The Perfume Library

Buongiorno

8.4

Acqua di Parma · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Buongiorno is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent built around spearmint, petitgrain and lemon. It opens with spearmint, basil and rosemary, a green, lightly spicy freshness brightened by lemon and petitgrain. Lavender and mandarin orange leaf soften the greenery in the heart, and white musk, amber and cedar leaf settle into a clean, faintly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It tilts slightly masculine but reads as unisex. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Bergamote Calabria and Xerjoff Torino21 have a close profile.

Fancy (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Jessica Simpson · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Jessica Simpson Fancy Eau de Parfum is a sweet, fruity women's scent that opens on pear, red fruits and apricot and moves into caramel and roasted almond; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most voters find it feminine and modern. Pear, red fruits and apricot keep the opening bright and juicy. In the heart, gardenia and jasmine add a soft floral note, while caramel and roasted almond bring a gourmand sweetness. Amber, sandalwood and vanilla dry down creamy and warm. The accords also carry a synthetic edge. Viva La Juicy Gold Couture and Borabora have a close profile.

Colonia Il Profumo

7.4

Acqua di Parma · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Colonia Il Profumo is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days best. The top is blood orange, Italian bergamot, petitgrain and grapefruit. In the heart, ylang-ylang, rosemary and orange leaf absolute add a floral, green touch. Vetiver and patchouli settle underneath and dry the scent down on an earthy base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Voters lean towards a masculine, classic reading. Acqua di Parma Colonia Il Profumo Millesimato and Dior Eau Sauvage Cologne have a close profile.

Parco Palladiano IV: Azalea

7.9

Bottega Veneta · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano IV: Azalea is a sweet, powdery floral built from azalea, chestnut and vanilla absolute, made for women and now discontinued. The scent is fresh and floral, with azalea's lightness softened by the gourmand sweetness of chestnut and vanilla absolute. A creamy, powdery texture comes forward, while spicy and woody touches stay in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters also read it as feminine. Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her! and Le Couvent Tinharé have a close profile.

Fève Tonka de Canaima

7.8

Boucheron · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Boucheron Fève Tonka de Canaima is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around bitter almond and Venezuelan tonka bean, rounded out by vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair number see it as masculine. It opens with bitter almond and violet, then moves to patchouli, tonka bean and rose in the heart. The base of vanilla, labdanum and sandalwood softens everything into a creamy, powdery, woody warmth, with floral and spicy touches keeping the sweetness in check. Initio Psychedelic Love and Joop! Le Bain (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso

8.1

Bottega Veneta · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent, with citrus and spice touches that keep it airy rather than heavy. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number see it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Juniper berry and cypress leaf form the green, woody, fresh backbone. Pink pepper adds a light spice, while salt leaves a clean, dry edge. There is almost no sweetness. Penhaligon's Juniper Sling and Chanel Paris - Édimbourg have a close profile.

Fig & Lotus Flower

7.5

Jo Malone · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Fig & Lotus Flower is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn and winter far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. It opens with the green, fresh air of fig leaf. In the heart, lotus and neroli add a soft, floral touch with a citrus edge, and aquatic and fruity shades keep it light. White musk and vetiver settle it into a clean, calm base.

Chloé Rose Naturelle Intense

7.4

Chloé · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chloé Rose Naturelle Intense is a fresh, citrusy and floral scent, a clean take on rose made for women and easy to wear through the day. The top notes are neroli and bergamot, giving a bright, citrus first impression. At the heart, rose meets oak wood, and the floral side sits on a green, lightly sweet base. Sandalwood and cedar close it out, turning the scent woody, powdery and creamy. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead the occasions. Half of voters find it feminine. Lalique L'Amour and Chanel 1957 have a close profile.

Verte Euphorie

7.9

L'Atelier Parfum · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

L'Atelier Parfum Verte Euphorie is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a close, unobtrusive trail. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, which fits its unisex character. The top notes are blood orange, petitgrain and grapefruit, giving a green, fruity freshness at the start. Gentian and carrot form the heart, and musk and white cedar in the base soften it into a clean finish. A faintly synthetic touch runs through the accords.

Гоша Рубчинский / Gosha Rubchinskiy

7.4

Comme des Garçons · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Comme des Garçons Гоша Рубчинский / Gosha Rubchinskiy is a fresh, green unisex scent, with citrus and floral touches over a spicy, earthy woodiness. Angelica root and buchu lead the opening, while chamomile and mandarin orange seed keep the heart light. As it dries down, patchouli, Haitian vetiver and styrax take over, giving it a resinous, earthy base. The synthetic side makes the coolness read dry and modern. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Leisure and daily wear lead, and office use fits too. Most voters find it masculine, though a good share call it feminine. N•O•A•M Bois Verna and Mizensir Mythique Vetyver have a close profile.

L'Eau Rêvée d'Hubert

7.4

Sisley · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sisley L'Eau Rêvée d'Hubert is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that suits spring and summer days, whether for leisure time or everyday wear. It opens with shiso, buchu and peppermint, which give a crisp, green start. In the heart, papyrus, Egyptian geranium and cedar bring a floral and woody balance. The base of ambroxan, oakmoss and patchouli settles the scent onto an earthy footing, while citrus and spicy touches remain among its accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays present without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business settings come up most often. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though a sizeable share of voters call it feminine. Cacharel pour L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Rogue Bon Monsieur have a close profile.

Tobacco Volute (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

L'Atelier Parfum · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

L'Atelier Parfum Tobacco Volute Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent with a sweet, gourmand character softened by spicy, woody and creamy touches. It opens with wheat, wheat bran and bitter almond, which give a dry, grainy sweetness. The heart brings maté, tobacco and hay forward. In the base, tonka bean and Bourbon vanilla close the scent with a creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either.

L'Edition Imperiale

7.7

Courvoisier · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Courvoisier L'Edition Imperiale is a spicy, woody scent for men that opens with cardamom, mandarin orange and coriander, deepens with violet and smoked tea, and dries down on vetiver and leather. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place. It suits evenings and nights out, and also business and leisure. Voters read it as masculine and classic. The top notes of cardamom, mandarin orange, pot marigold and coriander give a fresh, spicy start. Towards the heart, violet, smoked tea, cedarwood and calla add a floral, powdery and smoky touch. In the base, vetiver, leather, spruce balsam and amber close it with a resinous, leathery sweetness. Its floral and sweet accords also come through. Dior Fahrenheit Parfum and Caron Tabac Blond have a close profile.

Ambre Tigré

7.7

Givenchy · 2014

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Givenchy Ambre Tigré is a sweet, resinous unisex fragrance that leans towards fall and winter, and sits most comfortably in the evening or on a night out. Amber, labdanum and vanilla carry the scent. The sweet accord leads, with spicy and woody tones softening it, while the oriental and resinous side keeps it warm and dense. It reads as one whole rather than a sequence of layers. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out come up most often, though some find it suitable for daily wear. Feminine votes lead, yet plenty of voters call it masculine. It has been discontinued. Jo Malone Amber Labdanum and Carolina Herrera Amber Desire have a close profile.

Chêne

7.6

Chloé · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chloé Chêne is a fresh, citrusy and green women's fragrance that pairs oak with a soft floral touch. It opens with oak leaf, mandarin orange and bergamot, while laurel and lily of the valley carry the freshness from green to floral. In the heart, oak wood, orange blossom absolute and Atlas cedar lead. Sandalwood, musk and vanilla settle it into a creamy, lightly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the top occasions. It reads mostly feminine and modern.

Douce Insomnie

6.6

L'Atelier Parfum · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

L'Atelier Parfum Douce Insomnie is a sweet unisex scent that opens on orange blossom and pink pepper, then sets a floral jasmine and heliotrope heart on a vanilla and woody base. Orange blossom and pink pepper lead the opening, while jasmine, heliotrope and cappucino build a floral, creamy, gourmand softness in the heart. In the base, New Caledonian sandalwood, vanilla, iris and patchouli take over, and the scent turns sweeter and settles into a woody, lightly spicy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is hardly chosen. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and voters read it as more feminine, though many also call it modern. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Lalique Satine (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Rose Shiso / ローズ シソ

7.8

Marie Jeanne · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Marie Jeanne Rose Shiso / ローズ シソ is a fresh, woody unisex scent that sets the green lift of Japanese shiso against the powdery floral side of rose. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, though autumn follows close behind. Leisure, business and daily wear lead, and while more voters call it feminine, masculine and modern votes are far from rare. The top opens with Japanese shiso, magnolia and Bulgarian rose, the shiso pulling the rose toward green and spicy. The heart of Provençal Rosa centifolia, iris and Virginia cedar turns it powdery. Turkish rose, Nepalese sandalwood and Texas cedar leave a woody base. Givenchy L'Interdit and Serge Lutens Bas de soie have a close profile.

Miroir Miroir - A Travers Le Miroir

7.7

Mugler · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Mugler Miroir Miroir - A Travers Le Miroir pairs tuberose, absinth and woody notes in a floral, spicy unisex scent; it has been discontinued. Tuberose carries the floral side, absinth adds a fresh, slightly sharp edge, and the woody notes sit underneath. Fresh and floral accords are rounded out by sweet, gourmand, spicy and powdery tones, with a faint oriental warmth in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it suits both daytime and evening wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Keiko Mecheri Paname and Katana Hikaye have a close profile.

Burning for Oud

7.6

L'Atelier Parfum · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

L'Atelier Parfum Burning for Oud is a sweet, spicy and smoky oriental woody scent, made for both men and women and suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure time and evenings come up most often. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it is a unisex fragrance. It opens with ginger and pink pepper spice softened by amber. In the heart, oud, Himalayan cedar, saffron and patchouli build a woody, earthy body. The base of frankincense, rum and papyrus leaves a resinous, sweet warmth. Lattafa Oud for Glory and Sospiro Farsa have a close profile.

Essence Musk

7.1

Ferrari · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ferrari Essence Musk is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit, marine notes and mandarin orange leaf. Watermelon, peppermint and lavender form the heart, with nutmeg adding a light spice. White musk, amber, bourbon vetiver and cedar settle underneath, making the base sweet and woody. The overall impression is fresh, green and fruity, with a clean synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is worn mainly for daily use, leisure and the office rather than for nights out. Most voters see it as masculine. Hugo Boss Hugo Jeans and Montblanc Legend Spirit have a close profile.

Parco Palladiano XI: Castagno

7.6

Bottega Veneta · 2018

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano XI: Castagno is a discontinued unisex fragrance built around green, balsamic and woody notes. It reads as one piece: a fresh, leafy green feel sits on a warm, resinous and balsamic base with a woody backbone. Sweet, spicy and powdery accords soften it and add a creamy texture. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure, night out and evening wear. More voters find it masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. Fabergé Hero (Eau de Toilette) and Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano X: Olivo have a close profile.

Arme Blanche

7.0

L'Atelier Parfum · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Atelier Parfum Arme Blanche is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with powdery, creamy florals, and it leans towards spring and summer days. Neroli and tuberose lead at the top, bringing citrus freshness with a green edge. In the heart, jasmine and orange blossom carry the floral side into a creamy, powdery softness. Sandalwood, musk and vetiver settle into a woody base, and a slightly synthetic sheen runs through the whole composition. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer; daily wear, work and leisure come first, with evening also possible. More voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. Lalique L'Amour (Eau de Parfum) and Phaedon L'Eau de Phaedon have a close profile.

Architect

7.1

Oriflame · 2010

Citrus · Green · Fruity

Oriflame Architect is a discontinued men's fragrance that sets a fresh citrus and green opening on a woody, spicy, smoky base, best suited to fall and winter and to work or everyday wear. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen most often for the office, daily wear and leisure. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, and most voters read it as masculine, though quite a few call it modern. Canadian hemlock, cardamom and lemon open it fresh with a light spice. Cedar, gaiac wood and sequoia form a woody heart. Vetiver, patchouli, tobacco and heather settle into an earthy, smoky sweetness in the base.

Sea Daffodil

7.2

Jo Malone · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Jo Malone Sea Daffodil is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that sets a floral heart of sea daffodil and ylang-ylang against a bright opening of pink pepper and mandarin orange. It opens with the spicy edge of pink pepper and the crispness of mandarin. In the heart, sea daffodil and ylang-ylang bring a soft floral note. The base of vanilla, vetiver and sandalwood settles the scent into a creamy, lightly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine.