The Perfume Library

The Ghost in the Shell

7.3

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Etat Libre d'Orange The Ghost in the Shell is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent built on yuzu, jasmine absolute and moss. It leans towards daily wear and leisure time. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next and winter trailing behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters call its character modern and feminine more often than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with yuzu, Aqual™ and hexyl acetate, a bright, juicy citrus start. The heart brings jasmine absolute, Mugane™ and a sensual skin accord, adding a soft floral, powdery and creamy touch. The base of moss, Orcanox and vinylguaiacol dries this clean feel down into a synthetic, skin-like finish.

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Yellow Dream

7.3

Valentino · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Yellow Dream is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening of Italian mandarin orange, pineapple and key lime with a sweet, spiced body. Citrus and pineapple give a bright first impression. In the heart, Provençal lavender, Madagascan geranium, cinnamon and gingerbread turn it sweeter and spicier. Bourbon vanilla and Virginia cedar settle that sweetness onto a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) and Dior Sauvage Parfum have a close profile.

Salt Caramel

7.4

Shay & Blue · 2014

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Shay & Blue Salt Caramel is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits fall and winter days, whether for leisure or an evening out. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next and summer the least favored. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with sea salt and caramel, and Caribbean tonka bean in the heart softens the sweetness. In the base, sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla leave it woody, powdery and creamy, with a light spicy edge running through.

Armani Privé - Thé Yulong

8.2

Giorgio Armani · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Thé Yulong is a fresh, citrusy and green tea scent, made as a unisex fragrance and easy to wear in warm weather. It opens with cardamom, petitgrain and mandarin orange, a bright citrus start with a spicy edge from the cardamom. In the heart, green tea and black tea lead, with orange blossom and jasmine adding a soft floral touch. Vetiver, iris and ambrette settle the scent onto a dry, calm base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Some voters read it as feminine, others as masculine. Argos Neptune's Trident and Le Jardin Retrouvé Eau des Délices have a close profile.

Sì Passione (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Giorgio Armani · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Giorgio Armani Sì Passione Eau de Parfum is a feminine floral that sweetens the fruity freshness of pear and blackcurrant with jasmine, rose and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though it also sits comfortably in summer. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business and evening use close behind. Most voters find it feminine, and some see it as modern. It opens with pear, blackcurrant and pink pepper, fresh and fruity. In the heart, jasmine absolute, heliotrope and rose build a floral body, where the powdery, creamy side becomes clearer. In the base, vanilla sweetness is balanced by cedarwood and Orcanox.

Passeggiata in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

7.7

Trussardi · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Trussardi Passeggiata in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is a unisex fragrance for fall and winter days, pairing gourmand sweetness with a floral heart. It opens with coffee, cinnamon and hazelnut, spicy and roasted-sweet together. At the heart, tuberose absolute, coconut and jasmine sambac add a creamy, floral softness. The base of white musk, vanilla absolute and cedarwood dries down into a powdery, woody sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. Voters most often call it feminine, though it also draws masculine votes and sits comfortably as a unisex scent.

Armani Privé - Pivoine Suzhou

7.7

Giorgio Armani · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Pivoine Suzhou is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's fragrance built around peony and May rose absolute. It has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, the office and leisure time. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Tangerine and raspberry open with a fruity freshness. In the heart, peony and May rose absolute carry the floral side. Patchouli, amber and musk soften the base into a powdery, sweet finish. Birkholz Endless Moment and Dolce & Gabbana Rose the One have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Musc Shamal

7.9

Giorgio Armani · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Musc Shamal is a unisex scent where rose, white musk and vanilla blend into a soft whole with a fresh, powdery side. Rose and white musk sit up front, aldehydes add a fresh brightness, and vanilla brings a creamy, sweet warmth. Cedarwood and amberwood build a woody base underneath, with spicy and oriental touches wrapped around it. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It leans towards fall and spring, and suits night out and evening wear. Most voters find it feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Perfumes with a close profile include El Nabil Musc El Quraishi and Chanel Allure.

Sì (2023) (Eau de Parfum Intense)

7.9

Giorgio Armani · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giorgio Armani Sì (2023) Eau de Parfum Intense is a floral, fruity scent that ties blackcurrant nectar and Damask rose absolute to the sweetness of Bourbon vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet suits daily and office wear too. It reads mainly feminine, with a modern feel. It opens with blackcurrant nectar and Indian black tea, the fruit's sweetness checked by the tea's slightly dry edge. In the heart, davana and Damask rose absolute add a full floral body. The base settles into creamy, powdery vanilla, with Indonesian patchouli adding a spicy depth. Its profile is close to Giorgio Armani Sì (2021) Eau de Parfum Intense and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir Rose.

Blood Oranges

7.7

Shay & Blue · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Shay & Blue Blood Oranges is a unisex scent that ties the fresh, sweet citrus of blood orange to nappa leather and charred wood. Blood orange leads, fresh, fruity and lightly sweet. In the heart, nappa leather softens that brightness, and the base of amber, charred wood and musk adds a spicy, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it sits between the two. Hermès Eau de Mandarine Ambrée and Sospiro Erba Leather have a close profile.

Sì (2021) (Eau de Parfum Intense)

7.6

Giorgio Armani · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giorgio Armani Sì (2021) Eau de Parfum Intense is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that suits fall and winter days. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; evenings and nights out lead, though it also gets worn for leisure and at the office. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with blackcurrant nectar, adding a fruity sweetness. In the heart, Turkish rose and davana build a floral, spicy body, and benzoin and patchouli in the base carry it into a powdery, creamy warmth.

Black Tulip

7.6

Shay & Blue · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Shay & Blue Black Tulip is a floral, gourmand unisex fragrance built around black tulip, plum and white chocolate. It opens with snowdrop and cyclamen, then moves into plum and black tulip for a fruity floral heart. Woods and white chocolate form the base, bringing a sweet, creamy, powdery softness, while woody and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Nearly half of voters find it feminine. Carner Tardes and Dior Hypnotic Poison have a close profile.

Trussardi Pure Jasmine

7.7

Trussardi · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Trussardi Pure Jasmine is a sweet, powdery and creamy floral that sets jasmine in a soft, gourmand light, aimed mainly at women. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter ahead of summer. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and sits comfortably at the office too. Voters mostly find it feminine and modern. Neroli, salted pistachio and bergamot open it brightly. At the heart, jasmine absolute, Mugane™ and champaca carry the floral core. Vanilla, patchouli and sandalwood sweeten the base into a creamy warmth. Amouage Lilac Love and Zara Femme have a close profile.

Noir Premier - Fleur Universelle 1900

7.9

Lalique · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Lalique Noir Premier - Fleur Universelle 1900 is a unisex fragrance with a floral, sweet and spicy character, marked by gourmand and resinous touches. It opens with pink pepper, cardamom and rum, and its heart holds myrrh, everlasting flower and cinnamon. Lorenox™, tonka bean and patchouli form the base. Floral and woody accords rest on a sweet, powdery, oriental ground, and the spices keep it warm rather than dry. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring further behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place in daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and votes for feminine and masculine are close. Penhaligon's Clandestine Clara and Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Ambre Eccentrico have a close profile.

Trussardi

7.1

Trussardi · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Powdery

Trussardi by Trussardi opens with mandarin, neroli and tomato before moving into lavender and jasmine, a sweet, powdery floral for women. The top is tomato, neroli and Italian mandarin orange; in the heart, lavender, white dahlia and jasmine absolute build a floral core. The base of patchouli, violet and suede leaves it powdery, creamy and slightly leathery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. Office, leisure and daily wear draw equal votes, and half of voters find it feminine.

Sì Passione Éclat

6.7

Giorgio Armani · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Sì Passione Éclat is a fresh, fruity feminine scent that opens with blackcurrant and bergamot and settles into rose and vanilla. The top pairs blackcurrant with bergamot for a bright, juicy start. Rosa centifolia and damask rose bring the floral heart forward. In the base, Bourbon vanilla sweetens the scent and white musk softens it. The overall impression is fresh, floral and sweet. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Daily wear, business and leisure are the occasions named most often, and it reads feminine and modern. Valentino Donna Born In Roma (Eau de Parfum) and Maison Margiela Springtime in a Park have a close profile.

Noir Premier - Terres Aromatiques 1905

7.8

Lalique · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Lalique Noir Premier - Terres Aromatiques 1905 is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of pineapple, cardamom and lemon against the green, herbal air of thyme and Provençal lavender. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it is favoured for evenings and leisure time. It reads more masculine than feminine, though many voters see it as feminine too. It opens fruity and fresh with pineapple, cardamom and lemon. The heart of freesia, thyme and Provençal lavender is floral and green. In the base, tonka bean adds sweetness, while vetiver and Orcanox settle it into a woody, earthy, lightly smoky finish.

Framboise Noire

7.3

Shay & Blue · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Shay & Blue Framboise Noire is a fruity, smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters don't place it firmly as feminine or masculine; it sits somewhere between the two. It opens with black raspberry and wild berries, giving a sweet, dense fruitiness. In the heart, white oud and Iris pallida pull that sweetness towards a woody, slightly powdery side. Musk and black woods close it in the base with a spicy, resinous, smoky finish. Juliette Has A Gun Another Oud and Oil Lab Hamango have a close profile.

Sì Passione Intense

7.0

Giorgio Armani · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Sì Passione Intense is a fresh, floral women's scent set on a sweet, creamy and woody base. It wears well, with good longevity and sillage. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. Autumn and spring lead, with winter close behind. Leisure, night out and evening are the most mentioned occasions. Blackcurrant nectar opens it fruity and fresh. Jasmine and jasmine absolute carry the floral heart. White musk, vanilla, patchouli and cedarwood settle the base into something creamy, sweet and woody, with a synthetic edge among the accords. La Rive I Am Ideal and Gritti Monica have a close profile.

Noble Leather

8.1

Yves Saint Laurent · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Yves Saint Laurent Noble Leather is a smoky, leathery unisex scent that sets leather, saffron and patchouli inside a sweet, spicy, woody frame. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. Evenings and nights out lead, while office and daily wear get fewer votes. It reads somewhat more masculine to voters, though a sizeable share finds it feminine. The notes read as one whole: saffron and dried fruits bring a spicy, fruity sweetness, and leather adds a smoky, animalic edge to it. Patchouli gives an earthy base, while amberwood and vanilla soften the woody warmth. Montale Leather Patchouli and Pantheon Nerone have a close profile.

Sunlit Clementine & Vetiver (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Molton Brown · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Molton Brown Sunlit Clementine & Vetiver Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets bright clementine and mandarin against bourbon vetiver and suede. The citrus is front and centre: clementine, mandarin orange and lime give it a juicy, fruity sparkle. Fig leaf adds a green edge, while bourbon vetiver, moss and orris absolute build a woody, slightly powdery base. Roasted hazelnut and suede soften the spicy warmth and add a dry, smooth texture. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. More voters call it masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine, so it sits somewhere in between. Roja Parfums Burlington 1819 and Atkinsons Mint & Tonic have a close profile.

White Peaches

6.9

Shay & Blue · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Shay & Blue White Peaches is a fresh, fruity unisex scent with a light sweetness, suited to spring and summer days and relaxed, casual wear. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Voters mostly find its character feminine and modern. It opens on white peach, and elderflower sorbet in the heart adds a cool, floral lightness. Silver birch settles underneath as a woody base. Sweetness sits over the fresh, floral and fruity accords, with a slightly synthetic shimmer in the background. Zara Shades of Lust and Steffen Schraut Steffen Schraut have a close profile.

Sì Parfum

8.0

Giorgio Armani · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giorgio Armani Sì Parfum is a floral and fruity scent wrapped in a sweet, gourmand, creamy warmth, made for women and best suited to evenings. It opens with saffron, pear and blackcurrant nectar, a spicy fruit freshness. In the heart, Damask rose, candied fruits and Bourbon vanilla lead; as it dries, the vanilla carries on while Sumatran patchouli and suede add a leathery, powdery depth. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, with a modern feel.

Oud Alif (Fragrance Concentrée)

7.8

Shay & Blue · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Shay & Blue Oud Alif is a sweet, spicy woody-oriental that leans towards fall and winter evenings, and it is unisex. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring follows close behind, and few choose summer. It does best in the evening and on nights out, though it also works for leisure and the office. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. It opens with oud, moves into saffron and dark chocolate in the heart, and rests on patchouli and nappa leather. The result is sweet, spicy, resinous and smoky, with earthy and leathery tones alongside. Gucci The Voice of the Snake and Zara Exclusive Oud have a close profile.