The Perfume Library

Squid

7.6

Zoologist · 2019

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

Zoologist Squid is a salty, inky unisex scent that suits spring through autumn and relaxed, off-duty hours best. Squid opens fresh and aquatic, with frankincense, salicylate and pink pepper on top. The heart holds opoponax, salty notes and drawing ink, with a sweet, resinous and slightly smoky layer over them. The base of benzoin, ambergris and musk softens everything and closes on an animal warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and summer, with winter chosen by fewer. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, while business and sport get few votes. Most voters read it as masculine, though modern and feminine each draw a sizeable share. Mirus Fine Fragrance Driftwood and Fragonard Santal Cardamome have a close profile.

Spice D'Arno

7.9

Electimuss · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Electimuss Spice D'Arno is a unisex scent that keeps a sweet, gourmand character warm with spice and resin, and it suits fall and winter evenings. Saffron, cardamom and pink pepper give it a spicy warmth, while vanilla and orange blossom turn that warmth creamy and sweet. Frankincense, myrrh and leather add a resinous, woody depth, and lemon and bergamot lighten it slightly. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, and it leans toward evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly equal, so it has no fixed gender. Close in profile are The House of Oud Just Before and Arabian Oud Tarteel Gold.

Tacit

7.8

Aēsop · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Aēsop Tacit is a unisex scent where yuzu, basil and rosemary make a fresh, green, lightly spicy opening that settles onto vetiver and cedarwood. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays calm through the day. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions. Votes on character lean slightly masculine. It opens with yuzu, basil and clove, a citrus freshness with a spicy warmth. In the heart, mint, rosemary and fennel add a green, herbal feel. The base dries down to vetiver, cedarwood and amber, leaving it woody and earthy. Angana Senteur de Terre and Goutal Les Colognes - Vétiver have a close profile.

Dragonfly (2021)

7.5

Zoologist · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Zoologist Dragonfly is a fresh, floral and aquatic unisex scent, with green and powdery touches that recall a garden after rain. Grapefruit, ginger and basil open it lightly. Geranium, jasmine sambac and rose form the floral heart, with violet leaf adding green and orris a powdery softness. Rain water, moss and vetiver keep the base cool and earthy. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most common settings. It leans slightly feminine in votes, though a fair share call it masculine.

Vanilla & Anise

7.3

Jo Malone · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jo Malone Vanilla & Anise is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built on star anise, vanilla orchid and Bourbon vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and sits comfortably in an office too. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with star anise, which adds a spicy, fresh edge. In the heart, vanilla orchid brings a soft floral note, and the base of Bourbon vanilla settles into a sweet, powdery, oriental warmth. The gourmand sweetness leads but never turns heavy.

Signature (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Shawn Mendes · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Shawn Mendes Signature Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that leans towards leisure time and easy daytime wear. It opens with pineapple, lemon and McIntosh apple, a bright and juicy fruit start. Sugar maple, rose and frangipani add a floral sweetness in the heart. In the base, white cedar and musk soften things while dulce de leche leaves a creamy, gourmand trail, with a synthetic sheen over the top. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though summer and winter are not far behind. It suits relaxed days best, and reads as feminine and modern to most, with a fair number finding it masculine. Esprit Just Cherries and Lolita Lempicka So Sweet have a close profile.

Above Us, Steorra

7.8

Aēsop · 2025

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Aēsop Above Us, Steorra is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green opening with a sweet, spicy and smoky resinous body. Cardamom, elemi resin and bergamot give a crisp, lightly spiced start. In the heart, labdanum, cypriol and frankincense build a resinous, smoky depth, while vanilla and cinnamon in the base soften it and add sweetness. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, with good longevity and moderate sillage. Votes for masculine and feminine character are close.

Crema di Capri

7.7

Casa Far Niente · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Casa Far Niente Crema di Capri is a fresh, creamy and sweet unisex scent built around coconut, vanilla and jasmine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear and leisure are the most common occasions. It leans slightly feminine and modern, though a fair share of voters read it as masculine. Lime adds a bright citrus lift, while ylang-ylang and jasmine give it a floral core. Coconut and vanilla pull it towards a creamy, sweet side, with cashmeran as a soft base and fruity and synthetic touches around the edges. Lolita Lempicka Elle L'Aime and Amando Perez Endless Summer have a close profile.

Negroni Nights

7.0

Casa Far Niente · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Casa Far Niente Negroni Nights is a unisex scent that pairs rum absolute, cinnamon and sandalwood in a sweet, smoky, leathery gourmand style. Sweetness and gourmand tones lead; rum absolute and cinnamon give a spicy warmth, while bergamot lightens the weight a little. Sandalwood sets a woody base, and leather and tobacco add a dark, smoky shade. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Burberry London for Men and Roos & Roos Purple Leather have a close profile.

CK One Shock for Him Street Edition

7.5

Calvin Klein · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Calvin Klein CK One Shock for Him Street Edition is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy core with a sweet, fruity and slightly gourmand touch, and it leans towards easy daily wear. It opens with citrus fruits and mojito, bright and lively. In the heart, spices and geranium add a mild spicy edge to the freshness. Cocoa in the base softens and sweetens the scent, and a synthetic note runs through the accords. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. It has been discontinued. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle On Board and Versace Eros (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Rilago Rush / Riva Rush

7.8

Casa Far Niente · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Casa Far Niente Rilago Rush / Riva Rush is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Spearmint and neroli bring the coolness, fig adds a sweet, fruity softness, and ginger gives a light spicy edge. Amber and gaiac wood form a woody base underneath. The green and floral sides stay in the background of the fresh character. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer or spring, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, with a share calling it modern. Banana Republic Neroli Woods and Kajal III have a close profile.

Tuscan Tea

6.3

Casa Far Niente · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Casa Far Niente Tuscan Tea is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that ties green tones to spice and an earthy, woody backbone. Longevity is good and sillage stays moderate. Most voters place it in autumn and spring, for daily wear and the office. On character, the masculine reading leads, followed by modern. Bergamot and black tea give it a cool, bright feel, while cardamom and black pepper dry it out with spice. Patchouli adds an earthy depth, and Ambertonic® lays down a woody, slightly synthetic base. The result is fresh, green and dry.

Flux

7.0

Andrea Maack · 2025

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Andrea Maack Flux is a fresh, green and woody unisex fragrance that suits relaxed, everyday wear in spring and autumn. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, followed by winter and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Masculine, feminine and modern votes sit close together, so it doesn't commit to one gender. Cardamom, menthol and blueberry open cool, spicy and lightly fruity. In the heart, cistus, fir needle, eucalyptus and cypress add a green, resinous and earthy tone. Sequoia, cashmere and cedarwood settle the base into a woody finish. Penhaligon's Sports Car Club and Korres Vetiver Root have a close profile.

Perfectly Marvelous

7.9

Diana Vreeland · 2014

Floral · Green · Sweet

Diana Vreeland Perfectly Marvelous pairs jasmine sambac and Jasminum auriculatum absolute with spices and red sandalwood, making a sweet, powdery floral made for women. The floral accord leads, with a green edge beside it. Cashmeran, red sandalwood and resins build a woody, oriental base, while spices and pimento sweeten it and add a little bite. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, followed by winter and fall, and it suits evenings and nights out as well as daily wear. Half of the voters call it feminine. Guerlain Shalimar Ode à la Vanille and Miro Secrets have a close profile.

Aurner

6.8

Aēsop · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Aēsop Aurner is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green and spicy character on a woody base, leaning towards spring and summer and relaxed everyday wear. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. Leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Votes on character lean feminine and modern, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with pink pepper, cardamom and Roman chamomile, a dry, bright spiciness. In the heart, geranium and magnolia leaf add a soft floral-green tone, with cardamom carrying on. The base of cedar, sandalwood and cypriol settles it into a calm, woody finish. Oriza L. Legrand Royal Œillet and Penhaligon's Much Ado About the Duke have a close profile.

Aroma Blue

5.8

Lancôme · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lancôme Aroma Blue is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange and ginger, and osmanthus and peony give the heart a soft floral touch. Cedar and white musk sit at the base. The overall impression is aquatic, fruity and lightly woody, with the fresh accord leading. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and leisure, daily wear and sport are the occasions it fits best. Most voters find it feminine. Jil Sander Sport for Women and Salvador Dali Dalilight have a close profile.

Flora Carnivora

6.4

Henry Rose · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Woody

Henry Rose Flora Carnivora is a fresh, floral unisex fragrance led by neroli and tuberose, resting on a woody, powdery base. The top pairs neroli with Tunisian orange blossom water absolute, while tuberose and jasmine sambac absolute form the floral heart. The base of Texas cedar, Haitian vetiver, musk and amber turns it woody, earthy and creamy. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so treat that as a rough guide. The fresh, powdery build reads comfortably on both men and women. Régalien Ceremony Flu and Olfiction Iconic have a close profile.

Forest of the Golden Dream

8.5

Parfums Quartana · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Windows Down

7.4

Henry Rose · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Henry Rose Windows Down is a fresh, green, chypre-leaning unisex scent that pairs grapefruit, neroli and bergamot with Earl Grey tea. It opens with grapefruit, neroli, bergamot and Earl Grey tea, giving a clean citrus start. In the heart, orange blossom and jasmine sambac add a soft floral touch while Italian broom absolute keeps the green side going. It dries down on gaiac wood, musk and moss, a woody, earthy base, with sweet and spicy shades staying in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. The ratings come from few votes, so they point to a tendency rather than a firm verdict. It reads easily on men and women alike, light and unfussy. Penhaligon's Castile and Diptyque L'Eau de Neroli share a close profile.

Aramis Modern Leather

7.6

Aramis · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Aramis Modern Leather is a green, smoky men's fragrance built around thyme, patchouli and leather; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though few people have voted on them. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. Use is spread evenly across work, daily wear and evenings out. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. It opens with thyme and basil, which give a fresh, spicy and green start. Patchouli and geranium in the heart add a floral, earthy turn. Oakmoss and leather settle underneath, leaving a woody, smoky and leathery trail.

Arabian Nights Private Collection Man

7.8

Jesus del Pozo · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jesus del Pozo Arabian Nights Private Collection Man is a spicy, sweet and smoky men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. The majority read it as masculine, though some also find a feminine side. Rose, violet and cumin open it with a floral, spicy edge. The heart of patchouli, frankincense and cypriol brings an earthy, resinous, smoky feel. Virginia cedar, suede, amber and musk leave a woody, sweet, oriental warmth underneath. Miller Harris La Fumée Ottoman and Franck Olivier oudTouch have a close profile.

Mineral Cedar

8.0

Scents of Wood · 2021

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

Scents of Wood Mineral Cedar is a fresh, woody unisex scent that sets sandalwood, cypress and gaiac wood against Provençal lavender and juniper berry; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and Provençal lavender give it a clean, aquatic lift. Juniper berry and caraway add a dry, spicy edge, while frankincense brings a resinous depth. Tonka bean absolute sweetens the woods slightly and softens them into something powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters point to fall and spring, though all four seasons get a fair share. It leans towards daily and office wear, and masculine and feminine votes are level, so it sits comfortably between the two. Nepenthe and Rocca della Signoria have a close profile.

Vetiver in Oak

7.5

Scents of Wood · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Scents of Wood Vetiver in Oak is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, green character with a woody, earthy base, best suited to fall and spring days. Haitian vetiver sits at the center, lifted by lime, while pink pepper and coriander seed add a dry, spicy edge. Cypress and mace absolute keep the green, dry thread going, and frankincense, amber and cashmeran soften the woods and bring warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and evening and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine and classic. Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée have a close profile.

Santal Umeshu

7.2

Scents of Wood · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Scents of Wood Santal Umeshu is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy brightness with a sweet, woody and creamy softness. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and evenings. Votes for masculine and feminine character sit close together, so it wears comfortably on either. Mandarin orange and ginger give it a lively, lightly spiced freshness. Violet leaf adds a green touch, while umeshu brings a fruity sweetness. New Caledonian sandalwood and vanilla settle it onto a woody, creamy base.