The Perfume Library

G.

7.6

Nasengold · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nasengold G. is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer; it has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit, lime, pink pepper and ginger, with sulfur alongside them in the top. In the heart, jasmine sambac, rose and orange blossom add a soft floral layer. The base of patchouli, cedarwood, vetiver, cocoa and leathery notes settles it onto a woody, leathery ground. Green and fruity tones run through the accords as well. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen occasions. Votes on character split closely between masculine and feminine, so it sits genuinely in between. Atkinsons Mint & Tonic and Hermès Concentré de Pamplemousse Rose have a close profile.

Wackelwasser Dark

7.4

Wackelwasser · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Wackelwasser Dark is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, citrusy opening to the sweetness of malt and caramel. Both longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither fills a room nor fades quickly. Most voters suggest spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and reads slightly more masculine than feminine. The top notes are ginger, lemon, bergamot and cardamom, giving a bright, spicy and slightly green start. In the heart, black orchid and jasmine add a soft floral touch. The base turns sweet with malt and caramel, while cedarwood and musk give it a woody footing. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Le Labo Citron 28 and Tom Daxon Sicilian Wood have a close profile.

Wackelwasser Light

7.7

Wackelwasser · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Wackelwasser Light is a fresh, lightly spicy unisex scent where citrus and florals lead, and it suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are evenly split, which puts it somewhere in between. The top opens with pepper, mandarin orange, orange fizz, lemon balm and ginger, giving a bright, citrusy first impression with a touch of spice. In the heart, jasmine sambac, neroli and rose add a soft floral layer, and cedarwood, musk and amber settle it onto a woody base. The fruity and synthetic accents give it a modern feel.

#S

7.5

Nasengold · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nasengold #S is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent; it has been discontinued, but it still suits bright spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so the scent leans either way with ease. It opens with bergamot, lemon, grapefruit and cardamom for a fresh, spicy start. Tuberose and rose bring a floral warmth to the heart, while vetiver and oakmoss lay a green, woody base underneath. Fruity and sweet tones, along with a synthetic edge, soften the whole.

True Story Men

5.4

Glamfume · 2016

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Glamfume True Story Men is a men's perfume that pairs a fresh, fruity start with a spicy, leathery body, best suited to fall and spring days. The top notes of mandarin orange and bergamot open bright and crisp. In the heart, cinnamon and leather bring a spicy, leathery weight. Amber and patchouli then settle into a sweet, woody base, with a faintly synthetic edge running through the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it is used for leisure, evenings and the office. Most voters read it as masculine and modern.

:P

7.0

Nasengold · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Nasengold :P is a fresh, green and spicy unisex scent with a synthetic, woody edge; it has been discontinued. It opens with elemi resin, coriander, black pepper and pink pepper, giving a dry, peppery and slightly green impression. Jasmine sambac adds a soft floral note in the heart, and ISO-E-Super, resins and gaiac wood settle it onto a woody, resinous base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters place it in spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily, office and leisure wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as unisex. Comme des Garçons Serpentine and Tom Daxon Salvia Sclarea have a close profile.

/L

7.2

Nasengold · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nasengold /L is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of citrus and spice against the dry depth of smoke, suede and wood; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot, ginger and cardamom, bright and spicy. In the heart, lily of the valley, iris and violet add a soft, lightly powdery floral note. The base leans on frankincense, suede, smoke and cedarwood, and the scent dries down dry, smoky and slightly leathery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use close behind. Voters read it as masculine more often than feminine, though a good share find it feminine. Mirko Buffini Gods and Comme des Garçons Holygrapie have a close profile.

Empire Man

6.4

Star Wars · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Star Wars Empire Man is a sweet, fruity men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter, suiting leisure time and everyday wear. It opens with lime and bergamot for a fresh start. In the heart, jasmine and apple come forward and soften the fruity side. The base is led by tonka bean, sandalwood, patchouli and amber; the scent turns sweeter, with a gourmand, spicy warmth and a slightly synthetic feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring following. It is positioned as a masculine fragrance. Diesel Spirit of the Brave Intense and Joop! Joop! Thrill Man have a close profile.

East Coast Club Woman

6.7

Tom Tailor · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tom Tailor East Coast Club Woman is a fresh, citrusy floral-fruity scent with a light sweetness, made for women and suited to easy everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters point to daytime, leisure and business settings, while few see it as a sport scent. It reads feminine and soft rather than loud. It opens with a bright lemon. The heart builds a floral base of jasmine, tuberose, rose and lily of the valley, with plum, raspberry and peach adding a fruity sweetness. The base of amber, cedar and vanilla rounds it off warmly with a gourmand touch. Amor Amor (Eau de Toilette) and Mexx Woman (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Rock Your Life for Him (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Tom Tailor · 2011

Fresh · Green · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Tom Tailor Rock Your Life for Him Eau de Toilette opens with pepper and grapefruit and settles into a leathery, woody base, pairing a fresh side with a spicy one in a men's scent. Pepper and grapefruit give a cool, slightly bitter start, and rose comes through in the heart. In the base, musk, amber, moss, cedarwood and leather take over. Fresh and green lead the accords, followed by spicy, woody and leathery ones, while earthy and smoky tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Voters lean towards leisure, business and daily wear, with some picking sport; evening and night out get fewer votes. It reads as masculine, and it has been discontinued. Zara True Leather Women and Puig Quorum share a close profile.

Porsche Design | 180 Black

6.4

Porsche Design · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Porsche Design | 180 Black is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a green, lightly spicy and earthy backbone, suited to the office and everyday wear. It opens with grapefruit, cardamom and pink pepper, where the citrus freshness is sharpened by spice. Ginger, sage and lavender in the heart add a green, aromatic note. Vetiver and cedarwood settle the scent onto a woody, earthy base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter well behind, and it is mostly worn for business and leisure. Jean Patou Voyageur and Carolina Herrera Vetiver Paradise have a close profile.

Black Velvet

6.3

Ricarda M.

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ricarda M. Black Velvet is a women's chypre that opens on rhubarb and neroli and settles into leather, patchouli and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are only a rough guide. Its dense, leathery, animal side suits cooler weather and evenings, and it reads clearly feminine. It opens fresh and fruity with rhubarb, neroli, lemon, raspberry and pineapple. The heart turns floral and powdery with jasmine, rose, iris and ylang-ylang, with sage adding a green edge. The base leaves an earthy, woody, resinous floor of leather, patchouli, vetiver, amber and oakmoss. Rochas Femme and Halston Halston have a close profile.

In Love

6.4

Daniela Katzenberger · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Daniela Katzenberger In Love is a fresh, floral and fruity scent with a sweet, lightly powdery character, made for women and now discontinued. Blackcurrant and bergamot open it bright and juicy. At the heart, green apple, peach, orange blossom and jasmine keep fruit and flowers moving together. Vanilla, musk and cedarwood in the base soften it into a sweet, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. The number of votes is small, so that rating is not firm. Perfumes with a close profile include Primark Tease (Eau de Parfum) and Oscar de la Renta Oscar Fresh Vanilla.

Liquid Love

6.8

George Gina & Lucy · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

George Gina & Lucy Liquid Love is a feminine fragrance that opens fresh with mandarin orange and blackcurrant and settles into a sweet vanilla and caramel base. The top notes of mandarin orange, blackcurrant, grapefruit and bergamot give a bright, fruity start. In the heart, jasmine, coconut, apple and peach bring a floral, creamy softness. The base of musk, vanilla, caramel and tonka bean takes over, drying down gourmand, powdery and slightly woody. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. It is aimed at women, with a balance between fresh and gourmand. Girl Happens Gold Dust and Gritti Chantilly (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Exclusive Man

6.8

Tom Tailor · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Tom Tailor Exclusive Man is a fresh, citrusy and fruity men's fragrance with a sweet, spicy edge. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as masculine. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit, ginger and peppermint for a bright start. Lavender, saffron, pineapple and apple in the heart add a fruity sweetness. The base of musk, patchouli, leather, sandalwood and amber settles into a soft, warm finish. Afnan Supremacy Not Only Intense and Somens Capriccio have a close profile.

James T. Kirk

6.1

Star Trek · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Star Trek James T. Kirk is a masculine, discontinued fragrance that moves from fresh spearmint, grapefruit and bergamot to a base of sandalwood, patchouli and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes makes that impression tentative. It reads as masculine. It opens cool with spearmint, apple, grapefruit and lavender. Geranium, violet and rose give the heart a floral, powdery softness. Sandalwood, cinnamon, tonka bean and leathery notes weigh in at the base, with synthetic and animal tones in the accords. Valentino Rock 'n Rose and Montblanc Individuel have a close profile.

Liquid Woman

6.2

Tom Tailor · 2010

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Tom Tailor Liquid Woman is a women's fragrance that pairs a citrusy, floral build with a sweet, powdery warmth. It opens with orange, mandarin orange and petitgrain for a bright citrus lift, with pepper adding a light touch of spice. The heart turns soft and floral with orange blossom, jasmine and rose. In the base, sandalwood and amber sweeten the scent and close it on a powdery, oriental warmth. Fruity and gourmand shades run through it, and the whole carries a slightly synthetic sheen. Laura Biagiotti Biagiotti Due Donna and Helène d'Arcy Falling have a close profile.

Sports Team 12

6.8

Bogner · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bogner Sports Team 12 is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, spicy opening of ginger, mandarin orange and cardamom with a floral heart of violet and rose; it has been discontinued. It opens with ginger, mandarin orange and cardamom, which read citrusy and lightly spicy. In the heart, violet, rose and plum bring a floral, fruity sweetness. The base of fir, moss, leather and vetiver settles the scent onto a woody, earthy and leathery footing. There is a synthetic edge as well, and overall the fragrance stays fresh and sweet.

Midnight Queen

4.5

Shopping Queen · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Shopping Queen Midnight Queen pairs bright bergamot and grapefruit with a vanilla and caramel base, a floral-fruity, sweet fragrance for women that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the small number of ratings makes these figures tentative. Nothing is known about seasons, but the sweet, gourmand build feels at home in cooler weather. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and orange, then moves into plum, mango, jasmine and orange blossom. The base of vanilla, caramel, sandalwood and musk turns powdery and gourmand. Spirit Spirit of Romantic Love and Michael Bublé By Invitation share a close profile.

Young Style - I love... Popmusic

5.9

Miro · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Miro Young Style - I love... Popmusic is a floral, fruity and sweet gourmand scent made for women. It opens with mandarin orange and blackcurrant, a bright and juicy start. Jasmine and freesia form the heart, adding a soft floral layer while the fruity side keeps running through it. In the base, caramel and vanilla take over, so the scent turns sweeter and settles into a gourmand finish. Synthetic, spicy and oriental accords add a slight edge and some warmth to the sugary line. Cacharel Amor Amor In A Flash and Hoss Intropia Casilda have a close profile.

New Experience Man (Eau de Toilette)

5.4

Tom Tailor · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Tom Tailor New Experience Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance with a sweet, woody side; it has been discontinued. Voters find both its longevity and sillage weak, so it sits close to the skin and fades fairly quickly. The number of votes is small, so these impressions are not definitive. There is not enough information to say which seasons or occasions it suits. A fresh, citrus-led feel comes first, with a green tone alongside it. The sweet, spicy side comes from vanilla and amber, while sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver lay a woody base. A synthetic touch also shows among its accords. Loewe Esencia Elixir and Keiko Mecheri Mulholland have a close profile.

Maxim · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Marbert · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Miro · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet