The Perfume Library

The Scent Magnetic for Him

7.7

Hugo Boss · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Hugo Boss The Scent Magnetic for Him is a fruity, sweet men's fragrance that opens on maninka fruit and settles into vanilla. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; it leans towards evenings and nights out, and also reaches into leisure and daily wear. Nearly half of voters call it masculine, and many also find it modern. Maninka fruit leads the top, giving a fruity, sweet start. Bran absolute in the heart pulls that sweetness towards a gourmand tone. Vanilla in the base lays a creamy, soft ground, while the spicy and woody accords keep the sweetness in check. Rabanne Invictus Victory Elixir and Rabanne Strong Me have a close profile.

Rose Nue

7.4

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Les Parfums de Rosine Rose Nue is a fresh, green, powdery floral that wraps rose in a sweet, creamy softness, and it suits spring and summer best. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily and business wear leading, and it reads mostly feminine. It opens with aldehydes, rose leaf and green mandarin orange for a bright, green start. In the heart, Turkish rose absolute is softened by heliotrope and Bourbon vanilla into something creamy and sweet. The base of sandalwood, suede, ambroxan and musk leaves a woody, faintly leathery, powdery finish.

Reykjavik

7.7

Contes de Parfums · 2021

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Contes de Parfums Reykjavik is a unisex scent that balances a fresh, aquatic feel with green, spicy and woody touches. It opens cool and slightly sharp with sea mist, cardamom and pink pepper. In the heart, rosemary, sage and mist note bring a green, herbal air. Vetiver, cedarwood and amber settle it onto a dry, woody base. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Spring, summer and fall are picked about equally, while winter trails behind. Leisure, daily wear and business get the most votes. Nearly half of the voters read it as masculine.

Vanille Paradoxe

7.6

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Green

Les Parfums de Rosine Vanille Paradoxe is a unisex scent that sets grapefruit and juniper against vanilla, pairing sweetness with a green edge. It opens fresh and a little herbal with grapefruit, juniper and rosemary. The heart of rose, cardamom, angelica and cedar gives it a floral, spicy and woody frame. In the base, vanilla softens into musk and ambroxan; the sweetness turns powdery without getting heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure, office and daytime wear. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together, so it reads as truly in between. Harry Lehmann Fleurs and Amouage Lyric Man have a close profile.

Note di Colonia II

7.8

Acqua di Parma · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Note di Colonia II is a fresh unisex cologne with citrus and green tones, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, orange and grapefruit for a bright citrus lift, while cardamom and basil add a spicy, green edge. Sandalwood and gaiac wood form a woody heart, and vetiver with musk leaves a clean, dry finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and its light, cologne-like build fits business, leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as unisex. Roger & Gallet Cédrat and Molinard Bambou have a close profile.

Fan di Fendi (Eau de Parfum)

6.4

Fendi · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Fendi Fan di Fendi Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity floral for women that opens with tangerine, pear and blackcurrant before moving into rose, jasmine and tuberose; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is worn about equally for daily use, nights out and evenings. Half of the voters call its character feminine, with the rest split between modern and classic. Citrus and fruity top notes make the opening bright and sweet. In the heart, rose, jasmine and tuberose bring out the floral side. Patchouli and leather in the base add a woody, leathery depth that softens the sweetness. Nicolaï Jardin Secret and Frapin The Orchid Man have a close profile.

Néonatura Breath / La Nature me donne son Souffle

6.8

Yves Rocher · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Rocher Néonatura Breath / La Nature me donne son Souffle is a fresh women's scent that sets bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon against a floral heart of jasmine and ylang-ylang; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, and most place it in spring and summer. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the settings named most often, while night and evening wear get far fewer votes. It reads feminine to most voters, with some calling it modern. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and ginger, bright and citrusy with a light spicy, fruity edge. The heart of tiaré, ylang-ylang and jasmine turns soft and floral. Vanilla, amber and benzoin sweeten the base and leave a woody, powdery, creamy warmth.

Note di Colonia I

7.9

Acqua di Parma · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Note di Colonia I is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens on bergamot and neroli and carries violet, rose and lavender at its heart. The bergamot and neroli up top give a bright, slightly green freshness. In the heart, violet, rose and lavender soften the floral side, while patchouli and cedarwood settle the scent onto a woody base. Creamy and lightly spicy touches round it out without weighing it down. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads somewhat more masculine, though a good share of voters call it feminine. Rochas Moustache Original 1949 and Xerjoff Torino23 have a close profile.

Coeur Azuki

7.2

Kenzo · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kenzo Coeur Azuki is a unisex scent that suits spring days and relaxed everyday wear, fresh and sweet with a powdery, creamy gourmand feel. It opens on red bean paste, while blackcurrant bud in the heart adds a green, fruity freshness. Rice and vanilla in the base soften everything into a creamy, powdery sweetness, with floral and synthetic tones staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Though it reads more feminine to most voters, it is offered as unisex. Strawberry Mochi by d'Annam and Zara Tuberose (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Mon Amie la Rose

7.2

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Parfums de Rosine Mon Amie la Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with Italian bergamot, white tea, pear blossom and bamboo sap, a light and slightly green freshness. In the heart, Turkish rose meets jasmine and peony, while lotus and clary sage soften the floral core. Cedar, hazelnut wood and chestnut give the base a gently sweet, woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office best. Its character is voted mostly feminine, with modern and classic readings alongside.

Eloge du Vert

7.3

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Les Parfums de Rosine Eloge du Vert is a fresh, green unisex scent where floral and spicy sides meet a fruity touch. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. Leisure, evening and daily wear lead, and it also works at the office. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean to one gender. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Ginger Piccante and Guerlain Rouge Bonheur have a close profile. The top pairs rose with bell pepper, which gives the green, slightly vegetal freshness. Ginger and pepper bring spice through the heart. Cedar and patchouli settle the base into a woody finish.

The 7th Skincare Fragrance

8.3

Sabé Masson · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sabé Masson The 7th Skincare Fragrance is a fresh, floral unisex scent that sets citrus against a creamy sweetness, and it suits daily and office wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and the leading occasions are daily wear, leisure and business. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. More than half of voters read it as feminine, while some call it modern. Lemon and bergamot give it a bright, fresh start. Ylang-ylang, jasmine and freesia shape the floral side, while coconut and vanilla bring the sweet, creamy texture. Cedar, patchouli and musk hold it together on a soft base.

L'Acquarossa (Eau de Parfum)

6.3

Fendi · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Fendi L'Acquarossa Eau de Parfum pairs the fresh citrus of Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian mandarin orange with a floral heart of orange blossom and magnolia; it is made for women and has been discontinued. It opens with prune, bergamot and mandarin, a fruity freshness. In the heart, orange blossom, magnolia, rose and West Indian lantana take over, and the scent moves along a floral, sweet line. The base settles into red cedar, musk and patchouli, a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters point to summer and spring, with autumn and winter in the background. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine.

Fan di Fendi Eau Fraîche

7.5

Fendi · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fendi Fan di Fendi Eau Fraîche is a fresh, light feminine scent built on citrus and green tea, suited to everyday wear. It opens with Guatemala cardamom, bergamot and Calabrian lemon, a cool, sharp citrus layer. White blossoms and green tea soften that brightness in the heart. Leather and woody notes give the base a light, dry footing, while the floral, fruity and sweet sides stay in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead. It has been discontinued. Voters mostly read it as feminine.

Striptease Flowers (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Sabé Masson · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Sabé Masson Striptease Flowers Eau de Parfum is a citrusy floral for women, where neroli and orange blossom sit on a sweet, gourmand base. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange. The heart of neroli, orange blossom and heliotrope adds a soft, powdery floral feel. In the base, caramel and vanilla bring the sweetness, while patchouli and amber add a resinous depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though few votes back this. It is a feminine scent. Dossier Floral Marshmallow and Tom Ford Neroli Portofino (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Velvet Coffee

7.0

Maison Tahité · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Armani Privé - Cuir Nu

6.6

Giorgio Armani · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Cuir Nu is a unisex scent built on Italian leather, rose and coffee, with the leather resting on a sweet, smoky base. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as one piece from start to finish. Italian leather carries the leathery, smoky side, while rose and coffee soften the sweetness and spice. The accords add an oriental warmth and a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated good, and so is sillage, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Being unisex, it can sit comfortably on both men's and women's skin. The sweetness next to the leather makes it feel more at home in cooler weather.

Behind the seen

7.3

Valentino · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Valentino Behind the seen is a floral, green and woody unisex scent built around pink pepper, hazelnut wood and orris concrete. It opens with pink pepper adding a spicy lift. In the heart, geranium, hazelnut wood and orris concrete form a floral, powdery greenness, with the sweetness staying in the background. The base of cedarwood, New Caledonian sandalwood, Haitian vetiver and amyris leaves a woody foundation. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick it for leisure, though night out, evening, daily and business wear all draw similar support. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine. Acca Kappa Giardino Segreto and Maïssa Signature Diplomate have a close profile.

Cabotine Rosalie

7.5

Grès · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Grès Cabotine Rosalie is a fresh, fruity and sweet women's fragrance built around apple, plum and florals; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick it for daytime, leisure and the office, and less for evenings or nights out. It opens with apple, petitgrain and lemon tree, softened by almond. The heart brings plum, rose, jasmine and iris, with violet and magnolia adding a powdery, creamy touch. The base of vanilla, benzoin, amber and cedar turns it sweeter and warmer.

Cachemire Noir

8.4

Zilli · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Zilli Cachemire Noir is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance in which ylang-ylang and Ceylonese cinnamon sit on a base of sandalwood, myrrh and benzoin. Longevity and projection are both rated good, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. No clear season or occasion stands out, and the scent is aimed at men. It opens fruity and spicy with ylang-ylang and cinnamon. In the heart, labdanum, orris and vanilla turn it powdery and creamy. The base of myrrh, benzoin and sandalwood adds a resinous, woody, slightly smoky warmth. Sweetness stays strong from start to finish.

Cologne Rose Océan

7.1

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Parfums de Rosine Cologne Rose Océan is a unisex scent that opens with fresh lemon, neroli and bergamot, then softens into rose absolute and lavender. Citrus leads from the first moment, supported by aquatic and green accords. In the heart, lavender and rose absolute add a floral, slightly powdery side, while fruity and sweet tones stay in the background. Moss and cedar give the base a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the small number of votes means those ratings are only a rough guide. Voters place it mostly in leisure, daily and office wear, with some picking sport and evenings out. It reads equally well on men and women. Giorgio Beverly Hills Wings for Men (Eau de Toilette) and Lostmarc'h L'Eau de L'Hermine have a close profile.

L'Ambre

8.4

Christian Louboutin · 2024

Floral · Green · Spicy

Christian Louboutin L'Ambre is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, green streak with a woody, resinous and smoky base. Both its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters score its staying power high. There are too few votes on season or occasion to say when it suits best, but its unisex profile sits comfortably on either men or women. The scent is built entirely from green tuberose, patchouli and black amber. The fresh, green floral side of the tuberose meets the earthy woodiness of patchouli, while black amber adds a resinous, spicy and slightly smoky warmth. The result leans oriental, with flowers and wood in balance.

Zazou (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Sabé Masson · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Sabé Masson Zazou Eau de Parfum is a women's fragrance that links the fresh citrus of lemon, citron and grapefruit to a floral heart of neroli and orange blossom. It opens bright and crisp with lemon, citron and grapefruit. In the heart, cypress, neroli, ginger and orange blossom add a green, floral and lightly spicy side. The base of musk, cedar and amber settles everything onto a soft, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. Its clean, citrus-led character suits easy daytime wear. Al Haramain Neroli Canvas and Dior Cologne Royale have a close profile.

Sorrentina

6.6

ID Parfums · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

ID Parfums Sorrentina is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for women that softens its bright opening with a green, floral heart; it has been discontinued. Its strength and longevity sit at a moderate level, and the sillage stays measured. With no season or occasion votes to go on, little can be said about timing, but the light, fresh build suggests easy everyday wear. It opens with lemon and bergamot beside lily of the valley for a bright freshness. In the heart, magnolia, cyclamen and violet leaf build a floral-green feel, with fig adding a fruity sweetness. White musk, cedar and heliotrope finish it in the base with a powdery, lightly woody softness.