The Perfume Library

Black Orchid (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Tom Ford · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Black Orchid Eau de Parfum is a dark, dense unisex scent that deepens a floral and fruity core with sweet, gourmand and smoky tones. It opens with bergamot, bitter orange and ylang-ylang for a bright start, while black truffle adds an earthy weight. In the heart, black plum, rum and black orchid sweeten the floral and fruity side. Vanilla and patchouli dry down warm, spicy, woody and oriental. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Voters most often call it feminine, though it is a unisex fragrance. Tom Ford Black Orchid Parfum and Tom Ford Noir de Noir Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Bleecker Street

7.6

Bond No. 9 · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Bleecker Street is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, leisure and everyday wear, with fresh, green and sweet sides together. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter is the least chosen season. In character votes the masculine reading leads, with modern and feminine readings also present. It opens with thyme, violet leaf and blackcurrant, a fresh, green and slightly tart start. Towards the heart, cinnamon adds spice, jasmine a soft floral note and cedarwood a woody frame. In the base, patchouli, amber and suede settle in; vanilla and caramel add sweetness, while oakmoss brings an earthy weight.

Sunflowers (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Elizabeth Arden · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with mandarin orange, lemon, bergamot and peach, with melon and orange blossom sweetening the fruity brightness. Jasmine, rose and cyclamen add a green, floral heart, and cedar, sandalwood and musk settle it onto a soft woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets very few votes. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, and most people find it feminine and classic. Iceberg Twice and Fragonard Fleur d'Oranger Intense have a close profile.

Unforgivable (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Sean John · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Sean John Unforgivable Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with an aquatic, fruity side balanced by a woody base, easy to wear through the day. It opens bright and breezy with green mandarin orange, grapefruit, bergamot and champagne. The heart brings Florentine iris, lavender and sea breeze, and the base of Australian sandalwood, tonka bean and amber turns it sweeter and softer. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. It reads mostly masculine, with many also calling it modern. Van Cleef & Arpels In New York and Adidas Ice Dive have a close profile.

Wall Street (Eau de Parfum)

5.8

Bond No. 9 · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Bond No. 9 Wall Street Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and aquatic unisex scent, led by cucumber and marine notes. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily and business wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is sold as unisex. It opens with cucumber and crambe, then moves to a heart of bitter orange, mastic, thyme, lavender, marine notes and ozone. Musk, ambergris and vetiver form the base. The cool, citrusy, lightly spicy structure settles into a woody, slightly synthetic finish.

Checkmate

7.2

Mind Games · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mind Games Checkmate is a fresh, floral unisex scent that opens fruity and lightly sweet, then settles into a spicy, tobacco-tinged base. It opens with red currant, champagne and davana, a bright and slightly sweet start. The heart is floral, built on May rose, Rosa centifolia, Bulgarian rose and magnolia. Bourbon tobacco, patchouli and tree moss form a soft but full base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and leisure, night out and evening wear lead the occasions. More voters call it feminine than anything else, though many also see it as modern, so it reads as unisex in practice.

Caïssa

6.6

Mind Games · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mind Games Caïssa opens with pink pepper, cardamom and black liquorice, moves into a jasmine and gardenia floral heart and settles on cocoa and musk: a fresh, sweet unisex scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen least. It is favoured for leisure time and nights out. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine. The opening pairs spicy pepper and cardamom with the sweet, gourmand touch of liquorice and bread. The heart brings ylang-ylang, tubeliane, jasmine and white gardenia in a creamy floral layer. Cocoa and musk soften and sweeten the base. Overall it reads fresh and floral, with a slightly synthetic edge.

Kingside

8.0

Mind Games · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mind Games Kingside is a gourmand, floral unisex scent that opens with grapefruit zest, pistachio cream and cardamom and sweetens into vanilla and tonka. The opening pairs the brightness of grapefruit zest with cardamom spice and pistachio cream. In the heart, rum, pink peony and hazelnut flower bring out its floral and fruity side. The base of tonka bean absolute, almond milk, Peru balsam and Bourbon vanilla settles creamy, powdery and clearly sweet. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, then spring, and very few choose summer. Evenings and nights out are the favoured occasions. On character, feminine and modern are tied, with masculine a little behind.

Black Orchid Voile de Fleur

7.6

Tom Ford · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tom Ford Black Orchid Voile de Fleur is a floral, sweet and gourmand scent that suits evenings and nights out, and reads mostly feminine. It opens with blackcurrant, black truffle and bergamot, with ylang-ylang adding a soft floral touch. In the heart, lily, black orchid and gardenia lead while black pepper brings a spicy edge. The base turns sweet with vanilla, milk and cinnamon, over a woody footing of sandalwood and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings. Most voters find it feminine. It has been discontinued. Tom Ford Black Orchid (Eau de Parfum) and Lolita Lempicka L (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

White Jasmine & Mint

6.0

Jo Malone · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone White Jasmine & Mint is a fresh, green floral that reads as a light everyday scent for warm weather, and it is classed as unisex. Mint brings a cool, leafy first impression. In the heart, jasmine, orange blossom and lily lead, while maté underneath adds a faint woody, spicy shadow. Citrus and floral accords keep the whole thing bright. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are its main settings. More voters call it feminine than anything else, though a fair share see it as masculine. Carolina Herrera 212 and Ormaie Les Brumes have a close profile.

Velvet Gardenia

6.1

Tom Ford · 2007

Floral · Green · Fruity

Tom Ford Velvet Gardenia is a unisex floral built on gardenia, tuberose and rose, softened by honey and beeswax; it has been discontinued. It opens with jasmine, orange and lily of the valley, then moves to a heart of rose, plum, gardenia and tuberose. The base of beeswax, honey, labdanum and frankincense pulls it towards sweet, resinous and slightly smoky ground. Green, fruity and powdery touches sit alongside the main floral accord. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind, and it leans towards evening, leisure and night-out wear. The largest share of votes calls it feminine, though a fair number see it as masculine. Coty Sand & Sable (Cologne) and Sospiro Anniversary have a close profile.

Luciano Pavarotti (Eau de Toilette)

8.6

Luciano Pavarotti · 1994

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Luciano Pavarotti Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning men's scent that moves from a floral, green start into a spicy, resinous base; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, Sicilian lemon and neroli open fresh, while petitgrain and ivy add a green edge. In the heart, Damask rose, iris, clove and cedar lead, with patchouli and geranium adding an earthy depth to the floral layer. The base of amber, vanilla, tonka bean, honey and oakmoss sweetens it and pulls it towards a powdery, slightly smoky, leathery chypre feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evening and night out. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Moresque Amber Arabesque and Davidoff Zino (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Tango Americano / OR/2018 / OR/18

7.0

A.N Other · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

A.N Other Tango Americano / OR/2018 / OR/18 is a unisex scent that opens with star anise, blood orange and lemon sugar in a sweet, bright freshness, with myrrh and night-blooming jasmine at its heart. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads more feminine than masculine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. The opening is fruity and spicy, with star anise and blood orange giving a fresh edge. In the heart, myrrh, cannabis and night-blooming jasmine add a floral, slightly earthy depth. It settles into driftwood, tonka bean and vanilla cream, a woody, gourmand sweetness. Lolita Lempicka Si Lolita and Cacharel Gloria have a close profile.

Hei (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Alfred Sung · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Alfred Sung Hei Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens with bergamot, aquatic notes and bamboo leaf. The opening pairs the green coolness of bamboo leaf and bergamot with aquatic notes. The heart brings a soft floral touch from neroli, lavender and jasmine, with fennel and cardamom adding a light spice. In the base, mahogany, cedarwood and crystal musk give it a woody footing, while tonka bean and amber sweeten it slightly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a light but noticeable trail. Most voters find it masculine, though many also call it modern. Chopard Heaven and Christian Provenzano Inspirato have a close profile.

Blue

7.4

Ralph Lauren · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ralph Lauren Blue is a fresh, citrusy floral for women, softened by green and aquatic touches. Grapefruit, peony and lotus lead the top, with jasmine and gardenia strengthening the floral side. In the heart, orange blossom, tuberose and rose carry the bouquet on. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and amber sets a woody, lightly powdery ground. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with daily wear and the office leading. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine. Mülhens Janine D. and Parfums de Marly Galloway have a close profile.

Purple Patchouli

7.4

Tom Ford · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tom Ford Purple Patchouli is a powdery, earthy unisex fragrance that suits fall and spring evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and evening and night out lead the occasions, with daily wear far behind. The top opens with orchid, green notes and citrus notes. Towards the heart, spices, leather and patchouli take over; in the base, vetiver, Peru balsam and amber settle it into a sweet, woody, oriental ground. Floral and fruity facets stay in the background. Empresa Patchouly Extreme and Dior Midnight Poison (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Bois Rouge

7.7

Tom Ford · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Tom Ford Bois Rouge is a smoky, leathery unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with citrus notes and spices, then a heart of patchouli, lily of the valley, jasmine and cedar sits between floral and woody. The base is led by vetiver, sandalwood, leather, vanilla and amber; the fresh accord stays in the background while the earthy, oriental side turns sweeter. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and winter, and it is picked most for nights out and evenings, with some daily and business wear. Most voters read it as masculine. Dior Fahrenheit and Davidoff Zino have a close profile.

Unforgivable Woman (Scent Spray)

7.0

Sean John · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sean John Unforgivable Woman is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that runs from a bright opening of neroli, grapefruit and bergamot through a jasmine and violet heart to a warm vanilla and sandalwood base. Citrus leads, with blackcurrant and orange blossom beside it. In the heart, jasmine, violet and freesia add a soft floral note, while vanilla, patchouli and amber sweeten the base and lean it towards a woody, powdery finish. Green and fruity touches run through it as well. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than announcing itself. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with daily and leisure wear ahead of the rest and office use close behind. Viktor & Rolf Antidote and Joop! Joop! Homme have a similar profile.

Digitalis

6.8

Parfums Quartana · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Parfums Quartana Digitalis is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards daily wear and relaxed leisure time. Most voters pick it for daytime and casual moments; it also finds a place in the office, while evening and sport come lower. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though those ratings rest on only a small number of votes. It reads as neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. Cucumber, basil and galbanum give it a crisp green freshness, while neroli, jasmine and rose pull it towards the floral side. Iris and violet add a powdery softness, and pepper brings a faint touch of spice. Aquatic and earthy accords round out the cool, garden-like feel.

Pavarotti Donna

7.0

Luciano Pavarotti · 1995

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Luciano Pavarotti Pavarotti Donna is a feminine fragrance that sets a fruity, sweet floral character on an earthy, woody chypre base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though from only a small number of votes. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter less favoured. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and business, and also draws votes for evening and nights out. It opens with white peach, pineapple and orange blossom for a juicy sweetness. The heart is a floral mix of gardenia, jasmine, Damask rose and violet. Patchouli, oakmoss, sandalwood and iris dry it down into a woody, earthy chypre. Hermès 24, Faubourg and Cerruti Nino Cerruti pour Femme have a close profile.

Driven (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Dunhill · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Dunhill Driven Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that opens with plum, lime and bergamot in a fresh, fruity burst, then moves into jasmine and spice. The opening leads with plum, lime, bergamot and red apple, where citrus freshness is softened by fruit sweetness. In the heart, jasmine and rose add a floral layer while cinnamon and cardamom bring a spicy warmth. The base turns sweeter with amber, vanilla and musk, over a woody floor of cedarwood and amyris. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these should be taken loosely. Its fresh, sweet build suits everyday wear, and it is positioned as a masculine scent. Ferrari Scuderia Ferrari - Black (Eau de Toilette) and La Rive Black Fury have a close profile.

Paradise for Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Alfred Sung · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Alfred Sung Paradise for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic scent for men, with citrus and green tones over a woody base; it has been discontinued. The top opens with grapefruit, papaya, marine notes and rosemary, while cardamom and aniseed add a light spice to that coolness. White amber and carnation make up the heart, and musk, patchouli and sandalwood settle it onto a woody base. The fruity side and a synthetic edge are clearly present. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though few votes back this up, so it is only a rough guide. The aquatic, citrusy build suits everyday wear for someone after a fresh men's scent. Gucci Gucci by Gucci Sport pour Homme and Burberry Sport for Men have a close profile.

Brown Sugar & Fig (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Bath & Body Works

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Bath & Body Works Brown Sugar & Fig Eau de Toilette is a sweet, gourmand floral built around fig, white peach, coconut milk and vanilla, and it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, white peach, fig and passion fruit, a fruity brightness softened by white blossoms. The heart brings coconut milk, jasmine and vanilla forward, with freesia and lily of the valley keeping the floral side alive. The base turns creamy and sweet with caramel, maple and amber, while fig leaf and musk add a soft green edge. It is presented as a feminine fragrance. Longevity is rated moderate, though that rests on only a few votes. Its sweet, gourmand character suits anyone wanting a soft, easygoing everyday scent. Its profile is close to Initio Blessed Baraka and Dolce & Gabbana The One Eau de Parfum.

Ralph Cool

5.7

Ralph Lauren · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ralph Lauren Ralph Cool opens with kiwi, cucumber and nectarine, a fresh, aquatic floral; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated moderate, though that view rests on only a few votes. It is made for women and reads as a light, everyday scent. The top notes of kiwi, cucumber, nectarine and watermelon bring coolness and fruity freshness. In the heart, lily of the valley, linden bud, honeysuckle and jasmine add a soft floral side. At the base, vetiver, musk and woody notes settle it on a green, lightly woody ground. Its profile is close to Birkholz Portraits of Portofino and Giorgio Blue.