The Perfume Library

Rives

6.1

Ellis Brooklyn · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ellis Brooklyn Rives is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens on petitgrain and neroli and moves into lavender and orange blossom; it has been discontinued. The opening is bright and green, with petitgrain and neroli giving it a clean citrus lift. At the heart, lavender and orange blossom add a soft floral note, while spicy and leathery touches stay in the background. It settles on cashmere wood and white suede, a woody base with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind, and it leans towards leisure, business and daytime wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are nearly even, so it reads as truly unisex.

Vibrant Leather Boisé

8.1

Zara · 2021

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Zara Vibrant Leather Boisé is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity note with a resinous, smoky woodiness. The scent is woody and resinous at its core: palo santo, labdanum, frankincense and myrrh build a spicy, lightly smoky body. Fresh and fruity accords lift it, while sweetness and an oriental warmth soften it. A slightly synthetic sheen runs through the overall impression. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. It is presented as a men's fragrance. Its value for money is rated very highly. Amouage Luban Al Akhdar and Gucci The Heart of Leo have a close profile.

Seville Orange (Perfume Oil)

8.2

Nest · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Perfume Oil

Nest Seville Orange (Perfume Oil) is a fresh, citrus-led women's fragrance with a light sweetness. As a whole it rests on the bright, fruity freshness of pink grapefruit, mandarin orange and orange zest. Neroli adds a soft floral touch to the citrus, while cedarwood tempers the sweetness and gives it a plain, woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin and is easy to wear. Voter numbers are small, so these ratings are only indicative. As an oil, it suits dabbing on pulse points through the day. It is marketed as a women's scent. Jean Paul Gaultier Ma Dame and Imaginary Authors Sundrunk have a close profile.

Vibrant Leather Éclat de Bergamote

7.3

Zara · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Zara Vibrant Leather Éclat de Bergamote is a fresh, citrus-led men's scent that suits daily wear, leisure time and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate: it neither fills a room nor disappears quickly. Most voters place it in daily use first, then leisure and business. Its value for money is rated high. As a whole it reads fresh, citrusy and fruity, with bergamot, grapefruit and orange up front and pink pepper adding a little spice. Leather and woods build a dry, leathery base, softened slightly by tonka bean. The accords also carry a synthetic edge. Roja Parfums Elysium Noir and Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey have a close profile.

Opus Kore

7.0

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Vilhelm Parfumerie Opus Kore is a citrusy, fruity floral for women, sweet at its core with a light spicy and woody edge. It opens bright and slightly sour with açaí and Sicilian lemon. The heart turns floral and fruity with violet leaf, pink magnolia and raspberry blossom. Sandalwood, amber and musk settle underneath, giving a warm, softly sweet, woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It is positioned as a feminine fragrance. Tiziana Terenzi Gumìn and Nishane Vain & Naïve have a close profile.

Vibrant Leather Warm

7.5

Zara

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Zara Vibrant Leather Warm is a men's fragrance whose woody, creamy character comes from sandalwood, ambrette seed and orris butter. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without disappearing. Its value for money is rated highly. It is made with men in mind. The scent reads sweet and fresh, with a spicy, leathery edge and a slightly synthetic sheen. Sandalwood gives it woody warmth, orris butter softens it into something powdery, and ambrette seed keeps the whole thing creamy.

Fable

6.7

Ellis Brooklyn · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ellis Brooklyn Fable is a fresh, green-leaning women's scent built around blackcurrant and neroli, suited to spring and summer days. It has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and the occasions chosen most are leisure, daily wear and business. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it reads as a light, easy everyday scent rather than a strong one. It is classed as feminine. The top notes, blackcurrant and neroli, give a citrusy, fruity freshness. In the heart, violet, honeysuckle and petitgrain add a floral, green softness. The base of cedarwood and amber leaves a woody, lightly sweet finish. Al Haramain Neroli Canvas and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca have a close profile.

Velvet+

6.4

Commodity · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Commodity Velvet+ is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance built around amber, saffron and roasted almond. Amber and saffron open it, while labdanum and roasted almond in the heart make it creamy and resinous. Patchouli and smoke in the base set that sweetness on a woody, smoky footing. The overall impression is oriental: warm, dense and soft. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for feminine and masculine character sit close together, so it leans both ways. Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan and Xerjoff Black Moonlight have a close profile.

Raku

6.4

Les Bains Guerbois · 2023

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Les Bains Guerbois Raku is a fresh, spicy unisex scent that sets black pepper and lemon against the green softness of clary sage and fig. Black pepper and lemon lead, while clary sage and fig add a green, slightly fruity softness in the heart. Texas cedar, ambroxan and white musk form a woody, clean and faintly synthetic base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The fresh, green character suits everyday wear and sits comfortably on anyone. Davidoff Champion (Eau de Toilette) and Commodity Book- have a close profile.

Nuit Épicée

7.4

Decennial · 2012

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Decennial Nuit Épicée is a sweet, spicy gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Rhubarb adds a light tartness at the start, then cumin, labdanum, violet and almond take over in the heart. In the base, praliné, black amber and woods settle it into a sweet, resinous, woody warmth with an oriental feel. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out; summer is rarely chosen. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it reads as open to both. Parfums de Marly Oajan and Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Amber Sage have a close profile.

Pear Addiction

6.2

Les Sœurs de Noé · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Les Sœurs de Noé Pear Addiction is a fresh, fruity and floral unisex scent led by pear, apple and lychee, and it suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings, while night out and sport get fewer votes. The top opens with pear, apple and lychee, sweet and juicy. Violet and jasmine in the heart add a soft floral layer. The base of pink musk, white cedarwood and amber settles into a sweet, lightly woody finish. A synthetic edge also shows among its accords.

Summer é Amor

6.8

Sol de Janeiro · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sol de Janeiro Summer é Amor is a creamy women's fragrance in which a floral, fruity body is softened by a gourmand sweetness. It opens with almond and tangerine, while orange blossom and tiger orchid give the heart a soft floral feel. The base of amber, brown sugar, vanilla and woods settles it into a sweet, creamy and warm finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear the most chosen occasions, and office wear a possible fit too. Laura Mercier Ambre Vanille and Marc Jacobs Perfect Elixir have a close profile.

Vibrant Leather Explosion

7.8

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Zara Vibrant Leather Explosion is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men that sets a sharp opening of black pepper, bergamot and lemon against a leather base. Black pepper sits beside the citrus at the start, while bamboo and violet leaf in the heart pull that freshness towards green. As it dries, black amber, patchouli and leather come forward, and cotton candy sweetens the woody, leathery base slightly. A fruity, synthetic sheen runs through it. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, and its value for money scores high. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Zara Vibrant Leather and Zara Bogoss Vibrant Leather Winter have a close profile.

Cheirosa '91

7.8

Sol de Janeiro · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '91 is a sweet, fruity and fresh women's fragrance built around passion fruit, pink rose and caramel. It opens bright with pink pepper and passion fruit. The heart turns softly floral with pink rose, magnolia and pistachio cream. In the base, caramel, honey and sugar sweetness rests on sandalwood and amber, while the citrus and fresh accords keep it from feeling heavy. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though from a small number of votes. Most voters pick it for daily wear and leisure, with office and evening use less common. The Dua Brand Rose Passion Honey and George Gina & Lucy Wild Gold have a close profile.

Sweet Almond Blossom (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Floral Street · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Floral Street Sweet Almond Blossom Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy floral with a sweet, creamy and powdery gourmand touch, suited to unisex, everyday wear. Mandarin orange and pink pomelo give it a bright citrus feel, while apple blossom and heliotrope pull it towards a powdery floral side. Passion fruit adds fruity sweetness and matcha a light freshness. Vanilla, tonka bean absolute and sandalwood keep it creamy and soft. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick it for daily and leisure wear. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. Montale Day Dreams and Yves Rocher Babinours have a close profile.

Les 7 Parfums Capitaux - Poudré

7.1

Jovoy · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Jovoy Les 7 Parfums Capitaux - Poudré is a powdery, sweet feminine scent built around mimosa, violet and iris; it has been discontinued. The top opens with mimosa, violet and almond, so the floral, powdery side is clear from the start. Iris and rose carry the floral heart, then vanilla sweetens the finish while cedar adds a woody base. Gourmand and spicy accords stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer far behind. It leans towards evenings and leisure time, and works for daily wear too. Kenzo Flower by Kenzo Le Parfum and Bogner Wood Woman have a close profile.

Boisé Vibrant Leather

8.2

Zara · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Zara Boisé Vibrant Leather is a masculine scent that sets fresh citrus against leathery, smoky woods. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter following. It is placed mostly in the evening and for nights out, then at work and for daily wear. Leather, palo santo and gaiac wood form the woody, smoky core. Lemon and bergamot brighten it, while labdanum and frankincense add resinous sweetness and spice. Powdery, oriental touches soften the whole.

Rare Beginnings

6.6

Rare Beauty · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Rare Beauty Rare Beginnings is a unisex fragrance built on pear nectar, pistachio and white florals, with a fresh, sweet and creamy character. Longevity and sillage both come out moderate, though with few votes these ratings are only a rough guide. There is not enough voting to say which seasons or occasions it suits, so everyday wear is the safest reading. It opens with pear nectar and pistachio, a light fruity sweetness. In the heart, gardenia, lotus and jasmine bring a fresh floral note. The base of vanilla, cedarwood and pink sugar settles into something creamy and sweet, with a synthetic edge among the accords. Shiseido Ginza Night and Câline Mon Paradis have a close profile.

Vibrant Leather Winter (2020)

8.2

Zara · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Zara Vibrant Leather Winter is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy feel with green, woody and leathery tones; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the vote count is small, so that picture is tentative. It is made for men and is easy to wear through the day. The notes have no top, heart and base split; sandalwood, papyrus and bamboo read together as one. The woody, leathery side is sharpened by spice, while citrus and fruity touches keep it fresh.

Carioca Crush

7.5

Sol de Janeiro · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Sol de Janeiro Carioca Crush is a fresh, fruity and sweet scent on a floral base, made for women. Longevity is rated weak and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a light trail. Most voters pick it for leisure and daily wear, with office use not far behind. Pear and lychee open it with a fresh fruity sweetness. Pink violet and praliné follow, adding a soft floral and sugary note, and musk with white cedarwood settles it into a clean, lightly woody finish. Pear Addiction by Les Sœurs de Noé and Crush in Rio by The Dua Brand have a close profile.

Fruit Collection - Lemon

6.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dolce & Gabbana Fruit Collection - Lemon is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a green edge, and it sits closest to everyday wear. It opens with Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and petitgrain, bright and green with a lightly sweet fruity note. Ginger CO2 in the heart sharpens the coolness a little, while Haitian vetiver leaves a dry, green base. The accords also carry a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it spreads gently around the wearer. Voters pick it most for daily, leisure and office use. On character, votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Bergamote Calabria and Atelier Cologne Vétiver Fatal have a close profile.

Velvet-

7.1

Commodity · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Commodity Velvet- is a floral, sweet unisex scent that suits fall and winter, with spice and powder gathered around rose and vanilla blossom. Clove opens with a spicy edge, then rose and vanilla blossom take over the heart. Musk softens the base. The overall impression is creamy and powdery; the oriental side deepens the sweetness, and a smoky tone sits quietly behind it. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without disappearing. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with leisure, evening and night out leading the occasions, though business and daily wear get votes too. It reads more feminine than masculine to most, with a fair share of masculine votes. Knize Lady Knize (Eau de Parfum) and Maison Mona di Orio Les Nombres d'Or - Musc have a close profile.

Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Intense

6.5

Tiffany & Co. · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Intense is a citrusy, sweet floral built around Turkish rose, orris butter, orange blossom and jasmine sambac. The top opens fresh with fruits, pink pepper and citrus notes. The heart turns floral with rose and orange blossom, while orris butter adds a powdery, creamy softness. In the base, patchouli, woods and sugar bring sweetness, and marine notes stay in the background; the overall impression is fruity, sweet and slightly synthetic. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and fall, though summer has a fair share too. Daily and leisure wear lead, with business use close behind. It is positioned as a women's fragrance.

Midnight Fleur

7.6

Nest · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Nest Midnight Fleur is a sweet floral for women, deepened by a woody, spicy and resinous base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a small number of votes stand behind that. There is no clear lean towards a season or occasion, but its dense, warm build suits cooler evenings best. The notes read as a single whole rather than in layers. Night-blooming jasmine and vanilla orchid set the sweet floral heart, while exotic woods, patchouli and black amber wrap it in a woody, spicy, resinous depth, with a synthetic edge among the accords. Giardini di Toscana Christos and Armaf Odyssey Aoud have a close profile.