The Perfume Library

Zefiro

7.9

Xerjoff · 2015

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Zefiro is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that lays spice, honey and resin over a fresh opening, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Zefiro opens with bergamot, davana, elemi resin and wine must, fresh but with a fruity edge. In the heart, carnation, cinnamon and cardamom bring the spice forward, while iris softens it a little. At the base, honey and amber sweeten the scent, and frankincense and oud add a dark, resinous, smoky depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It is worn for evenings, leisure and nights out. Most voters call it masculine, though it reads as unisex. The Dua Brand Bois Oudh and Rirana Honey Amber have a close profile.

Delphinus

8.1

Creed · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Creed Delphinus is a powdery, creamy unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand character against floral and woody tones, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with frankincense, black pepper, pink pepper and almond, a spicy and slightly dry start. In the heart, orris butter, orchid and heliotrope push it toward a powdery, floral side. Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean carry the sweetness at the base, while amberwood, patchouli and leathery notes give it a woody, leathery footing. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, with summer well behind. It leans toward evenings and nights out, and leisure wear is common too. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level. Scentiments Delphin and Lalique Satine have a close profile.

Smoking Hot

8.0

Kilian · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Kilian Smoking Hot is a sweet, smoky and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with apple, shisha tobacco and cinnamon, where fruity brightness quickly gives way to spice and smoke. In the heart, oakmoss and Kentucky tobacco absolute add a woody depth. In the base, orcanox and Bourbon vanilla sweeten it, bringing out the gourmand and oriental side. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. Evenings and nights out lead, while office wear is seldom picked. Voters lean towards reading it as masculine, though it stays unisex. Lattafa Mashrabya and Parfums de Marly Herod have a close profile.

9.0

7.8

Zara · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Zara 9.0 is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance with a woody backbone; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Most see it as masculine, and some call it modern. Bergamot, coriander and juniper open fresh with a slight edge. Pepper, cardamom and iris in the heart add spice and a powdery softness. Vetiver, cedarwood and amber dry down woody, sweet and creamy. Zara Night pour Homme III and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Le Parfum have a close profile.

44 Gerrard Street

8.0

Atkinsons · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atkinsons 44 Gerrard Street is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, and suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn well behind and winter rarely chosen. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine. It opens with eucalyptus, ginger and lemon, bringing coolness and a light spice. In the heart, orchid, jasmine absolute and rose add a soft floral layer. The base of musk, amber and cashmere wood dries down woody and gently sweet, with green and fruity touches rounding off the freshness.

Fièvre Verte / L'Heure Verte

7.9

Kilian · 2021

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Kilian Fièvre Verte / L'Heure Verte is a unisex scent built around absinth, violet leaf and liquorice absolute, with a green, fresh character softened by sweetness. Absinth opens it, and at the heart violet leaf and liquorice absolute add a soft sweetness to the green. The base of vetiver, patchouli, sandalwood and woods gives it a woody, earthy floor, with a spicy edge running alongside. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer least favoured. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and voters read it as more masculine than feminine. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Triumph Elixir and WienerBlut Panasch have a close profile.

Café Chantant (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Nobile 1942 · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Nobile 1942 Café Chantant Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, though daytime and office wear get votes too. Nearly half of voters call it feminine, yet it reads as unisex. It opens with sour cherry and laurel; the heart of marshmallow, heliotrope and iris adds a soft, powdery floral touch. In the base, vanilla and benzoin carry the sweetness while patchouli and musk deepen it. The overall impression is a fruity, gourmand, spicy oriental.

Iris des Champs (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Houbigant · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Houbigant Iris des Champs Eau de Parfum is a powdery floral led by orris and rose, softened by jasmine and ylang-ylang, and aimed at women. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall a close third and winter well behind. Daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Voters most often call it feminine, then classic. It opens with pink pepper, bergamot and lily of the valley, a fresh and slightly green start. In the heart, rose absolute, jasmine sambac absolute, orris absolute and orris butter form the powdery floral core, with ylang-ylang softening it. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, amberwood and musk leaves a sweet, creamy, lightly woody finish.

Violet Ida

8.0

Miller Harris · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Miller Harris Violet Ida is a floral, sweet and powdery violet scent with creamy and lightly spicy shades, aimed at women and easiest to wear in spring and fall. It opens with carrot and Italian bergamot, then moves to orris butter, violet and heliotrope in the heart. Liquidambar and vanilla in the base soften it into a creamy sweetness, while the powdery floral side stays clear from start to finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, winter is not far behind, and summer is the least chosen. It suits leisure, work and daily wear, with evening and night out also getting votes. Most voters read it as feminine. Chabaud La Nuit Danse and Chanel Comète have a close profile.

Scherzo (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Miller Harris · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Miller Harris Scherzo Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, floral opening to a sweet, spicy and woody base. It opens with a fruity freshness from davana and tangerine. In the heart, black rose, peony and yellow narcissus carry the floral side, while frankincense adds a spicy touch. As it dries, patchouli, oud and vanilla come forward, and the oriental, sweet side takes over. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest fall, spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. The largest share of voters finds it feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Benefit My Place or Yours Gina and Fenty Fenty (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Étoile d'une Nuit

7.9

Goutal · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Goutal Étoile d'une Nuit is a floral, fruity women's fragrance whose sweetness is softened by a powdery, creamy texture. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and its use is spread evenly across daily wear, leisure, evening and business. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern. It opens with blackberry, Italian mandarin orange and Italian bergamot. Egyptian jasmine, iris and rose form a floral heart. Cashmere wood, musk and vanilla leave it creamy and sweet at the base.

Tea Tonique (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Miller Harris · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Miller Harris Tea Tonique Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with the dry, green character of tea. It opens on lemon, Calabrian bergamot and petitgrain, a sharp citrus lift. In the heart, maté tea, green tea and Earl Grey tea lead, with nutmeg adding a light spice. The base of musk and birch tar settles into a soft, faintly smoky woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it reads as truly unisex. Jardin de France Secret Hespéridé and Acqua di Parma Colonia C.L.U.B. have a close profile.

Tenue de Soirée

7.3

Goutal · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Goutal Tenue de Soirée is a powdery, sweet floral for women, best suited to evenings and nights out. It opens bright and lightly spicy with Italian bergamot, pink pepper and freesia. The heart turns soft and powdery with water lily, iris and violet. Musk, praliné and patchouli sweeten and settle the base, while fruity and synthetic tones run through the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer a distant last. Evening and night out lead the occasions, and half of voters call its character feminine. Jimmy Choo Iris Crush and Aigner Iconista have a close profile.

Étui Noir

7.7

Miller Harris · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Miller Harris Étui Noir is a sweet, smoky unisex scent with a resinous, leathery and woody character that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens bright with elemi resin, tangerine and Italian bergamot. In the heart, Moroccan orris butter adds a powdery softness, while styrax and incense bring smoke and cashmere wood sets the woody ground. The base joins leather, labdanum absolute, amber, patchouli and birch in a sweet, spicy and smoky warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and nights out and evenings lead the occasions, with leisure wear close behind. It leans slightly masculine, though many voters find it feminine. Paglieri Florentia and Morph Montmartre have a close profile.

Sous Le Pont Mirabeau

6.8

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Etat Libre d'Orange Sous Le Pont Mirabeau is a unisex scent that pairs Italian bergamot and fig with aquatic and ozonic notes for a fresh, green feel. It opens with elemi resin, pink pepper and bergamot, citrusy and lightly spicy. Violet leaf and frankincense sit in the heart beside the water notes. The base of Virginia cedar, sandalwood and musk gives a woody footing, softened a little by vanilla. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading. It reads somewhat masculine, though feminine and modern votes are strong too.

ManRose

8.0

Etro · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Etro ManRose is a woody floral that opens a rose with fresh citrus and spice over a smoky, resinous base; it is classed as a men's fragrance and suits evenings and leisure time. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most pick spring and fall, with summer and winter trailing behind. Evening, leisure and nights out come first. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. Calabrian bergamot, cardamom and Sichuan pepper give a fresh, spicy opening, joined by elemi resin. The heart brings Turkish rose, geranium and frankincense forward. In the base, vetiver, leather, patchouli and amber set a woody, smoky ground. Gini Ikigai and Roja Parfums Goodman's have a close profile.

Perdizione

7.9

Nobile 1942 · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Nobile 1942 Perdizione is an openly feminine scent that pairs bright citrus with sweet, creamy and powdery florals. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick it for spring and fall, though summer and winter are not ruled out. It leans towards leisure time and nights out, and also works for evenings and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with lavender, grapefruit and bergamot, then moves into a floral heart of rose, orange blossom, neroli, petitgrain and ylang-ylang. Vanilla, musk and cedarwood soften the base, and the fruity, gourmand sweetness is kept in check by a touch of spice.

Vetiver Insolent

8.0

Miller Harris · 2016

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Miller Harris Vetiver Insolent is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green start with an earthy, smoky woodiness, and it suits leisure and everyday wear. It has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend autumn and spring, with winter and summer chosen less often. Leisure, daily and business are the most picked occasions. Voters read it as more masculine, though a fair number call it classic. The top opens fresh and spicy with bergamot, Indian cardamom and black pepper, while elemi resin adds a resinous edge. The heart holds lavender and iris. In the base, vetiver and moss lay down an earthy floor, which tonka bean softens slightly. The overall feel is dry, green and smoky.

Santal du Pacifique (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Perris Monte Carlo · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Perris Monte Carlo Santal du Pacifique Eau de Parfum pairs South Pacific sandalwood with violet, orchid and carrot, giving a powdery, creamy woody floral. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable on the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure and office wear. Some voters read it as masculine, others as feminine, which fits its unisex line. It opens with carrot, then moves into orchid and violet at the heart, where gurjum balsam and creamy notes add a resinous, sweet tone. South Pacific sandalwood, dry woods and musk take over in the base. The overall impression runs from a fresh, green start to a powdery, woody dry-down.

Figue

7.6

Molinard · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Molinard Figue is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that sets fig and fig leaf against lemon and blackcurrant. It opens bright with lemon and blackcurrant, and the fig soon shows its sweet, creamy side. At the heart, fig leaf adds a green note that floral notes soften. The base of musk, amber and cedarwood dries the scent down into a warm, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Voters read its character as both feminine and masculine. Berdoues Figue Blanche and Bottega Veneta Illusione (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Midnight Espresso

7.6

Kilian · 2026

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Kilian Midnight Espresso is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that pairs coffee and rum with hazelnut, chocolate and vanilla. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings. Votes for masculine, feminine and modern character sit close together, so it does not lean toward one gender. It opens with coffee and rum, then hazelnut and chocolate sweeten the heart. The base of Siam benzoin and vanilla dries down creamy, powdery and resinous, with a light spicy edge in the background. The overall impression is warm and dense.

Cacao Aztèque (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Perris Monte Carlo · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Perris Monte Carlo Cacao Aztèque Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery unisex scent where cocoa absolute, leather and sandalwood meet a spicy floral heart. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. The top opens with black pepper, pink pepper and cardamom for a spicy start. In the heart, rum absolute, orchid and tuberose absolute add a sweet floral note. The base dries down to leather, cocoa absolute and sandalwood, woody and warm. Tom Ford Violet Blonde and Laborynthia Sandalwood have a close profile.

Rose Silence

7.5

Miller Harris · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Miller Harris Rose Silence is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent that sets rose against a soft, creamy backdrop. Mandarin orange and blackcurrant open with a fruity brightness. Damask rose absolute takes the heart, and sandalwood, patchouli and Kashmiri musk then soften it into a sweet, creamy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter the least chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office are its main settings. Voters read it as feminine more often than not, though it is classed as unisex.

Jacquard

7.2

Etro · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Etro Jacquard is a fresh, green floral that turns powdery, creamy and lightly spicy, aimed at women and suited to daytime. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily, office and leisure wear dominate, and most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Bergamot, elemi resin, angelica and black pepper open bright and slightly spicy. In the heart, rose, orris butter, jasmine sambac and ylang-ylang build a floral body; the base of vetiver, sandalwood, musk and violet settles it onto a soft, woody ground. Au Pays de la Fleur d'Oranger Violette Sacrée and Nakuna Mittumaari have a close profile.