The Perfume Library

Chopard · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Chopard Oud Malaki is a sweet, spicy oud with smoky, leathery and resinous sides, a masculine character that suits autumn and winter evenings. Lavender and grapefruit open with a brief freshness, then leather, tobacco and spices come forward. Oud and amber dominate the base, setting the sweetness on a woody, resinous ground. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It is favored mostly for evenings and nights out, and reads as masculine. Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Desert Oud and Swiss Arabian Nawaf have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic

Guerlain · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic is a light, fresh scent for warm weather, leaning feminine and most at ease in summer and spring. Italian mandarin orange brings a bright citrus snap, met by the green edge of basil. Vanilla sweetens it slightly, while sandalwood lays a soft woody base underneath. The floral and fruity sides stay in the background, and the fresh accord leads. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a gentle trail rather than a heavy one. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter gets only a small share. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern.

Eau du Soir

Sisley · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sisley Eau du Soir is a chypre-leaning women's fragrance that sets the fresh bite of mandarin orange and grapefruit against pepper and a floral heart. It opens with mandarin orange, grapefruit and pepper; the heart builds a floral base of iris, jasmine absolute and rose absolute, while juniper and clove add a green, spicy edge. The base of patchouli, cistus and oakmoss leaves a woody, slightly earthy chypre feel, softened by amber and musk. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Many read it as feminine and classic. Tristano Onofri Femme and Nicolaï Odalisque have a close profile.

Dolcelisir

L'Erbolario · 2010

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

L'Erbolario Dolcelisir is a unisex scent that pairs a fruity, gourmand, powdery sweetness with a spicy, woody texture; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and leisure hours. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters read it as more feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. The top opens with orange, caramel and rum. In the heart, the floral softness of jasmine and rose meets cinnamon and cocoa powder. The base keeps the sweetness going with tonka bean, vanilla and bitter almond, while patchouli and ambergris add a woody depth. Biehl Parfumkunstwerke eo01 and Stendhal Ambre Sublime have a close profile.

Signature Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Otto Kern · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Otto Kern Signature Man Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance where citrus and spice frame a fresh opening that softens into a sweet, powdery, woody base. Bergamot, cardamom and artemisia give the opening a cool, fresh feel. In the heart, cinnamon, lavender and orange blossom balance the spice with a soft floral touch. Cedar, tonka bean and musk settle the dry-down into a sweet, powdery woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend autumn and spring, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen settings. Most see it as masculine, with a share calling it modern. Miro Cabal pour Homme and Tonino Lamborghini Prestigio (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

212 Men (Eau de Toilette)

Carolina Herrera · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Carolina Herrera 212 Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green, citrusy fragrance for men that suits daytime wear and the warmer months of spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear coming first and business use close behind. It reads masculine, with a modern edge. Citrus leaf and grass open with a green freshness. In the heart, gardenia adds a soft floral note while lavender and spices bring a slight bite. The base of gaiac wood, sandalwood and musk settles it into a woody, mildly sweet finish, with aquatic and slightly synthetic touches throughout. Armaf Tres Nuit (Eau de Toilette) and Missoni Missoni Parfum pour Homme (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Naomi Campbell

Naomi Campbell · 1999

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Naomi Campbell is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter, yet works for both daytime and evening. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next and summer well behind. Wear is spread across daily use, leisure, evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters find it feminine. It opens fruity and lightly spiced with mandarin orange, bergamot, peach, coconut and pink pepper. Rose, jasmine and tuberose carry the floral heart. In the base, vanilla, caramel, amber and sandalwood sweeten it into a powdery, creamy gourmand finish. Hervé Léger Hervé Léger and Joop! Le Bain (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Mixed Emotions

Byredo · 2021

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Byredo Mixed Emotions is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and autumn, and suits leisure time and daytime wear. It opens with maté and blackcurrant, a fruity freshness that quickly turns green. In the heart, Ceylon tea and violet leaf keep it dry and leafy. The base of papyrus and birch wood adds a woody, slightly smoky footing, while the sweet and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter the least chosen season. It sits easily in daytime and office settings. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Bibbi Ghost of Tom and Le Labo Thé Noir 29 (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Relax (Eau de Toilette)

Davidoff · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Relax Eau de Toilette opens with bergamot, spearmint and lavender and settles into vanilla and amber, a fresh, spicy men's scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure and nights out, and it also works at the office. Voters read it as masculine and classic. The opening is fresh and green, with citrus, mint and tarragon. In the heart, vetiver, jasmine and carnation add a floral, spicy side. The base turns sweeter and warmer with vanilla, amber and tonka bean, while patchouli and moss give it a woody footing.

Sun Song

Louis Vuitton · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Louis Vuitton Sun Song is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent built around citrus and white flowers. Lemon and bergamot keep the first impression bright, while neroli, jasmine and orange blossom carry it into a soft floral heart. Musk wraps everything in a creamy layer, and the fruity, sweet touches stop it from turning sharp. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office use not far behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Byredo Sundazed (Eau de Parfum) and Matière Première Néroli Oranger have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Pera Granita

Guerlain · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pera Granita is a fresh, youthful feminine scent that softens citrus and fruit with a light floral sweetness. It opens with pink grapefruit, lemon and bergamot, a bright citrus start. In the heart, orange blossom, pear and osmanthus bring a fruity, floral sweetness. White musk, cedar and moss settle underneath and tidy that sweetness up, while the accords keep a slightly synthetic sparkle. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick summer and spring. It leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear, and is rarely chosen for evenings or nights out. It reads feminine, though many also call it modern. Elizabeth Arden White Tea Mandarin Blossom and Creed Spring Flower (2023) have a close profile.

Matcha Meditation

Maison Margiela · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Maison Margiela Matcha Meditation is a fresh, green unisex scent with a sweet, creamy softness, best suited to spring and summer days. It has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and green tea, then moves to orange blossom absolute, matcha and jasmine in the heart. The base holds moss, Siam benzoin absolute and white chocolate, so the green, floral side settles into something powdery, woody and gourmand. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as somewhat feminine, though it is a unisex scent.

Belle Icône

Câline · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Câline Belle Icône is a feminine perfume that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with spice and woody warmth, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, while summer stays in the background. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and also works for leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine. Saffron and candied strawberry open it, spice and fruity sweetness arriving together. Jasmine sambac softens the heart, and the base settles into amber, crystallised moss and cedarwood. It carries a gourmand, oriental warmth. Asabi № 2 Intense and Swiss Arabian Gharaam (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Cristalle (Eau de Parfum)

Chanel · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Cristalle Eau de Parfum is a clean, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon keep the opening fresh, while peach and lily of the valley soften that coolness a little. In the heart, jasmine, iris and hyacinth form a floral frame. Vetiver and oakmoss leave a green, woody, chypre trail as it dries down. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office come up most often. Its character is mostly seen as feminine and classic. Molyneux Quartz and Balmain Vent Vert (1990) have a close profile.

Whisky Nobile

Farmacia SS. Annunziata

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Whisky Nobile is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that sets arabica coffee, whisky and cocoa on a woody, smoky base. It opens with arabica coffee, orange blossom and frankincense; in the heart, styrax, whisky and cocoa make it sweet and resinous. The base of vetiver, leather, oud, vanilla and saffron leaves a spicy, leathery warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out stand out. It reads mostly masculine and classic. Paris Corner Rifaaqat / رفاقات and Yves Saint Laurent Babycat have a close profile.

Joop! Homme Absolute

Joop! · 2019

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Joop! Homme Absolute is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Black pepper gives the spicy opening, with ylang-ylang in the heart. The base holds tonka bean, frankincense and vetiver: a sweet, oriental ground with a resinous, smoky woodiness over it. The overall impression is warm and dense, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer plays a minor part. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure time. It reads as masculine. Pascal Morabito Black Agent and Comme des Garçons Floriental have a close profile.

Much Ado About the Duke

Penhaligon's · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Much Ado About the Duke is a fresh, green men's scent that mixes floral, spicy and woody tones. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters place it in spring and fall, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number call it classic. It opens with cumin and pink pepper for a spicy start. Rose and gin form the heart, adding a floral, bright note. Cedarwood and vetiver in the base give it a green, woody footing. Les Indémodables Rose de Jamal (Eau de Parfum) and Cartier Déclaration d'Un Soir have a close profile.

Paris - Édimbourg

Chanel · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Chanel Paris - Édimbourg is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, easy to wear for leisure and daily use. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays comfortable in warm weather. It suits everyday wear, the office and relaxed time off. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Juniper berry, lemon and bergamot give it a fresh, citrusy feel, while cypress and cedarwood add a green, woody line. Vetiver sits underneath, dry and earthy. Fresh and spicy accords come through clearly. Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Cypress and Malizia Uomo Vetyver (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Ocean of a Midnight Moon

Simone Andreoli · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Simone Andreoli Ocean of a Midnight Moon is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent in which lemon, grapefruit and bergamot meet marine and ozonic notes. It wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with a fit for the office too. Most voters read its character as masculine. It opens with lemon, grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin orange, while petitgrain pulls that freshness towards green. In the heart, mint, myrtle and juniper berry add a cool, spicy edge. The base of oakmoss, suede, patchouli and driftwood settles it onto a woody ground. Guy Laroche Horizon (Eau de Toilette) and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Sex Sea have a close profile.

Eau de Cèdre

Giorgio Armani · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Giorgio Armani Eau de Cèdre is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance that opens with lemon, bergamot and violet leaf and dries down to cedar and suede. The top notes of lemon and bergamot give a bright citrus lift, with violet leaf adding a green edge. In the heart, cumin, cardamom and sage bring a spicy turn. The base of black tea, cedar and suede settles it into a woody, faintly leathery finish, while a sweet accord softens the sharper edges. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine and favour spring and fall, mainly for daily wear, work and leisure. It has been discontinued. Lattafa Dynasty and Floraïku Between Two Trees (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Angel's Dust

Francesca Bianchi · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Francesca Bianchi Angel's Dust is a floral, sweet and powdery unisex scent built around sandalwood, benzoin and iris. Sandalwood and benzoin form the body, while iris and mimosa add a powdery softness. Rose carries the floral side and black pepper draws a spicy line through it. Vanilla, tolu balm and musk bring a creamy, resinous and slightly animal warmth; it is sweet, but the woody, powdery character leads. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine.

Sauvage Eau Forte

6.0

Dior · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Dior Sauvage Eau Forte is a fresh, citrusy fragrance with a spicy, woody and sweet side, and it reads as masculine and suited to daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer close behind and winter further back. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often, and it is seen as masculine and modern. The scent is fresh and spicy overall. Star anise, cardamom and pepper add a warm bite, white lavender and elemi resin keep it bright, and musky and woody notes soften it. There is a sweet streak and a slightly synthetic sheen too. Dunhill Icon Racing and G. Bellini X-Bolt have a close profile.

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