The Perfume Library

No Limit$ Plein Super Fre$h

7.0

Philipp Plein · 2021

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Philipp Plein No Limit$ Plein Super Fre$h is a fresh, aquatic fragrance for men that opens with blackcurrant, black fig and marine notes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though summer has its share too. It suits leisure, evenings and nights out, and it reads masculine and modern. Blackcurrant, lavender and artemisia give the top a green, cool feel. Black pepper, cardamom and ginger add spice at the heart, while grapefruit and bergamot keep it bright. Papyrus, sandalwood and cedarwood build a woody base, lightly sweetened by white chocolate and Bourbon vanilla. The smoky and leathery touches stay in the background.

Monsieur Beauregard

7.6

Penhaligon's · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Penhaligon's Monsieur Beauregard opens with lemon and pink pepper, then turns sweet, powdery and spicy with benzoin, iris and cinnamon, a woody scent made for men. The lemon and pink pepper start bright and slightly sharp. Benzoin, iris and cinnamon then sweeten the heart into something powdery and creamy. In the base, patchouli, sandalwood and tonka bean add woody, oriental warmth, while the floral and fruity sides stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind, and night out, leisure and evening are the favoured occasions. Most see it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It has been discontinued.

Feuille de Thé / Thé Fantaisie

7.9

Roger & Gallet · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roger & Gallet Feuille de Thé / Thé Fantaisie is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent that pairs Ceylon tea with the spicy edge of cardamom and coriander. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither fills a room nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Votes for feminine and masculine character sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly toward either side. Ceylon tea and cardamom form the backbone, with coriander adding a spicy freshness and clary sage a soft floral touch. Australian sandalwood and vetiver give a dry, woody base, while benzoin rounds the edges with light sweetness. Citrus and green tones dominate, keeping the scent clean and light.

Eau de Gingembre

7.7

Mizensir · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Mizensir Eau de Gingembre is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with ginger, petitgrain, Calabrian bergamot and Tunisian neroli, giving a green, fruity brightness. Cypress and fig leaf carry the green into the heart, and blond woods dry it down on a lightly woody base. The spicy accord stays in the background alongside the ginger. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. More voters call it masculine, though it sits comfortably on anyone. Nez à Nez Figues et Garçons and Claus Porto 5 - Agua Porto have a close profile.

Acqua Decima

7.5

Eau d'Italie · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau d'Italie Acqua Decima is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits the warmth of summer and spring. It opens with mint, mandarin orange and lemon for a cool, bright start. In the heart, neroli, hedione and petitgrain add a light floral and green touch, with an aquatic feel supporting the freshness. Vetiver and white woods dry it down onto a soft, woody base. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin without leaving much of a trail. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, which places it in between. Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea and Heeley Oranges and Lemons have a close profile.

Ferrari Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Ferrari · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Ferrari Uomo Eau de Toilette is a masculine fragrance that suits fall and spring best, setting fresh citrus against spice and leather, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Bergamot, juniper berry and lemon give a fresh, sharp start. In the heart, nutmeg, leather and Virginia cedar bring a spicy, leathery, woody character. In the base, tonka bean sweetens the scent while labdanum and patchouli add an earthy depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. It reads masculine and classic. The perfume has been discontinued; Zara Vibrant Leather and Armani Black Code have a close profile.

Romeo Gigli per Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Romeo Gigli · 1991

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Romeo Gigli per Uomo Eau de Toilette is a masculine fragrance that pairs a fresh, green opening of tarragon, bergamot and grapefruit with a heart of rose, ginger and honey, and a base of cedarwood and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer and winter chosen less often. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, while also getting votes for business and evenings. It reads masculine and classic. The opening of tarragon, mandarin orange and lemon tree is fruity and green, sharpened by lavender and aldehydes. In the heart, rose, jasmine, cinnamon and honey add a floral, spicy sweetness. The base of cedarwood, amber, vanilla and musk dries down woody and resinous. Jil Sander Background and Chanel Allure Homme have a close profile.

Must de Cartier II (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Cartier · 1993

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Cartier Must de Cartier II Eau de Parfum is a floral, green chypre with a powdery, lightly sweet and woody character, a classic scent made for women. The top is fresh, green and citrusy, with tarragon, mandarin orange and bergamot, softened by hyacinth and peach. In the heart, rose, jasmine and orris root build a floral, powdery body. The base of oakmoss, vetiver and cedar settles it into a dry, woody chypre. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters lean towards spring, fall and winter, and its use spreads from daily wear to evenings out. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. Cartier So Pretty and Van Cleef & Arpels First have a close profile.

Acqua di Giò Profondo Lights

7.5

Giorgio Armani · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo Lights is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance in which citrus and green tones lead; it has been discontinued. It opens with marine notes, green mandarin orange and cardamom. In the heart, cypress, Provençal lavender, rosemary and mastic absolute build a green, lightly spicy feel. The base of vetiver, cedarwood and Guatemala patchouly leaves a woody floor, while a synthetic sheen keeps the scent clean. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn also getting a share. It is chosen mainly for leisure, daily wear and business, with sport close behind. It reads as masculine. Its profile is close to Acqua di Giò Profondo and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau & Cèdre.

Flower by Kenzo Oriental

7.5

Kenzo · 2005

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Kenzo Flower by Kenzo Oriental is a sweet, floral women's fragrance led by Bulgarian rose and vanilla and deepened by frankincense and pepper; it has been discontinued, but it suits fall and winter evenings. Rose, violet and vanilla form a soft, powdery, sweet floral core. Frankincense adds a resinous, faintly smoky edge, pepper brings a touch of spice, and musk smooths everything together. Among the accords, floral and sweet lead, while the woody and oriental sides stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and night-out wear, though it also works for daily use. Most voters read it as feminine.

Infiniment (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Chopard · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Chopard Infiniment Eau de Parfum sets a floral heart of rose, lotus and tuberose against a fresh, lightly spicy start of pepper and bergamot, and is made for women; it has been discontinued. Most voters read it as feminine. It leans towards spring and summer, and towards daily, leisure and office wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Petitgrain, bergamot and pepper open fresh and slightly spicy. Lotus, rose and tuberose form the floral centre. Benzoin, musk and sandalwood soften it into a sweet, powdery, woody base. Its profile is close to Bvlgari Bvlgari pour Femme (Eau de Parfum) and David Beckham Intimately Women.

Bloom Ambrosia d'Oro

7.2

Gucci · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Gucci Bloom Ambrosia d'Oro is a fresh, sweet white-floral scent, with tuberose and jasmine at its centre and a touch of spice and cream around them. It opens with ginger and Ambrox Super, then moves into a floral heart of tuberose absolute, jasmine sambac absolute and Rangoon creeper. The base of patchouli, sandalwood and cypriol settles the flowers onto a woody, lightly spicy footing. The overall impression is fresh, creamy and sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads clearly feminine. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Nude and Yves Saint Laurent Myslf L'Absolu have a close profile.

Manifesto

7.5

Isabella Rossellini · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Isabella Rossellini Manifesto is a fresh, green women's fragrance built around blackcurrant leaf, mandarin orange and jasmine; it has been discontinued. It opens with blackcurrant leaf, mandarin orange, basil and white pepper, a citrusy, green start with a light spiciness. In the heart, jasmine, rose and sweet pea bring a soft floral quality. Sandalwood and chestnut gather it onto a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and the office leading. Most voters find it feminine. Luciano Soprani 2 and Mark Buxton Perfumes Sounds & Visions have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Charm'

8.1

Giorgio Armani · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Charm' is a floral, sweet and powdery women's scent built around orris concrete, Calabrian bergamot and vanilla absolute; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters lean towards all four seasons fairly evenly, with spring and fall slightly ahead. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. The top has Paradisone®, orris concrete and Calabrian bergamot. In the heart, Ceylon tea, gaiac wood and Somalian frankincense add a spicy, woody, lightly smoky turn. White musk, vanilla absolute and patchouli settle it onto a creamy, sweet base.

Lemon in Zest Lugano

7.8

Kilian · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Kilian Lemon in Zest Lugano is a unisex scent that sets Italian lemon zest and mandarin orange against the softer sweetness of vanilla and orange liqueur; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon zest and mandarin, giving the citrus a sharp, fresh face. In the heart, Papua New Guinean vanilla and orange liqueur soften that edge with a fruity sweetness. Haitian vetiver and Indonesian patchouli then settle underneath, leaving a green, woody base with a spicy touch. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office best. Voters lean toward masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Creed Citrus Bigarade and Heeley Note de Yuzu have a close profile.

Mélodie du Cygne de la Main

7.5

Dali Haute Parfumerie · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dali Haute Parfumerie Mélodie du Cygne de la Main is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a powdery, creamy gourmand feel. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer a little behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and also suits business and daily use. About half of voters read it as feminine, followed by modern. Bergamot and fruits open on a sweet note, while orange blossom carries the floral side. Florentine iris and violet leaf add a powdery softness. Bourbon vanilla and praliné bring gourmand warmth, and sandalwood settles it on a creamy, woody base.

Flower by Kenzo L'Absolue

6.9

Kenzo · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Kenzo Flower by Kenzo L'Absolue is a sweet floral with a spicy, powdery warmth and a clearly feminine character. It opens with saffron, which brings a spicy edge. Damask rose absolute and orange blossom form the floral heart, while vanilla and white musk sweeten the base and soften it into something powdery, woody and slightly oriental. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind. It is worn across daytime, work and evening, and most voters read it as feminine.

Flower by Kenzo Poppy Bouquet (Eau de Parfum Florale)

7.0

Kenzo · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Flower by Kenzo Poppy Bouquet is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and sits comfortably at the office, while evening and night-out use are chosen less often. Most voters call it feminine, and some describe it as modern. Nashi pear opens with a light, fruity freshness. The heart brings together jasmine, Bulgarian rose and gardenia in a floral whole with a sweet, powdery side. Almond wood closes it with a creamy, woody softness. Kenzo Flower by Kenzo Poppy Bouquet Couture Edition and H.I.S Jeans No.1 Woman have a close profile.

Anticonformiste

6.8

Mizensir · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mizensir Anticonformiste pairs violet leaf absolute and mint with Sichuan pepper and gardenia, giving a fresh, green unisex scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and business the most named occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, though it sits in unisex territory. The top opens cool and green with violet leaf absolute and mint. In the heart, Sichuan pepper adds spice, calone an aquatic freshness and gardenia a soft floral touch. The base turns sweeter with tonka bean absolute, while patchouli adds an earthy ground. Nishane Boszporusz and Davidoff Cool Water Wave for Men have a close profile.

212 VIP (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Carolina Herrera · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Eau de Parfum is a women's fragrance that opens with passion fruit and bitter orange, moves through gardenia, musk and rum, and settles into a sweet vanilla and tonka bean base. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, and favour winter over summer. Evening, daily wear and nights out are the occasions it leans towards. Voters mostly call its character feminine and modern. It starts fruity and floral, with passion fruit and bitter orange up front. In the heart, gardenia, musk and rum add a soft floral warmth. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and benzoin turns it sweet, powdery and creamy, with a gourmand feel.

Jasmin Paradis

7.5

Élisire · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Élisire Jasmin Paradis is a fresh, floral unisex scent that opens with citrus and moves into jasmine, suiting spring and summer days best. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. It is unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Bergamot, pink grapefruit, neroli and orange blossom give it a bright opening. In the heart, jasmine sambac and maté absolute build a green, creamy floral. The base of ambrox, frankincense resin and musk settles into a powdery, sweet warmth.

Sensi White Notes

8.0

Giorgio Armani · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Sensi White Notes is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with mandarin orange, lemon and lime, while blackcurrant adds a light fruity touch. In the heart, lily, jasmine, rose and water hyacinth form a floral bouquet. Rosewood, mahogany and benzoin soften the base with a woody, powdery sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and they place it about equally in leisure, daytime and office settings. It reads feminine and modern. Mexx Mexx Woman and Guerlain With Love have a close profile.

Voyage Onirique du Papillon de Vie

7.5

Dali Haute Parfumerie · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Dali Haute Parfumerie Voyage Onirique du Papillon de Vie is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around Indian tuberose, neroli and orange blossom absolute. It wears with good longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings. Half of those voting on character call it feminine, though it also reads as unisex. The notes blend into one whole rather than unfolding in stages. Indian tuberose, neroli and orange blossom absolute form a floral core, freshened by lily of the valley and white lily. Cedarwood and white musk add a woody, powdery, creamy softness, with a sweet and lightly spicy edge. Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM and M8 Moods Puro have a close profile.

Elevated Oud

7.4

Zara · 2023

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Zara Elevated Oud is a sweet, spicy oud scent that sets a bright citrus opening against a woody, slightly leathery depth, and it suits fall and winter evenings best. It opens with bergamot, lemon and cardamom, a bright, spicy citrus start. In the heart, vanilla and praliné pull the scent towards a creamy, sweet side. The base of oud, patchouli and sandalwood settles into a woody, faintly animal and leathery ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in the background, and the scent leans towards night-out and evening wear. It reads masculine. Hajar and Alexandria have a close profile.