The Perfume Library

22 perfumes

Athalia

Parfums de Marly · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Parfums de Marly Athalia is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that opens with frankincense and bitter orange and softens into orange blossom, iris and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, with summer the least favoured season. It leans towards evenings and nights out but also works for leisure and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine and classic. It opens spicy and slightly smoky with frankincense and bitter orange. In the heart, orange blossom, iris and cashmeran lead, giving the floral side a powdery, creamy feel. The dry-down settles on vanilla, white musk and amber, sweet and woody. Prada Marienbad and Guerlain Métalys / Metallica have a close profile.

My Land (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Trussardi · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Trussardi My Land Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's fragrance that sets bergamot and green mandarin orange alongside lavender, violet and vetiver. It opens with a citrusy freshness from bergamot and green mandarin orange. At the heart, calone, lavender and violet add a floral, slightly synthetic coolness. The base of vetiver, leather, tonka bean and cashmeran builds a woody, leathery ground, with sweet and spicy touches alongside. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear and the office stand out. Its character reads mostly masculine. Trussardi Riflesso and Kiton Kiton Black have a close profile.

Cologne

7.3

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Etat Libre d'Orange Cologne is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a green, floral touch that suits easy everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither lingers heavily nor fades fast. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily and leisure wear leading. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads open to both. It opens with blood orange, mandarin orange, Italian lemon and bergamot, lifted by curly mint into a bright citrus burst. Jasmine, magnolia and orange blossom soften that freshness with flowers at the heart. Patchouli, musk and cedarwood leave a light woody base. Bon Parfumeur 001 Fleur d'Oranger Petit Grain Bergamote and Penhaligon's Luna share a close profile.

Kuhuyan

7.4

Parfums de Marly · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Parfums de Marly Kuhuyan opens with jasmine and violet leaf and deepens into leather and oud, a masculine fragrance that holds floral and leathery sides together; it has been discontinued. The top is jasmine and violet leaf, while leather and heliotrope lead the heart. In the base, tonka bean, oud and amber settle in, giving a sweet, spicy, resinous warmth with a smoky, animalic trace behind it. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and nights out, though daily and business wear also get votes. It reads masculine, but a fair share of voters call it feminine. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad and Franck Boclet Leather have a close profile.

Oud Violet Intense

8.1

Fragrance Du Bois · 2013

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Fragrance Du Bois Oud Violet Intense is a spicy, smoky unisex scent that opens with black pepper, mandarin orange and elemi resin before deepening into oud and amber. The opening pairs black pepper, elemi resin and mandarin orange, with the citrus brightness held in check by spice. In the heart, tonka bean, nutmeg and frankincense sweeten it and add a resinous warmth. The base of musk, cistus, amber and oud settles into a woody, oriental, smoky finish. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Votes on its character split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It has been discontinued. Fragrance Du Bois Oud Bleu Intense and Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Desert Oud have a close profile.

Joop! Thrill Woman

5.6

Joop! · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Joop! Thrill Woman is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a sweet, fruity edge; it has been discontinued. It opens with lily and peach, pairing floral freshness with a soft fruit sweetness. Mimosa and iris carry the floral line through the heart. Sandalwood, vanilla and tonka bean settle the base into a warm, woody sweetness, with a synthetic note running through the accords. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some voting for the office. Voters mostly call it feminine and modern. Montale Diamond Flowers and Salvatore Ferragamo Incanto have a close profile.

Blue Land

7.0

Trussardi · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Trussardi Blue Land is a fresh men's fragrance that pairs green apple and bitter orange with marine notes. It opens with green apple and bitter orange, then moves into ginger, lavender and marine notes that add a spicy, aquatic edge. The base of vetiver, suede, moss and cashmeran gives it a slightly leathery footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Halloween Man Hero and Polo Blue Gold Blend have a close profile.

A Way for Him

5.8

Trussardi · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Trussardi A Way for Him is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with an aquatic, fruity side and a touch of sweetness, suited to daily and office wear. It leans towards daytime, office and leisure wear, and stretches to evening and night out. Longevity and sillage are moderate, neither overpowering nor quick to fade. It has been discontinued. Lemon, bergamot and grapefruit open bright and citrusy. In the heart, air accord, green apple and solar note keep it cool. Blond woods, patchouli and vanilla settle into a sweet, woody base. The fresh, aquatic and synthetic accords lead. Jil Sander Sun Men Fizz and Rabanne Invictus (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

#generation for Him (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Playboy · 2014

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Playboy #generation for Him Eau de Toilette opens with pineapple, cinnamon and bergamot, a sweet, fruity and spicy fragrance for men. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, followed by winter and fall. Daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, and it also suits the office and evenings. Fruity pineapple and bergamot are warmed by cinnamon. In the heart, lavender, tonka bean syrup and cashmeran soften the scent into a gourmand sweetness. Cedarwood, leather and vanilla form a woody, slightly leathery base.

Toy

6.3

Moschino · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Moschino Toy is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance built around bergamot, Italian mandarin orange and violet. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling the room. These ratings rest on only a few votes. It is classed as a women's perfume. It opens with bergamot, Italian mandarin orange, juniper berry and cardamom, fresh with a light spice. The heart brings violet, lavender, nutmeg and eglantine rose into a green, floral middle. In the base, vanilla adds sweetness, while cedarwood, sandalwood, acacia wood and tree moss give it a woody floor.

French Waltz

8.6

Golf Le Fleur* · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Golf Le Fleur* French Waltz is a fresh, floral unisex fragrance that opens on mandarin orange, magnolia and lychee, with mimosa and rose at its heart. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a handful of votes. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is hard to say when it suits best, but its fresh, powdery build reads comfortably on men and women alike. The top pairs mandarin orange, lychee and nashi pear into a bright, fruity start, with magnolia leading toward the florals. The heart gathers mimosa, rose, jasmine and lily of the valley into a powdery bouquet. Sandalwood and musk settle underneath, soft and woody. Laura Biagiotti Biagiotti Due Donna and Valentino Very Valentino (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Cheap and Chic - Stars

6.1

Moschino · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Moschino Cheap and Chic - Stars is a fresh, citrusy floral for women with a powdery side, and it has been discontinued. It opens with May rose, citron sorbet and peony, a bright, lightly floral start. In the heart, jasmine, orange blossom and lily of the valley soften the floral side, while ambroxan, vetiver and white driftwood leave a clean, woody base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. Its fresh, powdery build suits an easy, everyday wear. Avon Shine and Clean The Original have a close profile.

Couture

5.1

Kylie Minogue · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kylie Minogue Couture is a floral, fruity and sweet women's fragrance that opens on amarena cherry, lemon blossom and violet. It has been discontinued. The top is fresh and fruity, with amarena cherry, lemon blossom and violet side by side. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine and passion flower build a floral body. The base brings sweetness through vanilla sorbet, while white cedarwood and musk settle it onto a woody, powdery floor. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and gives off little. It reads as a feminine scent. The vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Its profile is close to La Rive Moon and Miro Miro Magic.

Secrets de Hammam

7.3

ID Parfums · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

ID Parfums Secrets de Hammam is a floral, sweet oriental for women, with woody and spicy touches running through it. Longevity is rated moderate, though with few votes that rating is only a rough guide. The perfume has been discontinued and is positioned as a women's fragrance. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and pink pepper, fresh with a slight bite. In the heart, jasmine and ylang-ylang carry the floral side while cedar adds a woody frame. The base of patchouli, amber, musk, benzoin and sandalwood settles it into something sweet, warm and soft. Love, the Key to Life and Anfas Salam have a close profile.

L'Eau par Kenzo Wild Edition pour Homme

6.1

Kenzo · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo Wild Edition pour Homme is a fresh men's fragrance led by citrus and aquatic tones, with a green, spicy edge that suits daily wear, sport and the office. It has been discontinued. The top opens with citron, ginger and coriander, giving a crisp, lightly spiced citrus first impression. In the heart, sage, cardamom and mint pull the freshness toward the green side. Musk and cedar in the base soften it and settle it onto a light woody ground, while the fruity and sweet accords stay in the background. Voters choose it most for daytime, sport and business, and less for nights out. Its overall character reads masculine, clean and easygoing.

Brun Sicilien

7.9

Scent on Canvas · 2013

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Scent on Canvas Brun Sicilien is a unisex scent that sets a bright opening of jasmine and Sicilian mandarin orange against a heart of suede, leather and spice. It opens with jasmine, Sicilian mandarin orange and white blossoms. At the heart, suede, cardamom, black pepper and leather give it a leathery, spicy character. The base of Indonesian patchouli, Bourbon vanilla, birch and amber pulls it towards a sweet, woody, resinous and slightly smoky side, with earthy, powdery and animal tones running through the accords. Montale Dark Aoud and Floris Mahon Leather have a close profile.