The Perfume Library

Ambré (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Baldessarini · 2007

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Baldessarini Ambré Eau de Toilette is a warm oriental for men, with a fruity, sweet opening settling onto a leathery, woody base. The top pairs whisky, mandarin orange and red apple, so the fruit sweetness carries a boozy warmth. Violet and leather lead the heart, and the base of ambergris, labdanum and oak wood pulls it towards a spicy, gourmand depth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and night, though it also works for daily wear. Half of voters read it as masculine, and many call it classic. Baldessarini Ambré Oud and Widian London have a close profile.

Boss Nuit pour Femme

6.2

Hugo Boss · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Hugo Boss Boss Nuit pour Femme is a feminine scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, powdery fruitiness. Its longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and won't fill a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings chosen most often, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with aldehydes and peach, a fresh and lightly fruity start. Jasmine, violet and white blossoms form the heart, where the powdery side comes through. Moss and sandalwood in the base give it a calm, woody footing.

Power Self

6.8

Initio · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Initio Power Self is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, powdery and creamy softness. White rose, osmanthus and magnolia form the floral heart, and white blossoms round it out with a creamy fullness. A fruity, sweet tone leads, while black pepper adds a light lift. Musk, ambrox and cedarwood gather these flowers on a powdery, clean and slightly synthetic base. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter stays in the background. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though many call it modern. Laura Biagiotti Laura Tender and Essential Parfums Rose Magnetic have a close profile.

Visit for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Azzaro · 2003

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Azzaro Visit for Men Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that sets a spicy opening of cardamom, pink pepper and nutmeg over a woody base of gaiac wood and blue Lebanon cedar; it has been discontinued. The opening is fresh and spicy, led by cardamom, pink pepper and nutmeg. In the heart, ambergris, musk and frankincense soften it and add a sweet, powdery touch. The base of gaiac wood and cedar leaves a woody, earthy, slightly smoky finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure. Most voters read it as masculine. Ferrari Silver Essence and Montagne Parfums Eau Gaiac have a close profile.

Fendi (1987) (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Fendi · 1987

Floral · Green · Spicy

Fendi (1987) Eau de Toilette is a floral, green chypre with a leathery edge, written for women; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Half of the voters read it as feminine, while others call it classic or masculine. Lemon, bergamot, aldehydes and cardamom open it brightly. Rose, jasmine, geranium and ylang-ylang form a floral heart. Patchouli, oakmoss, leather and sandalwood anchor the base with a woody, spicy, leathery depth.

Tea Rose (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Perfumer's Workshop · 1972

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Perfumer's Workshop Tea Rose Eau de Toilette is a feminine scent that sets three roses, damask, Bulgarian and tea rose, in a fresh, green frame. It opens with chamomile and peony, light and floral. Roses lead the heart, while geranium leaf, violet leaf and cedarwood in the base pull the scent toward green and woody notes and keep the sweetness in check. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most votes call it feminine and classic. Penhaligon's Peoneve and Chopard Happy Chopard - Felicia Roses have a close profile.

Wild Rush

7.5

Initio · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Initio Wild Rush is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy lightness with a sweet, fruity and woody base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and it suits leisure and daily wear, with some choosing it for nights out. Voters lean towards calling it masculine and modern. Bergamot and lavender carry the freshness, while red berries add a fruity sweetness. Caramel and vanilla soften that sweetness, and sandalwood and patchouli give it a woody depth. A spicy, slightly synthetic edge shows in the accords.

Krizia Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Krizia · 1983

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Krizia Uomo Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of basil, mandarin orange and juniper berry against a woody, leathery base of sandalwood, cedar and patchouli; it has been discontinued. It opens with basil, mandarin orange, lemon and juniper berry, with aldehydes adding sparkle. In the heart, sandalwood, cedar and jasmine make a floral, woody bridge. The base of patchouli, leather, oakmoss and vetiver rounds it out as a resinous, green and spicy fougère. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Fall and spring are the most recommended seasons, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. More than half of voters call it masculine, and about a third call it classic. Sung Homme and Xeryus have a close profile.

KL Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Karl Lagerfeld · 1986

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Karl Lagerfeld KL Homme Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning, masculine-reading scent that sets a floral, sweet and spicy character over a woody, resinous base; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, orange and lemon softened by rosewood. The heart is floral with carnation, rose and jasmine, while cinnamon and patchouli add a spicy, earthy weight. The base turns sweet and powdery with benzoin, amber and vanilla, with musk and civet adding an animalic depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters mostly call its character masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Chanel Coco (Eau de Parfum) and Mülhens Amun (Eau de Toilette).

Nightscape

7.6

Ulrich Lang · 2009

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Modern Minimalist

7.5

H&M · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

H&M Modern Minimalist is a fresh, clean unisex fragrance built on eucalyptus, citrus and cotton flower at the top, softened by sandalwood and white musk underneath. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. In character it sits between feminine and modern, though a fair share of voters also read it as masculine. It opens with the coolness of eucalyptus and citrus alongside the clean note of cotton flower. The heart of lily of the valley, rose and jasmine adds a gentle floral touch. The base of sandalwood, amber, cashmere wood and white musk settles into a powdery, creamy bed, while the aquatic and synthetic sides stay in the background. Aaron Terence Hughes Aura and Jil Sander Pure have a close profile.

Gucci № 3 (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Gucci · 1985

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Gucci № 3 Eau de Toilette is a green, floral women's fragrance with a chypre backbone and a classic manner; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, aldehydes, coriander and green leaves open fresh. Rose, tuberose, jasmine and narcissus form a floral heart, softened by powdery orris root. Vetiver, amber, leather and oakmoss give the base an earthy, woody, slightly animalic depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind, and daily, business and leisure wear score about equally. Most call it feminine, and some call it classic.

Eternity Now

6.0

Calvin Klein · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein Eternity Now is a fresh, citrusy floral with a fruity, sweet side, best suited to spring and summer days and everyday wear. It has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Most see it as feminine, though a fair share call it modern. The top has lychee and quince sorbet, a light, fruity and cool first impression. In the heart, neroli, peach blossom and peony add a soft floral note. The base of musk, cashmere and ambrox leaves a clean, synthetic trail. Aerin Fleur de Peony and Jimmy Choo Jimmy Choo L'Eau have a close profile.

Elixir | 11

6.8

Kayali · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kayali Elixir | 11 is a sweet, fruity floral that sets rose and jasmine against red apple, vanilla and amber, with a feminine character; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and few choose it for summer. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, and sits comfortably at leisure too. Over half of voters find it feminine. May rose, Rosa centifolia and Indian jasmine sambac build a floral frame. Red apple adds a fruity sweetness to it. Vanilla and amber pull the scent towards oriental warmth, while patchouli and musk leave a soft, woody base.

Flora by Gucci Glorious Mandarin

6.2

Gucci · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gucci Flora by Gucci Glorious Mandarin is a fresh, citrusy floral built around mandarin orange and peony, classed as a women's fragrance and now discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office best. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it leaves a light trail close to the skin. Voters mostly call it feminine and modern. Mandarin orange and peony lead, while jasmine and Piña Colada in the heart add a fruity sweetness. White musk, ambergris and woods settle the base into a soft, lightly woody finish. The overall impression is fresh, floral and sweet. Parfums d'Elmar Mahina and Roberto Cavalli Paradiso have a close profile.

Black (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Roberto Cavalli · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Roberto Cavalli Black Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets the spicy, herbal mix of tarragon, white pepper and lavender over a sweet, woody base of cedarwood and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer trailing. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and most voters call it masculine and modern. It opens green and fresh with tarragon, bamboo and coriander. In the heart, white pepper, geranium and lavender add a spicy edge. The base of cedarwood, tonka bean and musk sweetens it and settles into a powdery, oriental warmth.

Vétiver (2008)

7.3

Carven · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Carven Vétiver is a men's fragrance built on lemon, bergamot and lavender over Java and Bourbon vetiver; it has been discontinued. It lasts a moderate time and sits close to the skin, with weak sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are its main settings. It reads mostly masculine and classic. Citrus and lavender open clean and green. In the heart, spices and nutmeg warm the freshness slightly. Two vetivers carry the base, leaving a woody, earthy and faintly smoky finish.

Mimosa in the Air

8.0

Veronique Gabai · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Veronique Gabai Mimosa in the Air is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent built around mimosa, mandarin orange and bergamot. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted on them. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter trailing behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office equally, and is chosen less for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as one piece. Mandarin orange and bergamot give it a bright citrus freshness, while mimosa softens that into a powdery, lightly sweet floral. Cedarwood and vetiver add a green, woody base. Acca Kappa Mimosa and Miller Harris La Pluie have a close profile.

Lumière d'Iris

7.6

Veronique Gabai · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Veronique Gabai Lumière d'Iris is a unisex fragrance for spring and summer days, pairing a fresh, citrusy brightness with a soft, powdery iris. Bergamot, mandarin orange and neroli give the scent its citrus lift. Iris, orange blossom and Rosa centifolia form a floral, powdery core, while moss and cedarwood add a green, woody base and amber a light warmth. The overall impression is clean, bright and gently spiced. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind, and it leans towards leisure, work and everyday wear. Half of voters read it as feminine, though it is made as a unisex scent. Eau de Givenchy and The House of Oud The Time have a close profile.

Social Butterfly

8.0

H&M · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

H&M Social Butterfly is a floral, sweet unisex fragrance whose gourmand side is softened by creamy and powdery touches. It opens with lemon and mandarin orange for freshness, while apple blossom and honeysuckle add a soft floral layer. In the heart, vanilla and ylang-ylang come forward. The base of cashmere wood, musk and toffee settles into a sweet, creamy, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It is made for both women and men and suits anyone who likes sweet, soft scents.

Eau du Jour

7.6

Veronique Gabai · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Veronique Gabai Eau du Jour is a fresh, green unisex scent that pairs the bright citrus of bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange with woods and maté. Most voters pick spring and summer; leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Citrus leads, with bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange giving a cooling first impression. Clary sage and maté add a green edge, while woods soften it with a woody, floral touch. Thé pour un Été and L'Eau Douce have a close profile.

Eau de la Nuit

6.8

Veronique Gabai · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Veronique Gabai Eau de la Nuit is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh citrus character with floral, spicy and powdery touches over a woody base. Bergamot and pink pepper set the pace, amber and musk add a warm, powdery softness, and the woody notes gather everything on a dry footing. The overall impression is clean, lightly spiced and balanced. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters split almost evenly across the four seasons, with spring slightly ahead, and place it anywhere from daily wear to business and evening settings. Hermetica Source¹ and Sisology On the Sofa have a close profile.

Souvenirs de Tunisie

7.2

Veronique Gabai · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Veronique Gabai Souvenirs de Tunisie is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, floral character against a sweet, powdery and creamy softness. Tunisian orange blossom absolute, neroli and bergamot carry the fresh floral side. Honeycomb, vanilla and almond sweeten it and give it a creamy base, while sandalwood and orange tree wood add a gentle woody warmth and davana a fruity touch. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and evening wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex.

Sur la Plage

7.5

Veronique Gabai · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Veronique Gabai Sur la Plage is a unisex scent that lifts a floral core of jasmine, tuberose and magnolia with bergamot and pink pepper. Flowers dominate from start to finish. Orange blossom adds sweetness and a creamy softness, while cedarwood lays a light woody base underneath. The overall feel is fresh, aquatic and fruity, with a noticeable sweetness that stays easy to wear. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters suggest leisure and daily wear, with the office close behind. Its light, clean character sits comfortably on both men and women. Zara Sublime Epoque and Estēe Lauder Beautiful Magnolia Fleur have a close profile.