The Perfume Library

Zanzibar (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Van Cleef & Arpels Zanzibar Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and spicy masculine scent with a green, woody fougère character; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, summer and spring, with winter getting a smaller share. It leans towards business, leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and nights out. Lemon, cardamom and coriander open it, and pepper, clove and ginger bring spice towards the heart. Vetiver, sandalwood and amber at the base settle it into a woody, resinous finish. Rhizome 03 and Pino Silvestre (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Velvet Tender Oud

7.4

Dolce & Gabbana · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Tender Oud is a sweet, spicy oriental where floral and woody tones meet, a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with suede and almond, then moves into a floral heart of Rosa centifolia and Damask rose. Oud and woody notes dominate the base, while the resinous and smoky accords soften the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. Feminine votes lead, though masculine votes are not far behind. Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud and Lattafa Opulent Oud have a close profile.

L.I.L.Y.

6.0

Stella McCartney · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Stella McCartney L.I.L.Y. is a fresh, green floral with a citrusy lift and a light earthy chypre feel, written for women and suited to easy daytime wear. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters find it feminine. It has been discontinued. Truffle sits in the top, lily of the valley in the heart and oakmoss in the base. The green, fresh floral side leads; fruity and sweet touches soften it, while powdery and woody tones stay in the background. Chloé Nomade and Bond No. 9 Riverside Drive have a close profile.

Eau Parfumée Thé Vert (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Bvlgari · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari Eau Parfumée Thé Vert Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green unisex scent built around green tea, bergamot and bitter orange blossom. The citrus brightness of bergamot and the green tea sit alongside the soft floral side of bitter orange blossom. The scent stays fresh and green throughout, with a slight spicy touch and a faint powdery trace in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads somewhat more feminine than masculine, though a fair share of voters see it as masculine. Le Père Pelletier Feuilles de Thé and Cottoncake Soft Sencha have a close profile.

Vocalise / ヴォカリーズ (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Shiseido · 1997

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Shiseido Vocalise / ヴォカリーズ Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days, at the office or in daily wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. Daily wear, business and leisure come first, with evening and night out chosen less often. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. The scent is fresh, floral and fruity, with a powdery, woody undertone. Neroli, yuzu and peach bring the brightness, while red rose and lily of the valley build the floral core. Hinoki cypress adds a woody line, and vanilla softens the whole.

Stella Peony / Stella In Two - Peony

7.8

Stella McCartney · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Stella McCartney Stella Peony / Stella In Two - Peony is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that sets peony against black pepper, patchouli and amber; it has been discontinued. Peony leads, with black pepper adding a light spicy edge. Patchouli and amber give it a woody, sweet base, while the fresh and powdery sides stay in the background. The notes read as one whole rather than as separate top, heart and base layers. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It is classed as feminine. Stella McCartney Stella (Eau de Parfum) and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Fleur Musc (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Eau Parfumée Thé Blanc (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Bvlgari · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Un Bateau pour Capri

6.4

Eau d'Italie · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau d'Italie Un Bateau pour Capri is a fresh, citrusy floral made for women, light and suited to spring and summer days. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the settings that come up most. Evening and night out rarely do. It opens on peony, freesia and peach, with an aquatic, fruity freshness. Jasmine sambac, heliotrope and Rosa centifolia form the floral heart. Musk, cedar and woody notes settle underneath, leaving a powdery, lightly sweet finish.

Trouble Eau Légère Nacrée

7.7

Boucheron · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Boucheron Trouble Eau Légère Nacrée is a fresh, sweet feminine scent from 2005 that ties Calabrian bergamot and lotus to a soft base of vanilla and ambergris; it has been discontinued. Most voters call it feminine. Summer and spring lead, fall is close behind, and winter trails. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Both longevity and sillage are rated moderate. It opens with the citrus of Calabrian bergamot, while lotus brings a fresh floral heart. In the base, vanilla and ambergris sweeten the scent and give it a powdery, creamy softness, with fruity and gourmand touches alongside. Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Pin-Up and Classique Cabaret have a close profile.

Pur Santal

5.5

Louis Vuitton · 2024

Aquatic · Sweet · Synthetic

Spettacolore

8.2

Bvlgari · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Aqva pour Homme Marine Toniq

6.8

Bvlgari · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Bvlgari Aqva pour Homme Marine Toniq is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and the occasions it suits best are daily and leisure wear, with sport and business close behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. It reads as masculine. Pear and grapefruit open it bright and juicy. In the heart, Neptune grass and an ice accord keep things cool and aquatic. Sandalwood and white cedar settle underneath as a woody base. Alongside the citrus and aquatic accords, there is a slightly synthetic texture. Dior Dior Homme Sport Very Cool Spray and Marc Gebauer Cocoon have a close profile.

Rock'n'Rome

7.4

Bvlgari · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bvlgari Rock'n'Rome is a women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with fruity, sweet and lightly spicy tones. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable on the skin without filling the room. Voters pick it most for leisure and business, and also for daytime and nights out. It is classed as a women's perfume. The scent reads as a whole rather than in stages: osmanthus carries the floral side, apricot adds a fruity sweetness, and benzoin softens it with a powdery warmth. The fresh accord keeps that sweetness from turning heavy. Lalique Noir Premier - Rose Royale 1935 and Cartier La Panthère Parfum have a close profile.

Emporio Armani - Diamonds Black Carat

7.5

Giorgio Armani · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Diamonds Black Carat is a floral, sweet fragrance with fruity, powdery and lightly spicy touches, and a feminine character. Freesia gives a floral opening and rose leads the heart. In the base, benzoin and vanilla sweeten the scent and add an oriental, woody warmth. A synthetic, powdery side sits in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, and daily wear and the office get the most votes among occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Gucci Rush and Chanel Allure (Eau de Parfum).

Theorema Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Fendi · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Fendi Theorema Uomo Eau de Toilette is a woody, resinous men's scent that pairs citrus freshness with a green, spicy streak; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, cardamom, pepper and geranium: bright citrus with a dry spice and a green coolness. In the heart, vetiver, nutmeg and cedarwood set the scent on a woody, earthy line. The base of musk, labdanum and amber leaves a resinous warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as masculine, and its fresh, spicy build sits close to everyday wear. Thomas Sabo Rebel at Heart - Dark Woods and M. Micallef Jewel for Him have a close profile.

Closer

5.9

Halle Berry · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Halle Berry Closer is a fresh, aquatic and lightly fruity women's scent that leans towards everyday wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with forest raspberry, ozone and water lily, while the citrus and aquatic accords keep it airy. Towards the heart, mimosa and violet add a floral, powdery softness, with cedarwood and fougère notes giving it a woody frame. The base of musk, vanilla, mahogany wood and cashmere settles into something warm and soft. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and it suits daily, office and leisure settings best. Most voters read it as feminine. Vakko V de Vakko and s.Oliver Difference Women have a close profile.

Ma'magnifica

8.0

Bvlgari · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Dolce Estasi

7.6

Bvlgari · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bvlgari Dolce Estasi is a feminine scent built from Italian citrus fruits, heliotrope and musk, fresh at first and softly sweet throughout. The citrus brings a bright, juicy freshness, which the powdery, slightly creamy sweetness of heliotrope then rounds off. Musk stays in the background, while the floral and fruity facets add fullness without making the scent heavy. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It reads feminine and light, suited to anyone who likes a clean, gentle sweetness. Jil Sander Sun Pop - Coral Pop and Xerjoff Accento have a close profile.

Aqva pour Homme Toniq

6.2

Bvlgari · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Bvlgari Aqva pour Homme Toniq is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that pairs lemon and peppermint with an ice accord; it has been discontinued. Lemon and peppermint come first, and in the heart Neptune grass and the ice accord keep that coolness going. Amber and vetiver settle it onto a woody base. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy, green and aquatic, with fruity and synthetic touches in the background. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a light trail. The vote count is small, so this is only a rough guide. It suits someone after something simple and cooling rather than a strong scent. Azzaro Chrome Sport and Armani Code Sport have a close profile.

Riva Solare

7.6

Bvlgari · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bvlgari Riva Solare is a fresh, citrusy floral for women, pairing a bright fruity note with a soft, powdery and creamy finish. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it leaves a balanced, fairly close trail. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, then the office, and fewer voters pick it for evenings or nights out. Calabrian bergamot opens with a clean citrus brightness. In the heart, osmanthus, mandarin orange and Italian neroli carry the floral and fruity side. Musk in the base settles the scent into a powdery, creamy softness. Acqua di Parma Sakura and Jil Sander Sun Pop - Coral Pop have a close profile.

Easy Krizia

7.5

Krizia · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Krizia Easy Krizia is a fresh, citrusy floral with green, fruity and lightly sweet touches, made for women and now discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of ratings means these figures are only a rough guide. It reads feminine. The notes work as one whole: blackcurrant and fruits give a bright fruity side, softened by orange blossom and floral notes. Spices and patchouli set a woody base, kept warm by sandalwood, musk and moss. Xerjoff Renaissance and Lattafa Lail Maleki Moroccan Blue have a close profile.

Paco Rabanne pour Elle (Eau de Parfum)

6.2

Rabanne · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Rabanne Paco Rabanne pour Elle Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that sets freesia, rose and jasmine against mandarin orange and amber; it has been discontinued. The top notes of freesia, pepper and mandarin orange make for a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, rose and jasmine bring out the floral side, with Karo Karounde alongside them. Massoia wood and amber lay a woody base, and peach sweetens the finish. The accords also carry a powdery and a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so take that as a first impression. With its floral, sweet build it reads as a women's fragrance. Lalique Azalée and Burberry Body (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Baciami Ancora

8.1

Bvlgari · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Bvlgari Baciami Ancora is a floral, sweet and spicy women's fragrance built around cinnamon, vanilla absolute and black pepper. It stays in a warm, soft register throughout. The spice of cinnamon, black pepper and ginger meets the floral side of gardenia, while vanilla absolute and Peru balsam absolute settle it onto a creamy, sweet base. Cedarwood stays in the background and adds a light woody frame. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a few votes. Made for women, its sweet and spicy character suits cooler weather best. Burberry Goddess and Câline Noblesse Royale have a close profile.

Ink Mark

7.6

Louis Vuitton · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Woody

Louis Vuitton Ink Mark is a fresh, floral-woody unisex scent in which sandalwood and rose meet on a creamy, powdery base. The scent has no separate top, heart and base; it moves as a single piece from start to finish. Sandalwood and rose lead, while white frankincense and amber notes soften the floral, woody core. It carries a fresh air, with a powdery, creamy texture behind it and a faint animal trace in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close rather than announcing itself across a room. Its character sits in the middle, suiting men and women alike. Those who like sandalwood and rose may find a close profile in Ajmal Sandal Rose and Al Musbah Prince of Rose.