The Perfume Library

Pure Man (2012)

7.1

Jil Sander · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jil Sander Pure Man is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that sets juniper and mandarin against a soft, warm base of sandalwood and vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with juniper, elemi resin and mandarin orange, a green and spicy freshness. In the heart, bamboo and white musk soften that brightness, and the base of sandalwood and vanilla leaves a woody, lightly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most see it as masculine. Jil Sander Pure for Men and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme have a close profile.

Zen (Eau de Parfum Aromatique)

7.8

Shiseido · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Green

Shiseido Zen (Eau de Parfum Aromatique) is a discontinued women's fragrance that builds a green, floral and powdery character from valerian, hyacinth and iris. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, though fall and winter are not far behind. It leans towards daily, leisure and office wear, and most votes read it as feminine. It opens with valerian, hyacinth and Gentiana scabra, fresh and green. In the heart, Moso bamboo, juniper haircap, iris and violet add a soft, powdery floral touch. Vietnamese oud, amber and musk close it on a woody, spicy warmth. Serge Lutens Bas de soie and Parfums de Marly Galloway have a close profile.

Line 618

6.6

Amouage · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Amouage Line 618 is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, setting a fruity, sweet opening on a leathery, smoky base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest autumn, winter and spring, and it suits leisure time, evenings and nights out. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as open to both. It opens with pineapple, plum and peach for a fruity sweetness, while black pepper and milky notes pull it towards a spicy, creamy tone. In the heart, heliotrope, pine and coconut milk form a soft floral-creamy layer. The base of leather, sandalwood, patchouli and gaiac wood settles into a woody, smoky finish.

Party Love

6.9

Escada · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Escada Party Love is a sweet, fruity fragrance for women, best suited to spring and autumn, whether for leisure or daytime wear. It opens on cherry, moves into a soft creamy heart and settles on a vanilla cupcake base. Fruity, gourmand and creamy accords lead, with a synthetic edge that gives it a candy-like feel. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters find it feminine and modern, and it is chosen across all four seasons in similar measure, with spring and fall slightly ahead. Its profile is close to Zara Cocoa Sunset and Bath & Body Works Strawberry Pound Cake.

Santal de Kandy

7.5

Boucheron · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Boucheron Santal de Kandy is a unisex scent that sets the woody warmth of sandalwood and cedarwood against cardamom and black pepper, softened by jasmine and violet. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Fall and spring lead, though it is worn in all four seasons. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. It opens with cardamom and black pepper, then jasmine and violet turn the heart floral and powdery. In the base, sandalwood and cedarwood form a woody, creamy and slightly resinous floor. The overall impression is fresh and sweet with a spicy edge. Its profile is close to Profumum Roma Luci dell'Est and Lubin epidOr (2017).

Cuir 28

7.1

Le Labo · 2012

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Le Labo Cuir 28 is a leathery, smoky and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening, leisure and night out are the leading occasions. Close to half of voters find it masculine, though it reads as unisex. Leather, woods and musky notes move together, with vanilla absolute softening the leather's edge. The accords also bring spicy, resinous, earthy and animal tones, and a faintly synthetic sheen runs through the air around it. Tauerville Incense Flash and Montale Aoud Cuir d'Arabie have a close profile.

Camicia 113 (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Gianfranco Ferré · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Gianfranco Ferré Camicia 113 Eau de Parfum is a feminine fragrance that opens with a fresh, floral trio of peony, bergamot and magnolia and settles into a powdery heart of jasmine, iris and violet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mainly for work, leisure and daily routine. Voters mostly call its character feminine. It has been discontinued. Citrus and fruity freshness comes first and gives way to the florals; jasmine, iris and violet lend a soft, powdery feel, with a spicy touch staying in the background. The base of Siam benzoin, musk and patchouli adds a sweet, warm footing. Ermenegildo Zegna Florentine Iris and Lancôme Miracle have a close profile.

Amor Amor Forbidden Kiss

7.1

Cacharel · 2011

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Cacharel Amor Amor Forbidden Kiss is a feminine perfume that opens with citrus and settles into a sweet, gourmand vanilla, with floral and fruity touches; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and evening, night out and leisure wear are almost evenly matched. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. It opens with grapefruit, mandarin orange and pink pepper, a citrusy start with a light spicy edge. Coffee and frangipani form the heart, adding a gourmand warmth and a soft floral note. In the base, vanilla and white musk sweeten it and leave a powdery, woody finish. Farmacia SS. Annunziata Vaniglia del Madagascar and Carolina Herrera 212 Sexy have a close profile.

Trussardi Donna Levriero Collection

7.9

Trussardi · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Trussardi Donna Levriero Collection is a fresh, citrusy floral that softens into a sweet, woody finish, suited to everyday wear and warmer months. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so people close by will notice it without it filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Most voters find it feminine, with some calling it modern. It opens bright with yuzu, citron and watery fruits. Jasmine tea, orange blossom, water lily and osmanthus bring a soft floral heart. The base of patchouli, cedar, sandalwood and vanilla dries down woody, powdery and creamy. Trussardi Donna (Eau de Parfum) and Trussardi Donna (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Respect (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

David Beckham · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

David Beckham Respect Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance with a light sweetness, suited to daily wear and to spring and summer. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn following behind. Daily, leisure and business settings lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, and the character is mostly seen as masculine and modern. It opens with watermelon, pink pepper and grapefruit; the fruity freshness moves into a spicy, green heart of cardamom, basil and Provençal lavender. The base of moss, patchouli and vetiver sets it on an earthy footing. Dolce & Gabbana The One Grey and Annayake Him have a close profile.

So First

7.3

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Van Cleef & Arpels So First is a feminine fragrance that pairs the brightness of magnolia and bergamot with the soft florals of jasmine and frangipani; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine and modern. It opens fresh and citrusy with magnolia and bergamot. The heart is floral, built on jasmine, frangipani and freesia. In the base, sandalwood and vanilla turn it woody, powdery and creamy, with a gentle sweetness. The overall feel is fresh, lightly sweet and soft.

Miroir Miroir - Miroir des Majestés

8.4

Mugler · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Mugler Miroir Miroir - Miroir des Majestés is a floral and sweet women's fragrance in an oriental vein, weighted with spice, oud and suede; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring after them; it is mentioned most for evenings and nights out, and also finds a place in office and daily wear. Most see it as feminine, though some read a masculine side in it. It opens with cardamom and coriander giving a spicy edge. In the heart, jasmine and orange blossom carry the floral side while suede adds a leathery, slightly powdery softness. The base of oud and amber dries down resinous, woody and sweet. Nejma Le Somptueux - Private Edition and Laboratorio Olfattivo Daimiris have a close profile.

Vetiver Glacier

6.6

Montblanc · 2024

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Montblanc Vetiver Glacier is a unisex scent built on a fresh, green base, with spicy, woody and faintly smoky edges. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling the room. It sits comfortably on both men and women. Haitian vetiver and Atlas cedar lead the notes, while bergamot and juniper berry add freshness and black pepper brings a dry spice. Sandalwood ties it together with a soft, creamy woodiness, and the earthy and smoky accords give it depth. Givenchy Vetyver and Lalique Encre Indigo have a close profile.

Cool Water Tender Sea Rose

6.7

Davidoff · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Davidoff Cool Water Tender Sea Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, work and daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it is light but still noticeable through the day. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. It opens with grapefruit for a citrus freshness, then jasmine and rose give the heart a soft floral touch, with musk underneath. Aquatic and fruity shades blend into a sweet, lightly powdery finish. Cacharel Amor Amor L'Eau and Oscar de la Renta Bella Essence have a similar profile.

Cool Water Deep (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Davidoff · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Cool Water Deep Eau de Toilette is a fresh masculine scent where citrus and aquatic accords meet a green, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with cactus, kiwi, juniper, mandarin orange and apple, a cool and fruity freshness. In the heart, cedar needle, spruce resin and sage add a green, needled feel. The base of gaiac wood, hinoki wood, labdanum and white musk dries down soft and woody. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with sport and office use close behind. Half of the voters call it masculine. Cartier Roadster Sport and Ralph Lauren Polo Blue have a close profile.

Accord Particulier

7.6

Givenchy · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Givenchy Accord Particulier is a floral and woody unisex scent that pairs Turkish damask rose with Haitian vetiver. It has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer chosen less often. It suits daily wear and evenings out about equally, while office and leisure come further behind. The rose carries the floral side, while vetiver and Indonesian patchouli build an earthy, woody base. Ambrox adds a sweet, synthetic smoothness, and the oriental touches keep the overall feel warm.

Roma Fiori Bianchi

6.3

Laura Biagiotti · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Laura Biagiotti Roma Fiori Bianchi is a fresh, powdery floral built around jasmine, violet and gardenia, made for women. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither weighs heavily on the skin nor vanishes quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter further behind. It leans towards office, leisure and daily wear, and less towards evenings and nights out. Most voters call it feminine. It opens with spikenard, bergamot and pear, a fresh, lightly fruity start. In the heart, jasmine, violet, gardenia and almond soften the floral side into a powdery texture. Tonka bean, musk and sandalwood sweeten the base and dry down to a calm warmth.

Unica

6.2

Furla · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Furla Unica is a fresh, floral women's fragrance, softened by a sweet, creamy side and easy to wear day to day. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. Voters mostly find it feminine and modern. Floral Street Arizona Bloom and Kenzo L'Eau Ambrée have a close profile. It opens with salt, black pepper and Italian mandarin orange, a cool, lightly spiced start. In the heart, jasmine, heliotrope and pistachio add a floral, slightly creamy softness. The dry-down settles into Tahitian vanilla, ambrox and blond woods, sweet, woody and a little synthetic.

Armani Privé - Nuances

8.4

Giorgio Armani · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Nuances pairs fresh bergamot with heliotrope, cinnamon and orris root in a powdery, woody scent for women; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most lean towards spring and fall, and towards daily and office wear. Most voters call it feminine, though some read it as masculine. Bergamot opens fresh. In the heart, heliotrope, cinnamon and orris root build a floral, spicy, powdery texture. Sandalwood and vetiver settle it onto a woody, earthy, faintly smoky base.

Miroir Miroir - Miroir des Voluptés

7.6

Mugler · 2010

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Mugler Miroir Miroir - Miroir des Voluptés is a unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings, with a sweet, spicy and smoky oriental character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out; it sits further back for office or daily wear. Votes lean a little feminine, though plenty of voters call it masculine. It has been discontinued. It opens with rose and orange blossom in a floral start. Towards the heart, tobacco and oud pull it in a smoky, woody direction. In the base, musk, tonka bean, sandalwood, patchouli and amber dry down sweet, resinous and warm. Arabian Oud Woody and Tom Ford Oud Fleur have a close profile.

Jaïpur Saphir (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Boucheron · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Boucheron Jaïpur Saphir Eau de Toilette is a women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a sweet, spicy and powdery oriental feel; it has been discontinued. The top shows white peach, cardamom, mandarin orange and yuzu, while the heart of magnolia, jasmine, heliotrope and cinnamon adds a floral, lightly spiced softness. In the base, amber, musk, vanilla and benzoin sweeten it and dry it down warm, woody and powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters spread across all four seasons almost evenly, with fall slightly ahead, and pick it for everything from daily wear to evenings and the office. Most voters find it feminine. Jil Sander Jil (2009) and Anfas Salam have a close profile.

Pure Wish

7.4

Chopard · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Chopard Pure Wish is a women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral, aquatic character with a sweet, powdery finish, and it suits daytime wear. It opens with currant, pear, yuzu and mandarin orange, a fruity brightness. The heart brings peony, cyclamen and lily of the valley, with pink pepper adding a little spark. In the base, cedar and sandalwood give dryness while toffee and vanilla carry a gourmand sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, with fall and winter not far behind. It leans towards daily, leisure and business wear, and most votes read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Esprit Feel Happy for Women and Loewe I Loewe Me have a close profile.

Just Cavalli I Love Her

7.3

Roberto Cavalli · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Roberto Cavalli Just Cavalli I Love Her is a feminine fragrance that lays fruity sweetness and a gourmand warmth over a fresh, floral base; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, watery fruits and mandarin orange, which give a bright, fruity start. In the heart, heliotrope and frangipani bring a soft, powdery floral feel, with sandalwood and cedarwood adding a woody line beneath. The base of musk, vanilla and tonka bean sweetens everything and pushes the oriental, gourmand side forward. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. Kenzo ☮ and Lolita Lempicka L (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Abîme (2022)

7.5

Violet · 2022

Spicy · Woody · Powdery

Violet Abîme is a spicy, woody unisex fragrance with a resinous, smoky side that leans towards fall and winter. It opens sharp and peppery with black pepper, Philippine elemi and chili. The heart of Somalian frankincense, Virginia cedar and Palo Santo brings smoke and resin, and the base of Spanish labdanum and Australian sandalwood softens it into a creamy, powdery wood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading, and it reads more masculine than feminine. Its profile is close to Reine de Saba Ambre Saba and Affinessence Cèdre-Iris.