The Perfume Library

Sur L'Herbe

7.8

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Artisan Parfumeur Sur L'Herbe is a fresh, green, citrusy unisex scent that recalls open air on a grassy field. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, and the scent sits comfortably between the two. The notes read as one piece: Calabrian bergamot and oxygen give it an airy, bright start, while orange blossom adds a soft floral touch. White musk and amber round this out with a creamy, lightly spicy warmth, and the solar note keeps it sunlit and open. Guerlain Un Dimanche à la Campagne and Guerlain Herbes Troublantes have a close profile.

Bloody Rose

6.4

Roos & Roos · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Roos & Roos Bloody Rose is a floral scent for women, built on ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac and orange blossom, sweetened by praliné and patchouli. The white florals lead. Praliné pushes the scent towards a sweet, slightly fruity side, while patchouli adds a woody depth underneath. Fresh and powdery accords soften it, and the spicy and oriental touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters suggest spring and fall, and it also works in summer. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, with evening and office use getting votes too. Most voters find it feminine. Mango Hédonisme and Grès Lumière Noire have a close profile.

White Tubereuse (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Réminiscence · 2014

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Réminiscence White Tubereuse Eau de Parfum is a floral, spicy scent for women that leans towards fall and winter, evenings and leisure time; it has been discontinued. Tuberose and ylang-ylang form a floral core, while cinnamon and spices add a warm, sweet edge. Green and powdery touches soften it, with woods and musk staying in the background. Oriental and animal shades never dominate but run through the whole scent. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer chosen least. It suits evenings and leisure best, and also gets votes for daily and business wear. Nishane Rosa Turca and Dorin Un Air de Damas Tubéreuse have a close profile.

La Favorite

6.8

Roos & Roos · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Roos & Roos La Favorite is a floral, spicy and woody unisex scent with an oriental character, and it leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and it suits evenings and nights out best, though it can also be worn by day or at the office. Most voters read it as feminine, yet it is offered as a unisex scent. Rose Wardia® forms the floral core, while saffron and pink pepper add a spicy warmth. Patchouli and oud give it a woody, earthy depth, and white musk softens everything into a powdery tone. The fresh accord stays in the background, with a faint animal edge as it settles.

No. 19 / No. 21 Sandalwood & Patchouli

7.0

Rituals

Citrus · Spicy · Woody

Buongiorno Buonanotte

6.3

Acqua di Parma · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Buongiorno Buonanotte is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening against a powdery, woody base. Pink pepper, Calabrian bergamot and frankincense keep the opening bright with a light spice. In the heart, Iris pallida concrete and gaiac wood add a floral, slightly smoky softness. The base of Virginia cedar wood, musk and cashmere wood dries down creamy and warm. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so the scent stays fairly close to the wearer. Most voters pick it for leisure, followed by a night out and the office. Prada Paradigme and Acqua di Parma Buongiorno Amore Mio have a close profile.

Nymphessence

7.5

Roos & Roos · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roos & Roos Nymphessence is a fresh, floral-fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer, relaxed leisure hours and easy daytime wear. The scent reads as a whole: citrusy and fresh, with mandarin orange, pear and woodland strawberry adding a fruity sweetness. Jasmine absolute, freesia and magnolia form the floral core, while cedar, oakmoss and ambrox give it a woody, lightly powdery, creamy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mentioned most for leisure, work and daytime. Most see it as feminine, and some as modern. Violet Tanagra and Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de Mandarine have a close profile.

Azzaro pour Elle (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Azzaro · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Azzaro pour Elle Eau de Parfum is a fresh floral for women that sets cardamom and citrus fruits against a heart of rose and lily. It sits at a moderate sillage, and its longevity is rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far 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. Cardamom and citrus fruits open fresh with a light spiciness. Rose and lily turn the scent floral. Cashmere wood and frankincense leave a woody, powdery, creamy softness underneath, with the sweetness staying in the background. Azzaro Azzaro pour Elle Extrême and Molinard Iris have a close profile.

Sandal Ruby

7.3

Carolina Herrera · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Carolina Herrera Sandal Ruby is a floral, woody unisex scent that ties the spice of black pepper, cinnamon and cardamom to the sweet warmth of sandalwood and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters lean towards night-out and evening wear, though it also works for leisure and daytime. It sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens spicy with black pepper, cinnamon and cardamom. In the heart, geranium, tuberose and milky notes add a soft, creamy floral touch. The base of Atlas cedar, sandalwood, patchouli and vanilla settles into a woody, powdery, sweet finish. Givenchy Gentleman Givenchy (Eau de Parfum) and Isabey Lys Noir have a close profile.

Cuirissime

6.3

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel · 2018

Floral · Green · Sweet

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel Cuirissime is a unisex scent that lays a powdery, green and floral veil over a leathery frame. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so the leather stays close rather than filling the room. Most voters place it in spring, with autumn next, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters split between feminine and masculine, which fits a scent that sits genuinely in the middle. Leather forms the backbone. Violet leaf absolute adds a green, slightly spicy coolness, while orris concrete brings a powdery softness. Hedione and Muscenone® brighten and smooth that firm texture, and the sweet, synthetic accords add to the clean, polished feel.

Rosamonda

6.1

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel Rosamonda is a unisex rose scent built around Damask rose, Bulgarian rose absolute and Rosa centifolia, with a fresh, green edge. The scent stays centred on the rose: citronellol and hedione keep it airy and slightly synthetic, while blackcurrant sweetens it. Elemi resin adds a faint spicy note underneath. Fresh, floral, green and sweet accords lead. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters suggest spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and office wear. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Diptyque Eau Rose (Eau de Toilette) and Liis Rose Struck have a close profile.

Sopoudrage

6.1

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel Sopoudrage is a fresh, powdery floral, unisex in spirit and easy enough for relaxed everyday wear. In Sopoudrage, iris and rose form the floral core. Cashmeran, ISO-E-Super and Muscenone® give it a soft, woody base, while Hedione keeps it light and airy. Tagetes adds a faint spicy edge, and the sweetness stays in the background. The overall impression is clean, synthetic and powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and evening wear leading. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Versace The Dreamer and Ajmal Evoke for Her have a close profile.

L'Insoumis Ma Force

6.2

Lalique · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Lalique L'Insoumis Ma Force is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that opens with lemon, green apple and cardamom and settles onto a lavender and woody base. Its longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, so it tends to stay close rather than leave a heavy trail. It is described as a men's fragrance. The ratings come from few votes, so treat them as a rough guide. It starts with the sharp freshness of lemon and green apple, spiced by cardamom. In the heart, lavender, rosemary and violet leaf add a floral, herbal touch. Cashmere wood and amberwood anchor it in a sweet, woody base. The overall impression is fresh, with a slightly synthetic edge. Its profile is close to Halloween Halloween Man Rock On and Paris Bleu Rich Man.

Sans Artifice

7.7

Givenchy · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Incenso

7.7

Collistar · 2017

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Collistar L'Incenso is a resinous, spicy and smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings best. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, night out and leisure the most mentioned occasions. Voters lean toward masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with black pepper, then turns to a resinous warmth built on labdanum, frankincense and styrax. Patchouli and gaiac wood lay an earthy, woody base underneath. Fresh and sweet accents soften the spicy, smoky structure. Matthew Williamson Incense and Atelier des Ors Larmes du Désert have a close profile.

Patchouli

7.4

Esteban · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Esteban Patchouli is a unisex scent that opens fresh and spicy, then moves toward powdery, resinous and earthy tones. Pink pepper and black pepper give it a sharp, spicy start. In the heart, violet leaf, iris and white rose add a soft, powdery floral touch. Labdanum and patchouli form a sweet, woody, earthy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it leans toward evenings, nights out and leisure time. Voters read it as both feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between.

Thé Vert au Jasmin / Green Tea with Jasmine (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

L'Occitane en Provence · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

L'Occitane en Provence Thé Vert au Jasmin / Green Tea with Jasmine Eau de Toilette is a light, fresh unisex scent suited to leisure and everyday wear. Voters pick it most for leisure, daily wear and the office. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The character is fresh, citrusy and green. Orange, cardamom, honey pomelo and bitter orange open it brightly, and green tea with jasmine absolute sits in the heart. Thyme and cedar in the base give it a lightly spicy, woody footing.

L'Ambra

7.6

Collistar · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Collistar L'Ambra is a unisex woody-oriental scent in which a floral, sweet body is deepened by spice, resin and a touch of smoke. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and is also worn for leisure. It reads neither clearly feminine nor masculine, sitting somewhere between the two. It opens on Bulgarian rose absolute. In the heart, sandalwood, cashmere wood and patchouli lay down a woody base. The base of amber, frankincense, musk and benzoin adds a sweet, resinous warmth. Its profile is close to Profumum Roma Patchouly and Mugler Miroir Miroir - Miroir des Voluptés.

Essences Insensées (2014)

7.2

Diptyque · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Diptyque Essences Insensées is a fresh floral built around violet, mimosa and heliotrope, with a powdery, green edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter getting fewer votes. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Voters mostly call it feminine, though it is classed as unisex. The top pairs pink pepper with violet, giving a spicy, floral freshness. In the heart, mimosa, heliotrope and Rosa centifolia form a soft, powdery bouquet. The base of maté, vanilla and beeswax sweetens it and settles on a woody footing. Fragonard Mimosa (2010) and Jo Malone Mimosa & Cardamom (Cologne) have a close profile.

Mountain Woody Forest

7.8

Zara · 2022

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Zara Mountain Woody Forest is a men's fragrance that opens with pepper, Siberian stone pine and nutmeg, then turns woody and resinous with juniper, frankincense and gaiac wood. It starts fresh and green, with the spicy notes following right behind. In the heart, juniper and frankincense add a resinous, faintly smoky air. The base settles on precious woods, leather and gaiac wood, so the scent stays woody and leathery. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean towards daily and leisure wear, with business and evening also getting votes. Its value for money is rated highly. Pierre Guillaume 11.2 Spicematic and Armand Basi Wild Forest have a close profile.

1 + 1 - Adorem

8.8

Nez · 2022

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Nez 1 + 1 - Adorem is a unisex scent from 2022 that pairs a woody, resinous core with earthy, smoky shading; it has been discontinued. Patchouli and Somalian frankincense form the backbone. Cocoa absolute softens and darkens them, while vanilla tea keeps the sweetness in the background. The spicy, woody and smoky accords together give a warm, dry, slightly mysterious feel. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and although the number of votes is small, the rating is high and value for money is well regarded. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. Teufelsküche Patchouly (Eau de Parfum) and Teufelsküche Gothic Poison have a close profile.

Plum Blossom

6.9

Jo Malone · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jo Malone Plum Blossom is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance, light and clean in character and close to an everyday scent. Yellow plum comes first, softened by floral notes in the heart. In the base, sandalwood and white musk tie it together with a powdery warmth, so the fruit sweetness stays clean rather than heavy. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it sits close to the wearer instead of filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. It has been discontinued.

Tommy Vibrant Summer

7.1

Tommy Hilfiger · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Vibrant Summer is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built around lemon, cardamom and rosemary, suited to summer days and relaxed wear. Lemon brings the brightness, while cardamom and rosemary add a spicy, herbal edge. The solar note and musk lend a sweet, creamy softness, and patchouli gives a woody footing. Aquatic and fruity accords keep the whole thing light and lively. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure, daily wear and sport, with some choosing it for the office. Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Summer Edition and Jil Sander Sun Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Oud Bouquet

8.1

Lancôme · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Lancôme Oud Bouquet is a women's fragrance that pairs oud, praliné and May rose in a floral, sweet, gourmand style. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. There is not enough voting on seasons or occasions to say more; the dense, full character suits those who don't mind being noticed. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base sequence. May rose carries the floral side while praliné adds a gourmand sweetness, and oud gives a spicy, woody, smoky depth. The result is warm, soft and oriental in leaning.