The Perfume Library

Costa Azzurra (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Tom Ford · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a salty, fresh sea-air feel against a woody base, and it suits daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, autumn trails behind, and winter is hardly chosen at all. It leans towards daily, leisure and business wear, and most voters read its character as masculine. The notes read as a single whole: lemon and sea breeze bring freshness, while salt pulls it towards the aquatic side. Cypress adds a green tone, and oak wood and driftwood build a woody frame. Cistus absolute and amber add a spicy warmth. Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Parfum and Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Acqua have a close profile.

Vetiver Pamplemousse (Eau de Parfum) / N°01 Vetiver Pamplemousse

8.2

Zara · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Zara Vetiver Pamplemousse / N°01 Vetiver Pamplemousse Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built on mandarin orange, grapefruit and vetiver, leaning towards the warmer months. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn well behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, and it sits comfortably on either. The scent is fresh and green throughout. Mandarin orange and grapefruit bring a fruity, slightly tart citrus brightness. Vetiver lays a dry, woody base under it, grounding the freshness without turning it sweet.

Petit Matin

7.7

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Petit Matin is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose green and floral side is softened by a light sweetness, and it suits spring and summer days. Calabrian lemon and Provençal lavender bring coolness and a clean feel. Orange blossom and hawthorn carry the floral side, while litsea cubeba keeps the citrus lively. Musk and ambroxan leave a soft, creamy base underneath, and the synthetic accord gives the scent a bright, smooth finish. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick summer and spring, with autumn and winter far behind. Daily wear, leisure and work are the leading occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it sits comfortably on either side. Alexandria Fragrances Sunday Morning and The Dua Brand A Dua Sunrise have a close profile.

Vanilla Vibes

7.0

Juliette Has A Gun · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Juliette Has A Gun Vanilla Vibes is a unisex scent that pairs a salty, fresh opening with a creamy, sweet vanilla, leaving it both gourmand and floral. The top note is fleur de sel, which brings the fresh, aquatic side. In the heart, orchid absolute and vanilla absolute build a floral, creamy sweetness. In the base, sandalwood absolute, brown musk, benzoin absolute and tonka bean absolute soften that sweetness and let the gourmand side come forward. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine or modern. Lush Super Milk and Sãlum Salty Tiarè have a close profile.

L'Homme Idéal Cologne

8.1

Guerlain · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Cologne is a fresh scent for men that softens bright citrus with almond and a creamy sweetness; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, bergamot and grapefruit, a bright, fruity citrus layer. Almond and neroli in the heart sweeten it, giving it a gourmand, creamy softness. White musk and Indian vetiver leave a woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine, with a share calling it modern.

Eternity (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Calvin Klein · 1988

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein Eternity Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and floral scent that reads as feminine and suits daytime wear, especially in spring and summer. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, with nearly half of voters finding the longevity high. Most voters call its character feminine, followed by classic and modern. Harry Lehmann Fantasie and Joop! Berlin (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile. It opens with lemon blossom, freesia, mandarin orange and sage, a fresh and green start. The heart carries violet, jasmine and lily of the valley, with rose and white lily rounding out the florals. Sandalwood, amber and musk soften the base, leaving a powdery, lightly spicy warmth.

Mugler Cologne

7.7

Mugler · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mugler Cologne is a fresh, green unisex scent led by citrus and flowers, and although it has been discontinued, it reads as an easy daytime fragrance for warm weather. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn and winter well behind. It is linked most often to daily wear, leisure and the office, with sport getting votes too. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a good share call it feminine. Petitgrain, neroli and bergamot give it a clean, green citrus feel. Orange blossom pulls it gently toward the floral side, while white musk softens everything into a smooth base. The accords also carry fruity and spicy touches, but the fresh citrus character stays in front.

Galloway

7.5

Parfums de Marly · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums de Marly Galloway is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance, green and powdery with a light spicy edge, suited to daytime wear and the warmer months. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets the fewest votes. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, with evening and night out further back. Voters mostly read its character as masculine and modern. It opens with citrus notes and pepper, the pepper adding a dry spice to the citrus freshness. In the heart, iris and orange blossom bring a powdery, floral turn. The base of amber, musk and sandalwood leaves a soft, woody finish.

Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Kayali · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy gourmand built around pistachio ice cream, cardamom and Italian bergamot. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear. It reads feminine and modern. It opens with cardamom, hazelnut, bergamot, rum and pistachio ice cream. The heart brings jasmine, pear, raspberry and white peach, a fruity floral stretch that lightens the sweetness. The base is dominated by cocoa, lokum, cream, cotton candy and marshmallow, with cedarwood and sandalwood giving it a soft woody footing. Fresh and synthetic facets run through the accords. Paris Corner Khair Pistachio and The Dua Brand Pistachio Dream Gelato 33 have a close profile.

Fattan pour Homme

7.7

Rasasi

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Alien Goddess (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Mugler · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Mugler Alien Goddess Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet women's fragrance built around coconut and Bourbon vanilla. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and office use also getting votes. Most voters read it as feminine, though many call it modern. Italian bergamot and coconut open it fruity and sweet. In the heart, heliotrope and Jasminum grandiflorum carry the floral side. Cashmere wood and Bourbon vanilla settle into a creamy, gourmand warmth. Mancera Coco Vanille and Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Coco have a close profile.

Versense

7.8

Versace · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Versace Versense is a fresh, floral women's fragrance led by citrus and green tones, suited to light spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, green mandarin orange and prickly pear, which give a sharp but fruity freshness. In the heart, jasmine, sea lily and cardamom soften it with a floral touch, while olive wood, musk and cedarwood settle it onto a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and keeps you company through the day without pushing. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. It mostly reads as feminine. Le Labo Bergamote 22 and Floris Cefiro have a close profile.

Guerlain Homme (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Guerlain · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance, balanced by green and woody tones and suited to everyday wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall a close next, while winter trails behind. Daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and classic. The top opens with rum, peppermint and lime: cool, bright and lightly sweet. A floral touch in the heart softens it. The base of cedar, vetiver and patchouli settles into a woody, slightly spicy green. Guerlain Homme L'Eau and Goutal Eau du Sud have a close profile.

Private Garden

8.2

Marc Gebauer · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Marc Gebauer Private Garden opens with Italian bergamot, green apple and Australian eucalyptus, a fresh, green unisex scent that softens into sweet vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. In character votes, masculine leads, followed by modern. The top is citrusy and fruity, with green apple and eucalyptus keeping it crisp. Persian jasmine adds a floral touch in the heart, while amber and Bourbon vanilla sweeten it. The base of vanilla, musk and amber leaves a creamy, soft trail.

Un Jardin sur le Toit

7.5

Hermès · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermès Un Jardin sur le Toit is a fresh, green unisex scent with a fruity, floral character, leaning towards spring and summer and easy daytime wear. Pear and apple set the first impression, while pear tree wood, applewood and wild grass give it a light woody, green backdrop. Citrus and floral accords keep the fruit crisp and airy, and a spicy touch stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Rosa Verde and Féraud Amarante have a close profile.

Quattro Pizzi

7.9

Casamorati · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Casamorati Quattro Pizzi is a unisex scent that carries a spicy opening of coriander and pink pepper into creamy tuberose and coconut, sweetened by tonka bean. The top notes of coriander, davana, rum and pink pepper give a spicy, fresh start. In the heart, tuberose and coconut lead and the scent turns floral and creamy. The base of tonka bean, blond tobacco and hay settles into a sweet, powdery finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure and daily wear as well as evenings and nights out. The largest share of voters finds it feminine, though it reads as unisex too. Stéphane Humbert Lucas Panthea and Harry Lehmann Hyazinthe have a close profile.

Meliora

7.9

Parfums de Marly · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Parfums de Marly Meliora is a fresh, fruity floral that leans towards spring and summer days, with a clearly feminine character. It opens bright and a little tart with blackcurrant, raspberry and lemon. In the heart, ylang-ylang, rose and jasmine tea come forward while lily softens the floral side. The base of vanilla and musk leaves a creamy sweetness, lightly balanced by cedarwood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine and modern. Monkoku Florya and The Dua Brand Melior have a close profile.

Mefisto Gentiluomo

8.1

Casamorati · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Casamorati Mefisto Gentiluomo is a fresh, powdery men's fragrance that opens on citrus and suits spring and summer days, whether daily wear or the office. Lavender, bergamot, grapefruit and lemon give it a bright, clean opening. In the heart, violet, iris and rose add a soft floral touch, while aquatic and green accords keep it airy. The base of cedarwood, amber and musk settles it onto a woody, powdery footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and business the most named occasions. It reads mostly masculine, split between modern and classic. Those after a similar profile may also look at MAD Parfumeur Charisma 1881 and Casamorati Mefisto.

Nightflight (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Joop! · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Joop! Nightflight Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy, aquatic character with a sweet, floral warmth; it has been discontinued. The top opens with juniper, bergamot, lavender and lemon, with pineapple adding a fruity sweetness. In the heart, geranium, jasmine and rose bring a soft floral touch, and almond supports the sweetness. Tonka bean, sandalwood, amber and musk settle into the base. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it modern. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Spring and summer lead, with autumn behind; daily and leisure wear dominate, while business and evening also get votes. Nikos Sculpture Homme and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

White on White

8.2

Xerjoff · 2022

Floral · Green · Sweet

Xerjoff White on White is a unisex scent that pairs the green, creamy freshness of fig leaf and fig milk with the soft warmth of tolu balm, sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla. It opens with bergamot and fig leaf, green and airy. In the heart, tolu balm, patchouli, cedarwood and fig milk take over, turning creamy with a woody depth. The base of amber, sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and musk softens the floral, powdery side with a sweet, gourmand warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure time, nights out and daily wear. More voters call it feminine, though many also find it masculine or modern. Zara Femme and Laura Mercier Vanille have a close profile.

Mémoire d'une Odeur

7.2

Gucci · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Gucci Mémoire d'une Odeur is a unisex scent whose fresh, floral character is softened by green, powdery and creamy tones; it has been discontinued. It opens with Roman chamomile, giving a green, lightly spicy freshness. In the heart, Nyctanthes arbor-tristis and musk add a floral, powdery softness. Sandalwood, vanilla and cedarwood settle the base into a woody, creamy footing, while a faintly synthetic clean-air note stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though the masculine share is sizeable, so it leans both ways. Etat Libre d'Orange She Was an Anomaly and Byredo Desert Dawn have a close profile.

Light Blue Eau Intense

7.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau Intense is a fresh, citrusy fragrance with an aquatic, floral feel, suited to warm weather and everyday wear; it is classed as feminine and has been discontinued. It opens with Granny Smith apple and lemon, a fruity and crisp first impression. In the heart, jasmine and tagetes add a soft floral touch, while musk and amberwood sweeten it slightly and settle it onto a woody base. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it is picked for daytime, leisure and office use. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters mostly see it as feminine and modern. Roberto Cavalli Acqua and Zara Lisboa have a close profile.

Bleecker Street

7.6

Bond No. 9 · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Bleecker Street is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, leisure and everyday wear, with fresh, green and sweet sides together. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter is the least chosen season. In character votes the masculine reading leads, with modern and feminine readings also present. It opens with thyme, violet leaf and blackcurrant, a fresh, green and slightly tart start. Towards the heart, cinnamon adds spice, jasmine a soft floral note and cedarwood a woody frame. In the base, patchouli, amber and suede settle in; vanilla and caramel add sweetness, while oakmoss brings an earthy weight.

Lalique White (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Lalique · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Lalique White Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's scent that pairs the zest of lemon leaf and bergamot with the dry spice of nutmeg, cardamom and white pepper. Longevity and sillage are moderate: noticeable up close without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time, and reads masculine. It opens with lemon leaf, bergamot and tamarind for a citrusy freshness. The heart turns dry, spicy and slightly powdery with nutmeg, violet, cardamom and white pepper. Musk, cedar and amber leave a soft, woody base.