The Perfume Library

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7.0

Kayali · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Cristalle Eau Verte (Eau de Toilette Concentrée)

8.0

Chanel · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chanel Cristalle Eau Verte is a fresh, citrusy and green floral for women, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. It reads mostly feminine, with modern and classic sides in balance. Citrus fruits and green tones set the first impression, while jasmine absolute and magnolia soften it with a gentle floral texture. Orris absolute adds a faintly powdery depth, and a fruity freshness runs throughout. Kenzo Eau de Fleur de Magnolia and Acca Kappa Hibiscus have a close profile.

Royal Vintage

8.0

M. Micallef · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

M. Micallef Royal Vintage is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy feel with a green, spicy and earthy body, suited to business and daily wear from spring through autumn. It opens with the spicy brightness of pink pepper, and cypress brings a green, woody note to the heart. It dries down on patchouli and musk, leaving an earthy, slightly smoky and leathery trace. A fruity softness balances the dryness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, summer is close behind, and winter trails. Occasions are spread evenly across business, leisure, night out and evening. Most voters find it masculine and classic. Korloff Écorce d'Argent and Al Rehab Avenue (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Tabac Rose

7.5

bdk Parfums · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

bdk Parfums Tabac Rose is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, setting a sweet, floral heart against a smoky edge. It opens with plum, Turkish rose absolute, chocolate and Madagascan cinnamon, so the fruity, gourmand side comes forward at once. At the heart, jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang form a full floral body, with iris adding a powdery softness. The base of vanilla, labdanum and Balkans tobacco absolute turns sweet, while patchouli gives it a woody, smoky floor. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and see it mostly for evenings and nights out. It leans feminine in the votes, though a fair share call it masculine. Fort & Manlé Charlatan and Bond No. 9 Andy Warhol have a close profile.

Killer Instinct

7.5

Marc Gebauer · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Marc Gebauer Killer Instinct is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening over a woody, lightly powdery base. Green notes, blackcurrant and grapefruit give it a bright start, with oud sitting underneath. In the heart, cedar, lavender and cypriol bring out the fougère character. The base of sandalwood, musk and amber sweetens it and leaves a creamy softness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure. Most voters read it as masculine. Khadlaj Musk pour Narcis and Histoires de Parfums 1725 have a close profile.

M7 (2002) (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Yves Saint Laurent · 2002

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Yves Saint Laurent M7 is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance that puts vetiver and oud at its heart; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and rosemary, a bright start. In the heart, vetiver and oud take over and the scent turns earthy and smoky. The base of musk, amber and mandragora leaves a resinous, animal warmth, with the sweetness staying in the background throughout. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer well behind. It is favoured for evenings and nights out, and reads masculine and classic. Yves Saint Laurent M7 (2011) / M7 Oud Absolu and Montale Aoud Musk have a close profile.

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Green Stravaganza

7.0

Valentino · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Green Stravaganza is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance, softened by a sweet, woody touch. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards daily wear and leisure, and some wear it to the office. Half of voters read it as masculine, and many also call it modern. Calabrian bergamot gives a bright, fresh opening. Coffee in the heart softens that freshness and adds a faintly sweet, spicy tone. Vetiver in the base sets a green, woody foundation. A synthetic facet also shows in the accords.

Carbone (2010) (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Balmain · 2010

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Balmain Carbone opens with ivy, elemi resin and Madagascar pepper, a smoky, resinous men's fragrance that has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further back and summer the least favoured. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daily and office wear also get votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Half of voters call it masculine, and a good share also find it classic. The top notes bring ivy's green edge and a peppery spice. In the heart, black fig and frankincense add a resinous depth. Vetiver lays an earthy base, which musk, Siam benzoin and vanilla sweeten and soften. Green, sweet and spicy accords lead, with woody and leathery tones in the background. Olfactive Studio Autoportrait and Profumum Roma Arso have a close profile.

Fève Gourmande

8.5

Guerlain · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Fève Gourmande is a unisex gourmand that sets the sweetness of cocoa and rum against spices, rose and smoked tea. The scent reads as one piece: cocoa and rum build a sweet, creamy base, while spices and patchouli pull it towards a drier, smoky side. Rose adds a soft, powdery floral touch, and smoked tea keeps the sweetness from getting heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Many voters call it feminine, but it stays unisex. Guerlain Gourmand Coquin and Spiritueuse Double Vanille have a close profile.

Altamir (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Ted Lapidus · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Ted Lapidus Altamir Eau de Toilette is a men's scent for autumn and winter evenings, pairing a sweet floral side with spicy woods. It opens fresh and fruity with bergamot, pineapple leaf and neroli, and the heart of cyclamen, jasmine and orange blossom adds a soft floral note. In the base, tonka bean, patchouli, amber and musk turn it sweet, powdery and gourmand, while teakwood and vetiver give it a woody frame. Most voters wear it in fall and winter, and summer is the least chosen season. It suits evenings, nights out and leisure time. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, most voters read it as masculine, and it scores highly for value.

Kokorico (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2011

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Jean Paul Gaultier Kokorico Eau de Toilette is a masculine gourmand scent that sets a green, sweet profile against an earthy, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with a green tone from fig leaf. In the heart, cocoa and patchouli sweeten it and add a spicy, oriental depth. At the base, cedarwood and vetiver bring out the woody, earthy side. The accords also carry a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer plays a small part. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, and most voters read it as masculine.

Balenciaga

8.0

Balenciaga · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Balenciaga Balenciaga is a discontinued women's fragrance built on oakmoss, patchouli and vetiver, a green, woody chypre softened by powdery carnation and violet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and daytime and business wear lead the occasions. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It smells fresh and green, with bergamot and pepper keeping it lively. Spices and carnation add a dry warmth, while violet brings a powdery softness. Labdanum and cedarwood give it a touch of sweetness and woody depth. Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs and Nóvaya Zaryá Chypre / Шипр have a close profile.

Seductive Noir (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Guess · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Oud & Bergamot

7.5

Jo Malone · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Jo Malone Oud & Bergamot is a unisex scent that ties the brightness of bergamot and orange to the woody depth of oud and cedarwood. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and it fits everything from daily wear and the office to evenings out. Most voters read it as more masculine, though it is rated as unisex. The citrus is bright throughout: bergamot and orange give it a fresh start. Oud and cedarwood lay a dry, spicy, lightly resinous base under that freshness, while praliné softens the woody structure and adds a rounded sweetness.

Kenzo Power (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Kenzo · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Kenzo Power Eau de Toilette opens with bergamot, coriander and cardamom, a fresh, spicy start that settles onto labdanum and cedarwood, and it is sold as a men's fragrance. Citrusy bergamot comes first, with coriander and cardamom adding spice. Floral notes in the heart pull that freshness towards green and powdery. In the dry-down, labdanum, cedarwood and tolu balm sweeten it slightly and set it on a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it sits comfortably in warm or busy settings. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it modern or even feminine.

For Her Musc Nude

7.5

Narciso Rodriguez · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Nude is a fresh, powdery and creamy feminine scent built around musk, jasmine and Damask rose. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. The floral side comes from jasmine, Damask rose, frangipani and floral notes, softened by musk. Pink pepper adds a light spice, while tonka bean absolute brings a sweet, creamy warmth. Indonesian patchouli and woody notes form a quiet base, and the solar note keeps the whole thing bright. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc and Valmont Satin Musk have a close profile.

Eau Rose (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Diptyque · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque Eau Rose Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral rose best suited to spring and summer days, and it reads as feminine. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Its character leans clearly feminine. Rosa centifolia and Damask rose sit at the centre, with lychee giving the rose a fruity, slightly sweet edge. Ambroxan sets a clean base underneath. The fresh and green accords keep the rose light rather than heavy.

Ana Abiyedh Rouge / أنا أبيض روج (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Lattafa

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lattafa Ana Abiyedh Rouge / أنا أبيض روج Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that lays a sweet, gourmand layer over a floral and fruity frame. Pear and bergamot open it, and the heart moves to geranium and caramel. The caramel pulls the scent in a creamy, gourmand direction, with spicy and oriental accords alongside. The base of musk, ambergris and oakmoss settles it and softens the sweetness. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and works for leisure time too. It reads feminine and modern. Jeroboam Gozo and Liu•Jo Silkway have a close profile.

Envy for Men (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Gucci · 1998

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Gucci Envy for Men Eau de Toilette is a green, spicy masculine scent with an earthy, leathery undertone; it has been discontinued. It opens with coriander, pepper, rosewood and mandarin orange for a fresh, spiced start. In the heart, carnation, rose, sandalwood and jasmine soften that freshness, while vetiver, leather, patchouli and vanilla settle the base into something earthy, woody and lightly sweet. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most see it as masculine and classic. Chanel Égoïste and Privata Vetiver & Pachulí have a close profile.

He Wood Rocky Mountain Wood

7.5

Dsquared² · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dsquared² He Wood Rocky Mountain Wood is a woody, green and resinous men's fragrance built around cedarwood, vetiver and frankincense. White pepper adds a spicy edge, while violet and Canada lily bring a soft floral touch. Musk and mineral amber round it off underneath. The overall impression is fresh, earthy and slightly smoky rather than heavy or sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It is worn mainly for leisure, daily use and the office, and it reads clearly masculine. It has been discontinued.

Aqva pour Homme Atlantiqve

7.0

Bvlgari · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Bvlgari Aqva pour Homme Atlantiqve is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Sport and office wear also get votes, while evening and night-out use stay in the background. Most voters find it masculine, and some call it modern. Aquatic notes, Sicilian lemon and Calabrian bergamot open it fresh and watery. Ambergris sits in the heart. At the base, patchouli, vetiver and sandalwood build a woody floor, which benzoin softens slightly. Fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Dolce & Gabbana K (Eau de Toilette) and Versace pour Homme Dylan Blue (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Pure XS for Her

7.5

Rabanne · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne Pure XS for Her is a sweet, gourmand feminine scent that suits fall and winter evenings. It reads as a floral, fruity sweetness, with ylang-ylang and popcorn carrying it. Vanilla and milkwood push it towards a creamy, powdery softness, while sandalwood and musk lay a warm, oriental base underneath. The overall impression is a sugary gourmand with a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out and evening are the occasions it leans towards. Most see it as feminine and modern.

Patchouli (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Réminiscence · 1970

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Réminiscence Patchouli Eau de Toilette is a sweet, earthy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with cedarwood and patchouli, and vetiver and sandalwood in the heart keep that woody footing. Vanilla, tonka bean and white musk sweeten the base, while a smoky shade lies over the sweet, spicy and resinous accords. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits between the two. Réminiscence Le Patchouli (Eau de Toilette Intense) and Réminiscence L'Incroyable Patchouli have a close profile.

Poets of Berlin

7.5

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2017

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Vilhelm Parfumerie Poets of Berlin is a unisex scent built on lemon, blueberry and bamboo, with a green, fruity character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, with winter getting the fewest votes. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for the office and evenings. Voters read it as more feminine and modern than masculine. The notes come across as one whole rather than a top-to-base progression. Lemon and blueberry give a fruity freshness, while bamboo brings out the green side. Haitian vetiver and wild iris add a woody footing. Spicy, creamy and sweet accords soften the green edge and add a gourmand touch.