The Perfume Library

Mandarina Corsica

7.7

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

L'Artisan Parfumeur Mandarina Corsica is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy character with a sweet, creamy, gourmand tone. Mandarin orange leads throughout and gives the scent a fruity brightness. Maltol and tonka bean absolute soften and sweeten it, while immortelle adds a spicy touch. Most voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate. Fall, spring and summer lead the season votes, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. The feminine character gets the most votes, though masculine and modern both draw plenty. Lorenzo Pazzaglia Sun-Gria and das sehnsucht have a close profile.

Fleur du Mal

7.8

Dries Van Noten · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dries Van Noten Fleur du Mal is a floral, fruity scent with a sweet, creamy and slightly leathery side, described as unisex. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though evening and office get votes too. Voters tend to read it as feminine and modern. It opens with peach juice, a sweet and juicy fruit note. Jasmine and Chinese osmanthus form a soft floral heart. The base of amber and suede leaves a creamy, lightly leathery warmth. Christian Louboutin Le Cuir and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir have a close profile.

Gaultier Divine Le Parfum

7.1

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2024

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier Divine Le Parfum is a creamy, sweet feminine scent that softens ylang-ylang, lily and frangipani with coconut and benzoin. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters spread across all four seasons almost evenly, with fall and spring a hair ahead. Night out, leisure and evening lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. Floral dominates: ylang-ylang, lily, frangipani and Jasminum grandiflorum. Coconut and meringue add a sweet, creamy side, and heliotrope brings a powdery softness. Sea salt and the solar note give it an aquatic brightness, while amber and benzoin keep it warm. Gritti Éclectique and Valentino Born In Roma Intense have a close profile.

Kenzo Homme Indigo

7.9

Kenzo · 2025

Fresh · Aquatic · Synthetic

Kenzo Homme Indigo is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that pairs marine notes with iris and sandalwood. It opens with marine notes that feel clean and cool, while the iris in the heart adds a soft, powdery edge. The base of sandalwood, Akigalawood® and leather settles into a woody, slightly leathery footing, and the synthetic accord gives it a modern feel. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with fewer choosing winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters describe it as masculine and modern.

French Affair

7.7

Ex Nihilo · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ex Nihilo French Affair is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex fragrance built on a chypre frame. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has a fair share too. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with bergamot, violet leaf absolute and lychee, a fresh and fruity start. In the heart, rose absolute, angelica and Atlas cedar bring a floral, woody balance. Vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss give the dry-down an earthy, dry base. Nicolaï Vie de Chateau and Sisley Eau de Campagne have a close profile.

Gaultier Divine Elixir

7.6

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier Divine Elixir is a women's perfume that opens with salty notes, builds a tuberose heart and turns sweet on tonka bean. The fresh, floral and aquatic accords come first: the salty notes carry that freshness, while tuberose gives the heart a full floral body. Tonka bean leaves a sweet, gourmand and creamy softness at the base, with spicy and synthetic tones staying in the background. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, and it is chosen most for nights out, evenings and leisure time. It reads feminine and modern. Zara Tonka Cream and Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal by Night have a close profile.

Destin

7.0

Balmain · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Balmain Destin Eau de Parfum is a floral, fruity scent for women, with a sweet, powdery and woody warmth running beneath it. Strawberry sweetness leads, alongside the soft florals of peony and lily, while pink pepper adds a light edge to the sugar. Sandalwood, patchouli, Akigalawood® and AmbreXolide™ ground it in a woody, resinous, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It is chosen most for night outs and evenings, though daily wear and the office get votes too. Most voters read it as feminine, and a good share find it modern.

Cool Elixir Safran Mineral

6.6

Davidoff · 2026

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Davidoff Cool Elixir Safran Mineral is a modern men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity feel with sweet and spicy touches. Saffron leads the opening, cedarwood gives the heart a woody frame, and apple sweetens the base. The overall impression is fresh and fruity, with a lightly spicy, woody backdrop, while the synthetic accord adds a bright, clean edge. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, it also works in winter, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure time and nights out, and reads as masculine and modern. Zara Amber Ego and Avon Attraction One Fresh have a close profile.

Scandal pour Homme Intense

7.1

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2025

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal pour Homme Intense is a woody men's fragrance built on clary sage, leather and vetiver, sitting between fresh and sweet. Clary sage leads, so it opens fresh and spicy. Leather comes through in the heart with a leathery edge, and vetiver leaves a woody base. Sweetness and a soft powdery touch stay in the background, and a slightly synthetic sheen runs through it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. Leisure, night out and evening are the most chosen occasions, and most voters read it as masculine. Hermès Bel Ami Vétiver and Hugo Boss Boss Alive Parfum have a close profile.

Bad Boy Elixir

6.9

Carolina Herrera · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Elixir is a sweet, leathery men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and see it as an evening or night-out scent; it also works for leisure, but it is rarely chosen for summer. It reads as masculine and modern. The scent runs sweet, spicy and woody, with a smoky, leathery backdrop. Leather, cocoa and frankincense come forward while iris softens the edges, and Provençal lavender and sage add an aromatic side. Mandarin orange and bergamot lift it slightly, and cedarwood gives a woody base. Burberry Hero Elixir de Parfum and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Parfum have a close profile.

Blouse (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Yves Saint Laurent · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Blouse Eau de Parfum opens with bergamot and pink pepper and moves into damask rose, a fresh, floral scent. The top holds bergamot, pink pepper and galbanum, which adds a green edge. Rosyfolia® and damask rose lead the heart. In the base, angelica seed, white musk and cashmeran set the scent on a powdery, creamy and slightly sweet footing, with a fruity touch alongside. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, work and daily wear. Voters read it as feminine. Chloé Roses de Chloé and Molinard Osmanthus have a close profile.

Bad Boy Extreme

7.8

Carolina Herrera · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Extreme is a strong masculine scent that pairs a sweet, gourmand character with a woody, spicy backbone, and it fits cold-weather evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and night-out and evening wear are the occasions named most often. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with the spicy bite of sage and ginger. In the heart, vetiver and cocoa absolute build an earthy, creamy base. Patchouli and tonka bean then sweeten and deepen it, and the synthetic, oriental feel stays through to the end.

Vétiver Écarlate

8.1

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

L'Artisan Parfumeur Vétiver Écarlate is a unisex scent built around vetiver, galbanum and grapefruit, green and citrusy with an earthy backbone. Blackcurrant bud and tomato leaf give it a juicy, green feel. Grapefruit and bergamot brighten it, and ginger adds a light touch of spice. Vetiver supplies a woody, earthy base, and the overall impression is fresh and fruity. Most voters pick summer and spring, while winter is chosen rarely. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the leading occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes for masculine and feminine character sit close together. Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver and Rituals No. 06 Green Vetiver & Bergamot have a close profile.

Mystery Tobacco

8.2

Carolina Herrera · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Carolina Herrera Mystery Tobacco is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex fragrance that suits evenings and nights out, and sits best in the cooler months. Ginger and davana open with a spicy, slightly fruity start. In the heart, patchouli and vetiver lay a woody, earthy base. Tobacco absolute and tonka bean absolute lead the base, turning the scent sweeter, with a gourmand, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions that lead. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Pacifica Tibetan Mountain Temple and Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia III have a close profile.

Parco Palladiano XV: Salvia Blu

7.8

Bottega Veneta · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano XV: Salvia Blu opens with pear, lavender and sage, a fresh, green unisex scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter clearly behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though the masculine share is not small. Pear and apple sit with lavender and sage at the start, a fruity sweetness over a crisp green base. The heart brings freesia, magnolia and rose for a soft floral turn, while green notes keep it fresh. The base of musk and violet leaves a sweet, powdery trail, and the synthetic and spicy accords add a slight edge.

Venenum Kiss

7.5

Ex Nihilo · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ex Nihilo Venenum Kiss is a sweet, spicy and powdery feminine scent led by amber, sandalwood, saffron and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, and also works at the office. Most voters find it feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Neroli and rose absolute set a floral base, while saffron and nutmeg add spice. Suede and davana soften it, and styrax brings a resinous weight. Amber, sandalwood and vanilla leave a warm, sweet, woody and oriental feel. Amado Amber Royal and Carolina Herrera Amber Desire have a close profile.

La Rose

7.8

Christian Louboutin · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Christian Louboutin La Rose is a sweet, fruity rose made for fall and winter evenings, aimed at women. Rose and black cherry lead, giving a floral, sweet scent. Pink pepper and ginger add a spicy warmth, while a creamy accord softens the whole. It also carries a synthetic sheen, and the overall impression is of a modern rose. Longevity is strong and sillage is good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings, and also for leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine. Initio Can't Get Enough and Diptyque Eau Mohéli have a close profile.

Cuir Celeste

7.4

Ex Nihilo · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ex Nihilo Cuir Celeste is a unisex fragrance that sets the fresh, green opening of black pepper, galbanum and violet leaf against a leathery, powdery base. The opening is led by the spice of black pepper alongside the green of galbanum and violet leaf. In the heart, ambrette and osmanthus add a soft, creamy floral touch. The base of musk, Akigalawood®, patchouli, cypriol and leathery notes dries down woody and leathery, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters place it in spring and fall, and it leans towards business and leisure wear, with night out close behind. Votes for masculine and feminine character are nearly even, so it sits comfortably on either side. Emir Celestial and Chopard Musk Malaki have a close profile.

Lazulio

7.4

Diptyque · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Diptyque Lazulio is a fresh, green unisex scent built around rhubarb and rose, leaning towards spring and summer days. Rhubarb gives the scent its fresh, slightly tart, green side, while rose adds a soft floral touch. Benzoin brings sweetness and a fruity feel, and Haitian vetiver sets a dry, woody base underneath. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office named most often. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. Hermès Rose Ikebana and Prada Infusion de Rhubarbe have a close profile.

Girls Can Say Anything

6.9

Zadig & Voltaire · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zadig & Voltaire Girls Can Say Anything is a fresh, floral scent with a sweet, powdery and fruity side, and it reads as a modern feminine fragrance. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also works at the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Half of the voters call it feminine, and many also find it modern. Peony and iris build a floral, powdery core. Vanilla and tonka bean sweeten it, while musk leaves a soft, clean base. Woody and synthetic accents stay in the background. Dior Miss Dior (2021) (Eau de Parfum) and Marc Jacobs Lola (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Girls Can Be Crazy

7.5

Zadig & Voltaire · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zadig & Voltaire Girls Can Be Crazy is a sweet, floral and gourmand women's fragrance built around jasmine, pear and vanilla. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Autumn and spring lead, though winter and summer still get votes. It is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, with a place for nights out too. Most voters call it feminine, and a good number also find it modern. Pear and cola bring a fresh, fruity lift, while jasmine carries the floral side. Tonka bean and vanilla sweeten it into a creamy, powdery softness, and sandalwood, patchouli and musk give it a steady base. Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Le Parfum and Zadig & Voltaire Girls Can Do Anything have a close profile.

Vra Vra Vroom

7.3

Penhaligon's · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Penhaligon's Vra Vra Vroom is a unisex scent that opens bright with bergamot, mandarin orange and apricot, moves into a floral heart of osmanthus and rose, and settles on a leathery, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading, though business and evening get votes too. Many call it feminine, yet a fair share see it as masculine or modern. Fresh and citrus accords lead, while apricot and the florals add a fruity, sweet softness; clary sage and spicy touches keep the opening from feeling heavy. At the heart, osmanthus, magnolia and rose build a creamy floral, and the base of Georgywood®, Ambrofix and leather leaves a woody, slightly leathery trail.

Murmure d'Été

7.7

Plume Impression

Fresh · Floral · Green

Plume Impression Murmure d'Été is a fresh, green fig scent that leans towards spring and summer days, with a unisex character. It opens with davana and cypress, which set a cool, green tone. In the heart, fig, fig wood and freesia come forward, bringing out the fruity and floral side. The base of cedarwood, sandalwood and tonka bean turns it woody, creamy and gently sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. It reads somewhat more feminine, though it stays open to both. Andrée Putman Figue en Fleur and Dorin Figue Divine have a close profile.

Le Beau Flower Edition

7.8

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Flower Edition is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Lemon and kumquat open with a bright citrus lift, while pineapple adds a fruity sweetness and geranium and violet leaf bring a floral, green touch. Tonka bean and cashmeran soften the sweetness, and patchouli and absinthe wormwood keep it from turning sugary. An aquatic freshness runs alongside. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most named occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters call its character masculine and modern. David Beckham Classic Blue (Eau de Toilette) and David Beckham The Essence (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.