notte pour Homme pairs the freshness of juniper and Sichuan pepper with the warmth of nutmeg and cinnamon, a fresh, spicy men's scent that has been discontinued. The top is juniper, Sichuan pepper, coriander and key lime, a bright, citrusy start. In the heart, night-blooming jasmine, nutmeg, black cardamom and Ceylonese cinnamon bring the spice forward. Cedar, vanilla, patchouli and musk sweeten the base and settle it onto a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer the least favored. It is worn from daily use and leisure to evenings and the office. Masculine dominates the character votes. Arabian Oud Amiri and Ahmed Al Maghribi Amiri have a close profile.

Amber Echo

7.1

Flora Danica · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Flora Danica Amber Echo is a unisex scent that opens on pink pepper, ginger and salt and settles into floral, spicy and resinous territory. It starts fresh and slightly sharp, with pink pepper, ginger and salt. In the heart, jasmine, carrot seed and angelica seed add a floral, powdery softness. The base of frankincense, myrrh and white musk sets it on a resinous, woody and sweet footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters point to fall and spring, and it suits leisure, work and daily wear. Voters split between calling it feminine and masculine, so it sits in the middle. Le Labo Myrrhe 55 and Amouage Reflection 45 have a close profile.