The Perfume Library

Pace

7.1

Jaguar · 2016

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Jaguar Pace is a fresh, green and aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, everyday wear and sport. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate; most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets the fewest votes. Daily wear, leisure, sport and office use lead, and a night out sits far behind. It reads masculine and modern. The top opens with rosemary, black pepper and green apple, giving a fresh, green and lightly spicy start. In the heart, cashmeran, iris and French lavender soften that mood. Patchouli, amber and crystallised moss settle it onto a woody base. Gritti Super Nova and Coach Coach Blue have a close profile.

Vânira Moorea

7.5

Berdoues · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Berdoues Vânira Moorea is a unisex fragrance that lays a sweet, creamy vanilla over a fresh, citrusy base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. In the character votes, the feminine side prevails, with modern not far behind. Tahitian vanilla, Brazilian orange and Paraguayan petigrain read as a single whole. The orange and petigrain bring freshness and a green, floral lightness, while the vanilla pulls it towards a fruity, gourmand, creamy sweetness. Berdoues Croisière: Bora-Bora and The Merchant Of Venice Arancia Brasile have a close profile.

Soleil Lalique (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Lalique · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Lalique Soleil Lalique Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance built around mandarin orange, bitter almond and jasmine, and it leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions picked most often. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. Mandarin orange and cardamom give it a bright citrus opening, with bitter almond adding a sweet edge. In the heart, pear sorbet, milk coffee and jasmine blend fruity, gourmand and floral tones. Sandalwood, praliné and musk leave it creamy and soft at the base.

Ambilux / 50 ml d'Ambiguïté

7.4

Marlou · 2017

Floral · Spicy · Animal

Marlou Ambilux / 50 ml d'Ambiguïté is a unisex scent that sets a floral heart against spicy, resinous, smoky and leathery tones, with an earthy, rugged character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings, leisure time and nights out. Masculine leads the character votes with feminine close behind, so it sits somewhere between the two. As a whole, the soft floral side of ylang-ylang meets the spicy, animal edge of cumin and costus. Frankincense adds a resinous, smoky depth, and everlasting flower brings a dry, earthy note. The result is a dark, rugged floral rather than a sweet one. Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex and Bogue LiTA have a close profile.

Alter Ego 786

7.8

Maison Noir · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Maison Noir Alter Ego 786 is a woody, resinous unisex scent that deepens sweet fruit with spice, smoke and leather, and it suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with raspberry liqueur, cinnamon and saffron, a sweet, fruity and spicy start. In the heart, sandalwood, cedarwood and Bourbon geranium set that sweetness on a woody footing. The base of Woodleather®, labdanum and oud pulls it towards smoky, leathery and resinous ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings or nights out; spring and summer trail far behind. Though unisex, more voters read it as masculine. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Oud (Eau de Parfum) and Gucci Gucci Intense Oud have a close profile.

Vanille Camouflage

7.6

Dries Van Noten · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Dries Van Noten Vanille Camouflage is a unisex scent that ties the green freshness of fig and galbanum to the creamy sweetness of Tahitian vanilla and benzoin. Fig, galbanum and cypress give the top a light, green start. In the heart, mastic absolute, ylang-ylang and sandalwood add a floral, resinous softness. The base settles into amberwood, two vanillas and benzoin, sweet, creamy and woody, with the vanilla kept in check by the green tones rather than taking over. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together, so it moves comfortably in both directions. Bon Parfumeur 301 Santal Ambre Cardamome and E. Coudray Ylang-Ylang have a close profile.

Valparaiso

7.7

Le Couvent · 2018

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Le Couvent Valparaiso is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter best, setting a green, woody character against a sweet resin. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring. It spreads fairly evenly across leisure, evening and daytime wear, and it sits comfortably at the office too. It leans masculine, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. It opens with spicy cardamom. In the heart, patchouli, frankincense and myrrh build a resinous, smoky mood. Virginia cedar and vetiver add an earthy, woody base, while the green and sweet accords soften it. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Elixir and Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Kyoto have a close profile.

L.12.12 Rose Sparkling / Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 pour Elle Sparkling

6.8

Lacoste · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lacoste's Sparkling edition of Eau de Lacoste pour Elle is a fresh, fruity and sweet scent with floral and gourmand touches, made for women and with a light, youthful feel. The opening is a juicy mix of mandarin orange, red apple and blackberry, with spices softly in support. At the heart, macaron and cotton candy add a gourmand sweetness, while lily of the valley brings a floral lift. In the base, cashmere wood, musk, vetiver and patchouli soften the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions that lead. Voters mostly call it feminine and modern. Valentino Valentina Pink and Laura Biagiotti Laura Rosé have a close profile.

Flower Ikebana by Kenzo

7.5

Kenzo · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Kenzo Flower Ikebana by Kenzo is a fresh, floral scent with a light sweetness and a powdery, creamy woody side, suited to relaxed daytime hours and the office. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business lead the occasions, while evening use is less common. Most see it as feminine, and some as modern. Sobacha and Japanese cherry blossom give it a light, airy floral feel. Indian tuberose absolute sweetens that and adds a creamy softness, while Australian sandalwood sits underneath as a woody, powdery base. Phlur Missing Person and Essential Parfums The Musc have a close profile.

Les Signes de Grès - Fruit de la Créativité

7.6

Grès · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Grès Les Signes de Grès - Fruit de la Créativité is a unisex scent that sets a floral, fruity and sweet character against spicy and leathery tones; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, black saffron and raspberry, which give a bright, fruity start. In the heart, rose and iris build a powdery floral layer, with cedarwood grounding it in wood. The base of coffee, musk and leather closes the scent on a gourmand, leathery warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and evening and leisure wear stand out. Most voters read it as feminine. Arabian Oud Rosewood and Ramón Monegal Impossible Iris have a close profile.

Muse du Soir

7.7

Georges Rech

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Georges Rech Muse du Soir is a floral, fruity scent for women, softened by a powdery, creamy base, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with freesia and bergamot, then the heart brings Bulgarian rose, cherry blossom and white cedar into a floral-fruity shape. In the base, musk, amberwood and vanilla sweeten it and leave a creamy, gourmand warmth. Georges Rech Muse Poudrée and Zara Angelic Vanilla have a close profile.

101 Rose Pois de Senteur Cèdre Blanc / 101 Rose Pois de Senteur Patchouli

7.2

Bon Parfumeur · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bon Parfumeur 101 Rose Pois de Senteur Cèdre Blanc / 101 Rose Pois de Senteur Patchouli is a fresh, floral unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and it suits daily wear, leisure time and the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though it works as unisex. Bergamot, cardamom and lavender open it brightly. Sweet pea, damask rose and lily of the valley form the heart, and musk, white cedar and patchouli settle it into a soft, woody, powdery base with green and sweet touches.

Classic Electric Sky

6.6

Jaguar · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Jaguar Classic Electric Sky is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with aquatic and green touches, easy to wear through the day and in relaxed settings. It opens with violet leaf, grapefruit and Sichuan pepper, a fresh and lightly spicy start. In the heart, clary sage, geranium and French lavender set that freshness on a green footing, and amberwood, moss and tonka bean dry it down woody with a touch of sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and sport lead the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Paris Bleu Aviator and Azzaro Azzaro Sport have a close profile.

Santo Incienso - Sillage Sacré

7.5

The Different Company · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

The Different Company Santo Incienso - Sillage Sacré is a unisex scent that sets frankincense, myrrh and Palo Santo against a fresh citrus opening, giving a smoky, resinous character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share read it as feminine. Calabrian bergamot and petitgrain open it fresh and green, with nutmeg adding a light spice. In the heart, Atlas cedar and Palo Santo build a woody base. Frankincense and myrrh bring a creamy, smoky resin, softened by musk.

Adjatay - Cuir Narcotique

7.7

The Different Company · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Different Company Adjatay - Cuir Narcotique is a unisex scent that pairs sweet, spicy florals with leather, turning creamy and animalic as it settles. It lasts strongly and projects well. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and it suits evenings, nights out and leisure time. It does not sit clearly on one side: it reads between feminine and masculine. Mandarin orange and ylang-ylang open it, with tuberose, heliotrope and jasmine in the heart. The base of styrax, sandalwood and leather sets a woody, leathery ground, which tonka bean and musk soften and sweeten.

Paris est une Fête

7.8

Georges Rech

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Vertigo 236

7.0

Maison Noir · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Maison Noir Vertigo 236 is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on mint, lemon and saffron. The coolness of mint and lemon meets the spicy touch of saffron. In the heart, ambrox and clary sage soften that freshness, while vetiver, patchouli and musk settle it onto a woody base. The overall impression is citrusy, green and clean. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Votes lean masculine, though some call it feminine. Roger & Gallet Cédrat and Pomellato 67 Artemisia have a close profile.

Vanilla Bourbon

7.5

Nest · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Nest Vanilla Bourbon is a sweet, creamy scent for women that pairs bourbon vanilla absolute and brown sugar with night-blooming jasmine and orange bitters. The notes read as a single whole rather than layers: vanilla and brown sugar give it a creamy, gourmand sweetness, jasmine carries the floral side, and orange bitters cut the sugar with a faintly spicy edge. Musk softens the blend, while smoky and synthetic tones sit quietly in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn about equally for daily use, evenings and nights out, with few choosing it for the office. Versace Vanille Rouge and Victoria's Secret Pink - Brown Sugar have a close profile.

Tucson

8.2

Astier de Villatte · 2022

Green · Spicy · Woody

Astier de Villatte Tucson is a green, spicy and smoky unisex scent built around thyme, labdanum, immortelle and birch. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, with spring and winter following. It leans towards leisure time and evenings, and voters read it as somewhat more masculine. The scent has a woody, resinous core, hardened by earthy and leathery tones. Thyme and immortelle add a green, spicy side, while birch and labdanum leave a smoky, dry trail. It reads dry and natural rather than sweet. Jovoy Private Label and Linari Fuoco Infernale have a close profile.

Vénus (Eau de Parfum)

6.3

Nina Ricci · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Nina Ricci Vénus Eau de Parfum pairs the brightness of mandarin orange and magnolia leaf with a sweet, creamy heart of jasmine, magnolia and vanilla in a floral scent. It opens fresh and citrusy with mandarin orange and magnolia leaf. Jasmine and magnolia carry the floral heart, softened by fruity and sweet accords. Patchouli and vanilla settle it onto a gourmand, powdery, creamy base, with a light spicy edge alongside. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and also suits daytime and nights out. It reads clearly feminine. Michael Kors Pink Horizon and Isabey Fleur Nocturne have a close profile.

The Original

6.3

Zippo Fragrances · 2010

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Zippo Fragrances The Original is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity opening over a sweet, spicy and woody base. Bergamot, grapefruit and apple give a bright fruit freshness at first, with violet leaf nudging it towards green. In the heart, vetiver, patchouli and Bourbon vanilla lead, and the sweetness rests on a woody, powdery frame. The base of tonka bean, black pepper and lavender dries down spicy and oriental. Most voters find it masculine. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though based on few votes. It leans towards fall and winter, then spring, and suits leisure time and nights out best, with daily and business wear also possible.

Volantis 685 / Elysian 685

6.8

Maison Noir · 2022

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Maison Noir Volantis 685 / Elysian 685 is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy core against a leathery, woody body. Saffron opens with a spicy note. The heart holds white leather, iris and jasmine, where the leather firms up the powdery side of the flowers. The base of ambrox, cedarwood and praliné adds a sweet, oriental warmth over a woody frame. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in second place and summer barely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as neither strictly. Niche 4 All Amber Saffron and Asabi № 2 Intense have a close profile.

Signature of Excellence

8.2

Jaguar · 2015

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Jaguar Signature of Excellence is a men's fragrance that opens with bergamot and petitgrain, then moves into a woody, lightly smoky profile of vetiver and palo santo. The top is petitgrain, bergamot and nutmeg, giving a green, spicy start. In the heart, vetiver, palo santo and labdanum add an earthy, resinous depth. The base of grey musk, frankincense and tonka bean softens and sweetens the scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is mentioned most for business and daily wear, and it also works in the evening. About half of the voters read it as masculine, and a classic character comes second.

Bohemia 265

6.6

Maison Noir · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Maison Noir Bohemia 265 is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy and spicy character on a woody base. It opens with cardamom, red thyme and bergamot, giving the top a green, bright feel. In the heart, oregano, white cedarwood and cashmere wood bring the woody side forward. In the base, amberwood and vetiver keep it dry while praliné and tonka bean sweeten it slightly. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, and pick leisure and daily wear, with office use also present. In the character votes, the masculine side outweighs the rest. Room 1015 Yesterday and Cartier Roadster have a close profile.