The Perfume Library

61 perfumes

Desert Lavender

Saguara · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Saguara Desert Lavender is a unisex scent that suits spring and autumn days and relaxed daily wear, with a fresh, green, floral lavender character; it has been discontinued. It is built on vervain, lavender and sandalwood. A fresh, citrusy lift runs alongside a green, floral line, while the sandalwood sweetens it with a creamy, woody softness and the spicy touches stay in the background. The overall feel is fougère. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it also carries easily in summer. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and voters read it as masculine and feminine in nearly equal measure. Rituals The Ritual of Jing - Sleep and Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood have a close profile.

Pogostemon

7.6

Fiele Fragrances

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Fiele Fragrances Pogostemon is a unisex scent where patchouli and two kinds of vanilla lead, setting a green, woody character over a sweet gourmand base. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure and evening wear come up most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it leans neither way. Patchouli lays down an earthy, smoky ground, which vanilla and tonka bean sweeten, while cocoa adds a gourmand warmth. Bergamot and pink pepper keep a light spice and freshness running through it, and cedar and musk leave a woody, powdery trail. Ylang-ylang adds a soft floral touch.

Pinyon Pine

7.5

Saguara · 2019

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Saguara Pinyon Pine is a fresh, green unisex scent led by cedar and tree resin. It reads as one continuous accord rather than a progression. Cedar and resinous notes form a woody backbone, while leaves add a green freshness. Fruity notes bring a soft sweetness between them, and the spicy accord keeps the whole from turning too dry. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick leisure and daily wear, with evening and office use close behind. L'Antichambre Fir Balsam and Pineward Bindebole have a close profile.

Zehra

8.2

Aureum Botanica

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Aureum Botanica Zehra is a unisex scent where a citrusy, floral start turns sweet, spicy and resinous; it has been discontinued. Lemon zest and dried apricot give it a bright, fruity edge. Turkish rose and jasmine carry the floral side, with cinnamon adding spice. Pistachio brings a soft gourmand note, while amber and frankincense build a warm, resinous oriental base. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate. Fall, spring and summer draw close to equal votes, with winter a little behind. Leisure, daily wear and evening are the occasions it leans towards. Xerjoff Dhajala and Hermès Elixir des Merveilles have a close profile.

Nimbis

6.4

Parallax Olfactory

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Parallax Olfactory Nimbis is a fresh, floral unisex scent that sets the powdery coolness of iris and violet against an aquatic, green backdrop. It reads as a single whole rather than a top-heart-base progression: iris and violet carry the floral side, while wheatpaste adds a dry, papery texture. Fresh, aquatic and green accords lead, a fruity and sweet touch softens it, and a synthetic sheen stays in the background. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it lasts through the day without projecting far. Its unisex profile sits comfortably on men and women alike. Perfumes with a close profile include Santa Maria Novella Iris (Eau de Cologne) and Monotheme Extrait d'Iris.

Mentha

7.5

Fiele Fragrances · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fiele Fragrances Mentha is a fresh, green citrus scent; as a unisex fragrance it leaves a clean, lively impression that is easy to wear through the day. Mentha's longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters recommend it equally for daily wear, leisure and the office, while night-out and evening use stay in the background. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine, and suits both. Mint, Moroccan mint, Italian lemon, clementine and bergamot lead the scent, giving it a fresh, green citrus feel. Beneath that, neroli, vetiver and cedar form a woody, lightly earthy base, which musk softens.

Hanae

8.1

Aureum Botanica · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aureum Botanica Hanae pairs the fresh, green character of yuzu, juniper and green tea with the florals of chamomile, geranium and May rose; it is unisex and has been discontinued. Citrus and green lead the scent: yuzu and juniper bring freshness, while green tea keeps it calm. Chamomile, geranium and May rose soften the floral side, and apricot adds a light fruity touch. Frankincense gives it a resinous, faintly smoky and powdery depth, with the spicy side staying in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has its share too. It is worn for leisure, nights out and the office. Feminine and masculine votes are almost equal, so it truly reads as unisex. Lush Black Pearl and Maison Margiela (untitled) have a close profile.

Jonquille Thé

7.9

Musc et Madame · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Musc et Madame Jonquille Thé is a fresh, citrusy floral built on narcissus, black tea and linden blossom, softened by a sweet, powdery warmth and worn by anyone, as a unisex perfume. Narcissus absolute and jasmine sambac form the floral core, while bergamot and black tea keep it bright. Apricot adds a fruity note, and orange blossom and tonka bean sweeten it. Orris root brings powder, and vetiver and leather give it a woody, slightly animalic depth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Voters place it mostly in leisure, business and evening wear. Feminine and masculine votes run close together, so it sits comfortably on either. Guerlain Shalimar Souffle d'Oranger and Amouage Sunshine Man have a similar profile.

Boswellia

7.4

Fiele Fragrances · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Green

Fiele Fragrances Boswellia is a unisex scent that sets Indian frankincense, myrrh and sandalwood against the softness of vanilla and ylang-ylang. It reads as a single blend: Italian bergamot and Dominican tangerine bring a citrus lift beside the creamy florals of Indian jasminum grandiflorum absolute and Madagascan ylang-ylang. Frankincense and myrrh lay a resinous, smoky ground, while New Caledonian sandalwood and Virginia cedar carry the woody side. Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean pull the sweetness into a powdery, gourmand tone, and musk smooths the edges. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though only a few people have voted. The profile suits unisex wear. Fiele Fragrances Pogostemon and Carner El Born have a close profile.

Cactus Bloom

6.9

Saguara · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Saguara Cactus Bloom is a unisex fragrance that runs fresh and green, with citrus and florals leaning toward sweetness. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though few have voted, so those ratings deserve some caution. Being unisex, it reads as neither masculine nor feminine, with an easy, everyday feel. Lime and melon give the scent its fresh edge. Mimosa and desertpeony add a soft floral layer, while tobacco and saguaro bring a dry, spicy depth. The fruity sweetness is held in check by green tones, so the fragrance stays light rather than heavy. Memo Paris Inlé and Carthusia Capri Forget Me Not have a close profile.

Sagebrush

7.3

Saguara · 2019

Green · Spicy · Woody

Saguara Sagebrush is a unisex scent built around bay leaf, black sage and hemp flower, leaning green and woody. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. There is no season or occasion data to lean on. The scent as a whole is green and spicy, with blue cypress and Texas cedar forming a woody base and elemi resin adding a resinous, faintly smoky warmth. It comes across as dry and outdoorsy, far from sweet. O'Douds Sandalwood and Coreterno Hierba Nera have a close profile.

Coyote Mint

7.4

Saguara · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Saguara Coyote Mint is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits leisure time and the workday alike; it has been discontinued. It is built from jasmine, herbs, palo santo and vanilla. The fresh, green and floral side comes first, while vanilla sweetens it and adds a creamy softness, and palo santo draws a woody, spicy backdrop. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure, business and daytime wear, with fewer votes for evening and night out. Being unisex, it reads equally well on men and women. Marbert Homme and Houbigant Essence Rare (2018) have a close profile.

Myrrha

6.8

Fiele Fragrances

Floral · Green · Sweet

Fiele Fragrances Myrrha is a unisex scent with a resinous, woody character, sitting between sweet and earthy. Italian bergamot, Tunisian neroli and Corsican petitgrain bring a light citrus and green freshness. Somalian and Ethiopian myrrh, French beeswax absolute and tonka bean absolute sweeten it and carry it towards resinous warmth. Atlas cedar, sandalwood and patchouli lay a woody, earthy base, while floral and animal accords stay in the background. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close without fading quickly.

Cedrus

7.0

Fiele Fragrances

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lavandula

7.3

Fiele Fragrances · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fiele Fragrances Lavandula is a unisex scent that pairs French lavender and lavender absolute with the fresh citrus of Italian bergamot and grapefruit. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: bright citrus and green, fougère-style lavender lead, while Jasminum grandiflorum adds a soft floral touch. Tonka bean absolute and New Caledonian sandalwood sweeten it and settle it on a creamy, lightly resinous, woody base, with musk smoothing the edges. The sweet and spicy sides stay behind the fresh character.

Isola Rosa

7.3

Litoralle Aromatica · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Litoralle Aromatica Isola Rosa is a fresh floral unisex scent built around jasmine, geranium and white peony, brightened by bergamot. In Isola Rosa, jasmine, geranium and white peony form a floral core, while bergamot adds a citrusy lift. Musk and ambergris soften the flowers and settle them onto a creamy, lightly powdery base. Green and fresh accords keep the scent bright, with sweet and spicy touches and a woody tone staying in the background. Since the notes aren't split into layers, the scent reads as one whole from start to finish. Chabaud Étoile de Lune and Oriflame Ascendant Pure have a close profile.

Viola

5.1

Fiele Fragrances

Fresh · Floral · Green

Fiele Fragrances Viola is a unisex scent with a fresh, floral and green character, pairing the coolness of violet leaf with bright citrus. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base: Italian bergamot and American pink grapefruit give a bright, juicy freshness, while Egyptian violet leaf absolute and lemon vervain push it greener. Indian jasminum grandiflorum absolute adds a soft floral touch, and Egyptian geranium absolute brings a spicy, herbal edge. French hay absolute, Haitian vetiver and musk keep it on a dry, lightly sweet and synthetic-leaning base. Fragonard Eau des Aventuriers and Le Galion Tilleul have a close profile.

Monet

8.8

Aureum Botanica

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Aureum Botanica Monet is a floral, sweet unisex fragrance built around cognac, jasmine and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Cognac, espresso and apricot give it a gourmand warmth, while blackcurrant adds a fruity brightness to the sweetness. Jasmine and Gallic rose carry the floral side, and sandalwood settles the scent onto a woody, spicy base. Since the notes have no top, heart and base split, it reads best as a single blend from start to finish. Most voters choose Monet for leisure and evening, with night out close behind; business and daily wear come further back. It suits men and women alike, and shares a close profile with Lush Cocktail (Perfume) and Hanae Mori Hanae.